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Christian Tewes
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1. Preliminary Remarks
The contributors to this special issue have set out to analyse and investigate the psychological, biological, and social conditions of body memories and their impact on the constitution of collective memories. In contrast to episodic or semantic recollections, body memories such as habits shape the movements, postures, and gestures of the entire body. They are generated by repeated social interactions and thus incorporate cultural norms, values, and styles of expression. It is the goal of this special issue to explore the various dimensions of this memory type from a range of disciplinary perspectives and to elucidate how body memories are formed by learning processes, social rituals, but also by painful or traumatic experiences. In what follows, we introduce some key characteristics of body memory and explain their relations to existing debates and research paradigms in the theory of embodiment. Finally, we summarize the various contributions of this issue and the research questions they address.
2. The Discovery of Body Memory
In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the French philosophers Maine de Biran (1799/1953), Félix Ravaisson (1838/1999), and Henri Bergson (1896/1911) discovered and studied the habitual capacities of the body as an independent kind of memory. Thus, in his Matter and Memory (1896/1911), Bergson famously distinguished between 'pure' or 'image memory' (souvenir-image) and 'habit memory' (mémoire habitude). Today, the former would be called episodic memory (Baars and Gage, 2007/2010, pp. 325–6); it represents 'events of our daily life as they occur in time' (Bergson, 1896/1911, p. 31). The latter, according to Bergson, is intimately connected to recurrent 'motor mechanisms' of the entire body (ibid., p. 29); it denotes the bodily habits which result from repeated movements and determine our dispositions, attitudes, and automatic reactions towards perceived objects (ibid., p. 23).
Since Bergson's work on habit memory — whose roots lie in an Aristotelian tradition (Bernacer and Murillo, 2014) — phenomenological research has played a particular role in broadening the concept of body memory and exploring its phenomenal basis (Behnke, 1997; Casey, 1984; 1984/2000; Fuchs, 2000; 2012; Sutton et al., 2011; Sheets-Johnstone, 2012). One important facet of this memory type is the procedural or 'habitual body': according to Bergson, it allows for quite flexible interaction with objects or other persons (Casey, 1984/ 2000, p. 46) and thus cannot be reduced to merely automatic or unconsciously operating sensorimotor functions (Sutton et al., 2011; Sheets-Johnstone, 2012). Merleau-Ponty had already demonstrated this with his famous example of an experienced organist who is able to transfer his virtuosity to an organ with which he is unfamiliar. Despite the fact that its layout may be different, the expert is capable of adapting his skills effortlessly to the affordances of the new instrument (Merleau-Ponty, 1945/2005, pp. 167–8), clearly a situation-dependent (adaptive) capacity.
Such tacit knowledge, as it is revealed in habitual movements or perceptions, also plays a significant role in the cognitive sciences, where it is termed 'implicit memory'. Daniel Schacter, for instance, has carried out and evaluated empirical studies that point to the existence of such a memory type. He conceives implicit memory in such a way that it is revealed every time a previous experience facilitates the performance of a task that does not require conscious recollection (Schacter, 1987, p. 501). An important method for testing and prompting implicit memories is the analysis of priming, which can be defined as 'an effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences response to a later stimulus' (Soler, Dasí and Ruiz, 2015, p. 1). To give an example, a subject who is presented with a quick-fire series of words will often be unable to accurately recall the entire series but will nevertheless be able, at a later point, to complete word stems based on those same words (ibid.).
Another important source for research on implicit memories is amnesic patients who have lost the ability of explicit recall. Despite this loss, however, their implicit memory — as experiments have demonstrated ― can still be intact (Schacter, 1987, pp. 508–9).
3. Further Dimensions of Body Memory
The last example indicates further dimensions of body memories which have been of interest to phenomenology and psychology (Fuchs, 2012). Research on psychopathological phenomena arising from traumatic experiences or dementia has proved particularly conducive to broadening and deepening the concept of body memory (Caldwell, 2012), while exploration of the latter in turn sheds light on autobiographical memory formation and aspects of personal identity (Fuchs, 2017b). In this vein, Steven Brown and Paula Reavey have coined the term 'vital memory' to describe and analyse the way survivors of sexual abuse have to manage the recollection of past events against a backdrop of deeply entrenched traumatic experiences (Brown and Reavey, 2015, p. 143). Vital memories explicitly include the effects of such experiences on the (re)organization of autobiographical memories. The interplay between autobiographical and body memory is also revealed in recent research on such phenomena in Alzheimer's (Hydén, Lindemann and Brockmeier, 2014). Here, embodiment-based memory research can help the patient and their spouse to create joint activities for establishing or conserving shared meanings (Hydén, 2014, pp. 148–9). This indicates the important role which intercorporeal memories play in pathological cases such as dementia.
The term 'intercorporeality', coined by Merleau-Ponty, not only refers to the relation between two bodies (Merleau-Ponty, 1964/1968, p. 180) but can be understood as a network of meaningful sets of body–object and body–body relations (Jordan and Mays, 2017, p. 364). Research on infants has shown the crucial importance of intercorporeality for body memory. From birth on, recurrent patterns of interactions and affect attunement between caregiver and child are sedimented as interactive schemas in the infant's body memory ('schemes of being-with'; Stern, 1985), for instance 'mummy-feeding-me', 'daddy-playing-with-me', etc. This results in what Stern et al. (1998) termed implicit relational knowing ― an embodied, intuitive knowledge of how to interact with others, how to have fun together, how to elicit attention, to avoid rejection, etc. It is a temporally organized, 'musical' memory of the rhythm, dynamics, and undertones which resonate in one's interaction with others. Thus, long before they develop verbal communication, infants already acquire a primary understanding of others through shared practices engrained in their intercorporeal memory.
The enactive sensorimotor approach to consciousness, agency, and cognition (Varela, Thompson and Rosch, 1991; Noë, 2004; Thompson, 2007) has taken the lead in exploring the role of body–brain–environment interactions for the constitution of body memories. The key idea here is that memories are not stored as representational strings of information inside the brain (Tewes, 2016, pp. 43–4) but are always already in the world. Both the enactive approach to cognition and the phenomenology of the lived body have sought to overcome the dualism of representational mind and external world, and this also refers to the concept of memory. Thus, each perception already evokes possibilities for action, which means that objects are accessible for us ('ready-to-hand', to use Heidegger's term), offering affordances for our mobile body that are derived from earlier interactions with the environment (Gibson, 1979). In these perception–action cycles, inside and outside, mind and world can no longer be separated. Thus, in contrast to the representational paradigm, the enactive approach emphasizes the anticipatory capacity of the embodied agent to open up a procedural field of possibilities that are not represented inside the skull (Fuchs, 2017a, pp. 336–7). Instead of inner maps or models of external reality, the brain rather provides open loops for such potential interactions. These loops are only closed to full functional cycles by suitable counterparts in the environment that the body currently connects with, leaving no place for separable representations (Fuchs, 2018, p. 102). Thus, by memory we should not denote some kind of static inner depository, but the capacity of a living being to actualize its dispositions acquired in earlier learning processes, and this capacity is bound to the ongoing dynamic coupling between brain, body, and environment.
4. Extended and Cultural Body Memories
Taking seriously the insight that body memories are realized in interactive relations suggests the need for more detailed exploration of the role which the structure and dynamics of the procedural field of possibilities play in embodied memories. Proponents of the extended/distributed mind hypothesis also start from embodied approaches to cognition but they place no emphasis on the phenomenological foundation of consciousness and intercorporeality. Instead, they focus on external representational vehicles, such as mathematical systems, diagrams, written records (exograms), or technological devices, in order to explore their constitutive function for mental and cognitive capacities (Menary, 2007, pp. 229–30). According to them, mental capacities are spread across the biological and non-biological divide and are distributed over the physical, social, and cultural environment (Sutton, 2010, p. 189). That memory capacities are 'distributed' means that neural systems, bodily practices, and cultural artefacts (technologies, media) contribute to their constitution in various ways (Michaelian and Sutton, 2013, p. 3). From the very first formulations of the extended mind hypothesis we see the concept of distributed memory in operation: Clark and Chalmers famously argued that in specific circumstances a portable computer and its user can form a new cognitive system by sustaining the latter's memory capacities (Clark and Chalmers, 1998).
In both enactive and extended approaches dynamical systems theory plays a crucial role in understanding how mental and cognitive capacities emerge. Here the concept of coupling is crucial: brains, bodies, and the environment are understood as components of an emergent coupled system, the brain–organism–environment system (Menary, 2007, p. 42; Clark 2008/2011, pp. 23–4). A central assumption here is that embodied cognition is a temporal capacity of living and evolving agents (van Gelder, 1998; Thompson, 2007, p. 38). Dynamical systems theory no longer conceptualizes cognitive processes as computational, linear input–output functions but as self-organizing wholes, emerging from a range of interacting nonlinear feedback processes (Kelso, 1995). What distinguishes these causal loops (apart from their reciprocal structure) is their multilevel relation: they are characterized by top-down (global to local) and bottom-up (local to global) processes across different levels of explanation (Thompson and Varela, 2001, pp. 419–20). This allows for the explanatory integration of different aspects of description, such as conscious and neural processes, by means of concepts and research tools drawn from the study of dynamics (Lewis, 2005, p. 169). Conceived in this way, it is also possible to explain how intercorporeal and collective memories can be strongly emergent features of interpersonal relationships, larger groups, and external features of the environment which exceed the capacities of their parts or elements (Sutton et al., 2010; Froese and Fuchs, 2012; Fuchs, 2012).
The fruitfulness of exploring body memory in a further connection, namely the constitution of collective memories, has already been demonstrated in sociology and anthropology, for instance in the work of Pierre Bourdieu (1977; 1990) and Thomas Csordas (1990; 1994). In a similar vein, Paul Connerton has argued more recently that embodied practices such as rituals and commemorations are neglected but important mnemonic systems for study in social anthropology and history (Connerton, 1989, p. 103). What he has in mind are incorporating practices such as repeatedly performed social activities, e.g. gestures or postures. How to sit, stand, or bow is also (implicitly and explicitly) taught and transmitted to children via approval and disapproval. In the same process, gender differences or a child's affiliation with specific groups or classes are often structured and entrenched (ibid., p. 73). Some researchers have questioned the explanatory scope of incorporating practices for social memories by arguing that body memories and embodied experiences do not contribute significantly to an understanding of discursive-based cultural memories (Spillman and Conway, 2007, pp. 80–1). This suggests that it is still an open research question to what extent body memories participate in constituting social or collective memories (Fuchs, 2017a). Answering this question may require further analysis of how physical, psychological, and social phenomena are connected and integrated by body memory.
5. Motivation, Questions,
and Content of the Special Issue
The special issue aims at refining and extending the notion of body memory as an explanatory tool and object of analysis by addressing the complex reciprocal interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in its constitution. On this background, the articles will pursue the following questions:
- Which temporal processes contribute to the constitution of body memory?
- How are body memories related to other mnemonic capacities, such as declarative memory?
- In what way are body memories informed and constituted by processes of enculturation, such as intersubjective and inter-objective relations (material culture) and discursive practices?
- How can the exploration of psychological disorders contribute to the investigation of these processes?
Answers to these questions will be found by exploring key notions and findings from the research foci mentioned above. In contrast to much existing work in the field, however, the authors of this special issue use methods and findings from embodiment research, systems theory, and phenomenology to investigate the topic. In what follows, we briefly present the structure of the issue and outline the perspectives each author brings.
5.1. Temporal characteristics of embodied memory capacities
In the first section, temporal processes of embodied memory formation are explored from a range of research perspectives and with distinct methodologies. Tom Froese and Eduardo J. Izquierdo explore how different aspects of body memory have been emphasized in the phenomenological and enactive tradition. Based on the theory and research tools of dynamics, the authors focus on the relational character of intercorporeal memory and study three simulation models drawn from embodied cognition. These models aim to show how memory capacities may emerge without any internal representation or neuroplasticity, arising instead from the situatedness of the body in its environment and from previous interactions. This leads Froese and Izquierdo to a set of questions which can guide further research: how is the third-person perspective of the dynamic system approach related to the phenomenology of memory processes? In what way do consciousness and subjectivity contribute to more complex forms of memories which are not present in the basic simulation models of relational memory formation?
The integration of different research perspectives is also a major issue in Thomas Fuchs' deliberations on the cyclical time of the body. Fuchs' claim is that cyclical bodily processes, such as heartbeats or respiration, are decisive for living organisms and that the central integration of rhythmic bodily signals in the insula of the brain (among others) forms the biological foundation of the phenomenal sense of temporal continuity. This pre-reflective implicit temporal structure of body memories is then contrasted with the linear order of time typical of Western culture and the economic order. This distinction fits nicely with Boris Kotchoubey's contribution, which distinguishes 'embodied' and 'disembodied' time. Starting with reflections on the difference between perfect and imperfect verb forms, Kotchoubey argues that animals exhibit an embodied relationship between past experiences and future intentions in relation to the actual presence of their basic needs. Kotchoubey goes on to outline a further type of time relationship which is termed 'mental time travel' and that refers to the capacity to represent the past and future in an abstract way and so to not be tied to an actual present.
Using a Husserlian framework, Elisabeth Behnke explains how bodily memory is shaped by 'capability consciousness' and recalcitrant patterns. The awareness of capabilities is based on what Husserl dubbed the 'I can', i.e. a consciousness of kinaesthetic possibilities (and limitations) which develop into a system of potential movements in the course of human development. Such acquired skills and habits are sedimented and thus 'make a body', while the living body is also permeated by a past which is handed on to the future via present interactions, thereby sustaining the specific manner of the subject's world-relatedness.
5.2. Habitual body, social memories, and material culture
The second section begins with a paper by Javier Bernacer on an integrative understanding of habits and their neural correlates. The contribution starts by characterizing the onesidedness of habit studies in the cognitive sciences, where habits are seen as rigid, non-intentional, and insensitive to changes in the environment. Bernacer then develops a crucial distinction between habits which result in learning and those which result in routines. Drawing on Aristotelian accounts of habit formation, Bernacer argues that this distinction is key to formulating an enriched conception of habits which does justice to the hitherto neglected phenomena of habitualized activities. The fruitfulness of this distinction becomes clearer still when we turn to experimental studies of decision making which highlight the efficacy of habit acquisition (in the enriched sense) at both the behavioural and neural level.
In his paper, Christian Tewes explores the question of whether the 'habitual body', as defined in phenomenological research, may also have explanatory value for the symbolic-based cultural practices studied in collective memory research. One argument given for an only limited explanatory scope of the habitual body is that textual and discursive practices result in collective memories and new emerging networks, whereas body memories in the phenomenological sense play no significant role in constituting them. However, as Lambros Malafouris and Maria Danae Koukouti argue, the external material environment and material culture ― including material signs such as a passport ― are essential features of body memory because they do not simply elicit neural activities but are 'continuous and co-constitutive agents of recollection'. In their contribution, Malafouris and Koukouti draw upon analysis of body memory and skills, especially from material engagement theory, which studies the intertwinement of human cognition, materiality, and affectivity in the developmental constitution of human beings.
In the final contribution of this section, Gerd Sebald shows how the concept of body memory can help us conceive in a more refined way the social processes explored in a sociology of memory. To this end, he synthesizes four aspects of the body which have already been mentioned: (a) the body as an organic physical substrate; (b) the acting body and its potentials as forming and formed by social processes; (c) the living body in its phenomenal dimensions; (d) the social body in the context of a social and symbolic order. One of Sebald's key ideas is that body memory is a kind of knowledge generated in a social context which functions to reproduce social orders.
5.3. Vital memories, embodied selfhood, and the Moving Cycle
The third and final section starts out with Steven Brown's and Paula Reavey's argument for an 'expanded view' of memory, focusing in particular on vital memories and how they are intertwined with intersubjective and inter-object relations. For Brown and Reavey, such difficult or traumatic memories are strongly linked to particular spaces — for instance, a place where someone has experienced sexual abuse. The spatial organization of traumatic events is preserved in this way in recollection. Drawing on the work of Viveiros de Castro, among others, Reavey and Brown develop the challenging idea that if we take seriously the claim that the body is strictly relationally constituted in ever-changing lived spaces then there are no individual bodies as such but only multiple bodies without any underlying substance.
The 'body-subject' or 'embodied selfhood' conceived in its spatial and pre-reflective openness towards the world (Kontos, 2005) also plays a decisive role in the contribution by Lars-Christer Hydén. It is Hydén's thesis that the way subjects integrate their bodily movements is highly relevant to persons suffering from dementia. Hydén demonstrates this by means of concrete examples of how dementia patients are able to sustain their identities and sense of self by using bodily gestures to communicate episodic and procedural memories which are no longer verbally expressible. In the final paper of the issue, Christine Caldwell and Sabine C. Koch show how an enhanced phenomenological understanding of body memory can have psychotherapeutic applications. They discuss the so-called Moving Cycle (MC) approach as a psychotherapeutic method which regards movement in a vein similar to the concept of embodied selfhood, namely as an act of remembering. The Moving Cycle approach uses embodied memories in clinical work by sequencing conscious movements in four different phases. The authors give clinical examples that demonstrate the fruitfulness of this approach for psychotherapeutic goals, underlining a common theme of this section — the eminently practical consequences of the concept of body memories.
In contrast to much existing work in the field, this issue uses methods and results drawn from embodiment research, systems theory, phenomenology, and psychopathology to advance the debate on the questions and topics delineated above. The articles provide new insights into the formation of embodied memory, its impact on culture, and the role which mental disorders can play in elucidating the relationship between body memory and other forms of recollection.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
It's already coming up to that time of year again, the nights are turning cold again and we can almost smell a hint of spiced glühwein in the air. The lights are already up on Oxford Street and it won't be long before there's Christmas trees, window displays and that incomparable festive buzz… Christmas just makes London come alive and this year it's set to be more magical than ever with an array of festivals, ice rinks and traditional markets returning to get you in the festive spirit.
We'll start by getting our fix at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland which returns again this year for more festive fun, and Winterville takes over Clapham Common with an ice-rink, a UV powered golf course, cinema screenings and an epic street feast.
There'll be an array of exhibitions and pantomimes going on, as well as Christmassy teas to indulge in and street food stalls to browse and a lot of carol singing.
In fact, there's so much happening in London this Christmas you'll be hard-pressed to choose what to do. To help whittle it down we've compiled a list of our favourites – each of which will have you walking in a winter wonderland and forgetting you're in a city at all.
It's an annual classic and for good reason. Glide along the illuminated ice beside the glorious Somerset House and admire the enormous sparkling Christmas tree. Classical music and heartwarming Christmas songs will transport you away, and when you've done enough skating there's an array of after-hours entertainment to enjoy, like the Christmas Arcade for late-night shopping and Fortnum's Lodge or the Skate Lounge for a cocktail and some warm hearty food. There's even a Polar Cub Club for little ones.
Where? Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
When? 14 Nov 2018 – 13 Jan 2019
How much? £11
Want to know more? Visit Somersethouse.org.uk
Can you think of anything more magical than Christmas at Hogwarts? No, neither can we. Experience Christmas in the Wizarding World as you wander through The Great Hall and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts as the Studio Tour undergoes a magical makeover for Hogwarts in the Snow.
Where? Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR
When? From 17 November 2018 to 27 January 2019
How much? From £33
Want to know more? Visit wbstudiotour.co.uk
Backyard Cinema and Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House) have teamed up to create this spectacular cinematic spectacle. Now you can feel like you're flying with The Snowman at this immersive cinematic adventure. See the classic story in a whole new way as you not only watch the film but journey through it, bringing your favourite scenes to life as if you had stepped into the movie itself.
Where? Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
When? From 22nd November 2018 - 6th January 2019 (excluding Christmas Day)
How much? Tickets from £6.95
Want to know more? Visit backyardcinema.co.uk
South London's answer to Winter Wonderland, Winterville promises an intimate, engaging and creative atmosphere as it returns to a new location for its third year. Popping up will be Clapham's very first ice-rink, Backyard Cinema's winter garden and an epic street feast. There'll also be plenty of ticketed shows on offer including Cirque du Cabaret, Mexican Wrestling and an all-singing, all-dancing All-Abba Disco.
Where? Clapham Common
When? 15th November to 23rd December
How much? Free entry, tickets for attractions available in advance or on the door
Want to know more? Visit Winterville.co.uk
If you're looking for somewhere different to take the kids to meet Santa this year, try the Museum of London in Barbican. They've really got into the Christmas spirit and have set up an atmospheric Victorian Christmas grotto. There'll be a Victorian walk festooned with decorations, Christmas carols and of course, Santa himself, who will be giving out special Christmas gifts to the little ones.
Where? 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN
When? From 1st to 23rd December 2018
Want to know more? Visit museumoflondon.org.uk
Kew Gardens is one of the prettiest places in London anyway, but at Christmas it's even more glorious as, when night falls, the grounds are illuminated with over a million twinkling lights. The glittering trees will be lit with lanterns, snowflakes and stars and there'll be enchanting light and sound shows. Don't miss the sledge tree (it's been constructed from 360 Santa sledges), the fire garden and Kew's annual Victorian festive fairground.
Where? Kew Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
When? 22 November 2018 – 5 January 2019, 5pm – 10pm (timed entry every 30 minutes)
How much? From £16.50 for an adult, £10 for a child (off peak)
Want to know more? Visit kew.org
It's not Christmas until you've watched The Snowman - but this stage adaptation courtesy of Saddlers Wells is even more magical. The perfect theatre experience for small children who will love the dancing snowmen, the jiving fruit (a pineapple, banana and impressively swishy coconut) and of course the little boy who takes to the air with his Snowman pal. With a set that's reminiscent of a snowglobe, a beautiful score (including a new version of Walking In The Air from Aled Jones) and a finale which ends with snow falling onto the delighted audience below, this is a festive must-see.
Where? The Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2A 2HT
When? From 22 Nov 2018 - 6 Jan 2019
How much? From £15 a ticket.
Want to know more? Visit sadlerswells.com
Ever thought about why we do things like sending cards, hanging stockings on the fireplace and plonking a massive tree in our lounge to celebrate Christmas? We hadn't really either, but at the Geffrye Museum you can get stuck in creating Christmas terrariums, rainbow wreaths and winter wellness survival kits while also learning all about Christmas traditions past. The museum has a range of activities on it's festive programme and is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Where? Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London
When? 1st December to 15th December
How much? Various events are free while others can be booked from £30
Want to know more? Visit Geffrye-museum.org.uk
It's our annual go-to for spiced mulled wine, cinnamon treats and other delicious fare sold from cute fairy-lit huts, and this year promises even more. Alongside the usual Christmassy gifts there'll be a variety of activities to get you in the festive spirit, including BBC Orchestra sessions, carol singing and a whole host of theatre and art performances and events.
Where? Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
When? 9th November - 27th December 2018
How much? The Christmas market is free, but all other events are ticketed at various prices
Want to know more? Visit Southbankcentre.co.uk
Winter Wonderland takes over Hyde Park once again this year with rows of market stalls selling everything from handmade crafts to mulled wine and bratwurst, alongside fairground rides, an ice rink, a circus and a rotating carousel bar among other attractions. We're especially in love with the Magical Ice Kingdom, a miniature world sculpted from ice complete with a castle and an ice throne - never fails to enchant. Nor does the giant German beer tent.
Where? Hyde Park
When? 22nd November 2018 to 6th January 2019
How much? Free, tickets for Magical Ice Kingdom and other attractions available on the door
Want to know more? Visit Hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
Bringing a bit of magic to the heart of the city this Christmas, Canary Wharf's rink features an array of quirky things to enjoy, like Skating beneath a row of stunning fairy-lit trees surrounded by glittering skyscrapers on a separate little path. More of a spectator? Hop over to the heated area outside where you can take in the Christmas magic without ever having to step foot on the ice.
Where? Canary Wharf, E14 5AB
When? 2nd November 2018 – 16th February 2019
How much? From £9.95
Want to know more? Visit Icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk
If you're looking for a luxury festive afternoon tea, Claridge's should be top on your list with its beautiful setting and exceptional choice of food and teas. Think festive finger sandwiches, Christmassy pastries, raisin and apple scones with clotted cream and Christmas pudding, all served with a glass of champagne. You can choose from almost 40 loose leaf teas from around the world, and at the weekend carol-singers in the foyer greet you with a tuneful welcome. It's also an ideal opportunity to admire Claridge's Christmas tree, which every year turns out to be one of London's most spectacular. Make sure you book early; this one is popular.
Where? Claridges, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
When? 12 November-1 January 2019
How much? £85 per person Monday to Friday and £90 per person Saturday and Sunday
Want to know more? Visit Claridges.co.uk


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Hi mathemagicians! Due to MAP testing next week our regularly scheduled assessments for the current units will be pushed to the week after. Spend time each day completing some of the review activities listed in your Google Doc to get ready.
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Head to Bell's Kitchen in Talihina for your fix of homestyle country cooking. This local dining hotspot features home cooked daily specials with a regular rotation of fried food favorites. Dine in and dive into a plate of fried chicken or Indian tacos, or munch on a Reuben sandwich and cheeseburger. With mozzarella sticks and chili cheese fries to start the meal off right, guests are sure to leave with satisfied stomachs.
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Clemson Cottages
Thinking of buying a home in Greenville? One of the obvious things most people ask before making a home buying decision is the cost of living, amenities and maintenance. Granted, there is an array of things to put into consideration before making any home purchase move.
A good number of people currently buying homes in Greenville are opting for Clemson Cottages, and there are many reasons why this is happening.
The cottages are located downtown Clemson on Old Stone Church Road and is right next to Clemson University. If you're an alumni of the university or have some university-going children, there is no better place to get a home than pick one of the Clemson Cottages.
What about an alumnus? Most alumni love to be in close proximity to their former schools for several reasons, including not wanting to lose their friends and offering support to students. Owning a home next to your former school is such a sweet thing to do, right? By so doing, you keep your friends and maintaining a bond with fellow schoolmates.
Clemson Cottages are also a great choice for IPTAY members.
As a member of this athletic fundraising organization, owning a home within the Clemson Cottages gives you all you need to scout for and support sports talent.
But that's not all! If you're into sports, you'll sure relish in the Clemson's huge sporting activities. Being at the cottages means you wouldn't miss a game. Clemson offers numerous opportunities to enjoy watching games, but it's also a great place to hone your sporting skills and make entry into the professional arena if you're an athlete.
Interested in buying one of the Clemson Cottages? If yes, make sure you set aside anything from $274,900 upwards. With that, you'd be in a position to secure yourself an investment of a lifetime, one whose value would appreciate at very fast rates.


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You spend hours fine-tuning your resume, researching your dream job, wondering if you should actually send your application out. Your negative self-talks convince you that no one will ever be interested in you and you start believing them. The whole process around having to "sell yourself" on the work market is pretty scary and can create lots of anxiety! And one day… you receive the so long-expected call inviting you to come and meet with one of the employers you have approached. And your level of anxiety now reaches its peak! Interview can cause severe anxiety, it's no news! You start panicking, your hands start sweating, your heart palpitates, the idea of being interviewed scare the hell out of you!!
Why? Because you look at the interview process from the wrong perspective! Stop thinking that you are the one who is going to be evaluated and start thinking that you are actually the one who's going to evaluate them. Not getting it? Well, it's simple, let me explain.
Interviewing is a two-way street. While the interviewer is judging your suitability, you are evaluating the position, the people and the organization. You should have a very clear idea of what you are looking for in a job, a team and a working environment before showing up to the interview. More you know what you want, and easier it will be to cross-check what's on your list. How much are they meeting your criteria? How much the job and the culture meet your values, interests and career goals?
The interview is a meeting, a conversation between two professionals who are trying to close a fair deal. You are at the same level as your interviewer. Be your best investigator and collect as much information as possible to have a very clear idea of what you can expect if you decide to take the role. This is not an oral exam! Show them how you can fill the need they have. They'll be checking that your style, personality and other attributes will be a fit with the chemistry and culture for the organization. Do the same! Check whether the management, people and environment best align with who you are, what you value and the vision of your future.
If you don't feel they are the right fit for you, then just don't bother! Keep searching, keep interviewing! You are the one interviewing to find the best fit for yourself.
They have already read your resume, and they called you because they are interested in your skills. Now, they want to know more! More about you, the kind of person you are. So it's just a matter of being your authentic self. What's difficult about that?
Some more food for thought: as you enter in the interview process, the audience is on your side. The interviewer is hoping that you will be the right candidate for the position so they can successfully and quickly conclude their search. That's all! Easy, right?


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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mosaic Art Now - Blog
Mosaic Art Now has a blog! I thought I had announced this wonderful news, but it seems that's all I did...think it! Bill, Michael and Nancie are doing a fabulous job keeping us up to date with beautiful mosaic articles and photos. You don't want to miss this blog if you are a mosaic lover or even if you are not...you will be. Thank you Nancie, Michael and Bill for bringing this to us. Also, Mosaic Art Now has a wonderful, classic and unique mosaic magazine that come out once a year. Take a look cause these are the "big dogs" of mosaic art: Mosaic Art Now!
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- Life Looms Large said...
Thanks for this info too!!! The blog looks great!! Maybe I'll do something some day with my fascination with mosaics!
- August 6, 2009 at 12:10 PM
- Nancie Mills Pipgras said...
Laura, you sweet thang. Thanks so much for mentioning us on your blog with all these kind words. We'll try to keep living up to your expectations! Cheers -- Nancie
- August 6, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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text: Jennifer Carter will discuss KIC 8462852, a star approximately 1,300 light years from Earth, which has been demonstrating a really-peculiar dimming signal. The star's unusual brightness fluctuations were first observed by citizen scientists participating in the web-based Planet Hunters project. Follow-up observations by astronomer Tabetha Boyajian and others have eliminated many possible explanations. But one explanation still in the running is the possibility that these fluctuations are caused by a Dyson Swarm…a hypothetical megastructure constructed by exterritorial intelligence that would harness all or most of the energy from a host star to power an advanced civilization.


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Oil and hair have gone hand in hand for as long as anyone can remember. From coconut to jojoba, people love to slather oil on their manes and stock their medicine cabinets with products formulated with it. However, coconut isn't the only oil having a moment. These days, it seems as though the beauty industry is saturated with products formulated with tea tree oil. Before you buy, ask yourself one question: Do you really know if tea tree oil is good for your hair?
There's a lot of misinformation on the internet, but we're committed to telling you the truth. If what you've heard about tea tree oil sounds too good to be true, chances are good it probably is. We're unveiling the truth about the six most common myths surrounding tea tree oil.
Myth: Tea tree oil kills bacteria.
True! Tea tree oil is naturally antimicrobial, meaning it can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria.
Myth: Tea tree oil makes your hair grow.
False. Some sources claim that because of tea tree oil's antimicrobial properties, it can unclog the pores on your scalp and allow thicker, healthier hair to grow. However, there is no scientific data to support that claim.
The unfortunate truth is that there's is no real way to make your hair grow faster. Your hair grows in a series of phases: The anagen or growth phase, the catagen or resting stage, and the telogen or shedding stage. The only way to make your hair grow faster would be to lengthen your growing phase somehow—and science just isn't there yet. However, we firmly believe that having a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your hair leads to healthier-looking hair.
If you're taking great care of your mind and body, and you feel like your hair still isn't reaching its full potential, you may be dealing with major breakage without realizing it. There are several things you can do to try and minimize hair breakage. Some of the most common methods include weekly deep conditioning treatments, taking a break from color services and heat styling, and seeking the help of a professional.
Myth: Tea tree oil cures dandruff.
False. While some studies have shown promise that tea tree oil can have some benefits, it cannot cure dandruff.
Though tea tree oil cannot treat dandruff, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a number of OTC drugs that can. The FDA advises using over-the-counter hair products with the following ingredients to help treat dandruff: 1 to 5 percent coal tar, 0.1 to 2 percent pyrithione zinc, 1.8 to 3 percent salicylic acid, 2 to 5 percent sulfur, 1 percent selenium sulfide, and 0.6 percent micronized selenium sulfide.
Myth: Tea tree oil soothes itchy scalp associated with dryness.
True! Incorporating tea tree oil into your hair care routine can help soothe an itchy scalp. The best part about adding the oil to your routine is that it will feel like a mini spa day when you massage the oil onto your problem areas. Tea tree oil smells very similar to eucalyptus oil, which is often used in aromatherapy treatments for its calming effect.
Myth: Tea tree oil can make hair less oily.
False. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that tea tree oil will make your hair look and feel less oily.
If you're dealing with oily strands, we suggest picking up a shampoo like Redken Clean Maniac Micellar Shampoo. The silicone and sulfate-free formula —with a chelator, antioxidant, and a UV filter—gently washes away pollution, daily grit, styling buildup, and excess sebum for a clean feeling with respect for the hair.
Myth: Tea tree oil cleans your hair and unclogs the pores on your scalp.
False. Tea tree oil does not have any cleansing properties and cannot clean your hair. The only product that can clean your hair is shampoo. There is also no scientific evidence to support the claim that it unclogs pores.
If you're looking to give your scalp a little extra TLC, pick up Mizani's Scalp Care Exfoliating Pre-Treatment. Formulated with salicylic acid, aloe, avocado oil, and eucalyptus oil, the treatment helps lift and remove excess buildup from the scalp. To help your hair look and feel squeaky clean, follow the scalp treatment with a clarifying shampoo. We suggest giving Redken's Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo a try. The formula clarifies and helps remove mineral deposits and styling product buildup on all hair types.
How To Use Tea Tree Oil
There are several ways to incorporate tea tree oil into your hair care routine. If you're new to the oil, we recommend starting by picking up a shampoo and conditioner formulated with tea tree oil. Be sure the products contain the actual oil—not just the scent—to reap some of the benefits.
If you're not looking for new hair products but want to experience tea tree oil for yourself, mix a few drops into a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba and massage the mix into your scalp before shampooing your strands.
Whether you swap out your regular shampoo for a formula with tea tree oil, apply it directly to your scalp, or skip it altogether, now you understand the hype—and the truth—about tea tree oil for hair.


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We sit our back ends down for a lengthy talk about the new 2019 rule changes, what we can glean from offseason testing, and what to expect from the first race of the year!
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METECS has been awarded the Robotics, Vehicle, and Graphics, Simulation Services (RVGSS) contract to support the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Engineering Directorate and its external customers. Including two one year options, this contract has a maximum value of $49.7 million over 5 years.
Under this contract, METECS will develop software systems and simulation tools for the International Space Station, the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Center Operations, the Advanced Exploration System Program, and other programs and projects.
METECS is pleased to continue its long standing relationship with JSC's Engineering Directorate, and specifically the Software, Robotics, and Simulation Division.


text: By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer Constance Scott has relinquished her post as a City Council member in Boca Raton, a position she won in 2009 after working a lifetime in the finance, banking and economic development fields and spending several years as public information officer for the city of Boca. She stepped down because of term limits after six years as a council member, which included a year as deputy mayor and several heading the Community Redevelopment Agency. As CRA chair, she led consideration of projects that have developed in sections of the downtown, including Mizner Park. Her last day on the council was March 31. In less than a month, she had moved from City Hall to the administration building at Florida Atlantic University where she is now director of local relations for the Boca-based education center. A Boca native and graduate of Boca Raton High School, she has a BA in economics from the University of Michigan. She met her husband, Tom, in that state where she served as economic development manager for the city of Flint. Tom Scott was a state legislator in Michigan, and they returned to Constance's hometown after he retired. "I've been very fortunate to have a supportive husband because being on the council requires a significant commitment," she noted. While serving as Boca's PIO, Scott devoted much work to passage of two referenda, one that expanded and improved the Fire Department and the other which brought about construction of a new downtown library and the Spanish River Library on Spanish River Boulevard. She also built strong relationships with firefighters, paramedics and the police department and has supported the Police Athletic League, which provides sports programs for children. She continued her job at Citi Bank in Boca Raton during her first three-year council term. Scott was employed by the Small Business Development Center at Palm Beach State College during the first two years of her second term, then quit work to devote last year to the city and to personal matters at home. "I served the city with the desire to set policies that would continue to keep Boca Raton the most desirable community in which to live, work and play." Projects included the allotment of $3.9 million to the infrastructure for downtown development. Other efforts, she said, encompassed the Sanborn Square Promenade, improvements to Palmetto Park Road that encourage pedestrian traffic and the Mizner Park renaissance. The CRA also bought back the Count de Hoernle amphitheater. A total of 110,000 people attended events there during the first year and an additional 150,000 people a year after that" That Mizner Park rebirth, she said, incorporates the arrival of the iPic Theater, Lord & Taylor, the Yard House restaurant and the Jazziz Jazz Club. In 2010, the American Planning Association designated Mizner Park as one of 10 Great Public Spaces under the organization's Great Places in America program. "We have an incredible retail and entertainment area," she said, as well as a vibrant residential sector as present and past plans for some 1,600 housing units are reaching fruition. Scott said her style of service has been to "build coalitions with supporters and nonsupporters." As a member of the council, Scott demonstrated strong leadership and always remained independent." Not bad for a woman who did not have the support of the mayor, City Council or Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce when she ran six years ago. Mayor Susan Whelchel, who was chief executive in 2009, recalled during a Constance Scott Appreciation Reception April 2 that she backed Scott's opponent in that balloting. So did the Chamber's political action committee. But Scott did have "the police and fire unions, the newspapers, the business community, the voting and neighborhood constituencies." She managed to win the council seat with 56 percent of the vote. By 2012, when it was time for her to run for reelection, she was unopposed. Whelchel said she "got a golden opportunity to serve" with Scott. "I found her to be someone I could trust. She has always told the truth. She came in knowing you have to be true to yourself, to be a leader. Nothing happens unless you step up." Scott "did her homework and did it well," the ex-mayor said. "We have a beautiful city. We have a few cranes in the air, but those will become beautiful buildings." Another guest at Scott's appreciation event, former Mayor Steven Abrams, now a County Commissioner, said he has appointed her to be his delegate to the county's Business Development Board. He praised her for being "an instrumental part of the city's successful effort to attract thousands of jobs to Boca." Though she is working for FAU, Scott said she will still be active in the community. "I will be on the PAL Board and other boards such as Tri County Animal Rescue," she said. "I will be around and you will be hearing from me."


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Grace's first visit to the barn
Yesterday evening was so nice, I decided to run out to the barn for a short visit. The dogs got really excited while I was trying to get my husband to come with me, so since he wouldn't, I decided to bring one of the dogs.
I chose Grace, our American white shepherd, because she and Panama both lived with my in-laws for a little while around the same time. My brother- and sister-in-law rescued her, but after a year of living with them she wasn't doing well, being a nervous dog and not at all suited for a chaotic household. So we adopted her instead.
To my knowledge she didn't get outside often to interact with the horses at the in-laws' place, but once about a year ago we took her to the barn I was at then. She was on the leash, but she still ran right up to Panama — and he came right up to her. I'm certain they remembered one another.
Anyway, last night was her first visit to this barn, and her first long visit to any barn. She's been in the car before when we stop off at the barn, and she always gets very excited. Last night was no different. When I got there the horses were all eating hay near the fence, and she simply couldn't wait to get in there. I left my camera in the car because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it and her (she's a big, strong dog). Too bad — it turns out I needed it!
Panama came right up to us when we walked in. When I turned around from latching the gate behind us, I was surprised to also find the big new horse — Panama's new girlfriend — coming close to inspect Grace. Some movement either Grace or I made startled her, and she wheeled around and ran off. But even though she was the most scared of Grace, she also proved to be the most curious about her, and kept coming up to us the whole visit, timidly sticking her nose way out to sniff Grace from afar.
I took Grace with me into the tack room, a building with the access door on one side of the pasture. While I was standing there, Grace kept pulling toward the door, and when I finally turned around to see why, I found that Panama was standing in the doorway! He and Grace sniffed each other's faces all over, and she didn't seem scared at all. I wish I'd had my camera on me, because it was adorable.
But then — alas — Panama decided to be a typical not-quite-4-year-old, and see what would happen if he mouthed Grace's back. The first time she didn't respond, so he tried a bit harder... and a bit harder. The third time, I could tell he actually bit her, and at the same time as she jumped around to face him, I chased him off. I don't think he understands that she's not another horse, because what he's doing is exactly the same half-playful, half-affectionate nips that the horses give one another.
Overall, though, Grace was doing really well, so after about 20 minutes I took her off the leash and let her go. First I walked with her into the back pasture, where we greeted the neighbors' horses.
Then we started walking back to the front pasture. Grace knew we were getting ready to leave, and booked it toward the gate — only to realize that the horses stood between her and freedom. I called her back, but the horses came too. I'm not sure if Grace had any plan for herding them, or if she thought she was protecting me from the big bad horses, but it was funny to watch her little dance. She seems to be torn between her shepherd instincts and a healthy fear of the horses' feet.
I decided to put Grace back on the leash and try one more time to get her and Panama to make friends again. Unfortunately, she was skittish around him (having been mouthed a few times by now) and he was NOT helping matters any when he mouthed her rump again!
I think Grace will be a very good barn dog eventually, but in the meantime I have my work cut out for me, as I have to teach both her and Panama to do the opposite of what they want to do. He has to learn that she's not another horse and he can't bite her, and she has to learn not to try to herd them out of nervousness.
Have any of you taken a dog that was completely unfamiliar with horses, and taught it to cohabitate with them? If so, how did you do it?
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New sponsors support Daphne Jackson Fellows12 January 2014
The Daphne Jackson Trust currently has 6 sponsored fellowship opportunities, which have been made possible thanks to support from 4 new sponsoring organisations. Visit our Current opportunities page, and read on to find out more.
The Daphne Jackson Trust continues to build new partnerships with Universities, learned societies and charitable organisations to support STEM researchers wishing to return to their careers after a break of 2 or more years. Our current sponsored fellowship opportunities are generously supported by the Royal Astronomical Society, The John Innes Centre , Norwich, The University of Leicester and Kingston University, London. We are also grateful to The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Biochemical Society which have also come on board recently and are sponsoring new Fellows.
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Steller Zero Cool Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
With its subtle complexity, Steller Zero Cool's commanding presence makes it impossible to look anywhere else. Comfortable soft rounded edges and delicate lines of diamonds give this alternative engagement ring a minimally edgy presence while making a large statement, like the trendsetter who wears it.
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- .36 Carat Mounting Diamond Weight
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Last week was our event for A Band of Wives. A Band of Wives is a sisterhood of women we do events for, run by Christine Bronstein. We love working with Christine and her husband Phil Bronstein since they are supporters of many important issues that effect women.
This particular event was supporting Sharmin Bock who is running for District Attorney in San Francisco and it was also a birthday party for Christine and her friend Teresa. To see pictures of the event go here.
It has been great to work with the wonderful vendors that Christine has pulled together. Sweet Relish catering, Salvador Santana and Jared Meeker, The Jimmy Dillon Band, Funny Frank, Bay Side Entertainment, and Drew Altizer Photography to name a few...
The best part of the night (for me) was getting to meet Stephan Jenkins from Third Eye Blind! I have been a huge fan of the band for years. Stephan played a few songs at the event.
Not only did I get to meet him, as the event planner I got to chat with him about the planning of the event...tough job but someone had to do it!


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Witnesses describe hearing gunshots during deadly Fredericton shooting
Four people were killed in a shooting in Fredericton on Friday morning including two police officers. One witness says she thought the gunshots were fireworks at first.
One person was in custody, and being treated for serious injuries, police said — and added there was no further threat to the public.


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A bit of history to set the stage…
Dave and Cam are both former Youth Pastors. They met when Dave's oldest daughter joined the Youth Group that Cam was leading and Dave served as a Leader, way back in 2010. Three and a half years later Cam stepped down from that position and found himself without a place to discuss the Bible, Christianity, Theology, and the like. Shortly after this, Dave and Cam began meeting for beer or coffee to study the Bible, share struggles, and live life together. Out of these conversations the idea to stick a microphone in the middle sprouted and shortly after the first episode of The Master Class was recorded. Nearly 4 years later, The Master Class is still trucking along, one verse of Scripture after the other.
A quick note on the podcast's name…
The Master Class is taken from a quote of Dallas Willard, from his must-read book "The Divine Conspiracy". He says that "Jesus is now accepting students in the Master Class of life." In that spirit we named our show The Master Class, not because we're amazing or masters of the Christian life, but because we focus on Jesus, his life, his teachings, and what they mean for us today. He is the master, we are his students.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE mASTER CLASS?
You can expect honest discussion and honest questions. You can expect us to take the Bible seriously. You can certainly expect some bad jokes from Cam and a pity laugh from Dave. You can expect us to admit when we don't know something. You can also expect an episode every 2 weeks and that those episodes will range in duration from 45 minutes to about an hour, great for your commute to work or your chores around the house. Most importantly, you can expect God and his Word to be honored, examined, and questioned.
Cam Brennan
Cam is a Detroit native currently living south of Chicago with his wife and daughter. He loves discussing theology, watching sports, reading, writing, and of course podcasting.
He'd love to hear from you on Instagram: @cambrennan.
Dave Hogue
Dave lives with his wife, two daughters, and son in the Kansas City area where he has spent most of his life. Being the parent of two adult children allows Dave the luxury of traveling with his wife. He is a graduate of Kansas State University and loves to root for the 'Cats. His heroes include Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, and Burt Reynolds.
Show Info
Frequency: 1 new episode every 2 weeks
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Fun facts
First Episode released January 1, 2015
You might like this show if you enjoy: theology, studying the Bible, discussing how the Church should function, and dad jokes.
Recommended EPISODES
Episode 21
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss asking God for things in prayer, suffering, and the prosperity gospel. The main text for this episode is Matthew 7.7-11.
Episode 65
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss forgiveness, grace, mercy, space, interplanetary living, immaturity, selfishness, Dave's vigilante future, and more.
Episode 96
In this Episode Dave and Cam discuss the trial of Jesus, religion and politics (so much fun), the Good Samaritan, and more. This was a fun one.
Episode 99
In this Episode Dave and Cam discuss Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, mob mentality, Jesus maybe trolling the Elders, and what it means to fear God.
Episode 110
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss Romans 1, Paul's conversion, evolution and creation, Christian tracts, and how sin affects our perception of truth.
Episode 117
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss the end of Romans 3, boasting, justification, the beauty of the Gospel, and what it means to contextualize Scripture.
Episode 119
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss, after a brief chat about the World Cup, Romans 4.9-12, the issue between the Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians, circumcision, Abraham and faith.
Episode 121
In this episode Dave and Cam discuss the back half of Romans 4, why the Law was given to God's people, Abraham's role in helping us realize the importance of faith in God, and how hope fits into all of this.


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"It's not hard to be single in DC, but it is sometimes hard to be human here. If you want real connection, though, you have to join real people together. That's what Dating In Heels Show is all about."
"Don't play games. Play to your strengths. And also just play–dating in DC is pretty fun if you know how to do it."
"Our goal is to bring humanity back to dating in DC. Profiles don't make great partners–people do."
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Covet the latest bags and clutches for an ideal finish to every outfit. A vacation season or a night out would name for oversized saddle bags with out compromising on style, while the rucksacks are a top choose for an off-the-cuff day out. Fossil bags are made with quality leathers and designed by (even increased) quality people (is that even potential?).
Get smooth and sensible bags to carry your tablets, recordsdata, and different requirements in style. The hallmarks of those bags are long straps for carrying over the shoulder and a front snap that makes it simple to entry the items inside rapidly. We even have mountaineering bags from The North Face , backpacks for college students, and laptop computer bags for the enterprise minded.
You possibly can hold change and buy a coffee without delving into your handbags Wanna take a towel or a sun block spray to the beach? It would not matter when you're carrying your private items in full fashion, or simply trying to get them from right here to there.
The Bible mentions pouches, especially Judas Iscariot, carrying one round, holding his private items. Elegant handbags make a fashion ahead statement, and should you're searching for your everyday staple, it is best to go for muted tones that work effectively with plenty of outfits.


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2017's Seller's Market is Stronger in Charlotte
If you follow real estate like I do, all the talk this year has been about the strongest seller's market in the US in over a decade. Here's what that means. Very simple – if you're selling your house this year, you can command a higher asking price and sell your home faster than ever. On the flip side, buyers of course pay the price for this.
There are some statistical metrics that precisely define when exactly we're in a seller's market. They can be driven by shift in migration patterns (e.g. more people moving to Charlotte), expectations that interest rates will rise soon (something the Fed has all but announced), or inventory shifts.
See this chart from April as reported by the National Association of REALTORS:
The simple metrics here show why we call this a "Seller's Market." Average list prices are up 9% vs last year, homes are selling faster, and there are 12% fewer listings nationwide. The list price is of course the result of the other two metrics, and it's helping sellers.
In Charlotte, it's even more dramatic. Here's what it looks like on whole for our market.
– Average list price: $327k. Up a whopping 27% YoY
– Days on Market: 51 days
– Active Listings: 8,634. Down an astonishing 42% vs 2016
Those are eye-popping numbers never seen before in Charlotte. It gets even more pronounced in some of the most in-demand neighborhoods – particularly those that have recently benefiting from the proposed new school zoning.
Much of this is driven by the mass influx of new residents coming to Charlotte. There simply aren't enough high-quality single family homes available for all the new people coming to the Queen City.
It's even impacted the commercial market. Sarah Hamer, a Madison Park homeowner, has spent the last year trying to find commercial space for her new business, Escape Tactic. She looked at over 40 different locations for her business before she finally found a place to buy in LoSo. "More than a dozen landlords with available inventory refused to rent to us. Demand in the commercial space mirrors what we're seeing in residential. Owners are waiting for the perfect offer, and in many cases, they're getting it."
The growth in Charlotte is great for our economy, and if you're a home owner, you can reap the rewards right now. The challenge is making your play your hand right and maximize value in your sale. With the changing dynamics in the market, extracting value now is more art than science. If you need help from a seasoned expert who can help you get the most for your home, give us a call. We're here to help!


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Our story involves service dogs, families bonded over health issues with one father currently serving in the Army away from home for 12 months, a retired professional football player, his wife, and local high school volunteers coming together to help train a service dog for a near by family.
My family, with the help of professional trainers and volunteers, have gone above and beyond diet to train our service dog Stella to detect 13 multiple grains and starches not allowed on the Specific Carbohydrate diet for IBD. This in turn led to the training of a second dog, Mazie, who not only provides emotional support for two young girls but also detects changes in life-threatening body chemistry for these young ladies.
Our community written book Dogs in Vests, chronicles our personal journey of raising and training Stella and introduces the reader to the wonderful Ladewig family whom Mazie serves. I have co-authored this book with Victor Fadool who brings his insight into the world of emotional support animals and a group of young authors anxious to tell their story of life with a service dog. You're sure to particularly enjoy Mazie's perspective!
This new and exciting emerging service animal training represents a niche area of health and wellness and you can learn more at www.dogsinvests.com


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Exemptions available under Sec. 80C for Stamp Duty Paid
Exemptions available under Sec. 80C for Stamp Duty Paid. this article is about the exemption available to the stamp duty paid for the house purchased for any purpose may be for the investment related or any but with some restrictions applied to it which I have simplified so that you can understand better. Find Complete details regarding Exemptions available under Sec. 80C for Stamp Duty Paid from below –
Exemptions available under Sec. 80C for Stamp Duty Paid
Exemption available under Sec. 80C :-
Stamp duty paid for the purchase of the house which may be for the purpose of investment or otherwise. Stamp duty may be as high as 8% and the other registration charges would be around 1% which totals to around 10% can be available as the deduction to the assesse subject to some of the conditions. This stamp duty exemption is available under section 80C so the total deduction would be limited to Rs. 150000, which is the current deduction available, which may change from time to time. Now I am discussing the conditions or the criteria required to get the exemption under this scheme.
Must Read – Deduction for Rent Paid u/s 80GG
- The first and the foremost criteria to satisfy is that this exemption is available only to the individual and HUF. The other person such as company, partnership firm, association of person, etc is not available to take the benefit of the same.
- The another important thing to note is that the house purchased should be the new house and the should not be resold house.
- The stamp duty paid for the residential house is only covered and the stamp duty paid for the commercial property is not eligible to claim the benefit for the same.
- The exemption can by the joint owners of the house if the payment has been made by them in personal names only.
- The Deduction would be available to the assesse in the actual year of payment only and would not be available in the successive years. This means that if there is not much income in this year and if you pay some stamp duty which exceeds the income amount than it would be upto the amount of income only. It cannot be carried forward the next year.
- The possession of the house is must for claiming the benefit. The house which is purchased which is under construction and if the stamp duty is paid than that would not be allowed.
- The house should be purchased in the name of assesse claiming the benefit and not to the other person. If the expense is paid by other person than that expense would not be allowed as deduction.
Recommend Read –
- Deduction in Respect of Various Loans
- Chapter VIA – All Deductions at a Glance
- Income from House Property – Taxation and Deductions
- Deduction for School Fees Paid u/s 80c
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I am offering a weekend deal in both of my Etsy stores this weekend. I have been listing a few new things and have more coming. Just needed to generate some grocery money and decided that everyone loves a good sale. So go shop away so I can shop away!! :)
Here are a couple of the newer listings!
In my mompotter shop.
In my Ocean Breeze Design shop...
The difference? My Ocean Breeze Shop carries primarily sterling silver.
Happy shopping!!
September 25, 2009
Weekend Deal
I am offering a weekend deal in both of my Etsy stores this weekend. I have been listing a few new things and have more coming. Just needed to generate some grocery money and decided that everyone loves a good sale. So go shop away so I can shop away!! :)
Posted by Linda at 3:19 PM 1 comments
September 21, 2009
My new shop
I have had a lot of requests for sterling silver jewelry and a line of jewelry that is a little "higher end". Why people would beg to pay more is beyond me but I am happy to comply. I do like to please my customers after all. ;)
So I opened a shop called Ocean Breeze Design. Not to be confused with my "Ocean Breeze" shop listed under "Mompotter". I opened up the mompotter shop before I thought through the name I wanted to use. It is the name I have used on many homeschool forums online. Ocean Breeze Design is the name I have used for a long time with my jewelry making. Are you confused yet? I think I am.
I have a lot of work to go but I thought I would share a couple of photos here of some of the newer pieces. I have also worked very hard at making my photos better. Of course I can always learn more.
There will be a mixture of oxidized sterling silver (black), sterling silver, and some antiqued brass or bronze. I am also pulling out the bead caps and "special" beads that are not easily found. If you can only wear sterling and see a bead (or color) in my first shop that you would like in sterling, please ask!
You will probably be seeing a lot of the oxidized sterling. It is my new favorite!
Posted by Linda at 4:24 PM 0 comments
September 20, 2009
Long Break
Wow! What was intended as a short break from being over scheduled turned out to be a very LONG break from blogging as well as jewelry making and other things. In April (last time I blogged) a couple of things happened.
First of all, my husband took a fall while hiking and ended up very hurt. When he came home from the retreat (some retreat!) he thought he had just hurt his knee and leg. Long story short he found out that he had a ruptured disk in his back. Extremely painful for him. About a week later I threw my back out (happens a lot) and we were quit the couple for a while. At least he had pain medication! LOL
Combined with that, potty training the youngest (that got postponed too), soccer season for the older three and finishing up our home school year the blog just took back seat for a while. Jewelry making did too!
Fast forward to today. We just came off a VERY busy summer of sports camps, VBS, beach days, swimming with friends and just relaxing. At the end of that the kids and I hoped in the car for a two day drive to Idaho. We had a great time spending two weeks with family (missing dad the whole time) and relaxing. We started school while we were there (becoming tradition) and enjoyed a bit of the fall weather. I am just going to post some pictures because they are more fun than words!
We drove for two days and the middle of the second day we stopped to play at the falls in Oregon. These call my name every time I drive by but we don't usually stop. This time I decided that the road would still be there 30 minutes later. The kids enjoyed stopping but had no interest in walking up to the upper bridge. :)
This mule was being pastured next to my brother's house. It was very friendly. I am sure it was wishing for a handout!
My favorite time to photograph is when the sun is starting to go down. I especially love taking photos in the field next to my parent's house.
Lots of fun had by all.
Now back to reality!!
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MLS # 5701434 | Listed by RE/MAX Prime
MLS # 5701434 | Listed by RE/MAX Prime
11800 N Thirsty Earth Trail 22 is a $479,000 property on a 15.27 acre lot located in Fort Mcdowell, AZ.
Premium splitable lot in Goldfield Ranch with gorgeous, unobstructed views of Four Peaks, The Superstitions, Red Mountain, The Verde River, McDowell mountains and Fountain Hills, as well as the Fountain. This lot also offers several excellent building sites and would provide extreme privacy for an individual or family looking to build their dream home on a 15+ acre parcel in a quiet, peaceful area that has easy access to many large city amenities: Saguaro Lake is less than 10 minutes away, Fountain Hills is close and only 30 minutes to Sky Harbor Airport. All paved roads right up to the property. Lots of flexibility in how the property is developed. Soil test in 2012 indicated suitability for septic system. Seller financing terms available.
|Exterior Features
Yes Horses
In HOA
Up to 1 Mile
None Gas
City Light View(s)
Mountain View(s)
North/South Exp
Natural Vegetation
Residential Lot
|Land Type
Irregular Shape
Gentle Sloping
|Water Source
Domestic Well
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|Property Type
Single Family
|HOA Fee
|School District
098 - fountain hills unified district
|Elementary School
mcdowell mountain elementary school
|Middle School
fountain hills middle school
|High School
fountain hills high school
Goldfield Ranch Phase 2 Survey Lot 1 31
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text: I worked with Leo to purchase my first home. The process took place throughout the later months of 2017. Leo's knowledge of the local market was extremely impressive. He was able to provide accurate guidance regarding all questions related to neighborhood traits and village requirements. Leo is truly a master of his craft. As a "younger" home buyer, I felt I was treated with respect throughout the entire process by Leo and his team. Due to some negative first impressions, I feel that would not have been the case with other agents. In a market with increasing demand, Leo was able to provide advice that was critical in ensuring my offer stood out over all other offers. Leo was extremely responsive throughout the process and did an excellent job in terms of scheduling and communication. He was always willing to go the extra mile and help with any questions. Leo's negotiation skills are top notch, without them I do not believe I would be living in my new home. He knew exactly when and what to negotiate throughout the process. Leo treated me as a close friend thought the entire process and I would use him again in an instant should the situation present itself in the future. I would highly recommend Leo to anyone. Unlike other agents, Leo is not just trying to make a sale, he is more concerned with providing the best service possible to ensure his clients are happy. On behalf of Mike and Shelbee, thank you Leo and team!— Mike R.