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On Discovered Values
I feel very grateful that I chose to work and grow in a creative field that allows me to express myself and communicate the things I care about. While I do acknowledge that not all of my work will be an expression of my core values as a person, it is important for us, as designers, to acknowledge and incorporate our morals in our work.
Whether this set of values came with personal development or are communicated by your professors, each school, company and designer has it's philosophy. People talk about values all the time. When I was a teenager I used to justify my great bonds of friendship to my mother by saying "we just have the same values". Naturally, I had no ideas what my values were! I knew values were the body of principles and standards that one prioritized but was utterly unable to pin point any of mine.
We are lucky enough as designers to have the skills and abilities to transform our thoughts and theories into visual and tangible products that can be communicated and consumed at large. In the hope that most designers are people of integrity, if we stress what we care about in our work we have the power to tackle serious issues and induce great change. Whether or not we will be able slow down global warming, corruption or inequality is highly questionable, but it's certainly worth a shot.
What I did, this past year, is write down my five core values as a person. As hard as it is to narrow it down to five of them, it's more realistic to have less and stick to them with more conviction. The values I'd like to carry forward in relationships, career and decisions are the following: authenticity, balance, autonomy, optimism and loyalty. Although some of these may be more relevant to my life outside of design, knowing what you care about is helpful in producing meaningful work.
Let me explain how some of these values are present in my work. My capstone project was triggered by a very specific food-related memory from my childhood in France. I reached out to different people from all over the world regarding their own food-centered memories and asked them to translate these mental images into short stories. I then proceeded to recreate all these dishes that they'd richly described, in my ill-equipped Boston apartment. The dishes were then photographed and juxtaposed to their narratives. The authenticity of their deeply rooted memory coupled with the limited means but great sincerity of my cooking made for an authentic work of design.


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Recently extended, the Museum of Modern Art in Lille, France, reopened its doors in September 2010 with the help of this welcoming pavilion. The pavilion site lies next to the subtle original brick buildings of the museum, within its extensive sculpture gardens, and overlooks the surrounding country park.
The client's challenging brief had a very practical, an experiential, as well as a symbolic dimension.
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Location: Nord-Pas-de-Calais, northeast of France, near the Belgian border
Key Architecture Projects, alphabetical:
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Lille Metropole museum
Location: east side of Lille on city perimeter
The Lille Métropole museum of modern art opened a quarter of a century ago, has built by the architect Roland Simounet in verdant surroundings.
Manuelle Gautrand, who won the competition launched in 2002 to renovate and extend the museum, has created a building which wraps around the existing arrangement in a fan-splay of long, fluid and organic volumes.
After over four years' renovation and extension work, the museum has opened its doors to the public on September 25th. The museum is dedicated to contemporary and modern art, and houses also one of the most beautiful collection of outsider art in Europe in the new extension, especially built on that occasion.
Lille Office Building
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Is it possible to reaffirm the city in an architectural project?
This question, shared by our entire team, was the departure point for our search for a sensitive but daring response.
The plot's strategic position, at a major crossroads in an urban district, directed us towards a "multiform" architecture whose geometry could provide a specific response to problems linked to the project's scale, geography and demands.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, but a large proportion of the UK population might not be quite so jolly this Christmas. That's according to new research from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which found that 34 per cent of people are likely to break a new gadget on Christmas Day - and within mere hours of opening it!
Adding insult to injury, two-thirds of these breakages (66 per cent) could have been avoided if Brits had simply read the instructions.
And, with drones among the top five most broken items, the CAA is calling on people as part of its wider Drone Safe initiative to take the time to open the manufacturers' handbook when piling into their gadget gifts this Christmas.
However, the UK prefers to go it alone rather than take guidance on using a new gadget - the research found that when it came to time to check the manual:
Jonathan Nicholson, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Assistant Director commented:
"Consumer technology is more exciting and accessible than ever before, so it's not surprising that gadgets such as drones are amongst the most popular gifts at Christmas.
"And although drones can be a lot of fun to use, they are not toys.
"As such, reading the provided instructions is essential - not just to get the most out of your drone, but to ensure you're using it safely and responsibly.
"For consumers who want to learn more about the dos and don'ts of drone flying - everything you need to know to fly responsibly can be found at
Aviation Minister Liz Sugg said:
"Drones are not only exciting presents, but have the potential to change the way we live our lives in the future in lots of innovative ways.
"So enjoy flying your drone, but please follow the rules and fly your drone responsibly - keeping both your drone and the people around you safe."
Similarly, the study's results also showed that as well as increasing the likelihood of causing a breakage, this failure to read gadget instructions is preventing people from enjoying their new tech at all - almost one in three (31 per cent) of respondents said that not being able to properly use or build a gadget is the worst part of opening one at Christmas.
Worst of all, it seems we all know better: the majority of respondents (68 per cent) agreed that it was important to read the instructions before using a new gadget.
Following the findings, the CAA is launching its "12 Days of Christmas" Twitter campaign. The project, launching from December 26th, will use a series of GIFs to provide new drone users with invaluable guidance for getting the most out of their Christmas present.
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*The Dronecode is a simple set of rules designed to promote safe and responsible use:
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"..your magic has got me where I want to be"
it's an 80's dance disco remake. i can rock out with this tune at my room. missed alphabeat so bad. thoughts on the video, anyone?
Not that I am very much drawn to indie music and all the indie loop, I just thought The Smiths were too underrated. Been a fan of The Cranberries? Or may be this band just reminds me of a pre-Belle & Sebastian feel that just keeps playing in my head. Needless to say, this Manchester-based indie band turn out to be one of the most influential alternative rock to emerge from the British independent music during the 80's. Their famous songs include Hand in Glove, The Charming Man, How Soon is Now and the list goes on. Enjoy the tracks below.
There is a Light that Never Goes Im head over heels with this. <3
Please, Please, Let Me Go
Aside from the fact that shows nowadays cater more to the trend of the moment, Fox released an American musical comedy-drama television series that focuses on a high school show choir or what you might always knew of as the school's glee club. .
Although glee has been compared to high school musical, I must say it's way cooler than any of your high school musical show. Oooops! The show apart from highlighting the stereotyped cast also features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Songs of artists and bands include Journey, Rihanna, Avril Lavigne and a lot more.
One more thing, Madonna gave Glee full rights to use her song for the next year's season of Glee. Damn amazing Madge! I cant wait for what song will they pick. [check for Glee's scheduled airing and videos]
Here are some tracks i cant stop listening to and enjoy the video i personally picked for this season.
Sweet Carolineby Noah "Puck" Puckerman "favorite track, so far"
Don't Stop Believing by Glee Cast
No Air by Rachel Berry
Halo-Walking on Sunshine mash-up by Female Glee Cast


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Meet Our Team
De Groote Financial Group has brought together a team of specialists to ensure our clients receive efficient, expert and friendly service.
While we cannot control the markets, we can control the experience. We work hard to make sure we are always providing an exceptional experience.
Collectively, the De Groote team prides itself on being problem solvers and will go the extra mile to make sure we help you throughout the process.
Please feel free to share your input as we are always striving to improve.
Doug De Groote
Managing Director
Doug is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with an MBA in Financial Planning, and is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Before establishing De Groote Financial Group, Doug founded the United Wealth Management division of United Capital. Prior to that, Doug was a partner at Crowell, Weedon and Co. He regularly contributes to a variety of financial and general media.
Doug's passion, and what he believes, is that everyone deserves the opportunity; they deserve to have the freedom and responsibility to be pro-active in achieving independence and financial success.
Doug's life is focused around his family, wife and three children, and making sure they get the foundation that is necessary for them to have the awareness of the opportunities that abound in our great country.
Doug helps increase his client's awareness and success, to identify and take advantage of opportunities that present themselves and help protect them from some of the pitfalls or obstacles that are thrown in our paths. With regards to their financial circumstances, Doug helps his clients identify their goals, plan for various outcomes and manage their assets to help them make their vision a reality.
Scott Welch
Scott specializes in devising alternative investment strategies for De Groote Financial Group. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of wealth management, portfolio management, and the macroeconomic and investment landscape, and he is an award-winning author of numerous articles that have appeared in a variety of industry trade journals. Scott holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation and has earned Investment Strategist, Advanced Investment Strategist, and Alternative Investments Certificates from the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). He is FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 licensed.He received a BS degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine, and MBA the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Andrew Krout
Wealth Advisor, Co-CIO
Andrew Krout is a Wealth Advisor at De Groote Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as a co-chief investment officer for the firm, focused on wealth management.
Previously, Andrew served as CIO with Kelly Financial in Boston Massachusetts since 2013. He is a licensed investment advisor representative and insurance producer. He graduated from Saint Francis University with a bachelor's degree in both finance and accounting. He is a candidate for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew holds life insurance licenses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut.
Andrew is passionate about serving his clients and investment management and how to apply news and current events to investment decisions. He played Division 1 golf in college, and still enjoys playing and watching the sport in his free time.
Fadi Ahmed
Chief Operations Officer & Client Relationship Manager
Fadi works with clients to ensure an exceptional experience. He coordinates and assures the planning process and wealth management tools are at your fingertips to provide the clarity you deserve and the transparency and access to all your accounts. Fadi ensures the data and information is reflective in our planning software. All changes and updates flow through his desk and he coordinates those changes with the rest of our team.
Sarah Barut
Financial Advisor
Sarah is a financial advisor who follows our Stewardship Financial Planning process with each and every client to help navigate through the complex dimensions of their financial lives. She cuts through the noise to focus on what really matters to make sure clients' financial lives are in sync with their core values. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, hiking and spending time with her family. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She is Series 65 licensed.
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Michelle is typically the first person you will speak to when we answer the phone. She manages the calendars and ensures meetings are booked. Michelle is a key member of our team by making sure you get to the right person and that the client experience is always exceptional and evolving to be better.
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Tina ensures our clients receive the best possible service by providing them with the needed communications to keep them up to date and well informed. She works closely with our team to ensure clients have access to their accounts, aggregation software and that our operations reflect the service you deserve. Tina is the first person you should call if you have any questions about our processes. During her free time, she loves to run, read and spend time with her family and kids. She graduated from Concordia College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology.


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Yesterday began on a good note. Jessie did get her braces off and her little (expensive) teeth are just beautiful. Then, I hate to say it, but the day kind of went south from there.
First of all, on the way back from the dermatologist, Jessie said her head was getting worse.
Without going into too much detail, upon returning home, I had to get on the phone with Fed Ex over a delivery "mishap" on their part that is completely unbelieveable. Let's just say that there is an expensive bike part which has now made it across the country five, yes five, times – completely due to errors on their part. They apologize profusely, then say there's nothing that they can do but try to grab the box off the truck at the next stop which is in 5 business days. This, I can assure you from past experience, will NOT happen. Sheesh.
Next, I hear from the school that they have not received the form from Jessie's doctor here in Georgia concerning her homebound status. I call the doctors office, actually speak to the nurse and she reports that the doctor (note: this is a new doctor as we just moved to Georgia) received the letter from the other doctor in North Carolina stating that Jessie has been diagnosed with Neurally Mediated Hypotension as the result of a positive tilt table test and Clinical Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Our Georgia doctor told us that from that letter, she has insufficient proof of the diagnosis. What led the NC doctor to diagnosis her with CFS? I responded that Jessica was diagnosed over three years ago in Virginia and that she has the record in her file of a positive diagnosis from her Virginia doctor as well as a second confirmation from a rheumatologist at Duke University. Nope, sorry, not good enough.
So, I call the doctor in North Carolina. Proceed to fax a release for Jessie's blood tests, etc. Then I cross my fingers, pray, and throw salt over my shoulders that the proof which will be sent to our fabulous Georgia doctor will be sufficient so that the homebound form will be signed and faxed to the school.
If she doesn't approve the status we have two choices. Jessie would have to return to school, which we know really isn't possible at the present moment. Or her dad and I will have to pull her out, which isn't that big of a deal except for the fact that I will have to figure out a way for her to get the other semester's credit through a correspondence school.
In Virginia we had a fabulous doctor and a terrible school. In Georgia we have a fabulous school and a terrible doctor. Does God just want to keep things interesting or what?
NOW I can have lunch.
*On a happy note, I was able to hide away in my studio later and finish a necklace that I was working on. Meditation in any form; it's a good thing.


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An official Sony Xperia Twitter account tweeted a very unsubtle teaser for the Japanese tech giant's upcoming Xperia Honami. The handset, which will likely be introduced as the Xperia Z1, has been the centerpiece of tech world rumors and leaks for the past several weeks.
Sony has taken note of the buzz, posting the photo of a beautifully-machined power button attached to a not-yet-released device – with a caption that reads "It's the smartphone everyone's been talking about… not long now."
The "not long now" comment is fueling speculation that Sony will announce the Honami at the IFA trade show in Berlin on September 4. HTC and Samsung are also said to be showing off new handsets at the same tech conference. Sony could be facing fierce competition to unveil a show-stopper with specs to match or exceed the rumored HTC Max and Galaxy Note III.Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month.
The Twitter photo, posted by @sonyxperia, also contains the hashtag #bestofSony.
"The hashtag reflects the company's marketing campaign for the Xperia Z, which emphasises how Sony has turned to Bravia for the display, Walkman for music and the Exmor R sensor for the camera," stated PocketLint.
The most recent rumors and leaks swirling around the Sony Honami have included an alleged camera sample, as well as photos of Sony's also-rumored "lens cameras" attached to what appears to be a new handset – likely the Honami.
According to the photo sample, Sony's next flagship smartphone will include an impressive 20MP Exmor R camera, putting it somewhere between the Galaxy S4's 13MP sensor and the Nokia Lumia 1020's incredible 41MP "PureView" shooter.
Sources have claimed that the Honami will feature a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal memory that can be expanded with a microSD card. Leaked specs also reveal a 5-inch 1080p "Triluminous" display with X-Reality and a large 3000 mAh battery with "Stamina Mode."
Leaked promotional materials also suggest that the Honami will be able to shoot 4k video.


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Aussie stand-up Lana Schwarcz rocks up in Edinburgh having toured what seems like every Fringe in the English-speaking world with Lovely Lady Lump, her comedy take on her own breast cancer. Before she begins her Gilded Balloon run, we wanted to know…
Who are you and what are you doing in Edinburgh?
I am performing my comedically inclined show about early breast cancer – it recently won the "Fuck the Patriarchy" Jenny award at Winnipeg Fringe – I mean it also won "Most Outstanding Solo Show" and "Best Theatre" Awards in other festivals, but perhaps the "Fuck the Patriarchy" award is the most fun to be proud of.
First time at the Fringe?
First time performing. I was here supporting my ex-boyfriend's show ten years ago. But I've performed in fringes all over the world for years – I just had to save my pennies until I could come to Edinburgh. It's terribly expensive. So if you see me around, please buy me a sandwich, I'll likely need some carbs.
Actor. Puppeteer. Circus performer. Seems like you've worked in all the performing arts. What brought you to comedy?
Haha! Yes, I think I can effectively cross out the words circus performer now – I retired from that many years ago. I am still a puppeteer/actor/comic though.
As for comedy? I got pushed into it. Although there were no witnesses around, so the man who pushed me keeps claiming I fell.
(I had a boyfriend who was a comic and he kept saying that I was funny and that there weren't enough women doing comedy and that I should at least try it, but I kept telling him to stop being an idiot. Eventually he gave up pushing me, and the reverse psychology worked. Who knew? Also, who knew he was going to be right? He was wrong about sooo many other things…. )
And then you received a cancer diagnosis, which is frightening for anyone. What happened then?
Obviously it was a shock – but I had a good few days between the biopsy and diagnosis to emotionally process all the possible outcomes with my therapist, who I was already seeing for a depression (which had resulted from a show that went badly).
We discussed all possible outcomes: 1. It's benign. 2. It's cancer and it's bad. 3. It's cancer and it's not bad. 4. It's cancer and I'm gonna die. We discussed it all. Turns out I seem to be completely OK with my own mortality, which I was surprised about. Although I still never organised my will.
Anyway, I was diagnosed, which surprisingly pulled me RIGHT out of that depression, and I suddenly had a LOT to do. Fortunately, due to sheer luck and circumstance, it was found early, so I just had surgery: lumpectomy, axilla excision (lymph node), margin excision when they discovered they missed part of it, and then weeks and weeks of radiation where to hold onto my identity I started telling dumb playground jokes to the therapists.
At what point did you start turning that experience into this show?
I started writing cancer specific comedy as a way to stay in the game and stay sane. Comics write about what's going on in their lives, and my reality at that time was surgery and radiation, so the jokes were coming. And the community supported it which was lovely. One comedy pal even picked me up, drove me to a gig, watched the show, and drove me back home (I was still only a couple of days after lymph surgery so I couldn't drive my car). I never wanted to do a show about it, cos it seemed so cliche – comic gets cancer, comic does cancer show – but I WAS writing an entertaining blog to inform people of what was going on, and it was full of analogies and funny ways of looking at things, so when some friends asked me to do a spot at their breast cancer fundraiser, I said yes, and realised I should write a show.
What's it like discussing it on stage? Do you get people who think it's not something to be laughed at?
I was confident I could make people laugh about it as I had already been doing material on comedy stages, and when I gave audiences the opportunity to choose between my excellent ginger jokes or some new cancer gags, the audience always chose the cancer gags. Unanimously. And they laughed. Look honestly, some people might come to the show, be offended that I'm joking about a serious topic, and flat out refuse to laugh at it, but they are rare – most people understand that laughter is a necessary release and mechanism for healing. Getting people to attend? – well come on guys – buck up. If the cancer survivor is telling jokes about her experience, then come along – cos who knows how long she'll be around for!
Be aware too, that I WILL take you on the rollercoaster ride – it is not ALL comedy – I find that the show works well because it is juxtaposed with the serious bits, and the comedy breaks that tension.
What would you like to audiences to take from your show?
I would like them to 1. Get screened. The only reason I am still around at all was due to a completely random screening. 2. Learn to laugh at the darkness, especially if you are going through it. Laughter is the nightlight that shows you the way to the toilet instead of wetting the bed because you are too scared. 3. A better understanding of the medical side of breast cancer – I use a lot of metaphor to describe treatments/pathology, and I know they are a quick and easy way to describe things, so they may not be entirely accurate, but they are entertaining and digestible, and they give people a better idea of what it's like to even be a survivor. Also, I'm pretty certain no audience member will ever use the word "journey" to describe cancer again. If I stop people from using the word "journey", or telling people "it's a gift", then I've done my job. 😉
Has it helped you?
Absolutely. Although I am pretty sure that actual therapy sessions would have cost me less than producing the show.
But if you have an artist's brain, make art from your adversity. Because it's brilliantly empowering. I like to think I have made theatrical lemonade from this diagnosis.
What are you looking forward to most about August?
Being in Edinburgh and walking up all those hills. It's a gorgeous city and I love it.
Lovely Lady Lump is @ Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh, from Wed 3 – Mon 29 Aug 2016 (not Mon 15) @ 16:00
The show is also part of Death on the Fringe, a series of shows about living and dying


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I joined Instagram just over a year ago, thinking I'd give the photo-based social media site a shot and see if there was any interest in my work. It's taken me a few months to figure out how it all works and build a small following, but just before Christmas, things blew up… and my images are regularly attracting 2-3,000+ likes, with more followers joining me every day. I don't understand why, but it's been very gratifying to read the comments and see how my images are inspiring photographers and others around the world.
Instagram has become the easiest way for me to regularly post my photos of Acadia. I still post to the Images of Acadia Facebook page, but if you want to see new pictures every two or three days, follow me on Instagram @imagesofacadia.


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After what was a very busy year for Hughes Studies, 2019 is starting with another significant development, the new issue of The Ted Hughes Society Journal.
This issue represents the first publication to be drawn from the 8th International Ted Hughes Conference, 'Poetry in the Making', hosted by Cardiff University in August 2018. There are essays on a range of aspects of Hughes's work, including a re-evaluation of his relationship with Philip Larkin, an exploration of the cultural history of Hughes's Devon, and a consideration of his engagement with the work of Dante. Also sure to be of interest is a cogent critique of the somewhat-perplexing news coverage of the supposed debt of Hughes's poem 'Pike' to the work of Amy Lowell.
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AMMAN, JORDAN – (10:00 P.M) – Guest contributor Beatriz Yubero
Joker is the latest and most fashionable drug in the Middle East. Joker is a mixture of fertilizers, chemicals, pesticides, oil, animal hormones among other components. Its consumption has become the nightmare for the Jordanian anti-narcotics agency (PSD) It made its first appearance in the early 2000s, however, it was not until a year ago that it burst into the illegal drug market. Since then, it has gained popularity, especially among the youth.
According to PSD sources, after the Jordanian anti-narcotics agency succeeded in eliminating 95 percent of the country's marijuana plantations the joker took over the drug market. "Getting joker is easier than going to the supermarket", says Yusef, a barber who has lived and run his business for decades in the al-Wehdat refugee camp in eastern Amman.
According to a study by the Jordanian Economic and Social Council, the price of narcotics in the country is among the lowest in the world. In fact, a joker bag costs around 3 Jordanian dinars, (about 4 dollars) while a pill of captagon, has a derisory price of 0.35 Jordanian dinars (0.50 dollars). It is precisely the accessibility to this type of substances that is causing havoc in some of the poorer areas of the Jordanian Kingdom while also becoming the access corridor of the new drug towards the Gulf countries. "People are afraid, they do not want to enter the refugee camp. Some neighbours prefer to rent their own homes and move to other areas because of the problems the drug is causing and because businesses are being affected. It has damaged our image."
Accessibility to these types of substances is wreaking havoc in some of the poorest areas of the kingdom. This substance, also known as Spice, Dream and Diesel, produces the same effects as common narcotics but the health risks are multiplied. Kidney and liver failure, mental disruptions, cerebrovascular failures, convulsions, loss of concentration and abstraction of reality, psychosis, hallucinations and panic attacks are just some of their effects. It has the highest mortality rate among all the narcotic substances sold in the Hashemite Kingdom. "The old dealers are the ones who manufacture the joker. They know how to do it and how to sell it, but they do not consume it", says Yusef.
So, why is it so popular? Among young people, especially university students, the idea that the joker works as a substitute for tobacco and 100% natural was promoted. The mafias say it improves memory and helps to socialize. The reality is that it is manufactured in clandestine laboratories throughout the country and is completely synthetic. "It is very easy to play joker, most of the traffickers do it here, in the refugee camps – which are already part of the structure of the big cities. Everyone knows how to make joker".
A few kilometres from Al Wehdat, in Sahhab, a suburb south of Amman, this type of substance is even more popular. The neighbourhood is one of the favorite destinations for the sale and distribution of drugs. In this district, dominated by three tribes, it sells up to 30% of all the drug of individual sale of Jordan. Until there we accede. "Most traffickers do their business in the cafes they control and in the smoke-shops. Everyone who uses drugs does it here and everybody knows each other, so they avoid informers", says Mohammed, owner of a traditional pastry shop in the neighbourhood. "The main reason for being a drug dealer is that there are a lot of people in the refugee camps and because there is no job, many are looking for an alternative. They start using drugs and then go on to traffic. Most of them do not have a job," says Yusef.
According to PSD sources, the consumption of narcotic substances shot up 25% between 2015 and 2016, coinciding with the arrival of Syrian refugees to Jordan. Drugs have become a way to deal with the harsh living conditions offered by the Middle East. "Life here, in the fields, is very hard and drugs have become an escape route for young people," says Yusef. A few meters away an old man, dressed in a traditional kufiyah – head to head – listens to the conversation and adds: "Teenagers consume it. They need something to have fun and believe they are men".
Last February, police officers seized up to 133,000 narcotic pills and 17 kilos of hashish, one of the largest anti-narcotic operations in the past year. After battling marijuana and caption, the rapists' drug and whose consumption is widespread in the region, the Jordanian anti-drug department has opened a battle against joker and synthetic drugs. Safuan, -not his real name-, is the youngest son of a prominent Sheikh, a religious leader. From his childhood, he and his siblings have been the model for a community, but that has not stopped the drug from entering his family. "My older brother started using drugs and later went on to sell it. When my father learned of it he banished him from home. Three years ago he returned, rehabilitated and with a job, nevertheless he has spent seven years of his life tumbling through prisons". This young man, the son of a magnate, explains that it is the political police – mujabarat – who persecute the traffickers, neighbourhood to neighbourhood. "For my brother, the penalty for using soft drugs for the first time was 125 dinars Jordan (about 230 dollars) and three months of arrest. The second was six months in jail and 250 dinars Jordan (about 350 dollars), the third were 500 Jordanian dinars (about 700 dollars) and a year in prison. After that, they will usually ask you to be their informant, that's when the beatings begin, supposedly." As some Sahhab neighbours say, in areas instigated by the drug police raids are constant. Up to three times a week, police and army sweep through major drug outlets and distribution centres, however, "although police do their jobs, they cannot control the flow of substances. There are too many people and tribes involved", assures the premises of Sahhab.
The UN has warned on more than one occasion that since the war in Syria began, the lack of security has led to an increase in organized crime and drug trafficking in the Middle East. Jordan, the region's last peace oasis, has become a transit zone for such illegal substances into the Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia. "It is from Aqaba and Ma'an, from where the drug is distributed," says Safuan. "The tribes involved in this business lead the Salafist movement and organized crime all at once. This is a time bomb".
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It's Thursday 12th April 2018, it's 5:30pm, and I'm in Edinburgh.
Icy rain is lashing down on my forehead as I make my way over the North Bridge, to the Royal Festival Theatre. I'm in Edinburgh to shoot for Scotland's most prestigious ballet company, Scottish Ballet, shooting in the dressing rooms and corridors, the arteries of the theatre, in the time before, during, and after the performance.
The show I'm here to shoot is 'Highland Fling' – a show originally produced in 1994 by Olivier Award-winner and now Knight of the Realm, Sir Matthew Bourne. The show is a re-working of the classic romantic ballet 'La Sylphide' done in that classic Matthew Bourne style – it's funny, it's cheeky, and there're bits of it that are SUPER dark.
I'm met at the Stage Door by Amy, the company manager, and I'm being given the tour. I'm beeped through what feels like a hundred security gates and doors marked 'No Entry', until I'm backstage, past the props, shoes, feathers and tartan through to the dressing rooms.
What follows are images taken in three sections. The Half / The Interval / Curtain Down.
Thanks to Tony, Amy, Beth, and everyone at Scottish Ballet for being so welcoming and friendly, as well as Sir Matthew for posing for a photo backstage.
'The Half' is the name given to the half hour before the show. It's a magical time backstage, because it's at this point that most of the performers have warmed up, stretched, and they're putting on their makeup.
The Principles get their own dressing room, but if you're a first artist or a soloist, you're in with everyone – it's here that I meet Mia.
Mia is putting her wig on, and showing me her tattoos – "They're different every time" she tells me, as she paints on the initials.
Sat next to Mia is Melissa. Mellissa is ex-National Ballet of Portugal, and has been dancing with SB for about 3 years. I ask her to do her best Sylph face.
And with that, I'm out.
The guys dressing room is smaller than the girls, and the smell is very different. Instead of hairspray and dry shampoo, it's Lynx Africa. Always Lynx Africa.
Anyway, it's here that I snap some shots of the leading man for the evening, Mr Nicholas Shoesmith.
"He's a legend" a female cast member has told me – and it's easy to see why they'd say that. He's easy going, calm, and focused, whilst he does his hair pre-show. I'm in the dressing room maybe 30 seconds before he's out in the corridor – adjusting his costume, with me in pursuit.
A head pokes out of a door, asking for white makeup – it's principal dancer Andrew Peasgood, who's playing a sylph tonight.
For this show, white makeup is currency. In a show with what feels like a hundred sylphs, all in head to toe white makeup, everyone is reluctant to give theirs up, and it's only after a lot of asking that Andrew gets his.
As he's applying his makeup, we're chatting. He's telling me about the company, his experiences as a dancer, and what he's looking for in the show tonight. He pauses, and I ask him to look straight at me.
Moments later I'm next door, in with Beth. Royal Ballet trained, Bethany Kingsley Garner is playing the lead Sylph in the show tonight.
I ask her how she's feeling tonight. She's feeling good. She tells me Sir Matthew is in the audience tonight – as if the pressure of being a Principal ballerina wasn't enough, now she's got one of the biggest names is contemporary ballet watching her.
Beth's dresser knocks on the door.
"Look at me."
There's another knock at the door – it's Andrew. There's maybe 6 minutes left until curtain up, and the conversation is quite direct.
Then that's it – the crackling sound through the speaker in Beth's room announces she's due onstage, and it's here where I have to leave her.
"What do I say instead of 'Good Luck'? I heard you shouldn't say that", I ask as she walks through the door.
"You say 'chookas'" she replies with a smile – and then she's gone. Off out into the inky darkness of the side of the stage – ready to give another show stopping performance.
I'm sitting in the corridor next to door to the stage – I'm messing around on my phone, waiting for the first half to finish. I hear some applause, and seconds later the door to the stage BURSTS open, and I'm right in everyone's way.
I quickly realise the focus of the rush is to get to the water machine. Within moments, the cast are half naked, buzzing around the machine and chatting to each other about the first half.
I knock on Beth's door to see how she's getting on.
After a moment of self reflection, she's back out in the corridor, checking in on other dancers, and chatting to Oliver Rydout, the rehearsal director.
Olly is giving a few notes to Beth and Andrew, and making sure they're both happy. One thing that strikes me at this point is how often everyone asks if everyone else is okay. It's really nice.
The interval is 20 minutes, but it feels more like 5 as Nicholas Shoesmith walks down the stairs to greet Beth, and the rest of the team.
He's there for a couple of minutes, before the dancers are called to the side of the stage for the second half.
Suddenly, I'm alone in the corridor. Literally 30 seconds ago the place was buzzing, and I'm stunned by the silence again. I look around to find my bag, and I realise I'm not alone.
Artist Grace Horler is there with me, practising her movements. She's taking every available second to practise, and for a second, I just watch her practise without firing off any shots.
I snap one, and then she's gone, and once again all is silent backstage.
This time I'm smarter with where I stand, and when I hear the applause I'm ready for the stream of dancers to flow through the tiny door to the stage.
Moments after the company spills past me, I notice Christopher Hampson (the Artistic Director of the company) walk past me – accompanied by a guest. Before I know it, I'm face to face with Sir Matthew Bourne. Chris takes a photo for the Scottish Ballet Instagram account, and I ask if I can snap one.
I'm invited into Beth's dressing room, and I'm greeted with a pretty gruesome sight.
I ask her how the show went, and she's positive "Yeah great!" – and then I realise – she's not done. After having danced intensely for a 90 minute show, she's now off to do a post show Q&A.
All the time, people ask me why I photograph dancers, and the weird thing is I can never really put my finger on it. Normally I mention about their athleticism, the inherent beauty in photographing movement, something vague like that.
But in this moment, when I'm watching Beth go from a performing in a show where she's giving everything, to go straight into what could be another hour of chatting in front of a live audience – this is it. It's everything. It's the power, the dedication, the focus, and the constant pursuit of perfection. That's why I do what I do.
Thanks again to the team at SB – can't wait for the next one!


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Touch-A-Truck: See and explore large trucks, heavy machinery, recreational and emergency vehicles and more during this Southern California Children's Museum event. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, horn-free hour 9-10 a.m., Gate 3, Santa Anita Park, 285 Huntington Drive, Arcadia, free-$15, 626-657-0357, www.socalkids.org.
Pasadena Pampered: Donate to the Shoe Drive for Foster Kids and receive a free chair massage and/or mini makeover, plus refreshments. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Mattress Firm, The Shops on South Lake Avenue, 455 S. Lake Ave. #14, Pasadena, bring one pair of new children's shoes, 626-263-4739, www.mattressfirm.com.
Wiggle Waggle Walk: Take a 1- or 3-mile walk with your dog to benefit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. There will also be vendors, live music, contests, food trucks and more. 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 30, Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, $20 and up, 626-792-7151, www.wigglewagglewalk.org.
LA Chocolate Salon: There will be chocolate makers and experts, new products and releases, presentations, demonstrations, vendors, tastings and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, The Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, free-$25, www.lachocolatesalon.com.
Clazzical Notes: "Women of Influence in Song and Dance" will honor the female icons of jazz, blues, folk and dance in the 1960s with a selection of live performances. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena, free, 626-529-5133, www.clazzicalnotes.org.
Rose Leaf Ragtime Club: Listen or join the jam of ragtime and related music. 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, Myrtle Tree Cafe, 405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, $2-$5, 818-439-9048, http://roseleafclub.com.
PIttance Chamber Music: "An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends" will toast the cellist career with selections by Bach, Wagner and more. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, Barrett Hall, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, $20-$35, www.pittancechambermusic.org.
"Everything That Never Happened": Sarah B. Mantell's play looks deeper into Jewish history and issues glossed over in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Thursday, Sept. 27, through Nov. 4, Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, $20-$39, 626-683-6801, www.bostoncourtpasadena.org.
"The Tempest": Shakespeare's romantic comedy about a shipwrecked prince who falls in love with a sorcerer's daughter. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Thursday, Oct. 4, through Oct. 20, plus Oct. 10, Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, free, bring lawn chair or blanket, picnic welcome, www.deanproductionstheatre.com.
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Kiwidestiny Apartments & Suites, Barcelona
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- Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.) - 24 min drive
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- Hospital Clinic Station - 12 min walk
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- 12 apartments
- Arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 2:30 PM-11:00 AM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
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- Minimum check-in age is 25
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25
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- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
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- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
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- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol served onsite
At the aparthotel
- Snack bar/deli
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Free reception
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (meters) - 29
- Front desk (limited hours)
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- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator
- Television in common areas
- Disabled parking
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Assistive listening devices available
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
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In the apartment
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Down comforter
- Premium bedding
- Memory foam mattress
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- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.72 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
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Late check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50
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Self parking costs EUR 23.80 per day
Extended parking costs EUR 23 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 36.0 per night
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Hotel registry number: HB-004673
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Fabulous 8.8 From 112 reviews
Nice b&b, clean and new. The staff was verry kind and helpful. It is far from the metrostation. There is one hudge problem-no hot water! Probably the hot water comes from boiler and is not enough for all the rooms and guests. Woke up in the morning-no hot water, came back in the evening, after all day walking-no hot water. If you like taking a shower, do not go there...
Prime position in Barcelona. Flexible check in and luggage storage. Multiply languages spoken
The service by the front desk people is outstanding. The location is great - walk to many restaurants which are not full of tourists. Short walk to hop on hop off busses as well as other transportation. Clean and attractive. My only negative was the specific room we had. We booked months in advance and paid a premium price - booked double with city view - which is what we received. The particular room had multiple negative issues for us. First, it is just inside the entrance to the front desk area so everyone coming in is just outside door - and everyone talking to front desk is talking right outside door - noisy. It is also right over entrance to the building so every time someone enters you hear the doors. The air conditioner is situated directly in front of the bed blowing into your face and on your head - if you turn it totally off gets hot and stuffy, even I f no cooling is on but fan is on the blow is on your head - whoever planned this should have to sleep there for a few nights. No light for the desk which could be solved with a lamp. On the other hand - the bed is comfortable and the shower is very nice. Room is pretty. If I were owner I'd look at the air conditioner for s fix and use this room as a last resort, not for a customer who booked far in advance.
The hotel room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was accommodating and answered any questions we had. The location was in a nice neighborhood with restuarants and businesses close by. The only thing that I did not care for, which may be a personal preference is that the shower is located in an open space in the bathroom it is not sectioned off, so the whole floor gets wet and water splashes all the way to the sink and toilet.
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This was one of the greatest days I've experienced in a long time in NYC. These photos are from the day after Trump's inauguration where NYC officially noted up to 400,000 people showed up to protest Trump and his new administration. THAT'S A LOT OF PEOPLE.
And this was only a fraction of the 3-4 million quoted to have took to the streets worldwide. In Washington, D.C. alone, the numbers were 3-4 times more than the amount of people who showed up for the inauguration.


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Big Blow Py Ro!
Big Blow Py Ro!
I found a really great rural spot to park my double wide on. It's a nice flat lot next to a small company that's called "Big Blow Py Ro". So far they don't seem very neighborly, but they do have a lot of security and cameras. I tried to meet them but no one answered the speaker at the gate when I hit the button, but it was lunch time so they were probably all eating pie.
The place is pretty over run with weeds and not very well maintained, but I'm thinking this may be a good thing, since I have a couple old cars, a travel trailer we don't use anymore and a tractor that will be hanging out in the yard. Plus my mower broke down years ago. But something keeps nagging me. I'm a little concerned about the fences and razor wire. That could be dangerous for our young'uns when they are out playing in the yard. I still remember like my grandma's pie and it would be really cool to live next to a pie factory, what do you think? Anonymous and hungry for Pie!
Well anonymous, not surprising, allow me to attempt some advice.
You seem to have stumbled upon hideout of sorts. A number of years ago two scientists were conducting experiments in Bolivia. They had developed a new chemical composition that would revolutionize and quickly make large holes where large holes needed to be made. In their excitement they proposed to make a public demonstration and chose the Bolivian Amphitheater where they could accommodate a large audience of distinguished scientist, developers and folks.
Unfortunately, that structure no longer exists. Nor, by the way, does the real estate it sat on. The two scientists, saddened by the disaster that ensued, yet pleased with their result quietly escaped to the U.S. and were no longer heard from for some time. Word had it that they were in the dynamite development business.
Their names were well known in Bolivia as O.K. Lytum and Quikklee Hyde. It was assumed that the company they formed in the U.S. was known as Lytum and Hyde.
Some years ago a third scientist joined their group, one Dr. Azquikk Azukanna and the company became known as "Lytum and Hyde Azquikkasukann".
Now they have been recluses for quite some time and nasty rumors surfaced about them being heavily involved in the drug trade. Hence the razor wire and security cameras etc.
Those rumors started when they changed the company name to the current "Big Blow Py Ro". Frankly I think they were mislabeled and are really quite salt peter of the earth. My suggestion when you've settled is to have a real welcome big bang party, you know a very large bonfire close to the fences so the security cameras pick it up. Perhaps a sign inviting them to your bonfire bash with hot dogs, brats and some potato salad.
Oh, and use a few bottle rockets aimed over the fence to get their attention. That'll open the security gates real fast. You know a real "pow" wow so they know you mean business. Even though they might enjoy a beer or two I'd suggest that you keep the young' uns back at grandma's place.
That said, plan that party partner. Oh, hope they bring over some of that "Big Blow Py Ro" pie!
Lost fishing motor!
Lost fishing motor!
Dear BS Guys:
Lost fishing motor? Recently my buddies and I took a fishing trip to Canada. We rented a boat, motor and cabin. This was a first for all of us and we had a lot of fun. But we lost the fishing motor. To make a long story short, it appears that there are clamps that are used to hold the motor to the boat. Okay, so my buddies and I missed this minor detail and the motor jumped from the back of the boat in about 100 ft. of water. We know the location, and are thinking of going back next year to look for the motor. Any ideas what would be the cheapest way of retrieving it? Todd P.
Dear Todd P.
There are a lot of factors associated with a losing an outboard motor. But maybe a really, really big f——- magnet!
But anyway, let me get this straight. You and your buddies go to Canada to fish. Clearly you've never been on a boat or operated a boat. Did you know what a boat looked like? I would be amazed if you knew enough to put the motor on the transom. ER….you did hang the motor on the transom?
Now you failed to mention whether you were in salt water or fresh. If you were in salt water the motor was a piece of shit inside of a month. If you were in fresh water the motor was a piece of shit inside of 6 months.
Cheapest way to recover your motor? Buy another f*#king motor you cheap bastards. But, if you really want to retrieve that motor here's what to do. You know the location so you say….Rent another boat. Go out to the location. Get one of your buddies to tie a rope around his waste remind him to hold his breath and throw him over the side. If he has trouble getting to bottom add a concrete block around his waist so he rockets to the bottom. He'll be feeling like Captain Nemo in no time. Tell him to stay down until he finds the motor. He can give a tug on the rope so you can pull him and the motor up at the same time. I figure he'll be holding it in his arms. If he doesn't come up in 20 minutes or so set up the next buddy the same way. Obviously you'll need another concrete block to help him get the bottom. Sooner or later you'll come up with the motor….or…..die trying.
I can see Lloyd Bridges shaking his head now……
Vintage AMC Pacer and CB Radios
Vintage AMC Pacer
Dear BS Guys:
I love my vintage AMC Pacer. I keep it as vintage as possible including the original eight track tape player and the old Royce CB radio. However, it seems like my transmissions on the CB, though they are audible, are very muffled regardless of the squelch or volume. I've had this problem for years. Any suggestions to improve the quality of the transmissions?
From Randy Racer
Dear Randy:
This sounds like a quick fix to us. We are actually familiar with that model of the AMC Pacer since my partner destroyed one a few years back. The truck he was driving didn't get a scratch, and he was okay.
After that experience we can say for a fact, don't believe anyone when they say the older cars are better built. An F-250 really does some damage. You'd think they'd have improve it. But, hey, as we see it they should have had more lights on that intersection.
Anyway, sounds like you've fallen into the classic trap of all AMC Pacer CB operators. You're picking up the microphone with your right hand and depressing the mic button with your thumb.
TURN the F——- Mic around!


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Crossing Boundaries: Stories of Strength and Survival is the result of a five-months long project by four members of the Young Photographers Alliance: Shane King, Marke Liimatainen, Taylor Martin and Erica Meza, under the mentorship of Laura Doss and Barry Schwartz. During the summer of 2014, these photographers worked with young women at a rehab center run by The Teen Project. The young women there had faced a range of challenges, from gang violence to drug addiction and domestic abuse. Each photographer approached the project with thetheme of "boundaries" in mind. Boundaries can be constructive - setting limits on behavior, resisting the negatives influences from others - or they can be destructive, driving people into emotional and physical isolation. Through this project, the artists hope to inform viewers about the problems faced by others, and to highlight the important work done by The Teen Project to help people improve their lives.
My project in Crossing Boundaries is a set of portraits of two young women who were members of rival gangs. While in rehab and free from the confines of their gangs, they became close friends, and are now putting limits on their pasts to make room for their futures.
Lisa, 24, and Shay, 19, are from rival gangs in the same area. While they had never met each other directly, Shay had followed Lisa's friends as part of her gang duties, keeping track of their comings and goings on behalf of her gang before being sent to prison.
Shay was actively involved with drugs and her gang since she was 14. In prison and rehab, she saw the outcomes of drug abuse and being controlled by gangs. The gang is to be obeyed with no exceptions; one's own gang can be more dangerous than one's enemies. Leaving that life took courage -- to stand up for herself and set her own boundaries for life going forward. "It's like you've been on mute so long, you don't know how to use your voice," she says. Developing her own future outside of the gang meant cutting off her old friendships.
In the gang, your territory is your only home. In Lisa's case, many of her friends had never been outside of their neighborhood. Once she got herself outside of the 'hood, mental restrictions built from years of living in a gang melted away. She started to get to know people from other gangs and see other walks of life. In preparation for leaving rehab, she has begun cutting ties and setting limits on how her old friends can interact with her.
"Its like a pot of crabs in boiling water," Lisa says. "You try to climb out, and just as you can see outside of the pot, they try to drag you back in." Shay adds, "You have to isolate yourself from your homies so they don't have time to get you into trouble."


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Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 1169
AST 1169 - Battle, Prowess of the Four Elements Greencloud Sword, Five Elements Contravention
Yan Jinyu was a little numb to it by now. Qing Shui continued to tell her about how to use the Sacred Jade divine Stone Ring. In fact, she had already known of the abilities it had and letting it recognize her as its owner was the fastest and most accurate way for her to familiarize herself with this object.
''Let's go meet them. If we really can't handle them then we'll run,'' Qing Shui smiled and said.
Yan Jinyu thought about it and said worriedly? ''They should be people from Scarlet Flame Region, they were previously Yan Clan's enemies or could even be people who wish to replace Yan Clan. They should have seen that Uncle Zong had left alone by himself. I wonder how he is now.''
''People from Scarlet Flame Region?'' Qing Shui guessed as much, but he hadn't expected that he would come into contact with these people so soon. He wasn't satisfied with his current abilities. After all, the people he would need to go up against were people who were on the same level as Yan Jinyu, people who were going against Yan Clan. Therefore, many of them would be at State Master level.
If he was at the Western Oxhe Continent, didn't know Yan Jinyu, Tantai Xuan and the others, didn't know of any forging skills, it would be very hard for him to encounter State Master level cultivators. Although these encounters seemed to be very dangerous, they were also opportunities. Otherwise, his cultivation wouldn't have grown so rapidly during this period of time.
He didn't regret taking this path. He felt that it was very good. Although there were dangers, there were opportunities as well. He believed that if he were to encounter danger, he would have the abilities to escape if he wished to.
''Mmm, it should. Let's head up to the sky. They'll probably show themselves very soon,'' Yan Jinyu said this to Qing Shui, headed into a more remote place and then flew up to the sky.
Qing Shui quickly followed after her. They went up high in the air where ordinary people wouldn't be able to see. The skies would always be the place where strong cultivators fought.
Qing Shui stood next to Yan Jinyu, who had came to a stop and said, ''Since you're here, why are you hiding yourself? Come out!''
Silence fell and no one appeared. However, there were many clouds which were thick like smoke. Those places were the only places in the sky where people could possibly hide. Of course, it would be another story if they were to know how to conceal themselves. However, the ''Art of Concealment'' was a legendary existence. At the very least, Qing Shui hadn't seen it before.
Qing Shui sent out his spirit energy to the surroundings like formless hands. Very soon, he found a spot. However, it was too far and hard for him to attack.
Qing Shui shot out a coldsteel bead from his hand. He had used the spiritual sense for his Hidden Weapons Arts to lock on his target, who would only be given the option to fend it off face on or keep on dodging until the coldsteel bead's power ran out.
After a series of crisp sounds, an old man walked out from behind a thick cloud. The old man was tall and slender, wearing grey clothes. The old man's appearance was especially ordinary and on the first look, anyone would think of him as such. Only his pair of eyes would occasionally reveal a sharp gaze.
''Who are you? Why are you following us?'' Yan Jinyu looked at the old man and asked calmly.
''Why are we following you? Is there a need to ask this? Yan Clan was the one had put us on the wanted list. We can only live in Scarlet Flame Region. If we don't look for you guys, who should we be looking for?'' The old man smiled and looked at Yan Jinyu.
Yan Jinyu paused for a moment before saying, ''The people wanted by Yan Clan are all people who have committed heinous crimes. Yan Clan would definitely not order the arrest of anyone without a reason. You guys have killed the innocent and haven't observed the rules for cultivators.''
''Haha, lass, as long as there are good people in this world, there well be bad ones. If there aren't bad people, how would there be any good ones? There's actually no difference between the good and the bad, only the difference between the strong and the weak. Right now, Yan Clan are the ones with the power, then you're naturally the one to be the good people who calls the shots. However, times will change and very soon, Yan Clan will be buried in history,'' the old man smiled and said.
''Do you know what righteousness is? What it means by the evil won't triumph the good? Only those who have the support from the people will be able to last. Have you seen any evil-doer who was able to live for very long? It's because you guys aren't suitable for this world and will end up getting eliminated.''
''Excuses, those are all excuses. Many places in this world are controlled by the people whom you guys think are evil-doers. Aren't those places still peaceful? To be straight, we've brought harm to your interests and threatened your position. Alright, I don't wish to say too much either. Today, I'll start with you first to get some interest. I'll get my payback slowly in the future,'' the old man said impatiently.
With that, the old man took out a strange weapon that was four feet long. It was like a staff but yet not one;it was a little like a mace but yet its very tip was like a snake's head.
Yan Jinyu took out the Four Elements Greencloud Sword and said to Qing Shui, ''Qing Shui, you can just watch from the sides. Keep yourself safe.''
Qing Shui nodded, not saying anything. After all, with his current cultivation, it was still a little hard for him to deal with this situation. It was because this old man's cultivation should be at the peak of a Grade One State Master and was probably very close to becoming a Grade Two State Master. After all, he had come to assault and kill Yan Jinyu.
The old man looked at Yan Jinyu, swung his weird looking weapon, sending a light blue glow which seemed like a hand, grabbing toward Yan Jinyu.
Spirit energy attack, Tangling Hands!
The old man's cultivation was related to spirit energy. Although this Tangling Hands appeared to be a simple attack, if one was tangled up by it, their movements and speed would be restricted. Then, the old man would be able to use his killer moves without a care.
Yan Jinyu shook her Four Elements Greencloud Sword, bringing forth shadows that seemed to appear like a brilliant sunflower, engaging the opponent's Tangling Hands.
The old man's Tangling Hands were scattered off and with a flash, Yan Jinyu dashed toward the old man.
The old man seemed to be stunned to have his Tangling Hands stopped. However, he reacted very quickly and with a wave of his hand, a light colored glow appeared under his feet and he quickly dodged.
Waving his hand again, a huge thick grey-colored gas crept out toward Yan Jinyu.
Cultivators trained in spirit energy tended to choose primarily from one of the five elements and then chose some other to cultivate as well. Right now, Qing Shui could basically be sure that the old man's primary cultivation was in the earth elemental spirit energy.
The earth element prioritized force, power and strong defense.
Yan Jinyu looked at the earth Qi which was getting closer to her. This earth Qi seemed more like walls made of soil, covering the world. It came with quite a terrifying force.
A majestic force burst out from Yan Jinyu and the Four Elements Greencloud Sword in her hand sent out a wide sword glow which was like water.
Azure Water and Clear Skies!
A huge wall of water formed a barrier. This wasn't all. A huge water dragon appeared from the waters, spinning. In just a moment, the overspread earth Qi immediately broke down and dissipated.
Earth originally contravened water but the Four Elements Greencloud Sword had increased Yan Jinyu's spirit energy by quite a bit. Moreover, the Soaring Dragon Sea Quake was activated. Even though her water powers were contravened, she also managed to resolve the overspread earth Qi.
The old man now had his eyes wide-agape in astonishment. According to his information, it should be very easy for him to deal with this lass from Yan Clan. However, it didn't seem to be the case right now. He swung his hand once again.
Demonic Beast Armor Manifestation!
A huge demonic beast image appeared on the old man. It looked like an ape-typed demonic beast. They were considered to be spirit-type with powerful spirit energy. It seemed that this old man really did primarily cultivate in the area of spirit energy and had great mastery in its use.
Yan Jinyu didn't dare to let her guard down and quickly activated her Demonic Beast Armor Manifestation as well!
Her Demonic Beast Armor Manifestation was a huge demonic beast which looked like a crane. It was elegant and appeared to be very intelligent.
Yan Jinyu dashed toward the old man with the grace of a crane!
Sword Overturning Earth!
The old man let out a loud bellow, swinging his weapon consecutively. Two huge demonic beasts which were like two earth dragons appeared. They had been formed from his spirit energy. One of them circled around the old man while the other dashed toward Yan Jinyu.
The enormous earth dragon exuded killing an aura, dashing toward Yan Jinyu in a zigzag motion. Its huge, hideous looking head occasionally spewed out rocks that were sturdier than metallic essence.
Yan Jinyu continued to swing her Four Elements Greencloud Sword. Each time she did, a huge sword Qi appeared, like a huge wall of water that was extremely sharp.
Boom boom...
Endless explosive sounds rang out!
Yan Jinyu let out a cry and spun the sword in her hand. Everything seemed to be very profound at that moment. A brilliant light glow shot out toward the earth dragon's neck where the dragon's reverse scale was at.
The earth dragon's enormous head was chopped off by this bright sword glow. The entire earth dragon instantly disappeared in the air.
Yan Jinyu was protected by a layer of glow while she moved around with a profound set of footwork. Qing Shui felt that it was very similar to his Seven Star Steps but it was just similar.
The old man started to panic a little. Those who primarily cultivated spirit energy tended to have the advantage of long range attacks but were afraid of close combat.
The old man swung his hand and another huge stream of earth Qi flowed toward Yan Jinyu. This earth Qi seemed to be like boiling water, exuding boiling waves of aura.
Essence Fire of Earth!
When Qing Shui saw this, he let out a sigh. Earth contravened water but water contravened fire. Yan Jinyu clearly cultivated a powerful sword technique that was of the water element. The old man's head was muddled. Although this attack was very powerful, much more than the earth Qi from earlier, it was a pity that it had been contravened and thus its prowess weren't fully unleashed.
Water Ripples Sword Imprint!
Yan Jinyu didn't stop charging. Sweeping out her Four Elements Greencloud Sword swiftly multiple times, steams of huge sword imprints that were like water ripples were sent out. The Waves Sword met with the over-spreading Essence Fire of Earth.
After a slight tussle, the earth Qi disappeared. Just then, Yan Jinyu hit out another stream of Water Ripples Sword Imprint.
Right now, she was already very close to the old man and the circling earth dragon was ready to attack anytime!
Just then, a huge ripple of power appeared from the tip of Yan Jinyu's sword tip, following after the Water Ripples Sword Imprint!
Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance!
Suddenly, several tens of huge fire snakes appeared around the old man or rather, fire pythons. They even had sizzling electricity force on them.
Qing Shui smiled. He hadn't expected that the prowess of the Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance with the Four Elements Greencloud Sword was many times stronger than the one he had with the other ordinary swords.
Terrified, the old man wanted to dodge but it was too late. He could only let the earth dragon coil up around him to protect himself. However, this time around, the Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance contravened the earth dragon.
With a huge crackling sound, the exploded prowess made even Qing Shui feel terrified. To think that the prowess unleashed just by Yan Jinyu was already so terrifying!
Huge flames soared in the skies, dissolving even the clouds in the surroundings. It even created deep rumbling sounds of thunder and terrifying crackling sounds. Violet colored thunderbolts kept flashing.
In that instant, the places covered by the Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance became like hell!
When the Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance disappeared, so did everything. The time for the Fire Snakes Frenzied Dance was not long and would only last for the amount of time it took for a few breaths. However, its prowess was astonishing.
It might be because of the five elements contravention.


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