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There's been talk of Amazon raising the cost of its Prime service since January, when the company posted some less than enticing earnings. Back then, the word was a $40 price hike, a huge jump from $79 to $119. Your reactions, and indeed my own, were overwhelmingly negative back then.
Now, the increase has come to pass -- but only $20, up to $99 for a year. It's possible that Amazon listened to consumers and decided that a $40 increase was simply too much. However, it's just as likely that the company threw out that initial figure to make an eventual $20 increase a little more palatable. Regardless, considering there was no streaming media included in the original version of Prime, an extra couple of bucks a month still seems well worth it.
And it could get even more worthwhile soon. Amazon has long been expected to launch a streaming audio service of its own, and renewed reports this week point to the forthcoming debut of an iTunes Radio competitor. Music will apparently be served up according to a user's perceived likes and dislikes, rather than something like Spotify where users can listen to whatever they want whenever they want. Unlike Spotify, Amazon sells music, too.
The World Wide Web turns 25
It was on March 12, 1989 that Tim Berners-Lee proposed what he dubbed a "universal linked information system" to help connect global research facilities and universities. It would be built atop the (still largely obscure) Internet, providing the means to post content and, crucially, to link from one bit to another. This week our Stephen Shankland interviewed Berners-Lee to get his thoughts on everything from Wikipedia to Edward Snowden. It's a fascinating read, and I recommend you check it out.
Berners-Lee also took to Reddit for an Ask Me Anything session. One of the most popular questions: "What was one of the things you never thought the Internet would be used for, but has actually become one of the main reasons people use the Internet?" The response? "Kittens."
Google slashes prices for Drive storage
Storage for your desktop or laptop computer is continually getting cheaper, so why too shouldn't cloud storage? Google, citing "infrastructure improvements," drastically reduced the cost of its online storage options. 100GB of space formerly cost $4.99 a month, but it's now just $1.99. 1TB goes from $49.99 to $9.99. A secure online backup for all your files just got a lot easier -- so long as you don't mind Google indexing and analyzing their contents, of course.
Target reportedly knew of hack for weeks
The data breach that saw something north of 110 million credit card numbers exposed? Apparently Target knew about it well before it did anything to stop it. According to a Bloomberg report this week, Target had invested in a $1.6 million system from security firm FireEye designed specifically to detect attacks like this. That system, just deployed last May, apparently worked as designed and alerted Target's team to a potential incursion. Sadly, though, it would be weeks before it took any action to shut down the hack. And, of course, those weeks came during the busiest shopping season of the year.
T-Mobile plans aggressive LTE rollout, wants to 'decimate' Verizon
T-Mobile has been making waves of late by offering low-cost, subsidy-free plans and encouraging subscribers to bring whatever phones they want. This is a move that's resonating well with many consumers, but there's still one giant hurdle for T-Mo to overcome: its own network. The company offers less coverage than either AT&T or Verizon, but it's working to fix that, planning to upgrade its entire 2G "Edge" network to LTE by mid-2015.
That, of course, won't actually cover any more people than the network currently does, something that Verizon loves to highlight in its ads. In response, T-Mobile has fired a lawsuit, claiming the ads are deceptive because they highlight only Verizon's expansive LTE coverage. I'd rather see T-Mo put that money into building more towers in more places, but I suppose that wouldn't earn nearly as many headlines.
Microsoft reportedly dropping Windows Phone license fees in India
Microsoft's push on the smartphone market, Windows Phone, has been making progress of late -- but still has a way to go if it wants to compete with the Androids and iPhones of the world. A major opportunity exists in places that aren't quite so smartphone-saturated, places like India. According to a report this week in Times of India, Microsoft has removed the licensing fee for Windows Phone for device makers in that area. So, instead of paying a certain amount for each Windows Phone device created, those makers get the software for free, ultimately resulting in cheaper prices to the consumer. It's a nice incentive and very important for markets that are highly cost-sensitive, but only time will tell whether it has a drastic impact on sales.
Neil Young launches high-quality PonoMusic portable media player
The massive success of the iPod has come at a cost, according to many music purists: sound quality. The lossy nature of the MP3 is a painful state of affairs for Neil Young, who for years has talked about creating his own portable media player with higher-quality audio. Well, this week he finally launched it, on Kickstarter, where PonoMusic quickly rocketed past its $800,000 goal. As I write this it stands poised to top $3M, showing there's a market out there for those with sensitive ears. It supports FLAC playback for lossless audio and offers two output jacks: one amplified and one non, meaning you're set whether you want to use it with headphones or a home entertainment system. A $300-or-greater pledge gets you yours. Just make sure you enunciate properly when telling your friends what it's called.
Angry Birds goes turn-based
The pick-up-and-play nature of Angry Birds has turned it into a global phenomenon and made its Finnish developers at Rovio very, very wealthy indeed. The next iteration of the series, though, will take a rather more...strategic approach to gaming. Angry Birds Epic will be a turn-based RPG, ala Final Fantasy and its ilk. Check out the teaser video above, in which a bird wears a suit of armor, and have yourself a great weekend.


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If the counterparty to your real property or personal property lease files bankruptcy, you should not pursue self-help remedies available in your lease agreement. Instead, you should promptly contact your bankruptcy counsel to insure that your legal rights are protected.
The Automatic Stay Upon the filing of all bankruptcy cases, an automatic stay arises that prevents you from taking actions against the debtor even though your lease agreement may authorize such actions. A violation of the automatic stay could lead to serious monetary sanctions imposed by a Bankruptcy Court. Before taking any action against the debtor, consult with your bankruptcy counsel to avoid running afoul of the automatic stay provisions in the Bankruptcy Code.
Assumption or Rejection A debtor in bankruptcy must either "assume" or "reject" all of its unexpired leases. If the debtor decides to reject the lease, such a rejection is deemed a breach of the lease as of the day before the bankruptcy was filed, and you may be entitled to a damages claim caused by the breach. If the debtor decides to assume the lease, then the debtor must (i) "cure" all defaults that may exist under the lease and (ii) provide "adequate assurance of future performance." Adequate assurance of future performance is simply the presentation of evidence sufficient to demonstrate that the debtor is capable of performing its future obligations that will become due under the lease. The debtor may also seek authority from the Bankruptcy Court to assume the lease and then assign its rights under the lease to a third party. This tactic is common when a company sells its assets in bankruptcy and is enforceable over your objection even if your lease agreement contains a non-assignability clause.
Real Property Lease Issues – When the Debtor is Your Tenant If the debtor is your tenant under a real property lease, you are entitled to be paid rent that comes due from and after the date the bankruptcy petition was filed until the debtor assumes or rejects the lease. The debtor must decide whether to assume or reject a real property lease within 120 days after the day the bankruptcy case was filed. This time period may be extended by the Bankruptcy Court, but for no longer than an additional 90 days. If circumstances warrant, you may file a motion with the Bankruptcy Court seeking to compel the debtor to immediately assume or reject the lease or to reduce the above time periods. If your real property lease is rejected, your damages claim will be treated as a pre-petition unsecured claim and your damages claim will be capped at the greater of one year's rent due under the lease, or 15 percent, not to exceed three years, of the remaining term of the lease.
Real Property Lease Issues – Debtor as Landlord If the debtor is your landlord and the debtor decides to assume the lease, then you will continue to remain in possession of the lease premises pursuant to its terms. If, however, the debtor decides to reject your lease agreement, you may elect to (i) remain in the premises for the remaining term of the lease, including all renewable terms, or (ii) terminate your lease and assert your claims for damages against the debtor's bankruptcy estate.
If you elect to remain in the lease premises, the debtor will no longer be obligated to perform its obligations under the lease, except to the extent required under state law. You may, however, offset your future rent payments against damages you suffer as a result of the debtor's nonperformance of its obligations, with certain limited exceptions.
Personal Property Leases Similar to real property leases, the debtor's available options regarding a personal property lease are to either assume the lease, assume and assign the lease, or reject the lease. Until the debtor decides to assume or reject the personal property lease, however, the debtor is required to pay the value of the debtor's post-petition use of the personal property. The value of such use is presumed to be the contract rate, but this presumption is rebuttable by the debtor. Unlike real property leases, debtor parties to personal property leases are not required to assume or reject personal property leases within the 120 day period applicable to real property leases as discussed above. The Bankruptcy Code provides special provisions unique to leases of aircraft equipment and vessels. If you are a party to a lease of aircraft equipment or vessels, therefore, you should contact your bankruptcy counsel to review your options available under such leases.
File Your Proofs of Claim To preserve your claims against the debtor, you must timely file proofs of claims prior to the applicable bar dates in your debtor's bankruptcy case. Depending upon the facts in the case, you may hold several different claims against the debtor, including (i) pre-petition unsecured claims for amounts that were due and owing pre-petition under the lease agreement, (ii) pre-petition unsecured claims for damages caused by the debtor's rejection of the lease, (iii) post-petition administrative expense claims, and (iv) potential secured claims.
Conclusion If the counterparty to your real property or personal property lease files bankruptcy, your rights will probably be affected early in the debtor's bankruptcy case. To insure that all of your rights are properly protected, you should move quickly to develop and implement an effective action plan.
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First year it was a hand print Santa and foot print Olaf. Second year it was hand print snowmen and fingerprint Christmas lights.
I don't put the salt dough ornaments on the tree because they cracked and I don't want them to break. But last year's baubles I did put up and the purple one got broken when the Christmas tree fell over.
Because of the cats, we put Christmas tree on the balcony. Hurricane winds from two weeks ago decided to knock it over. Not once but twice, and some ornaments broke, including the purple snowmen one.
This year we used salt dough again. I decided on the fingerprint reindeer that he loved so much when making greeting cards, and penguins. The black fingerprint is mine, the white one is his.
Happy New Year everyone!
See you all next year. :)
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text: The Lyric Thermostat: Home Comfort and Energy Savings in a Smart Thermostat Published on February 18, 2016 Your smartphone is your lifeline. It links to your fitness tracker and sends notifications to get up and walk or drink more agua. It took the place of baby monitors and shows you a picture of your sleeping darling, as well as their heart rate and oxygen measurements. It connects you to the other people in the world through SnapChat, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as calling and texting. It's where everybody reads their news, where they check-in for their flights, and how they pay for their morning Starbucks. And now it runs your home. The Honeywell Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat adjusts to your life to control your furnace and air conditioning system so that you don't have to. But you can, if you choose, using – you guessed it – your smartphone. Whether you are at home or out for the day (or week!), your smartphone can adjust your Lyric Thermostat, and the Lyric also integrates with SamSung SmartThings, Apple HomeKit, and Apple Watch. After a bit of time, the Lyric will learn your home's behaviors – when you turn the air up, when you turn it down, when you are there, and when you leave. It has the ability to activate geofencing so your Lyric can really see where you are and, once it learns how long it takes your heater to heat the home or your air conditioner to cool it, it will determine when you are that length of time away from the house and automatically modify your heating and cooling systems so that it is the ideal temperature when you get home. It also notifies you when the air filter needs to be swapped out! All of these features don't just save you time and stress, they save you cash. Because the Lyric Thermostat learns all your home comfort behaviors, it adjusts your heating and cooling systems to save on energy bills. When it understands that during the winter you're going to be gone from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Lyric will automatically lower your home's temperature and then, when it sees you're about an hour away from home, it starts pushing the temperature back up to prepare for your arrival. Does it only take your furnace 35 minutes to get your home to a comfortable temperature? No problem! The Lyric knows that, as well, and will hold off until 5:25 p.m. to initiate turning the heating system back on but it provides the same result – home comfort with energy savings. Interested to learn how much savings? Use the energy calculator from Honeywell to find out! Want to easily control your heating and cooling from your smartphone AND save money on energy bills? Call Peachtree Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today and ask if your heating and cooling system is compatible with the Lyric Thermostat. Back To BlogContact Us


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WEST Coast is already missing three of its most important players in Nic Naitanui, Andrew Gaff and Josh Kennedy.
So stopping equally-crucial Jeremy McGovern stands to take an opposition side very close to stopping the Eagles.
It was very nearly the case last week, where Port Adelaide led from siren to siren after keeping McGovern in check - except, of course, for his match-winning goal after drifting forward.
McGovern had just eight touches before the post-siren major as Power youngster Aidyn Johnson made him accountable.
It may well be a blueprint worth following for opposition sides, including Melbourne this Sunday, according to The West Australian's chief football writer Mark Duffield and The Sunday Times sport editor Glen Quartermain on the latest Duff and Quarters podcast.
"We saw Aidyn Johnson go to McGovern last week and pretty much tag him," Duffield said.
"Smaller player, but made him accountable. Johnson kicked a couple of goals as well.
"It seemed to work for a fair portion of the game.
"You would be tempted, if you're Simon Goodwin, to give that a go. To pick a (James) Harmes or someone (similar) who tries to play pretty much on McGovern, make him be in a contest, and make him accountable."
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After the release of the beautiful piano solo record "Isolated", Roberto is back with an EP (out on January 19th via MemoRec), which is a prelude of his new album, out in the Fall of this year.
"My Failure Has a Name" is (to put it with Roberto's words) "the final chapter" of his new album since, in his workflow, EP's are always the end of a more complex opera.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting PAFA as a Family:
1. Does the museum accomodate strollers?
Absolutely! We also have large coat check spaces for diaper bags, kids coats, and other things you may want to store during your visit.
2. Can we take photographs and selfies during our visit?
Snap away! PAFA's permanent galleries welcome photography (with the flash off at all times.)
3. Does the museum have tips for talking about art with my children?
PAFA encourages parents to ask questions like "What do you think is going on in this painting and what makes you say that?" to help young visitors develop their own vocabulary around art. The answers also might make you laugh!
PAFA also provides a downloadable Family Gallery Guide of the permanent collection which has activities for children to do during a visit to the museum. (Pencils only in the galleries, Moms and Dads!)
4. Are all PAFA exhibitions appropriate for my child?
Some PAFA exhibitions are geared more toward adults and PAFA's tradition of celebrating the human figure does include classical nudes at times. Ultimately, this is a personal preference and parents are encouraged to preview exhibitions or to contact the Museum Education department to learn more about what objects are on view.
5. How should my children behave in the museum galleries?
Your child should look, talk, laugh, question, play, and explore during their museum visit. We encourage active learning of all kinds, so feel free to encourage your child to act out poses from paintings, sketch with pencil and paper, tell stories and to do all of it sitting on the floor if that's where they are comfortable. We ask that you be cognizant of the experience of other visitors in a shared space and make sure there is no running or touching, but please, have fun!


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SprinkCAD Tools for Revit®
SprinkCAD now offers a set of tools for use in a Revit platform. Start by inserting a piping plan from any source into Revit. Connect sprinklers to branch pipes directly or with armovers or return bends automatically. Map Revit pipes, heads, valves and pumps to the rich set of parts in the SprinkBASE database. Create Revit custom families from that same database in seconds.
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- Automatically create 3D models with the Family Manager
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Hello! Today, I saw "The Letters", a biographical film about Nobel Peace prize winner Mother Teresa. It talks about how she helped the poor in Calcutta, India and how she made a difference in the world. Lots of emphasis is put on Mother Teresa's internal conflicts as she tries to break away from her comfortable […]Read the rest of this entry »
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Good afternoon! Over the week, I read "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future", written by Ashlee Vance. The spectacular amount of research, facts and statistics kept me hooked throughout the whole book. Through extensive interviews with Elon himself, the book also follows Elon's personal life, tracing his aggressive behavior back […]Read the rest of this entry »


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Right, I'm going to regret this. As I said in Post # 1 (why can't you just look it up, it's on the bottom of the page anyway, it's not in Narnia) I might blog when I'm either overtired or drunk. Well, tonight I'm both (though haven't even left the continent. What's going on?) and I'll try to amuse you in this manner, in this way, with both arms and legs (metaphorically) tied against my ribcage (I know, difficult, but it can be done) with you expecting (rightly) gallons of mirth (I'm having second thoughts on actually doing this blog now. I mean, even Houdini died on the job. And I've never heard of any (wannabe) comedian dying on the job (with the exception of Michael Palin's war-winning joke-writing causing imminent death by comedy in a very early Monty Python episode) in a very much non-metaphorical fashion. Oh yeah, Tommy Cooper. But that didn't have any connection to the job on hand, did it? (we can't know, according to wikipedia, who (wisely) have concealed the hows and whys of Cooper's death). Let's leave this paragraph until I get into even further trouble.))) Yeah...
So, yeah. That's how we roll. The reactions I got from this blog have thus far ranged from compliments and exaltated joy to outright contempt (from some who hadn't even read it but were just ridiculously amused by me doing this thing on the internet), so far no modest words of support (which confirms that what you're doing in inexorably shit and you and every word you ever spoke will burn in hellfire for allway (plagiarism there; Lee & Herring, somewhere in the nineties. What was there thing with fire and brimstone preaching? Did they live in 1371? Or did they get stuck during the same bit of 'Portrait of the Artist..." as I did (note utter smugness there. Reading a book. Lah-di-dah.))) which must mean it´s both a very stupid idea as something that may one day be of value to someone.
So what I'm trying to say is: I´ve been thinking of the concept of guilt by association.
Yeah, comedy time, bitchaz... (insert fashionable hand-gesture of the day)
What does it mean? I mean, we use it on an averagely bi-daily basis. If you're near something, you must be the cause of it. Or on the same continent. Or alive at nearly the same time as the thing you've supposed to have cause. Even though you were basically opposed of everything it entailed. Basically, I'm saying that Anne Frank is to blame for World War Two. Yes. Cos she was a human; and WW2 was a total war? And a total war is Humans fighting?
I told you I was going to regret this.
No, indeed. It doesn't make sense, but it has survived through time, so in Darwinist terms it has succeeded and is therefore relevant. So why would people blame stuff on others? In basic biological terms: if a group of wolves is annoyed with one of its pack (the aptly titled underdog, usually. The weakest one) and have another failed hunting session; they might choose to take out their anger on the weak one, so they chase him away (at best) to die of hunger somewhere while the pack moves on towards somewhere with better chances for survival of their now reduced numbers. If not, they'll eat the puppies.
And that's basically how human nature works too.
Killing puppies.
No one ever said life was fair.
Certainly not puppies.
Look at them, they're cute, aren't they?
But would you eat them? Only if you could get them well done.
It's great fun to speak to dogs. Especially, as you're rubbing them behind the ears, recommending them a good Korean restaurant.
Today I saw a dog kill a rat.
(we might get to some comedy soon, hopefully. It depends on how funny you find rodents being killed. If so, take a comfy chair, and get ready to get your funny bones rumbled, you sick bastards).
My gran lives on a farm. Her dog had seen a rat in one of the sheds some 6 weeks ago. Since then the small fox terrier had been obsessed with the hunt. Every day, at the opening of the door, it would jog towards the shed, waiting for the moment it would open. It would then stare for several hours to the corner of the shed where it had seen the rat. It would only give up its post for meals and nights -but today was different.
Today, my uncle was working on the ceilings of the shed; then down fell a big furry thing with tail. The small dog ran up to it, chased it outside and (with lightning speed) bit it behind the head, shook it and walked indoors, to my gran, to show her the booty of the hunt.
I wasn't there at the time. I was picking apples then (yeah. Imagine it. Me picking apples. You like that rustic stuff, doncha? Hrrr, etc). I saw a dog behind a fence, looking forlorn. I freed it, not knowing what she (it's a girl) had done to the rat just moments ago. She did look dirty, tough.
20 minutes later I was in the shed too, as my uncle was clearing out the rotten polystyrene foam plates that he had placed on the beams and proper ceiling 25 to 30 years ago. As was the small dog. Out fell baby rats, onto the floor, one by one. My uncle tried to coax the dog to kill the squeaking, running baby rats. The dog lacked the zeal she displayed earlier that day in killing the mother. She merely picked up the two small grey-pinks squeaky things and lay them on their backs, apparently helpless. As they lay there flailing, squeaking at their mother (who at the time was quite busy disintegrating in a bin), I thought of London. How there's supposed to be a rat within six feet of you, where-ever you are (though we can discount the bits of sky, since rats have still not developed flying skills. Lazy rodents) and how much better a chance they would have than they have now, as the hard bit of a shovel was quickly approaching their skulls.
My uncle said the big rat looked really fat and was possibly pregnant when killed. I said this might mean extra points bonus points for the dog. Who is now sleeping in a basket, utterly satisfied.
Sorry for the deathy bits in this one. But hey, David Attenborough (and if anyone's ever going to make an overblown comparison, let it be me, making this one, now) is known to have said: Nature is Wise.
He is wrong, but alas...
+ I didn't actually see a dog kill a rat today. My uncle is a person. And the shovel is not even animate. You're an idiot.
Until next time! Bye!


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Part three... The Being sat back against the bench, and closed his eyes. The child thought he might be sleeping, so it did not disturb him. But then the Being spoke again, with its eyes still closed. …
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The Being sat back against the bench, and closed his eyes. The child thought he might be sleeping, so it did not disturb him. But then the Being spoke again, with its eyes still closed.
"I must leave you soon, child, for this world is meant for you, and you must learn to navigate its ways by yourself."
"But, sir, won't I be lonely? Won't it be quiet and, well, a little boring with only me and my dogs … and cats?"
And then the Being let out a deep breath, and opened his eyes. "I have been thinking about this. I think I shall give you others, like yourself, that will keep you company. Some will be very much like you; some will be very different from you; and some, you will not enjoy being around at all.
"But some will be like your shadow, like the harmony to your melody. People different, and yet the same. People who will walk beside you, and be closer than a brother, who will help guard you and yet challenge you to be better. This gift is greater even than music, though, if I do say so myself, it would be wonderfully spent making music. This is the gift of Friendship."
The child got very excited at this news, and could barely contain itself. But the Being was very serious.
"I must warn you, however: this is a precious gift. Do not take it lightly. Great friends are rare. Many will come and go in your life, but the great Friends will always be there when you need them."
This did not dampen the child's excitement about Friends, but, somehow, made it more important and more profound.
The Being continued. "And from among all the people there will be some that are made of some of the same stuff that you are made of. You will share a home as you and create a common history. This gift you will call Family, and, though in many cases you will not choose them, they will be the most important people in the world to you.
"And someday, you will meet someone, somebody different than you, who you will want to be a part of your family. In turn, you will make your own Family with this person, and then you will understand the soul-shaking pain and the transcendent joys of creation, for the Family you create will be your most important responsibility."
This sounding suspiciously like something very difficult, and the child was not completely certain that it was a good thing.
"But, sir, couldn't I just stick with friendship? That sounds so much easier."
And the Being smiled. "It is easier. But, Family is still better.
"And, now, my child, my time is done. I must leave you." And the Being stood up and looked down at the child.
The child, for its part, was saddened by the thought of this wise and powerful Being leaving. The child reached out, and grabbed the Being's coat. "But, sir, don't leave me now. There is so much I still do not understand."
And the Being smiled down at the child, and placed his hand on its head. "I know, I know. But you will have to discover it now for yourself. All of it. The good, the bad, the ugly, the wonderful. Don't be afraid. You will find, I believe, that if you learn to look for it, there will be a great deal more good and wonderful than bad."
And, with a gentle pat, the Being turned and began to walk away from the child. The child watched him go for a distance, then called to him. "Will I ever see you again?"
The Being turned, and looked at the child with a warm smile. "Yes. That is my final gift to you. I have written on your heart all the ways you can find pieces of me in this world, and I will send others to you who will teach you how to find me again, and one who will open the doors to my world. And, finally, when your journey in this world is through, I will bring you to my world with me and all those who also seek me.
"And that will be a glorious day, my child."
And He left, leaving the child lonely and confused, but hopeful. Because, in the end, the best part of this season is the Hope it infuses into every life.
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!
"Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, "Charon's Blade," is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com." His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.
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We are delighted to release the Official Gameplay Trailer for Q.U.B.E. 2.
The team has been working hard in the studio so it's a great feeling to be able to put this out there and show you more. We'll have some exciting announcements in the near future, including the release date so make sure to check for more news!
Remember, the Steam store page is now live so you can add Q.U.B.E. 2 to your wishlist here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/359100/QUBE_2/
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Pensaar Designs co-created a unified dashboard that enabled sellers with an overarching view of their payments and expenses. As an extension we also powered Flipkart's vendor engagement experience by designing an intelligent collaborative platform allowing vendors to automate and manage their entire operations with greater efficiency and lower down time.
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I met Nadia and Chris when I was around 14. They were your perfect 'young, happy, American-Dream, two kids' kind of couple. They actually hosted my age group of girls (they were very brave) at their home for a Disciple Now weekend at our church. It wasn't until several years later that I learned they had gotten a divorce. The past few years, I've been blessed enough to reconnect with Nadia, and she has become a wonderful friend that I just love to death :) Words can't describe what it's been like watching this family's love story come together...
Chris and Nadia (with their two kids, Chloe and Parker) were RE-MARRIED this past November in the church that she grew up in.. and since Nadia is such an incredible writer, her own words will be much more beautiful than mine :)
"I am getting married tomorrow.
And to be honest, it's rendering me speechless. I am in bewildered awe of what the Lord has done and the last few weeks have left me a little bit undone trying to take it in. It's been almost fourteen years since we stood at the altar and established a covenant. It is a covenant that the Lord remained faithful to, even in the midst of my outright faithlessness and unfaithfulness. I can't wrap my brain – or my heart – around that kind of faithfulness. This kind of love. This kind of joy. Oh, how He loves us. Even in spite of us. Regardless of what we have done or who we have been. Regardless of what kind of mess we have made in our own lives or in the lives of others, He is faithful. He will do what He says He will do, even when we have done nothing to do deserve it.
Even when we have done everything in our power to un-deserve it…
In the darkest, most broken moments of my life, He would whisper His promises of restoration and redemption to me. So much like a father, gently urging his child to trust him. And so much like a child, I'd try and fail. Time and time again. I'd make a mess of my life over and over and over again and He remained steadfast. Unchanging. It was a tattered and torn journey, this path from divorce to reconciliation.
To look back, I can see His sovereign grace guiding every step – and yes, every misstep. Ultimately guiding me home.
People have asked me what it's like to fall in love all over again. I tell them that it's really much more like how I imagine one would feel after being lost and wandering in the wilderness for years, then being found and brought home. Everything about being home would feel both new and familiar, routine and extraordinary, and underneath it all – a constant, nearly overwhelming gratefulness that you were found and a profound, life altering gratitude for your home.
I am home."
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Raising Feminist Boys
• Start from your own heart: what does feminism mean to YOU? As a woman, as a man? If you have conflict and uncertainty, then you need to have that conversation with yourself and any others riding the parenting highway with you. What do you believe? Hopefully you will collectively arrive at the neon lit, obvious mantra that it's just COMMON SENSE and INTELLIGENCE and make that your everyday narrative. Excellent place to start with your boy, then.
• Eschew gender stereotypes in your own home. If your growing fella sees the women around him do the lioness's share of the domestic load, whilst the men kick back in their 21st century smoking jackets, then you won't be immersing him in the world of equality he needs to see and feel. It is still amazingly common for men and women to both work full time but not share the chores. Show him equality in action.
• Look and listen to the growing boy in front of you. If he growls with delight as Dad wrestles him to the ground, grand. If he gently grins as he nestles down with a My First Decoupage set, glorious. Don't projecting on to him what you think he should be into. See what shows up in his heart and his passions and get behind those, irrespective of whether they are something other men and boys are lit up by or that you'd like him to enjoy. He will look to you for acceptance and love and, right there, what you mirror to him will build the foundation of a man comfortable in his own skin and not so vulnerable to the damaging ideas of macho that are waiting to colour his emerging identity.
• Boys don't cry? Real men weep, actually. Vulnerability is the key to everything. Having the courage to connect with others, take a leap, and sometimes fail. When we raise our boys to be feminists we are sending men into the world who can talk about fear, without fear. Men who would neither beat the crap out of themselves nor anyone else in their lives; men who know they are not expected to ride any white horse or, indeed, stay on one. We raise men this way by being these men. And we raise men this way by being women who don't demand "man up" from the men around us. Snowflakes are complex, beautiful and unique. Just like your boy.
Published by Robinson, How to Raise a Feminist: Bringing up kids with the confidence to change the world is available from Amazon.


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- As though the turtles' lives aren't already strange enough, "Krang War" brings them up to speed on Utroms' invasion and war with Neutrino.
- And they accidentally get themselves teleported into the middle of a fight between Krang and the Neutrino resistance, leaving them to join the fight while their disappearance renders their friends shellshocked.
- All in all, Eastman and Waltz's fifth arc successfully moves Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into a new act by enlarging their stage and contextualizing the relationship between threats new and old.
- Bates takes over art duties for this volume, bringing a fantasy sensibility to Neutrino's designs; Pattison's colors keep the series visually and tonally consistent.
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 5: Krang War (#17-20)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Darkness Within (#13-24)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 (#13-20; Casey Jones, April, Fugitoid, Krang, and Baxter Stockman; The Secret History of the Foot Clan #1-4)
Writers: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz | Artist: Ben Bates | Colorist: Ronda Pattison | Letterer: Shawn Lee


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Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
It's no secret that Portland, Oregon, has some of best restaurants, shops, and cafés in the country. But it's the hard-working men who serve it all up that keep us coming back for more…
One of Portland's hottest young baristas, Brady is famous for his java-topping flair, turning a regular cup of joe into a work of art. Every Wednesday—aka "Knit Night"—hordes of women and their needles descend on the coffeehouse, and Brady's feeling the heat. Into the fray walks a tall, dark, and distractingly handsome stranger from New York. His name is Evren, and he's the sexy nephew of Brady's sweetest customer, the owner of the yarn shop down the street. He's also got a killer smile, confident air, and masculine charm that's tying Brady's stomach in knots. The smitten barista can't wait to see him at the next week's gathering. But when he tries to ask Evren out, his plans unravel faster than an unfinished edge. If Brady hopes to warm up more than Evren's coffee, he'll have to find a way to untangle their feelings, get out of the friend zone, and form a close-knit bond that's bound to last a lifetime…
I just love Annabeth Albert's Portland Heat series, but this one fell deep into my heart. First off…knitting. Yes, that's a true pull for me. Gay knitters in love? Yes. Include Albert's ability to bring her characters to life in every way possible and throw them into the lively, jumbled world of Portland? Yes, yes, and yes.
Albert introduces us to Brady first, a barista struggling to manage work and family since his parents died and left him the guardian of his siblings. Brady is such a lovely character, he loves his family, acknowledges that life dealt him the worst possible blow and now moves on with the best dignity he can. I adored him. Then add in Evren, a well-known knitter and designer home to take care of his aunt and my love for this story just got deeper.
Evren is the one with the understanding and love of knitting, patterns and fiber. There is an excerpt from his blog at the beginning of each chapter that makes me wish that I could read it each day and see his patterns…that's how much I connected with him. He's more tentative, with reason than Brady. His background that comes out plus culture as well as his current situation make Evren's hesitant moves towards Brady easy to understand and believe. Brady with his pressures and personality? That too makes his brashness and attitude real. Two men with a deep understanding and love for family, wondering if they dare try for something more with each other.
Albert's writing made this story flow quickly while letting me sink into their lives with ease. I fell in love again and again (as I do with all her Portland Heat stories).
Honestly, I wanted this book to be five times the length. I could have spent days, months with this characters, wrapped up in their lives, the patterns (of course) and a certain sweater that called out for a picture at the end. You know those stories that leave you with a warm, you've been hugged feeling? That was this story for me. I loved it. And of course, it sent me running to my knitting.
You don't have to have read the others in the series, each is a standalone story. I just love them all and recommend not only Knit Tight but all in Portland Heat series.
Cover art by Fiona Jayde definitely works with the knitting needles and sweaters, yes there is a tie in about boyfriend sweaters.
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ebook, 112 pages
Published April 12th 2016 by Lyrical Shine
Original TitleKnit Tight
Edition LanguageEnglish
SeriesPortland Heat #4


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Heavy Rain is not a good thing when your week-long vacation is about to start. As we start packing the rain is pounding on the window and though we'll be about 400 miles south at the Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge parkway area, it is annoying 😦
So wish me good weather and don't miss me too much. I'll be back in a week time and hope to bring some new energy and renewed motivation toward completing my ONT exam and CCNP track!
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Ok, I will. It was 80 degrees here today.
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2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Letter Exchange, the organisation for professionals in the lettering arts. From the outset, our members have included many of the leading practitioners from all fields of lettering including calligraphy, lettercutting, type design and graphic design.
Regardless of medium or technique our members have a focus on the letter itself, sharing experience and expertise. And while we champion and nurture traditional lettering crafts, our skills evolve to reflect contemporary practice. This puts us in a unique and important position to influence the development of lettering.
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Breath. It's somewhat important right? Learning to breathe sounds so simple and yet it's actually more challenging than many of us realise.
In today's fast paced society, many of us have forgotten how to breathe. Yes, we breathe automatically, but more often than not this breath is short and shallow. Unfortunately, short and shallow breathing can lead to problems such as increased heart rate and adrenal levels, feelings of dizziness, not to mention the limited amount of fresh oxygen within the body which is necessary for healthy cell reproduction. These additional stressors can wreak havoc in the body, leading to all sorts of illness and disease. Considering the breath is something which can be under our command, should we consciously choose for it to be, then why don't we bring more attention to it?
The beauty of asana practice is it can teach us to breathe correctly. By learning to steady our breath, drawing long and deep inhalations followed by controlled and steady exhalations, a practitioner will notice they are not only more present in the asana (they are practicing at the time), but the asana becomes more effortless. You feel 'lighter' in a sense. By learning to breathe correctly, we are releasing this stress within the body which gives us freedom within ourselves. Self limiting boundaries can be pushed and exceeded. Test it and see. Hold you breath for as long as you can and answer me this, "did you feel relaxed?" The likely answer is "no". But, notice as you release the breath and steady it how calm you then feel. By controlling your breath you have brought deep relaxation to all internal processes, which can only lead to life giving health benefits as a result.
The benefits of the breath are endless, but to give an example, regular practice of yoga and pranayama (which I will talk about another time but is essentially breath control techniques) encourages healthy cell development, reduces blood pressure, controls adrenal levels and as such will enable you to manage stress far more effectively. Think about how differently your life could look if you could bring stress under control… With patience and commitment to your practice, I assure this is possible to achieve.
Living such crazy busy lifestyles without remembering to stop and just 'breathe' means we are, in essence, creating that uncomfortable feeling of holding our breath, all day every day. By taking just five minutes a day to sit with closed eyes and just notice the breath, drawing deep breaths in and releasing them slowly, not only will our bodies thank us for it in the long term, but our overall feeling of health will skyrocket with effects being noticed instantly. The power of the breath is undeniably amazing and something which should not be overlooked.
Where to from here? Find a quiet space in your home - somewhere you feel comfortable which could be in the lounge, the garden, a spare bedroom - and commit just 5 minutes a day to being in that place. Sitting in a position with your spine uplifted, just notice your breath - inhaling and exhaling through your nostrils. Take this time to notice what's going on within the body and just be present with it. In time, you will notice tension within the body will begin to melt away and your awareness of self will deepen significantly. Also, don't hesitate to do a few stretches afterward. You don't need to be in a Yoga Shala to practice yoga. Listen to your body and then move it however feels natural to you.
It would be great to hear about your experiences with the breath - how has deep breathing helped you? Are you someone who tends to forget to take deep breaths? And why do you think that is? Feel free to share your comments below. Together we can support each other to bring energy back into our lives.


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The Top Five Brain Supplements That You Ought To Know
The brain is the most fundamental organ in the body since it helps in the significant harmonization of the body. Hence it will be very important to take proper care of this vital organ in the body in the most excellent way.There are supplements that can make your brain to work in the best way possible and they are outlined below. One of the essential supplements that reduce the deterioration of the hippocampus which is the memory part of the brain is the Resveratrol. Resveratrol is an antioxidant accordingly it diminishes the rate of crumbling of the hippocampus.You can be able to get this supplement from purple and red skinned fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and grapes.You can as well get it by taking red wine, peanuts, and chocolate.
The other supplement is Curcumin which strengthens the brain and makes you happy. Most Indian food spices contain this vital supplement, for instance, turmeric. Most people who take Curcumin cannot get Alzheimer's and this explains the importance of this essential supplement to the body. Curcumin enhances the production of dopamine which is an antidepressant thus helping the brain in a positive way. Another supplement that is known for its use since time immemorial is the Ayurvedic herb known as Bacopa.It increases the blood flow to the brain thus increasing the supply of glucose, oxygen and other essential nutrients to the brain. It likewise diminishes cortisol which is the hormone capable to cause stress.You can learn more about Ayurvedic herb in the nootropics blog.
Another supplement which is an antioxidant and hinders any brain damage from free radicals is the Acetyl-I-Carnitine amino acid.For those who like partying and drinking it they are advantaged because it is an essential brain booster. The other and last supplement is the American Ginseng.American Ginseng is an Asian herb though in the version of American. The American ginseng is the most helpful rather than the Asian ginseng even by the customary practitioners. Studies demonstrate that it clears the brain and the memory within a brief span of time after you consume it hence in this manner you do not have to wait for long to see the outcomes.It can be found in various forms like the capsules, liquid, powder or tablets. Then again you can make tea from the plant itself and drink it. You can try to use these essential brain supplements if you want to boost the operation of your brain and get to see whether they will be helpful.


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If your Royal wedding had taken place just after breakfast or tea time, this lace-pressed stoneware mug would have been a must. Bring Colleen Huth's unique design to your kitchen table for some sophisticated sipping. Starting with a flat piece of clay, she presses the outside with a piece of antique lace, then folds it leaving an organic edge. Each is finished with deep green and turquoise glazes that become glossy when kiln-fired. No two mugs share the same pattern, making them a one-of-a-kind gift for tea lovers or the friend whose taste never goes out of style. Handmade in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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I thought it might be helpful to bring together a list of the posts from a previous series on the Office of the Dead, as well as relevant notes I've posted since. I'll also post a few notes to fill in the remaining gaps.
On saying the Office of the Dead
Saying the Office of the Dead for the souls in purgatory is one of those good works that all Catholics can undertake.
In the middle ages it became extremely popular, and it was a standard to arrange to have the 'placebo et dirige' (the opening words of Vespers and Matins respectively) said for the deceased on the day of their funeral, as well as on subsequent anniversaries.
The Office of the Dead is a votive Office that can be said on any day for a particular person who has died. In accordance with a Bull of Pope St Pius V, monasteries used to say it for the souls in purgatory on a available ferial day of the month, as well as on Mondays in Advent and Lent.
Its origins are unclear - there certainly were prayers that formed a Mass and Office for the Dead in the earliest years of Christianity, however the version of this Office we use today probably dates from the seventh century. Its form is identical in the traditional forms of the Benedictine and Roman breviary, and it consists of I Vespers, Matins (of one or three nocturns) and Lauds.
Links to notes on the psalms of the office can be found below.
Psalm 114 (and in context of Monday Vespers)
Psalm 119
Psalm 120
Psalm 129 (and in the context of Tuesday Vespers)
Psalm 137
Nocturn I (Sunday, Monday and Thursday)
Psalm 5
Psalm 6
Introduction to Psalm 7
Nocturn II (Tuesday and Friday)
Psalm 22
Psalm 24&here
Psalm 26
Nocturn III (Wednesday and Saturday)
Psalm 39 in the context of Tenebrae
Introduction to Psalm 40
Introduction to Psalm 41 (St Bellamine's commentary on Ps 41)
Psalm 50
Introduction to Psalm 64
Psalm 62
Canticle: Isaiah 38 & here
Psalm 150


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In 1983 a new superhero appeared on British television screens. It was a cartoon based on a comic strip which first appeared in the British comic Nutty in 1980, and as everyone British child from the 80s knows, the cartoon was awesome. Whenever I mention it to my Canadian friends, very few of them ever seem to believe that there was a superhero whose secret superpower was (if you'll forgive the pun) utterly bananas.
Bananaman is a parody of traditional superheroes, being portrayed by a schoolboy named Eric who transforms into the muscular flying hero known as Bananaman whenever he eats a banana.
He looked like Batman, had powers similar to Superman, but was dumber than two short planks - all perfectly good reasons why he was so loved by children.
The idea of a kid turning into a fully-grown adult with superpowers wasn't a new one either. Back in 1940, Marvel unveiled Captain Marvel (not to be confused with the other Captain Marvel currently featuring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), whose alter-ego was a child who also turned into an adult by uttering the magic word "SHAZAM!". But thanks to being a parody of multiple superheroes, Bananaman's existence never suffered from the same kind of legal scrutiny as Captain Marvel/Shazam did.*
I still remember being totally psyched as a child anytime a new episode of Bananaman appeared on TV. There was just something fun about the idea of becoming a superhero just by eating something completely mundane like a banana. I sadly don't recall ever seeing any toys of the character at the time, and a Google Image Search for "Bananaman toys" mostly reveals results for the far less appropriate "Bad Banana Man" instead.
But Bananaman's adventures also continued in two other popular British comics for kids; The Dandy and later The Beano. I always preferred the latter, and still remember the joy of him finally appearing in the comic that I chose to spend my [not particularly] hard-earned pocket money on.
Now I will be completely honest; when you remove the legendary rose tinted glasses of nostalgia and look at Bananaman objectively as an adult, one can agree that he is absolutely crap. His costume is ridiculous, his powers even more so, the dialogue in the show is terrible, the episodes are only 5 minutes long, and he's just a complete and utter gimboid! But the biggest problem that I have with the show is that I reluctantly enjoy it. There's just something wonderfully British about the whole thing that for reasons I can't quite fathom I can't help but love. Plus the marvellous Bill Oddie also provided some of the voices, which just makes it even more delightful.
At one point there were plans for a movie with a 2015 release date, which was advertised via both a teaser poster and website with the tagline "Peel the power". Sadly the website later disappeared and one can only assume from the lack of any further announcements that the movie was eventually cancelled.
But let's be fair, that's probably for the best.


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Unfortunately (for me) I don't own any games that begin with "J", and I couldn't think of a game that started with the letter that I'd played either. A handful I've wanted to, but yet to find the opportunity. But the Ladyfolk insisted I feature one of her all time favorite games that she owns, despite attempting to focus on more modern games.
Then again, the selection does have a modern spin to it, and so I conceded. Let's take a look at an explosive variant of a classic...
Unless you've been living under a rock, odds are pretty good you know of the game Jenga. Most likely even played it a time or five. Just in case you aren't familiar, however, I will go over the basics (and let you know that 15 minutes could save you 15% or more with Geico).
Jenga has a simple setup and overall concept. You build a tower, consisting of 54 blocks which are stacked in rows/level of 3 blocks, each at a right angle from the layer below it. Then players take turns attempting to remove a single block — from anywhere below the last completed level — using only one hand, and balancing it on top of the tower (again at a right angle from the layer below it). This continues until a player topples the tower and is essentially the only loser out of the players.
Jenga Boom shakes the standard classic up by adding a timed mechanism to the game. The tower is built upon the stand pictured above. When a player takes their turn, they click the "Play" button, removes a block and places it on top of the tower (following the same rules of the original Jenga), and then clicks the "Stop" button. Then the next player repeats the process.
After a certain amount of time the spring loaded platform activated and BOOM! Blocks all over the place. The player unfortunate enough to have this occur on their turn is the loser.
If you're a fan of the original game, you may be interested in checking out this new version for an additional challenge!
Full Review Forthcoming
Have you played Jenga Boom? If so, did you like the exploding platform mechanism? Are you a fan of the original Jenga? If so, does this variant look like something you'd want to try?


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Sydney Observatory are offering highly engaging adult astronomy course around understanding the planets, stars and constellations of our night sky.
Popular astronomy educator Dr Paul Payne uses 3-D virtual reality media to provide a history of astronomy and an exploration of different types of telescopes – some of which you'll use to explore the night sky (weather permitting). The course promises to bring astronomy alive and contextualise the cosmos in a way that isn't possible with a textbook or Powerpoint presentation.
This course is presented by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.
For more info and tickets, head here.
Image by MAAS.


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Freedom To Spend – "Right now is the best time to be a fan of strange and forgotten music"
Interview by Alexander Julin
Freedom To Spend started in 2017 as a sub-label to RVNG (Visible Cloaks, Oliver Coates, etc). While several other people contribute to the label, some of the primary forces behind are Matt Werth from RVNG as well as Jed Bindeman and Pete Swanson (who, on a note, also produced some phenomenal solo records in 2010-2013 and was a member of the noise duo Yellow Swans).
Freedom to Spend has had an enormously diversive and qualitatively impressive output since its launch, reissuing both raw and minimalistic syntheseizer music and more compositionally experimental works as well. Beginning with "Eye Candy" by Michele Mercure, the label has since also reissued records such as "Eros In Arabia" by Richard Horowitz and "Polemusia La Nau Dels Argonautes" by Pep Llopis, among others.
Contributing to what feels like an ever-expanding amount of labels specializing in what might be termed as "niche" reissues, Freedom To Spend have presented some of the most mesmerising and – partly – forgotten works to a new and to a larger audience in the past two years. They have, as Swanson puts it in a comment on musical reissue culture, been "(…) making sure erased histories are not forgotten."
In the light of the label's latest releases, "The Rimarimba Collection" and Michele Mercure's "Beside Herself", Passive/Aggressive has interviewed Swanson and Bindeman on the label, their releases so far and their reflections on contemporary trends in reissue culture. Læs resten


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It's a little more than halfway through the year, here are the books I've most enjoyed so far, in random categories. They are all fiction, because that's what I read most. I'll put links in for each book; I am terrible at describing books in medium detail. I can do it in paragraphs or in a sentence or two, nothing in between. I'll add my couple of sentences, but if you want to read more, click on over to Good Reads.
Fiction: The Immortalists by Chole Benjamin. Four siblings grow-up knowing the date they will die. Best cover of the year so far too.
Audio Fiction: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi. An absolutely original take on one woman's madness, heart wrenching and brutal, especially if you or someone you love has any mental illness issues. The book is read by the author, brilliantly.
Best Mystery: IQ by Joe Ide. A sly and well-crafted nod to deductive reasoning. This Sherlock is young,lives in a dangerous LA neigborhood,and out smarts them all.
Best YA or Book to Live Up to the Hype: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. It seems that any children's or YA book that has a group of kids and magic gets compared to Harry Potter. For me this is the only one that lived up to the hype. It's the right mix of magic, mystery, brutality and adventure. It also manages to shine a light on our current world and politics.
I rarely speak negatively about books. Everyone has their own opinion and sometimes I can just be in the wrong mood for a book. I recently read a mystery that, well, at the very least, proceed with caution. There was so much hype about this book I should have known better. There was nothing I liked about The Woman in Window by A.J. Finn. From the traumatized, addicted, unreliable narrator, to the twists that I could see coming for a mile. I listened to this and the reader was a bad fit too. I'm not sure why I finished it.
What are your favorite books so far this year?


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The fourteen year old artist from Republic of Moldova, Valeria Duca, took part last week in an important annual exhibition in Italy. There she was selected to show her works at the international contest "Don Quijote and the South American Independence". Meantime, another opening of her personal exhibition took place at the well-known art gallery "Amarillo Art" based in Reggio Emilia, Italy. There, Valeria presented twenty five works, which were highly praised.
The Italian publication "Il Resto del Carlino" talked about the influx of people that showed up on the 28th of November at the opening of Valeria Duca's exhibition. I quote "an artist from Moldova, with a genuine, inborn talent, who at only fourteen has become a name on the international art scene", with five personal exhibitions and twelve group exhibition. In Italy, the artist was discovered by Mario Alvarez, the director of the Amarillo Gallery, who met Valeria during the Giochi del Tricolore.
The opening evening opened with a tango performance, executed by Gianni Gilberti and Emanuela Valentini, followed by the splendid voice of the soprano singer Elisabetta Gurioli and the poetry interventions of the writer Giacomo Borgatti. The poet was inspired by the works of the Moldovan artist, which Valeria so thoroughly spoke about to those present at the event. The opening evening was organized by the "Amarillo Art" Gallery.
During the same time that the personal exhibition took place, Valeria Duca also took part in the annual exhibition of contemporary art "Fiera d'Arte Contemporanea "Immagina" of Reggio Emilia. The art fair took place between 26th and 30th of November, arousing the appreciation of numerous art consumers. Over eight hundred people took part in the art fair, their works being included in an art catalogue. Valeria was the youngest participant at the event. Furthermore, she was selected to take part in the contest for the International Award "Don Quijote and the South American Independence", a contest promoted by LiterArt, the European Association of Literature and Art, the Bicentenario Group and Amarillo Art, in collaboration with the embassies of Argentina, Bolivian, Spain, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador and others. In addition, the monthly magazine of art and culture "Arte", edited by the famous publishing house "Mondadori", has included two of Valeria's works.
Valeria told us that this experience meant a lot to her: "First of all, because it is so interesting to see all the works – a diversity of styles, from hyper realism to the very abstract. There was sculpture as well. It's all very new to me and very interesting".
In Italy, Valeria has received multiple proposals for further collaborations. Meanwhile, she will take part in the National Championship of Taekwondo. She is also a successful athlete, being three times a national champion and twice declared the Sports Woman of the Year. On the 1st of February, Valeria will open another exhibition in the Palace of Parliament, in Bucharest. The case Valeria Duca is a lesson for the art authorities from our country, who could do more to promote the young talents at home. It is very often the case that the talented youth finds support abroad, in other countries, while at home, they are rejected.
Text: Ecaterina Deleu
Source: www.flux.md/editii/200998/articole/8417/


text: A Frock By Friday This is a link to a project that I am interested in doing. The blogger posts a free pattern and gives instructions for each day so that by Friday you have made the dress. I have printed the pattern and will cut it out. Tomorrow it is off to the fabric store!


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Wisdom behind the timing for the five daily prayers.
Submission to God makes you free
How does selling yourself and your property to God make you free?
Sixth Word
Selling yourself and possessions to God.
-By Ustadh Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
Don't worry! God is the One feeding us.
God is the One Who provides us with food. Does that mean we don't need to work?
Fifth Word
What is the duty of humans in this world? What should be the focus of their lives?
– By Ustadh Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
What role do the five daily prayers play in thanking God?
What is the connection between thanking Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) and offering the five daily prayers (salat)?
Benefits of the Prescribed Daily Prayers (Salah)
What are the benefits of the five daily prayers (salah)? How does it benefit us in the afterlife as well as in this world?
Happiness and Worship Directly Proportional
Worship no doubt leads to happiness in the hereafter. But what about this world? How does worship bring happiness to our earthly lives?
Fear and Hope in God
Balancing between fear and hope in God.
Third Word
Worship and sin by Ustadh Bediuzzaman Said Nursi


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New Songs added to 'Rock Band 4′ Bringing Total Song List to 50 [VIDEO]
'Rock Band' is making a coming back with a forth installment and new songs being added to the set list now brings a total of 50 songs, not including downloadable content.
It's been five years since a 'Rock Band' game has been released and they are ready to rock 'n' roll. The fun party game that brings friends together to play pretend instruments just released 10 new songs bringing the total track list to 50.
The new songs include:
- .38 Special - 'Caught Up in You'
- Arctic Monkeys -' Arabella'
- The Both - 'Milwaukee'
- Cake - 'Short Skirt/Long Jacket'
- Little Big Town - 'Little White Church'
- Lucius - 'Turn It Around'
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - 'The Impression That I Get'
- Tijuana Sweetheart - 'Pistol Whipped'
- The Protomen - 'Light Up The Night'
- Soundgarden - 'Superunkown'
Van Halen was also announced that they will apart of 'Rock Band' for the first time with their hit track 'Panama' on the set list with other songs being available after the release of the game. Out of the 50, there were a couple 90's songs that made the list.
90's 'Rock Band 4' Songs:
- 4 Non Blondes - 'What's Up?'
- The Cure - 'Friday, I'm in Love'
- Live - 'All Over You'
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - 'The Impression I Get'
- Spin Doctors - 'Little Miss Can't Be Wrong'
'Rock Band' was always fun to play with friends and I'm sure the fourth installment won't be any different. I always look forward to see what songs are available via DLC (Downloadable Content). You can check out the complete list of songs by going to Rockband4.com and check out the the video below about the new added songs.


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Are you searching for inspiration? I am always , and I look for it in the internet, in my cookbooks on the menus of all the restaurants and through the windows of creative food stores and caterers.
Do you know that we cannot just see something and not be influenced by it? When it comes to food, that is only partially true because we do not gain weight as long as we just admire it and I am so thankful it does not end up on the hips for all the cookbooks and magazines I read all the time. But when it comes to movies, let alone the news, we feel strong emotions looking at the pictures. They can lift us up, or pull us down, they can motivate us and manipulate us and we have so little control over it.
Looking at food however like the photos of this recipe, shall make you happy and lift you up and eating them will give you power as well. Gluten-free and free of guilt.
Another recipe by my friend Claudia !
You Need
Chocolate chips homemade:
120 gr/ 1 cup cashews, soaked for two hours
60gr/ 1/2 cup maple sirup
60gr/ 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
1 tsp Vanilla-powder
pinch of salt
Mix all the above ingredients except the cocoa powder. Add the sifted Cocoapowder and mix until smooth. Squeeze small drops with the help of an icing bag on a parchment paper and let dry at maximum 42° in a dehydrator. They are really worth the effort, much better than the bought version with milk and sugar and chewy, yes chewy! I love them and would eat it any time on its own as a treat!
If you are not allergic you can use the store bought ones look at the label to make sure you get those without sugar.
300gr / 2 1/2 cups fine cashew flour
210gr / 1 3/4 cups Gluten-free oatmeal flour
60gr / 1/2 cup maple sirup
1 tbsp coconut flower sugar
1 tbsp vanilla powder
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1 cup of the above chocolate chips, you can also use real raw cocoa nips, then add a little more sweetness
Mix all except the chips they must be added last and form cookies of your preferred size, mine are 5 cm in diameter and let them dry in the dyhadrator for 1/2 a day/over night if you like them on the chewy side.


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Grosso's out-of-school time law marks several milestones in implementation
Washington, D.C. – Councilmember David Grosso (I-At Large), chairperson of the Committee on Education, released the following statement today on the continued implementation of the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Establishment Act of 2016, which he introduced and was passed into law last year:
"Today marks several important milestones in our efforts to provide equitable, high quality out-of-school time programming to the youth of the District of Columbia. I applaud the Deputy Mayor for Education on the launch of the Office of Out of School Time Grants & Youth Outcomes and look forward to working together.
"Today we received a better picture of the current programming and gaps that need to be addressed in our city with the release of the D.C. Policy Center's Needs Assessment of Out-of-School Time Programs in the District of Columbia. The findings and questions raised will be excellent material for discussion at the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, which will be responsible for setting the strategic priorities and plan for this work. This afternoon I reconvened and concluded the hearing on the public member nominees and I look forward to approving their nominations next week.
"As the Chairperson of the Committee on Education, I know that out-of-school time programming is critical to the educational, social-emotional, and physical well-being of our youth. What happens outside the classroom is just as vital to our students' success as what happens inside of it. I'm very excited to see all of these pieces coming together and that we are on the path to addressing these gaps in an equitable and data-driven manner."


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