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(Ed note: This is the second in a series of monthly posts by the editors and contributors to The Widows' Handbook. Read the previous post here.)
It is believed that Elizabeth Barrett Browning was mourning her brother when she wrote this Victorian era poem. Sadly, it seems that she had to justify her feelings.
By Elizabeth Barrett Browning
I tell you, hopeless grief is passionless;
That only men incredulous of despair,
Half-taught in anguish, through the midnight air
Beat upward to God's throne in loud access
Of shrieking and reproach. Full desertness,
In souls as countries, lieth silent-bare
Under the blanching, vertical eye-glare
Of the absolute heavens. Deep-hearted man, express
Grief for thy dead in silence like to death—
Most like a monumental statue set
In everlasting watch and moveless woe
Till itself crumble to the dust beneath.
Touch it; the marble eyelids are not wet:
If it could weep, it could arise and go.
There are poems, more than can ever be counted, about death and dying. That are about the act of becoming dead, an experience none of us can actually give a first-hand account of. Such poems are about something the poet has not really experienced, and so is drawn to write about it. In many ways death is the great unknown. It has often been said that Emily Dickinson was obsessed with the subject. These poems of death may or may not be comforting to a reader.
There has evolved another body of work sometimes called bereavement poetry, from which poems to read at funerals and memorial services are often culled. These poems, then, are read and often written to bring comfort to the grieving.
These death and bereavement verses may or may not be poems of grief which are, and should be thought of, as a completely distinct category of poetry. And a wide body of work it is. I have even found a substantial sub-category within it that are poems all about the loss of a pet. I suspect that we have been writing grief poems as long as we have been writing. Some of the great Greek lyric poet Sappho's surviving fragments are of mourning a lost loved one (though it is unclear if her lover had died or walked away).
Grief poems are first-hand accounts, they are always about what has been experienced by the writer. They communicate in some way the experience of loss by a poet connected, probably intimately, to a death. Often the poet is speaking directly to the deceased. They are not about understanding death necessarily, they are about bearing witness to it, and the bearing is usually visceral and intense. The poet's intention is not to bring comfort to anyone else. Similar to the great body of poetic works on the subject of love, grief poems are often written while the poet is in an altered state of psychological being. But unlike the fleeting euphoric experience of love, the defeating experience of loss fundamentally changes us psychologically from the way we were before the experience. Profoundly and permanently. Also unlike love the experience of loss can and does trigger depression, physical illness, and even hallucinations, which are normal reactions to it.
More than any other emotion or experience a poet may be writing about, the experience of grief is strangely acute. It is like no other. It is a physical, emotional, social, and perhaps even financial, life alteration that one has little or no control over. It is most likely perceived as pain. For some it progresses into what is called complicated grief, for some it may even develop into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Loss of a beloved is a shocking raw wound one might equate to a disemboweling, but that medicine cannot really heal. And though there is some truth to the old dictum about time, grief obeys no temporal boundaries.
It is so vast, and so consuming, that it is simply human nature to want and / or need to express it from oneself. And poetry can be one of the safest and healthiest ways to do so. The therapeutic value of poetry is well-documented in medical literature though scientific study is hardly necessary. I am just one of so many thousands who can testify to it.
In fact, I was so assisted in my healing process by reading and writing poetry that together with a friend, poet Kyle Potvin, I founded a little non-profit foundation we call The Prickly Pear Poetry Project simply to share the profound healing power of poetry in processing the cancer experience as survivors or caregivers of those who lost their battle. We had both experienced those battles and we had found solace in poetry that quite literally helped us to endure it. We designed a writing workshop that we team-teach at oncology and community centers. We mentor participants from diverse writing backgrounds in tapping into their experiences and releasing them onto the page. We share the work of well-known poets as well as our own. We prompt participants to produce work that we often share in the group in a work shopping atmosphere that is always filled with light even as we go into the darkest places. And getting into the light is what it is all about.
As can be found in The Widows' Handbook: Poetic Reflections on Grief and Survival (Kent State University Press, 2014) grief poetry is as varied as the writers themselves. Just like the experience of grief, it is all over the place. Some experts claim that the bereaved go through five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Naturally all of these emotions, and many more experts probably can't attest to, will show up in grief poetry. In the Browning poem that I opened with it is believed she was waylaid by guilt when she wrote it, another big one the experts rarely mention. Some emotions, like humor or relief, may be as hard for others to read of as the saddest admissions of suicidal ideation or roars of rage at God.
There is I believe only one thing all grief poetry has in common; that it is not what Browning wrote of, it is not hopeless grief, and that is evidenced by its passion. That is what is behind the healing power of grief poetry. It is in that searing anguish of deepest despair when we,
"beat upward to God's throne in loud access
Of shrieking and reproach"
that we find hope. That is what grief expressed is and does. It extinguishes hopeless grief. And allows us to live, which we may have previously thought impossible.
And still, though we have come so very far since Browning's era in allowing the demonstration of normal human emotion, we remain undeniably uncomfortable dealing with the bereaved. Here grief poetry helps both the writer who can express their deepest truth, and the reader who can process it in his or her own time and way. And thus we are all served - those of us carrying the weight now and those who care about us.
The Widows' Handbook is a book of hope. Please know it and share it as such, with hearts not heavy, but light, like a thing with feathers.
And thus we get to this; one of my favorite poems, from The Book of Light, (Copper Canyon Press, 1992, page 20).
she lived
By Lucille Clifton
after he died
what really happened is
she watched the days
bundle into thousands,
watched every act become
the history of others,
every bed more
but even as the eyes of lovers
strained toward the milky young
she walked away
from the hole in the ground
deciding to live. and she lived.


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On January 23, 2020, Dwayne Betts announced that his memoir A Question of Freedom, which chronicles Betts's time as a young man in prison and how reading saved his life, was officially banned from Virginia state prisons.
Last semester, I helped teach a Justice and Literature class inside a maximum-security prison in Pennsylvania, and we read A Question of Freedom halfway through the course. On our first day of discussion, most students had already read the book multiple times and had discussed it at length with one another in the yard. The conversations we had in class about Betts' writing were some of the most important and honest conversations I've ever had about literature.
Incarcerated Students Reflect on A Question of Freedom
In his memoir, Betts circles around many questions, including why he committed the crime that landed him in prison for nine years. When we debated the answer to this question, one student named Chuck reflected:
"While reading his account, I found myself relating to this young man on a level that surprised me. Despite differences in age, race, and economic status, I found a mindset that was familiar…It turns out that several others found strong similarities between themselves and Betts, all different from my own, and they also adopted the answer that was closest to their own. With this in mind, I re-read the book and discovered what I missed the first time…Not only does he avoid giving a definitive answer, the possible answers proposed are relatable to everyone in ways that feel personal. He creates a connection between himself and the reader by allowing us inside his life, letting us feel all that is going on with him but at the same time manages not to tell the reader what they should feel the truth is. That is left up to them to decide."
Sharath, another student in the course, said that he shared the book with some of his friends who felt insignificant in prison and disheartened about a life after release. He recounted that Betts's book gave his friends hope because it shows how reading saved Betts from succumbing to complete despair as a young man inside prison. The fact that Betts is now a nationally renowned poet, criminal justice advocate, and Yale Law School alum made these men want to commit themselves to reading and follow in Betts's footsteps. Why would Virginia state prisons want to discourage this?
Books Spark Conversation and Hope
For a creative writing exercise, another student named Dorian addressed a beautiful letter to Betts:
"Education can free you in ways that you never fully realize until you are in a place that you crave and dream to be free of…I know that you can understand that better than most people given the time that you spent in prison. I feel you and I are almost mirror images and polar opposites if that makes any sense…I came to prison in the early nineties at the heights of the get tough on crime era and the super predator rhetoric that captivated the American news cycle. I was the poster child of what a dangerous teen looked like…In reality, I was a lost kid in search of understanding and a way out of the inner city cycle of poverty that so many black people get trapped in…I have been in prison nearly three decades and I have become a totally different person than I was in my youth…I just wanted to express my gratitude for your work. I am ready for my second chance and I hope to meet you in the near future."
Aren't these conversations and reflections the point of great literature? Books like A Question of Freedom help us better understand one other and challenge us to ask the most difficult and painful questions in search for the truth. Virginia state prisons should return Betts' memoir to their bookshelves and restore the chance for education, rehabilitation, and hope inside their walls.
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"We have trained pretty well over the last couple of months, all with the big picture in mind, namely the African qualifying tournament for the 2020 Olympic Games later in the year," Mpupha said.
"We also had a nice training camp against Brazil in March, but nothing beats a real tournament to test your skills.
"We have some new players in in the group and they always take some time to adapt, but the core group of players are all fit and travelling. There are enough experienced players in the squad for us to deliver good performances."
For two of Mpupha's team mates, the trip will also be very important.
Snenhlanhla Shozi made history last July when she became the first South African woman to score a hat-trick in a Rugby Sevens World Cup by dotting down three times in seven minutes against Mexico. The speedy winger then joined the Springbok Women's 15s team for a tour to Europe and upon her return was trained and then inducted as a sangoma.
Playing sevens remains close to her heart and she is keen to again deliver the goods.
"It is nice to be back," Shozi said.
"We will be tested by various teams with different styles, so this will be a good measure of where we are as a squad. For myself, I needed to adapt again, having not played sevens for almost a year. It was tough, but I am comfortable that all the basics are still in place."
Rights Mkhari, one of the forwards in the squad, injured her knee in February last year, playing for the team in an invitational tournament in Australia. She missed out on the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens qualifier in Hong Kong, the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast and the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco.
"It is nice to be back and to be able to play for the team again. This squad is close to my heart and we are all striving to become the best we can be as players and as human beings," said Mkhari, who hails from Bungeni in Limpopo.
"The injury was unfortunate, but I am feeling strong again and have set new goals with the squad. We are all keen to get to that qualifying tournament that could take us to the Olympic Games. That first step will be in Paris next week."
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John R. McCormick was born in South Boston, MA, and has lived in various parts of the US before landing in Martin, TN with his wife and son in 2008. He is proud of his 'writers' lineage, as he is a distant relative to Irish writer, Liam O'Flaherty, who happens to also have been related to the famous filmmaker, John Ford. He is comfortable in a variety of genres, including Crime Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Detective, Historical Westerns, and YA Fantasy. He loves doing research and digging into mythology for his works, especially the Fantasy stories such as Samhain School of Ancient Knowledge. His favorite authors tend to be Mystery, Detective Fiction, and Fantasy. Currently, he is writing and homeschooling his son. He enjoys a good story and he loves quoting from Raymond Chandler:
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Synopsis: 10 years after the death of his wife Siobhan, Brian CuCullen and his two sons, Kieran and Liam, are drawn back into the mysterious world of the Bene Lumen. Brian must resume his role as Tiarnan, a warrior for the light, while his two sons must go on to attend the mist isle-school Samhain. All the children who attend this school represent generations of Bene Lumen being trained as charmers, conjurers, casters, and warriors. Thousands of years ago, it was Merlin who created Samhain for the Bene Lumen. We find that Liam and Kieran hold a special place in the school, as one might be the next Merlin, and the other the next Arthur. Samhain School of Ancient Knowledge tells the tale of the Bene Lumen and the Illuminatii a war between the dark and the light; a war between extraordinary human beings and evil creatures, demons, and warped human beings; and the CuCullen Family play an important role.


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Fulfilling a calling. Malachi 3:1c; "Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts."
Luke 4:43; "And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent."
Messenger of the new covenant … Jesus' focus was unparalleled as He set about doing what God had sent Him to do. Are we as ready to ignore all else for the sake of the calling He gave us? When we examine the lives of those mentioned in the Bible, we see people like John the Baptist who obviously wasn't too concerned about a dress code, and Jeremiah who broke pottery when prophesying (Jer. 19:10), wore the marred loincloth as a symbol Israel, like the loincloth, was good for nothing (Jer. 13:1-10). And while he used these and other teaching analogies, was always faithful to what God had called for him to do. While Jesus went out to preach the kingdom of God and fulfill scripture, we don't see any mention of the Lord packing a houseful of 'must-haves'. The Bible simply tells us He must preach in other cities. Matthew Henry noted He was content in what He had and just went about His work. Are we that content with Him?
I know as a Mormon I wasn't content at all. I looked and sought out the numerous lists of what I had to do for salvation and then I waited. I didn't wait for the Lord to show me what He'd created me for, rather, I was waiting for the phone to ring with the bishop's voice telling me 'I'd been called' to fill a vacant position in the ward.
The messengers who call with a chore list for you to fulfill aren't called of God. Where is the focus with this system or even a reminder that God fulfilled His word through His Son, Christ Jesus?
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor (2001), p 164; "If you do not magnify your callings, God will hold you responsible for those whom you might have saved had you done your duty."


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Fun Games for Taverns to Attract Business
Are you looking for new ways to win customers over to your tavern?
Tavern games might be your best answer.
Taverns serve the local communities and people who are traveling through the town. Most of your customers know each other, know the bartender and the owner. This way, you only need to give them a reason to keep coming every day. Some of the games you can engage them in include:
Beat the Bartender
This involves playing against the bartender to win a discount or a favorite drink.
The games should be as simple as calling a coin flip, rolling a dice, checkers, and rock-paper scissors among others. Choose games that the local people like as these might interest them more. If a customer wins, you give them a discount on their favorite drinks. Such games have increased the fun in most bars and restaurants and helped them win customers over. You can use the games during sale events to increase purchases.
Paintball (Or a Variation of It)
Paintballing is fun. The last place anyone expects to play paintball is in a tavern which is why the game is so interesting. You do not have to shoot people targets. If you have an extra room or a yard, you can have hidden targets and have gamers shoot at them from a far place. Customers who are able to shoot accurately using the rifle provided to win discounts. The discounts do not much to be much, just enough to keep the customers coming back. All you need is to get good paintball guns – the quality of AR 15s in the shooting range.
Social Jukebox Apps
Nothing sets the atmosphere right more than music. Because classic jukeboxes are no longer present on bars, you can use Jukebox apps and digital jukeboxes to allow customer to select music you have approved. This way, each customer gets a customized experience as they enjoy their favorite local beer. You tavern may already be playing good music, perhaps even with a disk jockey, but a jukebox makes everything more fun.
Bar Roullete
A bar roulette of wheel of fortune is a great idea to help indecisive customers pick their drinks. You can mark each pie on the roulette to represent a unique cocktail. When you customers come to the tavern, they can spin the wheel to try something new and adventurous. All you need is a wheel and a staff that knows how to make the best cocktails. The game is ideal when you need to promote a new drink or drinks that have been on the shelves for a long time.
Social Board Games
Board games and drinks start conversations. These games engage your customers and create a social atmosphere in the tavern. You can offer standard decks for a start and then improve to offer more creative games in the future. Whatever games you decide to offer, ensure they are waterproof to ensure your customers do not spoil them.
Dart Games
Dart games are almost standard in taverns. These games are cheap and easy to manage. You do not need an expert in darts as the customers play against each other. Again, you do not have to offer discounts to keep the customers playing. The competitive nature of the game and the fun customers get from it will keep them coming. The board should hang away from the tables to avoid injuring nonplaying customers with stray darts.
There are so many games to choose from including pool tables and photobooths. The game you choose should be entertaining or rewarding to keep customers coming back. Some games could even earn you more money such as jukeboxes and pool tables.


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Tim Stouffer was born in 1969 and is from southern Minnesota. Tim got started carving fish decoys after carving top water fishing lures out of cedar for a few years. His dad and Tim collected fish decoys. His dad kept encouraging him to carve some decoys so he began. Tim said that he worked on styles and studied the history of the local carvers in Ely Minnesota and became friends with a couple of local carvers, one named Joe Zupancich and another carver named Guy Chambers – both great guys and great carvers. They talked a bunch and shared ideas and Joe Zup encouraged Tim to begin entering some of my fish in contest.
Tim said "My first contest was the 2006 GLFDA World Championships and my fish took a third place and two honorable mentions. I plan to go to Park Rapids and The Gathering in Perham and then keep it up in the years to come. I'm a member of the GLFDCCA and plan to join the NFDA as well."
Tim went on to say "My son Simon Stouffer is 8 years old and has been carving since he was 7. He and my daughter Lucy come up with some of my most inspirational ideas and so this folk art is already becoming a family tradition.
I have begun a website that is both an outlet for me to sell my fish decoys and decoys from other carvers both old and new. Please check it out at www.fishingdecoys.com
I'd like to thank God for giving me a talent that has given me the opportunity to meet so many incredible people who love fish decoys, Darrin Kvam, Dale Claus, Joe Zup, Chris Beighley and everyone else I'm sure I'll meet at future shows. It is great to have something that I can share with my family and friends that is creative and takes skill."
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After her parents are duped by a coyote who is a master of disguise, Harriet ("Harry" for short) and her seven younger siblings are left to fend for themselves. Their only resource is their parents' now-empty bedroom, so Harry and her brothers and sisters open a "hare bed and breakfast." It is a great success. Then, the coyote comes calling again, and learns that revenge is a dish best served as breakfast.
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Subset Games developed and published Into The Breach independently. They are the same folks behind the extraordinarily successful, FTL: Faster Than Light. Into the Breach was first released for PC via the Steam platform and then was later made available on Mac and the Nintendo Switch; further plans exist for a Linux version. In this Into the Breach review, we will include information on the storyline and setting, technical requirements, and comparisons to other similar titles.
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What Is Into The Breach?
Released in 2018, Into the Breach is an exclusively single-player game in the turn-based tactical strategy genre. Its small-scale 8×8 battlefield grids and retro graphical style are more than a little reminiscent of Advance Wars, and so its appearance on the Nintendo Switch is appropriate. It is specifically designed so that individual engagements can be played out quickly (usually only about five turns), thus giving it the feel of a mobile game. The maps, goals, and enemy configurations are random, so the player will never play through the same scenarios twice, leading to an exceptional level of replay-ability.
No Into the Breach review would be complete without an overview of the storyline and setting. While the backstory is hardly extensive, one can sum it up by saying that the player is charged with commanding three mechs in face-offs against insectoid enemies called Vek, who are trying to conquer the planet. The game plays on four separate islands on the planet and has its own mix of terrain obstacles to contend with.
The Vek seem to always appear in larger numbers than the player's modest mech army. However, the player has the power to jump back in time and begin the battle anew if things go wrong; this is the explanation for why the maps are randomized with each playthrough since it takes place in a different time.
Gameplay Mechanics
As earlier mentioned in this Into the Breach review, the game is played out on a series of ever-changing 8×8 grid-fields. Each turn the player moves his mechs or issues attack commands against the Vek. Each mech has different abilities, additional equipment is available to purchase, and new mechs are unlockable later in the game. What sets the game apart from others in the genre are the time-travel portals (breaches) on each battlefield, and that the player can see what the enemy is planning a move in advance (wouldn't it be handy if they had that feature in chess?).
Few would argue that this is an easy game. More than one Into the Breach review out there has mentioned that even the "normal mode" (out of three levels) will leave many players in a sweat. A tutorial is included, but it only offers instruction on the mechanics and has little to contribute regarding strategy. Many will find it necessary to play through the whole game on "easy" before finding much success in the harder settings.
Product Specs
For the PC players out there, this is an old-school style title with very low requirements. The developer specs only ask for a 1.7 GHz CPU and a gig of RAM. The memory requirements for Switch are likewise very modest. Fear not; this is a game that will easily run on older machines.
Into the Breach is a reasonably priced title. It was released with an initial MSRP in the United States of $14.99 for both PC and Nintendo Switch. As time goes by, lower prices may be found for the game on both platforms.
Into The Breach Review: How It Compares
For this Into the Breach review, we picked a few similar titles available on the market to see how they stack up.
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The storyline itself is very modest—just barely enough to justify the gameplay. We think a better story would have added to player-immersion.
While certainly not cutting edge, this game's graphics have a lot of style and are fun to look at. They hint at the way games used to look without looking outdated.
Any competent Into the Breach review should also discuss the controls. The desktop version is a mouse and keyboard game although controller support is included for those who prefer it. The Switch version is controlled only by the controllers (analog sticks plus buttons); there is no touch screen input supported.
The gameplay is the best aspect of the game. While it may be too hard for some, this is a smart game for smart players, and the randomization factor will keep one coming back despite the lack of a great story.
This game, released in 2015, is described as a tactical RPG inspired by the Power Rangers. Thus it is somewhat of a different genre since the focus is less on strategy and more on working one's character through a story. On the other hand, it is a tactical game, much like the subject of this Into the Breach review. Most find the difficulty to be substantially lower than Into the Breach; many consider it to be too easy. Its charm seems to be in the Power Ranger theme itself, and so, customers who are not Power Rangers fans may wish to look elsewhere.
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The player assumes one character of any five stunt doubles acting as Power Rangers who quit their jobs to start their own Power Ranger's film studio. They must create numerous exciting action sequences in the form of battles to attract views, earning the money they need to expand their studio.
Similar retro graphics to Into the Breach, but with slightly lower quality.
The controls are simple, as are the game mechanics.
The game is fun up to a point, but perhaps the most common criticism of this title is that it is too easy.
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- Espionage, disinformation, subterfuge, betrayal, subversion and assassination - do whatever it takes to achieve victory
- English (Playback Language)
Master of Orion was originally released in 2003 and has maintained a strong following despite its age, in part because it is a part of a larger series of Master of Orion games that began in 1993. It sits squarely in the turn-based strategy genre, with a science-fiction theme, but has a deeper storyline and more in-depth gameplay. Beyond that, the original is likely too outdated to satisfy many gamers of today, while the newer version is so much more in depth, and requires so much higher computer specs, that many customers would not consider it a viable alternative to Into the Breach.
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The player is responsible for growing and managing a galactic empire of his own making. This includes the areas of administration, politics, and espionage. Generally, it is more complex and requires a greater time investment than Into the Breach.
The graphics are dated but are tolerable considering that this is not an action title.
The controls are simple mouse and keyboard, but the interface involves a lot of menus that make it harder than necessary to issue commands quickly.
The gameplay benefits from the overall heritage of the series and is substantially complex, but the user interface is considered by many to be unnecessarily cumbersome and the AI often makes confusing decisions that throw the game off-kilter.
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Released in 2010, Supreme Commander 2 is, in some ways, the closest game in our comparison selections for this Into the Breach review. It involves both strategy and mechs in a major way. The main difference is that this is a real-time strategy game rather than being turn-based. It also takes place on a much larger scale than an 8×8 battlefield.
Ultimately, the player is to manage a large military force in conflict with daunting enemies, and must use both tactics and strategy to succeed; just remember that being an RTS, the player must be good at thinking on his feet. It also includes both single-player and multi-player regimes.
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The storyline is overly scripted and feels both forced and over-the-top if you pay very much attention to it, which many players will not. When compared to Into the Breach, it offers a lot more depth. It all depends upon what you compare it to.
The graphics are much more impressive than what one finds in Into the Breach, but they are dated by today's standards. It needs a 3.0 GHz CPU, compared with the very modest requirements of Into the Breach.
This is a basic mouse and keyboard game. No fancy controllers needed here unless you get the Xbox 360 version.
Like some other games we have considered here, Supreme Commander 2 is designed for longer periods of individual play than the subject namesake of our Into the Breach Review. This is a game where an individual fights last 45 minutes at a minimum. Keep in mind that this game is actually scaled down from its predecessor in the series.
In bringing this Into the Breach review to a close, let us summarize. The game brings the player a surprisingly sophisticated strategy title that is custom-designed for people who prefer their gameplay in bite-size chunks, rather than hour-long slogs. This is a game that one can pick up and put down—and then pick up again. This is a good thing. We're a fan of anything that can keep you coming back for more.
It is a turn-based game rather than a real-time game and is exclusively single-player by design. This gives Into the Breach a more cerebral, chess-like feel as compared with real-time strategy games like Supreme Commander 2. Simultaneously, that the playing field and circumstances of each skirmish are randomized gives the title a high level of replay value. The high replay value of Into the Breach makes its $15 price tag quite a bargain.
Overall, we see the game in a positive light, as long as the scope of the game is understood. Into the Breach is both fun and smart, but lacks the depth you might find in games where one manages a larger array of forces. For what it is, it works well and offers the user a title he or she will keep coming back to for a long time, even if only to play for a few minutes at a time. If you have some time and $15 to burn, we recommend giving this title a shot.
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- Maho Nonami: Lana
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2LDK ( Japanese for " two rooms, kitchen, bathroom " ) is a Japanese film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi Director from the year 2003.
The film was made in the so-called Duel Project. A bet between the two directors Yukihiko Tsutsumi and Ryuhei Kitamura, who directed the film Aragami in this project. In this bet, it was about to stage a movie with only two actors on a bitter agony at a defined venue in a week.
The two actresses Nozomi (希 美) and Lana (ラナ, Rana ) share an apartment in Tokyo. Both women have applied for the lead role in a Yakuzafilm. While waiting for the call from her agency, the tension between the two women increase more and more until they finally lash out and fight each other to the death.
"In addition, Aragami ' the second film of the Japanese, Duell' project, which must be content with a limited budget, staff and venue. Both at the level of figure drawing as well as in the choice of staging means a throwback to exploitation films and comics that are played out largely enjoyable. "


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In an ABC News piece about "the ugly side of modeling," Noel Ashman said, "Everyone wants a piece of them." Ironic, since our old friend Baird Jones once told us that Ashman's club, The Plumm, is notorious for planting young models at tables. Just how heated does the model grab get? Blogger Chipping Mademoiselle, who was at Rose Bar recently, describes a "turf war" over the matter of "who has the best girls (more famous models) at their table, and who can convince more girls to 'switch sides.'" Case in point: "Bridgette, one of the girls at my table, tells me that she knows the promoters next to us. Yet, because she is at another table, they refuse to acknowledge her existence when she says hi! But had she not been with a group of models, they would have been very, 'Oh hi darling,' with her." Ew. At least in the high school cafeteria, Tang didn't cost $20.
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Objective: Agonism of protease-activated receptor (PAR) 1 by activated protein C (APC) provides neuro- and vasculoprotection in experimental neuroinjury models. The pleiotropic PAR1 agonist, 3K3A-APC, reduces neurological injury and promotes vascular integrity; 3K3A-APC proved safe in human volunteers. We performed a randomized, controlled, blinded trial to determine the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) of 3K3A-APC in ischemic stroke patients. Methods: The NeuroNEXT trial, RHAPSODY, used a novel continual reassessment method to determine the MTD using tiers of 120, 240, 360, and 540 μg/kg of 3K3A-APC. After intravenous tissue plasminogen activator, intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy, or both, patients were randomized to 1 of the 4 doses or placebo. Vasculoprotection was assessed as microbleed and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) rates. Results: Between January 2015 and July 2017, we treated 110 patients. Demographics resembled a typical stroke population. The MTD was the highest-dose 3K3A-APC tested, 540 μg/kg, with an estimated toxicity rate of 7%. There was no difference in prespecified ICH rates. In exploratory analyses, 3K3A-APC reduced ICH rates compared to placebo from 86.5% to 67.4% in the combined treatment arms (p = 0.046) and total hemorrhage volume from an average of 2.1 ± 5.8 ml in placebo to 0.8 ± 2.1 ml in the combined treatment arms (p = 0.066). Interpretation: RHAPSODY is the first trial of a neuroprotectant for acute ischemic stroke in a trial design allowing thrombectomy, thrombolysis, or both. The MTD was 540 μg/kg for the PAR1 active cytoprotectant, 3K3A-APC. A trend toward lower hemorrhage rate in an exploratory analysis requires confirmation. Clinical Trial Registration: Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02222714. ANN NEUROL 2019;85:125–136.
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Connected Cars, Devices, Drones, eSports, Gaming and Virtual Reality set to take Centre Stage at GSMA Annual Shanghai Event
Consumers attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai will have the opportunity to experience the hottest mobile trends, all in one place. Held from 29 June through 1 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Mobile World Congress Shanghai features two "Connected Lifestyle" halls that will showcase the latest products and services, including connected cars, devices, drones, eSports, gaming, virtual reality and wearable technology, among others.
Further, Mobile World Congress Shanghai will be held alongside the Shanghai Digital Information Festival and Smart City Expo – Shanghai Pudong, highlighting the intersection of mobile and ICT and the impact on citizens' everyday lives.
"Mobile technology touches nearly every part of our daily lives, helping us stay close to family and friends, improve our fitness, monitor our health, manage our homes, make purchases and payments, entertain us, and so much more," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "Visitors to Mobile World Congress Shanghai will enter a world of exciting, interactive experiences and will see firsthand the nearly endless possibilities enabled by mobile."
Living the Connected Lifestyle
The Connected Lifestyle Halls at Mobile World Congress Shanghai (Halls N3 and E7) include an array of event features, exhibition zones and stands, and programmes that bring the mobile life directly to consumers:
GSMA Innovation City
At the GSMA Innovation City in Hall N3, visitors will explore an immersive environment demonstrating how intelligent mobile-connected products and services are positively changing the world around us.
The City includes a number of dedicated "Connected Zones" that focus on specific interests such as sports, automotive, retail and transportation, showcasing interactive demonstrations from partners including Akyumen, DTS, Hangar 18 NOA, Huawei, KT Corporation, MyFC, NAES, nubia, OPPO and Thinfilm.
The Mobile Gaming Zone @ Mobile World Congress Shanghai
Mobile World Congress Shanghai welcomes all gamers to the Mobile Gaming Zone in Connected Lifestyle Hall E7. A highlight will be the first Mobile World Congress Shanghai Mobile eSports Invitational featuring "Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft". The competition will run over three days, pitting eight individual Hearthstone players from across China against each other in a battle for supremacy and prizes.
In addition to the live audience in the Mobile Gaming Zone, the competition will be streamed via LeTV to approximately 300,000 viewers over the course of the event. Mobile gaming enthusiasts will also have a chance to test their own skills in an interactive mobile gaming area and enter the world of Hearthstone cosplay, bringing heroes such as Jaina Proudmoore, Gul'dan and Anduin Wrynn to life.
Virtual Reality Zone
Mobile World Congress Shanghai visitors will have the chance to check out one of the hottest technology trends today: virtual reality. Located in the centre of Connected Lifestyle Hall E7, the Virtual Reality Zone enables attendees to immerse themselves in an exciting 3D world filled with interactive, 360-degree experiences. Over three days, attendees can experiment with the latest cutting-edge products from companies such as HTC Vive, 51 Wo Fang, Conduct VR and others in the HTC Vive Experience Zone, as well as technologies from major players such as 3Glasses, the Korea Virtual Reality Industry Association (KoVRA), Realmax Technology and others. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/virtualreality/.
Drones! at Mobile World Congress Shanghai
Drones are at the forefront of a new era of aviation, for recreational use by consumers, but also in business applications such as agriculture, cinematography, fishing, logistics and many others. In Hall N3 at the exhibition, "Drones! at MWC Shanghai" will showcase a number of drone manufacturers including Skye Intelligence Technology and ZERO TECH Intelligence Technology, as well as our drone "flying cage", where attendees will get to see drones in action.
Devices and Wearables
Connected Lifestyle Hall E7 will also feature the Device City, which will bring top device makers together in one area, including Gionee, Huawei, LePhone, OPPO, Samsung and Vivo, among others. Back at Mobile World Congress Shanghai for a second year, Swiss Fashion Smartwatch Sponsor MyKronoz will put the spotlight on wearable devices, helping attendees to design personalised smartwatches with the watch model, wristband colour and strap pattern of their choice, and giving visitors the chance to win a daily grand prize from MyKronoz.
Across the Mobile World Congress Shanghai exhibition, additional leading companies will be showcasing the latest and greatest products, technologies and services for tech-savvy consumers, including Alibaba, China UnionPay, Cityholic, FashionTV, Ford, Lenovo, LeTV, LG Electronics, Snail Mobile, Sony Corporation, Tencent, Visa, Xiaomi, YAP Company and ZTE. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/exhibition/.
YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival
New for 2016, the GSMA is launching "YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival", a fun, free and hands-on educational experience for young people between the ages of 10 and 18. YoMo will run from Wednesday, 29 June through Friday, 1 July in Hall E7 and will include mobile and technology workshops, theatre shows and interactive learning experiences that highlight exciting and rewarding opportunities in the mobile industry. YoMo will offer activities across two zones: the Apps, Games and Multimedia Zone, which includes app and game development, design, photography, video production and 3D printing; and the Robotics and Engineering Zone, where attendees will design and build robots, and join in augmented reality demos.


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An AMAZING episode of Legion. Essentially the second part of last weeks episode we get a long overdue character study of Syd Barrett. Our hero named after the original lead singer of Pink Floyd. Also, a great depiction of the complexity of women. So what's better than 2 dudes trying to figure this one out?
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Who is in the photo at right?
Well, the human person there is me -- Joanne Anderton. I'm an award-winning author of science fiction, fantasy and horror. I've had short stories published all over the place, and my debut novel Debris was published by Angry Robot Books in 2011, followed by Suited in 2012.
And this is Gully! He's a mutt -- he's got some cattle dog in there, and definitely staffy, and we reckon labrador, and the vet even said greyhound. His body is six years old, but his mind lives in perpetual puppyhood.
What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?
It's time for our Saturday morning coffee. I go to personal training every Saturday morning, and stop by the local café for a takeaway coffee on my way home. Then I sit out on the patio with Gully, and he tries to convince me with his eyes that he can, in fact, drink coffee and I should definitely give him some. Lucky for him, it never works.
What's brewing?
Large flat white. A nice strong one.
Any treats for you or Gully on this occasion?
I have a slice of rather delicious banana bread. Gully has at least three bones on the go at one time -- in various stages of disgusting.
How were you and Gully united?
Gully was actually a gift for my husband. Hubby's always wanted a dog, so one year, just before his birthday, I travelled out to the RSPCA and found Gully. I knew as soon as I saw him that he was the dog for us. When we collected him, he spent the whole car ride home in my husband's lap, happy and calm. Definitely love at first sight (or maybe smell) for all of us.
How did he get his name? Any aliases?
He's named after Gully Foyle from The Stars My Destination which is kind of ridiculous, because Foyle is a horrible character, and Gully's the sweetest, sookiest creature ever. He's "Gulliver" if he's done something naughty. But mostly he's just "Gully". Or "doglet".
What role has Gully played in your writing?
I think he helps keep me sane. He's always up for a run, or a walk, or a cuddle -- all of which are necessary for a healthy writing brain. Or I'll talk to him about plot points that are bugging me, because he's always happy to listen.
Does Gully have a favorite place to go for an outing?
His favourite place is definitely the golf course at the back of our house. He gets to play with other dogs there, and chase rabbits, or run in sprinklers, or swim in ponds. Best place ever.
Squeaky-toy, ball, stick...?
Pinecone. Because they're crunchy and we can play puppy soccer with them. Gully's a great goalie.
What is Gully's best quality?
He's such a loving dog. He looks tough to people who don't know him (particularly when he's running a million miles an hour right at them) but he's the biggest sook. He'd rather have a cuddle than eat his breakfast. He'll let little kids and young puppies crawl all over him without protest, even the ones who insist on grabbing his ears.
On his first holiday away from home he was too scared to sleep outside, and stayed at my husband's side the whole night, periodically licking his elbow just to make sure he was there. He's a giant sweetheart, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
If Gully could change one thing about you, what would it be?
I'd spend less time inside on the computer, and more time outside with him.
What is Gully's proudest moment?
I think that depends on who you ask. I'm sure Gully would say something like finding the dead thing (it might have been a fox) on the golf course and rolling in it until he stank. He's always very proud of himself when he reeks.
I'd say it was when his beagle friend Hunter went missing. Gully and Hunter used to love to play together, but sadly Hunter's family have moved away. Hunter's owner was a young girl and she lost him late one evening on the golf course. We met her on our walk and she was distraught -- but she couldn't stay out in the dark to look for him. So we put Gully on the case: "Where's Hunter? Find Hunter!" And he did! In the middle of the scrub. We were happy to reunite them, although I think Gully wanted Hunter to stay over for longer -- they were having a great time wrestling in the backyard.
If Gully could speak in the movie about your life, who should do his voice?
You know that dog in Up? The one with the goofy mechanised voice box? That's Gully all over. Including the random "Point!" at nothing.
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One Michael Kimsal put up a survey to determine the correlation between what religion you believe in and what programming language is your favorite. Although of little real use, and probably not to be taken seriously, it's going to be interesting to see the results.
At the time of writing, there are 1003 entries. Why not put in yours? It'll make the world a better place… (not really ;) )
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Chicago trip part I
Things I recommend in Chicago:
- Try to visit in late spring/summer - the warm weather starts sometime during May. Lots of sudden downpours and light (by american standards) storms.
- Friends there who can show you the things locals enjoy are best of course!
- The "beach" - the part of the lake that is in Chicago
- Breakfast cafes, the ones I went to were Ballou, Atomix, Filter and Earwax.
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Where did the summer go?
It's been a long time coming, and I feel like I haven't really sat down and visited with y'all in forever. This has been a whirlwind summer for our family, especially for me. It was a landmark summer as well, with major life events–some good, some not so good; but we're only going to talk about the good. Is that okay?
First, before anything else, I want to thank my lovely, generous Dotter for planning such a fulfilling summer for Miah. On Mondays she took him bowling, and every Wednesday morning, they volunteered at My Heart's Desire no-kill animal shelter. He learned how to clean cat cages and food bowls, sweep, mop, and then as his reward after all his hard work, he got to walk his new friend, Pedro. Dotter took him swimming a couple times, and to the movies several times. And before I knew it, it was time for school to start, which he did just this week. This is his second year at Terrebonne Career and Technical High School in their Food Service program and his last year in the public school system.
So, how about a little recap? June was a blur to me, guiding four fishing charters with some fantastic fisherwomen. Also in June I wrote 3, I repeat THREE, grants as part of work at my part-time gig as executive director of Keep Terrebonne Beautiful (one of which we were awarded this month). June 30th also found me racing to meet another writing deadline–my third in a series of four natural history articles for Country Roads Magazine.
As I said in the comments section of a previous post, the birds and squirrels got all the figs; first because they just didn't taste very good this year, and second because I was just too dog gone busy to do anything with them. So, I'm grateful the figs weren't up to par. Not sure why that was since we had plenty of rain, but the tree had an overabundance of big leaves this year. Regardless, lots of other folks had bumper crops of figs and found the fig preserve recipes here, which makes me very, very happy!
July was the month for birthdays for my son, Dan, and me. My third child, Dan turned 27, and I'm starting to feel really old. He's now the youngest full-fledged tugboat captain in the Enterprise Marine fleet, and I am very, very proud of him.
This was also the month that I did a rare thing–I hopped on a plane and flew up to Little Rock to spend a few days with my high-school friend, CK. She and I reconnected at my first Bayou Woman Adventure in June 2012, and she returned this June with two of the veteran BWA attendees. My trip to her happened during a cool snap, and the weather was amazingly divine. We played Thelma and Louise (except for the ending) and hit the back roads up to Altus, Arkansas because I wanted to visit the Wiederkehr Vineyard there. Who knew there was one, much less three vineyards in the beautiful hills of Altus?
The flight back touched down in Houston, and while taking photos as we descended, I wondered intuitively if Capt. Dan was down there on his tugboat. Turns out, he was, and no doubt the plane had passed right over him. Although too short, the trip was a much needed refreshing, relaxing break from the norm, enabling me to return home with a fresh frame of mind and renewed energy. I'm more grateful to her than words can express.
August brought lots of surprises with it–one of which was a visit by an explorer by the name of Dale Stewart. We had only communicated via Facebook, but when he said he was coming down here to explore the wetlands, see the loss, and connect with the Houma Indians, I knew I wanted to help him. He spent a few days at the camp as his base while I set up interviews with the Houma people, as well as French and Cajuns, for an upcoming series on his radio show, Nature's Edge.
We took a boat ride at the end of which my I-phone jumped out of my pocket as I jumped out of the boat back at the dock. He went in the water and searched around in the soft, silty bottom for an hour trying to retrieve it. Oh yes, it was wearing a Lifeproof waterproof case, but it sank like a brick, never to be seen again.
During his stay, he shared stories of his adventures paddling the Amazon and living with indigenous peoples; but his most recent paddle of the four rivers of the Water Trail of Tears was the most interesting of all. Like many folks I've queried about this topic, I thought all the Indians east of the Mississippi walked to Oklahoma. To learn more, be on the lookout for the release of his book and a documentary, both with the same title – Four Rivers.
In the midst of Dale's visit, my friend Kim, the jewelry maker, (who makes my signature Gar scale earrings and wrap bracelets) came for a short visit. It's always great to reconnect with Kim's gentle spirit and positive attitude. Since she's a canoe and kayak paddler, hiker, camper, and all around outdoor woman, she and Dale swapped lots of stories, comparing notes, having been to some of the same places in their paddling journeys. Her visit wasn't long enough, but it never is. Together we designed a new Bayou Woman fish bracelet, which she will weave on her bead loom after she settles back at home in beautiful New Mexico. I can't wait to see the final result and show it here on the blog. The rest of our time was spent exploring and bird watching. Below are two of our great finds. (As always, you can click on the photo to see larger image.)
And if those two adventurers gracing Camp Dularge weren't enough excitement, after three long years of waiting, the demolition crew finally showed up to take down the old house the day after Kim arrived. Wow! What an amazing undertaking! I have a great series of photos to share with you in a separate post, but these two show the before and after. It's utterly astounding how so much square footage of wood and metal can be reduced to a pile of rubble in minutes.
But if my August hasn't impressed you yet, here is my Pièce de résistance. August 8-10th was the 69th Annual Conference of the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, of which I've been a member for about eight years. As my good fortune would have it, the conference was held in Houma again this year, as it was in 2011. The event kicked off early last Friday morning with a fishing trip for big reds with Capt. Bill Lake. All I had to do was jump out of bed and drive down the road a couple miles and jump on his boat. We had a phenomenal fishing trip, catching our 5-person-5-fish-each limit of red fish by 9:30 a.m. I plan to write an article about that trip, so I'll spare you the details now other than to say I had a blast fishing with such a skilled guide on his boat! I think the smile on my face says it all!
Lil Sis was able to join me for the rest of the conference weekend, sharing in the fellowship and rejoicing over my awards. Yes, awards! I will now unashamedly proclaim to y'all how proud I am that the two articles I wrote this year for Country Roads Magazine received first place prizes. To make the victory that much sweeter, something I wrote for y'all, "How Do You Like Your Eggs?" received a first place award in the Electronic Division. Having my hard work recognized by outdoor writer judges from another state (in blind judging, by the way) spurs me on to keep writing.
I've been calling this a banner weekend for me, and indeed it was. I guess I could say it's been a banner summer, all the way around, except for the figs, of course. With Camp Dularge having its best summer of rental business yet, what more could a girl ask? Well, there is something else I'd like to do, which has been a dream for over a year now. This week an opportunity that would make this dream come true presented itself to me. It's still a bit premature to share that with you, but believe me when I say that when this comes to pass, you will be some of the first to know.
So, I leave you with that little teaser, because life away from this desk is calling to me, and I must heed the call. I've so much more to share with y'all, and this has just really been a summary. Now, as always, I want to know what y'all have been doing this summer. And to our new readers, I truly mean that. I expect to come back here tomorrow and read the highlights of your summer wherever you are in the whole wide world!
Riding high and smiling wide,
Bayou Woman


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Deeper Than The Headlines: Africa's 1%, Mau Mau, and A Polemic Against NGOs
Deeper Than The Headlines: Africa's 1%, Mau Mau, A Polemic Against NGOs, Teju Cole on Twitter.
1. A Polemic Against NGOs and the Destruction of Local Innovation
By: Jeremy Weate
Jeremy Weate knows that the development sector is often criticized for being ineffectual. But he wants to highlight a different aspect of the conversation: the relationship between civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or rather "the way in which the notion of civil society has been reduced to being synonymous with NGOs." In his article for African Arguments Weate suggests that the conflation between civil society and NGOs has to be located as a contributing factor to stagnant progress in Africa. Weate expands and addresses what actually constitutes civil society, and how the existing relationship between donor agencies and NGOs has produced often filtered, neat, and non-threatening action. Weate uses the example of Occupy Nigeria to detail what happens when NGOs become involved in civil society and how they often stall legitimate movements to increased citizen participation and better governance in Africa.
2. The Mau Mau May Rewrite the History of the British Empire
By: Ian Cobain
Maybe you saw the headlines which announced that the three Kenyans ( Mau Mau veterans) had won the right to sue the the British government for atrocities committed during colonialism, maybe you didn't. Regardless, Ian Cobain's article from The Guardian provides all the background you need to understand the ruling, and what it really means for how we continue to engage with the legacies of the British empire. Cobain draws attention to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) appeal of the decision on the basis that it exceeds the time limit for civil action in the country (typically three to six years). He also highlights that the case has drawn attention to concealed documents, which demonstrate just how brutal the British empire was. Cobain states, "perhaps the most far-reaching implication of the high court's decision could be not that it will result in more claims for damages; but that those claims will throw such harsh light upon a period of Britain's recent history that the history will need to be rewritten."
3. Should Africa Be More Interested in the Chinese or American Elections?
By: Ida Horner
In her piece on Africa on the Blog , Ida Horner asks a really important question: should Africa be more interested in the Chinese or American elections? Horner doesn't have an answer but she does suggest that Africans have shown much more interest in the American elections for three reasons: President Obama is from Kenya, the media has made it very easy for Africans to follow the American presidential campaigns, and finally because the Chinese elections happen behind closed doors. Through her article, Horner suggests that Africans are more interested in these elections than they should be considering "that Obama's record in Africa has been appalling thus far in comparison to say, Bill Clinton with his tariff-free trade with Africa in the shape of AGOA and George W. Bush's campaigns for more money to combat HIV and Malaria in Africa." In addition, Horner draws attention to the complex relationship between Africa and China as many question whether China's economic relationship with the continent should be problematized as well. The article can be confusing at times, but we suggest taking a look as it poses important questions about Africans and how they relate to the West vs. the East.
By: Teju Cole
In this series, we're trying to draw attention to pieces that are a bit more in-depth than general news headlines. With that, Nigerian author, Teju Cole's twitter feed provides short news segments, but highlights seemingly bizzarre, yet mundane headlines. He's saying something with these headlines, and it's definitely worth reading. Earlier this year NPR featured Cole's Twitter feed and how he "crafts compact stories based on small news items, things you might overlook in the metro section of a newspaper." In the NPR interview he expresses his interest in writing compact stories: "I found that there was so much that you could take out of a story, a great deal more than you might imagine, and still have it be a coherent story. ... So, there's a spray-painter, there's a policeman somewhere near him who fires into the air, and gravity does the rest. I don't have to conclude the story, because it concludes itself in your head." We selected his twitter feed this week in particular, because something about the juxtaposition of humor and gravity was particularly captivating, if not slightly haunting. Our favorites below (with some funny US election tweets as well!)
5. Africa is Rising! At Least Its 1% Is
By: Zainab Usman
For Think Africa Press, Zainab Usman questions the recent declarations of extreme growth and economic development on the continent by looking closely, not only at the sectors most benefited by said growth, but also at a growing inequality gap between the rich and poor. Usman notes that there is a growing middle class, but she's very critical of how this translates for those still grappling with unemployment, education, and housing: "There has certainly been some improvement – for one, there is now an identifiable middle-class in Africa with money to splash around in the cinemas of Abuja and pricey hotels of Accra, the malls and retail outlets of Johannesburg and the exclusive residential estates of Lagos and Nairobi. However, once you step out of these glitzy inner cities and look to the outskirts, the glaring contrast between the shiny modernity and the urban deprivation in the slums hits you like the searing tropical sun." For a more comprehensive analysis of how different sectors across the continent are growing, this piece is a great start.
Be sure to check back next Thursday!


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An Introduction to Knots, Splices and Rope
Why Knot? an introduction to knots, splices & rope is an instructional knot tying DVD that is perfect for learning on your own or for use while teaching a group. Practice along with the video then pause to check your knot.
Why Knot? takes the innovative approach of showing how the knots and splices are tied from the perspective of the person actually tying the knot or creating the splices. Once you know how to tie the knot, you will then see the knot in its "natural habitat" -- Real People using Real Knots. It is interesting to know how to tie a knot, it's EXCITING to know when to use the knot.
Why Knot? contains 34 minutes of bonus material, Spanish language option, and great navigation control.
In this 2 hour knot tying DVD you will learn 47 knots and 6 splices with the added feature of learning which knot is the "best" knot for a specific job. It is important to use the right knot for the job because sometimes if the knot comes untied, it may not be just inconvenient or mildly annoying, it may be downright dangerous.
Why Knot? How about for:
- Rock climbing
- Sailing
- Horseback riding
- Tying your neckties
- Camping
- A host of other reasons
Who would benefit from this knot tying video?
- Pathfinders
- Scouts
- Military Personnel
- Campers
- Backpackers
- Rock Climbers & Rapellers
- Sailors
- Equestrians
In addition to knots and splices, you will learn many things about rope and rope making.
All this plus great bonus material.


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Today is the day of reading and painting. Again, hubs and I are feeling that mad rush to get things done for the baby. Our shower is coming up next weekend and I got it in my head that we should finish painting the nursery before we lug a bunch of stuff in there. You know, so we can start actually setting things up. And then my husband really pointed out that I should start thinking and talking to my bosses about a post-delivery plan. So I have been reading all the chapters about post-delivery so I have a little bit more realistic expectation of what to expect when the baby comes. I have to think about these things since a lot of the things my husband was hoping for from is work isn't working out. It is making us very frustrating for various reason we won't go into.
But here is a collection of different articles and such for you guys to check out and read. Enjoy!
Sesame Chai Latte & Pumpkin Spice Turmeric Latte
I am not kidding when I say I love a good latte. In fact, I've been going through some old posts updating images and stuff from the server transfer and it seems every time this year I post a bunch of latte recipes in the Sunday Reads. I would LOVE to try these two, but realistically, I probably won't since I am obsessed with how easy my macaccino is. But these are high up on my list of recipes to try. Maybe I should start a new recipe roundup of coffee-free lattes?
This School Replaced Detention with Meditation
I think most people will find this idea weird, or counter intuitive. Surely if I kids acts poorly they should be punished. But I think sometimes there is core differences on how people view things. You can either punish bad behavior, or your can try and fix it. This school is try to fix the problem by giving kids an outlet to channel their frustrations. I think people underestimate how much kids can do.
IndieGoGo: Liberation Barbell
I've been a fan of Lacy Davis from her blog Super Strength Health. Then her podcast Rise and Resist, and even her podcast Adult Crash. She is now working towards starting a body positive gym. I think there needs to be more gyms focusing on this. Yes, I've been places where the coaches are not talking about flattening those tummies, or sculpting arms for the summer. But rarely are these attributes being advertised, leaving people who are afraid of judgement from stepping into a gym. Lacy's gym will be based in Portland, soo…. I'll probably never make… at least for awhile. But if you are in the Portland area, I recommend supporting this rad lady.
Why Lime Crime is the Most Hated Make Company on the Internet
I am not a huge make up person. But oddly I really like seeing when people put on some crazy make up. Green lips? Yeah. Pink Hair? Rainbow Eyeshadow? Yes and yes. But I try and keep things vegan, even when supporting instagram accounts. Which is why I kind-of lurk on Doe Deere and Sugarpill/Shrinkle (not vegan people, but vegan/cruelty free brands.) Doe Deere owns the company Lime Crime and I've always wondered why so many people hated the company with a passion. It was hard to sift through all the general hate with legitimate complaints. This article does a good job summarizing the major controversies of the brand. I think it is important since it is now an all vegan brand, and I love their now discontinued nail polishes. Sadly though, their make up is getting a little too crazy for my personal use but it is worth a read if you are thinking about buying their gold lipstick. The whole thing makes me think about the Stuff Mom Never Told You episode about Lisa Frank. Both so colorful, both full of so much drama.
Chill Out: Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthful Eating
This was a pretty interesting study, which found that stress really can override many benefits of eating healthfully. It is worth noting that the way the study was set up all participants were given high fat diets, just one got one full of more healthful fats. So it isn't something that you should look at stress as something to would completely override all your healthful eating.