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A Malaysian medley
This photo-essay is just the "overture" to Malaysia.
Expect the unexpected
Malaysia is a magnified study in contrasts; a nation in which sensory, sociocultural, historic, and abstract experiences challenge the traveller constantly.
This relatively young nation — in 2007 it celebrated 50 years of nationhood and release from colonial rule — is also a delightful and exhilarating travel experience because of the sheer pleasure that results from being truly in Malaysia!
It is the kind of multilateral destination that repeatedly defies simple definitions. In Malaysia your powers of observation and perception are put to the test from moment to moment; for anyone with a sensitive bone in his or her body it is impossible to remain aloof in this kaleidoscopic nation.
Caveat scriptor
When I travel on assignment I try to do my homework well — you can take the teacher out of the classroom but you can't take the classroom out of the teacher — in order to arrive in the destination in a state of preparedness that assures little time or effort will be wasted.
I think it is safe to say, however, that Malaysia did, almost teasingly, take me unawares — from moment to moment. Malaysia made sure that I was not detached and complacent. Although I attempted to do my research and reading in advance in order to gain some degree of an a priori upper hand, time and time again I was astonished and amazed by the multidimensional Malaysian experiences.
The Malaysian metaphor
A visit to Malaysia is a poetic and philosophical experience; but also the kind of travel experience that engages both sides of the brain. Many destinations have an inherent duality; visitors to Canada, for example, are often surprised by our official French-English bilingual status and realities. In Malaysia however, there is a multiplicity of social realities that are captivating and extraordinary.
It may have been the shadow puppets in the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur that established a working metaphor for my travel throughout this diverse landscape "at the crossroads of Asia."
This art form, which is traditional to the whole peninsula of which Malaysia is part, is all about story-telling and interpretation. And in the 21st century this is the heightened role and responsibility that travel journalists are required to assume.
The art of the shadow puppet evokes a dance of perception and reality: alluring shapes, elusive shadows, voices and undertones, tales of glory and sacrifice, and an artful blend of meaning and truth. This is also the essence of multicultural and multidimensional Malaysia.
A cultural cornucopia
In many ways, Malaysia is all things to all people; it has a diverse landscape that evokes descriptors such as idyllic, serene, sublime, awe-inspiring, and lush. Its cultural heritage is the stuff of dreams for ethnologists. Its history and politics are imbued with a passion and complexity that can keep scholars and political commentators busy indefinitely. It is a land of many, varied, and subtle cuisines. ( I could hardly restrain myself from rushing off to the next meal, usually outdoors and usually surrounded by friendly locals.) Malaysia also has a never-ending wealth of "tourist" attractions that constitute a non-stop photo op, as well as extraordinary opportunities for lifelong learning.
Above all, the people of Malaysia are some of the most welcoming and engaging that we have encountered in our travels.
Where to begin?
In Kuala Lumpur of course; or KL as it is usually referred to. In this Asian supercity, you will see why Asia has become such a stupendous cultural and economic engine in the 21st century.
KL, however, is not a city that will overwhelm you in a negative sense; but it will indeed overwhelm you — excite you, absorb you, gratify your appetite for alternative realities — and it will do this because of its inexhaustible energy and its cultural resources. And although you will find yourself very much caught up in the rush of KL, with a little resourcefulness you will have no difficulty finding delightful discreet spaces where Malaysian culture will speak to you one on one.
A window on Malaysia
The images below, the slideshow, and the text and recommended websites are designed to present an introduction to and overview of the mosaic of Malaysia as I experienced it.
Images and imagery of Malaysia: a slideshow
I wish to emphasize, however, that I found Malaysia to be an almost infinitely experiential destination.
Recommended resources
The following will get you started on a virtual visit to Malaysia.
Malaysia in general
National websites like this one have of course their own "agenda" but decoding, understanding, and appreciating that cultural mission is a travel experience in itself.
The official e-Tourism Portal for The Ministry of Tourism, this website is also a media culture experience. If you are at all business-oriented, you will begin to get an understanding of and appreciation for how Malaysia markets itself to the world.
For reviews of the national airline of Malaysia visit Skytrax.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Official Tourism Website
This site is very well-organized from both a thematic and informational point of view.
From the top of this tower you will be able to get a visual perspective of the city that is difficult to get "on the ground." On the other hand, meandering the quite safe streets of downtown KL gives a whole other perspective and sense of immediacy. No sense in sitting alone in your room; come to the KL cabaret.
Bukit Nanas, KL's urban rain forest.
In the centre of KL, at the base of the KL Tower.
KL is a city that has grown out of a rain forest. Fortunately that rain forest has not completely disappeared and there are a number of areas within the city where you can "return to nature" and the rain forest. The Bukit Nanas Rainforest, a mini ecotourism experience, is one of them.
The National Museum (Muzium Negara)
You will get an historical and social perspective on Malaysia at this attractive and traveller-friendly museum. Like many museums, it does require that travellers apply their media literacy skills to the way in which information is presented stylistically but also in terms of the historical and culturally determined themes in the messages.
The museum contains numerous excellent archival and informational exhibits which are arranged in a very aesthetically pleasing environment. Understanding the history of Malaysia and its role at the Crossroads of Asia (especially in post-colonial times), requires some critical thinking, but the story is fascinating. At the museum you will start to get a sense of why the democratic process is still very much ongoing in Malaysia and the challenges that this relatively young nation (50 years) continues to face.
As is the case in many nations, the socio-political situation in Malaysia should not be "interpreted" from an ethnocentric point of view, North American especially. At the same time, it is important to understand the universal democratic issues that continue to be worked out in Malaysia.
During my visit, a major public demonstration occurred in Kuala Lumpur. A second one occurred after I returned home. According to news reports, the first demonstration was organized by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH), an organization demanding more transparent and "clean" elections. The second "anti-government" demonstration was organized primarily by the Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) in protest against what they perceive as a lack of educational and business opportunities for the ethnic Indian population (seven per cent of the total population of Malaysia). They have argued that a government affirmative-action policy that favours the majority ethnic Malays, who at the time of independence in 1957 were generally considered to be an underclass, has marginalized the ethnic Indian community.
With elections looming in Malaysia, the demonstrations were a significant challenge to the government. The police deemed the demonstrations illegal and responded with tear gas and water cannon. While potentially disruptive public demonstrations occur in all major cities (recently in Paris for example), these events did not pose any threat to me; I monitored events from a "neutral" distance. What I found very interesting, however, was how many individual Malaysians actually initiated discussions with me about the political issues and, even though I did not raise the topic, they were obviously eager to discuss them with me. This reinforced my awareness of Malaysia as an open society on many levels.
In my experience, there is a strong and healthy heritage movement (politically, culturally, and architecturally) in Malaysia, the obvious outcome from the independence movement that led to the newly formed nation 50 years ago when three main ethnic groups — Malay, Chinese, and Indian — began working together to create a new Malaysian state. These events confirmed for me that there is also at the heart of Malaysian culture a very strong and collective sense of self and cultural self-determination.
If you have not travelled in an Islamic country before, the above institutions will give you an excellent overview of Islamic art and Islam itself. The Islamic Arts Museum especially is stupendous.
The Heritage of Malaysia Trust and Rumah Pengulu: a restored local headman's house and important heritage site
The Heritage of Malaysia Trust is an antidote to "hyper-vertical" Kuala Lumpur and another very important perspective on heritage preservation, and its importance in urban development.
Putrajaya and the Putra Mosque
A fascinating concept, this pre-planned national capital area and seat of the federal government was a little too "manufactured" for my tastes although stunning in its design. Time will tell whether it proves successful and whether it develops a genuine community "feel" and culture.
Known as "The World's Largest Walk-in Free Flight Aviary," the KL Bird Park is in another area of Kuala Lumpur that makes you realize that you are still in a tropical rain forest.
This extensive orchid garden and botanical treasure is not to be missed.
Bintang Walk (for some great outdoor Asian dining). Bukit Bintang Walk in the heart of "downtown" KL is a superb area for dining and shopping, especially hawker-styled eateries. It is fun, authentic, and quintessential KL.
Petronas Twin Towers and A Wikipedia article on the towers
Understanding the symbolism and the power of these towers is a KL experience in itself. Although the world struggles to reduce its dependency on oil and gas, the "Petroliam Nasional Berhad" (PETRONAS) is in many ways a highly significant part of this young nation. A Malaysian-owned oil and gas company, it was founded in 1974 and is wholly state-owned.
I am not a shopper … but I did. Arts and crafts centres like this one throughout Malaysia are also where you can see some of the best handcraft products made in the country. They are also an indication of the support for indigenous arts and crafts in Malaysia.
It is very hard to dispute this website's "Penang Has It All!" message.
I can also vouch for the validity of its "multi-faceted personality of Penang" theme.
The Heritage "movement" is strong in Malaysia, in Penang especially, even though it faces many challenges. What this organization demonstrates most, however, is the adage that "the only real change occurs in the village."
Arts in Heritage Education (Penang)
I found it encouraging that education is a priority in Malaysia on many fronts.
A small city, Penang may be one of the most integrated and in-depth travel experiences I have had.
Galeri Seni Mutiara (118 Armenian Street, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Tel: 04 262 0167)
Wong Keng Fuan is a glass artist in Penang. (I bought one of his pieces.) He is an example of the kind of artist we encountered in Malaysia — an arts-rich nation. You can visit his website at www.fuanwong.com
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion ("Penang's Foremost Restoration Project")
Khoo Kongsi Online, the official website for Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan Association, Penang
The Sun Yat-sen House and Centre
The Chinese community in Penang (the majority of the population of this city) is a destination and cultural experience in itself. The architectural jewels this city offers are splendid examples to any nation or community of the importance of heritage preservation.
I am also looking forward to seeing the new (Taiwan-produced) film Road to Dawn about Dr. Sun Yat-sen's time in Penang. The film was shot on location here.
This venture headed by Manager Katharine Joan Chu is a wonderful mini ecotourism and botanical experience as well as a role model of the "public education" nature of unique environmental sites.
The architecturally splendid colonial buildings in Penang, like this one, are a tangible connection to Malaysia's history.
The Penang Global Ethic Project and World Religions Walk
"Comparative Religions" courses are popular in educational systems throughout the world. In Penang the study is experiential.
Penang's Meetings, Incentive, Conventions, and Exhibitions website
As Malaysia continues to play a larger economic role on the world stage, it also is becoming a travel and tourism destination of choice for many of the diverse niche markets of the global travel industry.
This unique ecotourism and holiday destination is very much an in-depth travel experience; and the sense of community and communal purpose that one gets on Langkawi is very real.
At this very interesting heritage agritourism site, you get a strong awareness of "the culture of rice" throughout Asia. You can also get up close and personal with a water buffalo.
At this excellent arts and crafts centre and shop, I also indulged myself as a cultural consumer.
An impressive bio-educational facility and aquarium, this facility fits in well with the environmental "education program" of Langkawi.
What can I say? Sublime views! This attraction is all about perspective.
Definitely not a glam and glitz guy, I found that this low-key, eco-friendly resort, which is very much on a human scale, suited my needs perfectly.
Private Malaysian travel guides I can personally recommend
All are licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, and all were very knowledgeable with excellent communications skills.
Jefri: Our very competent, experienced, and outgoing guide in Kuala Lumpur. He can be contacted at email@example.com
Eddie Lim Woi Hong: Also a retired teacher as well as a licensed member of the Penang Tourism Guide Association, Eddie knew exactly how to focus our in-depth visit to Penang. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Vicky (Vikneswaran Saminathan) is a young man who left the hustle and bustle of KL to live on the tranquil island of Langkawi, and has never looked back. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Goh Yong Choon: Working for SSpring Enterprise, a company that focuses on ecotourism on the island of Langkawi, Choon has excellent communication skills and advanced knowledge of the diverse habitats of Langkawi. He and his company provided our wonderful mangrove river safari experience. He can be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The personnel of the Tropical Spice Garden just outside Penang are also excellent examples of the kind of entrepreneurial and sustainable tourism-friendly individuals we encountered in Malaysia. Manager Katherine Joan Chua can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mokhtar Mohyat. We can also recommend Mokhtar of Leisure and Incentive Tours. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Miscellaneous Malaysian travel information
The Malaysian Homestay Experience. Although I did not experience this, it would appear to be an alternative that the Malaysian Tourism Department is encouraging. An attractive and informative brochure is available from Malaysia Tourism Offices worldwide. The Malaysian Homestay Experience
Expatriate Lifestyle "Malaysia's Biggest Quality Lifestyle Magazine" Expatriate Lifestyle
I often find that local media are cultural experiences in themselves but also help give a larger perspective on a destination.
Health Tourism (Medical Tourism) and Malaysia
The "medical tourism" phenomenon which is growing worldwide (I encountered it in India, Jordan, and Malaysia) is a specialized area of study in itself.
As usual, the issues are complex.
On most tourism promotional material I was given during my stay in Malaysia the following statement was included:
"Trafficking in illegal drugs carries the death penalty."


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What To Do When You Suspect Medical Malpractice
You have gotten sick or feel something is out of the ordinary, so you decide to visit your doctor. While you're there, something happens that you just don't feel right about. This uneasy feeling leads you to suspect medical malpractice, and now you're worried about your health, and you don't know what steps you should take next.
An unfortunate medical outcome is not always proof of medical malpractice, but in some cases, it can be.
The majority of healthcare providers strive to provide the highest standard of care for all patients; regrettably, some patients end up injured due to poor medical treatment.
Let's take a look at steps to take when you suspect medical malpractice.
1. Contact the healthcare professionals involved
Firstly you want to contact the medical professional who works with you before you actually file a claim. You want to have an understanding of what may have gone wrong and give your doctor the chance to determine it is something that can be corrected or remedied. It is likely that your medical provider will be willing to perform services to correct a problem or at least provide a solution.
2. Reach out to the relevant medical licensing board
If your health care provider did not help you after contacting them, you might choose to contact the licensing board that governs medical licenses. They may be able to issue warnings to the practitioner and provide you with further guidance.
3. File a claim in time
It is important to find out how much time you have to legally bring the claim when deciding whether to file a medical malpractice claim. There are deadlines called "statutes of limitations" which require you to file a medical malpractice claim within a certain period of time from when the injury occurred. Otherwise, you would be risking waiving your rights to recover money for your injuries. Check the state laws to ensure you don't wait too long and the period for filing your claim runs out. Typically, you have two years to file a claim after an injury. The time constraints vary when it comes to death cases.
4. Call for a consultation with a medical malpractice attorney
A medical malpractice case is not the kind of legal action you want to deal with on your own. These cases are likely to get very complicated from a legal, procedural, and medical standpoint. The attorney you are seeking is going to require not only a firm understanding of the law but a familiarity with the kinds of hoops a medical malpractice plaintiff needs to jump through to prove their case effectively.
Finding a seasoned and qualified medical malpractice attorney can be a big factor in receiving the compensation deserved for your injuries and walking away empty handed. You want an attorney who is skilled and competent in matters dealing with medical malpractice. An experienced attorney will be able to complete a thorough review of the case details to determine whether your suspicions concerning medical malpractice are actionable.
It is crucial that you trust your attorney. Keep these tips in mind for a productive attorney-client relationship:
- Be honest and open.
- Communicate clearly with details and in a timely manner.
- Keep yourself as involved in the process as your attorney needs you to be.
How The Carlson Law Firm can help
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DIY Bubble Jewelry Display
Here's a super fun project. What's even better is that by the time you're done, you'll have a truly unique jewelry display set for your dresser!
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You will need:
Colorless plastic Christmas tree ball ornaments in different sizes
Jars with diameters close to the diameters of the ornaments
Glue gun
Strong scissors
Pebbles in different colors of your choice
Thick bendable aluminum wire
Compass or a pointed edge to mark ornaments
Place each Christmas ornament, hanging tip facing down, onto of a suitably sized jar which will cover about 1 inch of the ornament
Score a line around the circumference of the ornament using the edge of the jar as a guide
Use the scissors to cut out the top part of the ornament
Cut about 4 inches of aluminum wire
Bend the wire and form it into a 1 inch diameter ring
Apply hot glue with the glue gun to the ring
Hold the ring firmly to the bottom of the Christmas ornament. Angle the ornament so that the opening you just cut is to the front and the ring is at the bottom
After the hot glue cools, fill up the lower part of the ornament with your desired color of pebbles
Repeat the process for different bubble display sizes
Arrange the displays on your dresser or night stand or wherever you like
Display your jewelry and enjoy!
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The Art of Arts & Crafts
Advice on creating and maintaining a dynamic arts and crafts program
Crafting an arts and crafts program for your camp may not be brain surgery, but the subtle precision and patience of a surgeon is often needed for a healthy program to take root.
A well-organized plan of action, a cache of ideas and finding the resources that spark the ideas are the key components of a successful and dynamic arts and crafts program.
Start at the Beginning
Before the camp session begins, take inventory. In the usual sense of the word inventory means keeping track of the material items you need to stock for any number of programs.
Though keeping an eye on what materials you do or do not have on hand is important, it's equally important to inventory the needs of the campers. Constantly evaluate what activities the campers like, and those they don't like.
Have them fill out evaluations after they've completed a craft activity. Ask craft-interest questions on registration forms to gauge interest. Look for trends and common threads to help make choices about which activities to add and drop.
"Before camp, flip through magazines geared toward that age group, because it will give you a better idea of what their trends and colors are," says Maria Nerius, Palm Bay, Fla., craft expert for CreateForLess, Beaverton, Ore.
Once you've decided which activities will be part of your arts and crafts program, organize the activities in such a way that will benefit both the counselors teaching the craft and the campers learning it.
"When I have helped people get ready for camp we would figure out the age group of the children, and break them down into levels," says Jamie Rothschild, vice president of Sunshine Discount Crafts in Largo, Fla.
An important concept to keep in mind is that independence levels fluctuate from younger to older age groups. Younger children should be given fewer choices and fewer steps to do in the process, and vice versa.
"Normally with younger crafters you want to have some direct one-on-one with them, some of the steps will already be done.
You allow the older crafters to have more decisions or color choices," says Nerius. "The worst possible thing you can do, especially with younger crafters, is to do something where there might be failure -- that's frustrating for them and they tend to walk away from it. For example, if you have crafters under the age of 10, most of the items should be cut out for them, because they tend to get frustrated with that."
Keep class sizes down to facilitate better one-on-one interaction, and to allow easier viewing of the demonstration before the kids do it themselves.
"Crafts are usually best done in groups of 10-15 kids," says Karen Holbrook, director of product development for Janlynn Corp., Indian Orchard, Mass. "With anything over 20 it's hard to make sure everyone gets to see what's going on and that everyone gets attention, unless there are more teachers."
Rothschild adds that a good guideline for gauging the amount of time you'll need for a craft is for every five minutes it takes you to do it, it will take about 30 minutes for a group of children to learn and complete the project.
Another way to get things moving and moving more smoothly is to involve the kids in setup and cleanup. This helps serve the organizational purpose, plus increases the campers' involvement.
"In group crafting, make kits, so that everything you need is in a zip-lock bag," says Nerius. "Another way to do that is to say, 'Here's a zip-lock bag and a paper plate; put everything from the zip-lock bag onto the paper plate.' That way you don't have people losing pieces."
Nerius also says it's a good idea to keep a running inventory of what you're using as you go along. Have a master list of the items and check them off as they're used.
Something New, Something Old…
There are literally thousands of crafts to choose from to arm your program with, and narrowing the field can be difficult. However, there are those that are in vogue with kids, for one reason or another, and others that are simply timeless, transcending generations and tastes.
Take scrap booking, for instance. The art of capturing memories in unique and creative ways is nothing new, but people are coming up with new twists on an old genre.
"If you have photos you can put them on colored paper backgrounds and decorate it with stickers that fit in with the theme and enhance the photo," says Robin Stotler, marketing manager, Stickopotamus, Clifton, N.J. "And, they don't just write the date, but they add a little story about it using colored markers."
Along those lines, Nerius recommends using motifs to interest the kids. Themes like school and sports are typically winners with kids, especially teenagers. Have them make something they can use during the school year to decorate their lockers, like scrap book pages, signs and pennants.
Because teens like any form of communication, postcard and stationary decoration is mentioned, as well as decorations they can use for their cars, perhaps as rearview mirror danglers.
"The best crafts are things that kids can put their own personal touches on so that everyone's project doesn't look the same," says Holbrook. "Give the kids guidelines, techniques and supplies and then let them know that they can do it this way or personalize it."
"There are things you can do for crafts that break out of the bounds of the classroom," adds Holbrook. "You can get the kids into the woods to collect leaves, grasses and flowers for a project. Have the supplies in a box and do the craft on picnic tables or whatever. You can adapt any kind of craft activity to whatever facilities you have."
Crafts are a great way to foster positive group dynamics, team building and team problem-solving. Going beyond individual projects to group projects can also create more interest.
"Have a good idea of what you're going to do and how that interacts with other things going on at the camp," says Nerius. "Is there a way that the craft can reinforce something that's being learned during the day or that week? A lot of times people end up learning things they wouldn't have sat still for otherwise. It really reinforces and gives you unity in your group."
Rubber stamping, paper crafts (like origami), soap making, candle making, painting, hair embellishments for girls (like barrettes and scrunchies), photography, cooking, candy making, blow pens and clay sculpting are all mentioned as popular with the kids, relatively easy to do, and easy on the budget.
Many of these crafts have the added impetus of technology -- like polymer clays that can be molded, baked and turned into erasers -- and gels that can be turned into candles and don't require the same hot temperatures used in typical wax candles.
Stickopotamus' Stotler mentions sticker innovations, like three-dimensional and liquid stickers, that bring movement and interest to a typically flat scrap booking or gift bag project, among other crafts that can be embellished.
The Right Resources
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of an arts and crafts program is ideas for projects. Thankfully, the resources for ideas are easier to find now than they ever have been.
Just do a search on the Web for arts and crafts and you'll turn over a lot of stones. A word of caution here, though. There's a lot of information, but it's sometimes not perfect.
"You can get an Internet search down to age group and materials you're working with -- it's just really incredible," says Nerius. "If you find a project you really want to do, do it once, so that if you need to, you can tweak it so it works." Most factories provide projects on their sites as well, as do many of the arts and crafts advertisers in this magazine.
"If you're using paint, read the label and go to that company's Web site. More than likely they'll be happy to send project sheets with a photo of the finished project and step-by-step instructions," adds Nerius.
Rothschild mentions www.deltacraft.com and www.fibrecraft.com as two examples of factories that provide crafts projects on their sites. She also mentions arts and crafts magazines and books as excellent resources.
It's a good idea to go beyond the crafts realm and look for ideas from general magazines like Family Circle, and children's magazines.
Take some time and comb the Internet, the newsstand and your local library and you should be flush with a myriad of projects that can appeal to all age groups and genders.
Project Sampling
Following are a few projects provided by Karen Holbrook, director of marketing and product development for Janlynn Corporation, Indian Orchard, Mass.
Silk Painting
Great kids project because it's so easy to do. Small projects like cards, hankies and sun catchers take less than an hour to do. Using silk paints, the crafter just touches a loaded brush to the silk, and the paint flows to the design outline and stops. It's a lot like filling in colors in paint by number, only easier. Finished projects can be framed, hung, ironed-on to clothing as appliques and much more.
The child tucks yarn into a pre-printed, die-cut board with a special tuckable tool. It's quick and easy. I've found that both boys and girls love these kinds of projects. They're available in two sizes -- 3.75" x 3.75" -- which can be finished in less than an hour, and 8" x 10" which could be finished in 2 to 3 hours. I've done classes where the kids have created small tuckables and I've given them a magnet to put on the back to make a refrigerator magnet.
Decorating Your Own Tote Bag
This is a great project that really encourages creativity. Simply provide each camper with a totebag to decorate, and have a table filled with all sorts of craft supplies -- stickers, paint markers, stamps, glitter glue, buttons, fabric, rhinestones, feathers, sequins, etc.
Computer Crafts
This type of project really encourages fostering a group dynamic. Have each camp group design and create their own logo and t-shirt. They can use photographs, clip-art, drawings, illustrations, or whatever they want. Use any computer photo manipulation or simple graphics program to create the design and then print it out onto Cold Peel iron-on transfer sheets and iron on to T-shirts. Then get some fabric markers and let each kid personalize his/her shirt, or have the other campers autograph it.


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Spacious Classic custom built home in the rolling hills of north Arlington.This 4 bedroom, 3 bath provides abundance of storage, multiple living areas and a private MIL suite.This room could also flex to a great home office. The central living has beautiful hardwood floors, a wall of built-in bookcases and a dramatic rock fireplace.Updated windows and HVAC system add to the energy efficiency of this home.Large master bedroom offers separate vanities, his-n-her walk in closets, and a walk-in tub.Large treed backyard provides privacy and shade for outdoor entertaining.Rear entry garage and extra parking to accommodate family vehicles.Nearby golfing opportunities at Rolling CC and the new Texas Rangers Golf Club.
Bay Windows, Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available, Intercom, Paneling, Plantation Shutters
Built-in Microwave, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Built-in Compactor, Refrigerator
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Family and Community Services was warned that a baby's sleeping arrangements could put her at risk of smothering before she died of unknown causes, an inquest has heard.
The four-month-old died at her uncle's Sydney unit on the morning of August 17, 2014, and an inquest at Glebe Coroner's Court is looking into her death.
Counsel assisting the coroner, Chris McGorey, on Monday said he expected evidence that the girl, who can't be named for legal reasons, was sleeping in her pram while her family stayed at her uncle's place during a visit from South Australia.
The girl's mother and uncle both have intellectual disability, the court heard.
Mr McGorey, during his opening address, said the Family and Community Services (FaCS) helpline received a risk of harm report on August 14 regarding the living situation.
The report said the two-bedroom unit was excessively crowded and the baby was seen sleeping in a pram - which could present a smothering hazard as she was likely beginning to roll.
A caseworker contacted Families South Australia, which advised its case for the family had been closed in October 2013, without mentioning another report made more recently.
Mr McGorey said FaCS decided to prioritise other cases and further discuss the report at a meeting scheduled after the girl's death.
The agency had accepted a greater response was needed within 24 hours to assess the safety of the baby and her siblings, the court heard.
Mr McGorey expected there would be evidence of changes that aimed to prevent something similar happening again.
The inquest heard the girl was taken to hospital by ambulance the day before her death after her uncle became concerned that she wasn't eating.
But the uncle said they left before seeing a doctor as the mother didn't want to wait.
He and the baby's father later alleged to police that the mother had shaken her, although Mr McGorey said the father recanted his claim.
However, a forensic paediatric expert did not believe the baby's death was caused by being shaken.
The possibility of accidental and non-accidental suffocation could not be excluded, with sleeping in strollers presenting a risk.
The inquest continues.


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Trump to Blame China for Stalling Progress with North Korea
In a statement released on this Thursday the White House said that the US president Donald Trump is very critical of China as he feels strongly that North Korea is under pressure from China because of the major trade disputes with the Chinese Government, undermining his efforts concerning NK's denuclearization. "President Donald J. Trump feels strongly that North Korea is under tremendous pressure from China because of our major trade disputes with the Chinese government. At the same time, we also know that China is providing North Korea with considerable aid, including money, fuel, fertilizer and various other commodities. This is not helpful!" the statement said.
The climate of the US-NK relationship has been cloudy for several weeks, diplomacy is nowhere to be found and tensions are high and just getting higher.
First it was the trade war between the two economic giants, then it came to the opioid crisis that fueled the flames of conflict, for which the US blames China, and now another allegation from Washington addressing Beijing that is China's effort to ruin Trump's work in getting North Korean Leader to concur with canceling its nuclear program. In the other side of China has accused Trump of "shifting blame" in his comments on its relations with North Korea. A summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in June ended with a pledge from the North to work towards "the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula". Soon after the summit Trump announced there was "no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea". However, since then many observers say North Korea is not moving fast enough to dismantle its nuclear or rocket sites.
Before casting blame on China for the torture-like progress in NK's denuclearization process some days ago Washington canceled a trip to North Korea by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with the president arguing that insufficient progress had been made in dismantling the North's nuclear programme.
It's crystal clear that China is the main, if not the only significant ally and is also thought to have significant influence over NK's foreign policy decisions. Beijing is also Washington's most powerful long-term strategic rival in the region.
In spite of blaming China for pouring oil on troubled waters concerning US-NK relationship, Trump believes that his relationship with Kim Jong Un is a very good and warm one, and there is no reason no reason at this time" to spend money on joint military exercises with South Korea.
"No reason at this time to be spending large amounts of money on joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise," Trump tweeted. This is not the first time that Trump derides military exercises as a waste of money as he previously told reporters during a news conference following his June summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he thought such exercises were "very provocative."
Defense Secretary James Mattis maintained earlier Wednesday that military exercises have been suspended but no decisions have been made on future exercises."The Department of Defense suspended three individual military exercises in order to provide space for our diplomats to negotiate the verifiable, irreversible and complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula." Mattis said in a statement.
Trump's allegations on China, however, was again rejected by Chinese officials as Hua Chunying, a spokesperson for the Beijing government said the US was "using this kind of logic to distort facts, and such logic is beyond comprehension." And that "the US should look at itself to find out what is wrong instead of shifting blame onto others."


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Anything to get the fans to come, right?
Rutgers went 2-10 last season, so it's pretty safe to say that there's not too much buzz around the program. When there's not a lot of buzz you have to manufacture buzz, and what better way to manufacture buzz than installing a damn hot tub in the student section?
Not a bad way to watch a game. pic.twitter.com/7D4wAlBSL5— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) September 1, 2017
Greetings from the hot tubs at the Rutgers game: pic.twitter.com/Bk91slvGrm— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) September 1, 2017
That's exactly what Rutgers did as part of its "War Before the Shore" promotion (the idea is to get fans to come to the game before heading to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day) for its season opener against No. 8 Washington.
Rutgers also brought boats into the stadium for fans to sit in and watch the game. Gimmicky? Yes. Effective? It appears so—the student section was packed, and 28-point underdog Rutgers took a 7-3 lead into the second quarter. Progress!


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Brexit won't hinder peace process in Northern Ireland, says Coveney
The Irish government will not allow Brexit to undermine the Good Friday Agreement, the Tanaiste has told a US audience.
Speaking in New York, Simon Coveney said that one of the Republic's aims in the Brexit negotiations is "the creation of the closest possible future connection between the EU and the UK".
Addressing an event organised by Columbia University, Mr Coveney added: "The other key strategic objective for us is to ensure that the outcome of Brexit does not in any way undermine the hard won gains of the peace process, as exemplified by the Good Friday Agreement.
"The EU, and of course the US, played a pivotal role in this achievement, together with the British and Irish Governments.
"And the Agreement was endorsed by huge majorities in Northern Ireland and in Ireland. We therefore all share the same goal of protecting the Good Friday Agreement and the gains of the peace process."
He also stressed the importance of restoring Stormont, in order "to harness greater and broader Northern Ireland input into how to make the best of Brexit".
Due to the current crisis, Northern Ireland is represented at the Joint Ministerial Committee on Europe by the head of the Civil Service. It is the only UK devolved region not to have political representation on Brexit.
"Despite the efforts of both Governments in recent months, and especially in recent weeks, it is deeply regrettable that there is at present no power-sharing Executive in place. However, we will not give up - we cannot give up," Mr Coveney said.
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Welcome To Edith's Blog
Edith Hall is a certified master sugar artist who has been decorating cakes since 1981. You may have seen her on popular shows like "Ultimate Cake Off" (TLC). Cake decorating and sugar artistry has been her life-long passion that she continues to pursue today.
She travels often competing in cake shows and even helps charitable causes. Take a moment to explore her journeys through her blog!
Feb 2
This pretty little cake was for a 60th Anniversary celebration. Butter cream icing was used and was smoothed to look like fondant covered cake, quilted pattern with silver pearls and grouping of different size pearls along with the silver pearls to tie it all together.
I think this would make a cute wedding cake. You could all so repeat this pattern on two larger layers of cake if you wanted a bigger wedding cake.Click here to read more.
Jan 9
When you need to make a cake to serve 450 plus and it will be in the shape of a gavel. It is going to be a big cake as well as being heavy.
The base cake is 20" with an 18" on top of it. Just to let you know the gavel had cake in it too.
You know that wonderful feature that newer vehicles have now, the hands free foot activated liftgate. Well if I could get it to work when I wanted too it would be awesome, but I can't unless I don't want it to work and then it does. You guessed it, theClick here to read more.
Dec 28th
Looking for a blue geode cake? This could be just the one for you. With the fondant marbling going from dark to light as you go up the layers of cake. If you look closely you can see silver details in with the marbling along with the silver details on the edge of the geode.
Bride sent me this picture. Thank you to the bride and the photography for a wonderful picture.
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Nov 30
1st birthday cake for a future hunter. Yummy chocolate wood grain on the bottom layer. What hunter wouldn't want to get a 12 point deer.Click here to read more.
Nov 3
A white wedding cake is timeless and this one is so elegant with all of the pearls. This cake was setup in a beautiful room and great lighting, it made for wonderful back drop.
Anne is great to work with at AnnaBella Events and her team did a great job at her wedding.
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"Murphy, go out and find out about DOGS" my master said. Being of the four legged variety myself, what could I possibly find out about dogs that I didn't already know? In my strolls around the grounds, I had a chat with some new woofy friends, but no new canine facts to be discovered.
Our new found 'pack' plodded up to see the humans in the hotel only to discover that I apparently suffer from some condition called selective hearing! My master actually said I had to go find out about BLOGS…
Not all lost, after some petting and treats from the humans, it was decided that they loved our pack so much that they took our photos and created 'Murphy's Mates'.
Bring your human along to Ballathie, let the team take your photo and come join our pack #murphysmates (PS they ALWAYS have biscuits!)
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I like to see my sessions as an adventure into the wild world of the id, the seat of your animal desires and repressed urges. To dive into this deeper self, you need a guide who can be their channel. You need a beautiful, cruel Mistress with an unquenchable curiosity and a voracious appetite for all of life's little pleasures.


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In a single year, approximately 25% of people in the UK will experience a mental health illness. Such issues can vary widely and include numerous conditions which affect one's mood and behaviour, ranging from anxiety and depression, to an eating disorder illness and addictions. As mental health conditions are often not apparent to most onlookers, some people find them difficult to talk about or even to acknowledge; however they are actually far more prevalent than you might think and there is plenty of help available from numerous organisations & hospitals across the UK.
While many mental health conditions go unreported and undiagnosed in the UK, some are severe enough to require treatment in a mental health care hospital. As many people prefer to keep their mental health issues private, mental health hospitals are crucial to provide support and assistance to those suffering in silence.
Our private mental health clinic in Manchester is one of the most dedicated private mental health hospitals in the area. Our specialists have a wealth of experience in a range of complex conditions and understand the utmost importance of providing care and support to those living with a mental illness. Our hospital will give the perfect balance of help and encouragement, following an individual treatment programme specially designed to address each patient's unique needs.
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The primary focus of practice is hosting workshops and delivering sermons. As a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner I offer a variety of services, including spiritual strategy sessions, Affirmative Prayer, hosted workshops, lectures, guest sermons, ceremonies, and blessings.
It is my great pleasure to offer spiritual methods to individuals who wish to make positive changes in their lives. I focus on implementing solutions that are based on spiritual methods for overcoming the myriad challenges life throws at us on a daily basis. We have all been there:
- Experiencing lack of money, friendships, love or health.
- Hoping and praying for change.
- Feeling desperate and unworthy.
- Desire to get off the merry-go-round of unwanted repeat patterns in our lives.
Guess what? There is something you can do to change all of this and the answer is within you! However, the answer may be escaping your awareness because of your limiting beliefs. Maryann's workshops, lectures, courses and books focus on delivering the spiritual tools necessary to make changes in one's life.
If you are interested in booking Maryann to speak at your conference, spiritual center, or as a guest on a show, please send a note to email@example.com or click on the Visitor link on the upper right of this page. She welcomes the opportunity to speak to you and discuss the needs of your organization.
Guest Speaker/Sermons/Workshops
Maryann prepares and delivers speeches and sermons based upon spiritual principles or on specific topics or themes as requested by your organization. Sharing the good news – that we are a part of Spirit and co-create our lives – is her passion!
She offers both on-site and remote speaking or teaching session. On-site requires two-week advance notice, travel expenses will be added to applicable fee. Remote sessions are conducted via an on-line conferencing service provided by The Wellness Universe Lounge, Skype or Zoom.
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- The Peephole Effect – workshop based upon the book The Peephole Effect: Perception is Everything
- Journal Like God – Workshop based upon the book Journal Like God – Harness the Creative Power of the Universe Through Journal Writing
- Discover the power of Affirmative Prayer
- Law of Mind (Universal Mind)
- Law of Attraction
- Benefits of Meditation
- Big "But" – based upon the article "Get Your Big 'But' Out of the Way!"
- New Thought History
"Every problem has a spiritual solution." One-on-one meeting in which the client and Maryann meet to discuss a particular problem or situation in which a spiritual solution is discussed and sought. Many clients clients are seeking healing or expansion in such areas as health, finances, career, creativity, or relationships. As a licensed practitioner, Maryann is trained to listen to her client and assist them in uncovering their limiting beliefs. Session begins in prayer, continues to dialogue and spiritual discussion and concludes with affirmative prayer.


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Our Emerald Coast tour from Santo Domingo takes you to the beautiful area of Nagua, Cabrera, and Rio San Juan, or also known as "The Emerald Coast". See the beautiful landscapes of 'Cabo Francés' with it's breathtaking panoramic views, visit the majestic "El Saltadero" Waterfall and see the locals jump off the top (about 100 feet tall), visit and swim at the spectacular and little known Caleton Beach, swim in the cool waters of the mystical Dudu Lagoon. Enjoy the relaxing private boat ride through the Gri Gri Lagoon and out to the Atlantic ocean, a sanctuary for enormous red mangrove trees and an important nesting site for coastal birds. Finally we have a delicious Dominican style lunch at a charming local family restaurant. All this makes for a great, off the beaten path, tour to one of our favorite parts of the Dominican Republic.
(Approximately 2.5 hours from Santo Domingo)
FULL DAY NATURE TOUR (Approximately 10 hour tour)
Nature Tour Includes:
-Experienced, English speaking nature guides
-Transportation in comfortable private vehicle
-Park entrance fees
-Boat ride in and around Gri Gri Lagoon (bird watching, and largest mangroves in the Caribbean)
-Visit to Las Golondrinas Cave by boat
-Visit to Cabo Frances National Monument (historical lighthouses and panoramic views)
-Visit the "El Saltadero" Waterfall
-Visit to and free time for swimming at Caleton Beach in Rio San Juan
-Visit to and free time for swimming at beautiful Dudu Lagoon
-Delicious Dominican style lunch
-Refreshments and snacks: Water, Juice, Cookies
Private Tour Pricing from Santo Domingo:
*Kids age 12 and under travel free. (2 adult minimum)
2 person private tour: USD $215 per person
3 person private tour: USD $160 per person
4 person private tour: USD $140 per person
5 person private tour: USD $120 per person
6 person private tour: USD $120 per person
7 person private tour: USD $110 per person
8 or more person private tour: Contact us
*Tour begins at 7:30 AM, from anywhere you choose in Santo Domingo
*People of all ages can participate, difficulty level of 1 (easy)
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Highest drop 50m (three pitches on a 153m waterfall!) Public access 3hrs30mins Wairere falls is the highest waterfall in the north island officially measuring in at 153m. The descent is spectacular and exposed with great views out over native bush … Continue reading
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Mangarua Stream
Report by Rowan Peck Mangarua Stream, 6th April 2013. Starts from the Waitawheta Tramway track at an obvious bridge, 5.8km or about 1.5 hrs walk from the Franklin Road end. To access from the top, head south from Daly's Clearing … Continue reading
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Waitawheta Gorge
Public Access, Waitawheta Gorge, Kaimai Ranges. Volcanic rock, looks like a promising swim/jump/float trip. Track access. Download research sheet for Waitawheta Gorge
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10km NE of Matamata. Done by Cavers from Waitomo. No other information. Hot springs nearby 🙂 http://www.opalhotsprings.co.nz/pools.html Download research sheet for Waiteariki Falls
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Improving mod_perl Driven Site's Performance -- Part I: Choosing Operating System and Hardware Page 7
How do you make a decision? You know the highest rate at which your server expects to serve pages and how long it takes on average to serve one. Now you can calculate how many server processes you need. If you know the maximum size your servers can grow to, you know how much memory you need. If your OS supports memory sharing, you can make best use of this feature by preloading the modules and scripts at server startup, and so you will need less memory than you have calculated.
Do not forget that other essential system processes need memory as well, so you should plan not only for the Web server, but also take into account the other players. Remember that requests can be queued, so you can afford to let your client wait for a few moments until a server is available to serve it. Most of the time your server will not have the maximum load, but you should be ready to bear the peaks. You need to reserve at least 20% of free memory for peak situations. Many sites have crashed a few moments after a big scoop about them was posted and an unexpected number of requests suddenly came in (like Slashdot effect). If you are about to announce something cool, be aware of the possible consequences.
Getting a Fault-Tolerant CPU
Make sure that the CPU is operating within its specifications. Many boxes are shipped with incorrect settings for CPU clock speed, power supply voltage etc. Sometimes a cooling fan is not fitted. It may be ineffective because a cable assembly fouls the fan blades. Like faulty RAM, an overheating processor can cause all kinds of strange and unpredictable things to happen. Some CPUs are known to have bugs which can be serious in certain circumstances. Try not to get one of them.
Detecting and Avoiding Bottlenecks
You might use the most expensive components, but still get bad performance. Why? Let me introduce an annoying word: bottleneck.
A machine is an aggregate of many components. Almost any one of them may become a bottleneck.
If you have a fast processor but a small amount of RAM, the RAM will probably be the bottleneck. The processor will be under-utilized, usually it will be waiting for the kernel to swap the memory pages in and out, because memory is too small to hold the busiest pages.
If you have a lot of memory, a fast processor, a fast disk, but a slow disk controller, the disk controller will be the bottleneck. The performance will still be bad, and you will have wasted money.
A slow NIC can cause a bottleneck as well and make the whole service running slow. This is a most important component, since webservers are much more often network-bound than they are disk-bound (i.e. having more network traffic than disk utilization)
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Festival Thank You Message
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Leeds Flamenco Festival 2017! This event, which was organised by Samuel Moore, was a huge success and a fantastic celebration of the flamenco tradition. Thank you to all the performers who took part, particularly the Juan Martin Trio and all the community performance participants. Also, thank you to all the festival's sponsors, supporters and attendees.
After founding the Leeds Flamenco Festival in 2013 and running it for the past five consecutive years, Samuel Moore has made the official announcement that the 2017 festival was the last that he will take a central role in organising. Samuel is currently in the process of handing the management of this event over to a trusted team who will take the 2018 event forward. Samuel's is stepping down due to his busy performance schedule and other music career commitments, which have grown dramatically over the past year. As a result of these, he was concerned that his ability to organise future flamenco festivals post 2017 to the high standard you have all grown accustom would be limited. As such, he is passing the baton and looks forward to attending next year's festival as an audience member.
The Leeds Flamenco Festival's official photographer Chloé Grayson, who did a superb job on both the 26th and 27th documenting all the festival's events, took all the photographs contained within this article. There are many more photos that will be made available to the public in a few weeks' time, as well as videos of some of the performance events.


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I watched the film Love and Mercy the other night, what I would casually call "the new Brian Wilson/Beach Boys bio pic," however much it intentionally seeks to distance itself from the stereotypical biopic (from humble origins to fame to hubris to downfall, etc.) I have to say I was very enthralled, despite my trepidations, but admittedly I am the sort of person who rides around listening to a worn CD (nothing worse than skips and stutters upon angelic voices) of Pet Sounds while trying to avoid head-on collisions on the narrow roads of Wellington (just barely missed one the other day, and my neighbour too that would have been embarrassing!) The multiple conceits of the film are to be tasteful (almost overly so, but then haven't Brian Wilson, family, and friends gone through enough pain exacerbated by muckraking and ridicule, prior to his belated embrace by hipster/retro culture?), period accurate, and have two stars playing different eras in the life of Brian: Paul Dano (who is already—and justifiably—racking up awards) and (rather unexpectedly) John Cusack. The winsome and trim Dano reportedly gained 35 pounds to play the increasingly portly and troubled musician during his alternately manic and inspired period of the late 1960s, while the film regularly flashes forward to Cusack as 1980s Brian, while under care of the psychotherapist Eugene Landy. The formidable Paul Giamatti, enlisted to portray Landy, one of the major charlatans of 20th C therapy, is unfortunately given little to do but leer, cajole, and scream. Elizabeth Banks ably and movingly plays Melinda, the car saleswoman who became Wilson's devoted and sympathetic partner. Cusack, moreover, is such a fine, experienced actor that his Brian is reasonably affecting, but overshadowed by Dano's uncanny act of utterly inhabiting Wilson, or at least one's impression of who Wilson might have been. Scenes of the creation of Wilson's music in the studio are arresting, as are Dano's own singing and mannerisms "as Brian." One is again taken aback even if the story is oft told by how cruel events were to Wilson, from childhood abuse by his father Murry, ethical misconduct by Landy, and a great deal of public misunderstanding of how difficult is is to create great art, especially under the pop cultural panoptic gaze. The credits incorporate recent footage of Wilson performing the song that lends its title to the film: I was lying in my room/And the news came on TV/A lotta people out there hurtin'/And it really scares me/Love and mercy, that's what you need tonight. One gets the distinct impression that Wilson is an example of an artist who did little to be intentionally unkind to others. Perhaps that's the moral, however ordinary it might seem: working to be kinder in an often very unkind world. Art has something to do with that, but so do many other things as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the film "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" touted as the first "Iranian Vampire Western" at the Paramount in Wellington last night, screened as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. With an atmospheric pace, terrific black and white cinematography, and enthralling music, it carried echoes of early work of Jim Jarmusch and David Lynch, but with a definite quirky humour and hipness of its own.
In the most recent CIRCUIT podcast, Mark Amery, Thomasin Sleigh, and I discuss and read from some recent New Zealand art catalogues, including those featuring artists Kim Pieters and Shannon Te Ao and the group exhibition Cinema and Painting.
A pretty terrific video by the US band Algiers and here's an interesting review from Australia's The Monthly.
The Yes Men are one of my very favourite rather unclassifiable prankster/activist/art/interventionist collectives (whom I've written about previously) and I'm very much looking forward to watching their newest cinematic epic!
Ilam Art School at the University of Canterbury videotaped this portion of painter Simon Morris's recent artist talk in which I (along with some gallery attendees, students, and staff) hurled some questions to which Simon ably and cordially responded.
I'm travelling to Christchurch tomorrow AM before the crack of dawn to meet up with my friend painter Simon Morris, who is currently finishing a new wall painting at the art school. I've signed on to write a catalogue essay in time for the exhibition opening on Tuesday evening, and I'll be conducting a q and a with Simon on Tuesday afternoon. Pretty exciting and rather daunting, a bit like mini art crit version of the 48-hour film festival. We'll see how it goes... For more on Simon's exhibition see the gallery's website. And below I've posted a short video interview with the artist made on the occasion of Te Papa's 2012 Collecting Contemporary show.
I've been reading and savouring music critic Amanda Petrusich's terrific recent book on the crazed and determined individuals who collect 78 rpm records entitled Do Not Sell At Any Price. In the above video Petrusich shares some of her eclectic faves from her own LP collection, including Bobby Charles, Salt 'n' Pepa, and Sharon Van Etten.


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it was very hot and muggy but we had a great time on our bus and walking tour of the old city. we first stopped at an fort from the 1500's and proceeded to the old city walls. we went to the old dungeon area, former st augustine cloister (now a public university), a gold museum, and a very creepy inquisition museum! and of course walked through some very colorful areas.
tomorrow we go through the panama canal - whee!
we were happy to get a note from danielle that our kitty is doing well.
and yesterday and today steve and i did some yoga and stretching. very difficult to do balancing poses while you are at sea!


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4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
1 KINGS 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a
1 Some time later there was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
2 Ahab said to Naboth, "Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth."
3 But Naboth replied, "The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers."
4 So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, "I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers." He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat.
5 His wife Jezebel came in and asked him, "Why are you so sullen? Why won't you eat?"
6 He answered her, "Because I said to Naboth the Jezreelite, 'Sell me your vineyard; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.' But he said, 'I will not give you my vineyard.' "
7 Jezebel his wife said, "Is this how you act as king over Israel? Get up and eat! Cheer up. I'll get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite."
8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, placed his seal on them, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth's city with him.
9 In those letters she wrote: "Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people.
10 But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death."
11 So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth's city did as Jezebel directed in the letters she had written to them.
12 They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth in a prominent place among the people.
13 Then two scoundrels came and sat opposite him and brought charges against Naboth before the people, saying, "Naboth has cursed both God and the king." So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
14 Then they sent word to Jezebel: "Naboth has been stoned and is dead."
15 As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, "Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite that he refused to sell you. He is no longer alive, but dead."
16 When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of Naboth's vineyard.
17 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite:
18 "Go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who rules in Samaria. He is now in Naboth's vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it.
19 Say to him, 'This is what the LORD says: Have you not murdered a man and seized his property?' Then say to him, 'This is what the LORD says: In the place where dogs licked up Naboth's blood, dogs will lick up your blood–yes, yours!' "
20 Ahab said to Elijah, "So you have found me, my enemy!" "I have found you," he answered, "because you have sold yourself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD.
21 'I am going to bring disaster on you.
15 "We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners'
16 know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.
17 "If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not!
18 If I rebuild what I destroyed, I prove that I am a lawbreaker.
19 For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God.
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"
36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table.
37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume,
38 and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.
39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is–that she is a sinner."
40 Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." "Tell me, teacher," he said.
41″Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
42Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
43 Simon replied, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled." "You have judged correctly," Jesus said.
44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
45You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet.
46You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.
47Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little."
48 Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
49 The other guests began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
50 Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him,
2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;
3 Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.


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Self-injury awareness
Self-injury awareness
Sixteen year old Allison** has been cutting her arms for years. She has many scars that tell a story of self-hate and loathing due to past sexual abuse. She was violated as a young girl by her sister's boyfriend. When she experiences intense emotions she feels she can't tolerate, Allison** takes any object she can find–a razor blade, thumbtack, paperclip just to name a few–and slowly drags the object across her skin. She tell me that the intense emotional pain she was feeling is now drowned out by the immediate physical pain from the tearing of her skin. She feels in control now because she has the power to stop or intensify the physical pain. Allison** is not an anomaly. In fact, she is one in two million people who are actively self-harming also known as self-injury. March is self-injury awareness month. Keep reading for more information.
What is self-harm?
Self-harm is defined as the intentional injury against oneself due to an inability to effectively manage intense emotions. Physical injury can include the slicing, scraping and/or burning of one's own skin, excessive pulling of hair, head-banging against a wall or hard object, breaking of bones and several other damaging acts aimed at hurting oneself. Although these behaviors are demonstrated by multiple demographics, the more common sufferers of self-injury tend to be adolescent females, victims of abuse and individuals with mood disorders and lacking skills in expression and emotional regulation. In the U.S., there are at least 2 million reported self-injury cases each year. Clinically, this type of behavior is called Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI).
Why self-harm?
The sight of blood, the stinging of pain, the sound of a skull hitting the wall is, for many, the only instant distraction from intense and often stressful emotions and situations. If the skills to process and reasonably handle a difficult situation are not instilled within an individual, the act of self-injury acts as an immediate silencer from the alarms screaming inside the brain that are associated with intense stress. In some cases, self-mutilation is an act of punishment, or even a way to snap out of emotional numbness associated with depression or other mental illnesses. Regardless of the reasoning behind coping with stressful stimulant, the relief is temporary and unfortunately, self-injury serves only to perpetuate the underlying trigger that caused it. Understanding the why helps bring understanding to self-injury awareness.
Many times, self-injury breeds and continues the cycle of negative feelings as an individual is painfully reminded of the wounds or bruising during the physical healing process. Shame, guilt and even reliving the initial stressor that led to the act only further buries them into sorrow, oftentimes creating a new trigger cycle and more suffering. Mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, trauma and other emotional challenges are at the root of the self-injury entanglement.
Myths around self-injury
Information from self-harmers reveal that there are several myths surrounding the subject. The idea that individuals do it for attention or are 'suicidal' are not always true. Reading into the voices of some of these sufferers helps to better understand their coping mechanism. In the end, the act of hurting oneself is a desperate attempt to express dark emotions through physical pain rather than endure the internal pain and emotional agony within.
Although this may be a common coping mechanism to handle stress for individuals with mental illness, it is not physically, mentally or spiritually healthy. The practice erodes the potential of circumstances improving, but thankfully there are ways to evolve the habit and replace with more effective cathartic ways of regulating stress and intense feelings. The first step in addressing any problem is to identify and name it as such.
Getting through self-injury
Mindfulness is an effective mental health tool in confronting the afflictions of the mind. There are several alternative mental road maps to take once that trigger is identified, and thankfully, many of them are within arm's reach! Seeking support, be it confiding in friends, family or even a therapist can also provide relief and begin to teach methods that override the urges to self harm. Therapy can also help build other social skills such as confidence and trust, feelings of empowerment and self-control and the potential for the evolution of mental well-being. I am here to support you and welcome a 30-minute free consultation.
Allison** continues to struggle with effectively managing her emotional distress but she has made great progress. She hasn't self-harmed in months which is a great achievement!! She uses less and less self-injury and has learned healthy coping skills to manage her intense emotions. We continue to see each other and I'll continue to support her emotional growth.
**Client name changed to protect her identity
1-800-DON'T-CUT – More info on self-injury
*http://www.selfinjury.com – Referrals for therapists and tips for how to stop.
*1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline if you're about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation.
*To Write Love On Her Arms (http://www.TWLOHA.com) – A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
*1-800-SUICIDE – Hotline for people contemplating suicide.
*1-800-334-HELP – Self Injury Foundation's 24-hour national crisis line.
*1-800-799-SAFE – Domestic violence hotline.
*1-877-332-7333 – Real Help For Teens' help line.


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General Zod had conquered an alien world, and declared it New Krypton. The threat of General Zod has become more terrifying than ever in recent issues of Action Comics. The rogue Kryptonian successfully led a group to invade the Fortress of Solitude, and almost killed Superman's son, Jon. It was ultimately revealed that he had a single goal: to rescue his wife and son from the Phantom Zone, where they had been imprisoned. With that achieved, Zod left Earth in order to launch the next stage of his plan.
Zod's goal has finally been revealed in this week's Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps # 37. That issue sees Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner investigate the planet Jekuul. There have been reports of unauthorized mining, which would be illegal given the world's natural inhabitants are only in the equivalent of the Stone Age. To the Green Lanterns' shock and horror, they learned that Jekuul has been claimed as "home" by Zod's family, allied with the Kryptonian Eradicator. Two Green Lanterns don't stand a chance against three Kryptonians and an Eradicator; the only reason they're not killed is because Zod doesn't want their rings to fly off in search of new bearers, revealing their deaths to the Corps.
RELATED: Captain Boomerang is Dead – & General Zod Killed Him
This week's Action Comics #996 ties into this. Superman has teamed up the time-traveler Booster Gold, and the two heroes have been bouncing around different timelines. They've now arrived on an alien world - one with a statue in honor of General Zod. It doesn't take long for Superman and Booster to learn that this is Jekuul in the future, a world conquered by Zod and claimed as "New Krypton." Jekuul's natural inhabitants are now nothing more than slaves. Unfortunately, Superman and Booster are stranded here, their time-ship badly damaged. That's when they're discovered by the Eradicator and Zod's son, Lor-Zod, now a powerful adult. Again, it doesn't go well for the heroes, and the villains even deduce they've arrived in a time-ship.
DC's "Rebirth" has seen the comic book publisher put tremendous effort into tying their arcs together. Zod's story, for example, began in the pages of Suicide Squad, with the Squad unwittingly setting him loose. He soon made his presence felt in Action Comics, and it seems his threat is only escalating. Disturbingly, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #37 refers to Zod planning a mysterious "campaign," and Action Comics #996 dropped a reference to an upcoming war between Earth and (New?) Krypton. It seems Zod's plans aren't over yet, and he aims to make New Krypton something of a military powerhouse. With Superman trapped in the future, only the Green Lantern Corps can stop him. But Zod has already taken out two of their biggest guns with ease.
This is clearly only the beginning of DC's plans for New Krypton, and the threat of General Zod looms over the entire planet Earth.
MORE: 15 Things You Didn't Know About General Zod
Action Comics #996 and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #37 were both released on January 24.


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Morrissey cancels Central Calif. show at last minute because of a broken onstage heater
Morrissey, a performer who has earned a reputation for frequently canceling shows last minute, canceled a show last minute Sunday night in Paso Robles, California.
As the SLO Tribune reports, the former Smiths frontman was scheduled for an 8 p.m. set at Vina Robles Amphitheatre but canceled shortly before the start time "due to an inoperable heating system on stage," according to Nederlander Concerts.
The temperatures had reportedly dipped into the upper 40s.
Organizers promise a makeup date for the show will be scheduled for 2018, but are also offering refunds for jilted concertgoers.
As Consequence of Sound reports, Morrissey has canceled 124 shows since 2012.
Morrissey performed at the Masonic in San Francisco earlier this month on November 4, but as the San Francisco Chronicle reported last month, the artist has previously canceled local shows at the Warfield in 2013, the Paramount Theatre in 2009 and at Alice 97.3's Now & Zen Festival in Golden Gate Park in 2004.
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Use-wear Analysis of the Ground Stone Tools from the Jiahu Site
Author(s): Juzhong ZHANG; Qi-Long Cui; Yuzhang YANG
Year: 2015
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Jiahu is one of the most important settlement sites of the Chinese Middle Neolithic Age (ca.7000-5500 BC) and is located in the upper Huai River Valley, China. During excavations, a number of ground stone tools were uncovered. Use-wear analysis and replication experiments were conducted in order to understand the functionality, usage and contact materials of these tools. Our experiments involved stone shovels, axes, adzes, gouges and other common stone tools from Jiahu site. Experimental results indicate that shovels at the Jiahu site were the primary digging tools. Axes and adzes were used to process wood, animal bones and fur. In addition, we found that gouges were used to contact wood, meat and animal furs. Based on these findings, we propose that quite a few ground stone stools at the Jiahu site were multifunctional composite tools and there is no direct corresponding relationship between the tool morphology and function.
SAA 2015 abstracts made available in tDAR courtesy of the Society for American Archaeology and Center for Digital Antiquity Collaborative Program to improve digital data in archaeology. If you are the author of this presentation you may upload your paper, poster, presentation, or associated data (up to 3 files/30MB) for free. Please visit http://www.tdar.org/SAA2015 for instructions and more information.
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Use-wear Analysis of the Ground Stone Tools from the Jiahu Site. Qi-Long Cui, Juzhong ZHANG, Yuzhang YANG. Presented at The 80th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, San Francisco, California. 2015 ( tDAR id: 397046)
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East/Southeast Asia
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min long: 66.885; min lat: -8.928 ; max long: 147.568; max lat: 54.059 ;