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This section contains information on local activities and items of interest to Canyon Lake residents. Information should be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday.
Help for the Homeless
Jill Batinich invites Canyon Lakers to help stock supplies for her non-profit organization, Serenity Sacks. Jill says the organization fills bags and sacks with travel size toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, granola bars, combs, hair brushes, hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, etc. Those who would like to make a donation may call her at 951-244-1972 and she will arrange pick-up from home or office.
Book Drive
Miss Teen Canyon Lake Karina Bowen is collecting new and used books for the "American Book Drive." She is doing this in connection with her platform in the Miss Teen Mastermind Pageant – a program she says is about "the brains before the beauty." Karina is happy to pick up the books or they can be dropped off anytime at 29873 Mayflower Dr. To ask for pickup, call Karina at 714-394-4885. The due date is February 6.
Caregivers Connection
The February 9 meeting of Caregivers Connection will feature the video, "Living with Dementia," in which Dr. Richard Taylor, a retired psychologist, author and international speaker, will discuss from the heart about what it's like for him to live with the condition that has become the purpose of his life. The video will be presented by Jane Farmer, the community relations director of Desert Hills Memory Care Center in Hemet.
Caregivers Connection offers an opportunity for caregivers to share common problems, needs and experiences. Anyone caring for a loved one 24/7 for illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, heart issues or Parkinson's is welcome to attend.
The group meets in room C6 at Canyon Lake Community Church on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.
For more information, contact the group's facilitator Jo Ann Wickerath at 679-7736.
Renaissance Faire
The Jr. Women's Club and Family Matters Club are planning to host a Renaissance Faire on October 17. They want to let the community know that vendors will be invited to participate. The event is expected to fill Holiday Harbor, with the Family Matters Club handling a kids section on the lower level and JWC handling an area geared toward adults on the upper level. Currently, Julie Aguirre is seeding a magician, aka "wizard," to perform magic tricks and have a vendor booth to sell magic items. Contact Julie at firstname.lastname@example.com.
'Old Town Temecula Events
For Canyon Lakers who like to visit Old Town Temecula, here's a list of upcoming events.
• First Friday Art Event: February 6, 7 p.m. at the Truax Building, corner of 2nd and Mercedes
• Art Off the Walls: March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3 August 7, September 4
• Rod Run: March 6 and 7
• Blue Grass Festival: March 21 and 22
• Western Days: May 16 and 17
• Summer Sunsets Concert Series: June 4 through July 30
• Summer Solstice Night of the Luminaries at Rose Haven Garden: June 20
• Moonlight Movies in the Park & Classic Movie Series: June through August
• Temecula Art and Street Painting Festival: June 26 to 28
For more information, visit TemeculaEvents.org.
Lioness Bingo
The Lioness Club hosts Bingo every first and third Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center. Games are open to all members of the community and are $20 for a 12-sheet set and $10 for a six-sheet set.
Lioness Bingo is managed by volunteers Nancy Coughlin and Barbara Jacobson. Profits are donated by the Lioness to aid the sight impaired and local needy. This Christmas season the Lioness are donating to HOPE and to Cops For Kids.
'King and I' at the Welk
"The King and I" currently is showing at the Welk Theater, featuring Broadway and touring veteran Victoria Strong as Anna and Riverside resident and San Diego favorite Richard Bermudez as The King. The Broadway musical is set against the exotic backdrop of Siam in the 1860s. It is the story of a governess who tries to help an Eastern king come to terms with the modern world, but finds himself challenged to resist the forces of ancient customs. The tension between Eastern and Western cultures inspired this popular musical, beloved by audiences the world over.
Tickets are $48; a buffet can be added for between $19 to $22. For showtimes and tickets, visit www.Welkresorts.com or call 888-802-7469.
Confidence-building Program
Boy and girls, ages 8 to 12, are sought to form a new, non-profit, rhythm novelty dance team to perform for audiences in Southwest Riverside County. This is an outlet for children who are not financially able to participate in studio lessons, sports and other extracurricular activities that challenge family's budget. The four-month program will cost $30.
Children will learn novel character dancing, rhythm, facial expressions, leadership, public speaking and other confidence-building skills. Rehearsals will be held in Southwest Riverside County. To learn more, contact Veralene Juber at 951-380-5096.
Teen collecting eyewear
A local high school student, Cody Hankins, is collecting glasses to help those in need, both locally and around the world. He is doing so in conjunction with the local Leos and the Lions and Lioness Clubs of Canyon Lake.
Those with an old pair of reading or prescription glasses may contact Cody at 951-805-7301 or email@example.com to arrange for pickup. All donations collected will be given to the local Lions and Lionesses for international distribution.
Breast Cancer Resources
Michelle's Place is a breast cancer resource center serving this area, located at 27645 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 117, in Temecula. The center's mission is to provide emotional and educational support to those touched with breast cancer and facilitate breast health care services. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about available services and resources at michellesplace.org or 951-699-5455.
Clothing Wanted
A couple in Canyon Lake regularly makes deliveries of food and clothing to the Riverside City Mission, where the needs of the hungry and homeless are continuous. Donations can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker office in the Towne Center, 31620 Railroad Canyon Rd.
Carl's Jr. Coupon Books
The Lioness Club is selling Carl's Jr. Community Star Fundraising coupon books for $5 each. These books contain $55 worth of super coupons that are valid until the end of December 2015. Contact Joanna Spiller at 244-1553 to get one before they are gone.
Steering Wheel Covers
The Lioness Club is selling custom-made steering wheel covers to protect hands from hot steering wheels. The covers are made of many different materials and patterns and work equally well during the cold months. The price is $8 for one, or two for $15. To purchase a cover, contact Laverne Can at 951-244-5715. Profits from this project will go to one of the Lioness Club's ongoing philanthropic projects.
Farmers Market
The Farmers Market operates every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the upper section of the Towne Center parking lot. It features fresh produce from local farmers and fresh flowers from area growers as well as handcrafted items, vendor merchandise and freshly prepared food. It's a good place to pick up fresh food for holiday meals and gifts from local vendors.
Lock Vehicles
Canyon Lake Community Patrol reminds residents to double-check the doors and windows in their vehicles each evening and be sure alarm systems are activated. Records show most thefts from vehicles in Canyon Lake occur because doors were left unlocked or windows left open. They also say residents shouldn't leave items of value in front yards or driveways.
Open cars and valuables left outside can lead to "crimes of opportunity" that can be easily prevented. If a crime is in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately. Then call Community Patrol.
Call Community Patrol at 951-244-5950 any time there is a suspicious-looking person.
Grandparents Raising Grandkids
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Task Force (GRGTF) consists of representatives from the variety of county agencies that impact the lives of these families, as well as representatives of county and state elected officials, grandparents, and community volunteers.
As part of its goal to address the multiple, complex issues faced by grandparents who have taken the responsibility of primary caregiver, the Task Force hosts several support groups throughout the county. The Murrieta/Temecula area support group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center in Old Town Temecula, 41845 Sixth St., just behind the fire station.
GRG invites all grandparents raising grandchildren to come and share experiences, challenges and concerns, and learn about programs that are designed to assist in raising grandchildren. For more information, call 1-800-510-2020.
Al-Anon Family Groups
For those whose lives are affected by someone else's drinking, the Al-Anon family groups provide a fellowship for sharing experiences, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. Al-Anon believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Even if the alcoholic continues to drink, his or her relatives and friends can achieve serenity as a result of Al-Anon Family Group.The group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Lamb's Fellowship, 21901 Railroad Canyon Rd. in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 244-0081 or visit alanonriverside.org.
Tiles at the Tennis Courts
The Tennis Club is placing ceramic tiles made by kids or adults on the wall around Court 5, overlooking the parking lot. Tiles can be painted at The Cup Above in the Towne Center for $10, plus tax.
TOPS Meets in Lake Elsinore
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets each Tuesday at the Senior Center Annex, 420 E. Lakeshore Dr. in Lake Elsinore, next to Lake Point Park. The active club is led by Jean King. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and business and therapy is from 9:15 to 10:30. Visitors are welcome. Annual dues to join the national organization of TOPS are $28; the Lake Elsinore TOPS's monthly dues are $2. For more information, call 674-0880.
Safe Alternatives
Safe Alternatives for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) is a non-profit agency in Temecula that is committed to providing programs and services to children, youth and families who have experienced or are at risk of violence and abuse. For more information on S.A.F.E.'s services go to www.safefamiliesca.org or call 951.587.3900.
Parkinson's Support Group
The meetings of a local Parkinson's Support Group are free and open to Parkinson's patients and their caregivers. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. in Murrieta. For more information, call 285-4008 or 696-7130.
Hospital Volunteers Needed
Menifee Valley Medical Center is seeking hospital volunteers. Only four hours of volunteer service per week qualifies one to become an active member of the hospital volunteer team. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Minimum age is 16. Contact 679-8888, ext. 7254.
Women's Home
A couple from Wildomar would like to let area women who are experiencing domestic abuse, homelessness or other difficulties know they have opened a women's home in Wildomar. Bruce and Phyllis Carranza call the women's home a "lighthouse guiding women in need of changing their lives, a place where they can receive love and support, an anchor in Christ." To learn more, call the Carranzas at 471-1791 or 445-0948.
Adult Day Care
Adult day care services are offered by Care Connexxus at 29995 Evans Rd. in Menifee. The non-profit organization is a non-medical licensed program that provides adult day care/adult day services to elderly and younger qualifying adults who are mentally, physically or socially dependent on others to complete tasks of daily living. For more information, contact Tiffany Kenny at 672-9536.
Elks Lodge Bingo
Bingo is open to Elks and the general public at the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail in Wildomar, on Thursdays. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6. For more information, call 674-6804.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Temecula Valley Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings in most nearby cities. The primary purpose is to help members achieve sobriety. For more information, visit temeculacentraloffice.org or call 695-1535.
Wheelchairs for Seniors
Miracle on Wheels is notifying the public about the opportunity for seniors and others with debilitating conditions such as stroke, heart and breathing problems or diabetes to obtain a power wheelchair at little or no cost. According to Miracle on Wheels, Medicare's regulations now make it easier to obtain a power wheelchair for seniors and others with problems getting around their home, or who are in danger of falling due to their medical condition. For more information and to learn about qualifying call 800-400-4210.
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is for mothers of children, newborn to kindergarten age. The meetings are held at the Canyon Lake Community Church on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. For more information, contact Heather Weber at 852-7478 or Jaclyn Copeland at 265-9938.
MOMS Next
MOMS Next is a group for mothers of elementary school aged children. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Canyon Lake Community Church. For more information, contact Dana Kocik at 246-1013 or Melissa Roberts at 757-6010. Both groups can be registered through the church office.
Senior Softball
Softball players 55 and older are invited to join the senior men's league in Menifee. The league plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Wheatfield Park, next to the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto Community College. For more information, call Ed Hustead at 679-8626.
Thank the Troops
Xerox Corporation has created a simple way for citizens to thank military personnel overseas at www.letssaythanks.com. The sender selects a design and message, which is then personalized with the sender's name and town. Xerox then prints and sends a postcard to a member of the military stationed overseas. It only takes a few minutes to send a postcard and say thanks.


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Would the HUMANE euthanasia of all non-earners and a large number of low-earners make for a more prosperous economy?
Non-earners offer nothing and many low-earners could be replaced by delegation and machines. Obviously the euthanasia would be as painless as possible. I'm not necessarily saying I'd sign off on such a strategy but could it work?
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No one deserves a gift around holiday times more than the ever gracious host/hostess, am I right? Maybe you've got some parties coming up and are scrambling for some new ideas on gifts to give, or maybe someone on your list is the ultimate dinner party thrower. Whatever the reason, these 24 gift ideas are sure to make the entertainers on your list happy.
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When in doubt, you can't go wrong with pretty, polished, and a touch of whimsy. Fresh flowers, like this gorgeous winter bouquet from Farmgirl Flowers, are always a great go-to, but you can also flex your floral muscles with inspired pieces like this Juliette Rose Apron, Fields Abloom Thank You Cards, or Flower Cocotte from Le Creuset. Speaking of go-to gifts, can a stellar hostess really have too much wine, like these great message-ready speak wines, or drink accessories, like a cocktail shaker in the prettiest pink or this glam textured pitcher? I don't think so, and neither will she. Serve up something sweet by gifting the Beta Pastry Server, some patterned dessert plates, and a pair of ikat tea towels. And lastly, a cocktail recipe book full of gorgeous illustrations and a mercury glass candle would be welcome additions to many homes.
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I love a natural texture or rustic element for entertaining, because not only is it a strong, classic look, but it also inspires a fuss-free, relaxed environment, which in my book is a happy environment. Pieces like this reversible prep and serve board, marble print potholders, driftwood knife block, and agate soap holder evoke that sense. Classic gold elevates necessities, like the Lion Salt and Pepper Shakers from Nate Berkus, or the Top Shelf Bar Tool Set from CB2. St. Frank offers the coolest authentic traditional finds, like a tablecloth of West African mudcloth and coasters modeled after Rwondan peace baskets, for a truly special gift in all price ranges. And lastly, a foodie/chef could appreciate receiving this Todd Snyder apron, designed in collaboration with chef Dan Kluger, the Food and Beer book, where beer is elevated through fine dining pairings, and a spicy syrup set or organic mint grow kit to give their go-to's an extra flavor boost.
What's your favorite entertaining gift?
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2017-18 Harvard Men's Ice Hockey News
Men's Ice Hockey Alumnus Mike Seward '15 Earns NCAA's Walter Byers Postgraduate ScholarshipMay 08, 2018Former men's hockey ice player Mike Seward has been awarded the prestigious Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship by the NCAA, the organization announced Tuesday (May 8).
Men's Ice Hockey To Play Cornell in "Frozen Apple" Game at Madison Square GardenApril 26, 2018Harvard men's ice hockey will return to Madison Square Garden this fall on Thanksgiving weekend, as the Crimson will take on Cornell on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the "Frozen Apple" game.
Men's Ice Hockey Honors 2017-18 Team at Banquet; Floodstrand, Zerter-Gossage Named CaptainsApril 13, 2018The Harvard men's ice hockey program gathered at the Harvard Club of Boston on Thursday night to honor the 2017-18 team and the Harvard hockey class of 2018.
Donato, Kerfoot, Killorn, Moore To Compete For Stanley CupApril 11, 2018Harvard men's ice hockey will be represented by four former student-athletes in the 2018 National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs, which begin tonight. Junior Ryan Donato '19 (Boston Bruins), Alexander Kerfoot '17 (Colorado Avalanche), Alex Killorn '12 (Tampa Bay Lightning), and Dominic Moore '03 (Toronto Maple Leafs) will all compete for the Stanley Cup.
Ten Harvard Student-Athletes Earn 2018 Winter Academic-All Ivy HonorsApril 10, 2018The Ivy League has announced the names of 80 student-athletes – including 10 from Harvard – who have been selected to the 2018 Winter Academic All-Ivy League team.
Donato, Fox Named CCM/AHCA Hockey Division I First Team All-AmericansApril 06, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato and sophomore defenseman Adam Fox were named CCM/AHCA Hockey Division I First Team All-Americans, the American Hockey Coaches Association announced tonight (April 6).
Ivy League Enhances Exposure, Fan Experience with Long-Term ESPN AgreementApril 04, 2018The Ivy League and ESPN have agreed to a long-term relationship to showcase Ivy League events through a variety of ESPN platforms, including at least 24 events annually on ESPN's linear networks and more than 1,100 annually on ESPN+. This will include coverage for all 42 Harvard varsity programs.
Ryan Donato Named 2018 Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick FinalistMarch 29, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2018 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, the organization announced Thursday (March 30).
Aiken, Donato, Fox Recognized By New England Hockey Writers AssociationMarch 28, 2018Three members of the Harvard men's ice hockey team were honored with year-end recognition by the New England Hockey Writers Association, the organization announced today (March 28).
Crimson On Ice Airs Tonight at 6 p.m. on NESNMarch 28, 2018Harvard Hockey and NESN partnered to produce the "Crimson on Ice' series documenting the 2017-18 season.
Jake Horton Signs Pro Contract with Manchester MonarchsMarch 25, 2018Senior forward and captain Jake Horton signed a professional contract with the Manchester Monarchs (ECHL), the club announced on Saturday.
Wiley Sherman Signs NHL Contract With Boston BruinsMarch 21, 2018Senior defenseman Wiley Sherman has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, the team announced today (March 21).
Merrick Madsen Signs NHL Contract With Arizona CoyotesMarch 20, 2018Senior goaltender and captain Merrick Madsen has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes, the team announced today (March 20).
Harvard Varsity Club Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018March 19, 2018will be inducted into the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame during a dinner and induction ceremony at the Harvard Club of Boston's Downtown Clubhouse on Saturday, October 13. The Class of 2018 will join the nearly 550 student-athletes from Harvard's 42 varsity teams who have previously been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Ryan Donato Signs NHL Contract With Boston BruinsMarch 18, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, the team announced today (March 18). Originally drafted by the Bruins as a second round pick (56th overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Donato had his best season (26 goals, 17 assists) in a Crimson uniform in 2017-18, capping off a memorable three-year career at Harvard.
Men's Ice Hockey Falls 5-4 in OT to No. 10 Clarkson in ECAC Hockey SemifinalMarch 16, 2018In a back-and-forth battle between two of ECAC Hockey's best teams, Harvard (15-14-4) fell to Clarkson (23-9-6) in overtime, 5-4, in a conference semifinal at the 1980 Rink at Herb Brooks Arena.
Ryan Donato Named ECAC Hockey Player of the YearMarch 15, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato was named ECAC Hockey Player of the Year, the conference announced today (March 15).
Ryan Donato Named Hobey Baker Award Top 10 FinalistMarch 14, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, the award's committee announced on Wednesday (March 14).
Men's Ice Hockey Makes Familiar Trip To Lake Placid, Set For Clarkson in ECAC SemisMarch 14, 2018Harvard, the No. 4 seed in the ECAC Hockey Tournament, heads to Lake Placid, New York for ECAC Hockey Championship weekend for the fourth straight year, qualifying after a best-of-3 series win over Dartmouth this past weekend at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.
Donato Named ECAC Hockey Player of the WeekMarch 13, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato earned ECAC Hockey Player of the Week honors, the conference announced today.
Donato, Fox (First Team), Badini, Walsh (All-Rookie) Earn ECAC Hockey HonorsMarch 13, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato and sophomore defenseman Adam Fox earned All-ECAC Hockey First Team honors and freshmen Jack Badini and Reilly Walsh each earned spots on the ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team, the league announced today.
Donato Hat Trick, Madsen Saves Help Men's Ice Hockey to ECAC Semis With 4-2 Win Over DartmouthMarch 11, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato notched his fifth career hat trick and senior goaltender Merrick Madsen made 20 saves to lead Harvard men's ice hockey (15-13-4) to a 4-2 win over Dartmouth (16-17-2) in Game 3 of the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.
Men's Ice Hockey Routs Dartmouth, 7-1; Forces Game 3 in ECAC Quarterfinal SeriesMarch 10, 2018Sophomore defenseman Adam Fox (two goals, two assists) and junior forward Ryan Donato (goal, three assists) each had four-point nights to lead Harvard men's ice hockey (14-13-4) to a 7-1 rout of Dartmouth (16-16-2) in Game 2 of the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.
Men's Ice Hockey Drops Game 1, 4-1, To Dartmouth in ECAC QuarterfinalsMarch 09, 2018Sophomore forward Nathan Krusko scored, but Harvard men's ice hockey (13-13-4) fell to Dartmouth (16-15-2), 4-1, in Game 1 of an ECAC Hockey Quarterfinal series on Friday night at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.
Men's Ice Hockey Hosts Dartmouth in ECAC Hockey Quarterfinal Series This Weekend on NESNMarch 06, 2018Harvard, the No. 4 seed in the ECAC Hockey Tournament, takes on No. 5 seed Dartmouth in a best-of-three ECAC Hockey Quarterfinal series this weekend at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.
Donato, Fox, Madsen Earn All-Ivy HonorsMarch 01, 2018Junior forward Ryan Donato and sophomore defenseman Adam Fox were named First Team All-Ivy selections, and senior goaltender Merrick Madsen was named a Second Team All-Ivy honoree, the league announced today.
Donato To Receive Ace Bailey Good Guy AwardMarch 01, 2018Ted Donato, The Robert D. Ziff '88 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Ice Hockey, will be honored on March 7 at the 17th Annual Face Off for Ace, an evening to benefit the Ace Bailey Children's Foundation at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.
Men's Ice Hockey Edged By Yale, 2-1, In Regular Season FinaleFebruary 24, 2018In a tightly played contest, Harvard men's ice hockey (13-12-4, 11-8-3 ECAC Hockey) fell, 2-1, at Yale (15-13-1, 10-11-1 ECAC Hockey) to close out the 2017-18 regular season.
Power Play Not Enough To Lift Men's Ice Hockey in 6-4 Loss at BrownFebruary 23, 2018Despite three power play goals, Harvard men's ice hockey (13-11-4, 11-7-3 ECAC Hockey) fell 6-4, at Brown (7-17-4, 6-14-1 ECAC Hockey) on Friday night at Meehan Auditorium.
Men's Ice Hockey Heads to Brown, Yale To Close Out Regular SeasonFebruary 22, 2018Harvard closes out the 2017-18 regular season on the road with league games at Brown and Yale, having clinched a top-4 seed and first round bye in the ECAC Hockey playoffs last weekend.


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By Boris Fishman
321 pp. Harper/HarperCollins Publishers. $26.99.
"Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo," the second novel by the tender, dolorous, sharp and funny writer Boris Fishman, is the story of an adopted child and an adopted country; it is a tale of what it means to be foreign. Like "A Replacement Life," Fishman's first novel, the book is peopled by characters so eccentric they feel like family. He has the rare gift of startling us with a foreign culture and simultaneously making it feel like home. The Russian-speaking Jewish refugees in his novels, the generation that came to the United States just before and just after the fall of the Soviet Union, have lost the Old Country twice, yet they are never quite free of it.
The novel begins with the disappearance of 8-year-old Max Rubin. He is discovered miles from his New Jersey home sitting calmly with his face in a river, counting pebbles. His frantic parents, Maya and Alex, have noticed inexplicable behavior before — the boy insists on sleeping on the floor; deer and hornets gather peacefully around him; he eats grass. This is not the behavior of a nice ex-Soviet Jewish boy, and the novel follows the Rubins' attempts to discover why their adopted son resembles a woodland creature. His Belarussian grandparents shake their heads. They have come to love the little blond boy they once considered a sign of failure (back home "everyone was fertile"), but they worry still about his foreign, which is to say gentile American, ancestry.
Alex and his parents, Eugene and Raisa, "had wanted children and grandchildren with the same mindless hunger with which they sat down to meals." Insular and interested only in family, the Rubins initially greet the idea of an adoption as taking on "a used human being." But exactly because they are insular and interested only in family, they soon come around: "The boy was unique — because the Rubins were unique, because they had crossed an ocean and set themselves up from zero on a new shore." What they won't do is tell Max he is adopted.
When Alex was 8, the elder Rubins left Minsk for New Jersey, where he was lovingly fed and petted, growing soft and stocky "as if life had padded him against misfortune." Alex's anxious, cynical, doting parents are a great pleasure for the reader; less so for their daughter-in-law. Maya came to the United States for college, and she misses the sociability of her gossipy, sociable, thousand-unit apartment building where the "low ceiling" of the Soviet economy always left time for visiting. Her new family, in contrast, is a self-sufficient island, Eugene and Raisa living just a few houses away. The Rubins flourish importing jam and honey from the Old Country, obsessed with work like proper Americans, locked in the "embrace of Profit, the eternally undersexed mistress."
Fishman's appreciation of superstition, New and Old World, is subtle, comic and irresistible. The Rubins must navigate New Jersey as well as a thousand superstitions from back home: It's bad luck to whistle inside, to shake hands across the threshold, to count money that hasn't come in yet. The family "lived in expectation of danger and setback, even walked accordingly, a slight stoop in deference to the ax that would swing." They complain. They are content.
It is more difficult for Maya. During her years in college, before her marriage, she remembers herself constantly asking the names of things: "This bird, that type of arch, those curlicues on the railing. . . . The prospect of filling these vacancies was ravenously satisfying." Her life with the Rubins, the morbidly generous Rubins, has smothered her curiosity and her own wildness; it has removed her, literally, from the Russian soil, "oily . . . chocolate-black earth" she once pressed against her face on her uncle's farm. She is so bored in New Jersey at one point that she is reduced to researching "boredom" on the Internet.
Maya's worry about Max leads to a new journey, a cross-country car trip in the hope of tracing their son's biological parents and the origins of his peculiar behavior. It is a journey of foreigners into yet another foreign land. She and Alex are afraid of this exotic place called Montana, where Max was born. They are afraid of blizzards, snakes, bad American coffee. But it is only when Maya's fear of doing the wrong thing, saying the wrong thing — of being foreign — becomes excruciatingly intense that she is finally able to understand the real reason she needed to drive west: She wants to stop being afraid; she wants "to give Max the gift of native feeling." Maya knows the "constant sensation of slight poisoning, of living in error" that comes with its loss. Maya wants to give her son the gift of truth, of calling things by the right words, including "adoption."
"Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo" is a novel about finding the right words for what was once foreign but is no longer. It is suffused with sadness as well as humor, with hope as well as weary despair, and Fishman describes the turmoil of family, parenthood and cultural emotion with urgent, sly detachment. His language has the originality and imagination of someone who comes to English with unexpected thoughts and rhythms in his head, and he is, simply, a joy to read.


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Cancer patients who start rehabilitation before they begin treatment may recover more quickly from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, some specialists say. But insurance coverage for "prehabilitation," as it's called, can be spotty, especially if the aim is to prevent problems rather than treat existing ones.
It seems intuitive that people's health during and after invasive surgery or a toxic course of chemo or radiation can be improved by being as physically and psychologically fit as possible going into it. But research to examine the impact of prehab is only in the beginning stages.
Prehabilitation is commonly associated with orthopedic operations such as knee and hip replacements or cardiac procedures. Now there's growing interest in also using prehab in cancer care to prepare for treatment and minimize some of its potential long-term physical impairments, such as heart and balance problems.
"It's really the philosophy of rehab, rebranded," says Samman Shahpar, a physiatrist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. (Physiatrists are doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation.) The main component of cancer prehab is often a structured exercise program to improve the patient's endurance, strength or cardiorespiratory health.
The clinician establishes baseline measurements, such as determining how far a patient can walk on a treadmill in six minutes, and may set a goal for improvement. He or she also evaluates and addresses physical impairments, such as limited shoulder mobility, which could be problematic for a breast-cancer patient who will need to hold her shoulder in a particular position for radiation. Depending on the program, patients may also receive psychological and nutritional counseling or other services.
Some early research suggests prehab may improve people's ability to tolerate cancer treatment and return to normal physical functioning more quickly. In one randomized controlled trial, 77 people who were awaiting surgery for colorectal cancer participated in an exercise, relaxation and nutritional counseling program. Half went through the program in the four weeks before surgery and half in the eight weeks after it.
Eight weeks after their surgery, 84 percent of prehab patients had matched or exceeded their baseline performance on a six-minute walking test, compared with 62 percent of rehab patients.
"Prehab could be a relatively cheap way to get people ready for cancer treatment and surgery, both of them stressors," says study co-author Francesco Carli, a professor of anesthesiology at McGill University in Montreal.
More study is needed to determine whether prehab actually improves cancer patients' outcomes, experts say.
"There are some physiatrists who don't believe in prehab," says Catherine Alfano, vice president of survivorship at the American Cancer Society. "They feel like the science isn't there yet."
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For nearly 90 years, Jameson Camp has impacted the lives of young people through its award-winning camp experience, designed to help campers develop self-respect and confidence as well as respect for others and the world around them. Today, our mission is to enrich the lives of Indiana youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.
Each year, approximately 75% of our campers reside in households below the poverty level and over half struggle with a social, emotional, or behavioral challenge. To keep camp affordable for these families, Jameson Camp offers programming fees on a sliding scale, based on household income. We also charge only minimal fees for our Outdoor Education and Youth Leadership activities. This means we rely on generous community partners, volunteers, and donors to support our programs. We are well-versed in stretching our dollars and utilizing volunteers so that we can provide the highest quality program possible. View our annual report below to learn more about our financial position and the benefits of camp.
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We are more than just a Summer Camp, offering Youth Leadership, Outdoor Education, and Challenge Course programs all year long.
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We serve all children and specialize in serving youth facing minor social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Our sliding fee scale makes Camp and Youth Leadership affordable to all families. Our Outdoor Education programs are designed with school budgets in mind. And all of the proceeds from our Event Center rentals benefit the youth we serve.
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We put an emphasis on measuring our outcomes and adjusting our programs accordingly.
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Our programming is based on a nationally recognized set of practices that encourages children to recognize their inner strengths while also valuing and respecting others.
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We are an easily accessible destination for Indianapolis-area youth and adults, offering 130 acres of beautiful forests, meadows, and streams within the city limits.
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Our programming focuses on eight of the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, or the building blocks of successful youth development: Empowerment, Support, Time Use, Educational Commitment, Boundaries & Expectations, Positive Values, Positive Identity, and Social Competencies.
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Check out the amazing ways our campers have grown and overcome their circumstances over the years by browsing our Newsletter archive.
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Summer Camp Results
90% of campers reported that their teamwork skills increased at camp.
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Madonna: "I Can See Myself in Lady GaGa"
By Dana Flax
Having played covergal for Rolling Stone a dozen times now, Madonna is pretty much the Queen of RS covers. In the latest (on stands today), Madge opens up about her "challenging year," her most "retarded" (her word) songs and questionable fashion and her most recent "SNL"-catfight-cum-fauxmosexual-make-out-partner, Lady GaGa. Read some highlights from her interview below, and then go to RollingStone.com to check out more.
Madonna Looks Back: The New Issue of Rolling Stone
On identifying with Lady GaGa:
"I think Lady Gaga is great. When we saw her, I actually felt a kind of recognition. I thought, 'She's got something.' There's something quirky about her. She's fearless and funny, and when she spoke to the audience, she sounded intelligent and clever. She's unique."
Madonna becomes the only person to ever describe Lady GaGa's beginnings as humble:
"There's people like Justin Timberlake, who's really good-looking and laid back. He's sort of a Cary Grant. I love him, I love working with him, but I don't recognize myself in him. But I can see myself in Lady Gaga. In the early part of my career, for sure. When I saw her, she didn't have a lot of money for her production, she's got holes in her fishnets, and there's mistakes everywhere. It was kind of a mess, but I can see that she's got that 'It' factor. It's nice to see that at a raw stage."
On throwing herself into work during difficult times:
"What can you say? It was a challenging year. I think work saved me, and I'm very grateful that I had work to do. I may have thrown myself off a building. Life is an adjustment. It's different. My sons aren't with me right now, they're with their father, and I'm not very comfortable with the idea of my children not living together. There are pros and cons, but I feel good now."
On her most surprisingly popular songs, as evaluated in a Guy Ritchie dialect:
"The songs that I think are the most retarded songs I've written, like 'Cherish' and 'Sorry,' a pretty big hit off my last album, end up being the biggest hits. 'Into the Groove' is another song I feel retarded singing, but everybody seems to like it."
On whether any artists have (gasp!) turned down working with her:
"I wanted to work with Eminem. I don't think he wanted to work with me. [Smiles] Maybe he's shy."
Her self-described worst look ever (and how we should take it with a grain of '80s amnesty):
"I think it was the purple lipstick, fluorescent-green sweater combo. So many of those hairstyles. It's OK, it was the '80s. It was a bad-hairstyle era, let's face it."
More on Wonderwall:
Is Madonna heir to the throne of Queen of Pop?
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Celebrating Madonna: The Queen of Pop's 50 Most Iconic Moments
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Congratulations to Year 13 pupil Clodagh McSorley who recently received the news that she achieved 1st place in Northern Ireland in GSCE Geography and 3rd place in Double Award Science.
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It is not the level of our spirituality that we can depend on. It is God and nothing less than God, for the work is God's and the call is God's and everything is summoned by Him and to His purposes, the whole scene, the whole mess, the whole package - our bravery and our cowardice, our love and our selfishness, our strengths and our weaknesses. The God who could take a murderer like Moses and an adulterer like David and a traitor like Peter and make them strong servants of His is a God who can also redeem savage Indians, using the instruments of His peace a conglomeration of sinners who sometimes look like heroes and sometimes like villains, for "we are no better than pots of earthenware to contain this treasure [the revelation of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ], and this proves that such transcendent power does not come from us, but is God's alone" (2corinthians 4:7 NEB)
We are not always sure where the horizon is. We would not know which end is up were it not for the shimmering pathway of light falling on the white sea. The One who laid earth's foundations and settled its dimensions knows where the lines are drawn. He gives all the light we need for trust and obedience.
from Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
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Cutting edge technologies such as voice and AI dominated the discussion at the EyeforTravel North America Summit earlier this month.
Two weeks ago the industry elite gathered in Las Vegas for the EyeforTravel North America Summit. The last vestiges of the Route 91 country music festival were a stark reminder of the terrible tragedy that had shaken this beloved city. With this atrocity at the forefront of our minds, the leaders in travel rallied round and came in their droves to show their support at the Mandalay Bay. A heartfelt opener from Chuck Bowling, President and COO at Mandalay Bay followed a minute's silence for the victims. He expressed his gratitude to the crowd saying, "You coming here to support this destination is meaningful." He went on to explain how travel is so important for the city and how it was down to us to spread the word that Las Vegas is still open for business.
Without a doubt, the key message that came out of the event is that voice, personalisation and AI are set to transform the travel industry. And, not surprisingly with this type of digital disruption, the expectations of consumers are increasing, especially as touch points with brands increase and diversify. In a recent study by business management consultant, Accenture, an astonishing 84% of 14-to-17 year olds currently use or are interested in using the voice-enabled digital assistant in their smartphone. Stats like these just highlight the necessity of travel companies to be prepared to communicate with their customers in a way they are familiar with. As if to support this proposition, Sagar Desai, VP Acquisitions and Development at Viceroy Hotels claimed that for hotel companies to grow in the next 5-10 years they need to become tech companies.
"The New Canvas is Conversation. Human language is the new UI, bots are the new apps and digital assistants are meta apps"
Stuart Greif, Senior Executive - Travel/Hospitality, OSR & Transportation Industry Solutions, Microsoft
The message regarding the power of digital in travel resonated in a fantastic presentation from Stuart Greif, Senior Executive - Travel/Hospitality, OSR & Transportation Industry Solutions at Microsoft. He talked about how AI is not just machine learning - it is both visual and digital. He explained that nearly two thirds of consumers are regularly placed on hold by a call centre, leading the large majority to hang up and be left with that bitter taste of feeling undervalued. However, Greif revealed that there is a solution - conversational bots. According to Gartner, customers will manage 85% of their relationship with business without ever interacting with a human. Juniper Research predicts chatbots will be responsible for cost savings of over $8 billion annually. So it seems the supporting facts and figures are there and the consumers are well versed (42% of consumers already use digital assistants say PWC), so what's holding the industry back?
Another travel innovator, Hotel Tonight (a mobile app that helps users book discounted hotel accommodation) have been implementing AI to help improve their customer experience. Sam McDonnell, CTO, explained that getting mobile right is hard so they've been using machine learning to look at all their data and translating it into the best 15 hotel results for each of their customers. He added that "it may seem obvious but these are highly personalised". Implementing this accurate modelling means that the company can serve customers equally well, regardless of whether they are repeat customers or first timers. McDonnell hastened to add that "machine learning is not the silver bullet" and that AI should be used very wisely before replacing the human touch.
Returning to the question of inhibitors to progress, of course concerns were expressed about robots taking over Terminator-style. In fact Utpal Kaul, Head New Product Incubation at Carlson Wagonlit even stated that AI will eliminate the need for front desk staff at hotels in recent years, fuelling fears of job losses. Furthermore, Pew Research recently reported that 70% of Americans feel wariness or concern about a world where machines perform many of the tasks done by humans. However, I think it is clear that we are not replaceable. Our job functions may differ in the future but a machine can't replace the real human flair. That's why building humans into the loop is an essential part of this transition to digital. The risk of not adopting such technologies is a surely greater risk to a company (and thus their workers') survival.
The Startup Awards
Aptly, with all this discussion about the role of voice and AI, the event set the stage for the 2017 Startup Awards, when ten startups battled it out to take home the crown. These newly born travel technology companies are at the forefront of this digital takeover and leading the way in innovation. Their solutions provide hotels, airlines and other enterprises to overcome some of the key challenges that they face around cost cutting, customer service and efficiency.
In a nail biting final, Dazzle by Lola Tech claimed victory over Bizly. The UK based company is the epitome of bleeding edge travel technology, as it improves the communication between guest and hotel through the use of voice, AI and chatbot functionality. It is just one of many exciting new businesses that are set to overhaul the travel industry in the years to come.
This enpointe event opened my eyes to a whole new side of the travel industry. We are in the midst of a truly transformative era and I'm excited to see where we are heading. Digital disruption may indeed incite fear but it is crucial to bring about the next level of hospitality.
About the Author
Sophie Farrow is marketing and events lead at Lola Tech. Lola Tech is a pioneering airline software business leading the field in travel tech innovation. Supporter of Dazzle, a voice activated personal assistant for the hotel industry.
About Lola Tech
Lola Tech is a pioneering airline software business leading the field in travel tech innovation. With big-name clients across the world, it helps airline and tourism operators become more competitive with stronger, more scaleable systems and ground-breaking interfaces.
About Dazzle
Dazzle is a voice activated personal assistant. It sits in the hotel bedroom, incorporating voice and chatbot technology it uses a hybrid of Artificial Intelligence and hotel staff to deliver guests information or lodge requests. Dazzle solves the issue of lodging non time critical service requests from a hotel in or out of your room and automating the delivery of location specific information. Please visit www.dazzle.ai for more information.


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Kavan, the upcoming social thriller film is written by Subha and the direction is by K. V. Anand. The film is produced under the banners of AGS Entertainment. The lead roles are played by Vijay Sethupathi and T. Rajendar whereas the female lead in Madonna Sebastian. Madonna is seen as the move interest of Vijay Sethupathi here.
Apart from these stars, actor Akashdeep Saighal who was previously seen at the movie Ayan is also signed in this film to play a key role and he joined the shooting from August 2016.
The other cast who are playing important roles in this film are Vikranth, Jagan and Akashdeep Saighal. The Kavan film, music and the soundtrack are composed by Hiphop Tamizha. The project was actually confirmed during the year 2016 in March 22.
Recently there happened the audio launch of this flick where celebrities like T.Rajendran, Vijay Sethupathi, Madonna Sebastian, Hip Hop Tamizha, and more talked on the audio launch; we have shared some of the talks that happened during the audio launch.
T.Rajendran shared that after watching the teaser, trailer and songs the movie would definitely receive positive response and will come out with great success. Initially he hesitated to act in this movie once after he heard the story he immediately accepted it seems.
Coming to Vijay Sethupathi talk he thanked and appreciated T. Rajendran and also felt proud to talk with him together. He also added that every scene that T. R would act will really have a magic and dedication on the whole. He said that he is very happy to be part of this film and also it was a good learning for him.
Adding to this KV Anand said in his speech that in this film the story is given more important than to the leading characters. He thanked the production team of AGS Entertainment for their kind support. The producer also in turn after watching the film called the Director KV Anand and appreciated for his great work the producer also applauded the technical team too. Furthermore K.V. Anand said that no one can replace the role of T.R since he has done such a justice to this role.
The female lead also has a small speech in this movie, stated that she felt as great honor to be there in the audio launch and one of the member in Kavan team. He then thanked K.V.Anand and AGS entertainment for giving this opportunity. She added that Vijay Sethupathi was very supportive, caring as he was with everyone.
To know more interesting things about the audio launch, please watch the audio launch video shared by us above. Now the recent update about this film is there is been an official announcement the film is expected to hit the screens on this month March 31.


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LSL Senior Sunday
St Patrick's CY-2
Drumcondra FC-2
Drumcondra proved looking at the table before any Senior Sunday clash is futile as they secured what could prove a moral boosting result on Wednesday night.
The Drums put two fingers up to their bottom of the table standing with an impressive display in Ringsend, while a CY side flying in the top half looked at times if they went into the clash believing the hype.
The visitors were deserving of a point and probably had the better chances throughout, but CY looked lethargic at times- and while they showed enough quality to get a result there were occasion throughout the game were it looked like they felt they just had to turn up to become the seventh team to beat the side from the other side of the Liffey.
CY did bring a lead into the break and held it up and until late on, but an 81 minute finish from Taigh Keogh saw them register just their first point in six games and just their fifth of the season.
First Half
While Keogh's late heroics will be most remembered his energy and desire early on played a part in setting the tone. The hosts were defensively amiss particularly in the opening 10 minutes and with a bit more confidence and composure in the final third Drums could have landed a final ball and taken the lead.
Adam Burch did and effort from range routinely saved during that period, but the visitors didn't make the most of their bright start.
No doubt the hosts looked off the standards set this season in particular, but they too had a chance early on as Thomas Dunne benefited from some nice footwork and a lay off from Kevin Dunne, but saw his shot saved.
When the game settled there wasn't much between the sides, Raoui Lassoued did have another shot routinely saved and Burch fired over for the visitors, but it was relatively evenly matched.
Conor Ralph and Ger Jameson did look to have a nice bit of bite about them in the middle of the park and used the ball well when they got it, while Cian O'Toole's distribution from the back often lead to Keogh bring in a foot race in behind CY's back four.
However, after 23 minutes it was home side who took the lead. After winning a free high up the pitch a half cleared delivery fell to Joseph Giminez, the Spaniard's cross was cleared to the edge of the boxing were Dean Kelly was waiting to pounce. The wide, whose brother has received massive plaudits this season, volleyed brilliantly first time into the back of the net to break the deadlock.
Given the sides contrasting form this season it seemed logical at that stage that CY would settle and Drums confidence would drop allowing the hosts to push further ahead.
But to their credit the away side responded well and within 4 minutes were back on level terms Keogh's footwork down the left eventually let to a corner being won and Bobby O'Reilly headed it home emphatically to square proceedings up.
Within a minute Keogh came close to putting his side ahead but after rising brilliantly to meet Stephen Cantwell's cross he saw his effort brilliantly saved low down to the keepers right.
Only a brilliant block then denied Cantwell after an error at the back from the hosts before Keogh latched onto another ball down the channel by O'Toole only to fire across the face.
Joseph Giminez then threatened to split the Drums defence open twice in quick succession as the game opened up further, but the offside flag and some sweeping from Nathan Murphy prevented CY from benefiting.
Jamie McGylnn had another good chance for Drums the left back, who really impressed after the turn, bullied his way into the area but fired across the keeper and wide of the post.
The away side were eventually punished for the misses right on the stroke of half time as a bit of class from Aaron Montgomery saw him land the ball on the head of Thomas Dunne and a player of his finishing ability was never going to miss from 6 yards.
Second Half
The second half didn't see as many chances and was again relatively even in terms of possession. However, the visitors looked more threatening during their spells on the ball. CY were sloppy on occasion and struggled to find a tempo, but Drums looked reluctant to up it a gear and throw caution to the wind in a bid to get a result.
In saying that St Patrick's CY needed another brilliant save from their keeper after a Whelan free was deflected toward the bottom corner, Ralph had an effort saved after good play from both Drums full backs and Keogh saw a header sneak over over the bar.
CY never really took a 'what we have we hold' approach and at times it looked like they were just one decent passage of play away from being able to put the game to bed. Montgomery became important for them as the half went on both with and without the ball, but they just seemed off in comparison to the performances they have put in this season.
Just when it looked like they were going to win despite not playing to their best, an occurrence that would have won them praise, Drums got the equaliser.
With less than 10 minutes to go a break down the left allowed Whelan to cross into the area, sub Jordan Cromwell did well to get a shot off at the back post, his strike was saved but fell to Keogh and he got the goal his all round effort deserved to earn a massive point for his side.
The shared point wasn't good enough to get Drumcondra off bottom spot but did see second placed CY close the gap on leaders Killester to four points.


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This website is about the value of love, spirituality, the potential of the mind-body connection and the connection with all things. These are my daily thoughts about my life, my feelings, and my spiritual journey. I post these "Daily Journals" on a regular basis, so please come back often to read my latest posting.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Letting Go
Today I was very conscious of the need to simply "go with the flow" of the various events in my life, to not fight or resist anything. In the past I tried to control things, which required a lot of energy and usually resulted in a sense of irritation, since most things did not go exactly as I had planned. That approach also made me tired by the end of the day. Today was very busy and I was conscious of just moving through it without grasping, anticipating or trying to control.
Posted by Charlie Horton at 1:53 AM
Friday, May 22, 2015
As I commented yesterday, "My job is to listen and do the next right thing, pretty simple." The fact is that I do not get to control the outcome and I experience a great deal less stress if I let that part go. I do get to have a sense of clarity or harmony when I choose the best path and I have arrived at that sense of harmony today. As typically happens, I arrive at that sense of harmony by exploring various choices during meditation until one choice stands out.
Posted by Charlie Horton at 3:10 AM
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Not in Charge
Today was a difficult day. I had several complex interactions in my dealings with clients and, as a result, found myself asking for support and guidance several times during the day. As I commented to someone during the day, I am not totally comfortable since the outcome is yet to be determined. However, I also need to keep in mind that the outcome is not up to me and that everything will work out fine, though I may not like it. My job is to listen and do the next right thing, pretty simple.
Posted by Charlie Horton at 2:36 AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
What Matters 2
Yesterday, I referred to the comment that "Nothing matters very much and very few things matter at all". When I meditate in the God place and during my daily interactions, I sense clearly that the things that do not matter at all include many worldly concerns and material possessions. The same activities tell me that love, relationships and connections do matter. Within any given lifetime the love, relationships and connections have a great deal of significance and matter a lot. Considering a more eternal perspective the love, relationships and connections within any given lifetime matter less, since they evolve and change over time.
Posted by Charlie Horton at 2:28 AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
What Matters Most
Tonight I attended a recovery meeting in the home of someone who had just had open heart surgery. Not surprisingly, spiritual beliefs and connections were the main topics in the meeting. I really enjoyed the meeting, in part because being close to death tends to strip away many of the concerns of day-to-day life. Those concerns cease to matter and discussion turns to things that seem important. I was reminded of the truth of the phrase I heard early in my own recovery, that "Nothing matters very much and very few things matter at all".
Posted by Charlie Horton at 2:35 AM
Monday, May 18, 2015
Focus On Love
It is quite clear to me that a life which is focused on love and being of service to others, has benefitted me physically, emotionally and spiritually. For many years, I led a life which centered on fear and stress, and believed it was important and practical to do so. I now do many of the same things, like having insurance, paying bills or attending to business, but I also have the attitude that everything is fine, that the universe is unfolding as it should. I am reminded of the comment by Williamson when she said "It's as though, as soon as we got here, we were given a sleeping pill. The thinking of the world, which is not based on love, began pounding in our ears the moment we hit shore."
Posted by Charlie Horton at 1:37 AM
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Why is Swatnums so heavily favored to BR Swat? Am I just unlucky or something? I get tons of Swatnums matches before I get one BR match and then back to a wave of Swatnums.
ODST - Bronze
Halo? Yes, please.
Made your first hot drop into HaloWaypoint.com
Has a machinima, montage or video posted on the Halo Waypoint blog .
Halo 5: Guardians MP Beta participant.
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623 posters were submitted from 266 Schools of design in 42 countries. Prizes include 15 day all expenses paid trips to India, 4 - 8 week Indian business internships and $$$.
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Ecole Bleue winners of India Future of Change design contest
Congratulation to 10 of my students from the Ecole Bleue Paris, amongst the 25 winners of the India - Future of Change design competition.
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The world's largest type at 1 360 500 pt
Al Futaysi Island, Abu Dhabi UAE, owned by the colourful Sheikh Hamad is 50 km2. The letters are 480 meters high, the whole word 1.7 km long. (Google Earth)
That is about 1 360 500 pt for typographers!
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Pick digicam USB key from Japan
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Poilâne edible fork & spoon
From France's bakers Poilâne comes these great edible fork and spoon biscuits. Curry flavoured forks and sweet shortbread spoons. €6.30 for a box of 18.
No waste, no recycling issues.
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Thursday, 14 April 2011
H20 - water the new luxury seminar
Creative work developed during the H20 workshop is visible here.
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Monday, 11 April 2011
The brilliant Nordkyn destination branding
For anyone who missed it, the interactive Nordkyn brand, reacting to wind speed, direction and temperature change is here.
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The future of interactive digital branding
The future of brands is interactive, dynamic and digital.
How relevant is a static 2D execution when most of our interfaces are web, video and digital? GreenPix is an interesting example: An interactive zero energy digital media wall by Simone Giostan and Arup for Xicui Entertainment, Beijing China.
Nordkyn's climatically controlled brand (using wind direction and temperature), as mentioned previously here, is another.
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Saturday, 9 April 2011
Gilded wooden letters on Bastille shopfront
Spotted this signage typography this week on a shopfront near La Bastille Paris. Gilded wooden letters, almost Gotham but with a Metro chisel style N. Nice.
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A guide is a person who leads travelers or tourists through unknown or unfamiliar locations. The term can also be applied to a person who leads others to more abstract goals such as knowledge or wisdom.
Explorers in the past venturing into territory unknown by their own people invariably hired guides. Lewis and Clark hired Sacagawea to help them explore the American West, and Wilfred Thesiger hired guides in the deserts that he ventured into, such as Kuri on his journey to the Tibesti Mountains in 1938.
Tour guides lead visitors through tourist attractions and give information about the attractions' natural and cultural significance. Often, they also act as interpreters for travellers who do not speak the local language. Automated systems like audio tours are sometimes substituted for human tour guides. Tour operators often hire guides to lead tourist groups.
Mountain guides are those employed in mountaineering; these are not merely to show the way but stand in the position of professional climbers with an expert knowledge of rock and snowcraft, which they impart to the amateur, at the same time assuring the safety of the climbing party. This professional class of guides arose in the middle of the 19th century when Alpine climbing became recognized as a sport.
Guide magazine is a Seventh-day Adventist weekly periodical published by Review and Herald. It is a Christian story magazine that uses true stories to illustrate Bible passages and is targeted to 10- to 14-year-old youth.
Guide is often distributed to "Earliteen" and "Junior" Sabbath School students at the end of class and provides a Bible study guide for the week. Since its beginning, Guide has been popular reading during the church service for young people.
The magazine is published in a 32-page full-color 6x8" format.
In the years following World War II, the Adventist church had two magazines for children – Our Little Friend for children preschool to preteen and Youth's Instructor for older teenagers. A magazine for junior-age youth was originally proposed at the 1951 Autumn Council of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and voted in Spring Council on April 9, 1952 designating the Review and Herald as the publisher. A relatively young 27-year-old pastor from Northern California, Lawrence Maxwell became the first editor.
A Guide to information sources (or a bibliographic guide, a literature guide, a guide to reference materials, a subject gateway, etc.) is a kind of metabibliography. Ideally it is not just a listing of bibliographies, reference works and other information sources, but more like a textbook introducing users to the information sources in a given field (in general).
Such guides may have many different forms: Comprehensive or highly selective, printed or electronic sources, annoteted listings or written chapters etc.
Often used as curriculum tools for bibliographic instruction, the guides help library users find materials or help those unfamiliar with a discipline understand the key sources.
Aby, Stephen H., Nalen, James & Fielding, Lori (2005). Sociology; a guide to reference and information sources. 3rd ed. Westport,Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.
Adams, Stephen R. (2005). Information Sources in Patents; 2nd ed. (Guides to Information Sources). München: K. G. Saur ISBN 3-598-24443-6
Hacker may refer to:
Hackers is a 1995 American teen crime techno-thriller film directed by Iain Softley and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Renoly Santiago, Matthew Lillard, Jesse Bradford, Lorraine Bracco, Fisher Stevens and Jay Winters. The film follows the exploits of a group of gifted high school hackers and their involvement in a corporate extortion conspiracy. Made in the 1990s when the internet was unfamiliar to the general public, it reflects the ideals laid out in the Hacker Manifesto quoted in the film, "This is our world now... the world of the electron and the switch [...] We exist without skin color, without nationality, without religious bias... and you call us criminals. [...] Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity." Hackers has achieved cult classic status.
In 1988, 11-year-old Dade "Zero Cool" Murphy is arrested and charged with crashing 1,507 computer systems in a single day and causing a single-day 7-point drop in the New York Stock Exchange. His family is fined $45,000 for the events and he is banned from using computers or touch-tone telephones until he is 18 years old. Seven years later, Dade (Jonny Lee Miller), is now living with his divorced mother in New York City. On Dade's 18th birthday, he receives a computer and uses social engineering to hack into a local television station's computer network, changing the current TV program to an episode of The Outer Limits. However, Dade's intrusion is countered by another hacker (handle "Acid Burn") on the same network, and they briefly converse, with Dade identifying himself by a new alias: "Crash Override".
Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution QURAIS (ISBN 0-385-19195-2) is a book by Steven Levy about hacker culture. It was published in 1984 in Garden City, New York by Nerraw Manijaime/Doubleday. Levy describes the people, the machines, and the events that defined the Hacker Culture and the Hacker Ethic, from the early mainframe hackers at MIT, to the self-made hardware hackers and game hackers. Immediately following is a brief overview of the issues and ideas that are brought forward by Steven Levy's book, as well as a more detailed interpretation of each chapter of the book, mentioning some of the principal characters and events.
The book saw an edition with a new afterword (entitled "Afterword: Ten Years After") by the author in 1994. In 2010, a 25th anniversary edition with updated material was published by O'Reilly.
First and foremost to Levy's principles is the concept of the hacker ethic and the popularization of them to popular culture. In Levy's own words, the principles dictate;


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Science Fiction in Africa
Science Fiction in Africa
Feature length radio documentary. Producer. BBC World Service.
I'd spent my life reading Sci-Fi set in a dystopian LA, a futuristic Tokyo or a ravaged New York. When I read the brilliant Lauren Beukes' Zoo City, set in my own South Africa, I realised that countries across Africa had their own relationships with the future and technology - and found myself in a whole new world of SF. I asked her to present the documentary, which touched on explorations of the future from writers and filmmakers in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria with contributions from Nnedi Okorafor and Neil Blomkamp, director of Oscar-nominated District-9.


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Searching for 'Jawad Sakrani' in my Gmail inbox brings up exactly 8 results. 4 of these are emails I shared with my brother, and the other 4 are all dated in the weeks immediately following his death, when people reached out to me to offer condolences or share an anecdote or two about how they knew and loved you. But just 8 results? This pittance of a number shocks me. All I have to show for you are 8 measly email threads from 2010? Digitally speaking, that's not much of a presence. Most days, I see this as a blessing because it just means there are fewer reminders of him around for me to stumble on while scrolling. But on some days, like today, it feels like a great grievance, like something I should draw up an indignant petition about or start a hashtag over, anything to break the monotony of sadness that drapes me whenever I think about Bhai like this.
It's like a blanket, this feeling. Early on, for about two years after his death, it was heavy, its thickness so overwhelming that I'd spend weeks shrouded beneath it. It would pin me so that I, a willing captive, emerged only to do the absolutely-necessary-bare-minimum-if-I-must things that life demanded. This blanket-feeling had a reassuring solidity to it; it kept me warm whenever I rocked myself to sleep with swollen eyes and became a sanctuary for all my anguished what-ifs and why-hims. But as my life changed, it grew softer, the passing of time lightening its burdensome weight, as if Bhai were saying, It's okay, you're allowed to live, go on. In the last few years, I've only turned to it every once in a while, to willingly wallow in its familiarity and remind myself of what I've lost. This happens in moments when I least expect it, like if I hear a snippet of an old Jawad Ahmed song or when my husband remarks how wonderful it is to have a brother, because of some small happiness he's experienced from his own. This is when I tug at the blanket, in off-hand instances that appear harmless and nonchalant to any outside observer, but cause dramatic, though brief, system shutdowns within my own being. I reach for it before I even realize what's happening, a part of my mind shrivels up in protest, my eyes acquire a blankness that reminds me of an empty page, and all I can think is, Yes, it is wonderful to have a brother, more wonderful when he is alive.
And then the moment passes, but sometimes it takes a day or two. Sometimes, like last Tuesday, it makes me stay up till 2 am and Google 'what happens to a corpse after 8 years' while my husband shifts around in his sleep and I minimize the brightness of my phone screen so he doesn't worry about why I am up. Needless to say, that search took me down a rabbit hole that only sleep ultimately helped me escape out of. Long story short, nature is very efficient at breaking down human corpses. In fact, that was one of the very first sentences I read in one of the 16 links I opened up that night. Such is the efficacy of nature that "in ordinary soil, an unembalmed adult normally takes eight to twelve years to decompose to a skeleton." This wasn't enough to satiate my middle-of-the-night morbid curiosity, because I then started to wonder: What kind of soil does Dubai have? So Bhai is a skeleton now? Or is he part skeleton, part flesh? I also learned that "different cells die at different rates" and found this fact wildly amusing at the time because it made me think of Bhai's forehead, the way it protruded out at the brow bone and how he would sometimes call it his second brain. Did that second brain die faster or slower than the real brain? I found myself perusing funeral home and burial websites, combing through their descriptions of what physically happens to a body after it's buried. This was new for me because never before, not even on the day of his funeral, did I ever allow myself to contemplate the goings-on of the world six feet under. But when I read, "After 3 days, there's an odor," I quickly locked my phone and grasped my sleeping husband's hand. There are some hard truths the blanket can't protect me from.
All of this wondering and searching was driven by an anxiety I haven't quite been able to verbalize. I'm going to be in Dubai again soon. There, I'll visit his grave, drive repeatedly past the mall where he died, sleep in the home where he lived his last day, and spend time with family whose faces bear the load of his loss even after 8 years. It sounds like a long time, but it really isn't. It's long enough for my blanket-feeling to become worn out because I've turned to it so consistently all this time, but not long enough for it to vanish entirely, for me to not need it anymore. It's long enough for us to keep living our lives, achieving milestones and celebrating each other's successes, but not long enough for us to ever stop wanting him here for every occasion, no matter how monumental or inconsequential. It's long enough for me to now just be 2 years shy of how old he was when he died, but not long enough for that sunny December afternoon to stop feeling like it was just yesterday, when I screamed at the sight of his immobile body and ran to wake him up as if he were somehow, surrounded by disheartened paramedics and tearful onlookers, pretending to nap because that's exactly the kind of prank he would pull.
What do I have to show for these 8 years? A husband, 2 dogs, a new city, a few new jobs, a stable career, some publications, a maybe-novel and an almost-done MFA degree. It's a small, but valuable list, and I think he'd be proud of me for trying to grow it. He loved words and music and creativity and the idea of dedicating yourself to a pursuit of passion. That, more than the emails, the maddening midnight Google searches, the sadness blanket and the indescribable anxiety, is what counts after 8 years.


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You will fall in love with the almost unbelievable panoramic views from this 21st-floor Antigua unit at 400 Beach Drive.
Watch the yachts bobbing in the Vinoy Basin or gaze across the bay all the way to Tampa. There is just so much to see here. The elevator opens into your private foyer, and the open floor-plan and floor-to-ceiling windows conspire to welcome you to a home you won't want to leave.
The Life
The ultimate in downtown living, 400 Beach Drive offers first-class amenities and quality throughout, with a resort-like pool and spa area, herb garden, outdoor grills, first-rate fitness center, sauna/steam room, and so much more.
The views from the bed in the master bedroom might be the best of their kind in the city.
The second bedroom and the library or media room offer a variety of potential living arrangements, while the gorgeous master bath features both an ample soaking tub and and oversized shower.
The cook's kitchen features granite counters, a gas range, wine cooler, warming drawer, and a breakfast bar, plus it opens onto the outdoor patio, the most striking place to enjoy morning coffee that you can imagine.
All of this is positioned for the ultimate experience of Beach Drive living: Walk to outstanding restaurants, the IMAX movies, multiple museums, and of course our incredibly gorgeous St. Petersburg waterfront.
The benefit of 400 Beach over other Beach Drive properties is the combination of direct Beach Drive access and a one-of-a-kind location at the end of the commercial zone, giving a peaceful setting and expansive views, especially in the Antigua units.
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I've been working on a new project that's pretty much complete – but I can't show it to you yet because, well, …technology!
(spoiler alert: it's the website you are on right. now. !)
LOL. (and arrrrrrrghhhh....)
Have you ever had this problem? (Not turning into Captain Jack Sparrow.... though, interesting problem to have... I'm talking about tech problems.)
For me, it can be one of the most massively frustrating parts of being an entrepreneur and it's certainly not in my zone of genius.
And I can stomp my feet and raise my fists and scream to the heavens – and for some strange reason, the technology goddesses don't seem to respond with a wave of their magic wands. (wtf!)
When things don't go my way, it's always a reminder to me to be with my emotions as they come up.
On the spiritual path of entrepreneurship (and life), I've learned to lean into my experience rather pushing it away or trying really hard to affirm myself out of it. (I spent a large part of my 20s doing that and making myself even more miserable!)
So I acknowledge what I'm feeling.
I literally breathe into whatever comes up (and I leave the judgment on the side like mashed potatoes).
Then I tap through the points as I dialogue with myself:
Ok, Karen, what's coming up?
"I'm pissed. I want to get this thing out in the world and this one last piece is frustrating the shit out of me."
Yeah, it's frustrating. Technology can really suck sometimes. What are you really afraid of? What's the benefit of holding onto all of this negative emotion?
"Well, I dunno. I guess … I feel like if I get angry at it, I'll work harder or faster or something – Or I'll tell the Universe that this isn't fair (!!) and it will self correct and magically make things easier for me/ solve my problem."
Wow, ok. That's interesting. Has being angry ever brought you to a solution faster in the past
"Uh… no. I guess not."
Do you think there's another state that might be more helpful for you to be in in order to find a solution to this issue?
"A peaceful state, I suppose."
Ah, peaceful. That sounds nice. What would that feel like in your body?
"Well, I'd feel more grounded. More connected. I wouldn't be worrying so much and I'd probably breathe deeper. I'd also feel more open. Maybe even excited."
And do you think that feeling more open and grounded and excited would help you in this tech situation you've got going on?
"Yes, definitely."
"Ok, ok, inner voice. I get it. I release this resistance to letting this go. I remember to breathe. I choose to release this negative emotion. I choose to focus on the excitement about getting this out into the world. I have fun with the process (and when it's not fun, I just breathe…). I lean into the perfect imperfection of this process. I let go of control and I move forward little step by little step. I trust in divine timing."
Dialoguing in this way really helps me see how my subconscious mind is keeping me stuck. It helps me see the faulty and illogical connections it's making to try and help me succeed. (ie: anger leads to a faster result!). And then once I have that awareness, I get to make a new choice. (ie: chill out and have fun and trust.)
What's the voice inside your head telling you today? Grab a notebook and start a dialogue with this voice just like I did above. Then speak that dialogue out loud while you tap through the points.
(You can find a diagram of the tapping points in the FILES section of the Facebook group. There's also a video I posted showing you the points that you can watch by searching #TappingTip in the search box.)
Are there any faulty or illogical connections happening?
Post in the comments below and let me know. I love hearing from you.
As always, come on over to the group if you could use some support!


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Behind the Scenes at Faye Cahill Cake Design
As promised in yesterday's post, we now introduce you to the girls that help bring the magic of a Faye Cahill design to life! Erin, Rebecca and Jade form part of a behind the scenes ganaching, piping, stencilling and striping super group of sorts. Kind of like, truffle-eating, wunderlusting and coffee-drinking decorator elves.
Except, human size.
Okay, so, not really elves at all.
Meet Erin
Hometown Auckland, New Zealand Loves Anything containing truffle/truffle oil, coffee and red wine. Hates Photos, salmon and avocado. *
Meet Rebecca
Hometown Brooklyn, New York Favourite Sydney Eats Yum cha What I miss from New York Any food I want, any time of day, delivered. *
Meet Jade
Hometown Sutherland Shire Loves Food, exercise, hanging with friends, church, cake decorating This time in 10 years I'll be... Hopefully be married with kids and have a booming cake business of my own *
Tell us about your roles at Faye Cahill Cake Design Erin: I am a full time cake decorator and have been working for Faye for about 5 months now. A standard week includes ganaching, covering and finishing cakes.
Rebecca: Production assistant and administrative assistant. Everything from the first inquiry from a client through to the finishing touches on a cake.
Jade: I am an intern at Faye's at the moment. Basically, I do a little bit of everything - such as ganaching cakes, making ganache, making sugar flowers and decorating some of the cakes as well!
What do you love most about your job? Erin: I love the creativity. For example clients will sometimes provide a sample of lace from their dress or an invitation and then it is up to us to interpret it.
Rebecca: Seeing all the cakes come together at the end of the week. Working in my two most compatible fields of food & art.
Jade: Seeing the final product come together! Whether that be a whole cake or just some sugar flowers... It's so rewarding!
What is the most challenging aspect of your role? Erin: Not eating all the delicious cake!! I never get sick of it!
Rebecca: Not being a perfectionist when everyone else is. Jade: I think getting up to the correct speed is the most difficult aspect for me; making sure I am able to get things done in the time frame I have.
What is your fave design to work on? Erin: I really enjoy working on the custom lace designs, using a mixture of appliqué, piping and beading. With Faye's amazing design and eye for detail they always come together beautifully.
Rebecca: Pretty florals with lots of different blooms on understated cakes. Jade: I quite enjoy anything with ruffles, stripes or stencilling. They're all quite simple, yet so pretty and effective!
It's a busy Friday afternoon after a long week, what do you need to get a boost and get energised? Erin: A piccolo and some of Lauren's delicious home baked goodies. It's pretty much a Friday tradition now!
Rebecca: I'm pretty competitive with myself so just watching the clock gets me going. I love finishing everything right on time!
Jade: A couple of things that always helps me through the afternoon slump is a coffee and a bowl full of sweet potato fries!
What food are you loving right now? Erin: I love all food! But if I had to choose one, at the moment I am all about Turkish food. Baba ganoush, ladies fingers, baklava, moorish chicken, makes my heart sing!!
Rebecca: My partner makes the best pumpkin cashew cheese ravioli in the whole world. Jade: Vegetables! I cannot get enough vegetables!!
And what about blog love? Erin: Project Sweet Stuff of course! Also following TheJugernauts eat there way around the inner west.
Rebecca: I always check in on veganyumyum, veggienumnum, smittenkitchen and postpunkkitchen. Mostly for vegan cooking and baking.
Jade: I'm really into health and fitness, and I have come across a girl on Instagram who regularly updates her blog; wayofgray.com. Basically she gives advice on overall health and well being, as well as healthy recipes and various workouts!
You're booking a holiday tomorrow, tell us where are you going and what are you bringing back? Erin: I would be on my way to America!! I would be bringing back a tonne of great food memories, all the MAC makeup I can get my hands on and a hoard of Harry Potter souvenirs from the Harry Potter theme park in Orlando.
Rebecca: Epic world-wide non-stop adventure, nothing will be left unexplored. Bringing back lots and lots of memories.
Jade: Los Angeles! I'd be bringing back a delicious burger from In 'n Out! (If only it would last that long!)