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Title: Sex = Love - And its Place in a Free Society Author: Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929 Language: English As this book started as an ASCII text book there are no pictures available. Copyright Status: Not copyrighted in the United States. If you live elsewhere check the laws of your country before downloading this ebook. See comments about copyright issues at end of book. *** Start of this Doctrine Publishing Corporation Digital Book "Sex = Love - And its Place in a Free Society" *** This book is indexed by ISYS Web Indexing system to allow the reader find any word or number within the document. SEX = LOVE, AND ITS PLACE IN A FREE SOCIETY: (SECOND EDITION) By Edward Carpenter. Price Fourpence. Manchester: The Labour Press Society Limited, Printers and Publishers 1894. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: There are several pages missing from this small book. A serious search was made both online and in print without another copy found. It seemed worthwhile to transcribe the book in spite of the missing pages as this is a startling essay for its date. If any reader should ever come across an intact print or online copy, kindly inform SEX = LOVE The subject of Sex is most difficult to deal with, not only on account of a certain prudery as well as a natural reticence on the subject, but doubtless also because the passion itself being so tremendously strong and occupying such a large part of human thought--and words being so scanty and inadequate on the subject--everything that _is_ said is liable to be misunderstood; the most violent inferences are made, and equivocations surmised, from the simplest remarks; qualified admissions of liberty are interpreted into recommendations of unbridled licence; and generally the perspective of literary expression is turned upside down by the effect of the unfamiliarity of the topic on the reader's mind. There is indeed a vast deal of fetishism in the current treatment of Sex; and the subject is dealt with as though it lay quite out of line with any other need or faculty of human nature. Nor can one altogether be surprised at this when one perceives of what vast import Sex is in the scheme of things, and how deeply it it has been associated since the earliest times not only with man's personal impulses but even with his religious sentiments and ceremonials. Next to hunger this is doubtless the most primitive and imperative of our needs. But in modern civilised life Sex enters probably even more into _consciousness_ than hunger. For the hunger-needs of the human race are in the later societies fairly well satisfied, but the sex-desires are strongly restrained, both by law and custom, from satisfaction--and so assert themselves all the more in thought. To find the place of these desires, their utterance, their control, their personal import, their social import, is a tremendous problem to every youth and girl, man and woman. There are a few of both sexes, doubtless, who hardly feel the passion--who have never been "in love," and who experience no strong sexual appetite--but these are rare. Practically the passion is a matter of universal experience; and speaking broadly and generally we may say it is a matter on which it is quite desirable that every adult at some time or other _should_ have experience--actual and physical, as well as emotional. There may be exceptions; but, as said, the sex-instinct lies so deep and is so universal, that for the understanding of life--of one's own life, of that of others, and of human nature in general--as well as for the proper development of one's own capacities, such experience is almost indispensable. While the glory of Sex pervades and suffuses all Nature; while the flowers are rayed and starred out towards the sun in the very ecstasy of generation; while the nostrils of the animals dilate, and their forms become instinct, under the passion, with a proud and fiery beauty; while even the human lover is transformed, and in the great splendors of the mountains and the sky perceives something to which he had not the key before--yet it is curious that just here, in Man, we find the magic wand of Nature suddenly broken, and doubt and conflict and division entering in, where a kind of unconscious harmony had erst prevailed. Heine I think says somewhere that the man who loves unsuccessfully knows himself to be a god. It is not perhaps till the great current of sexual love is checked and brought into conflict with the other parts of his being that the whole nature of the man, sexual and moral, under the tremendous stress rises into consciousness and reveals in fire its god-like quality. This is the work of the artificer who makes immortal souls--who out of the natural love evolves even a more perfect love. "In tutti gli amanti," says Giordano Bruno, "é questo fabro vulcano" ("in all lovers is this Olympian blacksmith present"). To teach the child first, quite openly, its physical relation to its own mother, its long indwelling in her body, and the deep and sacred bond of tenderness between mother and child in consequence; then, after a time, to explain the work of fatherhood, and how the love of the parents for each other was the cause of its own (the child's) existence: these things are easy and natural--at least they are so to the young mind--and excite in it no surprise, or sense of unfitness, but only gratitude and a kind of tender wonderment. Then, later on, as the special sexual needs and desires develop, to instruct the girl or boy in the further details of the matter, and the care and right conduct of her or his own sexual nature; on the meaning and the dangers of solitary indulgence--if this habit has been contracted; on the need of self-control and the presence of affection in all relations with others, and (without asceticism) on the possibility of deflecting physical desire to some degree into affectional and emotional channels, and the great gain so resulting: all these are things which an ordinary youth of either sex will easily understand and appreciate, and which may be of priceless value, saving such an one from years of struggle in foul morasses, and waste of precious life-strength. Finally, with the maturity of *See Appendix. The moral nature, the supremacy of the pure human relation should be taught--not the extinguishment of desire, but the attainment of the real kernel of it, its dedication to the well-being of another--the evolution of the _human_ element in love, balancing the natural--till at last the snatching of an unglad pleasure, regardless of the other from whom it is snatched, or the surrender of one's body to another, for any reason except that of love, become things impossible. Between lovers then a kind of hardy temperance is much to be recommended--for all reasons, but especially because it lifts their satisfaction and delight in each other out of the region of ephemeralities (which too soon turn to dull indifference and satiety) into the region of more lasting things--one step nearer at any rate to the Eternal Kingdom. How intoxicating indeed, how penetrating--like a most precious wine--is that love which is the sexual transformed by the magic of the will into the emotional and spiritual! And what a loss on the merest grounds of prudence and the economy of pleasure is its unbridled waste along physical channels! So nothing is so much to be dreaded between lovers as just this--the vulgarisation of love--and this is the rock upon which marriage so often splits. There is a kind of illusion about physical desire similar to that which a child suffers from when, seeing a beautiful flower, it instantly snatches the same, and destroys in a few moments the form and fragrance which attracted it. He only gets the full glory who holds himself back a little, and truly possesses who is willing if need be not to possess. On the other hand it must not be pretended that the physical passions are by their nature abhorrent, or anything but admirable and desirable in their place. Any attempt to absolutely disown or despite them, carried out over long periods either by individuals or bodies of people, only ends in the _thinning out_ of the human nature--by the very consequent stinting of the supply of its growth-material, and is liable to stultify itself in time by leading to reactionary excesses. It must never be forgotten that the physical basis throughout life is of the first importance, and supplies the nutrition and food-stuff without which the higher powers cannot exist or at least manifest themselves. Intimacies founded on intellectual and moral affinities alone are seldom very deep and lasting; if the physical or sexual basis is quite absent, the acquaintanceship is liable to die away again like an ill-rooted plant. In many cases (especially of women) the nature is never really understood or disclosed till the sex-feeling is touched--however lightly. Besides it must be.... ==== missing page 14 ======= ....pregnant things in all our experience; and must not by any means be blinked or evaded, but boldly faced. It is in itself almost a sexual act. The mortal nature through it is, so to speak, torn asunder; and through the rent so made in his mortality does it sometimes happen that a new and immortal man is born. The Sex-act affords the type of all pleasures. The dissatisfaction which at times follows on it is the same as follows on all pleasure which is _sought,_ and which does not come unsought. The dissatisfaction is not in the nature of pleasure itself but in the nature of _seeking_. In consciously surrendering oneself to the pursuit of things external, the "I" (since it really has everything and needs nothing) deceives itself, goes out from its true home, tears itself asunder, and admits a gap or rent in its own being. This is what is meant by _sin_--the separation or sundering (German _Sünde_) of one's being--and all the pain that goes therewith. It all consists in _seeking_ those external things and pleasures; not (a thousand times be it said) in those external things or pleasures themselves. They are all fair and gracious enough; their place is to stand round the throne and offer their homage--rank behind rank in their multitudes--if so be we will accept it. But for us to go out of ourselves to run after _them_, to allow ourselves to be divided and rent in twain by _their_ attraction, that is an inversion of the order of heaven; and in so doing does sin and all suffering enter in. Of all pleasures the sexual tempts most strongly to this desertion of one's true self, and stands as the type of Maya and the world-illusion; yet the beauty of the loved one and the delight of corporeal union all turn to dust and ashes if bought at the price of disunion and disloyalty in the higher spheres--disloyalty even to the person whose mortal love is sought. The higher and more durable part of man, whirled along in the rapids and whirlpools of desire, experiences tortures the moment it comes to recognise that. It is something other than physical. Then comes the struggle to regain its lost Paradise, and the frightful effort of co-ordination between the two natures, by which the centre of consciousness is gradually transferred from the fugitive to the more permanent part, and the mortal and changeable is assigned its due place in the outer chambers and forecourts of the temple. Pleasure should come as the natural (and indeed inevitable) accompaniment of life, believed in with a kind of free faith, but never sought as the object of life. It is in the inversion of this order that the uncleanness of the senses arises. Sex to-day throughout the domains of civilisation is thoroughly unclean, in the gutter. Little boys bathing on the outskirts of our towns are hunted down by idiotic policemen, apparently infuriated by the sight of the naked body, even of childhood. Lately in one of our northern towns, the boys and men bathing in a public pool set apart by the corporation for the purpose, were--though forced to wear some kind of covering--kept till nine o'clock at night before they were allowed to go into the water--lest in the full daylight Mrs. Grundy should behold any portion of their bodies ! and as for women and girls their disabilities in the matter are most serious. Till this dirty and dismal sentiment with regard to the human body is removed there can be little hope of anything like a free and gracious public life. With the regeneration of our social ideas the whole conception of Sex as a thing covert and to be ashamed of, marketable and unclean, will have to be regenerated. That inestimable freedom and pride which is the basis of all true manhood and womanhood will have to enter into this most intimate relation to preserve it frank and pure--pure from the damnable commercialism which buys and sells all human things, and from the religious hypocrisy which covers and conceals; and a healthy delight in and cultivation of the body and all its natural functions and a determination to keep them.... ======= page 21 missing ========= ....of being; but absolute union can only be found at the centre of existence. Therefore whoever has truly found another has found not only that other, and with that other himself, but has found also a third--who dwells at the centre and holds the plastic material of the universe in the palm of his hand, and is a creator of sensible forms. Similarly the aim of sex is union and non-differentiation--but on the physical plane,--and in the moment when this union is accomplished creation takes place, and the generation (in the plastic material of the sex-elements) of sensible forms. In the animal and lower human world--and wherever the creature is incapable of realising the perfect love (which is indeed able to transform it into a god)--Nature in the purely physical instincts does the next best thing, that is, she effects a corporeal union and so generates another creature who by the very process of his generation shall be one step nearer to the universal soul and the realisation of the desired end. Nevertheless the moment the other love and all that goes with it is realised the natural sexual love has to fall into a secondary place--the lover must stand on his feet and not on his head--or else the most dire confusions ensue, and torments æonian. Taking all together I think it may fairly be said that the prime object of Sex is _union_, the physical union as the allegory and expression of the real union, and that generation is a secondary object or result of this union. If we go to the lowest material expressions of Sex--as among the protozoic cells--we find that they, the cells, unite together, two into one; and that, as a result of the nutrition that ensues, this joint cell after a time (but not always) breaks up by fission into a number of progeny cells; or if on the other hand we go to the very highest expression of Sex, in the sentiment of Love, we find the latter takes the form chiefly and before all else of a desire for union, and only in lesser degree of a desire for race-propagation. I mention this because it probably makes a good deal of difference in our estimate of Sex whether the one function or the other is considered primary. There is perhaps a slight tendency among medical and other authorities to overlook the question of the important physical actions and reactions, and even corporeal modifications, which may ensue upon sexual intercourse between two people, and to fix their attention too exclusively upon their child-bearing function; but in truth it is probable, I think, from various considerations, that the spermatozoa pass through the tissues and affect the general body of the female, as well as that the male absorbs minutest cells _from_ the.... ===== missing page 24 ============ ....to whom love in its various manifestations shall be from the beginning a perfect whole, pure and natural, free and standing sanely on its feet? APPENDIX. "I analysed a flower, I pointed out to her the beauty of colouring, the gracefulness of shape, the tender shades, the difference between the parts composing the flowers. Gradually, I told her what these parts were called. I showed her the pollen, which clung like a beautiful golden powder to her little rosy fingers. I showed her through the microscope that this beautiful powder was composed of an infinite number of small grains. I made her examine the pistil more closely, and I showed her, at the end of the tube, the ovary, which I called a 'little house full of very tiny children.' I showed her the pollen glued to the pistil, and I told her, that when the pollen of one flower, carried away by the wind, or by the insects, fell on the pistil of another flower, the small grains died, and a tiny drop of moisture passed through the tube and entered into the little house where the very tiny children dwelt; that these tiny children were like small eggs, that in each small egg there was an almost invisible opening, through which a little of the small drop passed; that when this drop of pollen mixed with some other wonderful power in the ovary, that both joined together to give life, and the eggs developed and became grains or fruit. I have shown her flowers which had only a pistil and others which had only stamens. I said to her, smiling, that the pistils were like little mothers, and the stamens like little fathers of the fruit...... Thus I sowed in this innocent heart and searching mind the seeds of that delicate science, which degenerates into obscenity, if the mother, through false shame, leaves the instruction of her child to its schoolfellows. Let my little girl ask me, if she likes, the much dreaded question; I will only have to remind her of the botany lessons, simply adding, the same thing happens to human beings, with this difference, that what is done unconsciously by the plants, is done consciously by us; that in a properly arranged society one only unites one's self to the person one loves.'"--(Translated from "La Revendication des Droits Féminins,O Shafts, April 1894, p. 237.) *** End of this Doctrine Publishing Corporation Digital Book "Sex = Love - And its Place in a Free Society" *** Doctrine Publishing Corporation provides digitized public domain materials. Public domain books belong to the public and we are merely their custodians. 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Serena Williams is now accepting suggestions for the perfect push present
Is this really happening? It's exciting when a celebrity asks their fans for input about something. But it's the most exciting thing in the world when Serena Williams requests suggestions for what her push present should be.
In case you missed it, Williams gave birth to daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, aka Olympia, on September 1st. Based on her latest Instagram, it seems that the tennis star still hasn't received her proverbial "push present" yet. And she needs our help.
On Saturday, Serena took to the 'Gram to ask her followers, "Ladies is a 'push present' a thing? If so what did you get if anything?" Well, push presents are a thing. If you're unfamiliar, they're gifts that husbands bestow upon their wives after, well, the latter has pushed a human baby out of their bodies. (Side note, women are incredible.)
Williams also included the hashtag #conversationstarter. It seems she really wants people's input, so let the games begin!
Before we start listing of push present ideas, first take a moment to appreciate the beautiful photo of baby Olympia and the ever-glorious Williams that started this whole convo.
Aww, the cuteness, it is blinding!
Speaking of blinding — will Williams perhaps choose a sparkly diamond for her push present? Kim Kardashian famously received a $1 million Lorraine Schwartz choker for her push present after giving birth to Saint West in 2016, so perhaps Williams will want to follow suit.
Might we suggest this Cartier necklace, Serena?
The emeralds and diamonds together make for the decadence that Williams deserves after not only carrying and giving birth to her baby but for also for winning the Australian Open while pregnant.Plus, we already know that Williams looks ah-mazing in emerald.
Plus, we already know that Williams looks ah-mazing in emerald.
Most of Williams' Instagram followers have suggested diamonds. That, or they've smugly told her that the greatest gift is her child. But what about something out of the box for her push present? Like, say…an island?!
Williams deserves the world, but since the world isn't for sale, she will have to settle for a private island.
How about an island off the coast of Greece? It seems fitting considering the Greek roots of Olympia's name. Plus, we bet Williams would likely be comfortable there considering her travels to similar-looking locations.
No, an island simply won't do, because they probably take a lot of upkeep and Williams deserves to relax.
Considering how devoted Williams has always been to tennis, maybe she would like to switch things up. Her push present should simply be a soccer ball!
But since her partner Alexis Ohanian has a projected net worth of around $9 million, Williams's soccer ball should probably be gold and covered with diamonds. She is a champion, after all.
Whatever Serena ends up getting as a push present, we hope that it's exciting to the real-life superwoman. An incredible woman like her deserves to be showered with gifts at every opportunity.


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Showcasing and Rewarding European Public Excellence www.epsa2011.eu © Opening up the Public Sector through Collaborative Governance Smart Public Service Delivery in a Cold Economic Climate Michael Burnett, EPSA Final Conference, Maastricht, 16 November 2011
www.epsa2011.eu © Introduction – Self Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years working in and with public sector Public sector expert Deloitte and Touche/KPMG (14 years) EIPA expert PPP/public services (6 years) Done business in 20+ European countries EPSA Co-theme leader Smart public service delivery in a cold economic climate
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MIT researchers develop sensor to monitor freshness levels in produce
A group of graduate students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working to develop a new type of sensor using RFID technology to monitor freshness levels in fruits and vegetables, according to scdigest.com.
The team, lead by MIT chemistry Professor Timothy Swager, say the sensor operates by detecting tiny amounts of ethylene, the gas that promotes ripening in plants. The sensors are attached to boxes of produce and scanned with a handheld device, which reveals the contents ripeness.
The information could them be used to by grocers to determine when items should go on sale, before they get too ripe and no one will buy them at any price. This helps by reducing uncessary spoilage and the amount of fruits and vegetables that have to be thrown away; and better ensure consumers get fresh product.
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Representatives from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and OSRAM SYLVANIA have demonstrated a new lighting control system that allows electricity customers to reduce their monthly utility bills by controlling their own peak electricity demand.
Scientists at the LRC developed a prototype for a device known as a "load-shedding ballast," that reduces power use by dimming the lighting in a building when the building's peak electric demand is high or when the available supply is tight. With support and assistance from the LRC, OSRAM SYLVANIA modified the LRC design and is now manufacturing its version of the ballast, which is expected to be on the market in 2007.
Electric utilities often face periods of peak demand that exceed available supplies, especially during the summer. This can result in blackouts that can affect entire regions of the U.S. In a demonstration project funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the LRC installed 150 OSRAM SYLVANIA load-shedding ballasts at Consolidated Edison's division headquarters in Rye, New York. Responding to a signal sent by the utility or the customer's energy management system, the ballasts reduce power to the lighting by one third.
"We chose this level," explained Peter Morante, the director of energy programs at the LRC, "because it does not affect lamp life, and it is acceptable to most building occupants." Morante explained that the LRC conducted lamp life tests as well as human factors studies to find the optimum level of dimming. "We found that we could dim the lighting by as much as 40 percent for brief periods without upsetting 70 percent of the building's occupants or hindering their productivity." LRC studies also showed that 90 percent of the occupants accepted the reduction in light levels when they were told that it was being done to reduce peak demand.
Peter R. Smith, NYSERDA president and CEO, noted that: "NYSERDA encourages this type of engineering ingenuity, and funded this demonstration with the intention of bringing this technology to market sooner. It will fit well into some of the State load-shedding programs that pay utility customers to reduce their load in peak demand situations."
"This new system offers an alternative to costly and highly polluting peak power generation, as it can immediately and predictably reduce power consumption in response to peak demand alerts," said Mike Williams, product marketing manager at OSRAM SYLVANIA. "It is a great breakthrough for businesses seeking to manage peak demand charges or reduce consumption during peak electric rate periods." Williams said the new SYLVANIA load-shedding, high-efficiency, universal-voltage, electronic ballast for 32W T8 lamps will be available in 2007.
"The design of the load-shedding system is simple," said Morante. "It is based on common instant-start ballast technology currently used in nearly 80 percent of commercial lighting installations. It uses a signal injector on the building's lighting circuits to control the ballasts, so no extra wiring is needed." Morante estimates that the load shedding equipment would pay for itself in as little as six months for new construction projects within New York City. Elsewhere, payback would be in about three years.
"This method of reducing lighting load during peak demand conditions shows how existing or new construction projects can dramatically reduce energy without compromising lighting," said William McGrath, vice-president, Con Edison's Bronx-Westchester electric operations.
Approximately two dozen representatives from energy service companies (ESCOs) attended the demonstration. Many said they were impressed with the simplistic yet effective method by which the load-shedding ballast system operates, and most wanted to know the commercialization date of the ballast.
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OSRAM SYLVANIA has provided lighting solutions in homes, businesses and institutions, automobiles, and a broad range of specialty applications since 1901. Over the years, OSRAM SYLVANIA has changed to reflect the markets they serve and the customers they reach. Through this time of change and discovery, one thing has remained constant - a belief that their ideas can make a difference in every person's life and that their products reflect a commitment to making our world more comfortable, more productive and more imaginative. At OSRAM SYLVANIA, "We make better light for better living." More at www.sylvania.com.
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature. NYSERDA administers the New York Energy $martSM program, which is designed to support certain public benefit programs during the transition to a more competitive electricity market. Some 2,700 projects in 40 programs are funded by a charge on the electricity transmitted and distributed by the State's investor-owned utilities. The New York Energy $martSM program provides energy efficiency services, including those directed at the low-income sector, research and development, and environmental protection activities. More at www.nyserda.org.
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Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $26 billion in assets. The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York. For additional financial, operations and customer service information, visit Con Edison's Web site at www.coned.com.
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The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the world's leading center for lighting research and education. Established in 1988 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the LRC conducts research in light and human health, transportation lighting and safety, solid-state lighting, energy efficiency, and plant health. LRC lighting scientists with multidisciplinary expertise in research, technology, design, and human factors, collaborate with a global network of leading manufacturers and government agencies, developing innovative lighting solutions for projects that range from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to U.S. Navy submarines to hospital neonatal intensive-care units. In 1990, the LRC became the first university research center to offer graduate degrees in lighting and today, offers a M.S. in lighting and a Ph.D. to educate future leaders in lighting. Learn more at www.lrc.rpi.edu.
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The Glass Menagerie (2004)
The Glass Menagerie ☆☆☆☆
Jess Wells
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June 11, 2004
"The play is memory. Being a memory play, it is dimly lighted, it is sentimental, it is not realistic." --The Glass Menagerie, Tom, Scene 1
This is our introduction to one of the most famous plays in the American theatrical canon. This weekend and next, the immediate theatre project presents this seminal work of Tennessee Williams at the NC Stage Company as the inaugural production of the all-new Catalyst Series. Let me be very clear on this next point: You do not want to miss this show.
It is rare to find artists this early in their careers that have such a finely tuned awareness of the story that they are telling. Often, with a work as subtle as this, the tendency is to hammer the audience with a "concept" or "new vision" of the oft-interpreted text. Instead, immediate theatre project has chosen to let Williams' words carry the play. There is an evident effort on the part of the company to choose to play the action of the script, in all of its heart-wrenching, tragic glory, instead of forcing an undue contemporary interpretation upon the text.
Hans Meyer, artistic director for immediate theatre project, has used Tom's presentational description of the play to great effect. The NC Stage space has been transformed into an otherworldly representation of Middle America, circa 1944. The traditionally black stage has been taken to a glaring white, creating a canvas on which Tom's memories spring to life. Area lighting created through practical implementation sets the tone of Tom's memories. Tom controls the shift from scene to scene with the flip of a switch on a breaker box set just off the lip of the stage. The effect of this is such that we witness the play through Tom's eyes--we feel the pain of his difficult memories and exult in the joy of his recollection of happier times.
Mr. Meyer's work with the actors shows a confidence in the text, as well as an ability to relate to the players on their own terms. The scenes ring with authenticity stemming from honest interactions--which can only be earned through hard work in rehearsal, not through borrowing the moments in the heat of performance. Kudos to Ms. Breland as Amanda and Mr. Repoley as Tom for rising to the task of finding nuance and subtlety in characters that can easily slip into stereotypical caricatures.
If there lies any difficulty in watching this production, it is in the technicalities of the staging of the performers. Mr. Meyer, for his strength in interpreting the script and coaxing genuine portrayals from the actors, seems to be a bit at sea in terms of blocking for a thrust stage. Often, the characters played crucial moments nose to nose, effectively eschewing the audience from the heart of the scene. A small adjustment to the actor's placement would have strengthened these moments immeasurably.
But all is forgiven in the final moments of the play. It is typical, in productions of The Glass Menagerie, to force an optimistic interpretation upon Laura and Tom's final interaction. Mr. Meyer has instead chosen to highlight the poignancy of Tom's search for reconciliation in this moment. There is an overwhelming sense that Tom is left to confront his own personal demons as Laura leaves him, unassuaged and helpless. The final image of Tom's exit is a haunting spectre of melancholy--and, alone, worth the price of admission.
My congratulations to the immediate theatre project on a successful debut performance. Here's hoping that we will see more quality work from this impacting group of artists.


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ZURICH: Central banks should accept that reversing crisis-era monetary policy will be "bumpy" and shouldn't delay doing so just for fear of upsetting financial markets, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
Claudio Borio, who heads the institution's economics department, urged policymakers to press ahead, both to address financial stability risks and to insulate their economies against the next downturn. The BIS is effectively a bank for central banks.
"We need to normalize policy and we need to do so with a steady hand," he said in an interview accompanying the publication of the BIS Annual Report. "By steady hand I mean, in particular, not being afraid of increases in volatility as long as they remain contained: given the initial conditions, volatility spikes are likely to occur along the way."
The remarks from Borio, who is known for steering against mainstream thinking, come as the world's major monetary authorities edge toward more normal policy settings at wildly different paces. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates seven times since late 2015, the Bank of England once, and the ECB has only just announced it'll stop bond buying this year, with no rate hikes until after summer 2019. The Bank of Japan is still adding stimulus.
Borio's view contrasts with comments a week ago by US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, who said central banks should be wary of raising interest rates just to control inflation. In a speech at an ECB conference in Portugal, where he noted his differences with the BIS, Summers said the consequences of another recession any time soon would "massively exceed" the problems of prices running slightly hot.
After venturing into uncharted terrain with trillions of dollars of stimulus — and in some cases sub-zero interest rates — to fight the global financial crisis, central banks are in another uncertain situation as they go into reverse.
One flashpoint this year was the surge in US yields and spike in volatility in February, sparked by concerns about inflation and faster Fed tightening. The BIS has previously warned about froth in markets from excessive valuations. For Borio, as long as bouts of volatility are contained, they shouldn't block the path to the exit.
"It is important not to become distracted from the normalization path as long as those wobbles remain contained and don't have an impact on the real economy," he said.
Borio has previously questioned the evidence for Summers' theory of secular stagnation, in which the economy is in a protracted phase of weak growth that would explain low-interest rates. The BIS economist has called for an overhaul of thinking on inflation and interest rate-setting in the wake of globalization and digitalization, saying the ability of central banks to fine-tune inflation may have been overestimated.
The BIS, under new leadership since Agustin Carstens became General Manager in December, did acknowledge a "delicate balance" between moving too slowly and too fast. It even noted reasons to support a "very patient strategy," including high global debt levels and questions over how economies will actually respond to the end of ultra-low rates.
According to Carstens, previously head of the Bank of Mexico, it's not fair to say central banks brought the challenge on themselves. They were forced into a dramatic post-crisis response because they were "left alone to deal with the problems," he said.
A decade on, it's time for a change, according to the BIS. Monetary-policy normalization must continue, governments must reduce debt, the financial system must be strengthened more, and structural reforms are needed to support growth without undue inflation pressures.
"The fragility that we see today, on the financial side, in particular, is to a considerable extent the result of an economic recovery that has been far too dependent on central banks," Borio said. "That's why going forward we need a change in the policy mix."


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Australiana – Poem by Lorna Madson
It's been a while since i've put up another poem but I was talking with someone who really enjoyed the poem in Heart of Gold. But for the book we had to shorten it and could only use a few select verses. So now I'd like to share the proper version with you. Enjoy. (Sorry for any typos, I had typers cramp by the end of this.)
(Thanks to my Aunty Lorna, who wrote her poems when she was living in Pingaring)
Boronia bushes heavily scented,
Australian crawl, the stroke we invented,
The Murray River and Golden Mile,
The savage attack of the crocodile.
Lightening Ridge where the opals are mined,
Bundaberg where the sugar's refined,
The beauty of the desert peas,
Widespread bottlebrush and acacia trees.
Bushfires that make the best men nervous,
The Royal Flying Doctor Service,
Stations that sit in isolation,
Arid land watered with irrigation.
The endless soaring of teh big wedgetail,
Bushrangers that stopped the Cobb & Co mail,
The elegant stance of the jabiru,
The noisy chatter of teh cockatoo.
The significance of the graceful black swans,
Akubra hats and rubber thongs,
The endless stretch of the Nullabour Plain,
The harvesting of the golden grain.
The thrill of catching a barramundi,
Catching a glimps of a wild brumby,
Famous people like Kidman and Kelly,
Our lady of opera, the great Dame Nellie.
Banjo and Lawson who were clever with rhyme,
The aborigines with their dreamtime,
The didgeridoo and the boomerang,
Corroboree's where they danced and sang.
The platypus that adorns our once cent piece,
The mystery surrounding Lasseter's Reef,
The great Ayres Rock and Arnhem Land,
Beautiful beaches with brillian white sand.
Emus, koalas and kangaroos,
The untouched nature of Kakadu,
Bondi beach has deep bronzed girls,
In Broome the divers bring up pearls.
The Pilbara has the iron ore,
The Great Barrier Reef has coaral galore,
The stockmen who have swags for beds,
The snow white fleeces in the shearing sheds.
The great excitement of teh Melbourne Cup,
Pink on a salmon gum as the sun comes up,
The Olga's and Wave Rock are nature's creations,
Droughts, floods and cyclones cause great devestation.
Banksia, boab and eucalypt trees,
Mangrove, mulga, waratah and mallees,
Aussie rules football, Holden's and pies,
Goannas and geckos with their clever disguise.
Windmills pump artesian water,
Cattle are fattened and sent for slaughter,
Jarrah is hardwood and milled in the west,
Flies and mosquito's are a constant pest.
Gorges in the north west will astound,
The kookaburras laugh is a unique sound,
While Queensland is tropical, lush and green,
Tasmania's beauty must be seen.
For this is Australia, our sunburnt land,
And if you're Australian you're a special brand,
It's a wonderful place that has so much to give,
Be proud to be Australian, no matter where you live!
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It really encompasses the beauty of the great Southland.
Well done!
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I stumbled across a very beautiful poem
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Congratulations to Matt and Melanie Munson for being named Boot Campers of the month for November & December!
We could write up something on them as to how devoted they are, but we'll let them tell their story. It's much more compelling from their point of view.
'When my friend "dared" me to come try out Fit Body Boot Camp, I thought it would be a walk in the park. As someone who ran and did the traditional gym for over a decade consistently, I thought "no problem". It was not at all what I expected. It was WAY BETTER! The workouts reinvigorated parts of my body I had forgotten I had. My whole body felt connected in ways it hadn't in years. My occasional lower back pain went away. And, within three months of joining, my wife said I was in "the best shape of my life". But the workouts aren't the best part. The PEOPLE are. The culture Trainer Ali has created is extremely welcoming. There is camaraderie between the trainers and those of us there to improve ourselves. While its hard work. Its also fun. And we have made some great friendships and had some great adventures already – such as the Spartan Races that the training prepares you for. In fact, I was having so much fun that my wife finally decided to join too. Now we SPARTAN together! Thanks Trainer Ali's Fit Body Boot Camp.'
Their selection as BOMS is obvious, but there's more to it than that. These two have the added pressure of raising four children….4 ADOPTED children and they still find ways to take care of themselves while being involved in every aspect of their children's lives. We are honored to have them as devoted members here at FBBC. Keep up the great work you two. Your commitment and dedication to your health & to FBBC is inspiring and appreciated.


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President-Elect Donald Trump released a two and a half minute video on Youtube listing his priorities for the first 100 days in office.
The video garnered more than a million views in its first 24 hours online.
Here's a breakdown of the six actions Trump plans to take to " put America first."
Trump said he's going to issue the United States' notification of intent to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and replace it with "fair bilateral trade deals."Energy
Trump vows to lift environmental restrictions put in place under the Obama administration.Regulations
The president-elect wants to create a policy stating that with every new one regulation, two must be older regulations must be cut. Trump doesn't address how those regulations will be selected.National Security
Trump plans to assemble a team made up of members of the military, law enforcement, and private sector to better respond to cyber attacks and other attacks.Immigration
In the video, Trump says he'll "investigate all abuses of visa programs that undercut the American worker." Trump didn't mention his most infamous campaign promise to build a wall on the Mexican border.Ethics
In an attempt to drain the swamp, Trump says he'll put a five-year ban on officials becoming lobbyists after leaving their government positions.
"These are just a few of the steps we will take to reform Washington and rebuild our middle class," he concluded. "I will provide more updates in the coming days, as we work together to Make America Great Again for everyone."


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We love the idea of filling a room with balloons for wedding (or engagement party, or shower, or rehearsal dinner ) décor. these mr. and mrs. balloons, which are a whimsical 90cm round when filled, should do the trick.
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Sailing in the Solent – A guide to this famous sailing area The Solent encompass a large area of protected water and is probably one of the busiest and most famous sailing areas in the world. It is an area steeped in history and natural beauty, with pretty fishing ports, islands and a wealth of activities. […]
Booking A Yacht Charter – The Next Step
Booked a Yacht Charter – What Next ???
A successful yacht charter will require some degree of planning and preparation. Even if you have sailed for years, perhaps some of the people you are sailing with are new to the sport. They may be apprehensive and may well appreciate some information and advice to give them some idea of what to expect, the itinerary and amongst other things what they should bring.
Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble
If you are planning joining us for a sailing course, we thought you would be interested in where we are actually based, how to get here and what you will find when you arrive!
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There is a lot to consider when you are looking to hire a yacht in the UK. Each company has a different approach and sailing in the UK has different and arguably more challenging aspects compared to sailing in the Mediterranean or other parts of the world.
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One Small Blog for Man... One Giant Blog for Mankind!
Greetings and salutations!
After reading the blogs by one of my favorite cross stitch designers (Dragon Dreams) and thinking about it all week I've decided... why not! I can start my own blog! Will anyone read it I don't know... I hope someone will.
Dani... Black Belt Stitching Wizard... what a name for a blog one would think. Now I didn't get all conceited and come up with that name for myself. This past week I've been e-mailing back and forth with Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams , who I do some model stitching for and that's what she called me. I thought, cool I like that! So I have to say a big THANKS Jen, that's a huge ego boost.
Black Belt Stitching Wizard pretty much covers what I imagine I'll blab on and on about (I tend to get cases of verbal diarrhea, so please excuse me!). I'm a first degree black belt in ITF Taekwon-Do and I have an obsession with cross stitch. I'll most likely talk more about my stitching than TKD.
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BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues
ANALYSIS: In his first two games, Schaub has had 45 and 48 pass attempts, putting him second in the league in PA behind only Joe Flacco. Schaub benefits from a stud offense with Arian Foster, Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins that will open up the field and score points. The Texans put up 298 passing yards against the same Titans' defense that held the Steelers to fewer than 230 total yards. With six TDs already, the Texans have shown that they use the passing game to extend defenses and to score. In addition to the big WRs, Schaub also has reliable TE Owen Daniels who has a three TDs already on the young season.


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Green & Sprouty Juice Recipe
Hello there! Life has been so full lately. Isaac turned one (whaat?! I know!), and we threw a party for him and Seth, whose birthday was a few weeks ago. I'm preparing to shoot my first wedding of the year- actually my first since Isaac was born, this coming Saturday. I'm so excited to get back to weddings, and this one is going to be amazing! Something interesting happened concerning my headaches. A friend of mine told me about her acupunnturist, and strongly encouraged me to give him a try. I've had acupuncture before, with mixed results, and I ended up deciding that it wasn't working for me. She explained that different acupuncturists can work differently though (makes sense), and this guy had worked wonders for her and her husband. So I made an appointment, and went last week. Dr. M seemed to know exactly what my problem is, and was totally confident that I would feel completely better with as little as one treatment and an herbal supplement he prescribed. He also told me to avoid caffeine, but was confident that gluten sensitivty isn't an issue for me. I left feeling so hopeful and encouraged by his confidence. It's been one week, and I've still had headaches every day, but he did say it could take a little while and that I may need more treatments. So I'm still hopeful (though I'll admit I was hoping for an immediate change), and I'll be booking another appointment soon. I'll keep you updated as I continue with it.
Even though I'd only been off gluten for a bit over a month, I decided to try eating it again after what Dr. M said. The verdict is still out. I'm not sure if it is a cooincidence or not, but a day after I intruduced it back into my diet, I had the most awful, painful bloating (tmi? I'm sorry). My digestive system is so sensitive, and it's always been pretty hard me to figure out what ticks it off. So I may remove gluten again after all.
Anyway, since juicing is a huge part of my life now- I juice at least once, and sometimes twice, a day- I thought I'd start sharing some of my favorite concoctions here. We just upgraded our juicer, and I couldn't be more excited about my Omega 8006. Seriously, I'm in love! It is a masticating juicer, where the one I had before was a centrifugal. (You can read about the different types here if you're interested.)
This is what I'm drinking at this very moment as I type, and it's delicious! I keep the stems from all our broccoli for juice, because there are nutrients there too, and I try to use every part of the produce we purchase.
I bought my sunflower sprouts at Whole Foods yesterday, but I would really love to try growing them myself. I may need to wait until we move due to space constraints. Have any of you grown your own sprouts? Any tips? I think sunflower sprouts need a bed of dirt, but maybe I'll try a different kind that I can do in a jar for now...


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Housing associations raked in a record £3.5bn in profits last year as the number of homes available for social rent in England continues to dwindle, leaving some critics questioning whether they've lost their "philanthropic roots".
These supposed champions of social housing increased their turnover by a whopping 6% in 2017, despite a 1% cut in annual rent introduced by George Osborne in 2015 and only building 597 homes for social rent.
Writing for the Guardian, Colin Wiles says: "I couldn't help thinking of this closing scene from Animal Farm when I read that the UK's housing associations made record operating profits of £3.5bn in 2017.
"Many critics have argued that housing associations have drifted so far away from their philanthropic roots that it is often hard to distinguish them from red-at-claw property developers."
Data shows that 22,858 new builds were completed by housing groups in England last year, but the vast majority of these (18,280) we for so-called "affordable rent" – available for 80% of local market rents, which is still beyond the reach of many families. Only 597 were for social rent.
Housing associations argue their turnover has increased as a result of efficiency savings, including a 14% drop in spending for repairs, but with such high profits many people will ask why they aren't using at least part of this windfall to help boost social housing numbers?
Meanwhile rough-sleeping is on the rise, as is the number of families housed in temporary accommodation, and young people are left 'sofa-surfing' because they cannot find homes at an affordable rent.
Figures published today by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show the number of households in temporary accommodation in December 2017 was 78,930, up from 75,740 or an rise of 4%.
It's true that successive governments have failed to build the homes we need for our growing population, but housing associations should not absolve themselves of their own social and moral obligations, especially considering their so-called non-profit status.
Colin Wiles writes: "In recent years housing associations have increasingly diversified into market sale and speculative developments. This activity has increased dramatically over the past five years, accounting for 18% of turnover in 2017.
"Conversely, housing associations' core business – social housing let at low rents – has been shrinking, and now represents only 69% of turnover."
He adds: "Housing associations appear to have come through a period of belt tightening very much the victor, while residents continue to suffer. For those at the top end of housing associations, it appears to be business as usual."


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Consumer Advisory Board
A key component of the HIV program is the input gained from patients and their families through the Consumer Advisory Board. The Board is made up of individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Board provides patient insight and guidance for program and clinical processes, and has assisted in the development of patient satisfaction surveys that provide invaluable information regarding statewide needs assessment data. Members of the Board also help with fundraising and outreach efforts. Anyone interested in becoming involved as a Board member, please call the HIV program administrative coordinator at 316-293-3405.


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Children rescued, man critically injured in house fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man is in critical condition and two children were rescued from a house fire Friday near Lamar and American Way, fire officials said.
Wayne Cooke with Memphis Fire Department said the fire in the 3600 block of Kathy Road was under control in about 15 minutes.
But one man inside received second-degree burns to his face and arms and may have additional injuries, Cooke said.
Two children were rescued by people who happened to be nearby. The children were taken to LeBonheur in non-critical condition.
MFD has not determined a cause.
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I like to go back through old photos on Flickr and on my website from time to time and stroll through memory lane. I came across this photo above, taken at the Lobster House restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey, USA. My friend Joan and I were waiting to be seated for dinner, so we decided to look around the grounds of restaurant, which was right on the harbor. This ship was sitting outside on the water.
I know I probably did some post-processing adjustment with this one, but I like what I did. Plus, I like how I got the detail of the rope. Not bad for using a digital point and shoot camera.
So, that's what I found today. What photos have you taken years ago surprises you today?


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Tresor Sea Shower
Simply divine, luxurious, and comfortable. This triangle bikini is made up of soft material and embellished with sophisticated gold chain link detailing.
– Fabric: 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane
– Lining: 90% Polyamide, 10% Elastane
– Origin: Brazil
– Cup-less, printed triangle style, self-tying halter
– Bikini style bottom with moderate coverage
– 18K gold chain link embellishments
Kompliquè uses rare, one-of-a-kind materials and accents to create our unique swimwear that requires extra attention and care.
– Machine washing
– Dry cleaning
– Ironing
– Hot water
– Excess oil, lotions or other cosmetic products (Suntan lotion will cause coloring on light colored fabrics)
– Excessive exposure to the sun, salt or chlorine
– Prolonged use in a pool or Jacuzzi
– Rinse in cold water after wear
– Squeeze gently to remove excess water (Do not wring or twist)
– Dry flat in shaded and ventilated area
– Hand wash using mild soap (Coconut and powder soaps are not considered mild soaps)
– If necessary, wrap damp swimwear in a light colored dry towel
Kompliqué offers free expedited domestic shipping on all U.S. orders over $200. Free shipping will be applied to your order automatically at checkout. Please allow 2 – 5 business days for delivery. Orders delivered within the continental U.S. span several USPS and FedEx shipping methods. Prices are calculated at checkout.
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Spring Wildflowers, Willow City, Loop, Gillespie County, Central TexasAdd to Lightbox Download
The very rural Willow City Loop, near both Johnson City and Fredericksburg in the Hill country of central Texas, fills with a variety of wildflowers in spring. This meadow mixes a smattering of Texas Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) with red-orange Indian Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) and yellow Brown-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta, var. augustifolia), anchored by mesquite trees.
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Tired Of Basic Shapewear?
Did you know that 97% of women have at least one "I hate my body" moment a day? And for a lot of these women, it's more than just one thought. It's something that's stuck in their head all day. Isn't that horrible? We want to help with whatever we can, because we are also in that percentage. We all deserve to have enough selflove that we can make it through the day without hating ourselves. That's why we're here to tell you about ShapeOn Smartwear! It could help you get through yourself love journey! And if you are ready to learn more about why or how, you'll want to keep on reading.
ShapeOn isn't like the shapewear that you can buy in a store. It's so much better than that! We've got all kinds of cool things to tell you about in this ShapeOn Review. So, we'll save it for the body of the article. But we can tell you this: you're going to be really happy with the way you look when you're wearing your ShapeOn Shapewear. At least while you get to the place you want your body to be at. So, if you're just ready to get your own, click on the button below! You'll be directed straight to the Official ShapeOn Website! Also, the best place to shop.
What Is ShapeOn Smartwear?
If you haven't already seen or heard, ShapeOn Shape Wear is a shaper that helps you get your body to look the way you want it to. It's something that you slip on under you clothing that basically just holds things in place. You can kind of see it in the photos we have around this page. It sits between your undergarments and your clothing, and it's rather tight too. Which is only to be expected when you're trying to contain your shape.
It's really great for those of us that have a little extra flabbiness around the tummy, or maybe even thighs. You know where we mean. There aren't any thigh-gaps here! But hey, our legs get us where we need to go! Remember that your body is your machine, so don't treat it poorly. But, you can do things to feel better about it!
Now, you might be wondering how on earth you're supposed to get this ShapeOn Shaper on, so we've got some directions for you.
How To Use ShapeOn
Here's how to get ShapeOn Smartwear on. There's also a video on the official website. Just click on the buttons to go see how they do it too:
- Remove All Jewelry
- Slip in One Leg Over Your Knee
- Repeat on The Other Leg
- Pull Up to The Top of Your Thighs
- Placing Both Hands into The Back, Hands Facing Out, Pull Up Until the Buttock Support Band Cups Your Backside Nicely
- Pull the Rest Up to Just Beneath Your Bust, Or Mid Chest Depending on The One You Bought
- Match the Height of The Front to Your Back
- Make Sure the Gusset (That Funny Triangle Thing That All Nylons Have) Fits Snuggly Between Your Legs
- Get Your Perfect Body Shape!
And there you have it! You might find it easier to watch the video, but if you can't find it, at least you've got these directions!
Now, you're probably wondering what other people say, so we've found some other ShapeOn Reviews to tell you about!
Other ShapeOn Reviews
There's a lot of praise about ShapeOn Shapewear online. It's hard to really tell you all of the things people are saying about it, but we thought that you'd like to hear some of the other ShapeOn Reviews. So, enough fluff, here are some of the things that people are raving about this shaper for:
- Doesn't Roll Down!
- Gives You the Ultimate Silhouette
- So Comfortable
- Feels Like A Tummy Tuck!
- Sucked in All the Fat
- Made Their Butt Look More Defined
- Makes You Feel Like You've Worked Out
- Really Flattens the Stomach
And we couldn't even keep up with all of the other great reviews! The biggest one we heard was that ShapeOn Shaper really didn't roll down when they were wearing it. And if you've ever worn a shaper, then you know that that's a real problem! But, there are more things we're sure you're curious about. Like, maybe, the ShapeOn Price?
Where To Find The Best ShapeOn Price
Honestly, the best ShapeOn Price you're going to find is to use the buttons we've got on this page. Usually the prices range from $90-$180, but if you use these links you're going to get a great price! We don't want to tell you the exact number just in case it changes, but you'll like the discount.
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Alright, our ShapeOn Review is wrapping up, and we really think that you should give this one a shot! It's comparable in price to all of the other ones we've seen, and if you're in the market, you should try it. Just click on the buttons to get your own ShapeOn Shape Wear!
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Canada's public university system lies unprotected under key international trade rules, according to a recent legal opinion.
An international trade law firm contradicted the Canadian government's assurances that higher education was a public service and exempt from the ongoing negotiations of the General Agreement on Trade in Services.
The narrow scope of trade tribunals could enable international private education providers to argue for the opening up of public service sectors under government protection, according to the 26-page opinion. Critics said this could result in a loss of national control over research grants, domestic hiring preferences and awarding of degrees.
The opinion states that if a country were to subsidise its own services, Gats rules would oblige governments to provide an equivalent subsidy to the private service providers.
"That means that every foreign investor will be treated as if they were domestic," said Jim Turk, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, one of four groups that commissioned the C$20,000 (£8,860) opinion.
The CAUT argued for years that mixing private and public education created a system that was not truly public. In the past decade, Canada has built a small private addition on its largely public frame. It has two private degree-granting institutions, several full-cost programmes and international private education providers.
A group of four international university associations expressed similar scepticism about whether public education could be protected under international trade law. "It seems unrealistic to assume that public education at the tertiary level is exempted from the Gats," a declaration by the European University Association, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, the American Council on Education and the United States Council for Higher Education Accreditation says.
The declaration states that higher education differs from most other service sectors and argues that public and private higher education systems are intertwined and interdependent.
Gats is likely to be on the agenda of the World Trade Organisation's ministerial conference in Qatar next week.
According to Mr Turk, the only way Canada's public universities will have protection is through a "total carve-out", which places higher education on an equal footing with national security, a sector with no private services.
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by Joy Robyn Dembo, married, with an 18 year old son and a 25 year old daughter. Addicted to the www, particularly Twitter. Recruitment Response Handling Consultant and Freelance Copywriter, vegetarian and animal lover.
Sitting outside the Hotel School, I watched the kids trickling out… White, Black, Coloured, Indian, Chinese …all smiling, chatting, joking and hugging.
"And your point?", you might be saying?
What really struck me about this scene was that these kids are colour blind – they are just students pursuing a common goal! And, this makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. These kids don't know how lucky they are to be growing up in an integrated, free society, as opposed to the abnormal, sinister society in which my generation was raised.
As Human Rights Day approaches, I wonder whether people just see March 21 as a day to remember the old Chevrolet ad "Braaivleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies and Chevrolet", or whether they stop to think of the horrors of Sharpeville, The Soweto Riots, and the appalling human rights abuses that led to South Africa's economic isolation, sport and entertainment boycotts, rolling mass action and countless deaths in exile and detention.
I think back to a scene in the movie "Sarafina", depicting the sharp contrast between an idyllic Parktown garden full of happy white kids, celebrating the "Madam's" child's birthday, laughing and shrieking as they bounced up and down on a jumping castle, while the "maid's" black daughter looked on, remembering the horrific ordeal she had just been through, at the hands of the SAP.
I think back to my childhood when my mom employed an amazing black lady who had a "Peri- Urban pass" which didn't allow her to live or work in Johannesburg. How absurd is that? Whenever we got word that the police would be raiding in our area, Anna would sleep inside the house. But, we would still spend the night in a state of panic, in case we were raided and they found her.
I also think back to the years I spent at Wits. I was appalled that only Whites students were permitted to study there and joined the picketers, protesting against Detention without Trial, Harsh Pass Laws, and the horrors of Vlakplaas and a host of other human rights abuses.
Inferior education and poorly paid menial jobs for black people were the order of the day. Black families were split up by the migrant labour system, and black people were forced to live in appalling conditions (both of which will take a long time to rectify) Protesting and striking were banned, shops were prohibited from opening on Sundays, "Communist literature" and "immoral movies" were banned. People were arrested and tortured for not carrying their ID with them, detained for no reason and murdered for standing up for what they believed in!
Suffice it to say those were dark and sinister times for the majority of South Africans, so this March 21st, let's all remind our kids how lucky they are to be living in post- Apartheid South Africa. Our fledgling democracy may be far from perfect, but it's a huge improvement on the OLD South Africa!
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