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If you know me, you know I love beautiful things, the thrill of the negotiation, and the hunt for treasure. All these come together in a perfect trifecta twice a year in Round Top, Texas. My sweet husband graciously takes over packing lunches and reading good-night stories to our children so I can drive 90 miles to the best antiques festival in the state! This year I joined some girls from Dallas and stayed at the sweet Ant Street Inn. This adorable Inn is located in downtown Brenham and sounds like a sorority house once all the ladies return to kick up their feet, sip wine, chatter about their purchases and strategize about the next day's itinerary. Relishing cheese, wine and a dinner of twice-baked potatoes from Lisa's Aunt Nancy was my favorite time of the day. I loved catching up and laughing with these ladies!
We kicked off the day at Blue Hills where I met Michael Lawlis and purchased a great looking side table for the beach house. I can always use more surface area to rest a wine glass or two!
My favorite stop is Arbor Antiques where I always find gorgeous goodies. I was sad to learn that the Mexican Shirt lady is going out of business. She had all her inventory 20% off! I fell in love with a sold item from Susan Horne Antiques, but am crossing fingers that she can source another. My friend bought a stunning pair of French needlepoint arm chairs from Maison Pernoud that will look amazing in her new home's foyer.
On my final morning, we hit one more road-side tent and Nancy found a lovely pair of vintage sconces from Galveston!! My heart sank as I did not see them first... That sweet woman let me purchase them for Bowen (thank you, Nancy!)!! I also found two wooden tennis racquets for less than half the price where I saw them at Arbors, so I picked those up as well! I plan to send them on to House of Lamps so Nancy can work her magic!

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Are You Listening? Festival returns for its 5TH BIRTHDAY, following its continuing overwhelming success. Since the event launched in April 2013, it's sold over 4,000 tickets and to date raised over £34,000 for Reading Mencap, a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities and their families.
The critically acclaimed multi-venue festival won Event of the Year at the inaugural Alt Reading Awards 2015 and been nominated twice (2014, 2015) for Cultural Contribution in the Pride of Reading Awards.
The one-day music festival is held across Reading town centre venues and previous festival guests include Ezra Furman, Steve Lamacq (BBC 6Music), Dan Le Sac, DJ Format, John Kennedy (Radio X), Pulled Apart By Horses, Sundara Karma, Boxed In, God Damn, Smoke Fairies, Black Honey, The Amazons and many more.
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Since Easter we've had a prevailing cold Easterly wind, but the last 48 hours has seen an increase in temperature. In the sunshine yesterday morning we were treated to the fantastic sight of this barn owl hunting in the field opposite our house. They seem very systematic in their hunting, almost as a gun dog quarters a field. Presumably this strategy gives them the best chance of finding prey in the long grass, which this one seemed to do regularly. We think he is roosting in an old horse box left undisturbed in the field, though at this stage we don't want to get close enough to check in case there are young.
The sunshine also sets off the bluebells that are out in force in local woods, and are redolent of this early summer period. Yesterday I heard the first screams of returning swifts, and today the first group helter-skeltering along the row at rooftop height; harking back to my first post on this blog, this is a sight that fills me with such joy, that summer is here, to be enjoyed.


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Enough of them bastards. Actually, no, tweet of the fucking decade (aka ever) was Rio fucking Ferdinand saying that Man City fans are "glory hunters". Ha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
I was at a fancy dress party last night. The theme was 'detectives'.
I went as Bodie, obviously, but noticed my black mate naked in the corner with a piece of wood stuck up his arse. "What the fuck have you come as?"
Is that racialist? Not sure really but if it is then sobeit. alloneword.
I did laugh though and I'm no racialist. Nyaaa!
Atlas Fly? I've seen the Flamboro bird. What a cracker. I'll reiterate that, WHAT A CRACKING BIRD. This, for me, is like no other Pied or Collared I've ever seen. It's jizz, the way it acts, the brightness of the white in the plumage.........erm.....this is something I've never seen before. It's a stunner. In my opinion (and with DNA evidence on the way) I'm sticking my neck out ( but then retracting it - see later) that this bird is a pure Iberian race Pied. If....should I say IF 2nd calender year birds follow the general rule for adult males then my vote right now is fully in the Iberian camp. Literature is such that 2cy birds are not fully covered. Sort of. My opinion right now is that the range of features fit Iberian nore than Atlas but I accept that in one years time in this birds life, the forehead patch, the patch at the base of the primaries etc could turn out to be typical Atlas. Right now it fits Iberian but it is within Atlas's scope. I'm gonna say it.......with the obvious chance of ridicule.......this isn't a hybrid. |Repeat, this isn't a hybrid. I'm no expert, I'll leave it at that.
No I won't, what a great bird. This is different. Go see the bastard.
I still haven't managed to get a post on Birdforum through (i.e. un-editted by the facist admin) that contained the word minges. And it's not for the want of trying. I first attempted to have the word minges recognised officially on Birdforum after the Western Sand twitch with the Secret Twitcher during which he killed four Badgers, a Horse, seven voles and Meryl Streep then ate fourteen tins of Corned Beef for pack up. He never offered me any. I will get minges through and officially uneditted on Birdforum. Believe me. Having failed 813 times it is now an obsession. Look out for it.
It will be on the Atlas Fly thread somewhere, Shall I do it once and for all? It is my ambition to have the word minges NOT deleted/editted on Birdforum. Game on mo fo's.
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The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life
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Written By: Leo Babauta
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Date: February 2012
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"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life--with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!
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Exploring Savannah
Date: April 27, 2016 | Location: Savannah, Georgia
We went to Savannah, Georgia this past weekend to celebrate our one year anniversary. It is a city packed full to the brim with history, architecture and culture. Our first day in Savannah was spent exploring; we wanted to see all the riverside city had to offer. I knew we would be doing a lot of walking, so I decided to keep it casual. I recently purchased a few new items from Madewell when I hosted a spring shopping event there. This top and denim short combination was ideal for wandering around the city. My boater hat and Chuck Taylor sneakers (that you all are probably tired of seeing by now!) were a no-brainer. I'm working on a Savannah travel guide and cannot wait to share all of our favorite places and experiences from the weekend with you!
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MGNREGS workers hold rally, jewellers burn Jaitley's effigy in Bathinda
The contractual employees working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) on Friday held a state-level rally at the New Grain Market here to demand hike in daily wages and increase in job guarantee days.punjab Updated: Mar 12, 2016 09:19 IST
The contractual employees working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) on Friday held a state-level rally at the New Grain Market in Moga to demand hike in daily wages and increase in job guarantee days.
Thousands of workers under the banner of MGNREGA Rojgar Prapat Mazdoor Union (MPMU) gathered and chanted slogans against the Central government for pursuing pro-rich policies.
Surjit Dhudike, president of the MPMU, addressing the gathering, said that they were being exploited by the government.
He demanded increase in daily wages from Rs 150 to Rs 250 and job guarantee days from 100 to 200 days.
They lifted their protest after four hours of protest.
Jewellers determined to continue stir
The protest by jewellers against the imposition of 1% excise duty on gold entered its fourth day on Friday. The Jewellers under the banner of the Swarnkar Sangh, Sarafa Association and Sony Samaj held a protest march and burnt an effigy of union finance minister Arun Jaitley.
The jewellers are also protesting against the requirement of permanent account number (PAN) on the purchase of gold or diamond jewellery of more than Rs 2 lakh. The leaders said, " Today, gold's price for 10 grams is more than Rs 29,800 and only 67 grams costs Rs 2 lakh. Now-a-days, the purchase of 100 grams is common and nobody wants to give his PAN on a paltry purchase. Secondly, most farmers do not have PAN as agriculture comes under tax-free income and our 50% buyers come from villages and they do not have PAN." The jewellers threatened to intensify agitation if their demands were not met.
Water supply and sanitation workers hold rally
All regular and contractual technical and mechanical workers of the water supply and sanitation department held a protest rally in front of the gate of the superintendent engineer's office on Friday against the Punjab gover nment's decision to allot water supply and sanitation schemes to village panchayats. They demanded that these schemes should be run by the department.
They also demanded regularisation contractual workers and daily wages in the department. They also demanded a pension scheme for them.
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text: Ronnie Nyakale gave the word "controversy" new meaning as the ?devious Papa Action from Yizo Yizo and as a bully on SABC1's hit soapie Generations where he plays the role of Cosmo. We spoke to him about the dubious characters he plays on the box. Tell us about your character on the upcoming film, Conversation With My Brother?I play a typical kasi boy who impregnates a girl while still at high school. Now he has to be a responsible father to his child while he's still a child himself. He ends up on the wrong side of the law and goes to jail. But there's a big twist in the story. Are you selective about the roles you play? I used to be, but not anymore. When I started being selective, I was out of a job for a while. Being selective doesn't put food on the table, you have to work and use all the opportunities you have to get ahead in life. Some fans actually believe you may be a thug in real life. True ?or not?People I grew up with would be able to give you an answer on that one.How do people react when they see you on the streets or in malls, do they attack you?It was like that when I was in Yizo Yizo (SABC1 drama series), but I think things have changed and people realise I'm not actually like the person I play on TV – it's just a role I'm portraying. Are fans mostly well-behaved or do some of them get out of hand?Eish, don't mention that. I love acting and love my fans, too, but sometimes they behave very badly, especially when they're drunk. They squeeze my hand real hard when they greet me, sometimes it's painful, because I guess they want to show how tough they are. Playing Cosmo on Generations, do you think you would do the same thing to protect your sister in real life?Actually, I've been there for a cousin. I once had to intervene when my cousin's boyfriend came to the house to take her away. I was ?angry because it showed that he had little respect for our home and for me too. For us guys, it's a disgrace if a guy just walks into your house and behaves like that. But eventually, you reach a point where you have to let go because you realise they're big girls and they can look after themselves. Do you have kids?I have a lovely daughter and I'm very fond and protective of her.-KHOSI BIYELA


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The 4th Wednesday of each month is now BLUEGRASS JAM!! We'll be kickin' back the tables and inviting musicians of all experience levels and all instruments to join our jam! Bar & cafe are open throughout, so grab your banjo and come join the fun! Doors at 6pm and playing till we drop!
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Life happens.
Circumstances change, and it is the inevitability of change that remains the only constant in life, as a wise friend once told me. There almost couldn't be anything quite truer than this single statement alone, and it's when you're able to come to terms with this truth and truly appreciate the idea that change is a vital component of simply living, I feel, that you'll finally be at peace with yourself, your surroundings, and the present state you find yourself in.
Maybe I'm just trying to console myself, and if you're in a state of tumultuous and unsteady times you'll feel as though I'm reaching a hand out to you, too. But sometimes we just need to regain some steady ground in an unsteady world that's literally always spinning at an incredible speed… but it's times like these where I wholeheartedly appreciate being able to slow down—to almost a complete standstill. This Friendsgiving, I stood in my kitchen, in the background, and took a look around me. I was surrounded by a group of some of the most genuine people I know. We're all battling our own demons, yet we continue to find time to laugh together, to listen to one another, and to be blessed with the time to slow down with each and every one of them is all I could really ask for.
We played host this year for Friendsgiving, and while our setup was definitely not as elaborate as our Friendsgiving 2017, it was still some quality time well spent.
As always, we had way too much food and alcohol for the number of people that were actually there so there were plenty of leftovers for another full family of 6… but better too much than too little.
Our feast included honey baked ham, honey baked turkey breast, cheddar and ham scalloped potatoes, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, avocado chicken salad, bacon-wrapped asparagus, and cheddar biscuits.
Our appetizer included an assortment of brie, cambozola, and cranberry stilton with prosciutto and salami.
If you're looking for a quick holiday drink, cranberry apple cider and vodka makes a great substitute for your typical cranberry vodka! Other than that, we had our usual whiskey and bourbon on hand, as well as a full keg of Bell's Two Hearted currently on tap.
And onto dessert, we stuffed our faces with red velvet cake, caramel apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and a freaking S'MORES BAR.
To burn off our food coma, we played some card games… this year, Word Mines and What Do You Meme supplied the inappropriate laughs :)
Then after taking 10 million attempts at a good photo, we took a few last minute shots because why not. 🥃
And that was the end of our Friendsgiving, yet only the beginning of a week-long marathon of eating.
We spent the rest of the weekend being potatoes on the couch, binge watching the new Netflix DOG series, eating leftovers, and enjoying every minute of it.
I know I've been extra quiet on the social media front these past few months, but to be honest I feel a lot better for it. And really, maybe society as a whole could use a little social media detox… but that's a Black Mirror episode all in itself.
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Everyone's body is different, so it makes sense that everyone's perfect balance will be found in a different place.
Dr David Wright from California is in the forefront of the study of human balance, and has developed a system of mapping the core muscles of an individual, and then using a few simple tests, to identify their dominant core region. Only one of the nine core regions will exhibit symmetry.
It is even possible with regular "planking" of all the nine core regions to develop symmetry throughout, with benefits to health and performance. This only takes 5 minutes a day.
It makes sense that someone who is perfectly balanced and aligned will have fewer doubts in their mind, and it has also been proven by Dr Wright that when you have a balanced core your ability to visualize improves dramatically.
These are valuable assets for any sportsperson, and go a good way to explain, why just trying to copy the technique of the latest champion is doomed to failure, unless by chance the champion and you have exactly the same body.
As a golf coach the opportunity to know exactly what body I am dealing with, before offering advice, is a revelation, and I would even go as far to say it makes me much better at my job of tailoring the swing to the individual.
The artist Henri Matisse died the year I was born, and he famously said "I dream of an art of balance".
I am with him, I dream of Golf, that is "the art of balance", but not being a great artist, it helps when a scientist like Dr Wright, does a detailed sketch for me to colour in.


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The post-translational modification of histone proteins is now established as an important mechanism for regulating gene expression in eukaryotic cells. However, a structural and mechanistic understanding of how the histone modification enzymes function on their nucleosome substrate is lacking. This shortcoming limits interpretation of the wealth of genetic, genomic and biochemical data available, and it hampers development of new therapeutics that target the many chromatin enzymes associated with human diseases including cancer. To address this deficiency, we propose to study how the PRC1 polycomb repressive complex conjugates ubiquitin to histone H2A assembled in nucleosomes. The addition of ubiquitin to histone H2A has significant biomedical consequences: mono-ubiquitylation of histone H2A by PRC1 plays a critical role in embryonic stem cell maintenance, while mono-ubiquitylation of histone H2A by BRCA1 may mediate this breast cancer protein's tumor suppressor function. This proposal focuses on the following two specific aims: 1. Determine structure of the PRC1 ubiquitylation module on the nucleosome. We propose to crystallize the E2/E3 ubiquitylation complex of UbcH5c/Ring1/Bmi1 in complex with the nucleosome core particle and to determine the atomic structure of the complex by X-ray crystallography. 2. Elucidate mechanism for PRC1 module ubiquitylation of nucleosomes. The crystallographic studies will be complemented by biochemical studies to analyze the roles of the UbcH5c E2 ubiquitin-conjugating and the Ring1b/Bmi1 E3 ubiquitin ligase proteins in ubiquitylating nucleosomal H2A.
In our cells, our DNA genetic information is packaged with histone proteins into chromatin. Recent studies have shown that histone proteins can be decorated by histone modification enzymes with small molecules or proteins, and these decorations regulate gene expression in normal and diseased cells. Our studies will visualize how the ubiquitin ligase class of histone modification enzymes associated with stem cells and cancer perform its function.
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|Liokatis, Stamatios; Klingberg, Rebecca; Tan, Song et al. (2016) Differentially Isotope-Labeled Nucleosomes To Study Asymmetric Histone Modification Crosstalk by Time-Resolved NMR Spectroscopy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 55:8262-5
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Arugula and Grilled Peach Salad with Mint
Earlier this summer, I interviewed Diana Rodgers. Diana and I met a couple of years ago in Massachusetts (though, coincidentally are from the same town on Long Island, NY), produced an award winning film together, and share an obsession with real food and sustainability.
I took a trip out to Diana's farm to get some ingredients for a fresh summer salad and came back with the most delicious produce: arugula, radishes, and mint. In summer salads, produce is the star of the show and this arugula and grilled peach salad with mint is no exception. The best part? It takes less than 15 minutes to make. Simplicity for the win! - Ally
Want more? Check out four of my favorite simple summer salad recipes. For even more inspiration, follow me on Pinterest and head over to my Summer Salads board.
Arugula and Grilled Peach Salad with Mint
2 ripe but firm peaches, each cut into six wedges
1 bunch (about 5 oz) arugula
1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed mint
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup lightly toasted, unsalted pistachios
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt to taste
Prepare grill or grill pan to high heat.
Place peach wedges on grill, coated with a bit of oil; grill 30 seconds on each side or until grill marks appear but peaches are still firm. Remove from grill; set aside.
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add arugula and mint, tossing gently to coat.
Arrange arugula mixture on a platter. Top with peach wedges and sliced radishes. Sprinkle with goat cheese crumbles and toasted pistachios.


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The March
March and Rally Agenda
(Times are rough estimates)
10:00AM - Welcome!
10:15AM - March Kickoff
10:30AM - Picture taking at the Supreme Court Building
10:45AM - 1:30PM - Rally at the Depot Plaza with our Speakers
March Route
We'll kickoff the March at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza then head up Capitol Ave to the Wyoming Supreme Court. During the March, police officers and security volunteers will direct traffic and Spirit Leaders will guide us with chants and calls-to-action!
We'll stop at the Supreme Court Building for picture-taking and #BarbaricYells.
Then march back to the Cheyenne Depot Plaza to listen to our speakers and organizations working to make Wyoming a better home for all of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not a woman, am I invited?
Yes, the Women's March on Wyoming is for any person, regardless of gender or gender identity, who supports women's equality and believes women's rights are human rights.
why should i march?
After the 2017 Women's March on Wyoming, countless women were motivated to make a change in their lives and communities. We've heard stories of women - some for the first time - demanding equal pay, becoming entrepreneurs, standing up against sexual harassment, having difficult conversations about women's issues with their friends and families, and even beginning to believe in themselves.
In 2018, we want Marchers to leave inspired and motivated, with new connections, skills and strategies for working towards collective liberation for women of all races, ethnicities, ages, disabilities, sexual identities, gender expressions, immigration statuses, religious faiths, and economic statuses.
To learn more about the March, read our Mission and Guiding Principles.
Will it be safe? Can I bring my kids?
The WMW has a team of experienced organizers working to ensure that every safety protocol is followed and volunteer security will be present. It's January in Wyoming – it's cold and the ground may be slippery. The decision to bring your children is a personal one. However, many children, families, and even pets marched in last year's event.
Is this March inclusive for women of color?
This is an evolving effort. As the March has gained attention, more women of color have joined the team to organize the march and this trend will continue as we build steam.
We recognize in the fight for women's rights, women of color are often silenced and told to wait behind white women. We can't perpetuate this system in anything we do. We need to go further than being inclusive, the Wyoming Women's March strives to follow the lead of Native American women, Latino women, Black women, Asian and Pacific Islander women, and Middle Eastern women. In 2018, we are working to ensure our organizers, speakers, and volunteers are reflective of the diversity of Wyoming.
I want my organization to be involved. How can we join the mobilization?
Please contact email@example.com to discuss how your organization can join and support the Women's March on Wyoming.
I can't attend in person, but I want to support the effort. How can I help?
To successfully host our second march, we'll need to fundraise significantly over the next month. We rely on small donors. If you can chip in $5, $10, or more, please donate via Paypal.
Your donation will be used to pay for our first banners, hard warmers, advertising, security blockades for the march, a sign language interpreter and so much more to make Women's March the talk of the town!
All funds leftover will be donated to NARAL Pro-Choice Wyoming, the only statewide organization dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive rights.
I want to go but I can't make it to Cheyenne. Is there one happening closer to me?
Please organize or participate in a march in your home area.
If you are organizing a march in your area, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com so we can post it on our website.
Will the WMW be accessible for people with disabilities?
Each local group operates independently of the state organizing effort. We strongly encourage local organizers to follow our lead in making the WMW fully accessible, however, we make no claim or representation on behalf of local groups.
The WMW is committed to ensuring that the state convening is accessible to people with disabilities. We are working with volunteers to ensure access points for people with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair. There will be an area with seating to accommodate people with disabilities, elderly people and pregnant women.


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Jamison Crowder is 5-foot-9, and though he has accumulated all types of impressive numbers in his career, it is that stat that seems to define him the most.
He is small. He gets it. Look around the league at bigger receivers, and he expects to fly beneath the radar. In fact, Crowder kind of likes it. He sneaks up on people, no matter how much they should have seen him coming.
"It's nothing new to me," Crowder said. "All my life, at every level, I've always had to prove myself. Then people saw I could really play."
Perhaps no player is more emblematic of the team he plays for than Crowder. He has made enormous strides in the past three years, but he wants more. Respect has been hard to earn, and the doubters continue to shrug off his success. He is not the biggest or flashiest receiver in the country, but he works harder and worries more about the details than almost anyone else. He is Duke in a nutshell.
Crowder has a resume worthy of being an All-American, but the name on the front of the jersey means he will always be a bit overlooked.
"It comes down to, we're Duke," quarterback Anthony Boone said. "We had a great year, but people still tend to not believe what we're really accomplishing over here. Which is fine. We don't worry about that too much. But it's one of those things where he's a great player and the more publicity and exposure we get as a team, the more people will see how talented Jamison Crowder really is."
The doubters actually make life a little easier for Crowder. The criticism fuels him, the nitpicking forces him to focus on the little things, and the lack of respect -- well, he's got a way of earning that pretty quickly. Last year, no one in the ACC racked up more plays of 50 yards or more than Crowder's seven.
"It's dangerous," said Duke cornerback Bryon Fields. "Jamison is slept on. That's why you see him getting those 80-yard touchdowns, because guys don't respect his speed, and before they know it, he's by them."
If people wanted to understand how good he was, the evidence of Crowder's prowess is everywhere.
In the past two seasons, only six other wideouts in the country have tallied more receiving yards. Crowder is the only receiver from a Power 5 conference team that has a shot at a third straight 1,000-yard season.
Crowder racked up 1,360 yards receiving last season, second only to Clemson's Sammy Watkins -- the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft -- in the ACC. If he were to repeat those numbers again in 2014, Crowder would shatter the conference's career mark for receiving yards, a record currently held by his former teammate Connor Vernon.
Crowder has scored 19 times in the past two seasons. No returning ACC player has scored more. He has topped 1,200 all-purpose yards in two straight seasons, a feat matched only by Miami star Duke Johnson.
Yet, Crowder knows he needs to do more if he wants to be recognized among the best players in the country.
"I want to be a perfectionist," he said. "I think I run pretty good routes, but when I see videos of NFL players and how detailed their routes are, how the timing is, that's something I really worked on in the summer so that if I do get a chance at the next level, I'll go in looking like a pro."
After a dominant season in 2013 as a junior, Crowder said the notion of bolting for the NFL never crossed his mind. He didn't submit paperwork to the NFL advisory committee and he never spoke about a decision with coach David Cutcliffe. It was simply assumed he would be back because he -- and Duke -- had more work to do.
But the NFL is on Crowder's mind. For all the stats he has accumulated in the past two seasons, there is still that matter of his height that will dog him with scouts at the next level. The only way he can fight back is by continuing to produce.
"My status as far as the league, there's still a lot unsure because of my size," Crowder said. "You hear a lot of people telling you, 'oh you're going to make it,' but those same people aren't the ones making the decisions on whether I'm playing on Sundays. The only thing I can work on is me, and I'm staying hungry and continuing to work."
If Crowder repeats his 2013 campaign this season, there will be little room left for doubt. Perhaps no player in the ACC is as crucial to his team's success as Crowder, and after two straight seasons of success, it's going to be tough to sneak up on anyone this time around.
Last season, Duke quarterbacks targeted Crowder 174 times -- 30 more than the next closest receiver in the ACC (Watkins) and second only to Fresno State's Devante Adams nationally. If Crowder was the centerpiece of the Blue Devils' offense a year ago, his role might actually grow this season.
Quarterback Brandon Connette transferred this spring and tailback Jela Duncan, the team's leader in carries, is out because of academic concerns, putting a major dent in Duke's ground game. Tight end Braxton Deaver, last season's No. 2 receiver, will miss the season with a knee injury. Add it all up, and Crowder accounts for 40 percent of the team's returning yards from scrimmage from a year ago.
Crowder will demand attention in 2014, but Boone isn't worried.
"He knows how to get open," the quarterback said. "He has that mentality where he doesn't think anybody can cover him."
So far, nobody has, which comes as no surprise to the people around Crowder. He has had to work harder to gain respect, and that fits perfectly with how he approaches the game.
But the job gets bigger as his Duke career draws to a close, and that, too, fits perfectly with how Crowder likes to prepare. There will always be doubters, always be bigger challenges. That is half the fun.
"I'm always confident in my game and I feel like I'm blessed with my ability to go play on any level," Crowder said. "But there are things I want to get better at, and I want to work on those things so people can see I'm a big-time player and one of the best receivers in the country."


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The Montecillo club, home to former All Black coach Eric Watson and former All Black prop Keith Murdoch, has appointed a female premier coach for next season.
Karina Nafatali (49) will take on the job, and she has full support from both the club and the players.
The former Otago Spirit loose forward has no qualms about taking on the role and had a connection with a lot of the players and the club.
"It is change for me and the club but it is positive change. I know a lot of the players and they know my coaching style.
"I have been involved in the game for a long time and my family have been involved in the club a long time. My late brother, Mark, he was a member of the Zingari team back in 2000, when they last made a final."
It is believed to be the first time a female has coached a premier rugby team in Dunedin.
She said being a female would not be a hindrance.
A teacher at Kaikorai Valley College, she had coached the school's first XV, many of whose members now play up at the club.
She had coached the Pirates women's and the University women's team to banners and is also the Otago Spirit assistant coach.
She said the appointment just felt right.
"I was coaching with the Spirit and then went up to a camp with some of the Black Ferns. Then I got asked about this. It just all sort of happened together."
Zingari-Richmond chairman Stephen Baughan said the club had approached Ms Nafatali after the players had wanted her to coach the side.
He felt she was well respected both at the club and around Dunedin.
Zingari-Richmond won just one game last season and finished bottom of the table.


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Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto
Pesto is a pantry staple. It adds a big flavor boost to all sorts of recipes and dishes. Toss it with pasta for dinner, throw it on top of veggie soup, spread it over bread for sandwiches, or add a spoonful to roasted vegetables. There just isn't a wrong way to enjoy pesto.
I didn't start making homemade pesto until recently. For some reason it was just never part of my food routine. Don't get me wrong...I have always LOVED pesto. It just always seemed like something that was a pain to make. Not to mention the fact that pine nuts are super expensive.
Well folks, I have some exciting news for you. Homemade pesto is the easiest thing you will ever make! Ever. And...you don't need pine nuts. Walnuts do the job very well! This pesto is not only a fabulous sauce for us plant-based foodies, but for everyone. I know some friends of who love a dollop of pesto on a fresh piece of salmon or on egg dishes.
If you have never tried making your own pesto, let this summer be your first. Head over to your local farmer's market and grab a big bag of fresh, local basil. Don't forget to stick your nose in it....heavenly! Traditional pesto is made with Parmesan cheese, but even if you eat cheese on the reg, give this dairy free pesto a try! Its packed with so much flavor that you won't even miss the parm. I promise! Pesto can be made from a variety of nuts such as pecans or hazelnuts - but I find that walnuts yield a flavor closest to traditional pesto made with pine nuts.
Whatever you choose to use this pesto with, you will be happy you did. We love enjoying it smothered on homemade veggie tortilla pizza. Check out my recipe for healthy veggie tortilla pizza on livecbus.com - where I contribute as a Health & Fitness writer!
Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto
This vegan pesto packs a huge flavor punch and is dairy free. Enjoy it on homemade pizza, pasta, slathered on bread, or as topping for roasted veggies.
|Makes roughly 3/4 cup|
- 1 1/2-2 cups loosely packed (washed) stemmed fresh basil
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1 or 2 medium cloves of garlic
- 1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- a pinch of salt (to taste)
- Combine basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until the mixture turns into a course meal.
- Slowly add olive oil in a steady drizzle as you continue to pulse the ingredients. Start with 1/4 cup olive oil and use more as needed. Process until it reaches your desired consistency. I like mine to have a bit of texture, but if you prefer it smoother, pulse a few more times.
- Season with salt (to taste).
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
- Enjoy!


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Modern research has found no substantive scientific evidence for the efficacy of homeopathic remedies, although anecdotal evidence is abundant and their tradition is rich and well-documented. Modern homeopathy – many of its principles have been part of human wisdom about as long as instinct and intelligence – was set out by Samuel Hahnemann in the early 1800s. This remarkable man rediscovered the Law of Similars" ("like cures like") known to the ancient Greeks, and proved over 100 substances – testing and recording the symptoms produced in healthy persons in a Materia Medica (which has since expanded to include over 2000 provings). The story of his life and experimentation makes for excellent reading.
"Homeopathic medicine has been practised worldwide for over 200 years and plays a significant role in the healthcare systems of many countries today. This effective and scientific system of medicine assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognizes that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person, and that it is the patient who needs treatment, not the disease.
Homeopathy assesses the whole person, and focuses on disease prevention and health enhancement using natural medicines and patient education. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. Many health conditions can benefit from homeopathic care. Homeopathy is particularly effective in the treatment of long-term chronic diseases, as well as the prevention and reduction of acute conditions."
An excerpt from The Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine
Some things to keep in mind:
- Homeopathic remedies do not produce side-effects or interfere with prescription medications (although medications may block the action of homeopathic remedies)
- Homeopathic remedies are safe for children and pets. There is no danger of over-dosing
- Always study the symptom-pictures for each possible remedy closely to find the best fit
- Do not eat or drink anything for at least 15 minutes before or after taking the remedy.
- Dissolve the remedy on or under the tongue.
- Do not handle the granules. Store cool and dry
Homeopathy has been used for a wide range of ailments, such as those in the list that follows. But self-prescribing is not appropriate for communicable diseases, outbreaks, or other serious conditions in the list. Nothing replaces the advice of a trained homeopathic practitioner and / or the care of your family doctor!
- Anxiety and Anticipation
- Fractures
- Grief
- Bites and Stings
- Haemorrhoids
- Boils
- Hayfever
- Bruises
- Indigestion
- Burns
- Measles
- Mumps
- Colds and Influenza
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Colic
- Nosebleeds
- Coughs and Croup
- Shock
- Cuts and Injuries
- Sinusitis
- Cystitis
- Sore Throats and Tonsillitis
- Diarrhoea
- Sprains and Strains
- Earache
- Surgery and Dentists – before and after
- Eye Injuries
- Teething
- Eye Inflammation
- Toothache
- Eye Styes
- Travel Sickness
- Fainting and Collapse
- Whooping Cough
We're fortunate to have several naturopathic and homeopathic practitioners in the area. When in doubt, seek their advice. To find a Homeopath in your area of Ontario please visit the website of the Canadian Society of Homeopaths.
And for excellent on-line information about homeopathy and homeopathic remedies visit Hylands Homeopathy


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"Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" follows the (non)-adventures of a wizard named Wayne, his two somewhat familiar friends and the lovably underachieving members of a particular house, who are left to sit on the sidelines as a certain star student and his pals experience all the evil-battling excitement. This "alternative narrative for the underdog" ("The Wall Street Journal") gives the magically-challenged Wayne his own hilariously heroic seven-year journey, in a show "The New York Times" says "exudes a joyful, winking fondness for all things Harry." Muggle-born and others are invited to check out the show at its new home at New York's New World Stages.
* Ticket order is processed via Goldstar.com. Offer valid for limited performances. Not all seats discounted. All purchases with credit/debit incur a service fee. Blackout dates may apply. Schedule & cast subject to change. Offer subject to availability. No exchanges or refunds, all sales final. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid for prior purchases.


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Infanticide in ground squirrels
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What adaptive explanation could there be for infanticide in ground squirrels?
Re: Infanticide in ground squirrels
Answered By: pafalafa-ga on 04 May 2005 15:05 PDT
Infanticide is surprisingly widespread in the animal kingdom, leading scientists to look for an evolutionary explanation of the behavior...that is, in what way might infanticide e considered "adaptive" or advantageous to an individual animal, or to an animal population as a whole. The so-called sexual selection hypothesis is the prevailing explanation of some forms of infanticide, as described here: http://assets.cambridge.org/052177/2958/excerpt/0521772958_excerpt.pdf Infanticide by Males and its Implications ...known as the sexual selection hypothesis, this idea proposes that a male increases his reproductive success by killing unrelated dependent infants if the infant?s death makes the female return to receptivity sooner than would otherwise have been the case and if he has a higher probability of siring her next offspring... In other words, if males kill off unrelated infants, it frees the female from the demands of mothering, and leaves her ready at an earlier date to have more children, presumably carrying the genes of the male who did the deed in the first place. In squirrels, the adaptive dynamics are not as clear-cut, at least according to the site I referred to earlier: http://126.96.36.199/search?q=cache:6r4kUGTRIDQJ:www.bio.davidson.edu/people/vecase/Behavior/Spring2003/Hester/matingsystemc.htm+infanticide+squirrels&hl=en [for the case of an unrelated male killing an infant]...Sherman hypothesizes that males will do this to grow stronger and gain weight at a higher rate in order to win more females during the next breeding season. [For females it's a different adaptive dynamic at work] Sherman suggests that females practice infanticide to eliminate competition for nest burrows. These are all merely hypotheses -- best guesses based on the evidence at hand -- and are certainly not to be taken as definitive. Still, they suggest an adaptive rationale underlying an otherwise very difficult-to-explain (and rather bizarre) behavior. Hope that helps, but if you need any more information, just let me know. pafalafa-ga search strategy -- Google searches on: infanticide infanticide sociobiology infanticide squirrels
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| So the Bank of England has decided that Jane Austen will grace the next issue of the £10 note. I, and many others, really wanted Alan Turing to be on the note, My wife is thrilled and although I'd have preferred Turing I'm not upset enough to send death and rape threats to Austen's supporters via Twitter. How can anyone be so angry about this? Twitter was very slow to respond, and this should be a wake up call to all social media. Abusive messages shouldn't be tolerated on any media. British police are now investigating the threats and have made an arrest.
from The Universal Machine http://universal-machine.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 1, 2013
#Turing wont be on the new £10 note
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A Patriotic Salute - Honoring a Century of Service: Nov. 4, 2018
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War I - as well as 100 years of women serving in the US military - the historical societies of Chester, Deep River and Essex sponsored a program that combined local history, spirited patriotic music and a unique way to honor our veterans.
For "A Patriotic Salute," we created a digital slide show of images of local veterans from World War I and up through recent wars. The slide show was presented with live patriotic musical accompaniment by the Corinthian Jazz Band, performing patriotic music (see below). It was an incredibly stirring time for all 175 people who attended the program at the Deep River Town Hall Auditorium.


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I was going to post about my day out today at Slanghoek but that can wait a moment. Earlier this week on Monday I had originally taken the decision to pull out of Slanghoek.
Its been a rocky 2013 for me with injury setbacks aplenty and I was still on a downer when I took the initial decision not to take part. Its amazing though how a couple of days, some perspective and discussions with the right people in your corner can make a difference. My long suffering coach Diana from @dinamiccoaching has been incredibly patient and supportive over the last few months and has helped me with something that i have long struggled with, belief!
The belief for me is multi faceted but at the top has been the lack of belief that I will turn the injury corner at some point. Its been many years of ups and downs and much of it has been self inflicted by not having structure and the right guidance. The past couple of months have been so bad that I wanted to throw in the towel and call it a day. So what changed? This is where @dinamiccoaching have come in and provided guidance and a plan on how to get this injury monkey off my back so to speak. In the space of a couple of weeks I am starting to feel like I am turning the proverbial corner and finally believe that there is an end in sight. Along with Diana and Neil I have put a lot of belief in my strength and conditioning coach Greg Hunt. A truly top drawer professional who has risen to the challenge of getting me on track and discovering what has been at the route of my problems. In the space of several weeks i have felt a significant 'shift' in elements of my fitness in that they are coming together and the existing injuries and weaknesses i have are setttling down.
This Dinamic trio have finally given me the belief that I now have an improved platform to work from going forward. There are still a lot of rungs on the ladder to climb to where I want my fitness to be but with the belief that I can get there now its only a question of time.


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The Internationalisation And Value Of Finance Qualifications
When it comes to preparing for a career in the finance and audit sector, one of the first steps is typically securing the relevant certification for the chosen area of expertise or specialty.
"Requirements are stringent on the current job market for finance functions," says Francisco Rodriguez, Director of Internal Controls at Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, "Unless you've come through Recruitment Consultancy or recommendation, when it comes to assessing potential candidates, companies have specific rules for qualifying factors and certifications are very high on the agenda, you need to pass to get to the next level."
The increase in global regulations is also certainly a factor in the value of finance qualifications amid the current job market as companies operating a medium-large outfit face increasing pressure to comply with the standards set by bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. The growth in the regulation area is forcing employers to recruit more educated certified personnel to ensure a first-class finance or audit function.
Ultimately, the type of qualification you secure is dependent on the company you're hoping to join. Donal Smyth, VP of Financial Controls Compliance at Liberty Global, asserts that there is somewhat of a hierarchy in the US & UK when it comes to finance qualifications with CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) leading the way.
If you're planning to join a company in the US then a CPA qualification is very valuable to have but it is also important to keep it up to date and add experience where necessary to maintain your commercial savvy. The certification alone won't set an individual apart as an expert in their field; rather it serves as a basic grounding and evidence of knowledge in that area.
Finance qualifications have become a great deal more international as companies have evolved to encompass the wider global business arena that has been made available to them.
United Kingdom
Smyth, who launched his career in the UK, states that "When you're starting out in your career it can be a bit parochial; most of the people graduating college with me were gunning for a financial accounting qualification and aiming for a role with the Big 4, however, there is now a much greater appreciation for someone's experience in standard accounting, in addition to their certification and lettering."
Accountancy qualifications vary country-by-country in terms of difficulty and length of the term. For those aspiring to a finance career in the US, a CPA certification is highly valued, whilst ACA & ACCA qualifications are more valued in the UK & Ireland.
By way of comparison, let us consider a small sample of international finance qualifications: ACCA status is gained further to completing a bachelor's degree or postgraduate programme and by the completion of 14 ACCA professional qualification exams together with 3 years relevant work experience. ACCA status allows the qualified practitioner to work as an accountant in 170 countries worldwide including the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The ACCA qualification and its benefits are increasingly being recognised in the U.S.
The ACA, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), is internationally recognised as a leading accounting qualification in more than 160 countries around the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Greece, The Gulf, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Middle East, New Zealand, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the UK. Completion of the ACA takes between 3-5 years and is a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience.
United States of America
In the US, a bachelor's degree will qualify the student to study for a master's degree programme in accounting in order to meet the certification requirements to become a CPA followed by 1 year's general accounting experience under the supervision of a licensed CPA. A uniform CPA and ethics exam is also required in some US states. Mutual recognition agreements (MRA) give authority to US CPAs who wish to practice abroad. Currently, these countries include Australia, Canada Mexico, Ireland, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
In Germany, qualifications come in two stages: the Steuerberater (STB), a Tax Advisor exam, taken after 3 years in tax advice practice with a bachelor's degree, 2 years with a master degree and the Wirtschaftsprufer (WP), an Auditor exam taken after 4 years in auditing practice with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree.
In France, to qualify as an Expert-comptable (Professional Accountant), candidates must complete a master's degree for five years in accountancy studies, the Diplome superieur de compatabilite et de gestion (DGSG) and then three years of work experience as a trainee in an accountancy firm, followed by the final audit exam, the Diploma of Expertise Comptable (DEC). Qualification for a Commissaire aux comptes (Statutory Auditor) has two routes: the main route is by completing the Diploma of Expertise Comptable (DEC) with 2/3 of the 3 years practical training achieved in accounting and audit practice. The specific route qualification is the Certificat d'aptitute aux fonctions de commissaire aux comptes, equivalent to the DSCG, together with 3 years practical training.
The Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the NivRA, (Register Accountant) is gained after 5 years practical training (including a 2 years part-time professional post-master's programme) following a master's degree. To qualify as an Administratie Consulent (Accountant), a bachelor's degree is followed by a year and a half's part-time professional post-masters programme) and 3 years of practical training.
In Switzerland, to qualify as a Certified Public Accountant, holders of a bachelor's or master's degree must obtain a contract of employment with an audit firm and pass several certification exams comprising mandates, audit financial statements, and expert financial matters. To become a Licensed Audit Expert, following a bachelor's degree, it is necessary to undertake between 3 and 12 years of practical training (depending on the degree subjects covered). Qualification as a Licensed Auditor, following a bachelor's degree, requires 1 year's practical training.
In Luxembourg, a master's degree together with three years experience in auditing practice is necessary to become a Reviseur d'entreprises (Chartered Accountant), together with a master's degree followed by nine exams including the final DAP (Diplome d'aptitude professionelle). The Experts-Comptables (Accountant) requires a bachelor's degree followed by 3 years in professional practice.
In Italy, the Dottori Commercialista (Chartered Accountant), Revisore legale Del Conti (Statutory Auditor) and Esperto contabile (Accountant) are the recognised qualifications; the latter both requiring a bachelor's degree and 3 years training and passing a state exam. The former requires a master's degree and 3 years of training and passing a state exam.
In Poland, qualifying as a Statutory Auditor (Biegły rewident) requires higher studies or foreign higher studies (both are deemed equivalent) followed by a 1-year accounting practice and at least a 2-year internship under the oversight of a Statutory Auditor. Following this, there are 10 written examinations and a final oral diploma exam.
Therefore in summary; with the increased consolidation of finance processes by multinationals at a regional and global level, together with the projected growth of the world's current leading qualifications i.e. ACCA, ACA, and CPA, there is a clear and urgent need for the harmonisation of International and European finance qualifications. This will enable a global business to better predict and anticipate significant forthcoming trends and developments.
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At the start of 2013 the government's long awaited energy saving scheme, The Green Deal, finally launched into action. The scheme aims to make energy cheaper and homes warmer with no huge upfront charges for families unable to pay.
This blog looks into the details of the scheme and helps to outline the reasons why this scheme may be right for you.This article focuses on the details of the Green Deal Plan and is aimed to help people decide if the plan is suitable for their home. You will find information on the improvements available for your home as well as pointers about the loan and repayments.
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NGOs I can approach for sponsorship, regarding my solar project? Answered
As I mentioned in the post for the Sunflower, I'm going to b spending the next year or two traveling around teaching people and communities how to generate and integrate solar energy into their local needs, pretty much for free. I've got a bit of money saved to pay for this if necessary, but was ideally hoping to get some kind of grant or sponsorship just to cover my cost of living, which would probabaly come to about £5000 / US$8000 over two years. I have a very low cost of living. Does anyone know of any NGOs / charities / etc I could approach for this? I'm not really needing or offering anything other than the cash to cover my expenses. I can name drop and put a logo on my website and all that, they wouldn't need to really do much of anything other than sling me the cash, safe in the knowledge that they were instrumental in bringing free solar energy to anyone who wants it. Cheers, Daniel.
mm, I tend to agree. As it stands there will be a website with a blog and the opportunity for people to make donations, but I'd probably not want to rely on it. Business sponsorship is I guess an option, but it seems a bit off, somehow. I'll stay open to the possibility. And NGOs will almost certainly be a fair load of hassle. Maybe I'll just plow on on my own for the time being and see what happens.


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After a car accident, victims may immediately be concerned about their passengers' well-being, as well as their own. They might even be upset about the damage done to their vehicle. However, in the days following a crash, when medical care is needed, work is missed and bills pile up during a time when income is decreased, a victim may worry about how to make ends meet. One potential way to do so is to file a successful personal injury claim that results in the recovery of compensation.
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About Gratitude
You've no doubt heard a lot about gratitude in recent years. So what's it all about? In fact, nothing less than helping you feel good about yourself and your life when otherwise you might feel bad.
Let's say you're feeling down and thinking obsessively about how unattractive or unsuccessful you are or how useless it is to try to improve your life. At such a time, whether you're in bed or on the subway or sitting listlessly at your desk, you might try to think about something good that happened to you in the past few days.
Perhaps you were running a little late and the train came just as you passed through the turnstiles, allowing you to show up to school or work on time and prevent additional stress in your life. Perhaps the medical test turned out negative. Or it finally stopped raining. Or the local supermarket finally began to carry one of your favorite products. Or you found a dress for an important occasion that flattered you.
Typically, we take these kinds of things for granted after the initial hit and just keep rolling along in our minds about phenomena that irritate or worry or depress us. But if you stop your usual thinking and call to mind the good stuff that has happened and say thank you for it (to yourself or aloud somewhere), you'll instantly feel better – because you'll be reminding yourself of how fortunate instead of how deprived you are.
I find it useful to start and/or end each day by recalling what came up during the previous day I can be grateful for. And there's always something to be thankful for – if one can see, hear, walk, talk, brush one's own teeth!


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Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys, Vol. 1
By Naoki Urasawa
Viz, 216 pp.
Rating: Older Teen
Score: A
You know it's a good sign when a manga begins by featuring one of your favorite songs. In this case, it's "20th Century Boy" by British glam rocker T. Rex. The story begins in 1973 with Kenji, a rock-obsessed teen, trying to stir up the lunchtime crowd at his school by blasting them with jangling guitar chords rather than the easy listening stuff the audio-visual club normally broadcasts.
Revolution, alas, does not ensue.
This incident sets the tone for Kenji's life. Ever since he was a child, the expectation has been that he would one day take over the family liquor store. Despite his big dreams of saving the world or becoming a guitar legend, nothing actually happens to derail his established path. 1997 (present day in the context of the story) finds Kenji pushing forty, unmarried, running the family business (now a convenience store), taking care of the infant daughter his sister abandoned, and bickering with his crabby mother about her habit of eating the merchandise. His childhood friends haven't fared much better and though Kenji tries to convince himself that his life is okay as it is, his dissatisfaction can't be quelled.
One day, two detectives arrive to question Kenji about some regular customers of his liquor delivery service who've gone missing. When Kenji goes to pick up the empty bottles they've left behind, he spots a familiar symbol—invented by one of his pals back in 1969—on the wall of their house. From this point on, the story alternates between memories of incidents in Kenji's childhood and his efforts in the present day to figure out why he keeps seeing that same symbol everywhere, including on t-shirts worn by university students and in a letter sent to him by a friend who later dies in an alleged suicide.
Readers are afforded some tantalizing glimpses at what Kenji will eventually discover—a cult-like religious group led by a man known only as "our friend." This man claims to offer his followers true tranquility, but also uses them to carry out assassinations (so-called "rejections") of rival religious figures. His use of the symbol—formerly an emblem for Kenji's gang of friends—and some of his comments suggest that "our friend" is most likely someone that Kenji grew up with. Kenji's sense of responsibility to find out who's using the symbol and for what purpose is similar to Dr. Tenma's motivation in Urasawa's other successful suspense manga, Monster, in which Tenma was trying to stop a psychopathic murderer whose life he had saved in the operating room.
But that isn't all! In fact, so many plot threads and questions are advanced that one almost needs a scorecard to keep track of them. Did Kenji's friend really kill himself? What's up with the missing family? Is it connected to the death of a university student? Who was that mystery girl in chapter one? Was that a mecha that she saw? I actually wrote down the lingering questions I had after reading this volume and there are literally ten of them. Thankfully, I trust Urasawa enough to have faith that they'll be satisfactorily answered at some point down the line.
If you're thinking that this review is largely concentrated on plot, you're correct, because the same can be said for 20th Century Boys itself. Still, there are some deeper themes in play, too. As Kenji and his friends begin to remember more details from their childhood together, one senses that they're somewhat in awe of their past selves. In one scene, after discovering a time capsule of sorts buried by the boys many years before, Kenji muses:
Are we, today, the kind of adults we dreamed of becoming back then? Or would our childhood selves just look at us now and laugh?"
It seems that his character arc will be finding, through the pursuit of "our friend," the kind of exciting life he'd always wanted for himself.
I'm a big fan of Urasawa's art, especially the knack he has of imbuing scenes with an almost cinematic quality. That skill is definitely in evidence here, and I'm honestly not sure how he does it. All throughout the scene where Kenji speaks with the detectives, for example, the sense of the conversation taking place outside on a sidewalk is almost palpable. Reading 20th Century Boys reminds me of watching a movie—Stand By Me in particular. I'm now keen to see the live-action films inspired by the series.
At this point, 20th Century Boys is justifiably keeping most of its secrets close to its chest. It may well be years before all the answers are known, but I'll be among those avidly awaiting each new installment of this ambitious tale.
Volume one of Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys is available now.