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Despite retreading some familiar territory, The Force Awakens marks the biggest leap forward in the Star Wars mythos in a long time. The expanded universe has aptly fleshed out several characters and events, giving the universe it's characteristic depth, but it's near impossible to match the weight of a sequel like this. Episode VII succeeds in reinvigorating the franchise largely because it is the follow up to the original trilogy so many have been craving for so long (there really are fewer drugs more potent then Nostalgia). Yet, the film also lays the framework for future entries to expand upon the series' lore -- providing Episode VIII with several great opportunities.
It seems like a sure bet that at least part of Episode VIII will be dedicated towards Luke training Rey in a manner similar to Yoda training him. It's an interesting role reversal that also provides the chance for Luke to possibly delve deeper into the reasons he went into exile. However, such a "master & apprentice" setup may in concept be a bit too similar to the events of Episode V. Yet, Force Awakens also sets up Kylo Ren to be finishing his training under Supreme Leader Snoke; having one train with the light side as the other more fully embraces the dark side could make for an interesting parallel.
It's both notable and fitting that Kylo Ren is never referred to with the title of "Darth". His emotions are not always in check and it isn't until the end of the movie that he overcomes his temptation to the light side of the force. Despite striving towards it he has yet to become as cold or resolved as his "hero" Darth Vader (something ripe for parody).
It would make sense for him to not have earned such a title yet, but then again that is working from the assumption that he and his master are indeed Sith; a term never used during the movie. The exact nature of their dynamic will hopefully be elaborated upon, as well as how "The Knights of Ren" fit into it. Kylo Ren is supposedly their leader, but it's unclear if they are also proficient with the force and apprentices to Snoke in the same fashion.
With Kylo Ren striving so hard to become the next Darth Vader one might expect for him to be eventually redeemed as Anakin was. Although, with him having murdered Han Solo in cold blood, it could prove difficult to make any sort of atonement palpable and believable. To be given an arc so similar to Anakin's would also be a bit trite, it could prove interesting to see him instead become as remorseless as he envisions Darth Vader to have been.
What's really striking though is his apparent ignorance of Vader's redemption; raising the question of just how well known his final actions are within the Star Wars universe. With Vader and the Emperor dead, the only one to know would presumably be Luke and anyone he might have told. Considering Kylo Ren was once Luke's student, it means he was either never told or he chosen to not believe his former master. If he is truly ignorant of what transpired in the Emperor's Throne Room, exposing it to him would make for an incredibly dramatic reveal.
There's also an argument to be made that like Obi Wan postures in Return of the Jedi that Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader can be seen as two distinct people; Kylo Ren might have simply chosen to worship one and not the other. As suggested by some of Iain McCaig's concept art from the new book The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Phil Szostak, Anakin's look in the film would have emphasized this dichotomy, yet also asserting how inseparable they were.
With such art resembling Hayden Christensen, the rumors of a possible appearance of Anakin/Darth Vader in Episode VIII appear a little more believable. Some may cringe at the thought of such a call back to the prequels, but having the actor reprise his role would make sense canonically. Ewan McGregor, who portrayed Obi-wan in Episodes I- III, even make's a brief cameo during Rey's vision. Obi-wan is the one to say, "Rey, these are your first steps." While "Rey" may have been taken from an line spoken by Alec Guinness, the rest was recorded for the movie by McGregor himself.
There may yet be a way for either or both to return, perhaps during a flashback but probably more likely as Force Ghosts. It would be very believable for Luke to have continued communicating with Obi-wan, Yoda, and Anakin after the events of Return Of The Jedi; both while he sought to teach a new generation of jedi and during his days as a hermit.
Considering how Episode VII distanced itself so blatantly from the prequels, one would think there would have to be a compelling reason for having Christensen and/or McGregor reprise their roles. Christensen's return in particular would most likely have to be handled very carefully. Who knows, perhaps if done well it may actually restore some of Anakin's luster lost somewhat by the prequels.
If either return, hopefully it would be to service Rey's expected training under Luke in Episode VIII or even the mystery of her heritage. To no one's surprise there is no shortage of theories in regards to that question. There's the seemingly obvious choice that she is Luke's kid, but others argue that she's Han and/or Leia's kid -- making her Kylo Ren's sister. Some maintain that she really is "no one", someone who's truly of modest origins. However, one of the most interesting and well developed theories is that she is actually the grand daughter of Obi-wan himself.
The argument is that sometime between the events of Episode III and IV Obi-wan fathered a child, who subsequently had Rey sometime after the events of Episode VI. Mr. Sunday Movies, creator of the theory, draws several connections between the two:
- More superficial elements: they share similar outfits and are both fond of and proficient at using the Jedi Mind trick. The sequence in which she is sneaking around Star Killer Base is also reminiscent of when Obi-wan was disabling the Death Star's tractor beam in A New Hope.
- Canonically, Luke would probably be aware if Obi-wan had children (as he is in possession of his journal)
- Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, has said her isolation is a hint to her origins; possibly meaning that it is meant to echo Obi-wan's exile between Episodes III and IV.
- It would give deeper meaning to his voice appearing in Rey's vision. What's said is also similar to when Obi-wan said to Luke, "You've taken your first step into a larger world."
- Rey's connection to Luke's and Anakin's lightsaber is because Obi-wan was in possession of it as well (as Mr. Sunday Movies points it he actually had longer then both of them combined)
As with many of the theories floating around they do have to be taken with a grain of salt. There is only so much that can be deciphered with evidence that is largely circumstantial. Yet, having her be a descendant of Obi-wan would provide another rationale for the character to return in some regard; and as some have contended it may be time for someone other then a Skywalker to save the galaxy. Only time will tell if it's any true or just really well thought out fan fiction.


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"Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house… Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." -Matthew 12:25
There are times where Jesus is very metaphorical in His teachings, where I wish He was more explicit - this is definitely not one of them. However, I am still confused. If I am meant to be with Jesus, does that mean that I should always be "with" my brothers and sisters in Christ, that is, in agreement and go along with everything for the sake of peace and unity? That we can get along without conflict?
I'm not sure this is what Jesus means though. I have experienced myself and seen in the lives of others close to me very real conflicts - from many very well-meaning, good-hearted people - tear relationships and communities apart and leave neither side with much peace. It left me for some time wondering what was the point of even trying to rebuild connections when the wounds seemed so deep and any new bridge building not really in sight. To find myself not so much appalled as much as profoundly discouraged by the darkness I saw so clearly weaving its way through situations within communities that I had grown so fond of over the years.
When I sat with this more in prayer, I found that Jesus was right there in the midst of it. He was not running away or shunning these moments from happening. There was an acknowledgment of conflict, but that this was not the end. Jesus accepted that even in His own life He would come face to face with a multitude of divisions among those with whom He interacted, and yet also understood that there was more.
I find that Jesus invites me to do the same. When I sit there, not trying to fix anything or walk away, I discover He is there to bring me not only through but beyond these tense situations to new perspectives and realities. I can then become more aware of dividing spirits as they emerge and shift the focus toward being with Him as situations develop. I am reminded that I am not the one in control - I don't have to try to be either - and in that space, there is more at work than I can ever fully realize.
Jesus, please help me to remain with You in the difficult, sometimes seemingly unresolvable moments. Help me to see as You see, and find greater trust in Your versus my own abilities to bring about a deeper peace.
Quyen Nhi Ngo

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People today commonly believe that the era of selflessness and ascetic practices is lost in time. However, the belief is often refuted by a soul holier than any of the mortals in current time- Sai Baba, with Shirdi in Ahmednagar district being his 'Karmabhumi'- the place associated with his miraculous life. The way he enlightened many souls through his abstinent practices and teachings unattached with any particular religion or spiritual schools made Shirdi a place of pilgrimage. He emphasized on God being One- 'Sabka Maalik Ek' and epitomized the idea of equality.
Though believed to be a human form of Lord Shiva, he never was known for religious preaching but always urging people to be inclined toward humanity as a whole. He reiterated that biggest service to God is by serving mankind, by taking care of the people who are in need. Shirdi, some 100 Km away from Nasik in Maharashtra showcases a living ideology of the words by a soul of piety.
Sai Baba, aged around 16, sat still under a Neem tree enduring all the seasons and hardships that come with them when he was first noticed by the villagers. He meditated in this position for a long time which is now enshrined as Gurusthan, and then spent his life helping other treating their health issues, family problems and providing spiritual guidance. Year 1918 is remembered for the departure of this holy soul to the heavenly abode, from where it descended to usher ship of humanity going haywire.
Best time to visit: June to March
Altitude: 372 mt.
Language: Hindi, Marathi
Gurusthan: The place where baba was spotted for the first time meditating under the Neem tree is known as Gurushtan today and it is believed that by lighting an incense stick, one get the cure for the ailment he is looking for.
Samadhi Mandir: The place is a consequence of devotion of a Nagour millionaire who wanted to place an idol of Murlidhar (Lord Krishna) in the temple. It is believed that Baba himself became Mulrlidhar and the temple came to be known as Samadhi Mandir.
Cottage of Adul Baba: A small cottage painted green located opposite to Chavadi has become a site of importance as Adul Baba to whom it belonged was a fervent follower of Sai Baba. With visiting time from 7 AM to 10 PM, pilgrims can come across rare photos and articles of interest.
House of Laxmibai Shinde: Located in the neighborhood of Sai Baba, the house is known because Laxmibai from whom Baba begged for food daily received Rs 9 from Sai Baba when he sensed his death is near. The last gift made the house included in the sites to be visited by the pilgrims during Shirdi tour.
Chavadi and Dwarkamai: Chavadi became an important place for the followers of Baba because he stayed here during his last decade spending alternate days here. Dwarkamai Mosque on the other hand is another place where he used to stay during same time and brought back in Palki to Chavadi. The procession is still continued every Friday in memory of Baba. Baba breathed his last in Dwarkamai mosque.
Dixit Wada Museum: If one wants to get an insight the way Sai Baba used to live, the museum holds many thing that are associated with his plain and simple life. Located inside the Sri Sai Baba Sansthan complex, it is a place recommended to pilgrims.
By Air: The nearest airport is Pune (199 km) and the next most convenient airport is Chhatarpati Shivaji in Mumbai, some 245 Km away from Shirdi.
By Train: Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station connects the holy place from various cities like Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, etc, from where the temple is only 10 Km away. Kopargaon and Manmad also serve as railway station connecting Shirdi to other cities of India.
By Road: Well connected by various bus services, the place could also be reached by taxi or car through NH 209, 211, etc.


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Decision-Making and Disambiguation in Japanese-to-English Literary Translation: An Application of Game Theory
IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities. 2012;1(1):59-81 DOI 10.22492/ijah.1.1.04
Journal Title: IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities
ISSN: 2187-0616 (Online)
Publisher: The International Academic Forum
LCC Subject Category: Fine Arts: Arts in general | General Works: History of scholarship and learning. The humanities
Country of publisher: Japan
Language of fulltext: English
Full-text formats available: PDF
Richard Donovan
(Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Japan)
Time From Submission to Publication: 12 weeks
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Jiří Levý's 1966 paper "Translation as a Decision Process" applied game theory to translation studies in an attempt to characterise and explain the decision-making processes of the translator and the linguistic and socio-cultural forces that inform these processes. The current paper employs some of his conclusions in the context of Japanese-to-English literary translation, addressing in particular the vexed issue of disambiguation. It draws upon examples from Kawabata Yasunari's novella Izu no odoriko, and its published English translations The Izu Dancer by Edward G. Seidensticker and The Dancing Girl of Izu by J. Martin Holman.


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|At a first glance ASUS leaves a good impression with its P8Z77-V Pro/Thunderbolt. Once more we very much like the design of this P8-Series motherboard. The color scheme has a high value of recognition but the cooling blocks. We think that they have a cheap looking. In other hand they are not too big therefore they leave plenty of space to easily install a big CPU cooler.
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Best Colors for Bedrooms
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We need our bedrooms to be around the most unwinding rooms in our homes. Bedrooms are our shelters from anxiety, inviting us home at the close of a difficult day, and welcoming us to rests and relax our forethought away. To realize this quiet and the earth, it is significant to note best colors for bedrooms in an up to date bedroom, with the goal that the establishment of the room makes a tranquil environment.
Blue, green, and a few shades of purple advertise a tranquil environment and help the brain start to unwind a hard day later. They, for instance the sea and an acceptable, blue sky, push relaxation and anxiety relief, and can quiet an eager mind almost instantly. Your bedroom could be painted one of these shades, or improved with them generously, keeping in mind the end goal to accomplish peace and quietness.
Notwithstanding presenting relaxation in your bedroom, these shades have a tendency to make a cool feeling in the room besides, which is additionally paramount for generally individuals. The dominant part of grown-ups need to be cool so as to rest, so using a shade that augments the cool temperature in the room is regularly significant so as to nap deeper and more relaxed.
Not all shades of purple present relaxation feel, and it is best to stay away from those with solid red connotations. Assuming that you want to utilize purple as a best colors for bedrooms part, determine it is a shade that inclines increasingly around the blue end of the range, as reds blend up the brain and fuel the fight/flight reaction rather than advertising peacefulness.
Furthermore recollect that shades don't fundamentally must be utilized on the walls. You can frequently make a relaxation withdraw by depiction your walls in a calming unbiased, for instance sandstone, then afterward use shade stresses in padding, window medications, contemporary divider craft or classic metal divider craftsmanship.


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I was recently interviewd for Netwaiter's Deep Dish series. I dish on marketing, social media and technology. Plus they created a super cool infographic of the interview……check it out!
Service really begins the moment your customer approaches your restaurant. Before you even begin training your staff to serve and sell, be sure you look at your place through your customer's eyes…
Your customer is coming in for more than just the food….
"I knew absolutely nothing about the business that I got into… so again I mentioned the business of a thousand details and one by one call it the school of hard knocks you know back in the early days it felt as though I was falling from a tree and hitting every branch on the way down. I made a lot of mistakes, I lost a lot of money before I created the systems that then turn things around and moved my business forward. And ultimately I was able to dominate my competition for about 18 of those 20 years that I was in the business "
Your restaurant's patrons appreciate inside knowledge, personal recommendations, and glowing descriptions. By training your service team to creatively use 'Theatre of the mind', you'll soon be watching your customers smile, the cash register ring and online reviews bring in new and repeat business. Now, that's a true competitive advantage.
Even though everyone in your restaurant works for a paycheck, independence, gratitude and being recognized are really what elevates the team to consistent top-performance, and is what encourages your staff to continue striving and developing in the workplace.
There are so many reasons people run restaurants. Many of us first got into the business because of passion. Maybe you started working in restaurants and really oved the personal side, camaraderie with staff and customers alike. Perhpas you are drawn to the high-energy. Possibly, you were a chef with a loyal following of raving fans, or you just saw an opportunity and took the plunge. But that was years ago. Are you still passionate and committed to run a top-notch operation?
Every day before your doors open for business, gather your team for a motivational huddle and go beyond the typical tasting of the night's specials. Discuss exceeding guest expectations and a strategy for the service to come. One of my most effective exercises was actually based on a popular game that everyone has played – BINGO! Much like the real thing my version of the game is easy to execute in your restaurant. Here's the idea…
I work with many restaurants and collaborate with other professionals across the hospitality industry. One thing I continually see and hear about are the sheer numbers of operators not taking regular inventory or closely analyzing food, beverage and labor costs. It doesn't seem to matter if the restaurant is just starting out or has been around for years, the trend is evident. This is crazy! It's like feeding hundred dollar bills into your shredder several times per week.
Labor will always be any businesses' biggest challenge, but you can turn the tables so to speak with a simple system or plan B, that becomes your restaurant's strongest competitive advantage.
Whether you run a food truck, coffee shop, fast casual or full-service restaurant, know that every interaction between your staff and each guest must be consistent and memorable across your operation. This comes with regular consistent training as a given, but more importantly the culture of your place. Are you building and sustaining a culture focused on hospitality, family and fun?
Our recent travel experiences differed greatly at a variety of businesses. Whether they were resort hotels, a hip modern motel, high end restaurants, Chinese take-out, the local bagel shop and a bowling alley; the lessons learned are the same. Regardless of the price of your menu or service provided, hospitality is either present or noticeable absent.
In this episode we interview Roger Beaudoin, an entrepreneur, restaurateur, consultant and author. He shares his interesting entrepreneurial journey, his initial inspiration for his first highly-successful restaurant, and valuable tips & advice on growing the profits of your small business.
Whether you're new to this business or a seasoned operator please read on. When you start a business of any significance, you pour your heart, your passion, your dreams and your hard-fought sweat into your venture everyday because your present, your future, your kids futures, literally everything is on the line. So this is why I am surprised with the all too common belief that "If you build it…".
It's no secret that training takes time, discipline and most of all follow-through. You need a game plan, an attentive and willing staff and regular exercises that keep everyone on top of their game. That game plan is your restaurant's competitive advantage! Learn more….
Arguably, restaurants are one of the most challenging of all businesses and require a "hands-on" approach. No-one can deny the high failure rate, and marginal operations quickly become new statistics.
When I receive exemplary service in a restaurant, it's not only unexpected, but absolutely astounding… Recent service went above and beyond any expectation I had for dinner this particular evening.
Given that the restaurant business is a performance, your guest experience is ultimately determined by how you as owner or manager set the stage. Discuss these 8 great things with your staff today…
When I ran high-volume restaurants for 20 years, the acronym F.A.C.E.S. served as our team mantra. Five simple letters that deliver a powerful competitive advantage.
Lighting is an important consideration when you decide to open a restaurant. Read on to learn more and then contact Restaurant Rockstars to get started!


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The Ruler of All Things
When the people in Nazareth drove Jesus out of their town to a hill intending to push him off a cliff, Jesus allowed them to drive him to the edge. Then He simply slipped through the crowd and left. Jesus never lost control of the situation. He was always the One who chose the final outcome.
What a good word for us! It may seem that Satan has gained control of situations in our lives, but "The Lord sits enthroned over the flood" (Ps. 29:10).
The Psalmist said, "All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me" (Ps. 42:7 KJV), but he acknowledged that they were God's waves and billows! He acknowledged God, and so was not overcome by the circumstances.
To acknowledge God in all our ways is to believe that He is there, not in a passive way but actively controlling every situation. We see Him as allowing our our disappointments because He has a higher purpose. We call all the waves and billows His!
Because God is sovereign, we can trust Him no matter what happens.
Jesus, I acknowledge that You are actively controlling every situation in my life.
"You are the ruler of all things" (1 Chronicles 29:12).


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Packaging is something we're bombarded with on a daily basis. Creating an eye-catching packaging design that suits the product, stands out on crowded shelves, and doesn't cost a fortune to produce is a real challenge.
In this post, we've rounded up standout examples of packaging designs to guide your efforts. For more inspiration, jump to page 4 where you'll find a list of handy free online packaging design resources.
Now more than ever, packaging design matters. A economic struggles and rising concern for environmental issues have added new challenges for packaging designers. Read on to explore the design trends shaping the packaging landscape right now.
01. Manos de Cacao
Premium bean-to-bar chocolate brand Manos de Cacao wanted packaging that felt simultaneously timeless and eye-catching. Inspired by the company's local production process, Mexico-based studio Anagrama combined messy handmade textures with a vibrant colour palette and clean layouts. The result is a new visual system for the brand that places sophistication at the forefront and evokes an appropriately organic undertone.
"Making a ton of stains by hand with different tools and choosing the right ones for each box was challenging," says David Gutiérrez, partner and creative director at Anagrama. "However, this was also the most fun part of the process."
02. Hardy
"Third-generation family business Hardy specialises in smoked salmon. The company turned to Portugal-based studio This is Pacifica to design stationery, packaging and a website that would communicate the premium quality of its product. "It's a long-lasting process that can't be rushed. From salting to smoking, each stage is executed to perfection. So we created the idea of Hardy 'Smoked Masterpieces'," explains creative director Pedro Mesquita.
The identity combines two main elements: an abstract salmon symbol, and a fun, sharp wordmark that could have been cut by a knife. "The packaging was treated as an extension of the brand," says Mesquita, "and is entirely made of raw micro-corrugated cardboard printed in UV colour."
03. Thomas Kosmala
Looking to break into European and global markets, emerging perfume brand Thomas Kosmala tasked Toronto-based agency Concrete with a complete brand overhaul. The new packaging marries classic with contemporary, unexpectedly wrapping a sophisticated custom typeface around the edges of the perfume box and over a subtle emboss.
"The brand needed to appeal to both Middle Eastern and Western audiences," explains chief creative officer Diti Katona. "Sensuous, provocative and sometimes raw photography conveys the depth and richness of the scents, but is abstracted in the packaging to comply with the conservative sensibilities of the Middle Eastern market. A more explicit use of the imagery is employed in digital media, and it's more subtle in print experiences," Katona adds.
04. Wild Island Sacred Tree
After designing the bottle for Wild Island Gin, drinks branding studio Thirst was tasked with designing a second edition, Wild Island Sacred Tree. Inspired by the gin itself – which is infused with hand-gathered botanicals from the small Scottish island of Colonsay – the studio looked to the island's ripe bramble vine to create a deliciously juicy colour palette using watercolour.
"The brief was to capture the essence of autumn on the island, and the wonderful bounty of berries and botanicals it produces," explains creative director Matt Burns.
Thirst paired the autumnal colour palette with a simple wordmark that gives a nod to the island's Viking heritage. When it came to applying the fluid watercolour design to the bottle, the texture was printed on both sides of the transfer, enabling it to be viewed through the distortion of glass and liquid. "This allows the watercolour to take on new life, constantly changing as the bottle is rotated," adds Burns.
05. Halo
Halo is an adventurous brewery that takes the traditional recipes of rare styles of beer and experiments with the ingredients. With a taproom and bottle shop that welcome inquisitive visitors, the brewery needed an approachable brand that matched its unconventional sensibilities.
"We created a logo, labels and packaging that use geometric patterns in unexpected colours, resulting in a look that's energetic, modern and a bit rebellious," explains Claire Dawson, creative director at Underline Studio, the studio behind the project. "This direction was very intentionally chosen as a way for Halo to stand apart visually in the craft beer space."
Dawson admits it was a challenge to keep each label unique while still being recognisable as part of a larger system. "But finding abstract ways to graphically represent each of the beers was our favourite part of the project," she adds.
06. Juice Society
Third-year design student Ryan Hicks was tasked with revamping the visual identity of Austin-based juice bar Juice Society as it expanded into the wholesale market. "They felt that their previous identity was too rustic and gave an outdated reflection of their upbeat spirit," explains Hicks, adding that the company has a philosophy of promoting realistic balance when it comes to wellness.
"I decided to convey this playful attitude through an ecosystem of whimsical, somewhat scientific iconography that hinted at the juice's benefits, but provided some element of optimism," he says. "I also wanted to convey the brand's unconventional approach to the health realm, so to stand out on refrigerator shelves and catch shoppers' eyes, I chose to design the labels to be as minimal as possible."
07. Stefano Sauces
Montreal-based agency lg2 took an original approach to its branding of the first ready-to-eat products from well-known chef Stefano Faita and his partner Michele Forgione. Featuring a jovial, energetic caricature of Faita, the identity gives each sauce a unique typographic treatment – with nutritional and legal information presented in an unusual vertical fashion outside the shape.
"It was a major challenge to differentiate the brand in this type of category, where all brands merge into one," says David Kessous, creative director at lg2. "The concept's originality produced a real, appealing identity and packaging that leaps out."
08. Fierce & Noble
Bristol studio Halo was approached to create a strategy, name, brand identity and packaging for a new craft brewery in St Werburghs, Bristol. The name – Fierce & Noble – represents the brewery team's fierce independence and respect for the heritage of the craft, while the bold creative, custom type and bespoke patterns reflect the local vibrancy of its location.
"The product needed to jump out on bar and shelf," explains Halo design director Andy German. "And what with the brewery being in a creative vibrant area of Bristol with other craft breweries in it, it made sense for the building to stand out and be seen. The main pattern for the brand was based around the ampersand we made – my eyes went a bit fuzzy creating this one."
09. Colors
Musician Beck's latest album Colors sports a customisable record sleeve created by designers Jimmy Turrell and Steve Stacey. Formed from layers of different die-cut coloured transparencies, the cover can be assembled into a bespoke sleeve by listeners.
"We decided on a route of colour and shape – simple and strong," explains Turrell, who was art director and video director on the project. "We tried not to set too many restrictions on where we went with this in the initial stages. We started looking at a whole range of things for inspiration – childhood games like Ludo and Connect 4, old VHS and cassette packaging, all the way through to artists like Bridget Riley and Piet Mondrian, and Beck was really open to us experimenting. Seeing it all out there – and the positive feedback it's been getting – is really satisfying."
10. Artisan
When Québec-based microbrewery Boréale launched a new series of beer, Artisan, it tasked creative agency lg2 with designing the new identity. "The client's main objective was to restore the brand's credibility among fans of microbrews," explains graphic designer Marie-Pier Gilbert. "We had to establish Boréale in a niche segment without detracting from its mass appeal."
lg2 worked hand-in-hand with the master brewer. For some products, the recipe influenced the artistic direction; in other cases, the reverse happened. "For example, for the Pilsner des Mers, the name and design were developed first, which then inspired the master brewer to give the recipe a salty note," says Gilbert. "Flexibility and listening were a big part of the teamwork."
11. Moses Lake Cellars
Thirst specialises in the craft drinks industry, and it's currently exploring new techniques and executions in packaging design as part of its Studio Series. This range of bottle labels for luxury wine brand Moses Lake Cellars was designed to work as a collective on a dinner table.
"We wanted to explore typographic lettering techniques that were bold and youthful, yet still carry the luxurious qualities associated with wine," says Thirst. To give an extra touch of luxury, the studio used heavy paper stock, and each label is double folded, white onto gold.
12. CS light bulbs
Everyday products such as light bulbs tend to lend themselves to fairly utilitarian packaging, but these, produced by Belarus electrical company CS, boast beautiful boxes that turn the product into an important part of the packaging design.
Designed by Angelina Pischikova, with line illustrations by Anna Orlovskaya, this amazing packaging uses detailed drawings of insects, and the bulbs themselves are paired with certain bugs depending on their shape and size. Long, thin bulbs are stored in dragonfly boxes, while the coiled stripes of an energy saving bulb become the abdomen of a bumble bee.
13. Dolce
Located in the heart of Belgrade, Serbia, Dolce is a cake shop that combines traditional techniques with a modern approach. Independent design studio Metaklinika was tasked with creating a range of packaging for the brand. The whimsical result takes inspiration from Baroque aesthetics, and uses iconography based around the theme of Alice in Wonderland.
14. Leafs by Snoop
With cannabis slowly becoming less and less illegal in the USA, cannabis branding is increasingly becoming a thing, complete with packaging to match. Snoop Dogg brought in none other than Pentagram to design the brand identity and packaging for his line of cannabis products: Leafs by Snoop.
Stepping far away from the idea of furtively buying a grubby little bag of greenery, Pentagram's designs include a distinctive leaf-based logo (including an animated version), luxurious weed boxes and a range of edibles including six chocolate bars and cannabis sweets called, of course, 'Dogg Treats'.
15. Colour me Blind
For her graduation project at , graphic design student Alexandra Burling wanted to see if it was possible to create an aesthetically appealing packaging design for the visually impaired. Following her research period, she decided to focus on groceries.
"I wanted to give blind people the liberty of doing something so obvious as going down to the supermarket and buying milk," explains Burling. "The aim was to provoke discussion and pave the way for innovative thinking about how packaging design can appeal to more senses than sight."
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Frankie started his first business at the age of 7 and has not stopped. In his 20s he grew a company to 150 employees and $30MM in annual revenue. However, in the process he lost himself, in part due to the beliefs that had been drilled into him. He thought working long, hard days was what was most important; and a culture of fear was the only way to motivate a team. He knew this wasn't how he wanted to lead but had never seen it done any other way. Without knowing what else to do, he slowly drove himself into the ground. His health tanked, his marriage fell apart, everything good in life turned grey.
On the other side of intense personal development, in 2010 Frankie started a new business. He was committed to doing everything differently so he found a business coach. He wanted people to feel good about themselves and their work. He wanted to be happy while building this business. Over time he realized he was having success in all of these areas. He grew the business across multiple states, maintaining this positive culture at scale. He also found love again and re-married, discovering a whole new approach to relationship.
People started approaching him for coaching – asking for support in getting some of what he had for themselves, either for their business or their personal life. This led him to coaching fulltime. More than anything, what Frankie shares with his clients is an enthusiasm for life, a belief that what they want IS possible and lots of tools to make it fun and easy.


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You know when you see a gorgeous dress and you just know it needs to be in your wardrobe? This dress I just happened to come across on the K-Lee Boutique Facebook page was posed on a mannequin and so many people were commenting on how much they loved it, wanted to know when the store was open, what sizes, how much… I knew it was mine and the store also just so happens to be local so after dropping off my little guy at Preschool I headed right over to the store to be the first one there and grab the dress. Turns out the others were already sold and only this one was left. Thankfully it fit perfectly and it was completely meant to be.
Now as a blogger who happens to be a mom, works from home and really doesn't get that many opportunities to get all dressed up I had to figure out how to wear this on a more everyday level and also be able to dress it up for a fun date night (we all need a few of those in our lives). You can't have a closet full of beautiful dresses and clothes if you are never going to wear it. So today I thought it would be fun to show you how to take this dress from everyday mom pick up, working at home, cuddling your honey on the couch to date night, girls night and special events.
My Day Style:
Burgundy Dress from K-Lee Boutique, Long Cardigan From Target (similar, similar), Steve Madden Peep Toe Bootie, Stella & Dot Infinity Scarf, Covet Sunday Bag, Stella & Dot Hammered Wire Earrings in Gold
For the day look, I added more casual peep toe heels, a long cardigan, a scarf and a beautiful everyday bag. Even though the material of this dress isn't super fancy the cut brings it to that next level with a bit of a sexy look so adding items that really tone it down are very important.
My Night Style:
Burgundy Dress from K-Lee Boutique, Caged Booties (similar, similar), Covet Crosby – Leopard Calf Hair, Stella & Dot Garland Fringe Necklace, Hammered Wire Hoops, Leopard Watch and Addison Cuff
For the night look, the accessories make all the difference! Look at the caged booties, the fabulous leather and leopard clutch and a dramatic statement necklace. You can play up that sexy cut of the dress by adding only a few hand selected items and let the dress do all the work.
Hope you love today's blog post and that dress!! So in love!!
Have a beautifully inspired day!
18 Comments on Burgundy Dress Day To Night Look
I absolutely love the look. The necklace and booties are to die for!! 🙂
I love this day to night look! Such a versatile dress. I need that scarf, too cute.
What a fun way to take it from day to night! Love the cut of this dress and those shoes, so fab!
x – L e a h
What a cute dress! Such a stunning color on you! Love those shoes and clutch too! <3
Hi Jen, great day to night style and inspiration! I love this burgundy color for fall. Also excellent incorporation of a video into your post; I love this touch to accent the typical photos!
~Jessica | http://www.petitestylescript.com/
this is so pretty on you! and such a flattering dress! gorgeous girl!
Love the dress and the styling!
Cute burgundy dress! Love that you incorporated a video into your post!
That dress is stunning, girl! I love both of the ways you styled it. Great post!! xo


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The high dropout rates in schools in every society are detrimental to the economies, health care systems, and overall well-being of every nation. Those who are uneducated and unprepared to compete for their share of success are often forced by circumstance to "play the system" to obtain the most basic of necessities of life. The cost of this is simply passed along to those who are holding their own, in the form of higher taxes to support the increase in the number of users of social services and governmental programs to assist the impoverished. Measures to increase the percentage of young people who are adequately educated could not only aid those affected with greater opportunities for a better life, but could reduce the financial burden placed upon citizens at a time when the global economy is struggling.
Dealing with high dropout rates is largely a matter of timing in addressing the issue aggressively to minimize the need for intervention. By placing proper importance on the matter in a preventative posture, the amount of funding and program increases would be reduced in proportion with the demand for services. The strain on local tax bases would fall, along with crime and the costs associated with incarceration and rehabilitation. Violence, especially domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and the number of individuals applying for and receiving welfare benefits are significantly and immediately reduced as literacy and educational opportunities rise. Most importantly is that an adequate education gives every individual the hope of a better life, and removes barriers to future success.
After an individual drops out of school, it is much more difficult to assess and correct the need for education than it would appear, These people seemingly drop not only from the educational system, but from mainstream society in terms of contribution and participation. Perhaps more government resources and intervention is necessary to locate and assist dropouts to return to a productive existence through the completion of education or at the least, by presenting short-term job training opportunities. Ignorance and poverty has become a vicious cycle that requires attention and compassion to be permanently broken. Through a collective effort of citizens, government and the educational system, dropout rates can be cut to not only serve society better in the present, but ensure a brighter future for the children of those individuals affected. Children learn from what they see, and an educated parent is more likely to have educated children.


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People have always woken up in strange places after nights out. Twenty years ago, that strange place might have been "Scarborough", or "fully inside a bin". Now, thanks to cheap air fares and the ease with which we can book flights through our phones, those strange places are increasingly becoming "Reykjavik", or "a foreign country I didn't actually know I was in until Snapchat geo-filtered my selfie".
It seems that every couple of months there's a report of a young man who's gone out for a quiet drink, ended up shitfaced and then boarded a plane to another country. They'll wake up the following morning and post what they've done to Twitter or Facebook. A tabloid will pick it up, the LADBible will give him their seal of approval ("Lad gets munted and wakes up in SALZBURG") and the story will disappear, making way for another extremely similar one a month or so later.
Is this an identifiable trend? Should it be given a proper name, like "planeover" or "Divine Punishment"? Hard to say. But to illustrate just how common it is, I got in touch with four of the many guys who've experienced it (to varying degrees: some woke up in other countries; some in micro-states and on other islands) to find out how they ended up where they ended up.
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Sheikh El Mahshi (Lebanese Eggplant Casserole)
This may be my most favorite Lebanese recipe. My husband was kind enough to make it Keto for me and allowed me to stop him at every ingredient and measurement so that I could write it down for you all. This is one of those recipes that lends itself to just being thrown together in any proportions. He is finally accepting that he (we) cannot do this anymore if we want a recipe to make its appearance on Granny's Table. Thank you, Joe! With this particular recipe, you could even lean toward an Italian flair if you add Italian seasoning to the sauce and top with some mozzarella in the last 5–10 minutes of baking and top with grated Parmesan cheese when ready to serve.
I am going to put this caveat here instead of down by the macro count: This is extremely high in carbs because of the vegetables involved. I would suggest dividing this into several portions to have alongside a zero-to-low carb dish or enjoy it as a main dish, but not too often! This is a perfect example of a recipe where all the ingredients are Keto, but where the macro count may throw you out of ketosis based on your carb tolerance, so be careful with your portion sizes!
2 medium-sized eggplants or one very large one. Ours came to 2 lbs 6 oz.
3 TBS olive or avocado oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts
If you do not have pine nuts just double the walnuts, making it 1/2 cup. However, pine nuts are much lower in carbohydrates than walnuts, so you would almost be better off leaving out the walnuts and doubling the pine nuts!
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 lb ground lamb (or ground beef)
1 (28-oz.) can of Hunts crushed tomatoes (0 fat, 56 carbs, 35 net carbs and 14 protein; if you use a different brand refigure your macros.)
2 TBS of tomato paste
1/2 green pepper, sliced
Salt and pepper "to taste"
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Open the can of crushed tomatoes into a bowl and whisk in the tomato paste and set aside. If you would like your sauce thicker, just add a little more tomato paste, a tablespoon at a time.
Cut the eggplant(s) into about 1-inch thick rounds, leaving the skin on. Place the eggplant in a large baking pan (at least 2–3 inches deep: a lasagna pan works beautifully if you do not have a deep glass or metal baking pan; as an alternative, you can use two 8x8 baking dishes), and top with 1 TBS of the oil (see picture). Brush out the oil to better cover the slices. Sprinkle with salt. Turn the slices over and brush with a second TBS of oil. Sprinkle with salt.
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake the eggplant slices for 40 minutes (because it is covered you don't have to worry about it drying out).
Heat skillet with remaining 1 TBS of oil.
Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (around 5 minutes).
Add garlic, pine nuts and walnuts and continue sautéing for 5 minutes. If the pan is dry, add a little more oil. (Using a non-stick pan for this will usually eliminate the need for more oil at this point.)
Add lamb and break it up in the pan, mixing it with the nuts, garlic and onions. Continue to sauté until the meat is no longer pink. Taste the mixture to see if you would like a little more salt and pepper for your taste, but don't forget that unless you bought unsalted, the crushed tomatoes will also have salt.
Take the eggplant out of the oven and uncover (save the aluminum foil).
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Cover the eggplant with the meat mixture.
Pour the crushed tomatoes over the eggplant.
Arrange the green pepper slices over the sauce and put the aluminum foil back on to cover.
Place tray back in the oven and bake for another 40 minutes.
Remove tray. Be careful when taking off the aluminum foil — it will be steamy!
As mentioned above this is a very high carbohydrate dish. Peeling the eggplant somewhat reduces the carbs. You can also go lighter on the onions and eliminate the walnuts for a further "savings." The beauty of this recipe is that as long as you keep the eggplant, meat and tomatoes, you can do whatever else you want with it!
For the entire recipe as written (with lamb) (in grams):
Total Carbohydrates: 157.8
Net Carbohydrates: 91.5
Protein: 114.3
Fat: 148.1


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(July 07, 2008) --
San Diego, CA - BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), announced today the CE marking of the BD GeneOhm™ Cdiff molecular assay for the rapid diagnosis of patients with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). It is the first CDI diagnostic test that offers sensitivity, simplicity and speed in one test procedure. BD has also submitted this assay to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance.
CE marked under the European In Vitro Diagnostics Directive for the identification of toxigenic Clostridium difficile directly from stool specimens, the BD GeneOhm Cdiff assay targets the toxin B gene, found in toxigenic Clostriduim difficile strains. It is the only CDI diagnostic test that combines high assay sensitivity with a rapid turnaround time of less than two hours, facilitating earlier appropriate treatment of patients suffering from CDI and earlier implementation of infection control interventions to prevent transmission of Clostridium difficile to other patients. Until now, rapid diagnosis of CDI has been difficult since traditional methods consist of immunoassays, which lack sufficient sensitivity, and traditional "gold standard" tissue culture cytotoxicity methods, which are difficult to perform and require several days to yield results.
"The BD GeneOhm Cdiff assay provides a simple and rapid stool test with excellent sensitivity and specificity that allows same-day identification of toxigenic Clostridium difficile," said Thomas Davis, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Clarian Pathology Laboratory. "This test should improve patient care because it effectively eliminates the need for multiple screening and confirmatory assays, speeds up reporting and helps avoid unnecessary antibiotic use."
"CDI poses a significant challenge for healthcare facilities around the world," said Jamie Condie, Vice President and General Manager, BD Diagnostics - GeneOhm. "The introduction of the BD GeneOhm Cdiff assay demonstrates BD\'s ongoing commitment to develop a broad range of products that can help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). BD provides molecular tests for key pathogens associated with HAIs, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, and now Clostridium difficile."
In the United Kingdom, Clostridium difficile infections have risen 40 percent in the last three years, infecting eight times as many patients as MRSA and killing twice as many. In the United States annually, an estimated 500,000 people are hospitalized and more than 28,000 die from CDI. The average length of stay for a CDI patient is nearly three times longer than the average patient and excess healthcare costs exceed $1 billion. U.S. rates of CDI continue to increase, driven by a hypervirulent strain known as BI/NAP1/027. This dangerous strain has now been isolated in at least 38 states, Canada and 14 European countries.
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Pray: That God may open his Word to us by the power of His Spirit. That he we may gain in knowledge, that we grow in the love of Jesus and share this joy with those around us.
Read: Ephesians 3:11-13
All through the beginning of this letter the apostle Paul has been revealing a truth. He has been explaining in detail what the Gospel is. We were dead in our trespasses but are made alive in Jesus. We are saved, not by our works, but by grace through faith. Following this, Paul shares his own story. He has been tasked with proclaiming this Gospel to the Gentiles, thereby unifying the body of Christ across all peoples. In verse 11 he ends his story and challenges his readers, essentially saying, "Now it's your turn!"
Before he gives the details of their orders (see Chapter 4), he addresses a situation that appears to be troubling them. You see Paul is writing this letter from prison (see 3:1). The fact that their leader and friend is locked away is something that is discouraging to them. Think of the last time you had a friend close to you that was suffering. What was your initial reaction?
One reaction I sometimes have is to give the afflicted friend a side hug and say something like, "I'm so sorry" perhaps adding "I'll be praying for you" without even stopping to pray with them. This response is defensive, it's a way of not getting too close. The second type of reaction usually happens when the person afflicted isn't present. We might say to the friend telling us about it something like, "Wow, that sure is hard" while secretly thinking "Glad it isn't me" or even worse, "he sure had it coming." Proverbs 24:17 says not to "gloat when your enemy falls." What do you think Paul's critics are thinking when they heard this letter? "Told you he needed to be more cautious." Either response is discouraging to our hearts for they deny both the power of the gospel and create barriers between ourselves and the afflicted.
Paul, however, is seeing beyond his circumstances and theirs. He states it isn't just for God's glory that he suffers, but for the glory of God's people. Extolling them, he warns his friends not to be timid and unsure but confident in what they are as "members of the same body", and "partners of the promise in Christ Jesus". He has reminded them that both he and they are carrying the mystery that is being made known to the "rulers and authorities in the heavens." God is in control, but he also hasn't left us to passively watch and be discouraged, he has equipped us to act and speak. We have the best news in the universe. We have the Gospel.
Reflection Questions:
1) What is the source of boldness and confidence that Paul speaks of? What is that boldness meant for?
2) In what ways has the suffering of others affected your life? How does the gospel offer healing for you and others?
3) When we are the ones suffering, in what ways can we encourage others for their own glory in Christ?
Memorize: Ephesians 3:12-13
12 "In Him we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him. 13 So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory."


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Discovered my old story
Back in the dreaded years of Secondary School i use to write a significant amount, most of it was pure garbage but i found a story which i'd fleshed out more than anything I've ever done, i'm surprised i forgot about it. The story was about 2 Brothers separated at birth, one never knew of the other whereas the other brother was told his brother died at birth. I wanted it so the death of the Father would break one of the Brothers and make them both hate each other.
However it evolved and this short scene was written which was written roughly 2010?:
The light crept through the window of the Castle, its corridors were silent with only the howling wind groaning through it. The castle was painted black but due to age it cracked and peeled in places making it patched and faded. A dark figure sat on his own in a room, sat in the centre on a small platform. He sat still with his head tilted down, completely silent. "I sense something" he raised his head facing the door. "I feel the wind telling me a change in the world, show it to me" he whispered to himself in a muttered tone. He swayed slowly, as if trying to catch an invisible force. "Brother, I can feel you again, only you have become stronger but yet you feel shaken. You have returned Home" he stopped swaying and stood leaning on the window frame, the wind whispered to him as he looked out onto the lands below his castle.
"I will find you" his grip tightened on the frame "and I will kill you" he sighed deeply and marched off. His feet created deep thuds as a he left.
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Red Girls: The Legend of the Akakuchibas by Kazuki Sakuraba
Strong women run a powerful family from the shadows in this supernaturally tinged saga of Japan from postwar times to today.
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Kazuki Sakuraba's early Gosick light novels were bestsellers and her adult fiction is acclaimed throughout Japan. Red Girls won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award in 2007 and Watashi no Otoko won the Naoki Prize for popular fiction in 2008.
Jocelyne Allen is a Japanese translator based in Toronto, Canada, after a decade in Japan. Her recent translations include Toh EnJoe's "Silverpoint" in the collection Ruptured Fiction(s) of the Earthquake, Shigeru Mizuki's Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths and Yoshihiro Tatsumi's Fallen Words.
Just after the end of the Second World War, a baby named Manyo is abandoned by mysterious outlanders at the edge of a village in Tottori Prefecture. Illiterate and clairvoyant, the girl is adopted by a kind-hearted couple and lives a quiet and diligent life with few friends, until everyone is shocked when she's hand-picked as a bride for the powerful Akakuchibas, a family that runs the local steelworks factory, which is crucial to the town's livelihood. She raises a strange brood of children who live—and often die, tragically—in a mansion in the "red above," making decisions that trickle down to the common folk in the "black below." Manyo's only grandchild, Toko, eagerly absorbs the family stories, never questioning Manyo's reliability until, on her deathbed, Toko's grandmother confesses to being a murderer.
So begins the narrator's journey in Kazuki Sakuraba's Red Girls: The Legend of the Akakuchibas. By foregrounding Manyo's confession, the book promises mystery and intrigue, but the who'd-she- do-it-to mystery takes a long backseat to a saga of women narrating their lives through half a century of tumultuous social change. Men play a necessary but minor role in the story, while the true captains of the Akakuchiba ship are its matriarchs. The book is divided into three parts: part I is Manyo's story, part II is the story of Manyo's oldest daughter, Kemari, and part III is about Toko, who delves through her family history in order to discover who her grandmother killed, and why.
Manyo's story is the most fantastical. It's peppered with her eerie premonitions, a series of painful births and deaths, and the constant, roly-poly figure of Tatsu, the cheerful mother-in-law who insists on giving Manyo's children peculiar names: Namida ("tear"), Kemari ("hairball"), Kaban ("bag") and Kodoku ("solitude").
Kemari's story is the most action-packed. A rebellious daughter with unparalleled strength, the adolescent Kemari becomes the legendary leader of a violent biker gang, until unforeseen circumstances cause her to give up the delinquent life and become a wildly popular manga artist, her profits supporting the family as times change and Akakuchiba Steelworks gradually becomes less viable.
Kemari's star burns fiercely and winks out suddenly when Toko is only nine years old. As a young woman, Toko admits to having no superpowers or wild adventures of her own: "I was a regular girl. Which is perhaps exactly why I was drawn to the tales of the Akakuchiba women. They had a glittering past, a history; they were my roots. When I thought about them, I felt a certain worth in myself too."
As a novel, Red Girls' worth also lies in reading the familiar stages of Japanese history through a rural, multigenerational, female lens, especially since they're so often viewed through the eyes of the urban salaryman. Sometimes the social commentary maps on a little too easily—Manyo represents Japan's postwar transition, Kemari the student rebellions of the '60s, Toko the precarious, post-bubble youth, insecure and underemployed— but even when the message feels a bit didactic it's still a worthy mission, and translator Jocelyne Allen brings out the story's idiosyncrasies with little clues, like elongated vowels, funky nicknames and contemporary slang. And perhaps the ordinary Toko (written with the characters for "eyes" and "child") isn't so ordinary once she can see history through a matriarchal lens, a vision created by a female author and amplified again in English by a woman translator.


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From 10 to 20 Crimean Tatars were detained in occupied Crimea on Tuesday, as said Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, Member of Parliament of Ukraine Refat Chubarov says that, citing difference sources, Joinfo.com reports with reference to UNIAN.
"Just this morning, several hours ago, about 20 men were arrested in the village of Kamyanka in Crimea," he said at a press conference.
At the same time, information is subject to verification, as another source reported about the detention of 11 people. On Tuesday morning, law-enforcers of occupied Crimea's de-facto authorities came to Crimean Tatar activist Marlen Mustafayev, an active Facebook author, for a raid, Chubarov said.
"They arrived at his home to conduct a raid and arrest, but other people came up to check what was happening to their neighbor. They all were taken and sent to 'an anti-extremism center.' This is what is happening in occupied Crimea nowadays," he said.
In his words, about 25 people are now in jail in Crimea, having different status – either detainees or convicts as they disagree with the seizure of Crimea by Russia. Earlier, leader of the Crimean Tatar People Mustafa Dzhemilev said that the Russian authorities have been altering demographics in the occupied Crimea, bringing Russians in and encouraging "voluntary emigration" of Crimean Tatars.
Production at the Makiyivka branch will be halted on 25 February 2017
Yenakiieve Metallurgical Plant and Krasnodon Ugol (Luhansk region) of the Metinvest Group, on the territories controlled by separatists, closed down operations due to continuous military activities and the railroad blockade in the area of the Anti-Terrorist Operation, 112 Ukraine TV Channel reported citing the press-service of the System Capital Management.
Since the beginning of the conflict in the region, Yenakieve Steel plant has experienced erratic supplies of iron ore. Following a blockade of the railway, shipments of raw materials and goods are not possible for now.
Yenakieve Steel has completed preparations for temporary mothballing. Production at the Makiivka branch will be halted on 25 February 2017.
In addition, Krasnodon Coal has halted coal production at all mines due to the blockade of railway transportation.
Yenakieve Steel and Krasnodon Coal are registered in territory controlled by Ukraine and pay all taxes and duties to the state budget as stipulated in the country's legislation.
The Metinvest Group's plants are the main employers and economic anchors in their communities. Metinvest does not intend to reduce number of employees at Yenakieve Steel (including the Makiivka branch) or Krasnodon Coal. In addition, employees of the facilities will be transferred to two-thirds remuneration.
Russia's hybrid military forces attacked Ukrainian army positions in Donbas 74 times in the past 24 hours with nine Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action, according to the press service of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) Headquarters, UNIAN reports.
In the Mariupol sector, the Russian occupation forces used proscribed 120mm mortars to shell the village of Novotroyitske. Heavy machine guns and small arms were used to fire on the villages of Chermalyk, Talakivka, Hnutove, Starohnativka, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne. Additionally, enemy snipers were active in the villages of Vodiane, Pavlopil, Shyrokyne, Novotroyitske, and Hnutove.
"In the Donetsk sector, the occupiers used 120mm and 82mm mortars to shell the town of Avdiyivka, and the villages of Novoluhanske, Luhanske, Zaitseve, and Troyitske. Large-caliber machine guns and small arms were also used to fire on the town of Avdiyivka, and the villages of Pisky, Novoselivka, Verkhniotoretske, Kam'ianka, Luhanske, Zaitseve, and Zhovte. Furthermore, the enemy repeatedly used infantry fighting vehicles to attack the villages of Opytne and Luhanske. Snipers were working in Avdiyivka," the headquarters said.
In the Luhansk sector, Russia's hybrid military forces lobbed anti-tank missiles into the village of Novo-Oleksandrivka. Moreover, they used mortars, grenade launchers, small arms and anti-tank missile systems to fire on the village of Novozvanivka. The villages of Stanytsia Luhanska and Zhovte came under sniper fire.
It should be noted that a new truce in Donbas planned as of February 20 in keeping with last week's agreements in Minsk failed after the occupiers attacked Ukrainian positions in the early hours on the same day.
Defense Ministry speaker for Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) issues Oleksandr Motuzianyk also stressed that the enemy changed tactics near Avdiyivka town.
"The occupiers have changed tactics near Avdiyivka: the intensity of mortar attacks decreased in the morning, while enemy snipers came to the forefront," he said.
"Yesterday, a powerful barrage was reported in the village of Kam'ianka: it lasted almost seven hours," Motuzianyk said.
More than 9,800 Ukrainians have been killed, and about 23,000 have suffered injuries since the start of Russia's armed aggression on February 20, 2014, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a report, Jonfo.com reports with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.
Almost 1.8 million persons have been internally displaced over three years of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, it said.
"The invading state has seized 7.2% of the territory of Ukraine, where millions of Ukrainian citizens are living under occupation and amid endless terror. The Ukrainian government is still lacking control of a 409.7-kilometer stretch of the Ukrainian-Russian state border across which Russia constantly sends new mercenaries, weapons and ammunition to the territory of Ukraine," the report said.
The Foreign Ministry stressed that the occupied Crimea is closed to any form of international control and monitoring, and fundamental human rights are systematically violated there, "which target in the first place Ukrainian activists and indigenous people of Crimea – Crimean Tatars."
"Russia continues to fuel conflict in Donbas, is sending regular troops and mercenaries to the Ukraine territory beyond government control, rebels and terrorists are provided with modern weapons and military equipment," the statement reads.
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I've been in the same book club since 1989 and the book we read for this month was "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng. Because our discussion triggered something really important for me to share with you, here are a few thoughts…
As the title indicates, one of the themes of the story was that often we don't reveal who we truly are to those closest to us and the result can be tragic…
If you just tune in to the people you know personally there are far too many people holding back or afraid to say "I love you" until after it's too late or "No, I'm not doing that anymore" or "I'm taking this step forward in my life."
You may have instances in your past (or maybe your present) where you wish you could have said or done something differently–something that was more in alignment with who you were at the time or are right now.
And there's regret.
I talked with a woman the other day who was full of fear and regret.
She was afraid to tell the man she had just started dating that she didn't want to see him anymore because she didn't want to hurt him.
As we talked, it was clear that this was a reoccurring pattern in her life of not be able to say what she wanted for fear of hurting a guy–and of course, she ended up hurting him in the end.
As we continue to talk about what she really wanted in her life which was to finish her degree, she saw that being honest was the kindest, most loving thing she could do for herself and for this guy.
How about you?
Is there something that you're withholding that's interfering with intimacy and connection?
Is there something you've longed to express to someone in a loving way that is truly who you are?
Is there something you want to say "no" to or "yes" to that you've been holding back because you don't want to hurt someone's feelings?
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While I'm certainly not in favor of just spilling your guts for the relief of it or especially with the unconscious or conscious intention of hurting someone…
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I am in favor of not allowing your negative thoughts about what could happen if you're honest interfere with intimacy and connection.
I am in favor of keeping the spark alive inside you and with another person by showing up as the true you.
If you're a woman (especially over 50), I think it's time for you to live from that place inside you called "I deserve" and "Yes!" more of the time
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I have some exciting news!!!!!!!!! The shell candles are now available in mango and apricot scents. (Or you can get shell candles without scent if you prefer.) They smell delicious!!!!! Here are a few pictures.
I have different sizes available, so order your today!!!!!! And while you're at it, order some to give as gifts to your family members and friends as they make excellent presents. They're perfect to burn in this gorgeous Fall weather, as well as in the Winter (which is coming up soon). Plus, they give off a sweet aroma. *Tell your friends!*
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In this three hour workshop, we will go over the basics of drone flying, unique composition for aerial photography, and explaining all the basics of what you need to know before purchasing a drone of your own. Join us to capture stunning images and video of the Cape Cod Bay! We will be providing drones for your use throughout the workshop, and will supervise and provide proper hands-on guidance. If you have a drone of your own, please bring it!
How to fly a DJI drone and maneuvers
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Answers to your Equipment Questions
Whether or not you want a drone for yourself!
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EPA Microbiology PageThis site contains microbiology-related information that has been developed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Image gallery of various parasites and viruses.http://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/
International Union of Microbiological SocietiesAims to promote the study of microbiological sciences internationally and the open exchange of scientific information, coordinate research and disseminate the results of international conferences and meetings.http://www.iums.org/
Laboratoire de Microbiologie et Biochime Appliqu�eLMBA is a microbiological laboratory in France where research focuses on the study of the mode of action of the probiotic bacteria, Bacillus and Lactobacillus. In French and English.http://www-ecole.enitab.fr/recherche/lmba/
Medical MicrobiologySyllabus for a course at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, with scientific and medical information on many disease causing organisms.http://www.cehs.siu.edu/fix/medmicro/
MicroAngela's Electron Microscope Image GalleryAnnotated and colorized images of insects and bacteria.http://www5.pbrc.hawaii.edu/microangela/
MicroWebA medical microbiology/infectious diseases site produced by Mount Sinai Hospital and Toronto Medical Laboratories. It contains current infectious disease news, a mycology image gallery, bug of the month, tech teasers, and an online lab manual.http://microbiology.mtsinai.on.ca/home.shtml
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Name that Bug!A fun bacterial identification exercise.http://users.stlcc.edu/kkiser/Name.bug.html
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Emu Valley Newsletter – March 2018
Among the many deciduous azaleas of Japan R.pentaphyllum has a beauty about it that is rarely bettered. Growing as it does in deciduous woodland where the beautiful rose-pink flowers open before the leaves and add a bright splash of colour in early spring. E. H. Wilson saw such a sight when he visited Japan in 1914, stating that the plants had great charm.
In its native home R. pentaphyllum grows into an open shrub or small tree from 1.5 -7 meters high, in
western gardens it may only grow to1.5 meters but is certainly worth growing for not only does it have
beautiful flowers in spring, but the autumn colour is quite outstanding. The leaves are held in whorls of
5 at the end of the branchlets with the flower buds separate to leaf buds.
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