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Welcome to Saga Kraft: myths, fairytales, legends stories, comfort us, inspire us and heal us. Please join us as we share stories both old, no more than anything. We're open to the story and it's unfolding at times. It may be one story told by one person at times it's the same story told through three different voices.
In the end, we go where the story takes us and we invite you to follow. I'm C a writer, artist, and storyteller. I'm Betsy, a medium and teacher of mystery. I'm Gabriela, an artist and practitioner of folk magic. We are magic. Oh, very common in training. We welcome you veiled one dark Berra to come and to be part of this storytelling time.
And I also want to invite saga to be present as the tremendous storyteller and holder of space for stories. Um, but this story of the cardiac also has. Bridget in it in her early as formed. I'm not as religious. So we want to invite Bridgette to be present. And the other person in the story is Angus, who is the summer King.
So we invite all of you in your life, compassionate forums to be present with us for this story. And may you be pleased with this story? May it make whatever sense two individuals that it does? May it touch the hearts that it's supposed to. Um, may I speak to those who will be listening to the story in the future?
I ask that my words go directly into the ears and to the hearts of those who will in the future, listen to this. And also to you now who are hearing this story. I really thank you. My story is about the Collie arc. Who is a goddess figure in Scotland, Ireland, and the isle of man, um, Kelly Ark. When we look at what the word means from old gala, um, what it means is the veiled one and it refers to old women, old hags and very powerful goddesses.
And this story is about that powerful goddess who is truly the veiled one. Dark Berra was the mother of all, all the gods and goddesses in Scotland. She was very old, quite tall, and everyone feared her. She reigned as the queen of winter with fierce winds, ice and biting storms at her command. As spring year, each year, she would try with all her might to prolong the winter and her reign as the queen.
Though she lived in this way for hundreds of years, she did not die because when spring inevitably came, she conceded the ruling of her realm to her son, Angus. The summer King was a beautiful golden God freed of her winter duties and aged with the effort to create the storms, to freeze the land. She would go seeking renewal.
On the night before bell Tane, she would go to the floating green Island of the West to the sacred and hidden well of youth here. She would sit in silence and alone all the long night waiting for Dawn. When she would drink the magical waters after drinking from the sacred, well, Vera would begin to grow younger.
And that anti-aging would continue for her. She leaves soon after drinking, returning to the mainland of Scotland, where she would then go into a deep, magical sleep. At length when she awoke, she was even younger, still emerging from sleep as a beautiful golden haired girls, suite of disposition by Midsummer, she would be a woman fully mature.
And with autumn came her wrinkles by winter's beginning, she was again, a withered blue faced one eyed hag. She continued in this way for hundreds of years. One winter Barrack kept captive. A young woman named Bridger barren knew that this lovely princess was going to be the wife of her son, Angus. And she would eventually put on the crown of the summer queen.
Berra didn't love her for this. She kept her captive in a hidden mountain and she set the beautiful maiden to impossible tasks and was exceedingly nasty to her when she wasn't able to complete them. And she wasn't meant to complete them. She scalded are constantly finding fault with everything. Bridget did.
The girl was wretched with this treatment and deeply miserable. She was also unused to be treating in this treated in this way. Berra gave her a Brown sheep police and told her to wash it in the stream until it became snowy, white bridge have washed it day after day, all day long with no change to the color of the fleece.
It remained a dingy Brown bridge of worried and fretted that this was going to go on for her whole life. It seemed like it was never ending. One day while washing the fleece an old grade bittered man came by and watched us Brita cried bitterly, washing the fleece to no avail. Taking pity on her. The old man asked her why she was so sad when she told him, he said, I'm sorry for you.
And taking the fleece from her. He shook it vigorously three times. At which point the fleece became instantly as white as snow I'm father winter. He said I can easily make things white. Giving the fleece back to her. He accepted her heartfelt. Thanks for saving her so much trouble. I have something else for you.
He said, and he handed her a bouquet of snowdrops pure, absolute white. Give these flowers to Berra. If she scolds you. And tell her this, tell her that snow drops are growing in the green for woods and crest is growing on the stream banks. Be sure and tell her that bridge of went to Berra and drop the fleece that are feet bare.
It didn't even look at it. She handed her the snowdrops bear. His rage lit up when she saw the flowers where these flowers from she shouted. Breaches said snowdrops are growing in the green for woods and crest is growing on the stream. Banks raging with fury Berra center, eight hugs to the North, the South, the East and the West freeze and blight any new green growth, any sign of spring, smite the world with Roston storms, wage war against all growth wage war against my son.
The summer King. Her hags mounted their shaggy goats and rode forth. Bera took her black hammer and smoked the ground again and again, freezing the earth solid and keeping spring at Bay as she's smoked the ground, she reshaped the mountains and the valleys, meantime Angus, the son of bearer and the summer King dreamt a dream of a beautiful and very sad maiden.
He saw an old gray bearded man beside her in the dream and asked the man why the maiden wept. So unceasingly, the old man said, she's a captive of Vera, your mother, and treated most cruelly. When Angus awoke, he sought guidance from the King of the green isle. The King told him this maiden is going to be your wife.
She'll be your summer. Queen Angus wanted to go at once and free her. The King tried to persuade him to wait until the first sign of spring to rescue her. But I think it's decided to go at once, even though it was deepest winter and the time of his mother's greatest power. Uh, borrow three days from August and I will sing a spell upon the land and the sea for peace of the winds and peace in the sea.
This he did. And he wrote to the lens where Brita was captive. He searched high and low day and night, but he couldn't find her. She was hidden so well, Vera angry at our son's stirred up a Tempest and blue and back to the green aisle. Undeterred Angus went back again until eventually he found her from the first time that Angus and Bridger saw each other.
They also loved each other and to help them the local fairy queen and her many maidens help the couple to safety crossing a river frozen by one of the hugs of Berra. Reja put her hand on the ice and began the very first melting of the waters. The ice hag responsible for the frozen river shrieked and fled back to Berra bridge was transformed from her rags to a gown of white silk and crystals.
She was given a white wand woven with golden stocks, the fairies, the nature spirits, the birds, the animals, all of nature celebrated the wedding. Feasta Angus and Brita shoutings spring has come spring has come. And Angus spoke. Spells is a fertility for the land. Well, breacher waved her wand, the spills of spring were strong and even made their way to the land of the humans.
Angus left his bride in safety on the green aisle. When you went and challenged his mother bear since storm after storm to drive him away, he kept coming back. She sent the wind called whistle to him, which brought hail and ice. Scotland's suffered greatly Angus flood, but returned again. The next week embarrassed sent to him was sharp, build wind, which pecked at the land, like a great bird.
Next was the sweeper, which tore branches from the trees and budding plants from their stocks. The earth was ravaged. People starved in the weeks of leanness came on. There was a sorrowful time, but where that wind of verus could not reach spring, came flowers, appeared Barrow retaliated with the gales of complaint.
Yet she was unable to fully subdue the powers of the spring, wielded by Angus and Brita it together at length. At the end of her own strength, Berra had one more blast in her. She called forth. The three days of winter that had disappeared when Angus called up the three days of spring, the spirits of those particular days of winter were Tempus spirits and they did their utmost to defeat the summer King to no avail on belting Eve weekend with effort on an extreme old age, Vera conceded, defeat, and flood in despair.
She dropped her black hammer and made her way to the well of youth on that floating green isle and waiting through the long night. She drank at Dawn the next day, when Barrow returned to her home, Reja in triumph, dipped her white hands into the high mountain waters that still held ice Vera. The veiled.
One felt instantly into her magical and deep sleep. That was beautiful. That was very magical and triumphant, a story of triumph. So many things. So we know who the man was or did I miss it? He just called himself father winter. But we don't know who he was, but the fact that he was old, put him on a powerful footing with bearer, I think could he have been her husband and the father of Angus?
He could have been one of the stories about Vera says that she was amazed in seven or nine times over because she could go through that process of renewal. She had many husbands and many children. I want to be like her. It was hard for me not to just relate to her. Cause I know I'm sure I know her and I've loved the whole winter thing.
And my son is guess, well, this is a tale that definitely honors your son as a namesake of the King of summer. I'm struck by how it would be to be constantly changing age in such a rapid succession to. Seems like it would be nice. I love to change age like breathing. Yeah. Oh, that sounds really pleasant. I think parts of it would be pleasant, but I think other parts would be a great challenge.
And I would think you would never fully be any of those ages because there's that constant change. And it seems like there's something unnatural about that, how the age can shift from one to another, in a person, but this is a goddess. So this is and nature being who has rained over well, but she has rained over one specific time and somehow she's managed that time to serve her through all that the times.
So she has a fight like her power is in the winter. Her power though, can grant her different seasons of being that is where her true power is, is in that winter, which is why she holds onto it. So tightly. So in her crone age and her, at her peak of age, that's where her power is. It's quite interesting to look at her as a feminine being and think that yes, In the winter, she's at her most haggish repulsive.
I mean, other descriptions that people say is that she has red teeth and she dresses in the winter with clothing that are covered with bones and skulls. So she may be a bone mother and in places in Scotland, where there are mountains that she has purportedly shaped with her black hammer. That are associated with her.
Those are often in alignment with the neolithic sites as well. So there's a sense of her antiquity beings. So, so ancient. She certainly feels like a giant test. She feels like she is the bones of the earth and the hollows of the earth. And just maybe why she can command the wins is because it's from her hollow places from her shallow places.
They come. Love that she models to me that it's all right to fight reality, even though you're going to lose, I need that less than sometimes. It's about the battle, not the win, right? Yeah. He didn't gain commitment and what that engagement and what that battle invokes in other people. So they can find their destiny and power because without her.
What they find who they are meant to be without being challenged. I find that very interesting is that they don't really rise until there is a great danger for the land imbalance has to be restored. And they, uh, at that point are reminded of their natural time of their natural power and it's peak. And they have to show up in that form.
It's striking to me that in the summer, when she's rejuvenating and renewing the spring on the summer, that she's not the giant tests, not the hide, but a beautiful golden inherit maiden herself and has no power whatsoever during that time. But her beauty. That's what I was just thinking. It's hard to think that a beautiful maiden doesn't have power and she's noted to be sweet tempered as a girl, but as she ages and moves into her power, her temper gets worse and worse until it definitely a template very quick to rage.
Yeah, that's a liberating, it just feels requisite to me. Like the way that you earn your power is by going through things that make you shorter tempered. Totally makes sense. Thank you for the story. It was so beautifully shared and just exquisite and it's magic and unfolding. I feel like I'll be sitting with it for a bit.
It's really lovely. That's a beautiful story. I'm trying to think what the, the lesson would be for me, where I'm the younger woman. So it's so easy for me to relate to the elderly, but where I'm the younger woman, what would that be about? Just to hang in there. My noticing about the younger woman Bridger is that she's given most things like a beautiful woman.
She's given the clean fleas. She's given the snowdrops, she's rescued by Angus. She's given her wand, which she then wields beautifully, but everything is given to her. For her to play her role as summer queen. That's very true. I did not even that didn't even occur to me. I just thought of her as somebody that already had those powers ahead of time and has come into them upon challenge.
But no, the man arrives to help her. She's given the clue. Yes. She seems somewhat ambiguous and who she is and how she even comes into the picture. But then yes, ends up being one of the heroines to restore part of the restoration of nature, which I think is something in many stories that there is the young maiden that brings either an aging God, back to life or restores the piece of the land along with the summer King or along with an appropriate partner, that there is that meeting of the two youth.
Bring balance back into nature and they're are always King and queen and Lord and lady at the same time. And here are. Or escorted by or are blessed by the Fe. So blessed by the magical land, the magic of the land and the blooming land and nature spirits, Davis trees, all of those beings. I think we're always holding that tension of opposites between the old and the young between the, this is the way things were and the way things should be.
And. Think of the crazy good things we can do if we just started things differently, there's always holding that battle. Like how do we move forward? Do we follow tradition explicitly? Or do we break out and use our creativity to try to create a better world and different people's side to different ones, but nobody holds just one.
Well, put it was a naivety required creativity and bursting forth. I trust in the world that you don't get so much as an old hag. Well, and it's possible that the old carried a certain necessary role to maintain a time and retention of what it needs to be and change wasn't needed until it was yet, they were not of the awareness to.
Or maybe not even awareness is the word, but they knew that they would disappear with that change. So of course they would fight for survival of what they knew. Against all odds. And regardless of what the consequences would be, where the younger people in the story, the newness is not only newness, but it's a return to balance.
It's both it's that the old ways have forgotten or resisting a certain movement in time. And someone has to come in to stop them. That's exactly what's happening politically right now, but I don't want to drag you into that. Um, and on that note, it seems as though one thing that I'll be pondering over the next week is the power of working together with someone because it was when Reja and Angus work together that the power of spring became potent enough to turn the tide.
Whereas I can certainly relate to bearer. And her rage and her desire to kill things going the way that they have been. I also see the benefit of how hands together can bring forth that fertility and that something perhaps that our world needs needs right now is that fertility. Is that working together with the masculine and the feminine, bringing their own powers to bear.
And each of us have those within us. So that can look different ways for different people. That feels like a good, a good lesson to take from them. The story, for sure. Even on the aspect of the other. It's embracing the other and it's embracing the change that comes with a complete shift in outlook on a situation that is necessary for things to change and believing that they can.
And holding that as the new, as the new normal, as the new is the new way until that becomes exhausted in itself. And something else comes through, it'll just keep going. And that way. Yeah. And so confusing directions. In addition to my father, dying was big. My friend, John is also dying this week, probably already dead, but I haven't gotten that notice yet, but I have been really aware of how much John meant in my life.
Even though we really weren't close because we went to high school together and we both had moments of collusion where we broke the way things were happening, because we worked together against the group and moments where we worked in opposition to one another. And I'm so aware of how he taught me to cut my teeth.
You know what I mean? Like just how to stand on my own. And how to not care, what other people thought and how to be myself in a world that would not particular they appreciate or respect me. And I simultaneously think of when I spent time with small child and we would play games and they wanted me to lose.
Of course, but they'd be like, I want to play with that other person. Cause they're going to let me win. And I was like, no, I know that you were smarter than me. I know you are. And when you win from me, it will be a real victory. So I wonder how much she is playing into that, how much he is setting up terms in which they have to do what they need to do to get to the place where they're able to move forward before they're permitted.
I wonder if she's wording them or if she's being a gatekeeper with integrity. I always like to think that the big, bad is doing just what needs to be done in order to, in order to enlighten. I always want to believe that the opposer is there to enlighten the hero and that the hero really wouldn't exist without me too.
So I think I will be looking this week at what Gates I am keeping. And if I am keeping them to the best of my ability for me, someone who has always been very comfortable with the crown and all of her, all of her forms, the crone, the hag, the dark goddess, the challenging goddess. I will remember that I have aspects of that in myself and I...


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Picture: Michelle Branch Global Green USA's 5th Pre-Oscar Party held at Avalon Hollywood Hollywood, California - 20.02.08 Photo Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN
GRAMMY-winning singer Michelle Branch has embarked on a bitter battle with pop superstar MADONNA - because she no longer wants to be on the MATERIAL GIRL's record label.
The 19-year-old brunette wants to disassociate herself from her former mentor Madonna and filed a petition with the CALIFORNIA LABOUR COMMISSION this week (ends21MAR03) claiming she should be let out of her contract with MAVERICK RECORDS because they signed her up for sponsorship she didn't want.
Maverick's lawyer BERT FIELDS says, "She claims one of (Maverick parent) Warner Brothers' entities got 'tour support' without her permission.
"She says they acted as unlicensed talent agents. We think there's no merit to the case, and both sides hope this can be resolved."
A source at Maverick tells American website PAGE SIX, "This is all about money. She wants more. Record companies face this stuff all the time and every now and then an artist pulls a (James) GANDOLFINI."
But Madonna is desperate to keep Branch, says another source, who explains, "Madonna needs to keep Michelle. Maverick hasn't had a big act like her since Alanis Morissette and all the other labels are all lining up to sign her if she leaves."
Rob Schneider's new low-brow body-swap romp "The Hot Chick" is such an insipidly sexist so-called...


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Now Out ONLINE & in PRINT:
Translations: in Versal 7 of Albane Gellé, from "A Sound of Glass Inside her". The magazine featuring poetry and prose from around the globe is available for subscription or single issues via sales online at http://www.wordsinhere.com/.
ARTICLE & PHOTOS : Reminder, the last "Art Seen" article of the season, on Matthew Rose: is still up at EyePreferParis.: http://www.ipreferparis.net/2009/07/paris-artseen-matthew-rose.html
POEM: This week Jonathan Wonham posted a photo and my poem on his blog, Connaissances: his photo choice to accompany my poem "A Stanza in the Snow as Equal": http://connaissances.blogspot.com/2009/07/stanza-in-snow-as-equal.html
Article : in Tears in the Fence, issue number 50: « Of Tradition and Experiment II : The Object in The Poem ». This issue is a magnificent TOMB, celebrating many years of the UK Lit review's success as a magazine promoting poetry writing in a wide array of aesthetics along with book reviews, short poetics articles and mini reflections. My article falls on pp. 104-109. For copies in UK: Single copies £6, Subscriptions £15 for three or £25 for six issues: David Caddy 38 Hod View, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8TN England. Please make cheques payable to Tears in the Fence. For USA Subscriptions/copies: They are available from D.E. Laczi 714 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA. Please make checks payable to Deane Laczi, $7 for a single issue or $20 for four issues.
FORTHCOMING FALL 2009/Winter in Print & Online:
Translations of Jean-Michel Espitallier's "58 Propositions" on Action Yes online magazine run by Action Books. The poems will appear in the December/January issue. See their current issue and enjoy the work up by others at: http://www.actionyes.org/
Translations of 3 prose poems by Jérôme Mauche, "Brachial", "Jugular" and "Cricoid" from his book Electuaire du Discount, (Le Bleu du Ciel, 2004) in Paris Litmag edited by Barbara Beck, Rufo Quintavalle and others: Upstairs at Duroc. For copies of the issue: pick one up at a reading this fall when it appears, or email Barbara at email@example.com
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Recent, New & Forthcoming publications...
Summer does not forget itself entirely, though I feel I have... my mind washed away on the beaches of Sète, listening to the waves crash agains the falaises at night, and then here, Paris, still bustling and hustling about, the weather perfect--sun, breeze, warmth but not too humid. So I am just stopping into Blogger to announce a few recent, new and forthcoming publications.
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"He is looking forward to my coming."
Have you ever thought of it in those terms?
Most people think about how happy we will be to see our God face to face, but have you considered how anxious He is to see you? Christians are called the bride of Christ in the New Testament. One day He will come again and we will be united with Him in heaven in an eternal marriage.
Jesus said,
I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also (John 14:2-3).
The most intimate relationship by which we are identified with Christ is that of a bride. One day we will hear a resounding invitation echoing through the universe, "The Bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet Him!" (See Matthew 25:6) In that moment, we will see the One whose passion for them was so great that He thought it better to die than to live without them.
Authentic Christianity isn't a matter that revolves around overcoming sin as much as it is a love story between two people — you and your God.
How beautiful you are my darling. How beautiful you are! There is no blemish in you! Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, And come along. You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes. How delightful you are, My love, with all your charms.
This note to you is recorded in the Bible, in the Song of Solomon. This book of the Bible is a love story about you and Creator. Its words are sometimes so graphic, so intense, that throughout church history there have been those who have argued that it shouldn't even be in the Bible. However, your Divine Lover has made sure it is there. The Song of Solomon is a love poem written for you.
It's eight stanzas call you beautiful no less than fifteen times!
The Divine Lover is consumed with you. Speaking about you, He said, "Who is this . . . fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars (Song of Solomon 6:10)? You may not feel that way about yourself, but it makes no difference.
What He says is an objective fact, whether you believe it or not. If you don't believe it now, rest assured that you will believe it, because He is going to keep telling you how beautiful and precious you are to Him throughout all eternity.
One day, either now or later, the reality of His words will transform you.
Don't think it irreverent to view God in a romantic way. He is the One who calls us His bride. He is the One who wrote to us in terms of passion and romance. We simply respond to Him. "We love Him because He first loved us" (1 John 4:19).
We didn't initiate or set the pace for this relationship. He did. We have simply responded to His irresistible charm, affirming by faith, "My beloved is mine and I am His" (Song of Solomon 2:16)! Like every new bride, our profession of faith in Him is nothing less than the thrilling realization that, "I am my beloved's and his desire is for me" (7:10, emphasis added)!
One might say that the love of God for you could be X-rated, not because of impurity, but because of intensity.
Does that idea make you feel uncomfortable? It shouldn't, because He really does love you with an intensity beyond human comprehension. You are the pearl of great price for which He paid everything He owned in order to possess you. (See Matthew 13:45-46) Don't be afraid to receive His intense love for you.
His love is intense, but His ways are gentle.
You are so deeply loved that your Creator has committed all of His divine resources to ensure that you will be His bride forever. He has gone to prepare for the wedding and will one day come back for you to take you to your eternal honeymoon home. In the meantime, every day He looks forward to your coming.
He loves you so very much and can barely wait for the time when you and He will live together face to face in heaven. It won't be long, so be ready.
P.S. I wrote extensively about this subject in my book, A Divine Invitation. If you like this blog post, you'll enjoy that book much.


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on February 27, 2012 by admin in National News, Comments (0)
Obama to governors: "Invest more in education"
In remarks during the final day of the National Governors Association's winter meeting in Washington, D.C., Mr. Obama heralded America's gradual economic recovery, but emphasized that improving the nation's educational system must be a part of state-wide and national efforts at sustaining that growth.
"Our recovery is gaining speed and the economy is getting stronger," Mr. Obama told the group of governors. "We've got a do everything we can to sustain this progress."
Chief among the necessary steps toward doing that, he said, is making sure that "every American is equipped with the skills and the education" to contribute to economic growth and innovation.
"No issue will have a bigger impact on the future performance of our economy than education," he said. "Today I'm calling on all of you: Invest more in education... Invest more in our children and our future."
Touting his administration's efforts at reform - including allowing some states to opt out of the controversial education law No Child Left Behind and providing incentives for high-performing school systems - the president urged governors to follow suit.
"Too many states are making cuts to education that I believe are simply too big," he said, noting that more than 40 states cut funding for education in the last year. "Budgets are about choices."
"We need resources and reform," he added.
The president also reiterated his belief in the need to provide young people with the opportunity to attend college if they want to.
"For students that are ready for college, we've got to make sure that college is affordable," he said.
Mr. Obama's repeated focus on higher education has prompted his Republican presidential rival Rick Santorum to deride the president as a "snob." Santorum has also taken aim at "liberal college professors" attempting to "indoctrinate" students.
The president, however, argues that America cannot pull ahead of economic rivals like China unless high priority is given to cultivating innovation among students.
"I don't think any of this should be a partisan issue," he said. "All of us should be about giving every American who wants a chance to succeed that chance."
Students, he said, "are willing to work hard. They are willing to dig deep to achieve. And we've got a responsibility to give them a fair shot. If we do, then I'm absolutely convinced that our future is going to be as bright as all of us want."
Monday marks the final day of the governors' annual meeting. On Friday, Democratic governors met with Mr. Obama to talk about manufacturing in their states. On Sunday, all governors were invited to a black tie dinner with Mr. Obama.
Republican governors are slated to hold a press conference discussing the White House meeting, according to the Associated Press.
Article source: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57385936-503544/obama-to-governors-invest-more-in-education/


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MOE Mathematics Framework
The framework of the mathematics curriculum summarises the essence of mathematics teaching and learning in schools. The learning of mathematics at all levels involves more than the basic acquisition of concepts and skills. It also crucially involves an understanding of the underlying mathematical thinking, the general strategies of problem solving and positive attitudes to and appreciation of mathematics as an important and powerful tool in everyday life.
The framework (shown above) shows the underlying principles of an effective mathematics programme that is applicable to all levels, from the primary to A-levels. It sets the direction for the teaching, learning, and assessment of mathematics. Mathematical problem solving is central to mathematics learning. It involves the acquisition and application of mathematics concepts and skills in a wide range of situations, including non-routine, open-ended and real-world problems.
The development of mathematical problem solving ability is dependent on five inter-related components, namely, Concepts, Skills, Processes, Attitudes and Metacognition.
For more details – Aims & Framework of Mathematics


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Balancing Finances and Relationships
Steady finances will aid relationship health.
Organize Your Finances Before They Destroy Your Relationship
A relationship is an important part in a person's life,but it can be affected by many external factors. One of these hazardous factors is finance.
Many relationships find themselves at the mercy of life's worst enemy, money. It is clear to see why personal finances can have the power to erode any relationship. When our finances become organized, we often become slaves of our own debt.
This causes an enormous amount of stress and sometimes depression. Finances can make a couple experience a sense of disconnection and anxiety, thereby replacing affection with constant screaming or yelling or just plain animosity towards each other.
Unorganised finances can also make people edgy, as they sit and plague the sub-conscious, making it hard to enjoy the pleasures of being together.
The best thing a couple can do to improve the connection in their relationship is to tackle personal finances together. This means to help each other through the dark tunnel that debt or bankruptcy can create.
Setting and being realistic about future goals is the first step. You need to know what it is that you aim for with your finances. If not then, you should consider a visit to your local bank. Talk to a bank advisor; they are bound to help you in some way or another.
Budgeting, budgeting, budgeting–this word cannot be stressed enough. You have to see your finances as a business and the only way they will work for you is if you work on them.
Just because you have two separate finances doesn't mean that you can't help each other out. While the main responsibility of your personal finances falls on your shoulders, it won't kill you to help each other learn to practically handle and manage your finances jointly.
That is what a relationship is about: working as a team. Work hard to attain good financial standing and you will both reap the rewards.
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Letter of May, 2012
My dear children: may Jesus watch over my daughters and sons for me!
The arrival of May always fills our souls with a special joy. The joy of Easter is reinforced by the beginning of several weeks dedicated especially to our Lady in many countries. And how could children fail to be filled with joy on sensing their mother's presence in a special and closer way? It is only natural that this should happen. As an early Church writer assured us, our Lady, during her visit to St. Elizabeth, "by her words... caused a river of divine gifts to spring forth for her cousin as from a fountain. Indeed, where the one who is 'full of grace' is present, everything is filled with joy."[1]
Today I want to consider once again with you some of the reasons for joy and gratitude that this fifth month of the year brings us. Already the first day, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (which we commemorate today), is a cause of true gaudium, of deep joy for the women and men who, like ourselves, need to seek personal sanctification and carry out apostolate in their professional work and through their daily activities. I recall our Father's joy when this liturgical memorial was begun, for (as he wrote in one of his homilies), "this feast, which ratifies the divine value of work, shows how the Church publicly echoes those central truths of the Gospel which God wants to single out for special consideration in our own time."[2]
The feast of St. Joseph the Worker invites us to remember the transcendent value of honest professional work that is well done, as was the work the Holy Patriarch carried out for many years. As an indispensable prerequisite, it needs to be done with supernatural and human perfection, that is to say, with the desire of giving glory to God and serving our neighbor, independently of the importance society attributes to it. How often I heard St. Josemaría say that the divine value of human work depends on the love for God with which it is done, on the spirit of service with which it is begun and finished.
I want to take advantage of this letter to ask you to pray for the 35 deacons of the Prelature whom I will ordain as priests in four days. In previous years, each of these men tried to attain sanctity and be apostolic in the context of his secular profession. From now on, priestly work will become for them, so to speak, their "profession," to which they will dedicate all the hours of their day, with the immense joy of knowing themselves to be our Lord's instrument in applying the redemption to souls. Let us pray that they live as holy, learned and joyful priests, with a sporting spirit in the supernatural field, as St. Josemaría wanted: "'priest-priests,' priests through and through."[3]
Another cause of joy for me has been the pastoral trip I made to Cameroon in Easter week—a country that offers so much hope for the Church in Africa and throughout the world. And, more recently, the days I spent in Pamplona for the fiftieth anniversary of the Navarra University Hospital. In the past five decades, countless people—doctors, nurses, administrative personnel—have dedicated themselves to caring for the sick with a Christian spirit. And thousands of patients have regained their health, and learned to offer their sufferings to God; and some have offered their death, in close union with Jesus Christ on the Cross. I give thanks to God with all my heart—you too join me in doing so—because St. Josemaría's solicitude for the sick, shown right from the beginning of the Work and even earlier, found a channel in this great undertaking that our Founder personally urged forward, and in so many similar initiatives that have arisen throughout the years in various countries.
However, my daughters and sons, the month of May speaks to us above all of our Lady's continual presence on the path of the Church and of every Catholic. So it's only logical that we try to draw out the greatest possible spiritual and apostolic fruit from the coming weeks.
In first place, I would like to consider the much loved Marian custom of the May pilgrimage. Tomorrow, the 2nd, is the anniversary of St. Josemaría's pilgrimage to the Shrine of our Lady of Sonsoles in 1935, accompanied by two of his sons, thus starting this Marian custom in the Work. Since then, how many thousands of shrines and sanctuaries of our Lady throughout the world have been visited with piety, following the footsteps of our Father! Let us ask him to help us make the pilgrimage with the same recollection and trust in our Mother, with the same apostolic spirit as he did. And, in so doing, let us also invite a friend, colleague or relative to accompany us in this filial sign of affection for our Lady.
Towards the middle of the month, we will celebrate both the feast of our Lady of Fatima and the anniversary of the novena that St. Josemaría made to Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1970: two memories that should spur us to put great care into our times of mental prayer and our vocal prayers, especially the Rosary, so strongly recommended by our Lady to the three young shepherds. Let us have a holy ambition in our apostolic intentions, beseeching Mary for the Church and the Pope; for the fruitfulness of the Year of Faith we are preparing to celebrate; for the renewal of Christian life throughout the whole world.
The 17th, which this year falls on the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord, is the twentieth anniversary of our Father's beatification. What memories of the marvels of grace this date brings us, shared with Blessed John Paul II and with our beloved Don Alvaro! What a marvelous opportunity to increase our gratitude to God and our eagerness to follow the example of the faithful instrument that Heaven chose to found Opus Dei!
During the following days of the month, we can closely accompany our Lady in preparing for the feast of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on Sunday the 27th. St. Josemaría urged us to apply ourselves personally during this time (or even after the feast) to our meditation on the ten day devotion to the Holy Spirit. It is vitally important that we remain very close to our Lady during those days, learning from her how to have greater intimacy with the Sanctifier of our soul.
A few weeks ago, reflecting on our Lady's presence in the Cenacle at Jerusalem with the apostles and the holy women, awaiting the coming of the Paraclete, Benedict XVI said that "with Mary begins the earthly life of Jesus, and with Mary the first steps of the Church also begin."[4] God wanted his Son to become flesh in the most pure womb of the Virgin, and our Lord gave her to us as Mother beside the Cross. Therefore, when the first disciples gathered in the Cenacle awaiting the promised Consoler, the Holy Virgin was found among them, "imploring by her prayers the gift of the Spirit, who had already overshadowed her in the Annunciation."[5]
The Pope points out that "the presence of the Mother of God with the Eleven after the Ascension is not, therefore, a simple historical record of something that happened in the past. Rather, it takes on a significance of great value, for she shares with them the most precious possession she has, the living memory of Jesus, in prayer. And she shares with them as well the mission of Jesus: to preserve the memory of Him and so preserve his presence."[6]
It is not hard to imagine that, in the time between our Lord's Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples, having the Mother of Jesus at their side, listened with great piety to her recounting of so many memories that she conserved in her heart: the Annunciation and the birth in Bethlehem; the dangerous months of Herod's persecution, and the years living and working in Nazareth; the happy times of our Lord's preaching and miracles during his public life, and the sad hours of his passion, death and burial. And then the joy of the resurrection, the apparitions in Judea and Galilee, the Master's final instructions…. The Holy Spirit used Mary's recounting of so many marvelous deeds to prepare the apostles and the other disciples for the fullness of Pentecost.
What a good school, my daughters and sons, the Cenacle is! A school of prayer, where Holy Mary is the matchless teacher. "Teacher of prayer,"[7] our Father said; and also "Teacher of hidden and silent sacrifice."[8] Our Lady is present there listening closely to the Paraclete's inspirations and teaching those first disciples to listen to God in the recollection of their prayer. "Venerating the Mother of Jesus in the Church means, therefore, to learn from her to be a community that prays: this is one of the essential notes of the first description of the Christian community sketched out in the Acts of the Apostles (see Acts 2:42). Frequently people turn to prayer for difficult situations, for personal problems that lead them to have recourse to God for light, consolation and help. Mary invites us to broaden the dimensions of prayer, to direct ourselves to God not only in our personal needs, but also in a united way, persevering and faithful, with 'one heart and soul' (Acts 4:32)."[9]
This is a mission our Lady entrusts to those who want to be faithful children of hers: to teach others to direct themselves to God at every moment, not only for urgent needs or in difficult situations. "For some of you, all this may sound quite familiar; for others, it may be something new; for everybody, it is demanding. As for me," wrote St. Josemaría, "as long as I have strength to breathe, I will continue to preach that it is vitally necessary that we be souls of prayer at all times, at every opportunity and in the most varied of circumstances, because God never abandons us. It is not a proper Christian attitude to look upon friendship with God only as a last resort. Do we think it normal to ignore or neglect the people we love? Obviously not! Those we love figure constantly in our conversations, desires and thoughts. We hold them ever present. So it should be with God."[10]
We find Mary on Calvary, "at the foot of the Cross, praying. This is nothing new for Mary. She has always acted like this, as she fulfilled her duties and looked after her home. As she went about the things of this earth she kept her attention on God. Christ... wanted us also to have the example of his Mother, the most perfect of creatures, she who is full of grace, to strengthen our desire to lift our eyes up to the love of God at every moment."[11]
Now, from Heaven, where she lives glorified in body and soul, our Lady continues being very close to each one of us, fulfilling to the letter the mission that Jesus gave her in the person of St. John: "Woman, behold your Son."[12] "Let us entrust to her all the moments of our personal and ecclesial life," recommends Benedict XVI, "among them that of our final passage from this earth. Mary teaches us the need for prayer and tells us that only with a constant, intimate, loving bond with her Son, will we be able to leave behind 'our house,' our selfish concerns, in order to reach even the furthest corner of the world, announcing everywhere our Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world."[13]
Do we pray the Dominus tecum of the Ave Maria with the daily piety our Father had? How insistently do we ask our Lady to help us make good use of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Continue being closely united to my intentions, which are summed up in an intense prayer for the Church, for the Pope, for priests and religious, for the holiness of the entire Christian people. Let us ask the Holy Spirit, through our Lady's intercession, to enkindle in everyone, pastors and faithful, an eagerness to fulfill at every moment the Most Holy Will of God.
And accompany me on the trip I am planning to make to Slovakia in a few days, so that there too the spirit of Opus Dei may spread more and more, sowing in all sectors a love for the Church and a desire to sanctify oneself and to sanctify others in the midst of one's ordinary tasks. You can't imagine the insistent piety with which our Father prayed for that land in 1968, when people there tried to free themselves from the yoke of Marxism.
With all my affection, I bless you,
Your Father,
+ Javier
Rome, May 1, 2012
[1] Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus, Homily II on the Annunciation.
[2] St. Josemaría, Christ Is Passing By, no. 52.
[3] St. Josemaría, Homily A Priest Forever, April 13, 1973.
[4] Benedict XVI, Address at a general audience, March 14, 2012.
[5] Vatican II, Dogmatic Const. Lumen Gentium, no. 59.
[6] Benedict XVI, Address at a general audience, March 14, 2012.
[7] St. Josemaría, The Way, no. 502.
[8] Ibid., no. 509.
[9] Benedict XVI, Address at a general audience, March 14, 2012.
[10] St. Josemaría, Friends of God, no. 247.
[11] Ibid., no. 241.
[12] Jn 19:26.
[13] Benedict XVI, Address at a general audience, March 14, 2012.
Romana, n. 54, January-June 2012, p. 108-113.


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The young, gentle Maria catches Robert Jordan's eye from the moment he meets her. She exudes a natural, glowing beauty, despite the fact that she has recently suffered a traumatic rape and has had most of her hair shorn off. Though she is vulnerable and lays her emotions bare, she exhibits an inner strength, determination, and resilience that enable her to bear her difficult circumstances. Some critics contend that Hemingway intends Maria to represent the land of Spain itself, ravaged by the warring forces beyond her comprehension, yet always enduring, beautiful, and loving. Indeed, Hemingway frequently uses earth imagery to describe Maria, comparing her hair to the "golden brown of a grain field" and her breasts to "small hills." In this light, Robert Jordan's closeness with Maria mirrors his closeness with Spain, his adopted country.
As Robert Jordan's love interest, Maria provides the impetus for his personal development from an unfeeling thinker and doer to a romantic individual. In his conversations with General Golz and with Maria early in the novel, Robert Jordan reveals his belief that he does not have time for women during the war. Even after Robert meets Maria, he remains closed to extreme emotion or romance. Though in love with her, Robert Jordan still shuts her out whenever he must think about his work. However, by the end of the novel, Robert Jordan thanks Maria for everything that she has taught him and faces the day of his mission noting that he has integrated his commitments to work and to love. Maria, determined to embrace their love fully, teaches Robert Jordan how to resolve his tensions between love and work.
Some critics of For Whom the Bell Tolls consider Maria a weak link in the novel because her characterization depends so heavily on the effect she has on Robert Jordan rather than on her own motivations and conflicts. These critics argue that Maria's submissiveness and the speed with which her affair with Robert Jordan progresses are unrealistic. They assert that Maria is not a believable character but rather a stereotype or the embodiment of a male fantasy. Some feminist critics have blanched at Hemingway's treatment of Maria's rape, especially at the fact that sexual intercourse with Robert Jordan appears to heal Maria instantaneously. But although Maria does come across as a rather static character, this flatness renders her symbolic importance all the more apparent. Maria's lovely image endures beyond the last pages of the novel, an emblem of a land that maintains its beauty, strength, and dignity in the face of forces that threaten to tear it apart.


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There is a new Duke Nukem Game! No, sorry, not that one!
While we continue the Duke Nukem Forever death watch, 3D Realms has confirmed that the reissued Duke Nukem 3D for XBLA is not only finished, but has passed MS certification and ripe for release..
The original PC game (released in 1996! Good grief, I'm old) looks incredibly dated now, but the gameplay is still quite fun — especially on multiplayer. There is something just so satisfying about shrinking your opponents and squishing them beneath your size 13 combat boots..
Check the link below for a list of XBLA achievements that popped up on Acheive360Points.com.
1. Piece of Cake - 25 Points Complete "L.A. Meltdown" on any difficulty or in co-op. 2. Let's Rock - 25 Points Complete "Lunar Apocalypse" on any difficulty or in co-op. 3. Come Get Some - 25 Points Complete "Shrapnel City" on any difficulty or in co-op. 4. Game Over - 25 Points Complete "The Birth" on any difficulty or in co-op. 5. Duke's Mighty Foot - 10 Points Step on 40 enemies after using the Shrinker on them. 6. Looks Like Cleanup on Aisle 4 - 10 Points Step in a pile of excrement. 7. Shake It Baby - 10 Points Tip an exotic dancer. 8. Oomph, Uugh, Where is it? - 10 Points Find 70 secret areas. 9. Alien Maggots are Gonna Pay - 10 Points Finish the "Hollywood Holocaust" level in under 3 minutes. 10. Gonna Rip Em' a New One - 10 Points Get 100 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online). 11. See You in Hell - 15 Points Get 250 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online). 12. Hail to the King, Baby - 25 Points Earn respect and get 500 total kills in ranked Dukematch games (Online).
Duke Nukem 3D XBLA Finished, Coming 'Soon'; Rewards Stripper Tipping, Stepping in Poop [Shacknews]


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Capitalizing on Social Business: The American College sits down with Hearsay Social CEO Clara Shih
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There are a hundred other things I could, & should, be doing right about now. But we're both in the same boat if you're reading this, so at least one of us should get started on something. One looming task I've been keeping at arm's length has been cleaning up my craft house. What can I say? I'm a master procrastinator.
Much to my husband's chagrin, two years ago I invaded & conquered the guest house. Dusty workout equipment had been occupying the territory for years & though I knew I would be met with much resistance, & eventually, much rebuilding, I took a deep breath & with my ferocious furry companion by my side, I charged in & began waging war.
The assault only lasted a little over two hours but, once the dust had settled, I could see endless possibilities on the horizon. Where a pile of free weights had once been could now become my wrapping station. The old warped & brittle hockey sticks haunting the small closet would be replaced with full beautiful rolls of seasonal paper, while larger families of seasonal decor could rest comfortably in clear labeled containers down below. The incline bench, a favorite torture device of the old inhabitant, would be replaced with a clean, smooth crafting surface held triumphantly at bar height on the shoulders of shelving units already assembled with my own bare hands. It was going to be my utopia!
Months passed & the spring was bright & beautiful. The craft house was taking shape. A work space layout was blossoming, shelves were being stocked with supplies, one or two projects had even been finished. The craft house was full of promise.
Just as quickly as it became my utopia, the craft house was overcome with supplies & furniture for projects & storage. Purchases were made & bags tossed in & forgotten about for weeks on end. Sadly, chocolate snacks were abandoned & ultimately perished. I wanted space for everything & when everything began to overrun all the space it was too late. Chaos is the new ruler of the house & I only have myself to blame.
For now, it's back to the drawing board for a new plan of attack. The mission is still the same: to divide the supplies & conquer the clutter; to create a functional space in the thick of a creative mess. I know I'd like a combination of open & closed storage, certain zones for specific kinds of crafts, & most importantly, I need a comfy space for my ferocious companion & his pint-sized side-kick, my three-year old daughter. Thankfully, I'm a hoarder & have been gathering supplies & furniture for this project over the last few years so my challenge will be creating a space by remixing & reusing everything I already have on hand & with whatever change I can scrape up out of the couch & from pockets in the laundry room.
So, with a free-rubber-band-you-got-from-a-neighbor's-newspaper kind of budget & some elbow grease, I'm going to tackle the mess I've created for myself & try to create a space where I can escape & procraftinate alone or with friends. Every good cause needs a battle cry, so mine will be a quote I can hear my grandmother saying as if she were standing in the room; "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Onward!


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Fascinating experience to wake up in the Caribbean to the sound of the tropical pouring rain, while the wind whispers on your ears and the rain drops wash away the dawn from the leaves, you will wake up to a unique and amazing aroma of rich moist soil, yet a soft bright sunshine will reflect through your window. Without a doubt, there is not better place to get in touch with the nature that in the Caribbean ; a place where the rain washes the night and bright sunshine reflects and dries the wet leaves, welcoming you to another amazing day in Grenada.
Not every day in the Caribbean, in Grenada with sunny, crystal clear waters and blue skies but as the rain ceases the flora radiants their Glory. The beauty of nature, the rejuvenating power of life water brings displays in a soothing gentle way. Just looking at the drew on the plant brings a refreshing feeling.
If you are a nature lover you will identify with me when I say no matter rain or shine there is beauty. So if you plan to come the caribbean of vacation, come with an open mind cause you will be blown away with the beauty of Grenada; the Isle of Spice.


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Seven Causes of Dizziness and Vertigo
Kim lived with dizziness and vertigo for a long time before hearing a diagnosis, so understands the frustration of not knowing the cause.
What's Going Wrong?
Many people experience some form of dizziness in their lifetime. It's a common reason for a trip to the doctor. Unfortunately, there are numerous causes of dizziness and vertigo, so pinning down the culprit can be tricky.
It's helpful for the doctor to know what you mean by "dizzy." Are you talking about a sensation within yourself, or a feeling that the world around you is moving?( vertigo.) How long does the dizziness last? Does anything seem to set it off? How did the problem first present itself?
There are times it seems fun to make yourself dizzy - look how children giggle on the park roundabout, or how people queue for rides at a fairground. It's no laughing matter when you experience dizzines out of the blue, or feel "drunk" trying to carry on normal life.
This is an overview of some, but by no means all, causes of dizziness and vertigo, along with links for further information. For tips on coping with the problem, try reading Eight ways to cope when you're dizzy.
Please see your doctor for further help and diagnosis.
Inflamation of the inner ear, most often caused by a virus. Labyrinthitis sometimes follows another infection, such as a sore throat or the flu. The onset can be quite sudden and dramatic, with room-spinning vertigo and nausea or vomitting. Your sense of balance can go haywire, from having trouble walking straight, to a milder floaty feeling. It can also lead to tinnitus - ringing in the ears- and a degree of hearing loss, with a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear. You may feel drunk or hungover without using alcohol.
The effects of the virus usually settle on their own, though this may take a while. If the infection is bacterial, treatment with antibiotics will be needed. In the short term, certain drugs can help reduce the dizzy sensation and nausea. However, dampening the dizziness makes it harder for the brain to learn how to overcome the faulty signals. Keeping as active as possible once the early stage has passed should help the compensation process. Although it may be uncomfortable, it's worth persisting with normal activities. Most people recover quickly with no lasting problems.
For those who suffer longer term difficulty, a great website is www.labyrinthitis.org.uk
How labyrinthitis develops
Vestibular Neuritis/neuronitis
This condition is similar to labyrinthitis, but does not affect hearing, or lead to tinnitus. It only involves the vestibular nerve, not the auditory nerve. Again, usually attributed to a virus, though it's possible that a disruption of blood flow to the nerve could be a cause. As with labyrinthitis, it can result in permanent nerve damage, and problems with balance, which the brain will most likely learn to overcome.
For those who have difficulty recovering, and as with labyrinthitis, treatment using vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) may prove useful. Referral by a doctor to a clinic specialising in VRT is recommended. There are exercises available on the internet, but having a professional show you the correct method is very useful. The wii fit balance board is an aid in rehab for balance function, and can be beneficial. It's best to start gently and build up time practising. Recovery can be a slow process, but perseverance pays.
Damage to nerves can show up during the caloric test for dizziness, though the test doesn't diagnose all inner ear conditions.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - BPPV
Tiny particles become misplaced in the semicircular canal of the inner ear, exaggerating response to movement. This results in short burst of vertigo, usually lasting a matter of seconds. Movement such as looking up, turning to the side, or rolling over in bed are likely to bring on symptoms.
The condition may resolve itself over time, or you could be offered treatment with a procedure to help move the particles from the area - the Epley Maneuver. This involves specific head movements, illustrated in the video below.
The Epley maneuvre
Meniere's Disease
Meniere's disease usually comes in attacks of vertigo, sickness, and loss of hearing, though not everyone experiences hearing loss. Attacks can last several hours,and are of an unpredictable nature. They may come without warning, though some people have a sense that one's about to happen. Between attacks you may feel normal, or experience imbalance.
Living with such a variable condition is very difficult. Over time, the attacks may change in presentation, eventually lessening in dizziness. Often the hearing loss becomes worse. The disease has no cure at present but can generally be controlled with the aid of drugs. Reducing salt intake is also advised, as the body is sensitive to fluid levels.
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
A benign (non cancerous) growth on the acoustic nerve, this is a rare cause of dizziness and one-sided hearing loss. Sometimes there will also be a degree of facial numbness, and possibly tinitus. An MRI scan can diagnose this problem.
The tumour is usually slow growing, symptoms will gradually increase. It is rarely life threatening, and will not spread to other parts of the body. This can be treated, if need be, by radiotherapy or surgical removal.
Postural Hypotension
Also known as orthostatic hypotension, this is a problem with blood pressure dropping when changing position, for example rising from a chair, tilting your head back, or bending to pick something up. It can cause a "headrush" type dizziness, blurred vision, and even fainting. Certain prescription drugs, including some anti-depressants and hypertension (high blood pressure) pills, may have a side effect of inducing the condition.
Postural hypotension becomes more common with age. Making sure you have enough to drink is important, to help keep blood volume sufficient. It's best to take time rising from a chair or bed, so the circulation has time to adjust. Falls in older people can be a risk. The condition should be assessed by a doctor.
Migraine Associated Vertigo - MAV
If you have a personal or family history of migraine, it's worth considering this as a cause for dizziness and vertigo. Most people think of headache when migraine is mentioned, in fact a headache is not always present. Sometimes a person has had bad headaches in the past, then think they've outgrown the problem, but it can present in a different way.
If you suspect migraine, it's worth keeping a food diary to look for triggers. Common culprits are caffeine, citrus, strong cheese, chocolate, and red wine. Some people find they are affected by certain weather conditions, such as heavy rain or storms. Flourescent lights can be a cause. Ladies may find problems worsen around the time of menstruation, as hormones can be a contributing factor.
There's no specific test for migraine, more a process of elimination . It may be worth discussing migraine preventatives, such as beta-blockers, with your doctor to use on a trial basis. If you see an improvement while on the medication, that's likely to mean migraine is the culprit.
Whatever the cause of dizziness and/or vertigo, it's an unpleasant sensation to deal with. Having a diagnosis and being able to understand what's happening is helpful. Hopefully, treatment or further advice will then be available.
It's worth noting that a person can have more than one condition causing their symptoms. For example, someone may have vestibular neuritis, and also migraine associated vertigo, or BPPV. Treating each element brings the best results.
As previously stated, the points included here are not a full list of causes. Please see a doctor for medical help.
© 2012 Kim Kennedy
NewLifeOutlook on March 19, 2018:
What an interesting and informative hub! I've heard about how difficult it is to diagnosis Meniere's Disease and how many people who have it, go undiagnosed for long periods of time. I'm also aware of how vertigo and dizziness can be common in conditions like depression and COPD, but I wasn't aware that it can also affect those with migraines too. I will definitely be looking more into MAV. Thank you!
bobby on March 14, 2015:
Started happening to me yesterday. Woke up fine put my head down and everything started spinning, I got pale and puked, if I lie down bend over or get up I get dizzy, lose balance. Today it's better but still keep losing balance and feel a little dizzy at times. It's so weird
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on October 06, 2013:
Matt, you're welcome. There are people who have more than one condition, which complicates things. It seems like once you have a weakness in the inner ear you may be more prone to additional problems. I didn't start to improve until migraine was under control. Fingers crossed for you.
Matt on October 05, 2013:
I have had on and off dizziness for 6 years. Just started one night woke up and was very dizzy. I have seen countless specialists and have been diagnosed with menieres disease, BPPV, ect. I am trying medication for migraine and it seems to be helping with the vertigo and constant off balance I feel. Dr. thinks I may need higher dose to get back to normal. I am hopeful. Thanks for info innerspin
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on May 30, 2013:
Hello Kathleen, sorry to hear about your problem. I don't know what LTD is I'm afraid. You can try a Google search for neurotologists within your region. If a neurologist has diagnosed ataxia that would probably account for your balance issues, though some people have more than one cause of problems.
Kathleen on May 29, 2013:
I have had balance problems now since 2005. I was on LTD until last year. I've been to three neurologists, one of them diagnosed me as having Ataxis (problem with my cerebellum). I would like to see a neurotologist. Do you know of one? I live in the Okanagan but would be willing to travel to see one.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on May 08, 2013:
You're very welcome. Sometimes, half the battle is being able to learn about your condition, and feel understood, not dismissed. Then you can flourish anyway!
FlourishAnyway from USA on May 08, 2013:
Innerspin, I appreciate the extra help! Your hubs are awesome and this advice is as well.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on May 08, 2013:
FlourishAnyway, I feel for you. People with dizziness can often fall between specialties in medicine, and when one consultant has decided it's not their department, the patient can be left hanging. This happened to me for three years. It may be worth researching if you have a neurotologist available in your area, they have extra training in problems with dizziness and the inner ear.
If not, look into hospitals with a Balance Center, or ENT consultants who specialize in inner ear function. Best wishes to you,and thanks for commenting.
FlourishAnyway from USA on May 08, 2013:
Very helpful hub. I've been living with dizziness on and off (mostly on) for about 2 years. My neurologist took my head and did a strange figure 8 examination maneuver with it then claimed it was not neurological. I have balance problems and sometimes nausea. Terrible feeling. At least now I know what else may be the possible culprits. Thank you.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on January 31, 2013:
Hi Vickiw, thanks for the comment. I think there are always exceptions to the "rules" in medical conditions. The main thing is that you seem to be on the mend.
Vickiw on January 31, 2013:
Oh, so good to find your information on my recent illness! The only thing is, BPPV lasted for much longer than seconds! I thought it would never end. Thanks for finding me. I see you have other really interesting topics too. I will vote up and follow.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on January 17, 2013:
Sorry to hear you get dizzy, tattuwurn. My first thought is, check what kind of lighting is at your work desk. If it's flourescent, see if you could change it to something else. Flourescent lights can flicker, the human eye's not supposed to register it, but it does make some people - me included - feel odd. Some are worse than others. Also, make sure you don't have your computer screen too bright. Unfortunately periods do seem to increase symptoms of some forms of dizziness. The joys of womanhood! Thanks for your comment and votes.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on December 13, 2012:
Thanks for commenting, Judi Bee. Sorry to hear about your migraines. They can make me go squiffy, spaced out and dizzy, not always with the headache. I hope your migraines don't last too long. Take care.
Judi Brown from UK on December 13, 2012:
It's migraine for me, usually. As you say, migraine presents itself in different ways - when I was a child I would vomit, now I have headaches and shut down. On the way to the shut down I have co-ordination problems, which can include dizziness. Good hub!
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on November 05, 2012:
Sorry to hear you and your daughter have dizzy problems. Not much fun! I gave up caffeine a while back, it did help to some extent. I appreciate your vote and share.
Catherine Taylor from Canada on November 05, 2012:
Very well written and helpful. I have suffered on and off with vertigo and dizziness as does one of my girls. Migraines were the culprit in the end. Too much caffeine. Voted up and sharing. Very well done.
Kim Kennedy (author) from uk on September 13, 2012:
Thanks for commenting, kristyleann, I intend to expand on this hub and will include side effects from meds. Silly of me to miss it out as one of my meds had this effect. I'm a dizzy blonde- not the blondest lady, but more than dizzy enough to make up for it. EMT is a pretty intensive job, that must have been a drag.
Kristy LeAnn from Princeton, WV on September 13, 2012:
This is interesting. I've never heard of a lot of these conditions. I've had orthostatic hypotension before though and in my case it was a side effect of the anti-depressant Cymbalta. It was pretty inconvenient for me since I was working as an EMT at the time and jumping up suddenly to go on a call is a pretty big part of the job lol...fortunately it wouldn't last too long but I had to give myself several seconds for it to go away.


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The pigeon installation during DDW18
An intervention as part of the fake pigeon campaign: the Bread Suit.
A selection of the 150 posters made for Cut the Crap.
A design research podcast by the Design Academy on the process behind the project.
Interaction with visitors during DDW18, where they could make their own posters and add them to the pile. Also, a little shop was set up with the pigeon merchandise.
An app was developed for the design of the posters: visitors could fill in what they wanted to make the campaign about and illustrate something. Then, the program would turn it around and make it into 'this is NOT a campaign against' and automatically print it. After, they were invited to stick it to the huge pigeon.
A set of pins, specifically designed to spread the project and ' pigeon love' .
Rules of positive populism: the self-developed design method that served as the starting point for Cut the Crap, based on research of populism and political campaigns.
Cut the Crap was exhibited during the Atlanta Design Week in June 2019. Logically, the project needed both an annual and cultural update before going there. Therefore, 60 more posters were made on American subjects.
Atlanta Design Week, June 2019.
Cut the Crap
Elevated high above all of us, yet treated as the lowest in rank. They were praised in the Bible and played a heroic role in the World Wars. How did they end up being despised and put aside as filthy rats with wings? This is a campaign to give the pigeon the podium it deserves. Or is it?
Cut The Crap is a campaign inspired by populist parties and political campaigns. These have always been very successful at winning people for their cause. Populists master the art of communication and manipulation. So, why not learn from these experts? Therefore, Cut The Crap is full of strong, simplistic language and bright visuals. It's absurd, empty and radical. You can easily participate. There is room for frustration but also for joy and you are given the feeling that you're part of something. The installation consists of hundreds of posters, a 3,5 meter high pigeon with sound installation, a pigeon book and pretty souvenirs to take home.
Cut The Crap may look like a silly and over-the-top campaign about a non-issue at first sight. In reality, it is not a radical defense for the poor pigeon. It is an installation that questions polarization in societal debates. It mimicks the way many issues are blown up to an absurd size, both at the dinner table and all over the media, leading to polarized debates, where the underlying causes are put aside and left undiscussed. Cut The Crap aims to question these polarizing effects by inviting participants into an installation that is polarized in itself, – and we all get to help it grow by adding a poster to the pile. It provokes participants to jump to the other side of the fence and reflect on its effect.
This is inspired by politics, but it is not about the politicians. It is about us and our tendency to choose sides and to think dichotomously: in black or white, in red and blue, in right or wrong. Shall we cut the crap?
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Oat GoopThree Floyds Brewing Co.
Munster, IN
Style: American Strong Ale
Eddie's Rating:
(Outstanding within its style.)
Pair With:Yes, we're in the last of week of International Month here at BeerDorks.com. No, I didn't fail geography in the fourth grade. Yes I am aware that Three Floyds is in Munster, Indiana, not Munster, Germany. Just keep your undies out of bunches and let me explain why I'm reviewing a Three Floyds beer smack dab in the middle of a month set aside for foreign brews.
The particular beer I will be reviewing tonight, an "oat wine" called Oat Goop, was brewed at Three Floyds in conjunction with the Mikkeller brewery in Copenhagen, Denmark. You know, the land that's home to words like hjemmebryggere and the letter "o" with a slash through it. Then again, it's kind of a stretch to call Mikkeller a brewery. It's basically one dude, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø (see?), who calls himself a "gypsy brewer." He travels from brewery to brewery, contracting out space and equipment to brew his wild, funky, huge, challenging beers. Starting out a few years ago home brewing, he's basically become an international celebrity in the brewing world for his inventive brews as much as for introducing good beer to a country that previously only knew (gulp) Carlsberg. Oat Goop is the latest in several brews he's done with Three Floyds.
Before we get any further, let's talk about that weird name (Oat Goop, not Borg Bjergsø). Oats aren't that popular of a brewing grain, even though they lend some great characteristics to a beer: nuttiness in flavor, creaminess in texture, stickiness in the head. But it's a pain in the ass to brew with, especially when it makes up more than, oh, 10 or 20 percent of the grist. When it's wet, its oils and proteins tend to gel up into, well, goop, resulting in what's called a "stuck" mash—the wort can't drain properly out of the grains, and the brewers get to sit there for hours on end trying to extract the fermentables they need to brew their beer. In other words, this brew was probably a real chore to brew. But … it was worth it.
Oat Goop pours copper with a medium-sized but sticky head that leaves some mild lacing. The aroma is undertones of nutty malt and overtones of grapefruity hops. Medium-bodied, it features a strikingly sharp mouthfeel despite some subdued carbonation. Sugary, crystal malt-like sweetness leads out front, then a wall of spicy, super earthy hop flavor, as well as some massive bitterness. This interplays surprisingly well with the sweet, nutty malt, which is present in just enough quantity to keep things from getting insane with the hops. Bigger sips have definite hints of the brew's big-ass 10.4 percent ABV.
The massive, earthy hop notes bring to mind another Three Floyds brew, Blackheart. That is a fantastic imperial IPA, and Oat Goop is almost as good. Big and challenging, it's certainly not for everyone, and not an everyday beer—save this one for a special occasion. It's worth a buy, although at 16 smackers (guh!) for a 22-ounce bomber, a lot of folks might disagree.
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Hey guys. it's Lois, back with another Standalone Sunday. Standalone Sunday is a weekly meme created by Megan @ Bookslayerreads. Every Sunday we make a post about a standalone book, so one that is not part of a series. There is an awful lot of focus are books that are part of a series, so it is always nice to feature a standalone book. I'm going to continue what I have been doing for the past couple of weeks and show off another Roald Dahl book.
This weeks Standalone Sunday book is James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.
Published: 1996
"After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!
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I think this is one of the last Roald Dahl books that I got round to reading. I loved it. Roald Dahl had so many wacky ideas for books. They were certainly ones that grabbed the attention of both the young and the old! I watched the film adaptation of the book not too long ago and really enjoyed it. I will certainly be reading this book again!
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I am, however, skeptical of all manner of academic efforts that seem primarily aimed at DE-legitimatizing Israel as a Jewish state. I have no trouble admitting that Israel was founded on historic injustice(s) many of which it continues to perpetuate. But I don't think Israel is particularly special in this regard (sadly), and I have never seen an argument for an academic boycott of Israel that wasn't also part of a wider campaign (including the persistent analogy with South Africa)--again, this is not to deny there are all kinds of second class citizens in Israel.How is it possible that a state built and maintained in the interest of one community (as ES describes and defends it above: "a Jewish state") not relegate its other citizens to secondary status?
But I don't think Israel is particularly special in this regard (sadly)...He's left defending what he's sad about. At the very best he's no more than an ethnic separatist and he should admit that he wants Arab citizens of Israel to leave.
My comments were removed as was Schliesser's response, which included this:
The folk that tend to obsess about Zionism, in particular, tend to have a peculiar focus.
Every text will have a subtext or a context that's read or seen first by outsiders. Schliesser can't think of himself as a bigot. He refers to his philosophical interest as scientific, but a Palestinian housewife can offer the rebuttal to his logic more powerful than any by those he would consider peers.
As always:
Recent posts at NewApps include "Increasing the percentage of female full professors"; "Freedom University", about college professors in Georgia organizing to teach illegal immigrants; "Take the pledge! Support UC Davis colleagues! Demand Katehi's resignation!", on the pepper spraying at UC Davis. The post on Israel and the Shalem center is real discussion, something that wouldn't have happened even 5 years ago, but it's not on the same level. Any of the others could just as well have the Palestinians as subjects: "Increasing the percentage of Arab full professors" in Israeli universities, teachers volunteering in refugee camps. The Palestinians are moving into our consciousness but Israelis are our friends: we treat each differently. That will change too, but that will not change the way things change.
I don't care about Schliesser's bigotry, only about the intellectual model that says it can't exist.
update: the debate is heating up
And now it's over. They can all agree about the rights of women in the American academy.
Schliesser's definition of nationalism conflates the nationalism of the French at home and in Algeria. To the Palestinians the Israelis are Pieds-Noir, and an Israeli university the equivalent of a Chinese school in Tibet, or one run by the BJP in Kashmir. The Palestinians are not wrong to think that.