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The Mutual Actualization of the Self and the World
The state that is visited by brightness and by color may be present in this learning in practice. "I entrust effects to effects themselves": this expresses "natural realization." "Natural realization" means enacting causes and accepting effects. The world has causes, and the world has effects. We enact the cause-and-effect that is this world, and we accept the cause-and-effect that is the world. "The [natural] self" is "itself," and the self is inevitably just you, in other words, the four elements and five aggregates.
Shobogenzo, Kuge, Gudo Nishijima & Mike Cross
We (the subject we call 'myself') 'enact… this world.' The actualization of consciousness is an object enacted by a subject; a subject enacts, an object is enacted. Notice that in the case that we think, speak, or act in regard to a 'subject' enacted (e.g. 'I felt myself falling,' 'I made myself go,' 'I reminded myself of my vow,' etc.) we think, speak, or act in regard to what is actually an 'object.' Further, to regard a subject as an object, or to regard an object as a subject is, in either case, to regard an object – for 'that which regards' is the subject in either case. And despite my objectification of the subject with 'that which regards,' my meaning should be clear enough; to treat an object as a subject does not make an object a subject. The subject is the enactor, the object is the enacted. For example, consider this expression of Dogen:
So life is what I am making it, and I am what life is making me.
Shobogenzo, Zenki, Gudo Nishijima & Mike Cross
In the first clause, 'life' is the object and 'I' is the subject; in the second clause, 'life' is the subject and 'I' is the object. Subject and object are nondual not one and the same, interdependent not interchangeable, coessential not undifferentiated, coextensive not homogenous. The subject is always the enactor, maker, or fashioner; the object is always the enacted, made, or fashioned.
I am belaboring the point because without a firm grasp it is easy to confuse the limitations and potentials of our actual capacities, our true abilities to respond (hence our responsibilities) to the world. For, while it is true that, in harmony with the principles of nonduality, our (subjective) 'self' is all-inclusive (of 'self/other') and our (objective) 'world' is all-inclusive (self/other), each, 'self' and 'world,' possesses unique qualities and characteristics. That is, if we fail to clearly distinguish which qualities and characteristics belong to our self (enactor) and which to the world (enacted) we will be unable to think, speak, or act normally (from the enlightened perspective). In short, we will be confused about what we actually can and cannot do in regard to 'making life what it is.'
For example, according to the doctrine and methodology of certain pseudo-Zen groups, individual beings (subjects) are largely, or wholly enacted or fashioned by the (objective) world, hence efforts to enhance the world are largely, or wholly futile, thus regarded as symptoms of delusion. At the other extreme, for instance among some 'New Age' movements, individual beings are supposed to fashion the world so completely that their worldly circumstances (e.g. health, financial status, intelligence, etc.) are largely, if not entirely of their own making. The 'way' to peace, happiness, or liberation advocated by the former species is either to accept the world as it is, or else to cultivate detachment or 'goallessness' and cut off desire and aversion. The 'way' of the latter species is to transform the world into a horn of plenty by rooting out negativity by cultivating positive thoughts or 'vibes' with affirmations of health, abundance, and happiness. In both of these 'ways' the nature of subjective and objective reality, the truth of existence/experience is seen as it is not, hence can only obstruct their followers from the true Dharma.


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Halloween Party Murder
Leslie Meier (Author) Lee Hollis (Author)
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DescriptionSmall town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine during the holiday season. But when it comes to Halloween, some people are more than willing to reap a harvest of murder... HALLOWEEN PARTY MURDER by LESLIE MEIER
Tinker's Cove newest residents Ty and Heather Moon turn their Victorian home into a haunted house to raise funds for charity. But the Halloween fun turns to horrific fright when Heather overdoses on tainted drugs--and Ty finds himself accused of murder. Digging deep into the story, journalist Lucy Stone uncovers some sinister secrets in the Moons' past linked to a conspiracy in her hometown... DEATH OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY MONSTER by LEE HOLLIS
Everyone attending Island Times Food and Cocktail columnist Hayley Powell's Halloween bash is dressed as their favorite movie monster from the Bride of Frankenstein and Jaws to Chucky and Pennywise the clown. But when partygoers stumble upon Boris Candy's bludgeoned costumed corpse, it falls to Hayley to discover who among her guests wanted to stop the man from clowning around permanently... SCARED OFF by BARBARA ROSS
Three teenage girls having a sleepover on Halloween night get spooked when high schoolers crash the house for a party. But no one expected to find a crasher like Mrs. Zelisko, the elderly third floor tenant, dead in the backyard--dressed in a sheet like a ghost. With her niece traumatized, Julia Snowden must uncover who among the uninvited guests was responsible for devising such a murderous trick...
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Leslie Meier is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery. Readers can visit her website at www.LeslieMeier.com Lee Hollis is the pen name for a brother and sister writing team. Rick Copp is a veteran film and television writer/producer and also the author of two other mystery novel series. He lives in Palm Springs, California. Holly Simason is an award-winning food and cocktails columnist living in North Carolina. You may visit their website at www.LeeHollisMysteries.com or find them on Facebook by typing in: Lee Hollis Barbara Ross is the author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries. The first book in the series, Clammed Up, was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel, the RT Book Reviews, Reviewer's Choice Best Book Award for Amateur Sleuth and was a finalist for the Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. She is co-editor/co-publisher of Level Best Books, which produces anthologies of crime stories by New England authors. She writes at her home overlooking the harbor in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

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Charlotte Water is replacing service lines pipes (between pipe under the street to water meter) in the Farmwood neighborhood started in November 2018. The project will be completed by the end of August.
Streets include; Quail Ridge Drive, Chuckwood Drive, Fox Den Court, Shea Lane, Kittridge Road, Squirrel Next Lane, Carving Tree Drive, Pine Needle Trail, Melissa Lane, Windy Knoll Lane, Beaver Dam Lane, Foxcrest Drive, Pine Lake Lane, Morris Farm Lane, Old Oak Lane, Canterway Drive, Hitchgate Drive, Pitchfork Lane, Farm Oak Lane, and other streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my private plumbing start?
The property owner maintains a water pipe from the end of the meter box (including tailpiece) to building(s). The property owner is responsible for pipes and fixtures in the buildings and wastewater pipes until the edge of street or street right-of-way (varies). Charlotte Water maintains water meter up to and including the meter yoke assembly, meter box, and water and wastewater pipes under the public street.
Does my plumbing need to be replaced?
Just as pipes under the street age and have an end of service, so does plumbing in your home. Consider planning for the eventual replacement of plumbing that exceeds 50 years.


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Iddris Sandu knew he wanted to be involved in tech from the time he was a kid. He was inspired by Steve Jobs and taught himself how to code. Now in his early twenties, Sandu says he has been in rooms with some of the biggest tech companies and Hollywood royalty. He collaborated with the late Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle bringing a tech focus into Hussle's The Marathon Clothing store.
Hailing from the city of Compton, Calif. as well as Harbor City, Calif., Sandu is not only proud of the city that raised him but also the Ghanaian roots that exposed him to the world of tech. Sandu has made it his goal to use his skills in tech and coding to give back to underserved communities and get more black youth interested in tech.
YR Media's Nayo Campbell spoke with Sandu about the importance of diversifying the tech industry, how he is merging hip hop and technology and what it was like to work with Nipsey Hussle.
The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Nayo Campbell: How did you get involved in tech?
Iddris Sandu: My first job was when I was 13, but I had been programming for two years prior. A person that worked at Google offered me an opportunity to shadow. This was around the time of the iPhone — I was super inspired by that so I just took the time to learn all that I could about programming. So that was just the beginning of everything and it only went up from there.
NC: Was it hard for people to take you seriously at such a young age?
IS: Yeah, but it's really about putting your money where your mouth is and knowing what you're talking about. Even now, I go to meetings where people don't know me or they don't recognize me and they don't understand me. [If] they do recognize me, they think I'm Hollywood, 'He doesn't really know what he's talking about,' and that I'm just riding a wave. And then when they start to hear me talk and talk about code they are like, 'Oh. you're legit.' So, yeah, just knowing that I have something of value that most people don't have has allowed me to transcend in a room, whether it's [at] Google or sitting with anyone.
NC: Would you say your racial background is one of the biggest challenges that you have faced?
IS: Definitely, I would say that's one of my biggest challenges. Just being able to change the perception in people's mind when it comes to skill level. It's like nine times out of ten when you think of a programmer, scientist or a designer you're thinking of a white person and not someone who is black. So that's the challenge we face every day that we are simultaneously breaking.
NC: What's in the works for you?
IS: I am speaking at the black graduation next month at NYU, so that's huge. I also just taught a class at the Apple Store. I was jokingly telling my friend that I see so many rappers selling out shows, I sold out the Apple store. That's next-level flex right there … I want to continue working on empowerment here and in Africa. I'm redesigning the parking meter system and it's expected to roll out in California first and eventually move across the country. So the parking meter infrastructure will be more friendly for drivers in the city. It will be a huge hardware upgrade. It will be the Tesla of parking meters.
NC: In an interview with CNN, you mentioned you want to level the playing field between the black community and Silicon Valley. Can you talk more about how you're doing that?
IS: Currently, the students that I am teaching are learning how to create an operating system and then creating a program for other people to program on it. Not just how to build an app, not just how to build the next Facebook or Instagram, but how to build an iOS or the next Microsoft Windows OS. That will put them on the top of the food chain. Most of the time, communities of color are just taught to develop an app but that app is being controlled by another platform.
NC: Why do you think the tech industry is so slow at diversifying?
IS: The people in power don't understand the importance of diversity. People think diversity simply means color and adding that person to your team, but it also means addressing/working towards issues that are specific [to] a demographic. Unless you do that, you'll always be biased. You'll always be not diverse. You can have a lot of people [of color] but still not be diverse.
NC: You've been in the tech industry since you were very young. Is there anything that you wish that you would've known before entering the industry?
IS: I would say remain authentic at all times. The things that we use as disadvantages are actually advantages and we're just focusing on them in the wrong way. It's like if you have a triangle and you're trying to fit into a square, you might think something's wrong with you, but in reality you just need the right pattern. I will tell that to my old me. Be authentically you.
NC: You worked with Nipsey Hussle to create The Marathon Clothing store. Can you tell me more about this collaboration?
IS: I was like let's [look at] hip hop and the black community because I felt like we haven't harnessed our full power as a community. And so we wanted to really do that through technological empowerment. So the store was already done. He said to me, 'Yo, you know, not only do I want you to work on this store, but people like you are what's needed in the culture.'
NC: For those who haven't been able to make it to the store, can you tell me why it's so important and why it is needed for the culture?
IS: It's very important that the store is there on Slauson and Crenshaw because of the history and everything that's attached to it — the authentic storytelling. You need to visit [the store] to experience it and that's how we intended for it to be … Unless you went there physically, words wouldn't be enough to describe the experience. It's something you need to go and see for yourself and download the app too. And you know, that's what Nipsey would want.
NC: What was it like working with Nipsey and merging tech with hip hop?
IS: He was one of kind. Everyone is saying that, but he was. I traveled with him, I ate with him and I met his family. He was always listening to books. We were very similar. He understood that he was a leader of the previous generation, and he believed I was the leader of this generation. He believed in me from day one. He was authentic, prolific and determined. Those were just some of the memories I had working with him, he had an incredible memory. His retention span was so crazy. He could retain a lot of information in his mind and use it in so many different ways. He was very strategic.


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Whether your friend, a family member or any relative is suffering from something minor like a cold and cough, or something major where they are in a hospital, get well flowers can certainly bring some warmth, love, and cheer them up from the gloominess in the room. However, sending flowers to a sick person can be a little risky, as you don't want to risk spreading any more infection.
Few Tips On Choosing The Best Get Well Flowers For A Sick Person
1. What Kind Of Flowers To Send
While you might think that a beautiful bunch of sunflowers is exactly what your friend or family needs to have for a hearty recovery, it is important to take a note that a sick person's immunity is not as strong as yours is. Certain flowers can act as allergens and spread pollen, or cause allergies to a sick person. It is always best to inquire about any allergies that the person might have before you send get well flowers to them for cheering them up and sending your love over.
Roses, carnations, etc. are a great, allergy free choice of flower to send, as they do not have exposed pollen grains, which can cause allergies to the patient.
2. Choose Long Lasting Flowers
There are certain flowers, which wilt quite quickly, such as roses, while certain flowers have a longer lifespan, such as carnations. Choose a kind of flower, which will last for a longer time, as it will act as a constant reminder to the patient and look beautiful for longer.
3. The Stems Of The Flowers
When choosing beautiful get well flowers for a sick person, the stem of the flower is hardly something that people tend to notice. However, if you are observant and choose flowers with a woody stem, the flowers could last longer, than those with the soggy stems could.
4. The Kind Of Arrangement
You have a wide variety of choices when it comes to the kind of flower arrangement that you want to send to your sick friend or a relative. You could send a few handpicked flowers in a vase, or opt for a larger, structured bouquet. If you opt for a bouquet, you can choose one, which has a foam base. This is because the foam will soak up the water and help the flower to last for a longer period, as compared to other bases. This will also reduce the need for the hospital staff to frequently change the water of your flowers to keep them fresh.
5. Opt For A Plant
While get well flowers are certainly a more popular choice, you could also opt for a houseplant instead of a bunch of flowers. This could be a long-lasting gift, and the person could ever take it home and care for the plant after recovery. The houseplant signifies a symbol of long-lasting love, warmth, and friendship.
6. Bright And Colourful!
When opting for get well flowers for a patient, don't shy away from bright colors! Opt for flowers, which are bright, colorful and smell amazing. It has been said that keeping beautiful flowers near a sick person can actually boost their spirits and help them recover even faster. The beautiful flowers are a constant reminder to them that they are being loved and cared for.
Some of the best flowers that you can opt for are:
- Carnations
- Peonies
- Sunflowers
- Roses
- Chrysanthemums
- Succulents
- Other varieties of house plants
- Daisies
Choosing the right kind of flowers for a sick person can make a whole lot of difference in lifting the moods and spirits of a patient!


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First. I asked Spirits about the terror attacks expected in the US, I was a bit excited that perhaps I was wrong and nothing was coming. But unfortunately they showed a visual of a jar of jam that was almost empty. Jam in the past represents 'on hold' 'jammed'. Then they showed the number 2 again and this time added 14. With the bottle almost empty, its an implication that things are around the corner. I was really hoping to be wrong.
"This will be a breakout year." That is what Spirit said for 2016. It happened in every way. This last year has been the busiest ever. It has not only created more fans than other years combined but our audience outside of the US has expanded in droves.
Spirit what do you say for 2017? "Prepare for battle its time to live by our word." I had a visual of Spirit putting on armor which I have never seen them do before.
The major predictions made in 2016.
Saskatchewan Canada School Shooting Predictions on 11-21-15 I had a visual of someone yielding a gun, several gun shots went off, someone pointed the gun down. "Canada" Predictions on 12-15-15 I had a visual of the word "Canada" in Red.
I had a visual of several people scrambling in different directions, a visual of a cross on a roof as if showing a church, a visual of a girl.
Spirit circled central Canada, somewhere between Ontario and Manitoba. Then they wrote "for 24"
Then there was pitch black darkness. I could hear popping noise, bullets flying, and what has to be an explosion.
"We will not show you this horror Eric.. Canada has a threat coming.. Soon.. Soon."
They briefly mention gas explosives being used?
Predictions 12-21-15 Spirit provided a more detailed location of the Canadian prediction. They presented a river and showed a large bay that had a square shaped 'c' to it. The closest I could find to that was Thunder Bay, but New Brunswick would also fit. We are trying to narrow down the location of this coming attack.
Brussels Attack / Belgium Attack Predictions 12-30-15
"Unfortunately the wicked people are still there.. Belgium."
I had a visual of a bomb that went off all that was left was rubble.
I had a visual of 3 gray sticks.
I had a visual of coffee grounds on the ground
I had a visual of a cross in the skyline, perhaps a church or school.
In the visual they showed what looked like a Belgium Flag. Prediction 11-25-15 Belgium Bombing
"It's not France it's Belgium.
Raid.. Protect Lou."
I had a visual of a bomb that went off all that was left was rubble.
I had a visual of 3 gray sticks.
I tried to ask where? and again they talked about Lou, followed by two other messages.
I had a visual of coffee grounds on the ground
I had a visual of a cross in the skyline, perhaps a church or school.
Predictions on 11-16-15 (I assume this is what they mean by 'Its not France but Belgium.')
"France.. the lou is in danger.. protect it.. and the area around it..
Manipulative.. they will draw your attention elsewhere and then try to destroy (or damage it).. Fire.. 24.. 25" — Spirits Voice
Predictions 12-1-15 Spirit also made a point to separate the Belgium and France attack. They are not one event, very sorry for the mistake. I have rewritten them making a point to separate the events. I had a visual of a bomb that went off all that was left was rubble.
I had a visual of 3 gray sticks.
I had a visual of coffee grounds on the ground
I had a visual of a cross in the skyline, perhaps a church or school.
In the visual they showed what looked like a Belgium Flag.
"The lou is in danger.. protect it.. and the area around it..
Manipulative.. they will draw your attention elsewhere and then try to destroy (or damage it).. Fire.. 24.. 25" — Spirits Voice
France? Below is a prediction discussing a countdown, where two predictions would happen back to back. The First happened on the 18th with the Russian plane crash, unfortunately this terror attack is the second: Predictions 3-17-16 I had a visual of both hands of a clock reaching 12. The clock rang out with a large bell, once. The countdown was now complete.
Brazil President Impeached Notes 8-12-15
"The president of Brazil
She took (stole) the money, she has it
Too many lies and secrets
The truth is coming out.
Massive protests demand her removal, her impeachment
Her demise inevitable.
A new cleaner process replaces the old one.
Oh how the mighty have fallen." — Spirits Voice
Orlando Shooting Spree Predictions 3-29-16 "The bloody Sunday.. your bloody Sunday is coming soon." I had a visual of a wolf sitting in the gutter.
Wolf in the past has represented lone wolf. Gutter I have no idea?Notes on 1-21-14
"Gay individuals.. mid night.. more time.. targeted.. bagged.. criminal act.. they will see defiance in droves.." They showed a man carrying a massively large bag, he opened it up and rainbows poured out. Predictions 5-30-16 "It is like a war zone, multiple targets attacked back to back."
Venezuela Crisis Predictions 2-14-16 "There will be an economic collapse for the nation. The president failed to make changes. It gets worse as he turns on his own people. They need to ask their neighbors for help." Spirit did not say which nation has the economic collapse but the implication was Venezuela.
German Terror Attack: Predictions 5-10-16 I had a visual of a man pointing the gun at several people.
I had a visual of a child who had been shot.
"In Advance.. Children targeted.. how truly evil."
I had a visual of a pack of cigarettes with the brand name Marlboro. "Maron Borrow.. Mark"
I had a visual of salt being poured into a large lake. Salt Lake?
23 years 13
Prediction German Train Bomb I had a visual of a train crawling by. I had a visual of two trains sitting next to each other.
I saw the word "Bomb" written
"On the train" (Or Subway)
Soon.. German
Louisiana Flooding Notes on 6-19-15 I had a visual I was standing in marsh land looking out towards the ocean and a massive storm was approaching. "The gulf is forming its nightmares" We have two different predictions about the Gulf, the Louisiana flooding expected to hit the shoreline and New Orleans in the worse way, and the other is a Hurricane or Tropical storm that strikes north Florida. They specifically mention Jacksonville. The visual implies that one of these predictions are looming.
Angela Merkel Assassination Attempt Predictions on 12-4-15 "Her! Get back in the car! The car is bullet proof. The guards will protect her." The impression was a world leader was in danger.
New York and New Jersey Bombing Prediction: US Terror Attack 1 "The bomb will detonate soon.. by weeks end.. A second device exists in the area where everyone is heading.. joggers. Predictions on 12-12-15 New York will be attacked.. 17 Predictions 2-14-16 "Daesh (ISIS) in New York.. attacking multiple locations.. on a Sunday or Monday the plans set.. when football would normally be played. Such a horrible nightmare, like a war zone" – Spirits Voice Notes on 12-16-14 US Terror Attack I had a visual of a colorful cloth covering the bomb making it unable to see with the naked eye.Metropolis, New York, New Jersey US Multi Attack Prediction (Posted 8-11-16) "The United States will have a full fledged attack in 6 weeks.. multiple locations.. mark the dates." — Spirits Voice That puts it between September 22nd and September 30th. The Miramar air show is between the 23rd and 25th of September. But note the other messages 'around 30', 'Hijacked.. 27' , 26, We need them to give a list of all locations that will be affected, are they including the old predictions of New York and Boston? But with Miramar we have more than enough to make a difference, we have the location, the timeframe, and the event. New York / New Jersey Attack I asked to clarify one last time the prediction on New Jersey / New York attack. Around January 24th Bomb New Jersey, around New York higher floor (2nd floor?) bellview, bellview!
Hurricane Matthew: "A massive hurricane will consume Florida in the worst way.. everyone.. everyone in the southern and mid section needs to leave.. LEAVE! There is no part that is safe."
"Tide.. Tide.. even the inlands will suffer."
"10 513"
Spirit what does 10 mean? I asked
"October.. in 20 minutes (days).. in less than 1 hour (month)." — Spirit Responded
20 minutes would imply a timeframe between the 10th-12th of October.
There seems to be a question of timing unless they are talking about two different storms back to back. October is the month, in one message they talk about a timeframe around the 12th, but in other messages it happens at the end of October.
US Navy Ships Under Attack Saudi Attack I had a visual of a map that showed the ocean around Saudi Arabia, Spirit marked two (maybe 3) different areas. One of them could have been on land? Then the visual switched, I was looking down on the ocean from the sky to see multiple plumes of smoke coming from the ocean. I had a visual of a large hanger with destroyed metal parts being layed out. "A suicide mission.. 40" This might be related to previous predictions. However in previous messages they talked about the US?:
Our Epic Failure: Hilary Clinton President: Predictions 5-6-16 The next US President will be Hilary Clinton. Minorities in the coming months use a much louder voice than any of you could anticipate. Never before has several groups of minorities pushed back so hard. During her path.. health takes a toll.
November New Zealand Earthquake: "Sorry Eric, its 1130″ "NOW.. New Zealand.. Australia.. Plymouth.. A large earthquake.. in 3." — Spirits Voice
Ohio State Attack: Predictions 11-24-16 I am very sorry for sharing this disturbing news on the holidays. But many of you have asked for clarity and I wanted to share what Spirit had to say. Nothing is expected for today. However when I asked when the shooting/attack will happen they said 'right now'. Predictions 11-21-16 "A person yielding a gun.. shooting in front of the many.. Such a horrible situation. Oh Brothers. When so many are out and about. 8 7 " – Spirits Voice Again, I had a visual of a big 'O' followed by the word 'Ohio' being written. The locations was expected in the north east. But then in the most odd way they showed the word Ohio but with the two Os blown up like a balloon.
Russian Ambassador Assassinated : Prediction: Assassination, Florida Hurricane and California Quake The assassination is next.. the mad man committing a completely senseless crime Notes on 2-17-14 Turkey I had a vision of the flag of Turkey, than blood sprayed on it. "Turkey.. upheaval.. volatile.. assassination.. such foul stench of corruption.. such discord, unbelievable.. such a horrible moment for the nation."
I had a vision of a man sneaking up to a sleeping leader in the dark.
December German Terror Attack Predictions 5-28-16 I had a visual of the center of Europe colored red. Multiple nations where covered. I had a visual of a black spider with a fat belly crawling towards me.Predictions on 12-22-15 "Eric the prediction about killing, the truck, is about to happen.. now."– Spirits Voice Prediction: A list of Terror Related Attacks Here is the list of predictions we are still concerned about. Remember the message warned us that we would have two different groups of terror related attacks, the first predicted in late September and the other in December, so some of these events might not happen now. However the battleship attack, the base attack, and the airplane hijacking are expected soon.


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The Center for Celebratioin Arts and Michell Berne have designed and implemented a number of innovative, community based arts education projects within Los Angeles County.
The Santa Monica Festival Arts Education Program in collaboration with the Santa Monica Division of Cultural Affairs, the Santa Monica Division of Environmental Education and the Santa Monica- Malibu Unified School District.
The SMARTS in the Schools Program in partnership with the California Arts Council, the Santa Monica- Malibu Unified School District, the Santa Monica Divisiion of Cultural Affairs and the Dana Foundation.
The Chesterfield Square Arts Education Program in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Division of Public Art and L.A.'s Best After School Programs.
The Rhizorphorous Project in collaboration with Kieth Antar Mason and 10th grade students at Venice High School. this project supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs AIR grant 2001.
Asian American Pacific Performance Exchange (APPEX)
Massalia Theatre de Marrionnette, Marseille, France
The After School Arts Program (ASAP) model in partnership with L.A.'s Best After School Programs.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, La Canada
Santa Monica Schools System –
Edison Elementary – 4th and 5th grade
Franklin Elementary – 5th grad
Will Rogers Elementary – 4th grade
Roosevelt Elementary – 5th grade
The Heart Project, Angeleus Plaza Continuation H.S.
The Disney Institute, Orlando Florida
First Night Community Workshops, Hermosa Beach
Summer Solstice Celebration, Santa Barbara
Illuminaries Festival, Vancouver, B.C.
Los Angeles Festival of Masks –
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)
Hancock Park Elementary, Los Angeles
Edison Elementary, Santa Monica
Tierra del Sol School for the Specially Abled, Pasadena
John Burroughs Middle School, Los Angeles


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Opinion: Why the Middle East region should invest in new ideas
By Lubna Hamdan / Arabian Business
SOURCE: Arabian Business - Opinion: Why the Middle East region should invest in new ideas
The UAE's startup community is alive and kicking, but we need to make sure it stays that way, writes Lubna Hamdan
Last week, we hosted the Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2018, for which we received over 350 nominations for innovative concepts ranging from health analysis pods to speech recognition technology.
It is no secret that startups and SMEs account for 95 percent of the UAE's companies, while employing over 17 million people. So it is safe to say that the UAE's startup and SME community is alive and kicking. But we need to make sure it stays that way.
Funding struggle
One continuous challenge is funding. While the Middle East's start up ecosystem experienced a record year of funding in 2017 with $560m invested in 260 businesses, according to Magnitt, the numbers remain low when it comes to medium and long-term investment. I spoke to Will Hutson, founder and CEO of full stack creative agency LMTD, at the awards after he won the Mentor of the Year prize. He reminded me most start-ups struggle to get investor and bank support, with less than five percent of bank loans going to SMEs. And despite a number of private funding initiatives and government programmes, liquidity continues to be low.
"Medium term, you need more engagement from central and regional banks. They need to understand how SMEs work, and how asset lightness works. A lot of SMEs are asset light. They don't own a lot of inventory or product, so banks are very sceptical when it comes to lending to them. Banks need to understand and be incentivised to lend in those environments," Hutson added.
The founder and CEO of ride-hailing app Careem has a similar viewpoint. In May, Mudassir Sheikha told Arabian Business: "Funding for startups in the region remains a challenge because the region is underinvested in by global capital."
"There isn't as much money available to startups as there should be, because if you look at the region, it is quite significant. At least in the way we define the region, there are 600 million people who live here between Morocco and Pakistan. It is 10 percent of the world's population. If you look at the GDP per capita, it is 1.5 times that of India or Southeast Asia," he said.
But Hutson, whose agency LMTD focuses on taking regional brands global and has worked with Etihad, Careem and Adnoc, says the solution might be small and medium cap IPOs. The founder, who is also a mentor at Wamda's Mix'n'Mentor programme, said the region is not building such businesses to be "foreign owned", but to remain regional and help build the ecosystem.
"Longer term, we need exits and liquidity. A lot of people assume that large corporate buyers come from Asia or North America, but I don't think there is a panacea in those exits. I think regional equity markets need small cap and medium cap IPOs," he said.
Keep money local
More importantly, Hutson made a point of retaining local ownership and "keeping the dirham in the room" to encourage regional development as opposed to giving control to foreign ownership which will focus on returns.
And he is not alone in his thoughts. The CEO of Souq.com Ronaldo Mouchawar told Arabian Business in April that businesses in the region owe it to the community to create jobs, particularly for young people in the Middle East, where unemployment is at 30-40 percent.
"Part of Amazon entering and acquiring Souq was to grow the ecosystem to create more jobs. We have already hired tonnes of people in many of our markets. We owe it to ourselves to stay in the region and continue to create jobs. We're super committed to the region. Even post the Maktoob exit, [co-founder] Sameeh [Toukan], myself, we stayed in the region. We invested in more companies in the region. We know the journey is hard and it takes seven to eight or 10 years, maybe even longer, because our markets are fragmented, but you have to have perseverance," he said.
But while the going might still be tough for startups and SMEs in the region, the success of our Startup Awards last week showed that, with a supportive government and relentless personas like Hutson, Sheikha and Mouchawar, the UAE is clearly in good hands.


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Bamboo Matcha Whisk 'Chasen'
Bamboo Matcha Whisk 'Chasen'
What it is:
Our very own Ceremony whisk. Designed specifically to prepare matcha, a whisk is called "chasen" (茶筅) in Japanese and is made of bamboo. It has been used for centuries in traditional tea ceremony. Our whisks are hand-crafted using a small knife to delicately cut the bamboo into 80 fine prongs.
Why we love it so Matcha:
Using a whisk helps you get a perfectly creamy frothy matcha with a smooth consistency as it allows to mix the powder, water and air to release aromas and essences.
Move your whisk in a bowl in a ziz zag motion. Think a W or M shape. Keep whisking for at least 20 seconds until there is a nice froth and no clumps left.
Our whisk is made from bamboo which is a very durable material and does not leave any taste or smell that would affect the matcha. If being cared and dried in a good way, a whisk can keep its shape for a very long time.
Make sure to clean your whisk after each use. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Just use a bowl of warm water and whisk it gently. No need to use soap. Let it air dry properly by either putting it on a whisk holder or placing it upside down.
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Jamie's Simanim Inspired Rosh Hashanah Menu
I love to share my new Simanim Inspired menu with you every year and it is one of the most popular menus we share every year, so I know you love it.
I told you all about simanim, the symbolic foods for good fortune on Rosh Hashanah, in this guide and now I took the challenge to make another menu complete with as many simanim as possible.
Click here to see all my Simanim Inspired Menus from past years and enjoy this new year, new menu.
This show stopping fresh platter exemplifies the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, all the while keeping things simple and healthy but elegant at the same time.
Use a simple white platter and make this the edible centerpiece of your holiday table.
Simple and delicious roasted chicken with cider is perfect as is, or as a savory and sweet canvas for apple chutney.
ChutneySweet and tangy apple chutney are this year's little black dress of your Rosh Hashanah table. Delicious spooned over roasted chicken, piled on challah and adorning carrot soup, this versatile topping is one stop shopping to flavortown. Make a large batch and store in the refrigerator for the holidays or freeze for 2 months.
Marble plates and serving bowls go with everything.
This colorful side is loaded with vegetables and nutrients. It screams Fall goodness and is amazing at any of your High Holiday Meals.
Refreshing and delicious! Chilled soups are chic and perfect for starting what is normally a heavy holiday meal. This soup can stand in for a salad or be a part of your Rosh Hashanah Seder.
Keep dessert simple, but elegant with this 4-ingredient apple pie perfect for a crowd.


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Edited by Christian Leclère, Éric Laporte, Mireille Piot and Max Silberztein
[Lingvisticæ Investigationes Supplementa 24] 2004
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Shall we hors d'œuvres? The Assimilation of Gallicisms into English
The dialects of the region now known as France have been contributing words and idioms to the English language for the last millennium. These Gallicisms serve a number of purposes, from filling lacunae, to associating the writer with French sophistication and style, to creating particular stylistic effects in writing and speech. This study takes a subset of established Gallicisms, which are formally and stylistically capable of evoking Frenchness, and examines their linguistic treatment in English. Sometimes they are used just as they are in French. Some uses are simply inaccurate by French standards: in relation to gender and number agreement, and to spelling. Other uses are unconventional by French standards but represent the standard English practices of modifying foreign loans to fit English norms; these include the possible conflation of formal and orthographic variants of a Gallic phrase, the tendency to employ a word across a range of grammatical and syntactic classes, and the use of word play. The study concludes with the impressionistic observation that English seems to assimilate French as much as modern French is 'invaded' by English.


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Back to Powell River's lakes
N/NE of Powell River, on the north Sunshine Coast, is one of the world's grand hinterlands of backroads, lakes and forestry campsites, regularly used by the public. I've enjoyed a few adventures through this area, and put together a Fav backroads ride.
There were a few far flung lakes and possible connecting routes (I love backroads connections) I still wanted to check out, so headed back for another 3 days. It was another fine summer ride (though real hot!), with my route connections working out, and some brilliant swimming.
This pic is from the canoe landing on the south shores of Windsor Lake, reached via a short portage trail. This is part of the internationally renowned Powell Forest Canoe Circuit. I enjoy riding/pushing some of the portage trails, and camping in some of the small remote campsites.
It was just mid-morning when I reached here, but I dived in for a refreshing swim.
The map below shows my route. I had 2 main riding objectives.
head NE up to remote, high altitude Freda Lake, and then see if I could make my way west along a decommissioned old connector to reach Windsor & Dodd Lakes (pic above).
visit the north end of Goat Lake (I'd heard there was sweet riding), then head SW back to Powell River via Powell then Haslam Lakes
Freda Lake was a tough climb, up to ~650m, arriving to a tiny lakeside campsite in the late afternoon. Stunning views. The lake is surrounded by steeply rising mountains, almost like a crater. After dinner I went for a walk down the lakeshore and came upon recent bear tracks (big!) and an humungous pile of fresh bear turd, which spooked me enough to start a campfire near the lakeshore, so the scent of fire would be about (see pic below from my snug tent)
I slept like the proverbial log and was awakened early by logging trucks across the lake: the crater-effect seemed to amplify sounds.
A riding highlight was successfully getting through the connector west to Dodd and Windsor Lakes. Things were overgrown for stretches, but I was able to push my bike through.
By mid morning I was cooling down with a swim, then heading north along Goat Lake. Wonderful riding indeed. That whole morning I did not meet a single other vehicle, though I met some canoeists making a portage.
From south Goat Lake (foreground above), I followed another route I was keen to explore - Rainbow Main, SW to the south shores of the northern arm of Powell Lake (in the background) - another long hours-long stretch without meeting a vehicle.
I was really enjoying my swimming opportunities, so rather than wild camp, I went a little off route to Fiddlehead Landing Hut, a lakeside sleeping station for hikers on the Sunshine Coast Trail, and canoeists on the lakes circuit. The pic below was taken from the hut, and shows a cottage next door at dusk. 2 groups of hikers showed up, one from Quebec and the other from Czechoslovakia. Lots of fun.
The next morning I started my way south, first past Giavanno Lake, and then down the long, east shores of Haslam Lake, which I followed most of the way to Powell River, catching the 5:15 ferry back to Comox.
The final pic below was taken at a tiny, surprising campsite on NW Giavanno Lake, part of the Haslam Powell Trail network. I liked the site so much, I stopped for a snack. There was a good dock, and a chance for another swim .....


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Pocket Watch & Petticoats, Bury St. Edmunds
Pocket Watch & Petticoats
Pocket Watch and Petticoats sells glamorous 1940s and '50s vintage attire for women.
The shop, which stocks clothing in sizes 6 - 26 plus, is open seven days a week, from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
To find out more about the business, which sells everything from day dresses and full 'swirl' skirts to high-waisted trousers and 'wiggle' dresses, visit their Facebook page here.
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I want to quit. Although in the past two weeks I've had some of my best runs since I found out I was pregnant, there is a huge part of me that really wants to hang up this whole marathon dream and just give up. I'll pick it up again after I have the baby. After I've lost the baby weight. When I'm closer to my weight loss goal. When it will mean something.
See, there is a part of me that doesn't want to run this marathon because there is a part of me that believes there isn't anything for me to feel proud of anymore. For various reasons I'm sure I'll blog about at some point, I've really been struggling with food and I've already gained quite a bit of weight. I feel HORRIBLE about myself (what is it about extra weight that makes me feel so ashamed?) and I just want to bury myself under the covers and never, ever leave the house. When May comes around, I'm not going to be the girl who lost a hundred pounds and ran a marathon. I'm not going to feel all cute and athletic in my running outfit and I'm not going to feel like I've achieved any of my goals (what makes me forget that running a marathon IS one of my goals – and a huge goal to accomplish, I don't know.)
But then tonight, after a really encouraging conversation with a friend, I realized that I DO have something to be proud of if I run this marathon, especially if I've gained 20 or 30lbs by then:
I'm going to run it while pregnant AND fat!!! :)
(I should probably clarify that my friend didn't call me fat – he was actually expressing to me how proud of me he was for various things, including running while pregnant.)
After our conversation I came to realize that while others may be proud of me, I haven't been feeling proud of me, lately. There is a LOT about this marathon I had tied into losing weight. When I realized that not only were my weight loss goals unobtainable right now, but I'm actually working in the opposite direction and gaining weight steadily (and rapidly), the marathon became something I wanted to give up on.
This marathon was supposed to be a glorious ending to an incredibly difficult struggle and victory over my weight. It was supposed to be the crowning achievement of all my hard work. I realize now that although I love the idea of running for the pure enjoyment of it, the reality is that up till now, I've trained for the marathon for the sake of having a beautiful moment of closure to what has been an incredibly difficult journey. It was supposed to be a turning point – defining who I was (and what I weighed… the two are unfortunately linked in my mind) forever after. When I realized it wasn't going to be what I had planned it to be, I didn't want to do it anymore.
But here is what I saw clearly for the first time, tonight: it's not about me becoming who I think I want to become. It's not about a moment of truth, or the brilliant ending to some incredible journey. It's about me being exactly who I am, exactly where I am, doing exactly what I'm doing. The marathon is part of my journey – whether I'm running while pregnant or nursing or menopausal, whether I'm at "goal weight" or wearing plus-sized running pants. I pray that this is the first of many marathons (and maybe even ultra-marathons!) on my journey. More importantly, I pray for the wisdom to see each stage of my life as another part of the incredible journey God and I and a bunch of amazing, wonderful people he has placed in my life are taking together. It's all a part of the journey.
I am exactly where I'm supposed to be.


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E's Green Home Picks: Chase Off the Chill A Clever Composter, an Electric Leaf Blower and a Cozy Organic Blanket
Chase the Chill
Bundle up in a luxurious Silk and Fleece Throw Blanket from Lifekind made of 100% organic cotton fleece and trimmed with "peace silk"—silk from cocoons where moths are allowed to break free. The ivory-colored blankets are handmade in the U.S. and measure 45" X 60". lifekind.com
Scrap Happy
If you want to compost but are holding off because you lack a place for a designated pile or interest in maintaining it, the Automatic Compost Bin from NatureMill ($249/plastic exterior-$399/steel exterior) has you covered. The compact bin fits under your sink; you put food scraps in the upper chamber. Within days, the unit will mix it and add air until it breaks down, sans odor. You push a button to send the mixture to the lower tray, which fills with ready-to-use compost fertilizer that will make garden plants, houseplants or stoop plants happy plants. naturemill.com
Blow, Leaves, Blow
Raking is certainly the most sustainable way to manage your leaves, but with some big, tree-filled yards it's not always doable. The next best option is an electric leafblower such as the 18 Volt Cordless Electric Leaf Blower by Earthwise ($79.99). It's cordless, easily charged, blows up to 140 miles per hour and lightweight to minimize strain. cleanairgardening.com


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Smash Pong!
Take your shot at big-time fun with this hilarious whole-family game! Draw a challenge card and set up the target to complete your challenge. Pick the perfect place for your target and pop your way to victory by loading, aiming, and launching your ping pong ball into the target.
Fun, physical challenge game
Includes Smash Pong launcher, 6 balls, 20 challenge cards, multilingual instruction guide, and storage bucket
For 2 players or teams
Ages 7 yrs+
How to Play:
- Players take turns choosing challenge cards, then…
- loading, aiming, and launching their balls into the target.
- Miss after 3 tries, and lose a turn; make your mark, and shoot again!
- Score 3 baskets first, and you win!


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Published by Blood Bound Books Synopsis: Imagine if everyone in America wanted the same thing.Your plumber, the mail carrier, the folks next door, the girl at the coffee shop, cops, those who worship in churches, synagogues, and mosques, your favorite band. Your best friend.They all want the same exact thing. They want to kill you.Daniel … Continue reading Review: Canni by Daniel O'Connor
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Literary Heroines v. The Undead
The Zombie Apocalypse scenario is always a good one and today I decided to get together my dream time of three fictional heroines to fight and survive the apocalypse together. I considered a variety of criteria, not least how they'd get on together personality-wise (Katniss Everdeen discarded on the basis of being unsociable as hell … Continue reading Literary Heroines v. The Undead
A Beginner's Guide to Horror
Since I've started paying more attention to the way I curate my reviews, I've come to realise quite how much horror I read (turns out it's a lot). That got me to thinking about all the sub-genres I enjoy and emphatically don't enjoy, coupled with a well-timed comment on a ghost story review by Shalini, … Continue reading A Beginner's Guide to Horror
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Undead Messiah Vol.1 (English language) by Gin Zarbo Publication date: 11th September 2018 A pregnant woman is pursued by a supernatural creature. On the internet, videos of a bandaged hero surface. 15-year-old Tim Muley makes a terrible discovery in his neighbor's garden. Three seemingly unrelated events, all of which seem to point to an imminent … Continue reading August Comic Roundup
Anaphylaxis and the Apocalypse: A Short Story
It's mid November, a month ago people started getting ill and behaving oddly. The illness started with a sore skin and bleeding gums, then it moved on to bleeding from eyes, ears and nose. People would become more aggressive, starting fights in the street without provocation and eventually tearing each other apart. It didn't take … Continue reading Anaphylaxis and the Apocalypse: A Short Story
Review: Eve Brenner: Zombie Girl by A. Giacomi
Synopsis: Eve used to be an ordinary girl, from an ordinary town, with ordinary dreams, but her dreams rapidly turn into nightmares when one grave mistake leaves her a little less than human and a lot less average. Eve's not quite the same girl she used to be. She desperately clings to her humanity as … Continue reading Review: Eve Brenner: Zombie Girl by A. Giacomi


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Importance of Fish Finders When Fishing
We find fish to be one of the most nutritious foods that many people prefer. This is due to the fact that they contain healthy nutrients. Sometimes it becomes hard for us to find the right kind of fish that we need. This is due to the fact that we do not know the exact location of water or other factors that make it impossible for us to be able to find the fish. People have put their minds together and come up with the best means that they can use to get the best fish. Knowing the right kind of the fish to get and the position that they are is the major reason for the getting of the devices.
There are different methods that people have come up with over the years. The new methods in place are to replace the ancient methods already in place. The new fishing methods have come to cover the gaps that the old methods were not able to. As a result people have been able to come up with devices that can be able to help people in having easy time while fishing. Fish finder is one of the devices that people have come up with for fishing. The existence of the fish finder has been made possible due to the improvement in technology. Fish finder can be taken to mean the device that is used by the people to be able to locate the position of the fish in water. The fish finder has been brought in to place so that it can be able to locate the position of the fish in water. The device is able to locate the position of the fish using the pulse and the waves.
There are a lot of benefits that people realize as a result of the fish finder. One of the benefits is the ability of the device to locate the position of the fish. The fisher men can have easy time fishing since they can be able to locate the position of the fish. This will also reduce the hustle of having to look for the inappropriate places for the fish. determining the amount of fish in location is also another benefit of the fish finder. The fishermen can therefore be able to go to that place where the fish finder shows that there are a lot of fish.
Another benefit is that the fish finder can be able to detect the size of the fish at a specific location. The fishermen can be able to determine the appropriate sizes of the fish that they need. The fishermen can therefore be in a position to avoid the small fish but give them time to grow into bigger fish. The prices of the fish finder are low so that they can be afforded by many people. Many people can be able o afford the fish finder which has made them be widely used. The fish finder therefore has brought about a lot of positive impact to the fishing industry.


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U.S. Special Forces Accused In Botched Terror Raid That Killed Somali Civilians
American special forces in Somalia have been accused of involvement in a bungled terror raid that left five civilians dead.
Locals in the Lower Shabelle region south of the capital Mogadishu say U.S. special forces and Somali commandos were targeting leaders of the militant Islamist al-Shabab group, but instead killed several farmers on the night of May 9, the Guardian reports.
Farmer Mohamed Sheikh Mohamud told the newspaper that two of the dead were tractor drivers at a banana farm and three were local cattle farmers. A mortuary worker at the Mogadishu hospital to which the bodies were taken said four of the men were killed by shots to the back and one by a shot to the chest. Five other locals were injured, witnesses say.
Somali intelligence officials said that three senior militants were captured during the raid and several other fighters killed. A spokesman for Somalia's internal security ministry, Abdiasis Ali Mohamed, said the soldiers involved were "Somali government forces and their friends."
Local man Ibrahim Ahmed told the Associated Press that the dead "were not armed nor were they al-Shabab members." Ahmed said he was a family member of one men killed, and commented, "I don't understand why a farm would make a target for a raid."
The Daily Beast reported that at least one villager fired back at the attackers as they stormed the village of Ma'alinka, believing that they were from a rival clan militia. The man was wounded and fled, but there were suggestions that al-Shabab-linked gunmen or other local farmers also fired upon the Somali commandos.
It is likely that the raid was planned by American advisors with Somali troops undertaking the assault. According to the Daily Beast, Americans often pilot the helicopters used in such operations and accompany Somali forces to the outskirts of the target area, before holding back to provide support.
The exact role of Americans in the raid is not clear, but special forces regularly accompany their Somali allies in anti-terror operations. Last year, a special forces member was killed in a firefight with al-Shabab militants, the first American soldier to die in Somalia since the infamous Black Hawk Down mission in 1993.
American activity in the East African country has been ramping up since President Donald Trump took office, with the White House increasingly ordering raids and drone strikes on suspected militant targets.
"US forces, in an advise-and-assist capacity, partnered in a Somali-led operation to disrupt and degrade al-Shabab's terrorist network," said a statement issued by the U.S. Africa Command (Africom).
Although initially asserting that only armed enemy combatants were killed, Africom said the allegations of civilian casualties were being taken seriously. "If the information supporting the allegation is determined to be credible, Africom will determine the next appropriate step," it said.


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On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers headed to the NBA draft lottery in New York with the sixth best chance to land the number one overall pick. Unfortunately for the team, the Lakers dropped a spot and will have the seventh pick in this year's highly anticipated draft.
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With Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, and Dante Exum likely off the board by the time of the Lakers' pick, many are wondering what direction the team will take. According to Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding, the Lakers really like Noah Vonleh from Indiana University:
"I know they really like Vonleh […] he's a guy Lakers are already infatuated with and if he's there at number seven, I think he's their guy."
To many, Vonleh has one of the highest upsides of any player in the draft as he possesses excellent athleticism and can score from the low post and outside. As a result, his stock has improved and may not be available for the Lakers in June.
For the Lakers, most had hoped for at least a top-three pick where they could have drafted most likely the next face of the franchise after Kobe Bryant's final two seasons or even trading the pick for an established All-Star like Kevin Love. While a lot can happen from now until the draft, Los Angeles will have to evaluate all of their options.
With the Lakers now knowing what pick they have in the draft, they are likely going to pursue the next head coach of the historic franchise.
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Expecting a baby girl? Having a baby shower but don't know where to start?! This party printable saves the day! Included is 49 pages of printables designed to help you. I've thought of all of the details so you don't have to. Everything from a designed meal plan, to actual recipes you can use, along with a detailed grocery list, tent cards, games, invites, thank yous and more! Just print, use the recipes, shop using the grocery list, print the cute embellishments, print the games and throw a fabulous party! Included specifically in this printable:
- Invitation Printable Template
- Meal Plan Template (filled in with suggestions)
- Actual Recipes for your party (8 different recipes included)
- Blank Recipe template to match if you want to add your own recipes
- Grocery Shopping list (already filled out with what you need for your included recipes with extra blank space)
- Tent Cards printable (print, fold and place by foods to identify dishes) OR you can also use this as a place card template too for seating guests!
- Water Bottle Labels – 3 designs labeled "It's A Girl" to make the water bottles look cute
- Cupcake Toppers
- Favor/Prize Labels
- 50 different Bingo cards
- 50 different Bingo cards (filled in with common gifts so guests can keep track of what the parents to be open) - PRINTS 2 CARDS PER PAGE
- Bingo Call sheet and template for keeping track of what gifts have been opened
- Word Search (answer key provided)
- Celebrity Parents matching game (answer key provided)
- Printable Word Art (Girl definition) that you print and frame (8X10 frame size) and place out for added decor
- Thank You Cards (print 2 per page)
- Raffle Tickets (to be used for a giveaway if hosting one)
Files are pdf for download. Print only the pages you need, and/or print multiple copies of a single page (like the word search). File cannot be edited or sold. I do custom work so email me if you want something specific for your event (like name personalization etc). Feel free to use this multiple times!
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Atsuta Shrine熱田神宮[ Atsuta jingu ]
Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮, Atsuta-jingū) is a Shinto shrine traditionally believed to have been established during the reign of Emperor Keikō (71-130) located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan. The shrine is familiarly known as Atsuta-Sama (Venerable Atsuta) or simply as Miya (the Shrine). Since ancient times, it has been especially revered, ranking with the Great Shrine of Ise.


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It comes as a US federal judge was expected to rule on how much BP owed in Clean Water Act penalties following the environmental disaster.
Over 125 million gallons of oil spewed into the Gulf after an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010.
The settlement is the largest paid by a single company in US history .
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was one of the worst environmental disasters in US history and claimed the lives of 11 people.
In December the US Supreme Court rejected the oil giant's legal challenge over an original compensation deal agreed in 2012.
At the time BP had already paid out $2.3bn in so-called business economic loss claims out of a total of $4.25bn in compensation claims to individuals and businesses, according to Patrick Juneau, the administrator appointed by the courts to handle claims.
The settlement process is also separate from other court proceedings relating to the spill, including environmental and criminal penalties.
BP has said its costs associated with the oil spill have already exceeded $43bn even without the Clean Water Act fine.
US Attorney General Loretta E Lynch said the BP settlement was the largest to be paid by a single company in US history.
"If approved by the court, this settlement would be the largest settlement with a single entity in American history; it would help repair the damage done to the Gulf economy, fisheries, wetlands and wildlife; and it would bring lasting benefits to the Gulf region for generations to come," she said.
In a statement, Bob Dudley, BP's group chief executive, called the settlement a "realistic outcome which provides clarity and certainty for all parties".
"For BP, this agreement will resolve the largest liabilities remaining from the tragic accident and enable BP to focus on safely delivering the energy the world needs."
"For the United States and the Gulf in particular, this agreement will deliver a significant income stream over many years for further restoration of natural resources and for losses related to the spill."
Under the agreement BP will;:
• Pay the US a civil penalty of $5.5bn under the Clean Water Act – over 15 years.
• Pay $7.1bn to the US government and five Gulf states including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana over 15 years for natural resource damages.
• A total of $4.9bn will be paid over 18 years to settle economic and other claims made by the five Gulf Coast states.
• Up to $1bn will be paid to resolve claims made by more than 400 local government entities.
BP said it expected impact of the settlement to be to "increase the cumulative pre-tax charge associated with the Deepwater Horizon accident and spill by around $10bn from $43.8bn at the end of the first quarter".
BP's share price rose 4.6% at 438p following the announcement of the deal.
BP to pay £12bn for Gulf oil spill
It comes as a US federal judge was expected to rule on how much BP owed in Clean Water Act penalties following the environmental disaster.


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Prince Charming
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Prince Charming is a fairy tale stock character who comes to the rescue of a damsel in distress and must engage in a quest to liberate her from an evil spell. This classification suits most heroes of a number of traditional folk tales, including "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Cinderella", even if in the original story they were given another name, or no name at all.
Often handsome and romantic, these characters are essentially interchangeable, serving as a foil to the heroine; in many variants, they can be viewed as a metaphor for a reward the heroine achieves for the decisions she makes.[1] The prominence of the character type makes him an obvious target for revisionist fairy tales. "Prince Charming" is also used as a term to refer to the idealized man some people dream of as a future spouse.[2]
History of term[edit]
Charles Perrault's version of Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697, includes the following text at the point where the princess wakes up: "'Est-ce vous, mon prince?' lui dit-elle, 'vous vous êtes bien fait attendre'. Le Prince charmé de ces paroles... ne savait comment lui témoigner sa joie". ("'Are you my prince?' she said. 'You've kept me waiting a long time'. The prince charmed by her words... did not know how to express his joy.") It has sometimes been suggested that this passage later inspired the term, "Prince Charming", even though it is the prince who is charmed (charmé) here, not who is being charming (charmant).
In the 17th century, Madame d'Aulnoy wrote two fairy tales, The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, where the hero was named Avenant ("Fine", "Beautiful", in French), and The Blue Bird, where the hero was Le roi Charmant ("The Charming King"). When Andrew Lang retold the first (in 1889) for The Blue Fairy Book,[3] he rendered the hero's name as "Charming"; the second, for The Green Fairy Book, as "King Charming". Although neither one was a prince and the first was not royal, this may have been the original use of "Charming".
In the early Disney animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), when Snow White tells the dwarfs about her prince, she says, "Anyone could see that the prince was charming, the only one for me." However, he is never referred to specifically as "Prince Charming". Andreas Deja initially struggled with the concept of animating a handsome villain in Beauty and the Beast. Deja ultimately based Gaston's appearance on those of handsome soap opera actors in order to create a grotesque version of the Prince Charming stock character.
In other languages, like Spanish and Italian, he is called the "Blue Prince". In Portuguese, a translation mistake occurred and he is called "Charmed Prince" (Príncipe Encantado; the correct term for "Charming" should be Encantador or Charmoso), coincidentally closer to the sense in Perrault's story mentioned atop this section.
Modern usage[edit]
- The Broadway musical Into the Woods (first produced in 1986) explores the character as lecherous, and where there are not one, but two Prince Charmings. Here, they are shown as brothers pursuing Cinderella and Rapunzel, then later, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, after they have married their first wenches. Cinderella's Prince has an affair with the baker's wife as well, and when confronted about his womanizing, states "I was raised to be charming, not sincere." In the 2014 Disney film adaptation of Into the Woods, Prince Charming is portrayed by Chris Pine.
- As implied by the title, the 1991 fantasy novel Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley includes sharp satire of the traditional fairy tale theme.
- Prince Charming is a prominent character in the Fables comic book (2002–2015). Polygamy is explored again: in that version, he successively married Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella with each marriage ending in divorce due to his compulsive womanizing. He himself comments: "I always truly love a woman when I first pursue her...I'm just no good at the happily-ever-after part." He parlays his charm into election as the mayor of Fabletown, the underground "Fable" community, and finds the job more difficult than he had anticipated. He died in the Battle for the Homelands by activating a bomb to End the War.
- The character of Prince Charming is deconstructed in the 2004 movie Shrek 2 and its 2007 follow-up Shrek the Third, wherein he is the son of the Fairy Godmother and has an unpleasant and ruthless personality unfitting for a fairy-tale prince.
- In the fantasy novel series The Sisters Grimm (2005–2012), Prince Charming is the mayor of Ferryport Landing, a town inhabited by fairy-tale characters- or everafters. He is shown to be rude, arrogant and boastful, but turns out to be a valuable ally to the protagonists of the series. He is shown to have married and slept with many of the girls in this town, among them Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. But he clarifies that he truly loves Snow White and proposes to her. He then separates himself from her for her protection.
- The concept of the Prince Charming is parodied in the 2007 film Enchanted when Edward is looking for Princess Giselle in the New York City. While knocking the doors he finds a pregnant housewife holding three kids, who tells him, in a scoffing voice, "You're too late."
- In the television series Once Upon a Time (2011–2017), Prince Charming (portrayed by Josh Dallas) is the husband of Snow White, though neither of them remembers this in the cursed Storybrooke, where the character's name is David Nolan ("Charming" is the nickname given to him by Snow White). In his previous life, David is actually the brother of the real prince James (also portrayed by Josh Dallas) who died and was replaced with his twin. Both brothers were born to a poor farm couple who made a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to save their farm; they gave up one son to King George, whose wife could not conceive. After James's death his brother found out the truth and took his place, becoming engaged to Abigail, daughter of King Midas (reluctantly, after his family is threatened by the real prince's adoptive father) in a deal that unites two kingdoms with Midas giving the King George gold in exchange for the prince defeating a dragon. Later, the prince meets and marries Snow White with whom he has a daughter named Emma. In Storybrooke, David is a John Doe with amnesia who meets and falls for Mary Margaret, who is really Snow White, before recovering his memory and working at the Storybrooke Sheriff Department. He later has another child with Snow White named Neal.
- In the book series The Land of Stories (2012) by Chris Colfer, there are four Prince Charmings, who are brothers named Chance, Chase, Chandler and Charles Charming who are married to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Red Riding Hood respectively.
- ^ Orenstein, Catherine (2002). Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the Evolution of a Fairy Tale. New York: Basic Books. ISBN 0-465-04125-6. p. 121.
- ^ "Prince charming". Merriam-Webster online. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "The Fairy Tales of Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy". SurLaLune Fairy Tales. Retrieved 2010-07-27.


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Team Kovalev Ready for Cleverly
By John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com
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Sergey Kovalev (21-0-1, 19 KOs), gets his first crack at a world title this Saturday when he meets Nathan Cleverly (26-0, 12 KOs), for the WBO light heavyweight title in a 12-round fight at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. The fight appears to be an interesting boxer vs. puncher matchup between two unbeaten pros, and will be televised by HBO in a delayed broadcast (9:45PM Eastern). The stakes in the fight are high, given that the winner could be propelled into some very big opportunities with the stars of the 175-pound division. We caught up with Kovalev and his trainer John David Jackson by phone for the Q&A session.
How are things going in camp now that you are in the UK?
John David Jackson: This is our first week (here), but on fight night it will be two weeks total. Camp was good. Sergey is a professional and he's already in shape when he gets to camp. That always makes it easier for us to do what we have to do and prepare for the fight.
Sergey Kovalev: It looks like we've already adjusted to the time zone. I can't wait until Saturday to get on with it.
In June you won the IBF eliminator and became the #1 contender for Bernard Hopkins' IBF Title, but jumped instead to this fight with Cleverly for the WBO title. Why?
Sergey Kovalev: The whole team, myself, the promoter Main Events, and my manager Egis Klimas, wasn't sure the fight with Hopkins would ever happen. Because he can take a fight, he cannot take a fight. He might just fight somebody else. So chasing Hopkins would probably be a mistake. Instead of accepting a fight with Cleverly, which was already 100% confirmed.
John David Jackson: The Hopkins fight was a bigger, but who's to say that fight would even happen at all. So the chance came for this fight, and his management thought it was the right time to take it. We took it and here we are.
What do you know about Cleverly's style?
John David Jackson: I watched as much tape on Cleverly as I could. I had watched him previously because there was a time when he and Bernard (Hopkins) were going to fight. [Note: Jackson was Hopkins' trainer for a period.] So I watched him. I'm not underestimating him, but he just does not impress me. He's not a bad fighter. He's not super quick, he's not super slick, he's not super strong. He just does things almost fundamentally well. There's a lot of flaws in his game. So basically we have to expose the weaknesses that he has and capitalize on those. And snuff out his strengths, which are a decent jab, stamina, he's able to throw a lot of punches during the fight. That's pretty much what I see from this kid.
There has been a lot of talk out of the Cleverly camp.
John David Jackson: If you listen to him and his father talk, they are going to knock Sergey out in the first eight rounds, but you can't bring a handgun in against an army. And that's generally what he has. His clip is half loaded. So he's in trouble right away. He has to be a real good boxer to really frustrate and avoid Sergey. Can he box? Yes. Is he a great boxer? No. He's a very good boxer. If you don't have the power to get the other man's respect, you're in trouble. And if he tries to slug, that's right down our alley. If he goes against the grain and tries to do what he doesn't do really well, then he's putting himself in the lion's den and in the line of fire. Either way, we see a victory by knockout or by decision.
What concerns do you have about the fight?
John David Jackson: I'm not underestimating him. He's champion for a reason. He won it and he earned it. So we definitely have to give him the respect outside the ring beforehand. But once that bell rings, all respect leaves.
Are you concerned about fighting in Cleverly's home country?
Sergey Kovalev: Not at all. No concerns. Absolutely not.
John David Jackson: I doubt it will affect Sergey at all. I don't think the fans are going to bother him. All the singing and chanting (by the fans) doesn't matter because Sergey doesn't understand English well. So what does he care what they sing about? I doubt that the crowd will be a factor for him. All he sees is the opponent across the ring.
Kovalev is a puncher and Cleverly is a boxer. How do you think the fight will play out?
Sergey Kovalev: I am a boxer as well. I can box. I'm going to try to give him the best fight possible, and if I see an opportunity to knock him down, I will knock him down.
Do you think you will have to chase him?
Sergey Kovalev: Yes, I think he will try to run.
So how will you deal with that?
Sergey Kovalev: That's my key on how I'm going to win the fight. So I'm not willing to discuss that right now.
This is your first world title fight. Does it feel any different? Are you nervous?
Sergey Kovalev: Before every single bout, I still have sports nervousness. Today I don't feel any different from any other fight.
If you win this fight and become champion, there will be many big fights in your future, Hopkins, Stevenson, etc. Is there anyone you are looking forward to fighting after Cleverly?
Sergey Kovalev: I'm not thinking about that. Right now I'm thinking about Cleverly and fighting on Saturday night. That's all that's on my mind. I'll think about that after the fight.
But light heavyweight is a good division to be in, right?
Sergey Kovalev: In the first place, I feel as though I've brought the division up. But yes, there are a lot of good fighters and challengers in the division.
John David Jackson: He stacks up well (against the other light heavyweights). When you talk about Hopkins, you're talking about an old fighter. Hopkins has been beating these guys, but these guys aren't smart fighters as of late. The last kid he beat, Cloud, didn't even show up for that fight. He didn't cut the ring off. He just followed an old man around the ring, and Bernard did what he wanted to do. You can't let Bernard do that to you. Stevenson is dangerous. I trained Stevenson for a while. He's very dangerous, but he's lacking in basic fundamentals and defense. And his chin is suspect. So that would be a big fight down the road if Stevenson can stay champion for a while. But right now, let the pot simmer. There are plenty of good fights out there for him, but let's get past Saturday. Then the door will open wide for him, and his management can make the fights for him to make the big money he deserves to make.
After your last fight you said you wanted your next fight to be on HBO against one of the champions. How does it feel now that that is happening?
Sergey Kovalev: My wishes came true.
Does it feel like this fight for the championship is coming at the right time for you?
John David Jackson: The timing is right. It's become harder and harder to find opponents for Sergey. So when the chance for a world title comes, why not take it? So this one came at the right time for him. He's ready for it now and he wants it. So it all played out well.
Sergey Kovalev: I've been waiting for this kind of fight for a long time. I went through all that, and right now I'm already in a place to show my boxing skills and show what I can do best.


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'Boxing and comedy,' were the two choices in front of him, a teenager who wasn't sure of the course of his life. He liked both streams and was equally skilled in both. Then his teacher turned up with the advice to sharpen his comedic skills rather than blows and blocks inside the ring because he was more intense on stage. He attended an open mic night for the first time and Martin Lawrence kick-started his legend in that cold night. Many times, Martin Lawrence has revealed the inspiration of comedic legend Richard Pryor in his works.
His first big break came when his role as the host of HBO's 'Def Comedy Jam' went on to become a hit. His character, Bilal, the house party DJ who is notorious for his Halitosis problem, in the 1990 comedy movie 'House Party' followed. Movies like 'Bad Boys,' 'Black Knight,' ' Big Momma's House,' 'Boomerang,' and 'A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,' cemented Martin Lawrence's reputation as one of the most prominent stand-up comedians and actors of his generation.
But, it's the phenomenal success of the Fox sitcom 'Martin,' which was debuted on August 27, 1992, earned him instant success. The half-hour comedy series was based on a radio host named Martin, who was obsessed with his girlfriend, Gina, played by Tisha Campbell-Martin. Set in the backdrop of Detroit in the '90s, the series also had the hilarious cast of Tichina Arnold, Carl Payne II, and the late Tommy Ford.
Both 'Martin' and Martin Lawrence became a part of the golden age of black sitcoms in the U.S. television history in the '90s. Fame and fun have never abandoned Martin 'Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence,' who got his name from the two legends, the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and the U.S. President John F. Kennedy. At this point, the question that might be circling your mind is what is the next Martin Lawrence movie and TV show? Well, the good news is that we have a clear answer to that question. Here's the list of upcoming Martin Lawrence films/TV shows scheduled to release in 2019 and 2020. We can only hope that the latest Martin Lawrence movies would be as good as some of her recent ones.
3. The Beach Bum (2019)
Harmony Korine's upcoming hallucinating flick, 'The Beach Bum,' features Martin Lawrence alongside Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, Jonah Hill, Snoop Dogg, and Jimmy Buffett. According to reports, the movie revolves around McConaughey's eccentric character, Moondog. Even though the plot details are under tight wrap, the red-band trailer gives the impression of a drug induced hallucinatory drama centered on Moondog, who lives a weightless life in a trashy beach to write 'the next big American Novel.' Martin Lawrence plays Captain Wack in the movie, which is lined up for a March 29, 2019 release.
2. Bad Boys for Life (2020)
The long awaited sequel of the 'Bad Boys' franchise has finally started rolling. The third installment, 'Bad Boys For Life,' has Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the lovable cop-duo, Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. Reports sum up that 'Bad Boys For Life' follows Marcus Burnett, who has been promoted as an Inspector now, and Mike Lowery, who is going through a mid-life crisis, set on a joint mission. When the brutal drug lord Armando Armas, played by Jacob Scipio, is dispatched by his mother to kill Mike Lowery to settle scores for the killing of Armando Armas' brother. While Armando Armas unleashes chaos under the nose of Miami PD, Burnett and Lowery have no other option but to keep aside their personal problems and switch on the hunt. 'Bad Boys For Life' is scheduled to release in the U.S. theaters on January 17, 2020.
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1. Bad Boys 4 (TBA)
When Sony Pictures announced their decision to give the fourth round to the 'Bad Boys' franchise, it a double ticket for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence fans. The Studio announced the release dates of the third and fourth 'Bad Boys' movies together. The third movie, 'Bad Boys for Life', will hit theaters on January 17, 2020. The fourth flick, currently titled as 'Bad Boys 4', is scheduled for a 2021 or 2022 release. Both the movies were lined up for an early release and Sony postponed them to future dates after 2020.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the "Bad Boys", Burnett and Lowery, will lock horns with a specialized police unit in the fourth movie. Chances are high for Joe Pantoliano to return as the stressed out Captain Howard. More details about the cast, crew and plot haven't revealed by Sony yet. With the two 'Bad Boys' adventures hitting the screens back-to-back, fans will have all the more reasons to celebrate the return of Burnett and Lowery. The Miami PD can have a sigh as two of their most menacing officers are back in action.
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One of my favorite shows as a child was The Magic School Bus. Ms. Frizzle, a charismatic teacher, would get her students to visit the concepts they were studying—we stan a participatory pedagogue! One time the magic school bus shrunk and got baked into a cake. Another time, they shrunk and explored the parts of a plant. Ms. Frizzle would always say to her students, "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" To which the timid Arnold would always respond, "Oh no, I knew I should have stayed home today."
As a child, I couldn't imagine why Arnold would turn down an adventure. After all, Ms. Frizzle was trustworthy, fun, and reliable. She never steered them wrong. Every trip was worthwhile. As an adult, I absolutely get why Arnold was afraid. Adventure is risky. No matter how many inspirational memes you repost to your Instagram stories, starting a new thing is scary.
A new year always puts me in my feels. I start out so optimistic, but by week five I'm ready to start over. Whether you decide to be intentional about a new meditation practice, to get that idea out of your head and into real life, to embark on a reading challenge, or to budget better in 2020, know this one thing: You will fail on your way to winning.
For the new year, the creation story (Genesis 2:4-7) gives us a helpful framework for understanding just how difficult a new thing can be. If the pressure of keeping up with "new year, new me" is giving you hives, here are some words of encouragement. I'm rooting for you!
Take notice of what already exists and what habits you already have.
In this story, we're shown a world where there was nothing yet formed. The first step to doing something new is surveying what's already in place. For example, your goal may be to open a community center. What resources exist in the neighborhood already? If you want to budget better, what are your current saving and spending habits? If you want to read more, what books do you already have? Pay attention to where your time, energy, and money already goes. You'll set yourself up for a quick defeat if you don't take the time to observe and assess. We can't make a plan for doing better if we aren't honest about where we are now.
Give yourself space to get messy.
As the story goes, God formed humanity out of dirt. And if making humans is anything like making mud pies, God got dirty with us. If God fashioned humans from dirt, there must be evidence of the first backyard experiment somewhere on God's hands. To put it another way, all the best food I've ever had was made by someone who had a little barbecue sauce here and a little flour over there. All this to say: never trust a cook with a clean apron. Sadly, we live in a world where the line between slick-talking charlatan and trusted, experienced expert is blurring. Anyone with a high follower count can get awards, even if the work is questionable. So you need to find a community of practice that will hold you accountable to your goals. Whether that's a group text, a reading club or a faith community, you need space to process your ideas and fears.
Use your dirt to help someone else.
We are obsessed with appearing perfect, even when it's completely normal and healthy to just be human. Don't believe me? When Beyonce gave us the gift of Homecoming, many of us cheered her on and screamed that she was the snapback queen. But why did we want her to get back to work like she didn't just give birth to twins? Why did we obsess over "how good she looks?" We put so much pressure on ourselves to hide what we have come from. We have been bamboozled into believing that our dirt makes us unworthy, but dirt is where things grow. We let shame keep us from admitting that we have had addictions, wrestled with family trauma, and struggled through self-esteem disorders. But we know for a fact that talking about our own journeys will help someone else. This is why group therapy works for many people. It matters that we share our stories with folks in a well-facilitated environment. Opening up helps us to help others. Pretending as though we're fine—especially when we're not—won't help anyone.
So in 2020, let's get dirty.
Take the cooking class. Apply for the program. Go for the promotion. Test out that new idea you've been working on. Shoot your shot and see if that person will collaborate with you. See what's real and what's not. Find out how you feel and struggle through it, knowing that you are a work in process.
Otherwise, this year will pass you by, and in December 2020 you'll be setting the same goals and wondering when you'll have the courage to live the life you've always wanted. You will absolutely fail on the way to your goals. That's okay! Dust yourself off and try again. Above all, remember that creating new habits (ones that you get to define for yourself) can be difficult. You are not a failure just because you fail a few times. You deserve grace even as you work on yourself. You got this!
Candace Simpson is an educator, minister, and writer. She believes that Heaven is a Revolution that can happen right here on Earth. She invites others into that philosophy at www.fishsandwichheaven.com.


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Oct 21, 2015
Hosts: Liam, Brian, Graham
Not sure what to do with your large social gatherings? This week we bring you review on a back-yard gaming Brian put together and an expansion for Camel Up.
Show notes:
Backyard Blackjack Rules:
Set up frame a set distance away from a marker (shooting line), approximately 3 yards/metres.
If the winner of the last round is there, the new player goes first.
The first thrower throws all 3 of their bolas.
The second thrower then throws all 3 of their bolas.
Bolas are collected after the 2nd players throw.
Top bar - 3 points per bola
Middle bar - 2 points per bola
Bottom bar - 1 point per bola
One bola on each bar - 10 points
Winner is first to 21. If players go over their score resets to before their last throw and the rest of their round is forfeit.


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Just when you thought you had all of your Pop-Tart-eating bases covered, there's officially another way to enjoy Pop-Tarts. The pastry-like treats you know and love can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert. They can also be warmed in the microwave, heated in a toaster oven and even stored in the freezer. Versatility is the name of the game, but now that Pop-Tarts Bites have hit shelves, these can be enjoyed when you're in your car, at your desk or otherwise preoccupied and in search of sustenance.
According to Food & Wine, these have been available since December, and Pop-Tarts officially announced their arrival on Twitter in January:
Congratulations world new Pop-Tarts Bites have arrived pic.twitter.com/RU1pWOdqCH
— Pop-Tarts (@PopTartsUS) January 2, 2019
So, you may have noticed these on the aisles of your favorite stores. Retailers such as Target and Walmart carry the bites in multiple flavors, and you can find them online at Amazon, too.
For instance, you can find boxes containing five pouches of bite-sized Frosted Strawberry and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts Bites for $2.99 at Target.
You can also find a 10-count box for $4.98 at Walmart or get boxes in bulk, five for $22.55 (if you subscribe) through Amazon.
Those who have tried them weren't disappointed.
Twitter user @bestOf_destinee wrote, "Them pop tart bites on a whole nother level" in a tweet:
And Twitter user @ficgal compared them to Fig Newtons, given their shape and fruity center:
Twitter user @thesoulman57 summed up the taste as "wooooooow":
Pop tarts bites taste like wooooooow.
— ⚜Logan Graffia B.A.⚜ (@thesoulman57) February 10, 2019
Twitter user @__fabulousity summed up how those of us who haven't tried them feel. "I gotta find the Pop-Tart bites like asap":
I gotta find the Pop Tart bites like asap 😩
— 👑Jae👑 (@__fabulousity) February 9, 2019
A review at the Family Food Dude YouTube channel proves that these bite-sized snacks are father- and son-approved in this taste-test video. Spoiler alert, but they like the frosted strawberry flavor better:
If you're looking to really have some fun with your kids while eating "Pop-Tarts," you can also try your hand at making adorable little mini versions of this breakfast from scratch. A recipe from All Roads Lead To The Kitchen shows how this can be done with pie crust and fresh fruit, all baked and topped off with icing and sprinkles:
Whether you purchase these online, find them on store shelves or make them at home, the sooner you start enjoying mini Pop-Tarts, the better.


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At SpiroHome, we started 2019 eagerly waiting for CE-certification of SpiroHome products and preparing for market entry into the chronic respiratory care scene. Since our first sales in May until today, SpiroHome has reached 35 countries and thousands of patients worldwide. 2019 was the year that the vision we had conceptualised more than 4 years ago finally came to life in the form of high quality respiratory products, and met its intended users. Since its establishment in 2015, the SpiroHome family has worked persistently to develop the next generation of state-of-the-art technologies that would change the way patients, doctors, researchers and industries approach chronic respiratory illness diagnosis and monitoring.
SpiroHome's journey has been a part of the global digitalisation of healthcare movement - the inevitable future of medical care. Raising over 1.3M Euro in VC investments and 330K Euro in government grants, we've worked hard to design, develop and manufacture both products and platforms that simplify and streamline pulmonary function testing, patient management, disease monitoring and and patient adherence. The primary SpiroHome range of products are based on ultrasonic spirometers, and with smart inhalers also in the pipeline, we are aiming to provide full scale solutions against the major challenges in airway disease management, both in clinics and in homes.
Stay tuned for SpiroHome developments in 2020 as we revolutionise respiratory care, with you.
Merthan Öztürk
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Champagne Champagne Natural Wine Bar (and Shop) on Orcas Island
"I want to be as serious as I need to be to run this place. Otherwise I don't give a shit about being serious." – Amelia Carver, co-owner Champagne Champagne.
My profile of Carver and her partner Brian Crum went up recently on Sprudge Wine. The two run a super cool natural wine bar on Orcas Island in Washington State. In my opinion you never really need an excuse to take a ferry ride, but if you did, this is a good one.