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There have been numerous times when Oprah has chosen to go against social norms and widely accepted beliefs against her show. However, all of her oppositions and rebellions against such social norms and widely accepted beliefs are ones that are justified with knowledge and reason. It is the assessment of social norms and beliefs that she frequently engages in; challenging them for their authenticity and the logic that they hold. In this regard, she comes across as a person who relishes a chance to challenge what the modern day society chooses to adhere to without question. She continues to do so in almost every instance that she makes an appearance.
Her persona has almost always been one that has been observed to be that of a gentlewoman while her attitude has always been one that has been observed to be that of a woman who demands no less from the world than what man chooses to take without question. She continues to stand up for the right of women and continues to support her fight for the rights of women with context after context of logic and reason. Her reliance on logic and reason can also be witnessed in the formats in which experts present information when they come on her show. They are required to show evident and to provide the audience an adequate volume of reasoning. She engages the experts and questions them for the authenticity of the information that they provide while inviting millions of people to do the same. This style, attitude and approach is one that as almost always been distinct to Oprah and her show. While other television talk shows choose to engage in what may be referred to aggression and enticing of the opposing parties, Oprah continues to listen out arguments and to make logic and sense out of information while paving the way for others to do the same.
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Wow, the last 6 months have been quite possibly the most stressful 6 months of my life! Between wedding planning, still ploughing through my Masters Degree, crazy-crazy work stuff, taking up dance classes, (hello?! Of course!) and really trying to focus on looking my absolute possible best on my wedding day life has been non-stop! Of course writing my personal blog has slipped into the non-essential column and here we are 6 months later…
I finally feel like I have caught up to some extent and I am on track as opposed to running desperately behind schedule with the wedding stuff. I can finally take a breath and reflect, for a moment, before launching into married life in about 3 weeks time.
I wanted to share my New Year message that I wrote in my diary on January 1 this year. I was in Adelaide, Simon had gone back to Bendigo as he was still the acting Corps Officer at The Salvation Army there.
I wanted a coffee (as I do everyday) but being New Years Day in Adelaide none of the shopping centres or cafes were open so I settled for McCafe… Being a hot day I ordered a Frappucino and sat in the recycled air conditioning of McDonalds Elizabeth… Classy…
I have been reading 'My Utmost for His Highest' by Oswald Chambers intermittently over the last 2 years (it's structured to read in a year with dates but I just kept ignoring the dates and reading when I could). So I opened up Chambers again with my iphone nearby (good 'ole trusty bible app) a pen (that was running out) and the 'notes' section of my brand new diary.
Here are my notes (all Ozzie Chambers words, this was just what I pulled out of the reading I did that day);
The 'GO' of Preparation
'It is easy for us to imagine that we will suddenly come to a point in our lives where we are fully prepared but preparation is not suddenly accomplished…
The Christian life requires preparation and more preparation.'
The 'GO' of Relationship
'Our Lord's teaching can be summed up in this: the relationship that He demands for us is an impossible one unless He has done a supernatural work in us… No amount of enthusiasm will ever stand up to the strain that Jesus Christ will put upon His servant. Only one thing will bear the strain and that is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Himself – a relationship that has been examined, purified and tested until only one purpose remains and I can truly say, "I am here for God to send me where He will." Everything else may become blurred but this relationship with Jesus Christ must never be.'
On the first day of this year I was challenged by God through Oswald Chambers to understand that preparation for His work is on the go and I will never be fully 'ready'. I just have to be ready to 'go' at any time and be willing to learn on the way for the rest of my life. And I was also challenged by the fact that my relationship with God is going to be tested by my willingness to 'go' for Him…
This past month Simon and I have found out that in January we are moving to Darwin. Simon has received a field change with The Salvation Army and is going to be the Corps Officer at Palmerston Corps (just outside of Darwin in the Northern Territory). As I am signing up to be Simon's wife in three weeks time I am also signing on to 'go' with him wherever and whenever God sends us.
We both knew that this year was a year for change. Getting married was life-change enough but we also wanted a change of scenery and we knew that means the possibility of moving anywhere in the Australia Southern Territory (yes the Northern Territory fits into the Southern Territory haha). That's anywhere in Australia except New South Wales or Queensland. So as I sat in Maccas on New Years Day here's what else I wrote;
Places Simon and I would like to go next:
(2013) Baby? Complete Masters?
* Melbourne – A Corps, a tough area
* Adelaide – Northern Suburbs (Playford/ Gawler)
After which overseas…
Community Development Projects…
Isn't it interesting the places God can take you if you give it over to Him. We had no clue we would be sent to the Northern Territory, although I guess the Northern Territory certainly fits into Anywhere…
We want God to send us wherever He wants without us getting in the way with our own expectations or our own timelines. At the same time I have learnt this year that my patience is rewarded as well. I am often impatient with God and with myself. Entering into a covenant (like I discussed in this post) means that I not only want to do things God's way but I have to now consider someone else in my decisions which often means they take a little longer to happen
Even though I've still gotta finish uni for the year and get married before packing and leaving next year Simon and I are SUPER excited for the change. We think God has something cool in store for us and if it turns out to be more of a challenge than we originally thought we trust that He has it in hand. A life with God is an exciting one, an unexpected one, one that we would never have chosen for ourselves but waaay better.
Even though I am a planner the Beautiful Plans happen when God is in charge!
So yeah, this year's working out fine. Thanks for asking…

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Dennis Hardy
Professor Dennis Hardy is the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Seychelles.
He graduated with a first degree in Geography from the University of Exeter, UK, followed by an MA in Geography by research. From there he joined the Greater London Council and qualified at University College London as a professional urban planner. He later became a Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
After an initial period in planning practice he moved into academia. Following a varied programme of teaching and research he became increasingly involved in university management at Middlesex University London and Dubai.
He obtained his PhD through part-time research in urban planning history at the London School of Economics and in 1988 was awarded a professorship. He has ten well-received books to his name, and research and writing remain important elements of his profile.
He was formerly President of the International Communal Studies Association and is currently a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. As a citizen of Seychelles, he has a particular interest in ocean governance and maritime security.


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My favorite health and wellness systems/
I've been crazy about systems lately.
Maybe it's because I'm spending more time learning how to run a business efficiently (the time management struggle is real as a solopreneur) or maybe it's my type-A personality.
Actually, it's probably from binge reading Val Geisler's blog...
Either way, systems like my favorite online scheduler and task manager help keep me sane when I'd rather spend my day helping my patients one-on-one, instead of falling head first into an e-mail hole just to book an acupuncture appointment or check in with a coaching client.
So when a coaching client asked me how I manage to stay healthy while running a business all on my own, I quickly realized that I had brought my love of systems into my health and wellness routine without even realizing it.
Want to see my some of my favorite systems and apps that help keep my health game on point?
Check out my top 8 systems and apps for healthy living! [Tweet this!]
1. My Fitness Pal
When I'm trying to make gains at the gym, I track my macros (macronutrients) to make sure I'm getting the right proportions of protein, fat, and carbs. The My Fitness Pal app is the quickest, easiest, and handiest way to track my macros on the go.
(Not into tracking on the go using an app? Download my food journal pdf below and keep track pen to paper style, then add your data into My Fitness Pal on your desktop at the end of the day!)
2. Plant Nanny
Did you know that you need half your body weight in ounces of water daily? You need even more if you've been drinking coffee or alcohol! The Plant Nanny app helps you track your water consumption by growing a cute potted plant every time you drink a glass of water. But beware! If you start to dehydrate, so does your plant - wilting if you don't get enough to drink.
3. Miracle Morning
Who said a system had to be computerized? The miracle morning is based off of a book by the same name. The premise is based off of the best daily practices from the most successful people, and condensed into a 60 minute morning ritual.
After doing the miracle morning as prescribed for a month, I switched it up a bit to fit my personal goals more. Now my morning routine includes 10 minutes of meditation, visualizations, and affirmations/matras over a steaming cup of my favorite herbal coffee blend.
4. CrossFit
Moving my body daily is key not only for my physical health, but also for my sanity and my productivity. But traditional gym memberships never worked for me because I'm not very motivated to work out on my own. Enter CrossFit! I love that I only need to be motivated enough to put on my workout clothes and get my butt out the door. Once I'm at Solcana CrossFit my coaches already have a planned workout for the day and my gym buddies keep me motivate to lift heavy things and break a sweat.
5. Bullet Journal
Although my Google calendar will always have my heart, my brain now belongs to my bullet journal. This is where I keep my business and life organized and running smoothly. All my to-do lists, inspiration, blog ideas, etc are kept together in an old school composition notebook. I like to sit down with it before bedtime and plan out the following day's goals and tasks. I credit it with quieting my brain for a good night's rest.
(Never heard of a bullet journal before? I hadn't either until a few months ago! Learn more about the system here.)
6. Meal Prep
Eating healthy is one of my top priorities. But it's easily becomes one of the first things to go when life gets crazy. Ever since I started carving out time every Sunday to prep and cook up lots of healthy staples, it's never been easier to eat healthy all week long. Want to see what I make on a typical week? Check out my blog on meal prep here.
7. Symple
As someone who lives with an autoimmune disease (one of these day's I'm going to sit down and write a blog post about living with Crohn's Disease...) it's helpful to track daily symptoms. I love that the Symple app tracks symptoms ranging from digestive, to chronic pain, to headaches, and everything in between. And it also tracks the time of day your symptoms pop up or any other influencing factors like how well you slept that night, if you drank alcohol the previous day, or if you're on your period. Plus, I'm a sucker for good design and ease of use and this app has both in spades.
(Not interested in using an app to track your symptoms? Use my food journal pdf below with pen and paper in a similar way!)
8. Clue Period Tracker
Tracking my period is a big part of my hormone free birth control plan. I know there are tons of free period trackers out there, but the Clue Period Tracker is so well designed that I obviously fell head over heels for it. Keeping track of this info is also super helpful if you're working with an acupuncturist or naturopath to regulate your cycle or boost your fertility.
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X-MEN Artist Goes Green In POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH First Look
DC has released a detailed first look at Clay Mann's pencil work for the new Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death miniseries debuting in January. In addition to several pencilled pages, there's also the cover to March's third issue.
Written by AMY CHU
Art and cover by CLAY MANN
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On sale JANUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T
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Life. Death. Poison Ivy has power over both. But can she keep her friends and hold down a regular job at the same time? As Dr. Pamela Isley, she joins the prestigious plant sciences department at Gotham Botanical Gardens, but things quickly get complicated when a fellow scientist is murdered and it looks like the work of Ivy. Don't miss the start of this new 6-issue miniseries!
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August approaches. Plane tickets and hotel bookings are in place as AYO's administrative team gather biographies, immunization records and dietary needs of the young players who are about to put their hard personal practice into action when Joshua Bell joins them in just a couple of weeks.
I've been devising shot lists and interview questions for the eleven day tour that will take us from Germany, to Austria and to Switzerland. The project gets its wheels moving in Sydney with a couple of webisodes being shot during rehearsals before the orchestra performs its Australian concerts in Sydney, Melbourne.
I heard Joshua Bell play the Beethoven concerto in Melbourne a couple of decades ago, which was mesmerizing, and we're all happy that he's making the trip to Australia to join our young musicians.
|Poster outside the Sydney Opera House
Stay tuned!
It'll all be posted on the AYO channel:
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All options for Singles in Eccles at a glance.
While the latest records from Statistics in the UK show that most people in the UK are single, the discoveries of various surveys point out that a lot of people in the UK desire a partner to enhance their perfect lives a lot more perfect. Specifically, most singles in Eccles are ready to welcome flirtatious relationship in their lives with hopes of meeting a true soul mate. On this article, the DatingAdvisor content team introduces you to the spots, activities and apps that happen to be home to the most flirt-friendly singles in Eccles.
Given the high number of singles in Eccles, it is not particularly difficult to meet individuals who are ready to flirt. Quite a few dating services and places are ideal for meeting your partner, while some are worthless; we know where sparks could fly high when you're together.
Below the best options for Singles in Eccles:
1. For those who know exactly what they want
Apps and sites to meet people
DatingAdvisor's useful selection of flirting apps is particularly designed for individuals who do not like to attend get-togethers and plan to get the assistance of today's technologies to meet up with people. More and more singles in Eccles are nearly totally depending on the very popular flirting apps and internet dating services to connect the most fitted companion. The free registration service assists you to know if the internet dating services is really beneficial before you invest in these services. The DatingAdvisor's editorial staff has made your search for meeting new single people in Eccles much simpler by sharing the most well-liked internet dating services here.
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Even though many singles in Eccles are generally satisfied with their day-to-day lives, there are always occasions when you find that something happens to be missing. You might have a prosperous job, good buddies, and fun hobbies, but absolutely nothing can replace the affectionate care from a soulmate. You get the picture. This means you should actively put yourself out there and take advantage of our tips to connect with lots of fun-loving singles in Eccles.
These are the best sites for Singles
2. For the party people in Eccles
Perfect events and partys to get in touch and flirt
Eccles Beer Festival
An annual festival that holds around July. There will be hundreds of people at the event and it's a great place to meet new people.
Eccles Festival
A fun-fair of with so many attractions for people to engage in. It is a good event to mingle with people.
Love Eccles Festival
Probably the most common festival in Eccles, great place to flirt and meet people. There will be music, markets, food and drinks.
3. For the brave ones
Places and public locations in Eccles good for a flirt
Eccles Leisure Centre
If you are both fit junkies and love to workout and have fun, the centre has trampoline and much more to keep you both busy.
The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust
A great way to take a trip down memory lane is to visit the museum where you will find great artefacts of music.
Barton Swing Aqueduct
You could take a stroll by the canal, or even a boat ride, both of them are great ways to enjoy an alone time date.
Salford City Stadium
Join the crowd and cheer for the local team during one of their home matches. Your date will surely love the excitement.
Delta Force Paintball Manchester
Go for a game of paintball with your date. They have facilities for shooting ranges, games and competitions of all kinds.


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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Queer As Folk: UK v. US
Yeah, I know I'm a big dork for watching Queer as Folk. Yes, I even admit to it on my Facebook page.
Today I decided that I was going to try to watch the UK version–found out a few things. One, it's fairly easy to find the videos online. Two, there were only ten episodes. And last but not least, the actor who plays the bitchiest character has already played the villain in a movie I've seen, so he set himself up perfectly.
U.K. v. U.S. (Links are to actor's IMDB page)
Stuart Alan Jones=Brian Kinney
Vince Tyler=Michael Novotny
Nathan Maloney=Justin Taylor
Hazel Tyler (Vince's mom)=Debbie Novotny (Michael's mom)
Bernard Thomas (Hazel's gay boarder)=Vic Grassi (Debbie's gay brother)
Romey Sullivan (Stuart's babymama)=Lindsay Peterson (Brian's babymama)
Rosalie Cotter (Romey's partner)=Melanie Marcus (Lindsay's partner)
Phil Delaney=Ted Schmidt
Alexander Perry=Emmett Honeycutt
Donna Clark (Nathan's friend)=Daphne Chambers (Justin's friend)
Cameron Roberts (long-term bf of Vince) [=] Ben Bruckner (long-term bf of Michael)
1. Location, obviously. Along with that, accents.
2. Number of episodes. UK has ten–US has eighty-two.
3. Bitchiness/moodiness of main character. Stuart is more subtle about his manipulations than Brian is.
4. Timing of different events. Stuart's child (Alfred) is born the first episode–Brian's child (Gus) isn't born until the third season. Things in general, move in the same order, but a lot faster in the UK version–maybe they knew they had more time for the US version so they could afford to spread things out that time.
5. HIV/AIDS. It is discussed in the US version, but not in the UK version.
6. Degree of pornography. The US version's sex is a lot more explicit–not that the sex in the UK version isn't explicit, it just blacks out/moves on to the next scene just when it's about to get real good.
7. Sidekick's mother's hair color and occupation. Hazel has reddish-brown hair and works from home. Debbie has bright red hair and works in a diner.
8. Death/Life of friend. Phil dies of a drug overdose. Ted lives.
9. Stuart will and does bottom. Brian bottoms maybe once or twice in the whole show and there is definitely some heavy persuasion/coercion going on in those cases.
10. The guys work out at a gym regularly in the U.S. version–in the UK version they mock guys who do that.
1. Hair color. They seem to keep it pretty consistent–one exception is #7 in differences.
2. Character types. Pretty much the same–minor tweaks of course, to keep it interesting.
3. Main character serves as sperm donor for lesbian couple. Yet he wants to play some role in his child's life.
4. Main club. The wild club in both is called Babylon.
I haven't finished the UK version yet, so I'm sure they'll end differently, but we'll see I guess.
Linguistic Oddities: Part Vier
Otherwise known as: on the four-letter (swear) word.
These are the words that our society deems verbotten–we cover the ears of children when they are uttered in a movie and do not dare to say them around our grandmothers for fear of a stern look. There are at least seven that cannot be uttered on the air or the FCC has a shit fit.
What they are: shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits. With the exception of cocksucker and motherfucker they are all four-letter, one syllable words. To that list I'd like to add two more–bitch and ass(hole).
My theory why most of the basic cuss words are one-syllable words is simple: they are words that can be spit at someone. They don't require forethought or any other kind of complex thinking. Just something one can say in anger or frustration–emotions that generally do not coexist alongside rational forethought. Insults are scatological and/or sexual in almost every language
As for the longer words, well, the only reason I can think of for their existence is that they are combinations of shorter words–cock and suck, mother and fuck and are therefore easier than non-combined words (can't think of the linguistic term right now) to say. Anybody have an alternative suggestion?
On children
Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of kids. They're necessary for the continuation of the human species. But at this point in time, they're just not for me. I have gone back and forth over the last five or so years about whether I'll ever have them–at this point in time, the answer is maybe, which will be fairly well reflected in my list. Some of the reasons I don't see changing with time–others are simply a matter of the point I'm at in my life at this very moment. Reasons are only in the order I think of them, and not in order of importance.
- I'm not financially stable enough. I have an income at this point in time which is not technically enough to support me completely, much less anyone else. And that's going to change for the worse in the next week, as I will be going back to school and my state of joblessness. My spending habits are not stable enough to be able to predict where I will be financially in five years.
- I don't have a stable enough support system. I believe that it takes a village to raise a child well (not just two parents) and I simply do not have a network available to do that at this point in time. This is pretty much a necessity for me to even think about having kids.
- I'm a little vain. I like the way my body looks/is now–high firm breasts, intact piercings, and overweight but not terribly so. Pregnancy would change those. Looking at my female family members I know these would change; my mother gained most of the weight she has now after my sister's birth–she lost most of what she gained when she was pregnant with me. I know very many women say this: I love my mother, but I do not want to look like her (well, at least any more than pure genetics dictated at my conception). Now, this is just if I were to be a biological mother; none of this would really matter with adoption, if my partner was to be the biological mother, or with step-children.
- Tied into number three is the fact that I do not have good enough exercise habits to be able to maintain my figure (so cliched, I hate that phrase) through a pregnancy. Will this change? I hope so. But at this point that is simply the case.
- I'm not patient enough to be a good mother. I'm getting better at this, I've noticed. Screaming children don't bother me as much as they used to and I'm learning to be more patient with myself and my abilities.
- I have a very distinct opinion of people having more children than the replacement rate–two kids per every two people. With every additional child they are decreasing available resources–if they work to counteract that by using less resources overall or contribute to efforts to fairly distribute resources around the globe then it is forgivable. Overpopulation is a big enough problem already and I see no need to contribute to it, really.
- However, in spite of all of this, I find myself talking and thinking as if I will have children–how I would educate them, what I would do in certain circumstances, where I would like for them to grow up (more of an environment thing, rather than a specific geographic location), and how I would raise them differently than I've been raised. I don't know if this is just because I'm getting older or whether I am simply being exposed to people who want/have children, but it is not something I am resisting.
Ideally I would like to adopt–I see no reason to add my genes to the world gene pool and just increase overpopulation and decrease available resources. I do not know whether I'd be okay with just having an only child–if I had one, I would probably have another–not for the reason that the first will have someone to play with growing up but because it teaches kids to share and important socialization skills. I would like to someday have the opportunity to be an influence on kids' lives–I think I have some very valuable experiences and skills to share.
But these are just my theories on child-raising as a childless person.
Linguistic Oddities: Part Tre
Linguistic Oddities: Part Deux
This is a bit of a pet peeve of mine, mostly that it is so common in the vernacular.
Polyamory: many loves
Monogamy: one partner*
Why are these always used as opposites? They may be almost mutually exclusive (not going to go into when they aren't because that's just semantics) but they are not logically linguistic opposites. If one looks at roots (both Greek and Roman in the case of polyamory) the opposites are as follows:
Opposite of many loves, is one love–monoamory
Opposite of one partner is many partners*–polygamy
I propose the increased usage of the word monoamory–despite its plethora of vowels, it is the technically correct word to use opposite polyamory.
*: I simplified the terms incredibly. The ending -gamy usually refers to marriages, but is often used to also refer to non-married relationships as well.
Medical issues
In the last five or six months I have been experiencing pains that are consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis. I am, as I have said before, a bit of a hypochondriac, but this pain is consistent enough to worry me. The most common treatment for it is to put the person on hormonal birth control, which I'm on anyway, so I don't really intend on seriously pursuing an actual medical diagnosis, just treating it with painkillers which is what is recommended anyway. If it comes up during a doctor's appointment I'll be sure to mention it.
They say there's three things a lady should never bring up in conversation: politics, money, or religion. I say, why not? I've taken on politics–heck, that's my major.
First and foremost I will say this: I have middle class privilege. My family has never had to live paycheck to paycheck. Anything I needed (not wanted, but needed) I have gotten. My parents are paying for my college education from money they have been able to save up since my birth for exactly that. I have never needed to work to pay for anything–I chose to work to further myself and my real-life education.
However, this is not something I am very proud of, whatsoever. Would I prefer to have a life where I cannot afford to go to college and my paychecks went toward the family income? No. I do feel a sense of guilt for being born into the family I was and having the luxuries I've had when I meet so many wonderful people who have not had any such luxuries and have had to work for every thing they needed.
I have a few case studies to illustrate this–incidents recently where I catch myself with my privilege showing.
The first one, the incident that really inspired this post in the first place, took place at Wal-Mart a couple weeks back. I was in the area, so I decided to pop my head in, take a look around. Within five minutes I felt uncomfortable–uncomfortable with supporting a big business that oppresses its workers, not allowing them to unionize or even provide a decent wage. Then I realized how silly I was being. Yes, those things are still true, but there are people who cannot afford to shop elsewhere, whatever their personal beliefs on the business politics of Wal-Mart. There are also people who work there to feed their families, maybe put a little extra something in their kids' backpacks as they go off to school–whether or not they agree with what Wal-Mart Inc. has to say about the state of the world. I can, quite literally, afford to care about the politics and policies of this corporation and to vote with my dollar.
The second incident came about a week later when I was in Portland with my mother and sister. The fact that we can afford to travel, even just by train with the economy the way it is–privilege right there. That we can afford to pay for a hotel–not just any hotel, but a fairly nice one in the middle of the city–obscenely privileged. I felt out of place there–this is not a place where the kind of people I prefer to associate myself with would hang out. Even when we were waiting for the bus we were the ones that were asked for spare change–our clothes gave us away as possibly having some to spare. The shopping bags were even more conspicuous. The fact that my traveling companions seemed grossly unaware of just how much our class was buying us–disappointing. The fact that we could prefer to save money by taking public transportation rather than require it–well, we could have done worse.
The third incident took place about three years ago–my family took a river cruise in Europe over the Christmas season–mostly to visit the Christmas markets in the cities we stopped in. I do not often mention the specifics of this trip to people–it makes me look like a little rich girl. In fact, it was the first cruise I'd ever taken, but how is anyone else supposed to know that without hearing an explanation that sounds like an excuse. We were probably the poorest people on the cruise–our clothes and our talk of experiences gave us away as middle class. It was a bit of a humbling experience to be the poor ones, but it was only a very small experience–there are times I do wish that feeling to be mine again.
I may depend on my parents to pay for my college education, but everything else, that's mine to pay for. I feel like I can commiserate better with my friends if it is my own money on the line for my buying experiences and mistakes. It makes me feel like a better person I guess–puts me temporarily in a place where I am more comfortable being–more solidly middle class, rather than verging on upper-middle class. I think as long as I can realize what my privilege brings me in this society–little worry about debts and where the next meal will be coming from, this is an okay thing to do.
I worry though, about my sister, who has little to no knowledge of her class privilege. Mommy and daddy have been paying for everything for her and she has not held a job until this summer and that only because my folks told her she should. She depends on them and their money to be able to dress and associate with people who are fairly firmly upper-middle to upper class. I don't think she quite realizes that she won't always be able to live like that and that there's a certain amount of pride being able to, even if just in some small way, live on your own money, earned by your own merits, not hanging off the coattails of one's parents. I think it's also part of growing up–learning how to be financially independent.
Class is a touchy subject because it is attached to the idea of money–but not just because of that. It shapes our growing up years, our education, our politics. It is hard to detach one's experiences in life from one's class, unless you know/realize that the best experiences in life have little to do with money and much more to do with intellectual, emotional, spiritual, mental, and sexual happiness.


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Legendary Chinese Mythology Character Comes to Life in Brand New Immersive Experience on PlayStation®VR
PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 26, 2017 — Digital Domain, one of the largest and most innovative providers of visual effects and immersive experiences, has launched its first cinematic virtual reality series, ŌĆ£Monkey King.ŌĆØ Now available on Sony PlayStation┬«VR, ŌĆ£Digital DomainŌĆÖs Monkey KingŌäóŌĆØ reintroduces simian Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, one of the most famous literary figures in Chinese mythology. The VR experience brings the story to life in stunning detail, transporting viewers into a world of supernatural creatures with twists and turns along the way.
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ŌĆ£For several decades, Digital Domain has been an innovator in the entertainment industry by creating content that fans want to consume,ŌĆØ said Amit Chopra, CEO, North America, Digital Domain. ŌĆ£ŌĆśMonkey KingŌĆÖ is the first of many pieces of original content to leverage our in-house visual effects artistry, 360 experience, and interactive technologies. Immersive storytelling is the next level of transportive experiences, and Digital Domain, once again, is leading the industry.ŌĆØ
Digital Domain is uniquely positioned to play a key role in the VR content market. The studio has years of experience creating visual effects for Hollywood feature films and advertisements, including original works from world-class entertainment industry partners. The companyŌĆÖs offerings include animation, short films, and documentaries, as well as livestreaming and VOD from landmark musical, political, and entertainment events from around the globe.
ŌĆ£To build on Digital DomainŌĆÖs legacy, the studioŌĆÖs first piece of original content needed to be an impressive mix of all our in-house talent and capabilities,ŌĆØ added Wayne Kennedy, Director of Creative Development, Digital Domain. ŌĆ£Upon considering many great stories, I was most inspired by a childhood favorite of mine, the fabled story of Monkey King. Our team adapted the fantastical tale with some originality and are excited to introduce the story to western audiences. Bringing a cinematic experience to an immersive world will open up the possibilities of virtual reality to a more diverse audience.ŌĆØ
Download the first three chapters of ŌĆ£Monkey KingŌĆØ today on the PlayStationŌäó Network for $9.99. ŌĆ£Monkey KingŌĆØ will also be available on Oculus, HTC Vive, Google Daydream, Steam and Google Cardboard later this year.
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Digital Domain creates transportive experiences that entertain, inform and inspire. The company is a pioneer in many fields, including visual effects, livestreaming landmark events in 360┬░ virtual reality, building situational awareness applications, creating ŌĆ£virtual humansŌĆØ for use in films and live events, and developing interactive content. A creative force in visual effects and media applications, Digital Domain and its predecessor entities have brought artistry and technology to hundreds of motion pictures, commercials, video games, music videos and virtual reality experiences. Its groundbreaking visual effects appear in films such as ŌĆ£Titanic,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonŌĆØ and recent blockbusters ŌĆ£Furious 7ŌĆØ and ŌĆ£Deadpool.ŌĆØ Staff artists have won more than 100 major awards, including Academy Awards, Clios, BAFTA awards and Cannes Lions. Digital Domain has offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong. Digital Domain Holdings Limited ( www.ddhl.com) is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 547). www.digitaldomain.com.
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See below for recent rave reviews from those who have heard Aric speak.
Child Care Associates
"Aric became an instant hit with our child care teachers and staff. He as them "Fired Up" to greet our incoming preschoolers for the new school year. His presentation was lively, interactive and inspiring. Many staff stated that he changed their perspective and outlook on life."Bob Duke
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"Aric Bostick has a visceral understanding on what unlocks human potential. He truly envelops his audience and conveys his enthusiasm in an upbeat manner only he can pull off!"Gil Urbano
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"I'd highly recommend any company needing to recharge & re-motivate their employees to bring in Aric! His high energy presentation was packed with goal setting & team-building ideas that all our managers were excited to take back and share with their teams. He is AWESOME!"Lisa Watson
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"Aric was everything I hoped he'd be and more! He energized our members like I've never seen them! He drew in a crowd that was a 50% increase for us and they all left with ammo to FIRE UP their staff! Thank you, Aric, for an incredible presentation!"Leslie Vlisides
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Practice Management Institute
"Aric is amazing and his presentation is like none other I have seen. Not only did he FIRE UP our conference participants, but also our internal staff! His keen ability to connect with his audience not just during the presentation but also before and after has really solidified the experience for us all."Nancy Clements
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"Aric was awesome! He is one of the best speakers, if not the best, I've ever heard."Christine Gellman
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Cornea Associates of Texas
"He was totally awesome."Michelle Dixon
Dr. Klima
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"I totally loved this session on a professional and a personal level. I am going to get FIRED UP. Thank you."Alfreda Brown
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Now we see how desperately Dan Ackroyd wants this thing. Ackroyd hasn't said he's looking at Dwayne Johnson for the new Peter Venkman, but the signs lead to it. The Rock is the go to guy for replacing people in sequels. Besides, doubt anyone will notice Dr. Peter Venkman is now a 6'5″ black/Hawaiian wrestler. Genius.
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PEB, medical colleges can hold separate probe into admissions: MP High Court
MP high court has granted liberty to the MP Professional Examination Board and medical colleges concerned to initiate an independent inquiry against the petitioner MBBS students of 2008 and 2009 batches whose admissions were cancelled.india Updated: Dec 04, 2014 16:15 IST
MP high court has granted liberty to the MP Professional Examination Board and medical colleges concerned to initiate an independent inquiry against the petitioner MBBS students of 2008 and 2009 batches whose admissions were cancelled.
Further, the HC directed the MPPEB to conclude the inquiry expeditiously preferably not later than six weeks by supplying all documents through which the admissions were cancelled. The court issued the directive while disposing of a bunch of 38 petitions filed by MBBS students.
The HC directed the petitioner students to extend cooperation in the inquiry. The court quashed the orders by which their admissions were cancelled. HC said, "It is open for the petitioners to submit representations to the competent authority of college for permission to attend the classes and the said authority shall examine the representations of the petitioners and shall deal with it on merits as per law."
The petitioner students studying in various medical colleges across the state were aggrieved for their admission was cancelled without supplying documents on basis of which action was taken.
The petitioner MBBS students belonging to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, whose admissions were cancelled in December 2013, on grounds their photograph with the mark-sheet issued by the MPPEB did not match with the photograph annexed on documents furnished at the time of admission.
The students moved the court on ground they were not supplied the documents received by the college from the MPPEB on basis of which action was taken against them. This was violation of principles of natural justice, they argued.
While in the case of another group of petitioners, MBBS students admitted in various medical colleges of the state, a committee was set up by the medical education department in 2009 and it was found that the photographs of 21 students including the petitioners did not match.
Another group of MBBS students took ground they were allowed to inspect the files but the documents of probe committee and the police were not supplied and admission was cancelled.
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Dr. Keith Swenson is a retired medical doctor who now teaches courses in biology and geology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. He also served for twenty years as President of Portland's Design Science Association and was on the board of the Seven Wonders Museum near Mount St. Helens. Keith especially enjoys leading field trips and has taken thousands to Mount St. Helens, the Columbia Gorge, Northwest forests and the Grand Canyon. He co-leads, with Dr. Steve Austin, periodic trips into the "Little Grand Canyon" at Mount St. Helens.[1]
He has a B.S. in Zoology and Pre-medical Studies from the University of Idaho and an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO). He completed residency training at Michael Reese Hospital (Chicago, IL), Oregon Health Sciences University, and Providence Medical Center (both in Portland, OR). He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Swenson has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology (University of Illinois) and has practiced clinical medicine for over twenty years.
He and his wife, Connie, have four grown children.
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Westward Leaning
New York, Paris…Los Angeles? As the fashion world looks to the West Coast for its next style cue, Booth Moore confirms L.A.'s status as the capital of cool.
Don't you wish the fashion gods would just go ahead and move all the runway shows to Los Angeles already? The way designers all over the world are fawning over and riffing on California, they really might as well.
Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane is so besotted with SoCal's youthful music and art subcultures, he planned his Fall 2016 menswear show at the Hollywood Palladium in February. And in January, Stella McCartney brought her women's Autumn 2016 collection to Amoeba Music on Sunset Boulevard, showing her '70s-inspired clothes among the bins of CDs and vinyl, and hosting performances by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, as well as Johnny Depp and Marilyn Manson, among others. "L.A. is on fire creatively," McCart-ney said at the event. And both happenings follow on the fashionable heels of last year's Bur-berry show at L.A.'s Griffith Observatory, Tom Ford at L.A.'s Milk Studios and Louis Vuitton in Palm Springs.
California has had its sartorial moments in the past, mostly in the surf, skate and sunshine gaze (remember the Chanel surfboard?). And yet it's never been considered a style capital, until now.
So why is fashion's new muse California? There's a sense of optimism here that anything can happen. L.A.'s relatively affordable rents and never-ending opportunity for geographic expansion have led to flourishing creative enterprise, trendy new restaurants and stores, and vibrant art and music worlds. And Silicon Valley is the center of the tech universe, and the birthplace of such forward-thinking, clean-energy concepts as Tesla Motors.
Yet as James Carville might say, when it comes to California and fashion, it's the celebrities, stupid. They haven't just hijacked the runway; they've hijacked the whole industry. Not only was Derek Zoolander on the Valentino catwalk, he was on the cover of Vogue. Kanye West got more attention releasing his new album and Yeezy 3 collection simultaneously at Madison Square Garden during New York Fashion Week—and selling tickets to the public—than all the haute couture shows combined. Calvin Klein caused a #MyCalvins frenzy by putting Justin Bieber in a pair of skivvies—and nothing else.
No wonder the balance of power has shifted from east to west, where so many of these synergies are hatched in the offices of Creative Artists Agency and WME. We've gone way beyond red-carpet dressing; now, fashion is entertainment.
Technology has played a part in this, too. Thanks to the Internet and social media, runway shows are not just for insiders anymore; they're for anyone who wants to tune into a livestream or social media platform (or buy a ticket to see West). To compete with the celebrity onslaught, designers have had to start thinking more like entertainers, upping the showmanship on and off the runway to create vivid, shareable images—which brings us to the spring runways.
Marc Jacobs' "One Night Only!" held at the landmark Ziegfeld Theatre in New York was a fashion-show tribute to Americana, with an all-star cast including models Beth Ditto, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner and celebrity guests Debbie Harry and Bette Midler. The collection was chock-full of sparkly bandleader uniforms, star-spangled American flag jackets, sweater vests knit with popcorn and movie-camera motifs, and a showstopping gown in a photo print based on Janet Leigh's Psycho scream (that would be killer to wear to a movie premiere).
Fashion met theater in a more subtle way on Lanvin's runway, where Alber Elbaz's collection unfolded in acts, with beautifully tailored black-and-white separates punctuated by dramatic flounces or bows, yielding to fireworks of sequins on cocktail looks, and Pop Art dresses emblazoned with his colorful sketches of shoes and perfume bottles. It was the perfect finale to Elbaz's tenure at Lanvin, as if by design. But don't cry for him; since he announced his departure, he's found new popularity on Instagram.
Drama wasn't only confined to the runways; it's in the clothes, too, which seem to celebrate the performance of getting dressed. It's almost as if designers decided, now that social media is making us all selfie stars in our own lives, we need costumes!
Alessandro Michele has certainly flipped the script at Gucci with his Technicolor parade of lust-worthy Lurex knits, ribbon-tied floral dresses and a
serpent-and-rose-embroidered white pant-suit that bears a passing resemblance to the work of North Hollywood's legendary rodeo tailor Nudie Cohn, the man who got cowboys to wear rhinestones.
Like Slimane at Saint Laurent, Michele eschews overarching runway trends that change every six months in favor of exuberant individual pieces. "He's a costume designer who creates fashion," costume designer and stylist Arianne Phillips told me earlier this year, reflecting on Michele's layered sensibility and his custom wardrobe for Madonna's "Rebel Heart" tour. It's true, Gucci may be the brand, but Michele's quirky clothes encourage you to be your own brand—and share it across all platforms.
Then there's L.A.'s own Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, whose collaged lace, fringe and embroidery dresses, shimmery pajama-style pants and shaggy peplum jackets, and Deco platform shoes are the stuff of stardust dreams, and one of their best collections yet. Not content to limit their cinematic vision to the runway, they've gone off and become filmmakers, following in Tom Ford's footsteps: Their directorial debut, Woodshock, will premiere later this year.
But if living in California, rather than gazing at it from the outside, has taught us anything, it's that putting on the glitz is nice, but going casual is nicer. And so goes the rest of the world.
After all, this is the leisure land that birthed Juicy Couture tracksuits and Mark Zuckerberg hoodies, both precursors to fashion's current obsessions with designer sneakers, comfy athleisure and streetwear. California's casual cool is the reason we have spring's fabulous Chloé rainbow-striped track pants and Coachella-ready denim peasant dresses, Libertine's painted caftans, The Elder Statesman's tie-dyed cashmere sweatshirts, and Monique Lhuillier's jewel-toned evening tunic over pants look, an update on 1960s hostess pajamas.
Even when we're heading to the gym, dashing out to get a cold-pressed juice, or hosting at home, there could be a camera somewhere, whether paparazzi or a friend's iPhone. So it pays to look good, always.
Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli has been inspired by our laid-back luxe since he founded his company in 1978, and has made fans of Jessica Alba, Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner and other famous L.A. ladies who look to him for elevated off-duty attire. "Elegant and sporty" is how he describes his spring collection of striped ball skirts, tennis sweaters, crisp white culottes and supple silk tanks, which would be at home at a Malibu backyard party.
As much as California can be showy, it's also a beacon for relaxed, refined femininity—less diva, more down-to-earth. Note Chanel's tweed jacket layered over gossamer dress and pants (where else could you wear that but here?), Balenciaga's louche lingerie top over wide-legged trousers, Greg Lauren's slouchy tuxedo with extra-long shirt and tailcoat, and Juan Carlos Obando's sport-meets-evening-wear separates.
"There's a strong fingerprint of lifestyle here, and it's because we are psychologically tied to the environment," says Obando. "It defines us."
"There's a strong fingerprint of lifestyle here, and it's because we are psychologically tied to the environment," says Obando. "It defines us."
Because nature is so intrinsic even to urban life in California, there's a thread of eco-consciousness here, too, thanks to labels such as L.A. men's brand Outerknown, founded by champion surfer Kelly Slater and backed by luxury conglomerate Kering, which sells coastal casual wear made from organic cotton, hemp, wool and a recycled nylon called Econyl made from recovered fishing nets.
"My house has always been about embracing sustainability, looking forward, and being aware of our impact on the planet," says McCartney. "That's always been very at home in L.A."
The sentiment has echoed all the way up to the haute couture, as evidenced by Chanel's recent show featuring a turf runway destined for the compost heap, clothes with 3-D printed frills, wood-chip beads and recycled-paper embellishments.
Buzzed-about husband-and-wife designers Kristopher Brock and Laura Vassar moved from New York to L.A. last year, so they could be immersed in the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that inspires their label, Brock Collection. For spring, it was the contrast of the Gustavian-style interiors of Vassar's mother's coastal home in Newport Beach, and the sandy surf below. The result? Clothes in luxe fabrics and simple shapes (brocade sundresses, cotton skirts with delicately embroidered hems, and floor-grazing shirtdresses in pale cotton voiles, for example) designed to go to the beach or a dinner party. "It's about not taking yourself too seriously," Vassar says.
But the biggest reason for our new fashionable state may be because here, unconventionality is the norm.
Designer Rosetta Getty certainly appreciates that. Inspiration for her spring collection struck at the Getty Center, where she stumbled on a show about the avant-garde dancer, choreographer, filmmaker and writer Yvonne Rainer, a San Francisco native who embodies California's freethinking ethos. Rainer first gained prominence in the 1960s, interestingly enough, for avoiding showmanship in her work. She said "no" to formality and theatricality in dance in favor of gestures that were more casual and cool, including wails, grunts and squeaks.
It was that impulse that led Getty to design fluid trumpet skirts, rib tees with cutout shoulders, off-shoulder blouses and crepe gowns that go wherever you want to. "Modern dance had a lot of structure actually, and boundaries," she says. "But the postmodern dance movement…there were no rules or structure; it was just about moving however you felt like moving, a real freedom without any hang-ups at all."
Sounds like California in a nutshell.
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I'm not promising to describe my feelings and analysis upon this work in such a great detail, cause I read this book in between trips, when I got bored waiting for certain queues, whenever I felt like reading the book. I might forget some important details, therefore I'm sorry for not being able to give a good review.
Kafka on the Shore is my third Murakami book. Sputnik Sweetheart was the first Murakami's book that I read and I quite enjoyed it, even though I didn't really like how it ends. It's hanging me, left me in questions. Norwegian Wood, is by far, one of the best books I've read. The story touches me and it leaves such an impression and hard to forget.
I give 3 of 5 stars to this book because of these 2 points:
1). The plot is too slow.
I love how Murakami describes things and people's feelings, alright. He is great with words. But I think the sequences of events happened in this book are happened too slow. Let's say the slow plot and events happened in the book happened for a reason, BUT Murakami didn't explain really well the connections of some events happened there. Like, in first chapters he explained about a young boy (Nakata) who fell unconscious in a forest and after the event he could not function himself well. He took many pages to explain Nakata's life but in the end he left me in question when Nakata suddenly died (I cried at that part because of Hoshino's deep feelings to Nakata lol). I even still question what actually happened in the forest, in the beginning of the story. Who Nakata actually is and what is his role in connecting Miss Saeki and Kafka? Who is Kafka? Miss Saeki's reincarnated-past lover? Miss Saeki's son? Who is Kafka's father and what's his connection to Miss Saeki? I kind of wished Murakami had explained these connections and explained my questions in the end of the book, but no.
2). I just…don't know how to respond/review some bizarre events happened in the book. Maybe I'm not that imaginative/creative/etc but if some unusual events happened there were metaphors or symbolism, kindly explain it?
* Some people claim the book has (erghhh, idk how to define what "delicate literotica", sorry) some uncensored scenes, involving a 15 year-old boy who made love to his (suspected) mother. Well, I personally don't really mind about it. But somehow it disturbs me a little when I had to picture the scenes.
I think that's all my so-called review of Murakami's Kafka on the SHore. I promise I will try my best to write more proper book review.
Next, I'll be reading Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.


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This is a heavy item and may incur extra shipping charges. Please check; thanks.; VG+, turquoise cloth-covered boards inside turquoise cloth-covered slipcase, some very slight signs of shelf-wear to the slipcase, introductory text by the artist & by Gavin Stamp with accompanying drawings & illustrations all unmarked, as are the 44 plates that make up the bulk of the book. This is no. 75 of a limited edition of 500 copies, signed and numbered as such by the artist, which also includes an insert from the publisher & an invitation to subscribe to the book. ; 11.5" x 16.5" x 1"; 96 pages
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Media Statements
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
The Honourable Yvette D'Ath
Statement from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
The Honourable Yvette D'Ath
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Statement from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
I'm pleased to announce that Mr Pat Vidgen PSM has agreed to step in as Acting Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Queensland. He begins May 18 2018.
Mr Vidgen has most recently been General Manager, Strategic Engagement with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation. He has 28 years experience working in the Queensland Public Sector and a wide range of senior executive roles. Mr Vidgen will offer ECQ a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience, and I thank him for stepping in to provide fresh eyes and stability for the organisation while the position is being filled permanently.
The recruitment and selection process for a permanent commissioner is underway.
In Parliament this morning I announced that the Crime and Corruption Commission had upheld five serious allegations made against the former Commissioner Walter van der Merwe.
Mr van der Merwe resigned in February.
This has obviously been a difficult time for all of the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) staff and those circumstances are by no means a reflection of ECQ staff more broadly.
I thank ECQ staff for their continued dedication and commitment in delivering such an important service to our community and our system of Government in Queensland.
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Jim Armstrong in the Denver Post: "The team to beat in the NFL playoffs? It has to be the Steelers or the Jets, each of whom is being led by a quarterback who began the season as backup.
"That seems to be the key to winning the Super Bowl in the crazy, mixed-up world that is today's NFL.
"Since John Elway's MVP performance in Super Bowl XXXIII, the list of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks includes Kurt Warner, Trent Dilfer and Tom Brady, each of whom went into training camp as a backup."
More Armstrong: "Yao Ming, on Earl Boykins, the Warriors' 5-foot-5 guard: 'When I looked down I couldn't see him. He almost stole the ball from me. At the time, I thought he was someone from the audience.' "
Trivia time: Who holds the NBA record for points by a rookie in a game?
Bias: Tom FitzGerald in the San Francisco Chronicle: "Any day now the newly contrite NFL will apologize for the bogus interference calls on the 49ers' Eric Wright in the NFC title game following the 1983 season.


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Lisa Hirsch's Classical Music Blog.
The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve. Lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time.
Opinions expressed on this blog are mine and not my employer's.
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
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- Drew said...
That is genuinely surprising, and disturbing. It's a deceptive donor practice and it makes me wonder why that process even exists other than to regulate their own cash flow. But from a technical perspective, an annual renewal product like a donation/membership is not difficult to set with a fixed calendar date or 365 days from onset. But I digress, I agree wholeheartedly that not making this clear to donors is a transparency problem they should fix ASAP.
- July 7, 2017 at 7:26:00 AM PDT
- Lisa Hirsch said...
It's deceptive, and don't these orgs often get a huge pile of cash around Nov-Dec as people realize it's time for their annual contributions? As you say, it's not hard hard to set their systems for 365 days rather than 1/1 - 12/31.
- July 7, 2017 at 7:31:00 AM PDT


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- Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) in Mount Pleasant, 22 miles away
- Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (OOA) in Oskaloosa, 25 miles away
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If You Can Play…
I was raised Catholic (because you know talking religion in the opening sentence of the very first blog you write is always smart!) and I was raised by Franciscan nuns who believed that if you were a good person, and you did good things, Jesus would be okay with you. While, it wasn't until I was older, I realized that they may have also implied some good ol' fashioned "hey, if you are gay, you can play" ideals into the things they were trying to teach us — it's what I ended up taking away. And what I feel one of my favorite tough nonsense "raised from the Bronx and moved by the Holy Spirit to become a nun and teach hundreds of snot-nosed brats in the ghettos of Northern New Jersey" nuns always secretly felt about me.
Did she know?
I am one of those people that doesn't realize "oh, I bet she likes the color green because she's wearing all green" until someone else points it out to me. That's kind of how being gay happened too. And while that's probably terrible to compare my love for another girl to me liking the color green, that's just how my brain thinks things.
I learned this morning that that nun passed away some time yesterday and there is a part of me that knows she was watching me dance, sing, engage in conversations about hockey and coming out of the closet at the You Can Play event and she was probably super proud of me.
I'm not ready to be "out" to my family and to most of society as a whole ('sup internet anonymity), but I salute and applaud people who do.
And with that in mind, I was really proud (wink) and happy to be surrounded by gay, straight and other hockey fans yesterday night for the very first (but not last) If You Can Play, You Can Play event at a professional hockey game.
(check out the video for my favorite Islander prospect, Kirill Kabanov speaking in Russian)
It was the AHL's New York Islander's affiliate as the host, the Bridgeport Sounds vs the LA Kings affiliate Manchester Monarchs. Without teasing my Islanders host Vinny too much, we could all agree that the Sounds arena was a lot better then the Coliseum (now with 99% less asbestos!). The game itself was good (even though the Sound Tigers lost 3-2, I have a bunch of new favorites including Kenny Reiter, the Sounds goalie who looks like the second coming of Nabokov and the Monarchs' @yellow1571 Colton Yellow Horn, who got a goal and has possible the greatest hockey First Nation name ever) but it was the pre and post game stuff that made it an amazing experience.
Prior to the game, Patrick Burke (@BurkieYCP) and the You Can Play Team (@YouCanPlayTeam) had a panel discussion on a variety of topics including what to do if you are a hockey mom and how do you stop the kids from saying those words, to what it's like as a gay hockey player in the locker room, to how you aren't really an ally – you are just being a person, and a wonderful cut at Sean Avery being Sean Avery.
The three person panel (Patrick Burke, David Farber (former captain of UPenn), and Nick Kleidon (gay high school player from Minnesota who wrote about his experience for the PuckBuddys blog) was hilarious when it needed to be, sad at some points, and uplifting and wonderful at others.
One of the highlights from the panel was Patrick Burke saying that while he understands why people say it, he doesn't think of himself as a (straight) "ally" because "[it's so fucked up] that there's a word for treating people with respect. Isn't that just being a person?"
To finish the night up, after the game was over, there was a scrimmage game between the members of the NYC Gay Hockey and members of the twitter/internet blogsphere …. and Patrick Burke.


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Map is BACK! This design was one of our favorites from the old swim collection so we just haaaad to keep it. We love it so much because not only is it beautiful for a swim in an enchanted mermaid lagoon, but also the colors make it effortlessly easy to wear with jean shorts. Best. Outfit. EVAH!
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Year : 1970
Label : RGE Discos
Genre : Rock, Latin, Jazz
Style : Latin Rock, MPB, Bossa Nova
Another jewel of Brazilian pop music which made Erasmo, a pop star in Latin America. Recorded in 1969, "Erasmo Carlos E Os Tremendões" is a transition album opening a new era for Erasmo, which embraces definitly the artistic freedom of the US counterculture. The album incorporates various musical genres from Rock 'N' Roll by Soul & Bossa Nova (to the Tropicália style), including compositions by the writers duo Erasmo/Roberto, some brazilian cover tunes revisited of Caetano Veloso (Saudosismo), Antônio Adolfo (Teletema) & Ary Barroso (the unofficial Brazilian national anthem "Aquarela Do Brasil"), plus originals songs, such as "Jeep" & "A Bronca Da Galinha" which bring the Funk. Arranged by Chiquinho De Moraes.
01. Estou Dez Anos Atrasado
02. Gloriosa
03. Espuma Congelada
04. Teletema
05. Jeep
06. Sentado À Beira Do Caminho
07. Coqueiro Verde
08. Saudosismo
09. Aquarela Do Brasil
10. A Bronca Da Galinha (Porque Viu O Galo Com Outra)
11. Menina
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The Pre-Book Milieu [OR Prologue Syndrome]1
August 7, 2012 by jcfarnham
The topics of prologues have been done to death, so in my quest to provide you with hopefully something new to think about let's talk about the pre-book milieu. (Plus I couldn't really leave my post on epilogue "unbook-ended")
It was Orson Scott Card who drew my attention to the word Milieu as used to describe an integral part of creating a work of fiction. The "Cardian Milieu" doesn't simply include setting, but everything (minus the plot) that makes your story, yours. Setting, characters, cultures, what people eat at three in the morning when the moon in the highest heavens…
When it comes to pre-book milieu, the stuff-that-was before the plot kicks in, Card touches upon it once or twice in his books on the craft, but I'd like to emphasise the point. Your setting, your created cultures, your magical swords, your whatsits and dodads, even the kitchen sink. They don't exist merely to serve the plot. Well, they shouldn't any way. They came from somewhere and we readers need to get a sense of this in your narrative, a sense of "between-the-lines-ness".
Once you realise that your book is merely a snapshot in time, a particularly interesting snap shot for your characters with a bit of luck, the task of crafting a proper prologue becomes infinitely easier (assuming you've decided you need one. They aren't always, or even usually that necessary, but I digress…)
Think of it like this: The thing that changes your characters happens within the plot. Shouldn't something happen to your milieu to support those ripples your characters are feeling? To me a good prologue takes the pre-book mileu and throws it off balance. The Game of Thrones prologue does this. Something is wrong in the north. Winter is coming. Etc.
The good prologue is a sense of "this is how it is, but something is off, but enough about that here's your regular programming". A good prologue DOESN'T relay the entire world history you've been building for twelve years plus. That needs to come through in the book.
If you've read my post of epilogues (if not, why not!) you'll probably know that I personally feel that this pre-book mileu, this between-the-lines stuff, should always be said within the book. This doesn't mean I hate -logues of all kinds. I'll draw your attention back to the Game of Thrones prologue or the one Brandon Sanderson gives us at the beginning of the Mistborn saga. Those worked for me.
If you think you need a prologue, I suggest you read those books and figure out why they work in context. Can you pick out anything useful to think about in your writing?
The bottom line[s]: In my opinion, everything is better left said in the main narrative between the lines. From there we get a sense of the wider world, but it doesn't have to derail an otherwise good plot.
If your story has no hint of being a snap shot in time then you're missing something important. Your characters, your premise and your conflict have all come from somewhere, and will [usually] go some where after the book has finished. Nothing should spring into existence for the plot then disappear never to be spoke of again.
Prologues… well they need to follow the pre-book milieu idea. If you ever find yourself in doubt, do what George Martin did with his. Don't fall into the trap of info dumping your setting's rich history, the lineage of your characters, or kings, or the story whatever other dead person you "think" is important (they're probably not, by the way). And conversely, don't fall into the trap of making it too tangential. Just don't forget to work in the pay off before too many books go passed and I think we'll do just fine.
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I couldn't agree more with your statement: "A good prologue DOESN'T relay the entire world history you've been building for twelve years plus. That needs to come through in the book."


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No growth-oriented organization likes to rest on its laurels. Definitely not NetZealous. Following one success after another, MentorHealth was born. This brand is an imparter of organized professional trainings in yet another prime area, healthcare.
Its webinars are very popular among healthcare professionals, over 10,000 of whom have made a beeline to our learning sessions. Like our other webinars, MentorHealth's webinars add value. They enhance the professionals' careers and help them scale peaks. Their understanding and perception of practices and regulations spike at our sessions.
With human resources being a conscious decision and favored choice; NetZealous started TrainHR in 2009 with the aim of replicating to the HR industry what it had been doing till then to the regulatory compliance industry. Mind you, this was within a few months of having established an altogether new business. Isn't that some alacrity!
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The board of Sefton is pleased to provide an update on the progress in regards to the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
The Company has identified a preferred candidate with significant oil and gas industry and quoted company experience. The Company is hopeful of finalising terms for the new CEO's appointment shortly. Negotiations are ongoing and a further announcement will be made once a firm agreement is reached.
In the interim, Keith Morris, Tom Milne and Jossy Rachmantio (Non-Executive Directors of Sefton) continue to work closely with Raylene Whitford (Chief Financial Officer) on implementing the near term goals of the Company.
Update on prospective acquisition of oil and gas assets
The Company confirms that it continues to explore and undertake primary due diligence regarding the prospective acquisition of oil and gas assets in accordance with the strategy outlined in the announcement of 2 February 2015. Once the appointment of the CEO is finalised, the Company intends to execute the planned strategy for the acquisition of future oil and gas assets which involves finalising the agreements required to progress this matter further.
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Chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.
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The movie holds to a steady but too-straight rhythm, hitting all the expected romantic-drama beats, right down to the occasional argument that threatens to stop the date cold. But Southside With You is also winningly sweet and earnest, and refreshingly frank about the problems that minorities face when they try to get ahead in a culture dominated by white males.
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Amber Alexander, a good friend, recently found out she had invasive cervical cancer. She will remain out of work for at least 4 months for chemo
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A friend, Amber Alexander, recently found out that she has cervical cancer. She has been in the hospital for a week as she underwent surgery in hopes to reduce the size of the large tumor. Luckily, they were able to remove the tumor with a partial hyster-rectamy. They said she would need 4-6 weeks to heal from that and then ordered 5 weeks of chemo and radiation, followed by another 6 weeks of chemo. As we all know, the bills do not ever stop. Hospital bills are now being added as well. I designed these t-shirts in hopes to help raise money for her for bills so she might have one less thing to worry about at this difficult time. Prayers are also appreciated! Lets show her and her family some support and raise some money together!! Please help her and her husband during this hard time.Amber Alexander ❤ and Seth Alexander


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Since I am from the Philippines, Black Friday only rings a bell during well, Holy Week. Not until my mom went to the U.S. a couple of months ago and will be spending Thanksgiving in the Windy City. Now I so want to go to where she is! Imagine, malls opening at 3AM?! People falling in line the night before?! That must mean one thing! A SALE… A big one, at that! Oooohhh…
Here's a definition by good ole Wiki :
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day many U.S. retailers open very early, often at 5 a.m. or even earlier, and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season. Because Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, the day after occurs between the 23rd and the 29th of November.
The day's name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term began by 1966 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975. Later an alternative explanation began to be offered: that "Black Friday" indicates the period during which retailers are turning a profit, or "in the black."
I wish I'd win that lottery so I can buy myself a whole bunch of goodies Okay, okay, I should seriously stop getting excited. LOL
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