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Let's start with the X-Files riff that informs the subject matter (because that's always fun, and sadly, obvious). "The Ghost Network" deals with a man who is experiencing psychic visions of terrorist attacks. He is actually receiving information mentally about the crime, via a psychic wavelength that Dr. Bishop terms "The Ghost Network." For X-Files episodes in which people inexplicably experience strange psychic visions of the latest and most dangerous crimes (including child abduction or murder), I refer you just off the top of my head to "Oubliette," "Blind" and the latest feature film, "I Want To Believe."
Yet in fairness, Fringe utilizes the idea of a psychic connection a little differently than these examples; it attempts to explain, specifically, that the psychic visions are merely communications signals on a different wave-length; one utilized by the secret Conspiracy. Where the X-Files often endowed loners, losers and misfits with psychic powers, thus examining their "outsider" status in our society, Fringe begins with this tack (in a scene at St. Ames Cathedral in which the psychic confesses to a fear that the Devil is sending him dreams), but then drops that tangent like a hot potato in favor of a conspiracy-oriented tale. Honestly, this is the least rip-offish of the first three Fringe episodes. It starts out familiar, then takes a turn. So give it a pass there. It's not like Teliko's stealing pituitary glands this week, at least.
The problem is that Fringe only skims the surface of an interesting idea, and comes up short on the actual science on display. Let me point out two basic goofs. Early on, Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) rattles off the names of a few drugs that his father, Dr. Bishop is concocting at the lab for self-medication. Peter terms them "psychotics." The drug names he rattles off, however, are the generics for Xanax and Paxil, if I caught them right. Those aren't psychotics. A genius with a 190 IQ wouldn't make that simple a mistake, would he? I mean, I caught the error and my IQ is a lot lower. (A lot lower...).
Secondly, while conducting brain surgery with a drill (and we see a pool of blood flowing as the drill cuts), Dr. Bishop fails to administer a local anesthetic to his patient. Remarkably, the patient doesn't even wince as the drill whirs deep into his skull. Bishop administers a sedative, mind you, but that's not the same thing. What is this, Awake?
When Fringe fails to convey accurate information on routine subjects such as psychiatric drugs and surgical procedure, you have to wonder about the integrity of the series. And seriously, this episode is muddled beyond belief. Are we to believe that the people behind the Pattern are using "The Ghost Network" to communicate about terrorist attacks and the like? If that's the case, have they wired all their cell phones to operate on "The Ghost Network." (Can you hear me now?)
I mean, we see the psychic man reporting cell phone conversations at a station miles away, and are told he has accessed the Ghost Network band...so that could only means that the perpetrators have Ghost-tuned their cell phones. Correct? Perhaps I'm missing something, but this just seems...silly to me. Fringe establishes that there is a ghost communications network, and that the psychic is tuning into it, but this episode doesn't make clear who is actually using the network and how they do it, except that they're bad and behind some kind of technology exchange. But what mechanism are they using? Adapted cell phones? Do both sides (people) in the exchange have these new phones, or just one? Again, the ideas are superficial that they don't bear up under the slightest scrutiny.
My biggest concern about "The Ghost Network" -- by far -- is that it seems to indicate a creative rut. Here's the outline of Fringe episodes so far:
1. There is a strange and/or horrific attack in shocking prologue. (Plane attack in pilot; motel room fertilization in "The Same Old Story," bus attack in "Ghost Network")
2. Dr. Bishop has cutsie-poo insane moment (here over pancakes and pianos; last week over car seat heaters)
3. Mystery clue dropped as to Peter's background (here in a diner; last week in a comment by Dr. Bishop)
4. Olivia investigates case and ties it to "the pattern," after making mention of her relationship with Agent Scott and how she feels betrayed (on a park bench last week; here at a funeral).
5. The case of the week involves something paranormal or "fringe" Dr. Bishop worked on once directly (but because of his cutsie-poo insanity has conveniently forgotten about, until it comes up in this new context). Also conveniently, Bishop knows of a functional device built just for solving this case. Last week ("The Same Old Story"), it was a machine that could read images from retinas. This week, the good doctor happens to have a kind of helmet stored away in his old house that can adjust brainwaves. By far, this is the worst element of the show so far: the deus ex machina of the week.
6. Case leads back to Massive Dynamic. Always.
7. Olivia interviews Blair Brown at Massive Dynamic, and she "denies all knowledge." Why doesn't Olivia just arrest this evasive exec? She's now been tied circumstantially to three cases. How about haulin' her ass down to HQ for questioning?
8. The case of the week is solved, but many questions remain about Massive Dynamic and the conspiracy/Pattern , so we can have future episodes that tell us just as little.
9. Epilogue: something's going on with John Scott(Mark Valley), the dead FBI agent, at Massive Dynamic.
I look forward to episode four, when I'm sure that this creative rut will be destroyed, and Fringe will go in a new, exciting direction and not rely on the same plot. Right? Right?
Seriously, to re-mediate itself, Fringe need only fix one or two of these elements next week. How about Dr. Bishop not have a miracle device (or know of a miracle device) at the ready? How about a crime of the week not involve Massive Dynamic or the Pattern? How about Olivia investigating a case that is new to Dr. Bishop, not an old case he's forgotten about (then conveniently remembered)?
Okay, I'm sure people are going to say that I'm picking on Fringe. So I do want to say something nice. Joshua Jackson is doing a more-than credible job in this series. He's getting better at delivering one-liners, and has developed a nice way of puncturing the mock-profundity with his funny dialogue delivery. Seriously -- and this may merely be a symptom of how bad Fringe is -- Joshua Jackson is the bright spot of every episode so far. He makes the show watchable, and occasionally amusing.
Fringe reveals so little improvement over the last two weeks that I may have to impose my old Supernatural rule: I will stay tuned for five weeks, and if things don't get better after that spell, I'm outta there!
So Fringe gets two more times up at bat as far as I'm concerned. Oh heck, I'm a nice guy. I'll set the bar even lower. If the fourth episode next week does not involve an old case of Dr. Bishop and the old man actually has to invent something instead of relying on old research, I'll double my watching duration to ten weeks.
That's a challenge, Fringe. Break the pattern!


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Super Bowl Sunday is nearly upon us! The dynastic New England Patriots take on the greatest show on turf known as the Los Angeles Rams in an Atlanta-bound showdown featuring the league's two best teams.
For the uninitiated, the Super Bowl is the championship game for the National Football League (NFL), and the winner will have the honor of being called the best team in football for at least one year. It's usually filled with a lot of beer, chips, and tons of funny, high-production ads that can be almost as fun as the game itself.
The annual halftime show will have Maroon 5 with special guests Travis Barker and Big Boi. Gladys Knight will do the honors on the National Anthem. Oh, and there will be some pigskin thrown around, probably, with pairs of the hottest quarterbacks and coaches in football — New England's Tom Brady with Bill Belichick and Jared Goff with Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams — putting their high-powered offenses to the test to see who can score the most points.
The action kicks off February 3 at 6:30 p.m EST. That's 3:30 p.m. PST, 4:30 p.m. MST, and 5:30 p.m. CST in the US and Canada, and 11:30 p.m. GMT (or 23:30) in the UK. It all goes down inside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility that's mindblowing in person, but also makes for a nice backdrop for those watching on TV.
Looking to watch the big game on your Android phone, TV, or tablet? How about Chromebook, or any other device with a capable web browser? You're in luck: there are tons of ways to watch, and you probably won't have to pay a dime.
How to watch the Super Bowl in the United States
In the US, spectators can catch the action right from CBS. There are actually three different ways you can access a free stream:
- CBSSports.com will have a live stream up for free.
- Anyone can watch free in the CBS Sports app, available on Android phones and tablets, Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, Apple TV, and more.
- CBS All Access viewers can, of course, watch through that app.
If watching on TV or through the CBS app isn't possible, you can also tune in via any service which offers live access to CBS Sports. That includes Hulu's Live TV package and YouTube TV, among others. Most of these services offer free trials too, so if you're only in it for the big game then you can watch it on Sunday and cancel it on Monday.
Don't forget that you can also go the old school route and buy an antenna to pick up your local channels. This one-time purchase isn't quite as sweet as a free trial of an internet TV service in the short term, but the long-term payoff will more than make up for that. Our friends at CordCutters have the best recommendations for over-the-air digital antennas.
The best cheap 4K TVs for watching the Super Bowl
How to watch the Super Bowl in Canada
Our Canadian friends can get in on the fun by way of CTV, TSN 1, or RDS, provided you have one of those channels in your TV package (most folks do). What's cool about it this year is that Fox is allowed to broadcast a full 1:1 stream to Canada for folks to enjoy, so our friends in the Great White North can join in on the full Super Bowl viewing experience, showy American ads and all.
For Android, the CTV GO app and website will have their streams going, however those who want to stream the CBS version of the broadcast will need to use a VPN to bypass their geographical restrictions and watch the game at the CBS website or in the CBS Sports app.
Another option for Android users in Canada is DAZN, a $20-per-month subscription for a full meal ticket to sports coverage. NFL coverage includes NFL Sunday Ticket, the NFL Network, all offseason coverage, and — you guessed it — Super Bowl 53.
You can snag yourself a free trial to check out the game, and even have enough time left over to see if there's anything else you like with coverage of MLB, MLS, UEFA, and more. DAZN is available on mobile, TV, and web apps so you have no shortage of ways to keep up.
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How to watch the Super Bowl in the UK
The best way for friends across the pond to keep up with the action on Android is through BBC iPlayer, as BBC will assume the role of providing a digital front seat for those who aren't willing to pay for Sky Sports. BBC iPlayer is available for Android phones and tablets, and is also available on many smart TV platforms and gaming consoles. Chromecast users will find an easy option to beam the content to their TV, too. Everything starts at 11PM GMT.
Other Countries
If you live in any other country, there is likely an option for you. Be sure to check your local stations to see their exact coverage plans. The NFL also has a handy database of ways to watch sorted by country, so that should also get a quick look.
If you have no other options, you can always use a VPN to watch an American stream. VPNs allow you to reroute your data traffic around the world in an encrypted pipe. It's usually great for internet privacy, but a nice secondary benefit is being able to use the internet as if you're in an entirely different country.
Check out our list of preferred VPN service providers, and then use it to trick the internet into thinking you're browsing from the United States by setting your location appropriately. Once you've done that, you could go right to CBS and watch it from the source.
Who will win?
Championship games are fun, exciting, and — more than any other time — a chance to pick a side and root hard for a winner! Who do you want to win? Who do you think will win? Make your predictions and then prepare for the contest to be decided inside Atlanta's beautiful Mercedes-Benz Stadium February 3.


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How to… Have a Great Boudoir Photo Shoot!
Boudoir photography is becoming very popular lately. I've had several mommies, wives-to-be, boyfriends and husbands call me about scheduling a boudoir photo shoot as gifts for someone else or as a treat to for themselves. Boudoir historically meant a room adjacent to a women's bedchamber and later came to mean a drawing room where a lady could have a friends and or lovers to meet in private. Thus Boudoir photography has traditionally meant the art of capturing very sensual partially clothed to nude photos of a woman although the form is expanding to include couples and men.
The key to great boudoir photography is that it is artfully done, showing the subject in at her most beautiful and provocative. Anyone –not just models- at any age (well any age 18 and over), of any race or size can have a very successful and enjoyable boudoir photo shot; you just have to utilize a couple of tips.
Tip 1) Make sure the photographer you are considering has experience taking sexy glamour, boudoir and sensual pictures. Ask for references and samples of his or her work. If you are satisfied with their work be sure to book early.
Tip 2) Before the shoot make sure that you and the photographer have discussed the style and mood of the shoot. For example are you looking for a classic black and white shoot, completely nude or a high fantasy shoot. Bring samples of magazines or your sketches to better articulate your vision to the photographer.
Tip 3) Make sure you will be comfortable with your surroundings. The photographer knows that most clients who purchase boudoir photo sessions are not models and may not feel confident disrobing. Meet with your photographer at the photo shoot site before you schedule the shoot to insure that you will have the privacy you need and that you like the décor. In addition discuss who else will be in the studio at the time of the shoot.
Tip 4) Discuss what clothes you envisioned wearing for the shoot. If you have them at the time of your consultation – bring them with you. Ask if there will be clothes and accessories available or will you need to furnish any of your own props.
Tip 5) You may want to mention to the photographer what kind of music you want to hear during the shoot – does a particular slow song make you feel sensual or do you want to hear something with a driving beat to feel powerful and sexy.
Tip 6) Make sure you schedule the shoot on a day and time that you will be well rested, hydrated, in a good mood and in high energy. If your monster-in-law is coming to town that day – that is probably not the day you want to schedule the shoot!
Tip 7) Leave and arrive early for the shoot. Neither you nor the photographer wants to rush through your shoot. Also you and the photographer need to ensure that the length of time for the shoot is acceptable and realistic to you both. Sessions are usually 2-4 hours, time needs to be allocated for shooting the pictures as well as make-up, hair, clothes and set changes.
Tip 8) List of Do Nots right before (or during) your shoot-
Do not overeat, over drink, overdo your perfume, pluck your eyebrows, shave, get a facial, have micro abrasion, get a skin peal, have laser hair removal, get a tattoo, yell at your boyfriend, bring your kids -or anyone else that will give you a headache or make you nervous! Do not go to a full contact karate class, apply your own make-up, wear tight fitting bras or clothes, or do anything right before the shoot that will ruin your mood, leave marks on or irritate your skin or make you fill uncomfortable or unsexy and ultimately ruin your pictures. Remember this day is all about you!
Tip 9) List of Dos:
Do come to the shoot with a clean face, moisturized skin, whitened teeth, polished nails, pedicure, simple blow-dried or styled hair, your water or juice bottle, a towel, a body wrap/robe, a light snack, mints and wearing loose fitting clothes.
Tip 10) Here's a do that get's its own tip: Do Hire a professional stylist for your hair and make-up. You want to look your best so pamper yourself and go with a professional. The best would be if the stylist can stay for the shoot and assist with outfit/look changes and touch-ups.
There will be several things the photographer will be doing to make sure that you have a great experience. He or she will make you feel at ease and sexy, such as ensuring the room temperature is just right, they will offer continuous encouragement, and refreshments –maybe even some good wine, and will expertly guide you through the poses that will show you in the best light.
So relax, pamper and enjoy your boudoir photo shoot!
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- WrestleCon
- March 31st, 2017
- Orlando, Florida
WrestleCon Supershow was one of many shows happening in Orlando, FL during Wrestlemania weekend. Starting off late at night and with a stacked card of wrestlers was the show deserving of the name "Supershow" however?
Starting off was ACH, Mascarita Dorada & Michael Elgin vs. Caleb Konley, David Starr & Trevor Lee. This was a solid way to start the show. It was interesting to see the pairing of Elgin and Mascarita. ACH as always is a blast to watch and know hows to work a crowd. Starr and Lee as well played good heels. Elgin was underused and Mascarita Dorada was made to be the clear star of the match.
Shane Strickland vs. Low Ki was next with Low Ki being a surprise opponent as he had wrestled numerous times that week already. This was a much slower more tactical match then either of these are known for. Low Ki dominated for the majority of the match and what spots there were came across as very stiff then anything. Low Ki's final blow to the end the match being a double foot stomp off the ropes to Stickland on the outside of the mat was a brutal move to witness.
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Jeff Cobb (Impact World Heavyweight Championship) had to be one of the biggest disappointments on this. Lashley seemed to give minimal effort here. What could of been a battle of two powerhouses suplexing each other around instead was a slow drag.
Flip Gordan and Sammy Guevara vs. Angelico and Jack Evans was another match that could of been much bettter. Evans was coming off a leg injury he had and these are two teams both skilled in high flying and more mat based wrestling. Angelico started off with more submission based moves. Evans mid match went into his banter calling Sammy "Justin Bieber" and getting the crowd to sing songs. Personally I like Evans in ring but his heel banter like that usually comes across as so forced that it often ruins matches for me. This is another one where both teams could have done a lot better.
Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Ryan Smile, Drew Galloway, and Lio Rush vs. Ricochet, AR Fox, Jason Cade, Sami Callihan, Dezmond Xavier was the last match before intermission. This is a 5 star match period. It was captain vs captain with each actually picking their own team mates. Ospreay vs Ricochet as team captains in this match. This was a match filled with almost constant spots, high flying moves, and all around just endless energy. Every competitor gave it their all. Even the mid match dance sequence was played to a perfection thanks to Drew Galloway who for being the big man of the match still showed he could fly around when needed. Every big spot move was hit several times in this match with some of the best spots I've seen in recent times used here. It was the perfect mixture of comedy, wrestling, acrobatics, and just love of the sport they could of had. Match of the night by far.
Battle Royal (DDT Iron Man Heavy Metalweight Champion) This match featured the following wrestlers : Joey Ryan, Colt Cabana, Matt Striker, Mr. Hughes, Manscout Manning, Suicide, Kikutaro, George South, Mr. 305 Live Zane Riley, 2 Cold Scorpio, Billy Gunn, Moose, Swoggle, Shane Douglas, Kevin Thorn, Abyss, Gangrel, The Hurricane, Shannon Moore, and Marty Jannetty. This as an overall battle royal was near horrible. Makes me feel bad having guys that can actually wrestle like Moose, Billy Gunn and Cabana in the mixture. While seeing some run ins were cool the match was mainly a drag. So many of these guys are either D list guys or way past their prime. I wish someone could explain to me when Kevin Thron and especially Shannon Moore still get booked because I can't understand it. I'm pretty sure 2 Cold Scorpio was drunk during the match and let's now talk about Jannetty. Marty Jennetty was either under the influence heavily or something is wrong because he was a complete mess. He could barely move, wasn't landing punches, and fell on top of someone while trying to take them down. For his elimination he went over the rope, landed on his ass on the outside of the mat, then just jumped off the ring. This match as a whole was a joke sadly though not in the way they'd have hoped for.
Now Swoggle won the match eliminating Joey Ryan (who came in as #1) which also gave him the DDT belt. Ryan ran back in though and pinned Swoggle to win it back. Right after though the music hit and through the crowd came The Sandman. After a very lengthy entrance we had Sandman vs Joey Ryan. Sandman smacked him with the singapore cane, pinned Ryan, then went back out through the crowd. While seeing Sandman is always a treat, this was unneeded.
Johnny Mundo (w/Taya) vs. Cage (w/Melissa Santos)(Tables, Ladders, and Chairs).
This could of been good again but ended up a letdown. Cage had already wrestled like 6 matches this week but I believe this was Mundos first. The first half of the match was just slow until they brought out weapons. Throw in a few spots that were decent after that. Cage put Taya through a table with Mundo then putting Santos through one as well (even though for Santos' Mundo took the entire blow of going through the table.) The crowd wasn't really into this match at all and Santos completely no sold going through a table after it as well.
Finally it was time for the main event which was Lucha Bros (Fenix and Penta El 0 M) vs The Hardyz (Broken Matt Hardy & Brother Nero). This was a dream match and could of been so great but instead was a let down. One can assume this was due to The Hardyz knowing that the upcoming Sunday they'd return to WWE at Wrestlemania and couldn't risk an injury. Both teams tried though but the match was almost over right after it started. Seemed more of the match was more both teams trying to have the crowd chant for them instead of wrestling. After the match Matt Hardy thanked the crowd and gave respect to Lucha Bros.
Overall WrestleCon Supershow wasn't horrible. The 10 man match was perfect, and it had a few decent matches but sadly also had some bad ones and let downs. It was a long event as well and is worth the watch at least for fans curious about it. Otherwise just look up the 10 man match.
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As tomorrow will be very busy, I decided to go ahead and post tonight. We are just back from our missions conference and I can hardly wait to hear this speaker again. Also most of our ice has melted so we are all happy about that.
And they have made it to be antique eggs as they are more than 25 years old.
I may give these eggs to the kiddos one day...we will see. The pink egg is Amelia's, the blue one belongs to Ben and the yellow egg belongs to youngest son, Charles.
I found the pretty egg cups at Cracker Barrel last year and was not really sure what I would to with them and suddenly it came to me that I should use them to hold my ceramic eggs.
Now I just have to make sure no little grands get hold of them. I guess Nana will have to put them in the china cabinet for safe keeping when the Hoova Grimms come to town.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Hello Mr Bunny!
5 comments:
- Linda said...
I love seeing all your pretty Easter things! Wishing you a lovely weekend!! Rest up - remember we lose an hour!!!
- March 6, 2015 at 11:24 PM
- Terri D said...
Your home is always so festive!! I love your decorating ideas!
- March 7, 2015 at 7:12 PM
- Arlene @Nanaland said...
Thanks Ladies!! I think I love decorating for the seasons as much as my Grands love it!!
- March 7, 2015 at 8:56 PM
- ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...
Your bunny is gorgeous. I have some little antique egg cups. I need to get them out on display! Enjoy your day my friend! Hugs, Diane
- March 8, 2015 at 8:22 AM
- Arlene @Nanaland said...
Thanks Diane!! I love Bunnies!!
- March 9, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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Nando's Peri Peri Chicken #DhakaRW2016Offer 499
Went to Nando's to meet my hunger with their new Restaurant Week Meal: Um Platter priced at 499 (including vat). The Platter includes two wings, one quarter chicken, one regular side (I took Spicy Rice!) and designer drink Citra. The wings were really yummy and perfectly cooked. Well, nothing new to say about their Quarter PERi Chicken. It was delicious and tasty as always.
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As Nando's is one of my favorite restaurants, I had to go there during #DhakaRW2016. It happened to be Mother's Day as well, so I took my mom on a dinner date. We decided against one of the platters, and had the Quarter Chicken with 2 regular sides each. As always, the food was great, and the waiters were very quick and responsive.
We waited for...15 min(s) (Dine-in)
We spent...Approx. TK 600 (Dinner)
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I couldn't ever imagine I will get the taste of perfectly blended dish right here in Dhaka! The combination of the foods were so good I just smiled in every bite. It consists of Peri-Chicken strips, corn salad, spicy rice, a poached egg and an amazing Citra drink. The food was balanced which means it was healthy as well as mouthful. grin emoticon The Citra was every bit of refreshment in this scorching heat. heart emoticon Corn Salad had mushrooms and awesome veggies so it's a win-win too. The rice was like khichuri as always, but never mind. tongue emoticon Y'all should try it if you are really looking for a balanced diet on the get-go! smile emoticon
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Espetada (Tk. 745.00)
Too Tummylicious
This has been my favorite item at Nando's since childhood. I don't think they kept their quality consistent, but it was still delicious. These are boneless chicken pieces and peppers on skewers.The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce used was flavorful and the perfect level of spices were used. I took wedges as a side and I absolutely loved the them; crispy and tasty. Always thought this particular item is overpriced though.
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Peri-Peri Chicken half (Tk. 595.00)
Best Peri Peri in the Town
It was a classic peri peri chicken , nothing to complain about. Would've appreciated if the quantity of chicken was a little higher. Too palatable and yummy. Specially the sauce was too extra ordinary. :)
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Peri-Peri Chicken quarter (Tk. 330.00)
My Current Favorite Item
The quarter chicken is definitely my current favorite! I always take the extra hot flavor, with coleslaw and potato wedges, and I think this meal is perfect for lunch or dinner... or even a mid-afternoon snack when you're hungry!
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Curtis Campbell, Gleaner Writer
The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) has reacted to criticism of Jamaica's compliance with copyright regulations.
In early May, Jamaica was named by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as one of the rogue countries which will remain on a Special 301 Watch List because of its inadequate payment of public-performance royalties.
The USTR is contending that foreign governments should ensure that adequate copyright payments are made when US musical compositions are performed in TV and radio broadcasts, over cable systems and in all other kinds of public performances.
JACAP General Manager Lydia Rose said the collecting agency has made several attempts to educate the industry players about the importance of adhering to the copyright regulations. However, there are still those who are in breach.
"Unfortunately, there is a passive and an active resistance from many of the players as far as compliance with the copyright law is concerned. JACAP has done its utmost to educate those persons who fall under our purview, yet still, at the end of the day their cry is that they were ignorant of the law. Now, we are faced with a situation in which no less a body than the Office of the United States Trade Representative has deemed it necessary to highlight this very sore issue, and it puts us in a negative light," Rose explained in a JACAP release.
While welcoming the move by USTR seeking accountability, JACAP has aligned itself with the Constabulary Force (JCF) in a bid to strengthen and enforce the Copyright Act (1993).
All broadcasters, cable operators, bars, restaurants, promoters, corporate sponsors, venue operators, event planners and businessplaces are, therefore, encouraged to adhere to the act and avoid legal repercussions.
"We have been in discussions with the police over the last couple of months, in an effort to form some kind of partnership as far as the issuing of licences and permits are concerned. We are now at the point where being in possession of a licence from JACAP will be a requirement to being granted a licence from the police to host an event," Rose stated in the release.
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) is responsible for managing the broadcasting and public performance rights of record producers, the owners of master sound recordings, in Jamaica.
In 2010, JAMMS' chairman Danny Browne told The Gleaner that the highest level of payment resistance came from the lower-level players in the marketplace. He said the more organised companies have a higher level of compliance . Also, he said, it is easier to track commercial radio than more informal music industry players.
Browne had said once music is played in public, payments should be made by all industry players. In a Sunday Gleaner story of March 3 this year, Ruddy Isaacs, brother and former manager of late reggae icon Gregory Isaacs, argued that selectors should pay fees to collection agencies. However, some selectors fired back in a later story in The STAR, arguing that they were pivotal in artiste development by the playing of their music. They also said that the issue of royalties should be between the artistes and record labels, and not everybody who plays music in public.
Evon Mullings, general manager of JAMMS, had said the promoters are the ones who should be paying and not the DJs/selectors.
"Event promoters are the persons responsible for obtaining the required copyright permit to ensure that events are complying with the relevant provisions of copyright laws governing the playing of recorded music publicly. As the beneficial owners of the event, the promoter must seek to have in place all the required licences, permits and consents that are needed to ensure that the event is meeting all legal obligations," he said.
Also on the US Trade Representative watch list for unsatisfactory payments are Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.


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Friday, October 31st, 2003 – Day 255
I was up at 7.00am even thought I go little sleep. This room has got worse every day. Nice TV, bed etc, but thre is no ventilation. Theres a window that opens onto the hall. I suppose, for 8 USD per night I cant complain. I walked to the Capitol Guesthouse where big crowds of locals and tourists were waiting for various buses to destinations all over Cambodia. My bus was a big one (46 seater) that was full to thee brim. There were only 4 or 5 tourists. It was supposed to be an eight hour trip.
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Phnom Penh Petrol Station. These are on every corner. Petrol in Fanta and Johnny Walker Bottles to serve the millions of motor bikes. (31-10-2003)
We made two stops on the trip for toilet and food. I had expected the road to be far worse and maybe it would in wet conditions. About 50% of the road was paved. Some hard bumps and big pot holes. There is a boat to Siem Reap but to save three hours (the boat is 22 USD) is hardly worth it. You may be able to get a ticket for 18-20 USD if you look about.
At the first stop at Skuon, I had an opportunity to witness and eat the "spiders" of Skoun which are edible tarantula, also known as "ka ping" in Khmer. There are 4/5 girls selling these fried 8 legged spiders (fried). They are quite tasty (especially when they are just freshly cooked).
For those who never tried them, they taste creamy and crunchy and very addictive. They are eaten like appetizer or snack only. These edible insects are meant for the adventurous, and they could be quite an anthropological and cultural experience.
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Skuon Spider (31-10-2003)
Te journey was fine compared to some of the 15-20 hour mountain journeys I have taken in South America. Indeed we arrived in Siem Reap about 3.00pm which made it only a seven hour journey.
I took a Moto (1,000 Riels) to my chosen Hostel called Smileys. Its a big fan room with a shower, balcony for 5 USD per night. A real nice clean professional hostel. You leave your shoes at reception.
The ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, capital of the Khmer kingdom from 802 until 1295, are one of the world's marvels. The largest religious monument ever constructed, it's a vast and mysterious complex of hulking laterite and sandstone blocks. Unknown to the world until French naturalist Henri Mouhot literally stumbled onto it in 1861, the area of Angkor existed for centuries only as a myth — a wondrous city (or cities, to be exact), its exact location in the Cambodian jungle unknown.
The temple complex covers some 96.6 sq. km (60 sq. miles) and carries the remains of passageways, moats, temples, and palaces that represent centuries of building in the capital. The temples are served by the nearby town of Siem Reap, some 6km (3 1/2 miles) to the south.
A three- or four-day visit there will suffice (though many do it in fewer), and many come away with a newfound love for ancient cultures, Asian religions, and sunsets.
Anyway if you buy your ticket in the evening (after 5.00pm) for the next day you can ente and get a free sunset at 5.30-6.00pm. Entrance fees for Angkor Wat are as follows: A 1-day ticket is US$20, a 3-day ticket is US$40, and a 1-week ticket is US$60. All tickets include all the sites within the temple compound, as well as Banteay Srei, to the north, and the outlying temples of the Roluos Group. I forgot my photo for 3 thre day pass Identity Card but they will give you a free instant photo camera. There were two ques of new arrivals and the one day pass quene was about 3 times ours. It would be toug going to see everything in 1 day but that is all many people have.
I paid 2 USD for a driver to take me to the ticket booth , wait and drive me to Phnom Bakeng to see the sunset. Its about 8km from town. Its was very crowded, but the views from Phnom Bakeng (Bakeng Hill) are excellent. It's a good little climb up the hill, and those so inclined can go by elephant (mainly Japs) for 11 USD. It was a good sunset and I enjoyed it. I stayed until it got dark.
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Phnom Bakeng. People are like Zombies watching Sun set. (31-10-2003)
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Phnom Bakeng. (31-10-2003)
I ha an early night as I made the moto driver promise he would be at my gusthouse at 5.15am in order to drive me to see the sunset at Ankor at 5.30am.


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I collect memories with my camera, trying to capture all the bits and pieces of my life that makes it so rich and full. I want to preserve these emotions and thoughts and all the stages as I go through life.. The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality and eventually in their own..
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Asunta Rufino's exhibit: Life through her photos By Miro Frances D. Capili
MANILA, Philippines—Asunta Rufino is among the remarkable few who refuse to be summarized by a single noun. As evidenced in her blog, aptly titled Asunta Rufino's Travels Thru Life…, she is a photographer, foodie and traveler all at once. Being an admirer of the works of Sanso, BenCab, Bobby Wong Jr, Rosscapili, Adre Berger and Ansel Adams, behind each of her photographs is a story of how she perceives the life blowing through this world; and behind that, her own love for it.
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On the Wings of Artistic Freedom By Yugel Losorata
For someone who is into painting, having an affair with travel photography gives her a kind of freedom so distinct from what she has experienced. Asunta Rufino, a well-traveled painter who discovered photography only three years ago, realizes that she has found something not just to add years to her life but more importantly, life to her years.
In a chat with Picture Perfect, she happily shared, "Photography has encouraged me to spread my wings, not only in terms of artistic freedom, but in terms of living my life. While I had to shut myself from the world for almost half a year for every painting, nowadays I have to go out, trek the mountains, ride the waves, get sunburned and even get a broken ankle just for my photography."
This grandmother of four has been going around the world to put to work her passion for photography which has already produced good pictures of flowers, food, and landscapes. Shooting during sunset or sunrise has developed into a routine that she is going to have an exhibit this month called "Alba e' Tramonto" or "Sunrise and Sunset."
To run from October 15 to 30, Asunta's first solo show in photography will be held at the Galerie OneWorkshop (324 LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia St. and Bel Air, Makati City). She will be presenting her photographs of sunrises and sunsets which she collected from her travels to Batanes, Banawe, Subic, Tagaytay, Boracay, Los Angeles, St. Petersburg, Chang Mai, Luang Prabang, and Bangkok.
She shared in deep thought, "The pursuit and the creation of beauty are ingrained in me. My photographs are more like paintings in the sense that I choose to create photographs that border between the real and the imagined."
In the '80s Asunta studied Chinese painting under Master Hau Chiok and Sy Chiu Hua. This kind of very detailed medium requires such precise, strict, and meticulous work which took her around three to six months to finish a painting. The fast-paced nature of digital photography serves as a good counterflow to her discipline as a painter.
She recalled that her first camera was a simple point-and-shoot Fuji Finepix. At present, she is into Canon equipment (550D) where she considers it as "user-friendly."
A frequent traveler, Asunta is set to fly to far places like Cairo, Petra, and Jordan for more shots of the sun – rising or setting. Just before the year ends, she is going to Chang Mai to take photos of the sunrise from a hot air balloon and of the sunset on a microlight plane. Next year, she's headed to Tibet, Machu Pichu, and the Galapagos Islands.
"A good photograph," according to this reserved yet quick-witted lenswoman, "is when you have captured a scene at the right moment and time to show it in all its glorious splendor and beauty." She has always been enchanted with images of sunrises and sunsets, as well as full moons, or the so-called harvest moons that are big, yellow, and beautiful. She thinks of those crucial moments of the sun saying hello or goodbye as "the magical hours between day and night, slumber and reality."
Proof of Asunta's devotion to photography can be proven with how she has often gone the extra mile just to satisfy her craving. A few months ago, she tripped, fell, and fractured her foot. She was asked by her doctor to rest, only to realize she couldn't take it anymore and would want to have her camera back in action. She ended up walking with a cane and a boot in the mountainous province, with her camera of course.
"There's always something new to learn about photography, and always something new to shoot," she disclosed. "I will never tire of it. Being able to go to these places and having the chance to shoot these subjects, especially at the right moment and time, give me a certain thrill and feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment only photography can give."
She concluded, "I realized that I should definitely take risks for photography, even if sometimes at the expense of my own comfort and safety. My love and passion for the craft have no bounds."
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The Scissor Lift is a way of expanding your set-up by letting you bend, twist and move cymbals into just the exact spot, giving you the chance to fully customise your set-up to your exact requirements time and time again. The aerodyne tilter is at both the boom and the cymbal joint and aids in the flexibility and unlimited cymbal placement options with this holder. The holder simplifies drum set ups and setting up/taking down your kit by eliminating the need for additional stands in multi-cymbal set ups. Available in Short (5") or Long (8").
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Here at the Newcastle Drum Centre we spend half of our time fixing your broken drums, re-heading your kits and helping you get your tuning just right. If you want any info on any of these services, just get in touch and we'll help you out.
We're happy to offer advice on any drum related issue, so feel free to ask. We always try to offer advice in line with the kind of things that drum tutors are likely to recommend and can give you the benefit of many years of experience on what's best for you.
How do I choose my first drum kit?
The universe of drumming can be overwhelming and hard to understand, and that's why we're here for you. There can be hundreds of types of shells, finishes, sizes, configurations and brands and we fully understand this and the fact that it can be difficult to pick a first drum kit. That's why we's put together a complete guide to drumming for beginners which will help you pick your first drum kit. Read More
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Most items we sell come with at least a 1 year manufacturers warranty, so if an item that you have bought from us has developed a fault and needs replacing under warranty, you should get in touch with us and we can arrange a repair or replacement by working with the manufacturers or distributors directly.
If you just need something fixed and warranty isn't an issue, we can usually help you anyway. We've seen it all in our time and we're great at fixing things. You should get in touch with us in the first instance and we'll probably recommend that you pop your broken item down to the store (or post it) and we'll see what we can do.
We don't charge for the labour costs for a general repair, (for example fixing your squeaky pedal) although if you need very large amount of work doing we may have to charge. If you are worried you might be asked to pay for labour costs, get in touch and let us know what the problem is and we'll advise you from there.
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We don't often come out to fix your gear, but for some educational establishments or similar we're happy to arrange to do so. We know how much wear and tear your school equipment gets and it's a good plan to keep it in good working order as it prolongs its lifetime.
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We don't mind playing with your drums and trying to make them sound a bit better. In most cases you can do it yourself with a little bit of advice. If you're currently taking lessons try asking your tutor in the first instance if that's at all possible. If not, get in touch and ask. If you bring your drums down to us, we can usually help you out and do our best with them. We won't charge you for this as long as the time it takes is within reason.
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We often accept Part Exchange as part payment towards the total value of a drum kit. We will only ever offer you a final price once we've seen your gear first hand and had an opportunity to inspect it. In the first instance, get in touch with us or if possible email us some pictures and as good a description as possible. If you live far from us, we can arrange carriage to collect your gear and bring it to the store, although you will have to pay for this service. At any rate, get in touch with us directly and we can take it from there.
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Our fifth episode includes the first of two doses of Peace and Music with members of Sly & the Family Stone. Singer/Keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham remember what it was like when they arrived on site and performed late through the next sunrise. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Sing a Simple Song," "You Can Make it if you Try" and "Love City."
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Sophie's Choice (1982)
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Written by: Alan J. Pakula (Based on Sophie's Choice by William Styron)
Starring: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol, Rita Karin
Since her early acting days in the 1970's, American actress Meryl Streep has been widely regarded as being one of the best and most influential actresses of our time. The incredibly prolific Streep has made a career of taking challenging and diverse roles, developing a wide variety of accents, eccentricities, and many personality traits. These varied roles have led Meryl Streep to being one of the most decorated actresses in Hollywood history. She currently holds three Academy Award wins (once for Best Supporting Actress, and twice for Best Actress), and was nominated for a further sixteen. Her nineteen career Academy Award nominations makes Streep far and away the most nominated screen actor in history. Streep's most famous films include The French Lieutenant's Woman, Silkwood, Out of Africa, A Cry in the Dark, The Devil Wears Prada, and Doubt. The acclaimed actress has also been heavily involved with the National Women's History Museum, serving as their spokesperson and even donating millions of dollars towards the cause. She has served as a hero and role model to millions for nearly forty years, and continues to be a tremendous influence on and off the silver screen.
Sophie's Choice marked the second career Academy Award win for lead actress Meryl Streep, and her first win for Best Actress in a Leading Role. It's one of the projects that propelled the actress into mainstream popularity, and furthered the acclaim she had already received for being a "chameleon". Based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by writer William Styron, Sophie's Choice blends a coming-of-age story and romantic drama with tragic elements revolving around World War II and the survival of the Holocaust. The film was directed by the famed Alan J. Pakula, who had produced the big screen adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, and directed the critically acclaimed "paranoia trilogy" of Klute, The Parallax View, and Best Picture nominated All the President's Men. Sophie's Choice stars Meryl Streep as the titular Sophie, as well as Kevin Kline in his big screen debut, and Peter MacNicol. The film was a tremendous box office success, more than tripling its budget of $9 million. Pakula's drama was also a critical hit, topping Roger Ebert's 1982 year end list, and earning five Academy Award nominations including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Meryl Streep took home the movie's only Oscar statuette, and officially cemented herself as one of the most successful performers in Hollywood.
The film is narrated by the character of Stingo (Peter MacNicol on screen, Josef Sommer in narrated scenes), a young writer who settles in Brooklyn after finishing his schooling. Stingo befriends the explosive couple of Sophie Zawistowski (Meryl Streep), a Polish immigrant, and Nathan Landau (Kevin Kline), a highly unstable pharmaceutical researcher. It is revealed that Sophie is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and that Nathan had helped to ease her post-war transition and nursed her back to good health upon meeting. Nathan grows increasingly jealous and paranoid towards Stingo and Sophie, despite having no evidence to prove that the two are carrying on an affair. His paranoia causes him to lash out at her in abusive and harassing ways, and has him constantly coming into and leaving Sophie's life. Sophie's past is shown through a series of flashbacks; her father sympathized with the Nazis, while her lover led the Resistance movement against the German's. Sophie fears that this knowledge will fall into the wrong hands, and fears for the lives of her young children. Eventually Sophie's lover is murdered, and her and her children are taken away by the Gestapo. She is soon made to make an impossible decision that will change her life forever. Meanwhile in real time, Stingo makes startling revelations about Nathan that furthers his distrust of the wildly eccentric man. To find out whether Sophie's Choice ends on a positive or a tragic note, you'll have to watch the film for yourself.
Sophie's Choice is a film that I've been struggling with for more than a week now as I write this. I have known of its legacy for years, but only brought myself to see it for the sake of the Women in Film marathon. Its reputation for being incredibly sad and tragic is well-earned, but the amount of critical and audience acclaim for the movie that I've read seems pretty unbelievable. My main gripe lays in the actually storytelling of the film, especially in its heavy reliance on flashbacks. We learn a great deal about the character of Sophie through these flashbacks, and while they are often very moving and effective, they do little to actually move the plot or connect themselves with the actual narrative of the film. Sophie's "choice" seems almost inconsequential by the end of the film, because it's almost completely overshadowed between her struggle to choose between the two men who love her dearly (or worship her, in Stingo's case). The use of the Holocaust almost seems exploitative in many moments, especially towards the end of the flashback scenes. We never spend any significant amount of time with Sophie's wartime family, so none of it ever has any weight or gravity to it. Instead of caring about these heartbreaking events unfolding before my eyes, I was left scratching my head about why the scenes were even here in the first place. Especially confusing is the emphasis on Stingo's coming-of-age in the story, which clashes with the film's tragic elements on every level and serves to further trivialize the film's Holocaust subplot. The writing and structure of Sophie's Choice is unfortunately the worst element, and in a 2 ½ hour film, that most definitely matters a great deal. All gripes aside, I have to admit that the acting in the film is incredible, and Meryl Streep's performance as Sophie is absolutely phenomenal – quite possibly the best performance of the marathon up to this point. Streep is almost unrecognizable at times, especially in flashbacks where Sophie is suffering from anemia after her liberation from the concentration camp. She constantly seems meek and uncertain, especially when dealing with Nathan's outbursts. Meryl Streep's Polish accent remains believable and consistent throughout, never mysteriously fading away as some "accents" tend to. Complimenting Streep's performance is the scene stealing Kevin Kline in his movie debut. Though it's only a supporting role, Kline does what he does best and chews the scenery in every scene he appears in. His manic and unstable nature is completely believable, and you're constantly wondering when his next outburst may come. Sophie's Choice is competently directed by a veteran of the game, who treats the film's tragic subplot with a great deal of respect and level headedness. While it's not a flashy film, Pakula's slow and steady direction mixed with rich and gorgeous cinematography by Nestor Almendros, helps to create a realistic atmosphere that is perfect for the time period the film takes place during.
Unfortunately for all those involved in the making of Sophie's Choice, great acting and solid direction can't make up for a highly confused and aimless screenplay. While the dialogue is never bad or wasted, the film's melodramatic treatment of the Holocaust as a story element and its subsequent focus on a coming-of-age love story just feels insulting. Any elements of the film that would affect viewers in any way seem superficial because of the lack of actual substance to the film's seemingly important subplot. Sophie's Choice feels like two great films that were sloppily edited into one mediocre one. Fortunately, when the film gets something right, it gets it very right. Sophie's Choice features an absolutely incredible and award-winning performance by a young chameleon Meryl Streep, and a fun supporting turn from breakout actor Kevin Kline. We can thank it for its furthering of Meryl Streep's acting career, but I fail to see any other reason why we're still talking about it more than thirty years later. Much to my disappointment, I must urge readers to view at your own discretion.


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Cliff Yin is the co-chair of the Litigation practice group. He has twenty-five years of experience litigating high-stakes business, real estate, and employment disputes, including first-chairing jury trial victories. He is known for his reasoned approach to problem solving and for his unique combination of responsiveness, efficiency, and tenacity.
Because his clients come from a wide range of industries—advertising, professional services, real estate, retail, supermarket, technology, and more—Cliff is adept at quickly understanding his clients' business and strategic objectives and placing them in an optimal position to resolve or win their disputes.
Cliff is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) (a trial lawyer honorary society) and for the past 20 years, he has been a mock trial coach for two San Francisco public high schools, including the San Francisco School of the Arts. For several years, his teams have won the San Francisco County championship and placed in the Top 20 in the California state competition. He also served on the firm's Management Committee.
Cliff earned his law degree from Harvard Law School (1994) after attending Brown University and earning his bachelor's degree magna cum laude in English and economics.
Obtained a seven-figure jury verdict in a five-day breach of lease trial on behalf of a major real estate developer, including award of all requested attorney fees.
On behalf of Fortune 200 company, successfully defeated motion for preliminary injunction, obtained early dismissal of lawsuit, and obtained award of 95% of requested attorney fees.
Won a complete defense verdict in a five-day NLRB unfair labor practice proceeding on behalf of a private security company.
Obtained high six-figure jury verdict in a five-day breach of contract trial on behalf of a major telecommunications company.
Reached favorable settlements in wrongful termination lawsuits brought against a Fortune 500 technology company.
Reached a favorable $150,000 settlement in a breach of contract action even though the plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $21 million and had won summary adjudication on several claims.
Litigated several offbeat cases, including cases involving the alleged theft of three Dachshunds and the ownership of an award-winning Airedale Terrier.
Cliff is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Future Star in the Labor & Employment and Real Estate litigation categories. For several years running, he has been named a "Northern California Super Lawyer" by San Francisco Magazine (2011-2019) and in 2009, was profiled as a Rising Star. Cliff was profiled by Law360 as a Minority Power Broker. He has received recognition for his trial-advocacy work from the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2008, he won an "Adult Advocate of the Year" award for outstanding dedication and commitment to California youth.


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We always line our Intentions up with the Highest Good. We do this by saying: "In order for my Intentions to manifest, they must serve the Highest Good of the Universe, myself, & everyone concerned. So Be It and So It Is!It is Done!"
Tools for Cybercircle Intenderpreneurs
Welcome to The Intenders Manifesting Cybercircles and a whole new level of deliberate creation!
Here's what you'll need to participate:
A Google+ account. If you don't have one, you can sign up here: Google+ (or you can sign up for a gmail account and then join Google+ from there).
Speakers or headphones
Please familiarize yourself with The Intenders Protocol ("When it's your turn" - see below) prior to our first circle so you'll know what to expect and be as comfortable as possible when we begin. Meeting with like-minded people is very fun and rewarding and following this format ensures a nice easy flow.
When it's your turn:
Introduction: Hi! I'm ...
Say Your Gratitudes: "I'm grateful for ..."
Say Your Intentions: "I intend that ..."
Share Your Ideal Personal Vision: "I see myself with ..."(Example: "...many clients.")
Share Your Ideal World Vision: "I see a world where ..." (Example "...everyone has enough to eat.")
The Highest Good Clause: "I make all of these intentions for the Highest Good of the Universe, myself, and everyone everywhere." (Note: even if you forget to say it, it's understood that all intentions placed in our Intenders Circles must serve the Highest Good in order to manifest.)
Alignment: "Are you with me?"
Everyone says "YES!"
Say "So be it!"
Everyone says "And so it is!" Then, everyone says, "It is done, it is done, it is DONE!"
You tag the next person.
Here are some links to YouTubes that will give you a good idea about what to expect in an Intenders Cybercircle. It is our intention that these YouTubes help you get off to a great start!
An Introduction to Intenders Cybercircles
The Meditation
How We Say Our Intentions
Closing the Cybercircle
Please note: we recorded these sessions specifically for training purposes. You WILL NOT be recorded during your Cybercircle.
Some people find it easier to prepare what they're going to say ahead of time, while others just say whatever comes to mind in the moment. However you're most comfortable is how you should do it. It's entirely up to you!
We're looking forward to co-creating with you . . .
for The Highest Good!
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Hi everyone,
Here is the back-up URL for today's Intenders Cybercircle.
Paste the URL of your Intenders Cybercircle Here
You can put this in your browser and it will take you there.See you soon!
Here are two good examples of Midweek Reminder Letters, one from Lori who hosts the Goddess Circle, and the other from Alison who hosts the Light Workers Circle. As you can see, every Cybercircle picks it's own name and that there is a closeness that's developed among the people in the group. Lori says that the ladies in the Goddess Circle are in touch with each other almost everyday. You can use either one of these templates. Just replace the names and times (in italics), edit it as you like, then copy and paste it into an email and send it out to your group a day or two before the Hangout.
Hello Fellow Light Workers!
Just a reminder that tonight is our Light Workers cybercircle at (Time) pm PST and (Time) pm EST. I will open the meeting 15 minutes prior to our scheduled time and send everyone a link to the meeting then. Please let me know if you are unable to make it.
I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Love and light,
Hello wonderful Intenders!
Just a quick reminder that we'll be meeting tomorrow at (Time) pm Eastern. I intend that this time works for everyone and that we have a powerful, productive circle - as always. I'll send the link by (30 minutes before we begin). See you then!
Much love,
1. Introductions ~ The first time you meet with your group you can start out by asking everyone to introduce themselves, say where they're from, and say a bit about themselves.
2. Win of the Week ~ In subsequent meetings, people won't need to introduce themselves again unless there are newcomers so you can go directly to the 2 minute Win of the Week where each person shares something good that happened to them recently. The only guidelines here are to keep it to 2 minutes or under and if someone can't think of something good that happened to them recently it's better if they pass rather than share any negativity, especially at the beginning of the meeting.
3. Optional Invocation and Short Guided Meditation ~ After the Intros or the Win of the Week, you can go directly to saying your Gratitudes, Intentions and Visions (like you see us doing in Part 3 of our Cybercircle YouTubes.) Or you can go to several different options that can be led by anyone in the group. In our Cybercircle, we wouldn't miss the Invocation because we've learned that there's much more support and assistance coming to us from the invisible than we were led to believe. Nor would we miss the Meditation because it's so relaxing and helps us let go of the cares and concerns of the day.
4. The Cybercircle ~ Each person takes a turn saying their Gratitudes, Intentions and Visions (see the Intenders Cybercircle Protocol below.)
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As I remember it, in direct and subtle ways I was taught that white was good and brown was bad, the Spanish language and Mexican-American culture were dirty, and 100-plus white heroes killed 5,000 dirty Mexicans at the Alamo.Sadly, this is still a subliminal message that gets conveyed daily to far too many Texas school children today, regardless of ethnicity. We are still desperately in need of a curriculum—specifically a Mexican American Studies curriculum—that provides a complete picture of who we are as Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the state of Texas.
Should you have some time on Tuesday of this coming week, consider joining us at 8:30AM at a rally at the William B. Travis Building 1701 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 to advocate for Mexican American Studies in the school curriculum—and NOT the name that the SBOE gave us in their last meeting on April 11, 2018, namely, "Ethnic Studies: An Overview of Americans of Mexican Descent." Here is the SBOE agenda and instructions on testifying.
We also need to call for Women and Gender Studies, as well as for the state to direct resources for developing a clearinghouse for Mexican American Studies, and Ethnic Studies, generally.
Here are some instructions from Juan Tejeda for testifying before the SBOE next week:
If you're planning on testifying before the Texas State Board of Education on behalf of Mexican American Studies this coming Tuesday, June 12, in Austin, online registration opened on Friday, June 8, at 8am, and will be open through this Monday, June 11, until 5pm. The agenda item is #2 of the full board. Here is the link to register: http://bit.ly/2FeZbAM You can also register by calling 512.463.9007 today or Monday during work hours.
Angela Valenzuela
#ApproveMAS #SomosMAS #NoToAmericansOfMexicanDescent
Education inequality the Texas way.
Published 12:00 am, Sunday, April 15, 2018
Texas' student populations have become more diverse — and educational inequality still exists in the state. Here, students pour into the Judson High School hallway last year.
Texas' ongoing education-funding battles and the State Board of Education's rancor toward Mexican-American Studies raise painful education memories.
In August 1973, I arrived in Seattle to begin my graduate education at the University of Washington. I visited the campus on a beautiful clear Sunday.
I vividly remember breaking into tears as I sat in the square in front of the beautiful Gothic-designed main library. As I admired the architecture, I felt bathed in a cloak of knowledge radiating from the buildings around me. I was awestruck viewing snow-capped Mount Rainier 130 miles out. Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in North America, seemed like a metaphor for my achievement.
I realize now that the tears were the emotional response to overcoming a repressive and institutionalized racist public education system. It was unimaginable that I was entering graduate studies after a Texas public education that belittled me beginning in kindergarten. Not one of my older 13 brothers and sisters had completed more than ninth grade, and I became a dropout six weeks into the 11th grade.
As I remember it, in direct and subtle ways I was taught that white was good and brown was bad, the Spanish language and Mexican-American culture were dirty, and 100-plus white heroes killed 5,000 dirty Mexicans at the Alamo.
I would come home feeling worthless, blaming my parents. Indeed, my excitement for learning was killed early.
If Dr. Cal Jillson is correct in his heavily documented book "Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy," Texas' commitment to education for all its residents has been ambivalent at best since achieving statehood. If you were a white male and well-to-do, you reaped the benefit of a well-resourced education. Most women, low-income white males, blacks and Mexican-Americans fared poorly.
It may be true that overt racism is no longer present in our public schools, dropout rates have lowered, and the majority of high school graduates are now Latino. Nonetheless, the majority of Texas public school students who are low-income, African-American or Latino continue to bear the burden of a poor quality education. Whether intentional or by default, the result is a racialized education policy.
The procrastinations (more hearings and studies) and shifty decisions of the Texas Legislature and board of education demonstrate a lack of concern and priority for our children's social and academic development. In addition, they ignore the economic evidence that racial equality corresponds with more robust growth for all Texans.
As a result, millions of Texas children are at risk of becoming another generation of undereducated adults with limited job skills and lower incomes. They will not achieve a middle-class status that is not based on credit card debt. They will, however, support the state's status as a cheap source of labor.
I'm fortunate to have achieved the middle-class American Dream. I went through public school where there was no path for me to feel institutionally connected and supported. Nor was there a sentence or paragraph on a page that I could pridefully call my own because it positively recognized my history and culture in a place that is home.
Children start school motivated and ready to learn. It's disingenuous to paint the education system a success by singling out the few at-risk youth who succeed in overcoming poverty when Texas education policies are contributing to their undereducated, low-income environment.
The focus must be to nurture every child's first-day-of-school excitement by assuring they succeed through an unbiased lens, innovative instruction approaches and equitable education funding.
Juan H. Flores is a consultant and adviser on health and social policy.


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My wife was in Windsor today with the kids to pickup one of her friends who had taken the train there and was coming to visit us from Toronto.
So she and the kids picked her up and on the way in Windsor stopped by the Detroit River at a park for a picnic. I sadly was stuck up in Flint for a deposition.
Unfortunately, while they were having a pleasant lunch on the waterfront in peaceful Windsor, some scumbag yet unknown smashed the passenger window of the van and grabbed both our video camera and digital camera, which were in the car as we had just taken pictures of our 3.5 year olds first ever pre-school year graduation.
The Windsor Police took a report and were very kind, courteous, helpful and professional, especially to a bewildered 3.5 year old that didn't understand why the window was broken with glass everywhere and the cameras gone. I'm grateful for their assistance.
Needless to say, the loss of the cameras hurt, but the loss of the tapes in the camera and the bag and SD Card holding those pictures hurts much more.
As such, if you're in the Windsor area, and someone offers you the following for sale:
Canon ZR60 Digital Video Camera Serial # 172646350215 (with a extra-large battery mounted, plus spare battery, charger and remote and black letherette case)
Canon Powershot A540 Serial # 3222219295 (Also in the same black case along with 6 Radio Shack nimh recheargeable batteries)
Please do the following:
1. Buy them from the seller.
2. Take the cameras.
2. Kick the seller's ass, hard and repeatedly.
3. Take your money back,
4. Turn the seller or what is left of him over to the Windsor Police.
5. Let me know and I'd be grateful for the memory cards and tapes.
Update: Of course the insurance deductible is above the current value of comparable replacements so it makes no sense to do an insurance claim on the cameras. The window got fixed and we found the bugger had also damaged the window frame itself.
The cameras are replaceable, the images on the memory card and MiniDV tapes are not.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Ripped Off in Windsor
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Career Guidance
Studying FORENSIC PATHOLOGY at UCT:
Academic qualifications: MBChB
Cape Town
Durban / NATAL
Basic degree as medical doctor: MBChB - 6 years studying medicine, followed by 1 year as houseman and 1 year doing community service.
B = Bachelor
M = Medicine
Ch = Surgery
Therefore, after 6 years you receive two degrees - 1 in medicine and 1 in surgery.
Once you have qualified and have done your houseman-ship and community service, you can -
- Become a General Medical Practitioner
- Work in a government hospital as G.P. (Medical Officer).
After 2 years of service as G.P. you can apply, at a University, to specialise in your field of interest - gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthetics, pathology, etc. As numbers are limited for specialist training, there is usually a waiting period.
If you are accepted for specialist training at a University, you will become a Registrar (Clinical Assistant). The training period is 4-5 years (depending on the Speciality), during which time you will be required to work at a Government Training Hospital whilst continuing your studies. During this period you will have to write primary and final examinations, as well as submit a thesis which will have to be approved by an external examiner before you can qualify. When you qualify you will then have a Masters Degree in your chosen field, e.g. M Med Path (Foren) = Masters degree in Forensic Pathology.
Quest article - 'Becoming a Forensic Pathologist' »
The work, i.e. determining cause of death, to the Forensic Pathologist, is certainly interesting. The work does have legal implications and requires giving testimony in court.
Forensic Pathology is vastly different to clinical work, as patient doctor interaction is limited. Much emphasis is placed on knowledge and interpretation of findings based on experience and knowledge. It is this that is tested in a court of law.
The UCT Master of Medicine (M Med) registrar programme is over a 4 year period. It consists of 3 parts, namely:
- Part I. Completing the 1 year Anatomical Pathology rotation and successfully passing the required examinations.
- Part II. Completing the final M Med Forensic examination, after gaining the required experience.
- Part III. Completing the thesis.
The registrar programme involves:
- Performing autopsies under supervision, and formulating reports.
- Rotating through Anatomical Pathology for 1 year.
- Giving evidence in court on autopsies performed.
- Completing a thesis.
- Acquiring knowledge through extensive reading.
- Attending crime scenes as required by the SAPS.
- Attending academic meetings, and presenting cases of interest at these meetings.
- Obtaining the Diploma in Forensic Medicine from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
Autopsies are done at the Salt River Forensic Pathology Laboratory on a daily basis. Autopsy reports are then formulated. Biological evidence may need to be collected during an autopsy, as required by the SAPS. If tissue was retained during the autopsy for histological examination, the tissue sections are examined by the Forensic Pathologist microscopically, and reports are formulated.
Inquest dockets are reviewed, and a cause of death formulated for Inquest purposes. This means that the pathologist who reviewed the docket may have to give verbal evidence at an Inquest.
Of note, the College of Medicine of South Africa is now the official 'exit' examining body for the M Med & F C For Path.
School subjects required:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
The working day as Forensic Pathologist:
Every morning I do autopsies on deceased persons who have died as a result of:
- Murder - stabbed/ shot / strangled / poisoned
- Suicide - overdose / hanging / shot
- Accidents - motor vehicle / train
- Drowning
- Insect bites - snake / spider
- Died in hospital during operation
The remainder of the day is spent as follows:
- Writing up Inquest reports regarding the cause of death of deceased persons, and also deciding as to whether there was any act of negligence on the part of medical personnel if this is in question
- Attending court proceedings as pathologist
- Attendance of crime scenes when requested by SAPS
- Lecturing to medical students
- Attendance and participation at Congresses / Seminars
- Attendance of meetings with Trauma Unit personnel and surgeons with regard to autopsy findings
- Microscopic analysis of tissues to determine causes of death
- Handling of all telephonic enquiries, especially from relatives of deceased persons
- Doing research work
The work in the mortuary (forensic pathology laboratory) involves -
- Identification of the deceased
- Examination of the body to determine the cause of death
- Compiling a report on the findings at autopsy, which focuses on the injuries sustained (internal and external)
BSc (Hons) obtained from any University.
SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory (Cape Town/Johannesburg/Pretoria)
Cape Town Telephone No: 021 955-9000
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Blood spatter analysis
- Blood grouping and DNA analysis
- Stain and fluid analysis (e.g. semen)
- Drug analysis
- Handwriting analysis
- Documentation analysis, etc
Ballistics Unit SAPS (firearm experts)
Chemical Laboratory (analyse body fluids for alcohol, drugs and other chemicals)
SAPS branches - Serious Violent Crime, Dog Units, Photographic Units, etc.


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On Thursday, the World Championship in Prague entered its quarterfinal stage. First, the spectators at the O2 Arena watched Switzerland overcome the brave Norwegians only in overtime. The Czech fans feared something similar, but no worries were necessary in the end as the Czechs routed Denmark. Four more games were played at the Arena Sparta. First came the Asian derby Singapore – Thailand, followed by matches between Poland and Japan, Australia vs. Slovakia, and Canada vs. Estonia.
Singapore – Thailand 3-4 (1-0, 1-3, 1-1)
Arena Sparta was full of young fans at the start of its Thursday's program and they have created a very solid and loud atmosphere during the Asian battle. Both teams felt the fans' presence and tried to show their best. That's why it was a very tight match. Initially, the Singaporeans had the upper hand and went into the lead twiced. But Thailand managed to turn the score around late in the second period thanks to Aphichet Ratanaprathum's goal with only 8 seconds left before the second break. The Thais then controlled the game, but still they offered a chance for an equalizer to their opponents following a silly mistake. Syazni Ramlee managed to roll the ball over the goalkeeper's hand and tied the score. But it didn't take long before the Thais were ahead again, this time for good. The game-winning goal was scored by Pawat Thaidit at 54:01 and Thailand remained in contention for the improvement of their best ever result at the world championships, which is currently the 14th place from the previous WFC in 2016.
Poland – Japan 6-2 (3-0, 1-1, 2-1)
The Poles controlled the ball from the very beginning and kept the Japanese defense on their toes all the time. With their consistent pressure they were gradually increasing their lead. Although the Japanese reduced the gap in the second period, they didn't disturb their opponents' dominance. Poland continued in their pressure, controlled the game until the end and deservedly won 6-2.
Australia – Slovakia 3-12 (2-2, 0-4, 1-6)
Slovakia confirmed their role of favorites and crushed Australia 12-3. Nevertheless, it didn't look like a one-sided affair after the first period, in which the young Liam Perry scored twice and the period ended 2-2. But then the Slovaks opened the throttle and won the game. The MVP for team Slovakia, Martin Kubovič, recorded 4 points (2+2).
Switzerland – Norway 3-2 OT (1-1, 0-0, 1-1 – 1-0)
Already the first quarterfinal match turned into a real drama. Hardly anyone expected that Switzerland might stumble already in this part of the elimination stage, but the reality wasn't far from that. Following the evenly balanced beginning Switzerland went into the lead, which, however, lasted just under seven minutes. After Bjerknes' equalizer the Norwegians got into the game and were the better team. In the remaining time, the fans saw only two more goals, one on each side, and the match went into overtime. After just thirty seconds of the extra time, Braillard scored the decider and clinched the semifinal spot for Switzerland.
Canada – Estonia 2-9 (1-4, 1-1, 0-4)
Estonia entered the match as a clear favorite, but Canada resisted long. The Baltic team won the first period relatively easily, but then slowed down the pace and the Canadians sensed their chance. However, the Estonians showed their experience in the end and secured their victory with four goals in the third period. The Canadian Valtteri Viitakoski posted two assists, while the Estonians Ken Pähn (1+2) and Kermo Uue (0+3) recorded three points.
Czech Republic – Denmark 10-1 (3-1, 4-0, 3-0)
The Thursday's evening program was concluded by the clash between the home team of the Czech Republic and Denmark. In this match, the Prague championship broke the total attendance record of all previous world championships. The Czechs didn't have a really dominant opening period, but they outclassed their opponents in the second and secured their advancement to the semifinals. Petri Kettunen's players won the middle period 4-0 thanks to two goals by the Czech captain Matěj Jendrišák, who completed a hat-trick in the third. The Czechs then controlled the game until the very end and with a 10-1 victory they sailed through to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the match between Finland and Germany.
WFC 2018 in facts and figures – 10.1.2019
Data Analysis: WFC Summary – 12.12.2018
Data Analysis: WFC Summary – 12.12.2018
Data Analysis: Finland vs Sweden 6:3 – 12.12.2018
Data Analysis: Sweden vs Switzerland 5:4 ps. – 11.12.2018
Data Analysis: Czechia vs Switzerland 2-4 – 11.12.2018
Final Day of WFC: Gold Goes to Finland, Silver to Sweden, Switzerland Takes Bronze, Czechs Again without Medal – 9.12.2018
Pascal Meier is the MVP of WFC 2018 – 9.12.2018
WFC 2018 All Star Team – 9.12.2018
Finland Beats Sweden 6:3 to Defend World Champions Title – 9.12.2018
Switzerland Overcomes Czech Republic to Win Bronze Medals – 9.12.2018
Another spectator record broken! – 9.12.2018
Data Analysis: Czech Republic vs Finland 2-7 – 9.12.2018
Latvia Beats Germany to Earn 5th Spot – 9.12.2018
Norway Again Outplays Denmark to Finish in 7th Place – 9.12.2018
DAY 9: Grand Finale Is Here! New Champions to Be Crowned Today! – 9.12.2018
Day 8 Summary: Sweden and Finland in Final Again, Switzerland and Czech Republic to Play for Bronze – 9.12.2018
Sweden Becomes Second Finalist after Thrilling Shoot-out Win – 8.12.2018
Finland Defeats Czech Republic Thanks to Brilliant Scoring Efficiency – 8.12.2018
Germany Beats Denmark 4-2 to Fight for 5th Place Tomorrow – 8.12.2018


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"A major Senate vote affecting every Native person in America is just around the corner, and a recent survey of presidential candidates on the bill is offering some insight into what they think about the bill. The Senate will vote on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act on Jan. 22. The bill essentially affects every facet of Indian health care in America and is an effort to modernize Native health care. Last August, the American Association of People with Disabilities sent a survey to every presidential candidate asking whether they would support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and what they would do to improve the quality of health provided to Native people with disabilities. It's telling that none of the top three Republican candidates (former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or Sen. John McCain) responded to the survey. All of the top three Democratic candidates (Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama and former Sen. John Edwards) responded to the survey." Get the Story:
Kevin Abourezk: GOP Candidates Silent on Indian Health Bill
(Reznet News January 2008)
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Amendment | Press
Release | Webcast
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to Alberto Gonzales | DOJ
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Mathematical Analysis for this Turkey Cup game:
Statistics predict a full time result of 2:0.
The winner is likely to be Sultanbeyli Belediyespor.
The Analysis suggest Under 2.5 goals in this match.
And a No for both teams to score.
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