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J Krishnamurthi on Life
Life demands that you listen to every movement of it.
Life is yourself, your thoughts, your feelings, your activities, your ways of life. How you react to all that is the movement of life. And you have to listen to it passionately, completely, totally with all your being. Then only does one understand the actual fact of life and the movement of life in which thought and mind can flow
Because our life is very short, we have to live so completely in the now. So we have to understand this movement of life with its tradition, with its brutality, with its agony, with its violence, disorder; and in understanding this movement of confusion, conflict, out of such understanding comes order. So, order has to come naturally not by your act of will as then it would create conflict.
All the characteristics of man, most of the characteristics of the human being are shown in the animal. Unless there is a transformation in each one of us as a human being – that is, freeing ourselves from the animal – we shall live everlastingly in conflict.
What brings about unity is the understanding of disunity? Nationalism, religious organizations, beliefs, dogmas, conceptual attitudes towards life – all these bring about disunity. You and I notice this; any intelligent man reading history, observing daily facts, knows all this; and yet we keep on repeating this pattern over and over again. So we do not learn through suffering, we do not learn through experience, we do not learn through history. But apparently we just want to live for the moment, suffer and die and not re-create a new world, a new sense of being.
As long as you are satisfied, as long as you are left undisturbed in your little backyard, as long as nothing threatens you, you live peacefully. But the moment there is any kind of threat, any kind of uncertainty – uncertainty about your relationship with your wife – you become violent; when there is uncertainty about your position, when you are not capable of fulfilling yourself, being somebody, having a position, prestige, when all those are threatened, you become violent.
So what you really want is not the ending of violence; what you really want is to be completely secure, both inwardly and outwardly. You want to be secure inwardly with your ideas, secure in your relationships, secure in your concepts. But unfortunately you can never be secure. That is one of the first things you realize: that life is not for the secure – which does not mean that you must be insecure or that you must seek insecurity. That is, each one of us, as a human being, wants to be secure within the pattern which we have created for ourselves as being secure, and that pattern will invariably contradict the pattern of another, and so there is a battle between us. And if you observe, not idealistically but factually, life is never secure. There is disease; there is death; nothing is secure. As a human being, can you understand for yourself – observing life, the every day incidents – that there is no such thing as security, that life is a movement, an endless movement? And a man who can move with it and go beyond this movement – he will find that peace, that joy, that eternity.
And seriousness leads to efficiency, clarity. It is only the serious, earnest man that lives, and the rest become merely either cannon fodder or useless human beings.
Revolution must begin within oneself. And then you will have peace, a state of non-violence, a state of freedom from violence and order. Without these we are not human beings; we are violent, destructive, incapable of order, and therefore we have no love thinking one thing and doing another; thinking marvellous thoughts, how you should be this and that and the other, and living contrary to them. So there is this contradiction. The more intellectual, verbal, theoretical, political you are, the greater is the contradiction: because you are living in theories, but not in facts. So this contradiction breeds conflict.
We are concerned with the life of each one of us, because each one of us has to live in relationship, and relationship is life. And when there is conflict in that relationship, then it is destruction, it is disorder. A man who is not in conflict with himself or with society – he has no conflict and therefore he is essentially peaceful.
So, we see all this – effort, contradiction, imitation, conformity to a pattern, this everlasting thinking, thinking which has very little meaning; that is our daily life, our daily problem of anxiety, of fear, of greed, of envy. Seeing all this how is a human mind which is the result of time, which is the result of violence – how is such a mind to bring about a mutation within itself.
The fragmentation of our lives in various roles that we carry- they are all contradictions, there we live in departments and each department is in contradiction with the other. And so our life is a series of contradictions and therefore conflicts, therefore misery and confusion. And unless we solve this problem of fragmentation for ourselves, as human being, we shall always be in a contradiction and conflict and therefore in sorrow.
Life has no significance. Life is meant to be lived, and in that very living one begins to discover the reality, the truth, the beauty of life. To discover the truth, the beauty of life, you must understand the total movement of it. And to understand the total movement of it, you have to end all this fragmentary thinking and ways of life; you have to cease to be a Hindu, not only in name, but inwardly; you have to cease to be a Muslim, or a Buddhist, or a Catholic with all the dogmas, because these things are dividing people, dividing your own minds, your own hearts.
Because life is not something outside, something that is flowing by, which we look at. Life is this movement in ourselves, of which we are a part; it is that which we have to understand, which we have to unravel, comprehend, love, pursue; and we have to imbibe deeply the full significance of it all. Life is action from the beginning to the end; the whole movement is action. But, unfortunately, we have divided action into fragments: noble action, ignoble action, political action, religious action, scientific action, the action of the reformer, the action of the socialist, the action of the communist and so on and on. We have broken it up, and therefore there is a contradiction between each action, and there is no understanding of the total movement of action.
All life is relationship; and till we understand clearly the problem of relationship in our life, at whatever level we may try to live, fully or fragmentarily, we will always be in a state of conflict, confusion and misery.
if you will make life a significant thing in itself, a life that has a meaning, a life that is rich, full, complete – is that you understand this question of fear and death. Without love, without this feeling of beauty, life naturally becomes utterly empty. And being empty we seek the gods which are man-made; being empty, beliefs, dogmas, rituals become very important; and we fill that emptiness with these tawdry affairs of things, tawdry affairs which have been put together by man. So if you would know what love is, there must be freedom from jealousy, from conflict, from the desire to dominate, the desire to be powerful – which means you must live peacefully to know what love is, not outside of life, but each of us, as a human being, is both society and the individual. The individual is not separate from society; the individual has created the psychological structure of society, and in that psychological structure he is caught. And therefore he tries to break away from that psychological structure, which is a mere revolt and therefore does not resolve any problem.
I see that violence, in itself, is destructive; in itself, it destroys the human mind because, if I am competing, fulfilling, struggling, battling with you and with everything, the brain wears itself out. There is no affection, there is no tenderness, no grace, no beauty. I see that, but I do not know how to change this thing called violence.
So we need to bring about a radical mutation in our relationship, economically, socially, politically and all the rest of it, and also in our relationship with ourselves, in the relationships which we have created as an image according to which we function. Unless there is a change in the image that each one of us has about oneself, about the society, about the various values that we have given to life, unless we look at all these problems with clarity, mere outward change brought about by communism, by socialism, by war, or by great inventions will have very little meaning. Because in ourselves the image of ourselves will project, and according to that image we live. Unless in that image there is a mutation, unless that image is completely shattered, we cannot possibly have right relationship and therefore a way of life totally different from that which we are living now.
We said that there must be in ourselves and in our relationships a great change, because we cannot as human beings lead the lives that we are doing: in battle with ourselves. The society is you, and you are the society. The psychological structure of society has been created by each human being, and in that psychological frame each human being is caught. And until the human being breaks that psychological structure within himself, completely and totally, he is incapable of living peacefully with a great sense of reality.
And nothing can function or blossom in hate, in confusion, in conflict. And as human beings we have to find a different way of living: to live in this world without inward conflict. Then that inward sense of peace expresses itself in action in society. Life has no significance. Life is meant to be lived, and in that very living one begins to discover the reality, the truth, the beauty of life. To discover the truth, the beauty of life, you must understand the total movement of it. And to understand the total movement of it, you have to end all this fragmentary thinking and ways of life; you have to cease to be a Hindu, not only in name, but inwardly; you have to cease to be a Muslim, or a Buddhist, or a Catholic with all the dogmas, because these things are dividing people, dividing your own minds, your own hearts.
And so you have to examine your own life voluntarily, you will find that you look with eyes which are full of affection – not with condemnation, not with judgment, but with care. You look at yourself with care and therefore you look at yourself with immense affection. And it is only when there is great affection and love, that you see the total existence of life.
- Excerpts from J Krishnamurthy's talks on Life and Death


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Iyanya, the Nigerian "Kukere" hit maker and as we ladies love to call him , Mr Oreo, is on to launch his own music label and album.
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Fopp, at one time the U.K.'s leading independent music-focused retailer, collapsed June 29 with 700 job losses.
The company had overstretched its resources when it acquired the assets of Music Zone, a rival chain that had gone bust in February.
Accountancy group Ernst and Young has been appointed the administrator to sell off Fopp's properties, including its 105 stores.
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HMV is reported to be among those interested in acquiring a certain number of the outlets.
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I remember those days when shopping in another city was so amazing. You could walk down any street and could buy things that you would never find at home. A side-effect of our world becoming more global is also that increasingly we find the same shops and brands in any city. It actually does not matter anymore where you go, the same things have basically become available to us anywhere. I look back with some sentimental feeling when I came home from a trip with all the treasures I found. I am still searching for unique pieces (I actually really do not like it when I see somebody with the same outfit or when people know where I got it 😉 ).
Even though it has become more of a challenge to find unique places, on every trip, I dedicate some time to this quest. Today I am going to share the hidden shopping gems of Venice with you. Whether you come to Venice for the Art Biennale this year, these recommendations by locals and myself will help you find unique memories of your Italy trip.
Fortuny Showroom and Factory
As mentioned in my Ultimate Guide for the Venice Art Biennale 2017, the Fortuny showroom at Giudecca has gorgeous fabrics. I got a really nice notebook for my travel experiences. (Giudecca, 805)
In the middle of the tourist area in Calle della Mandola, there is this small shop which looks like all the other tourist traps in this street. However, Shary has a beautiful selection of jewellery and accessories at great prices and the owner is extremely courteous. (Calle della Mandola, S. Marco, 3720/B)
Fondaco dei Tedeschi
The building dates back to the early 13th century (!) and was rebuilt after fires in the 16th century. On the one hand, it is a reminder of Venice's importance as a merchant city, on the other, it shows how this importance has decreased over time.
The Benetton family has renovated this beautiful building and it is a beautiful mix of old and new. The red elevators are a real eye catcher. If you have big pockets for shopping, this is the place to be with all the luxury brands available and beautifully displayed. (Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi, Rialto Bridge)
If you would like to invest in jewellery that is unique and nobody else will have, Palwer is the place to go. Absolutely gorgeous pieces! (Salizada San Samuele 3151)
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I love the sneakers – they are similar to the Converse Chucks but have a waterproof fabric with really cool prints, such as Italian tiles or flowers. It was quite tough to find the exact location of the shop online again, because it seems that they are quite new. But it is on your way to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum from Accademia Bridge on your right side. And you cannot miss the colourful shop window 😉 (Dorsoduro 860/A)
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At this beautiful jewellery boutique near the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, all the jewellery is handmade and you can watch the designer at the store.
I think the ribbon necklace and bracelet are so beautiful! (Dorsoduro, 188; unfortunately, their website is not online at the moment)
Sartoria dei Dogi
The tops and dresses at this boutique are all handmade in Italy and have one thing in common: a hole between below the arms.
While the pieces look unusual on the hanger, they look very lovely when worn and will be a timeless addition to your wardrobe. (Santa Croce, Calle del Tentor 1840-1842)
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I passed by the shop in the Dorsoduro area at night and the lamps immediately caught my attention.
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Special – Conference USA Football Media Days – Sidebar on UAB
IRVING, Texas – UAB is sandwiched between two perennial football powers in the Southeastern Conference – Alabama and Auburn.
The Blazers have been to one bowl game in their previous 23 seasons of football, dropped a 59-40 decision to host Hawai'i in the 2004 Sheraton Aloha Bowl under then-head coach Watson Brown, have been 23-61 in their last seven seasons under head coaches Neil Callaway and Garrick McGee, and play in one of the most football-crazy cities in the nation.
So what would give new head coach Bill Clark and standout seniors WR Jamarcus Nelson and Diaheem Watkins reason for optimism?
Well, there are several factors, and it takes just moments to enumerate them as the Blazers look toward an Aug. 3 reporting date and Aug, 30 season opener at Legion Field against in-state rival Troy of the Sun Belt Conference at 11 a.m. with a Fox College Sports national telecast.
For one thing there is historic Legion Field.
New UAB head coach Bill Clark, 11-4 in his only season at Jacksonville State in 2013 and a successful mentor on every level on the prep scene in Alabama, appreciates the tradition and home field at the ageless facility.
"It doesn't get much bigger than playing at Legion Field, which has hosted some of the most historic college games," Clark related. "They also have had high school all-star games, the Birmingham Bowl and many other major events there.
"I remember playing in the Little League Football championship game there when I was a kid," Nelson said, "and I have heard about games many years ago such as the Toy Bowl (a benefit game featuring future Auburn Heisman Trophy winner and current Samford head coach Pat Sullivan one year). There is just a lot of tradition, and it's a great place to play games."
"I never played there in high school or youth football before I came to UAB," Watkins, a 6-4, 257-pound defender from Brent, Ala., via Bibb County High School, said. "It makes you appreciate college football,a nd there are many stories told about it by the people in Birmingham and at UAB."
Nelson, a fleet, 5-11, 160-pound three-year standout for the Blazers from Willie Mays' youth home area in Midfield, Ala., exudes excitement not only about his final year at UAB but also about the new 13-team divisional alignment in Conference USA and its challenges.
"It is not an easy league," he said at Conference USA media day here Wednesday. "We are ready for the season. If we can get the passing game going again and the line keeps opening up holes for the running game, we're going to be okay."
Clark expressed similar sentiments after a solid haul of junior college players to bolster depth on both sides of the line.
"We have some size and speed on offense behind the line," he stated, "and we had to go sign some junior college talent up front. Having Jordan Howard (145 carries for 881 yards and a 6.1 average in 2013) is a big plus for us."
Watkins echoed hopes of improvement for a young defense, which also was strengthened by 2014 signings.
"We have to be much stouter defensively," he said, "and the coaches emphasized that to us in spring practice. We're going to have more depth this year, and that will help."
Clark also is encouraged by signs of a program turnaround and the assets Birmingham affords for the student-athletes.
"There was a recent survey where Birmingham was rated among the Top 10 cities nationally in the rebirth of downtown," he said. "We have a top-notch campus near the downtown area, one of the top medical schools in the country and just a wide variety of great things to offer our football recruits."
Clark also has a long list of friends from the Alabama high school ranks, and he does not hesitate to contact them about possible prospects.
"I have known and have been associated with the football program at UAB through clinics and coaches on the staff for a number of years," he explained. "I got a chance to meet and work with Watson Brown, and there is a good feeling about the program from our coaches statewide.
With standouts such as the second team All-C-USA wideout Nelson (42 catches for 846 yards, 20.1 average, eight TDs, long gainer of 62 yards), Watkins and others emerging from a better-than-average signing class, the Blazers may be a factor in a short time in the C-USA race.
They actually came within an eyelash of upending eventual loop champion Rice before falling 37-34 in overtime last year at Legion Field in Game 11, and those showing give rise for optimism to Nelson.
"I love playing for UAB and with these teammates," he stated. "Plus, I have a big family, and they don't have to travel far to see me play. We're really looking forward to our senior seasons, and I hope to show leadership by example. I'm not a real vocal leader, but I try to do it by my actions on and off the field.
With that recipe and a winning attitude in place, the UAB Blazers (still undefeated at the time of media days) have a shot at doing some damage when the open whistle sounds for 2014.


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We need to choose the books for the October and November meetings (there is no meeting in December). The suggestion is for everyone to think of one or two books, bring your ideas to the September meeting and we'll make the choice then.
Feel free to make suggestions in comments to this post. One idea that came up at the meeting is Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny. This is widely considered one of the classic SF novels, and indeed it's been reprinted as part of the SF Masterworks series. Having said that, we did say it would be nice to have some hard SF after a number of fantasy novels, and Lord of Light isn't hard SF. Maybe we could combine Lord of Light with a more conventional hard SF novel.
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The Voice of the Martyrs: International Day of Prayer
Nov. 17, 2016
November 6 was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). The Voice of the Martyrs invited all Christians to join in praying for our persecuted family around the world. This is in line with the call to action in Hebrews 13:3:
"Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body."
Throughout the day, the ministry posted seven prayer requests. Whether it's the International Day of Prayer, or a normal Tuesday, these prayers provide focused thoughts to keep at the top of your prayer list year round.
Join us in praying through this year's International Day of Prayer requests from The Voice of the Martyrs:
- Pray for the provision and encouragement of Christians whose family members were killed for living out their faith in Jesus.
- Pray that government officials in hostile and restricted nations will come to know Jesus Christ and follow His will for their lives.
- Pray for Christian converts from Islam who must decide when and how to tell family and friends that they are now followers of Jesus.
- Pray for radio, television and Internet ministries that send God's Word over and through "closed" borders. Pray that, through the Holy Spirit, their work will yield much fruit.
- Pray for the provision and safe delivery of Bibles to believers in hostile and restricted nations.
- Pray that God will enable persecuted Christians to witness for Him, even to their persecutors.
- Pray that Christians in free nations will understand "the fellowship of suffering" (Phil. 3:10) and choose to stand with and support our persecuted brothers and sisters.
The Voice of the Martyrs has made an inspiring video available for use in encouraging your family, church, or small group to keep the needs of the Persecuted Church top of mind.
Hannelie's testimony is about how she and her family gave their all to serve Jesus in Afghanistan. This family of four left their comfortable home in South Africa to spread the Good News in a country that's hostile to Christ. They knew the risks, but they would not deny God's calling for them.
Even through incredible loss, Hannelie's story challenges us to continue sharing God's love to a world that is increasingly motivated to abandon the Lord.
Watch a brief video of her story: click here.
Todd Nettleton also interviewed Hannelie in a recent VOM Radio weekend broadcast. The broadcast is available on their website: https://secure.persecution.com/radio/
Sign up to air VOM Radio to share more spirit-stirring testimonies from persecuted Christians with your listeners. Call our Media Services Team at (818) 865-0180 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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AE supports the rights and dignity of people with dementia with two new publications launched at the European Parliament
Tuesday 06 December 2016
On 6 December 2016, Alzheimer Europe (AE) presented two important new publications to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and a number of European organisations including the European Patients' Forum (EPF), the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) and GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe), as well as representatives from the pharmaceutical industry and the press, at a lunch debate in the European Parliament.
Newly appointed Chairperson Iva Holmerová introduced AE's comparative report on decision making and legal capacity in dementia, authored by Project Officer Ana Diaz, with the input of all AE member associations as well as experts from Lithuania and Latvia; and a discussion paper on ethical issues linked to the changing definitions and use of terms related to Alzheimer's disease (AD), authored by a working group of 11 experts from across Europe, chaired by Director for Projects Dianne Gove.
About the comparative report
Decision making and legal capacity are not new topics for AE, which started looking at these issues almost two decades ago in 1997, with its Lawnet project on legislation relating to the rights of people with dementia from the then 15 Member States of the European Union. The Lawnet project was presented in AE's 2010 Dementia in Europe Yearbook, while the 2009 report focused on national laws in Europe, with regard to healthcare decision making by people with dementia. The 2016Dementia in Europe Yearbook, "Decision making and legal capacity in dementia" provides an update on information collected in both these earlier reports.
All AE members as well as experts from Lithuania and Latvia were invited to participate, with a total of 31 countries contributing. In addition, some members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) participated, providing personal accounts of their experiences related to the main topics discussed.
The first part of the report provides information on how legislation regulates the issue of legal capacity in questions such as: contractual capacity, testamentary capacity, criminal responsibility, civil responsibility/ liability, marriage and political rights (i.e. the right to vote). The second section of the report looks at issues related to consent to treatment and research, and refers to the legal framework in each country and provisions for consent for people lacking the capacity to consent. The final section introduces the topic of systems of substitute decision making and reviews the existing legislation across Europe applying to court-appointed decision makers (i.e. guardians) and powers of attorney.
Some of the new legal approaches move away from public protection as the main priority, towards an approach that safeguards and promotes the rights and dignity of the person, but also highlights the need to balance care and protection, against empowerment and rights. In line with this, and following the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), some of the most recent legislation has moved away from proxy to supported decision-making approaches.
In publishing this report, AE hopes to support Alzheimer's associations and other campaigners wishing to promote a human rights-based approach to dementia, as well as policy makers interested in reforming their legal systems to better promote the rights of people living with dementia.
This report is part of AE's 2016 work plan and has received funding from the European Union.
AE Executive Director Jean Georges said:
"I am delighted to see how many positive legislative changes we have been able to identify. Whilst previously we had quite a number of legal frameworks that described capacity as an "all or nothing" affair, this is very much the exception today.
"Overall, the new mechanisms in place appear to be more flexible and potentially better suited to the evolving needs of people with dementia and their families due to the progressive nature of the disease.
"Everyone should have the right to decide how he/she wants to lead his/her life and a diagnosis of dementia should not change that. Whilst the wellbeing of the person should always be safeguarded, the emphasis should be on empowering rather than on simply protecting the individual."
For further information about the comparative report please contact Dr Ana Diaz, Project Officer: firstname.lastname@example.com
About the discussion paper
Recent and ongoing developments in the field of research into the causes and development of AD have led to new ways of understanding this condition. Researchers now suggest AD should be considered as a continuum, ranging from an "at risk" state through to a dementia state, emphasising AD as a possible cause rather than a form of dementia.
AE welcomes continued work towards a better understanding of AD, resulting in the possibility of preventive measures, effective treatments and good quality care. At the same time, it recognises the need to try to ensure these definitions have a positive impact on people who already have or may later have AD and ensure they are adequately supported, fully respected and fairly treated.
With this in mind, the Ethics Working Group reflected on a range of ethical issues linked to the new AD model, for the "Discussion paper on ethical issues linked to the changing definitions/use of terms related to Alzheimer's disease".
The working group was comprised of experts in the fields of ethics, the experience of dementia, ageing, psychiatry, psychology, dementia research and policy. AE would like to thank the members of the group - Dianne Gove (Chair), Jean Georges, Hilary Doxford, Karine Fauria, Julian Hughes, Tina Leonard, Anneli Sarvimäki, Mark Schweda, Sarah Smith, Hinesh Topiwala and Guy Widdershoven - for their valuable contributions.
Some of the stand-out conclusions reached were:
- New definitions may give rise to a change in societal views on AD and either to a decrease or on the contrary, to an extension of the stigma currently associated with AD dementia. This requires further investigation and calls for alternative, more positive perspectives and interpretations of AD, for reflection and action by individuals and societies to ensure that people with AD are empowered, valued and have the same opportunities as others.
- As the new definitions may lead to shifts in research and care, policy makers have an important role to play in helping ensure that the focus on biomedical research into the early stages of AD does not jeopardise social science research aimed at improving the quality of life of people with AD dementia. Policies are needed to promote an equal distribution of research funding and care provision between various socio-economic groups, at national and European level.
- The previous definition of AD was linked to some degree of uncertainty, but the new definitions also give rise to possible uncertainties and misunderstandings in both the clinical and the research context. The importance of pre-diagnostic counselling and post-diagnostic support must be recognised and every effort made to train researchers and healthcare professionals and to ensure informed consent is a reality for research participants as well as informed decision-making for patients.
AE is confident that recent research, leading to the new terminology surrounding AD, as discussed in this paper, will improve understanding of the stages preceding the development of dementia and hopefully one day provide better treatment to prevent, halt or delay the apparition of symptoms. It hopes to compliment these positive developments with this discussion paper, by helping ensure that the ethical and societal implications of these developments are fully addressed.
AE Chair Iva Holmerová said:
"As Chair of Alzheimer Europe and as a geriatrician and researcher, I think it is important that we reflect on the possible ethical implications of the changing definitions of AD. As a caring, responsible society, it is important that we are all aware of these implications at the level of the individual, communities and wider society. In this way, we can try to ensure that people affected by AD can continue to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else."
For further information about the discussion paper please contact Dr Dianne Gove, Director for Projects: email@example.com
You can purchase both publications via the AE website: http://alzheimer-europe.org/Publications/E-Shop


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"People say they love the truth, but in reality they want to believe that which they love is true."
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So what is truth, really?
Actually, truth is whatever you want to believe is true. Your definition of truth isn't the same as my definition of truth. Before you start arguing about it, let me explain.
This is the dictionary definition of truth: the property of being in accord with fact or reality.
So now, here is the definition of fact: Something known to exist or to have happened.
And finally, reality: The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
Exist. The word "exist" is used both to describe fact,and to describe reality. And this is where fact, reality, and most importantly, truth, fall apart. Because once you finally get to the real question behind all of these words, it is, "What exists and does not exist?"
Most of us have answers to this question, things we have decided exist and do not exist. The thing is, our answer will not be the same. I'm sure you know some people who think some things exist which you don't believe exist. There also are some things I think exist that you don't believe exists. And vice versa.
Even though I have not met you, I know that, and you probably know that too. That is because we both know, although before now you may have never thought about it, this one truth: The "truth" that it's human nature to decide on their own truth.
You may think, "But what we think is true doesn't mean
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Meditation is something that we know is good for us and will make our lives better. It's known to reduce stress, improve focus, and promote a healthy mind, body, and spirit. All the people that seem to have their sh*t together meditate, so why can't I? Well, you can, but so many of us just never get around to actually doing it. Why is that? Because practicing meditation is a habit you must learn, just like brushing your teeth or tieing your shoes. It takes a little self-discipline to work it into our everyday lives, but it's not unachievable. Quite the contrary, it's VERY achievable to not only make it a habit, but a part of your every day life.
One of my goals for this year was to start a regular meditation practice. It was on my mind all last year as something I'd like to do, something I always thought about, but I never did it. That was my first problem. I thought about it too much. Once I actually committed to it at the beginning of this year and took action to add it to my life, I practice every single morning after I wake up. It's a "non-negotiable" for me. If I don't do it, my whole day is off. It's just like brushing your teeth.
The first rule to starting any new habit or lifestyle change is to JUST DO IT. Easier said than done, right? I get it. So here are 7 ways to start meditating RIGHT NOW that will help you develop it into a habit.
Understand the Practice
What is meditation? There's a stereotype that meditating means you have to sit cross legged in a quiet room humming "ohmmmm." Well, I actually do sit cross legged with my hands on my knees and like to chant sometimes when my body needs the vibrations, BUT there's more to meditation than just sitting quietly and "contemplating the world."
Meditation is a practice for resting the mind. It teaches us how to be present in all areas of our life and to become completely aware of our thoughts, rather than caught up in them. In meditation, your mind is clear, relaxed, and focused on your breath.
How do you do it? There are many different ways to meditate, the simplest be to sit in a comfortable position with a neutral spine–don't slouch! Close your eyes and visual something calming like a beach or lake and begin to focus on your breath. Count in 1-2-3-4 and out 5-6-7-8. Focusing your attention on your breath count will allow you to become completely aware of your present state, letting go of all the thoughts buzzing around in your head.
You can also meditate while lying down, standing, or walking, and even by focusing on a moving tree branch or mountain. There are many different ways to reach a total state awareness, find what works for you!
Set An Intention
What are you looking to get out of meditation? Stress-relief? Better focus? Stronger relationships? Define why you want to learn and always remind yourself this before you practice or if you're struggling to find the motivation to start. If meditating in the morning, it's also a good opportunity to practice a mantra or positive affirmation to inspire and empower you to start the day.
For me, I like to meditate right after I wake up to start my day with a clear and positive mind. I find myself more calm, throughout the day, especially when I am faced with stressful situations at work.
Make Time
As we get caught up in the business of everyday life, it can be hard to devote our precious time to stillness, but it's important to prioritize meditation and SCHEDULE it into our day. "I don't have time" isn't a good excuse. Time is irrelevant. How you go about your day is all based on choices that you make and what you dedicate your energy to. Use some of that energy on yourself.
Decide whether you want to meditate and write it down in your planner or put a daily reminder in your phone. Make it a priority just like running errands or going to a doctor's appointment.
Start With 2-5 Minutes
Developing a habit won't happen over night, that's why it's better to start small. Starting out slow and meditating every day, rather than once a week for ten minutes, will help train your mind to recognize it as a habit and soon enough it will become second nature to you.
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If you do use an app (which you should!) make sure to put your phone on silent. The last thing you need while trying to reach a state of calmness is have your phone going off!
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Practices makes perfect! Since meditation is a habit, you need to train your brain to recognize it as part of your daily routine. When you're just starting out, try practicing everyday at the same time and even in the same place. Consistency is the key to developing new habits.
Another mental trick that helped me was to meditate immediately after my alarm goes off. Instead of lying there or grabbing for my phone, I just sit up and turn my Calm app on and meditate for 5 minutes. I know getting out of bed can be hard, so just sitting up in your bed is a good way to stay in bed, but still doing something good for your body, especially in the morning!


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I had understood that henceforth I must interrogate the evidence of Photography, not from the viewpoint of pleasure, but in relation to what we romantically call love and death.
Of the countless movements of switching, inserting, pressing and the like, the 'snapping' of the photographer has had the greatest consequences. A touch of the finger now sufficed to fix an event for an unlimited period of time. The camera gave the moment a posthumous shock, as it were.
Every photo is a commingling of love and death, a realm of life lost and life left for losing. There is a beauty in life which is lost when it pinned down in art, art of any kind, but especially Photography. While literature, painting, drawing, music, all take life and attempt to pin it down, they also add something that life hadn't had before. In photography, nothing is added, it is frozen life, it is death, there is nothing which supports it, nothing which adorn it, we see nothing added, we are only reminded of what has been removed.In front of the photograph of my mother as a child, I tell myself: she is going to die: I shudder, like Winnicott's psychotic patient, over a catastrophe which has already occurred. Whether or not the subject is already dead, every photograph is this catastrophe.
When we define the Photograph as a motionless image, this does not mean only that the figures it represents do not move; it means that they do not emerge, do not leave: they are anesthetized and fastened down, like butterflies.
Our purposive remembering, our memories which we force-fit into words, into images, die - they are no longer what they were, they have been forced to change mediums, and something is lost: the beauty of life. The photograph only appears a representation of reality, it is only, rather, an expression of loss, of what can never be again. It is often in art that the afflatus of creation is to exorcise, to kill away, that which burns inside the artist, to cleanse the spirit of the past. But there is a danger in this, in the abundance of photography, that our memories will become extinct.When we awake each morning, we hold in our hands, usually weakly and loosely, but a few fringes of the tapestry of a lived life, as loomed for us by forgetting. However, with our purposeful activity and, even more, our purposive remembering each day unravels the web and the ornaments of forgetting.
Photographs, unlike other arts, are too immediate, seem too real (though they are unreal): the kill memory forever. Photographs do not shut the eyes, but gouge them out: we become Oedipus fleeing reality as it is, in a vain blindness which forces us to remember only what we hoped to lose, and lose only what we hoped to remember.Ultimately — or at the limit — in order to see a photograph well, it is best to look away or close your eyes. 'The necessary condition for an image is sight,' Janouch told Kafka; and Kafka smiled and replied: 'We photograph things in order to drive them out of our minds. My stories are a way of shutting my eyes.
Here is where the madness is, for until this day no representation could assure me of the past of a thing except by intermediaries; but with the Photograph, my certainty is immediate: no on in the world can undeceive me. The Photograph then becomes a bizarre medium, a new form of hallucination: false on the level of perception, true on the level of time: a temporal hallucination, so to speak, a modest, shared hallucination (on the one hand "it is not there," on the other "but it has indeed been"): a mad image, chafed by reality.


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My Protestant Christian background has taught me many great things: Saturate your mind with God's Word, love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, renew your mind, walk in the Spirit, depend on God's grace, set your mind on things above, walk by faith and not by sight, and the list goes on and on.
When I explored and read about Orthodoxy, I discovered they live out these axioms to the fullest.
Take for instance, "Saturate your mind with God's Word." We know that Jesus was God's Word, and that this Word was made flesh. The Scriptures are a testimony of this "Word" that has existed from all eternity. He is the Great "I Am". He is both God and man, and the Light of the world which "enlightens every man". He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
The pattern of Eastern Orthodox worship is based on the Temple and on the book of Revelation so that you, by faith, are dwelling in the heavenly temple, in the heavenly kingdom just as Abraham dwelt by faith in the promised land.
They saturate their life and worship with faith in the kingdom as affecting us in the physical world even now. All things flow from an internal conviction that they are worshipping with the angels and Saints; that the bread and wine are truly the body and blood of Christ – even as Jesus said they are.
Now, more than ever, I am convinced the Eastern Orthodox Church is the embodiment of the fullness of the faith. As a result, I have gone from seeker to catechumen as of January of this year, and from catechumen to Orthodox Christian as of last weekend. There were no sparks or fireworks, but there was joy, deep joy and profound peace, that I have found home.
Because of this, God has heightened my sensibilities to my shortcomings and sins, and I feel ever more grateful of His mercy, love and grace to sustain me by His power to live a life pleasing to Him.
Lord have mercy (40x).


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Stormbringers continues the journey of Brothers Luca and Peter as they investigate mysterious events occurring all around Europe for the Pope, in the hopes of discovering if the end of the world is nigh. Travelling with them are Lady Isolde and her companion Ishraq. I think Philippa Gregory has delivered an admirable sequel to Changeling, building upon the foundation she laid in the previous book and progressing the characters deeper into the mysteries of the time they live in.I love that the characters grow so much throughout this book - especially Ishraq and Frieze. The more these five spend time with one another, the more they learn about each other and the more their own personal views and prejudices are challenged. In Stormbringers, the foundation is laid for Ishraq's impending crisis of identity as a Muslim maid to a Christian Lady in the time of the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and the threat they pose to Christendom. I think the tension between them is cleverly woven, and would love to see how it pans out in later novels. Another interesting development is Luca's uncertainty about his future, and especially in relation to his love life. I think the revelations at the end f this book will play a large role in the dynamics of the little group as time goes on.All this character development doesn't impact the exciting plot of Stormbringers. All the action is set in a tiny coastal town, and there are prophets, natural disasters, witch trials and a captain of a slaver-ship to keep readers entertained. The book feels a lot longer than its 300 pages, but I never found it lagging or boring.However, this book isn't really about the prophets, natural disasters or witch trials, it's about the impact of these events on the devout Christian population of the time. It focuses on the way these people, lacking the scientific knowledge we have now, turn to portents and magic to explain the things around them. Stormbringers cleverly uses Ishraq to examine a woman's place in society, to challenge the prevailing idea (then and today) that a woman should behave like a man expects and wishes her to, that her honour is bound to what men think of her. The book also looks at the religious conviction of Brother Peter, pitted against Luca's uncertainty, and the way that horrible things can be done in the name of religion. Again, it is Ishraq, as the heretic in the party, who questions and challenges these things. In some ways, it feels like the plot hangs on her character - she's often the voice of reason, with modern ideas of religious freedom and gender equality.There are a few things I didn't like about the novel. The first is that, although it is an exciting book, the overall plot progression is basically nonexistent. It's obvious that the Order of Darkness series is going to be long. The second is the author's ignorance on the Islamic religion and Middle Eastern culture. Although forgivable in her sheltered Christian protagonists who are prone to superstition and look for all their answers in the Bible - it's unacceptable in the few Muslim characters we meet. They use phrases like Insha Allah incorrectly, at completely the wrong time, and seem to be shallowly versed in their own religion.Stormbringers continues the tradition of Philippa Gregory novels of being vividly crafted and well executed, and although it is written for a young adult audience, doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable sociopolitical climate of the time. All the best, trademark aspects of Gregory's writing have been translated into this YA novel, and I look forward to continuing Luca and Isolde's journey in the coming sequels.A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
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Amped Wireless Tap-Ex High Power Wi-Fi Range Extender Review: Expand your connection over 10,000 sqft
Last month I delivered you guys a review of the TP-Link Archer C8 wireless router. Its price, functions and ease of use made it a great choice for novice networking to the more experienced network guru. Today I am going to show you another Wi-Fi accessory that can help you get more range from your Wi-Fi thus allowing your connected devices to stay connected in the dead zones of your home or reach further across your property. To get more range we don't necessarily need a whole new router, all we need is a range extender, also called a repeater. Here we will take a look at a product from Amped Wireless called the Tap-Ex.
Amped Wireless has been in the business of connecting devices for a pretty long time with a wide range of products at affordable prices. The Tap-Ex is no exception.
The Build Quality
When you open the box you are greeted with a few things. You have the Tap-Ex unit, the base, the antennae, a power supply and a plastic bag filled with instructions, CD and various other related documents. The stand is easily attached on the rear of the Tap-Ex where you find two slots to slide it in. Optionally you can keep the stand-off and hang it on a wall. Like most things, the Tap-Ex is just a hard plastic shell that covers the internal components. On the right hand side you have a number of ports. There are two Ethernet ports, 1 USB port, a reset button, the power input and the antennae connection port.
There aren't any other ports to be found on the device. However, there is a small attached stylus located on the top left. The stylus is there to assist you in navigation and setup as the Tap-Ex offers a 3.5-inch touch screen interface. This cuts out the need to set it up through a PC, although you have that option as well with a web portal.
The Set-Up
Setting up the Tap-Ex was much simpler than I was expecting. Once you screw the antennae in and connect it to a power source, you are about half way done. The main screen will run through its start-up sequence and then prompt you to follow simple on-screen instructions. It will scan for networks that are within range and display them in a list. They recommend that the signal strength be 70% or better for the best experience. Once you select your network you go to the next screen and put in your password.
The User Interface
The menu of the Tap-Ex is all handled via touch, either with your finger or the stylus. Tapping on the small letters to input information is often easier to do with the stylus versus your finger. Luckily the stylus has its own slot it stays in so you shouldn't lose it.
On the main home screen you have four primary options: Wi-Fi Settings, Management, Setup Wizard and Dashboard. We have basically covered the setup wizard, so I'll skip that aspect.
Wi-Fi Settings
In this menu we have a number of things we can alter. We can change/check on the home network, the extended network, create a guest network or check on the number of devices connected. Each section is easy to understand. For instance checking on the home network lets you see the networks SSID, password, channel and security type. You will find similar settings for the extended network settings as well.
On the second page we have access to wireless coverage, access scheduler, WPS and user access. Wireless coverage lets you adjust the Tap-Ex range, or out put power. You can set it to 100%, 70%, 50%, 35% or 15%. This is handy if you are trying to boost a dead zone in the basement, but aren't looking to cover your neighbors living room too.
The access scheduler does exactly what you would think, it lets you set up days of the week and times that the Tap-Ex is extending your connection. If this will be also used as an access point for your kids, you may want it to disable its connection on certain days of the week at certain times to keep them from browsing Facebook all night long.
An added bit of security is the user access setting that lets you allow specific MAC addresses through to access the devices settings from a physical PC or laptop. Again, handy if you have smart kids or friends who are connected, but who you don't want to let have access to altering any settings, like the Access Schedule.
The Tap-Ex can also be accessed through a web interface on a phone, tablet or laptop that is connected to that specific wireless connection. This makes changing settings a bit easier at time and will also allow you to make those changes without having to grab the extender. The web-based UI is a lot easier to use and offer more options for the more advanced users out there. Giving you access to Fragment Thresholds, RTS Thresholds, Beacon Intervals, IAPP, Aggregation and many more.
Additional Features
I made mention of two Ethernet ports earlier. Those aren't there for you to hard wire your internet to the Tap-Ex. Rather the ports allow you to connect external devices to it thus providing them with a network connection. This is handy for secondary desktop, laptop or gaming console like Xbox, where connecting wirelessly might not be an option or because your Wi-Fi radio on the device is bad. For instance, the Nexus Player offers Wi-Fi and a hard-line Ethernet port. If you are having issues maintaining a solid Wi-Fi connection plugging it in directly can often solve issues.
A few additional aspects to the device comes from the internal hardware. We know there is one external antennae, but the device also has an internal antennae. Imply put, you can still extend your range without attaching the external antennae if needed. The Tap-Ex also offer two low noise amplifiers. The whole unit will allow 300Mbps of wireless though put. For many, that is mor than enough.
How does it perform?
The ultimate question beyond how it looks and what settings you can access is how well it performs. Does it actually give you more range and extend your connection. The short answer is Yes. The Tap-Ex offers both an internal and external antennae. Removing the external will hinder its range, but still broadcasts. The unit delivers 800mW of amplified coverage that is rated for up to 10,000 sqft. There are other factors that can come into play like materials used in your walls, the wiring in your house, additional wireless interference for starters can all lead to shorter extensions. Toggling the Wi-Fi channel can often help resolve those issues.
To see how far the connection would reach I used Google My Tracks. The app is a great GPS app that tracks a multitude of things, but in this instance I used it simply to record the amount of feet I walked from my back gate down the back alley. I watched the Wi-Fi signal on my Note 4 and ran WiFi Analyzer to watch the signal drop down until it finally lost connection. I ran four separate distance tests initially, the first two being on the current Archer C8 router that I reviewed earlier. One for the standard 2.4GHz frequency and one for the 5GHz frequency. The Archer C8 is placed up stairs in our bedroom. On 2.4GHz I made it 189 feet down the alley before the connection dropped entirely. On 5GHz I made it 178 feet. Then I started at the same point and connected to the Amped Wireless Tap-Ex. (Which I placed downstairs in the kitchen on top of the cupboards) this time I was able to make it 269 feet before it dropped. I then took the Tap-Ex out back and powered it back up. This gave more 'air' to it without the restrictions of the houses walls. I expected it to gain a slight reach, but nothing outstanding as it was sitting about waist-high. In this test I was able to go 273 feet before it dropped.
Beyond extending the range of your Wi-Fi, the Tap-Ex also offers two Ethernet ports. This comes in handy if you are extending your network to a location where a hard lined connection would also be beneficial. For instance into the basements game room, or the shops older desktop where Wi-Fi will be nice, but a hard-line connection is preferred.
Utilizing the USB port to share storage is an added bonus, especially if you harbor a ton of files, videos, images and music that you want to share will multiple people in the house hold without giving them access to those files through your PC. Setting this option up is also relatively simple by plugging in a USB thumb drive or external hard drive into the USB port on the device. From there you navigate to the USB device settings and give it access to local sharing. You give the USB Device a name, assign it a workgroup name and it gets a dedicated IP address. Once connected it should appear in the Network Drive and be view-able to transfer and access the current files.
Use Cases
I like to offer up some use cases for many of the products I review to help you see where the potential for the product fits into your life. The obvious use here is getting more range from your home network allowing you to be connected in more locations, like out by the pool or in the shop. It would also be handy for smart homes and connected devices like Wi-Fi cameras. Sometimes the locations we want to place them might not have Wi-Fi coverage, or weak coverage, and could use a solid boost. I can also see potential with its easy menu and settings to allow friends, family and the kids to have internet access while not being tied directly to your home network with a guest setup. While many current Wi-Fi routers allow for guest networks on their own, utilizing the guest network on the Tap-Ex would further minimize the potential risk of anything getting through to your main network and devices. It doesn't hurt that you can also create a simple schedule that will keep them off of it when you don't want them online.
Overall Thoughts
Amped Wireless sells the Tap-Ex for $119.99 through Amazon and other retailers. It is a solid choice in my opinion if what you need is more range from your current network without fussing with a whole new router and the potential issues that those can create. The Tap-Ex was extremely easy to set up and I had it up and running in minutes without a single issue. Now that it is set up and configured I can easily plug it in out back, out front or even at the neighbor's house and get more range. I actually did do that too. I went two house down to my friend's house and connected the Tap-Ex to my home network and blanketed his house with a solid connection.
The UI on the device its self is a little slow and the small low res screen could prove to be an issue for some. You will find that once you have the initial set up complete that you will be more apt to utilize your laptop to access the web-based settings portal instead of using the devices on-screen settings. However, you will also find yourself not needing to alter things for the most part unless you are setting up a Access Schedule or a changing the connection point.
Amped Wireless should consider creating an app to access the Tap-Ex. The company does have an app on the Play Store to analyze Wi-Fi connections and other things, but it hasn't been updated since March 13 2012. I see potential with an app that gives access to the Tap-Ex settings and files on a connected USB drive.


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