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Keep your eyes glued to this space, and refresh often!
We're constantly updating the Guide as we hear about new events and openings.
"Second Saturday" is a lively day into night in Beacon, and is a celebration of Beacon's galleries, restaurants and other businesses arts on the second Saturday of every month. According to Dan Rigney, former president of BeaconArts, the organization who encouraged this movement to happen over a decade ago and heavily promotes the events, says:
Back then, Beacon was one of the last places people outside of town thought to go on a Saturday night. Now Second Saturday has become part of the fabric of Beacon. It's such a part of it that many galleries have their opening events on other Saturdays, in order to draw two big crowds each month. Second Saturday provides a great reason to walk Main Street and beyond, and explore the events going on around town. It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so our Restaurant Guide will help you puzzle out where to eat and drink as you explore special exhibits and happenings.
What to Know About This Guide:
- This Guide includes gallery and art showings that may be hosted in the gallery or in a shop or restaurant.
- Many of these shows run through the current month, so check back often if you are on an art hunt.
- Closing times posted here are for Second Saturdays only, and may not reflect regular Saturdays. Always call an establishment directly for current hours, offerings, or any other questions.
- Parking can be found on side streets, on Main Street, and in municipal lots. Click here for A Little Beacon Blog's Free Public Parking Guide, with pictures and cross streets!
- Live-tweet your way through Second Saturday by using the hashtag created by BeaconArts: #2SAT, and tack on #beaconny or #SecondSaturday if you have room in your tweets or Instagram postings.
- If you are a gallery and have something special to add, please email email@example.com.
Late-Night (After 9pm) Spots to Eat and Drink:
After you walk the galleries, you'll be hungry and need (another) drink! See our full list of restaurants who are open prior to 9 pm in our Restaurant Guide.
- Bank Square 129 Main St.
- Chill Wine Bar 173 Main St.
- Max's On Main 246 Main St.
- Baja 328 328 Main St.
- Quinn's 330 Main St.
- The Towne Crier (bar only) 379 Main St.
- Oak Vino Wine Bar 389 Main St. (Call first to see if cheese plates and dessert are still being served!)
- Draught Industries 394 Main St.
- The Beacon Hotel Restaurant 424 Main St.
- The Vault 446 Main St.
- Joe's Irish Pub 455 Main St.
- Roundhouse 2 East Main St.
- Dogwood 47 East Main St.
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Enjoy today's break from the damp, chilly weather and head outside to walk around and take in some art. You might think of this Second Saturday stroll as a warmup Easter egg hunt - who knows what colorful hidden treasures you'll find around Main Street and beyond? Let's get to April's openings and happenings:
3 Beekman St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-0100
Special for Second Saturday: Time is running out to see Robert Irwin's Excursus: Homage to the Square³, which closes next month. Irwin designed the master plan for the Dia museum, and his works (including transparent screens and window films) subtly examine the interplay of art and architecture. Bookend a trip to Main Street with a guided tour at 1 pm of the museum's permanent collection as well as visiting works. Don't forget: Beacon residents get in free every weekend!
Hours: 11 am to 4 pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
15 South Ave.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-1369
Special for Second Saturday: Fourteen-year-old Reilly Xu, a Rockland ninth grader who also studies in Juilliard's pre-college program, will give a concert on St. Andrew's historic tracker organ. More information here.
Hours: 4 pm
(Close to the train station)
133 Main St.
Beacon, NY
Special for Second Saturday: We've seen a lot of changes over the years in the space that is now home to ReMADE, where the shelves hold beautiful, functional work from craftspeople and artisans around the Hudson Valley. In January, the shop started a Second Saturday tradition of spotlighting a single artist, no practical function necessary for their work. ReMADE fills an entire wall with the work of a single artist. Continuing this month, Jordan Mary reflects on botanicals and decay in moody photographs of alstroemeria, lavender, orchids, waxflowers, and ferns.
Hours: 11 am to 6 pm
Catalyst Gallery
137 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 204-3844
The intention of this artist-run space is to create an opportunity for individual artists or groups to show and sell work in a vibrant community that supports the arts.
Special for Second Saturday: Jake Joyce's new works on display include beautiful vases, wooden boxes, and utilitarian pieces of furniture.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 to 10 pm
Theo Ganz Studio
149 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(917) 318-2239
Theo Ganz Studio, the little gallery with the big windows in Beacon's west end, was founded by artist Eleni Smolen as a venue for contemporary artists working in all media. Recognizing the importance of exhibitions in an artist's career, Smolen concentrates on presenting actively engaged emerging and mid-career professionals in either solo or group exhibitions.
Special for Second Saturday: Hudson Valley resident Laura Gurton returns to Theo Ganz Studio for her second solo show. Her paintings from the past seven years make use of linen, scratchboard, oil, alkyd, and ink. The exhibition will include paintings from her Unknown Species series, featuring her trademark circular, cellular, bubbles.
Hours: Noon to 5 pm, opening reception, 6 to 8 pm
Bannerman Island Gallery
150 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-6346
This gallery is devoted to showcasing the beauty of Bannerman Island Castle and the Hudson Highlands that surround the former arsenal. Works in the gallery are available for purchase, benefiting the Bannerman Castle Trust's preservation efforts.
Special for Second Saturday: The Fine Art of Watercolor includes the work of five Hudson Valley artists working in the delicate medium: Timothy Delaney of Beacon; Claudia Engel, of Port Ewen; Amanda Epstein of Putnam Valley; Susan Hennelly, of Dover Plains; and Betsy Jacaruso of Rhinebeck.
Hours: Opening reception, 5 to 7 pm
The Inn & Spa at Beacon
151 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 205-2900
Special for Second Saturday: Beacon's newest West End destination is finally ready for the viewing public, as The Inn & Spa at Beacon opens this weekend. (Read our scoop here!) The lobby features Anamario Hernández's evocative still-life paintings.
Hours: Open house, 5 to 7 pm
Marion Royael Gallery
159 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(727) 244-5535
Special for Second Saturday: Is the latest Directed Migrating Installation a small step or a giant leap? Check out the initial viewing of Humankind; Inside/Out and let us know what you think. Participating artists include Kathleen Erin Lee, Paul Tillinghast, Alexander Percy, Steve Pomerantz, Barbara AG Riddle, Steven Paul Riddle, Joe Zarra, Mary Giehl, Rick Hutchinson, Jens O Bille, Dave Dziemian, Ivan Suchman, and various guest artists.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 to 10 pm
Hudson Beach Glass / Fovea
162 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-0068
A glass studio casting functional and sculptural objects for over 20 years. A truly special establishment to have in Beacon. Stop in to find blown glass objects of all kinds, from lights to bowls to wind chimes. Sometimes on Second Saturday you can watch them blow glass.
Special for Second Saturday: The upstairs space at Hudson Beach Glass hosts Impressions of Nature, waterscapes and landscapes by Hudson Valley neo-impressionist painter Cheryl Vlachos.
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm; opening reception 6 to 9 pm
Clutter Magazine Gallery
163 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(212) 255-2505
The Clutter Gallery is a branch of the Clutter Media Group family, and is focused on showing quality work by both established and emerging artists in the fields of toy design and customization, as well as modern pop and lowbrow art. Clutter Gallery's exhibitions are open to the public and free of charge.
Special for Second Saturday: The Return of Rampage! Rampage Toys returns with new and old figures. Some are reemerging after years tucked away, while others have never before been released! There will be something for everyone: Jon Malmstedt, the creative genius behind Rampage, promises a selection of "figures big and small, cute and ugly, simple and detailed." Don't miss the tiny driving unicorns.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 to 9 pm
RiverWinds Gallery
172 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 838-2880
RiverWinds Gallery features Hudson Valley artists. Work includes fine art paintings and photography, plus contemporary crafts including ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts and more.
Special for Second Saturday: Melissa Braggins draws from all kinds of media - printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, papermaking and ceramics - to make the delicately layered works in her Secret Gardens exhibition. Can't make it to the show's opening? Catch up with Braggins at an artist talk on Saturday, April 22, at 4 pm. Through May 7.
Hours: Noon to 9 pm; opening reception, 5 to 8 pm
Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries
199 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 838-1600
This historic brick storefront houses a variety of Institute programs: the WOW! gallery, the Hudson River bookstore and gift shop, its administrative headquarters, and a new venture, Sensor Place. Events feature talks by artists and regional Hudson Valley authors.
Special for Second Saturday: Opening this month is "Shad in the Shadow of Skyscrapers," photo essay from a 1947 National Geographic project by legendary photographer Luis Marden. How much has changed, and how many scenes are the same, 70 years later? Click here for more event details.
Hours: Call for hours.
291 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 418-3731
Special for Second Saturday: The Howland Chamber Music Circle presents a pop-up concert featuring classical guitarist David Temple. More information here.
Hours: Concert, 4 pm, followed by reception with wine and snacks
(Closer to the mountain)
The Beacon Hotel Gallery
424 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 765-2208
Special for Second Saturday: With subjects ranging from seedlings and succulents, to food and festivals, to skaters, brides and grooms, to world-class musicians (and the occasional chicken), photographer and Hudson Valley native Ethan Harrison covers a lot of ground. Even if you missed Friday night's dance party and fundraiser, there's still time to see Ethan's latest works. Maybe over brunch at the restaurant?
Matteawan Gallery
436 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-7901
Matteawan Gallery specializes in contemporary art with an emphasis on works on paper by emerging and mid-career artists.
Special for Second Saturday: Post-Magic Symbiosis, a group exhibition of nine artists' work, including sculpture, painting and drawing, curated by Lacey Fekishazy of SARDINE gallery in Brooklyn. This is the fourth show to be guest-curated, bringing a fresh eye to the gallery. Artists include Vernon M. Byron, Olivia Drusin, Daniel Giordano, Kathy Goodell, Gabriel Hurier, lisa Lendvay, atthew Mahler, Patrick Mangan, and Esperanza Mayobre.
Hours: Reception, 6 to 9 pm
444 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-3092
Moveable art in frames - art you must see and experience.
Hours: Call first
Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-4988
Special for Second Saturday: Artist-members of the Howland Cultural Center present their annual show. More than 40 artists will display their recent works across many kinds of creative mediums.
Hours: Opening reception, 3 to 5 pm
BAU Gallery
506 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-7584
bau (Beacon Artist Union) is a platform for members and artists to grow, present and market their work and collaborative curatorial projects, while hosting events of related disciplines: performances, talks, film and music. BAU builds a vital link between the activities at bau and the community.
Special for Second Saturday: Bau 148! In the Main Gallery, Short Stories, a two-person exhibition with photography by Pamela Zaremba and paintings and drawings by Joel Werring. The exhibition reflects the stories, real and imagined, that are told about American home and family life. In the Beacon Room, Brett Phares' Thrown features the Aground Series, using historical data and computer simulation to yield something completely new..
Hours: Opening reception, 6 to 9 pm
beacon near route 52
The Lofts at Beacon Gallery
18 Front St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 202-7211
The Lofts at Beacon brought back to life a 19th-century brick mill that once made textiles in the Hudson Valley, located by the Fishkill Creek and situated near the Hudson River in the artists' haven town of Beacon. The Lofts have been completely remodeled into beautiful lofts, providing excellent loft rental units for the working artist.
Second Saturday: Did you know there's an International Sculpture Day? (Well, if you're an artsy-tartsy Beaconite reading this, I guess there's a good chance you did in fact know that.) But if you, like us, could stand to brush up on sculpture knowledge before the big day on April 24, head down Route 52 a ways to check out Tadashi Hashimoto's Sculpture Maquettes. The sculptor's geometric models are made of wood, stone, wire, and fabric, and serve as a mini-experiment in design and engineering for the bigger sculpture to follow.
Hours: Call for hours
Do check out A Little Beacon Blog's constantly updated Pop-Up Shop Guide and the Shopping Guide to help you shop and take advantage of special opportunities and events offered by shops during this exciting day.


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The Dormant Devil
Volcanism relics can be traced to the foothills of the Geghama Range. The area strikes the visitor with its fantastic landscape, which has preserved the relief peculiarities of the preceding period. Lava stream remnants, the ravines and the gorges beneath present a peculiar sight. It was in this state that the tribes first found the Armenian plateau. Nonetheless, having spewed all of its energy on construction materials, the volcano, whose name Bagharsak is associated with Indo-European deities, got covered with absinthe wormwood and took its last sleep. The Armenian plateau is considered to be the country of extinct volcanism. Still, Mt Nemrut situated to the west from Lake Van erupted in 1441. From geological perspective it doesn't seem to be that distant. At present it undergoes the solfatara stage and periodically discharges sulphurous gas. It is believed that the volcano erupted and destroyed several settlements in 1881. Mt Tondurek located 50 km southwest from Great Ararat discharges not only gas but solids as well. The eruption of the largest volcano in Armenia, Argeos, was recorded by Strabo. Mt Aragats having four peaks is also famous for its sulphurous gas discharges. Thus, one shouldn't ignore the risk of new eruptions in Armenia.

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The main hazard of ventless gas fireplaces is that there is no flue or chimney to expel gases to the outside, which may result in measurable traces of chemical residue such as carbon monoxide remaining in the exhaust and affecting indoor air quality. Exposure to ventless gas fireplace chemical pollutants in the air may be hazardous to the health of those exposed to them, with symptoms including congestion, headaches and asthma attacks.
Other traces of airborne chemicals a ventless gas fireplace emits may also create a slight odor, which many people only notice for the first few minutes after the fireplace turns on, while others compare to the smell of a kerosene heater. These chemicals are a hazard for the respiratory system, especially for those who suffer from sensitivities such as allergies and asthma.
All ventless fireplaces sold in the United States must meet general requirements for combustible heating appliances as part of National Fire Protection Association standards. These standards require that all ventless fireplaces have factory-installed oxygen detection safety devices and carbon monoxide monitors that automatically shut off the fireplace if the immediate environment does not meet certain indoor air quality levels. As suggested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ventless fireplaces shut off when the level of carbon monoxide rises above 25 parts per million or the oxygen level falls below 18 percent.


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Founded in 1920 by John Adam Becker, we are a family owned wholesale distributor of electrical products, automation controls and commercial lighting headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. In our third generation as a family-owned business, we have over 150 employees with a strong commitment to providing quality services and project support to commercial, industrial, residential contractors, industrial plants, and power utilities.
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neighborhood: east williamsburg | space type: music venue | active: 2009–2010 | links: myspace, facebook
Bushwick Music Studios was an underground music venue in the heart of the East Williamsburg Industrial Park. It was totally unfussy—just a tiny bright blue windowless room in a nondescript warehouse, with a handmade balcony for the soundboard, DIY lighting, and a makeshift bar selling Four Loko and PBR. But during its yearlong run, it became one of the staples of Brooklyn's underground music scene, packing in over a hundred sweaty kids on most nights. BMS's early shows were block-wide, all-night affairs, with music blasting from several adjacent unoccupied warehouses.
Tito, who started the space, ran it with a very socialist attitude, encouraging anyone who wanted to get involved to come by and book a show or help with promotion. The space was highly illegal, with no liquor license, no fire-prevention system, and serious over-occupancy issues on most nights.
BMS was only a few blocks from some other great Brooklyn spaces, including Werdink / Ninja Pyrate, Shea Stadium, House of Yes, 3rd Ward, and Bushwick Project for the Arts. When Tito left town, the space changed hands and became The Archeron.
photos by Maximus Commissar
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"Loss prevention is any actions taken towards the reduction of theft and wastage in a business. Loss Prevention Officers specialize in the recovery of merchandise and the apprehension of the shoplifter."
Retail Loss Prevention is a set of practices undertaken by retail establishments in order to preserve profit. Threats to profit include theft, fraud, vandalism, waste, abuse, or misconduct. These preventable losses, also known as "shrinkage", can be fixed by introducing Loss Prevention Officers to your Security System. Loss Prevention Officers, also knows as LPO's, undergo specialized security training so that they are equipped to recover merchandise and apprehend shoplifters. They do this through performing a variety of surveillance techniques including on-foot observations and Video Monitoring.
In order to maximize results, it's important to choose a Security Company that provides you with options such as Suited, Uniformed, and Undercover Loss Prevention Officers in order to best suit your needs. The main reason why some clients prefer undercover LPO's as opposed to Uniformed or Suited, is that it can be less intimidating for some environments than a visible security presence. Undercover LPO's are otherwise knows as Secret Shoppers and they wear plain clothes as well as appear to have their own shopping agenda while covertly monitoring guests at the store. Shoppers do not notice that they are being watched by an undercover LP Officer whereas it's very noticeable when a Uniformed or Suited Security Guard is present. Both options are very effective in theft reduction, however; it is best to enlist Security Services from a company that helps you understand the difference so you can make the best decision for your organization. High-end retail stores often prefer the polished appearance of Suited Loss Prevention Officers. This type of Security personnel is mainly stationed at the entrance of the store in order to ensure minimal intrusion to well-meaning shoppers, and ensure maximum effectiveness against those intending to steal. A Uniformed LP Officer is often the perfect choice for places such as Liquor Stores because well-meaning customers are familiar and comfortable to shop alongside a visible LPO, whereas shoplifters are hesitant to even enter the store. Loss Prevention Officers are mainly employed within the retail sector, however this service can be enlisted in any environment where merchandise is to be protected from theft such as trade shows, concerts, and seasonal displays.
SecuriWORLD Loss Prevention Officers will add value to your organization in the following ways:
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~ Respond to emergency situations in a prompt and professional manner; contacting the appropriate authorities when required
~ Maintain a safe and protected environment for all shoppers and staff
~ Make accurate shift reports and document all security incidents as necessary
Hiring Loss Prevention Officers has become an industry standard because the cost of obtaining such services far outweighs the cost of replacing stolen merchandise. It is almost impossible for cashiers and stock persons to fulfill the demand of service as well as ensure that the merchandise is protected from theft. That is why Loss Prevention Officers are specialized in the detection, prevention and prosecution of theft. This way, the organization can function as a whole to not only serve the customer well, but to put an end to wrong-doers that would seek to harm your organization.
The responsibilities of a Loss Prevention Officer are not only physically demanding but legally demanding as well. That is why it's important to choose a Security Company that is fully licensed and has obtained the necessary threshold of insurance to match the needs of your retail space. The qualifications of Loss Prevention Officers are governed by Federal and Provincial regulations which are unique to each area. In order to maximize your protection, be sure that you are enlisting Security Services from a reliable company with a solid reputation for integrity. SecuriWORLD's Loss Prevention Officers are fully licensed and insured in order to meet the necessary requirements of operating in large-scale department stores and retail franchises.
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Instigator: The instigator rule will remain, meaning a player deemed to have started a fight is tossed from the game. But if the infraction occurs in the last five minutes of a game, the player also receives a one-game suspension and his head coach is fined $10,000 (all figures U.S.). If the team pays the fine, the club is fined $100,000. Diving: The league will warn a player for the first incident. There will be a $1,000 fine for a second incident, $2,000 for a third, and a one-game suspension for a fourth. In the playoffs, a third- and fourth-time offender will be fined $5,000, but if one these multiple offenders is nailed two or more times, it's a one-game suspension. Complaints: Players, coaches and general managers are subject to fines of as much as $100,000 for derogatory comments about the officiating. Playoffs: The postseason could be expanded to 20 clubs from 16, with the third- and fourth-place teams in each of the six divisions competing in a best-of-three, play-in round. Officiating: Officials will be geographically located to work in divisions and work in two-referee teams as well as meet with team captains and coaches before each game.
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Part of our job is to bring you the best links we can from around the Web, highlighting all the talented people doing amazing things simply because they love it. But the site we think might be the best, and the one we read more religiously than any other, is Viva El Birdos. We don't link it that often, because after last October, we're pretty certain you've had just about Cardinals talk around these parts. (Honestly, though, deep down, we really want to do a post on the Cardinals every day.) But we read every post over there, immediately.
One of our favorites ones ever, we had to point out today. The site's editor, the esteemed Larry Borowsky, was called for jury duty and underwent that whole voir dire business. And his site, the Cardinals and Mark Mcgwire came up. First, from the prosecuting attorney:
He asked me what type of writing i do, and i gave him a quick description of my client base and said, "that's most of it" or something like that. "most of it," he says; "what's the rest of it?" "i also write a blog."
Q: a blog? [raised eyebrow] about what?
A: the st louis cardinals baseball team.
Q: oh. [pause] how do you feel about mark mcgwire being kept out of the hall of fame?
A: well, i'm not all that interested in the hall. but i do think he cheated with steroids.
At this point, the defense attorney took over.
Q: mr borowsky, how you can you be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that mcgwire used steroids?
A: i'm not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt.
Q: but you said that you think he cheated with steroids.
A: that's right —- i do think he cheated. but mcgwire's not on trial, so the beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard doesn't really apply.
Q: i see. so if you were judging him in a court of law, you'd apply a more rigorous standard of proof before you'd convict him —- is that correct?
A: yes sir.
This is what happens when you answer honestly: You get stuck on the jury. See you next week, Larry.
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Car is one of my favorites
As we like to say up here in Boston This custom 95 GT is, "WICKED PISSAH!
While we were down at Mustang Week 2015 (MW2K15), I had the pleasure of speaking & hanging out with Troy Clark about his sweet build. The more we talked the more I wanted to see, and then...the more I wanted to "Share here with the SmokinStangs Mustang Community!!"
Troy is a cool cat, and one who keeps a keen eye out for innovation. Maintaining a "High Level of Quality" is a imperative to him when it come to builds!!
This hoods paint job is simply "BONKERS!!"
The level of detail and skilled craftsmanship that went into the painting it is madness. The pic here doesn't do it justice...but "You can tell!!" The design is not only created on the exterior, the same theme is also carried into the underside of the hood. Now that's a "DOUBLE DOSE" of love!!
If you look close at the photo above you will also see a "SNEAKY" Front Splitter (in Black) - courtesy of Mr> Troy Clark himself. And yes...that is not a part that he ordered anywhere.
This may now be considered an "Old School" theme...but IMO your looking at what I like to refer to as...a "TIMELESS BUILD."RGP-SS
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
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What is that a child wants more than anything? Mother,Love,Toys,Friends or Father? Yes, it's father Mariam wanted more than anything in the world, Mariam – five year old daughter of Jalil. All she wanted is her father, she loved Thursday more than any other day in the week because that's the day when Jalil will come to meet his bustard daughter. Even though her mother told her multiple times not to trust any man because 'A man's accusing finger will always finds a woman,always'. She never believed her mother, never until it was too late until, the storm called reality stuck her so hard that, it was impossible for her to get out of that storm.
There are only few books which are written and explained with such a beauty that it will almost tore your heart apart and that's exactly what "A Thousand Splendid Suns" did to me.
A Thousand Splendid Suns follows the lives of two Afghani girls, Mariam and Laila as the move from children to adults. This books spans 40 years, covering three decades of war in Afghanistan, starting with Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and closing with the overthrow of the Taliban. Story revolves around, Mariam who is born and bought up in small village with no education and Laila who born and bought up in Kabul with good educational background. Husseini has beautifully described how destiny will bring these two girls from two different parts of country to same place and how the enmity between them is turned into a beautiful friendship. A friendship you will never forget throughout your life.
There are only few writers who can produce back-to-back masterpieces and Husseini is one of those writers.There is lot to learn in this book, Love, Friendship, political turmoil in Afghanistan. The real picture of Afghani people in the midst of three decades of wars, their struggle for life, their struggle for food, their struggle for sleep and most importantly their struggle for peace . This book also describes the real beauty of Afghanistan.
There are parts in this book, which will make you privately shed tears and there are parts which will make you laugh(like Islamic flamingos).
The books describes the struggle of Afghani men/women (specially women) in the midst of political warfare, civil war and under an oppressive regime – you will be thankful to God for the things which he has given you.
Born a generation apart and with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women brought jarringly together by war, by loss and by fate. As they endure the ever escalating dangers around them-in their home as well as in the streets of Kabul-they come to form a bond that makes them both sisters and mother-daughter to each other, and that will ultimately alter the course not just of their own lives but of the next generation. With heart-wrenching power and suspense, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self-sacrifice, and that in the end it is love, or even the memory of love, that is often the key to survival.
A stunning accomplishment, A Thousand Splendid Suns is a haunting, heartbreaking, compelling story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love.
Overall this is the book which is not be missed, seriously, not be missed. I recommend this book for everyone. Go ahead pick this up and read.


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Dec. 5 will be the final official day on the bench of the local court for District Court Judge James P. Coleman. Coleman is resigning after completing about 14 years on this district's bench. He will be succeeded by Walter Hembrow, Council Grove attorney.
Those who watch the Army-Navy game Saturday should keep a sharp lookout for Midshipman John Reed Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, who is in his second year at the Naval Academy and has played in several games this year.
Pam Vinduska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vinduska, celebrated her 8th birthday Sunday by inviting a few classmates for a party. Those present were Janice Childs, Cheri Bell, Anita VanBuren, Carolyn Vinduska, Judy Pankratz, Mary and Kathy Westerhaus, Carol Ann McKibbin, and Mary Alice Schimpf.
The 4th, 5th, and 6th grades of the Hill School will present the operetta "Hansel and Gretel" Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Playing the role of Hansel will be Steven Collett. Jean Morse will play Gretel. Other leading roles will be taken by Larry Boese, Cheryl Caselman, Tom Tucker, and Judy Broadstreet.


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- Research article
- Open Access
- Open Peer Review
Early application of pulsed electromagnetic field in the treatment of postoperative delayed union of long-bone fractures: a prospective randomized controlled study
- Hong-fei Shi1,
- Jin Xiong1Email author,
- Yi-xin Chen1Email author,
- Jun-fei Wang1,
- Xu-sheng Qiu1,
- Yin-he Wang1 and
- Yong Qiu1
© Shi et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2013
- Received: 10 April 2012
- Accepted: 17 January 2013
- Published: 19 January 2013
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) is reported to be an effective adjunct for the management of nonunion long-bone fractures. Most studies implement PEMF treatment after 6 months or longer of delayed union or nonunion following fracture treatment. Despite these variations in treatment, the early application of PEMF following a diagnosis of a postoperative delayed union has not been specifically analyzed. In this study, the outcomes of postoperative delayed union of long-bone fractures treated with an early application of PEMF were evaluated as compared with a sham-treated control group.
In this prospective, randomized controlled study, a total of 58 long-bone fracture patients, who presented with delayed union of between 16 weeks and 6 months, were randomly split into two groups and subjected to an early application of PEMF or sham treatment. Clinical and radiological assessments were performed to evaluate the healing status. Treatment efficacy was assessed at three month intervals.
Patients in the PEMF group showed a higher rate of union than those in the control group after the first three months of treatment, but this difference failed to achieve statistical significance. At the end of the study, PEMF treatment conducted for an average of 4.8 months led to a success rate of 77.4%. This was significantly higher than the control, which had an average duration of 4.4 months and a success rate of 48.1%. The total time from operation to the end of the study was a mean of 9.6 months for patients in the PEMF group.
Fracture patients treated with an early application of PEMF achieved a significantly increased rate of union and an overall reduced suffering time compared with patients that receive PEMF after the 6 months or more of delayed union, as described by others.
- Electromagnetic field
- Delayed union
- Fracture healing
- Long-bone fracture
Despite recent improvements in fracture management, delayed union and nonunion remain as intractable complications following surgical reduction and fixation of long-bone fractures. It is estimated that 5–10% of all fractures show impaired healing [1]. Surgical management is usually preferred in the treatment of an established nonunion, especially in those fractures that are accompanied by infection, deformity, shortening or bony defect. Otherwise, nonsurgical methods are considered for delayed union to facilitate osteogenesis, osteoinduction, as well as osteoconduction and thus stimulate the healing process [2, 3]. Among the reported therapeutic methods, the use of biophysical interventions, such as pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, has attracted the attention of clinicians in the past decades, because of their noninvasive characteristics [4, 5].
PEMF was introduced in the mid-1970s as a beneficial tool for fracture healing [6]. Although the mechanism remains poorly understood, PEMF provides an effective adjunct for the management of un-united long-bone fractures [7–10]. However, the indication and treatment strategies for the use of PEMF vary within the literature. The majority of investigators do not start PEMF treatment until an established nonunion is diagnosed [11–14], and others consider a late stage of delayed union (over 6 months after fracture) as the indication for its use [15–17]. Very few studies have addressed the early application of PEMF immediately after diagnosis of a delayed union (at about 16 weeks after fracture) [18], and no reports have specifically investigated the efficacy of the early application of PEMF.
Long-bone fracture healing has been recognized as an orchestration of prompt hematoma formation, inflammatory response, cell proliferation and differentiation, followed by a long-term process of ossification and remodeling [19]. Since the healing process is not considered to be accomplished in the case of a delayed union in orthopaedic terms, the early intervention of PEMF possesses the theoretical advantage of reactivating the biological process of bone repair, thereby facilitating fracture healing and possibly shortening the treatment duration. In the present study, the authors aimed to evaluate the efficacy of early-applied PEMF on postoperative delayed union of long-bone fractures. We hypothesized that the early application of PEMF in patients with delayed union might lead to an increased rate of fracture union compared with sham-treated patients. The outcomes of postoperative delayed union of long-bone fractures in patients treated with an early application of PEMF after the delayed union diagnosis were evaluated and compared with the placebo-treated controls.
The authors had intended to initiate intervention 16 weeks after fracture for each patient, but not all patients were referred to the clinic in time. Therefore, patients were included in the study if they were enrolled between 16 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. A power analysis was conducted to estimate the sample size, with reference to a previously reported randomized controlled trial that achieved a union rate of 89% in PEMF-treated tibial nonunion cases compared with a 50% union rate in the sham-treated controls [13]. To detect the similar change in union rate with 80% power in our study, we required more than 48 patients.
Clinical and radiological assessments were performed monthly following commencement of the treatment. Clinical evaluations of pain when stressed and motion at the fracture site were carried out by two senior surgeons (JFW and XSQ) independently, who were blinded to the grouping information. The consensus was derived from further discussion if necessary. Another two blinded surgeons (JX and YXC) reviewed the anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the fracture to assess cortical bridging. Union was considered positive when there was no pain during joint stressing or during motion at the fracture site, and callus bridging was present for three out of four cortices on orthogonal radiographs [21]. Treatment was ceased in all patients when union was achieved or no radiographic progress to union was observed for a continuous three-month period (Figure 1).
Statistical methods
Group demographics were compared using independent t-test or Fisher's exact test. The successful rate of fracture union was calculated after three months of treatment and at the end of the study in each group, with the difference between groups compared with Fisher's exact test. SPSS version 15.0 software (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL) was used and the level of significance was set as 0.05.
Patient demographics and results
Treatment group
Control group
P Value
No. of patients
Age (Yr.)*
41.1 ± 14.5 (range 19 to 68)
38.4 ± 11.6 (range 20 to 62)
Fracture Site (No. of patients)
Radius and/or Ulna
Methods of Fixation
Intramedullary Nail
Elapsed Time before Treatment (Mo.)*
4.8 ± 0.9 (range 4 to 6)
5.1 ± 0.8 (range 4 to 6)
Duration of Treatment (Mo.)*
4.8 ± 2.3 (range 2 to 12)
4.4 ± 1.6 (range 2 to 7)
Rate of fracture union (3 Mo.)
Rate of fracture union (Endpoint)
Total Time from Operation to Endpoint (Mo.)*
9.6 ± 2.3 (range 7 to 17)
9.5 ± 1.5 (range 7 to 12)
In this randomized controlled study, we investigated, for the first time, the clinical efficacy of the early application of PEMF treatment in postoperative delayed union of long-bone fractures. Following three months of PEMF treatment, patients showed a higher rate of union (38.7%) than the sham-treated patients (22.2%), but this difference failed to achieve statistical significance. At the end of the study, PEMF treatment, conducted for an average duration of 4.8 months, led to a success rate of 77.4%, which is significantly higher than that in the control group (48.1%).
Clinically, the concepts and techniques surrounding the surgical management of long-bone fractures have evolved rapidly in recent decades. By comparison, the ensuing individual progress of fracture healing, in terms of biological and mechanical changes after surgery, has been poorly examined, despite the impaired healing rate of 5-10% in long-bone fracture patients. Among the multidisciplinary approaches explored to treat delayed union and nonunion fractures, the majority of studies employ the use of invasive procedures, such as surgical debridement, bone grafting and harvesting, or local injections [22, 23], and hence, these procedures have been primarily examined in established nonunions. For delayed unions, noninvasive interventions, such as PEMF, are preferred before further invasive procedures are considered [4, 24].
The original aim for this study was to instigate PEMF treatment immediately after the diagnosis of a postoperative delayed union (at 16 weeks after fracture). In our opinion, an earlier intervention is likely to be more effective because of the potentially deteriorated state of the biological environment after 16 weeks of delayed union or nonunion [25, 26]. However in most published trials, PEMF stimulation was deferred until 6 months or later after fracture, with very few studies addressing the early application of PEMF in patients with delayed union. Sharrard conducted a randomized controlled trial with PEMF treatment initiated on patients with tibial delayed unions at 16 to 32 weeks after fracture [18]. Although the results revealed a significantly higher rate of union than the control, the authors did not specify the information and outcomes pertaining to the patients who received earlier intervention. A case series by Bassett addressed the effect of PEMF on 125 cases of delayed union and nonunion [27], with the earliest intervention started at four months after fracture. However, here again, the author only presented the overall success rate of the patients treated with PEMF within the nine month study period, without clarifying the impact of an early application of PEMF treatment. Similarly, in a report by Colson, there was a lack of consideration of the early effects of PEMF amongst 33 cases of long-bone delayed union or nonunion with treatment commenced from 2 to 120 months after fracture [28]. As such, our study provides pertinent evidence for the early application of PEMF on the delayed union of long-bone fractures.
The success rate following PEMF treatment in delayed union or nonunion varies dramatically (15.4–93.9%) across published studies due to different parametric settings and treatment strategies [28, 29]. Considering studies with more than 30 subjects enrolled for PEMF treatment (a total of 12 studies, as summarized by Griffin), the average success rate was 80.1% (ranging from 67.6% to 93.9%) [10]. Using the same instrument as that used in our study, Punt examined a case series on established nonunions and achieved a success rate of 76–79% [14]. These results are comparable with the final success rate in our study (77.4%), demonstrating the similar stimulative effect of PEMF on delayed union, despite its earlier application in the present study. Therefore, our "sooner rather than later" hypothesis did not necessarily prevail for the clinical efficacy of PEMF. A recent report by Adie on the negative effect of PEMF on acute tibial shaft fractures further supports this [30].
Considering the treatment duration, no significant difference was observed between the groups in our study. However, the total time from fracture surgery to the end of PEMF treatment was obviously shortened in our study (9.6 months on average) compared with that in other studies who initiated PEMF stimulation after a postoperative window of 6 months, or longer in some cases (over 17.1 months in Heckman's study, and 11.6 months in de Haas's study) [15, 16], not to mention the studies wherein PEMF treatment was applied in established nonunions. The early application of PEMF treatment, therefore, benefitted the patients by reducing the fracture suffering time. In clinical practice, PEMF treatment for delayed unions should be considered and initiated as early as possible, making patients fully aware of the success rate but also the increased cost.
At present, a definitive reason for the occurrence of a delayed union remains far from conclusive [31]. Both systemic and local factors are believed to be involved [23, 32]. In our study, strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were set with reference to previously published clinical trials to rule out the interference of confounding variables such as metabolic disease, medication, smoking, alcohol abuse, infection, and unfavorable reduction or fixation from previous operations [11, 18, 20]. However, there were several factors constrained by practicality that may have influenced the outcome. For instance, the degree and extent of local damage caused by the accident or previous operation was difficult to trace. Further, patient activity levels, as a subject-related factor, could not be standardized during the study period, despite our recommendations for protected weight bearing. Another limitation of the present study was the relatively small numbers of patient for each fracture site or fixation method. We therefore could only draw an overall conclusion. Besides, serum biochemical markers were not measured in this study, which may potentially shed light on the biological mechanism of the early application of PEMF treatment.
In conclusion, within the limitations discussed above, the early application of PEMF treatment promotes fracture healing and leads to a significantly increased rate of union compared with the sham treatment. Even though the final success rate in this study was not superior to that measured in other PEMF trials, we show that our patients benefitted from a reduced overall suffering time between fracture and repair.
This study was supported by the Starting Grant for Young Scientific and Technological Talents (Nanjing Health Bureau, QYK10147), the Key Program of Nanjing Medical Science and Technique Development Foundation (ZKX10007), and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (0214-1434-0029). The authors would like to thank Mr. Zhao-feng JIANG and Ms. Xiao-xia ZHONG for their help in patient follow-up and data collection.
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"Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over." F. Scott Fitzgerald
Since it's taken some time finding a full-time position in Social Studies, my husband has encouraged me to take more classes and/or acquire another certification. He reasons that if I obtain another certification (perhaps something more popular in a down economy), then I'll find a job faster. Humanities? Language Arts? Special Education? Go back to school or take a test for what, exactly? What do I want to be when I grow up?
When I was an undergraduate, by my second semester of school, I fell in love with history. I thought I'd be a high school teacher, when a college professor said, "Don't sell yourself short." I got my BA in History, and with that professor's words ringing in my ears, I decided to get my Ph.D. in History. The first year of graduate school was the worst period of my life, but not because of the workload (Which was considerable). Virtually every professor and student spent an enormous effort to show how smart they were, while working to make others feel less so. The only part I enjoyed was being a Teaching Assistant because I got to teach once a week. One day during my second year, I gazed up at the trees, surprised that autumn was in full swing because I'd been too stressed to notice. That moment was an epiphany for me – whatever I wanted to be, it probably wasn't a college professor.
After some soul searching, I realized that I'd rather teach than research. As a professor it's publish or perish, so teaching high school was a better fit for me. I completed my Master's Degree and then began taking courses for my Social Studies certification. Student teaching was rewarding, and I knew I'd made the right choice.
But in recent years, I've also found a passion for writing. Perhaps taking the Language Arts state test be a way to combine my love of writing and teaching, plus it would make me more attractive for those Humanities positions. Early this year, I taught an after school creative class to fifth to seventh-grade students, and found the class to be rewarding as well.
So my problem is not that I don't know what I want to do – it's that I want to do too many things. Does anyone need a Social Studies teacher? Or a Language Arts teacher? Or a Humanties teacher? Or would anyone want to publish one of my manuscripts? I'm ready to begin.


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Comic creators are known to sometimes hold release parties in support of their books, but writer Jamie S. Rich is doing three -- and doing them all in one day, and all in one town.
Coinciding with today's debut of his new series It Girl & The Atomics, Rich is holding signings at three Portland, Oregon-area comic shops: From 2 to 7 p.m. (and possibly a little bit later), he'll criss-cross PDX for events at Floating World Comics, Bridge City Comics and Cosmic Monkey Comics.
"I wanted to do something different," Rich said in a press release. "I could have picked one store and had a standard release party, but instead I decided to go more guerrilla. I chose three shops in different parts of town and mapped out a way to hit them all before closing time."
Portland has become a de facto comics mecca, second only to New York City as a hotbed of American comic creators and publishers. Rich himself is a long-time resident, having worked as an editor at two area comic publishers, Dark Horse and Oni Press.
Years into a full-time writing career, Rich has become a staple in the comics community in the Rose City. If you're interested in crossing paths with Rich today at one of the three comic stores he's attending, contact the stories for approximate times.


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- Mikuru's mail to Kyon in Chapter 15. To elaborate: Kyon finally admits to Mikuru keeping her photos without her consent and deletes them in front of her, thinking he's being hypocrite after breaking the illegal photo ring. After a really uncomfortable day for both of them, Kyon receives a mail from Mikuru with a photo of herself with a very shy look and skimpy clothing, implying she forgives him.Mikuru's mail text: Kyon-kun, if it's a gift, it's okay to keep, right? So, don't feel bad about this!
- The entire SOS Brigade playing board games in Chapter 27, which doubles as a "World of Cardboard" Thought.In spite of herself, Haruhi smiled. It wasn't quite what she originally had in mind when she was looking for people who were different from 'normal'. She'd thought initially that playing with time travelers, aliens, espers, sliders.... Well, she'd originally thought that having fun would involve using their powers a lot.Well ... it wasn't what she had been looking for. But maybe it was what she had wanted, anyway.
- Pretty much any time the story is told from Imouto's perspective. It shows how much she really does care about Kyon, such as being grateful to Haruhi for making Kyon as popular as she knew he could be, although being worried about losing her older brother to his friends. The best is probably this conversation with Kyon's father:Imouto:(answering who 'Haru-nee-san' is) Haruhi! You haven't really met her, though. She's the one that fixed up Kyon!Kyon's father: Fixed up Kyon? When did he get broken down?Imouto: In middle school. He lost his smile for a really long time. Didn't you notice? But it doesn't matter — Haru-nee-san made him find it again!
- Not even his parents had realized it, but his little sister did.
- In the aftermath of the fight at the beach, Kanae finally understands the rest of the brigade can really help her with her troubles and asks Haruhi if she could stay with them instead of running away again. Haruhi's answer makes it clear that, while it's really Kanae's decision (and not the SOS Brigade's) to begin with, everybody wanted her to stay and were waiting for her to make it her own decision."Thank you, Suzumiya-sempai!"
- Kyon's sister knew for some time her brother was a hero, so when Kyon told her he just raided a Dark General's note base and beat up him and his henchmen it was interesting to know but kind of expected. However, after she learned the Dark General wasn't killed or sealed away note because Kyon ordered him to redeem himself note she felt especially proud of her brother, giving him a powerful hug and told him he was a good hero.
- In the aftermath of the SOS Brigade anniversary party Haruhi admits Tsuruya being worried about the Marry Them All scenario she's planning for the girls in the brigade and Kyon and how she isn't sure if she could go on with this without Tsuruya, Mikuru, Yuki and Kanae's support. Tsuruya's answer? "It doesn't matter if you could or couldn't! You don't have to!"And that, Haruhi realized, returning her friend's hug, was what really mattered.
- "Thank you ... Nii-san."
- "I categorize you as a friend."
- Yuki's discussion with Rika.Rika: "Nagato-chan, might I ask what your intentions with my nephew are?"Yuki: "For the duration of his time in Hinamizawa I have been asked to ensure his safety; I will continue to do that, unless he should ask otherwise."Rika: "I meant beyond that."Yuki: "The future is ... uncertain."Rika: "That doesn't answer my question. I mean, what do you want with him?"Yuki: "That which is uncertain; a future."
- This short exchange between Yuki and Kuyou after Kyon kisses Kuyou in Chapter 57:Kuyou: "Where is, 'the special hell'?"Yuki: "Unknown."Kuyou: "I must find it so that when he goes there, I can go with him."Yuki: (nods) "We will search together."
- Kyon's Inner Monologue in Chapter 60:He didn't let himself kiss her back reflexively; he didn't want to do things like that without thinking. If Haruhi and the others were going to be going so far, he had to pay it back. No absently putting his arms around someone, or kissing them just because they were close. From that day forward, he promised himself, everything — all of it — would be intentional. Not just any girls — but the girls he was going to try and be with — and no one else.
- When Kyon realized why his aunt Rika told him about her brushes with the supernatural: to show Kyon he could, for once, let himself be weak and tell everything about his own supernatural trials to someone who will listen, take his words at face value and understand him.
- Rika's horror that Kyon immediately believed her. What could possibly have happened in Kyon's life that he believes her immediately? The heartwarming is in how Kyon's weirdness is mostly just hanging out together peacefully.
Heartwarming / Kyon: Big Damn Hero
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Bee-Decking the Meadow: A Community Eco-Art Installation
Join artist Jaymie Johnson to create sculptural works evoking bumblebee nests to be installed on Kelowna's Public Art Pollinator Pasture. Learn about harvesting local materials, make rope and coiled forms as contribution to the community installation, and meet new neighbours at the newly established Pollinator Pasture. Come and go as you please. Picnic dinners are encouraged. These outdoor events are open-air and weather dependent. Please check the forecast. If in doubt, call 778-840-8911. Bring sunhats, sunscreen, and water as required.
On August 4th, a small group of people harvested nettle from Curly Frog Farm and processed it into fibre. It is drying and will be ready to use to thread together lovely sculptural forms. YOU are invited to attend the upcoming Free Work Bees to learn skills with local, natural materials.
This project at the Brent's Grist Mill Heritage Park pasture is inspired by Jaymie's work with mentoring artist Sharon Kallis at the Richmond Pollinator Pasture in 2016. In collaboration with Border Free Bees and EartHand Gleaners Society, this event series is presented by the University of British Columbia Okanagan, in partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design and the City of Kelowna.
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WorkBee 2 – Pine Needle: Coil
Tuesday, Aug 29 · 6:00–8:00pm
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Special displays and live music with Kelowna Museum Society and Parks Alive.
WorkBee 3 – Wild Grasses: Material Inquiry and Technique
Wednesday, Aug 30 · 6:00–8:00pm
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Guest: Sharon Kallis
WorkBee 4 – Nettle: Harvest and Process
Thursday, Aug 31 · 6:00–8:00pm
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WorkBee 5 – Weekend Intensive: Playful Discovery
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Be prepared for uneven ground and exposure to sun and heat. There is no water access or washroom on site. Please bring drinking water and appropriate sun protection. A shade tent will be provided.
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Location: Brent's Grist Mill Heritage Park, 2136 Leckie Pl, Kelowna, BC
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JAYMIE JOHNSON is an interdisciplinary artist who uses a variety of media to explore the connection between art, ecology, and community, including printmaking, sculpture, and plant and earth materials through fibre processing and community engagement. Since graduating with a BFA from Emily Carr University in 2015, she has worked on numerous community and environmental public art projects as a member of the chART Collective and as Project Assistant with Border Free Bees. In 2016 she apprenticed with eco-artist Sharon Kallis in blackberry fibre use, cordage processing, and community engagement methods. Jaymie is from the West Kootenays and is currently based in Vancouver, BC.
SHARON KALLIS discovers the inherent material potential in a landscape with a "one mile diet" approach to sourcing art materials. Involving community in connecting traditional hand techniques with invasive species and garden waste, site-specific installations become ecological interventions. Based in Vancouver BC, Sharon has engaged with communities at home, the U.S., Ireland, Mexico and Spain. Sharon is the founding director of EartHand Gleaners Society, an arts-based non-profit that develops community projects that support makers being producers without first being consumers. Sharon's book, Common Threads: Weaving Community through Eco-art, is published by New Society Publishers and is a field guide to 'making with others' with what you find close at hand.
ANNABEL STANLEY has her own vineyard in the Central Okanagan, from which she uses the vines and other natural fibres to weave her baskets and sculptures.
LEILA NEVERLAND, singer and songwriter, creates original percussive ukulele tunes, infused with poetry about resilience, the earth, love, and change.
MAIYA ROBBIE, singer and songwriter, has folk stylings and avant-garde leanings blended with vocal prowess. "Her ability lies in being able to pierce through the surface to a place of poetic authenticity."
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This time of year, we find ourselves eating greens of one kind or another almost every day. Cabbage, bok choy, spinach, tatsoi, collards, swiss chard, mustard greens, and kale are just some of the greens vying for position in our crisper drawers.
Greens are abundant cool weather crops that can add a healthy dose of chlorophyll to a diet of winter storage vegetables, but they can also be something of a challenge. After eating sautéed greens for the umpteenth time, you start fantasizing about asparagus and green peas before winter has properly begun. Not for another six months, buddy! However, as greens are ubiquitous in most temperate climes, peasant cultures around the world have developed an arsenal of green-centric recipes for us to fall back on when inspiration fails us.
From Caldo Verde, the Portuguese greens soup, to Saag Paneer, the Indian spinach and mustard green stew, ethnic cuisines have your back. This is where I looked for inspiration for the bunch of collard greens in our fridge. Normally, I would just make Southern-style collard greens, but I've used that crutch one too many times this fall already.
This recipe is based on Polish golumpkis, cabbage leaves stuffed with meat and vegetables and then gently stewed in a sweet and sour tomato sauce. There are two recipes for this hearty dish in JOY--one stuffed with a kasha and bulgur filling, and one with a ground beef and rice filling. Mine lies somewhere between the two, a vegetarian version featuring lentils that is hearty enough to warm you right to the bones but that is largely healthy. Served with egg noodles and sour cream, you have a complete meal.
Don't let yourself be deterred by the long ingredient list--most of the items involved are pantry staples, and you can substitute or omit ingredients as you see fit. You may wish to use rice instead of lentils, regular mushrooms instead of shiitakes (we really like the flavor boost they give to many dishes, and we always have a large bag of them of hand that we purchase, inexpensively, at an Asian supermarket), and cabbage, chard, or kale leaves instead of collards.
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Simmer gently over medium heat until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes:
1/2 cup French, brown, or green lentils
1 cup water
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1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium-sized beet (about 3 to 4 ounces), diced
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 small onion, diced
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked for 10 minutes in boiling water and minced (reserve the soaking water)
(1/4 cup dried currants)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
(1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, diced)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Add and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes:
1 large onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
Add and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes:
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 cup of the reserved mushroom soaking liquid
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
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Let's Draw!
Another thing I like to do besides dancing (ha, yeah right. lol), is to draw. I can draw practically anywhere, from the comfort of my own home to restaurants (waiting for the food) and in school – instead of listening. haha! But I can't say that I am good at it. I have so much more to learn, and I like to think of my drawings as doodles. Well, i am once again amazed by the talent i see in youtube. Yes, youtube again. This guy under the username of EclecticAsylumArt has some serious talent in drawing. Here are some of his work.
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Okay, after looking at all his awesome work, I feel talentless now. haha! Nah, just kidding. It really inspired me to practice more and do better. He has some very helpful tutorials on how to draw in his youtube channel which is in this link –> http://www.youtube.com/user/EclecticAsylumArt 🙂
Anyway, enough art talk. I forgot that I have taken shots of freja's moiselle campaign during my short trip in HK. It was my first time seeing the actual store and the clothes they sell. They have very pretty dresses which I wish I could buy. Her pictures are everywhere on the store, and I couldn't help but take some shots of it. I also uncoincidently went in the Moussy store which Freja also indorses. I realized only when I saw her huge photo inside the store. haha! too bad I didn't get to take pictures of it. They also have cool clothes which are very stylish. Excuse the bad angles of the pictures, I was in a bit of a hurry (and I don't think you're allowed to take pictures. lol)
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Question: On trips to Italy and Spain last year, a hotel in each country asked me whether I would like my bill charged in dollars or euros. I had not been to Europe for a while, and I had never been asked this. I didn't know what to say, so I went one way at one hotel and the other way at the other. Does it matter which currency I choose? Do I have to know what the rate of exchange is for that day to give an intelligent answer? I have a credit card with no foreign transaction fees. Would it matter if I did not?
Julie Bisceglia
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Answer: Bisceglia — and millions of others, including me and probably you too — has stumbled onto one of the newer ways to part tourists from their money. And guess what? It's mostly legal.
The practice is called "dynamic currency conversion," and it is not your friend. It works this way: You go to pay your dinner check in, say, France. The merchant asks whether you would like to pay in euros or dollars.
"How thoughtful," you think, "Someone is trying to help me overcome my conversion aversion and tell me in U.S. dollars how much I owe."
The merchant isn't helping you overcome your math problem; he's helping himself to a few extra of your dollars. He's banking on the fact that you don't know what the exchange rate is. If you did, you would see that the dollar exchange rate you're getting probably is lousy. Guess who gets the difference between the real rate and what you're paying? Hint: Not you. And, by the way, the merchant is supposed to ask you whether you want this conversion done; sometimes he doesn't, which is contrary to rules that are almost impossible to enforce because there are so many points of sale.
The answer to Bisceglia's first question — does it matter which currency I choose? — is yes, it does. The currency you should choose when you're in a foreign country generally is the currency of the country you're visiting, whether it's euros, pounds, pesos or whatever.
The answer to Bisceglia's second question — do I have to know what the rate of exchange is for that day to give an intelligent answer? — is no, you don't have to know the rate to give an intelligent answer. All you must know is that if you choose U.S. dollars, you're probably going to get hosed.
How can merchants justify this practice? Kevin Yuann, director of credit cards for NerdWallet, a personal finance website, explains that expressing a total in U.S. dollars is painted as a "convenience" for the traveler.
He's not defending the practice, mind you; in fact, he has run afoul of it.
"I was paying for a restaurant bill — this was in Italy — and because I'm aware of dynamic currency conversion, I realized there was a 5% fee for using that [total in U.S. dollars]," he said. He told the waiter he had not authorized a bill in U.S. dollars. The waiter, he said, stared at him blankly. Finally, the manager got involved, and the matter was resolved.
To Bisceglia's third question — would it have mattered if I was using a credit card that doesn't charge a foreign transaction fee? — the answer is not really. The dynamic currency conversion fee is separate from a foreign transaction fee, which can add as much as 3% to your bills.
As readers often point out when we're talking about fees, what's the big deal over a few dollars?
The big deal, says Odysseas Papadimitriou, chief executive of personal finance websites CardHub and WalletHub, is that the fees add up. If you spend $1,500 abroad, and you're not paying attention to the dynamic currency conversion and foreign transaction fees, you could be out as much as $150 on that $1,500 you've spent. You might as well light that money on fire.
Now that you know you can say no to dynamic currency conversion, what about the blasted foreign transaction fees? About 90% of credit cards charge them, Papadimitriou says; carry one that doesn't. You can find a list of credit cards from CardHub that can be filtered to distinguish those with no foreign transaction fees. NerdWallet also has a list of cards.
What can you do to protect yourself? The experts offer these suggestions:
— Familiarize yourself with the exchange rate and carry a calculator (there's one on your smartphone, or you can use an exchange-rate app) to calculate what you're being charged. If the amount is negligible, you may want to choose dollars for the convenience, which is how it's positioned in the first place.
— Pay close attention to your bill at the point of sale. If dynamic currency conversion is in play, the merchant is supposed to ask you whether you want to pay in the local currency or in dollars, but that doesn't always happen. If you get a dinner check in dollars, for instance, ask that it be changed.
— Keep your receipts. If you are paying in the local currency and a charge shows up on your monthly credit card bill that suggests you've been charged in dollars, dispute the charge with your credit card company.
The easiest way to avoid the conversion, of course, is to pay cash, although that comes with its own concerns about exchange rates, ATM fees and, of course, getting pickpocketed.
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So in therapy yesterday I had the realization that I am capable of doing anything I want, as in my dreams are a reality. This was a monumental moment for me, as previously my dreams were clouded over by extreme doubt. Anything is possible.
Without dreams your world becomes a very dismal place. Dreams are aspirations, where you want to go.
In the world we live in it is very easy to have your dreams turns into nightmares. If you listen and believe the naysayers you will always live your life in their shadows.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
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So shine brightly, even if everyone around you is trying to turn off your light. The harder they try to pull you down, the brighter you need to shine your light. Everyone has that light, some just chose to not use it.
I have been thinking deeply about that, those who choose to let their light shine in a positive matter versus those who hide their light and try to drag others down. Prior to my Mama dying I was the person in the middle, hiding in the shadows. I let other people extinguish my light. I felt broken and useless.
Now I realize I was only scared, hiding from the light. The light will protect me and the darkness only hurts me. Seeing my Mama battle her illness and the bravery she had facing her death, gives me courage to come out of darkness. I want to live my life in honor of her. I want to make her proud.
Last Sunday I watched the Super Bowl. I usually only watch it for the commercials but this time I actually watched the game. When I heard the San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver say that no gay person would be welcome on his team, I instantly wanted the Ravens to win. He went on to make other homophobic comments. Previously some of the players of the 49ers made a "It Get's Better" video in regards to anti-bullying. Now two of the players who are in the video linebacker Ahmad Brooks and nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga have denied making the video. Then when they were showed the video with them in it they said they didn't realize the aim of the production was to fight the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens.
This is a perfect example of someone not being lead by their light rather by their fears and hate. Anybody who is in the public eye has a great opportunity to make a difference, especially with children. Those like Culliver are only wasting their opportunities.
Thankfully there are those unlike Culliver who stand up to injustice and embrace their light with courage. Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens Brendon Ayanbadejo is a prime example of someone embracing their light by coming out in support of equality. For someone in the sports world to stand up to the rampant homophobia and fear that exists is a true act of bravery.
Brendon has vowed to use the Super Bowl as a platform for marriage equality and anti-bullying, saying "This isn't a fight for gay rights, this is a fight for human rights." Now this a true champ in my eyes.
After winning the Super Bowl XLVII he was interviewed in a video produced for The Respect for Marriage Coalition, where he spoke out in defense of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.
"Being the first pioneer publicly accepting same-sex marriage in the three major sports was difficult at first but the more people scrutinized me and ridiculed me, the stronger I became for the issue," Ayanbadejo told Simmons, who has also been praised by a number of advocacy groups for his own defense of LGBT rights. "It was like lifting weights; the resistance made me stronger, stand taller and speak louder for LGBT rights!"