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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Master Classes in Excellence!
Maria Callas
Happy Saturday!
The first big production to open in the new Broadway season -- aside from "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" -- is a revival of Terrence McNally's "Master Class," starring Tyne Daly as opera diva Maria Callas.
Zoe Caldwell won a Tony Award for her portayal of Maria Callas in the 1995 production of MASTER CLASS.
Ben Brantly in The New York Times begins his review by writing, "Towering before us-and tower she does, though she is not particularly tall-the celebrated opera singer is undeniably, overwhelmingly there. And yet she's not there at all. One of the most daunting presences you're ever likely to come across is, on some profound level, absent. Which makes it all the more impossible for you to take your eyes off her."
What a great way to start a review! I'm hooked! I was hooked before I read the review. Can you imagine what it would have been like to have taken a master class with Maria Callas?
Michael Giltz in The Huffington Post writes, "Terrence McNally's idea for this play -- to show an opera singer conducting a master class, complete with nervous students, moments of musical glory and the audience made complicit as if they were merely attending that event rather than a drama -- is so simple and yet rich with possibility, I imagine other playwrights kicked themselves for not having thought of it first."
One review states, "Tyne Daly's Callas never takes her regal status for granted."
Taped: 11/12/2004. 13-time Tony-nominated costume designer Jane Greenwood discusses some of the dozens of shows for which she has designed costumes, including Cherry Jones's corset in "The Heiress" and the suit worn by Patti Lupone, Faye Dunaway, and Dixie Carter in "Master Class." The acclaimed television series 'Women in Theatre' provides a unique look into the lives of some of the gifted women who create and sustain theatre in the United States -- with major directors, designers, actors, lyricists, composers and producers -- conducted by Linda Winer, theatre critic for Newsday. The series' theme song is "The Glamorous Life" from 'A Little Night Music' by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Alex Rybeck, noted pianist and music director. Watch more at www.cuny.tv/series/womenintheatre
Maria Callas was born in New York on 1923-12-04 (or 12-02) and died in Paris on 1977-09-16. Here is a biography by Coen Steegeling.
I would have loved to see Faye Dunaway in MASTER CLASS!
Few performers have ever inspired as passionate a following as did opera diva Maria Callas. Born Cecilia Sophia Anna Kalogeropoulos on December 2, 1923, she was the second daughter of a prosperous family that emigrated to New York City from Greece several months earlier. After her pharmacist father lost his business following the 1929 stock market crash, her mother, Evangelia, became less interested in her marriage and more in the dream of making one of her daughters into a celebrated performer. Leaving her husband behind, Evangelia and her girls moved back to Greece in 1937. Soon, the 13-year-old Callas lied about her age to secure an audition at the National Conservatory at Athens.
Maria Callas is the greatest theatrical musical artist of our time.
— Sir David Webster, director, Covent Garden Opera House, 1964.
One of the greatest and most versatile operatic singers in recent history. She sang an incredible variety of roles; from Wagnerian to light coloratura; from high soprano to mezzo. But it is not just the range of roles she was capable of singing, but how she sang them that makes her special. She had a distinctive vocal timbre which she could color in a seemingly infinite number of manners. She could also act, a rarity with opera singers still today. She was a joy to listen to and watch. True her voice was flawed, but her artistry was unmatched.
— Scott Eric Smith
Of Callas's artistic pre-eminence there can be no doubt. Among her contemporaries she had the deepest comprehension of the Classical Italian style, the most musical instincts and the most intelligent approach. There was authority in all that she did on the stage and in every phrase that she uttered... [N]umerous recordings, including many complete operas, remain to show that her technical defects were outweighed by her genius.
— Desmond Shawe-Taylor, New Grove Dictionary of Opera
Can you imagine what it would be like to take a master class with Tyne Daly? I feel that I am taking a master class every time I see Ms. Daly work. In April, we honored Tyne Daly with a Bistro Award. I told her at that time that I worshipped at her feet. Her response, "Don't do that honey, you might hurt yourself!"
Well, I'll accept my hazard pay proudly! I, like many of my generation became a fan with Cagney and Lacy. She just drew me right in. I became a fast fan! In 1990, I saw her six times in Gypsy!
Of course, I've seen Rosalind Russell in the film version (which I happen to like),
Bette Midler's incredible television version,
I saw Dixie Carter in the original 1996 production of Master Class, which won Zoe Caldwell a Tony, Dixie Carter followed Patti LuPone ; Faye Dunaway took the role on tour.Wow, what a performance! I feel the same about Dixie as I do with Tyne!
In closing in Ben Brantly's review of Tyne Daly in MASTER CLASS, he writes, " In fairness, Ms. Daly's Callas seems unbreakable. She is on occasion vulnerable, but she is never fragile in the way that Ms. Caldwell was in the part. The artist's ego remains, in this case, an indomitable monster. At one point Callas, remembering herself singing at the top of her form, says: "That's who I am. This voice." And though this woman's body can no longer produce this voice, you don't doubt that it still exists and that it still defines her."
I cannot wait to see Tyne Daly triumph again and I thank ALL of these actresses for the master classes in excellence they have given us!
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County Covered Bridge
The County Covered Bridge (also known as the County Farm Covered Bridge) is a long truss bridge connecting the towns of Hancock and Greenfield over the Contoocook River just before Powder Mill Pond. It was built in 1937 after the previous bridge was destroyed by a flood. The original was built in 1852.
Historically, there were several reasons to build a covered bridge, though now the practice has fallen out of favor. By covering a bridge, a town protected their investment from rain, snow and ice. The roof also contributed to the overall strength of the bridge. Cattlemen appreciated a covered bridge because their stock could more easily cross when they could not see the water below.
There is a parking area and boat launch just beyond the bridge on Forest Road. Distance from The Hancock Inn: 3 miles

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When we attended the mass this afternoon, the priest asked all mothers to remain standing while the rest of us join him to pray for all the mothers in the world and have these moms blessed for everything that they've done.
I was asking John if I should just remain standing, afterall, I'm a mom of 2, 4 legged kids. Heeheee, don't I deserve some credit? Hahaha :o)
Seriously, I really admire all those who answered their calling of being mothers. I am not sure how my mom was able to raise 4 kids, heck, I cannot imagine myself how in the world would I be able to handle even just one. Hahaha, oh well, in God's time, I'd find out. Hahaha.
Anyhoo, I would like to post here the video tribute we had for our parents on our wedding day. Even if we're just celebrating Mother's Day today, I think we ought to thank our dads as well. We didnt have to wait for Father's Day to thank them.
To our moms & dads, here's our tribute to you all. We know you've seen this before, but we wanted to remind you again that no matter how difficult we could be, we love you always always always...
To the rest of the mothers in the world, we all salute you!!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Happy Mother's Day!!!
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text: Enjoy music in the mountains when you stay in Whistler this summer. This year's summer concert series lineup includes exciting musical acts from a range of genres, many of them playing for free in Whistler Olympic Plaza. Find information on concert dates, times and feature artists below. The 2013 Whistler Presents Summer Concert Series line-up [read more]


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I have now retired, though am lecturing for the HPC Academy and MPhil in Scientific Computing. I am happy to answer questions, within reason, but shall not feel obliged to do so.
These are being given, though not all are being given in this form.
Software Design and Development
This was created for the MPhil in Scientific Computing. The first two lectures cover the basic principles of practical software engineering that are important for writing reliable and efficient scientific software, and to avoid wasting time in avoidable debugging. The third and fourth are stripped-down versions of the computer arithmetic and parallel design courses.
How to Help Programs Debug Themselves
This is the first two lectures of the course "Software Design and Development", though this course actually predated that one.
How Computers Handle Numbers
This could be called "Computer Arithmetic Uncovered". It covers everything that a scientific programmer needs to know about basic arithmetic, for most of the commonly used scientific languages and several applications. Most of what it was true and relevant in 1970, and will probably be so in 2070.
Introduction to Modern Fortran
This course teaches the basics of modern Fortran in three days, assuming no prior knowledge of it. At the end, attendees will be able to write serious scientific programs, and work on most such programs used in scientific research.
Parallel Programming: Options and Design
This course describes all of the major ways that are currently used to execute programs faster than on a single CPU core. It describes the practical options, and their strengths, weaknesses and other important issues.
Introduction to MPI
This course teaches almost all of the MPI that is used in most programs in three days, assuming no prior knowledge of it. At the end, attendees will be able to write serious scientific programs, and work on most such programs used in scientific research.
Introduction to OpenMP
This course describes how to write simple OpenMP programs in two days, assuming no prior knowledge of it. It concentrates on describing how to avoid problems, because shared memory programming and using OpenMP are less about knowing what to do than knowing what not to do.
These are still relevant, for anyone who is faced with the task they describe, but are not being given in any form.
Building Applications out of Several Programs
This is an introduction to when and how to combine separate programs together to form an application, and when and how to split a single program apart. It is aimed at users with some programming experience who need to start or join a significant programming project.
Old Fortran
This is two related courses. The first teaches how to improve old Fortran programs (i.e. Fortran 77), by converting them to modern Fortran (i.e. Fortran 90), and describes most of the facilities that people may encounter in old Fortran codes. The second was written for the conversion of really old codes, and as a historical record, because I realised that I was one of the few remaining people who could write it.
Programming in Modern C++
This is an introduction to programming in modern C++, based on first edition of the book Programming: Principles and Practice using C++. It teaches how to write modern C++ as the designer intended it to be used, and that is the key to effective use of the C++ language. It is still relevant because it contains information on some important topics (mainly portability, reliability, numerics, parallelism and random numbers) that is not generally available.
Languages for Scientific Programming
This is an old seminar, originally written for the BCS Fortran SIG, which compares Fortran, C++, Python and Matlab for use in scientific programming. While some of its details will have changed, most of what it says is as true now as it was then.
Mixed Language Linking
This describes how single programs (executables) can be built out of multiple languages by an ordinary programmer rather than an expert. The techniques it describes should not be used for writing new programs, and the standard-defined mechanisms should be used. However, it describes what a lot of older codes do, and will continue to do for some years, so may be useful for reference.
These are left around in case anyone is interested.
NAS, SANs and Parallel File Systems
This is an old seminar that describes Network Attached Storage (NAS), Service Area Networks (SANs) and parallel file systems. While some of its details will have changed, most of what it says is as true now as it was then.
Multi-Core CPUs - Who Cares, Anyway?
This is an old seminar that describes the reasons that multi-core CPUs are becoming ubiquitous, the consequences of that, and how non-programmers can make use of them. While some of its details will have changed, most of what it says is as true now as it was then.
Pattern Matching Using Regular Expressions
This course describes how to use regular expressions to match patterns in text strings in most of the languages and applications commonly used for the purpose, including Python, Perl, PCRE, Java, Apache, PHP, Exim, and some text editors. It is an extension of Philip Hazel's course.
Matlab: Linear Algebra
Linear algebra is about the solution of simultaneous linear equations, linear eigensystems etc., and is based on numerical matrices. This course is intended for people who can use Matlab, but need to know what it can do with matrices and linear algebra.
Mathematica - Linear Algebra etc.
Linear algebra is about the solution of simultaneous linear equations, linear eigensystems etc.. There are two courses here: one covers numerical linear algebra (as for Matlab), and the other covers symbolic linear algebra.


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The next stop on our mini-Florida tour was Treasure Island. We headed across Florida from the east coast to the west coast to Treasure Island. My first visit to Florida over 10+ years was to this area but we haven't been back since. We were fortunate enough to stay at the Treasure Island Beach Resort.
About the Treasure Island Beach Resort
The Treasure Island Gulf Coast resort is ideally located adjacent to St. Petersburg, and minutes from Treasure Island's eclectic shopping, family-friendly attractions, and nightlife hot spots. They are also a short drive from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as well as Tampa and Central Florida's major theme parks.
- 77 Suites with Spectacular Gulf and Resort Views
- Concierge and Transportation Services
- Outdoor Beachfront Pool and Sundeck
- Perfect Location Overlooking Miles of Gorgeous White Sand Beach
- Delicious Beachfront Dining at BRGR Kitchen + Bar
- Poolside Food and Beverage Service
- In-Room Dining
- Breathtaking Treasure Island Sunsets
- Modern Fitness Center with Gulf Views
- Located Minutes from Numerous Treasure Island & St. Petersburg Attractions
As we arrived to the resort we were greeted at the door by valet parking and escorted to the check in counter. While checking in we were treated with their fresh lemonade and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies (nice touch). When we entered our room we were in complete awe.
The large living room has a:
- full sleeper sofa
- armchair
- flat-screen television
Every room had an amazing view. As you can tell from the pictures, it is very sunny in the suite. The suite has a kitchen if you decide to cook, with a full size fridge, a Keurig coffee maker along with pods, a dishwasher, and dishes.
The Kitchenette is outfitted with:
- refrigerator
- stovetop
- microwave
- toaster
- coffeemaker
- table
The bedrooms both feature a flat screen television and crisp, white linens.
The bathrooms include robes and signature body lotions and soaps.
BRGR Kitchen and Bar
On the lobby level of the resort is the restaurant BRGR Kitchen and Bar where we were hosted to a very delicious dinner. This is not your typical burger joint. This restaurant has a fun, modern decor with oversized windows that overlook the Resort's outdoor pool and the Gulf of Mexico. You can sit outside on the patio or indoors.
The service was great and they have a great menu selection. From the menu we ordered:
- Smoked Fish Dip-White Fish, Pickled Onions, Jalapeño, Crackers
- Crisp zucchini fries
- Noonee-Signature Custom Blended Beef Grind, Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Fried Egg, Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Crispy Onions, Field Greens, Roasted Shallot-Truffle Aioli, Toasted Brioch
- Fish Monger- Pan-Seared Florida Grouper, Sharp Provolone, Field Greens, Florida Tomato, Avocado, Key Lime Tartar, Toasted Brioche market price
We loved our two night stay at the Treasure Island Beach Resort but a week here would of been perfect to enjoy all this resort has to offer. It was so welcoming and the suite felt like being at home……..except it was on the beach!
Thank you to the Treasure Island Beach Resort for hosting our stay. Be sure to visit the Treasure Island Beach Resort website and their Instagram page.
Have you visited Treasure Island?
Although we were guests of the Treasure Island Beach Resort, these opinions are entirely my own.


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"Having the support from Kingwood is like having an extended family to help and keep you going through the good and sometimes more difficult times. The staff are an amazing group of people, kind and thoughtful. They have certainly transformed both mine and my daughter's quality of life and we are very lucky to have found them."
"Our daughter, Sarah, who has autism and is non-verbal, has been supported by Kingwood for three years. It was a wrench for us when she moved out, but it was the best thing for her and we are proud of the progress she has made and the life she has built with Kingwood's help. She always makes it clear now when we see her that Kingwood is her home and we have been impressed by the care and support she receives.


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Saturday, January 17, 2015
My Annual Check Up
40 comments:
- Marg said...
Glad you did well at the vet and lost a little weight.And I bet you are glad that is all over. Time for some treats for you Mr. Puddy.
- January 17, 2015 at 6:10 AM
- pilch92 15andmeowing said...
You are handsome, I would have been all over you too :) I hope they took you to pick out at a toy at the pet store. lease visit us for a chance to win a stuffed grumpy cat.
- January 17, 2015 at 6:13 AM
- Fuzzy Tales said...
Wait...where did they take you? To get some prawns???? OMC, you have to tell us!
BTW, we LOVE your expression after the worm pill. Hahahaha.
- January 17, 2015 at 7:03 AM
- Flynn said...
If you have to lose more weight Mr Puddy, can you give it to me? Where did they take you? Not to cat hotel I hope.
- January 17, 2015 at 7:18 AM
- Brian said...
Good job Mr Puddy! I hope you went to get a snack!
- January 17, 2015 at 7:54 AM
- The Island Cats said...
MOL! We woulda like to see you pee on the vet, Mr. Puddy.
- January 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM
- Laila and Minchie said...
Concats on the weight loss! You are heading in the right direction, Mr. Puddy!
- January 17, 2015 at 9:24 AM
- Summer at sparklecat.com said...
Mr. Puddy, humans are never satisfied with kitty weight. Except for me - I'm 6 lbs., 2 oz., and apparently that is perfect for my age and breed. But my meals are also frustratingly portion controlled. :-/
I'm glad that you are healthy otherwise! And I don't know about that flirty vet - I think maybe you had better let her down easy.
- January 17, 2015 at 10:47 AM
- Jans Funny Farm said...
Oh, no, are you being catnapped?
We're glad you got a good vet report. Guess that means you won't have to go back for a while?
- January 17, 2015 at 11:16 AM
- Cindy Adkins said...
Can't wait to see where you go next!! I would try to kiss you, too, Puddy Boy, you are irresistible!! Good luck on diet. Xoxoxo
- January 17, 2015 at 11:37 AM
- Megan said...
What a fabulous report from you Mr Puddy. Thank you for going to so much trouble to walk us through every step of your annual check-up. Congratulations on your weight loss. All those prawns must be doing you some good - perhaps your mom will know now that you should get them more often?
Perhaps she has taken you to a restaurant to celebrate your success at the v-e-t? I hope so.
Sydney, Australia
- January 17, 2015 at 12:36 PM
- Ellen in Oregon said...
After you did everything to comply with your annual physical & were a total gentleman mancat while that vet lady went gaga over your handsomeness, I bet your pawrents are going to reward your excellent behavior & weight loss
by taking you to eat at an All You Can Eat PRAWNS restaurant!!! Wouldn't that be fabulous Mr. Puddy? We can only hope that is where you are going.
- January 17, 2015 at 2:12 PM
- Gattina said...
Whatever the vet says, if a diet is recommended do like Arthur ... he takes what he needs from the neighbor's cats ! There are so many cat restaurants here around !
- January 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM
- The Kitties of Purring Pines said...
Congratulations on a good report!!! They will never be satisfied with your weight .... We find extra food outside too.
- January 17, 2015 at 5:23 PM
- Pellie / Penny said...
You are such a gentlemanly mancat.
Taking pills and shots without any hissing and snarling.
Me & my vet have a love hate relation - she loves I hate and she needs to suit up for combat when its time to give me my shots.
- January 17, 2015 at 6:58 PM
- The Church Cat Family said...
We think vets all have crushes on us since they try to kiss (blech) and fondle us, too. You're a brave boy, Puddy and I hope you got some treats out of all that!!
- January 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM
- Jacqueline said...
Puddy, we are so glad to hear you are a healthy boy and to know your vet exam is over...We certainly crush on you BIG TIME, so we weren't surprised to see the vet showing you some love too, darling boy!!...BTW, you are purrfect just the way you are, handsome friend...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
- January 17, 2015 at 8:08 PM
- Sasha said...
You are a big kitty, Mr Puddy. I need to gain some weight, so maybe we could swap some. I am not surprised the vet has a crush on you.
- January 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM
- Fireblossom said...
Everyone wants to kiss and hug YOU, Puddy! Maybe your pawrents go to the pet store next, to buy new toys?!?
- January 17, 2015 at 8:18 PM
- Crafting Queen said...
Glad you are nice and healty. Sounds like you had nice vet. Have a great day.
- January 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM
- Crafting Queen said...
Glad you are nice and healty. Sounds like you had nice vet. Have a great day.
- January 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM
- Georgia and Julie said...
Yay for a good check up! We think that Vet likes you too ;)
Where are you going?
Da Cat Hotel ? Yikes!
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
- January 17, 2015 at 8:37 PM
- kelley said...
Oh Puddy I thought you were looking a little scrawny...all that weight you lose and they still say diet...I told my cats if Puddy can diet you can too...they are calling you bad names right now...hope you got to get some prawns after the vet...love you bunches you irresistible boy!!!
- January 17, 2015 at 9:10 PM
- Savannah's Paw Tracks said...
Every little bit of gone weight is in the right direction Mr Puddy. And I can see that vet definitely has a big crush on you
- January 17, 2015 at 9:47 PM
- Deb Barnes said...
Thank goodness you are doing so good... And that ladyvet... She really does have a thing for you... Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey kitties!
- January 17, 2015 at 10:12 PM
- D Ma said...
Wow Puddy you must have exercised a lot this past year to lose all that weight. Love the timely poot.
- January 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM
- ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...
You did fabulous with your Vet visit Mr Puddy.
- January 18, 2015 at 12:24 AM
- GreatGranny said...
Aw, Mr. Puddy, you're a good patient. I'm glad you lost weight. So anxious to hear where they took you next.
- January 18, 2015 at 12:31 AM
- Simba said...
Puddy, you are a solid man cat. Not fat in my opinion. Just solid.
- January 18, 2015 at 12:32 AM
- Madi and Mom said...
yayayayay for you Puddy. You are for sure a big boy at 18 lbs. WOW but you are tall too. I had my Senior Wellness yesterday too. My weight was 10 lbs...
hugs madi your bfff
PS are your peeps off on a vacation
- January 18, 2015 at 1:05 AM
- Caren Gittleman said...
Puddy I got weighed yesterday too! I went from 12.8 to 12.5 and they STILL told me I am too fat! I know how you feel!
Hmmm, should I worry cause "Dr.Smiley" is a guy and he holds me the SAME WAY as your vet? Uh oh!!
Love, Cody
- January 18, 2015 at 1:09 AM
- Ann Boyajian said...
Puddy, of COURSE the vet has a crush on you! We are glad you had a good check-up. The prawn diet must be working. I bet your pawrents took you to get some PRAWN TREATS!!
- January 18, 2015 at 2:08 AM
- Tamago said...
Oh my, the vet totally had crush on you! I can tell she had to resist temptations to kiss you because your pawrents were watching!
Great job having lost weight. Maybe the coughing hairball did the trick :-) I wonder where you are going next. I hope you go to the store and get some new toys!
- January 18, 2015 at 2:31 AM
- Clooney said...
Yay Puddy, congratulations! We are so happy you had a good check-up! That Vet totally has a crush on you, but who wouldn't...you rock!
- January 18, 2015 at 3:26 AM
- Annie Bear said...
Oh no, Mr. Puddy! A diet! Well, the lady says this is such a cute post with all the pics and captions but I was horrifed when I heard diet.
We're wondering where you went next!
- January 18, 2015 at 4:15 AM
- Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...
Pawsome that you lost some weight Puddy !
I do wonder where you went if not straight back home ??!!
- January 18, 2015 at 4:57 AM
- Mariodacat said...
Yay. You are healthy and that is the I,portentiece here. I think you weigh less than me too. Pal. Good job on the diet. I. Know fist paw how hard it is to lose weight.
- January 18, 2015 at 5:14 AM
- GLOGIRLY said...
Nice job on the vet visit, Puddy!
Congrats on the weight loss too!
...we love your funny pictures, though I suppose you didn't think they were all that funny while you were at the vet!
Happy Caturday!
Katie & Waffles
- January 18, 2015 at 9:26 AM
- The Florida Furkids said...
We knew you would charm the VET with your handsomeness!!!!
The Florida Furkids
- January 19, 2015 at 3:09 AM
- meowmeowmans said...
That was s very good checkup you got, Mr. Puddy! Now, if you can just charm the vet a little more, maybe she will stop talking about that diet thing.
- January 20, 2015 at 2:38 AM


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Raksha-Bandhan: History, significance and celebration
Raksha-Bandhan a major festival of Hindus specially dedicated to brothers and sisters falls on Shravan poornima of Hindu calendar. The day symbolizes the love of brothers and sisters. The festival is of hindus but it is observed by people of other religions too. The main tradition of Raksha-Bandhan or Rakhi is tying a rakhi(sacred thread) on brother's wrist with prayer of his well-being and brother returning a promise of life long protection of his sister. The actual beginning of this festival is not actually known as there is mention of Rakhi in almost every Indian epic.
History of Raksha-Bandhan
As mentioned above the actual history of Raksha- Bandhan is not really knows as it often occurred in the history but these incidents can be discussed.
King Bali and godess Laxmi:
Lord Vishnu once went to King Bali in Baman avtar and asked for 3pag grants and when Bali promised it Lord Vishnu covered whole swarg and prithvi in his 2 pags and putted 3rd on Bali's head. Vishnu in return promised Bali a vardan and he demanded Vishnu to be his gatekeeper.
After 6 months on Shravan poornima godess Laxmi tied a sacred thread to Bali and asked him to leave Lord Vishnu and allow them to go to vaikunth their celestial place.
So the festical is also called Baleva. Its believed that after that the tradition of Rakhi began.
Krishna and Draupadi:
This incident falls in the epic Mahabharat where Lord Krishna and Draupadi the wife of Pandavas were believed to be tied with the bond of Rakhi. Once Draupdi torn a strip of her silk saree and tied it around the wrist of Lord Krishna's wrist as his hand was bleeding. Krishna was touched with it and declared Draupdi as his sister. Krishna repaid this debt and kept his rakhi vow on the time of Vastra-Haran by extending her saree so it could not be removed.
The other references of Rakhi in History are of Alexander and Puru when in battle Puru left Alexander because Roxana wife of Alexander sent him a sacred thread asking promise of not harming her husband. Rani Karnavati the widow queen of Chittor sent rakhi to Mughal emperor Humayun demanding protection. Hindu deity of death Yama and river Yamuna are believed to be the brother-sisters
On the day of Rakhi every sisters prays for long life and well being of her brothers and in return brother promises to protect her from all troubles of life. The day signifies the love and affection of brothers and sisters.
On this day early morning sisters after taking bath wears new clothes, decorates their puja thalis and on the muhurt ties the sacred thread to the wrist of their brothers. She first gives nariyal(coconut) to his brother's hand and after that applies tika and roli to her brother's forehead and then ties him the sacred thread. In return brother gives a gift and promises her life long protection.


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Film Analysis - Spirited Away
Here is a Film Analysis for Spirited Away which I made last year in year 8 advanced.
Spirited Away, or "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" is an Anime film created by Hayao Miyazaki in 2001 about the adventure
of a little girl (Chihiro) who moves to the country with her parents. The story goes that the family gets lost on the way
and ends up at a mysterious tunnel which they didn't realize was the entrance to the spirit world.
This bathhouse is the place where all the spirit gods come to relax and rest. The family ends up at an abandoned theme
park at the end of the tunnel. As they continue on they find a place which Chihiro's parents satisfy their hunger. Chihiro
refuses to eat the food that her parents were eating from a seemingly deserted restaurant but the food was still hot.
Chihiro wanders around while her parents are eating. She arrives at a bridge with a bathhouse on the other side. A long
way down below the bridge is a railway track.
She meets a boy on the bridge who warns her to leave before it got dark. Chihiro runs back to her parents who have turned
into pigs. Dark shadows and spirits come out of the earth. Chihiro tries to escape but a small stream she passed on the way
had already turned into a giant lake with the tunnel on the other side.
The boy she first met, Haku, helps her and tells her what to do. She must find a job or she will have no way of turning
her parents back to their natural form and escaping from the Spirit World.
The main character of Chihiro seems like a typical ten -year- old girl who is spoilt by her parents. When the family is
moving houses, Chihiro is visibly upset and stubbornly refuses to think of the journey as an adventure. Although she has these
childish qualities she also has respect for the rules.
One example of this is when her parents eat at the abandoned restaurant and she refuses to eat. Chihiro has a wise respect
for the rules which keeps her out of trouble in to bathhouse.
Haku appears at the beginning to be a young boy but the viewer eventually finds out that he is actually a River Spirit,
which can also take the form of a white dragon.
The dragon's movements are flowing and graceful like a river. Haku demonstrates bravery in trying to help Chihiro although
he knows he will probably get into trouble for it. He also shows great sadness when trying to remember his real name and home.
At the end we find out that his real home was the Kohaku River which was drained and paved over to make way for homes.
Yubaba is the owner of the spirit bathhouse who demonstrates both good and bad qualities. The bad qualities include being
quite scary and threatening. The good qualities include being honest when doing business (At the end when Chihiro's contract
is destroyed), and giving jobs to anybody who requests one, therefore recognizing the dignity of the individual. Although
Yubaba is very greed and spends most of her time examining her jewels and locking them in safe boxes, she also can also love.
Yubaba adores her baby and does everything she can to make his room as comfortable as possible. She also protects him
from the outside world. The moral probably is that for every bad trait there is a good one.
Some of the themes in Spirited Away include: The power of words and names and the blurred line between good and evil.
Names are really important in Spirited Away because it demonstrates that when you lose your name you lose yourself or
your soul. This is shown when Yubaba decides that Chihiro should be called Sen.
Chihiro is from then on called Sen and forgets her real identity. Luckily Haku helped and kept a card for her with her
real name on it. Haku was not so fortunate; when Yubaba took his name he never remembered it again. At the conclusion of the
movie, Chihiro discovers that Haku was actually the spirit of the River Kohaku.
The blurred line between good and evil. This idea shows up a lot throughout the film. The characters all have a good and
bad side to them. Some good examples would be Yubaba, Zeniba, and No-face.
There is also the theme of environmentalism. The whole idea of Haku losing his home to make way for human homes makes
us think about the effect of our presence on the environment around us. Another part in the movie that talks about environmentalism
is when the stink spirit comes in for a bath and then turns into a river spirit. The scene that the rubbish shoots out of
the stink spirit demonstrates to us the amount of rubbish dumped into the river. Old bikes and random bits and pieces of meatal
come out.
Spirited Away also has a strong link with the culture of Japan as it reflects a lot of aspects of life in Japan, including
the use of trains, bathhouses, Sake, dumplings, Japanese mats, shrines, and spirits such as Haku the River Spirit.
The idea of Yubaba turning into a crow is also actually part of the religion of the Japanese. Also the dragon and spirits
that wander around the bathhouse, they all represent what the Japanese people believe in.
Camera angles and film techniques play a large part of making Spirited Away a successful film. Camera angles can convey
to the viewer many things about the scene or character. One example of a camera angle is towards the end of the film when
the family is walking back to the car in the tunnel. The camera zooms in on the feet and the confident steps that she makes.
This is a contrast to the beginning when she was scared in the tunnel.
The music also plays a large part in the success of the film. The music conveys the feelings of fear, joy, and relief
to the audience. One part where music plays vital role is at the beginning, just after she discovered her parents have turned
into pigs and she is alone surrounded by dark spirits rising out of the earth. The music conveys the fear from the 10-year-old
into the audience.
In conclusion, Spirited Away is an Anime film that uses all these vital elements to convey its message to the audience
and make the film such a success.
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EastEnders bad boy Derek Branning is in for a shock as his long-lost daughter Alice will soon be arriving in Walford.
Jasmyn Banks has been cast in the role of Alice, who turns up on Albert Square desperately searching for answers from the father she has never met.
Alice has been brought up by her overprotective mum and older brother Joey, who has always spoken ill of their estranged father.
When she heads to Walford, Alice wants to find out the truth about her dad for herself. Ever the optimist, nice girl Alice is eager and excited to meet Derek (Jamie Foreman) - but whether she'll be pleased by what she finds remains to be seen.
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As Alice has led a sheltered life, viewers will also be left to wonder how she'll fit in with the rest of the Brannings and the drama which surrounds the family.
Banks commented: "I've been a fan of EastEnders forever and am thrilled to be cast as a Branning. It's such a privilege to be working alongside Jamie and I can't wait to find out what's in store for Alice."
EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman added: "Jasmyn's a great actress and we are delighted to have her join the cast as Alice Branning.
"Alice will help us glimpse a softer side to Derek and, being part of the Branning clan, there's a huge amount of history for the pair to draw upon which gives us great potential for the future."
EastEnders fans will see Alice's first scenes next month.
> EastEnders' Jamie Foreman: 'Derek will surprise viewers'
> EastEnders lines up Alfie, Derek friendship
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Arthritis Treatment
Reporter: David Richardson
As we battle out of one of the coldest winters on record, one in 5 Australians will get through today in chronic pain.
Arthritis costs this country nearly $24 billion a year in health care, lost time at work and shortened lives. It can attack children, teenagers, adults and the elderly alike and there's no known cure. But an ugly little shellfish that grows on strands of rope in the freezing waters of New Zealand could at last offer hope for Australia's 4 million arthritis sufferers.
Evan Holland, alias the Reverend is a race track icon. But arthritis threatened to end his training career, doctors wanted to take off his leg because his knee was completely ruined. Incredibly today The Rev is still in the saddle and has no intention of getting out. His knees have recovered, and he credits his incredible turn around to a simple pill. It's called Mobicosa and it's dried mussel powder.
It's green and grows on ropes in the clear waters of New Zealand. Green lipped mussels have now been proved to be one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory products on the planet. The meat is so valuable it costs more than $3000 a kilogram, freeze dried as Mobicosa it's being used to fight arthritis.
The speedster of world cricket, Jeff "Thommo" Thompson terrorised batsmen for years with his pace. But he was terrorised by chronic knee injuries that threatened to leave him a virtual cripple in his mid 50's. Six months on Mobicosa and Thommo is back breathing fire in the nets, even returning to competition beach cricket.
Bio chemist Doctor Paul Davis has spent 11 years studying the green lipped mussel. He doesn't know how it works yet but he's positive it's not mind over matter. And according to the latest scientific tests the Mobicosa powder is more effective than non-steroidal anti inflammatory arthritis drugs, with fewer side effects.
Marilyn Crampton's arthritis was so bad it forced her out of work. Her doctor was going to perform a double knee replacement but that's now been postponed indefinitely. She is back on her feet, walking as if she never had a problem in the first place.
While other species of mussels also contain anti-inflammatory chemicals, the rather ugly green lipped mussel has it in far greater quantities. New scientific studies are now being run into using Mobicosa to treat bowel disorders, skin conditions even asthma and stomach ulcers.
But for 4 million Australian arthritis sufferers it could be the answer they're seeking.


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2014 World Championships
The 2014 World Championships was held in Amsterdam on De Bosbaan from Sunday 24th August 2014 to Sunday 31st August 2014.
|Olympic-class events:
|Women's pair
|Helen Glover/Heather Stanning
|Men's four
|Alex Gregory/Mohamed Sbihi/George Nash/Andy Triggs Hodge
|Men's eight
|Nathaniel Reilly-O'Donnell/Matthew Tarrant/Will Satch/Matt Gotrel/Pete Reed/Paul Bennett/Tom Ransley/Constantine Louloudis/Phelan Hill (cox)
|Men's pair
|James Foad/Matt Langridge
|Men's quadruple scull
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|Lightweight men's four
|Mark Aldred/Peter Chambers/Richard Chambers/Chris Bartley
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- Women's pair
- Helen Glover/Heather Stanning
- Olympic-class events::
- Men's four
- Alex Gregory/Mohamed Sbihi/George Nash/Andy Triggs Hodge
- Olympic-class events::
- Men's eight
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- Olympic-class events::
- Men's pair
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- Olympic-class events::
- Men's quadruple scull
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- Olympic-class events::
- Lightweight men's four
- Mark Aldred/Peter Chambers/Richard Chambers/Chris Bartley
|Paralympic-class events:
|Legs, Trunk and Arms mixed coxed four
|Grace Clough/Pamela Relph/Daniel Brown/James Fox/Oliver James (cox)
|Men's Arms and Shoulders single scull
|Tom Aggar
- Paralympic-class events::
- Legs, Trunk and Arms mixed coxed four
- Grace Clough/Pamela Relph/Daniel Brown/James Fox/Oliver James (cox)
|International-class events:
|Men's coxed pair
|Alan Sinclair/Scott Durant/Henry Fieldman (cox)
|Lightweight men's pair
|Jono Clegg/Sam Scrimgeour
- International-class events::
- Men's coxed pair
- Alan Sinclair/Scott Durant/Henry Fieldman (cox)
- International-class events::
- Lightweight men's pair
- Jono Clegg/Sam Scrimgeour
BBC Sport video and news coverage:
'Helen Glover & Heather Stanning win pairs gold'
'Great Britain win gold in men's four in Amsterdam'
'Britain's men's eight defend title'
Race Reports
Gold and silver for GB Rowing Team on first day of Worlds finals
The GB Rowing Team's won two medals today on the opening day of finals at the 2014 World Rowing Championships.
GB Rowing Team add two more Worlds medals
The GB Rowing Team won a silver and bronze today, in challenging tailwind conditions, to add to the gold and silver won yesterday at the World Rowing Championships in Holland.
Glover, Stanning and men's four win gold
All four GB Rowing Team crews racing in today's finals at the World Championships in Amsterdam won medals, led by golds from the women's pair and men's four.
Fireworks finale for GB Rowing Team at 2014 Worlds
Great Britain delivered a fireworks finale to the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam by taking gold in the men's eight to add to the bronze won earlier in the day by the lightweight men's four.


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September 20, 2012 Over the past year, the federal government has made great progress in its movement to embrace mobile technology. Agencies have optimized their mobile presence to include mobile-friendly sites and a wide selection of apps. Join us for this webcast to hear examples of the best uses of mobility in the federal government.
Three Keys to Make Mobility Work: BYOD, Funding and Interoperability
September 13, 2012 By leveraging existing investments, government managers can simplify vendor and network management and cut down on startup costs. The result enables agencies to easily adapt to future technologies – a key component of the Digital Government Strategy.
Bending the Cost Curve in Healthcare Through Innovation
September 12, 2012 Join us for a webcast as we discuss the implications of rising costs for federal agencies, and explore how changes in technology, policy and care delivery can begin to bend the cost curve and improve outcomes.
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September 6, 2012 Register for the virtual event experience for Excellence in Government, where you can view the all of the high-impact, inspirational keynotes, deep-dive educational breakout sessions and best practice case study spotlights from our fall event.
A Guide to Implementing the Federal Digital Government Strategy
August 29, 2012 How can agencies effectively adopt and support the strategy principles while still delivering customer and information-centric content across any platform or device? Join us for a webcast to learn how this can be achieved without overloading your web teams, overhauling your IT system or creating IT redundancy.
New Tools and Techniques for Compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP
August 28, 2012 Join us for a webcast to better understand the current status of the implementation of FISMA, its extension to cloud services, and changes under consideration. Hear from experts who will discuss methods, tools and techniques that can be used to implement continuous monitoring for FISMA and FedRAMP.
Streamlining the Federal Contract Experience: The ITSS-4 Federal Contract Profile
August 27, 2012 As the technology needs of the federal government rapidly change, are you using the procurement vehicles you need to keep pace? The rapid adoption of new technologies means procurement needs are changing—and ITSS-4 is the latest iteration of specialized contract vehicles streamlining purchasing for a broad range of IT services
Health IT on Wheels: How Mobile Technology is Transforming the Overhaul of Health Care
August 22, 2012 With the revolution in American health care still in its early stages, powerful mobile technology is altering its trajectory. The emergence of smartphones, tablets and other hand-held devices has added a new dimension to an undertaking that initially focused on shifting health care from paper records to electronic files. For better or worse, the equation now includes mobile devices, pocket apps and cloud computing. Yes, the revolution will be mobile.
Building Digital Government: An Update on the Roadmap
August 21, 2012 The Obama Administration's Digital Strategy was announced in May of this year. Its aggressive plan provides a 12-month roadmap for action to deliver information and services effectively and efficiently to the public. Learn where we are now in this information-centric and customer-centric approach to utilize secure technology to best serve the citizens.
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July 17, 2012 Join Autonomy on July 17th to discover what benefits total situational awareness will provide your agency and constituents, how to extract real insights from disparate data types, and solutions to manage and access your data on the go from mobile devices.


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new york - in a bid to stay afloat in a fashion industry that's been hit by the recession, project runway winner and everyone's favorite "pocket gay" christian siriano has signed on to design a line of shoes for payless. debuting at the next new york fashion week, the line will be sold nationwide. fierce.
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Wednesday, 7/2
Day 3 – One Body, Many Parts: Hearing each other into the sacred, beyond the words
Singing into Worship
—Check in
Dismantling the religion of empire, alternative communities of hope
Biblical Reflection
—Small groups of six
Describe a time when you felt heard by your meeting? What happened as a result?
Go around the circle using the Speaker, Listener, Holder format. After Speaker finishes (5 minutes) the Listener will repeat back to the Speaker (2 minutes or less) "I hear you saying…" Speaker and Listener will agree on what was said or meant (1 minute or less).
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We've had A LOT of rain so far this summer. Have barely been able to get on the mountain bike! Been spending a lot of time sweating at Philadelphia's new Paine's Skatepark instead.
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On all screens, Metrograph projects archive-quality, 35mm changeover, exclusively on Kinoton FP-30D, alongside DCP and all-format video.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Lyme Help
Lyme this is a great blog for you. It gives first hand Lyme advice and information on Lyme financial help, research. I hope you find it helpful.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Holistic Physical Therapy in Portland Metro Area
NAET, BioSET and Accunect to blend their healing methods with my western Physical Therapy training. I am always looking for a holistic approach to healing by viewing the physical body and the energetic body as a whole. Sometimes past experiences dictate our body's neuro-physiological response to stimuli even if it is a negative response. The hands on manual therapy training allows me to apply forces that facilitate the improvement in energetic patterns and allow the physical body to function in a more normal and positive way. Optimal healing is my goal for myself and others.
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Monday, June 25, 2012
NAET May Help Autism
Here is the full study.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
My New Website
My new website is up and running. I have put a lot of time and effort into this website and designed it myself. I have had many versions but this is the final result of my endeavors. I did have some help getting it onto the web as that technical part is not my forte. My brother Lakin Wecker is part of Structured Abstraction a technology company in Calgary, Alberta and he is my tech support. Thanks Lakin.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Acid Reflux Meds Warnings
Not only do the PPI inhibitors (type of acid reflux medication) often cause Rebound effect when trying to get off of them, now they are being linked to C. difficile-associated diarrhea.
Alternatives to these complicated medications include: digestive enzymes so your food doesn't irritate as much, Deglycerinated Licorice or Slippery Elm, or MicroMiracles GI Calm.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
NEW!!! Complimentary Alternative Medicine Website!
This new site brought to you by the National Institute of Health is a great resource for alternative medicine. Research like this showing improvements in peanut allergies in children with the use of sublingual immunotherapy is easily accessible from the website.
Here is another more concerning article about research suggesting that children who receive care from complimentary and alternative care providers are less likely to be immunized and are more likely to be diagnosed with vaccine preventable illness. I am on the fence with the vaccine issue. I feel that there are a lot of sensitivities to these vaccines and thus one child reacts one way and the next another so there is no scientific link to the vaccine related complications. But if I look at things from an alternative energetic medicine perspective, I know that sensitivity to vaccines appears to cause a lot of issues. So If you ask me you should desensitize for vaccines by using NAET or BioSET if you are going to participate in the immunization program.
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Regular readers will recall that The Long Ryders were a roots rock act associated with the LA Paisley Underground scene. They made a bit of a ripple on the college radio scene in the middle part of the 1980's, but never quite found their audience.
"I Want You Bad" was the lead single of the group's 1987 LP, Two Fisted Tales. It is a cover (more on that below), but highlights the band's style and musicianship. Unfortunately, I don't believe that either the LP or single charted.
While The Long Ryders remained well-regarded by critics, their big breakthrough never happened and in 1987 and the strenuous touring schedule finally did the band in. Bassist Tom Stevens and guitarist Stephen McCarthy left the group by year end, and the remaining members (vocals/guitarist Sid Griffin and drummer Greg Sowders) chose not to continue. However, the group did re-form in 2014, and plans to tour and perform some more as of this writing.
As mentioned above, "I Want You Bad" is a cover of an NRBQ song, below. NRBQ is an influential and eclectic rock band who are known for their live shows.


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China Scares Me
I'm not xenophobic by any means, I studied Japanese, I lived the cosmopolitan life, both cities and drinks, but I am terrified of China. Not the people or the economics or threat to any Olympic medal count. I'm worried about the toys.
I didn't even realize how worried I was until I gave Penelope some bubbles made in China. I had bought them at some no-name store simply because she wanted them. When I opened the bottle at the park, the liquid inside was gummy. I let her use them but I hovered. I made sure not one drop touched her lips. I was picturing those bubbles being made in the wee hours at an assembly line that usually handled nuclear reprocessing materials.
I watched her like a hawk when she put the wand up to her lips and was only too happy when she accidentally spilled out all the liquid like I knew she would. Thankfully, it wasn't mommy being mean that made that happen. She couldn't hear the prayers in my head that precisely that would happen.
I immediately pulled out the wipies and cleaned her off, mouth and hands. And I kept revisiting the spot to see if any rubber of the playground floor had melted away.
Dear Countries That Have Stringent Overseeing, put a big label on your toys. I for one would GLADLY pay extra for toys that are safe. Faster then I'd spend extra dollars to get a little polo player on my child's shirts for sure.
China scares me. Why did I pick on them? They're the ones that sold deliberately tainted baby formula and then chocolate with melamine. And they were the epicenter of the Mattel scandal of 2007, making toys with lead paint how long after it's been globally known that it's a no-no. And now there's a new study by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences published in April of this year reporting the widespread use of brominated fire retardant chemicals in Chinese-made children's toys. Yep, your child might as well be chewing on the vacuum cleaner hose.
China's the one that also killed a lot of our dogs and cats with melamine.
But I'm reasonable, I'm willing to compromise. 80% of our toys are now made in China. So here's my suggestion: I want my toys to come with the label like the one on food that warns, "Made in a Plant that Processes Peanuts". My label suggestion: These Toys were Made in a Factory that Processed Lead Toys that are No Longer Allowed to be Exported but We Make Them for Our Kids and We Don't Scour the Factory Down Between Runs. That way I can make my own educated decision. And, yes, the law provision is for exports only. So for anyone taking a trip to China, I'd not recommend bringing home toys for the kids. The "all I got was this stupid t-shirt" t-shirt ranks higher on my list than brain damage.
They should also be required to have the equivalent of the mandatory rabbi in the kosher factory, a white-gloved, third-party independent mother factory overseer that nags until they clean up every lead speck.
Toys should be fun!
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by Peggy Altman
As an esthetician, I see many people who wish their skin could look better without a lot of cost and effort. To brighten your facial skin, you need to get back to the basics. The most expensive products in the world won't work optimally unless these four simple steps are taken care of: cleansing, toning, moisturizing and, during the day, using sunscreen.
There are a lot of misconceptions about this step. Skin should be cleansed twice a day: morning and night. If you can only do it once, do so at night so that you get the pollution off your face instead of keeping it on your skin all night and rubbing it into your pillow! Do your nighttime facial skin care routine at least 30 minutes before going to bed. You want the products you use to absorb into your skin, not into your pillow case.
Use the right cleansing product for your skin type. There's a lot of misunderstanding about dry versus dehydrated skin.
- Dry skin has very small pores and produces little oil on its own.
- Oily skin has larger pores and produces more oil, particularly during the teenage years.
- Dehydrated skin lacks water.
People can have skin that is dry, yet feels oily under certain conditions. For example, if you have small pores but work in a fast-food kitchen, your skin may feel oily due to the environment. But you should still use a cleanser for dry skin. Likewise, a woman with oily skin (large pores) that feels dehydrated to the touch should still use a cleanser for oily skin, which is more effective at cleaning the larger pores.
Cleansers are usually labeled by skin type. In general, creamy cleaners are for dry skin, and gels and foams are for oilier skin. Bar soaps – even those that say "extra gentle" or "dermatologist recommended" – are usually too harsh for facial skin. If your skin feels squeaky clean after washing, your cleanser is too harsh.
Wash your face over the sink, not in a shower. Most of us shower in water that is too hot for facial skin. Also, our facial skin is delicate, so we should avoid the shower's water pressure.
This is an easy step: use any non-alcohol-based toning product. Nothing expensive. Toner helps reset the pH level of the skin, which helps prevent bacteria from growing. It also removes residual cleanser from the face.
All skin types need to be moisturized, although as we age we may need stronger ingredients. Even oily skin gets dehydrated, especially in winter.
Like cleansers, moisturizers are usually labeled by skin type. But you also need to take into account how your skin feels. Remember the example of the person with dry skin who works in a fast-food kitchen? A moisturizer for oily skin would be a better choice for the days she works, and one for dry skin on her days off.
Moisturizers that work well in the summer may not be strong enough for the winter. Store your "off-season" products in the refrigerator, or use them on your neck.
Sunscreen is currently the most effective anti-aging product there is. Many moisturizers have sunscreen as an added ingredient. If yours does, consider using a sunscreen-free product at nighttime to lessen the amount of chemicals on your skin. If you are going to be in the sun for an extended period, use a sunscreen-only product over your moisturizer. If you use a powder foundation or blush, put the sunscreen on before the powder to prevent a paste from forming over your makeup.
These are the basics! If you've been skipping any of these steps, your skin may not be as bright as it could be.
Peggy Altman is a licensed esthetician, licensed massage therapist, and meditation teacher. She has an office in Tuckahoe, NY, and can be reached at (914) 262-6397. Visit Peggy's website at www.aheavenlyretreat.com to find out more about her services.


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SPECIAL REPORT: Young archers determined to get their point across
On any given Tuesday and Thursday evening, a group of closely-knit archers of various ages can be seen perfecting their skills on the green fields of Sir John Gleed School, Spalding.
This is a very special year for Silver Spoon Bowmen of Spalding which celebrates its 40th anniversary since being founded as part the British Sugar Sports and Social Club in 1975.
Joining in the anniversary celebrations will be three of the club's brightest and best talents, Archery GB Youth Development Squad members Alex Taylor (16) of Holdingham, near Sleaford, Abbie Spinks (17) of Spalding and Lincolnshire County indoor champion Charlene Marsh (16) of Swineshead.
"Archery was always something that interested me and I started off with a recurve (sometimes known as traditional) bow," Charlene said.
"Then I went to a local archery shop in Swineshead about five years ago and signed up for a six-week mini course in the summer holidays.
"After that, I joined Swineshead North End Archers Club with my mum Margaret who had already done a course as part of her Brownie leader work, so we were both interested in the sport."
Alex added: "I was a Scout for a few years and there was one day when we could learn archery.
"From there, I joined my local club (Sleaford Maltsters) and did a course there about five years ago."
Abbie's talent became apparent on a family trip to Center Parcs seven years ago when a coach spotted her and suggested to parents Symon and Linda that they should take their daughter to an archery club.
"I just really enjoyed it so when we came back home from the trip, mum asked me whether I wanted her to look for a club locally for me to join," Abbie said.
"We both did archery together but mum did it more as a support for me and we both ended up joining Silver Spoon Bowmen."
Two years later, the titles piled up for Abbie as the Lincolnshire Outdoor County Junior Girl Compound title was quickly followed by her first national outdoor and indoor titles, aged just 12.
At the time, Symon said: "For my own daughter to be a national champion is a dream come true.
"I find myself just looking at her in amazement and I'm bursting with pride because her dedication is incredible and she's an example for other children to follow."
Looking back on her early success now, Abbie said: "It was quite an intense two years when I picked up a coach (Sam Newton) and we did a lot of solid work on my technique.
"It didn't just happen but we started working hard soon after I joined the club."
National honours also came Alex's way last year when he lifted both indoor and outdoor under-16 compound (modern bows using a lever system) titles, two years after earning the most prestigious title for a young archer – Junior Master Bowman.
Alex said: "I was very proud when I got it.
"I worked hard for over a year to get the Junior Master Bowman award, shooting in all conditions and all over the country to record the qualifying scores."
All three archers have Junior Master Bowman status, a passport to compete in some of the top archery competitions for juniors in the country and the chance to be spotted by coaches from Archery GB, the governing body for the sport.
Abbie said: "Myself and Alex have been invited onto the GB Development Squad, 15 archers from across the whole of Great Britain who have been identified as having talent and have done well in big competitions and selection shoots.
"They are people who are either breaking onto the international stage or have just got onto it and can improve to go further.
"For instance, there are three squad days where we have really high-level coaches working with us to either get us to international level or further onto the international stage.
"If you are already solidly on the international stage, there is the GB Elite Squad for those who are the best in the country and they are the ones who go abroad to compete against other countries."
According to the last Archery GB junior rankings, Abbie is ranked ten in the country for Junior Girls' Compound and Alex ranks seventh in the Junior Boys' Compound. while Charlene is comfortably in the top 30 of Archery GB's Junior Award Scheme.
Run annually for all archers up to the age of 18, regardless of bow type or discipline. the scheme awards points to archers for their achievements throughout the year, with Alex coming first for 2014 and Abbie seventh.
"To get where Alex and Abbie are, they have to do certain shoots and get certain scores," Charlene said.
"I'm doing it mainly for fun but so far, I have improved my scores by about 20 points and it looks promising.
"I'm not far off the score I need to get to be invited to the selection shoots with Abbie and Alex."
Ultimately, all three are progressing at their own pace in a sport which is as much about friendships as it is about competitions.
Alex said: "We all have friends across the country and these shoots aren't just competitions to get scores, but they also about people meeting up."
Abbie added: "Everyone is so supportive and when you have a bad day, they help you even though they are competing against you."
But friendships had to be put to one side at the end of April and start of May when the World Archery Youth Championships and Commonwealth Youth Games selection shoots were held in Shropshire.
Held over two days and across two weekends, the tricky conditions would lead to disappointment for both Alex and Abbie who came seventh and fourth respectively, with just the top three being picked for junior compound men's and womens' teams.
Abbie said: "The weather was really difficult to shoot in and you had to change your sights all the time, making it really hard to keep your arrows in the same place.
"Whoever could keep their arrows together was going to win and I struggled to do that, even though I did well enough to be placed fourth.
"I was down about 30 points on my score but there were a lot of people who were down by a lot more.
"Because we were so driven and it was what we were all aiming for, it was the one time where I was annoyed that I didn't get on the squad.
"I was happy for the people who got on the squad, but the sport has to be individual at some point and you have to be selfish."
As a sport, archery is still benefiting from the bounce given to it by the London 2012 Olympics and Abbie, Alex and Charlene are right in the thick of it.
Alex said: "Archery is about to take off when you look at the growing club membership and the number of people doing beginners' courses, it's just increasing and increasing."
Charlene added: "It's a relatively easy sport to get into so if you want to do it, you can."


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So sad! It is hard to say good-bye to our furry friends.ReplyDelete
Oh, Paula, I am so very sorry. I know how much you loved Lucy; how you had been nursing her weary hooves. I am glad you have her lambs to keep her memory alive. She has such a sweet face. She will be waiting on the other side of the bridge when you cross over. Sending lots of love and heart-felt sympathies your way.ReplyDelete
Love you,★ Linda ★
Oh gosh Paula, I am so sorry to hear that lucy has passed. I can't imagine how hard that must be. I pray that you have comfort. *HUGS*ReplyDelete
Paula, I am so sorry about the loss of Lucy. It is so hard to lose our furbabies. They are such a part of our families. (((HUGS)))) my dear. WinonaReplyDelete
Oh, so sorry about Lucy. It's amazing how attached we get to our furry friends.ReplyDelete
Oh, so sorry about Lucy. It's amazing how attached we get to our furry friends.ReplyDelete
Thats sad, to loose a loved animal...good thing for memories that stay in our hearts, and I just know they will be with us again one fine day! :DReplyDelete
Paula. :-( I'm so, so sorry. I know the deep pain of losing a beloved four legged baby. I hurt for you.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Aww, Paula, I'm so sorry.ReplyDelete
Hugs, Debbie
Oh Paula!! I'm SO Sorry!! Bless your heart!!! I know she was a Favorite little friend of yours...bless her heart...ReplyDelete
It's never easy to loose a good friend...
oh no...so many goodbyes lately. She's free of that old worn out body now...i'll say a little prayer for her Paula...Love to you...mareReplyDelete
So sorry, Paula. Those little critters just have a way of worming their way into our hearts, don't they? {{hugs}}ReplyDelete
This is a sweet tribute. I'm so sorry that you lost Lucy. She looks so sweet.ReplyDelete
Are you still as busy as ever?
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost one of our doxies two weeks ago. I loved my Sadie as much as you loved your Lucy. Maybe they are romping around the Rainbow Bridge together?ReplyDelete
Oh no, I'm so sad about Lucy. I know she was so sweet and you will miss her dearly. It is hard to say goodbye to any of our furry friends. They give us soooo much love.ReplyDelete
I'm sad for you, and just sad! Lucky was lucky you had her. No matter how many times we lose an animal, it always hurts. Hugs to you.ReplyDelete
I hate losing an animal but take comfort that we'll be together in heaven.ReplyDelete
My condolences...
Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't believe I'm tearing up......my favorite picture is of her with the fence in her mouth that you posted many months ago.ReplyDelete
so, so, very sorry.
So sorry about Lucy.ReplyDelete
It's true, these little animals become part of our families.
Sending you warm wishes and hugs.
So sorry! Losing a beloved pet/animal is so hard.ReplyDelete
I am sorry to read Lucy is not with you anymore. We sure do get attached to our woolly friends, don't we?ReplyDelete
Reading your post and seeing Lucy's picture brought tears to my eyes. It's so sad to lose our sweet pets.ReplyDelete
Hang in there.
sorry about your sheep, Lucy.ReplyDelete
she was a very lucky lamb to have been loved and cared for by you...
Sorry, to hear about your losing Lucy. When a pet passes it lays heavy on our hearts.ReplyDelete
I'll be thinking of you and Lucy in my prayers tonight.
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I got excited when I see you raise Suffolk but then to read that poor Lucy has done her job well enough to meet Sheep Heaven, that's just sad. My folks raised sheep also and it's not fun when their job is done.ReplyDelete
I, too, have gotten so far behind with my blogging. I love your chickens which Mom continues to raise at 81. Yours are some fun lookers.
Have a great time processing all the produce, and looking forward to the cooler days of fall.
I lost my beloved ewe not too long ago... I am so sorry about Lucy... we get so attached to them even though we know at some point we'll have to say goodbye. I hope your wonderful memories will sustain you.ReplyDelete
Oh, no, I'm so sorry to hear about Lucy. It's always so painful to lose a pet. I know how you feel and I mourn with you. Sounds like she was a wonderful animal.ReplyDelete
So sorry about Lucy...we just lost one of our mares to old age (35) so I can understand how you feel.ReplyDelete
I have to get a tissue...this has got to be one of the hardest things to go through-I know that hurt, and I'll pray for you dear one.ReplyDelete
Love, Debra
I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Lucy!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry, Paula! I know how dear your animals are to you! So glad you do have her lambs!ReplyDelete
Hope you're having a good summer otherwise!
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Aw, Paula, sorry to hear about Lucy. I know you'll miss her!ReplyDelete
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I haven't been by in a while and I find this? So sorry Paula! What happened to her?
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Paula, I missed this post and I wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Lucy and how you are missing her. May God bless.ReplyDelete


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Letters from a Stoic: https://goo.gl/pBQssX "The Stoics saw the world as a single great community in which all men are brothers, ruled by a supreme providence which could be spoken of, almost according to choice or context, under a variety of names or descriptions including the divine reason, creative reason, nature, the spirit or purpose of the universe, destiny, a personal god, even (by way of concession to traditional religion) 'the gods'. It is man's duty to live in conformity with the divine will, and this means, firstly, bringing his life into line with 'nature's laws', and secondly, resigning himself completely and uncomplainingly to whatever fate may send him. Only by living thus, and not setting too high a value on things which can at any moment be taken away from him, can he discover that true, unshakeable peace and contentment to which ambition, luxury and above all avarice are among the greatest obstacles." ========== " Living 'in accordance with nature' means not only questioning convention and training ourselves to do without all except the necessities (plain food, water, basic clothing and shelter) but developing the inborn gift of reason which marks us off as different from the animal world. we are meant to set free or perfect this rational element, this particle of the universal reason, the 'divine spark' in our human make-up so that it may campaign against and conquer pain, grief, superstition and the fear of death. It will show us that 'there's nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so', discipline the pleasures and the passions, and generally subordinate the body and emotions to the mind and soul." ========== "In this way we shall arrive at the true end of man, happiness, through having attained the one and only good thing in life, the ideal or goal called arete in Greek and in Latin virus – for which the English word 'virtue' is so unsatisfactory a translation. This, the summum bonus or 'supreme ideal', is usually summarized in ancient philosophy as a combination of four qualities: wisdom (or moral insight), courage, self-control and justice (or upright dealing). It enables a man to be 'self-sufficient', immune to suffering, superior to the wounds and upsets of life (often personalized as Fortuna, the goddess of fortune). Even a slave thus armed can be called 'free', or indeed titled 'a king' since even a kind cannot touch him. Another example of these 'paradoxes' for which the Stoics were celebrated is one directed as the vanity of wordily possessions: 'the shortest route to wealth is the contempt of wealth." ========= Letters from a Stoic: https://goo.gl/pBQssX Follow BrainFruit: Facebook: https://goo.gl/P10qS7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainfruitbooks Instagram: http://ift.tt/2dFTWx8 via http://youtu.be/ZCXylBROZPM
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Tips for monitoring cellphone use among children from Stephen Stokols, the CEO and Founder of America's fastest growing telecom company FreedomPop.
5 Signs Your Child is Mature Enough for a Cellphone
1. You can view you child's social media profiles. This means they have nothing to hide from you, so they don't block you from checking on their Facebook or Instagram accounts.
2. Your child is responsible and rarely loses their belongings. A child who appreciates and recognizes the value of their belongings is mature enough to be given a phone.
3. If your child is mature enough to discuss cellphones, usage and responsibility in a calm and mature manner, they are more than likely ready to start using one.
4. Your child understands the time and usage limits you place on different realms such as television and video games.
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1. Get a free plan that limits use to 200 voice minutes and 200 texts limit, such as the FreedomPop freemium plan that comes with a FreedomPop smartphone, priced starting as low as $99.
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Once your child is ready to own their very first cellular device, shopping for the perfect plan can be confusing and stressful. FreedomPop offers parents a convenient and hassle-free option with their freemium plans. All of FreedomPop's phones come allotted with 200 voice minutes, 200 text messages, and 500MB of data each month. If parents and children decide that more data or texts needed to be added to the plan, the unlimited plan costs $10 a month. Amongst all the unlimited plans offered in the market, FreedomPop's competitive pricing makes it the perfect choice for families.
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For artists and performers, Cyprian's Center offers a venue with excellent acoustics and lighting, studio space, exhibition galleries, and instruction. For community organizers and resilience advocates, we are a hub of collaboration for generating ideas and testing strategies on the streets and in the community. We hope to engage everyone who seeks challenge, collaboration, sociability, and innovation. Together we create community. We host concerts, classes for kids and adults, exhibitions, theatrical productions, cooking classes, and programs that community members suggest and help organize. ARC also works with several community organizations to develop and implement projects and services on-site and in the neighborhood. Various spaces and rooms in the building are available on a rental basis.
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Set in St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Cyprian's Center is a non-denominational program located in the North of Panhandle neighborhood of the Western Addition. We are near Lone Mountain and the University of San Francisco. The building, located at the intersections of Turk & Lyon, is open for center events, concerts, meetings, presentations, classes, cooking events, and programs. We also host funerals, weddings and worship services for area churches. To view the facility, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call and leave us a message at 415-567-1855.Get all the information on upcoming projects and programs with feature stories and community profiles at our Facebook page facebook.com/cyprians.arc and by signing up for online updates by clicking on the connect button.
2097 Turk Street (at Lyon) San Francisco, CA 94115 • Click here for a map
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By public transit: located along the 31 Balboa MUNI bus line at the Turk and Lyon Street stop. Other bus lines are within 2 to 4 blocks: 24 Divisadero, 5 Fulton, 21 Hayes, 43 Masonic.
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We offer great spaces to share with performers, community organizers, neighborhood groups, and individuals. The performance hall seats 240 and has excellent acoustics, a baby grand piano, theatrical lighting, sound equipment, and a green room with panoramic view The community hall serves 200 with tables and chairs, a stage, kitchen access and a stage, excellent for conferences and special events Community kitchen for onsite meals and food prep Meeting rooms for 10 to 20.
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