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I had a near traumatic experience today in the lingerie department at Macy's. Shopping for bras is not easy for me, nor is it for most women. I wear an odd size, and do not get much sympathy from other women about my....curves. I am not skinny. I am not fat. I am full of curves, some welcome, some not.
I found myself curious at the fact that I was nearing tears at one point during the process, until the sales woman came to the rescue. She had found two bras in my size (yes, only two out of the racks and racks of bras in the department), and had also come up with an additional product to help with a certain issue.
Afterward, as I was driving to get my hair cut, I thought of Sarah Palin and her recent public stand against a joke by David Letterman this week. I actually agree with Governor Palin in terms of not finding funny much of the casual debasement of women in our society. In our culture, it's "funny" to make jokes about her daughter's teen pregnancy, while we also spend billions of dollars sexualizing women and over $1.5 billion on ineffective abstinence only education for teens.
While it may be ironic or even amusing to some that Bristol Palin is a national spokesperson for abstinence, there is nothing funny about teen pregnancy. Our lack of funding and willingness to look at effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy has helped cost 750,000 teens a year their innocence and changed their lives forever. One thing that does concern me about Ms. Palin's abstinence spokesperson association is that the Candies Foundation, for which she is an Ambassador, focuses on abstinence for teen girls. Last time I checked, it took a male and female to create a pregnancy. In yet another subtle way, our society is enabling sexism to continue.
In her book, Abortion Rap, the late attorney and activist, Florynce Kennedy, wrote the now famous statement, "if men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament." There are days when I really contemplate that statement, especially in light of current politics on the subject. There remains a piece of this argument that is mired in sexism, even though it appears on the surface to be a religious issue. When people tell me they are Christian, and that is why they don't believe in abortion, I discern whether or not that is the moment to let them know I am Christian, and pro-choice. Not pro-abortion, pro-choice. I believe that women are able and entitled to make that decision for themselves. When we remove the choice, we are treating them as "less than" citizens.
And that's why I was almost near tears today for a short moment before I grabbed my brain by its wits and got a grip. I do not look like any of the women on the tags or advertisements for bras. Or underwear. Or shirts or shoes for that matter. They are all thin, smiling, air-brushed models, put there to make men salivate and women feel inferior. And yet, we come in all shapes and sizes, all of us children of God. There's a line I love from the movie, Saved, where the lead female character says, "If God wanted us all to be the same, why did he make us all so different?"
Indeed, we are different. We are men, we are women, we are trans. We are straight, we are gay, we are bi. We have bodies that are male, female, in between. We are obese, we are anorexic, we are bulimic. We are. And God adores us each, no matter what bra size we wear.


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I am finally close to the completion of something that's taken up most of the last two years - I hope it's close to finished - and once that's done I'd to work on some essays I've been formulating in my head the last few months but have been unable to write.
Here are the titles of some of the things I hope to put up here in April and May:
"Anjum Hasan and the Indian Shakespeare" (Anjum Hasan's debut novel Lunatic In My Head was on my list of books of the year for 2007)
"Schoolteachers and accountants in the fiction of Kunal Basu"
"Books, music, time and death in José Saramago"
and "The unpoetic poetry of Tadeusz Różewicz"
I also hope to have an essay up on David Levering Lewis's fascinating God's Crucible: Islam and the Making of Europe, 570-1215, which I've just finished reading.
Also, as Barack Obama's campaign for the Democratic ticket goes from strength to strength, my post from last year on his excellent book The Audacity of Hope has suddenly become one of the most-read pages on the Middle Stage. So here you are, all ye American readers, there's no need to go through Google any more.
Finally, here is an old review from Mint last year of Nalini Jones's exceptional debut collection of stories What You Call Winter. The essay begins with the question "Is fiction useful?"

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Our Kind of Traitor is a solid spy thriller that'll entertain people, but it's ultimately not going to leave much of an impression.
Based on the book of the same name, Our Kind of Traitor tells the story of a British couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and Gail (Naomie Harris), who get caught up in the schemes of Dima (Stellan Skarsgård), a Russian Mafia money launderer, while on holiday in Marrakech.
This, unfortunately, leads the pair into the murky world of spying when an MI6 operative, Hector (Damian Lewis), manipulates them into helping his own personal agenda.
What I like about Our Kind of Traitor is that it isn't a typical action film.
It never drifts into crazy or stupid territory, instead keeping its feet on the ground and never stretching my willing suspension of disbelief to breaking point.
That said, it felt like a solid enough movie and is basically a pretty well constructed spy thriller, with more than enough to keep me entertained during its 107 minute run.
The cast all impress, especially Ewan McGregor, who manages to balance being an everyman caught up in a situation out of his control, and Stellan Skarsgard as the menacing but fatherly Russian mobster, who you can't help but sympathise with as he desperately tries to save his family.
The stand out, however, has to be Damian Lewis's Hector, who manages to be the archetypal Cold War spy, despite the film being set in the modern day, and succeeds in giving the film a Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy vibe.
Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle manages to have a lot of fun with his shots, hiding cameras in places where spies would, which leads to scenes being filmed in peculiar and, more importantly, interesting ways.
Unfortunately, the film is quite plodding at times, and there are one or two scenes that deserved to be in the editor's recycling bin rather than on the big screen, all of which leads to the film feeling as though it's contractually obligated to be over 90 minutes long.
Also, at times, it's pretty predictable, especially during the third act where it dips its toes into the usual spy genre clichés.
All in all, Our Kind of Traitor's biggest cinematic sin is being quite forgettable, which isn't the worst thing a film can be…


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A female found in open field, far away from water
This is the commonest gomphid in Vietnam (at least in the North), you can see it everywhere at low altitudes. It prefers lentic waters - i.e. lakes, ponds and reservoirs. The larvae can tolerate moderate to high levels of pollution in an urban environment setting.
It is easy to identify and fairly easy to get near to as it often returns to the same stick.
Sinictinogomphus clavatus is a rather large gomphid. Both male and female have foliaceous flaps black and yellow on S8.
Female is similar to the male in color & markings. I saw it at few occasion when ovipositing.
Female is similar to the male in color & markings. I saw it at few occasion when ovipositing.
A female - photo above (on the right) + photo below - laying eggs under male control.
Another oviposition shot (female on the right), this one taken at an artificial pond in Hanoi downtown (cemented beds, no aquatic vegetation, less than 5 species of odonata spotted). This tree stump covered with algae/mosses was one of the rare suitable place for oviposition.
Male in flight.
A teneral female (wings not yet hardened, eyes greyish).
This species has a broad range from Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam through to southern, southwestern and central China to Korea, Japan and southern, far eastern Russia.


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The color of branding?
By Dr. Burt Smith May 9th, 2013
Ever wonder what psychology goes into choosing a color scheme for a logo or overall look for a brand? Here's a link to a short but remarkably detailed discussion on that very subject. Good stuff, well packaged, and worth knowing.
Of course, there are also plenty of examples of how completely ignoring convention and doing something totally different, totally original works, too. One of my favorites is how racing legend Dale Earnhardt decided to go with a black race car for his brand's signature look. "Experts" and "studies" said a black car was a bad idea simply because it wouldn't stand out on the dark asphalt tracks. A flat black car wouldn't "pop" on television, they argued, and the arguments were indeed logical and supported with research. Instincts had served Earnhardt well behind the wheel and in the boardroom, so he held firmly to the notion of having a black car. The rest is part of NASCAR lore. The black car and the number 3 remain signatures of the Dale Earnhardt legacy over a decade after his death.
We want to be looking for resources from every source, being careful to never blindly adopt anybody's theories or ideas, but to instead consider EVERYTHING and see how we might adapt what we think could work for our specific situation. Don't ADOPT, ADAPT!
"The winner ain't the one with the fastest car, its the one who refuses to lose" – Dale Earnhardt
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Would you watch a show called "Six of One?" (Actually, you probably have…)
By Dr. Burt Smith May 6th, 2013
According to Warren Littlefield, former president of NBC TV and the author of Top of the Rock, the show that followed the antics of six twenty-somethings as they navigated the waters of post-college life was originally called "Six of One" rather than name that is now enshrined in television history and pop culture, which is "Friends."
Remember how great Thursday nights used to be? Admit it, you're humming the theme song right now!
Test audiences were told the name of the show was to be "Six of One," and when they seemed to collectively say "Huh?" or "Six of what?" or "How may of which, now?" the powers that be quickly moved to change the name. Wisely, they took a simpler-is-better approach by asking themselves what the show was about, which was six friends looking out for one another, growing together, laughing and crying together, etc. While indeed the show was about "Six all looking out for one," it was ultimately about the friendships that held them all together, and even more ultimately it was about these six friends, so with a shrug they decided to call it "Friends."
The moral(s) of the story?
1. Don't be afraid to change ANYTHING as it relates to your brand, as long as the customer is involved in the decision.
2. "Simpler is better" when it comes to branding, messaging, strategy, and just about anything else of importance.
Take your pick!
And if you want a guaranteed bet you'll be singing the theme song the rest of the day, click below…
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Umm, sorry…can we have a do-over?
By Dr. Burt Smith May 3rd, 2013
J.C. Penney has had a couple of dismal years that follow several lackluster years. The dismal years are due to some strategic rearranging that just didn't work. So, to their credit, they are admitting with a shrug and a sort-of apology that what they tried didn't work, cost them customers, and that they'd like the chance to have those customers back. And they promise to listen this time. If they actually do follow through on this promise with their best efforts, I'll certainly be impressed and will be quick to give them the accolades they deserve.
When you get right down to it, just being an attentive listener and being willing to actually DO what the customer suggests is the simplest, and best, marketing strategy there is, assuming the business can show a profit, too. Providing all kinds of value and making a profit for doing so is what the free market it all about. Of course, intense competition is also what the free market is all about, and I'm concerned that J.C. Penney may have its work cut out for it on that front.
Blockbuster tried to play the "Oopsie" card a few years ago after customers took issue with how their ad campaign's claims of "No more late fees…" turned out to not be so true, and look where they are now. On the other hand, Coca-Cola very promptly said, "Hey, we blew it…" when New Coke flopped. Coke listened to the customers and responded expeditiously by bringing the classic Coke flavor back.
As always, the customer has the answer to J.C. Penney's future, because, in marketing, the customer IS the answer, after all!
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Girls licking the drips of ice cream along their wrists, eyes closed with an all too familiar smile, grainy pictures of naked busty women grace the threads of the t-shirts that they wear. T-shirts named after the bodies that modeled in them. Maria currently works at a trend forecasting company in NYC. Alongside she is letting the world make the acquaintance of her alter ego: Blomë.
The modern day society seems to be one of confusing sorts. Terminology has lost its original context and only comes to existence when put in a specifically formulated sentence. The discussion on Post-feminism is one of those terms in question. As Wikipedia states: "Post-feminism is a reaction against some perceived contradictions and absences of second-wave feminism. The term post-feminism is ill defined and is used in inconsistent ways. However, it generally connotes the belief that feminism has succeeded in its goal of ameliorating sexism, making it fundamentally opposed to the third-wave intention of broadening feminist struggles." Today we tend to (more often than not) assume that a feminist is a woman who most likely turns away from all things that women do for the approval of men. However, there seems to be a new type of feminist arising. One that feeds of pop culture and get's her way with it.
Women that indulge in feminine rituals make Maria's clock tick. Having been born in Ecuador and moving to Miami shortly after was a big part of her coming of age in terms of her femininity. Growing up she struggled with the given insecurities that come with however; the solutions that she applied differed from those of her peers. Bushy eyebrows? Here's a tweezer. Trying to hide your body? Change and show it off. Feeling insecure? Sit up straight, shoulders back. Starting to gain weight? Take up spinning. Tough Latin American love is what made her today. The hyper-feminine exterior went alongside a tougher and far from dainty interior that she kept in balance by never falling for the damsel in distress role. And that cultural difference made a huge difference.
Being a woman, she started to understand the type of power that women over others. Distracting them, catching their eye, getting anything and everything that the heart desires. It's that type of power that particular approval inducing rituals can come forth from. The women from the magazines, the women she admired. The ones that oozed self-confidence were the ones that sparked her vision. Her obsession was visualized through a blog that she maintained a few years ago during her days at school. It was where she manifested her icons, cute girly stuff and overall a new age girl power.
Once her message and accompanying aesthetic had outgrown a 2D platform, she felt the need to turn it into a lifestyle. Inspired by her vision and without any formal design IT program training, Blomë came to life. Not wanting to limit herself to a certain demographic, the one size fits all T-shirt capsule collection portraying digital collage came to life. The first collection is heavily inspired by a vast collection of vintage erotic magazines. Naked woman grace the fabric and the Blomë logo emblazoned on the lower half, lingering like a tease. Each t-shirt is represented by a different type of girl. Portraying these girls is more about their sexuality and comfort within that aspect as opposed to the diversity between the two. The zines that star each girl, narrate an entertaining and fun loving take on vintage adult magazines, illustrating the Blomë babes in compromising positions. All from the feminine fantasy perspective. Within this vision Blomë operates and hopes to inspire every girl to be as confident as she wants to be. Highlighting her assets and not being afraid to show her sexual side. And as Blomë would say: "I love you, you are gorgeous, join the club."
Shop Blomë T-Shirts here
Model: India Menuez
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Gun and drug charges looming for man held without bail
On behalf of Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law on Friday, May 30, 2014.
A 23-year-old North Attleboro man has been arrested for trafficking heroin and gun possession as the result of an undercover investigation conducted by state police. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office, working in concert with state police and North Attleboro detectives, served a search warrant at the defendant's house on May 29.
Authorities say that in the defendant's home, they discovered 18 grams heroin, as well as 28 grams of marijuana and a .32 caliber pistol. Additionally, several prescription pills were seized, as were the defendant's cellphone and various objects of drug paraphernalia related to illicit drug distribution. The man has since pleaded innocent to all charges.
The defendant has been charged with trafficking in heroin, conspiracy to violate narcotics laws, unlawful possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and illegal possession of prescription pills.
Law enforcement investigators say that they were tipped off to the defendant's dealing of heroin and prescription pills in North Attleboro by confidential informants. The defendant is alleged to have even sold his illegal wares in a high school parking lot.
The defendant currently remains in jail without bail where he is awaiting a hearing to determine the dangerousness of releasing him before his trial. Prosecutors are expected to try to prove that there is no safer alternative to ensure public safety than to keep the defendant in jail for the 90 days it will take them to prepare for his trial.
Criminal defendants facing serious drug crimes and weapons charges need to know that what they say to police, even seemingly benign statements, can sometimes derail later attempts to get them a reasonable bail setting. Defendants also need to know that many times, courts allow drug diversion programs that seek to keep people out of jail in exchange for certain concessions.
Source: The Sun Chronicle, "North Attleboro man faces heroin trafficking, gun charges" David Linton, May. 29, 2014


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The theme of the annual NRCI for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology's 14th Annual Community Conference is "Understanding and Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness." People should be well-- mind, spirit, and soul. There are professional experts, break-out sessions, panelists and those who share their own stories. Fees: $55 Attendees; $20 LCSW, LCPC, CEU (5); $20 CE (5).


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Ask just about anyone to describe the traditional engagement ring and the response will be something along the lines of "diamond" and "gold." White gold or silver have gained in popularity. However, there is a fairly common view of what this special ring should be. The first rings given to the bride-to-be were somewhat different, primarily because other stones or gems were used, if at all.
Some histories indicate the idea of giving a ring began thousands of years ago, when a woman might carry a ring of keys to show ownership by a husband. Many centuries later, the tradition of using diamonds was established, with this choice lasting well into the 1800s. During the reign of Queen Victoria, rings given to indicate engagement often featured other gems and metals.
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Diamonds for engagement rings became more plentiful in the 1900s, with much of the supply coming from Africa. With the strong marketing efforts of the leading companies, sales of diamonds for jewellery exploded. Eventually, this outstanding gem came to embody the idea of the union of two people. Diamond suppliers and expert jewellers kept up with the demand for the most traditional diamond ring but also used their imaginations to give couples other options.
If you're looking for the finest engagement rings in Houston, you have access to leading providers who devote their time to finding and offering ideal diamonds, with American Gemological Society (AGS) certification. Combine these exquisite diamonds with some of the most beautiful designer rings, and you can choose from an unmatched inventory of fine jewellery.
When you're interested in finding an extraordinary ring for a very important event, you would be wise to get in touch with a company that is an authorised reseller for many of the well-known designer brands. Visit the website to learn more about the outstanding quality available and the history of engagement rings and how they became a symbol of love and devotion. If you are unsure about the style of ring you want, but have a general idea of what it should look like, talk with a knowledgeable representative soon.
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As you browse the site, be sure to gather as much information as you can about how to select diamonds and how to make sure they work with your design ideas. Perhaps the most important element in diamond selection involves how the stone performs in the light. It's essential for the diamond to be perfectly cut to achieve this performance. Don't hesitate. Allow yourself plenty of time to look, to ask questions, and to make this memorable selection.


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Recent stories in the Western press describe impending doom for Chinese manufacturing, relating the Chinese demise to Japan in the 1990's. But to real China-watchers and experts, this is a naïve view. It assumes that the Chinese government will sit back and do nothing to correct the trends and that the Chinese economy will stagnate.
While Chinese manufacturing is not known for innovation, it really is just a matter of time. With 700,000 graduating engineers per year, China is quickly becoming the world's powerhouse in manufacturing engineering and in continuous improvement. The next phase is innovation and optimization.
To address innovation, the Chinese government advocates student exchange programs and invites thousands of visiting US professors into its universities to infuse creativity into the education systems. Over time, this will reignite the creative innovation spark that the Chinese displayed over thousands of years, inventing printing, gun powder, deep water bridges, massive sailing ships and irrigation to name a few. While US politicians tell us not to worry because China cannot innovate, the Chinese are busy proving them wrong.
To address optimization, China has started on the journey to automation. Automation and the adoption of software systems will dramatically increase productivity at the factory level and will drive continuous improvement and optimization. Although this is a long road to travel, it is nonetheless the road Chinese manufacturers are on.
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CTE teaches hands-on skills in fields like manufacturing, health sciences and construction. Students who complete two or more CTE classes are also more likely to walk in cap and gown after four years.
College-level educational opportunities like college prep courses, AP classes and dual credit programs help students to develop the skills, confidence and motivation to excel in higher education.
Measure 98 funding provides additional resources to schools and evidence-based training for educators, so students begin their high school careers on track – and stay there.
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Since Measure 98 passed we have seen schools all over the state expand CTE programs, increase college exposure for high school students and implement powerful, research-based dropout prevention programs.READ MORE
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Educators in Portland know how tough it can be to keep students engaged when the weather in this city begins to turn warm. But as the school year winds down and the tantalizing promise of summer edges ever closer, educators from six metro-area districts, including all of the comprehensive high schools in Portland, attended an […]READ MORE
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Parents of eighth graders at Reynolds Middle School listened with rapt attention as a panel of Reynolds High School students, parents, and staff discussed the one of the most important transitions of their academic careers. As students move from eighth grade to ninth grade, the panel's advice to parents was unanimous – while it might […]READ MORE


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RTF Sustainability Awards 2015 Winners
RTFSA 2015 Institutional (Built) Winners
Student Center | Grupo Arkhos
Faculty of Education | LIAG Architects & building advisors
WCU Health & Human Sciences | Clark Nexsen
RTFSA 2015 Institutional (Concept) Winners
Chilliwack Secondary School | Dialog
College of Engineering Pune, Women's Hostel | Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd.
Dunbar Senior High School | Perkins Eastman
RTFSA 2015 Institutional (Concept) Winners
SDS School | Sanjay Puri Architects
University of British Columbia Student Union Building | DIALOG and B+H Architects
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Ambulatory Cancer Center at 74th Street | Perkins Eastman
RTFSA 2015 Institutional (Concept) Honorable Mentions
Gualv New City General Hospital | RTKL Associates Inc.
Remote UN security council chambers/titan II missile silo |Markharris Architect
Sustainability Center | FGMF Architects
RTFSA 2015 Commercial (Built) Winners
Al Bahr Towers | AHR
Suzlon One Earth, Pune | Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd.
Ecoton Hotel in Biwa Lake | Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & Associates
RTFSA 2015 Commercial (Built) Honorable Mentions
Parasol Building | Markharris Architects
Natura's Cosmetic Showroom | FGMF Architects
Container Offices | Five AM
RTFSA 2015 Landscape (Built) Winners
A-Mazing vertical garden| Ta Landscape Architecture
RTFSA 2015 Landscape (Concept) Winners
ECO-Logistics | National Cheng Kung University/Wei Hsuan W=u
The Hapic Geoscape | Wong Hiu Yan Monique
Clouds as Environment Transformational Tool | Chung-Wei Lee
RTFSA 2015 Mixed Use (Built) Winners
Corujas Building | FGMF Architects
Ban Mai Ocean Resort | Environmental Dynamics, Inc.
RTFSA 2015 Mixed Use (Concept) Winners
Vancouver House | Bijarke Ingels Group And Dialog
Life After People: Projective Obsolescence of the Techno-Ruin | Wong Yok Fai Arnold
Jinhua Centre | SURE Architecture
RTFSA 2015 Mixed Use (Concept) Honorable Mentions
4FFerland | O.4.A.R.T.I.S
HOF – Horizontal Farm New Delhi | Patricia Wess & Gerald Grassl
The Urban Continuum & The Tree Hive | Alejandro Barboza Mainieri
RTFSA 2015 Public Building (Built) Winners
East End Cooperative Ministry: Community House | Perkins Eastman
Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center | Line and Space, LLC
Federal Center South Building 1202 | ZGF Architects LLP
RTFSA 2015 Public Building (Built) Honorable Mentions
Bombay Arts Society | Sanjay Puri Architects
Ebro Environmental Centre | Magen Arquitectos
Zerega Avenue Emergency Medical Services Building | Smith-Miller+Hawkinson Architects LLP
RTFSA 2015 Public Building (Concept) Winners
B3 Plot Cultural Pavilion | RTKL
An Ambulatory Influx | Wong Yok Fai Arnold
Low Carbon Exhibition Center | Plasma Studio
RTFSA 2015 Public Building (Concept) Honorable Mentions
Center Of Contemporary Art | LLC Studio-TA
Museum on the wetland | Ana Olalla Melián
Inscriptions K-8 School | Markharris Architects
RTFSA 2015 Residential (Built) Winners
Torcasso Residence | Page
The Courtyards House | Sanjay Puri Architect
40 Housing Units | LAN / Umberto Napolitano and Benoit Jallon
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Genets | AABE
Aibs | AABE
Naandi Rurban Commune | Navira
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Green Storeys | The Purple Ink Studio
P-A-R-T | Dioinno Architecture PLLC
Nature Living Houses |Raich Soler estudi d'arquitectura
RTFSA 2015 Residential (Concept) Honorable Mentions
Billboard House | Markharris Architects
Pawling Green House | FZAD
Highly contrasted house | KMA Kabarowski Misiura Architekci
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PAT, Sejong, Korea | Balmori Associates
Anacapa | AB Design Studio, Inc.
Upcycled: Narrow Gauge Railways Heritage Park | Ankit Darda
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Re-Generator, Plan to Regenerate the Wetlands of Hangzhou | Gabriel Munoz Moreno
Parque Elevado Chapultepec | Frente arquitectura + RVDG urbanismo + ECOstudio XV
São Paulo – Urban Observatory & Pocket Interventions | Patricia Wess & Thomas Kalcher
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Ex.Terra | AN.Onymous
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City on a Bridge | Mohammed Mansoor
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As the preview section of Public Disgrace is pretty much the same as the members' area (except you can't watch and download the full time videos and view images) the first idea I came up with visiting it was: "I must be living the wrong place on the planet where people don't the things the guys from Public Disgrace normally do right on the streets of their town."
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Every once in a while, I like to add some very old "receipts"(recipes) of how our ancestors prepared foodstuffs. I have been blessed with hundreds of hand-written notes left me by my Yankee ancestors as far back as the 18th century.
The Bailey's were a literary lot. Not published, distributed or even shared, just kept within the family in order to teach their offspring how to "keep house". but to hand down from one generation to another.
For so long ago, lard was used in all things pastry. From cakes and pie crusts to bread. "Trim the fat from the hog and intestines. Cut up and put in big brown kettle in the fire in the yard, Keep stirrin till its like water. Let the meat turn brown. Pour threw the oil linene into cracks I have in cellar". Charlotte Bayley, 1820. This was the lard recipe for bread using her own rendering of hogs' lard. The meat she is referring to are the bits of meat that was still clinging to the fat of the hog.
My, how the bread prepared with this hogs lard must have smelled and tasted back then. Coming in a close second is this recipe for…..
French Bread- makes 1 loaf
One (1/4-oz. pkg.) active dry yeast
1 T. sugar
1 c. warm water (about 110 degrees F.)
1 T. salt
2-2 1/2 c. flour
3 T. yellow cornmeal
1 egg mixed with 1 T. water
Using an electric mixer with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water and mix for 2 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Add the salt and 2 c. of the flour. With the mixer on low, mix until the dough starts to come together. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and crawls up to dough hook. You may need to add the remaining 1/2 c. flour.
Grease a mixing bowl with the oil. Place the dough in the greased bowl and turn once. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft free place until the dough doubles in size, about 1-2 hours.
Remove the dough from the bowl and invert it onto a heavily floured surface. Pat into a large rectangle, about 3/4-inch thick. Roll up the dough, beginning with the short side and stopping after each full turn to press the edge of the roll firmly into the flat sheet of dough to seal. Press with your fingertips. Tuck and roll so that any seams disappear into the dough.
Sprinkle a baking sheet evenly with 1 t. of the cornmeal. Place the loaf on the baking sheet. Cover the loaf with a cloth and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes, about 1-inch apart, on the top of loaf. With a pastry brush, brush the egg wash evenly over loaf. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Slice to serve.


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TEL AVIV, Israel, August 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Therapix Biosciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: TRPX), a specialty clinical stage pharmaceutical Company specializing in the development of cannabinoid-based drugs, announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 10, 2017, to discuss results for the period ended June 30, 2017 and to provide an update on current developments with respect to its clinical programs:
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About Therapix Biosciences:
Therapix Biosciences Ltd. is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists, focused on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the company is currently engaged in two internal drug development programs based on repurposing an FDA approved synthetic cannabinoid (dronabinol): THX-TS01 targets to the treatment of Tourette's syndrome; and THX-ULD01 targets the high-value and under-served market of mild cognitive impairments. Please visit our website for more information at www.therapixbio.com.
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I had the unfortunate news recently to hear that my Great Uncle Pip passed away at the end of October.
I took the day off work to attend the funeral with my mother, grandmother, Liz and Kaleb. We left pretty early in order to get to Pickering, Yorkshire in time (and hopefully without rushing around when we got there). Lucky we did as there had been a lorry drive off the other side of the motorway as we were driving up, which caused a bit of traffic (I think later on they closed the whole motorway to get a crane in, if so it's a good thing we missed that).
We arrived with time to spare, so went to the B&B to drop everything off and get ready. I set up the travel cot and got changed, and we all sat downstairs for tea and a cake before heading out (I put together a jigsaw of a woodland scene too).
Getting ready to go out, we realised that I had forgotten to put a jacket for Kaleb in one of the bags (the paradox of choice - he has a number of jackets so didn't just pick one straight away, I had planned on checking a particularly warm looking one still fit him before we left, but forgot the next morning when we were getting ready). Luckily the tops we brought along for him were all long sleeved, so we put two on at once and decided to see if we could pick a jacket up at the shops, where we headed next. We all started to have a look around some of the shops before splitting off from Liz so we could get to the church on time, as it was at the top of a hill.
I had never been to a funeral before, so I just followed mum. The service was lovely; there was an old recording of Pip's Dad singing. Afterwards we drove to the crematorium, which was unlike what I would have expected (but then again, so was everything as I didn't know what they are like). The family gathered outside briefly before heading off to the hotel, I had a few moments on my own once everyone had gone and my mum and nan had gone to the toilet while I waited. I could hear a song being played quietly from inside (I think it was "Amazing Grace", but it may have been another song), and everything seemed mostly still.
Back in Pickering, we met up with Liz and Kaleb who were already at the hotel (Kaleb sporting a new jacket Liz had found in one of the charity shops). We went to the house afterwards, and Liz had a look at some of the old photos of me in the alleyway. Kaleb enjoyed meeting some of the family again, and even more meeting those he hadn't seen before.
The sense of togetherness with the family was strong, I felt lucky to be a part of it all, even given the circumstances. Lots of going back over old memories. Kaleb had a good time, apart from one episode of being grumpy (but it was late after a long day and meeting a lot of people), which went once the family started playing "ring on the string"; he thought the singing for that was the best thing since he found his feet earlier that day. As the party games continued, I had to explain to Liz while we were feeding Kaleb in another room why a song about someone's greenness varied randomly in volume.
We popped over again the next day before heading home. As with the journey up, we only stopped off the once on the way down. We were thinking about having a second stop as we weren't rushing, but Kaleb fell asleep so we decided to just get home. The trip was unlike any other I have been on, and I have been reflecting more than usual.


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"Taking care of yourself is the most powerful way to begin to take care of others."
As the season of giving is around us, we must also remember to take care of ourselves. We all have those friends or family or even our loved ones that we feel we might put too much thought or energy into. We might get out of balance and feel hurt or even resentful. This holiday season has a great reminder to give to yourself. Weather it be 'me time' to treating yourself to a spa day, hair cut or having lunch by yourself to being alone reading a good book. Sometimes we get lost in relationships and we lose ourselves, so taking a day or two to reboot and get in touch with ourselves is a great way to find a balance.
This is very hard for me. Especially since I dislike being alone. I enjoy the company of friends or mindless noise of others around me. Even giving to myself is hard sometimes, don't get me wrong as a girl I love getting my nails done and going to get a much needed massage. But there are times I am alone to be with me and take care of me. Here are 5 strategies I found in self-care that brought happiness within myself!
1) Realize that self-care is ongoing.
Most of us think we only need self-care when we're stressed out. Although this can be a great awakening to change our unhealthy habits and shift our mindset. Self-care is a form of healthcare and routine. Take time daily to relax and unwind, this way all the negative emotions don't build up over time. Over time we will feel healthier and more at peace.
2) Do what you enjoy.
Let your friends and family be inspirations, not prescriptions of your self care. Don't compare yourself to how others like to relax. We all have different ways of enjoying different mindful peacefulness. It's ok to want to go out and be social and other times to stay in and read a book. Don't force yourself to a time out of nothingness to relax if that doesn't feel right for you.
3) Carve self-care into you existing schedule.
The best way to get self-care into your daily life is to make it a routine. Fit it in to your schedule. Even if you have a crazy schedule like me, I always make it a routine to meditation and say mantras in my day. Look at your schedule and see where you can fit a walk in, or a 20 mintute massage or even phone a friend while you have down time driving or waiting. Doesn't have to be long, just a little reboot to re-energize. I just did this a few days ago and called 3 friends I haven't talked to in a long time. It really made me feel more connected and aware of what was going on in my life. I felt like a good friend which in turn made my self-esteem higher and my self-care at ease.
4) Be Flexible and open.
Sometimes we get so fixated on doing something the same way we end up limiting our ability to see we can reach the same results in different ways. So be open! If your goal is to exercise everyday, try the gym one day and a yoga class the next and than a walk the following day. Get creating and experiment with your self-care and find what works for you!
5) Do what's possible.
This means setting modest goals and being realistic about what you can do in that moment. If you had a goal to eat home-cooked means for a week and one night you got too tired or you had a crazy day, it's ok to buy something to eat. Just find a healthy alternative!
Everyday will be different, bringing with a different set of moods and various responsibilities. Adapting to our needs at the moment is in itself a self-care practice. Remember self-care is supposed to be fun, enjoy time you make for yourself. Don't take it so seriously! Appreciate the journey to a healthier and happier mind, body and spirit!
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- January 18 – The Western Roman Emperor Constans I makes himself extremely unpopular; one of his generals, Magnus Magnentius, is proclaimed emperor at Augustodunum in the Diocese of Galliae, with the support of the army on the Rhine frontier.
- January – Constans I flees towards Spain, where he is subsequently assassinated at Castrum Helenae. Magnentius rules the Western Roman Empire and is far more tolerant towards Christians and Pagans alike.
- March 1 – Vetranio is asked by Constantina, sister of Constantius II, to proclaim himself Caesar. Constantius accepts the new emperor and sends him funds to raise an army.
- June 3 – Iulius Nepotianus, Roman usurper, proclaims himself "emperor" and enters Rome with a group of gladiators.
- June 30 – Nepotianus is defeated and killed by Marcellinus, a trusted general sent by Magnentius. His head is put on a spear and carried around the city.
- December 25 – Vetranio meets Constantius II at Naissus (Serbia) and joins forces with him. Vetranio is forced to abdicate his title, and Constantius allows him to live as a private citizen on a state pension.
- King Pushyavarman establishes the Varman Dynasty in Assam.
- About this time the Huns begin to invade the Sassanid Empire.[1]
- The city of Anbar (Iraq) is founded by king Shapur II.
- The Wei-Jie war breaks out in North China.
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- The church of Santa Constanza in Rome is finished.
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- March 15 – Emperor Constantius II elevates his 25-year-old cousin Constantius Gallus to Caesar at Sirmium (Pannonia). He arranges a marriage with his sister Constantina and puts him in charge of the Eastern Roman Empire.
- Constantius marches West with a large field army (around 60,000 men) to topple Magnus Magnentius in Pannonia.
- May 7 – The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out. After his arrival at Antioch, the Jews begin a rebellion in Palestine. The Roman garrison in the town of Diocesarea is wiped out.
- September 28 – Battle of Mursa Major: Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius along the valley of the Drava. The battle is one of the bloodiest in Roman military history. During the fighting Marcellinus, a general of Magnentius is killed; Magnentius himself survives.
- Winter – Magnentius flees to Aquileia in northern Italy and fortifies the mountain passes in the Alps.
- Emperor Shi Zhi is killed by Ran Min's forces, an action that sets the stage for Wei's victory in the Wei–Jie war (China).
- Fú Jiàn declares himself "Heavenly Prince" (Tian Wang) during the collapse of Later Zhao, and established Former Qin.
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- Macedonius is restored as Patriarch of Constantinople.
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- Emperor Constantius II invades northern Italy in pursuit of the usurper Magnus Magnentius, who withdraws with his army to Gaul. He declares an amnesty for Magnentius' soldiers, many of whom desert to him.
- By the end of the year Constantius enters Milan.
- The Alamanni and the Franks cross the Rhine and defeat the depleted Roman units left at the frontier. The Germans take control of around 40 towns and cities between the Moselle and the Rhine.
- Constantius Gallus sends his general (magister equitum) Ursicinus to forcefully put down the Jewish revolt in Palestine. The rebels destroy the cities Diopolis and Tiberias, while Diocesarea is razed to the ground. Ursicinus gives the order to kill thousands of Jews, even children. After the revolt, a permanent garrison is stationed in Galilee.
- War begins between the Huns and the Alans.
- Ran Wei is destroyed by a Xianbei invasion, which also reaches the Yangtze River in the territory of the Jin Dynasty.
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- May 17 – Pope Julius I dies after a 15-year reign in which he has made himself the chief opponent of Arianism. He is succeeded by Pope Liberius as the 36th pope, who immediately writes to Constantius II requesting a council at Aquileia to discuss the former Alexandrian patriarch Athanasius, who opposes the Arian belief to which the emperor subscribes.
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- Battle of Mons Seleucus: Emperor Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius, who commits suicide in Gaul in order to avoid capture. Constantius becomes sole emperor and reunifies the Roman Empire.
- Constantius II sends his official Paulus Catena to Britain to hunt down the opponents supporting Magnentius. Flavius Martinus, vicarius of Britain and supporter of Constantius, opposes the persecutions; he is then accused by Catena of being a traitor. In response, Martinus tries to kill Catena with a sword; he fails and then commits suicide.
- Constantius II assembles a conciliabulum at Arles and condemns Athanasius as Patriarch of Alexandria.
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- Wang Xizhi, Chinese calligrapher, produces "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" in running script style. It becomes a model for future calligraphers.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- Emperor Constantius II recalls his Caesar (and cousin) Constantius Gallus to Constantinople after hearing unfavorable reports about him. Gallus, Caesar of the East, has suppressed revolts in Palestine and central Anatolia. Constantius strips him of his powers and later has him executed in Pola (Croatia).
- The Roman Calendar of 354, an illuminated manuscript, is drawn up and becomes the earliest dated codex.
- As a result of the armies of the West having been largely withdrawn by the usurper Magnus Magnentius, to fight Constantius II, hordes of barbarians (Franks and Alemanni) cross the upper Rhine into Gaul and invade the lands of the Helvetians.
- The Bulgars are first mentioned in extant European chronicles.
- Fu Sheng, emperor of the Former Qin, reigns in northern China.
By topic[edit]
- Libanius becomes a teacher of rhetoric in Antioch; his students include John Chrysostom and Theodore of Mopsuestia.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- January 1 – Arbitio and Lollianus Mavortius begin their term as Roman consuls.
- August 11 – Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor. After 28 days, Ursicinus arrives from Rome and has Silvanus murdered.
- November 6 – In Mediolanum (Italy), Emperor Constantius II raises his cousin Julian the Apostate to the rank of Caesar. He takes command of the western provinces and marries Constantius' sister, Helena.
- The Lentienses, a Germanic tribe, are fined by the Roman commander Arbetio under Constantius II for several incursions against the Roman Empire.
- The Franks besiege Colonia Agrippinensium for ten months.
- The Huns of Central Asia begin their great drive westwards with an advance into Scythia (modern Russia). They overcome and absorb the Alans, a nomadic and warlike horse breeding people from the steppes northeast of the Black Sea.
By topic[edit]
- Pope Liberius refuses to sign a condemnation of Athanasius, Patriarch of Alexandria, imposed at Milan by Constantius II. Liberius is exiled to Beroea (Greece) and replaced by Felix II. He becomes an antipope and bishop of Rome.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- February 19 – Emperor Constantius II issues a decree closing all pagan temples in the Roman Empire, and ordering the banishment once again of the anti-Arian patriarch of Alexandria, Athanasius. He tries to have him arrested during a vigil service, but Athanasius flees to the Nitrian desert in Upper Egypt.
- The veneration of non-Christian images is banned in the Roman Empire.
- Siege of Autun: Julian receives a report that Augustodunum (Autun) is under attack by the Alemanni. The city walls are in poor state and in danger of falling.
- Battle of Reims: Julian is defeated by the Alemanni at Reims (Gaul).
- Battle of Brumath: Roman forces pursue Germanic warbands through the Gallic countryside. Julian wins an open battle near Brumath (Alsace).
- Rhaetia (Switzerland) is invaded by the Alemanni.
- Winter – Siege of Senonae: Julian over-winters at Senonae (Bourgogne). German federated troops (foederati) desert and hostile warbands besiege the town.
- Naemul becomes king of the Silla dynasty (Three Kingdoms of Korea).[2]
By topic[edit]
- Anthony the Great (pictured) dies at his hermitage near the Red Sea in mid-January at age 105 (approximate), having preached against Arianism, and having tried to codify guidelines for monastic life. His followers subsequently establish the Monastery of Saint Anthony, beginning the tradition of Coptic monasticism.
- Construction begins on the first basilica of Saint Peter in Rome.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- April 28 – Emperor Constantius II enters Rome for the first time to celebrate his victory over Magnentius. He address the Senate and the Roman people.
- August 25 – Battle of Strasbourg: Julian, Caesar (deputy emperor) and supreme commander of the Roman army in Gaul, wins an important victory against the Alemanni at Strasbourg (Argentoratum), driving the barbarians back behind the Rhine.
- The Imperial Library of Constantinople is founded.
- Ammianus Marcellinus describes the Pantheon as being "rounded like the boundary of the horizon and vaulted with a beautiful loftiness".
- Winter – Constantius II receives ambassadors from the Persian Empire. They demand that Rome restore the lands surrendered by King Narseh.
- The reign of Fú Jiān, the emperor of Former Qin, commences in China.
- The Alans rout the Hun army in Western Asia.
- Saran, King of Ulster, is overthrown.
By topic[edit]
- Late in the year Pope Liberius travels to Sirmium (Pannonia) and agrees to sign documents that effectively undo the Nicene Creed (which has implicitly disavowed Arianism) and to sever his relationship with the former Alexandrian patriarch Athanasius, who is replaced as bishop of Alexandria by his Arian opponent George of Cappadocia.
- At about this date, the relics of St Andrew the Apostle are taken from Patras to Constantinople by order of the Emperor Constantius II, and deposited in the Church of the Holy Apostles.[3]
- At about this date, Basil of Caesarea visits Egypt.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- Emperor Constantius II builds new forts to secure upper Mesopotamia. Persia's king Shapur II sends an emissary to Constantinople with gifts and a letter wrapped in white silk. He addresses Constantius to return the lands of his ancestors from the Euphrates to the frontier of Macedonia. Constantius tactfully refuses to cede any territories.
- The Salian Franks capitulate to Julian the Apostate in Gaul. He allows them to form a Roman foederati in Toxandria. Frankish settlers are established in areas in the north and the east to help with the defense of the Rhine frontier.
- An invasion of Pannonia by the Quadi and the Sarmates is repulsed by Constantius II.
- August 24 — An earthquake destroys Nicomedia, and damages 150 cities in Macedonia, Asia and Pontus.[4]
By topic[edit]
- Constantius II recalls Pope Liberius to Rome, where he receives a joyous welcome from the Christians. Antipope Felix II prudently retires to his estate near Porto (Portugal).
- Eudoxius becomes Patriarch of Antioch.
By place[edit]
Roman Empire[edit]
- King Shapur II the Great of the Persian Empire invades southern Armenia. The Romans implement a scorched earth policy and place strong guards at the Euphrates crossings.
- Siege of Amida: Shapur II besieges the Roman fortress of Amida (modern Diyarbakir). After seventy-three days the city is conquered and the population is massacred by the Persians. Ammianus Marcellinus is a fortunate survivor and flees to Singara (Iraq).
- The first known Prefect of the city of Constantinople, Honoratus, takes office.
- Famine in Upper Rhineland: A fleet of 800 river boats, built for the Rhine, cross to the British east coast and carry back enough corn to raise the famine.[5]
- Winter – Shapur II halts his campaign, due to heavy casualties during the Persian invasion.
By topic[edit]
- The Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, in the Old St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, is made (approximate date).
- July – Emperor Constantius II convenes the Council of Rimini to resolve the crisis over Arianism in the Church. Some 400 bishops of the Western Roman Empire attend, while the Eastern bishops simultaneously hold a meeting at Seleucia. Given Saint Jerome's comment that, "The whole world groaned in astonishment to find itself Arian", it appears to have failed. Pope Liberius rejects the new creed at Rimini.
Significant people[edit]
- Constantius II, Roman Emperor
- Magnentius, Roman usurper
- Julian, Roman Emperor
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- Flavius Gratianus, better known as Gratian. Born in 359, he would eventually become a Roman emperor.
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- Constans, Roman emperor. Died in 350.
- Vetranio, Roman emperor. Died c. 356. He had been deposed in 350, and spend the rest of his life in retirement.
- ^ Roberts, J: "History of the World.". Penguin, 1994.
- ^ "List of Rulers of Korea". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ According to Jerome.
- ^ Noel Emmanuel Lenski (2002). Failure of Empire: Valens and the Roman State in the Fourth Century A.D. University of California Press. pp. 386–. ISBN 978-0-520-23332-4.
- ^ Wheeler M.Inst.C.E, William Henry (1896). A History of the Fens of South Lincolnshire, being a description of the rivers Witham and Welland and their estuary, and an account of the Reclamation, Drainage, and Enclosure of the fens adjacent thereto. (2nd ed.). J.M. Newcombe (Boston), Simpkin, Marshall & Co. (London). p. 5. doi:10.1680/ahotfosl2e.50358.
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The Day I Stopped Trying to Get Perfect Photos of My Kids
Lessons Taught by Cows
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Neira to My Heart – Part 1
by Vicky Morgan-Keith
The metallic tang of blood lay heavy over the hastily raked sands of the famed Arena Eviscorita, the grandest gladiatorial arena in all the Neiran Empire. It's infamous displays of gory violence drew more spectators than biteflies as travelers from all over Neira and even star systems beyond flocked through its massive stone archways. Once inside, they found shaded seats beneath brightly colored awnings, the cloth specially treated to resist fading in the world's triplet of suns. A steady roar of savage anticipation rolled and tumbled about the stadium, spilling from its walls to be heard even at the very fringes of the city as gladiators fought and died on the pale lavender sands. Other arenas in lesser cities might trade in staged or even nonlethal combats, but here in the great Neiran capital of Zu Jiin, heart and soul of the Neiran Empire, combat was often entertaining, frequently exotic, and always to the death.
One particular spectator hoped for more than mere entertainment this day. Nuvos, House Aoth-Kol's Chief Merchant, turned from accepting a glass of shasberry wine and a skewer of tender grilled shoth from a vendor's serving slave as the crowd roared excitedly. Absently waving the slave away, he took a sip of his wine, then leaned forward for a better view of the current combat. On the sands below, a muscular Alanti of the psygrif subspecies had been pinned to the ground by a vrak'ulgo, a dangerous ursine indigenous to Neira. The Alanti had lost his weapon, but was savagely biting the vrak'ulgo with his razor sharp teeth, tearing away chucks of flesh even as the creature's maw closed about his chest. The crowd cheered as the Alanti's head fell heavily to the sand and the vrak'ulgo shook the now limp body like a youngster's target doll.
Nuvos refrained from cheering, but applauded politely. After all, the Alanti's spirit in the face of death was admirable and deserved some token of acknowledgement. Besides, he didn't want to risk offending his host. Normally Nuvos would have enjoyed the games from the booth reserved for important members of his powerful House. Today, however, he was the honored guest of Ramosh, Chief Steward of the Arena Evisicarta, a direct servant to the Royal House itself! Until he learned the reason behind Ramosh's invitation, he wished to avoid starting any potential negotiations at a disadvantage.
His host drained his cup, then beckoned a slave to refill it. Swirling the fresh wine in his glass, Ramosh addressed his guest. "I wish to offer my congratulations on your successful thwarting of the attempt on your life, friend Nuvos. The loss of you as Chief Merchant would have been a great loss to House Aoth-Kol…and many other Houses."
Nuvos stiffened at the mention of the attack. Three evenings ago he'd been accosted by two Shadowsister assassins while returning home from a party thrown by a lesser House. Fortunately, he'd not been injured, but two of his personal guards had been slain and a third badly wounded while protecting him. One of the assassins had escaped into the night. His remaining guards cornered the other, but she managed to kill herself before she could be restrained and interrogated. Nuvos's fury had been so great he'd almost killed the surviving guards for their carelessness. Practicality alone made him merely have them flogged. He needed the answers the Shadowsister might have revealed. What House had dared the attack? And why?
Vohalfa, his House's warlord, or Jamad, displayed only cool displeasure regarding the incident. After all, Nuvos was only a male. A mere merchant, not a huntress or clansister. It wasn't as if a House had dared to attack a true warrior of Aoth-Kol. But Nuvos knew Vohalfa was secretly outraged. She placed great value on Nuvos as the master trader and steward of her mighty House. And he knew although he'd insisted on meeting Ramosh in public with only his normal contingent of guards, Vohalfa would have at least a huntress and several clansisters among the spectators, alert for any danger to him. In spite of his bravado, Nuvos breathed a small prayers of thanks to the goddess Aoth for his lover's protection.
He studied Ramosh through narrowed eyes as he took a measured sip from his own glass. His host seemed to exhibit no more than neutral interest. Keeping his voice steady, he replied, "You are too kind, Chief Steward. But surely that's not why you've invited me here? Our past dealings have always proved profitable–for all parties involved."
"Ah, but it is!" Ramosh assured him. "As you will soon see!" Looking to the arena, he smiled. "Here, my colleague," he bade Nuvos, gesturing to the sands now cleared of both the victor and victim of the last conflict. "Attend! You in all prudence seek another bodyguard, do you not? Perhaps I can offer you a solution. Witness this truly rare exhibition! Our glorious Firstmother surely blesses all of our spectators today!"
Nuvos looked in the direction Ramosh indicated. A lone Shrinaar male strode through a far gate into the arena, and many of those attending cheered at the sight of him, tossing coins and other tokens which spattered the sands about him like a brief shower of rain. Nuvos could not recall seeing him before, but it was obvious the Shrinaar was a successful gladiator and a favorite of the crowd. He was large, even for one of his kind, powerfully built, with heavy muscles rippling beneath dense striped gray fur, marked here and there with white. Yet for all his size, he moved with a deadly fluid grace that promised speed and agility. He wore a breastplate, grieves, and bracers, but no helm. His only other attire was a simple loincloth marked with the emblem of the Arena Evisicarta. His weapons were a set of metal battle claws, called Shre'quo'ro by the Shrinaar, on both front paws.
Nuvos raised an eyebrow, giving his host a dubious look. Annoyance flashed through him at this waste of his valuable time, swiftly giving way to disquiet. Perhaps this invitation was merely a ploy to expose him once again. With all his will, Nuvos keep his voice offhand. "A Shrinaar?! Really, Ramosh! I admit he's an impressive specimen, but such gladiators are anything but rare!"
The Chief Steward of the arena settled himself more comfortably in his cushioned seat and sipped his wine. His mouth relaxed in a wide, maddening smile. "Patience, my esteemed guest. His opponent has yet to appear."
Retaining an air of skepticism, Nuvos resisted the urge to glance toward his bodyguards. He stared at Ramosh thoughtfully, deciding Aoth-Kol would have little to fear from an agent of the Royal House. He returned his gaze to the arena, his curiosity getting the better of him. He wondered what the mystery combatant was to be. He knew Ramosh too well to think his host would arrange a bout presented before, no matter how spectacular. So what could it be? Did Ramosh intend to pit the Shrinaar against one of the strange humans, the newest race of arnts to join the loathed Galactic Council of Worlds? That would indeed be rare. Neirans had not encountered many humans so far, but if what Nuvos had heard of them was true, a human would stand little chance against this particular Shrinaar. While perhaps unusual to see, the combat wouldn't prove to be much of an entertaining fight.
Cries and shouts of astonishment roused Nuvos from his musings. Several spectators had leapt to their feet and were gesturing wildly, pointing at the wall below the booth he and Ramosh occupied. Intrigued, Nuvos leaned forward to peer over the ledge. His breath caught at the sight of the creature emerging from the gate below them, moving cautiously into the arena on six undulating tentacles. He had never seen its like before, but he had certainly heard tales of the alien creature from the huntresses and Jamad of his House. Momentarily forgetting his dignity, Nuvos excitedly pounded a fist on the ledge as he watched the alien cephalopod move warily toward the Shrinaar, a strange metallic axe studded with blue spheres held ready in its grasp.
Ramosh chuckled as a thrilled cry burst from Nuvos' throat.
"An Edo!!!"


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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Little Bears Christmas Tree at Wild Orchid Challenge and WINNER!!
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you have begun what will be a marvelous week! Thank you all so much for your best wishes on my little R&R and it was a nice little getaway--hopefully the renewal will bring forth some more creative ideas...smile!! I think it does us all a little good to get away to new environs!
For the next two weeks at Wild Orchid Challenges we have a magnificent sketch by the inimitable Bev Rochester who has also asked that we use the sketch for a Christmas card. Please remember the following: All entries must have at least one WOC product on it. You can combine our challenge with no more than 2 other challenges. You must link back to the Wild Orchid Challenge blog. NO back linking, new projects/cards only please. So come on over and join in with us! We would love to see your interpretation of Bev's sketch on a Christmas card and you will be in for the marvelous surprise from Wild Orchid Crafts!
For my card I used Bazzill for the base and all double matting and .the DP is BG Nordic Holiday.The sweet image I used is Little Bears Christmas Tree from LOTV's latest release. The image was stamped on XPress-It Blending Card and colored with Copics and Promarkers, adding Stickles, WOC 100 Grit Gold German Glass Glitter. To finish the front of the card, I used a couple of tree buttons which were decorated with more German Glass Glitter, Holly Leaves, Poinsettias with German Glass Glitter centers, Small Filigree Silver Corner, and a Silk Ribbon bow to dangle a tree charm.
The inside is very simple and you will notice that I didn't do any machine stitching on this card, which was a new trial for me...lol.. I just added some of the same touches from the front...and that's it for this card!
I hope you like my little card and will decide to join us this fortnight at Wild Orchid Challenge...please drop over and see the gorgeous samples by the WOC DT!!!
Thank you all so much for dropping by and for your sweet and kind comments!!! But Mr. Random.org will only select one winner...BUT you know to be on the lookout VERY soon for some more SWEET STUFF!!! The WINNER is....Sarah from Sarah's Handmade Cardsx in the UK!! Congratulations, Sarah!! Please email me your mailing information before Friday, September 16 at 8 AM EST so that I can get your package right out to you!!
My sincere thanks to each of you for always dropping by and leaving me sweet messages. I hope you will want to come by often to see me! Have a beautiful week and until the next time, I send a big hug right to you!!!
39 comments:
- Dot said...
Wonderful Christmas card with some small cuties.
hugs Dorte
- September 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- Gunilla/Nilla said...
This soooo cute Sweetie. Love that image and the detail with the christmas trees is beautiful.
Love and hugs for you My Sweet Friend......and you know getting on a cruise is just smashing;=)!!
- September 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Larrik said...
So beautiful !!!!!!
- September 13, 2011 at 2:26 PM
- Lorraine said...
oh this is so beautiful huni love the inside too xx
- September 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM
- Kerryn said...
Such a lovely card!! I love how you decorate the insides as well. xxxxxx
- September 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- angelique (anlou) said...
hiya sweetie
what a super duper card hunni
the in and out side are just stunning
congrats to sarah for winning the sweet stuff
thanks for the chance sweetie
hugs angelique
- September 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM
- Ellen said...
You've made a really lovely card. The image is so cute!
groetjes, Ellen
- September 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM
- Christina C. said...
Absolutely A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! Such a precious image, colored to perfection! The elements on your card are PHENOMENAL...I am always amazed with all the wondrous details you find for your magnificent creations. The papers are luscious.
- September 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Hi Jacque~
What a beautiful card. I love the way you colored this image. It is so soft and beautiful...like snow when it first falls. I can't believe how many little embellishments you managed to fit on one card! LOL It looks wonderful! I love the look of the papers on the front! Gorgeous...and great effect! This is a wonderful holiday card.
Also, thank you again for the chance to win some of that amazing "Sweet Stuff" that you share with us. You are so thoughtful and kind.
Congratulations, Sarah! I am sure you will enjoy all of these fabulous items!
He IS Able!
Traci S.
- September 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- Margo said...
Oh Jacque they are soooo cute !!!!
- September 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM
- jules said...
wow gorgeous!!!!!
- September 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- Maryann said...
Oh Jacque, such an asorable card again here. It looks so gorgeous, and such awesome chrissy colors too. Just awesome work as usual hun.
Congratulations with the sweet stuff Sarah, I´m sure, you´ll enjoy it dear friend.
Have a great day everyone.
- September 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM
- Rhonda Miller said...
Wow, your card is gorgeous inside and out. TFS.
- September 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- Danielle said...
Hello Jacque, How beautiful! I love this precious image, Sooooo cute. Your papers are rich and beautiful. Love those beautiful reds and greens, and all the lovely details you added, the little trees are tooo precious.
Absolutely delightful.
Have a lovely week too, dear Jacque.
- September 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM
- Helen said...
What a gorgeous card. This image is really cute. Unfortunately I cannot join as I don't have anything from WoC. Maybe time for some shopping..... Have a fabulous week!
- September 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- Pinkllilac said...
Beautiful card Jacque its so cute and love your colours.
Hugs Linda
- September 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM
- Tracy said...
Hi Jacque
A really fabulous design, love your image too. So gorgeous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
- September 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM
- Splashbunny said...
Thank you for the thank you, lol!
I love poping round and admiring your creations, it's always stunning!
Glad you had a lovely time away.
- September 13, 2011 at 4:59 PM
- Crystal said...
SOOOOO sweet Jacque!!! LOVE this inside and out!!!
- September 13, 2011 at 4:59 PM
- Love crafts forever said...
Lovely card Jacque. This little trees are so, so cute, just love them. Very adorable image too.
Hugs nataliya
- September 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- Only By His Grace said...
Gorgeous card Jacque.
The image is darling and beautifully colored in. I love your layout and the inside is beautiful too. Love that bow.
Hugs Maz
- September 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- CraftinGranny said...
I love it Jacque! Great inspiration and design. "Hugs" Carol
- September 13, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- Kelly Schelske said...
Love it Jacque! Love those trees too!
- September 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM
- ursula Uphof said...
This is such a lovely card again Jacque. The decoration is just perfect. Will have to do some shopping, as I don't have any of their products. Good that you are rested and recharged. Enjoy the rest of the week.
- September 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM
- Leanne said...
Beautiful card both inside & out. I'm sure you're the only one who makes the inside of the card as beautiful as the outside.
- September 14, 2011 at 2:14 AM
- Crea Astrid said...
What a beautiful Christmas card. Nice stamp.
Sarah gongrats.
Hugs AStrid.
- September 14, 2011 at 3:31 AM
- Larisa said...
Gorgerous card!!!
- September 14, 2011 at 3:57 AM
- Hlora said...
oh, I love the green card a lot. Love the ribbon and bow too)
- September 14, 2011 at 5:02 AM
- debby4000 said...
Adorable, beautiful card Jacque
- September 14, 2011 at 5:18 AM
- Auntie Em said...
Your Christmas card is so pretty! I love the little sliding characters and the flowers and charms you used are gorgeous! I must go get my Christmas stamps out and start playing!
Thanks for sharing! :)
- September 14, 2011 at 5:21 AM
- cebelica said...
Awwww, this is such a sweet card!
- September 14, 2011 at 5:25 AM
- Sarah said...
Awww, your card is adorable Jacque, gorgeous colours and details. I need to get cracking with my Christmas cards, only made a couple so far. Thank you for the chance to win your candy and big congratulations to Sarah on winning xxx
- September 14, 2011 at 5:30 AM
- AsilisA MaM said...
Adorable card again! I like this bright colour with a sweet image in soft colours and ecpecialy how you manage to add so litle elements, givven exctra dimensial look! Inside of the card can be the front indead!
good luck!
- September 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM
- Knerten said...
Fabulous Christmas card, Jacque !
- September 14, 2011 at 6:53 AM
- Sarahshandmadecardsx said...
Hi Jacque - Wow I can't believe that I am the VERY lucky winner of your Christmas candy. Can't wait to start making my Christmas cards using those gorgeous stamps.
Your card is stunning - I love the new LOTV Christmas stamps. Love the ribbon on the inside too.
Hugs Sarahxx
- September 14, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Heidi Brawley said...
OMG I love your card!!! It just SCREAMS Christmas ALL over it!!! lol
Hugs, Heidi Brawley
- September 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Cardgenie said...
Love this card Jacque, very Chrismassy, which is odd as I'm sitting in glorious hot sunshine at the moment! Jean.xx
- September 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Susan said...
Such a lovely card! adorable image :)
Love the poinsettias and the corner adornment!
- September 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Kim. said...
Congrats to Sarah.
Gorgeous card, lovely image and great papers. Your button's always make such pretty embellishments.
- September 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM