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Recently I've seen friends on Facebook sharing hints as to what they'd like to receive this Mother's Day – gifts ranging from kitchen appliances (a blender and an oven range have both been spotted) to flowers and chocolates, even requests to be able to "pee alone" (though I'm pretty sure that was a joke). Most of these Mother's Day gift ideas were suggested by veteran moms who are out of the baby stage, but it got me thinking, "What would a new mom like for Mother's Day?"
First, let me make a quick disclaimer: being a "new mom" does not necessarily mean being a "first time mom" as far as these Mother's Day gift ideas go… being a "new mom" simply means the mom has a newborn in the home. For example, I've been a mom for over nine years, but for the sake of this post, I would qualify as a "new mom" because my youngest is just three weeks old.
So, what would a new mom like for Mother's Day?
Personally, I'm all about the practical. With a newborn in the house, my ability to get out of the house and run errands has become limited, and yet there are some basic baby care essentials that I'd like to have on hand (and may have forgotten I'd want prior to the birth of my child):
Diaper Cream
Boudreaux's Butt Paste is fast acting on diaper rash without the harsh ingredients (free of parabens, preservatives, dyes, and phthalates – a talc free cream). The products deliver on their promise to Kick Some Rash as they start healing on contact, treating and preventing diaper rash, providing relief from the very first use. They're perfect for use with every diaper change.
I'm a huge fan of Boudreaux's Butt Paste brand of diaper creams. Since discovering them with my second baby, I've never used another diaper cream. If I were receiving a "mom and baby" gift basket for Mother's Day, I would definitely be excited to see a few tubes of Boudreaux's Butt Paste in it!
Extra Onesies
As a veteran mom, I know all too well that you can never have enough onesies. I like to keep several in my car diaper changing station because blowouts have been known to happen all too often when we're out and about.
Gerber® Onesies® brand one-piece underwear is an essential 'must-have' item in every baby's wardrobe. These bodysuits are ideal for layering as they can be worn alone or paired with pants/leggings to create the perfect outfit. The extra soft 100% knit cotton fabric keeps baby comfy and warm all day long.
Baby Bath Products
Bath time is a great time (once your baby gets over the "I'm so cold – get me out of here!" stage) for mom and baby to bond, and having quality baby bath products is important to me as a mom of a newborn. I love that Sesame Street has created this line of naturally derived bath time products (free of parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, and synthetic fragrances) that are made with plant-based ingredients and kid-friendly superfoods like apples, blueberries, and carrots.
B is for Bubble Bath's gentle bubble bath formula is tear-free and the soft bubbles will cleanse while stimulating your baby's senses. The gentle instant foam of Tip, Tummy & Toe 2-In-1 cleans and moisturizes delicate skin and hair, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Soothe and protect delicate skin from all of the elements with the multi-purpose balm, Chubby Cheek Balm. The soft formula glides on easily to babies' lips, cheeks, and other trouble areas.
And what about products for the new mom? After all, it is Mother's Day!
Whitening Toothpaste
As a new mom who is currently getting very little sleep at night, I find myself looking forward to brushing my teeth each morning. It's a bit strange, I know, but there's something about having fresh breath and that deep clean feel in your mouth that helps you to be more awake, even when you're running on fumes. The powerful whitening cleansers in Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Clean & Fresh Toothpaste give teeth an amazing deep clean plus an invigorating surge of spearmint for long-lasting freshness, helping new moms look and feel truly radiant.
Stretch Mark Cream
I know a lot of moms who enjoy wearing swimwear or other clothing items that might reveal their mid-sections, or maybe it's just an area of personal comfort, so I've included stretch mark cream in my "what to give a new mom for Mother's Day" gift ideas.
Specially formulated for new and expecting mothers, Mustela® Maternity Stretch Marks Prevention Cream, is a non-greasy, fast absorbing cream that helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Its ingredients are of natural origin and free of parabens, phthalates, and phenoxyethanol, and it has been specifically formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Instant Camera & Film
What new mom doesn't love to take photos of her newborn? And if she's like me, all those pictures she takes on her digital camera generally just stay there and never get shared beyond social media – never printed and hung on the walls or shared with family and friends in person. So I've added a fun instant camera to my new mom's Mother's Day gift ideas: the Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 70.
This camera has fun features including a selfie mode (for those "mommy and me" photos) and credit-card-sized prints in under 90 seconds. I'm already thinking of a dozen fun and easy projects that I could make with this camera and the one-of-a-kind baby pictures – the perfect way to "share an original" with family and friends.
Putting Together a Mother's Day Gift Basket for a New Mom
What other items might you add to a gift basket for a new mom this Mother's Day? Are there any "must-have" items for baby or a new mom that you'd include?
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Iowa Student Success!
Congratulations to Jessica DuCharme, Iowa graduate student and winner of the Grand Prize at the Southeast Trombone Symposium Solo Competition. Jessica is the proud new owner of a Shires Trombone! Congratulations, Jessica!
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Congratulations to Jessica DuCharme, Iowa graduate student and winner of the Grand Prize at the Southeast Trombone Symposium Solo Competition. Jessica is the proud new owner of a Shires Trombone! Congratulations, Jessica!
The University of Iowa sits on a gorgeous campus. I am so fortunate to be able to see big, full trees every day. My office is in a building that is just south of the Pentacrest, a green area surrounded by five buildings.
Along the brick to the right of the view above is this simple graffiti. Yes, it's graffiti, but I like it.
Last week we went to Chicago to spend some time with Kate's sister, Kim and for me to get closer to Milwaukee where I took the audition for the second trombone vacancy. Every audition is a little different – I have nothing but great things to say about the way this audition was run. I have never met a nicer group of people running the audition and I have never been at an audition where it is on time!
I felt pretty good about the way I played in the audition, but didn't advance. By the time I left, around eighty people had played and only four people advanced. I am glad that I did the audition and I learned a lot in the process. Back to the practice room!
We didn't do any sight seeing this time around in Chicago, just the annual trip to IKEA. Next time we will actually try to see some stuff….
Students have recently won positions in All-State Band, All-State Jazz Band, Winner of "Best in Center" at Iowa Solo and Ensemble Competition, as well as positions in several district and regional bands and jazz bands.
It's official now. I will be the trombone instructor at the University of Iowa next year. It is a one year position while a search is being conducted for the full-time position. Kate and I are very excited at this opportunity!
One of the things I love most about time off from the normal grind is the time to do a relaxed warm up. When you aren't trying to crunch your whole warm up into a thirty minute (or sometimes less!) block, you can take your time and allow your chops to get good and warm. It allows me the time to really explore some of the holes in my playing and I have the time to get all over the horn. I am usually a little more tired after a practice session like this, but it is just so refreshing to actually have the time to do all that I want to do on the horn.
I have been offered the position as Interim Instructor of Trombone at the University of Iowa. Dr. David Gier has become the Director of the School of music and will continue to teach graduate students and coach trombone quartets. My duties will include teaching undergraduate trombonists and dealing with the day-to-day. The formal title of my position is yet to be determined as it may end up being categorized as a TA+. This has been announced, but it still waited dean approval. I will update when more is known.

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I love to report on new centers that are opening up in the U.S. and around the world. So long as they're done right (adequate planning, good management, researchers who are committed to their craft, and realistic monetary goals, among other things), they bring tremendous promise to the region.
The first to report on, just because I love the name, is the new Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, or DuBiotech. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and its Defense Minister, revealed the impressive new center with 30,000,000 square feet of built-up area. With Dubai's free trade zone and its unique location (sort of in the middle of everything for international businesses - a crossroads for Asia, Europe and Africa), and with the money that Dubai can pour into getting researchers and labs running, this will be an interesting development. And this should make the U.S. sit up and take notice - Dubai has promised companies establishing themselves there a 50 year exemption from all corporate and personal income tax, guarantees that companies will have 100% ownership of the business, and 100% repatriation of capital and profits.
Phoenix also just opened up a pioneering tech center right in downtown. With 170,000 square feet of prime space, it should be a boon to the genetic research community. Only one floor is left to be leased in the first building, and three more are expected. As the article notes, Phoenix and Arizona still present cost advantages over their western neighbor, California. With numerous companies in California looking to move or open other labs and ventures outside of CA's borders (high taxes, high real estate costs, high unemployment insurance costs, etc.), Phoenix could be well-placed to lure some of those companies to its booning environs.
Last to report today, Kentucky could benefit from Western Kentucky University's new science building devoted to Engineering and Biological Sciences. It cost the university $20,000,000 to build, and has 72,000 square feet of research space to fill. From the press release, it looks like some of the companies in the area who work in non-biology related fields have already benefited from the school's efforts. It will be great to hear that more bioscience work is being done and attracting more companies and work to that area, too.


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Education in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan recognizes the need to educate its people. The State provided for compulsory undertaking of free basic education to promote literacy. Higher educational attainment became a privilege common to well-off individuals. Good thing, there are educational grants given to deserving students through supportive State Universities.
The overall management of this particular sector is left in the hands of the Ministry of Education. Kyrgyzification of educational system was facilitated to move on from the Soviet-based curriculum. This idea earned favourable response to develop national identity though a Slavic School was instituted for Russian students.
General educational program provides for three classified levels namely: basic primary education (grades one to four); basic secondary education (grades five to nine); and high school education (grades ten to eleven). These aim to instil knowledge, skills, and preparation to higher education. Recent addition to the basic curriculum includes foreign language and computer studies. Unfortunately, classes are commonly administered in two to three shifts due to scarce of teachers, classrooms, and facilities.
College education is well represented by State Universities comprising 73% of the total school count in the past decade. The remaining 27% is left to private academies. Tertiary Schools offer two different programs either the traditional type (exclusive five-year program); or the multilevel type (optional programs such as vocational, bachelor, and graduate studies).
The country encourages furtherance of educational freedom. In fact, postgraduate courses are available to those seeking for doctorate or specialization degrees. Also, adult education is extended to those looking for literacy opportunities even in old age.


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Note: Adding priced options is a Premium feature. Visit Change Your Price Plan in Product Options for more information on how to upgrade.
- From Shopify's admin, select Apps.
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Why We're Crushing on Makeup Artist Chanel TempleJanuary 30, 2019
#WomanCrushWednesday digs into the beauty bags and schedules of our favorite women in beauty, while also discovering how they got their start.
This week we're spotlighting Chanel Temple, Hourglass Global Makeup Artist, who shares why she's in love with the brand's new liquid Vanish Foundation formula, what it's really like to be a full-time makeup artist and what makeup means to her.
What's your current beauty routine?
Makeup: For complexion, I've been using Vanish Seamless Finish Liquid Foundation and Ambient Lighting Palette on top. For eyes, I love glitter, so I usually do a mix of our Graphik Eyeshadow Palette in Vista topped with one of our Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadows. Then I'll finish with either a liquid wing or smudged black liner and always a gloss. Skin: Ren Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser, tea tree oil for my acne, Hourglass Equilibrium Day Fluid and rosewater to set. Hair: Davines Hair Oil and Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo.
What's a day in your life like?
Every day is different. I can spend a week on set for a new campaign or filming a new YouTube video, and the next week can be filled with press appointments or meetings with beauty influencers. Every day is an adventure!
Biggest pinch-me moment in your career so far?
I did a meet-and-greet at our flagship store in NYC and thought absolutely no one would show up. I was so nervous and told everyone it was a horrible idea until we realized there was a line down the street just to get in! I couldn't believe it and felt overwhelmed.
Favorite makeup look you've created?
Last year, I worked on our Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick campaign. We had finished up the looks early, so our content director told me to do whatever I wanted and just mess around and shoot some other stuff. I created this really intense graphic eye look that our CEO ended up loving so much. We used the look in the campaign for a different product, our Curator Mascara.
Why did the brand decide to release the Vanish foundation in a liquid form?
Our Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick was so successful that we wanted to create a liquid counterpart with all the same amazing qualities. Foundation can be so personal, so we wanted to be sure we offered something for those who might prefer a liquid foundation over a stick.
What skin types does it work best on?
All skin types.
What other products pair well with it?
I love our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders on top to give my skin that extra bit of glow.
Your best advice for aspiring makeup artists?
Practice, assist and be kind. You could be an extremely talented artist but might not book gigs if you're not a kind person to work with. Let go of any ego and be open to learning, even if you're experienced.
What makeup trend are you most excited about in 2019?
Bold colors and clean, natural skin. We saw so much color and fun eye looks in 2018, and I believe that will carry over, but the trend of contour and heavy foundation is gone. Foundation itself isn't going away, but more people are opting for a natural finish, which is something that can be achieved whether you're into light or full coverage.
Who is your muse?
If I had to choose one person, it would be Ava Gardner. She is classic, never too much, always elegant and just overall dreamy. She aged so beautifully and was always an example of class.
What music do you listen to while doing makeup?
When getting ready, I'm always listening to one of my Spotify playlists. I like having a mix, so I could go from listening to Sade to Black Flag to Johnny Cash to Marilyn Manson. It's cliché but I really love everything. Music connects people, so I've always made it a point to listen to it all.
Makeup is_____.
Transformative and ever-changing.


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A quick post about my quilts in the Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod show-- heartfelt thanks to all of my "real" friends and all my "internet" friends who turned out for me-- the suspense is over!
First, some background info-- I have only entered in this show for the past three years. The first year I got an honorable mention, the second year, I did get a couple of red ribbons and a yellow-- not the coveted blue-- to this point I had never had a blue ribbon, anywhere! This group is not made of big machine embroidery fans-- I do show 'n tell at most of the monthly meetings and when I ask how many people like machine embroidery, I get 2 or 3 hands up out of 200 people. So I decided to try really hard this year and entered four pieces in four different categories... this show is all Viewer's Choice--wait till you see the response this time!
First, the challenge quilt. I thought this was my best shot at a blue because I minimized the embroidery-- it's English Paper Piecing, Foundation Paper Piecing, Machine Applique-- a little something for everyone. Plus, what's not to like about a tall ship? These are hung right by the entryway-- I walked in on Saturday morning and there it was! Yay! My ship came in!
because they found it! Unbelievably humbled at this point-- there were some rock stars in this division. (More on that next blog post.)
So that's my story... I have to admit this is just way over the top, completely unexpected. Grateful thanks to the Bayberry Guild and all of the attendees. I'm happy to say, my fascination with ribbons is officially over, and I'll never say again that machine embroidery doesn't get the respect it deserves. But it's time to retire back to my sewing room and do what I love-- happiness is in the journey, not the destination.
Later in the week, I'm going to do a heavy picture post of all of the gorgeous work in the show, and then a final post about my first ever booth and demonstrations-- once I restore order in my studio!


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Chesterfield County Rural Police Commission, South Carolina
End of Watch Monday, July 14, 1924Add to My Heroes
Henry Buford Graves
Officer Graves was killed when he fell from a vehicle that had sped away from a checkpoint near the center of Pageland.
Officer Graves was assisting two Pageland officers at the checkpoint, which had been setup as a result of an earlier incident where a vehicle drove through town and the occupants were discharging a firearm.
A vehicle that had already gone through the checkpoint drove through again and stopped for a brief moment. The Pageland police chief and Officer Graves stepped on the running board but stepped back off once they recognized the occupants. As Officer Graves then stepped back onto the running board the driver of the vehicle sped away with his lights off at a high rate of speed. Officer Graves was able to hold on for about three blocks before he was either assaulted and pushed or fell from the vehicle.
The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and charged with murder but were found not guilty at trial.
Officer Graves was survived by his wife and eight children.
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Acquitted of murder
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In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 24, 2011
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Fighting Back
Satan is very good at what he does. In fact, he's the very best. He uses our weaknesses, our passions, our flaws, and even our talents to turn us away from our First Love. And his timing is impeccable.
My Experience
It seems every time I step up to do something I feel God leading me to, there Satan stands waiting and ready to scare me into turning around. The days leading up to the day I met my husband were the days in which I experienced the most intense spiritual attacks I have ever known. Darkness, heaviness, and unfortunate circumstances all seemed to pile up at once. I understood the reality of spiritual warfare more than ever before. Satan was chasing me at high speed during those days. I became so surrounded by attacks that a dear sister in Christ felt called to come and stay with me for a few days, bringing with her a precious light and much needed prayer. And she voiced to me that God must have been directing me toward something wonderful if Satan was this desperate to get to me.
I took her word for it – fully believing that this much attack must be meant to keep me from something. For weeks I'd been attempting to visit a church I felt lead to. New to the town I was in, I was hungry for community and worship. Yet every time I planned to go, something completely out of my control prevented it. A sprained ankle, family emergencies, a poor sense of direction, sickness….it seemed like Satan was determined to keep me from this church. I thought at the time that he was just trying to keep me from growth and from being in the presence of other believers. But his scheming went far deeper than that.
Life Changing
That same dear friend determined to help me arrive on a chilly Sunday morning in December – giving up her own time of worship to make sure that nothing would stand in my way this time. And God, in His amazing love, allowed that Sunday to be one that changed my life forever. By the time I drove away from the church that evening I knew that I'd met the man I would marry. And that same man stood in that same church ten months later waiting for me at the end of the aisle. Finally, all the spiritual attacks made sense.
And that night I felt a peace fall over my heart and my apartment that I hadn't felt in weeks – maybe even since I'd moved in.
Starting My Business
Fast forward three years and my love for writing and my desire to encourage women by pointing them back to Jesus takes shape in the form of a tiny business. And just as I take the final step into full-time ministry, here comes Satan with all of his secret weapons. Lies. Deception. Doubt. Insecurity. One attack after another came full force for myself and my husband during the week that I finally made the choice to transition out of my previous career and follow what I felt God leading me toward. And for a split second I'd forgotten what spiritual warfare was – it had been some time since I felt it in the air around me. So, when it came knocking on my door again, I believed the lie that I was too weak to handle it. And I almost gave up. I almost took back my decision to follow what God called me to. I almost let the enemy win.
Until I remembered that I can fight back. And that if God is for me then no one, not even the devil himself, can stand against me.
So, How Exactly Do We Fight Back?
There are three things to examine here:
- The Lord fights FOR US. (read: Duet. 1:30; 3:22; Psalm 34:17; John 16:33; Romans 8:31).
- We have POWER over the enemy. (read: Mark 3:15; Luke 10:19; James 4:7)
- God has given us full armour & weapons in the forms of truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, & the word of God. (read: Ephesians 6:11-17).
There are only two options when we face attacks from the enemy: turn around and run or stand and fight. With these three scriptural truths, rooted in who God is, we have everything we need to fight back against spiritual warfare. Fighting back comes in the act of declaring who God is and what His Word says. It takes form in the quiet moments we give Him praise and in the emotional nights when we verbally command the enemy to stand down in the name of Jesus. Fighting back is confidently picking up the armour and the shield God gives us in our fellowship with Him and walking through the battlefield, past the enemy, and straight into the land that we know God has promised on the other side.
The Victory Is Ours
There is one more fact we can carry with us through the battlefield that gives us power over the enemy: though we stand in the midst of a battle, we know that the war is already won. The enemy is already defeated. Satan sits like a convicted murderer outside a courtroom, just waiting for his hour of sentencing. And we sit as the free, rescued, and victorious warrior just waiting for our King to lead us back home. He can taunt, he can lie, he can come at us with every scheme he could possibly invent but he can never win.
When the battle drum beats. When the enemy sneaks up on us in the cover of night. When spiritual warfare comes at us in the form of attacks, temptation, loss, anxiety, doubt, and fear. When we stand on the battle field, we must never forget that we stand on the winning side. In fact, even the battlefield belongs to God. We fight the good fight. And Satan only attacks when he knows that we are accomplishing what God has set before us. The victory is ours, friend. Let the battle rage on – our King is soon coming to end the war.
If you found this testimony encouraging, you may want to check out Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Marriage testimony on the theme of battles.
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Anthony C
Great testimony Sydney. I've been there feeling the attack before I start something new.


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Hi Crafty Friends,
It's challenge time with the "Crazies" over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. Being a brand new month it's time to introduce our new challenge hostess which is Anja de Regt.
Colour your day!
Anja tells us that December is a busy month for most of us, it is always good to sit down and do something relaxing , for her that is what colouring is....For today, Anja challenges us to colour something on your card/project. It does not have to be a big, just something. You don't colour, try using some different colours of ink, or even some accents....
As mentioned in my blog post yesterday I recently attended a local craft show. While there I discovered a new Aussie Stamp company with some adorable clear stamp sets. Being a local of course I had to buy a couple of sets and yes the two sets I purchased both happened to be Christmas themed haha ... so much for not buying any more this year!
While making another card, I discovered an already die cut base for the Rectangle Pull Card, I must have die cut it some time ago and then changed my mind and did something else. Rather than waste it I decided to use that for my card base. Unfortunately this die set has been discontinued.
I added all three of the cute gingerbread men to my card. I also added some texture to the gingerbread men by adding Nuvo drops in various colours to the icing, buttons, nose and pudding.
When you 'pull' the card open it reveals to rectangle panels with a sentiment.
Don't forget to check out the rest of the "Crazies" cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.
Stamps: Sugar and Spice - Beccy's Place; Puffy Holiday Greetings - Mama Elephant
Paper: White; Red; Green; Always Christmas Paper Pad - Craft Smith
Dies: Pop it Ups Rectangle Pull Card (retired) - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Other: Black Ink; Nuvo Drops (White; Bottle Green; Oyster Grey; Autumn Red; Morning Dew); Foam Tape; Copics


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A few weeks ago, a friend placed an order for birthday treats for a set of twins who were turning 40. We both agreed cupcakes would be less hassle to serve, so I set about coming up with two types of cupcakes to suit each twin. I came up with these — three dozen of each.
Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla bean custard, topped with a simple vanilla frosting and toasted coconut and dark chocolate cupcakes filled with butter salted caramel, topped with cocoa frosting and toasted pecans. I swear, I turned around to get one and POOF! They were all gone. I haven't posted the recipes, but if you must have, please let me know and I'll post. Cheers!


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You want to hold on, but you have to let go. Letting go of a relationship you want to keep is one of the hardest things you'll ever do. It's also one of the healthiest.
I just finished writing the fourth edition of How to Let Go of Someone You Love. I wrote it because my article on letting go of a relationship you want to keep was one of my top ten blog posts for years. My She Blossoms readers struggled to let go of past relationships, but they didn't know how.
But there's another reason I started writing about letting go. About ten years ago, my sister stopped talking to me. It was horrible; I thought I was going to die without her in my life! I was wrestled with guilt, shame, and self-loathing. Learning how to let go of her was the hardest thing I've ever done…and it was one of the healthiest. That's why I write a lot about letting go of relationships you want to keep and gently detaching from people you loved and lost.
Letting go of someone you love isn't about erasing a relationship, avoiding grief, or forgetting the person you lost. Rather, letting go is about gently detaching from the past so you can move into the future. Letting go is about getting unstuck and living in freedom, peace, and joy.
Letting Go of a Relationship You Want to Keep
Maybe you're struggling to let go of a relationship you want to keep because you've been together for years. You know it's not a healthy relationship, but you've been together for so long that you can't envision life without him.
Maybe you're scared to start over.
One of my "She Blossoms" readers, Molly, was married to an abusive man for 17 years. They tried everything to save their relationship: relationship counseling, workshops, support groups. Her husband wanted to stop exploding in rage, he said, but Molly made him crazy.
He told her that she was stupid, boring, and fat. Molly knew she had to leave but she couldn't admit marrying him was a mistake. She knew she had to let this relationship go but she desperately wanted to keep it alive. She felt embarrassed and ashamed, and she didn't want to be divorced. She begged God to change her husband's heart.
Molly knew she had to let go of the hopes she had for her marriage but she couldn't find the strength. She also knew deep down that letting go would help her heal but she was scared of the future.
"To make things worse, I was suffering from a bad skin condition," Molly said. "My body and face were covered with rashes and pimples. A type of stress-induced eczema. I didn't want to see a skin doctor or dermatologist because I was committed to organic living."
She consulted four naturopathic doctors over five years; they recommended diets, balms, natural remedies. She prayed for healing. Nothing worked.
Molly eventually realized she had to choose between continuing down the same road or starting a new path. She knew it was time to start letting go of her relationship, no matter how much she wanted to keep it.
She let go
"I don't know what finally clicked," she said, "but I decided enough was enough, in both my health and my marriage. God hates divorce but my husband wasn't honoring me. His anger and abuse were sins. It was too late to have the family I wanted, but it wasn't too late to be happy."
With a counselor's help, Molly created a plan to leave her husband.
"I thought I'd never survive the end of my marriage, but I did," she said. "I also didn't want to see a skin doctor, but I did that too. Her prescription healed my skin within a month."
Letting go to a relationship you want to keep seems like the hardest thing you'll ever do….until you actually start doing it. Then, you start to see that it took more time, energy and strength to keep holding on. You realize that letting go brings freedom, strength, peace, and joy.
What are you holding onto? You know it's time to let go. You're here because you want to learn how to let go of a relationship that isn't healthy or good for you. You want to be free, happy, and healthy again! But you don't know how.
Letting go of someone you love
In How to Let Go of Someone You Love I share stories about letting go from me and a few "She Blossoms" readers. Our experiences with love and loss will comfort and encourage you.
Even better, I offer 25 Blossom Tips, each paired with a practical "how to." Every tip highlights a different part of who you are—spirit, heart, soul, body, and brain. This holistic approach will help you move forward in different ways, according to your personality, mood, energy level and lifestyle.
The Blossom Tips are actionable insights that will fill your heart and help you heal! If you want to dig into your faith, for example, you'll love the Spirit Blossoms. If you need emotional healing you'll find comfort in the Heart Blossoms. If you want to explore the creative side of your personality, you'll love the Soul Blossoms; they're designed to help you express who God created you to be! You'll be physically strengthened by the Body Blossoms, and intellectually challenged by the Brain Blossoms.
My life with a schizophrenic mother, absent father, foster homes, attempted rape, infertility, and three years in Africa taught me that choosing to grow forward is essential for healing!
Your thoughts on letting go of a relationship you want to keep are welcome below Writing is one of the best ways to discover what you really think and feel. Take time to stop and listen to God's still small voice, and you will start healing and moving forward.
I read every comment, but don't worry. I won't give advice or tell you what to do. It's your turn to talk.


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He had just looked up from the book he was reading – I was and am a subscriber of the Darwinian theory and the fact that the book was Kafka on the Shore was what clinched the deal for my subconscious. Impeccably shabby, his pale blue shirt was far from pristine but very becoming of him and the denims were worn well enough to warrant the "favorite pair" tag. Add to that a day's worth of scruff, he hardly made the cut to qualify as the 'regular gentleman', but those eyes. Those laughing eyes.
I don't know what he saw though.
He looked at me with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. The first time we met, he took my hands in his clammy ones, bent down to my eye level and told my daddy that he had a very pretty daughter. Looking back, that was the moment that my life changed forever. And looking forward, that was the moment I will keep willing away into oblivion.
The next time we met, we sat at the same table. Life had taught me to reach out for what I wanted to make myself happy and I had asked him out within five minutes of small talk and his laughing eyes twinkled with mischief as he accepted. What started as assertions on Murakami's excellence ended up being a conversation that trailed through everything from shoe laces to the Universe to fishes in the local pond - I was very surprised that he knew where it was, further solidifying my very favorable first impression. I blushed when he said the brilliance of star dust would have trouble competing with me.
But I never blush.
On my 12th birthday, my parents had deemed me old enough to stay home by myself and I was very proud to have been given the responsibility, not realizing that, for them, it was just a matter of having their freedom back, being able to live like before, before the time the unplanned, unwanted child had arrived. He came knocking one day when they were out shopping – I wonder why I opened, I never usually opened the door for strangers. But then again, he wasn't a stranger. A clichéd tale in the making, perhaps?
Looking back, I realize that I never stood a chance – his depravity never left me with one. He had picked his prey well for he had read me like an open book and understood that whatever happened, whatever he subjected me to, I wouldn't break, my pride wouldn't let me. Nor would I tattle, my courage wouldn't let me.
Once that was established, slowly, he proceeded to shred my soul.
It wasn't a wonder that we, he and me, ended up under my fluffy duvet covers, desperate for breath and each other. Clothes had become an irritation as I gave my virginity up, at age twenty two, to someone who valued the bubbling feeling that virginity really is, the hope and the trust, that comes with spread legs. At least I hoped he valued it. My heart appreciated the fact that my insides were turning to mush, not from fear and pain like it has always been, but from those gooey feelings that I'd always hoped to feel. My head exploded, not from the inability to contain everything from the seventh circle of hell and shame, but from love, love exploding from the deep recesses of a heart that knew not the meaning of such words.
He always slept over – he made sure he came only when no one was around. I had always lain away from his side, the putrid smell of dank sweat mingled with the metallic aftertaste of pain filling my senses while he snored precious minutes of my life away. I couldn't leave the bed, he was a light sleeper and he would be even more brutal if I did or said anything that he did not like. So I lay by his side, suffocating any and all emotions, strangling sobs before they arose and battling demons who had stolen away my sleep.
Spent, he slept through my epiphanies and my hallelujahs. The crook of his arm held my buzzing head to his chest while the other hand held my warm body close to him, pinning it there. Strong that he was, fear was far from my mind for it was busy drowning in the feeling of finally belonging to someone who wanted me for me. His fingers that were splayed at the side of my face channeled my tears of ecstasy on to the duvet – the pillow that had been, till then, witness to nightmares and keening sobs, full of doubt, self-pity and lack of will to live, was finally spared.
He was extremely displeased when I left for college. He tried his best to get me to stay, to enroll in a college near home but there was nothing, not hell or highwater, he could do to make me stay, not even in the same country as him. As the landing gears of my plane retracted into the huge body, a shudder of relief went through my soul, though the lady in the aisle seat was too posh to notice and I had thanked my stars for that – I'd learnt to fight my own battles. He had made me stronger than I ever could have been.
I haven't seen my parents in a decade. They never came to see me either.
I woke up to an empty bed but the crackle of sizzling bacon in my pan quelled the tiny bubble of panic (some things never really fade from the mind, do they). I smiled as I allowed myself one more cliché – I pulled on his shirt, oversized as it was, and tiptoed into the kitchen. He smiled that scruffy smile at me, swung me up on to the kitchen counter and handed me a plate full of scrumptious food and the conversation continued from star dust to his long lashes to Orhan Pamuk and his ways.
Once, he brought up Lolita but the look on my face stopped him from going further; but him being him, he dispelled the minuscule black cloud with a wave and moved on to Pavlov Stellar, surprising me once again with his impeccable tastes - after all, all of these, and him, were my choice. My own.
And it had taken me five years of agony to get there. I deserve it.
I am a woman, I look past my past to embrace my present. The battering I took, mind and body, is for no fault of mine and I refuse to blame myself for it. I choose to ignore the swampy mess and the unpleasant creatures floating in it which are waiting to drag me down. Instead, I look to the stars and see gleaming hope for a life yet to be lived in them.
I am a star gazer.
- Inspiration derived from the very, very, very inspirational Dominique Christina.


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Have you ever noticed how your stress literally evaporates as you sink your toes in the soft and silky beach sand, inhale the salty ocean air as you soak up some vitamin D from the sun's healing rays? An emerging body of research attributes this to 'Earthing Science' – a belief that an early morning walk on any natural surface – be it soil, shale, sand or grass – enhances your well-being by restoring your body's electron balance.A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health explained the underlying principle at work. The Earth's surface has a limitless supply of free electrons; when our feet – which have a rich and intricate nerve network – come in contact with the Earth's surface, electron energy flows from the Earth into our bodies, restoring the body to its optimal state of health. This is because the electrons counter the production of free radicals in our bodies that cause cellular damage leading to chronic pain and stress, Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction (ANS), joint inflammation and insomnia.
There is also good news for cardiovascular patients or people at risk of heart disease. A research study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed that 'Earthing' increases the surface charge of red blood cells. This decreases blood viscosity (thickness) and prevents cells from clumping together and blocking the arteries – the most common precursor to strokes and heart attacks. As a result, cardiologists are recommending a 15 to 20 minute barefoot walk on natural surfaces to improve blood oxygenation and circulation.
Therefore, given the increasing body of evidence in favour of earthing, make the effort to walk barefoot in your garden, the park or the beach every morning; breathe in the fresh air and indulge in a few quiet minutes of peace before you begin your day.
– Dr Waqar Saeed
The writer is a general physician.
First published in the Health Advertiser of the DAWN National Weekend Advertiser on February 22, 2015.


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Eating Mushrooms Could Slash Brain Decline Risk In Half
Recent studies revealed that eating mushrooms twice every week reduced the risk of brain decline. The fungi were recognized to prevent the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), so researchers now recommend them to people who have low levels of the amino acid ergothioneine in their system.
New data from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine found that consuming at least 300 grams of cooked mushrooms per week reduced the risk of brain decline by up to 50 percent. Researchers from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry in Singapore also claimed that the consumption prevents MCI, New York Post has learned.
Those who suffer from MCI have low levels of the amino acid ergothioneine. Mushrooms are said to contain this rare antioxidant that also functions as an anti-inflammatory agent. The human body is unable to synthesize this component which may only be sourced from food, such as mushrooms.
The report indicated that the study was conducted for six years before researchers confirmed the health benefits of mushrooms in people aged 60 years old and above. Feng Lei, an assistant professor at NUS Psychological Medicine, noted that the findings were surprising and encouraging. He added that the discovery of a commonly available single ingredient which could prevent cognitive decline is an achievement in the practice.
MCI is a medical condition wherein a person experiences a decline in their mental abilities associated with memory and thinking. Its symptoms do not significantly affect one's daily life but those diagnosed with MCI who are 65 years old and above have higher risks of developing dementia, according to Alzheimers.org.
People with MCI often forget life events and find it difficult to repeat questions. Their problem-solving and reasoning abilities are also defective and they are easily distracted. They also struggle to interpret visual objects and experience language problems. These symptoms are easily detected by the person suffering the condition especially when they need to exert more effort in completing daily tasks.


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I know I have talked in previous blogs about how yoga and meditation together have helped me tremendously to come to terms with a lot of my anxieties and unhealthy living patterns. They specifically, along with other lifestyle changes, helped me move past a bad burnout and depression I experienced last Spring. I pretty much practice every day, usually in the am, or my body and mind feel the difference, and not in a good way, let me tell you. I was thinking of how important these art forms were for me during a walk around my neighborhood a few days ago. It was cold, bitterly cold as its been all this month, but sunny, and the sun was like a balm for my stressed mind. As I walked and did my physical workout for the morning, I started thinking how yoga is like a balm for my spirit in the same way, almost like prayer, which I also do every day. Physically we need to move our bodies to keep healthy limbs and minds, and spiritually I believe that the same thing applies. If I'm not in touch with how I'm feeling on the inside, nervous, overwhelmed, happy, present in the moment, I won't be able to make any major decisions or move forward in my life on the outside. For me, moving forward has meant learning to be still, and see and feel my feelings to know how and what I have to do next. This has meant the difference between mental health and burnout. Try it. There are so many great yoga workouts and meditations available online or on video. If in doubt about your abilities, join a class. I can honestly say that yoga has given me back my inner peace, and with inner peace, we can change the world, one person at a time. Until next time.
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Rain, shine, sleet or snow, should be the motto for The Tuscaloosa News. We have excellent delivery. I can't say the same for the Northport Post Office carriers.
I read the article about the Post Office going broke by the Washington Post. Whoever wrote it didn't mention that the Post Office pays $5 billion a year to their retirement fund. They are not hurting in any manner. We depend on the post office. We don't want FedEx or UPS to take over.
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نوع مقاله: مقاله علمی پژوهشی
1 دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد گروه اقتصاد کشاورزی دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد
2 دانشیار گروه اقتصاد کشاورزی
3 ، استاد گروه اقتصاد کشاورزی دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد
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Saffron is one of the agricultural product that has been considered by Afghan farmers in recent years. according to exceptional position of Afghanistan saffron in the world, investigating the willingness of farmers in this region to continue cultivating of this crop is especially important in developing this product and promoting its global level. Therefore, the aim of this study is Investigating the Herat farmers' willingness to continue production of Saffron. Data was collected using random sampling method and completing questionnaires and personal interviews with saffron farmers in Herat province in 2018. The willingness to continue cultivating saffron farmers in Herat Province were classified into four groups: low, medium, high and very high. The results of using the Ordered logit model showed that the variables of yield, price, size of the farmer's household, saffron's cultivation experience and capital had a positive influence on increasing willingness to continue cultivation of this product by saffron producers, while non-agricultural income, age and labour had an inverse effect on the willingness to continue saffron production. At the end, suggestions are provided to achieve the research's goal. These include the provision of low- income facilities for farmers to provide easier and cheaper access to the inputs' production and utilization of new technologies such as the use of laboratories, the improvement of packaging quality and drying equipment's.
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Thesis: Chemical and physical factors to regenerate the nucleus pulposus Promotoren: prof.dr. F.C.Öner, prof.dr. M.T.Tryfonidou Copromotor: dr. L.B.Creemers Defense date: 22 January 2019 Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration leading to chronic…Read more
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Thesis: Targeting pain and degeneration in osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc disease Promotoren: Prof.dr. B.P. Meij, Prof.dr. M.A. Tryfonidou Copromotoren: Dr. L.B. Creemers, Dr. J.C. Thies Defense date: January 29, 2019 Degenerative joint diseases…Read more
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BU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Merrimack (Hockey East) October 30, 2015
Location – North Andover, Massachusetts; Mascot – Warriors; Last Year's Record – 16-18-4 (5-14-3), 9-4-2 at home; BU is 84-16-8 against Merrimack all-time, rematch of last season's Hockey East Quarterfinals
The Boston University Terriers head up to the North Shore on Friday to take on the undefeated Merrimack Warriors at J. Thom Lawler Rink.
The Warriors are currently ranked seventeenth in the US College Hockey Online poll, while the Terriers sit at eighth.
The game will be the first of two meetings this season between the Hockey East rivals, with the second one coming at the end of January.
The last time the Terriers and the Warriors met was in the Hockey East Quarterfinals at Agganis Arena, where BU swept Merrimack, 6-2 and 5-0, respectively.
In Game 1, the Terriers outshot Merrimack 46-19 as the teams combined for 16 penalties. Evan Rodrigues had a game high four points while Robbie Baillargeon and Brien Diffley each had two points.
Game 2 saw each team take 11 penalties in a physical affair. BU held a 55-27 advantage in shots while Matt O'Connor recorded a shutout in goal and even had an assist on the game's opening goal. Cason Hohmann scored twice to power the Terriers.
BU's last visit to Lawler Rink ended in a 1-1 tie. In a game that saw 14 penalties, Matt Lane scored an early third period equalizer for the Terriers after Brett Seney netted the opening goal for the Warriors early in the second period.
This season, the Merrimack Warriors beat Clarkson, 7-1, and St. Lawrence, 3-1, in their opening two games. Last weekend, the Warriors and UMass-Lowell played a home-and-home series that saw both games end in a 1-1 tie.
Offensively, the Warriors are paced by Brian Christie, who has six points (2G, 4A) and carries a +4 rating on the young season. In goal, Collin Delia has been difficult to beat, posting a .953 save percentage and a 0.97 goals against average through four games.
Similar to previous meeting, expect a physical, penalty-filled affair on Friday night. The Terriers need to find a way past Collin Delia, and if the defense sits back against the potent Warrior offense, it could be a rough night for BU.
BU's THREE KEYS TO THE GAME
- Solve Collin Delia
- Just keep shooting pucks on net and hope one gets through, but make sure they are quality shots
- Win the physical battle
- The game, like all classic Merrimack-BU contests, will be physical. It is important for the Terriers to set the tone early but also stay disciplined
- Remain Poised
- Lawler Arena is a small, shoebox ice rink where the fans are loud and right on top of the play. The Terriers need to stay calm in order to come out the better team.


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Causes Of Hair Loss
Androgenetic Alopecia
One of the most common types of hair loss in both men and women is androgenetic alopecia, or the male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness. It is related to hormone levels in the body as well as a genetic tendency to lose hair, which may be inherited. It affects 50 per cent of men and as many women over the age of 40. The cause of hair loss is a body chemical called dihydro-testosterone (DHT) which is synthesized in the body from the male hormones (androgen's), that all men and women have, by the action of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. People having a lot of this enzyme make more DHT in their body, causing the hair follicles to make thinner and thinner hair until, eventually, they disappear completely.
In men, the loss of hair follows a semicircular pattern around their head, with the hair on the sides and back of the head left untouched. Women's pattern of hair loss is different; it is a general thinning of women's hair, with loss predominantly over the top and sides of the head.
Alopecia Areata
Another important cause of hair loss is alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by white blood cells, making the follicles small and slowing hair production so dramatically that there may be no visible hair growth for months or years. This results in the development of patches of baldness, usually in small circular areas of the scalp. This disease usually affects young adults of both genders. After some time, hair may come back in patchy areas, or not re-grow at all. A severe form of alopecia areata is the total loss of scalp hair (alopecia totalis), the complete loss of all body hair (alopecia universalis). About 33% of those afflicted with these rare problems will grow back all their hair within a year. Recurrences may not occur at all.
Telogen Effluvium (Stress Trigger)
Another common form of hair loss is a condition called Telogen effluvium in which there is a widely spread out shedding of hair around the scalp and elsewhere on the body. This is usually a reaction to intense stress on the body's physical or hormonal systems or as a reaction to medication. The condition can occur at any age. It generally begins suddenly and gets better on its own within six months, but for some people it can become a chronic problem. Telogen effluvium is a phenomenon related to the growth cycles of hair. Hair growth cycles alternate between a growth phase (called Anagen which lasts about three years) and a resting phase (Telogen which lasts about three months). During Telogen, the hair remains in the follicle until it is pushed out by the growth of a new hair in the Anagen phase. At any one time, up to about 15% of hairs are in Telogen. But three months later, this large number of hairs will be shed. However, as the new hairs start to grow out, the density of hair may thicken again.
Anagen Effluvium (Chemical Damage)
Like Telogen effluvium, this form of hair loss initially causes patchy loss of hair, which often then advances to total hair loss. In this form of hair loss, rather than just shutting down the hair follicle, a chemical actually kills the hair follicle and Anagen hair. The most common example of this are the effects of drugs used to treat cancer. The hair usually grows back within six months of the end of chemotherapy.


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Photographer: Chris Lowis Photography
Venue: The Heath House
Wedding Cake: Mandy's Cakes
Makeup Artist: The Perfect Makeup
Thank you to Chris Lowis for these gorgeous photos of this Alice in Wonderland themed wedding…
I've shot weddings at The Heath House a few times and always look forward to working there. A country house wedding venue with stunning archetecture and interior design that is nothing short of spectacular. Externally the grounds are equally as impressive with acres of landscaped gardens and countryside views for the guests to enjoy.


text: California's Matt Costa is a singer/songwriter whose tuneful songs combine his love of '60s folk, the British Invasion, '70s AM pop, and '80s college rock. Beginning with a reissue of his 2005 debut LP a year later, Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records released his first four albums, including 2008's Unfamiliar Faces, his Billboard 200 debut. After having several of his songs licensed for film and television, Costa wrote and performed songs and instrumental pop tracks for the documentary Orange Sunshine in 2016. Born in Huntington Beach, California in 1982, Costa received his first guitar at age 12. While he was always interested in music, and played in a band in high school, Costa's first love was skateboarding. His dreams of going pro came to an end, however, when he seriously injured his leg in a skateboarding accident when he was 18. During his year-and-a-half-long rehabilitation period, Costa decided to refocus his energy on songwriting and guitar playing, and began using a four-track to make demos. One of these demos found its way to No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, who liked what he heard so much that he offered to produce Costa's music. They soon recorded two independently released EPs, Matt Costa EP and The Elasmosaurus, as well as an early version of the full-length Songs We Sing. Costa's EPs caught the ear of Brushfire Records owner Jack Johnson, who signed him to the label and invited him to open his 2005 summer tour. In 2006, Brushfire reissued Songs We Sing with an extra track and reordered sequence. The Dumont-helmed production Unfamiliar Faces followed in 2008 and landed on the Billboard 200, reaching number 59. Costa's self-produced third LP, Mobile Chateau, arrived in 2010 with a vintage sound that recalled mid-'60s British Invasion and garage rock, and his lusher 2013 album, Matt Costa, took its influence more from '70s AM pop. Beginning in February 2016, he released a series of five self-produced, acoustic-leaning EPs over 12 months: Eucalyptus, Cat Mosta, Neon Brain, Live in London, and Anchor & the Albatross. Also in 2016, Costa supplied the soundtrack to Orange Sunshine, an award-winning documentary about infamous '60s and '70s LSD suppliers the Brotherhood of Love. He then signed with Dangerbird Records and returned with his fifth official solo LP, Santa Rosa Fangs, in 2018. A mix of biographical and fictional stories about his home state of California, it was co-produced by Costa, Peter Matthew Bauer (the Walkmen), and Nick Stumpf (French Kicks). ~ Marcy Donelson & Marisa Brown


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Features May 2012
From "Remembering Hilton Kramer."
My first piece of architectural criticism was written for Hilton Kramer, at his request, when he edited Arts Digest in the 1950s. It was a review of the Manufacturers' Hanover Bank at Fifth Avenue and Forty-Third Street, a small jewel of modernism, now a designated but much altered New York City landmark dispensing trendy clothing instead of cash. Hilton would have hated what has happened to it; he would have thoroughly understood the kind of aesthetic blindness and pious hypocrisy responsible for its present compromised state, and he would have expressed his opinion in no uncertain terms with precisely phrased, brutally direct, well-chosen words. I loved him for that kind of straight thinking and straight talk, still do, and always will.
By asking me for that piece, Hilton is responsible for starting my career. By believing, with me, that architecture was an art when buildings in New York were viewed only as negotiable real...


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Got out from under the blankets to find this.
It looks like an old sepia photo, but everything really is "socked in"; one can't even see the mountains.
I only had one small dog to groom today, and there are just three boarders at the Pet Hostel. The "slow" times do not worry me any more. There are always jobs to do, we manage to make ends meet, and we have a happy life with satisfying lifestyle. So there you have it.
All I did after breakfast and a bit of loafing, caring for boarders, and grooming Lily, was to attach a row of hangers and hooks above my lift table. I have found that the bigger or most energetic dogs will accidentally knock tools off a lower row of hooks and magnetic bars, resulting in broken clipper blades and damaged scissors, etc.. I like getting these small tasks done: might mean little to some people but feels productive in my world.
Gary has been working so hard fetching, splitting, and stacking firewood. It's after noon now, so I will rustle up something for lunch: coconut curry chicken and basmati rice. Okay, leftovers, but it'll do.
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Growing Up (1983)
Review #1,599
Director: Chen Kun-Hou
Cast: Chang Chun-Fang, Yen Cheng-Kuo, Doze Niu
Plot: Story of a boy as recounted by the memory of a woman who recalls the nostalgic past.
Genre: Drama
Awards: Won 3 Golden Horses - Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay. Nom. for 2 Golden Horses - Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor
Runtime: 100 mins
Rating: PG (passed clean)
Source: Central Motion Pictures
IN RETROSPECT (Spoilers: NO)
Made during the early heights of the Taiwanese New Wave in the early 1980s, Growing Up is one of the key works of the movement which also saw two great masters emerge with breakthrough films in the same year—Hou Hsiao-Hsien's The Boys from Fengkuei and Edward Yang's That Day, on the Beach.
Chen Kun-Hou is no doubt the less familiar name amongst the trio, but he has been an instrumental figure who helped to shoot several early works of Hou, and in fact, worked as a cinematographer since the early 1970s. He also doubled as both director and cinematographer in a number of works, including some of his relatively more well-known films like His Matrimony (1985) and Osmanthus Alley (1987).
Growing Up, of course, is his most famous work, winning Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Horse Awards that year. The story follows a young boy, Xiao Bi, whose reticent mother weds an older man with a stable job who could provide for his new family. The Chinese title of Chen's film literally translates into "The Story of Xiao Bi", and as straightforward and seemingly mundane as that sounds, Growing Up's earnestness as a family drama does give us a sense that Xiao Bi's story is worth listening to.
His story is a typical narrative tracing his development from a naughty child to a rebellious teenager at odds with his parents (the older Xiao Bi is played by Doze Niu—who was also in Fengkuei—in what was a breakthrough year for him), but it is recounted from memory by a woman who recollects her experiences with Xiao Bi in and outside of school, giving the film a wistful quality.
Growing Up may not be as thematically dense as the works that would come out of Taiwan during the '80s like Yang's The Terrorizers (1986) or Hou's landmark A City of Sadness (1989), but its simplicity—in premise and approach—could be its most everlasting attribute. It is a slice-of-life capture of the unbridled joys of adolescence, and the infatuations and vices of teenage-hood, while through its coming-of-age tale, life, in its ever-readiness to surprise and shock, is seen with unfiltered clarity.
Verdict: A straightforward but earnestly-made drama about what it is like growing up as a child (into a rebellious teenager) in this key Taiwanese New Wave classic.
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"Think global. Drink local."
From the very beginning of Dogfish Head's inception, these two declarations of individuality have stood proudly firm through good times and bad times, each in their own transporting Sam Calagione and his Dogfish Head family into our hearth and home. His philosophy of alt-culture and person-unique rang true for this beer geek and others during our meeting of off-centered ales and off-centered people at Vine & Barley of St. Lucie West. A hop skip and wee drive away, she is nonetheless a fine member of my beloved Treasure Coast. Judging by all the friendly faces, I am certainly not alone in this sentiment. For hours on end, we added further depth to Sam's dream of drinking local and keeping it real within our own alt-culture of flavor diversity. Likewise, Sam and family added further depth to our Kegs Like Clockwork event by blessing unto our eclectic palates six equally eclectic beers: Festina Peche, Midas Touch, Theobroma, Raison d'Etre, Palo Santo Marron, and Sah'Tea.
Our divine dementia of off-centered ales rang true Monday, August the 16th as off-centered peeps and peepettes invaded Vine & Barley over a set period of one hour and thirty minutes. Did we linger longer afterwards? Yes. But more importantly, within that hour and a half, three separate tappings occurred in deuces while Dogfish Head 90 Minute flowed freely at a killer mark of $3.95 all day long. Our first deuce was at 5:45pm sharp, and as the minute chimed, two glorious Dogfish tap handles stepped onto the stage of beery celebration. One was decked out in Midas Touch regalia befitting the legendary king of lore, the other in tart peaches and wheat which could only be the playful Festina Peche. The second deuce rolled in at 6:30pm sharp as yet two more Dogfish handles joined their brethren to the whoops and hollers of an eager crowd. Taking the stage for this round was the mythical mystical Theobroma hailing from ancient Honduras to toast our special occasion. Following its own path of awe inspiring purpose was Raison d'Etre for to ask any beer sophisticate beer is the reason, meaning, and gateway to life at her finest. The third deuce graced our humble persons at the sounding of knell of 7:15pm. At this, our final hour of Dogfish Head beer bewitchment, darkness decadent slipped from the sultry covers of her Palo Santo Marron barrel into glasses of humble reverence. Equally gracious as she bridged local and global was the Sah'Tea, a quirky tribute to Finnish tradition and unadulterated deviance with some help from Asian Black Chai Tea and Juniper berries.
From 7:15pm onward it was everyone's pleasure in whatever beery nectar filled their glass. At least, almost. See, Vine & Barley did things a smidge different for this particular event. Instead of working through the craziness of disorderly orderly crowds scrambling to lay claim to as many brimming tulips of off-centered tastiness possible, structure and a plan were put into place. Why? To ensure as best as humanly possible the chance for everyone to savor the special family of beers on showcase. To do this, a special Kegs Like Clockwork sign-up board was assembled and split into – tadah – three sections. Three separate tappings, three separate sections. Got it? Good. Each section was split into two numbered columns for you and me to stake our claim to the beer of our desires with a flourish of the mighty pen, not twice but just once per section. The number of blank name slots represented the potential number of pints that keg would yield before bleeding dry. Of course, some beerly minded peeps of clever genius grouped together to pool their beer quota in mutual matrimony of share and share alike. All was well in the long run though as these devious doers of trickery were figured into the master plan, a plan clear only to the level-headed wisdom of Mark Carbone and Tim Hebeler.
So how did Kegs Like Clockwork fair?
Unbridled success!
And how beautiful she tasted to one and all.
The process of each dual tapping was expertly executed by Mark, Kevin, Danette, Eric, and Joann. Unusual for a beer event was the notable absence of my Timmy-poo, but he had other unavoidable responsibilities to tend to that day, much to everyone's regret. No worries. We were all in capable hands and as names were boisterously announced, eager hands reaching for that holy grail of beer, I did my best to snap away with camera infamous while staying out from underfoot. There were a couple times I'm pretty sure some toes were stepped on, and for that my sincerest apologies. Overall though, I divided my time between eagerly reaching for my own holy grail of beer, lavishing love on said beers, and flashing away like a stripper without the pole.
Hm… a new calling perhaps…or perhaps not.
Many a familiar face beamed, smiles stretched far and wide, laughter twinkled merry, and together we proved that while global is never truly that far away in our thoroughly modern world, local truly does matter. A toast from me to those of you (whom I can remember) for sharing a lovely night of memories:
Laura, Eric, Alyson, Kenny, John, Marc, Tom, Mark B, Randall, Allison, Melanie, Bryan, Phil, Eric C, Ty, Mathew, Aaron, Etienne, Rick, Gerry, John H, Nicole, Melissa, Kathy, Jason, and Aimee.Now let's pause for a moment to discuss me, Kristyn Lier, and names. Quite frankly my dear, we don't get along even though I do give a damn. Thankfully I have the power of internet on my side, specifically FaceBook. So for those who smartly tagged yourselves in my photo album extraordinaire, thanks bunches. If you don't see your name above, please don't think that I love you any less. I heart all my fabulous peeps and peepettes. Truly, my life would not be as rich as it is right now if you weren't a treasured part of it. Should I ever greet you with a knowing smile without the name, please offer it unto me so that I can even better cherish our life and times together. Should I still forget and there's a good chance I will once or thrice, threats of public embarrassment works wonders.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Seeing that the early beer geek gets the beer, with the generous assistance of my lovely Laura and her trusty steed, Sir Focus, I made it safely to our own little Camelot of barley and hops without the spamalot. Our ride safely hitched, we wandered inside to find much to my expectations a solid showing of my beerly regulars who also like to show up early and leave late. Grabbing a table this time instead of a bar top, I acquired a West End Grille menu and much to the delight of thine sourful eyes, a Duchesse de Bourgogne on draft. Laura got her evening started with a Stone Ruination IPA and so beers in hand, food menu at the ready, we approached in reverence the sacred board of clockwork kegs. Pondering carefully our choices, I chose the Festina Peche to further soothe my sour tooth followed by Theobroma to tease my tastebuds with chocolate spice and all things nice and then rounded the bend with Sah'Tea, a beer I truly can never get enough of. Ever. Love it. Of course, I had special plans for the Palo Santo Marron, my dark and dreamy cigar accompaniment once the lights had dimmed and night risen. While not necessarily a full-time cigar aficionado, I do enjoy a good cigar with an appropriate beer to which Palo Santo Marron provided quite the pleasant tryst.
That was later though. Long before the festivities kicked into high gear there was food to be indulged and heavens to barley, a 1997 JW Lees Harvest Ale. Thank you Randall for sharing such a treasured treat; it is always appreciated. My impressions stood that while tasty her flavors were a bit weak, her body a bit thin, and any potential future was lost to our tasting. See, beer ages not in a straight line upwards before spiraling horribly downward into undrinkable mediocrity but in multiple ups and downs with various peeks, lows, and in-betweens. For me, the 1997 JW Lees Harvest Ale was inbetween. Whether she was on her way upward to a new and different tasting crest or on her way downward to a new and different tasting low will never be known…and that's quite alright. Beer is an adventure much like life, and answers will not always be but the very moment of living within it will always be.
Tasting the Harvest inbetween starting my Duchesse and finishing her, I knew well enough to both cleanse and trust my palate. Practice rarely makes perfect, but with determination and wit it will make better. With my JW Lees all gone (what – you didn't think I wasted mine did you?!) some water was supped before returning to the welcome embrace of my Duchesse once more. Named in honor of the very real Mary of Burgundy, sole daughter of Charles the Bold, she died after a tragic horse-riding accident at the tenderly wizened age of 25 but lives on in this most beloved Flemish Red Ale. It is a personal honor and selfish pleasure to indulge in her ruby-hued nectar whenever possible, so thank you Mary of Burgundy, thank you Flanders, and thank you Verhaeghe. Cheers!
Just as Duchesse and I parted ways, our West End Grille nibblies arrived. (Okay, I walked over and picked them up but same difference.) For yours beerly, their Wings!Wings!Wings!, mild, and for Laura their Cobb salad minus the tomatoes. Bellies full, appetites sated and thirst not anywhere near being quenched, the countdown commenced. As the clock struck 5:45pm organized chaos reigned and beers were dispensed with flair and finesse.
So…what about those beers?
What about Dogfish Head?
Huh? Huh? Huh?
On special from open to close was their 90 Minute IPA, an India Pale Ale of imperial proportions that are truly one of a kind. The original continuous hopper bit the dust after the first batch but after the success of the sessionable 60 Minute IPA came her majesty the 90 Minute. Besides being hopped for a continuous ninety minutes, her IBUs (International Bitterness Units) also tap out at a clean ninety. Big in both hops and malts, grab your tulip or snifter, sit back, let her warm just a bit, and savor the flavor.
As an aside, the 90 Minute is best enjoyed fresh (within a few months) so always be sure to note the bottling date on the neck of your beer bottle before purchasing. Thankfully, the kegs never last that long and can almost always be counted on to be fresh. When in doubt, ask the bartender. If they don't know, then tis probably not a good sign of supping to come.
Crazy as it may sound to some, I can get 90 Minute on draft pretty much all the time at my local craft oases. What I cannot get on draft except for rare special occasions such as Vine & Barley's Kegs Like Clockwork event are the few and the proud:
Midas Touch. We've all heard the legend of Midas and his curse where all he touched turned to gold. His lustful material desires once thought to be the bringer of joy and happiness instead quickly morphed into the bringer of remorse and suffering. Richness is not measured in gold (material wealth) but if the archaeological remains discovered in his pristinely preserved tomb are any indication, than beer may just be that measurable richness of heart and hearth. Teaming mad molecular archaeologist, mad brewer, and the scientifically evaluated remains of clay vessels that once escorted Midas on his road to that which awaits, the beer Midas Touch was born. Brewed with hops (of course), his story comes to life once more in the barley, honey, white Muscat grapes, and saffron used as they were used thousands of years ago to slake the thirst of a King.
Sour rules my world. Typically associated with Belgium and her Lambics, there is another little known sour beer of equally regarded pedigree: Berliner Weisse. As her name hopefully implies, the style originated/evolved in Berlin, Germany, land of lagers, pilsners, marzens, rauche, and Weisse to name a few. Weisse being wheat/white depending on who is translating, the Berliner Weisse is unique in a very certain and specific way: lactobacillus. A bit of a funky wild yeast, she likes to turn up the fun a notch by adding a bright tart-sour character to any beer she touches and Berliner Weisse is no different. The wheat enhances the freshness and thirst-quenching character of this stylish beer that is thankfully experiencing a resurgence of interest. A quirky beer needs a quirky brewer to which the Dogfish Head family is most suited. Bringing the Neo to the Old, Festina Peche was born with wheat in one hand, peach nectar in the other, and an extra dosing of lactobacillus to keep the funk. The end result is a seasonal revered the world over, Treasure Coast included, when each Spring she graces our fridges and hopefully our local watering holes.
Since the only thing more fun than science is mad science, the devious duo of that molecular archaeologist Dr. Patrick McGovern and Super Sam Calagione hooked up once more at their secret base of brewy nefariousness. Based once more on a chemical analysis, this brew hails to us sunny Floridians via Delaware from Honduras, specifically Honduras of right around 1200 BC. Yes, that's Before Christ though most certainly not before the very first discovery of man's love for beer and beer's love for man. That particular historical tidbit would stretch us all the way back to around 6000 BC with further archaeological and sociological rumblings pushing that date back even further by a few thousand years. Phew! Can't wait to taste that beer! But first let's taste some Theobroma. Literally "food of the gods", she is quite the particular ale brewed with Aztec cocoa powder, local cocoa nibs from Delaware's own Ashinoise Chocolate, honey, chilies, and annatto. When I first read about Theobroma last year annatto was as foreign as foreign can be to me. A wee bit of research later and it turns out that annatto is quite simply a seed of the achiete trees commonly found in the tropical regions of the Americas. What makes annatto seeds unique are their distinct flavoring attributes, peppery with a hint of nutmeg, and to some extent, coloring. How much coloring it may have lent to Theobroma is not knowledge privy to this beer geek, though it is a curiosity. Our end result is a privileged balance of sweet, spicy, chocolaty, earthy, and nutty with a tickle of heat in the back thanks to the chilies.
Still with me? Good. Only three more beers to go and they are not to be missed.
Raison d'Etre is obviously a play on the popular philosophical musings of "reason d'etre", or for the lay person, the reason of life. Is beer the reason for life? Quite possibly yes, and maybe not just for the beer aficionado and novice but for all of humankind. Hallelujah peanut butter. Bring out the bottle openers, crack a cap, and savor a glass rich in a brewery's philosophy and hope in life. One of Dogfish Head's early beers, she has stood well against the ebb and flow of craft beer consumerism. Her Belgian yeast offers complexity, depth, and sophistication to her cauldron of green raisins, beet sugar, malt, and hops for a beer of complex musings. Liquid bread in fine form, she may be savored fresh or she can be left to age in cool dark mellow silence to reemerge a few years later all that much wiser for her years. You get to decide which quite frankly is half the fun, though I personally enjoy sharing the love over months on into years so be sure to save a few bottles.
It can be typical in a beer centric event to highlight the flavorful array of tastes and aromas from lesser complexity to BAM! in your face complexity. Because all Dogfish Head beers are uniquely flavorful in directions where no others boldly go, there really is no need to exact such an order when the beauty of unique flavorful beer is solely in the interests of said unique flavorful beer and the people who appreciate it.
This passion for flavor regulations be darned is equally evident in the Palo Santo Marron, a sultry brunette aged within the comforting embrace of Palo Santo wood. Her heavily dense and oily decadence pervades and persuades the brown ale within to achieve a supple sophistication while remaining close to the Earth which gave her purpose. Palo Santo literally means "holy tree" and once one wraps reverent lips around her generous curves, the heavens open, angels sing, cherubs harp glorious melodies, and all is right in the world. Melted caramel, oils, a sense of aged earth and time unspoken, fudge, spicy cigar leaf, and so much more reveals a flavor exploration as layer after layer unravels, twists, turns, and blends into the other in languid beerphoric bliss. As if her flavor alone wasn't big enough, the large barrel custom cut and coopered from the Paraguayan Palo Santo wood is the largest barrel in America since the repeal of prohibition. Considering her generous personality, I find it strangely appropriate than that on an everyday basis she should grace my presence within the simple trappings of a standard 12oz beer bottle, brown glass of course.
And thus I come unto the Sah'Tea, a tribute to the drink of her people, the original and still very native Finnish Sahti. Fermented from a variety of grains both malted and not, the additional flavoring components of juniper berries and hops almost complete this family favorite. Once fermented and before bottling, the complex brew is then filtered through a bed of juniper twigs for an extra kick of floral-herbal character. Long a beverage of hearth and home, much like beer and homebrew was for centuries before the gradual rise of industrialization and commercialization, native Sahti is only just now experiencing a limited insurgence of commercially produced brands for purchase. Overall though the majority of Sahti is still a time and family honored tradition. In place of my eventual trip to Finland, here in the USofA and my sunny state of Florida do I enjoy Dogfish Head's Finnish tribute, Sah'Tea, thusly named for the off-centered addition of Asian Black Chai Tea. And why not?! Different? So what! Tastes amazing and for this flavorholic that is pretty much all that matters. There are always exceptions after all, but tis no mind. Taking that extra laborious step of love to make their Sah'Tea uniquely traditional, Sam and family throwing into the wort white-hot river rocks to stimulate a further fermentation even as the rocks caramelize the residual sugars for an extra special flavor treat. Complimenting her sweetly caramelized personality are the addition of Dogfish's own Asian Black Chai blend, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a dash of je ne c'est qoi for a timeless work of art.
So, are you thirsty yet? Is Dogfish Head on your brain? Have you cracked open a brew yet?
Psshhh. Glugluglug. Sip. Savor.
Hits the spot, yes it does.
The clockwork frenzy long past, peeps familiar and new mingled long into a night well spent. I know I had zero regrets, a shared sentiment felt all around me and within me. As the number of stragglers slowly dwindled, I lazed away on my cigar, Palo Santo and friends by my side, until the sly creep of sleep started to wrap her arms around me. Sated in mind, body, and soul, there was no other place I would rather have been than at Vine & Barley that evening of August 16th, 2010. My thanks to all the fine folks who made my night perfect and my thanks to Dogfish Head for thinking global to allow my drinking local. Stay off-centered my friends.
Even though I wasn't driving thanks to the gracious deeds of lovely Laura and her trusty steed, Sir Focus, a party is never fun when appreciative responsibility is forsaken for disorderly drunkenness. In no rush, we eventually moseyed out of there around midnight. Grooving to the soulful tunes of Koko Taylor, home eventually crawled atop midnight's horizon to welcome me in. Good nights exchanged, Mr. D greeted me at the door with a purrfect smile before I slipped into sleepy comfort, my own reason d'être fulfilled once more.
(an original written work by Kristyn Lier. plagiarism is not tolerated)


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WARNING: this snippet contains some spoilers for the main story. The protagonists find this document at the climax of the book, revealing some very important history. Just a warning, in case you'd rather discover this information at that same time as the characters. I include it here for fun and for feedback.
The last writings of Tevos, Rabh Alai of the pannari
Year One of the Hegira
I am not to be trusted, that much is clear. I fear She has already taken too much control. My thoughts are not my own, more than not. There are times when I can no longer discern the difference between Her will and mine. But for now, in the darkness of this vault, I feel her presence lessen and wane. Perhaps she takes her own power for granted. Regardless, I will endeavor to write down as much of it as I can, while her attention is elsewhere.
Brother, I beg you, take heed. Do not trust your own memories, for we have all been deceived. Do you remember His name? It sits on the tip of my tongue, as if I can taste it, and yet I cannot bring it to voice. She has erased His name, His memory, His grace. I feel that once He loved us, as we assume She does. Once, He guided me and spoke to me. But now all I hear is silence.


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It was not much of surprise, but on Wednesday, President Obama nominated Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke atop the Fed when Bernanke retires early next year. Assuming she is confirmed, and it appears she will be, Yellen will be the first woman to lead the U.S. central bank.
Yellen and her team should be happy that Koichi Hamada, an adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is not a U.S. senator because it is unlikely Hamada would vote to confirm Yellen. Hamada, one of the architects of Abenomics, is concerned Yellen will keep the Fed's loose monetary policy in place, potentially causing the yen to spike while leaving Japan's economy vulnerable to shocks, reports Toru Fujioka for Bloomberg News.
The yen has fallen 20% this year, making it the worst-performing developed market currencies. That has been a boon for Japan ETFs. The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEArca: EWJ), the largest Japan ETF by assets is up 21%. The db X-trackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEArca: DBJP) and the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (NYSEArca: DXJ) have gained an average of 27%. [Abe Bolsters Japan ETFs]
DXJ and DBJP are currency hedged plays, meaning they are positively levered to USD/JPY strength. The hedged currency theme could be the next big thing in the ETF universe as DXJ has shown. DXJ has hauled in $8.7 billion in new assets this year, making it the top asset-gathering ETF. [Currency Hedged ETFs for a Stronger Dollar]
Any sustained strength in the yen would likely imperil DXJ and DBJP while making EWJ, which is not currency hedged, less bad than its rivals. Earlier this week, Hamada said the Bank of Japan "must be ready to act if a stronger yen damages the world's third-biggest economy," Bloomberg reported.