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Dirk Schraven's epic 2016 roadtrip from the Netherlands across Asia proved not just the once-in-a-lifetime journey most of us only dream about, but created profound and lasting changes in his family's relationships
When Dirk Schraven and his wife told their nine-year-old daughter and son, 6, about their plans for the holiday of a lifetime, they didn't get the reaction they'd been hoping for.
"We said, 'Look, we're going on a trip,' and then we showed them the map. And my girl goes:
'This is not exactly a summer holiday is it?' No, it will possibly be the best part of a year, and she burst out crying."
For Schraven, then 45, and his wife, this was it. Their chance to scratch the Big Itch. "Time's flying by, kids are growing older, we're often away. It becomes a bit transactional at home – when do you go to bed; when do you do sports; have you done your homework – rather than any meaningful, significant block of time which can meander in different directions," he says. "We've always had this idea that at some point we'd take the plunge."
The Plunge
Buy a second-hand Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 – sourced from Austria. Kit it out with bunkbeds. Hightail it out of Amsterdam and through Europe (this wasn't that kind of Grand Tour). From Istanbul, head east. Avoiding the badlands of southern Turkey. Georgia. Armenia. Iran. Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan. Tajikistan. Kyrgyzstan. China – taking in Xinjiang and the Tibetan plateau. Laos. Cambodia. Thailand. Malaysia. Singapore.
About those tears?
"Their teachers were really supportive. My girl's teacher said, 'This is fantastic. You need to go and do this, you'll never get this chance again," he says. "When a teacher says this to a kid, it has an impact."
They had sought the school's views on whether it was feasible to take the two youngsters away for such a long trip and – most importantly – whether they could rejoin the school without having to repeat a year. Time spent on the road would also include home-schooling but this was ok – there wasn't really a fixed schedule. Having the van meant there was also space to bring toys and other comforts from home.
True enough, the children soon came around to the idea.
The Payback
"A major point of the trip was to see the world, but the other big part of the whole thing was to spend decent time as a family. And that turned out to be much more impactful than I had imagined.
"I honestly feel I have a different relationship with my kids after the trip than before because I spent so much time with them during that period and we discussed basically everything that's on their minds. And because you have so much time together, everything comes up and you don't need to cut them short and, as a result of that, they become much more relaxed.
"When you spend nine months on the road, and you don't even have a program, it's not that your parents are home. It's that there are four of you in a car and the car's quite small. And you sleep in the car half the time.
"So many discussions about them, and about us. Feedback about what they like, what they don't like: 'I find relative to before the trip, you've changed here, here and here, and we like that.'"
What didn't they like about you?
"Often not there, not always available to go to sports…
"Mood swings…
"A bit too critical without haven't listened to their full story."
[Schraven's honesty here is a little discomforting: I can imagine the ghosts of my own children's pasts reeling off the laundry list of my shortcomings. Can you?]
They drove into Iran during Ramadan. The first people they meet were an Iranian family on pilgrimage who were curious to know how the Schravens had arrived in their Mercedes van. "We should have lunch," the Iranian father had suggested. Fasting doesn't apply to travelers – whether from Amsterdam or closer to home – so the pilgrims and tourists were equally exempt.
"Iranians are far more liberal and far more relaxed than the public perception of them," Schraven says. "Iran is extremely safe and the people are fantastic, super hospitable, super warm. The first thing they tell you is 'don't believe everything you read in the papers.'"
Back in the news today for all the wrong reasons, Schraven says his experience of Iran was eye-opening.
"Their civilization is extremely rich. I knew that from reading, but to experience it was absolutely fantastic."
A broken axle on the Sprinter highlighted the effects from years of economic isolation: Without the supply chain for parts, they had to source a replacement from Dubai. Fortunately, Schraven says a friend there who travels frequently to Tehran was able to bring them the part in his hand luggage.
Thank gosh for Osh
The things you learn at 3,000 meters: It turns out that the emissions filter in a diesel van won't operate properly above those levels. In Tajikistan, the Sprinter's electronic engine-management system began to protest. At first it shifted to "limp home mode," Schraven says. Then it shut down altogether.
"We got towed behind a huge truck into Kyrgyzstan, then we basically slid down the mountain into Osh."
By bizarre coincidence, they found the Tajik city overrun with Mercedes Sprinters. "Every other car in Osh is a Mercedes Sprinter," he says. "Literally, they're all over the place. They know these cars inside out."
Into China
China isn't known as the friendliest of destinations for the free-roving traveler. To get permission to cross its territory the Schravens had to provide a full itinerary – the one they gave being so extensive that it allowed them pretty much to roam freely, he says.
You also have to pay for the privilege of taking an official guide with you, which turned out to be one of the trip's biggest expenses. People typically get around this by travelling in convoys with one guide between them and by minimizing the time spent in China. The Schravens didn't want to do this and so the hapless guide sat in the Sprinter while they meandered their way from the Kyrgyzstan border through Xinjiang and taking in the Tibetan plateau in Sichuan and Yunnan before crossing into Laos.
"We had him with us for at least six weeks. He even brought his own tent," Schraven says. "The first time he put his tent up my son had to help him because he'd never slept in a tent before."
What about health?
Being in the healthcare sector, Schraven jokes that he had worked out where all the best hospitals were along the route, and had detailed escalation and evacuation plans in place. They also had full insurance cover, which didn't end up costing a lot – it was more a question about there to find the right policy. And, of course, they had an enormous first-aid and medical box.
"Not even a day of illness," he says. "That was out biggest piece of luck."
And the trusty Sprinter?
The family's home for nine months? At the end of a multi-country road trip, you must ship the vehicle back to the country of origin – and pay a big deposit to the licensing authorities to ensure you don't just abandon it when you're done. But even with that cost, Schraven says they didn't lose much from the 20,000 euros spent on the van. In fact, they sold it to a surgeon in his old hospital, who did basically the same trip together with his brothers and a sister.
The Aftermath
Before setting out, Schraven and his wife had agreed they wouldn't even think about their next career moves while on the road. About three-quarters of the way in, Dirk received an email from his old boss at Gleneagles group in Singapore saying they had some opportunities coming up in the region, so he told him he wouldn't be able to talk about that until the end of the trip.
Which, happily enough, was in Singapore. The rest, as they say, is history: Schraven's old boss is now his new boss after winning the role as CEO of Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital. With both husband and wife taking up new and challenging careers in Hong Kong, you might assume that their lives are pretty much back where they began.
While returning to the world of work inevitably means restoring some of the old restrictions and limitations on family relationships there have been lingering benefits, Schraven says.
"It's very easy to go with the flow. It's very easy to slip back into that mode," he says.
"We make a deliberate effort to set aside time for quality engagement as a family. We try to recreate the feeling of the trip.
"It's easier abroad than at home, because at home you're stretched in 25 directions. When you're abroad there's basically an empty agenda. You have much more time at weekends or on holidays, and there are far fewer obligations."
Wow, if only I could…
"We've had many people say 'Well, that's really great that you did it, but I wouldn't be able to afford it.
"That is, if I may say so, nonsense," he says. "The biggest issue is the opportunity cost of the salary
On the other side, your costs go down substantially."
Daily spending in Central Asia was minimal, with the family sleeping in the van about half of the time and eating street food. When they did spend time in cities, Schraven says they stayed in cheap, basic hotels, in part to keep the kids grounded and show them life was not all about luxury.
Everyone's circumstances are different, he concedes. (They were fortunate in being able to let their home in Amsterdam.) But the upfront costs are not as great as people imagine.
"You have to make some concessions. You just have to find a mode where you can make it work. With a bit of savings, a bit of planning and a bit of luck, you can do it."
But most of all, he says, you have to want it.


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I've been here for several minutes now. Standing in the pouring rain with a camera pointing at the road sign for Somerset, the drops of rain tapping on the camera rain cover add a certain atmosphere to the wild track. I stood trying to work out who was the madder, the two cyclists I was waiting for, or me. Here they come, 10 seconds on the tape, back to the car, release the camera, collapse the tripod, shake the rain off the waterproofs, jump into the driving seat and off to find the next vantage point for a good shot. Rinse and repeat between 50 and 60 times per day, 12 hours a day for 7 days. Oh, and I forgot to mention getting up at 5.00am to check the cyclists were up and to start loading the camera kit back into the car and fix the car mount and mini camera ready for the off. There is an unspoken rule: no waiting and no re-runs.
Three months earlier, I bumped into Simon Tillyer at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) at Earls Court where he tells me that he and Trevor Howard, a mate from Simon's home village, were going to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in May for charity, aiming at an average of 130 miles a day to complete the ride in a week. We were both thinking the same thing, 'Wouldn't that make an interesting TV programme?' And the rest as they say, is history.
We decided to make the programme as a cyclist's guide for the trip to give people new to cycle touring (like Simon and Trevor) information on routes, training, dietary requirements, bike prep etc. as well as a travelogue of the journey itself.
As it would be a self-funded project the only idiot I could get to work for nothing was me, so that was the staffing sorted out, now for the equipment. And top of the list was a car, although this is apparently an option. Whenever I mentioned the project to anyone their first question was, 'Are you cycling too?' Yes of course I am, with 42 kilos of video kit and other stuff, none of which comes from the Sony WetMan range. And after I've stopped and climbed a hill to film them cycling past I will only have to achieve 52 miles an hour for 15 minutes to get past them again to set up the next shot. Silly, lazy, unfit old me, fancy taking a car. So anyway I took a car. And I must say I can thoroughly recommend the one I took. It was a VW Golf diesel hatchback and all the kit fitted in very comfortably. I don't know if there were as many hidey-holes for cake as Bob Butler's Landy (Peking to Paris tv-bay magazine issue 20) but I managed to distribute remarkably large quantities throughout the car. I could park in extremely small (and often stupid) places, I could turn on a sixpence (anyone remember those?), I had power sockets in the front and in the boot for charging batteries/kit and best of all I could get almost 50 miles a gallon, which is quite significant on an 874 mile journey, which was in fact 2,130 miles by the time I delivered and collected said cyclists, searched for good vantage points and regularly dropped off the route to get some decent cutaways. It was also fitted with a SatNav, which helped hugely – it even helped on one occasion, to find a hotel for the night. It got me out of several lost moments and only once tried to send us to Scotland whilst on route for Lands End. Perhaps it too, thought we were mad and was just trying to help. All in all an ideal car, but perhaps the greatest benefit of all was that it could, without too much effort, go faster than a bicycle – sorry Simon and Trevor, I know you trained a lot.
When I finished the boat building programme (tv-bay magazine issue 16) I had a kit wish list, which included a Sony EX1 camera. Well, I didn't go for the EX1 or EX3 in the end. Why? Well I've worked with tape for over 25 years now and I take great comfort in the physical existence of a tape cassette. I know, I know, there are all sorts of advantages with a solid-state recorder too numerous to list here. But just let me be a bit old school for a moment. Old school, old fashioned or just old – probably all three. I like tape. It's just there in a box in the cupboard ready to pick up anytime and see the shots you didn't digitise when you first cut the programme. It only costs a few quid and you can write all over the case and stuff notes inside it. You can't delete it, it's not easy to accidentally record over it and you don't have to spend any time out in the field transferring it to a hard drive so you can re-use the very expensive media. Actually you'd better transfer it to another hard drive as well just in case the first one fails. So I'm a Luddite, I know, but at least I'm a digital one. And here's another thing; when you make a 2,130 mile journey on your own, jumping out of the car on average every 12.7 minutes it's very difficult to keep track of all your shots. Oh the joys of a linear tape. The shot has to be further up the road because it's further up the tape!
So I bought a Sony HVR Z7, the big brother of my original HVR A1E. And there is another good reason. I used both cameras extensively on the project and it is very helpful to record to the same format on each camera for all the obvious reasons.
I spent some time getting to know the Z7 before embarking on the trip. It really has impressed me with its ease of use, picture quality and feature set. Dartmoor (been there) or Exmoor (been there too) or whatever it's called – jolly clever noise reduction technology anyway. I really like the little things like the spirit level option in the viewfinder – so quick and easy for hand held shots. I like the focussing ring that moves simply from auto to manual although there were occasions when it didn't want to play so I used one of the assign buttons for manual focus switching and that seemed to work fine. After the A1E - which, don't get me wrong, is a truly great little camera – it was refreshing to have actual switches and not to have to drop down through touch screen menus to set common parameters. Good clear LCD screen, simple manual override on any or all controls, still relatively compact and lightweight and when you are in a tight spot you won't go far wrong if you just chuck it into auto-everything.
And anyway, apart from tape it can record to solid-state memory as well! So when I've recovered from my senior moment I can stick a chip in it if I want. One thing though, if you don't override it, the AGC is on the whole time and sometimes the camera seems to decide to close the aperture and increase the shutter speed whilst increasing the gain at the same time. So if you don't want noisy shots make sure, that in any conditions other than good daylight, you switch gain to manual. Easy to tell because it gives you a Db level in the viewfinder.
The tripod I have for my A1E was not up to taking the Z7 so I bought a Manfrotto 525MVB with a 501 fluid head. It's well made; a lot less money than ones starting with an S or a V and the head has a lovely smooth action, good friction adjustment and a clever balance system for the camera, but there is a small but. The camera plate sometimes doesn't slide onto the head as smoothly as I would like – in fact it can be a bit tricky – please get this sorted out Mr Frotto, it upsets what is otherwise a well-priced, good bit of kit.
I just knew it was going to, and for a couple of days it rained relentlessly, so the investment in the rain-cover paid off, if not as a deterrent. The only rain cover I could find was a Petrol (matches all my other cases dear) and good value it was too at £58+VAT. It was designed to fit the PMW EX1 and the Z7 but I think that was slightly wishful thinking by Petrol. EX1 maybe, but you really couldn't use the LCD screen with it on the Z7 and however hard you tried, the microphone could rub against the hood if you weren't jolly careful and on full wide you could see the lower edges of the hood unless you zipped the back end up really tight. However it did keep the camera dry and half my shots would not have existed had it not been for the cover and as for the colour scheme, well…
I took my original Sony A1E for all the car-mounted shots. This was an ideal camera for the job; HDV, small, light and simple to set up. I bought a Manfrotto car suction mount and bracket from B Hague and what a great piece of kit it is. I mounted it low on the outside of the doors, on the roof facing back and on the inside of the windscreen facing forward and sideways through the passenger window. It's very sturdy and you simply pump the air out from behind the suction pad to create a powerful grip. I still used a bit of cord as a safety harness though. Amusingly, it left a circular mark on the windscreen just like a massive SatNav – one that could get you to Saturn avoiding tolls.
I am indebted to Hire-A-Camera who very kindly lent me an A1E for all the preparatory filming whilst my own camera was in for repairs. It's ribbon cable to the LCD screen had given up – apparently quite a common problem according to Broadcast Service Centre who were brilliant and got it repaired ready to take on the LEJOG journey. Special thanks to Vic Thomas who worked hard to make sure I had it in time.
I looked into a professional LCD monitor to help set up the "CarCam" as it was virtually impossible to use either the screen or the viewfinder once the camera was mounted. They were all good but quite expensive, and as I literally only needed a viewfinder I didn't need to splash out on a pricey screen as the camera would be pretty much set to auto anyway. So I found a Philips twin screen car DVD player, flogged the player and was left with 2 7inch 12v screens with a composite input costing me just over £100 between them. Sit in a lay-by, wedge the screen in the open glove box, set up the shot from the driving seat and then switch the screen off before pulling away Your Honour…
And then a stills camera for graphics work on the programme. I wanted to take a small pocket camera, not a digital SLR, I just didn't have time or any more shoulders to hang stuff from, so took a Panasonic Lumix 10MP 5X Optical zoom. Well, the magazine cover shot and all the pictures here were taken with it so I reckon it's pretty good for a compact. I also took a Manfrotto monopod for super quick shots but as I had to change the camera plate each time it was sort of self-defeating.
All the interviews with specialists for the route, bike prep, nutrition and training were filmed prior to leaving for Land's End and wherever possible I used both cameras to make filming and editing more straightforward. I used Sennheiser EW100 G2 radio mics for all the interviews and a Lowel DV Master lighting kit with a 235w. focusing Pro Light, Rifa 300w. soft light and a 500w. broad V-light.
I used Sennheiser HD25-1 MkII headphones for audio monitoring, which are on-ear closed back headphones with very good external noise cutout without actually having active noise cancelling. I've got little experience of headphones so I noted that the HD 25s were considered the industry standard for cameramen. I should have bought the ones with a curly cable though as I kept running out of length and jogging the camera!
So there we are, all set to go. A decent set of waterproofs, generous supplies of Werthers Originals (I said I was old didn't I?) a stack of CDs and one of those natty little 12v fridges in the boot and I'm ready for the off. Ready to be part of a truly great adventure….
Well, of course I'm not going to tell you what happened. You can buy the DVD in a few weeks time and don't forget, £2.50 from each one goes to Simon's chosen charity.
So in the meantime, on with the programme making and what next?
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Graham Young is based in West Berkshire and has worked in broadcast graphics and programme production for over 25 years. He has produced graphics and programme content for major corporate production companies and has created titles and graphics for BBC 1, BBC 2, Channel 4 and ITV.
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This US trip of 2010 of our family has been a very long trip and it was ending as we met the new year of 2011. We have seen the bright lights of Las Vegas, the beauty of the Grand Canyon, the theme parks of Los Angeles, the scenic hills of San Francisco, and experienced snow in Tahoe. But due to the rains that we have encountered when we first visited Disneyland, we had postponed our return until this last 3 days left for us before flying back to the Philippines.
There was a bit a crowd that day but it was fine as it was dry unlike the last time. By the entrance, we first had our pictures taken with the Disney train as it stops at the Main Street Station. And on that same spot is where a big picture of Mickey. Then after some shots, we proceeded on entering the park and crossing under the train bridge where a familiar sign is posted just like in Hong Kong Disneyland. It states 'Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.'
After that, we headed to one of Disney's most famous attraction, the It's a Small World ride. We queued up for the boat ride. Basically the ride leads the guests on a boat ride to see the world through singing dolls dressed in different costumes of people from all over the world. It leads us through the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Arctics. And all throughout the ride they played the It's a Small World song in different languages as we passed each region in the ride. And just like in my first visit here in 2004, I waited to see the doll in Filipiniana dress.
Next, we headed to the roundabout at the center of the park just across the Sleeping Beauty castle to look for a good spot to sit to catch the first parade for that day. Their theme that time was A Christmas Fantasy. And as it was about lunch time we just bough some pasta and pizza and ate along the curb.
Then they were followed by Cinderella's step mother and step sisters as they usher the floats of the Disney princesses. There was Cinderella, Aurora the Sleeping Beauty, Ariel the Little Mermaid, Snow White and their respective princes. Belle and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast were also was there. They went of their float and danced in the street for a while before riding again.
They were then followed by Chip n' Dale on a jeep and then by the float of Toy Story where Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the Martians ride. Also Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket is on board. They were then followed by the Seven Dwarves and raindeer dancers which are at the end of the parade.
After the parade, we again separated from my brother and his family as we shall be hunting all the Disney princesses for their autographs while they will be going for those that are for boys. We first headed to the castle where Janine road a carousel. While there, they also took a toilet break which was unfortunate as suddenly Peter Pan came out and I was not able to get his autograph. But anyways, we just went straight to Pixie Hollow were we met with Tinkerbell and Terrence.
Next we headed to the Fantasy Faire Theatre to catch a show. That day the Disney princesses made some performance and asked every little girl to join them and dance. Janine loved this very time as she was able to dance close to the Disney princesses. And while the show was on going, I was queueing up outside to get the photo opportunity with the princesses. We were able to catch Ariel, Mulan, Aurora, and Belle.
Next we tried to catch Pooh in their photo session and was fortunately get the last spot for the photos. And so Janine was able to get the autographs of Tigger, Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore.
It was a very long day that day and there was one last attraction that we wanted to see. My camera battery already dried out that day so I no longer had photos of it. But we met my brother in Frontierland by the Rivers of America where they reserved us some space. We are catching the 9pm Fantasmic! show. And I would say that it was the best show to end that wonderful visit to Disneyland. It brought back childhood memories specially at the end of the show where all the Disney characters bade farewell while on board a Mississippi River ship. It was a great show and I was very glad that we were able to watch it.
But then we still have one more day left in this long trip. And the day after we come back to Disneyland to check out the California Adventure Park across the main Disneyland Park.


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Von der Gstättn nach Auschwitz
Jüdische Kinderzwangsarbeiter 1938–1945
This article is based on a research project that evaluated – alongside contemporary documents – over 500 autobiographical testimonies in which survivors of the Holocaust reported on their time under German occupation, on ghettos and camps, on the fates of their families, and on forced labour. Jewish children were forced to work in all sectors of industry, mining, and agriculture. They worked in the ghettos, in the concentration and extermination camps, and in the construction of motorways and railways, defensive fortifications, barracks, and airstrips. On the basis of a sample, the article traces an arc from the forced labour performed by Jewish children in the Viennese dump in 1938 to the Sonderkommando in Auschwitz. In summary, the article focuses on the attempts made in the personal testimonies to explain one's own survival and the lifelong consequences of forced labour in the shadow of the Holocaust.
Johannes-Dieter Steinert, Von der Gstättn nach Auschwitz, in: Vol 6 No 2 (2019): S:I.M.O.N. SHOAH: INTERVENTION. METHODS. DOCUMENTATION., 145-160. DOI: https://doi.org/10.23777/SN0219/SWL_DSTE01


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The way this episode started did such a good job at catching my attention and keeping it throughout the entire series. It was pretty humorous except when some of the, I guess you can call them jokes, were overused. Ex: The electricity thing.
The characters are really interesting and entertaining. I love the demon maid, Hilda. She's so awesome. A demon wearing a maid outfit while carrying an umbrella that has a sword in it, so awesome. And Oga, he's a badass, I like him.
The background music really stood out and was used really well to enhance the mood and feel of the show and fight scenes.
Parts of the animation were nice and distinct while some of it was not so pleasing to the eye. The black outline looks nice in the picture on the left.
It was fun to watch. It has that element of humor same as Gintama with a bit of action tossed into it. It gave off a vibe similar to Gintama. Well, I'm looking forward to meeting the other characters.
If I were to choose, I'd pick the background music as my favorite thing about the series.
One more thing, the baby… needs some clothes. Lol, I'd prefer for it to at least have on a diaper. In fact, I was expecting for it to wear diapers…


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text: A few days ago I was reunited with all the faces of my past. Faces of my childhood, my adolescence, those who help me to form the person I am today. Immediate family, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, a niece. It was bittersweet. I was able to joke, laugh, discuss my future plans, and help them understand the venture at hand. I received a mix of reactions and emotions. Some family were supportive and envious of the "jump" we were taking. Some were worried and scared for the risks we are undertaking with a family. Others, like my immediately family, were sad regarding the fact they would not see us for the next two years. It was hard to explain such a leap of faith to loved ones. All of this weighs heavy on my heart. Nevertheless, I look forward with a positive perspective at the opportunities I will face that can open my world perspective and enrich my life altogether.


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Is It All Just For Laughs? An Examination of Gender Minstrelsy and its Manipulation of the Image of Black Womanhood
Date of Award
Degree Type
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Jonathan Gayles
Second Advisor
Sarita Davis
Third Advisor
Shirlene Holmes
Controlling images and negative stereotypes have had damaging effects on black men and women. The entertainment industry continues to play a vital role in perpetuating these historically damaging images to people all over the world. Early representations of black men and women within entertainment were performed by white men under the guise of blackface. These representations were offensive and inaccurate portrayals of black life. Early blackface minstrel performances of black women were performed by white men in blackface who were also cross-dressing. Their performances presented black women in stereotypical roles which have become a norm. Recently, there has been a phenomenon of black men cross-dressing as black women portraying negative stereotypes. These depictions done under the guise of comedy further perpetuate controlling images of black women to the world. This research examines how current and former displays of gender minstrelsy manipulate the image of Black womanhood.
Recommended Citation
Sessions, Brittany, "Is It All Just For Laughs? An Examination of Gender Minstrelsy and its Manipulation of the Image of Black Womanhood." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2015.
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Monday again? Just when it seems long gone it sticks it nose back in again. Only 7 more until the end of my school year, though!
Speaking of which, I have a (semi) new substitute job – for the rest of the year I am a one-on-one aid for a student with autism. It's been pretty good so far, and it's really nice knowing that I work every day, in the same class, with the same kids.
I also started a new part-time job through a temp agency. It's going to take a little time to get used to being busier, so bear with me as I adjust the blogging.
I haven't worked out since Friday night, but I'm ok with that. I had planned on running 9 miles Saturday morning, but I woke up at 7 and still felt super-duper tired. after a couple more hours of sleep I got up and felt really stiff, achy, and like I couldn't probably run even a mile. I had a nice lazy morning with some breakfast and a big, hot mug of tea. I got a few things done around the apartment, folded some laundry, and tried to find the motivation to run a few miles.
I never found it
Instead, Matt and I went to Panera for lunch – I had a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup and a whole-grain baguette. It was delicious. We also hit up the grocery store for a few things, because we had a friend over for wings, chili, and a movie.
I also eventually took my temperature and it was 100.5. Um, no wonder I felt so off all day! Tylenol was taken and my (random) fever came down. It was still a little high Sunday morning so I didn't work out yesterday either, but by the time I went to bed the fever was gone. Random.
I've got a bit of a cough and sore throat today so I decided to take it easy and skip the gym. But my bag is already in my car for tomorrow after work!
Sadly, I still haven't used my new Garmin 305 yet. It's been too cold/snowy/windy/sicky for a run outside. It's supposed to snow/rain again tomorrow too, so fingers crossed for Wednesday!
I totally felt like baking last night, so I made some chocolate chip cookies and sent them to work with Matt this morning. I saved just few for myself and popped them in the freezer. Success!
Hmmm…what else is new? I've been picking up some overdue craft projects this week, so hopefully I'll have some finished-product pictures in a few days for you.
I'm pretty much over this icky winter weather (if you couldn't already tell, haha) and am ready for warm, sunny spring weather. Please hurry!
I'm just looking for the warm weather, mama!


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I Just Found Out That People Put Their Socks On Before They Put Their Pants On?
Please, help me settle this argument once and for all. In the morning, when you're getting dressed, which comes first...pants or socks?
Hello everyone. Every morning, for the last 29 years of my life, this is how I've gotten dressed: pants on first, then socks, then shoes.
This morning, however, I was feeling sorta funky, and decided to shake things up. I put my socks on first, then my pants. Then I made the mistake of tweeting about it.
The reactions were EXTREMELY intense.
A couple people said I'd look like a chicken??? Standing in just a shirt and underwear???
And more than a few disgusting people kept telling me that socks are pants lube, which I am really unhappy about.
I tried to set the record straight, once and for all.
And it made things even worse.
Am I the wrong one here? Is this how you all look every morning?
Am I the only one who's not walking around their room looking like this?
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Diesel additives may also help to improve the everyday living and overall performance of diesel engines, and so at the very least a basic familiarity with them is really a ought to for somebody who owns, operates or maintains any automobile that includes a diesel engine. The subsequent report points out what these additives are, what objective they serve, and why they are so critical for the maintenance and upkeep of buy diesel spare parts .
Exactly what are Diesel Additives?
Diesel fuel additives are specifically formulated substances that are blended into diesel fuel so as to enrich its features. They come in a wide variety of formulation and serve a variety of unique functions. As fuel high-quality varies in several nations around the world, utilizing fuel additives can be additional advantageous.
Sorts of Diesel Additives
Some additives for diesel have detergent that can continue to keep gasoline injectors cleanse. Many others maintain the motor functioning effortlessly by stopping corrosion and develop. Diesel lubricant additives are specifically successful when it comes to extending the everyday living of the motor, cutting down the friction involving going areas, making it significantly less most likely that they will crack or erode around time. This tends to help to reduce the upkeep prices, and implies that a car will be additional trusted, and last extended, helping to lessen working prices.
There are actually even additives for diesel which are meant to avert wax crystals that have a tendency to type in diesel engines in the event the temperature will get chilly. In colder countries, or countries with quite chilly winters, there exists a danger of the diesel turning into significantly thicker, instead of pouring incredibly effectively, which can be an issue for your motorist, as well as the fuel company, and for storage depots.
What are the Advantages of Diesel Additives?
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A little magic goes a long way. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of magic. Magic, hidden in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. The story of Christ is the story that is too good to be true and hearing that this story is true, is magic. Children's occasional encounters with magic draw back the curtain and offers a glimpse of what God has in store for them in Christ. Romans 5:8 is a magical message: "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners (i.e. enemies of the One True God), Christ died for us." Children need to occasionally see that stories like this—stories that seem too good to be true—really are true. In a previous post, I wrote that a good father is the model of grace in the home; good fathers also provide this sense of magic for children. At the core of the universe is the Father and He will make magic happen. His is the Magic Kingdom, and He will come through on His promises. Earthly fathers are a picture, or analogy of God, to their children. Good earthly fathers will likewise come through on their promises in the end. And the little bits of magic and magical experiences that they provide reflect God's love.
So how is this done? The first step is for fathers to realize that they are like God to their children. When a child gazes upon their father, they see creator, provider, protector, and redeemer. Not in as a perfect picture, but as a foggy comparison. In his recordings, When Good Fathers Die, It's Always Too Early, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt (Rod) casts a spell over his audience as he tells them stories about the magic that his father brought into his life.
But he also notes that just normal fathering is magic to a child. As I mentioned previously, I never knew my father, so these magical moments, in my case came from male family members, friend's fathers, and eventually mentors like Rod. In the lives of my children I cannot say that I remember being "magic," but I do remember just being their dad. I also remember a few magical traditions that I led them through along the way.
There is a concept in literature and film, coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, called eucatastrophe. This is when the author paints a picture revealing to the audience that the final card played will be the ultimate turning point where redemption is won. The prince arrives to break the spell that has kept Sleeping Beauty and her kingdom asleep for 100 years. Children, relate to this because they need rescuing from the monotony of everyday life as much as sleeping beauty, they need a little eucatastrophe.
A good father provides this rescue. He breaks in and relieves the mother from a day spent at war—keeping the children from killing one another and destroying the home—and announces that he is taking the kids to a movie and ice cream, and tells mom to go get a pedicure. He simultaneously rescues the children and gives mom a well-deserved break. Such things are magic.
I love movies. Movies can be a sudden glimpse into what should be. I believe that there is magic in movies. Is this magic true? The answer is yes if the author and filmmaker have spun the story well. I have through the years, attempted to pour some of this magic onto my children. I have a picture in my mind of my eldest son Caleb, at four years old waiting in line with me at midnight to get into see Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
So, throughout the years of raising our children, I have made this habit of attending the midnight pre-show of movies—a tradition that brings a little bit of magic into our lives. This is part of the magic of being a father to my children, though it has occasionally led to some marital strife. I have loved sharing this magic with my children through the years and taking them to the surprise midnight pre-show only adds to that magic. Adding magic to the lives of your children is not hard, it is just part of remembering what it was like to be a child and being given something that seemed too good to be true. And trust me, staying out until 2:00am with dad while mom worries at home, to see the most exciting movie ever, is magic!
Another way fathers bring magic is by giving the unexpected "Yes!". Fathers can say yes to things that mothers are often uncomfortable saying yes to. As Roald Dahl said in The Minpins:
Little Billy's mother was always telling him exactly what he was allowed to do. All the things he was allowed to do were boring. All the things he was not allowed to do were exciting. One of the things he was never never allowed to do, the most exciting of them all, was to go through the garden gate by himself and explore the world beyond.
So, a 10-year-old asks if he can ride his bike to the store alone. Mother worries about his safety and says such things are not allowed. But, father... father remembers the sense of freedom and adventure his own bicycle once provided and says "Yes". The father brings magic by saying "Yes" to adventure, daring, exploration, and trust. The magic of the unexpected "Yes" is not turning our head to wrong doing, but rather to realize that children will not thrive on a steady diet of "wait till your father gets home" discipline only.
The father produces the magic where she, the mother, doesn't feel alienated when he delivers; over and over again. The unexpected "Yes" is necessary to remind and point us to the unexpected "Yes" that we have been granted on account of Christ.
Luther once claimed that the father is a priest to his own home. A priest is the one that makes the sacrifices and brings the miracle, or the magic, the unexpected "Yes" and sudden turn of redemption to the people. The father does play that role for his children. If you had a good father, tell your kids the story about that man. If you are a good father, remind your kids you remember what it was like to be a child and experience the wonder of little acts of magic.
Tell your children about the Christmas where you received the unexpected gift. Or tell them about the surprise vacation, or the midnight pre-showing of your favorite movie.
Give your children little glimpses of the turning points that will tell them that it is going to be okay in the end. In little ways, the Magic Kingdom of God is reflected in the Magic Kingdom of the father's home. What are your stories of little moments of magic that in a foggy way have pointed to Christ?


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This floral print maxi dress is made from a jersey with drape and a slight stretch. The contrast side panel detail helps to give a flattering silhouette and the long maxi length helps make this an extremely wearable piece with your favourite summer sandals. Great with our popcorn textured cardigan layered over.
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Concerts drawn from the rich treasury of early music are the signature of the Hofstra Collegium Musicum, one of the longest-running performing groups in the University's history. The ensemble is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a concert during the Hofstra Shakespeare Festival titled Dive Thoughts, Down to My Soul.
The performance will take place on the Hofstra Globe Stage Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. in the Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. The Globe Stage replica is the most authentic recreation of Shakespeare's original stage in the US.
Dive Thoughts, Down to My Soul features songs from the 16th and early 17th centuries that talk about, or address, one's innermost thoughts, according to director Dr. Christopher Morrongiello.
"These are the thoughts which resound more loudly in our minds, in our souls, than those that we actually utter," he said. "We are especially fond of the songs on this theme by the great Elizabethan lutenist-songwriter John Dowland [1563–1626]. We'll be performing his 'Unquiet thoughts,' 'My thoughts are wing'd with hopes,' and 'Sleep wayward thoughts, and rest you with my love.'"
The Hofstra Collegium Musicum is made up largely of Hofstra students, with several alumni and members of the faculty and community also taking part. It is comprised of a chorus, soloists, and ensembles of viols, recorders, krummhorns, sackbuts, cornetto, Renaissance flute and drum, medieval instruments, and some modern orchestral instruments.
Members of the Hofstra community receive two free tickets upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. For tickets and information call the Hofstra Box Office at 516-463-6644, or purchase tickets online.
If seats are still available on the day of performance, tickets will be sold at the door starting 90 minutes prior to show time at the theater box office window.
(Please note, free tickets for Hofstra community members cannot be reserved online. They may be picked up at the Box Office.)
The Hofstra Collegium Musicum has presented concerts of early music every semester since it was founded by Professor Emeritus William E. Hettrick in 1969. Dr. Morrongiello, a world-renowned lutenist and expert on Elizabethan and Jacobean music, has directed the Collegium since Dr. Hettrick's retirement from the group in 2013.
In his first year teaching at Hofstra, Dr. Hettrick formed a recorder ensemble (which included a guitarist) that played with the Hofstra Singers, a group led by faculty member Herbert Beattie, who also directed the opera theater program. They performed in concert together in the spring of 1968 and again in the fall of 1969. Both concerts were performed in the new Multipurpose Room of the Student Center.
On Dec. 17, 1969, Professor Beattie turned his vocal group over to Dr. Hettrick, who combined it with the instrumental ensemble. The two groups together – in stile concertato – became officially known as the Hofstra Collegium Musicum.
In addition to songs by Dowland, the March 9 concert will feature music by Pierre Sandrin, Thomas Campion, Francis Pilkington, William Corkine and Claudio Monteverdi.
Following the 2 p.m. concert, there will be a performance of What Fools! – a one-hour adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, suitable for young audiences.


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From 5 – 9 June 2019 SS BOFOS from Serbia organized the 17th BOFOSIJADA in Kladovo, Serbia. The BOFOSIJADA is a sports-event where teams from different Serbian trade unions which are member of SS BOFOS compete in sports such as volleyball, table, tennis, bowling, fish soup cooking, shooting, chess, darts, tennis, 3 to 3 basketball, mini football, tug-of-war and standing jump.
The event is not only for Serbian organizations. It is also regional. Trade unions from Bulgaria, Montenegro, North-Macedonia, Romania and Turkey also participated in a number of events.
But the BOFOSIJADA is more than just a sports-event. It is a cultural event and social happening with many activities that have no relation with sports. It is furthermore a happening stimulating comradery and friendship.
One such other activity is the number of workshops being organized. This year there was a workshop titled: "Let's Strengthen the Trade Union with Young Members: finding out what Millennials want from trade union". During the workshop young people were given the opportunity to ask questions and to make suggestions regarding the trade unions. Furthermore, young trade union members were given the opportunity to talk about their vision of the future the trade union.
The participants were particularly satisfied with the fact that they got special attention and that they were offered the opportunity to get to know each other better and to present their ideas, comments and proposals in a very lively and open way. The left the workshop with a lot of motivation to be more actively involved in trade union work. Everything starts with attention!


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Friday, July 2, 2010
This Moment
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week (or a couple weeks ago, whatever). A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember; SouleMama
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Nice tushies!!!!ReplyDelete
Here's mine: http://imjustthatway.blogspot.com/2010/07/this-moment.html
love it. those two just kill me w/their cuteness.ReplyDelete
Love those baggy undies!ReplyDelete
Hope you guys have a fantastic 4th!
too funny and cuteReplyDelete
Absolutely adorable. I see why you snapped that one.ReplyDelete
Makes up for the moments when they make you want to pull your hair out!
SO cute! And they will hate you for that photo when they are older. HA!ReplyDelete
Love it. Makes me wish we could run around outside in our underwear all the time.ReplyDelete
I absolutely love baby tushie. or kid tushie, whatever. I know they're not babies.ReplyDelete
Why can't we walk around like that all day?
Love it! My little boy was outside in a diaper and a t-shirt the other day and some lady had the nerve to say something about my son not wearing pants! It's summer! Duh! :)ReplyDelete
The question is - where are they going?? And when they get to wherever it is...will there be more naked there? Wherever and whatever - they walk with purpose!ReplyDelete
love the baggy drawers, btw
So cute! Kids should live nakey wherever possible I believe!!!ReplyDelete
the perfect picture!!!ReplyDelete
That is the best picture EVER!ReplyDelete
Is it inappropriate for me to say how cute they are in their undies?ReplyDelete
Damn, I miss when my kids were little.
Love it.....does she ever wear sneak a pair of his underwear on? My bothers always hated when I did that!ReplyDelete
Their baggy butts are darn cuteReplyDelete
I love that. In their undies, but walking with so much purpose!ReplyDelete
You gotta love an undies shot.ReplyDelete
HA! I SO have to do my post on underware, THANK you. But anyway, back to your adorable kids. I love to photograph kids or anyone walking away, and in just underware? Priceless.ReplyDelete
Headed to the pond?ReplyDelete
Your posts of your kids almost, almost, make me want to go back and do it all over again.
I can't explain why, but this photo gave me goosebumps. It truly is an extraordinary moment!ReplyDelete
Nice new blog. Somehow I missed that you started a new one, but I gotta tell ya.... I like it!


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The Fosters Season 3 Premiere Date Plus Some Info on The New Season!
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The Fosters 2×20 "Not That Kind Of Girl" Promo, Press Release, Promotional Photos & Sneak Peeks.
Callie meets another roadblock in her pursuit of a happier future, leading her to confront past demons. Mariana, troubled by the uncertain future of Ana's baby, follows up on a letter Ana wrote to relatives. Meanwhile, Jude faces the painful fallout of a bad decision. Lena confides in Monte about her difficulties at home.
The Fosters 2×18 "Now Hear This" Press Release, Promo, Sneak Peeks & Promotional Photos.
Mariana finds it difficult to deal with impending changes at home and focuses her attention on organizing a student protest over an administrative incident at school. Meanwhile, when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets, Callie is willing to do anything she can in order to help her friend, even if that means disobeying Stef's orders and putting herself in danger. Jude finally confronts Connor over the mixed messages he's been sending, leading to a make-or-break moment in their friendship.
The Fosters "Over/Under" Promotional Photos, Promo, Press Release and Promo.
As Callie tries to wrap her head around Robert's change-of-heart, an ambulance shows up at the Quinn's house. Stef and Lena find themselves on opposite sides of several issues, including Lena's sudden decision to quit her job. Brandon is offered an opportunity to attend a prestigious summer music program. Mariana struggles when her dance team leader changes the lineup the day before the competition.
Meanwhile, Jesus secretly attends Ana's AA meeting and is shocked by what he hears.
Ashley Argota attends the Murad LA Flagship Store Grand Opening on November 5, 2014.
Ashley Argota arrives at the screening Of New Line Cinema's 'Annabelle' (September 29, 2014).
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Bailee Madison & Ashley Argota Chat about The Fosters 2A Season Finale.
Ashley Argota attends the premiere of 'Dolphin Tale 2' on September 7, 2014
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Unfortunately, the century of speed has brought some bad habits with it, including fast food and the concept of fast eating. Just take a second to analyze your eating behavior, and you will easily realize that you're not spending enough time properly eating and digesting your food. Instead, you are always pressured by time to take your breakfast on the go and your lunch at your office desk.
So, with over 60% of the American population already suffering from overweight or obesity problems, how can you make sure you avoid food traps? If you are dedicated to changing your lifestyle and investing more time in your well being, here are some useful tips to follow.
Start making your own food
Being busy is not an excuse for eating out at least once a day. It's fun to share an occasional dinner out with your friends and family members, but not cooking your own meals is one of the reasons why you gain weight. We all know that organic ingredients and freshly prepared dishes cost a fortune in restaurants, so why not start working on your cooking skills instead?
A healthy breakfast won't take you more than half an hour to cook and around 20 minutes to eat, which will also give you plenty of time to bond with the rest of your housemates.
Omelets, a few slices of organic cheese, and some fresh veggies seasoned with a pinch of salt and extra virgin olive oil will provide you the necessary carbs and proteins without the extra fats usually contained in restaurant dishes. Don't forget to add your favorite spices using a special spice grater for an enhanced flavor and taste.
Cut off the salt and sugars
Another reason why you're gaining weight is that you eat more sugars and salt than you should on a daily basis. Again, cooking some of your meals will help you pick natural and organic ingredients, which are ten times healthier and more nutritious.
If you lack the time or cooking skills to prepare your own recipes, you should at least eat less salt and refined sugars from processed products. Replace your regular chips and snacks with delicious organic meals made with fresh fruits or veggies. You can also opt for certified organic brands in 2020 their selection of products may be more expensive, but you will avoid the unnecessary fats and sugars.
Unfortunately, even bread is very rich in processed sugars so, if you don't want the extra calories, forget all about it or start baking your own.
Fresh juice is a habit that might seem healthy at first but will prove out dangerous to your health in the long term. Sure, you may argue there are plenty of vitamins and minerals inside that OJ shot, but the sugars are what really count in the end.
By comparison, a regular 12-ounce can of Coke contains ten teaspoons of sugars, while the same amount of organic apple juice contains 9.8 teaspoons of sugar.
Exercise more
We're sure you already heard the famous Latin saying "Mens Sana In Corpore Sano", which roughly translates as "A healthy mind in a healthy body." In other words, having a balanced diet is not enough to avoid weight gain in the long term, but you also need to start living healthier.
Half an hour of mild stretching, yoga, Pilates or cardio exercises will help you get rid of stress and anxiety while working on your muscles and sculpting your body. Exercising will release endorphins in your body, the chemicals that make you happy and fight anxiety, stress, and even depression.
There are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities you could enjoy on a regular basis that will improve your health and help you lose some calories.
Swimming or Pilates could prove beneficial in the long term. These activities will work all your muscles, shape your body, and help you relax and restore your inner balance. They also require minimum equipment.


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Chocolate Orange Truffles
Who doesn't love a chocolate orange combo?!
These truffles are healthy, full of nutrition and oh so good!
If you're facing a slump in your day, the citrusy orange provides a nice little zesty, zingy uplift to carry you through.
These truffles have been so handy to just grab out of the freezer when we need a little pick me up, and my son has loved having them in his school lunch box too and they make a great nutrient-dense, filling healthy snack for kids.
Enjoy these Vitamin C packed party in a bliss ball!
If you're looking for more recipe inspiration, take a look at my new recipe ebook which is getting rave reviews, Easy Wholefood Lunchboxes.
It's packed with 40 delicious nut-free, refined sugar free sweet and savoury recipes which have all been kid-tested and approved!
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 6 medjool dates, seeds removed
- 6 prunes, seeds removed (provides a fudge-ier consistency and has less sugar than dates)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (you can leave these out to make lunch box friendly)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon pepitas
- zest of 1 medium orange
- juice of half an orange
- 2 - 3 tablespoons cacao
- 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Place the ingredients into your processor and blend at high speed until the mixture is all blended and comes together. Roll the mixture into balls, roll through desiccated coconut and place in the freezer to set
If you share them on instagram, remember to tag me @brendajanschek. Otherwise feel free to pm me your photos via Facebook. I get a total kick out of seeing you bring my recipes to life.
And remember, if you haven't already, grab your copy of Easy Wholefood Lunchboxes here.
Here are a couple other truffle recipe ideas you might love Raw Cacao Balls and Two Protein Balls for Busy mums and kids.
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Dive into another world, find and solve puzzles and riddles and escape the room. Right next to Shephard`s Bush tube station our live-escape experiences will challenge you as an individual and as a team, within a fun and entertaining setting.
Cross the threshold. Watch the door close behind you. All you have is your Team. Take a deep breath. You have 60 minutes. The clock is ticking… Let's Go!


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Alvarado Offers Travel Tips In The NY Times
Sherry Alvarado, the experiences coordinator at Rosewood Bermuda, recently lent her expertise to The New York Times's [NYT] travel writer Shivani Vora in a piece titled 'How to Get the Most Out of Your Babymoon.'
According to the NYT, "Ms. Alvarado has planned more than 100 babymoons over the last several years for couples who have stayed at the resort and has plenty of tips on how to make this pre-parent hurrah a trip to remember."
Ms. Alvarado told the NYT that minimizing travel time is key for babymooners and thus recommends avoiding destinations that require a layover or take more than three hours to get to. Accordingly, she concludes that Bermuda is an ideal "getaway spot" for east-coasters looking to plan a babymoon.
She also suggests that travelers book a babymoon package which often includes "early check-in, daily nonalcoholic cocktails, and prenatal spa treatments."
"These packages, Ms. Alvarado said, are usually attractively priced and can be a great way to save money on your getaway because they include several services and amenities for a minimal additional cost."
The article adds, "Regardless of whether or not you book a babymoon package, let your hotel know in advance of your stay that you're coming to celebrate your impending arrival – Ms. Alvarado said that some properties offer babymooners free room upgrades and tailored amenities such as a bib and onesie for your future child."
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The Kings have a record of in their last 10 contests.The Horned Frogs are 2 against the spread in their last 7 games following an ATS loss and are 4 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home.Let's start it off with the reaction from our Football Aftershow crew.Graham has been ruled out for the Eagles' matchup against the Giants on Thursday.— More AP NBA: https: NBA and https: AP-Sports.
This savviness made him the perfect conduit through which his USA teams could prepare for the nuances and rule differences from NBA basketball that opponents would likely look to exploit.It's likely Everett's game-to-game inconsistency continues in 2019, but in his third season, there's also breakout potential.Tight ends coach?
They average 33 rebounds per game and 16 assists per game, which ranks them 297th and 62nd in those offensive categories.Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Copy Url Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar iconNFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Football iconCarousel IconList ViewFootball iconCarousel IconList View.Jay Ajayi ran for 2 http://www.ducksofficialauthenticshops.com/Ryan_Kesler_Jersey_Adidas yards, then Logan Ryan picked off quarterback Matt Moore on a scramble play.The Canadiens don't have to make any changes tomorrow, but it's not the kind of thing that can wait terribly long.Patriots 31, Jets 3:26 p.m.: Brady comes out firing even with the comfortable lead and connects on consecutive passes to Chris Hogan, the last of which pushes him to 6 career completions.
There do appear to be some cracks within the Patriots.I know my role is to play quarterback to the best of my abilities.In the 2004 Olympics in Athens, the USA lost to both Puerto Rico and Lithuania in their group games.Named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC team."So it's easy to spread it to the young guys." Aamir Simms had 12 points and eight rebounds for Clemson.Passes defensed �?3 11 vs.
Click here for more details and take advantage of this free $60 picks credit today.The Blackhawks have a record of in their last 10 contests.That line strength is a psychological edge for the Irish – all five likely starters were recruited by Michigan, and at least two were top Wolverine targets.Nick Foligno, and he's 0-for-11.So you've got to play at your best, Donald said.
They give up a walk 3 times per 9 innings while they strike out 7 per 9.Valuable San Jose Sharks Betting Trends The San Jose Sharks are against the over under this season Important Colorado Avalanche http://www.neworleanssaintslockerroom.com/michael-thomas-jersey-wholesale Betting Trends The Colorado Avalanche are straight up this year The Colorado Avalanche are against the over under this season Key San Jose Sharks Injuries 12 18 D Tim Heed Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs Colorado Key Colorado Avalanche Injuries Michael Thomas Jersey 12 18 D Nikita Zadorov Lower Body is questionable Wednesday vs San Jose 12 18 C Colin Wilson Shoulder is out indefinitely 12 18 C Vladislav Kamenev Shoulder is out indefinitely 10 18 D Conor Timmins Concussion is out indefinitely 01 19 GO Philipp Grubauer None will start in goal Wednesday vs San Jose Player Spotlight Brent Burns has accumulated 40 total points this season for the Sharks.Valuable New York Knicks Betting Trends The New York Knicks are against the spread The New York Knicks are against the over under Important Los Angeles Clippers Betting Trends The Los Angeles Clippers are against the spread Key New York Knicks Injuries 02 18 F Kristaps Porzingis ACL is out for season Key Los Angeles Clippers Injuries 11 17 PG Patrick Beverley Knee is out for season 03 18 F Danilo Gallinari Hand is ?Early lean: Bucks and over.
Recorded his first career catch for six yards in 2014…The big bull does have a weakness, and it's braking, specifically the feel of the brake pedal, as well as diminishing downforce as speeds decrease.They are 4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.He's a solid player, but other options out there as well.
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Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu visits Astana
Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu has paid a visit to Yunus Emre Institute's Astana branch and met the trainees at the branch, having flown to the city to attend the 3rd Meeting of the Ministers in Charge of Youth and Sports of the Turkic Council.
Kasapoğlu was briefed about the Institute's activities by Astana Branch Deputy Director Almagül İsina, and he chatted with the trainees.
Stressing that Turkic peoples have a common past, Kasapoğlu stated that the existing joint values should be promoted and enhanced and this is possible thanks to youth.
Kasapoğlu invited the Institute's trainees to the Turkic World Youth Camp, which will be held by the Turkic Council in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, in 2019, and to 4th World Nomadic Games, which will be organized in Turkey in 2020.


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|October 1, 2019
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|October 31, 2019
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I'm roaming around the world in an even more manic fashion than usual right now, so it's time to rope in some help. From Monday, esteemed technology journalist (and all-round nice guy) Anthony Caruana will be taking the reins at Lifehacker for the week as guest editor.
Anthony has written for an absolute shedload of Australian publications, including our sibling title Gizmodo. He's got some cool editorial ideas up his sleeve, but I won't spoil the fun by revealing them in advance. I hope you will all make him welcome, and you'll see me back properly in a week.


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Ever wondered what to do with those pesky socks that have lost their partner? Here are two DIY toy ideas perfectly timed for Christmas.
Sock Fish – Cat Toy
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Roll a piece of paper into a cone for a funnel; secure with tape.
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Socktopus – For Dogs
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Get one sock and one tennis ball, place the tennis ball all the way into the toe section of the sock and then tie a knot in the sock to secure the ball.
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Bird Swing
|String wooden beads, spindles, plastic buttons, and a bell onto a shoelace and your bird will busily move them around with his beak.


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4 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 thick slices peppered bacon, cooked until crisp
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
3 slices Monterey Jack
Fresh chervil leaves, for garnish
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The Value of an Induction ProgrammePosted on by Pardip Singhota
Nearly all businesses have some form of induction programme that they take their new team members through. It may be a quick introduction and a tour of the office to a well-planned thorough fortnight-long programme.
But why have them? What value do they add to the recruitment process? Are they just a nuisance because someone has to stop doing their job to look after the new kid?
It's my belief that getting the induction programme pitched at the right level helps to engage new employees quickly and thereby become productive that much earlier. An induction is the opportunity to welcome the new employee, provide them with the basics they need to know about the organisation, its culture, where it's going. This helps to clarify the expectations the company has from the new employee.
To ensure the induction process achieves the above, someone needs to be accountable to implement the programme. The line manager is the ideal person to book out time in their diary so they give it the attention and time to make the induction effective. Trying to run an induction programme and continue with your daily schedule isn't going to work and gives out mixed messages to the new employee. You won't have engaged with them. If the line manager is really too busy then get help in from other team members who can give the new employee some undivided attention and show them the ropes – great for helping to integrate the new employee into the team.
Share the details of the programme with the employee and individuals who will help to deliver it. Everyone knows who is doing what and when. As a new employee who has successfully gone through interview and been selected for a job in your organisation, they are going to be on board after a well planned and executed induction programme, giving your business a return on your investment sooner than you might have thought.
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When our schedules get busy, sleep is usually the first thing we ignore. We stay up later, wake up earlier, and try to fit sleep into our schedule instead of blocking out a solid, uninterrupted eight hours.
We would rather go through life in a fog than to miss a deadline or risk productivity.
Sleep is important for many reasons. Here are a few:
1. Sleep improves our memory.
Studies from Harvard University show that students who study in combination with the proper amount of sleep remember more about what they studied. If we lack clarity, it is impossible to focus our memory's attention.
2. Increases our metabolism.
When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies cannot burn fat. We are awake longer, so we eat more, and we aren't asleep long enough for our bodies to break down our food. Just like when we wake up feeling exhausted and in a daze, our fat cells feel the same way and are harder to burn. Shape.com gives a further breakdown of the relation between weight loss and sleep.
3. Improves our health.
Sleep boosts our immune systems. Asthma, heart disease, and diabetes can be triggered by a lack of sleep. When you sleep, your body produces antibodies that help fight against bacteria. You need to sleep to keep away potential infectious invaders.
4. Decreases stress.
Without sleep, we are irritable and moody. Lack of sleep negatively impacts our attitude and causes stress. Anxiety and stress both keep our body awake and restless. When we are intentional about getting the right amount of sleep, our stress and risk of depression will decrease.
A good night's sleep starts by creating the right environment. The graphic below will help us equip our bedroom to be conducive to the sleep that we need.
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12 August 2011
Mandatory use of rupiah for domestic payments
On May 31 2011 Parliament passed the Currency Law, which was signed into law by the president on June 28 2011. This update summarises some of the law's main features, focusing on those which are likely to have a significant effect on the payment systems employed in Indonesia.
The law will have a major impact in the fields of trade and finance due to its requirements regarding the use of rupiah for payments. Its principal purpose is to regulate the rupiah as Indonesia's official legal tender: most of its provisions deal with requirements for the issuance, printing and minting of rupiah banknotes and coins. The law authorises Bank Indonesia to determine the amount of currency in circulation, take responsibility for the printing of banknotes and determine the issuance, distribution and recall of banknotes and coins.
Mandatory use of rupiah for domestic payments
The law contains significant provisions on the mandatory use of the rupiah as legal tender. Unfortunately, the provisions create considerable uncertainty, as they are worded very broadly.
Article 21(1) of the law provides that rupiah must be used:
"(a) in each transaction that is intended as a payment;
(b) for the settlement of other obligations that must be fulfilled with the use of money, and/or;
(c) in other financial transactions which are conducted within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia."
Article 21(2) lists the following exceptions:
"(a) specific transactions in the framework of implementing the governmental income and expense budget;
(b) grants to be given to or received from offshore sources;
(c) international trade transactions;
(d) foreign exchange bank deposits; and
(e) international financing transactions."
Article 21 must be read in conjunction with Article 23(1), which prohibits the refusal of rupiah as tender where the transfer of rupiah is intended as payment in settlement of obligations that must be paid in rupiah, or other financial transactions within the Indonesian territory. The prohibition does not apply where there is doubt about the authenticity of the rupiah being tendered.
Article 23(2) contains a further exemption to the mandatory use of rupiah for payments or settlements of obligations for which foreign currency has been agreed in writing.
Breach of Articles 21 and 23 is punishable by up to one year's imprisonment and a fine of up to Rp200 million.
Articles 21 and 23 may cause uncertainty, as settlement in a currency other than rupiah appears to be prohibited, except for the limited transactions listed in Article 21(2) or under the exception in Article 23(2). One possible interpretation is that the law deals with physical tender only (ie, banknotes and coins) and does not cover payments that do not involve the exchange of such instruments. A strong argument in support of this interpretation is found in Article 2(1)'s definition of 'rupiah variants' as "paper rupiah and metal rupiah". However, the exceptions formulated in Article 21(2) clearly suggest that the use of non-physical rupiah (in the form of bank transfers and other giro, postal and electronic payment methods) falls within the scope of the law.
In Indonesia, the interpretation of laws is often largely based on the interpretation adopted by the relevant regulator, rather than the view of the courts. The relevant regulator is Bank Indonesia, but it has not yet issued a statement on Articles 21 and 23.
Assuming that the law is not limited to the use of tangible currency, a literal reading of the law suggests the following conclusions:
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Grant's Canal
Grant's Canal (also known as Williams' Canal) was located near Delta, Louisiana. Ulysses S. Grant ordered the project, started on June 27, 1862, with two goals in mind. The first was to alter the course of the Mississippi River in order to bypass the Confederate guns at Vicksburg, Mississippi. For various technical reasons the project failed to meet this goal. The river did change course by itself on April 26, 1876. But the project did meet its second goal, keeping troops occupied during the laborious maneuvering required to begin the Battle of Vicksburg. A small remnant of the canal is part of Vicksburg National Military Park.
During the summer of 1862, as the ships of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron under Flag Officer David Glasgow Farragut bombarded the Vicksburg river defenses, a 3,000-man infantry brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas Williams began work on this canal across the base of De Soto Point on the west side of the Mississippi River across from Vicksburg. The purpose of the canal was to develop a channel for navigation that would enable gunboats and transports to bypass the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg.
It was thought that the scouring effect of the Mississippi River's current would keep the canal open. Some believed that the man-made channel would possibly even catch enough of the currents force to cause the river to change course, leaving Vicksburg high and dry and making it worthless militarily without firing a shot. Work on the canal commenced on June 27, 1862, as soldiers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Michigan began felling trees, grubbing roots, and excavating dirt. Heat exhaustion, sunstroke, and disease took a heavy toll of human life. To augment his fast-dwindling workforce, Williams employed some 1,100-1,200 African-Americans that had been gathered from neighboring plantations by armed parties. In spite of the heat, the canal was excavated to a depth of 13 feet (4.0 m) and a width of 18 feet (5.5 m). However, the Mississippi River dropped faster than the Union could dig.[1] By July 24, work on the canal stopped and Williams' weary soldiers accompanied the West Gulf Blockading Squadron as Farragut withdrew southward to safer water.
In January 1863, work on the canal was resumed by troops under the command of Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Although placing little confidence in the success of the project, Grant approved of the idea as it would keep his soldiers in good physical condition for the spring campaign, and more importantly, keep the spirit of the offensive alive.[2]
As the soldiers and African-Americans that had been pressed into service dug lower, there was a sudden rise in the river that broke through the dam at the head of the canal and flooded the area. In a desperate effort to rescue the project, two huge steam-driven dipper dredges, Hercules and Sampson, were put to work clearing the channel. The dredges, however, were exposed to Confederate artillery fire from the bluffs at Vicksburg and were driven away. By late March, Grant had decided to make a bold change in his Vicksburg campaign operations and work on the canal was abandoned.
Present day[edit]
Grant's Canal has national significance as part of Vicksburg National Military Park and because its construction comprised military activity that had an observable influence on the direction and conduct of the Vicksburg campaign. Although the efforts to construct the canal ended in failure, they are associated with early Federal campaign plans to eliminate the Confederate presence at Vicksburg.
Much of Williams' Canal/Grant's Canal has been obliterated by agricultural operations since the Civil War. This is the only segment that retains its original width and much of its depth. The 2.5-acre (10,000 m2) tract was donated to the National Park Service by local landowners working in conjunction with The Conservation Fund and became part of Vicksburg National Military Park in 1990. Thus, the National Park Service currently protects and interprets the resources.
See also[edit]
- Dutch Gap, a similar attempt in 1864 on the James River.
- ^ David F. Bastian (1995). "Grant's Canal the Union's attempt to bypass Vicksburg". Burd Street Press. Missing or empty
- ^ Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. "Grant's Canal Historical Marker". Retrieved August 9, 2009.
Grant's Canal, the Union's Attempt to Bypass Vicksburg, David F. Bastian, Burd Street Press, 1995
Coordinates: 32°19′14″N 90°56′0″W / 32.32056°N 90.93333°W
This article incorporates public domain material from the National Park Service document: "[1]".


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My advice would be to look at the demo programs that come with AGK. See how things are done in code, and start moving sprites about in your own program.Look at 3d later if that's your goal.
Well don't re-invent the wheel if possible. Ask at the AGK Forum (they're very helpful)...But you might need to get a basic framework of your own going...Although, AGK is pretty straight forward - at least for the basics. Then build on that.
I'm *still* working (on and off due to health/work)on creating a decent switchable 1st/3rd person cam that works on terrain and static and dynamic objects(such as moving platforms, NPC's) as well, without physics at first for flexibility and for it to be as generic as possible, so would fit all 3d game types.But so far nogo yet..
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My next stop on my winter seminar tour is the Springfield Sportsmens Show at the Big E in Springfield, MA. I will be there on Sat., Feb.25. I will be doing my saltwater seminar titled Keeper Bass and Big Blues from Shore and Boat along with my latest carp fishing show. The exact seminar time schedule should be posted soon. I did the saltwater seminar at the New England Fishing and Outdoor Expo in Boxboro, MA several weeks ago and it was packed with fishermen. I expect the a similar turnout in Springfield.
The Springfield Sportsmens Show is a huge event billed as the biggest outdoor show in New England. It features everything outdoors with an emphasis on hunting and fishing. All the show information is HERE.
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As a Sydney suburb, Kurnell is often credited as one of the city's 'best kept secrets'. Located on the peninsula of the same name that bounds the southern shore of Botany Bay, Kurnell is relatively isolated from the metropolis, yet boasts a café and restaurant scene worthy of exploration. Milkhouse...


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The CIA's Office of Technical Services gathers data about the use of potential "enhanced interrogation techniques," which the CIA wishes to use on detainees in the war on terror, and their long-term psychological effects on detainees. According to the agency's inspector general, the information is solicited from "a number of psychologists and knowledgeable academics in the area of psychopathology." It also comes from the Defense Department's Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), which provides information about Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training and its subsequent psychological effects on students. The JPRA says that no long-term psychological effects result from the use of the techniques, including waterboarding, on SERE students. The data is then provided to lawyers at the agency's Office of General Counsel and the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, who use it to draft legal opinions. (Central Intelligence Agency 5/7/2004, pp. 14 )
The CIA's Iraq Operations Group discusses several ideas for discrediting Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in the eyes of his people using fake videos. One video would purport to show Hussein having sex with a teenage boy, according to two former CIA officials familiar with the project. "It would look like it was taken by a hidden camera," one of the former officials will say. "Very grainy, like it was a secret videotaping of a sex session." The idea is to then "flood Iraq with the videos," the former official will add. Another idea is to interrupt Iraqi television programming with a fake special news bulletin. An actor playing Hussein would announce that he is stepping down in favor of his son Uday, who is unpopular with the Iraqi people. "I'm sure you will throw your support behind His Excellency Uday," the fake Hussein would say. The agency's Office of Technical Services collaborates on the ideas, which also include inserting fake "crawls"—messages at the bottom of the screen—into Iraqi newscasts. At the same time as these discussions, the agency makes a video with an Osama bin Laden impersonator (see (2003)). According to another former officer, the projects grind to a halt as nobody can come to an agreement on them. In particular, they are opposed by Deputy Director for Operations James Pavitt and his deputy, Hugh Turner, who keeps "throwing darts at it." The officer will say that the ideas are ridiculous and, "They came from people whose careers were spent in Latin America or East Asia," and do not understand the cultural nuances of the region. "Saddam playing with boys would have no resonance in the Middle East—nobody cares," a third former official will say. "Trying to mount such a campaign would show a total misunderstanding of the target. We always mistake our own taboos as universal when, in fact, they are just our taboos." After the CIA abandons the projects, they are apparently revived by the military. "The military took them over," one former official will say. "They had assets in psy-war down at Ft. Bragg," at the Army's Special Warfare Center. The projects will be revealed in the Washington Post in 2010. (Stein 5/25/2010)
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