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Now, the last of the series of posts on U.S. labor markets, concluding with America's Scariest Chart, plotting the index of employment (jobs) in the U.S. based on each recession-recovery cycle:
Despite some positive headline numbers on some labor market metrics, jobs creation in the U.S. is not progressing well-enough to claim any end in sight for the Covid19-induced recession. Current reading for jobs index, relative to pre-recession highs is woeful. So woeful, today's state of U.S. markets ranks as the second worst jobs recession in modern history, so far, worse than the Great Recession.
Good news is that in March, pace of recovery accelerated from a major slowdown experienced in the first two months of 2021. The bad news is, unless this pace is sustained, we are risking a scenario where unprecedented policy (fiscal and monetary) supports unleashed since the start of 2Q 2020 will be associated with a jobs recovery that is second-third worst in the modern history of U.S. recessions. Time will tell.
- Post 1 covering continued unemployment claims is available here: https://trueeconomics.blogspot.com/2021/04/2421-us-continued-unemployment-claims.html
- Post 2 covering labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio is available here: https://trueeconomics.blogspot.com/2021/04/2421-us-labor-force-participation-and.html
- Post 3 covering non-farm payrolls is available here: https://trueeconomics.blogspot.com/2021/04/2421-us-non-farm-payrolls.html.
- Post 4 covering new unemployment claims is available here: https://trueeconomics.blogspot.com/2021/04/2421-us-new-unemployment-claims.html, and
- Post 5 covering duration of unemployment claims is available here: https://trueeconomics.blogspot.com/2021/04/2421-us-duration-of-unemployment.html.


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The other day a friend shared this quote from Michael Choukas' Propaganda Comes of Age (Public Affairs Press, 1965):
This is not the propagandist's aim. For him the validity of an image must be measured not by the degree of its fidelity, but by the response it may evoke. If it will induce the action he wishes, its fidelity is high; if not, low. … The standard that he uses in choosing the images to be disseminated — his "truths" — would be a scale based on the range of possible human responses to an image. His criterion thus is established on the basis of overt action.
At first this made me think about journalism, and how it might fit Choukas' definition of propaganda. Then it made me think about how we might confine the study of propaganda to a harmless subset of human story-telling. That's when sports jumped to mind.
Sports are almost entirely narrative. They also have, as social phenomena go, less importance outside themselves than such highly fraught concerns as politics, religion and business. To the cynic, sports are Kurt Vonnegut's foma: "harmless untruths, intended to comfort simple souls…Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy."
Yes, sports are more than that, but my soul at its simplest is a fan of the Mets. (And, less simply, a fan of the Red Sox.) Likewise, some of my least productive time is spent listening to sports talk radio — unless I count as valuable the communing of my simplest self with the souls of others who share the same mostly-harmless affections. (Hi, @MichaelSHolley.)
But how much more productive is the time I spend listening to NPR, or reading The New York Times? Some, I would say. So, I am sure, would sports fans who favor getting their news from Fox and The Wall Street Journal.
To see where I'm going here, lets unpack "harmless untruths" into a 2×2:
Foma are in the lower right corner. Whether the subject is sports or something else, that seems like a good corner in which to study propaganda.
Sports journalism, like all breeds of the discipline, escapes the foma classification by being about Truth, or at least about facts. But that's beside my point, which is that interests, talk and reporting about sports all moves toward effects, which happen to be harmless but interesting.
"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people," Eleanor Roosevelt is said to have said. But great minds discuss all three. So, even though events and people are the main subjects of sports (and of most) stories, many great sports journalists also traffic in ideas. Jim Murray, Roger Angell and Frank Deford some first to mind; but so do Howard Cosell and Heywood Hale Broun, whose personalities (or wordrobes, in Broun's case) often upstaged the events and people they covered. Then I think about David Foster Wallace, Bill Littlefield, John McPhee, Andrea Kremer, Keith Olbermann, Michael Lewis, Howard Bryant, Tony Kornheiser, Charlie Pierce, John Updike, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Gay Talese, David Halberstam and other greats who work at deeper levels than the the usual bait for eyeballs and clicks.
So, speaking of bait, consider the three words uttered constantly by assignment editors everywhere: What's the story?
Stories, I was taught, are the main format of human interest; and all of them have just three elements:
- A protagonist, or character. This might be a person, a team, a cause or some other entity the reader, listener or viewer cares about. This character need only be interesting. Likability is a secondary matter. (Example: I hate Christian Laettner, an ESPN film.)
- A problem or challenge, This needs to be a situation that keeps the reader interested: tuned in or turning pages. (Classic edtorial instruction: "No story starts with 'happily ever after.'") In fact, it helps if the situation gets worse, so long as we have…
- Movement toward a resolution. If the war is over, or the home team is up or down by forty points with three minutes left, the challenge vanishes. If you're at the game, your problem is beating traffic out of the parking lot.
If you're missing one of those elements, you don't have a story.
Case in point: Cambodia's killing fields. The first I heard about them was in a story read by Hughes Rudd on a CBS newscast in the mid-1970s. He said that perhaps half a million people were already dead. On hearing this, I was appalled, because it came, in an "Oh by the way" manner, after stories about the Super Bowl and Patty Hearst (whose developing story sucked huge amounts of oxygen out of nearly every newsroom at the time).
The slaughter happening in Cambodia mattered far more than either the Super Bowl or Patty Hearst; but it wasn't a story, because it was missing all three of those elements. There was no protagonist, other than a population with a statistic. The problem, while immense, was not ours, and also not moving toward resolution. In fact years would pass before the killing stopped.
For us here in the U.S., the killing fields story didn't get real until The New York Times ran "The Death and Life of Dith Pran," by Sydney Shanberg, in the Sunday Magazine. That gave us a character, and made Cambodia's plight real and compelling. (The story also grew, naturally, into a movie.)
Sports is always focused on those three elements. Is that because sports is always about propaganda? Or is it the case that all stories are, by their narrative nature, propaganda of a sort?
Stories are at least tendentious in the sense that the author needs a point of view — even if that point is what Jay Rosen calls the view from nowhere. (That's pretty much where CBS stood when it first reported on Cambodia's many dead.)
Look at the photos that accompany a sports story. If a team wins, the star player is shown making a great kick, throw, shot or whatever. Or maybe just smiling. If the same team loses, the picture shows the same player messing up or frowning. Never mind that the game was close, or that the photo is of one moment among zillions of others. The entire meaning of the photo is narrative. Its entire purpose is effect, which is both to serve and drive the interests of the reader, the viewer, the listener. What's that say about journalism as a whole?
Has anybody studied sports or journalism as propaganda? At least one inquiring mind wants to know.
Bonus links:
- The Market for Explainables and What's right with Wikipedia, by yours truly.
- News withuout the narrative needed to make sense of the news: what I will say at South By Southwest, by @JayRosen_NYU.

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Friends of Anfield wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the Friends of Anfield a grant of £8,700 to put in place plans for an exciting longer term project aimed at getting Anfield's Grade II* listed cemetery off Historic England's At Risk Register and building an international heritage and visitor centre. The funding will enable us to consult with local residents, take expert advice on our organisational strategy and heritage assets, get training in fundraising and assess the viability of the larger project. The HLF award will also put us in a much stronger position to address our long term plans.
The support from Liverpool City Council and Historic England for our long term plans has taken the cemetery from obscurity and decline back to full prominence within the City.
Our plans compliment the £260m Anfield Project regeneration scheme, with the disused South Chapel becoming an important heritage "Hub", providing new opportunities for schools, universities, genealogists, local historians, and visitors (including 'Cruise and Stay' tourists).
We hope that our championing of heritage-led regeneration will act as a catalyst to encourage and support other local heritage and cultural projects, to help put North Liverpool on the international tourist map in line with Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage Status.
In addition to its role as a platform for research, education, and communication, the Hub will be a meeting place for visitors to Anfield Crematorium, where currently there are 38 cremations every week throughout the year, with an average of 40-50 people at each service. These visitors have to wait around, in all weathers, for funeral cars to arrive, and then gather elsewhere to remember their loved ones. The provision of a quality on-site venue will help serve their needs and will have the added advantage of providing employment and volunteering opportunities for the local community.
Anfield Cemetery is not just a cemetery; it is also a huge story book. It is the chosen final destination of 600,000 people (and counting) with untold millions in attendance. Our stories are extraordinary and inspirational, as befits a world class destination. There isn't a more complete physical narrative for Merseyside's links with world events than our 142 acres.
It is an amazing testimony to Merseyside's links to almost every major event down the years including: the Charge of the Light Brigade, Rorke's Drift, the sinking of the Titanic, Jack the Ripper, our own 'Chinese Che Guevara', Liverpool's last duel, the Slave Trade, the Spanish Armada, Commonwealth War Graves, the American Civil War, the sacking of the White House, murderers and victims, leading industrialists, artists, architects, famous sporting figures, entertainers, religious and political figures, Europeans fleeing persecution, as well as a complete cross section of the social classes.
Commenting on the award, Tom Bradburn said: "Getting support from the Heritage Lottery Fund is brilliant news. It is a clear signal that the difference we want to make in the area is possible. It will widen people's understanding of what a cemetery can be and add to Anfield's sense of pride"
Notes to editors
About Friends of Anfield
Friends of Anfield (FOA) registered as a CIO with the Charity Commission on 27th April 2015.
FOA's Patrons are: Kathy Cowell OBE, Lynette Beardwood, Steve Rotheram MP, the Bishop of Liverpool and Lord David Alton.
We hold general meetings about once every six weeks.
Our Strategy Sub Group plans, directs and assesses our 'heritage', 'reaching out' and 'funding' activities.
We also have 'Interested Parties' meetings which include our local councillor, Historic England's (HE) North West representative, Liverpool City Council's (LCC) Deputy Director of Development and three members of our Trustees.
LCC have commissioned Hemingway Design to consult with the community and make recommendations about the £260m Anfield Spatial Regeneration Framework. We are part of that process.
LCC put Anfield Cemetery on their Heritage Priority List in 2015 and added £50,000 (approx) to HE's £250,000 (approx) for the securing of the two huge on site catacomb structures.
LCC paid £10,000 to secure the South Chapel against further deterioration and HE paid £10,000 for a cemetery-wide structures report. Purcell's report indicated that work on the South Chapel would cost in the region of £700,000 and the whole cemetery, including both catacombs, would be approximately £2.3m.
We believe that people's innate love of stories underpins multi-billion pound industries. FOA wish to capitalise on this and contribute to Merseyside's fast growing tourist economy. Here, we will inform, educate and entertain our visitors.
About the Heritage Lottery Fund
Heritage Lottery Fund – Thanks to National Lottery players, we invest money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about – from the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. www.hlf.org.uk @heritagelottery


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I am blessed to have a wonderful friend and mentor here in Ohio. Kim started as a resource when it came to homeschooling my then-kindergartner, and as time has passed, our relationship has flourished. I love picking her brain for cost-saving, make-your-own personal hygiene and cleaning products. She mentioned in a recent post that her family hasn't "made fun of my interest in frugal living & doing things 'the old ways' for quite a while."
I've spent some time pondering that. I've never been more than a curiosity to my non-frugal friends. Maybe they were kind enough to wait until my back was turned before twirling their fingers around their ears.
Now that frugality is en vogue, it's far more common for people to listen with interest. Everybody wants to tighten up their wallet a little, and we're all looking for comfortable ways to do it. Like cheap cuts of meat in the crock pot, or container gardening on your patio (Topsy Turvy, anyone?)
But what about when it starts to get uncomfortable? When you start to live On The Fringe of Polite Society with your hippie ideas? The horror in people's eyes when I talk about not spending another penny on shampoo. My abject disdain for all things disposable (seriously, WHY should I pay for something, only to have the privilege of throwing it away?). Once, after watching a friend's reaction to my topic of homemade, reusable sanitary pads, I swore I'd try to mainstream my frugality, if only in public.
But those pennies you save through extreme measures have a way of adding up pretty quickly. Eventually, what was uncomfortable becomes commonplace. You've just learned to live a little cheaper- time to find a new way to get uncomfortable again. If I write something that causes you to grimace, that may be a good place to start. In the meantime, write yourself a check for the money you didn't spend on Kotex or Pantene and open up a savings account in your local credit union. Watch those savings accumulate and gather interest. Dream of something realistic and achievable you want, and make that your goal. Envision it when things are uncomfortable.
Our goal is Disney World in 2 years. Our plan is to make it a reality through frugality.
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Months, MONTHS late with these photos, but I thought I'd share what little photos I managed to take and borrow (thank you Andrea and Famiza!) that were taken during our trip to Singapore in late January.
A bit of a milestone for us – I flew solo with both kiddies in late January on a budget airline to Singapore and stayed at Gail's for 10 days. It was quite the ride. Bear in mind that this was back in the days when Atticus was still a terrible sleeper and we were just days out from attending a sleep clinic out of desperation. (One day I'll summon the energy to talk about Atticus's sleeping, if only to remind him one day what a tyrant he was for the first 15 months of his life!)
What I was mentally prepared for was a potentially difficult airplane ride, where I would need to depend on the kindness of strangers and/or grow a very thick skin. What I was less prepared for was a long delay ON THE TARMAC with the kids, which meant an extra hour and a half cooped up in the plane, resulting with all three of us finally tumbling into bed at Gail's after 1am Canberra time. The children were fabulous, however. They hardly slept on the plane, but Arddun was contented and cooperative, and Atticus just wanted to make friends. I was also flanked on all sides by couples of many nationalities who gave me Shiny Eyes of Encouragement with Big Smiles whenever I glanced their way, and a stewardess who ushered me to the business class toilets so I would never have to queue. It was one of our better flights, and I emerged exhausted but more in love with my children than ever, just because I was so thankful they didn't give me hell.
I was less prepared for Singapore, however.
There is something truly debilitating about humidity. It completely sapped my energy the entire time we were there, and I found I really struggled to maintain composure and good humour whenever it was hottest and muggiest. I hated the weather. I longed to catch up with everybody and enjoy myself more, but I really yearned for the climate back home. I had just left Canberra after a particularly scorching week, and yet Singapore's climate — though lower in temperature — really made me feel miserable at times. Coupled with the sheer physicality required to constantly haul two children to appointment after appointment, I was thoroughly depleted by the end of each day.
And yet, what a blessing to catch up with so many. I caught up with school friends from Ngee Ann and friends from Mei Chin — both rather rare treats, even rarer now that we have to coordinate children's schedules. I had the best homemade durian cheesecake — ever. The kind that makes your eyes roll to the back of your head, and eat until you die a happy, fat lady with severe halitosis. Kenneth, if your mother ever monetises her cheesecakes, I think there'd be a queue months long.
I really loved staying at Gail's as that meant our girls could play together, and we could catch up late into the night. At the age of 15, or even 25, I would never have imagined us browsing Suntec City as two not-stay-at-home mothers with our children. The Japanese lunch was probably the most predictable thing in that picture!
I loved seeing the church in Singapore again. Sundays are crazy-overwhelming as the sheer volume of people descends on us like a huge wave each time. But warmth, the glee, the genuine delight in seeing each other again… It is a wonderful family reunion. In many ways, I can't wait for heaven because we'd finally have eternity to catch up in depth and in earnest.
My family. Now that Arddun is older, I can tell she knows who is kith and kin. She relaxes with them in a way she relaxes with us at home. Even though we are physically apart for most of the year, it's so good to see her understanding who her family is.
Home. This was the first trip where I wasn't staying in my old house at Mei Ling Street. But until I came back to Singapore and felt the full effects of never getting to step through that sweet, familiar doorway again, I was always in limbo. Now that my mother's flat in Mei Ling Street is gone, home is definitely Canberra now.
If it hadn't been so full-on solo-parenting with the kids, I think I might have sat down to cry a little or a lot. But we were surrounded by friends and loved ones, and so I didn't. The transition has to happen at some point, after all. My immediate family is in Australia. My life is in Australia. Singapore will always hold my beginnings and own my heart. I will always be faithful to her. But I am married to Australia now. It's taken me 11 years after the wedding, but I've finally leaving and cleaving country-wise. Even now, it doesn't feel like I've completely reached the other side. But losing my mother's house has been a big push to truly embrace the other.
I wish I had taken more photos. I realise now that I hadn't taken a single one with Gail and her family, the biggest regret from the trip considering how much time we spent with them. The only consolation is that we'll see them in November, God willing. And I'll be sure then to document our precious time together.
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After release from prison and completing their terms of probation, felons are of course allowed to travel freely throughout the U.S. Such is not the case when wanting to travel beyond this country's borders.
This blog post will cover whether felons are allowed to travel to Puerto Rico.
- Puerto Rico as a Territory
- Traveling to a U.S. Territory
- Avoiding Crime
- Supporting Felons Visiting Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico as a Territory
Previous blog posts have covered the question of whether felons can travel to foreign countries, such as Canada and Jamaica. The first thought might be that Puerto Rico is similar.
It isn't, however, because Puerto Rico is not a separate, independent country but rather is a territory of the U.S.
A U.S. held territory is much like a colony was in earlier historical times.
It is a land which is an "administrative division" directly overseen by the federal government. It is self-governing with locally elected governors and territorial legislatures.
The citizens of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens with local voting rights (they may not vote in a Presidential election), pay U.S. taxes, and have an elected member of the House of Representatives (who may vote in committees but not on the floor).
Puerto Rico has been a territory since the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Traveling to a U.S. Territory
For Americans entering Puerto Rico, it is just the same as traveling from one state to another. Therefore, a passport is not required to enter Puerto Rico.
This is also true for felons who travel from the U.S. mainland directly to any U.S. territory.
All they must carry with them is a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license. There is no visa required as is the case when visiting a foreign country.
If you're in a hurry to get your visa or want someone to walk you through the process, I recommend you use this website to help.
Since Puerto Rico is not connected to the U.S. mainland, there are a couple of transportation options.
One is flying on an airlines from the U.S. As long as the flight is a direct one from a U.S. city, no passport is necessary.
This is also true for the return flight as long as it does not touch down in another country either as a connection city or due to an emergency.
When landing at a foreign airport, a passport will often be asked for. So it is important for felons to carry a valid passport. An earlier blog post indicated that felons can obtain a passport.
The other route to Puerto Rico is by ship. Approximately one million people travel there on a cruise each year. A previous blog post verified felons are able to go on a cruise.
As long as it is a closed loop cruise, there is technically no passport required. A closed loop cruise is one which starts from and ends up in the same U.S. port city.
Many cruises will actually stop at ports in different countries. This is often true for Caribbean cruises.
At most such stops, officials will ask to see a passport for all passengers, even those who do not get off the ship there. So having a passport is wise.
To not have one could result in being detained in that country, which could pose a major problem for felons. They might not be able to complete the cruise and be held in that country.
Avoiding Crime
For those who have traveled to Puerto Rico, it can be a wonderful place to visit. The Spanish setting and culture are major tourist attractions.
For all tourists, it is important to be careful while visiting because of crime there. There is a lot of drug related activity and theft. For felons this is important to be aware of.
Since there is a high crime rate, police are on the lookout for suspicious activity.
When visiting Puerto Rico, felons should be especially careful to obey the law and not engage in actions that might draw the attention of local authorities. This could result in being picked up and held.
At that point, it could be easy to look into their criminal history, requiring legal counsel to deal with any problems.
Supporting Felons Visiting Puerto Rico
Families of felons who visit Puerto Rico can be helpful to their loved one by encouraging them to travel in order to relax. Be supportive of their making the trip.
It is important to remind them that as a tourist, just being there will bring them under scrutiny.
Remind them of their commitment to live an honest life and how legal difficulties while in Puerto Rico will only defeat their efforts to live that life and may result in their returning to prison.
So what do you think about this blog post about whether felons can travel to Puerto Rico? Have you or someone you know traveled to Puerto Rico after a felony conviction? What was that experience like? Please tell us in the comments below.


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Step into The Daily Donut in Oklahoma City and you'll find one-of-a-kind breakfast items served in a friendly setting. The Daily Donut makes classic donut flavors like maple, glazed, chocolate and sprinkled fresh every day, but it's the daily specials that take the cake at this northwest Oklahoma City donut shop.
The specials include a bacon donut, iced and topped with crisp and savory bacon crumbles. Also try the key lime pie donut, stuffed with key lime filling and topped with crust pieces. The red velvet, Fruity Pebble and Oreo donuts are popular daily specials, as well. The Daily Donut also serves cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, sausage rolls and Columbian coffee.


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The Features of the Best Pizza Restaurant
Pizza is a type of meal that has become very common and it is made from baked bread mixed with tomatoes. Getting to enjoy your favorite pizza in a good restaurant can be fulfilling. As such, you need to find the best pizza restaurant. Nonetheless, there are many pizza restaurants, and getting to pick the best can be a daunting task. It can however be easy for you when you adhere to certain aspects during the selection process. One of the first things that you need to consider when you are searching for a pizza restaurant is to look at the founder(s). Usually, what makes pizza restaurants different and unique is in the founders because they somewhat discovered the best strategy to make your favorite pizza. It is also worth noting that founders of pizza restaurants have a passion for serving the best pizzas.
You also need to choose a pizza restaurant that strives to uphold integrity in all its products and services. The reason for considering this aspect is because certain restaurants forgo the necessary procedures in the preparation of pizzas. It is important to choose a pizza restaurant that is featured on some of the reputable websites. Having a presence on various websites shows how the restaurant has caught the public eye and this could be mainly due to the delicious pizzas that they make. A pizza restaurant that also deals in deliveries is an excellent one and this means that you can get to enjoy your pizza at the office or in your home after you place your order. This saves you time and money.
When you are searching for a pizza restaurant, it is also a good idea for you to consider picking one that provides outside catering. Since pizzas are loved by everyone, it will be good for your guests to enjoy a pie during the event. The restaurant needs to make sure that the pizzas delivered are fresh from the oven. The online platform provides the best avenue for you to get to learn more and discover more about a certain pizza restaurant. Here, you need to find out what past customers have said about the restaurant. A pizza restaurant that enjoys positive feedback from all its past clients is a good signal that they have the best pizza.
An excellent pizza restaurant should always be on the move by making sure that it is up-to-date with the latest trends. The food industry experiences many changes on a day-to-day basis and for a restaurant to attract the best, it needs to adhere to all this. The inclusion of better ingredients in making the best pizzas is one of the things that you need to check out. A good pizza restaurant should also be active on all social media accounts so that they can keep their customers updated and also attract others. The pizza restaurant industry is growing each day and for one to stay afloat in this business, there is a need for invention and extra focus on making delicious meals.


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School is back in session! Let's kick those old plastic magnetic letters to the curb and start the year off with some pretty pastel DIY clay alphabet letter magnets that the whole family can enjoy!
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It's September and school is back in session! Some of your kids may have started school a couple of months ago, but my son has only been back in preschool for a couple of weeks here in New Jersey.
We are adjusting to our new school/fall schedule! I always find Fall refreshing, as well as, a time to get organized and back to business!
My son is three and is beginning his academic journey this year with the letter "A!" Haha! I think it's adorable how each month has a letter for the kids to focus on. To watch my son learn how to write his letters and "spell" words has been so exciting!
Since my son started working on his letters, and the alphabet never goes out of style, I decided that it would be super fun to make some clay alphabet letter magnets for our playroom!
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We have the standard alphabet letter magnets, but we are missing some letters, and they just aren't cute! Why don't they make pretty plastic magnetic letters?? Well, thank goodness they don't, because then I wouldn't have been able to write this post!
I'm sure you've seen some cool DIY magnetic letter transformations out there (like the gold painted magnetic letters here), but I wanted to try something different!
We also have some cool pastel colored wooden discs that have the letter stamped on them. I like those also, but surprise, we are missing some letters!
I'm sure we will lose these letters at some point, but I'll try to keep them together for as long as I can!
I thought this would be a fun project for my son to help with. I'll be honest, his focus on crafts does not last too long. I guess it's too early to tell if he inherited my love for DIY projects! My DIY Spring Egg Crayons is one project that he did love helping with! Check them out if you are looking for a quick and easy project!
DETAILS to DIY the Clay Alphabet Letter Magnets:
Materials Needed:
1. OVEN BAKE CLAY or AIR DRY CLAY. (Here is the clay I used for this project. Here is the air dry clay I use.)
4. PUTTY KNIFE or FLAT SPATULA
5. BOX CUTTER or EXACTO KNIFE
6. FINE GRIT SANDPAPER (around 180 or higher)
10. MODGE PODGE (optional)
Step 1
Open the clay and start working it with your hands. They clay can be a little hard until it is softened up by kneading it. Don't worry if they clay is a little crumbly. It should become soft and smooth after you have been handling it for a bit.
Step 2
Roll out the clay so that it is about 1/4 of an inch thick. You need to have a bit of depth to the clay in order to get the best shape out of your cookie cutters and to be able to actually pick up the letter after it is cut out of the clay. (This is a good step to have your kids help!)
Step 3
Press the cookie cutter letter firmly into the clay. Press around the entire cookie cutter to ensure that you have cut the clay evenly. (Another good step for little hands!)
Step 4
Peel the excess clay away from the clay alphabet letter shape. Use your putty knife to scrape under the letter if it does not peel away from the table easily. Carefully place your putty knife almost parallel to the surface and slide it under the letter.
If the letter shape has a small cut-out in the middle, like an "A," gently try to push the piece out. If you can't get it out, you will need to use a sharp knife, like an X-Acto knife, box cutter, or another tool that can help to remove it. Just slowly use the knife to trace the lines that the cookie cutter made. After you trace the lines, you should be able to pop-out the piece. Don't worry if you letter has some rough edges. They can be easily sanded down after the clay has baked or dried.
Step 5
Place your clay alphabet letters on a baking sheet (or foil on a baking sheet) and bake your clay according to the package directions (or let your clay air dry according to package directions). My clay baked or 30 minutes at 230 degrees F. Let your clay cool to the touch before the next steps.
(An optional step is to cover your letters in Modge Podge to lock in everything and prevent the letters from getting dirty.)
Step 6
Cut the magnetic tape into tiny strips. Mine are less than a 1/4 of an inch thick. You want them to be as wide as they can to fit on the back of the letters, but you don't want them to stick out from the edges. To be sure that the letters have a strong magnetic hold, I recommend putting about four pieces of magnetic tape on the back of the letters.
Step 7
The magnetic tape is sticky, obviously, but I wanted to be completely sure that it would not fall off the letters. It might be overkill, but I used a glue gun! I glued each piece of magnetic tape to the letter. Let the glue dry, and then you can get down to business!
It always bothers me that the standard magnetic alphabet letters only come with one of each letter, so I made a few extras of the letters we might need! That's what's great about DIY-ing!
DIY Clay Alphabet Letter Magnets
There are so many things you could do with these magnetic letters! My son has magnetic fishing polls, and I feel like I have some "Go Fish" in my near future!
Safety Note: The strips of magnetic tape are very small and could easily be put into the mouth of a young child. I have a 10 month old at home, so I'm totally in "sergeant safety" mode!
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Can you learn meditation at home? If you're just beginning in Buddhism, one thing you're bound to need help with is learning Meditation.
But how do you begin to learn meditation if there is nobody in your hometown that teaches it? Or what if you are unsure or would like to start off independently at first?
Not to worry there is hope!
Thanks to the internet, or your friendly delivery van, here are five ways you can start your meditation practice easily!
Sitting meditation is required to experience the joys of meditation and to begin to contemplate and investigate one's intrinsic nature. ~ Ven. Master Hsing Yun
Table of Contents
#1: Watch Instructional Videos
Say you are far from a Meditation teacher, what can you do? YouTube (and other sites) have a slew of teachers willing to show you how to meditate.
An impressive collection comes from Mindah-Lee Kumar who provides you with a series of YouTube videos dedicated to Meditation (and Buddhism too). Check out her Meditation playlist:
Another teacher to follow is Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu who routinely posts videos about Theravada insight (Vipassana) meditation: http://www.youtube.com/user/yuttadhammo
You can also find some YouTube videos by Wildmind which has several types of meditation courses available: https://www.youtube.com/user/wildmindmeditation/videos
For Spanish, consider Venerable Sanathavihari Los-Angeles who provides a lot of outreach to the Spanish speaking community to include videos:
#2: Take Online Courses and Use Smartphone Apps
The internet has opened education and information like never before. Before this explosion, you had to find a teacher where you live (or go to them), now they come to you.
The popular Meditation author Bodhipaksa has online courses that you can find them on his website called "Wildmind", which is dedicated to Meditation (to include an entire online store filled with supplies, books, and DVDs to help you along).
With the plethora of apps out there now, you can find some apps that can help you not only track your meditation but also teach you. Not all of these will be available on all platforms (let me know your favorites in the comments):
- Insight Timer: A popular and free app where you can easily practice your meditation, connect with others, follow teachers, get courses, and much more. https://insighttimer.com/
- Bodhi Mind Meditations: This is a new app (iOS only) from Wildmind.org that is full of guided meditations. It will also soon have a new feature called "Sitting With Bodhi" which will offer a different meditation every day. https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1260761658
- Calm: A beautifully designed app, with a ton of guided meditations for all sorts of things. Of course, mindfulness meditation will probably be on top of your list and they cover that as well. Some are free, while there is a paid subscription option as well. https://www.calm.com/
- Headspace: This is a paid service, so it may be beneficial to check out other options first, but offers guided meditations and more. http://www.getsomeheadspace.com/
- OMM: One minute meditation app, which is nicely done. Unfortunatley it is for iOS only. https://www.facebook.com/onemomentmeditation
- Breathe: This is a great app, which even teaches you how to meditate, and tracks your progress. What is brilliant about this app is that you can even add emotions, how you are feeling, etc., and it can provide you meditation options (and how long) to help or build upon. Oh, and it's free! iOS, Android, and Web. http://www.stopbreathethink.org/
- Enso: A meditation timer that is very nicely done with great timer options, progress tracking, and more. Although it is for iOS only, it may be something you would find beneficial if your entire goal is just meditation tracking. However, this article is about learning meditation at home and options like Calm or Breathe might be better options until you are more comfortable. http://www.fascinative.ca/enso.html
#3: Read Books for Beginners
Although there are always limits to what you can learn from books alone, they are still a wealth of knowledge and assistance to your practice. Here are a few to start off with:
- Idiot's Guide to Meditation: Despite the title, it's an enjoyable book to get you started! Virtually everything is in this book to get you started and covers a lot of topics that you may have questions on, or curious about.
- For all Living Beings: If you want to apply meditation to Buddhism, this is a terrific book to help you with that. An entire section of the book is devoted to meditative concentration, which is easily explained, yet still thorough for someone new to Buddhism.
- Wildmind: A Step by Step Guide to Meditation: Bodhipaksa has lots of books and CDs devoted to meditation, and this one should be on your list if you're just beginning with meditation.
- FREE: If you would like a free booklet about meditation, look no further than this one by Ven. Master Hsing Yun. This focuses on Ch'an meditation, which is commonly known in the West as "Zen" (thanks to its name in Japan). Download here, and you can even request a free printed copy thanks to donations by others: http://www.fgsitc.org/meditation/
#4: Set and Keep Goals
While this part is not actually about "learning" meditation, it is about keeping on track. Keeping a regular practice of Meditation can be exceedingly difficult in the beginning, so one way to accomplish this is with technology.
- "Smart" Watches: Apps are integrating quickly with the smartwatches that are out there. You can now have the app remind you at different times of the day to practice mindfulness and/or meditation. Perhaps most well-known is the Apple Watch's "Breathe" option that is built-in, but others such as Calm, etc., also have Apple Watch and other watch integrations. An added benefit is they can also "track" your meditation progress.
- Calendar: If technology is not your thing, go the old-fashioned way: mark it on a calendar. This can be as simple as a printed calendar where you set a time each day to meditate, or even use your calendar on the computer, smartphone, etc., to do a "recurring" appointment where it reminds you to meditate. It doesn't get much simpler than that.
- Get Out There: Join a group in your community is a great way to keep motivated, although that does mean actually leaving your house (which is a bit contrary to this article)! Your end goal is to eventually find a teacher (if possible), and there are often groups out there. Try services such as "Meetup" to find one, a Google or Bing search, or even searching Facebook or other social media to see if one is nearby. Try broad search terms such as "Meditation". Remember, there might be some that are "for-profit" meaning these are actually companies, rather than non-profits, and you may want to stay clear of them unless you want to and/or have no other choice.
- Skype, Teams, FaceTime, Zoom, etc.: Getting out there is not your thing…then how about using video conferencing software and services like Skype or FaceTime? This is a wonderful way to connect with a friend or teacher who can get you going (and motivated) on a routine basis. There is nothing like someone on the other end to motivate you, and practice meditation with. Several Buddhist temples now feature this in addition to in-temple sessions.
#5: Websites
Like never before, you can connect with meditation teachers and others who are practicing through the internet. While Meditation is, of course, best taught with an actual teacher in front of you…there are times when this is just not feasible or possible.
A variety of resources are available on the internet, and these are just a few options:
- Dharma Seed offers Western Buddhist Vipassana teachings: https://dharmaseed.org/
- Free Buddhist Audio offers an entire section on Meditation: https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/meditation/
- Wildmind offers comprehensive Meditation guides, books, series, and more by the teacher Bodhipaksa: https://www.wildmind.org/
Do you have some favorite meditation resources for practicing at home? Let me know in the comments!
- Featured Image: CC photo by XSIX on Flickr
- This article was updated on 12/30/2018 to remove the Google+ section, and update information and links.
- Thank you to Bodhipaksa (Wildmind.org) and Venerable Sanathavihari Los-Angeles for their recommendations.
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You can't possibly expect a device with a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard and a 3.7" screen to be small. The MILESTONE, standing at 115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm, is about as compact as such a package will get, the relatively slim waistline a nice little bonus.
Motorola MILESTONE next to Apple iPhone 3GS
The metal construction and the host of features also take their toll to bring the weight all the way up to 165 g. We aren't complaining when increased weight results in a solid feel and likely durability, and the case here is exactly that.
The design of the Motorola MILESTONE has its ups and downs but the overall impression is solid. The metallic chassis is strong and confident, and the rubbery rear is a thoughtful decision on a device that does need a secure grip. Of course, the large and impressive screen also contributes to the phone's appeal.
The chin that forms below the display when the slider is closed looks nice - possibly a nod to the G1 proto-Android - but is not really logical. It does make access to the main on-screen controls a bit harder.
The 3.7-inch display dominates the MILESTONE front when the slider is closed. The capacitive touchscreen has the highest resolution currently available on the market - 854 x 480 pixels. Its image quality is also great with deep blacks (although no AMOLED deep) and high maximum brightness.
Since the Motorola MILESTONE is the first handset to run on the Android 2.0, it enjoys 16M-color support and no color banding issues. The 65K-color limitation is taking some of the fun out of the other Android displays (the XPERIA X10 probably having the most to lose) and it's good that the Open Handset Alliance solved that issue.
The sensitivity of the display is top notch but that is to be expected in a capacitive unit. Since there is no need to apply pressure, even the lightest of touches from your (bare!) fingers will do. Gloves and long nails are a no-go with the MILESTONE but that is the price you usually have to pay to get this kind of touchscreen experience.
We are also quite pleased with the sunlight legibility of the MILESTONE. It's enjoying near iPhone-grade levels and usability out in the open is top notch.
Below the display are the four touch-sensitive controls, typical for the Android platform. The four keys are Back, Menu, Home and Search. They're haptic enabled and very sensitive, so the transition to and from the touchscreen is seamless.
The four keys below are touch-sensitive too
The left side of the Motorola MILESTONE is pretty bare the microUSB port being the only element here.
The microUSB slot is all you get at the left
The right panel has the camera key and the volume rocker. The camera key is perfect in size and tactility but the volume rocker is a bit too flat and hard to press. This is not something to worry about considering that it isn't the most frequently used control anyway.
There are a couple of keys on the right side
Jumping to the top we find the power/screen lock key and the 3.5mm audio jack.
The 3.5mm audio jack and the power/screen lock key are on top
Opening the slider reveals the four-row QWERTY keyboard and the D-pad. Having a D-pad here and a Menu key means that in most scenarios you can operate the device even without the touchscreen.
The four-row full QWERTY keyboard
The keyboard itself is really comfortable with the keys large and tactile enough to allow quite quick typing. Frankly, we feel it would have been even better without the D-pad but there is a decent amount of space anyway.
The inconvenience rendered by the only-four-row layout is that each key needs to accommodate two different characters. Yet, with the two available Alt keys, there's always one right under a finger so it's no biggie.
The back of the Motorola MILESTONE features the 5 megapixel camera lens and the dual-LED flash. The loudspeaker grill is also here, right below the battery cover.
There's a 5 MP camera and a dual-LED flash at the back
Opening the cover reveals the 1400 mAh Li-Ion BP6X battery. Quoted at 350 hours of standby time or 6 hours and a half of talk time it certainly sounds like a decent performer. We will have to spend a bit more time with the handset to comment on its real-life performance though.
The microSD card slot is also here but unfortunatelly it isn't hot-swappable. That means that you will have to power off your MILESTONE each time you change cards. On the positive side it has no trouble handling 16GB cards, which are the largest currently available on the market.
The general build quality of the Motorola MILESTONE is excellent and the handset's body looks quite durable. The abundance of metal certainly conveys the feeling that the device is built to last.


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If I didn't have a baby bump this summer I would be purchasing all of these beauties above. A little but of maxi dresses, a little bit of leather and a little bit of lace. All stunning, and all need to be in my closet. Only my growing belly isn't so sure it agrees. So until July 29 (or sooner?) I will be lusting over these lovelies online.
PS - If any of you are lucky enough to snag one, please send me a pic so I can live vicarioulsy through you! K thanks!


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Taylor Sappe Music Production & Instruction
BMI affiliated published songwriter since 1979
Producer/engineer and A&R for Captain Blue Records since 1980
Instructor at DeMelfi School of Music since 2005
Special Thanks
I give my special thanks to the following people who made it possible for me to be where I am today. This list is not in order of priority, but in the order of occurrence.
Jim Gasper (R.I.P) for constantly encouraging me to do better.
Barry Hirschberg who saved me from starvation when I lived in New York in 1971. After losing my job at Braniff International Airways at JFK airport, I persued the tough course of trying to make a living with music. The gigs didn't provide enough income to survive. Barry had a deli/sub shop called, "My Hero". At closing time he would give me all of the left over food. Barry truly is my hero! He now owns and operates a video production company in New Jersey. Click on the link to see how far Barry has come over the years.
George Graham for playing my music on both Homegrown Music and Mixed Bag radio shows on WVIA FM.
Mike Naydock for the Cellar Full of Noise radio and TV shows that aired my songs.
Ken Gallagher for encouraging me to get back into it.
Lucyann Edwards for the acoustic guitar she gave me for a birthday present. I was procrastinating about buying a guitar and probably wouldn't have had one to this day if it wasn't for Lucyann.
Bob Gidosh for having me play at his camp site each time he goes camping and for not missing any of my performances unless he was extremely sick. Also for his ongoing support and constant encouragement.
Deva-kant for the use of his PA system during the times when he is not booked, until I was able to afford my own PA system.
Keith's Bistro for providing me with a venue for my first public solo performance in 28 years. Keith's Bistro is now out of business. What a shame! It was a great place for musicians to perform and people to enjoy the entertainment.
L.A. Tarone for the many kind articles he wrote on me in the Hazleton Standard Speaker and for playing my music on his radio show.
Patrice Baker for supplying me with some of the music that I needed to complete my show, and her constant encouragement and ongoing support.
Jerry Krakovesky for his constant support, needed critiques, and occasional technical help.
Mary Laser for helping to steer me away from making costly mistakes.
Intrepid Dective Agency for providing me with part time employment for an extra income while preparing my solo act.
Wister Yuhas for his help in creating the time slots I needed for practicing, rehearsal and organizing my show.
Michelle Potts for her constant support and help in getting gigs. And for showing up at all of my gigs, even under the worst conditions. But most of all, for rescuing me from a bad situation and giving me a loving home.
Danny DeMelfi for giving me the opportunity to teach at his music school. He has provided me with the best job of my life. I am now earning a good living doing something that I love. Teaching music is the only work I love more than performing. When I left Berklee in 1979 I had no desire to teach music. I didn't realize that I would love it so much. Now I wish I had started sooner.
Dean Reinbold for helping me to redeem myself from a mistake I made in 1971 and have been beating myself up over all these years.
Dean Paul for providing me with additional music production employment in the Baltimore area when my teaching schedule is slow.
Kelsey Cronauer for the pleasure of having worked with such a fine talent, and getting me interested in country music enough to establish connections in the country music industry, and for co-writing the song "Old Country Legends", which appeared on the "Get Branded" album, which was nominated for a Grammy for best country album of 2013, and came in at number 37, ahead of some major label artists.
Patrick Kreisl for getting the album "Get Branded", which I produced, engineered, and co-wrote on one of the songs, a Grammy nomination.


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Leading US lawmakers are considering adding measures to a new package of sanctions that would single out Iran's national oil and shipping companies and restrict its ability to tap into electronic banking services.
The broad package of measures were aimed at further constricting oil revenues that lawmakers say Tehran was using to develop nuclear weapons, and were designed to build on tough banking sanctions that became law on Dec 31.
Top US intelligence chiefs told Congress on Tuesday that Iran was feeling the harsh effects of the economic sanctions and that Iran is capable of building a nuclear weapon but its leaders had not decided to do so.
Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee were considering a number of amendments and will vote on the measures on Thursday. The bill would require the administration to identify and sanction affiliates of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez will file an amendment that would require the Treasury Department within 60 days of passage to investigate the relationship between the Revolutionary Guard and two key players in Iran's oil trade: the National Iranian Tanker Company, and the National Iranian Oil Company.
The amendment would direct the administration to sanction banks that deal with the major oil company and shipper if they are found to be Revolutionary Guard entities, a Menendez aide said.
"We will continue adapting our efforts to counter the regime's workarounds and take every possible step to impose real sanctions on Iran's energy sector, the IRGC and its related entities," Menendez said in a statement.
Howard Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will introduce a companion bill targeting the oil company and shipper in the House of Representatives.
"With Iran pursuing a menacing nuclear program while thumbing its nose at the international community, Tehran must be further isolated," Berman said in a statement.
At a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, CIA Director David Petraeus said, "The sanctions have been biting much, much more literally in recent weeks than they have until this time."
He cited the fall in the value of Iran's currency, the rial, and said there have been "runs on the bank" as Iranians try to dump domestic currency and acquire other assets.
NO CHANGE IN IRAN's BEHAVIOUR
But Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said sanctions had not caused Iran's leaders to change their behavior or policies so far.
"We assess Iran is keeping open the option to develop nuclear weapons, in part by developing various nuclear capabilities that better position it to produce such weapons, should it choose to do so," Clapper said in written testimony. "We do not know, however, if Iran will eventually decide to build nuclear weapons."
A team from the UN nuclear watchdog, which arrived in Tehran on Saturday, has been holding talks with Iranian officials to try to resolve the dispute about Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is purely for peaceful purposes.
"Talks between Iran and the visiting team of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) were constructive and ... the two sides agreed to continue the talks," the semi-official Fars news agency quoted an unnamed source as saying.
International oil traders are closely monitoring the new sanctions, which could provoke Tehran to act on its threat to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane.
The ideas in the new bill build on the banking measures passed last year, and will add to international pressures on the Tehran government, said George Lopez, an expert on sanctions at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
"The trick about sanctions is, which straws are going to be the ones that break the camel's back?" Lopez said.
The net impact on Iran is what is important to evaluate, said Gal Luft, head of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security in Washington.
"If you look at each piece of legislation or sanction separately you'd say that it's not that great or not that perfect, but if you zoom out and look at the entire global effort its the first time you feel the international community is tightening the noose over this," Luft said.
The Obama administration is still determining how aggressively to implement the tough new banking sanctions enacted last year, measures cosponsored by Menendez and Republican Senator Mark Kirk.
Kirk had been working on a sanctions measure that would make it harder for Iranian banks to use SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, a Belgian cooperative that provides an electronic platform for banking transactions.
But Kirk suffered a stroke in December and is recovering from surgery. A Senate aide, who spoke to Reuters on the basis he not be identified by name, said he expected another senator would propose Kirk's amendment dealing with SWIFT.
"It behooves the people who run the architecture to say, 'You can't have access to it,'" the aide said.
SWIFT, overseen by a group of 10 major central banks, is a "neutral and apolitical" organization that complies with all sanctions laws, a spokeswoman said in a statement.
Other amendments will introduce sanctions on Syria, including penalties for individuals identified for human rights violations, and on companies that sell technology and weapons to Syria, two Senate aides said.
More than 5,000 people have been killed in a brutal crackdown on protesters in Syria, according to the United Nations.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer introduced a Syrian sanctions package in January.
Another measure aimed at banning ships that have recently visited Iran from US ports is unlikely to be introduced at the Senate Banking Committee, but may come into play during a later stage of the legislative process, a Senate aide said.
Much will depend on how aggressively the Obama administration implements the banking sanctions, the aide said.
The House passed two bills on Dec 14 that give the administration less flexibility in how it rolls out sanctions than the new Senate Banking package.
"If there's a sense the administration is really putting its full weight behind sanctions implementation, that may undercut some of the momentum behind efforts to take away waivers," the Senate aide said.
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Dear Reader,
This book presents twelve young women and men who have been discovered by, or have participated in the programmes of, the Association of Hungarian Talent Support Organizations (Magyar Tehetségsegítő Szervezetek Szövetsége, MATEHETSZ). We have been able to contribute to the development of their talent in a brief period of their life. We are proud of all of them, and we are proud of all of the 25 thousand youths who have joined the Talent Bridges Programme, as well as the other tens of thousands of gifted students who have attended the events of the Talent Points since MATEHETSZ and the network helping gifted young people was called to life.
The dozens of YouTube videos submitted following our call, as well as the interviews published on the websites and in publications of the Talent Points have shown just how many talented young people deserve the attention of their peers even in their teens. Coordinated by MATEHETSZ and using support from the European Union, the Talent Bridges Programme was set up for them, seeking to provide as many opportunities as possible in Hungary, Europe, and beyond.
Our volume contains twelve interviews. We selected a dozen from thousands of gifted young people, who serve as an example in one way or another, through their talent, diligence and calling. Special and exceptionally mature, the individuals in this book reveal some surprising turns and often an embarrassing sense of purpose. This introduction seeks to call the reader's attention to what goes beyond individual stories: the formative power of the network of talents, the Talent Points. They have immense significance in providing positive feedback, offering new directions and opportunities, and granting financial support or personal mentoring that can determine entire careers. The careers of these gifted young people afford sufficient perspective and inspiration to assess the significance of EU-supported programmes.
Péter Bajor
President of MATEHETSZ
|1. The force of example (Tamás Jászay)
|2. Reaching out to each other and music (Lilla Proics)
|3. The thrill of looking in the microscope (Lilla Proics)
|4. Playing with thought (Lilla Proics)
|5. Mounds of earth, not concrete skeletons (Tamás Jászay)
|6. Drawn to science like a magnet (Tamás Jászay)
|7. The allure of competition (Tamás Jászay)
|8. Not just a passing interest (Lilla Proics)
|9. Back from America, future occupation: businessman (Tamás Jászay)
|10. In the forest, familiar faces look back at me from all around (Lilla Proics)
|11. The man with the 171-hour week (Tamás Jászay)
|12. The experience of the moment (Lilla Proics)
|13. Institutions of Hungarian Talent Support


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With this technique, you can take inexpensive clear glass bottles and turn them into little works of art!
It didn't take THAT long (only an hour or so) but it seemed like forever when you're excited to see if the technique really works as beautifully as Wendy's did! IT WORKED!!!! I had three beautifully crackle distressed clear glass bottles.
I wanted them to be tinted like old vintage glass. So, I added Magenta Hue Archival Ink to a piece of Cut N Dry Foam and lightly rubbed it over the square bottle. The round bottle was colored using Coffee Archival Ink. The third bottle became teal by added Aquamarine Archival Ink. Then I brushed on (and wiped away the excess) of Frayed Burlap Distress Stain to each bottle. That added the rich brown tones in some of the cracks.
Here is a closeup of view of the color and texture of the teal bottle before I decorated it.
For the upper portion of my bottle, I gathered some vintage lace on a cream thread and tied it around the neck of the bottle. I draped some antique gold chain and hot glued it in place. The chain dangles free in between where I glued it and I love that!
The round knob (drawer pull) on this bottle is clear crystal. I added a little bow around it and a charm made out of Tim Holtz' crystal Baubles, a little 7 Gypsies Key and a small teardrop shaped Facet that was alcohol inked with Stream and Caramel Alcohol Inks.
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COVID-19 Point-of-Care Testing & Canada's Ongoing Research Priorities
- Domestic innovation needs to be promoted so that Canada is not relying on the international community for developments in diagnostic testing.
- Canada needs its own solutions for pandemic preparedness so that we do not need to rely on the international community for diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.
- Information and access to data is critical, and genetic information should be open sourced across global jurisdictions.
Industry, including venture capital, should work with the research community to develop an impactful research strategy. It is in everybody's best interest to work together, and private-public partnerships are valuable in leveraging research funding.
Canada's Response to the COVID-19 Crisis So Far
I think the research and health policy response has been positive. Very early on there was a call for proposals for rapid research funding which my group was very fortunate to be successful in. This has enabled us to respond very quickly to urgent needs in our area, which is diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
In terms of health policy, this has been challenging for policymakers because it is an evolving process—so one has to be nimble and ready to adapt quickly. Generally speaking, across the country there has been a positive response.
I feel like we have done a good job of mitigating worst case scenarios. If you look south of the border and to countries like Italy, Spain and perhaps even France, you see huge numbers of people infected and the mortality rate is quite high. If you map out our current epidemic curves, fatality rates, hospitalization rates, and ICU rates, it is currently in a holding pattern that is fairly steady. Having said that, there are parts of the country that are sustaining more cases than other parts.
If you map out our current epidemic curves, fatality rates, hospitalization rates, and ICU rates, it is currently in a holding pattern that is fairly steady.
We have seen in Quebec, for example, there are higher rates of infection than in other parts of the country. It is not homogenous across the country. There are areas, especially around urban centres where there is more community transmission, that there is more risk of these fires getting out of control. I think we have to be vigilant around these urban centres especially.
What Are the Next Chapters of the Unfolding Crisis?
We have seen that it is essential to protect our elderly in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. They have been extremely vulnerable, and we have to protect the vulnerable—that's an important thing moving forward here. My own feeling is that we are now in the midst of this pandemic, we are sort of hitting the peak spot. I feel like by June or July we will be on the other side of this mountain, and then important questions will have to be asked about how we turn the tap on again in terms of de-quarantining, or de-self-isolating, letting people go back to work and letting kids go back to school. In the summer we will be asking those questions and relying on policymakers to provide that guidance so that we can go back safely.
I feel like by June or July we will be on the other side of this mountain, and then important questions will have to be asked about how we turn the tap on again.
If we move too fast, there is a risk of a second wave emerging because we do not, as a society, have herd immunity. Herd immunity is this concept that if enough people were infected, we will be protected as a society or community. We will not be at that spot by the summer—so if you open up too fast, you can get a second wave. And we have to protect our intensive care units—we only have so many beds, so many ventilators—and that is the other issue. This flattening of the curve is the way to go, but the big question is when to return to these activities without triggering a second wave.
What Are the First Steps in Approaching a Disease Like Covid-19 from the Research Community's Perspective?
From a medical-scientific perspective where I come from, it is really about understanding this infectious disease. How transmissible is it from person to person? That would be one of the first questions. How virulent or dangerous is this virus for human beings? That's another question. How is it spreading from country to country, and what key counter measures can we do to contain it? These are essential public health questions.
From a diagnostic point of view, testing became so critical early on in this pandemic. Do we have the tools in our toolbox to be able to test this virus in high volumes, so we can quickly identify who is infected and then make sure they are quarantined or self-isolated? That became, and it still is, a very important question.
In hospitals, it is about understanding how to manage patients with COVID-19. One of the interventions we can do to prevent mortality is determining who are the highest risk individuals for mortality. That is a very important question. Do we have any medications that work already in our arsenal that we could use? And of course, the ultimate question is the vaccine. How quickly can we deploy a vaccine to curtail the spread of the virus? And that is just the beginning. There are so many questions and we can get into the societal impacts of isolation, the psychological impacts of isolation, impacts on the economy—but for the research community, those are our priority issues.
The Approach to Covid-19 Funding by Government and Partners Such as Genome Canada
I was a recipient of funding that came via the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Genome Canada and Genome Alberta. I am very fortunate to say that we are putting these funds to work right away, and it has been really remarkable how quickly the peer-review proposals took place—in a matter of days, which is unprecedented. Volunteers across the country were able to review this in a very rigorous process, and awards went out. There were second, perhaps third waves of awards that have been made available as well. I think this has been great, it is unprecedented, and this is one of the positive elements that has come out of this.
It has been really remarkable how quickly the peer-review proposals took place—in a matter of days, which is unprecedented.
Having said that, how much is enough? And that is a big question here. Have we put enough funds into this to make it truly something that can have impact? How do we also rally around industry partners? It would be prudent to have industry, venture capital perhaps, also contributing to this research strategy. We know the entire economy is essentially at a standstill situation—so it is in everyone's best interest to work together, and some public-private partnerships may be valuable to really leverage the funding.
It would be prudent to have industry, venture capital perhaps, also contributing to this research strategy.
What Role Does Genomics Play in Helping Us Understand and Fight the Virus?
We need to know what this animal is. Is it related to bats? Is it related to SARS previously in 2002? There was the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus that emerged in the Middle East. There are also existing circulating coronaviruses that already are human coronaviruses that we see every season. Understanding the interplay and relationships between these families of coronaviruses will help us. Getting back to precision medicine, we need to be specifically targeting this particular pandemic virus from a vaccine or diagnostic or therapeutic point of view. Genomics plays into that, because the genome sequence is the source of truth of the identity of the virus and we need to know the source of truth. That is absolutely critical.
Access to data and information is critical. Information is power and I think it has to be openly available.
I'm a big proponent of open-source genetic information. I think that this should be freely available across jurisdictions. I realize this is a political environment in which we operate, and fingers are pointing at other countries and what they did or did not do. But for me, as a medical-scientific person, access to data and information is critical. Information is power and I think it has to be openly available.
What is Your COVID-19 Research Focused On?
Our main interest is diagnostics.
Over the last decade or so, I've been working in resource-limited settings—in Africa for example—trying to develop low-cost tools that provide ultrasensitive, highly accurate diagnostic tests. I call it precision diagnostics. Traditionally, we relied on methods like culturing an organism, bringing it to life so to speak, and these are relatively insensitive methods that are sometimes necessary to do. But now we are seeing testing and infectious disease moving towards detecting DNA, RNA and genetic material. Those tests are currently cost prohibitive, highly sophisticated and require equipment that needs preventive maintenance and it is inaccessible in some low-middle income countries.
We have been looking at a specific technology called isothermal application. That means, in layman's terms, essentially detecting that genetic material in a way that does not need sophisticated equipment and laboratories.
Now we are focusing on bringing that technology to the bedside and making it more accessible and available. And we have been looking at a specific technology called isothermal application. That means, in layman's terms, essentially detecting that genetic material in a way that does not need sophisticated equipment and laboratories. We can actually detect genetic material at the bedside. That has been our real emphasis, and that is what we wanted to do with COVID-19 as well— build on the experience working in resource-limited settings and seeing if we can use that technology to detect COVID-19 in the community. That is what we are trying to do.
Point-of-care tools are essential because, in my view, you are taking the test to the patient's bedside, house, or port of entry so that you can act on the test result in a more rapid fashion. The time needed for a result and the time to act is reduced, and that early intervention may prevent further spread in the case of COVID-19. Ideally, you do not want individuals who are infected coming into the waiting rooms of hospitals and spreading that infection to others. That is one of the reasons point-of-care testing is valuable.
Local domestic innovation has to be promoted so we are not relying on international sources for things we need.
In terms of how close we are, there are already commercially available options that have been developed by large diagnostic companies. The issue around that is access to them. As you can imagine, everybody wants one of those instruments or tests. This goes back to my earlier point, where local domestic innovation has to be promoted so we are not relying on international sources for things we need. We need domestic options. This has been highlighted in the pandemic. We may not be the first in the queue if everybody wants something that is available internationally.
What Role Does Sequencing of RNA and DNA Play in Fighting COVID-19 and Developing a Vaccine for It?
COVID-19 is an RNA virus, so determining the genomic sequence of that virus is essential. We need to know how much variability it has—is it just one clone, or are there many clones that are circulating? That may inform us in terms of how a vaccine might work. Some vaccines are specific to certain clones, and so if there are multiple clones this may inform us as to whether we need to develop a vaccine that can target several clones that would be universally useful. Absolutely, sequencing DNA or RNA is essential. We saw that with this pandemic—very early on Chinese scientists made available sequences of COVID-19 that allowed international laboratories to quickly develop a diagnostic tool to target the virus. It is really quite amazing how things have changed and how fast we can get information. In a matter of days, an entire sequence of a genome of a virus is available to develop diagnostic tools or vaccines.
What Priority Research Areas Must We Focus on and Invest in as the Pandemic Evolves?
It is hard to argue against the importance of a vaccine. Vaccines, as a public health intervention for infectious diseases, have always been paramount. It really is a powerful tool, and I would argue that in this instance time is of the essence—we need to push forward and develop a vaccine.
Diagnostics has also been very important. We have seen that, again, having diagnostic supply chains of free agents and commercial options in the country is absolutely essential for ramping up testing so that we can offer tests to as many people early on as possible in the pandemic. Research into that technology is important. And I would argue that the DNA and RNA sequencing that we alluded to in the previous question is part of that process. The epidemiology of the COVID-19 outbreak—understanding it, what are the Canadian strains, is it mutating, is it changing behaviour—is important.
Finally, there is drug development. We need tools in our toolkit to try and prevent deaths. Right now, there are no good randomized clinical trials demonstrating the importance of a particular drug—and that is the goal. Understanding the impact of the drug in a randomized clinical trial is something we need to prioritize in terms of the clinical research that is available to us.
What Policy Lessons Must Canada Learn from This Crisis?
A big theme is innovation and self-sufficiency. Having our own solutions to pandemic preparedness in terms of diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics is important so that we are not handcuffed in terms of what we can do to save lives. And I think this may be one of the emerging themes from the pandemic and one of the lessons learned: our domestic capacity for innovation should be there.
This may be one of the emerging themes from the pandemic and one of the lessons learned: our domestic capacity for innovation should be there.
In terms of policy, I think one lesson here is that there is no one-size-fits-all—we saw different patterns of spread and transmission in different countries. We have seen that play out in countries like Italy, Spain, and the US—where they have been really significant cases—and you contrast that with Germany, where there has been a lot of cases but not as many deaths.
I think there are some lessons to learn here in terms of policy. Does self-isolation work? How long can it go on for? And when and how do you slowly turn on the tap, so that the economy can recharge? These are really important health policy questions, and I hope that—although this is not my area—there is a lot of research into that as well, so that we can better forecast and model these kinds of events, and so that we are not on chasing our tail making policy changes week to week. I think this modelling aspect is important, and we must understand that health policy impact.
Will We See Another Epidemic? If So, How Must We Prepare?
We will definitely see another epidemic of this proportion. The question is when not if—and we have to be prepared. I spoke about short-term memory; I think there need to be dedicated individuals whose daily activity is monitoring and planning for such events and ensuring that there is good information coming back so that we know how to prepare. It is a lot easier to put out a fire before it starts. And so, the internationalization of this process is important as well. I do not think we can operate in a silo here and prepare for something that is starting in a different continent. We need good information flow about what is happening.
My hope is that organizations like the World Health Organization can play a very critical role here in gathering data and providing that information so the governments can respond in a timely fashion.
How Are You Managing Life and Work in the Crisis?
Thank you for that question. It is stressful. I sit on the fence—I'm a researcher, but I also provide services in the healthcare system, so I see both sides of the equation: the need for innovation and research, but also the need for provision of services and safety for healthcare workers. Providing laboratory testing in a timely fashion is stressful because it is non-stop. There's no time off, no weekends, no evenings—it is just going on and on.
In fact, I was just talking with my colleagues down the hall today, and we decided that is actually better to split us apart because if one of us gets infected with COVID-19 and we spread it down the hall, we are all out. The whole department is gone. One of the things we are doing is splitting us up—some will stay home and work from home, others will stay in this office area, and some staff are moving to a third area so there is not a risk of losing an entire division in our healthcare system. All these are stressful things, and they change how we operate day to day. And of course, there are family considerations—home-schooling, pressures that occur at home—so it about trying to balance both being at work and dealing with that.


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Andrea's dad, Pepe, recently opened a restaurant in the Black Forest in Germany called Colibri. It is mainly a traditional Peruvian restaurant, but it also serves some German dishes. Pepe says: "I will serve them a bit of German food until they learn to love Peruvian cuisine."
The name Colibri comes from the Nazca lines in Peru. One of them is called Colibri because it resembles the bird. It was actually a German woman named Maria Reich who discovered the lines. Thus, the name is a fusion between Peruvian and German, just like the concept of the restaurant.
Last November Pepe was here with us cooking at Smalhans. We made Ají de Gallina and Suspiro a la Limeña. Last week he surprised us with loads of traditional Peruvian dishes. We made some pictures to show you how food from the Peruvian coast looks like. Believe us, they taste even better than they look!
In the next days we will be making Arroz Con Pato. Which other of these recipes would you like us to post on the blog? Drop us a comment below.
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in which city of Black Forest is it located?
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Here you can find all the restaurants I visit and frequent. From Berlin to Helsinki and from Oslo to Lima.
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The weight room has been very busy during and after school. This year's first powerlifting meet will be held at Goddard High School Feb. 28.
The invitational meet will begin at 8 a.m. The three events athletes are scored on are squat, bench, and hang or power clean. Placing is based on the total weight lifted in the three events. Conway Springs athletes have represented their school for several years at this meet. Powerlifting coach Matt Biehler said he takes about 20 boys and 10 girls each year to this invitational.
Athletes who participate have different aspects they enjoy.
"The best part of powerlifting is when you hit a new max at a weight lifting meet," sophomore Grant Mooneyham said.
Other upcoming powerlifting meets include the Conway Springs invitational meet held on March 14. Students in grades 7-12 are allowed to compete at this meet. Placing is based on power ratio, which means taking the weight of all lifts divided by body weight. This year, the state meet will be held here at Conway Springs High School as well. Between 30 and 35 schools are expected to compete at state.
"People should go out for powerlifting because it gives you something to do," sophomore Justin Lange said. "It's exciting to beat your max weight and see who is the strongest person there."
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