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BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA—Angélica Rincón could not stop smiling. All around her, crowds of people cheered and waved signs, banners and Colombian flags. Rincón—like others who partner with MCC—had longed for this turning point toward peace for many years.
On August 24, 2016, hundreds gathered in the city centre of Bogotá to celebrate an historic peace accord between the Colombian government and FARC guerilla group. The announcement, delivered by Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Timochenko, was broadcast live from Havana and shown on large screens throughout the country.
After nearly four years of negotiations, the permanent ceasefire agreement effectively ended the longest-running armed conflict in the Western hemisphere. Fighting between diverse armed groups has killed some 260,000 people and displaced close to seven million since 1958.
Rincón spends her youthful energy working with MCC partner Justapaz, the Mennonite centre for justice and peace in Bogotá, and believes the moment was "the fruit of the work of Colombians who, over the years, have prayed for and asked that both sides cease their armed confrontation.
"The accord is an opportunity to begin to change the country's history of violence, and this fills us with hope. Finally, the prophetic word of Isaiah 2:4 – where swords are beaten into plowshares – can be a reality in Colombia!"
A long journey toward peace
For Colombian Anabaptists like Rincón, with whom MCC has partnered since the mid-1970s, the journey toward peace began much longer than four years ago.
For decades, this relatively small community – with just over 4,000 members – has worked to build peace in a variety of ways throughout different regions of Colombia.
Justapaz advocates for victims of violence and promotes conscientious objection. Mencoldes – the relief and development arm of the National Colombian Mennonite church and the Mennonite Brethren (MB) church – supports victims of armed conflict with emergency assistance in the cities of Bogotá and Ibagué. And in the Chocó region, MBs help small-scale farmers find viable alternatives to growing illicit crops.
Local Anabaptist churches are also actively engaged in peacebuilding, becoming safe havens for children and youth who are at risk of being recruited into armed groups and gangs.
For Rincón, building the kingdom of God as a faithful witness means meeting under a mango tree with farmers who are under threat from paramilitary organizations, discussing non-violent solutions to their problems.
MCC photo/Anna Vogt
Hope for Colombia's future
While these churches and faith-based organizations celebrate Colombia's new peace accord, some emphasize it will not automatically bring peace to every corner of the country.
"Ending the war doesn't mean ending the violence," says Alejandra Arboleda of the Mennonite Brethren peace education foundation in Cali called Edupaz. "But without a doubt, this is an indispensable step for rebuilding a country with deep wounds; and why not hope that the promise of Isaiah may be fulfilled, that the wolf and the lamb will eat together at the table?"
Ricardo Esquivia, director of the peace and justice organization Sembrandopaz, also highlights the importance of social justice as the foundation for a true and lasting peace.
"Today an important and significant step was taken for the Colombian people. We, as a people, from the grassroots, with our hand to the plow and our feet on ground, are looking forward with expectation... we welcome the accord, continuing to cultivate peace in our region as we have been doing for all these years."
The Chocó Mennonite Brethren recognize the importance of education to the process. They are concerned that this development "will not actually lead to change in rural areas which have been most affected by the violence.
"We believe a simple pedagogical process should be facilitated with businesses, churches, universities and communities, so the agreement can be lasting and respected by all. Colombia should be congratulated for this progress toward peace, which will be complete with Christ in our hearts."
On October 2, Colombians will vote to show their approval or disapproval of the agreement. Uncertainty remains. In the meantime, MCC will continue to support Colombian churches and Anabaptist partners in pursuit of peace.


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October 14 - November 13
In one 30 day period we provide you with incredible support and expertise in helping you achieve your nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness goals... to be the healthy, balanced version of yourself that you know is possible. This Challenge is accessible to EVERYONE and will help you to:
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Here is what you get!
5 group Classes ● Complete 10 day cleanse with Little Green($89 value) ● Hundreds of recipes, food prep tips and support ● Individual coaching session ($50 value) ● Meditation & mindfulness training ● Guidance with setting and keeping goals ● Weekly themes and daily inspiration ● Restorative yoga ● Great community ● Education on restoration for well being ● Weekly raffle prizes ● And more!
In person meetings will be Sunday October 14 and November 4 from 2-3:30 at Flow on 14th. Virtual Meetings will be Sunday evenings at 5pm. Have to miss a meeting? Don't worry! You will get a summary of each meeting plus a recording of the virtual sessions.
After the 30 days, I was amazed at how much stronger I felt — not just physically, but mentally as well. The structure of the challenge with our weekly supported me in maintaining my focus and drive. Long term, I have found I grew more from the challenge than I could have imagined, reaping many benefits in both my personal and professional life. Even more, I found that I grew spiritually from the leadership that Michael and his team provided. - David C.
Q: I will not be able to participate in all of the in person sessions, can I still join?
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Q: I have special dietary restrictions
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Q: I have a busy schedule, do I have to workout or practice at Flow during the challenge?
A: No! We know life is busy, so while a yoga practice is a great option, most important is to find ways to move your body every day. Perhaps you walk to work or take a run - or practice at home.
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Your Challenge Team
Michael Danzansky
I started facilitating challenges 7 years ago because I loved the idea of providing a structure for personal growth and self discovery. As a yoga teacher and somatic coach, I saw time again the efficiency and effectiveness of simultaneously engaging the body and mind to make meaningful life changes. By having a structure to support a shift in our routines I have witnessed how we can more clearly see what habits support how we want to live in the world.
What I love about these Challenges is that they are accessible to all ages and levels of experience - because we each start exactly where we are. After leading many groups of people through this challenge and consistently seeing breakthroughs and lasting successes, I can tell you that if embraced, this structure works. 30 days is time to give rise to something new in yourself, and enough time to begin to have it become a habit in your body. We are here to give you the structure, support and encouragement to succeed.
My experience draws from my own path and includes: yoga Buddhism, Christian Mysticism, Family Constellation work, and Indigenous African Ritual and Wisdom with Malidoma Some. I have a Master's degree in Philosophy and Consciousness from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and was certified as a Somatic Coach with the Strozzi Institute in 2012. I also bring 25 years of practical experience from running a successful business as a Financial Planner and Consultant.
Hugh Byrne, PhD
Hugh is a senior teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) and a leading expert in the field of mindfulness and positive habit change. Hugh has practiced meditation for 30 years and completed a four-year meditation teacher training program with Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein and other senior Insight Meditation teachers in 2000. Hugh also teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and completed training in Somatic Experiencing, a mind-body approach to healing trauma.
Hugh has a law degree from London University and a PhD from UCLA, and worked for more than two decades in the field of human rights and social justice. He is the lead meditation teacher in the Garrison Institute's Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) training for Syrian refugee aid workers in Jordan.
Hugh is the author of The Here-and-Now Habit and teaches classes and retreats in the Washington, DC, area, throughout the United States and internationally. He is also a popular teacher on Insight Timer, with 20+ meditations for you to listen to!
Christy Halvorson Ross
I'm super excited to share my love of good food with you. We are so lucky that the foods that are most nutritious for us–plant-based foods–are so delicious, irresistible, and adaptable. They can be found at your local farmer's market, in your urban garden, or at your grocery store. With a little cooking & prep practice you can find yourself enjoying fruits and vegetables and legumes and grains more often than you did before. Your body will thank you, and so will our planet.
I love learning about the nutrients in food, and how each food benefits your body. In the cleanses that I lead, I'll tell you some of my favorite things these foods can do for you. I love experimenting with recipes, and during my cleanses you can expect a new recipe every day, one that has been created and tinkered with and photographed in my own kitchen.
I became interested in nutrition years ago, when my son developed an adverse reaction to artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or nitrates. Our family's diet changed overnight, for the better. Almost simultaneously, I began helping a parent through cancer. I believe that the nutritional choices we made for my mom, and the green juice that she drank daily, added years onto her life. I have been preoccupied with cancer and nutrition research for the last 10+ years, and strongly believe nutrition can change the course of your health for the better, starting today. My family drinks green juice every morning, soaks our grains, and eats a primarily plant-based and always organic diet. We grow almost all of the greens for our green juice in our own urban garden beside our house. We visit our local farmer's market every weekend and are obsessed with composting. Two of us are pescatarians, and two of us are very careful omnivores. We feel GREAT and are so excited about it, and want you to feel your best, too.
In July 2012, I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC as a holistic Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I am certified through the Association of Drugless Practitioners. In February 2012, I also received my Raw Foods Certification from The Raw Food Institute, and am experienced in Raw Foods diets and the immense health benefits they offer. I am a self-taught but enthusiastic & experimental chef, recipe developer, and food photographer.
I have led over 1,000 people through my online cleanse programs over the last five years, and I'm excited to share this healthy way of eating with you and your family and friends.
Catherine Zack
With an undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University and a juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and several years of practicing corporate "big law," Catherine originally connected to her yoga practice as a way to balance the effects of a fast-paced, high-stakes professional life. Over the last decade, yoga has shifted from something Catherine "went to" after work at the law firm or "did" on her mat on the weekends, to the subtle, but always flowing, undercurrent of her life. Today you can find her teaching yoga & meditation Flow Yoga Center, where she is the Co-Director of Teacher Training, leading wellness workshops and retreats all over the world with her husband Sam Breschi, writing on thedailyvinyasa.com, and mothering her sweet one-year-old son Lou. Catherine received her 200-hour teacher training at Flow Yoga Center as well as her 300-hour Prana Vinyasa training with Jess Lazar, Greg Marzullo, Shawn Parell, Chanel Luck and Simon Park. She received her prenatal yoga teacher training through the Khalsa Way with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa at the Golden Bridge Kundalini Yoga Center.
Catherine's teaching style: Catherine's classes are offered in the Prana Vinyasa style -- a liberated, creative, and full-spectrum flow, supported by an intelligent structure. In navigating the balance between sthira and sukha (effort and ease) in the unfolding of her own practice, life, love, and work, Catherine offers space for her students to explore yoga as a healing and regenerative force. Catherine's classes are an invitation to slow down, cultivate a quieter space, and receive the benefits of yoga as an integrated and embodied practice.
What People Are Saying:
The Challenge was a wonderfully life-affirming experience. It gave me the gentle boost I needed to make lifestyle changes I aspire to, but sometimes struggle with, like meditating regularly and cutting out sugar. The ongoing group support sessions and Michael's personal coaching made me feel inspired, understood, and motivated.
If you're looking to make positive changes in your life, but are not sure exactly where to start, or maybe feel a little alone, I'd highly recommend this program.Michael is a skilled coach, a compassionate, mindful leader, and a really cool human. You'll be glad you did.
Amidst the encouragement of a supportive and inspiring group of fellow challengers, I was able to explore the different variables of the 30 day challenge to better understand my own temperament and moods. I began to realize just how habit-fueled my weeks had become and how many 'decisions' were simply products of my past conditioning. By the end of the challenge, I not only felt physically and emotionally uplifted, but I felt a newfound sense of possibilities that I had not experienced in the past. This shift I experienced would not have been possible without Michael as an excellent facilitator and leader. He is genuinely passionate about exploring what's possible for people. - Tray M
I participated in the 30 Day Body Mind Challenge because I was searching for tools to help kick start my exercise and meditation routine. We had outstanding guest speakers, and it was motivating to have group goals set each week that you and your colleagues were held accountable for. Being part of a group also created an atmosphere where you could share your struggles and accomplishments and were met without judgement and with compassion and encouragement. - Caroline A.
Working with Michael and the 30-Day Challenge opened my mind to exploring the new possibilities of both the here and now as well as the future. The elements of the challenge cultivated my willingness to take action to improve my health, as well as create changes to improve the quality of my professional life. - Dr. Pauline M
The Challenge was a great experience - it help me reset my excise habits and enabled me to acquire new meditation and nutrition habits. I found teachers to be well qualified and helpful, and most important for me, approachable ... giving us the impression we were accepted for who we are, not who we should be. Ashley H.
Overall, I feel so much better. Drinking less coffee, lost 7 pounds and felt healthier. My kids even got involved and motivated me to be more healthy. Thank you Challenge! - John T.
I am so glad I did this Challenge! I lost about 10 pounds and feel great. I also got over the hump' by making meditation regular- something I've striven for for a long time. -Jennifer H
I am excited to continue meditating, and making it a regular component of my lifestyle to see what other benefits the practice provides! -Betsy K.

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Steve Kessler, Guitar, vocals, composer Steve Kessler has been a fixture of the Chicago music scene for many years. His credits include bandleader, composer and founder of the Saturday June Band His performing credits include stints with Ooze Magazine, the Pace, Fred Winston band and Chariot ( a band which also featured a fellow by the name of Eddie Vedder). Steve and Saturday June Band have performed at Chicagofest, Taste of Chicago, Arlington Race Track, Navy Pier, the Park West and Ravinia , as well as Notre Dame, Northwestern and Marquette Universities and played for both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. His bands have shared the bill with such notables as Steve Goodman, the Turtles, the Stranglers, X, the Outlaws, and the Kings. In addition, his guitar and vocal credits include playing live with Hound Dog Taylor and recording with Richie Havens. Chicago Magazine labeled his band "One of the Good Ones" J records (Alicia Keyes, Luther Vandross) VP of A&R, James Diener, has described Steve as a "strong musician and solid composer". He has two albums out Jami Dawn Vocals and Percussion
The Saturday June Band is proud to feature Jami Dawn up front on vocals. Her deep soulful voice has electrified an audience on many an occasion. A talented songwriter and guitar player in her own right, Jami lends the band an extra dimension with her singing and dynamic stage presence. She is a veteran of the Chicago acoustic scene, often appearing at Uncommon Ground with artists like Crystal Bowersox. Her song "Moments" was recently chosen for a new compilation CD of notable Chicago artists.
Emma Smoler vocals and violin Emma Smoler has a degree in music and studied violin performance at Central Michigan University School of Music. Emma currently lives in Chicago and plays violin professionally in a variety of local, national, international, and touring ensembles including classical, jazz, improvisational, country, bluegrass, and pop. Emma has Nashville songwriting credit and sings in country bands in addition to playing fiddle. Born into a family of many professional musicians, Emma has been performing violin, piano, and vocals since she was old enough to hold a microphone. Post graduate, Emma worked as an orchestra teacher at West Intermediate School in Michigan, taught private lessons for numerous students, and was a member of the Midland Symphony Orchestra. Emma's favorite musical achievement is getting her two children to practice their violins. .
Phil Circle is a veteran Chicago-based singer-songwriter-guitarist with several critically acclaimed albums and an award-winning book to his credit. His debut album in the 90's was hailed as "just what the doctor ordered" and "from the master class." Listeners were encouraged to "let this disc wash over your soul" and his style was described as something that "defies rock, jazz and blues." Many years and albums later, The Illinois Entertainer called Circle "one of our town's most unique voices" and CenterStage Chicago noted that "Phil Circle's prolific songwriting and powerful performance make him a staple of Chicago music." Chicago Music Guide recently said in lead up to an interview: "What makes Circle one of the few 'professional indie musicians' (where the phrase isn't an oxymoron) is not only his tenacity, but his inherent fluidity with performing, and a zen-like understanding of what it means to be a songwriter."


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If you haven't heard about Move Fusion by now, I'll give you the deets. It's a concept I've been passionate about for several years and never had the resources to really find a good outlet for it. That was before coming to work at Ellicott City Health and Fitness!! I found a great audience that wanted (maybe even needed) the combination of somatic/therapeutic movement, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and Yoga inspired stretching. We've had two successful runs at ECHF and will be adding it back to the schedule in May. I had several new students take the last session of Move Fusion for the first time. It was a special 5-week recovery session. One of the newbies had this to say:
"As the weeks went on I found myself really looking forward to the class not only for the stretching, but the physical work out. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the calmness that was the class." ~Cory
One thing that is unique about Move Fusion, is that other than the HIIT, the movements are performed slowly and mindfully. One reason is to connect with your body and see where it may be getting "hung up" or where there is stiffness or chronic pain and work on reducing those sensations. A lot of the somatics and therapeutic movements are done to help retrain the brain to muscle connection, something that cannot be done in a quick movement with no focus. Slowing things down can bring a sense of calmness to us, physically and mentally. This is a great way to train the brain to go from a calm quiet state to a slightly more intense state, and back to a calm state. This pattern might memic the state you are in during your daily lives. Waking up refreshed (hopefully) and then a little crazy here and there throughout the day, and then at the end of the day practicing a little quiet and calm (hopefully). If not, this may be a great time to start thinking about bringing more calmness into your day on purpose.
Our lives aren't always going to be perfect and our days will not always go as planned. Having the ability to cope with the ups and downs is a great tool to have and utilize. Taking time to rest, meditate, or just practicing quietness can have some profound affects, not only on us but on the people we spend the most time with. Some benefits of finding a little more quiet time, stillness, meditation (whatever you want to call it) are; reduction of stress, lowered symptoms of anxiety, improved emotional health, self awareness, improved attention span, improved brain functions, improves sleep, and can decrease blood pressure, just to name a few. In Move Fusion, I try to end the class with some relaxing movement or with stillness. We often take breaks during class to take an inventory of what we may be feeling or experiencing. I like do this because it feels good to the participants and it's a great tool to incorporate into our daily lives. Not necessarily stopping to do take inventory of what we are feeling, but to stop and take breathes every so often when things start getting hectic and eventually doing the same practice when things are going as planned. It's nice to notice all the great things in our lives instead of always focusing on the negative.
I'm offering a free Move Fusion class at Lululemon in the Columbia Mall on Sunday, April 29th. Please come join us, I'd love to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!
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We've now seen late night legend David Letterman sit down with Barack Obama and George Clooney, and there's no denying that his Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction has marked a tremendous return to television for the host. The latest installment, however, is perhaps the show's most poignant yet. Letterman sat down with Pakistani activist and youngest Nobel Prize laureate ever Malala Yousafzai, and pretty much nothing was off the table. They dove into Yousafzai's upbringing, activism, and her hopes for the future, and the result is nothing short of inspiring.
Alternating between discussion with Yousafzai onstage in New York and segments of Letterman visiting her at Oxford University, the episode traces things back to Yousafzai's early activism and the attempt on her life that brought her to England. Despite the inevitably intense subject matter they'll discuss, the episode kicks off on a light note, following Letterman as he tags along with Yousafzai while she gives a tour of Oxford University. She's currently studying PPE – philosophy, politics, and economics – but she has no plans of entering the political world herself. As they tour goes on throughout the episode, Letterman's jokes often fall flat with the group of young women, but it's a delightful romp, one that includes a rousing foosball match and crashing the campus kitchen, perfectly offering comic relief in moments that weigh a little heavier.
When Letterman asks Yousafzai about the attack that essentially put her on the world stage, she admits it's all a blur – and that it's probably for the best. "I don't remember the incident, which is good in a sense, because I don't have to look back," she says. Targeted by the Taliban for speaking out against injustice and inequality, Yousafzai was shot in the head at point blank range, and miraculously survived thanks to life-saving treatment performed in England, where she now resides. It hurts to watch her speak about her desire to go home and processing the fact that it's just not time yet, but she's resilient. And it's resilience we can all learn from. She believes she survived the assassination for a purpose. "We have to die one day, so why not do good and do as much as we can to help others?"
Over the course of just 50 minutes, we are given the privilege of getting to know an international icon perhaps more intimately than ever before shown on screen; Letterman has fish and chips with Yousafzai's father Ziaddin and discusses his hopes for his daughter's future, Yousafzai opens up about studying, Trump, and her taste in music, and she even pokes fun at Letterman's beard. It's eye-opening to hear her discuss extremism and her culture and her hopes for the world, and how much conviction she possesses. It's hard to imagine where one goes after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at 17, but she's got it all planned out. "I want to continue my work for girls' education, that's what I have dedicated my life to," she says. "I want to see more young girls getting a quality education, getting empowered and becoming leaders of today and tomorrow."
There is no one quite like Malala, but we should all strive to be. Thank goodness we have gems like this My Next Guest to remind us.
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Well, we might be in January, one of the driest months of the year in terms of gaming, but Kickstarter decided to make sure that wasn't the case, and there are some great projects that everyone should check out. We have a solid mix of platformers, roguelike RPGs, and action games. By the way, this is going to be a long list. Let's get to those projects.
Up first is a 2.5D platformer from the crowdfunding site Fig, Little Bug. This game is developed by a studio called Buddy System. It's about a young kid named Nyah as he wakes up inside a dark forest that is illuminated by a crashed vehicle. She then sets on an adventure with a friendly and helpful spirit. The game lets you control both Nyah and the spirit, ala twin stick controls. Think of platforming in the vein of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. You must use the spirit to help Nyah through the level of dark atmospheric forest, worlds, and creepy-as-all-Hades purple graspy hands. You can even play this game in co-op, and the crowdfunding page says that there will be more than just what you see in the trailer in terms of abilities. To me, it's a game that looks like there will be more symbolic Braid-style world building, due to where Nyah is. It's not a bad idea at all, but since you show a car crash at the beginning of the trailer, I'm sure some people can put the puzzle together in terms of what is going on. I also hope the variety of the game is good enough, because nothing is worse than a game with one gimmick getting repetitive. Sure, using a ball of glowing light to save a young kid, and blasting away barriers so she doesn't get caught by creepy purple hands can be fun, but I hope they take more advantage of the concept.
Even then, I'm talking about it for a reason. It looks good. I like the style of the world and what may or may not have happened to Nyah. It's also a more simple game to come from Fig that has pretty much based its listing of successful crowdfunding projects on ambitious and expansive games. If you like 2D platformers or platformers with style and atmosphere, definitely go support this project.
Developed by Lanze Games, a developer from Germany, Pixel Princess Blitz follows the story of Kuruna, a young girl who sets off on an adventure across the land of Verad. Pixel Princess Blitz is a 2D roguelike/action RPG where you travel across a hex-based world to save the day. You will encounter random, well, encounters where deciding what action you take will define the future events of the story. Once you enter battles and dungeons, you will be put into these sequences with real time combat. Think of games like Hand of Fate, where you go from the overworld to these arenas, or in Pixel Princess's case, dungeons, and fight off monsters, other races, and individuals. You will also need to keep track of what resources you have, and manage them since once you die in this game, it's permanent. There are also other elements to keep track of with AI, which will try everything in its power to kill you, and being prepared with the right weapons when you enter a dungeon, since some enemies might be better off getting killed by something that hurts them. It's a rather ambitious roguelike, and that will help itself due to how oversaturated the indie market is because of how many developers tackle this one genre.
The game's sprite work presentation is beautiful. I know it's very common to see an indie developer use pixel graphics due to how much cheaper it can be than having to deal with 3D polygons, but sprite work and pixel art has to be well done, or else it will look like a jumbled mess.
Still, I have some concerns with how well the resource management will be handled on top of the difficult RNG elements. RNG has started to slowly become a form of concern when a game is said to have it, because of how unfairly it has been balanced, and leans way too much on the luck of the roll of the dice. I just see no reason to have both. Just focus on making one or the other great. Maybe I'll interview the developer and see how they plan on balancing out the experience.
Overall, I like what Pixel Princess Blitz offers. It changes up enough of the roguelike formula to stand out, and it seems like the developers have a solid foundation on what they want to do and what direction to take the game. If you like these types of games, and anything on their Kickstarter page sounds appealing, then by all means help out the studio.
Probably one of the prettiest pixel games of 2017, UnDungeon by Laughing Machines, is an isometric action RPG, where you play as the seven Heralds. These powerful individuals appeared after multiple dimensional worlds decided to crash into one massive world. The main goal is to travel across these new lands. You choose from one of the Heralds and will have your own abilities and skills to make your way through the unknown/alien-like world. If you happen to die, the mystical item all the Heralds have called The Core, will bring you back to life, but will put you into a different location. You can't really spam the enemies, for the fact that your abilities that change for each character have a cool-down meter. Pick and choose how you attack, and you should be able to make it out this horrifying landscape in one piece. You will also be dealing with a special upgrade tree, interacting with other inhabitants, and dealing with the choices you make during your journey affecting the world and story around you.
Graphically speaking, this game is gorgeous. It sort of reminds me of Hyper Light Drifter in terms of the look, and even the developers have admitted HLD was a huge influence on the look. I got such a huge kick at how unusual and unique the Heralds look. They are these, well, alien and unhero-looking individuals. You can tell how much effort was put into the animation and crisp-looking sprites. The music by stonefromthesky (yes it's spelled that way) definitely did a great job at emphasizing this barren dystopia of a world with atmospheric wastelandish tunes with a slight hint of techno added into the mix. It seriously helps make this alien world feel more alive as you traverse the land around you.
My only real concern is that I hope the world around you is interesting, and the changes that are made to the world around you are different enough to warrant the roguelike elements. In the end, I still love this Kickstarter, and if you are looking for a great looking action adventure game to back for PC and PlayStation 4 (so far), then I would highly recommend that you support Laughing Machines in bringing this game to life.
Probably the cutest game on this list, Ayo The Clown by Cloud M1, is a 2.5D platformer, where you play as this cute little clown (I know that was an odd pairing of words to describe a clown, but still) that must save his dog. You will run, jump, and gain simpler abilities, like pushing blocks and grabbing onto ledges as you make your way through this adorable world. You will even be able to ride in tanks and helicopters through certain levels. As you traverse your way through the game, you will be able to collect items to customize your clown.
The graphics are cute, colorful, and whimsical. It definitely reminds me of games from the PlayStation 1 era, where they were still trying to get 3D right and that one way they experimented was with the game being in 2.5D. It's 3D, but not Mario 64 3D.
It's an adorable platformer, with probably the only concern I have is that the game doesn't really do much to differentiate itself from other platformers. It looks like a polished experience, but there is no real hook. There are no abilities connected to being a clown, just a clown platforming through a colorful world. I mean, it still looks good or I wouldn't be throwing my hat into talking about them, but I do hope the game does enough to make it special, and really executes its platforming perfectly.
Technically, I don't have to give this one a shout-out because it already reached its funding, but I still want to talk about the follow-up game from Thunder Lotus Games, Sundered. This 2D-animated Metroidvania action game might already be known to the public that follows indie games, but the team decided to come to Kickstarter to get funding to finish the game for its 2017 release. You essentially travel across Lovecraftian landscapes of never-ending nightmares, fighting hordes of enemies and massive bosses. Each time you die, you start back at the beginning, but can upgrade your abilities and progress further into the world. One element of the upgrade system to keep track of is that you can gain special items from bosses to improve your abilities, but be careful about corrupting them. They might be stronger, but they come at a price.
Since this is the same developer of Jotun, the 2D animation is gorgeous and the music is fantastic. I don't really have too much else to say about this game and its developer. It's a project that already got funded, and it's by a developer who has published a Kickstarter success. If you feel like they could use even more money than what they have, then go help them out.
Do you remember those days playing Super Puzzle Fighter? Don't you wish there were some more games like it, where they combine fast-paced Tetris Attack-style gameplay? Well, Robo Puzzle Smash is the game for you. Developed by PxlPlz and being a popular indie game at festivals, this game is set up pretty much like Puzzle Fighter, where you play a Tetris/Puyo Pop-style game, and the more blocks you delete on your side will end up on the opponents' side. The main goal is to not let the blocks touch the top of the puzzle screen. So, where does the gimmick come in? You can rotate your puzzle screen and have blocks fall on different sides to unleash puzzle combos. You will be able to play in a couple of modes, like arcade mode, verus mode, online, practice mode, and tournament.
Graphically, the game looks like 3D Dot Game Heroes, in the sense that the sprite characters were turned from 2D to 3D. The character designs are colorful, varied, and do move around a lot while you puzzle your way through the fight. The music is upbeat and catchy, with a vibe similar to Super Puzzle Fighter.
There really isn't much to be concerned about, besides it might not make its goal. I think if it had come out at a different time and had more interesting backgrounds, it would be better, but maybe it's for the best. The backgrounds are simple, so the characters and puzzles don't get muddled within the background. If you like these types of puzzle games, definitely help out this developer.
Probably one of the more visually amusing games of this list is The Pedestrian by developer Skookum-Arts. The main goal of the game is to get your male bathroom symbol character across a puzzle platformer. So, how do you platform in this game? You do it by connecting signs in different spots for the character to traverse and puzzle-solve. The game is very simple, but there is an incredible charm to the overall game. Its graphics are great, but the fact that entire levels are taking place on signs is novel, and definitely sets itself apart from other platformers.
My only real concern is how long this game will be, and how engrossing the story will be. I know the story will be more in the background, but I hope they know just because you put the story in the background, it doesn't mean it's going to end up being deep and poetic. Still, I want this game to get funded. It's a super-charming puzzle game that is, heaven forbid, unique among the indie games on this list. If you want, you can play a demo that is on the Kickstarter page to see if it's your type of game.
This is another game on Fig, Solo by Team Gotham. It's a 3D adventure game where you choose a male or female sailor. You traverse islands and find out how far you are willing to go when you are fueled by love for your special significant other. You can choose what gender you want to be and what kind of relationship you have. You will also be solving puzzles using blocks, but you won't have to worry about how to solve each puzzle, since the crowdfunding page says that each puzzle has multiple solutions. Another gameplay element to watch out for is the story. Depending on what you choose in terms of answers, the narrative and overall experience will change.
I like the graphical style for this game. It's a 3D cartoony artstyle that's really charming, and I feel like that fits this game more than something realistic. It's bright and colorful, and reminds me of something from Wind Waker. I just adore the idea of this game focusing on the love for your significant other. When games decide to really focus on that, like in Lost Planet 3, it makes for some truly memorable moments. I still fondly remember traversing my mech in Lost Planet 3 and listening to the interaction the lead would have with his wife. It gives games like this a lot of life to them.
With all that said, and while I do think this game looks promising, I do hope the puzzles are challenging, and the story can be kept engaging. I know minimalist storytelling is a popular trope in the indie community, but unless done well, it can lead to some failure of story conclusions. If you don't believe me, play Bound, and you will see what I mean. Still, I find these types of games charming. If you like story-based games with personal connecting stories, then you will probably love this game and want to support it.
And finally, the last game for this article, it's Legrand Legacy by developer SEMISOFT. It's an RPG where you play as six unlikely heroes that must prevent a huge calamity from destroying the land of Legrand. If you love turn-based RPGs, then you will feel pretty well at home with what Legrand Legacy is offering. You will be traversing these well-done pre-rendered backgrounds as 3D characters, ala the RPGs from the PlayStation 1 generation. Monsters will be visible in the levels, and running into them will take you into battles. Just like the first few Mistwalker titles, you will be able to place your characters in different spots for strategic purposes, like putting your tanks upfront, and magic users in the back. It also takes a little from the Shadowheart games, where you must press a button at the right time to do more damage and other perks. You will level up, buy equipment, and a pretty impressive feature that I have seen a lot of RPGs tackle these days, army and base building. You can recruit non-playable NPCs to help you build up your castle, go on side-quests, make your castle the talk of the town, and go through Suikoden-style army battles. There will also be side-quests, crafting, and mini-games to tackle as well.
This is a very impressive game in terms of graphics and ambition. It looks like if there was an HD remaster of the PlayStation Final Fantasy games. The backgrounds look crisp and the 3D models look like pretty visually pleasing. It's actually great to see an RPG get made that isn't just another indie game trying to capture the Super Nintendo era of RPGs. I love those, but other console generations had amazing RPGs as well. The music even sounds very Lost Odyssey and Final Fantasy, and that's a good thing. I like my grand epic fantasy scores for a grand fantasy adventure. Sure, it might take its cues from other RPGs, but Legrand Legacy looks like a great RPG. I just wish there was talk of console versions since that's how I grew up in the RPG genre. If you love PlayStation-PlayStation 2, or even PlayStation 3 era RPGs, then you should really check this game out.


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The Gold Coast City Council has approved EG Funds Management twin-tower "Wanderlust" development in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
The twin-tower high-rises will reach 56- and 72-storeys and provide a total of 770 apartments and 400 hotel suites. The development is earmarked for a 5,255sq m site between Orchid Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard – the centre of Surfers Paradise's entertainment and nightclub district.
Designed by Elenberg Fraser, the mega-project was submitted for council approval in August 2017. Sydney-based EG Funds acquired the site from Cromwell Property Group in 2010 for $42 million.
Billed as an "entertainment hub for South-East Asia", the precinct will replace the current nightclub district with the Wanderlust Pool Club, a podium-level hub expected to attract world-class DJ and entertainment acts to the Gold Coast.
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The entertainment component of the development comprises a 4,325sq m pool club with bookable pool-side cabanas, entertainment suites and a performance stage.
"The development is an incredible opportunity to create an entertainment precinct that is geared towards international acts and performances," EG Funds development director Grant Flannigan said.
"We feel that this is a piece of the bigger strategy to reinvigorate the Gold Coast and create a sense of place and culture in the daytime as well as the current night-time atmosphere."
The residential component of the scheme will start on level three of the 72-storey tower. Four levels of basement car parking will provide 492 car spaces.
Related reading: EG Funds Acquires Parliamentary Triangle Asset
The Gold Coast has experienced a major boost in infrastructure and public transport in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, with an estimated $2.5 billion spent on public transport and upgraded infrastructure.
The Wanderlust approval comes just a month after Chinese developer Sheng-Lan Group won approval for their dual-tower hotel and residential project on River Terrace in Surfers Paradise.
The projects join other recent Gold Coast developments including Citimark's $200 million Markwell Residences, Spyre Group's $79 million Broadbeach apartments, Bensons Property Group's $230 million Chevron One, Sunland's $200 million Hedges Avenue high-rise and Broadbeach's "The Beach" apartments.


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Discussion in 'Pins for Sale/Wanted' started by timeerkat, Jan 2, 2019.
Please put me down for all available Wedding Frame pins.
Can you put me down for the Goose pin from the Captain Marvel, please.
Hi - Please put me down for the Carl & Ellie frame. Thanks!!
Hi, Tessa, please put me down for all wedding frame pins.
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Please add me to all available wedding frames minus Carl/Ellie.
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All wedding frames please.
I'd also like to be added to the CPT. Marvel pin please
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Lists updated to here.
An update on Captain Marvel - I just found out that a really good non-trader friend REALLY wants the Goose pin and might actually attend the release with me. This means one of two things:
~ If they do attend and we both get a good number, I may have a marquee and two Captain Marvel/Talos pins available from the release along with a Goose.
~ If they wind up either not coming or only one of us gets a number, the marquee and Goose would both not be available.
I'm sorry for the change-up, but this person usually sticks to very specific pins and I didn't realize that they wanted Goose until just now.
I would love to be on the lists for Pongo/Perdita, Carl/Ellie, and Aladdin/Jasmine for the online release
Oh, and the Captain Marvel marquee, please!
Totally cool. I actually don't care that much, but we have an all black cat and purple is our favorite color, so I thought I'd take a chance since you are offering pickups again. If it was the normal orange tabby version, I wouldn't go for it all.
I have a mostly black cat and purple is my favorite color, too!
I wasn't sure if you saw this because we may have posted at the same time.
Please enter for the drawings of the Captain Marvel Set and the Wedding Pins as well. Thank you.
All marvel pins and up wedding pins! Oh and heroine cuties.
Lists updated to here.
Do you want just the Up wedding pin or all wedding pins?
Could you put me on the list for the Aladdin/Jasmine, Carl/Ellie, and Tiana/Naveen wedding pins?
I better put my name in the pool for Aladdin, just in case. Thanks so much, Tessa!!
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Hi Tessa,
Please put me down for :
Mary Poppings
Jessica Star Berry
Baymax Marshmallow Fluff
Hi! Could you please add me to the Captain Marvel marquee and pin?
I would like to be added for:
- all Marvel pins
- and some wedding pins, let me go find the post that says which ones are available...
EDIT: of the wedding pins you have available, I am interested in Carl & Ellie.
Please put me down for the Aladdin wedding frame.
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Can I be on the list for the Captain Marvel Marquee, 101 Dalmatians Wedding, and Up Wedding? Thanks so much.
Could you put me down for Carl and Ellie?
Lists updated to here.
@bookhugger - I put you down for all of the wedding pins. If you just wanted the Up one, please let me know and I can update the lists accordingly.
Also a reminder that tomorrow evening is the deadline for entering the Heroine Cuties lists!
Please also add me to the Captain Marvel Marquee and Goose.
@timeerkat , I am interested in just the UP wedding pin.
Ok, thanks! Lists updated.
Separate names with a comma.


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With the new «Herzschlaufe Sense» Switzerland gets another attractive cycling route from the kitchen of the Herzroute. The circular route takes you into the scenic Sense region and promises a fantastic day on bicycle or e-bike.
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The Blazers sprung into action with three solid sports programs; a girls lacrosse team making HERstory, stellar stick skills by our boys team and tennis rallies galore! Special thanks to our maintenance team for helping to prepare the field for... Read more
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GHP Interview Times Link: http://admin.doe.k12.ga.us/gadoe/blogs/ghpblog.nsf/BlogByCategory?OpenView&RestrictToCategory=Parent&StudentInfo
Agricultural Education Teachers,
If you have students who will be interviewing for GHP in Agriscience and Environmental Science please share the attached letter with them.
This annual event (Tour of Technology) is an invitation to visit the University of Georgia campus prior to their GHP interviews.
This event is for students nominated to interview for GHP. We do not have the students' contact information so they will NOT be receiving any additional invitations. Details and registration can be found at http://www.caes.uga.edu/students/highschool/technology.cfm .
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Thank you for making your students aware of this academic opportunity.
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There is a lot of talk in culinary circles about the perfect way to cook a steak but honestly, this is really easy, especially with Augie & Sons' Prime Dry-Aged Kansas City Strip Steaks.
Why dry versus wet-aged?
First of all, most meat needs to age so natural microbes and enzymes can work their tenderizing magic breaking down connective tissue. In my grandfather's day, before plastic bags, all meat was dry-aged. There were no plastic bags. Now, wet-aged beef stays vacuum-sealed in our cooler for 28 days. The plastic keeps moisture in, while the beef ages in its own blood, giving it that bloody flavor lots of people love. So does the meatpacking industry because wet-aging is faster and more profitable. The meat you buy in a store is almost certainly wet-aged.
At Augie & Son's, we hang our beef to be dry-aged, out of the plastic, in a cooler for a minimum of 36 days. I'm a fan of the more the merrier. The longer it ages, the softer the meat. I control for humidity but allow a lot of air movement, so the beef can shed excess moisture and actually dry out on the surface. More than 50 percent is cut and thrown away before we get to the heart of the meat that has been protected by fat and bone. We specifically dry-age only on the bone and believe it makes all the difference. The flavor is hard to describe and I've seen words like "roasted," "nutty," "beefy" used. I call it delicious, melt-in-your-mouth perfect.
My grandfather used to say, "The meat is always sweetest next to the bone." Kansas City Strip Steaks are bone-in with a tail that curves around a thin strip of fat. Named after the city of stockyards and slaughterhouses, this cut is my favorite. Not only does the bone give the meat more flavor but it will also protect the steak from drying out, no matter how you like your meat done. Steaks cook from the outside perimeter in, so the bone keeps the meat along that side tender. Heh, this cut also offers all the Fred Flintstones out there something to gnaw on.
- Take your steak out of the cold. Let it warm to room temperature.
- Heat up a grill or big heavy frying pan.
- Make it really, really hot.
- Toss some sea salt into the pan or right onto the meat.
- Put the steak on the heat and let it sizzle: 3 minutes for rare, 5 for more well done. Don't poke it.
- Turn it to the other side and do the same.
- Maybe sprinkle on some cracked pepper. Maybe throw on a pat of butter or crushed garlic clove. No stress here. Do your own thing and agree to disagree. Chefs like Gordon Ramsey add herbs. Others flip or don't flip more often, forking and patting along the way. My advice: Take the easy road here.
- Take the steak off the heat. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes, maybe 10, in warm place. It needs time to rest so juices and flavor can flow throughout.
Steak House Sides
Going out to eat is always great. My wife and I love it. But when we can't get out, it's not impossible to recreate our favorite sides at home, especially with all the recipes now online. Check out "Steakhouse Classics you can make at home" at http://www/finecooking.com
One of the funniest recipes for Creamed Spinach that I've seen is Deb Perelman's Smitten Kitchen: Creamed Spinach
Loaded Baked Potatoes are all over the web but Closet Cooking with Kevin Lynch has a Fully Loaded Hasselback Potato that is sliced thinly throughout, baked with butter wedged into each cut so the outside edges are crispy like French fries while the inside is soft like a baked potato. Kevin adds melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and sliced green onions. Unbelievable.
Here at Augie & Son's, we also love Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, Blue Cheese & Bacon Wedge Salad, Cowboy Beans, Onion Rings, Steak Fries, and Garlic Whipped Potatoes with our steak. You can't go wrong with any side because the most important piece of your meal is going to be perfect: Prime Dry-Aged Kansas City Strip Steaks.
Order a copy of the classic Steak Lover's Cookbook by William Rice (Amazon). The former food and wine editor of the Chicago Tribune, Rice really knows steak and his recipes are outstanding.


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A Night of Poetry/
Join Havard Review editor Chloe Garcia Roberts and friends for a night of poetry at Made at the Citadel on Tuesday, February 23rd. Roberts will read alongside Miami poets Jaswinder Bolina, Annik Adey-Babinski, Ariel Francisco, and Nick Vagnoni.
Roberts is the author of The Reveal (Noemi Press) and the translator of Li Shangyin's Derangements of My Contemporaries: Miscellaneous Notes (New Directions), which was awarded a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant. She is currently the managing editor for Harvard Review. The evening is hosted by O, Miami.
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Trump is meeting with an ex-bank CEO who wants to abolish the Federal Reserve and return to the gold standard
This is a businessinsider.com article.
As President-elect's Donald Trump's transition rolls on, more and more attention is being paid to possible selections for a variety of high-ranking positions and meetings that might help decide these appointments.
On Monday, Trump will meet with John Allison, the former CEO of the bank BB&T and of the libertarian think tank the Cato Institute.
PiggyBankBlog Bailiff: "All rise! The honorable Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has entered the Courtroom of Public Opinion!"


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While the Optimus G has only just launched on AT&T and Sprint here in the states. This hasn't stopped the rumor mill from running a muck with rumors of the Optimus G2. It's a little strange to be hearing of a follow up to a phone that has barely launched but, this is pretty normal of LG, the Korean company has had a habit of making model after model of phones, with reckless abandon. It's something that hasn't necessarily worked out for LG but, in the same vein, how else are they to keep up with their close rival, Samsung? The rumor mill has already started when it comes to Samsung's Galaxy S IV and the main rumor is that it's going to be a quad-core Exynos based on Cortex-A15 and will come packing a 4.99" display, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
The Optimus G2 is said to be launching in May of 2013 – a date that has actually been moved up – but the phone was originally slated for release in the second half of 2013 however, LG can't be beaten by Samsung. The company will be unhappy indeed, to let Samsung have all the limelight next Spring. When it comes to specs, the rumor is that the Optimus G2 is going to be packing some serious heat and that it will – possibly – come with the following specs:
- 5-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 Display (440 ppi)
- A 2 Ghz Quad-Core Snapdragon S4 Prime (MSM8974)
- 2GB of RAM
- Unconfirmed storage
- A low-power 4G LTE chip
- Android Key Lime Pie (5.0) is tipped be running on the device but, we doubt it and think it could be more like Jelly Bean 4.2
The new phone is said to be another close collaborative effort – as the Optimus G was – between LG and its subsidaries such as LG Display and LG Innotek. The rumor comes out of MK Korean Business News and it may well carry some weight, one thing's for sure though: if Samsung are doing it, then so too, are LG. It's a shame to put it that way but the two of them have been competing in the space like siblings for a few years now and with LG coming out on top recently, the fight is only going to get hotter and hotter. What do you think about this upcoming phone, do you think it will be worth waiting for or is it a step too far? Will this make your Nexus 4 feel old hat?


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A romantic chic resort is ideal for couples and families; it is the essence of cool, modern elegance basking in the cultural warmth of tropical Mauritius.
After an extensive six-month renovation, Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, has reopened on 1 November 2015. Drawing inspiration from Le Touessrok's rich history and the chic style found throughout Mauritius, the hotel welcomes guests with Shangri-La's renowned Asian hospitality.
Each one of the 200 rooms and suites and three exclusive villas at Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, provide guests with a personalisland sanctuary. Having undergone meticulous and thorough redesign and renovation work, our lodging sets the standard for elegant island chic with that special Shangri-La touch.
All rooms and suites are located on the beachfront and offer uninterrupted views of the sparkling Indian Ocean through large bay windows. In addition, many of them provide expansive balconies and terraces and direct access to the beach.
Rich and tasteful furnishings have been carefully curated to complement the surrounding natural beauty and local culture. AtShangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius,indigenous materials and contemporary style are seamlessly mixed to create a beautiful and chic atmosphere.
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{alligator: Jelly Cat // tee: Zara // jeans: babyGap (old; similar)}
{And here's the priceless outtake! I took away Daphne's pacifier and it didn't go well.}
{month twenty} Gosh Daphne girl, you are just the sweetest little one ever. And just so cute. People stop us all. the. time. when we are out to comment on how cute she is. I think it's the cheeks. Plus, Daphne is super friendly and waves and says "hello" or "hi" to almost everyone!
This past month we hit a big milestone which was to take the tray and baby set (the plastic seat part where the tray attaches) off of Daphne's highchair. We left the buckles on, but she sits in her seat right up at the table now. We try to buckle her in during mealtimes because she likes to stand up in her chair but she does really well getting in and out of her chair. She also really loves to buckle the buckle and frequently finishes up mealtime earlier than everyone so that she can climb down and buckle. And then eventually we will take off the buckles and we will continue to adjust the chair so she can sit comfortably at the table over the next few years.
Daphne is really doing well with communication, both verbal and signing, but I am really astounded by how much she understands. Just the other day we had this conversation: "Daphne, what do you want for lunch?" "Cheese! Apple!" She is very opinionated about her food and will tell you "yes" or "no" if you give her options, but mostly she will just go to the pantry or fridge and point to what she wants (spoiler alert: it's almost always a Lara Bar or cheese). Though she still is a good eater, not necessarily in quantity anymore, but she will try anything at least once! But back to Daphne listening, it is amazing what she understands and will complete simple requests or answer questions.
One funny thing this past month was that she called pumpkins "mummys" and any time we saw a pumpkin, which was inevitably everywhere, she would point and say "MUMMY!" Usually she will try to correct herself if she says a word and we say something different, but with pumpkins she was not at all interested in trying to say "pumpkin."
Daphne has started to realize that she has control over things and has started
saying yelling "ME!" anytime she is holding something or has something that someone else is trying to take away or wants. This past weekend we were at a friends' house carving pumpkins and I hear Daphne yelling "NO! ME! ME!" and I realized that she was talking to the dog who was trying to eat the cookie that was in her hand. It was so funny! But she has become a lot more protective of things that she has, especially when playing with Eloise. Learning to stand her ground!
I shared a video of Daphne singing (complete with hand motions) on my Instagram Stories, but that is all day, every day around here. Daphne is always singing something and it is almost always "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." I wasn't sure at first and thought maybe I was just making it up, but then Aaron mentioned it, and even the caretaker at daycare the other day! Daphne is so into music, more than any kid I have ever seen, so I am going to try to get her into another music class, stat! Piano lessons, here we come! (Just kidding, not quite yet.)
Daphne has a few favorite things, but Albert the Alligator (who is pictured above and in every other monthly picture) is affectionately known as Albee and behind Daphne's lovie and paci, he is next up. We don't let Daphne take her lovie and paci all over the house, so she settles for taking Albee upstairs and out and about or in the car. At night I have noticed that Daphne uses Albee as a pillow in her crib, so I am thinking about getting her a tiny toddler pillow.
When Eloise gets out of school, she gets a sticker on her hand from her teacher right before we see her. Well, Daphne has figured this out and nearly every day Eloise will give her sticker to Daphne. So now Daphne sees Eloise after school and outs out her hand, waiting for her sticker! And then once Daphne has the sticker, she sticks it all over everything and then gets super frustrated when it is no longer sticky…
Daphne, as I have mentioned before, plays really well independently and I encourage her to every morning and afternoon, whether Eloise is around or not. She loves playing with all of the baby dolls, feeding them, rocking them (complete with saying SHH!), pushing them in the stroller or shopping cart, and checking their diaper for poop! But she also loves building with Duplo Legos and can create towers or structures entirely on her own. And also loves playing with cars, trucks, and trains. She says "beep beep!" or "vroom" when she races them around the floor or a table.
And lastly, I definitely had to bribe her into her Halloween costume last night. She let me put on the tights, no problem, but did NOT want to put on the leotard or the hat. So, I gave her my phone (#momoftheyear) and then she let me put on the rest of her costume! And the crazy thing is, once she had it on, she didn't mind it at all. I was a little worried about her keeping her hat on since she doesn't like wearing hats anymore (such a change from this summer when she would have to wear a hat everywhere) but she didn't mess with it at all. I think it was all of the activity last night, she was forgot about her costume!
{weight} 32ish pounds is my guess.
{hair} blackish brown.
{teeth} four bottom teeth, top four teeth, four molars, four canines.
{eyes} dark grey/brown.
{clothes} 2T.
{diapers} size 5 {from the honest company}.
{feeding} 2 oz sippy cups of milk at breakfast, lunchtime, and at dinner, and water throughout the day.
{likes} any type of accessory (hat, bag or purse, bracelet, necklace), Albee the Alligator, an old remote that she holds up to her ear like a phone, watching and chasing the Roomba, picking her nose, eating, bath time with Eloise, watching big kids or babies, chewing on anything, sitting in her highchair, banging on her tray, staring at her quilt (from Amanda), rattles, riding in the car (usually), her big sister Eloise, Sadie, singing, lights, paci, being bounced, being tickled, talking, her Lovie.
{dislikes} having a hat on in the car seat, seeing some type of food on a plate that she doesn't have, having gas, lying down flat, being hungry or tired, having her face or nose wiped off, sunscreen put on her face.
{nicknames} Daph, Daph Daph, Daphers, Bug, Daphne Doo, Daph-a-doo, Love, Lovebug.
And here is Eloise's twenty month update!
Happy twenty months Daph!
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One of the hardest things about putting an outfit together is the idea that despite the fact that we have tons of fashion pieces available, we still can't seem to find something to wear. It can be a mystery to some people, but it's a real dilemma that can be challenging to deal with, especially if you have daily commitments to attend and you always have to look well put together.
So this New Year, take the opportunity to refresh your closet and say goodbye to 'nothing-to-wear' moments. To help you out, here's a list of new classics for every mood and style to get you started on that wardrobe revamp.
Crew neck sweater
Living in the tropics can make it hard to pull off sweaters. When the weather is cooler but putting on layers of clothing is too much, you'll realise how much having a crew neck sweater in your closet pays off. Perfect for whether you're going casual, dainty, or even semi-formal, this piece is a versatile pair to match any type of bottoms.
When this fashion piece made its resurgence, we immediately saw its value as a wardrobe staple. Jumpsuits are the saving grace of people who want to steer clear from dresses and skirts but still want to look put-together. Plus, it also works for those who simply don't have the luxury of time to curate a full outfit ensemble but still want to make a statement with their look.


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Given Nashville's evolving culinary landscape, it can be difficult for even the most discerning diner to keep up with Nashville's noteworthy openings. That's what food bloggers and Instagram are for, right?
If you are planning your next girls night out or just looking for a unique date night to charm your significant other, I've got just the thing for you, Chefs Backstage at Sinema.Read More


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Top attractions in Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine: 4-Hour Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Schindler's Factory Museum Guided Tour
Krakow: Jewish Quarter, Schindler's Factory & Former Ghetto
Wawel Cathedral Entry Ticket and Audio Guide Tour
Krakow: Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall
Oskar Schindler's Factory and Museums Entry Ticket
Krakow Airport Private Transfers
Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car
St. Mary's Basilica: Skip-the-Line Ticket
Krakow Vistula River Cruise
Zakopane Tour with Hot Bath Pools and Hotel Pickup
Best things to do in Krakow
On the banks of the Vistula River lies one of Europe's most awe-inspiring cities. Historic buildings and monuments abound and create the foundation upon which Poland's capital of culture stands proud. Here are its top attractions!
National Museum, Krakow
The main branch of Poland's National Museum boasts around 780,000 art objects that span throughout history. The key draw for tourists, though, is its emphasis on Polish painting.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
This 13th-century Wieliczka Salt Mine was in use until 2007. The miners had to spend so much time down there that they carved Catholic statues and chapels out of the rock salt!
Wawel Cathedral
For those worshipping above ground, this sightseeing essential has been the center of Krakow's religious life since the 11th century. Pope John Paul II was ordained at the Wawel Cathedral in 1946.
Bieszczady Mountains
Keen hikers should allow time for a day trip to the region's scenic Bieszczady Mountains. It's pronounced Bee-esh-chardy, for those unfamiliar with Polish!
Tatra Mountains
Significantly higher than the Bieszczady, a far tougher climb is rewarded with breathtaking views. We'd advise against taking Tatras' notoriously dangerous Orla Perć trail though!
Main Square, Krakow
Want to cover the main sights of Krakow in a day? Start your tour in the Old Town. The Krakow Main Square alone hosts Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower, and the Statue of Adam Mickiewicz.
The magnificent fortress Wawel was the seat of the medieval Polish monarchy, but its fascinating history predates even then by quite a bit. Its oldest buildings date back to 970AD!
Planning Your Krakow Visit
How many days?
Krakow offers plenty to see and do, with some extremely appealing day trip options beyond its borders. Book your stay for at least 4 or 5 days.
Where to stay?
If you're only in town for a couple of days, booking a hotel in the Old Town or nearby Kazimierz will place you conveniently by Krakow's main sights. However, for visitors looking to keep their distance from the tourist district, Zwierzyniec might be the best place to stay. It's certainly the greenest!
How much money to bring?
Krakow is not expensive. Even if you only ate in the Old Town you could do all meals and drinks for as little as $30-40 a day. Match that amount for tours and attraction tickets (more for day trips). It's worth checking to see if you'll get a better exchange rate on your currency there, rather than before you leave. Also, don't be persuaded to start a tab in any bars you're not familiar with and check prices first!
Good to know
- Language
- Polish
- Currency
- Polish złoty (zł)
- Time Zone
- Country Code
- +48
- Best time to visit
- Spring and fall are the best times to visit, when temperatures are mild and tourist crowds are at a minimum!
Things to Do in Krakow
Top Attractions in Krakow
Cities in Poland
Other Sightseeing Options in Krakow
Want to discover all there is to do in Krakow? Click here for a full list.
What people are saying about Krakow
Timing not as stated and visit was rushed
Met the coach and had another pick up, which took up 30 mins (the company had over booked and 3 people were left at the roadside with barely an apology, just told to come back another day!!!) Coach was comfortable and air conditioned. Although 'tickets' were included we had to queue at Auschwich to obtain free tickets for late in the afternoon (it's free after 3 but only with reserved places) (EACH PERSON NEEDS SOME FORM OF ID TO OBTAIN the AUSCHWITZ TICKETS) which took up another chunk of time. We then had to get back on the coach and visit Birkenau first. We had 1.30 hrs here and had to be back on the bus for 3.50 (bus driver left 2 people who weren't on time) we got to Auschwitz at 4pm and told to be back for 5.50. We didn't have enough time to look around leisurely and had to miss some exhibits to ensure we were back on time as we didn't want leaving behind! It was very poignant visiting these sites but would have been better if we had the 3 hours promised at Auschwitz
Great Excursion but poorly organised by provider
The trip was fantastic and highly recommended , however , we received an email the day before changing the time of our trip to 12:15pm which was too late as we were flying home , so we were switched to a 6:45am pick up ( original 9am) , at this point we were also told they couldn't collect us from hotel as we had booked , and we had to find a location a few streets away . Leaving our hotel at 6:30am - missed breakfast as this started at 7am - when we reached the location there was no "bus stop 3" to wait by as had been instructed !!! it was confusing and we just by chance managed to locate our tour guide and bus when it arrived .. i luckily had texted so they rang me !! Very disappointed by all this , however from pick up to drop back the tour was very well organised and no problems at all with that .
Educational and Emotional (worth every minute)
Konrad was our tour guide to the sites. He was informative and friendly. Our tour guide in the sites was an amazing guide. She explained each section with explicit detail. We will never forget this day and will share with others the exceptional experience. The history will be shared and never forgotten. Auschwitz should be shared with everyone and the actions never to be repeated in the future.
The tour was great! I would give people at least 3.5 hrs at Zakopane.
The tour guide was great, she was knowledgeable, punctual, and organized. The cheese making factory was awesome. Too bad my cheese melted by the time I was back to hotel. Room for improvement: 1. Give more time at Zakopane (4 hours at least) we had just under 3 hrs. 2. Clearly indicate the items, such as museum in there itenary so we know what we get! Thank you El
Schindler's Factory is a must see while in Krakow.
The museum is small and a lot of people visit, so it was crowded on our tour. The tour guide was great and I would not have taken as much away without her information. Also, tickets sell out so this was an awesome way to get tickets the day before we wanted to go.


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Jagams is a graphical user interface build with JAVA. It can be executed on MacOSX.
New features of Jagams 1.3.3.
(1) Subframe for a source can be open. You can edit and run with multiple source windows.
(2) Added auto saving function. You can escape from system trouble with minimal damages.
New features of Jagams 1.3.2.
(1) Source Edit Window, Output Window and Log Window are operative on a virtual desktop environment.
(2) GAMS is directly executable for the source editted.
(3) It has basic editor functions, search and replace. It can retain multiple sources that are selectable.
(4) It has paging functions to see the output list file tractablly. (Pager)
(5) We can trace compile errors with seeing the error numbers and their meanings simultaneousely. It has the function to jump the line with the error on the source. (Error Tracer)
(6) It has the "parentheses editor" which can check and edit the source line with parentheses. (Parentheses Editor)
(7) It executes gdxdump and show the contents of a gdx file.
(8) It has the functions for supporting to transform a table on EXCEL file into a gdx file. (Make Gdx able)
1. Download
Download the latest version in the following packages.
jagams152-121108-20.zip (Nov. 08, 2012) latest
2. Install
Unzip the downloaded file. ( Uninstall is to delete the jagams folder. )
3. Start JaGams
Your PC should have GAMS system. GAMS distribution can be downloaded from Gams Site.
Just double click jagams.app.
4. How to use
(1) Open source file or Edit a gams source. (You can edit multiple sources.)
(2) Click menu "Tool" and "Config". Set the absolute path of the "gams" executable file in the GAMS system folder.
(3) Click "Run" and "Run". (The source that are now diplayed is executed.)
(4) Log is shown on the log text field. Output list file is shown on the output text area. If the output file is large, the file is separated into distinct chapters. Each chapter consists of 100page. Automatically the pager dialog will be open and it asists your treatment of the output file.
5. Help
If you have a question, please contact Toyoaki WASHIDA.
The jagams site is http://eco.genv.sophia.ac.jp/jagams/.


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Today marks the last Friday of August, which means summer is over and real life will resume once Labor Day weekend has pasted. I decided to take today and re-visit my last 90 days of style that I posted for you during these summer months (Memorial Day - Labor Day!). My blog seems to be a photograph diary of my personal style, which is actually pretty cool because when I look back in a few years from now I can definitely say, "what was I thinking!" or "good gracious I had style!) But until then I think it is pretty cool to see the all the outfits I have worn through out the summer.... I definitely see some key pieces I really (really) loved! My go to was obviously; bold lips, denim (lots of it!), the color white, sock buns & loose curls, and statement necklaces!
If you have time, go through your photos or closet and see what you wore out this summer. Also keep in mind these pieces (ok not all, but some pieces) can be transitioned into fall so don't go selling them just yet! Happy Labor Day weekend dolls, be safe & do lots of shopping!