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ALLESCH, Jürgen, (ed.)
Regional Development in Europe : Recent Initiatives and Experiences : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Science Parks and Innovation Centres, held in Berlin, November 12-13, 1987
Walter de Gruyter, Berlin & New York , 1989,
ALLESCH, Jürgen, (ed.). Regional Development in Europe : Recent Initiativesand Experiences : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Sc ience Parks and Innovation Centres, held in Berlin, November 12-13, 1987. Berlin & New York : Walter de Gruyter, 1989. Pp (14),[1]-368,(2). 8vo. purple paper-covered boards. Partial contents: "Technical and Market Changes andRegional Development Potential" by Hans-Jurgen Ewers; The Science Paik Phe nomenon and Regional Development" by Pierre Laffitte; "European Community Regional Policy Developments" by T. Joseph Mulcahy; "Science Parks in Europe" by Pierre-Yves Tesse; "Regional Development Policy in Europe" by Dirk JanDekker; "Strategies of Regional Development in Europe and TIL Activity in the Context of an lnnovation-Oriented Regional Policy" by Antonio Pedinelli; "Regional Development Policies in the OECD Countries: Trends and Coments on Recent Developments" by Jean Paul de Gaudemar; "Strategic Management of Endogenous Regional Development Processes" by Alexander Gerybadze; "Innovation and National-Level Regional Development and Planning Policies in France" by Véronique Debisshop; "Recent Changes in the Policy Tools for the Development of Italy's Mezzogiorno" by Nino Novacco; "Local initiatives for the Promotion of Innovationin the Federal Republic of Germany"; by Hans Heuer; "The Development of Regional Technology Centres in Great Britain: An Overview and Progress Report in the Context of Technology Policy in the United Kingdom"; by David Croome and David Hardy; "Industrial Technological Complexes: A Case Study of Brazil"; by Marilia-Rosa Millan, Jacob Frenkel and J.G. Malcher; "Innovation-Oriented Policy on the Regional Level as Well as in Border Areas of Southern Germany"; by Holger Haldenwang; "Regional Development and Vocational Training"; by Maria Pierret; "Conceptualization of Technology Centres and Regional Venture Capital Funds in Conformity with the Market Conditions"; by Klaus-Dieter Otto"; "Models for the Creation of New Business Ventures in the Vicinity of Science Parks and Universities"; by Harry Nicholls; "Enterprise Creation in Italy: The Role of SPI"; by Giovanni de Felice and Claudio Fornari; "Mobilizing Higher Educational Institutions as a Source of New Technology Based Firms"; by Andrew J. Gould; "Dutch Spin-Off Companies as a Means for Successful International Technology Transfer: The Case of the University of Twente"; by Dick van Barnefeld; "Tecnopolis: Between International Tendencies and Regional Development"; by Umberto Bozzo; "Technology Transfer: Enhancing Scotland's Competitiveness"; by David Lightbody; "Lifelong Education and Training as Decisive Factors of Regional "Training for Innovation"- a Programme for Berlin's Industry"; by Dagmar Brodde;"Structural Changes in the Ruhr Area: Development Strategies in Promoting Innovations and Technology and Knowledge Transfer"; by Michael Morath; "Technology Based Économie Development in î Northern Ireland"; by Thomas B. Copestake; and many more. Very good 40.00
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Allied Countries - WW2).
Canada and the United Nations. A Tribute to the United Nations by Guita Percha & Rubber, Limited
Guita Percha & Rubber, Limited, 1943,
(Allied Countries - WW2). Canada and the United Nations. A Tribute to the United Nations by Guita Percha & Rubber, Limited. N.pl.: (Guita Percha & Rubber, Limited , 1943). Pp 1-20. Illustrated. 8vo, blue stapled card covers. Guita Percha & Rubber, Limited, an all-Canadian Company, is happy to pres ent this booklet to our customers and friends as a tribute to the United Nations. - from page one. This booklet has information on the allied countries participating in World War Two, including a brief summary of each country along with a picture of its flag and leader(s). The countries covered are Great Britain, Canada, South Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand, United States, U.S.S.R., China, Netherlands, Norway, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Greece, Yugoslavia, France, Belgium, Mexico, Brazil, Iraq, Luxembourg, Denmark, Ethiopia, Philippines, Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Iran. Spine and edges worn, tears along half of spine, penned names, else good. 15.00
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AMADO, Jorge DE ONIS, Harriet, trans.
Home is the Sailor. First Edition in dustjacket
AMADO, Jorge.
Home is the Sailor : The Whole Truth Concerning the Redoubtful Adventures of Captain Vasco Moscoso de Aragao, Master Mariner
. Translated from the Portuguese by Harriet de Onís. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. First American Edition. Pp 298. 8vo, blue cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, gilt JA device to front board.
Steamer Stories : An Annotated Bibliography of Steamship Fiction, 1845-2012
p. 7.
A novel.
"Good-natured, incompetent, friendly, and lustful - at sixty the crony of college students and high-living officials - Vasco Moscoso de Aragao laments that his life as the son of a wealthy merchant has brought him no rank, degree, or title. So - though Vasco has never made a sea voyage - a friend gets him a licence as a ship's captain. Moving to Periperi in the suburbs of Bahía, he takes up with relish the life of an honored, retired old sea dog surrounded by nautical instruments, sea-going uniforms, and listeners eager for his "reminiscences" of the oceans and exotic lands that he has visited. Vasco is so endlessly and colorfully inventive that only a few of his canniest neighbors begin to suspect the truth.
When the northbound good ship
comes into Bahía with her captain dead, Vasco - the only licenced captain in the area - is dragooned into completing her voyage up the coast to Belém as master (with the understanding that he will be free to call on the first mate for all important decisions). On the voyage, Vasco enjoys himselt, whiling away the time in social activities and in pursuing a lady passenger of forty, to whom he becomes engaged. But deceiving sailors turns out to be not so easy as dazzling landlubbers, and what t happens then and thereafter is almost (but not quite) beyond belief." - from the dj.
Very good in slightly chipped unclipped dustjacket. 75.00
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ANGUS, Colin MULGREW, Ian.
Amazon Extreme : Three Men, a Raft, and the World's Most Dangerous River. in dj.
Stoddart, Toronto, 2001,
ANGUS, Colin. Amazon Extreme : Three Men, a Raft, and the World's Most Dangerous River. With Ian Mulgrew. (Toronto): Stoddart, (2001). Pp 208, [16] ppplates. 8vo, blue cloth. An account of three men's attempt to navigate the Amazon, from its headwaters to the sea, in a rubber raft. Vg in dj. 20.00
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ARBOUSSE-BASTIDE, Paul
Um Engenheiro Frances no Brasil. 2 vols
José Olympio, 1960,
ARBOUSSE-BASTIDE, Paul. Um Engenheiro Frances no Brasil. Rio de Janiero: José Olympio, 1960. In two volumes. Pp. 920. With 39 illustrations. Text in Portuguese. 8vo, white printed card covers, french flaps. Partially unopened. Obras Reunidas de Gilberto Freyre, 1st series. Browning to spines, ends chipped, front hinge just starting on Vol. II, slight waterstaining to spineof Vol. I, front sunned, else vg. for the two volumes 100.00
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ARRUDA, Marcos, Herbet de SOUZA, and Carlos AFONSO de SOUZA, Herbet AFONSO, Carlos
Multinationals and Brazil : The Impact of Multinational Corporations in Contemporary Brazil
Brazilian Studies, Latin America Research Unit, Toronto, 1975,
ARRUDA, Marcos, Herbet de SOUZA, and Carlos AFONSO. Multinationals and Brazil : The Impact of Multinational Corporations in Contemporary Brazil. Toronto : Brazilian Studies, Latin America Research Unit, (1975). First English Lanuage Edition. Pp (7),1-219,(2). Tables. 8vo, orange card covers, lettered in black. Contents : The Multinationals and the Exploitation of the Working Class in Brazil (H. Souza); A Note on the Exploitation of Labour in the "Brazilian" Automobile Industries (C. Afonso); Notes on the situation of Labour in contemporary Brazil (M. Arruda); Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in Brazil (M. Arruda); Notes on Foreign Occupation of land in Brazil (M. Arruda); Case Study No. 1 : Brascan (M. Arruda, C. Afonso); Case Study No. 2: Ludwig (M. Arruda). Spine lightly sunned, name expunged with white-out from title page, else very good. 30.00
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AVENI, Anthony F., and Gary URTON (eds.).
Ethnoastronomy and Archaeoastronomy in the American Trupics. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 385
New York Academy of Sciences, New York , 1982, ISBN:0897661605 1982
AVENI, Anthony F., and Gary URTON, (eds.).
Ethnoastronomy and Archaeoastronomy in the American Trupics. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 385
. New York : The New York Academy of Sciences, 1982. Pp [i]-ix,(1),1-365,(1),+ double-page plate. Illustrated. 8vo, navy cloth, silver lettering to front board and spine.
Contents :
Introductory Remarks (by Anthony F. Aveni and Gary Urton, pp vii-ix).
Woven Heaven, Tangled Earth : A Weaver's Paradigm of the Mesoamerican Cosmos (by Cecilia F. Klein, pp 1-35).
Pyramid and Sacred Mountain (by Richard Fraser Townsend, pp 37-62).
Precision in the Layout of Maya Architecture* (by Anthony F. Aveni and Horst Hartung, pp 63-80).
Astronomy, Cosmovisión, and Ideology in Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica (by Johanna Broda, pp 81-110).
The Zenith, the Mountain, the Center, and the Sea (by Clemency Coggins, pp 111-123).
A General Consideration of the Maya Correlation Question (by Beth A. Collea, pp 125-134).
The Double-Headed Dragon and the Sky A Pervasive Cosmological Symbol (by John B. Carlson, pp 135-163).
Astronomical Models of Social Behavior Among Some Indians of Colombia (by G. Reichel Dolmatoff, pp 165-181).
The Pleiades and Scorpius in Barasana Cosmology (by Stephen Hugh-Jones, pp 183-201).
Catachillay : The Role of the Pleiades and of the Southern Cross and and Centauri in the Calendar of the Incas (by R,T, Zuidema, pp 203-229).
Astronomy and Calendrics on the Coast of Peru (by Gary Urton, pp 231-247).
Archaeoastronomy at Machu Picchu (by D.S. Dearborn and R.E. White, pp 249-259).
The Information System of Middle Horizon Quipus (by William J. Conklin, pp 261-281).
Ethnoastronomy of the Eastern Bororo Indians of Mato Grosso, Brazil (by Stephen M. Fabian, p p 283-301).
Astronomical Alignments in Medieval Islamic Religious Architecture (by David A. King, pp 303-312).
Ahu a 'Umi Heiau: A Native Hawaiian Astronomical and Directional Register (by Armando M. Silva and Rubellite K. Johnson, pp 313-331).
Summary: : Archaeoastronomy in the Tropics (by Owen Gingerich, pp 333-336).
The Tropical Zone: Land of Opportunity (by Sharon L. Gibbs, pp 337-341).
Archaeoastronomy, Ethnoastronomy, and the History of Science (by Stephen C. McCluskey, pp 343-351).
Culture Confronts Nature in the Dialectical World of the Tropics (by Billie Jean Isbell, pp 353-363).
Penned name, initials stamped, else very good. 50.00
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BALEE, William (ed.).
Journal of Ethnobiology. Volume 20, Number 1, Summer 2000.
Society of Ethnobiology, 2000,
BALEE, William (ed.). Journal of Ethnobiology. Volume 20, Number 1, Summer 2000. N.pl.: Society of Ethnobiology, 2000. Pp (6),[1]-127,(3). Illustrated. Maps. 8vo, illustrated white card covers. Contents : Matses Indian Rainforest Habitat Classification and Mammalian Diversity in Amazonian Peru (by David W. Fleck and John D. Harder); Ethnoecology of White Grubs (Coleoptera:Melolonthidae) Among the Tzeltal Maya of Chiapas (by Benigno Gomez et al); Identity and Current Ethnobotanic Knowledge of Francisco Hernandez's Cici matic (by Helga Ochoterena-Booth); Management of Trees Used in Mursk (Fermented Milk) Production in Trans-Nzola District,Kenya (by William Mureithi et al); Faunistic Resources Used as Medicines by Artisanal Fishermen from Siribinha Beach, State of Bahia, Brazil (by Eraldo M. Costa-Neto and José Geraldo W. Marques); Folk Classification and Conservationof Bamboo in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, Southwest China (by Wang Kanglin et al). Dog-eared, else very good. 15.00
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BALLANTYNE, Robert Michael
Martin Rattler : or A Boy's Adventures in the Forests of Brazil
T. Nelson and Sons, London, 1867,
BALLANTYNE, Robert Michael. Martin Rattler : or A Boy's Adventures in the Forests of Brazil. London : T. Nelson and Sons, 1867. Pp. 330. Illustrated. 8vo, pressed green decorative cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to spine. See Quayle, R.M. Ballantyne: A Bibliography of First Editions p.36 for the first edition. Binding cocked, hinges starting, spine cloth slightly bubbled, spine ends and corners bumped, missing flyleaf, bookseller's small blindstamp to rear fep, else very good. 40.00
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BASTOS, Fernando de Oliveira
Contribuição para estudo das Correlações Electroclínicas em Psiquiatria : ANormalização Forçada de Landolt
Edigraf, 1967,
BASTOS, Fernando de Oliveira. Contribuição para estudo das Correlações Electroclínicas em Psiquiatria : A "Normalização Forçada" de Landolt. (Contribution to the study of the electro-clinical correlations in Psychiatry: the "forced normalization" of Landot.). São Paulo: (Edigraf), 1967. Pp. 181. Text in Portuguese. 8vo, white card covers, blue titles to front and spine, french flaps. The thesis for the Chair of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Small chip to top edge, light wear to edges, inked inscription to title page, else vg. 40.00
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BASTOS, Fernando de Oliveira
Edigraf, 1967,
BASTOS, Fernando de Oliveira. Memorial. São Paulo: (Edigraf), 1967. Pp. 80.Text in Portuguese. 8vo, white card covers, blue titles to front. Apresent ado à Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, para Concurso à vaga de Professor Catedrático de Clínica Psiquiátrica. Two-inch diagonal tear at the top edge, light edgewear, else vg. 35.00
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BATES, Henry Walter
Naturalist on the River Amazons, A Record of Adventures, Habits of Animals,Sketches of Brazilian and Indian Life, and Aspects of Nature under the Equ ator, during Eleven Years of Travel. First Edition, original cloth.
John Murray, London, 1863, 1863
BATES, Henry Walter.
The Naturalist on the River Amazons, A Record of Adventures, Habits of Animals, Sketches of Brazilian and Indian Life, and Aspects of Nature under the Equator, during Eleven Years of Travel
. IN TWO VOLUMES. London: John Murray, 1863. First Printing. I: Pp. (2),[iii]-viii,(2),[1]-351,(1), frontispiece, folding map at rear, + 4 leaves of black and white plates, including 12 engravings; II: Pp. (2),[iii]-vi,[1]-423,(1), frontispiece, + 3 leaves of plates (1 of which is in facsimile), including 20 engravings. Illustrated. 8vo, original publisher's pebbled green cloth with gilt lettering to spines, all edges stained red.
Henry Walter Bates, b. February 8, 1825, Leicester; d. February 16, 1892, London), was an important mid-century English naturalist, whose main contributions centred around mimicry in the animal kingdom.
The Naturalist on the River Amazons
" was so important and highly regarded upon its publication, that Charles Darwin dubbed it to be among the best books of natural history travel-writing ever publishing in England.
"In the autumn of 1847 Mr. A.[lfred] R.[ussell] Wallace, who has since acquired wide fame in connection with the Darwinian theory of Natural Selection, proposed to me a joint expedition to the river Amazons, for the purpose of exploring the Natural History of its banks; the plan being to make for ourselves a collection of objects, dispose of the duplicates in London to pay expenses, and gather facts, as Mr. Wallace expressed it in one his letters, 'towards solving the problem of the origin of species'. [...] My companion left the country at the end of four years; [...] I remained seven years longer, returning home in July, 1959. [...] The part of the Amazons region where I resided longest being unexplored country to the Naturalist, no less than 8000 of the species here enumerated were new to science."- from the preface.
Spines of original cloth rebacked, new endpapers, plate opposite II-265 "Turtle-Fishing and Adventure with Alligator" missing (but replaced with a facsimile tipped in), repair to fold of folding map at rear of first volume, a couple instances of marginal smudging, else a very good, tidy set. 2,800.00
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BECK, John H., (ed.)
Encyclopedia of Percussion : Garland Reference Library of the Humanities 947
Garland Publishing, New York & London, 1995, ISBN:0824047885
BECK, John H., (ed.). Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London : Garland Publishing, Inc. (1995). Pp (4),v-xi,(3),3-436. 8vo, red cloth boards, cream cloth spine, gilt lettering to front, red lettering to spine. Volume 947 in the Garland Reference Library of the Humanities series. An illustrated reference to percussion instruments and music, the bulk of which consistsof 28 articles on specific topics giving references to further reading. 3, 000 musical terms and forms are defined, terms are noted in English, German, French and Italian, when relevant, and practical tips are given on the use of a range of instruments. Encyclopedia of Percussion:,2nd edition, updates and enlarges the only comprehensive encyclopedia covering all of the major percussion instruments, the volume is divided into 4 major sections: an alphabetical dictionary of percussion instruments and terms; illustrations of key percussion instruments; longer, individual articles on key members of the percussion family, from Bass Drum to Xylophone, written by leading percussionists and scholars; and finally, several appendices of terms and symbols and a comprehensive bibliography. This new edition is expanded to include new research in the field as well as increased coverage of electronic and world percussion instruments. Contents: Alphabetical listing of percussion instruments and terms -- Illustrations of percussion instruments -- Articles. The Basel drum -- The bass drum -- Brazil : percussion instruments --Calfskin heads : their history and manufacture -- Castanets -- Cymbals -- The drum set : a history -- Drum set players -- Electronic percussion -- Janissary music (Turkish music) -- The kettledrum -- Latin-American percussion -- Latin percussionists -- The marimba in Mexico and related areas -- Multiple percussion -- Percussion and dance -- Percussion ensembles -- The Percussive Arts Society : an historical perspective -- The plastic drumhead : its history and development -- The rope-tensioned drum in America -- The snare drum -- Steel band/pan -- The tambourine -- The tambourin provencal -- The triangle -- The vibraphone, vibraharp, and vibes -- Vibraphone players -- The xylophone -- Appendix A. Selections from Morris Arnold Lang and Larry Spivack, The dictionary of percussion terms ; Symbols ; Range of mallet instruments -- Appendix B. Table of percussion instruments and terms in English, French, German, and Italian -- Appendix C. Published writings on methods for percussion. Ex library with usual library stamps, &c. Lighlt rubbed covers, else very good, clean. 60.00
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BEUTEL, Josh CAMP, Dalton
Best of Beutel : Editorial Cartoons
Lanceman Graphics Ltd., Rothesay, New Brunswick, 1983, ISBN:096915920x
BEUTEL, Josh. Best of Beutel : Editorial cartoons. Rothesay, New Brunswick : Lanceman Graphics Ltd., 1983. Pp (3),4-174. Illustrated. Oblong 8vo, illustrated red card covers, lettered in black. Foreword by Dalton Camp. "Josh Beutel has been the editorial cartoonist for the Saint John Telegraph-Journal and Evening Times-Globe since the Fall of 1978. He has participated in avariety of international cartoon exhibits in Brazil, Poland, the United St ates ana Canada. Originals of his cartoons are in several public collections including the National Archives, the New Brunswick Department of CulturalAffairs, Red River Community College, and Saint John City Hall, as well as in collections of government ministers and private citizens. Mr. Beutel's political cartoons are syndicated in the United States and Europe by RothcoCartoons Inc. His work has been published in Newsweek, the Financial Post, World Press Review, and other publications in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in a number of textbooks and collections of political cartooning. Best of Beutel, editorial cartoons, is Josh Beutel's second book of selected cartoons." (from the title page). Edgeworn, else very good. 15.00
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BISHOP, Elizabeth). BARRY, Sandra.
Elizabeth Bishop : Nova Scotia's Home-made Poet First Edition, Signed
Nimbus Publishing Ltd, Halifax, NS, 2011, ISBN:9781551098234
(BISHOP, Elizabeth). BARRY, Sandra. Elizabeth Bishop : Nova Scotia's Home-made Poet. (Halifax, N.S.) : Nimbus Publishing Ltd, (2011). First Printing. Pp (6),[1]-121,(1). Illustrated throughout. 8vo, photo-illustrated cardcovers. In the Stories of Our Past series Sandra Barry (b.1961). Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) is best known as an American author, but she spent formative years in Great Village, Nova Scotia, and in fact called herself "3/4ths Canadian." In recent decades there has been a growing movement in Nova Scotia to reconnect appreciation of Bishop with the landscape of her childood. This pictorial biography highlights the early influence of Bishop's maternal family and the cultural community of Great Village, and the poet's lifelong ties to Nova Scotia. Author Sandra Barry takes readers through the significant chapters in Bishop's life, from her ancestry and early years in Great Village to her first publications, her extended stays in Florida and Brazil, and her final years teaching at Harvard University. The book concludes with an overview of some of the Bishop-inspired work made since her death, and the commemorative efforts undertaken in NovaScotia and around the world. With photos throughout, sidebar features on h istoric events, Bishop's publications and travels, and background on her awards and other achievements, the book provides a fascinating introduction and important new angle on one of the best-loved poets of the twentieth century." from rear cover. Prologue: Defining a Poet; Chapters : 1. ; 2. ; 3. ;4. ; 5. ; 6. ; 7. ; 8. ; Epilogue: With bibliography, sources, and index. Very good. Signed, with inscription, by Barry on the title page. 15.00
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BISHOP, Elizabeth). BARRY, Sandra.
Elizabeth Bishop : Nova Scotia's Home-made Poet First Edition.
Nimbus Publishing Ltd, Halifax, NS, 2011, ISBN:9781551098234
(BISHOP, Elizabeth). BARRY, Sandra. Elizabeth Bishop : Nova Scotia's Home-made Poet. (Halifax, N.S.) : Nimbus Publishing Ltd, (2011). First Printing. Pp (6),[1]-121,(1). Illustrated throughout. 8vo, photo-illustrated cardcovers. In the Stories of Our Past series. Sandra Barry (b.1961). Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) is best known as an American author, but she spent formative years in Great Village, Nova Scotia, and in fact called herself "3/4ths Canadian." In recent decades there has been a growing movement in Nova Scotia to reconnect appreciation of Bishop with thelandscape of her childood. This pictorial biography highlights the early i nfluence of Bishop's maternal family and the cultural community of Great Village, and the poet's lifelong ties to Nova Scotia. Author Sandra Barry takes readers through the significant chapters in Bishop's life, from her ancestry and early years in Great Village to her first publications, her extended stays in Florida and Brazil, and her final years teaching at Harvard University. The book concludes with an overview of some of the Bishop-inspiredwork made since her death, and the commemorative efforts undertaken in Nov a Scotia and around the world. With photos throughout, sidebar features on historic events, Bishop's publications and travels, and background on her awards and other achievements, the book provides a fascinating introduction and important new angle on one of the best-loved poets of the twentieth century." from rear cover. Prologue: Defining a Poet; Chapters : 1. Ancestors and Emigration ; 2. Birth and Death; 3. Great Village; 4. Adolescence; 5. Vassar, Europe, and Early Publications; 6. The Brazil Years; 7. Returning tothe North; 8. A Poet's Stature; Epilogue: "Home-made, home-made! But aren' t we all?" With bibliography, sources, and index. Very good. Due to its small size, shipping charges should be a bit cheaper than quoted. 10.00
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BISHOP, Elizabeth). BIELE, Joelle, ed.
Elizabeth Bishop and The New Yorker : The Complete Correspondence. First Edition in dustjacket.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2011, ISBN:9780374281380
(BISHOP, Elizabeth). Elizabeth Bishop and The New Yorker : The Complete Correspondence. Edited by Joelle Biele. New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (2011). First Printing. Pp. (6),v-lxii,(2),3-421,(11), + 8 p. of black and white illustrations. 8vo, cream paper covered boards with metallic green lettering to spine. "'I sort of see you surrounded with fine-tooth combs, sandpaper, nail files, pots of varnish, etc. -- with heaps of used commas and semi-colons handy, and little useless phrases taken out of their contexts and dying all over the floor,' Elizabeth Bishop wrote upon learning a friendhad landed a job at The New Yorker in the early 1950s. Bishop published th e vast majority of her poems in the magazine's pages and her relationship with the magazine went back to 1933 and continued until her death in 1979. During forty years of correspondence, hundreds of letters passed between Bishop and her editors, Charles Pearce, Katharine White, and Howard Moss. In these letters Bishop discussed the ideas and inspiration for her poems whilesharing news about her travels and life in Brazil, while her editors offer ed generous support, commentary, and friendship. Their correspondence provides an unparalleled look into Bishop's writing process, the relationship between a poet and her editors, the internal workings of The New Yorker, and the process of publishing a poem. As these poems and stories move from manuscript page to print, 'Elizabeth Bishop and The New Yorker' gives us a rareglimpse into the artistic development of one of the twentieth century's gr eatest poets." - from the dustjacket. Very good in lightly nicked, unclipped dustjacket. 25.00
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BISHOP, Elizabeth). MARSHALL, Megan.
Elizabeth Bishop : A Miracle for Breakfast. First Edition in dustjacket.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston and New York, 2017, ISBN:9780544617308
(BISHOP, Elizabeth). MARSHALL, Megan. Elizabeth Bishop : A Miracle for Breakfast. Boston and New York : Harcourt Mifflin Harcourt, 2017. First Printing. Pp. (11),[xii]-xv,(3),[1]-365,(1). 8vo, grey paper covered spine with black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine. "'Since her death in 1979, Elizabeth Bishop, who published only one hundred poems in her lifetime, has becoem one of America's best-loved poets. And yet -- painfully shy and living out of public view in Key West and Brazil, among other hideaways -- she has never been seen so fully as a woman and an artist. Megan Marshall makes incisive and moving use of a newly discovered cache of Bishop's letters -- to her psychiatrist and to three of her lovers -- to reveal a much darker childhood than has been known, a secret affair, and the last chapter of her passionate romance with the Brazilian modernist designer Lota de Macedo Soares. These elements of Bishop's life, along with her friendships with poets Marianne Moore and Robert Lowell, are brought to life with novelistic intensity. And by alternating the narrative line of biography with brief passages of memoir, Marshall, who studied with Bishop in her storied 1970s poetry workshop at Harvard, offers the reader a compelling glimpse of the ways poetry and biography, subject and biographer, are entwined. Finally, in this intimate portrait of a life lived for -- and saved by -- art, Marshall captures the enduring magic of Bishop's creative achievement." - from the dustjacket. Contents: 1. Balcony: April 29, 1975: Ninth-Floor Conference Room, Holyoke Center; 2. Crumb: October 5, 1976: Robinson Hall, Harvard Yard; 3. Coffee: January 12, 1977: 437 Lewis Wharf, Boston; 4. River: Spring 1977: PuseyLibrary, Harvard Yard; 5. Miracle: June 14, 1977: Sanders Theatre, Memoria l Hall; 6. Sun: Envoy: January 23, 2014, Patou Thai, Belmont Center. With index. Very good in unclipped dustjacket. 25.00
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BLANC, Cristina Szanton DONOHUE, John J., foreword KNUTSSON, Karl-Eric, preface
Urban Children in Distress : Global Predicaments and Innovative Stragegies.pbk.
United Nations Children's Fund / UNICEF / Gordon and Breach, Yverdon, Switzerland, 1994, ISBN:2881246230
BLANC, Cristina Szanton. Urban Children in Distress : Global Predicaments and Innovative Stragegies . [Foreword by John J. Donohue. Preface by Karl-Eric Knutsson]. (Yverdon, Switzerland): Gordon and Breach / UNICEF, (1994). Pp. [i]-xxx,1-481,(1). 8vo, illustrated red card covers. "Based on field work in five nations, Brazil, the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Italy, this volume uncovers the desperate situations facing street children, and offers critiques and recommendations for federal, municipal, and community action." - from the rear cover. Corner creasing to final few leaves, else vg. 30.00
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BRASSEY, Lady Century Seafarers series MILLAR, George, intro. BRASSEY, Thomas, preface]
Voyage in the Sunbeam : Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven Months. pbk.
Century Pub., London, 1984, ISBN:0712603360
BRASSEY, Lady. The Voyage in the Sunbeam : Our Home on the Ocean for ElevenMonths . Introduction by George Millar. With wood engravings by G. Pearson , chiefly after drawings by the Hon. A.Y. Bingham. [Preface to the First Edition by Thomas Brassey]. London: Century Publishing Co. Ltd., (1984). Pp. (5),x-xx,[1]-492, frontis. 8vo, illustrated blue card covers. A volume in The Century Seafarers series. An account of a voyage aboard a sailing ship, from Brazil, around Cape Horn, and across the Pacific to the Suez Canal. Faint cover creasing, else vg. 25.00
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Posted: August 24, 2012
If you think you're the first person who has ever needed an alcohol free mouthwash to get rid of halitosis, you're not even close. Bad breath is certainly not a problem that is limited to the modern world. In fact, it's been around since practically the beginning of time. For example, Independent Online recently reported that even the ancient Romans used slaves to help them clean their mouths so they wouldn't experience halitosis, and the issue has persisted ever since.
The news source added that researchers from the University of Dusseldorf, Germany, recently concluded a study which found that bad breath affects 30 percent of the world population.
"Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. Without regular brushing and flossing, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in the mouth and between the teeth. The sulphur compounds released by these bacteria make the breath smell and, as long as this process continues unchecked, your breath gets worse and worse," said dental surgeon Michael Windisch, quoted by the news source.
Simple and complicated causes of halitosis
Windisch went on to say that bad breath is often caused by foods, particularly ones that contain sulphur compounds such as garlic and onions. However, he added that dry mouth is another common reason that people experience halitosis. There are a number of causes for this problem, and while some are more complicated, such as certain medications and medical conditions, there are also simpler ones like sleeping with your mouth open or using an alcohol-based mouthwash.
Alcohol dries out the mouth, and breath freshening products that use this drying agent as a main ingredient should be avoided at all costs in favor of alcohol free options.
Touchy subject
The news source also spoke to oral hygienist Suzette Pirow, who said that people frequently do not know that they have bad breath, and it can be a sensitive issue. She added that not many people have the nerve to tell someone that they have halitosis.
In that vein, CNN published an article in 2011 with tips on how to tell someone they have bad breath. First, try offering them a mint. If they decline, it's all right to gently nudge them and say "I really think you should."
However, if it's someone you're very close to, then just tell them. In the end, they'll thank you.

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NCL to shift Pride of Hawaii to European market
NCL Corporation, parent company of NCL America and Norwegian Cruise Line, has announced the temporary withdrawal of the U.S.-flagged NCL America ship Pride of Hawaii from the Hawaii market effective February 2008. The ship will be deployed to Europe for the summer of 2008 as part of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.
NCL says its substantial 2006 losses, reported in February of this year, have been caused by downward pricing pressure in the Hawaii market following the addition of Pride of Hawaii to the fleet last summer, and the steep increase in the amount of foreign flag competition entering the Hawaii market from the west coast.
"We take this action with regret, but sure in the knowledge that a temporary retrenchment is the right thing to do for the good of the business and the good of Hawaii in the long run," said Colin Veitch, NCL Corporation's president and CEO. "We remain committed to building a strong U.S. flag cruise business home ported in Hawai`i, and we need to make sure that our other two ships, Pride of Aloha and Pride of America, are able to achieve acceptable profitability before we can confidently re-introduce Pride of Hawai`i."
According to Veitch, NCL America has grown very quickly over three years, and its competitors have also surged, starting in 2006, offering almost 80 percent additional capacity days on top of NCL America's in 2007.
"Clearly we are victims of our own success," Veitch continued. "We have demonstrated that Hawaii is a highly attractive cruise destination and Hawaii now has four times as much capacity serving it in 2007 as it did in 2004 when we started NCL America.
For guests booked on Pride of Hawaii in February 2008 and beyond, NCL is offering a $50 on-board credit per stateroom for those who rebook by May 1, 2007, on Pride of America, Pride of Aloha or any ship in the NCL fleet. Guests choosing to cancel will receive a full refund.


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Dan Morris is hosting blog workshops around the country (United States) and I've been watching with interest.
I met up with him last week for lunch, to get the inside scoop on what he's doing and how it's going. Unlike typical industry events, these are one-day workshops for local attendees - so they require no travel expenses or major planning.
I've known Dan for years (he's local to me) and really like what he has going on with Blogging Concentrated so I wanted to share this with you so you can keep an eye out for one of these blogger workshops in your area...
You can get all the details at the website link above, but I'll go ahead and tell you that these blogging workshops are for "Intermediate to Advanced Bloggers" only. They are not getting started sessions, and they don't cover start-up and set-up. On the site, the ideal attendee is described as:
Bloggers who have traffic to their websites, have been blogging for a while, are making a little money but are ready to take the next steps are the best fit for this program.
If you ARE a newer blogger, or just getting started, I'll share some resources with you at the end of this post, so scroll down for that. 😉
Again, you can get all the details at the website, but here is the current schedule of local blogging workshops:
- Orlando, FL - November 9th, 2013
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- Milwaukee, WI - November 17th 2013
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More locations will continue to be added, so check the site - and sign up for the mailing list if you want to get notified as new locations are added:
As I mentioned, these blogging workshops are specifically for bloggers who are already getting traffic and making money - but want to take things to the next level. If you're not quite to that Intermediate/Advanced level yet, you'll want to put in a little time and get up to speed before you consider the Blogging Concentrated events.
I do "affiliate niche blogging" for a living and have been working online now for over 16 years - and am in my 10th year of blogging. If you're just getting started (or thinking about it) I recommend you start with my post on choosing the right topic for your blog and do the Brainstorming Exercise at the end of that post.
I do work with beginners, and can help you from everything to choosing your niche to selecting the perfect domain name - and all the steps from that point forward to help you create a profitable blog. For more information, see Get Hands-on Help.
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Tumblr Reblogs of Xi Chuan's Window
A couple days ago I posted a link to the view from Xi Chuan's studio window as drawn by Matteo Pericoli posted on the Paris Review Daily. Here's a list from the Paris Review's tumblr feed of all the people who've reblogged the image so far. Follow the links to an amazing collection of internationalism, art, and political engagement that represents, I think, the internet at its best.
A Look Out Xi Chuan's Window
As part of its series on "what writers from around the world see from their windows," the Paris Review Daily recently featured Matteo Pericoli's drawing of the view from Xi Chuan's studio window. The feature also includes a passage from Xi Chuan, which he wrote in English, about his view. It ends:
But the whole city of Beijing was a giant construction site in the 1990s and 2000s, and the view couldn't last. Once I got used to the buildings in the window, I seldom looked out of it. No trees can reach the fifteenth floor, so no birds perch at my window. When I look out, I see cars running on the bridge. Nothing else.


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Each group will have at most 25' to present their project and 5' to answer questions. Presentation should include:
1. Title of your project, your names, the name(s) of supervisor(s) and (optionally) one image that characterizes the project and/or photos of yourselves!
2. Goal(s) of your project: No more than 3 items!
3. Background: Why is this project relevant/interesting?
4. Methodology: At least one slide on algorithms, equations, etc. that you are using
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6. Perspective: What would you have done next (if you had more time)?
Points 1-4 should be somewhat shorter (~10') than for the Intermediate report meeting 2010, and the focus should be on the last two items! I would like each student to present some aspect of the results. The evaluation will be based on your presentations. I also want to encourage you again to document your project on this WIKI.
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- 14:00-14:30 Neuroenergetics: Modeling of brain cell metabolic phenotypes
- 14:30-15:00 Genome-wide association studies on various clinical phenotypes
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Definitive clinical trials have concluded that Vitamin C plays an important role in improving cardiovascular health. Researchers have conducted a large scale investigation into the benefits of Vitamin C on the cardiovascular system. The researchers from Newcastle University analysed results from 44 clinical trials. The analyses concluded that Vitamin C supplementation significantly improved the function of the endothelium of blood vessels in patients with heart disease (1).
The endothelium is the layer of cells that line the inside of arteries and blood vessels and are in direct contact with the blood. These cells have been discovered to play an important role in the physiological functions of the circulatory system. These important cells are part of complex vessel responses that regulate blood pressure. They are involved in co-ordinated mechanisms that control blood flow and blood pressure. In order to increase blood flow or reduce blood pressure, the endothelial cells release the endothelium-derived relaxation factor, nitric oxide. This causes the muscle tissue surrounding arteries and arterioles to relax which has the effect of dilating the vessels to increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure. Additionally, the endothelium is involved in releasing a myriad of signalling molecules that co-ordinate an inflammatory response.
Considering the essential role that the endothelium plays, dysfunction of the endothelium can lead to major cardiovascular diseases. If the function of the endothelium to relax blood vessels is compromised, it can be a contributing factor to chronic hypertension, or high blood pressure. Additionally, poor endothelium function also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis.
The newly published study is the first of its kind investigating the effects of Vitamin C on endothelial function and consequently cardiovascular health. The research found that Vitamin C supplementation was associated with a beneficial effect on endothelial function. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and helps to protect endothelial cells from damage that could be caused by oxidative free radical species. Additionally, the beneficial effect of Vitamin C on endothelial function is thought to be due to an increase in the bioavailability of nitric oxide to facilitate endothelium-mediated vessel relaxation (1).
Vitamin Planet's Head of Nutrition Patrick Waltham has commented, "The study that reveal that Vitamin C can play a hugely significant role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease is exciting news because it presents a relatively cheap and effective way to promote heart health" (2). Vitamin Planet's Vitamin C 500mg with Rosehip 20mg is a high strength natural source of Vitamin C that is available to purchase on their website: http://www.vitaminplanet.co.uk/vitamin-c-500mg-with-rosehip-20mg-p-177964.aspx (3). For people who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases, Vitamin C supplementation is a cheap and effective way to protect you cardiovascular health.
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text: TPB News Council of Governments to Dedicate "Ronald F. Kirby Training Center" Jul 21, 2014 The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will dedicate one of its most important meeting spaces to the life and work of Ron Kirby, who served as COG's director of transportation planning for more than 26 years until his sudden, unexpected death in November 2013. The "Ronald F. Kirby Training Center" will host dozens of COG and Transportation Planning Board committee meetings, training sessions, workshops, focus groups, and staff gatherings each month, as it has for the more than two decades since COG moved to its current location in 1990. During his tenure at COG, Ron Kirby organized and attended hundreds of meetings and events in the Training Center. To those meetings he brought decades of transportation planning experience, a collaborative leadership style, and a willingness to mentor and advise others that helped guide and enrich the conversations that took place there. Most frequently, Ron attended the monthly meetings of the TPB Technical Committee and the TPB's Citizens Advisory Committee. At meetings of the Technical Committee, Ron joined technical staff from the TPB's member jurisdictions each month to review and discuss the latest data, research, and policy information to identify opportunities for better planning and cooperation in the region. Ron's technical and policy expertise, and his ability to build consensus among differing viewpoints, helped advance the committee's ongoing dialogue over many years. These same qualities contributed greatly to the meetings of the TPB's Citizens Advisory Committee, a group Ron helped create in the early 1990s to provide region-oriented citizen advice to the TPB. Ron attended nearly every one of the committee's monthly, evening meetings to brief members on upcoming items for consideration by the TPB and to serve as a resource during the committee's discussions about regional transportation issues. In addition to these regular meetings, Ron also attended numerous workshops and public events in the Training Center. One was the TPB's twice-yearly Community Leadership Institute, a two-day, workshop-style event that provides an opportunity for local community leaders to learn about and better understand how transportation decisions are made throughout the region. In 2012 and 2013, Ron organized and attended a series of focus groups, public forums, and stakeholder listening sessions in the Training Center as part of the development of the Regional Transportation Priorities Plan. The Ronald F. Kirby Training Center will officially be dedicated in a small ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, July 23. Members of Ron's family and officials and staff from COG and the TPB will attend the ceremony. Kanti Srikanth, who will succeed Ron as director of transportation planning, will also attend. Related Links In Dedication: Ronald F. Kirby Training Center (7/23/14) Tags: COG TPB Weekly Report Back to news


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Colgate Trades iGen3 for Color 1000
When Colgate University Document & Mail Services installed its Xerox iGen3 in 2008, the 10-employee in-plant was very happy with the results. But a lot can change in a few years.
"The business model we had five years ago...has changed considerably," notes Director Bob Keats. "With the iGen, there was no way to hook any finishing equipment to it. We had a space limitation." So booklet making had to be handled offline.
To remedy that situation while at the same time upgrading the technology in its Hamilton, N.Y., operation, the in-plant recently swapped that iGen3 for a new Xerox Color 1000 with a Plockmatic booklet maker on the end. So far it's been a big hit. It's easier to operate, boasts self-diagnostic capabilities and produces excellent quality work.
"Our communications department likes the print quality much better," says Keats. He credits the new low-melt EA Dry Ink, which requires no fuser oil to deliver a smooth, offset-like finish at resolutions of 2,400x2,400 dpi.
Like the iGen, the 1000 can run a range of media weights and sizes, from lightweight 55 gsm to 350 gsm. One difference, notes Keats, is the maximum sheet size on the Color 1000 is slightly smaller: 14.33x20.5˝ on the iGen3 vs. 13x19.2˝ on the 1000.
"But I've only found two jobs that we did in the last two years that I couldn't reformat to fit the smaller sheet size on the 1000," he says. "So we didn't really lose much there."
Keats notes that switching to the new digital press was a fairly easy transition for his operators, and he praises the ease of use of the Color 1000.
"The operator interface is much easier to use," he says, adding, with a laugh, "Even I could run it if I really, really had to."
One thing he doesn't miss is the frequent recalibration required with the iGen3. The new machine features Full Width Array and Automated Color Quality Suite color management tools, which constantly monitor image quality and make small adjustments while running.
At 100 pages per minute, the Color 1000 is plenty fast for the in-plant's needs.
"The nice thing about this is it runs the booklet maker at rated speed," adds Keats. "The machine does not slow down."
This comes in handy when the in-plant has to produce football programs for a Friday night game, but doesn't get the copy until Friday morning.
Just two hours from Xerox headquarters in Rochester, the in-plant gets "fabulous" service, Keats says.
Despite adding this digital firepower, the in-plant is not completely finished with offset. It still has a two-color Hamada on deck, though Keats says it handles just 10 percent of the shop's work. The most recent acquisition prior to the Color 1000 was an Intoprint DP100GA digital envelope press, which Keats says has brought in more envelope work than expected.
Bob has served as editor of In-plant Graphics since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 130 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, cosponsored by IPMA and In-plant Graphics.


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A highlight of GlassBuild America is the Best In Show Exhibitor Booth Awards. Each year, attendees vote for the best booths on the floor. Contest categories include Best Innovative Booth, Machinery Booth, and awards based on booth size (large, medium, small). In addition, this year, new categories for Best Decorative, Best Handling, and First Time Exhibitor awards will be presented.
And so, without further adieu, we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Best In Show Exhibitor Booth Awards, sponsored by M3 Glass Technologies:
Best Large Booth: Guardian Industries Corporation (#1073); Quanex Building Products (#1127)
Best Medium Booth: MyGlassTruck.com (#1253); Truth Hardware (#617); Vision Industries Group, Inc. (#727)
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Best First Time Exhibitor Booth: Eco Box Systems (Booth #968); Swarfbuster -NEXT GENERATION COOLANT (#2170)
Best Innovative Product Booth: Deceuninck North America (#547); EuroWindows Group (#569); Veka (#945)
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Your child may be entitled to free school meals. Even if your child does not wish to eat free school meals, but is entitled to them, it's worth applying because for each child entitled to free school meals the Academy could receive funding of £1,300 per year to help with tuition, resources, coaching and extra assistance. Find out if your child is entitled to free school meals.
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseekers Allowance
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- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
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By Mark Abrams
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg died in Philadelphia this morning after falling ill.
Bishop Joseph McFadden, a West Philadelphia native who had been serving as the shepherd of the Harrisburg diocese since August 2010, died at 7:40am this morning after being rushed to a local hospital.
He was 65. He would have celebrated his 66th birthday on May 22nd.
McFadden was a St. Joseph's University graduate and spent time teaching at West Catholic High School before entering the seminary in 1976.
He was ordained a priest for the Philadelphia archdiocese in 1981, and later served as a secretary to Cardinal John Krol.
McFadden served as president of Cardinal O'Hara High School, and was extensively involved in the archdiocese Office of Catholic Education.
He was named an auxiliary bishop in the archdiocese in 2004.
McFadden was tapped by Pope Benedict XVI to serve as the tenth bishop of Harrisburg.
In a statement, Philadelphia archbishop Charles Chaput said he was shocked and saddened to learn of McFadden's passing, as both had been together here in recent days for the spring meeting of Pennsylvania bishops.
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Katie Holmes & Suri Cruise: Dance Shoe Shoppers!
Katie Holmes carries her sweet daughter Suri as they head into Worldtone Dance on Friday (July 29) in Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old actress and her 5-year-old cutie shopped for a pair of brand new dance shoes. Suri held on tight to her toy doll as they looked around the store.
Earlier this week, Suri was seen mothering the very same doll! She pushed the toy around in a baby carriage while at the grocery store with Katie.
15+ pictures inside of Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise shopping for new dance shoes…


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Cybersecurity, Your Vendors And Your Board
Top Of Board Agendas… But None Of The Checklists We'Ve Seen Address The Way Their Key Vendors Guard, Or Maybe Fail To Guard The Security Of Their Most Sensitive Records… Our Tips
Our in-box has been brimming over these past few months, with invitations to attend conferences, webinars and to download white-papers and checklists on Cybersecurity – and on what, exactly, a Board of Directors needs to know and do about it.
No wonder, of course, after the almost daily reports of successful cyber- attacks on the most sensitive kinds of corporate records: records of their customers' names and addresses, their email addresses and maybe their passwords, and no doubt, on the frequency, distribution and dollar amounts of many of their financial transactions as well. A recent WSJ tally showed that roughly 600 million customer records had been exposed to some degree over the past few months by breaches at a mere handful of companies: at Heartland Payment Systems (130mm), Sony (100mm), TJX (90mm), J.P. Morgan (76mm), Target (70mm) Home-Depot (56mm) Card Systems (40mm) and Neiman Marcus (1.1mm – but where we'd bet a dollar-weighted measure would have vaulted them into the very top tier of victims in terms of net worth).
A recent posting on the Society Huddle, by Jennifer Naylor of the Center for Board Excellence cited two documents that she – and we too – found to be particularly useful, and relatively easy for non-techies to comprehend: Verizon's 2014 Data Breach Investigation Report, which readily Googles up and covers huge ground in a mere 60 pages – and the "Twenty Critical Controls" framework, www.counciloncybersecurity.org (106 pages) – which Naylor nicely summarized as "a solid, actionable check list for boards to review with their security teams." (By the way, if you are not Society members – and/or not in "The Huddle" – you are missing out on one of the best resources for public companies… and their suppliers… anywhere!)
But none of these documents focus attention on one of the most dangerous areas of all to public citizens and their boards – the need to adequately evaluate the Cybersecurity measures that are in force – or maybe not – at your key corporate suppliers.
At a recent Shareholder Services Association meeting in NYC (another group where, by the way, every public company should have a member) a panelist ticked off some of the super-sensitive data a public company's transfer agent has on file – like every registered shareholder's name, address, Social Security or TIN number, the number of shares owned, and often, the holders' e-mail addresses. "And please note too" your editor chimed in, "many transfer agent records also record the holders' bank account numbers, if they sign up to get dividends via ACH, or for automatic deductions for their DRP - and sometimes their brokerage account numbers, if they have moved money or shares back and forth. And, please don't forget, many transfer agents are able to look at every stock ownership position a shareholder has – with every single issue that is serviced by that T-A…so this is serious stuff!" Just think for one moment on how easy it is for criminals with access to this info to identify the oldest and richest shareholders - and the most vulnerable ones - for "pfishing expeditions" - or outright theft of their dollars - and all their "dematerialized shares" - by very convincingly impersonating them.
Moving on to some other kay suppliers, let's not forget about one's proxy solicitors – who often have exactly the same info on hand – and who often drum up the holders' phone numbers to boot – which is incredibly easy to do these days.
And, OMG, the various servicers, reporters and 'finders' of so-called abandoned property, where the shares and dollars are literally 'up for grabs' should unscrupulous vendors – or hackers – find the keys to the kingdom and masquerade as the lost holders or their heirs – and where failures on their part will end up solidly in your company's lap, or, God forbid, your own.
Scarier yet, perhaps, are your outside law firms – where, as the OPTIMIZER reported several years ago, sensitive files have been hacked – and sophisticated cyber-experts have listened in on Board deliberations and on other strategy meetings involving some of the most sensitive info your company has.
And let's not forget those outside providers of telephonic and video conferencing services that public companies, and their law firms and other key advisors, use with ever increasing frequency these days.
And OUCH!... You really need to ask your key suppliers about firms THEY use - and how their cybersecurity measures stack up - and exactly what kinds of data are being shared.
And DOUBLE OUCH!...You really need to ask all your vendors about any and all offshoring arrangements they may have – and exactly what kinds of data are being off- shored – and the kinds of basic security measures their suppliers have in place – even before probing for their cyber-security measures. Your editor is absolutely fine with the idea of offshoring – as long as the services are as good as those that can be obtained domestically – and will clearly be less-costly in the end - which oftentimes times they are. But your editor has dealt with many companies where their corporate charter documents (and sometimes federal and/or state regulations too) flatly prohibit the offshoring of share-ownership info, and similar kinds of corporate records (especially in sensitive industries like defense-contractors, and the communications industry as a whole) but where the corporate buyer, or the renewer of service contracts is completely unaware of such issues. And many times, U.S. vendors themselves seem to be unaware of limitations on the info that can be off-shored.
Here, by way of illustration, is a true horror story – that was witnessed a few years ago by your editor and by the Corporate Secretary and Chief Governance Officer of a large and highly-regulated public company during a "due diligence visit" to what then was a major transfer agent:
An employee of the transfer agent was filling in for the usual tour-giver when she brought up an actual transfer in progress to show us. When we asked exactly where this transaction was actually happening, we discovered that it was being processed live and in real time ... "by an associate in India."
As we watched the screen, we could see that the Indian 'associate' was paging through a large group of stock certificates, then the death certificate for the registered owner, then the owner's account on the TA's records – that showed his name, address, account number and TIN. The actual will of the decedent was there too – along with the transfer instructions, that gave the names, addresses, TINS and entitlements of the heirs and soon to be transferees…And ooops again!...In observing the pagings-through, we were given a tour of all the other holdings of the decedent - in all of the other issues where the T-A served as T-A!
(Please know, dear readers, that India is your editor's second favorite country in the world, after his own – and that he is delighted when work can be off-shored there – creating much needed work for our Indian friends – and dollar-savings – and, very often, fast and truly outstanding service for our U.S. friends. But information like this? Which info, by the way is to be shared in the U.S. only with employees that have been finger-printed and bonded when last we looked? "Oh yes, all of our associates have been thoroughly checked-out" we were assured…But having been to India, your editor knows that, sadly, there is no "social security system" there – much less one that issues I-D numbers (except for government employees that is)…and that literally millions of Indians share the same first and last names, and that most dwellings have no house-numbers, and most streets have no visible names…which makes 'thorough checking' a difficult if not a totally impossible task, we'd have to say. But please understand: our issue is not about offshoring per se, but about the nature and extent of the information that is off- shored…and, about the most basic security measures in effect…even before exploring cyber-security issues.)


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So remember almost 9 months ago when I posted the finished Home Sweet Home project? Yeah, me either >_>
Anyway there were many, many, many requests on how to make my white rug, the one from the lounge room:
Well I have written this post like 3 times now but the original photos were lost and bla bla bla other excuses that no one cares about. Anyway I made Lottie a matching mini rug so I could retake the photos and here we are!
You need yarn and a large crochet hook. I'm using some fuzzy chenille yarn and a 5.5mm afgan hook.
Start with a foundation chain which is as long as you want the rug to be.
Chain 2 more.
The basis of this entire rug is a single crochet stitch with an extra long loop hanging out the back. When you have so many loops they form a thick shag pile.
So poke the hook through the 3rd chain.
Wrap the yarn around your left index finger to form a big loop.
Use your hook to pull the tail end of that loop through the chain.
Now you have one large loop at the back of the chain and two regular loops on your needle!
Now wrap the yarn around the hook.
Use the hook to pull the last loop through the other two. Now you have one big loop at the back and one on the hook. Done and ready for next stitch.
So basically you're just doing a single crochet stitch over and over again but at the beginning you're wrapping the yarn around your finger so there's a huge loop hanging out the back. I'm thinking it might be easier to explain this in a video!
Repeat this stitch until you reach the end of the row. It will feel awkward at first but it gets much easier. When you reach the end of the row chain two, turn and go back the other way. This time the loops will be on the wrong side so after each stitch move the big loop to the front and begin the next stitch.
If you want a less thick pile you could always just do a regular single crochet every second row but I love how plush this version is:
After a few rows you'll get something like this with a flat back and a bobbly front:
And eventually something like this…
Then this…
And like 6 billion years later something like this:
Once you get to this length you're half way there! This is why we called this the 365 Day Rug!
And that's really it, I ended up doing mine in two sections because I wasn't sure how much yarn I would have but it worked out well because even at this size it was completely unruly to work on and a real pain in the butt. I probably wouldn't make one of these again unless I was going to do it in lots of small sections. It gets far too heavy to work on something this big!
Anyway I'm glad this tutorial is out of the way finally, let me know if you try it out or have any questions!


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Cities have an underlying and unique DNA – just as organisms do – which sets the background to their form, function and feel. A city's DNA contains enduring characteristics, those features which are passed down from one generation (i.e. political or economic cycle) to the next. These characteristics stem from the city's constituent elements: its population, infrastructure, climate, location, economic specialisation, urban design or politics.
To know a city's DNA is to understand underlying truths about a city. Cities that understand their DNA are at an advantage in the latest phase of globalisation. Marketing and branding exercises that grasp a city's DNA will have an authentic resonance, supported and enhanced by visitors and inhabitants. Cross-city DNA comparison can help identify suitable international role models. Studying a city's past relationship with its DNA offers leaders clues as to which future pathways have the best chances of success.
The Business of Cities helps city leaders to understand and work with city DNA, in order to optimise outcomes for their city.
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The Business of Cities' paper on the DNA of Cities is forthcoming


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The world-famous Gold Coast is a mere 40 minutes drive from the rainforest seclusion of your Crystal Creek bungalow, so it's a great place for a day trip, before you return to the peace and quiet your luxury retreat. Explore the beaches, rainforests, theme parks, nightlife, shopping and unique animal adventures of "Australia's playground".
The Gold Coast is a thriving holiday district with around 10.5 million visitors each year taking advantage of the area's huge range of sights and events all year round. All this is set against the natural beauty of the coast, from rural Beenleigh in the north to picturesque Kingscliff Beach in the south, west to the hinterland region and out to the famous Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
Create a romantic getaway with the best of both worlds - energy and relaxation! The thrills of the Gold Coast theme parks are all an hour's drive from Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat through the beautiful Numinbah valley. After a day of excitement, escape back to the tranquility of your own romantic bungalow in the rainforest.


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October 9, 2007
New management structure at Lloyd's Register Americas
Lloyd's Register Americas, Inc. has strengthened its marine business organization to enhance the support it provides to clients throughout North and South America.
With approximately 200 employees and a growing presence in the Americas, the strategically aligned management structure will help Lloyd's Register sharpen its focus on client relationships and better facilitate the services it provides.
Tim Protheroe has been appointed Senior Vice President--Americas Marine Business. He will have full executive responsibility for marine activities in the Americas and for implementing Lloyd's Register's global marine strategies in the region.
Protheroe joined Lloyd's Register in 1992, providing consultancy services to ship operators for the establishment of safety and quality management systems in London, Copenhagen, Miami, and Seattle before arriving in Houston in late 2003 to oversee business development in the Americas.
Peter Brock, former President of Lloyd's Register North America, retired at the end of August after 35 years of service. ""
Peter's contributions during his tenure in the Americas over the past seven years resulted in a solid foundation on which to build for the future," says Protheroe. "We extend our sincere best wishes to Peter and his family for his retirement."
Reporting directly to Protheroe, the members of the Americas marine management team are responsible for all activities in their respective locations, from business development to service delivery.
Graham Brown, Vice President and Marine Business Manager for U.S. East Coast and the Caribbean, has 45 years of experience in the marine industry. After training in naval architecture with the UK Ministry of Defence, he spent 20 years in management of new construction and conversion projects. He joined Lloyd's Register in 1981, and after an initial three years with Lloyd's Register in London and Newcastle, he transferred to the U.S. in 1984.
Jose Ferreira, Vice President and Marine Business Manager for South America, joined Lloyd's Register in 1974 as a marine surveyor. Throughout his career he has been involved in new building projects in Brazilian yards, coordinating teams of surveyors, and serving as Country Manager for Brazil. In his current role, he is responsible for all aspects of the marine business throughout South America.
Bud Streeter, Vice President and Marine Business Manager for Canada, started his career at the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1969 as an engineering cadet. After obtaining his diploma in Marine Engineering, he sailed on various government and commercial ships and then served as an instructor at the Coast Guard College.
His career includes several executive positions at Marine Atlantic Inc. and Transport Canada, and heading Canada's delegation to various Committees of the International Maritime Organisation.
Bud joined Lloyd's Register in April, 2002, and, in addition to his business management responsibilities, he is currently the Canadian lead for Lloyd's Register in the area of maritime security. He is a serving member of the Canadian Advisory Council on National Security.
John Hicks, Business Manager for Passenger Ships and Americas Design Support Office, has a naval architecture degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and two master's degrees in naval architecture and aerospace. In the USCG he served as a Deck Officer and at the Marine Safety Center, and then joined Band Lavis & Associates in Annapolis as a naval architect. In 1997, he joined Lloyd's Register in London dealing with the safety aspects of new construction of megayachts and passenger ships, including plan approval and shipyard verification.
Lorenzo Perez, Marine Business Manager for U.S. Gulf Coast and West Coast, Panama and Mexico, began his career with Lloyd's Register in 1980 as a site surveyor inspecting new offshore gas platforms, drilling units, and a nuclear power station. He was involved in industrial-services surveys and quality management services, including assessments for ISO 9000 standards, throughout Latin America before taking on his current role.
Colin Packer, Technical Performance Manager, joined Lloyd's Register in 1983 as a surveyor in Newcastle Upon Tyne and was Surveyor-in-Charge in several U.K. and Middle East offices.
Colin is responsible for ensuring that appropriate levels of technical competency are developed and maintained by the marine technical staff undertaking survey work in the Americas and acts as a focal point for resolution of technical issues associated with delivering such survey work and Port-State-Control-related work. He also serves as Executive Chairman of the Houston Devolved Classification Executive.
"Our management team has a wealth of experience, outstanding leadership skills, and a keen understanding of the complex technical, operational, and commercial issues that our clients face," says Protheroe. "The new structure reflects our commitment to continuing our excellent service to clients and allows us to focus on the significant market opportunities in which we are currently engaged."


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Are you wondering how to get autographs through the mail? Well, this is the place to look for hints and tips. Follow some or all of these rules and you'll be reeling in autographs from the left and right.
Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes
Letter Length
Handwritten or Typed?
What to Send
Return Address
Sending to Other Countries
Address Format
Forever Stamps
1. A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope is an envelope with your address as the main address and a stamp in the upper right hand corner. In the world of autograph collecting through the mail, it is imperative that you send a SASE with each of your requests. Not only will a SASE be a great help to the person you are sending to - they don't have to waste their money on stamps or time on writing out envelopes - but it also is a help to you - you will probably get your autograph back faster if you send a SASE. Make sure to affix the stamp to the SASE before sending it. That is, do not send a loose stamp for the individual to affix to the return envelope themselves.
2. Make your letter short and to the point. Don't write a six page essay, because no matter how much an athlete would like to read it, they would probably never have the time. A sample letter would be:
Dear Mr. Smith,
Hello! My name is Alex, and I think you are a great player. I think it's awesome how you scored 5 runs in a game in 1996. That must have been a very exciting experience for you.
I have enclosed a sports card with this letter-would you please autograph it for me? I know you probably have a very busy schedule, so if you cannot sign, I completely understand.
Sincerely yours,
Alex Doe
In place of the italicized parts of the sample letter, put your own information.
If you write to retired players, I would suggest adding more information. They probably have a lot more time to read the letters they receive and they seem to value personalized letters more. A letter to a retired player should be between one half of a page to a page in length.
3. Use nice stationary. Don't send tattered, worn out or ripped paper. A piece of computer paper or notebook paper would do. But a torn in half piece of stationary with a hole ripped in the middle doesn't look good, and might make the addressee think you don't really care about them or the fact that they are taking the time to sign the item for you.
4. Hand write the letters. That gives it more of a personal feeling. Typing up the letter on the computer gives it more of the feeling of an electric bill. I have a much higher success rate when I handwrite the letter rather than type it. The cards have come back quicker, too.
5. Always use the customary please and thank you. Don't write a letter like:
Dear So-and-so,
Sign this card.
John Doe
You don't want to come across as forceful, rude, or otherwise disrespectful in your letters.
6. Have something for the player to sign. Don't ask for "whatever free stuff they have", because that's rude. Send a trading card, a postcard, a baseball or a custom index card. There are many things that you can send.
Examples of What You Could Send
7. Always put a return address on the envelope addressed to the person you're writing to. A return address is that little address up in the corner of an envelope. If you don't, and the player you were sending to was traded or retired, you may never see your card again, because it can't be returned to you. Some suggest putting one on the return envelope as well.
8. If you are going to send to Canada (or any foreign nation), use their stamp on the envelope being sent to the addressee, and use your country's stamp on the return envelope.
9. A questionnaire is a series of questions that you send to a celebrity or athlete to be answered. Sending these is a great idea, because it makes the player feel like you are really interested in their career. Personally, I have had a lot more success sending questionnaires to retired athletes.
10. Know the players you are writing to. Research him, share some facts about his career in the letter. Include something cool about his career in your letter (See tip 2).
11. Writing to celebrities is a whole other topic. You normally do not need to send anything, and if you do, make sure to include proper postage. Celebrities differ in many ways. Some, you need to send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Others, they will send you a signed picture without an SASE. So, to have a better chance of getting something back, I would suggest sending a 6x9 SASE or bigger, with 74¢ postage. If the celebrity doesn't use your SASE, he or she will probably use the postage from your SASE on the envelope they send. Finally, sending index cards (blank or custom) is not something I'd suggest doing. They probably won't sign. I've only received one success on an index card out of about 10 sent.
12. Often times, an athlete (most often a retired athlete) will request that you send them a certain amount of money for an autograph. When this happens, you have multiple choices - pay the fee to get the player's autograph, search the Internet to see if you can find an autograph of the athlete at a cheaper price than the fee, or not pay the fee at all. It is entirely your choice as to what you want to do. Sometimes it depends on how much you really want the autograph and sometimes it depends on if you are in a financial situation that would allow you to have enough money to pay the fee.
On occasion, an athlete will hold your cards "hostage" - that is, he will hang onto your cards until you send an amount of money he requests. With this situation, there are multiple things you can do. You can send him the money he requests to get your cards back, you can write him a letter requesting he send your cards back unsigned without sending a fee, or you can let him keep the cards, because they weren't worth much anyway. Again, the choice is up to you. As with the other situation, sometimes it depends on how much you really want the autograph, while sometimes it depends on if you can afford it.
13. When writing to a player care of a team, the address should be written in this format:
John Doe
c/o Team name
Street address
City, state, ZIP code
Miguel Tejada
c/o Baltimore Orioles
333 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
The "c/o" is not entirely necessary - I actually never include it and it always gets to it's destination.
14. Stock up on Forever Stamps. With stamp price increases happening almost yearly now, the Forever Stamp is the way to go. If you buy 500 one year for 44 cents each, then the next year stamps rise in price to 46 cents each, you can still use the ones you bought for 44 cents. Forever Stamps save you money.
These are the basic rules of obtaining autographs TTM. Hope these help!


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(Originally posted at Gods and Radicals) The following is a repost of an essay deleted by Patheos Pagan detailing the changes they've made and their intention to censor their writers. The essay…
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(Originally posted at Gods & Radicals) PEOPLE THE WORLD over are trying to make sense of our time on Earth. The most knowledgeable among them seek to solve the mystery of time itself….
DURING THIS STRANGE and difficult time, I have, as a spirit worker, attempted to draw connections between the past, present, and future, connections which could shed light on how things got this way. In the process I came across the following reflections. I would like to share with you my thoughts on how occult forces can emerge in the human psyche , and how that can have political implications.
You can't miss either of the two operative buzz-words being bandied around like so much meaningless noise in the last few months. The media rails about it, politicians whine over it, activists shout it….
NEW YEAR'S EVE, somewhere in Florida. My host has finally slipped into his mushroom trip, meaning the tribal drums are being brought out.
ONCE UPON A TIME, I wrote more fiction than anything else. Film noir and surreal horror combined in a genre I thought of as "gothic noir" although publishers describe it as urban fantasy.
There is no pass on this oppression for your skin color, your gender, your religion, anything. If you are American, you are an oppressor. Your tax dollars are at work right now killing some Syrian's children. The military you pay for is currently terrorizing people in third-world countries to keep them from unionizing, or electing a better government.
The Astral realm is a strange and foreboding place, a dimension where the actions taken in our world twist and pull into new shapes. Astral forms often hold the true essence of…
A common refrain I hear in many Pagan spaces, both online and off, is "this is a non-political space". In light of the recent toing and froing around this issue in the Pagan blogosphere, this has been on my mind again.
As Chang points out, no market is actually a free market. There are always regulations and rules that change the market considerably, and we just unconditionally accept a lot of the existing limitations. Free market economists who claim that people trying to put limitations on the market are politically motivated are equally politically motivated.
On Friday, June 24th, 2016, a majority of people voting in a referendum in the United Kingdom chose to leave the European Union.
He's fumbling with a flashlight. I'm drunk tonight, stumbling home. I shouldn't stop. I stop.
I woke into world the bastard child of a slaughtering Empire. I woke into world in an old Shawnee town, but I am not Shawnee, and the town is their ghost.
Standing on one corner of an intersection on a main drag in Eugene, Oregon, a young man with earbuds dances around while waving and twirling a "Little Caesars" sign in the shape of an arrow that's pointing toward the restaurant.
Lately, I've recalled a conversation a friend of mine had with me several years ago, back in Texas. He wondered why I even bothered studying Marxism
(Originally posted on Gods & Radicals) For a couple of hundred years we have been telling ourselves that we can dig the midnight black remains of other life forms out of the…
The newest publication from Gods & Radicals "A Beautiful Resistance: The Fire is Here" will be released very soon. Here is the introduction, written by editor and poet Lorna Smithers. Information on ordering is…
The notion of natural hierarchies is very problematic, and it hides the fact that hierarchies are created through power and political process.
(From Gods & Radicals) "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -Evelyn Beatrice Hall Apiece on this site about the…
Some new device will come out, something which, for hours on end, will dull the bodily rage we feel after a third-of-day's labor.
(Originally posted at Gods & Radicals) In my article from two weeks ago I discussed how the internet is threatening the supremacy of corporate media, particularly broadcast media, along with how this is…
Dearest pagan community, we need to have a conversation about cultural appropriation. I know; I can already imagine the sighs and the eye-rolls. "This again?" you may grumble
In 2014, we marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To those who were born later, it is hard to convey how earth-shattering this was. The fall of "the Wall" was one of those events that profoundly changed my conception of the world.
I think that since September 2015 it's going rather well. There have been a lot of interesting shifts in the way things are going in the world.
"When the stories a society shares are out of tune with its circumstances, they can become self-limiting, even a threat to survival. This is our current situation."


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According to Spencer
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BushLeague was written on October 14, 2003
Where did I get this pastie complexion?
Frizzy haired, strawberry blonde, stands around wearing nothing but French cut panties. She has some really nice runner's style legs. Her saggie baggies in her thoracic region have some rather large pasties over her nips and cover about 1/3 of her 33b's.