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As we adjust to a new way of living and working in the era of health concerns, many people want to rest, unwind, and recharge after prolonged periods of staying at home.
For some, a stay at the beach would provide just the respite needed, as long as they made sure to have the tropical vacation packing essentials.
But for most of us, the luxury of travel has either been benched for the foreseeable future, or for the luckier ones, at least given a serious makeover. Planning a vacation has never required so much forethought.
Standard precautions like always wearing a face covering when out in public, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining adequate personal space while traveling and at your destination need to be followed.
If you have your heart set on a tropical getaway, here's a guide on tropical vacation packing so that you only carry what you need to enjoy your trip and look the part as you hang out by the pool or at the beach.
Tropical Vacation Packing: Clothes, Shoes, and Beach Essentials
The "just in case" mantra phrase can easily make you overpack as you try to anticipate every single need that might arise while you're on holiday.
Those four pairs of shoes, including your "comfortable heels," might not all be necessary for a 5-day trip. And do you really need ten bikinis for your weekend-long break?
Here's a handy guide that will assist you in your tropical vacation packing by focusing on the essentials and helping you to create your very own travel capsule wardrobe.
Tropical Vacation Packing List: Clothes
Because you'll be in warm weather, you'll need to wear breathable fabrics. Pick versatile separates that can be matched with more than one other piece of clothing so that you have at least two outfit options.
Pack one or two casual dresses that can work for both day and night. Blue Bungalow's flowy, high-low cotton dress from their Cotton Village line is the perfect example of a stylish yet comfortable look that can be easily dressed up or down.
Carry three to four comfortable tops that you can mix and match with skirts, shorts, or pants.
Bring a mix of two to three pairs of pants or shorts that can be paired with your tops to create cute outfits for taking a stroll around town or hanging out by the beach.
Pack two swimsuits so that you have a bathing suit to wear while the other one dries. If you like bikinis, choose pieces that you can mix and match for versatility.
Wear your bikini as a crop top, or your one-piece swimwear or a bodysuit with a pair of culottes or a maxi skirt for a quick outfit.
If you're intending to go swimming, snorkeling, and other water sports, you'll need swimsuits that can keep up with you. SwimSpot swimwear combines function and form, so you can enjoy exciting water sports to your heart's content.
Swimsuit cover-up
When you wear your swimsuit, you're going to want something to cover it up as you stroll to the pool or the beach. Whether you prefer a kaftan or a sarong, pick a cover-up that is lightweight, easy to put on and pull off, and dries quickly.
Just in case it gets cool or windy at night, bring a light jacket or a lightweight sweater that is not bulky.
Tropical Vacation Packing List: Shoes
Shoes can take up space in your luggage, so it's important to stick to what you'll really need.
Given you'll be spending plenty of time by the pool or at the beach, a pair of flip-flops is a tropical vacation must-have.
Pack a pair of sandals for trips around town, shopping sprees, or when going out for dinner. Pick a neutral color like tan or black that will work with all of your outfits.
Water shoes
Water shoes come in handy to protect your feet if your tropical destination has lots of coral or rocks on the beaches.
Tropical Vacation Packing List: Beach Essentials
Anytime you go to the beach, there are a few must-haves to keep you safe, healthy, and comfortable.
Sunscreen is a crucial item to pack for a tropical vacation. Get a product that is water-resistant and offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Reapply at least every two hours.
Neck Gaiters
A neck gaiter is sometimes referred to as a tube of fabric meant to protect one's neck and face from sunburn or windburn. On days when the weather is warm, they prevent the sunburn user from obtaining sun damage without using sunscreen.
In winter, they cause your face and neck to stay warm without using any fire retardant. If you create a personalized gaiter this will make a unique style at beach travel.
Sun hat
A wide-brimmed sun hat helps to protect your face, ears, and neck from sunburn and harmful UV rays. If you can get one made with UV blocking fabrics, all the better.
Choose a design that can easily be bent or squished to fit into your luggage and beach bag.
Apart from protecting your eyes from UV light, a pair of sunglasses, especially the polarized kind, reduces glare from the sun as it reflects off of the water.
Beach towel
Don't carry your thick, terry towels. Instead, get a microfiber beach towel that doesn't hold sand, is lightweight, and dries quickly.
If you have the luggage space, pack two so that you have a dry option if the other doesn't dry as fast as it should.
Reusable water bottle
Being out in the hot sun can quickly leave you dehydrated. Instead of using single-use plastic bottles that carry a costly environmental price, get a reusable bottle.
Even better, get a collapsible one that squashes down when not in use and takes up minimal space in your bag.
If where you're staying doesn't have a ready supply of drinking water, consider buying a reusable bottle that comes with a water filter.
Swim bag
A swim bag is a water-resistant sack used to keep water in or out. That means it can keep the rest of your beach bag dry from your damp swimsuit.
It can also protect your phone, camera, and other valuables from sand and water while on the beach and store toiletries that might leak during the trip.
Beach bag
All your beach essentials go into your beach bag. It can also double as a tote bag for a day around the town.
Dos and Don'ts for Your Tropical Holiday
Do book as soon as possible
Booking flights and accommodation at the last minute can be very expensive. Decide where you want to go, research your travel and accommodation options, and lock them down ASAP.
Don't travel during busy days and major holidays
Booking flights on weekends and holidays can be expensive. Opt to fly during the week — preferably Tuesdays and Wednesdays — for cheap flight deals and shorter queues at security and check-in desks.
Do consider vacation rentals
Short-term rental companies like Airbnb and VRBO have changed how people travel. Instead of traditional hotel options, more travelers seek out home rentals to experience authentic local tourism.
Plus, the rates are comparable — or even more affordable than — booking a hotel room.
Don't expect cheap rates during the peak travel season
Planning a tropical getaway during the winter is an excellent idea. Still, it can be expensive because many people want to get away from the cold weather as well.
If possible, travel during the off-season and you could end up saving thousands of dollars.
Do make sure your carry-on bag works for you
The perfect carry-on bag should allow you to grab your passport whenever you need it quickly.
It should also keep your liquids separate, with the ability to remove them as fast as possible at security, and pull out your phone charger without an avalanche of your stuff hitting the floor.
Don't overdo it
Yes, you're on holiday, and you just want to let loose. But do you really want to be hungover and dehydrated the following morning after a night of partying?
Or feel bloated on the beach after leaving no prisoners at the breakfast buffet?
It's good to enjoy yourself while on vacation, but try to do everything in moderation, especially sunbathing.
Do pack travel-size toiletries
Instead of lugging around 13-ounce bottles of your products, put your toiletries in travel-size bottles that are leakproof.
If you're fortunate enough to secure a getaway to an ocean-side destination, be sure you've got what you need to have a relaxing, stress-free stay by referring to this tropical vacation packing list and suggestions of what to do and not to do.
Author Bio: Leanne Lee loves fashion to no end so she writes about it for Blue Bungalow, reads about it, and basically lives and breathes it every day.
She's an avid collector of oversized handbags, indoor cacti, and loves a good G&T to cap off the week.


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Astellia Online was big news throughout 2019, as Barunson sought to bring the South Korean MMORPG westward but with careful attention paid to so-called western sensibilities, like disdain for pay-to-win and gender-locking. When it formally launched last fall, our writer found it to be a "solidly average MMO" – "refreshing and pleasant despite its shortcomings." But hype for the game soon fell off – it was a bit of a messy autumn, you'll recall – and then we learned the Korean version of the game would be sunsetting. Barunson then reaffirmed its commitment to the western version, in a move that sounded, well, exactly like what Neowiz did with Bless Online, only Astellia has a second chance in the form of its Steam launch.
That Steam launch is now set for today. Ahead of the opening, we chatted with Barunson about the state of the game and its plans on the new platform.
MassivelyOP: We've seen some reports that Astellia Online will be fully free-to-play on Steam. Is that accurate, or will the price and packages or anything else about the current business model be changing for the launch in any way?
Barunson: Astellia is still definitely a buy-to-play game, and that holds true for steam. We do have free to play weekends occasionally to allow more people to try out the game, but those are special events only. The price point on Steam will match the official website. [Editor's note: The base package on Steam is $29.99, same as before.]
In the Steam announcement, you gave not just a look at the January patch but a hint of content coming later in the year, from new dungeons to the Astel gear system. What kind of timeframe can we expect for those chunks of content, and how far down the road does the team have content mapped out?
While we do not want to give out specific dates we can say this:
- Guild Arena System : 2020 Q1
- New Dungeons : 2020 Q2
- Astel Gear System : 2020 Q2
Will it be possible for players to port their existing accounts to Steam accounts?
Unfortunately no, accounts made via the Official Website cannot be migrated to Steam, and Steam Accounts cannot be migrated to standard accounts. We reviewed our options for this with the Valve Team and there is no solution that will handle this well for Astellia.
Can you talk about the playerbase size? We've seen reports on Reddit about the difficulty of finding players to accomplish certain tasks – like the 64-person guild battles on deck for the future. Are your metrics showing this perception becoming a problem? How are people taking to the new legendary dungeons you just patched in?
Our playerbase is holding steady now that it has stabilized following launch, we are excited to move towards Steam as that opens the game to many new players, we plan to combine the influx of Steam Players with the new content line-up in order to begin the 2020 growth of Astellia.
We can only assume Barunson is expecting a huge influx of players on Steam – what was the reason for not launching on Steam earlier?
This is something we have always had in the plans, but we approach the Astellia project procedurally, as in step by step. Before we could open the game to steam we needed to make sure everything was up and running, and that we had a content plan in place. Now, we are ready for Steam.
Could you talk a bit about the Korean version of the game? We understand (and have long been covering) Nexon's many woes and watched it shut down several live and in-development titles, so it wasn't a huge surprise when it canceled the Korean version of Astellia too. Was it not possible for Nexon to transfer the Korean servers and playerbase back to you? Have you rehomed any of the Korean characters on western servers?
We are working to rehome the KR Players to the NA Service, but this is not a simple process both internally and externally. We are in the process of adding KR Language Support to our client, and going through the necessary due processes to officially support Astellia KR, and as we make progress on this players can expect announcements via the Official Website.
What assurances can you give western players that Astellia is not going anywhere?
Steam in itself is a strong indicator that we are committed to growing Astellia. From Astel Equipment, to Guild Arenas, and so very much more there is a lot of content in store for 2020, we have worked on this content from before CBT, and we are excited to share it with our players.
One last question – did Barunson finish all the un-genderlocking it was doing for all the classes that weren't finished by launch? Are there any left yet to do? What about any other content still to come from the Korean servers?
We are still working to unlock all the class genders, however with the changes in services our art team has been incredibly busy, they are catching up now and will be able to return to building out the final assets. It's going to take a bit longer, but we're still working on it!
Thanks very much for addressing our questions! You can check out the game on Steam right now.

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Their 2015 debut album became the start of The Sonic Dawn's international career and caused reviewers to speculate that they might be "the next big band of the current retro rock wave" (eclipsed Rock Magazine). Since the release they have been on several European tours. A highlight of 2016 was opening the notorious Freak Valley Festival, sharing the stage with Graveyard and Dead Meadow. This year they can be experienced all over Europe again, confirmed for some of the best venues and festivals, such as Liverpool Psych Fest.
Into the Long Night is the trio's second and most ambitious album yet. Written by day and recorded at night during a month of complete isolation by The North Sea, it is as light and gracious as it is dark and mysterious. Released on Heavy Psych Sounds, world-wide on April 21st, 2017.
A mini documentary about the creation of Into the Long Night premiered February 17th, 2017: Watch it on Vimeo
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The safety concerns of the Glacier Palace on the Matterhorn and your facility might seem very different at first glance. However, you and the managers of the Glacier Palace share the same concerns; namely, to ensure that employees and visitors are safe and comfortable. In addition, you both want peace of mind.
The Glacier Palace, carved 65 feet below the surface of the Aletsch Glacier on the slopes of Switzerland's famous Matterhorn, is one of Zermatt's most popular tourist attractions. At 12,529 feet above sea level, this 1,100 foot-long series of ice tunnels and caves is home to a large collection of carved sculptures and displays. In order to protect the 750,000 visitors a year from slipping on the icy floor, the owners have laid slip-resistant walkways of PVC matting.
The open grid matting was selected because of its proven performance in the toughest working environments, such as heavy industrial and manufacturing plants, and for heavy-duty, all-weather external use. It performs particularly successfully in the Glacier Palace because its durability and heavy weight ensures it stays in place as it contours over the rough and uneven surface. Importantly, the open-grid construction helps to dissipate the snow, dirt and melted water, reducing underfoot hazards and making walking and standing easier in this extreme environment.
Markus Forster at Foco Lager-und Fordertechnik AG, responsible for the installation, said he's happy with the end result. "The visitors wear ski boots or heavy walking shoes," he said. "It is encouraging to see just how well the matting performs and how it reduces the potential problems of slipping and accidents. Many people are now safely enjoying the grotto and its attractions in this very beautiful area."
That such a simple product can work so efficiently in this extreme environment bodes well for areas with slip-and-fall risks here in the United States.
The science of interaction between floor and foot is not difficult to understand and there are certain fundamentals that safety managers should know. For example, floors — all floors — and water don't mix. Certain types of tile and resilient flooring may look good, but they are lethal when wet. Standing for long periods on a hard floor will damage your body, and changes of flooring level can injure you. It's simple stuff really!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during 2007, there were over 27 million reported injuries; 8 million of these were fall-related and 19,000 were fatal. The National Floor Safety Institute estimates that 80 percent of all falls that result in a claim happen on a wet and slick surface.
Although improperly installed mats can be the cause of a trip, the prudent use of an anti-slip matting greatly can reduce these risks, increasing the safety of employees and visitors alike while reducing your legal and medical costs.
It's not just in helping preventing accidents and falls that mats and floor coverings are important for occupational health and safety. Prolonged standing at work has proved to be the cause of progressive bone damage, varicose veins, poor circulation and water retention as well as back problems.
The anti-fatigue properties of open-grid matting are the ideal solution for employees who have to stand in one position or are constrained within a limited area. Matting with the correct degree of bounce can offer important health advantages, such as comfort underfoot and thermal protection from cold floors — the Matterhorn's Aletsch Glacier Ice Palace is a good example of this.
At your facility, external safety is just as important. Precautions need to be taken to reduce accidents on wet, icy and muddy ground or to create safe walkways for visitors or wheelchairs over rough or uneven terrain. A heavy-duty, all-weather, rolled-out matting is ideal for these conditions.
A good example is demonstrated at the Monkey Jungle in Florida. In this 30-acre park, management needed a walkway product that would fit in well with the natural environment, provide a stable platform for wheelchairs and mobility carts, blend in with the wood chips and foliage, be flexible enough to contour on the unlevel and curvy paths, be portable so it could be moved around and reconfigured and, most importantly, provide a safe, non-slip surface that would drain off the rain and perform well in all types of weather.
Another health benefit is that mats made from PVC innately are resistant to bacteria and fungus. This is one of the reasons why PVC is the most commonly used plastic in the health care industry.
This natural benefit can be enhanced when matting is impregnated with an anti-microbial additive that restricts the metabolic processes of micro-organisms. When used in the manufacture of the matting, it helps to eliminate potentially harmful bacteria, fungus and unpleasant odors that might develop and could shorten the useful life of the matting. More importantly, the reduction of harmful micro-organisms helps to create a healthier and happier working environment for employees and users.
Open-grid matting impregnated with anti-bacterial anti-fungal additives particularly is suited to food preparation and health care applications and in manufacturing situations where water is present or organic matter is processed. Such matting is essential in wet, barefoot areas, particularly around swimming pools and in changing-rooms and showers in order to reduce cross-infection.
The subject of industrial anti-slip, anti-fatigue matting may seem rather mundane, but should be of vital concern to the facilities safety manager. The simple precaution of using matting can make the difference between a happy productive employee and a workers' compensation case or a safe walkway and a lawsuit. Responsible flooring or safety matting distributors should be able to provide case studies and advise customers about how to overcome potential problems by recommending the right solutions.
"There are many types of matting available that are designed to provide solutions for specific problems, whether it be safety, health, weather, maintenance, water/oil spillage or fatigue issues," advised Sally Schomp of Plastex Matting Inc. "The more information you give your distributor about your particular needs and application, the more the chances you find a long-term solution at an affordable price. Quality of materials is paramount; the right matting will last for many years with little or no maintenance and provide safety and comfort underfoot in all types of internal and external situations."
Distributors should be able to prove how the product will perform in practice and the contribution it will make to lifecycle costs and reduced maintenance. Slip-resistance, comfortable standing surfaces and exclusion of water and external dirt are three important steps to guarantee your facility a safer and better life underfoot.
Your facility may not be around as long as a glacier, but there is no reason why you cannot offer the same level of protection — even if it doesn't come with cold Swiss ice, hot chocolate and a magnificent view.
Christopher Sykes is a qualified architect, journalist and technical copywriter. He has spent many years working in the architectural and building press and is CEO of Pressential, a US/European PR company that specializes in the building industry.


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To preserve the life of your Berkey water filtration system, maintenance is a must. Depending on the time, amount of water, and the contaminant level in your water, the filters have a limited life cycle. What you need to do is ensure that the entire system is in excellent working condition all the time. That way, your filter can serve you for many years to come. For more information on drinking water filtration, visit the official USA Berkey website
Today, we are going to cover maintenance tips for your water purifier. This comprehensive guide will allow you to determine how to take care of your water filter properly.
Why should you clean your water filter?
A water filter needs regular maintenance because bacteria and other minerals can build up. The main job of your water filter is to keep your water fresh and pure. Hence, you need to make sure that the system itself is clean.
If you don't clean your water filter, here are the following scenarios that can happen:
- Bacteria and microbes mix into your water
One of the main reason why you should change your water filter is because bacteria and microbes can get into the water. Replacing filters will remove the pathogens from the water.
- Your water becomes harder
The mineral content will differentiate hard water from soft water. Hard water contains high levels of calcium. Soft water has higher levels of sodium.
While hard water is safe to drink, it can be harmful to your home appliances. Hence, most households prefer soft water because it is gentle on the plumbing and body.
So, if you are using water filter to soften your hard water, neglecting it will defeat its purpose in the long run.
- Toxins will break through your water
Water filters are designed to get rid of toxins from your water. Hence, it is very crucial that you choose water filter that can remove heavy metals and poisons from the water. These heavy metals can be dangerous to your health and even considered as neurotoxins.
Each time you are using your filter, you're wearing it out. Hence, it is crucial that you replace it regularly otherwise it will contaminate your supply of water.
- It changes the taste of the water
Most people buy water filter to enjoy a better-tasting water in their household. Not replacing the filters will affect water's taste. You can easily determine it because hard water has a metallic aftertaste. Soft water has a salty aftertaste. Chlorine is one of the main culprits that can change the odor and taste of your water.
Regular replacement of the filters will ensure that the taste of your water remains. You can also take it as a cue when to change the filters. As soon as you notice a difference in the taste of your water, you should replace your filters right away.
Maintaining your water filter
Here are the following tips to keep in mind when maintaining your water filter:
- Change the filters regularly
Most water filter system has up to five filtration stages. These filters require replacement regularly otherwise impurities will build up and affect its functionality.
- The first stage of filtering removes the sand and other big sediments. This stage is meant to preserve the osmosis membrane from damages. Hence, you need to change the pre-filter cartridges every six months.
- The second stage involves the carbon filter to remove the bad aftertaste, smell, and chlorine from the water. Chlroine can damage the membrane over time. Hence, it also needs replacement every six months.
- The last stage is called the reverse osmosis stage. The residual sediments are removed from the water. Ideally, you should change your membrane every three years. Or you can also call experts from the Berkey company to help you with the replacement. The condition of your membrance will depend on the water supply in your area.
- Clean your water filtration system regularly
Your water filtration system also requires professional cleaning now and then. The water purifier will have to go through a sanitization every year. This must be done by the professionals but if you have prior technical knowledge when it comes to cleaning water filters, you can buy sanitization kits from your local store.
Here are the following steps to clean your water filter manually:
- Shut off the main water supply and turn off the valve.
- Once it has been disconnected, you can use the sanitization kit to clean the tank inside. Most water filter system comes with a user manual so you can refer to it when cleaning.
- After the tank is clean, do one last check before reassembling it once again.
- Turn back the water supply on.
- Give it some time before you drink water right after cleaning the system.
- Install a softener to improve functionality
Water-hardening minerals can cause damage to the membrane in the long run. Hence, you should consider investing in a water softener. The softener will safeguard the membrane and increase the durability. Adding softener may require the help of professionals because it involves plumbing and knowing exactly where to place it. DIY is not recommended for this maintenance process.
- Remove any visible dirt
The inside should be as clean as the outside. The exterior of your water purifier should always be cleaned. You can use warm, soapy water to clean the exterior. The tap connected to the purifier should also be cleaned and free of any dirt.
You have the option of contacting a professional to do the cleaning or you can do it yourself. Some procedures are easy and can be done without the assistance of a professional. However, there is also the risk of ruining the water purifier during the reassemble. Using organic sanitizing materials can also help in maintaining your tank in the long run.
- Set a schedule for cleaning your water filter
Most manufacturers recommend cleaning your water filter every six months. However, there are factors that can affect this time frame.
For instance, if your water supply gives you hard water that is full of sediments, then you should consider cleaning it monthly. Professionals also agree that changing your filters every two weeks is highly recommended.
As soon as you notice a difference in taste or smell of your water, change the filters immediately. If it does not work, you may refer to the user's manual for references.
Proper maintenance of your water filter will provide you a clean supply of water in the long run. Depending on the model of Berkey water system you have at home, the maintenance tasks will vary. Cleaning your water filter regularly will ensure that your family is drinking safe and healthy water anytime.


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Cosplayer of the Week: Leira Cosplays
Need an amazing cosplayer to follow? You need to check out our interview with Leira Cosplayers!
What is your cosplay origin story?
I started to cosplay a few years ago. I really wanted to cosplay Allura from the Netflix series of Voltron. I didn't know how to sew or make any type of garment at the time. I almost gave up, but my older sister really encouraged me to keep trying. I'm so thankful she believed in me. I still can't believe I was able to make those outfits! I somehow managed to make a decent gown and a bodysuit without pins to hold the fabric or any experience with a sewing machine. It took a lot of trial and error; but thankfully, I was able to do it.
Out of all the years you have done cosplay, what has been one of your more favorite/proudest memories?
My Nessa cosplay. I made the cosplay from scraps of leftover fabric. I also cut up an old t-shirt. I don't have a high budge for my cosplay hobby; so to be able to make a cosplay without spending any extra money made me very happy. It turned out better than I could have imagined.
Many people online will simply see one of your images, appreciate it for the moment and move on. However, I know that a lot of care and time goes into photoshoots. Could you describe your process for a cosplay photoshoot from the concept to when it hits your fans?
My parents always told me I have an expansive and vivid imagination. They would joke and say I'm always in my own world. It's usually when I'm daydreaming about a series that a concept comes to my mind for a cosplay photoshoot. I tend to get really immersed in whatever series I watch; so I try to convey the feel of the of character I'm cosplaying in my posts. I like to get in character to help capture the essence of the character.
It does take a considerable amount of time to take my photos. To make it easier, I shoot a lot of my cosplays at home in my bedroom. I get out my ring light, hang some fabric on my closet door for a backdrop, and take pictures with my phone. If the weather is nice, I try to get out and take my photos outdoors. My husband usually helps take my pictures when I'm outside. When he can't help, I use a timer on my phone. That's always challenging because I legit run back and forth from my phone to get to my pose haha. Thankfully it always works out in the end.
Out of all the cosplays you have ever done which one was your personal favorite even if it was not super well received by fans?
My Emily cosplay from Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" is one of my personal favorite cosplays. Compared to a few of my other cosplays, it didn't seem like many people liked it all that much. But I absolutely loved cosplaying her! I really enjoyed the makeup and effort I put into putting the cosplay together. I took so many in character videos but only uploaded one. I will eventually upload more. I just haven't found the right time.
You feature a lot of awesome geeky content, what is your absolute favorite geeky medium? (Video games, anime, comics, film, etc.)
That's a hard question, I would say it's a tie between anime and video games.
Subbed or Dubbed Anime?
Both lol
It is apparent that you hustle to provide content for fans but when you actually have a day off, how do you spend it?
Honestly, cosplaying relaxes me and isn't a hustle at all. When I have free time, I like to sit down and sew. I'm not even good at sewing haha. But the feeling I get when I put together a look just brings me so much joy. Putting on makeup is like painting for my face. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy creating things with my hands. Once I finish putting a look together, I dress up and take lots of photos, so putting out content for my social media pages is easy.
However, if I'm not playing dress-up, then you'll catch me playing video games, hanging out with my family, or napping – I love a good nap.
You just radiate such confidence and the swagger of a champion. However, a lot of geeks often struggle with overwhelming self-doubt, anxiety, and depression. When you have those bad days and get down on yourself, what do you do to remind yourself that you are wonderful?
Thank you so much for thinking that. I try my best to put out positivity in my content. But whenever I do struggle with those feelings, I make every effort to figure out where they stem from.
What has helped me in the past is to get offline, stop watching tv, and make an effort to spend time with people I love and who love me. I put more energy into not focusing on myself and remember what I know is true and what is important in my life. Reading the Bible also helps me tremendously. There's a peace I get from the Word that's hard to explain. But it's my faith in God and what He says about me that uplifts me in whatever struggles I face.
What is one piece of advice you wish you received when you first got into modeling/cosplay?
Do some research before going out and buying materials. It will save you time and money.
Where can we find you online?
Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter "Leiracosplays"
I have a Twitch too. You'll most likely catch me streaming Minecraft: Twitch.tv/LeiraPlays
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Our BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 include biologically active forms of folate and vitamin B12 to promote heart, brain and GI tract health.
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Folate is a member of the B-complex family. It is found in abundance in leafy green vegetables. Folate participates in a coenzyme reaction that synthesizes DNA needed for cell growth and new cell formation and helps convert vitamin B12 to one of its coenzyme forms.
Folate provides the following health benefits:
- Helps promote healthy DNA function
- Maintains already normal homocysteine levels, which is important for heart health
- Promotes healthier skin
- Helps maintain a healthy GI tract
- Is part of a healthy immune system
- Maintains healthy endothelial function
- Improves mild memory loss associated with ageing
- Optimal levels of folate are necessary for healthy cell division and protein synthesis and are especially important for the maintenance of a healthy GI tract. The systemic need for folate increases in certain states in which increased cell multiplication is needed. Chronic use of medications such as aspirin in therapeutic doses and antacids can interfere with the metabolism of folate.
- Vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Thus, vegetarians are more susceptible to a dietary deficiency of this important nutrient. With ageing, absorption of vitamin B12 from dietary sources typically declines.
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- Supports brain health and cognition as one age
- Supports heart health by regenerating the amino acid methionine which helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels
- Supports nervous system function as vitamin B12 and folate together help maintain the integrity of the myelin sheath of nerves
- Helps enhance methylation and promote nerve cell growth, brain health, cognition and metabolism
- Works with folate to maintain the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) within the normal range
- BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 capsules contain the biologically active forms of folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
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Community Connections, Inc. is looking for a Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist
Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist, La Plata, San Juan, and/or Archuleta counties Community Connections, Inc. is seeking a part-time licensed Speech Language Pathologist to provide SLP services for children birth " 3 in Early Intervention. Flexible schedule and hours may range from 2-16 hours per week. Services are provided in homes and community settings, both in-person and via Zoom/telehealth. We promote a coaching model (empowering parents and teachers to continue implementing strategies between visits). Qualified applicants must delight in working with young children and enjoy being part of a team supporting families. Ability to provide services in Spanish is ideal, but not required. Intimate knowledge of Indigenous (primarily Diné and/or Ute) or Hispanic cultures is also ideal but not required. $35-40/hr DOE (plus mileage) includes direct service as well as prep and travel time. Open until filled. Full job description and application information is available at https://communityconnectionsco.apscareerportal.com/account?embed=1 Title: Early Intervention Therapist Reports To: Director of Children and Family Services FLSA: Part-time/Hourly/Non-exempt Job Description: Early Intervention Therapists serve Community Connections as part-time employees working with children and families through the Part C/Early Intervention Program. Schedules are flexible, and are generally scheduled with families and coordinated with the Child Find team as needed. Participation in needed Part C trainings is required. Must provide own transportation and be willing to travel around local communities to families homes, childcare settings and other community locations where children and their families are. Responsibilities: Participate in public and private insurance billing as requested and as able. Become a Medicaid provider. Assist in developing Individual Family Support Plans (IFSP). Implement assigned strategies and action plans from the IFSP. Work with the Service Coordinator for each family to identify family priorities and gather resources for the family. Participate in trans-disciplinary teams as needed. Attend IFSP meetings and reviews. Provide ongoing assessment, at least annually, with a qualified tool and family input. Maintain current and accurate documentation, including certifications, licensing, endorsements and registrations, and shall register and update his or her information at least annually in the provider database maintained by the division for developmental disabilities. Participate in the reporting of Child outcomes, meeting the minimum requirements. Submit paperwork for billing and payroll in a timely and accurate manner. Stay current in trends in Early Intervention, Best Practices and Evidence-Based Practices for applicable field. Respond to families needs in professional and courteous manner, building relationships with families and children that will become the basis for all interventions. Communicate problems or concerns to the Service Coordinator or Early Intervention Program Manager immediately. Fulfill other duties requested by the Early Intervention Services Director to assure community compliance with the State and Part C Federal Assurances. Core Competencies: · Approachability · Compassion · Customer Focus · Interpersonal Savvy · Listening · Organizing · Process Management · Time Management · Understanding Others Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to prioritize Ability to access situation quickly Customer service and professional communication Follow guidelines and ability to stay in compliance with federal guidelines Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers license in the state they reside and current auto insurance Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required*** Qualifications: Must hold a B.A or Masters in the appropriate professional field (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, etc.) and corresponding licensure for the State of Colorado (SLP: Colorado state certification or graduate student in speech-language pathology completing their clinical fellowship.) Experience working with children birth through three strongly preferred. Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodations or assistive technology. Employees in this position may spend significant hours on the computer writing and corresponding. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be stationary, move indoors and within the community, position self, use objects, communicate verbally, in writing, and via in-person, computer and phone, and observe. The employee will be required to attend meetings, training, and other community activities within the region of Southwest Colorado, with the possibility of occasional travel within Colorado or out of state to training or conferences. ***Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment. EOE.
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Joint or "shared" custody means that both parents are responsible for the raising of their children. Depending on your custody order, you'll have differing shared parenting time schedules such as alternating weeks, every two weeks or every weekend.
5 Tips for Making Joint Custody Work for Your Family
No matter the schedule you and the court choose, there are ways to make joint custody easier on your family.
1. Create a Customized Custody Arrangement
When both parents work together, it's possible to create a flexible parenting time agreement. Considering your children's needs as well as your family's schedule, To create a customized custody arrangement plan that fits, consider first your children's needs. Then take into account both households' schedules.
Here are a couple of options to get you thinking on arrangements that might best fit everyone involved:
- 2-2-3 plan: Your children will be with you on Monday and Tuesday and then with the child's other parent on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday through Saturday, they'll be with you. Then, the schedule flips. This schedule is often especially helpful for younger children.
- 2-2-5 plan: In this plan, your children will be with you on Monday and Tuesday and then with the other parent on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday through Sunday will alternate between the two households.
2. Find a Simple Way to Communicate
Communication is key in joint custody. Find a simple way to communicate with the other parent about scheduling. For example, you might use Google Calendar to track playdates and extracurricular activities, ensuring nothing's missed. Make sure the communication method is something you both agree to.
3. Listen to Your Children
Make an effort to listen to your children, so they feel heard. If a custody arrangement isn't working for your child, it might be time for a change. If you have older children, ask them for input before creating a scheduling plan.
4. Try to Make Big Decisions Together
Joint custody means parenting together. If you're able, do what it takes to make big decisions as a team. For example, medical needs for your children shouldn't be one-sided. Do your best to keep each other in the loop.
If you disagree on how to move forward, keep communicating until you reach an agreement. If you can't agree, it may be time to call a family counselor or mediator.
5. Review Your Arrangement Over Time
As your children grow, their needs will change. Other life events such as remarriage, job changes and more can also affect your custody arrangement. Review the arrangement over time and make changes as needed to ensure you keep what's best for your children top of mind.
For Questions About Joint Custody, Reach Out to Our Team Today
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StarHub and Motorola Begin Upgrade of Broadband Network to Next-Generation Channel-Bonding
MaxOnline customers can expect to experience faster broadband speeds of up to 100Mbps by 2H 2006;
Plans underway to further upgrade broadband speeds up to 1Gbps, in the next two to three years
Singapore, 30 March 2006 StarHub, Singapores integrated info communications provider, today announced that the upgrade of its broadband hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) cable network to a DOCSIS® 3.0-compatible architecture is underway, paving the way to higher broadband speeds for its customers in the second half of 2006.
MaxOnline customers will be able to experience broadband speeds of up to 100Mbps through the upgrade made possible through StarHubs current technology partner, Motorola, the global communications leader and a pioneer in developing channel-bonding solutions for HFC networks. Singapore will be the first country in Asia-Pacific to have a nation-wide DOCSIS® 3.0-compatible broadband network commercially available. The proposed DOCSIS® 3.0 specification is an open standard that will allow cable operators to optimize their high-speed data distribution more efficiently. Channel bonding technology enables a cable operator to bond multiple physical network channels into a single, virtual, high-bandwidth channel.
With the evolving demands for more multimedia online content, network storage, and increasing convergence of PC and TV devices, like that of the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, we expect growing demand for higher speeds to continue, and perhaps to accelerate over the next few years, said Thomas Ee, Senior Vice President of IP Services, StarHub. This upgrade with Motorola will ensure that our broadband network continues to stay ahead of the demand, providing our customers with a smooth, seamless transition to greater broadband speeds, should they require it in the future.
Motorolas strong, ongoing relationship with StarHub is especially important at this time, when the growing popularity of bandwidth intensive broadband services are driving the need for technologies such as channel bonding, said Charles Dougherty, Motorola corporate vice president and general manager, Connected Home Solutions. With this deployment, StarHub is establishing itself as a leader in delivering rich, immersive experiences to its customers over a robust, next-generation network architecture.
Motorola has been a leader in contributing to the current channel-bonding specification, which is part of the proposed DOCSIS® 3.0 standard currently in development by CableLabs®. CableLabs is a non-profit research and development consortium (and the standards body for DOCSIS that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping cable operator members integrate those technical advancements into their business objectives.
In addition to the current upgrade, StarHub is already looking at future plans to continue to enhance the broadband cable network to 1Gbps in two to three years time, as the channel-bonding platform is able to scale even further. The enhancements are expected to be implemented gradually and cost-effectively over the next few years, requiring minimal equipment upgrades, over StarHubs existing broadband HFC cable network.
Currently, StarHubs MaxOnline service allows subscribers to enjoy always-on, unlimited broadband access to the Internet at high download speeds of up to 2Mbps, 6.5Mbps and 30Mbps. As at 31 December 2005, StarHub has 277,000 MaxOnline subscribers.
About StarHub
StarHub is Singapores second largest info-communication company and the sole operator delivering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, cable, mobile and Internet platforms. StarHub operates a 3G mobile network in addition to its GSM network, and is the exclusive provider of the i-mode mobile Internet service over its 2.5G and 3G networks. StarHub also operates its own nation-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including Digital Cable), voice and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub is listed on the SGX-ST.
Driven by a passion for listening and providing what customers want, StarHub endeavors to bring affordable and premium quality services with innovative and useful features to all its customers. StarHub raises the level of competition in Singapore, challenging others as well as itself, to constantly introduce new world-class services at competitive prices. This unwavering commitment will further strengthen Singapores position as a leading info-communication hub in the region.
Visit www.starhub.com for all your communication needs.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering must have products, must do experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com
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Review | Chris Ware's 'Rusty Brown'
Graphic Novel is Big, Audacious Masterpiece
In his author bio, Chris Ware describes Rusty Brown, the product of 18 years of labor, as a "sad, inexplicable work," and that's a fairly accurate description of a book that must also, in fairness, be described as a work of art. Like his previous graphic novels — Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories — Rusty Brown makes the reader/viewer slow down and see the world through a seemingly infinite array of lenses. The book's main stories intersect on one particular winter day in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1975, but Ware's sweep is positively Shakespearean — his desire to know what makes humans tick is insatiable.
One major warning is in order: Although it ends on a modest note of hope and redemption, Rusty Brown is really, really depressing. The cartoon form allows Ware to hyper-focus on sorrowful images: a mother's sour face when her daughter returns home with a gold star on her elementary school assignment, the loneliness of a teenaged boy's autoeroticism, snow falling on the stooped form of a middle-aged failure, the hallucinations of an old man ravaged by guilt and dementia. Life, Rusty Brown suggests, is pretty miserable from birth right to the grave.
And yet, despair and cruelty seem to invigorate Ware's creativity. Of the major narratives, the most grueling is probably the last one, that of Joanne Cole, an African American teacher at a Christian school. Born and raised in a mostly white city, she is subject to acts of racism large and small throughout her life. She takes up the banjo because of its cheerful sound, but her love of the instrument is not widely shared, and one of the saddest scenes in the book is the "banjo party" attended by only one other person: the author/artist's avatar.
Rusty Brown isn't always easy to read, and not just because of its melancholy story lines. The novel is riven with flashbacks, and a number of the panels are maddeningly small half-inch squares. Nevertheless, if I were recommending just one book published in 2019, it would be this big, audacious, unwieldy masterpiece.


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IFF had filed six RTI applications with the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking data on the electronic surveillance authorised by the government. Despite initially denying the information on the grounds of national security and threat to a person's life, the government was ordered to re-adjudicate our request for information by the Central Information Commission. Upon reconsidering the matter, the government now claims that it cannot provide the information because it simply does not have it.
In December, 2018, IFF filed six RTI applications with the Central Government requesting statistical information regarding the orders for decryption or interception of digital content issued by the government agencies under section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This information is of paramount importance as it will let the public know the extent of surveillance conducted by the government. As of now, while there is a guaranteed right to privacy, the public does not even know how secure their private conversations are. This information also supports our Petition before the Supreme Court of India seeking judicial oversight into the ongoing instances of electronic surveillance. In our RTI applications, we asked the following questions:
1. Total number of surveillance orders issued by the Competent Authority.
2. Total number of surveillance requests from law enforcement agencies rejected by the Competent Authority.
3. Total number of surveillance orders issued by the Competent Authority for prevention of any offence affecting the sovereignty or integrity, defense, or security of the State.
4. Total number of surveillance orders issued by the Competent Authority for investigation of any offence.
5. Total number of orders which authorize surveillance for more than 15 days.
6. Total number of surveillance orders which were renewed for a period exceeding 60 days.
No data was provided - only excuses
Despite merely seeking information on data related to electronic surveillance which is well within the purview of the rights guaranteed by the Right to Information Act, 2005, we were refused the grant of this information by the Chief Public Information Officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The refusal was initially based on Section 8 (1) (a) which prejudicially affects national security, section 8(1)(h) which endanger the life and safety of any person and section 8(1)(h) which interfere with ongoing investigations. The Ministry did not explain how any of these exemptions were attracted by statistical, aggregate, anonymous numbers. No personally identifiable information such as name, phone number etc. was sought. IFF did not ask "Who was surveilled?", but merely "How many were surveilled?". Clearly, the information sought did not fall under any of the above mentioned categories.
Further, there is a precedent of disclosing such statistical information to RTI applicants by the Ministry itself. Aggrieved by such a reply, we preferred a first appeal before the First Appellate Authority, arguing that the reply of the CPIO was illegal. The First Appellate Authority upheld the reply of the CPIO without any due consideration.
We then approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) with an appeal against the decision of the Ministry and on May 17, 2021, the CIC heard our appeal. The CIC accepted our contention that none of the exemptions under the RTI Act were validly invoked, and that there was no legal reason for the Ministry to deny our request for information, and ordered the Ministry to re-adjudicate the matter. Accordingly the First Appellate Authority within the Ministry conducted a telephonic hearing on June 24, 2021 and provided us with a revised order on August 3, 2021.
Once again, more excuses from the Ministry
The First Appellate Authority within the Ministry this time provided a different excuse for not providing us the information - that it doesn't exist anymore. The Ministry relied on Rule 23 of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Interception, Monitoring and Decryption of Information) Rules, 2009 (the 2009 Interception Rules), and section 419A of the Indian Telegraph Act and said that it destroys all records on surveillance every six months. The FAA further claimed that the Ministry does not record the total number of surveillance orders, and that it is not required under the RTI Act to provide information which is not maintained by the authorities.
A serious blow to transparency
It is unfortunate that the Ministry is unable to produce the records which have serious ramifications upon the citizen's Right to Privacy as enshrined under K.S Puttaswamy v. Union of India [(2017) 10 SCC 1. Rule 23 of the 2009 Interception Rules does not, and cannot, apply to aggregated data relating to total extent of surveillance. Rule 23 is limited only to the individual surveillance order and any communications stored with the security agency or intermediary which facilitated the interception. Further, this must be destroyed by security agencies such as NIA or RAW, and not the MHA for reasons related to confidentiality, which have nothing at all to do with statistics. The Ministry, in its reply also failed to consider Rule 23(2) which necessitates the retention of the records for the "purposes of any ongoing investigation, criminal complaint or legal proceedings". The RTI Applications were filed on December 28, 2018, and thus there was no occasion for the security agency to destroy records. Such indiscrete removal of records through an erroneous interpretation of the 2009 Interception Rules, is prima facie mala fide.
It further sets an adverse precedent of arbitrarily denying access to information regarding surveillance as can be gleaned in the Ministry's reply dated August 5, 2021 to the Parliamentary Question raised by Rajya Sabha MP, John Brittas. Destruction of such information is not only illegal but also disables our right to receive information.
We further highlight the unnecessary delay caused by the Ministry in its earlier replies by relying on unrelated provisions of the RTI Act, 2005. This appears to be a dilatory tactic and a glaring instance where the non-application of mind by the First Appellate Authority in the first instance has led to the purported loss of vital information which had integral elements of public interest in it. The MHA's reliance on a provision which purportedly requires the MHA to destroy records after a certain amount of time, in a matter where the MHA has caused significant delays, is particularly self-serving.
IFF shall persist in its quest for seeking transparency and accountability from the government.
Important Documents
- CIC order in Apar v. CPIO, MHA dated May 17, 2021 (link)
- Reply of the First Appellate Authority, MHA dated August 3, 2021 (link)
- Parliamentary Question on Telephone Interception dated August 5, 2021 (link)
- Previous blogpost, "IFF keeps pushing against secrecy in surveillance. CIC orders MHA to adjudicate on our request for transparency", dated May 19, 2021 (link)


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As enforcement tightens and border tensions rise, art and immigration meld
This burgeoning genre of art cuts across political lines, but most of it is driven by resistance to President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Everybody loves Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, the swirling mosaic wonderland built from mirrors, glass, and tile on South Street.
But not everyone knows they're getting a tutorial in cross-border relations when they visit.
For among the works embedded in the walls are striking pieces created by folk-art masters in Mexico and then brought north, where they enliven the ever-evolving installation — and bind the Gardens to this nation's southern neighbor at a historically divisive moment.
"It's easy to get caught up in the rhetoric. But this is our sister country," said Emily Smith, the Gardens' executive director, who met only peace and friendship during a recent two-week buying trip to Oaxaca and Mexico City.
When she was there, Smith said, everyone seemed to be talking about the conflict and crisis at the border, and how brilliant artists could not get visas to cross the line. Their art was traveling to America in their stead.
Today, the Trump administration's hard-line crackdown on immigration is fueling an explosion of art that springs from border, migration, and enforcement experiences. It's showing up in poetry, murals, and feature films, on the walls of expansive galleries and the skinny screens of cell phones.
Two scholars grabbed national headlines this summer when they installed custom pink seesaws on the slatted steel fence that separates the United States from Mexico, allowing children on both sides to play together. Ronald Rael, a University of California at Berkeley architecture professor, and Virginia San Fratello, a San Jose State University associate design professor, said their project turned the wall into a fulcrum for U.S.-Mexico relations, showing that what happens on one side directly affects the other.
"It often seems when we talk about art and immigration, we talk about it as separate, [but] one really blurs into the other," said Richard Rinehart, director of Bucknell University's Samek Art Museum, where "Border Cantos/Sonic Border" recently became a hugely popular exhibit. "It struck a nerve, and I wasn't surprised. … People not only know about this issue, but they're passionate, one way or the other."
In "Border Cantos/Sonic Border," American photographer Richard Misrach and Mexican American artist and composer Guillermo Galindo explored the complexities of the 1,900-mile line by way of models, photography, and found objects.
Galindo created sound-producing sculptures from the discarded artifacts of migration: empty water bottles, backpacks, ladders, flashlights, animal bones.
This burgeoning genre of art cuts across political lines — one print depicts a heroic President Trump astride a battle tank, a huge American flag waving behind — but most of it is driven by resistance to his immigration policies.
In Milwaukee this month, a transit public-art project for teenagers was criticized as "anti-law enforcement" when the youths wrapped a county bus with images depicting federal immigration agents separating children from their parents.
On Tuesday, Mural Arts Philadelphia will dedicate a follow-up to its pro-immigrant "Families Belong Together" painting in Fairhill, while in Las Vegas a new mural portrays the Statue of Liberty handcuffed and shoved across the hood of a police car.
"My purpose," Nevada artist Izaac Zevalking told TV station KTNV, "is to try and draw analogies with America's past and how it was founded and how it was largely built by immigrants."
Some artists return again and again to immigration themes.
"For me, it's not a passing phase," said Olga Livshin, a Russian American poet in Philadelphia.
She was 14 when her family fled Moscow in 1993. As she grew, she said, she found there are two Americas, "one that welcomes and one that pushes away."
Today, she and fellow poet Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach organize Across the Waters, a pop-up poetry project that invites people to gather outside Philadelphia libraries and read stanzas, tell stories, or share experiences.
It's not the most aggressive act of resistance, but, Livshin said, "I think it's better to do this than do nothing."
For a long time, artist Shachi Kale didn't feel her immigration story deserved attention. She didn't struggle to shore aboard a leaky boat, or trek through the killing heat of a southern desert.
She flew here from India with her husband in 2001.
Friends told her she was lucky, a 27-year-old princess embarked on a grand adventure with her Prince Charming.
But under U.S. immigration law, Kale was considered a dependent spouse. So the woman who ran her own graphic-design studio in Mumbai was not allowed to work.
She didn't know how to drive. Besides, the couple had one car, and her husband needed it for his job. The big public-transit system that readily carried her from place to place in Mumbai, India, did not exist in Chandler, Ariz., so she was generally stuck at home.
"It creeps on you so slowly, you don't even know that you are friendless and isolated," Kale said. "I was made invisible, and I felt invisible, for many years."
In January, with Trump's demand for a border wall in full cry, Kale wondered if the crush of national stories might allow room for a more personal tale.
She created a series of paintings that depict her journey as a fairy tale, with a sad princess trapped in an adobe castle, her golden crown of little comfort. This summer, Scottsdale Public Art unveiled "Before Ever After: My American Fairytale," which Kale, 45, intends as "a little message of hope."
Because things did get better. She took classes at a community college to brush up on graphic design, then began shifting toward becoming a visual artist. She got a work permit and a green card.
Today, Kale, her husband, and their two young sons are U.S. citizens who enjoy a wide circle of friends.
"I have a lot of gratitude that I can be visible again," Kale said. "There is a happily ever after."
Much of the folk art at the Magic Gardens, at 1020 South St., stems from the collaborations that creator Isaiah Zagar nurtured over decades as he used bottles, bowls, and bicycle wheels to create a huge, immersive art environment.
It was in the 1960s that he and his wife, Julia, first connected with folk artists in Peru. Other pieces flowed from Guatemala, India, and Indonesia. Now, the Gardens staff makes annual trips to Mexico to buy pieces, support the artists, and bring back stories and traditions to share with visitors.
Some of the terra-cotta objects illustrate everyday life — a man and woman on a bench. Others are whimsical, like the double-winged angel-mermaid that floats on a south wall. Others are playfully ominous, such as the devil-man steering a wagon full of skulls.
At the Magic Gardens, that work is seen by 150,000 visitors a year.
"I hope people get a glimmer, a little understanding," said director Smith, "of a world that might be different from theirs."


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"Idiotic"–GOP State Senator Sounds Off on Joints for Jabs Program
If you look at recent stories based upon Federal data, the Joints for Jabs Program really isn't even necessary.
SHIFTWa and others are reporting the Federal Government Monday 'congratulated' Washington state in reaching the 70% threshold for residents getting at least the first of two rounds of some sort of COVID vaccine.
Yet, the state's data shows it's only 64%. That's big because Gov. Inslee promised the state would "re-open" either June 30 or when we reached 70% vaccination level.
WA State Senator Phil Fortunato, who briefly ran for Governor in 2020 before losing in primary then throwing his support to Culp, told AM 770 KTTH Radio in Seattle he views the Joints for Jabs Program as "idiotic."
Joints For Jabs gives anyone 21-and-older a free pre-rolled pot cigarette if they get vaccinated at a licensed pot store vaccination clinic or event.
Fortunato told KTTH:
"I think this is idiotic. We are moving away from a medical reason to do this and now you could win a lottery, you could win a million dollars, you can get free booze, you can get free weed,"
He also said it's an example of extreme government over-reach. He also said he doesn't know where they got the authorization to give away free pot cigs.
The program goes through July 12th, and is only good at officially licensed pot shops (as if there's any other kind!) and only for those 21 and older.
It's the latest in a series of perks that many GOP officials, including Rep. Skyler Rude, are calling "bribes" to get people to take the vaccine.
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The etymology of skull leads us to calvaria, a Latin word that can be translated as "skull". The group formed by all the bones that make up the head while they are united, although without skin or meat on them, is called a skull.
For example: "Yesterday I found a cow skull in grandfather's field", "Investigators found three human skulls in the basement of the house", "I am going to tattoo a skull on my right arm".
The skull of a human being is made up of twenty-eight bones that have the function of protecting the sensory organs and the brain and of allowing the development of the chewing process. Of that total of bones, only the jaw is mobile.
It is possible to differentiate between the bones of the skull (occipital, parietal, temporal, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid), the bones of the middle ear (the stapes, the incus and the hammer) and the bones of the face (mandible, palatine, vomer and others). All of these bones make up the structure of the skull.
It should be noted that the skull is used as a symbol in different contexts. When it appears on a dark background and crossed by two bones, it is an emblem of pirates. The skull can also be used to warn about some type of danger (such as the toxicity of a substance or the risk of being electrocuted when touching a certain element) or to represent death.
In colloquial language, a man who lives partying is called a skull, is a libertine and has different vices: "When I was young I was a skull, but I changed when I got married", "Skull does not scream: if now your head hurts from drunkenness last night, don't complain ".
Sickle Skull
It is known by the name of the skull of a weakling to a candy that is made in the shape of a human skull, using various raw materials. The main ingredient in this recipe is cane sugar, which is normally used without coloring, although some decide to add a small amount of vanilla. In general, the skull is made in one piece and is decorated with some vegetable dye that gives it a certain movement, to contrast with the color of the base.
Although there is a great variety, the fundamental design consists of making the skull in white and the decorations in red, yellow, blue or green. Metallic glossy paper is also applied to them and the name of someone whom the creator deems is usually written on the forehead of the skull, be it a member of his family or a very close friend.
Perhaps the most curious feature of this custom is not the shape or appearance of the candy, but the fact that not everyone eats it, since it is common to keep it for a few days and then discard it intact.
In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, the recipe has evolved to include dried fruits, amaranth seeds and chocolate among the available options. In the same way, nowadays they are made of clay and sold; These toys consist of two concave parts that must be joined to complete the figure, although the jaw is also usually separated.
With the help of a piece of thread that passes through the skull, passing through a series of holes, it is possible to "animate" it, pulling it so that the mouth opens and closes, something that produces a very particular sound. The colors of these toys are more contrasting and striking than those of the candy.
It is tradition to buy one of these toys and give it to a loved one. Its origins go back to the Day of the Dead, in Mexico, where children asked to be given these little skulls.


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Immune Boosting Recipes: Golden Milk 3 Ways
Golden Milk is having a MOMENT, ya'll. She goes by many names - Goldie, Golden Latte, Turmeric Latte, and probably a zillion more. A warming, spicy blend of herbs and roots with a coconut milk powder twist, Honey & Sage's proprietary Golden Milk is the absolute queen of wellness tonics. She battles inflammation. She boosts the immune system. She nurtures the digestive system. Mix yourself up one of these DELICIOUS Golden Milk lattes for the perfect evening beverage.
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1 tbsp local honey
- 1 tsp Honey & Sage Co. Golden Milk
- 12 oz water
- milk of choice (coconut is a favorite but any milk works!)
Boil the water by whichever method you prefer. Put the Golden Milk, butter, honey and hot water in your blender and mix for at least 30 seconds. Add in a splash of your preferred milk, to taste. Bust out your favorite mug and enjoy!
- 1/4 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 scoop butterscotch chips (I like butterscotch a lot, so I used a whole handful!)
- 1 tsp Honey & Sage Co. Golden Milk
- 12 oz water
- milk of choice
Boil your water. Put the Golden Milk, vanilla, butterscotch chips and hot water in your blender and mix for at least 30 seconds. Adding milk may or may not be necessary, depending on how much butterscotch you used. This one's a little on the sweet side, perfect for after dinner.
- 12 oz milk (whole milk is recommended but alternatives are good too!)
- 2 triangles Ibarra chocolate (you can find this in the Hispanic foods section at most grocery stores but you can also order it here!)
- 1 tsp Honey & Sage Co. Golden Milk
Okay this one is a bit more labor intensive but YOU GUYS it tastes like a combination of my childhood and heaven. She's a chocolatey, cinnamony, spicy and indulgent wellness treat. Get your milk into a saucepan over medium heat, and add in the Mexican chocolate. Let it simmer, stirring every so often until the chocolate is completely dissolved. Then throw it into the blender with your Golden milk, let it blitz for thirty seconds, and prepare to have your mind blown by the goodness. Imma sit here and wait for ya'll to tell me how you like this one.
There is no end to the possibilities here, ya'll. Try them all and then tell us what you think. YOUR REVIEWS ARE IMPORTANT!! Drop us a line if you've tried our Golden Milk (or any of our provisions!)
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Love this golden milk!! Delicious and feels so good! Helps me sleep also highly recommend!!!
Wow had my very first cup! It's a keeper!!! Very good. Can't wait to try other recipes
This powder is incredible. It gave me energy and tastes like heaven. It gave me an extra dose of Wonder Woman. It's incredible in warm oat milk. You can add a little honey or not – it's tasty either way! Great job H&S – you've done it again!
The Mexican Hot Chocolate Golden Milk is so YUMMY!! Felt completely decadent sitting down, taking a break and sipping on this goodness! Yay for self care!!
I can't wait to try my Golden Milk with your Mexican chocolate recipe! Ordered my chocolate today !


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Keywords: Culture & History
Sensei (先生) is a polite Japanese name suffix used to address:
- a teacher, regardless of relation to the speaker,
- someone strong enough to be a teacher and/or
- an older player.
- In Hikaru no Go, an older player comes into the club to find 11-year old Akira Toya, a kid aspiring to become a professional go player. The man asks if Akira Sensei is present. Mr. Kitajima, a player at a go salon, tells Harumi Ichikawa to call Akira "Sensei". Akira later states that he would feel awkward if Ms. Ichikawa called him "Sensei".
- Professional 9 dan Yoda Norimoto might address deceased professional 9 dan Sakata Eio as "Sensei," even if Yoda is or becomes stronger or older than Sakata was.
- Imaginary amateur player Dan studies Honinbo Shuei's games. After learning many things he begins to address Shuei as one of his go teachers, or senseis.
Note on Chinese
In the Chinese language, 先生 (xiān sheng) is most commonly used to mean "Mister", i.e., 李先生 simply means Mr. Li. However, but more rarely, 先生 can also take on any of the Japanese meanings listed above.
Typical Chinese terms for "teacher" include 老师 and 教师.
See Also
- AI Sensei a website whose users may upload their games, analyse them with AI and then practise the correct moves where they made mistakes
- Dragon Sensei human teachers at the Dragon Go Server
- Teacher links to sites offering teaching
- What It Means to Be a Sensei reflections by scartol on their wish that stronger players help weaker players more


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Damian Lillard gave coldest wave to Thunder after incredible shot
Damian Lillard could not have been more spectacular on Tuesday night, and he capped off his incredible performance with a shot for the ages.
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard made a 3-pointer from way downtown at the buzzer to give his team a 118-115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Then he gave the Thunder bench the coldest wave ever after making the shot, telling them adios after knocking them out of the playoffs.
Damian Lillard waves by to Westbook and the Thunder after the game-winner. Cold. Blooded. pic.twitter.com/SQ9jyJUrQG
— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) April 24, 2019
It doesn't get colder and cooler than that.
Lillard scored 50 points in the game on 17/33 shooting, including 10 threes. The 50 points were a franchise playoff record, no surprise. The stellar performance and series win had to have been especially satisfying after all the back-and-forth between him and Russell Westbrook.


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"It's strange being in families like ours, isn't it?" says Jack, grandson of the fearsome Captain Nemo, moments before he's stabbed in the back. "These old feuds and grudges from so long ago." It's a moment that encapsulates Nemo: River of Ghosts: the next generation may try to move forward, but there's always someone lurking in the shadows, unable to let the past go.
Nemo: River of Ghosts concludes the trilogy that Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill began with Nemo: Heart of Ice and Nemo: Roses of Berlin, and completes the bloody saga of Janni Dakkar. Introduced in League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century, Janni is both the daughter of the original Captain Nemo and "Pirate Jenny" from The Threepenny Opera. (Readers are probably familiar with the overall League of Extraordinary Gentlemen concept, where characters from all corners of fiction are part of a shared world that is often an alternate history of our own.) In Century, Janni tried to escape her father's legacy, but after a horrific sexual assault, she embraced her pirate heritage and razed London in revenge. This was a particularly sour moment in the League saga, a blatant use of the "rape as origin story" that's plagued female characters in comic books for a long time. The Nemo series has been rewarding, then, for its fantastic development of its protagonist Janni into a ruthless, captivating pirate queen who is not defined by her origin.
Nemo's final adventure begins in 1975. Now in her twilight years and surrounded by spirits only she can see, Janni is disturbed by rumors that her old enemy Queen Ayesha survived their fateful encounter in Berlin and is now in South America. With a small crew—including the Ishmael family, strongman Hugo Coghlan, and her stowaway grandson Jack—Nemo travels past famous fictional hotspots The Lost World and the Black Lagoon, only to find the remnants of two evil empires using horrific means to resurrect their former glory.
As with previous League books, River of Ghosts is an ode to the pop culture of its time period: here, the yellowed paperbacks, men's sweat magazines, and exploitation films of the sleazy seventies. Kevin O'Neill's angular artwork adeptly captures the slick feel of 1970s poster design: the faux-Nazi robot women on the cover look like they just walked off the Isla: She-Wolf of the SS one-sheet. It's always been fascinating to watch Alan Moore stitch together a universe from different parts of pop culture, and in Nemo it feels less strained than the obscure, mystical game of "spot the references" that weighed down Century. River of Ghosts in particular owes a lot to novelist Ira Levin, whose 1970s horror thrillers The Stepford Wives and The Boys from Brazil still linger in the public consciousness—Moore drawing a dotted line from the mechanical Maria of Metropolis to the blonde automatons of The Stepford Wives makes perfect sense in the context of this shared fantasy world.
Other references fall with a clattering thud. The least successful character in the book is Hugo Coghlan, based on an obscure, early twentieth century comic strip character sometimes considered the first "superhuman" comic hero. With his exaggerated physique and boorish manners, Coghlan adds some comic relief to the book (and it looks like O'Neill had a blast drawing him), but as a reader who has no previous attachment to his character or the archetype he represents, I found his scenes flat. I'm also so accustomed to the League books using fictional stand-ins for real historical figures, such as Charlie Chaplain's The Great Dictator replacing Adolf Hitler, that I was thrown out of the book whenever real names were mentioned. There's something bizarrely off-putting about actual Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele standing next to Vincent Price's character from Dr. Goldfoot and The Bikini Machine.
But Nemo: River of Ghosts is thrilling whenever its title character is on the page. The Nemo trilogy covers fifty years of her life, and she emerges as a fascinatingly well-developed character. She's a pirate, a leader, a villain, a mother, and a grandmother, and yet it still feels like she has hidden depths worth exploring. Re-reading all three books, I was struck by the thought that there are very few true female anti-heroes in comic books, at least those not softened by the love of a "good" man or somehow ultimately redeemed. Janni remains ruthlessly determined throughout the book, even when her own grandson thinks she's a fanatic, and she's willing to destroy seemingly-innocent children if it means ending Ayesha's evil forever. Moore and O'Neill's League series has employed an uneven and often uncomfortable approach to race and gender, but it feels significant to have an action/adventure comic book with an elderly woman of color as the lead. Considering that River of Ghosts borrows heavily from exploitation films and armpit slicks typically aimed at young white men, having Janni as the protagonist is a subversive, enjoyable reversal of expectations. Even buff strongman Hugo Coghlan is ultimately just a bit player in the battle: the real conflict has always been between two women, Janni and Ayesha. Plus, it's just plain fun to watch Janni destroy Dr. Goldfoot's buxom, Aryan robot women—literal sex objects.
Nemo: River of Ghosts ends with Janni finally letting go of the past and entrusting the future to her grandson, Jack. Though she couldn't escape her father's legacy, she made it her own and became a towering, sometimes terrifying legend herself. In this final volume, Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill have crafted a sweaty, colorful adventure that's a fitting end to the Nemo trilogy and some of their best work of the decade.
Nemo: River of Ghosts is available now from Top Shelf and Knockabout.