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Crystal Towers 2 is a retro platform game that takes a few pages from games like Super Mario 64. You have a single, massive hub where you can access all the games levels from, each level has a series of goals that you unlock one at a time, and completing these goals and finding abilities in levels allows you to open up news sections of the hub and new levels with it. Interestingly, Crystal Towers 2's levels are unlocked with three different things. Orbs, which come form beating bosses and beating levels for the first time. Rainbow gems, which you get by completing extra challenges in each stage and keys, which are hidden in some levels and each stage needs oh so many of each one.
|The hub is where you access the rest of the games levels from, and it's huge.
Finally, there's the rainbow gems, each level has 7 and they act as extra challenges for each of the games levels, and the challenges are quite varied, with things like beating the stage within a time limit, destroying all of a certain kind of enemy, ending with a certain amount of health or scoring a combo worth so many points. There's a lot of them and even in later stages you'll still run across new challenges.
|The game has a fun little combo system, though you don't always have a chance to make large combos like this.
Graphically, the game goes for a retro look although with a slight twist. Despite the game's mechanics having some similarities to Mario, it doesn't actually mimic the the look and feel of Nintendo's old 8 and 16-bit consoles. Instead, it mimics the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Namely, here the game takes some obvious influence from the older Sonic the Hedgehog games. Levels begin with an overlay showing the level's name and levels have A, B, and C stages, much like how Sonic's zones have multiple acts. The levels cover a large variety of terrain, from volcanoes to industrial centers to jungles to ancient ruins. The graphics can feel a bit primitive at times, even when you account for the game's retro aesthetic, but it never degrades into the truly horrible.
The game makes a bit of a deal about music. The story, what little there is, is about music disappearing from the world, the hub is called the Music Castle... you even craft items using a synth! With that in mind, the soundtrack is awesome. Much like the graphics, there's some definite Sonic the Hedgehog influence here, and the music here would be right at home with a game in that series. Tunes are catchy, cover a decent rage of genres with each levels theme very distinct from the others, and sounds like something you'd hear in a Genesis game. Where the graphics might falter a little here and there, the music nails that retro Genesis/Mega Drive feel perfectly and if nothing else, I'd recommend at least giving it a listen from the bandcamp link below.
|Each level starts with an overlay like this. Not pictured: catchy stage music.
While the game is mostly solid, it does have some flaws, one of the most obvious ones is that it's difficulty is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, it is a proper old school challenge, and that on it's own is not a bad thing. The problem comes form the fact that it can be a little too rough at times. Some rainbow gems can have fairly exacting challenges, like completing a level without picking up any of the shards that litter the stage. Also, while levels are not massive, they're still fairly sprawling and have no checkpoints, death or failure means starting over from scratch. There will be times where you carefully navigate a hard level or challenge only to make that one little mistake near the end that immediately kills all your progress and sees you starting from square one yet again, ow. Fortunately, you have unlimited lives, so while it might get frustrating you at least have as many attempts as you need to push through it.
Another problem would be the game's hub, it's a fairly large hub and unfortunately not as well organized as I'd like. While levels might be grouped into A, B and C stages, the gates for them aren't always anywhere near each other. On the same note the hub also doesn't really theme areas much if at all. so there's nothing in the terrain to guide you towards the gates. Gates are color coded, and you do have a sort of radar that points you towards where the gate are, but it only points to a small number of the closest ones you have unlocked, and then by simply having an arrow pointed directly at them. Finally, you need to find things like new spells, health and mana upgrades to progress, but the game tends to treat these pickups like secrets meaning you have to go a bit out of your way to find them, and you can't tell if you need a particular spell or upgrade until you play a challenge and see you can't do it. The end result is it's possible to find yourself lost, with no clear idea of where you can or should be going at the moment.
|There's several bosses in the game, and they can be a real challenge
Finally, I encountered an odd crash bug with the game. Apparently the game will just up and crash after you die a certain number of times. It's a large number, but with the difficulties mentioned above, the deaths tend to pile up unless you're REALLY good and I'm... not. Fortunately, I've never lost any real progress due to this bug and it doesn't seem to be damaging anything in the game or my system as a whole. Still if you decide to try this game, you might want to close and reopen the game every few levels, especially if you just completed a hard stage that took a lot of attempts to beat.
Overall. I'd Say Crystal Towers 2 is worth a look, the problems I've mentioned can be annoying or frustrating, but despite this it's still a very fun platform game, with a surprising amount of content and one hell of a soundtrack.
Crystal towers 2 was developed by DavidN, it's available on Desura, and directly from the developer, along with a demo here. It's soundtrack is available on Bandcamp, and it's homepage is available here. Finally, you can vote for Crystal Towers 2 on Steam Greenlight here.

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The very successful, and very sociable, neighbourhood car boot sale started by the Reverend Mark Stephenson and Richard Walker has been renamed Table Talk and taken on a more ambitious community-building role. Mark and Richard write:
Diarise Saturday 7 May 2011. Come to TABLE TALK – a NeighbourGood Market – which meets at Mossop Hall (Mowbray Methodist Church) on the corner of Roseberry and Cheltenham Roads from 9 -12 noon. Formerly known as the Mowbray Car Boot Sale, the project has mushroomed into an event that brings people together.
Table Talk opens the door to conversation: People who have lived next door for years but don't know each other find themselves in a position to collaborate and expand on the creativity that is already prevalent in the neighbourhood. Rev Stephenson, the Superintendent Minister says: "As residents plough through the tough ground of the recession, we need to develop crucial networks of socially concerned people who can initiate positive change."
The way it works is simple. Participants book a table (there are only twelve), place and price their unwanted goods and wait for the wave of curious shoppers, neighbours, family and friends who simply love to wander around. 20% of the sales are donated to the church; the balance is pocketed by the stall holders.
So come along and allow "the tables to do the talking". Enjoy the company. Relax and listen to the stories told in the music of various local and visiting musicians. If you have an idea, Mark and Richard will help you contact people with similar concerns. Table Talk is a place for conversation, bargains and serendipitous excitement.
As someone has rightly said: "There's nothing to talk about until something's on the table". The sooner we start the more we can accomplish. Interested? We look forward to meeting with you Face2Face.
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WHEN: Saturday 7 May 2011 from 9 – 12
FACILITIES: Limited capacity so book your table now
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.comments2014-03-10T08:58:20.478-07:00KRDesigns11KRDesigns11http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-28601888322631243172014-01-19T20:31:44.362-08:002014-01-19T20:31:44.362-08:00Thank You, Karen.Thank You, Karen.Tammy Deckhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-4729523500008836112013-11-05T16:31:53.991-08:002013-11-05T16:31:53.991-08:00I ordered more Noreena Jasper beads to make the go...I ordered more Noreena Jasper beads to make the golden brown color in the dutch spiral necklace and smaller beads to make a flat spiral necklace. KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-75853962451071990312013-09-21T03:56:44.681-07:002013-09-21T03:56:44.681-07:00Hello,Hello:-) What the stunning necklace!What col...Hello,Hello:-)
What the stunning necklace!What colors!I love that spiral very much-it's fantastic and wearable at once with no stipulations,mostly at this time of the year.
Warm Greetings-Halinka-Halinkahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-27349184840221317352013-09-11T10:13:41.254-07:002013-09-11T10:13:41.254-07:00Halinka--The camera made the trip unused. The weat...Halinka--The camera made the trip unused. The weather was hot, very muggy, and no sunshine. We are having unusually hot weather for this time of year. Will keep your request in mind.KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-74856615144262113692013-09-07T10:32:42.352-07:002013-09-07T10:32:42.352-07:00I am charging my camera's battery and plan to ...I am charging my camera's battery and plan to take at least a booth shot since I have a smaller display when I am at one day shows. I am still planning to take photos of my latest autumnal creations to add to an unpublished post. Are you on Facebook? It is more of a photo journal than blogs. KRDesigns11https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-90878117343065359752013-09-06T11:27:31.982-07:002013-09-06T11:27:31.982-07:00Hello,Hello: What the fine event!Take me with You:...Hello,Hello:
What the fine event!Take me with You:-))
I do hope,You'll take the camera with You and also will write here in Your Blog more about it.
I love to read and see,what's going on in other countries in that art-area.
Best Greetings-Halinka-
Halinkahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-1855827214635569412013-08-24T09:02:20.913-07:002013-08-24T09:02:20.913-07:00I plan to display this necklace at my September ar...I plan to display this necklace at my September art fairs in hopes I'll meet that special customer. I've observed that I can sell my creations better than others. I don't have a 'downer drawer' but more than I'd like of UFO's (unfinished objects). If I run out of beads in a project, I have to order those beads immediately and hope the Muse doesn't forget what the creation was to be! Glad you are back to beading and blogging!KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-41386361373720093632013-08-23T22:59:05.837-07:002013-08-23T22:59:05.837-07:00Hello,nice to see You again,after my long break in...Hello,nice to see You again,after my long break in beading,blogging and commenting.
The necklace i s wonderful!Beautiful idea of the design and colors.
You know,how it is; each item,to be sold must have the special circumstances and the special customers,who on having seen it would say-'this one,not any other!'In the whole creative part of my life I had had lots of similar events,that something unsold was put into the 'downer drawer',kept there for ages and suddenly,seeing a daylight, became loved,wanted and bought at once by a special customer in the special moment.I bet-it also concerns Your fantastic necklace.
Warm Greetings from Sweden-Halinka-Halinkahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-16162084202017520242013-07-06T12:37:06.643-07:002013-07-06T12:37:06.643-07:00Due to an emergency health issue I was unable to p...Due to an emergency health issue I was unable to participate in the Nuts About Art show in Dixon, Illinois. I was disappointed and look forward to participating in the show in Dixon in September.KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-81448948271292859662013-05-16T23:09:56.491-07:002013-05-16T23:09:56.491-07:00My jewelry will be in booth 18 at the western end ...My jewelry will be in booth 18 at the western end of the show. Hope to see you there. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-68250570078099864082013-02-17T21:21:33.390-08:002013-02-17T21:21:33.390-08:00Thanks! I liked your Valentine cupcakes pictured o...Thanks! I liked your Valentine cupcakes pictured on your blog.

I used all my 3mm cobalt blue Czech glass rounds in this bracelet. Artbeads was out of stock, but is shipping my order for more this week. I want to make another style bracelet in these colors.KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-60132450201834795632013-02-17T13:59:55.929-08:002013-02-17T13:59:55.929-08:00oooh I love it ! http://myhandmadelife.blogspot.c...oooh I love it !

http://myhandmadelife.blogspot.com.es/dicopehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-57639647107822786222013-01-28T11:01:08.223-08:002013-01-28T11:01:08.223-08:00Thanks. Porcelain Jasper is mined in Mexico where ...Thanks. Porcelain Jasper is mined in Mexico where it is a lot warmer than here. I like to work in warm weather colors during winter; one year I used bright yellows to cheer me up! KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-21409021904193354072013-01-28T04:49:15.316-08:002013-01-28T04:49:15.316-08:00Hi: Three examples of the nice and unique bracele...Hi:
Three examples of the nice and unique bracelets.If I had to choose,I'd have the serious problem.I love all three of them-each one has got its individual features.I also like the 'sand' colors You have used here.
Warm Greetings-Halinka-Halinkahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-24255496527683470472013-01-21T11:08:45.622-08:002013-01-21T11:08:45.622-08:00Thanks Halinka! Perhaps you'll find time to tr...Thanks Halinka! Perhaps you'll find time to try herringbone stitch after you are settled in your new home. My favorite book for basic beadweaving stitches is The Art and Elegance of Beadweaving. I think I saw it on your book list when I read your blog (readers: see favorites list for link). The "flounce" is in honor of my grandmother who crocheted lace edging on handkerchieves. KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-5969149214959751202013-01-21T03:38:04.351-08:002013-01-21T03:38:04.351-08:00Hello,Hello:-) If this beautiful necklace didn...Hello,Hello:-)

If this beautiful necklace didn't attract my all attention,I'd say: I have no time even for commmenting,as I am i time of intensive packing our things before moving out,but on having seen it,I decided to react immediately:
This necklace is absolutely 'in my style'.Very decorative and wearable at the same time.For the everyday use,as well as for the great parties.Beautiful,almost monochromatic colors create its special mood.What's more: You can wear the necklace in double ways-the fantastic,spiral rope without the focal element and with it.I love the 'flounce' around the cab.It makes the whole effect very much romantic.
This necklace I could wear with no stipulations and I bet-it would be one of my favorite jewelry piece.
Do not sell it:-)Keep it.It's really precious.
Warm Greetings-Halinka-Halinkahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-14437215674395957772013-01-04T09:24:44.025-08:002013-01-04T09:24:44.025-08:00Thanks for the interest in my work. Readers, the B...Thanks for the interest in my work. Readers, the Beacon News is my local area newspaper. I will follow up and blog about the process.KRDesigns11https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-30087066979813241822013-01-03T23:08:35.232-08:002013-01-03T23:08:35.232-08:00I'm a freelance journalist for the Beacon News...I'm a freelance journalist for the Beacon News. I do the Blog Log each week, where we feature a blog in the Fox Valley area and the writer of the blog. Your blog caught my attention and I think it would be a great fit for the newspaper. If you're interested, I'd like to send you some questions that you can answer at your earliest convenience. firstname.lastname@example.com

Thanks,
Joy Davis

Joy Davishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-14126175332859826222012-03-25T12:49:25.610-07:002012-03-25T12:49:25.610-07:00Thanks! I added your blog to my favorite links.Thanks! I added your blog to my favorite links.KRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-4394327541249324262012-03-25T11:48:09.381-07:002012-03-25T11:48:09.381-07:00HI:-) Looking at Your two bracelets and the pendan...HI:-)
Looking at Your two bracelets and the pendant,suddenly I felt...calm and peaceful.
It's so nice to see such wonderful stitches and those pastel-blue shadows of Your beadwork with the positive aura.
Greetings-Halinka-Halinkahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-41051240804657150382012-03-21T12:22:31.708-07:002012-03-21T12:22:31.708-07:00Thanks Halinka! My next post will have pale blue a...Thanks Halinka! My next post will have pale blue and white beads with a blue lace agate stone cabochon.KRDesigns11https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-16519769100987432332012-03-21T05:07:11.126-07:002012-03-21T05:07:11.126-07:00Hi:-) I was just about to miss Your pretty works:-...Hi:-)
I was just about to miss Your pretty works:-)
They are so delicate and really in Spring mood.The druzy cabochons are very decorative in Your beautiful bezels.
Warm Greetings-Halinka-Halinkahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-91041204498975141252012-03-20T21:46:30.465-07:002012-03-20T21:46:30.465-07:00Thank you!Thank you!KRDesigns11https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-17229136179155016532012-03-20T15:11:47.474-07:002012-03-20T15:11:47.474-07:00Lovely works! Lovely colors...perfect for spring s...Lovely works!
Lovely colors...perfect for spring season!Ileniahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150116492177749565.post-36946953963242997842012-02-24T22:56:57.796-08:002012-02-24T22:56:57.796-08:00Thank you Ilenia. I will be adding the bail to the...Thank you Ilenia. I will be adding the bail to the aqua colored druzy cabochon Saturday. You might enjoy looking at the etsy shop I purchased these stones from. It is beadsaddictKRDesigns11https://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Monday, August 27, 2012
Pic Today 8/27/12
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Love the first and the sixth photos :)ReplyDelete
Happy Monday!
- AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 3:38 AM
I am sure it's not worth forgetting. Everything seems so festive even from here. And what a lovely band name FLAMING LIPS.ReplyDelete
I am glad that you had fun :-)
- AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Your article is outstanding!ReplyDelete
Dude, definitely need a concert!
Release adrenaline ...
Good job Rick!
The first photo and # 5 are exceptional!
hi! just dropping by your blog because it is really interesting and worthy to read and surf for!! ^____^ReplyDelete
have a great and beautiful day!!
greetings from~ ヽ(^。^)ノ
fantastic shots! you've captured the atmosphere perfectlyReplyDelete
Ver tus fotos, es estar ahí...ReplyDelete
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extraordinaire ! quelle ambiance !ReplyDelete
wonderful !
have a great week Rick
Your pics are amazing :DReplyDelete
Fashion room lounge
A chic kiss ;)


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Yee-haw. I had my first audition today since Saturday's Performance Anxiety - Epic Fail. It was for a commercial and was, well, a little rough at first. My confidence is still convalescing. But I got to audition twice, which is a nice rarity. There were more men than women so they asked me to stay for a second pairing and audition again. My second audition pairing went much better than the first.
The premise of the spot was a young couple up late at night with their newborn baby. My first "husband" partner and I didn't connect very well and it felt really uncomfortable. When I walked back into the audition room with my second "husband", the casting director told me I acted like I didn't even like the first guy. Ouch. This time she wanted to see that connection.
The second "husband" and I did really well together, it felt a lot more natural. I had a few moments where my confidence was off but overall it went a lot better. I don't know if I'll get a callback. It wasn't terrible, it wasn't great.
But this evening was the real turning point. I went to another audition. This time for the drama team ministry at our church and what a refreshing experience it was. My confidence was back in the midst of actors who support each other. We spent two hours reading, rehearsing and talking. They asked about the film shoot and I felt comfortable enough to share my performance anxiety episode with them. They were so supportive and encouraging. My burden was lifted.
With God, my faith and family and friends who love and support me, what more could I possibly ask for. I couldn't think of a better way to get back in the saddle again.
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Back in the Saddle Again
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I've been meaning to try dyeing in a plastic bag for ages, but just never got round to it.
I've been going to a patchwork class for a few months, it's a quilt-as-you-go sampler quilt, which I haven't blogged about yet. I was really reluctant to spend lots of money on the fabric for the backing, so I thought I'd have a go at dyeing in a plastic bag. There's a really good tutorial for graduated dyeing on the Fibre and Stitch website, but I decided not to try graduated dyeing and just used one colour. The one fabric I have in abundance is cotton curtain lining left from when I was a curtain maker, so I had a go, and apart from only using one dye, I did what the tutorial says. It worked really well , except when I washed the pieces in the washing machine after I dyed them, they lost a lot of their texture. But I am pleased with the colour and am using them to back my quilt.
Then I booked to go to a class "Accidental landscapes" at Puddleducks, my local patchwork shop. Because I'm a very new quilter, I don't have a stash (yet) and thought this was the perfect opportunity for a bit of graduated dyeing. Once again it's curtain lining, and this time I didn't wash the pieces in the washing machine after they had been dyed
The first set of bags were blue through to yellow, and here is the result.
Then I did a set black through to orange, but I forgot to take a picture of these. Once they had been rinsed, I tore them in half and then put one half of each into what was left in the blue/yellow bags, and below is the result.
For a first attempt, I was really pleased with these. The class was fun, and although it isn't finished, this is what I did.
I'm not very pleased with the design - I find it very difficult to make a 'real' landscape out of my head, but really enjoyed the technique. I shall carry on with it. The one thing I am pleased with is how well the colours go together.


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Hi Kay, Glad you like that song too... It's one of my fav's...Have a wonderful 4th weekend.Hugs,Betsy
Always been one of my favorite songs, it gives me a lump in my throat every time I hear it sung.Have a wonderful fourth and restful long weekend !:)
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Pitching a tent can be complicated for anybody, but it is especially challenging for beginner campers. Before you take it on the first trip, practice creating your tent. Using this method, you will know all of the equipment that you will want to take to effectively pitch the tent. And also this make sure that you can perform the work more quickly should you get to your campsite late, and darkness begins to that is set in.
Though it may be a bad idea to be wasteful, make sure you bring more water and food than you imagine you require. You may not want to get out intro the center of the woods and exhaust supplies. bringing ample will ensure you do not stumble upon this issue.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation formed of seven individual emirates, with its administrative capital in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was formed on 2 December 1971, following the dissolution of the former Trucial States.
The UAE Provisional Constitution was adopted upon the UAE's formation. It defines the political and legal framework of the UAE, including the allocation of powers between the federal government and the government of each individual emirate. While the individual emirates are subject to UAE federal law, they retain the right to pass their own laws in areas that are not otherwise reserved for federal jurisdiction, and they remain in control of their own internal administration. Laws that were in effect in the individual emirates prior to the formation of the UAE also continue to remain in effect unless they are superseded by federal law, conflict with federal law or are repealed by the government of the relevant emirate.
As an Islamic country, UAE law is heavily influenced by the Islamic shariah, and shariah still applies directly in areas such as family law and the law of succession. The UAE is predominantly a civil law jurisdiction, with a codified system that shares many features with Egyptian law. In common with other civil law jurisdictions, the UAE does not recognise a system of binding precedent, although decisions of the higher courts can be used as persuasive (but not binding) authority. There can be practical difficulties in obtaining copies of decided cases, however, as there is no regular system of reporting and copies of decisions are sometimes only made available to the parties involved.
Three emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah) continue to maintain their own individual court systems, which apply both federal law and the laws of the relevant emirate. The remaining four emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Um Al Quwain and Fujairah) all participate in a federal court system, which has the Federal Supreme Court (sometimes referred to as the Union Supreme Court) at its head. Each of the federal courts and the courts of individual emirates conduct proceedings entirely in Arabic. Lawyers must be licensed as advocates to file cases and to appear before the courts, a requirement that essentially limits rights of audience to Emirati nationals.
An important feature of the UAE legal landscape is the existence of freezones. These are defined areas that are exempted from aspects of both UAE federal law and local emirate law. The two most significant freezones for the purposes of arbitration in the UAE are the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The DIFC and the ADGM each have separate and distinct systems of law, which are based predominately on English common law. They each also have their own courts, which operate in English apply to rules of procedure that are based heavily on those used by the English High Court. The DIFC has been in existence since 2002, and in operation since 2004. The ADGM is much newer, having been established in 2013.
There is, as yet, no UAE federal arbitration law. This is despite various attempts, including draft arbitration laws that were released for consultation in 2008, 2010 and 2012. UAE arbitration law (other than in the DIFC and ADGM) instead comprises only a small number of provisions of the Federal Civil Procedure Law.2 These provisions are not based on the UNCITRAL model law; nor do they otherwise reflect what might be considered 'best practice' in the international arbitration community.
When combined with the UAE courts' inconsistent approach to arbitration-related cases, the lack of a modern arbitration law can sometimes be problematic. There are many procedural pitfalls into which the unwary may fall, and the UAE courts have shown themselves willing on occasion to entertain arguments based upon these pitfalls. It is generally accepted, for example, that the Federal Civil Procedure Law requires all members of an arbitral tribunal physically to be in the UAE when signing the award, even if they have to travel to Dubai solely for this purpose.3 Arbitrators must also sign every page of their award, or else risk having it set aside, even where the award is hundreds of pages long and has to be issued in triplicate.4 Then, of course, there is the requirement for witnesses to give their evidence on oath,5 as illustrated by the now infamous Bechtel case, in which an arbitral award was set aside despite the parties' express agreement that a simple affirmation would suffice.6
In contrast, both the DIFC and ADGM have modern and well-drafted arbitration laws. The DIFC Arbitration Law7 was adopted in 2008, and amended in 2013. It closely follows the 2006 version of the UNCITRAL Model Law. The DIFC's reputation as a 'pro arbitration' jurisdiction is further enhanced by a high-quality bench, which has a track record of decisions that demonstrate their willingness to support arbitration proceedings and properly to enforce awards. The ADGM has an arbitration law8 that is based on the 2006 version of the UNCITRAL Model Law, together with elements of the English Arbitration Act.9 Like the DIFC, the ADGM also has a high-quality bench, although it is relatively new and so has yet to establish a track record of positive decisions on arbitration-related cases.
There are three main arbitral institutions in the UAE, two of which are based in Dubai and the third in Abu Dhabi. These are the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the DIFC-LCIA and the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC). DIAC is the older and more established of the two Dubai-based institutions, and is often seen as synonymous with arbitration seated 'onshore' (i.e., outside of the DIFC) Dubai. The DIFC-LCIA is an offshoot of the LCIA based in the DIFC. ADCCAC is based in Abu Dhabi, and is still the institution of choice for many entities based in the capital. As yet, there is no arbitration institution based in the ADGM, although it is likely that such an institution will be announced in the relatively near future.
ii THE YEAR IN REVIEW
i Establishment of a judicial tribunal for the Dubai courts and the DIFC courts
For a number of years, the DIFC courts have taken a broad view of their jurisdiction. This is apparent from cases such as National Bonds v. Taaleem,10 in which the DIFC Court of Appeal held that a reference to the 'Court of Dubai' was intended to mean the DIFC courts,11 and Corinth v. Barclays Bank plc,12 in which the DIFC Court of Appeal held that the DIFC courts had jurisdiction over the global operations of a well-known English bank because there was a branch of that bank in the DIFC. Perhaps most controversial, however, is the DIFC courts' willingness to entertain the use of the DIFC as a 'conduit' jurisdiction for the enforcement of arbitral awards in 'onshore' Dubai. This is possible because the Judicial Authority Law13 permits a party with an arbitral award in its favour first to take that award to the DIFC courts for recognition before seeking execution of the resultant DIFC court judgment in the Dubai courts.14 In cases such as Eagan v. Eava,15 Meydan Group v. Banyan Tree16 and Fiske v. Firuzeh,17 the DIFC courts have permitted the DIFC to be used in this manner, even where there are no assets or other connection with the DIFC, and where the award in question was not a foreign award but was issued in 'onshore' Dubai.
This broad view of the DIFC courts' jurisdiction has led to potential conflicts in jurisdiction between the DIFC courts and the courts of 'onshore' Dubai. This is thought to be the main reason for Decree No. 19 of 2016, which was issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mahktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, on 9 June 2016 (Decree). The Decree establishes a judicial committee that is tasked with resolving conflicts of jurisdiction between the Dubai courts and the DIFC courts.18 The committee is chaired by the President of the Dubai Court of Cassation and comprises three other judges of the Dubai courts, together with three DIFC court judges. In the event of a tie, the chair of the committee has the casting vote. This means that there is an inbuilt majority for the 'Dubai court' members of the committee.
Some potential issues with the Decree were identified shortly after it became public knowledge. There is no obvious right for a respondent to any application to the committee be heard. Indeed, the Decree does not even require a respondent to be notified that an application has been made to the committee, or to be provided with a copy of its decision. This is particularly troublesome as the decisions of the committee appear to be final, binding and not subject to any right of appeal.19
Although the committee's decisions are not reported publicly, copies of its first four decisions have now become available through unofficial channels. These decisions are dual-language (Arabic and English) and brief, with relatively little by way of reasoning. In substance, two of the four decisions are relatively uncontroversial.20 Those decisions rejected applications to stay ongoing DIFC court proceedings because there were no ongoing proceedings in the Dubai courts. As there were no parallel proceedings, there was no conflict of jurisdiction.
Of more concern are the other two decisions of the committee. Those cases involved attempts by award creditors to use the DIFC as a conduit jurisdiction for the enforcement of 'onshore' Dubai-seated arbitral awards.21 In both decisions, the committee ordered that the DIFC courts should 'cease to entertain' proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of the arbitral awards at issue in favour of proceedings that had been brought before the Dubai courts challenging the validity of those awards. These decisions were passed by majority vote, in each case, with all the DIFC court members of the committee dissenting.
On their face, at least, these two decisions of the committee may seriously curtail the 'conduit' jurisdiction of the DIFC courts, at least with regard to Dubai-seated arbitral awards. In fact, the Daman Real Estate decision is not an example of a 'conduit jurisdiction' case at all, as the award debtor in that case is based in the DIFC and likely has assets within the DIFC against which the arbitral award can be enforced. It should also not be controversial that the courts of the seat of the arbitration (in this case 'onshore' Dubai) have exclusive supervisory jurisdiction over the award, and so only the Dubai courts can hear an action to have the award set aside. In any event, the reasoning of the committee does not apply directly either to foreign awards or foreign court judgments, and so does not obviously affect the 'conduit jurisdiction' of the DIFC courts in those specific contexts.
Compounding the uncertainty created by the first decisions of the committee is a recent judgment of the Dubai Court of First Instance in the long-running case of Meydan v. Banyan Tree. In that judgment, the Dubai court purported to annul decisions of both the DIFC Court of First Instance and the DIFC Court of Appeal in one of the first 'conduit' jurisdiction cases. Referring to the committee's decision in Daman Real Estate, the Dubai Court of First Instance concluded that the DIFC courts lacked jurisdiction to recognise and enforce an 'onshore' Dubai seated arbitral award because there were no assets against which to enforce within the DIFC. The Dubai courts' judgment in this case is problematic for a number of reasons, not least because it seems to be inconsistent with the Judicial Authority Law. It is anticipated that the decision may soon be the subject of an appeal.
ii Article 257 of the UAE Federal Penal Code
In a development that has caused significant consternation in the UAE arbitration community, a recent change to Article 257 of the UAE Penal Code22 imposes criminal liability
on arbitrators, experts and translators who issue decisions and opinions contrary to their duties of integrity and impartiality. This amendment became effective on 18 October 2016, and represents a major change to the prior law, which imposed a lower standard and which affected only court-appointed experts and translators.
There are various problems with the new Article 257. Perhaps most significantly, there is no definition of key terms such as 'integrity' and 'impartiality'. This makes it very hard for arbitrators, experts and translators to know precisely what is required of them if they are to avoid falling foul of Article 257. There is also no apparent requirement for any form of intent or conscious act, so that an arbitrator, expert or translator may be punished under Article 257 even though he or she has acted entirely inadvertently. This is particularly concerning given the possible penalties for breach of Article 257, which include a lengthy period of imprisonment, and a ban on acting as an arbitrator, expert or translator in the future.
Of most concern, however, is the potential for Article 257 to be misused by parties or their counsel. Even prior to the new Article 257, there were instances in which criminal complaints were made against arbitrators by a party unhappy with the outcome of their case. Article 257 now provides a clear basis for unfounded complaints to the authorities. A criminal complaint under Article 257 would likely result in temporary imprisonment, or at least confiscation of the subject's passport, while the complaint is investigated.
There is extensive anecdotal evidence that the new Article 257, while no doubt well-intentioned, is already having unfortunate consequences for arbitration in the UAE. Several arbitrators have resigned their appointments in response to Article 257, and many more are refusing to accept future appointments in UAE-seated arbitrations. The same is true of many experts. There are also reports of Article 257 being used to threaten arbitrators in ongoing proceedings.
iii Changes to the DIFC-LCIA rules
The DIFC-LCIA has issued the first revision to its arbitration rules, which apply to all DIFC-LCIA arbitrations commenced on or after 1 October 2016. The changes to the DIFC-LCIA arbitration rules bring them into line with the current version of the LCIA rules, to which revisions were made in 2014.
Key changes in the new DIFC-LCIA rules include:
- a emergency arbitrator provisions: parties will now have the option of applying to the LCIA court for the appointment of a temporary sole arbitrator to conduct what are termed 'emergency proceedings'. The emergency arbitrator will have power to deal with claims for 'emergency relief', which is not defined but is likely to include injunctions or orders for specific performance;
- b provision for the consolidation of arbitrations: the arbitral tribunal will have greater powers to consolidate separate arbitration proceedings;
- c legal representation: the new rules give arbitral tribunals more power regarding the appointment, replacement and conduct of the parties' legal representation. The revised rules require parties to seek a tribunal's approval of any changes to their legal representation. Importantly, the tribunal can withhold any such approval where the change could 'compromise the composition of the Arbitral Tribunal or the finality of any award';
- d conduct of legal representatives: annexed to the new rules are General Guidelines for the Parties' Legal Representations, which are identical to those found annexed to the 2014 revision of the LCIA Arbitration Rules. The revised rules give arbitral tribunals powers to take quasi-disciplinary action against legal representatives who breach these guidelines; and
- e arbitrators' availability: the new rules require prospective arbitrators to confirm that they have sufficient availability for the arbitration proceedings to be conducted expeditiously. An arbitrator's appointment can now be revoked if he or she does not conduct proceedings with reasonable diligence and efficiency.
In addition to these new rules, the DIFC-LCIA also has a new Registrar, Robert Stephen. Mr Stephen's appointment as Registrar took effect from 1 May 2017. He took over from the previous registrar, Mr Mohamed ElGhatit, who was appointed in February 2016.
iv Consultation draft of new DIAC rules
Dubai's other main arbitration institute, DIAC, has also been innovating over the past year. In August 2016, DIAC issued a draft of a revised set of arbitration rules for public consultation. These new rules are intended to replace the existing rules, which have been in effect since 2007 and which are now showing their age.
The draft DIAC rules are similar in many respects to the new DIFC-LCIA rules. For example, the draft DIAC rules contain emergency arbitrator provisions, and provisions for the expedited formation of arbitral tribunals. The draft DIAC rules also fix some of the well-known problems with the current rules, most obviously by including specific reference to an arbitral tribunal's authority to award the costs of legal representation. The consultation period for the draft DIAC rules has now closed, and it is anticipated that the new rules will come into effect at some point this year.
In addition to its draft new rules, DIAC has recently also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority (DIFC DRA). The DIFC DRA replaced the DIFC Judicial Authority and has taken over governing the DIFC courts, as well as other DIFC judicial and academic institutions. The MOU seeks to expedite the recognition and enforcement of DIAC arbitration awards in the DIFC courts. In addition, DIAC has opened an office in the DIFC, again with the aim of expediting and assisting with the enforcement of DIAC arbitration awards in the DIFC courts. Although not included in the consultation draft that was published last year, it is also understood that the new DIAC rules, when they come into effect, will provide for the DIFC to be the default seat for DIAC arbitrations.
v DIFC courts Technology and Construction Division
The DIFC courts have recently held a public consultation regarding a new draft Part 56 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts. This draft concerns the establishment of a specialist Technology
and Construction Division to hear claims involving 'issues or questions which are technically complex'.23 The Division will be headed by a judge appointed to be in charge of the division.24
Although the draft rules do not define the term 'technically complex', there is a non-exhaustive list of examples.25 These include building, construction and engineering disputes, claims by or against architects, engineers and other consultants, and disputes relating to computers, software and network systems. Also included are challenges to arbitrators' decisions in construction and engineering disputes.26
The draft rules appear to be aimed at encouraging parties to choose the DIFC courts to resolve technically complex disputes, including construction cases, the clear majority of which are currently referred to arbitration. The Technology and Construction Division is to be modelled closely on the English Technology and Construction Court, which has proved popular as a forum for technically or factually complex cases.
The draft rules were published on 20 March 2017, and the consultation period ended on 22 April 2017.
vi Arbitration developments in UAE courts (excluding the DIFC)
In recent years, the UAE courts have developed something approaching a track record on the enforcement of arbitral awards, particularly foreign awards under the New York Convention.27 Against this positive background, two recent decisions of the Dubai Court of Cassation (the highest court in Dubai) are a salient reminder of some of the inconsistencies that can persist when dealing with arbitration matters before the 'onshore' UAE courts.
The first case concerned an attempt by an award creditor to enforce a London-seated ICC award in the Dubai courts.28 In March 2016, the Dubai Court of Appeal refused enforcement because it was not satisfied that the United Kingdom was a signatory to the New York Convention. This decision was appealed to the Dubai Court of Cassation, which moved with commendable speed to find that the United Kingdom was party to the New York Convention, reversing the judgment of the Court of Appeal and ordering enforcement of the award. The Dubai Court of Cassation issued its judgment on 19 June 2016.
In many respects, the Dubai Court of Cassation's judgment is very encouraging. Not only did the Court of Cassation move quickly to overturn what was generally recognised as a 'rogue' Court of Appeal judgment, but it recognised expressly that enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the UAE should take place pursuant to the New York Convention, rather than the more onerous requirements of the Civil Procedure Law.29 Unfortunately, while the Dubai Court of Cassation undoubtedly reached the correct result, it did so on what many will see as the wrong grounds. This is because the UAE did not make the reciprocity reservation when it became party to the New York Convention. The New York Convention therefore requires the UAE courts to enforce all foreign arbitral awards, and not just arbitral awards issued in countries that are also signatories to the New York Convention.
The second case concerns an application to the Dubai courts by an award debtor seeking to set aside an award that had been issued in a Dubai-seated DIAC arbitration. In that case, which remains unreported, it is understood that the award creditor argued that Article 216(1) of the Civil Procedure Law does not permit an application to set aside an award until the award creditor has sought to have that award ratified or enforced in the UAE. The award creditor had not sought ratification of the award in the UAE as it was instead in the process of enforcing overseas.
The Dubai Court of Cassation seems to have accepted the award creditor's argument, finding that the Civil Procedure Law could not be used to challenge an arbitral award until there had been an application to ratify or to enforce the award. In reaching this conclusion, the Dubai Court of Cassation appears to have departed from numerous other cases in which the opposite conclusion was reached.30 The Court also seems to have overlooked Article 213(3) of the Civil Procedure Law, which is usually taken to provide a clear right for an award debtor to challenge an award.
This case is particularly surprising, as if it were to be followed it would effectively leave award debtors with no way to challenge an UAE-seated arbitral award unless the award creditor seeks to ratify or enforce that award before the UAE courts. Of course, no other courts will have jurisdiction to hear a set-aside application where the arbitration proceedings are seated in the UAE.
vii Arbitration developments in the DIFC courts
The DIFC courts have demonstrated a pro-arbitration stance throughout their history, and this has continued in their most recent arbitration-related decisions.
In Ginette v. Geary,31 an award debtor applied to the DIFC courts to set aside a DIFC-seated award issued under the DIFC-LCIA rules, arguing that the individual who signed the contract containing the arbitration agreement did not have authority to agree to arbitration. The DIFC Court of First Instance rejected that argument, finding that the individual signatory had apparent authority even if he lacked actual authority under the articles of association of the relevant company. There was a dispute in that case as to whether DIFC law or Dubai law applied, and so the judge considered the issue under both (he ultimately found that DIFC law applied). Relying on a Dubai Court of Cassation decision from 2014,32 the judge found that UAE law also recognised the doctrine of apparent authority, such that there would be the same result regardless of whether DIFC law or UAE law applied.
In Gavin v. Gaynor,33 the DIFC Court of First Instance found that a reference in a contract to 'the courts in Dubai, the UAE' was a reference to the DIFC courts, and a reference to 'the law of the UAE law' was a reference to DIFC law. On that basis, the DIFC Court of First Instance held that the DIFC was the parties' implied choice of seat for arbitration proceedings where no seat had otherwise been specified. Interestingly, in that case the DIFC courts relied on evidence of a meeting that took place in the DIFC post-contract to find that the DIFC courts had jurisdiction pursuant to Article 5 of the Judicial Authority Law.
In two further cases, the DIFC courts demonstrated their respect for the proper limits of their jurisdiction. In Gaetan v. Geneva,34 an application to the DIFC courts for the appointment of an arbitrator was refused because the arbitration agreement at issue was invalid. This was the result of Article 6 of UAE Federal Law No 18 of 1981, pursuant to which the defendant in the case had previously referred the dispute to the Committee of Commercial Agencies. The DIFC court also went on to find that it would have lacked jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator even if the arbitration agreement had been valid, because the arbitration agreement did not confer jurisdiction on the DIFC courts, and none of the other jurisdictional 'gateways' otherwise applied.
In Brookfield v. DIFC Investments,35 the DIFC Court of First Instance declined to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining a party from maintaining proceedings brought before the 'onshore' Dubai courts for the appointment of an expert engineer. In that case, the DIFC courts found that there was no breach of the arbitration agreement because the Dubai court expert proceedings were not binding upon the parties, and so could not have any impact on the parties' substantive rights. The DIFC courts concluded that they had jurisdiction to issue an anti-suit injunction in the terms sought, but ultimately took the view that 'it would be an unusual and exceptional case where the Court [would issue an anti-suit injunction], particularly bearing in mind the appropriate respect that the courts of the two different systems in the Emirate of Dubai must have for each other'.
iii OUTLOOK AND CONCLUSIONS
It will be apparent from the discussion above that arbitration in the UAE has had a challenging year. The impact of the Decree is still far from certain, but there are concerning signs that the upcoming year may prove difficult for those seeking to rely upon the DIFC as a 'conduit' jurisdiction for the enforcement of arbitral awards. Article 257 of the Federal Penal Code is perhaps even more worrying, particularly given the huge amount of negative publicity that it has generated.
The outlook for the future is far from bleak, however, not least because of the continued work of the DIFC courts and the recent and continued innovations by both major arbitration centres in Dubai. The UAE courts, and particularly the Dubai courts, have shown an ever-greater willingness to enforce arbitral awards in recent years, and that trend is not undermined solely by the two cases decided by the Dubai courts in the past year. Indeed, in one of those cases the Dubai Court of Cassation showed itself to be 'pro-arbitration' even if the reasoning adopted may potentially be incorrect. What is still needed above all else is a modern, fit-for-purpose federal arbitration law. If and when such a law is promulgated, the landscape for arbitration in the UAE, and the outlook for the future, will quickly become much more positive.
1 Stephen Burke is a partner at Baker Botts LLP.
2 Law No. 11 of 1992, as amended by Law No. 10 of 2014.
3 Article 212(4) of the Federal Civil Procedure Law.
4 Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 156 of 2009.
5 As required by Article 211 of the UAE Federal Civil Procedure Law.
6 International Bechtel Co, Ltd v. Department of Civil Aviation of the Government of Dubai (Petition No. 503/2003).
7 DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008, as amended by DIFC Amendment Law No. 1 of 2013.
8 ADGM Arbitration Regulation 2015.
9 Arbitration Act 1996.
10 National Bonds Corporation PJSC v. (1) Taaleem PJSC and (2) Deyaar Development PJSC [2011] DIFC CA 001.
11 See also Investment Group Private Limited v. Standard Chartered Bank [2015] DIFC CA 004 and Gavin v. Gaynor [2015] DIFC CFI 017.
12 Corinth Pipeworks SA v. Barclays Bank Plc [2011] DIFC CA 002.
13 Law No. 12 of 2004 in respect of the Judicial Authority at Dubai International Financial Centre, as amended.
14 Article 7 of the Judicial Authority Law.
15 (1) Egan (2) Eggert v. (1) Eava (2) Efa [2013] DIFC ARB 002.
16 Meydan Group LLC v. Banyan Tree Corporate Pte Ltd [2014] DIFC CA 005.
17 (1) Fiske (2) Firmin v. Firuzeh [2014] DIFC ARB 001.
18 Article 2 of the Decree.
19 This is suggested by Article 3B of the Decree.
20 Cassation Case No. 5 of 2016 (Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC v. DNB Bank ASA), relating to the enforcement of a foreign judgment, and Cassation Case No. 3 of 2016 (Marine Logistics Solutions LLC v. Wadi Woraya LLC), relating to the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award.
21 Cassation Case No. 1 of 2016 (Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited v. Oger Dubai LLC) and Cassation Case No. 2 of 2016 (Dubai Waterfront LLC v. Chenshan Liu).
22 UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2016.
23 Draft Rule 56.3.
24 Draft Rule 56.6.
25 Draft Rule 56.3 (1) to (10).
26 Draft Rule 56.3(10).
27 See, for example, Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 132 of 2012 (Airmec Dubai, LLC v. Maxtel International LLC), Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 434 of 2014 (Al Reyami Group LLC v. BTI Befestigungstechuk GmbH & Co of KG) and Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 693 of 2015.
28 Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 384 of 2016.
29 UAE Federal Law No. 11 of 1992.
30 For example, Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 274 of 2013 and Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 292 of 2012.
31 Ginette PJSC v. (1) Geary Middle East FZE (2) Geary Limited [2015] DIFC ARB 012.
32 Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 547 of 2014.
34 Gaetan Inc v. Geneva Investment Group LLC [2015] DIFC ARB 010.
35 Brookfield Multiplex Constructions LLC v. (1) DIFC Investments LLC (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority [2016] DIFC CFI 020.


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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There- Lewis Carroll
I thought I would review both of Carroll's Alice tales together since they were both short reads that blend seamlessly together. Wonderland is world of enchanting, strange, temperamental, odd characters and atmosphere that Alice journeys into by following a perpetually late white rabbit. As she descends down a hole, the world's intriguing atmosphere grips Alice's curious nature through a keyhole revealing a lovely garden which becomes her ultimate destination. The question is how to get there. Her quest becomes even more challenging as she finds digesting makes her either grow or shrink and the inhabitants of Wonderland contain a peculiar manner than what she is used to.
Along her journey she joins a caucus race, finds the white rabbit's house, runs into a forest to stubble upon a caterpillar, comes upon the peppery atmospheric house of a Duchess who has a pig for a child and a pet Cheshire cat whose grinning nature is expected, follows a path to the Mad Hatter's tea party where she is riddled why is a raven like a writing desk and finally finds the beautiful garden which belongs to the Queen of Hearts whose entourage is made of cards and plays croquet using hedgehogs as balls and flamingos as mallets.
As her journey seems to take a turn, she awakes to find herself underneath a tree beside her sister, listening to her daily lessons. Her sister sits, listening to Alice's tale, and thinks, " she pictured to herself how this same little sister of hers would, in the after-time, be herself a grown woman; and how she would keep, through all her riper years, the simple and loving heart of her childhood: and how she would gather about her other little children, and make their eyes bright and eager with many a strange tale, perhaps even with the dream of Wonderland of long ago: and how she would feel with all their simple sorrows, and find a pleasure in all their simple joys, remembering her own child-life, and the happy summer days."
The thoughts parallel those with mine, as the story becomes a delightful child's tale of a curious and honest girl who is full of wonderment that perhaps leads her to unpleasant encounters but never a dull moment. The following quote perfectly sums up the philosophy of Wonderland and a mantra for dreamers:
"Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might
appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise
than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise."
Through the Looking Glass, begins another day in Alice's life, playing with kittens, one who has a mischievous nature so Alice threatens to place the kitten into the parallel world through the glass vanity above the fireplace. As she climbs above the mantle, pondering what the opposing world is like, she soon finds herself on the other side engaged in a battle between two colored armies. Upon closer inspection, Alice finds they are chess pieces come to life and the world is made up of a large chessboard. She soon finds herself on a quest to move about the land as a pawn through eight squares to end as a queen beside the red and white who already reign. Through this journey, she finds herself conversing with flowers, encountering Tweedledee and Tweedledum who tell her the tale of The Walrus and The Carpenter, leading her onto Humpty Dumpty who questions her manners, eventually turning her around to find herself at dinner beside the two queens with a crown placed upon her head. Once again the theory behind Wonderland can be found in quotes said by its inhabitants:
"Contrariwise," continued Tweedledee, "if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be: but as it isn't, it ain't. 'That's logic."
Alice awakes to find herself in a chair with her kitten, pondering once again what reality exists and what world did she find herself in.
Carroll's delightful imagination gives us a curious world filled with odd characters and worlds that seem impossible to the mind, however Carroll teaches us that nothing is impossible if you just ponder on the possibility of it. Filled with literary prose and unique language, it is easy to see why Alice's tale continues to be an inspiration and muse for many.
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…who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time…. ~2 Timothy 1:9
We are all sinners. Romans 3:23 says, "For we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." We can choose to be good people, but that will not pay the price for our sins nor will it make us worthy to be in the presence of God. We are only made worthy through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Matthew 10:38 says, "…and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me." Our worth is not by anything we do but by who we choose to be. Just as he called the disciples to follow Him, in the same way Christ is calling us to follow Him with our life.
Surrender of the heart is a very difficult action. We want to guard ourselves from submitting to anyone. Our natural tendency is for self-preservation and self-control. In other words, we want to be our own God. But if we surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and accept the unearned gift He is offering, then and only then will we be worthy to enter into a relationship with the Father. It's the grace of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice that makes us worthy.
Further Thoughts:
- Why did God choose to be in relationship with me?
- Am I made worthy to be in His presence? Why or why not?
- Am I choosing daily to take up my cross and follow Him? If yes, in what ways? If no, why not?
- Relationships take work. Am I willing to become all God wants me to be? If not, what is hindering me?
Father, You did all You needed to do to make me worthy to be in a relationship with You. Now I choose to be the person I need to be. Amen.


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Georgetown University's Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies presents:
"In Praise of the Divine Beauty": The Philosophy of Ptolemy and its Greek, Arabic and Hebrew Reception.
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For Parents: Turn Summer into a Financial Teaching Game
One of the best ways to save money in the summer is to get your kids involved. Instead of planning and budgeting all of your household's income yourself or just with your spouse, why not try involving your kids?
Make a game out of it. The goal of the game is to save as much money as possible. Throughout this process, you'll get to educate your kids financially using the real world as an example. Furthermore, you'll almost definitely save money.
==> Getting Started
Start by explaining your family's budget to your kids. Explain how you and your spouse make money, how much you pay in taxes and how much everyone in the house makes.
Then explain where all the money goes. Explain how much food costs, how much electricity costs, how much your rent / mortgage costs and so on.
When you're presenting this information, it's important that you present it in a way that entices the kids. Instead of approaching it like a lesson or as a series of facts, present it as a key part of growing up.
Most kids want to grow up. They want to be like the older kids or more like their parents. Learning about money is a great way for them to "grow up faster." Approach the lesson like that and the kids will be thrilled to learn.
==> Ask Your Kids for Suggestions
Once your kids understand how the finances of the household work, ask them for suggestions. Ask them, "How can we save money?"
If your kids are engaged, they'll probably start popping up ideas left and right. For example, they might suggest eating out less often. Or they might suggest sharing toys.
Whatever the case may be, always encourage your child throughout this process. Make him or her feel smart for their suggestions.
Write down their ideas, as well as your ideas on how to save money.
==> Have Them in Charge of Implementation
Finally, make your kids in charge of implementing this money-saving plan. In a sense, you'll report to your kids. It's a game, where "winning" is saving a certain amount of money. If your kids get into it, they'll be vehement about making sure that money gets saved.
Set a time limit on the game. You might choose to only play for a couple weeks, or for the entire duration of summer.
Track the results and let your kids know how they're doing. Are you on target? If so, talk about what worked and tell them to keep up the good work. If you're not on target, talk about how you can save even more money.
Making finances into a game is a great way to both save money and educate your kids. Of course, your kids need to be at least old enough to understand basic math and the basic realities of money in order for this to work. If your kids are old enough, it can be a phenomenal experience for the whole family.


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Digby asked how liberals/progressives/Democrats should shape their message on the illegal NSA wiretapping.
check his link here:
The fact that we even have to ask this question really bothers me. In my mind, the issue is obvious: There can be NO tapping of Americans phones, emails etc without a warrant. But somehow, someway the issue is being presented as Are you strong or weak on National Defense? Now just how the #$%@^& did that happen? Who changed the subject?
Well, as usual, the Republicans changed the subject. They got caught red-handed breaking the law and decided the best way out of it was to change the subject. But I suggest we change it back. I suggest that we keep it simple and to the point.
Wiretapping without a warrant is NEVER acceptable!
Wiretapping without a warrant is against the law.
Wiretapping without a warrant violtates the 4th Amendment of the Constitution.
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Want to create a green juice detox recipe that is creative and tastes great? This is fun way to create a great tasting green recipe that also is packed full of alkalizing nutrients. By combining in leafy greens and brussels sprouts with some more sweet and tart ingredients, you are not only making a delicious blend, but a wide array of vitamins and minerals.
Below is a rough guide, but you can have fun with this and add more of the sweet ingredients if you want to go in that direction, or more of the leafy greens for a more traditional "green drink".
- 3 large handfuls of spinach
- 2 green apples
- 1-2 small brussels sprouts
- ½ cucumber
- 1 kiwi
- 1 lime
- 2 sprigs of mint
Wash and process the ingredients you typically would and best fits into you juicer. Add in the mint and spinach first so the other more water dense ingredients help push through the mint and spinach juice.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chicken Fajitas
1/2 c. italian salad dressing
2 tsp. lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 bell pepper
1 onion
2-3 chicken breasts
In a large pan on med/high, heat the salad dressing and lime juice while thinly slicing the bell pepper and onion. Place vegetables in the pan and saute for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken breasts. Add to the pan and saute another 10 minutes. Once chicken is cooked through turn the heat all the way up and cook everything for another 5 minutes, or until it gets some color and crispiness, stirring often. Serve in warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings. Makes 4-6 fajitas.
Notes: I like to use italian dressing because it has the garlic and other spices in it already. Adds such a good flavor!
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Having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This also means helping you understand each step of the buying or selling process. This level of commitment has helped me build a consistent track record of delivering results. Nothing is more exciting to me than the gratifying feeling I get from helping people meet their real estate needs. You can count on me to always do what's in your best interest. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. I know how important it is to find your dream home or get the best offer for your property. Therefore I will make it my responsibility to help you achieve those goals. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first time buyer, I can help you in finding the property of your dreams. Please feel free to browse my website or let me guide you every step of the way by calling or e-mailing me to set up an appointment today.
BACKGROUND My interest in real estate began with helping my grandfather manage his rental properties as a teenager. When my wife and I decided to settle in central Ohio, we bought a fixer upper and gave it a complete renovation. I found that I really enjoyed the home buying process; from touring homes and learning about values, to planning updates, and even the negotiation and closing process. In 2006 I decided to become a full time real estate professional. During the past number of years, I've discovered many more reasons to love this industry; namely, that it's a fast paced, ever changing market that presents a new challenge every day.
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The Sunday Reeds, named after Melbourne's celebrated patron of the arts Sunday Reed, are Romana Ashton and Drew Jones. Though forming in 2009 as a duo, they soon started playing live as a three-piece and are regularly joined on stage by drummer Jeremy Russell.
Their first release 'Drowning in History' (2009) caught the attention of UK indie label Squirrel Records leading to extensive touring across Australia, the UK and Europe, during which bridges were burned, relationships ended and nervous breakdowns became commonplace. At one point the founding duo spent three days in Paris where the most romantic city in the world became an ironic backdrop for a particularly bitter relationship break up, one that culminated in their latest EP 'Amour Tragique' (Tragic Love).
A collection of five songs that detail doomed romances and love lost, 'Amour Tragique' combines the grittiness and angst of '90s grunge with the pop sensibilities of '60s pop, rock 'n' roll, a good measure of old fashioned blues and '80s new wave/post punk.
With contralto female vocals likened to Marianne Faithfull and Shirley Manson, and a rock 'n' roll swagger reminiscent of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Nirvana, The Sunday Reeds skillfully combine the most exciting elements of rock 'n' roll to create lyrically rich, infectiously melodic songs with a sound distinctly their own.
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What This Woman Found out Her Pictures Are Being Used for
The social media presence of anti-Semites and white supremacists received a lot of attention throughout the election cycle. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported that 2.6 million anti-Semitic messages were posted on Twitter alone between August 2015 and July 2016. Like other web users, these bigots use memes — usually featuring people who did not consent to being used for white supremacist propaganda, an investigation by Racked reveals.
For the investigation, writer Rose Eveleth interviewed a German blogger named Joana Gröblinghoff whose photos have been frequently used by white supremacist social media accounts. Her photos have been placed alongside phrases such as, "White women must be protected from the hordes of imported savages that are swarming into Northern countries. #WhiteGenocide," Eveleth wrote.
Gröblinghoff, Eveleth reported, was appalled to learn that white supremacists have been using her photos in this way:
"This is disgusting! I was never asked for permission and this is not the way I want to see my face on the internet!"
Online harassment lawyer Carrie Goldberg told Eveleth that, unfortunately, it's hard to prevent something like this from happening.
"I have clients whose baby's pictures were mined from somebody's Instagram page and used as evidence to prove the existence of a bogus child sex trafficking ring," Goldberg said. "Many clients' images have been used for catfishing schemes — where somebody has appropriated their image and created bogus social media pages to lure other people into scams."
This happens outside the white supremacist online community as well.
In June 2016, ATTN: reported on another situation where someone's social media photos ended up being used without their consent on other platforms. Australian blogger Meg Ireland claimed her pregnancy bump photos had been placed on a fetish porn site.
"I see so many people upload their bump pics and now I just gasp and hope to god they don't get into the hands of someone they shouldn't," she wrote on Instagram in June. "We shouldn't have to worry about people stealing our photos, but unfortunately it happens ALL THE TIME!"
Read the full Racked story here.
Update 12/13/2016 1:24 p.m. PDT: This article has been updated to clarify that Joana Gröblinghoff is German, not Swedish.


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What's love got to do with it?
This rather cynical question was poised to me today, by one of my loves. The answer, of course, is "Everything".
Seriously… if it wasn't for love, would I really bother with the time, energy, and effort of maintaining even a single relationship? Nevermind three! Sure, I might keep one person handy just for sex, but I'm not even sure that's worth it. I can pleasure myself. It might not be as good as sex, but it's quicker, cleaner, and I never have to worry about anybody else's satisfaction. Reduced income would be matched or surpassed by reduced expenses. I have no problem living in a small house or apartment and eating ramen noodles, hot dogs, and mac & cheese. I can find companionship on the internet aplenty. Love is not just a reason, it's the reason. Without it, I'd just as soon put a bullet in my head. It's what makes life worth living, the reason I keep a job, and why I put up with bullshit I'd rather not put up with.
It's also a good Tina Turner song.
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Oh so very true, in fact I have to remind myself of this whenever I think wtf and I doing trying to juggle two men and the sometimes crap that comes with it.


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'tina, you fat lard!'
i feel like we have already done a TON of stuff since we got here, but with the boys on summer vacation, why not? i love getting to know this whole area. and it's been SO great for pants and the boys to have real quality time together!
although this week it's back to 'real life' a bit – i have to enroll the kiddos in school, find a good orthodontist for sky, and look into beginner hockey for sharkey (he is dying to get on the ice and we have a rink 3min away!). lots to do…we also went to a church today and we think we like it, so we're gonna try it again next week too.
and we've been eating out way too much. but at good places. i just get sooo sick of cooking and it's been like, 90degrees here, ugh! ooh, i had the best fish and chips the other day at this little tiny hole-in-the-wall…