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Firefighters report that they are making progress on a wildfire in a heavily forested area near the Nevada County community of Alta Sierra, which has forced the evacuation of dozens of homes.
The 250-acre blaze started just after 2 p.m., said Daniel Berlant, a spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The wildfire is burning near Dog Bar Road and Taylor Crossing Road, just east of Alta Sierra and about one mile west of Colfax. The fire was 20 percent contained at 10 p.m.
"The fire is in heavy timber and that makes it difficult for us to fight because there's so much fuel to burn," Berlant said.
The fire is being fought on the ground and from the air, Berlant said.
"We have a lot of resources involved," he said.
Two homes and three outbuildings have been destroyed in the blaze. All evacuations were lifted at 10 p.m. Saturday, Berlant reported.


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Chapter 5: Hidden Occupational Fatalities in the Agricultural Industry
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Peter Y. Chen and Lorann Stallones Agricultural work is accompanied with diverse hazards in the process of plowing, planting, growing, fertilizing, harvesting, packing, loading, repairing pens and gates, raising livestock, milking, breeding, birthing, tending sick or injured animals, mixing feed, feeding, moving animals, cleaning stalls and corrals, and so on (Cigularov et al., 2009). Many farm workers apply pesticides and fertilizers to crops, and operate and repair farm equipment. Most of the above activities are physically challenging. During planting and harvesting of crops, workers are in the fields for many hours and often work every day of the week. Those involved in livestock operations, particularly in dairy operations must also work long hours every day of the week tending to the cows. Based on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA, 2010), there were 2.2 million farms that had generated approximately $331 billion in 2009. Of these farms, more than 90 percent were owned by individuals or families. Most farms involve relatively few acres, with 54.4 percent operating 1–99 acres and 31 percent operating 100–499 acres. The critical contribution of the agricultural industry to the society, however, is accompanied by an unacceptable loss of workers' lives. Over the past two decades, this industry has been ranked as the most dangerous occupation (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [NIOSH], 2010) based on rates of fatal and non-fatal injuries. The fatality rate for farm workers is approximately six times higher than the average rate for all industries (22.5/100 000...
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While this is a mountain course, that doesn't mean to say you need to be a mountain goat to play it. In fact, it is a fairly easy-walking course. There's a bit of a rise up to the fourth green but once you're up there it is fairly flat.
It's a course which has a cracking finishing stretch, so you can't afford to switch off until you are safely back in the clubhouse. The 16th is a dog-leg to the right with trees either side and out of bonds on the right while the only difference at the 18th is that the OB is on the left.


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In the last two years the Unity
netball club has been an after-thought on the court. Based on their current
play in the mixed netball league that perception is changing rapidly.
Coming into this week the club was
third in the 2010 Cayman Islands Netball Association Mixed Netball League.
Playing under the name of their sponsors Multi-Built construction, the squad
has a number of strong efforts against the top clubs. The last two weeks have
been especially good as the side downed Gary Palmer and Rising Stars World Gym
16-10 and lost by less than five points to Pauline Bodden and All Stars, the current
third place team.
With about a month left in the
season there is time for Unity to creep up the standings. As club manager Faye
Green states times are good for the side that has been in existence since 2008.
"Against Rising Stars their offence
didn't score one point in the last quarter," Green said. "It was our first win
and we were so glad because of the problems we had this year. It has been
extra-ordinary so far. It has been well done for us and if we don't win we'll
still feel like celebrating.
"I'm proud of our team. Imagine the
other day we lost to the defending champions All Stars by just a few points.
That game was ours and it was real exciting. I feel that every team is jealous
of us and wants to take our talent."
Green has been in Cayman on a
full-time basis since 2006. With a netball background in Cayman that dates back
16 years, the Jamaican national has played in a number of mixed leagues. Yet
this season she has arguably her most talented team. There is captain and head
coach David Wilson, female players Ramona Denton and Tricia Hughes and
basketball stars Dwight O'Garro and Omar Clarke.
The New Testament church member
states all have had vital roles this season.
"Tricia helps me a lot and in spite
of being new she is dedicated. Omar and Dwight played with us last year and
they bring togetherness and strategy to the matches. Those young men put out
their best and they give their time. I appreciate them a lot.
"As for David we both came into the
mixed league at the same time in the early 1990s. He has done well in assisting
me with the team strategy. He gets respect from the players, puts in a lot of
effort and is a great contributor to our team."
Everton Vidal is the managing
director of Multi-Built and states he is pleased with the team's performance.
"It has been excellent from what
I've seen and heard," Vidal said. "The trophies from years past don't lie. It's
really impressive and they're much higher than I would expect they would reach
without the proper coaching. They've done well."
Until now Green had made it clear
that winning was a secondary focus for the team. The side was content on being
an outlet for members of the community to get fit and develop unity. To no
surprise the club has always been in the middle of the pack in the national
netball league. But with the current crop of talent Green is singing a
different tune.
Multi-Built's next game is on
Saturday 23 October against Richard Allen and the Frank Hall Homes Blazers. She
states her side has a legitimate shot at beating the likes of the Blazers and
fellow frontrunner Roma.
"We're giving 100 percent effort.
We're not afraid of the others and they're not afraid of us. We're going for
them. We want to put them down. We're going to stand up and face them with
dignity. They minute you feel they will beat you that's what will happen.
"Playing in the mixed league is
going to help us. I like the mixed league and it's more important to us in a
way than the ladies competition because we have the men to strengthen us. I'm
loving it."


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James Seckler has completed his PhD at Case Western Reserve University, and Post-doctoral studies at University of Rochester and Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in Department of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University. His field of study includes experimental and theoretical protein dynamics, FET capacitive sensors, and studying role of S-nitrosothiols in biological tissues
Small molecule S-nitrosothiols are endogenous chemicals which are produced by various forms of nitric oxide synthase. Their regulation plays a key role in the control of a variety of bodily processes and disease models, including: breathing, blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, and asthma. However, these molecules are extremely labile, making in vivo detection extremely challenging as most small molecule S-nitrosothiols exists at very low concentrations in the body. We have developed a capacitive biosensor which employs poly-dopamine as its sensing and functional layer. A thin film of poly-dopamine behaves like a semiconductor and also will covalently crosslink to all free amines, free thiols, and S-nitrosylated thiols in solution. We treated with formaldehyde to block all free amines and free thiols, leaving only the S-nitrosothiols. S-nitrosothiol bonding to the semiconducting surface of the sensing electrode changes its capacitance, allowing for extremely sensitive detection of S-nitrosothiols in biological samples. We will present evidence of attomolar detection of S-nitrosocysteine which can be abolished by the addition of mercury to the fixing buffer, or by exposing the sample to UV light during fixing, both methods of degrading S-nitrosothiols. We will also present evidence of the presence of small molecule S-nitrosothiols in blood and saliva.
Katja Hahne studied Human Biology at University of Greifswald. During her Diploma thesis, she dealt with the determination and the influence of peroxidase activity in human saliva and peroxidase containing products. Since 2015, she has been working as a PhD student at Institute of Genetics, Technische Universität Dresden. Within the Rödel group, her research is located in the field of "Biological sensor-actor systems"
BioSAM, an innovative regional growth core funded by the BMBF, encompasses 11 companies and six research institutions that are focusing on applications of whole cell sensors in biotechnology, environmental and medical technology. Besides their high sensitivity and specificity, whole cell based biosensors indicate the bioavailability of a specific analytes. The project Biogas aims to generate functionalized yeast cells as sensors for the control and optimization of the biogas process. Acetic acid as a critical intermediate was defined as the key analytes. The accumulation of acetic acid indicates an imbalance of the process due to a kinetic uncoupling between acid producers and consumers. Monitoring of acetic acid may thus assist optimizing the biogas process. We here describe the generation and validation of yeast whole cell sensors which modulate the expression of a fluorescent protein depending on the concentration of the analyte. In order to increase the endurance of a monitoring device, in addition to vegetative cells, spores are tested for the monitoring process


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Teleopti's employee-empowering self-service portal, which supports company needs and efficiency goals, can be accessed almost anywhere via mobile apps (IOS/Android) or any web-based devices. Whether at work or home, Teleopti WFM MyTime allows agents to stay informed of their upcoming schedules, and any changes. MyTime creates a direct communication pathway between supervisors, resource planners and agents to provide cross-organization coordination aimed at ensuring targeted service levels.
Yet MyTime goes beyond efficient scheduling by helping agents maintain a healthy work-life balance and supporting contact centers with part-time workers to target variable demand traffic. Agents can set preferences and submit overtime availability as well as trade shifts and request vacation or absences, all from MyTime, increasing employee engagement and loyalty.
Key features of MyTime mobile app:
Ensure schedule information is up to date and synchronized so that everyone is working with one common picture of the contact center operations, whether an agent, manager or planner. A unified, open and transparent schedule lends itself to higher accuracy and less confusion or mistakes.
Humanize the scheduling process by empowering your agents: Keep agents informed of their upcoming schedule, allow them take action, whether that's requesting time off or trading a shift. Motivation equally comes via Gamification as agents can see their own KPIs, view their team leaderboard and earn badges and rewards.
The system can be set to automatically approve or deny shift requests and trades, based on skill-traffic demand, so planners can focus on business needs and analytics rather than administration. Nurture a culture where your company embraces variation as a natural part of working day life; no longer carrying the stress of manual checks & authorizations.
Agents don't have to worry about out-of-date date schedules or wait too long for request decisions, nor do Resource Planners have to stress about agents not showing up for shifts without proper warning. Agents can report all absences/illness through MyTime, meaning planners and supervisors are instantly updated, ready to act and optimize the day's activities.
Build the technology into your contact center that supports both a proactive and reactive company culture. A culture where people communicate efficiently with each other via in-app messaging, and where issues occur (it is natural), the whole team can be responsive and still meet customers how and where they need to be met.
The MyTime app and portal operates via standard web-based technologies, rolled out by simple configurations, all whilst maintaining high security levels. No stress. For more on how to use the MyTime agent self-service mobile app, you can visit our how-to videos in the customer center that walk you through the simple steps and requirements (login required).
MyTime is a real added bonus giving a predominantly young workforce the ability to plan their lives. At the click of a mouse or using their own mobile devices, advisors can access their work schedules or make holiday requests wherever they are. What is more, notifications and changes are automatically updated and reported back to advisors instantly – true employee empowerment in action!
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"Partnering with parents to bring the Gospel to the next generation!"
This is the purpose and focus of our children's ministry at Arden. We are committed to coming alongside parents to assist them in laying a spiritual foundation in the lives of their children. We believe that God has given parents the primary responsibility for the spiritual nurture of their children. Our aim is to aid the parents in their calling. We strongly encourage parental involvement in the classroom and would like to assist them in their "adventure" of parenting. Our curriculum is Bible-based and our goal is teaching that is intentional, loving, age-appropriate, and Christ-centered.
We seek to accomplish this purpose through four primary programs:
- Sunday School: Our children's Sunday School program is designed to familiarize students with the truth of the Gospel, how it relates to the whole story of redemption, and what it means for their lives. We are using the Gospel Story curriculum to teach our children the Bible. You can learn more about our Sunday School here.
- Catechism Kids: We supplement our Sunday School program with our catechism ministry. In Catechism Kids we teach our children the "big picture" of Scripture in a systematic question and answer format. This method of teaching is an effective and fun way for our children to learn their "gospel grammar."
- Children's Church: Most Sundays during the year we offer Children's Church for children age four to six years old. The children are excused from the worship service just prior to the sermon. During this time we have an age appropriate Bible lesson and a small snack.
- 5-Day Clubs: 5-Day Clubs are a fun summer ministry to our children and the children in our community. There are multiple clubs meeting all over the city during this fun week. We read a Bible story, play games, eat snacks, and make crafts together. Most importantly, we seek to reach out in love to our neighbors and share with them the good news of salvation in Christ. Find more information here.
If you would like more information about our Children's Ministry please contact us at 828-684-7221 ext 305.


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BY NATASHA BARSOTTI – About seven AIDS activists turned up at the Capitol Hill office of the Speaker of the American House of Representatives, John Boehner, and stripped naked to highlight how cuts to federal budgets are affecting HIV/AIDS funding, The Huffington Post reports.
According to the Post, Buzzfeed's Chris Geidner was present at the protest, during which activists chanted "Boehner, Boehner, don't be a dick. Budget cuts will make us sick."
Three women were arrested for lewd and indecent acts, The Los Angeles Times reports, noting that it was "unclear what happened to the men." The report cites a police spokesperson who says that all those who were "witnessed committing violations" were arrested. The activists, reportedly representing the groups Queerocracy, ACT UP New York and ACT UP Philadelphia, had painted their bodies with slogans that included "AIDS Cuts Kill," "Fund PEPFAR," "Fund Ryan White," "Fund Global Fund," "Fund Medicaid" and "Fund HOPWA."
One protester, Jennifer Flynn, says "people with AIDS have been stripped naked for years — Medicaid has been cut, states are [struggling] . . . there are waiting lists in this country where people with AIDS are dying."
"The naked truth is that if President Obama and Congressional leaders like Speaker Boehner allow these budget cuts to lifesaving programs, global health programs will lose $689 million, while domestic AIDS programs will lose $538 million," Eustacia Smith, of ACT UP New York, adds.
The protest precedes an anticipated Nov 29 announcement by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about a "blueprint to end AIDS," a press release from the activist groups states.
"The naked protest was timed to coincide with the World AIDS Day march of hundreds of AIDS activists marching from the Democratic National Committee to the offices of Congressional leaders to demand a stop to the sequestration budget cuts that will push the world backwards in the fight against AIDS."


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There is a similarity amongst the four of us on the Girls With Ideas Team. We are people who have a clear vision for what we want the future to look like, and then we find a way to make it reality. Our vision is not only about the impact we want to have through our products; it is also about the company we want to build. We believe that we can do work that matters and that we can make money doing it. We believe that "commitment" and "passion" are not measured solely by hours logged and work produced.
This week, an article in the Wall Street Journal captured our experiences perfectly. In Millennial Women Face Familiar Obstacles at Work, Dahlia Bazzaz shares how Millennial women are about as likely as older generations to report that gender has cost them at work and, tired of waiting for workplaces to catch up are instead choosing non-traditional employment to advance their careers.
That hit home for the Girls With Ideas team. We are all high achievers, so we like knowing the rules of the game and the expectations at play so that we can blow past them. That's just how we are wired. At the same time, we are always weighing if it's a game worth playing. In our own work experiences, which have spanned corporate, k-12 education, higher education and nonprofit worlds – and we've all determined it's not worth it. Like many of the women in the article, we've all been in situations where we've given more than our peers only to receive a fraction of the credit, recognition or compensation. We determined waiting for things to get better in these environments is way too big a trade-off to make. So, we are making a home in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We are new to this, so that is a question we can't answer, but it is something we are curious about. We find both a little anxiety and a lot of comfort knowing that there isn't necessarily a proven way to do things. This week we had some incredibly affirming conversations with mentors who reminded us that we get to set the terms for how we build our business.
With that we end week 9 with these reflections:
- It feels good to be surrounded by people who ask questions, see opportunities and solve problems. There's no better feeling in the world than to feel someone "gets" you, and it's been nice to find a tribe of fellow problem-solvers trying to make things better.
- We are thankful for the people and resources that are helping us to build our business. Girls With Ideas is benefitting from the different perspectives and approaches that we see every day and we are going to continue learning from the collective wisdom that is so generously shared in this community.
- We are going to trust our instincts when they tell us to forge our own way, and design the future we envision, just as we've always done. After all, that is exactly what has worked for us so far.


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The sad thing is I don't even have to finish the sentence and 90% of you will know what I am referring to.
Just like when you buy an expensive piece of clothing and it looks gorgeous, it only takes one quick rip and it is ruined. You can potentially mend it but it will take time and effort and never quite be the same. This does not mean it won't ever look great again.
One of the most underestimated areas of brand investment, is a crisis management plan for when things go wrong.
While PWC stood up very quickly and took accountability for their Oscars mistake, the impact on their brand will take a lot longer to heal.
"At the end of the day we made a human error," Tim Ryan, U.S. chairman and senior partner of PWC told USA TODAY on Monday after the awards.
As Tim points out, we all know, companies are run by humans. No one is immune to mistakes, but how you respond to them is critical to protecting your brand in the future.
While having a Crisis Management Plan is vital for all organisations, no matter what their size, companies also need to look at their policies.
A "look up" no phone policy. The hazards of being on your phone is not restricted to driving a car. The impact of looking down at your phone, when in a meeting, talking to a colleague or organising an event can have a detrimental effect. Documenting a no phone policy during certain work activities is something that could save future errors and improve concentration in the workplace.
Six steps to ensuring you have an effective Crisis Management plan in place –
- Check if your company has a media crisis management plan. Has it been updated recently? Who has access to the plan? Your leadership team, Human Resources, Your Board?
- Have you allocated a media spokesperson should a brand or company crisis occur?
- Have you got a strong internal communications plan in place? Your own employees need to be across your external messaging.
- Should a mistake occur, take responsibility quickly and honesty.
- Openly share what steps you are putting in place as a follow up to the mishap. Follow words with actions.
- Choose how and when you will respond over the coming months. Do not give oxygen to every criticism that may be occurring on social media or in the press. Have a tight congruent media plan in place.
Your Small Act that will have a Major Impact is to have an award winning Communications Crisis Management Plan that you review and update annually.
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Let's move on, what track blew your brains the most at this show?
For me at the NYC show it was in cauda venenum mmmm it was good
Newport, KY OCT 11
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Posted 25 October 2015 - 12:42 AM
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Posted 30 October 2015 - 11:28 AM
Im sure it was! Thanks for the question. They couldn't have played a song i wouldn't thoroughly enjoy. It was my birthday and got liquored up pretty good, so im sure i was a bit much for them to deal with. Bunch of lovable guys doing much needed work. They are a big part of my everyday. Its was hard to not project that and simply enjoy them, but i think i did. Im left with gratitude.
Posted 30 October 2015 - 11:46 AM
Ill get these pics up and post the link.
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Dave represents and advises a host of major corporations in class action defense, complex business disputes, and state and local tax controversy. As a member of the firm's Business Litigation and Banking and Financial Services Litigation practice areas, he defends some of the nation's largest financial institutions in various types of financial services litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Dave also has experience representing and advising clients in complex business disputes involving interpretation of service agreements, distribution agreements, and contracts for the sale of goods under the Uniform Commercial Code.
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Celebrating a Culture of Care: Int'l Women's Day 2012
For International Women's Day, we at Regeneración want to pay homage to the fierce women who birthed this project... Black and Latina women in Bushwick, Brooklyn doing amazing collective work – from making media to calling out sexual harassment by cops to traveling to engaging with grassroots organizing in Argentina, where they were so inspired by the way children and elders are integrated into the movement that they came back to bushwick and created a childcare cooperative. Through this childcare cooperative, Regeneración was born.
Caregiving is valuable, beautiful, critical labor. But as we all know caregiving is "women's work" and is therefore denigrated and belittled. We see this when it's primarily women who are expected to care for children, to do it in isolation, without support. We see it when domestic workers are exploited while raising the children of the wealthy.
So we honor the women who inspired us in those early days, and we honor all the women with whom we have been privileged to build with over these past years – from the resilient and committed leaders at Domestic Workers United to the elders in Danza whose dancing uplifts joy, healing and transcendence, to the trans and genderqueer warriors walking brave lines through the world every day.
We want to see a world where care exists for the people who are always providing care for others, but rarely receiving it themselves. Any truly deep transformation of society will require us to complete the circle, to reciprocate the care that we receive.
As a form of care, we believe that childcare is a central part of our creative activity, a cornerstone of building a movement for collective liberation. It is the learning and shaping of subjectivity, it produces human beings who can communicate and cooperate with their peers, human beings who embody the values and practices that we need to build a liberatory society.
In turn, kids change how we do politics. They teach us that movement is a process–not a program–and that this process is playful, imaginative and creative. Kids ask us to be thoughtful and patient, they ask us to mean what we say and to show why we think it's important. When we spend time with kids, we see that play is a powerful tool to cultivate throughout our lifetimes, because spaces for imagination have serious implications for the world we inhabit.
Care is the crucial labor that reproduces human community, and knits us together across generations. We want to draw it into the open, recognize its true importance, make it the collective labor of all.
So today, we celebrate the 'women's work' of caregiving: from childcare to food preparation, and celebrate the ways that thoughtful, careful, loving process is quietly inspiring and magically shared.


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Belle Rustique
These dangle drop earrings are made using sterling jump rings woven in the popular Byzantine chain pattern. Attached at the bottom are two seafoam green surf-tumbled sea glass shards, rounded and frosted by decades in the surf. I've added Bali silver earwires and prepare to be noticed.
They'll go with anything. Lightweight, yet sturdy wearable art for you. These lovely earrings measure 2 1/4".
These lovely earrings measure 2 1/4".
If you have questions about this piece or any other design
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Summer Camps 2016
To register for our summer camps, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you!
Little Kids
Ages 4-6
Tues-Thurs: 10am-1pm
$150.00 per week
Session 1: 6/21-6/23
Session 2: 7/19-7/21
Session 3: 8/16-8/18
This camp is designed after the Art & Motion school year program. Your child will explore visual arts through a variety of mediums and imaginative materials. Projects, open studio time, community, and some outside (weather permitting). The second part of camp is Aikido. Our emphasis is on body movement and ukemi, rolling and falling. Everyone is empowered when learning to fall builds confidence instead of fear. Students will learn respect, patience, cooperation, focus, and the discipline to incorporate these concepts into class and applications in daily life.
Ages 7-11
Tues-Thurs: 10am-1pm
$150.00 per week
Session 1: 6/28-6/30
Session 2: 7/6-7/8
Session 3: 8/2-8/4
This camp is similar to the above Art & Motion camp but takes it up a notch. Studio time will have a variety of materials designed to give kids a moral and ethical look at Samurai culture and how it has evolved into the modern art of Aikido. Origami, watercolors, pen and brush, as well shelves filled with materials and possibility. In the dojo (place of Practice), we will learn and practice basic Aikido movement and concepts. Expressed through rudimentary movement and games, we will work on respect, bullying, and empowerment.
Girls Self Defense
Ages 9 & up
* Girls only *
Tues-Thurs: 10am-1pm
$150.00 per week
Session 1:7/12-7/14
Session 2: 8/9-8/11
Session 3: 8/23-8/24
This new camp is dedicated to girls only. Developed in response to ongoing requests, and with the core belief that young girls develop self-confidence with strength of mind and body, while nurturing and empowering self-expression and creativity through artistic endeavors. Taught by Sensei Chris Mills (4th degree black belt), and Julie Mills, we will explore practical street-safe self-defense. Situations unique to their changing bodies and world including body awareness, bullying, gender harassment, hygiene, safe dating (yikes, and yes) a positive place to redirect stress and physical changes unique to their world at this time in their life. Future classes and seminars as the class and students grow older will include practical safety skills when living away from home; changing a tire, installing a deadbolt, managing a budget, and general life skills with a continuing emphasis on incorporating mind and body strength and coordination as well as artistic expression. A safe place where girls can talk, draw, listen to music, build community, awareness, and friendships that will spill over into many facets of their ever changing worlds.


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Youth Olympic Game - Chelsea Hung and Michael Lam
Well done to our Team Sonic Junior Chelsea Hung and Michael Lam who raced with fantastic result representing Hong Kong at Youth Olympic Game!
Here is the press release from Hong Kong Triathlon Associations
At the Youth Olympics in Nanjing, new national squad member Chelsea Hung Cheuk Yi came out of the water strongly in 20th position but then slipped to 30th in wet and trying conditions. For a young athlete, Chelsea showed true grit in battling it out until the end whilst pitting herself against some of the fastest Junior athletes in the world and gaining some valuable high end race experience in the process. Michael Lam will be racing in the boys event tomorrow.
Congratulations to Michael on his finishing at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games. Michael came 16th overall, and being the 1st Asian crossing the finish. well done Michael!
Thanks Elsie for capturing this TV interview with Chelsa!
Michael pushing 200% back home!


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It is almost too ridiculous to mention, but some Internet sites actually use this image, from the Serbian Vysoki Decani Monastery, as "proof" of early visitations by aliens from space. They tell the gullible that the two odd figures at far upper left and right are "flying saucers" piloted by space men, with one following the other across the sky.
Anyone who knows the basics of Eastern Orthodox iconography, however, should recognize that those two images are just stylized representations of the sun (at left) and the moon (at right).
The sun and moon have long been common additions to icons of the Crucifixion, and this is very obviously a Crucifixion icon.
At left is the sun, which is commonly personified by placing a face within it, or sometimes, as here, the body as well. You can see that aside from the rays emanating at left, the image of the sun has a round shape.
Here is the moon, with another little figure within to personify it. It has the shape of the crescent moon. Two stars are added to show the connection with night.
If we look at this 12th century Novgorod icon, we see the same personification of sun (left) and moon (right), this time with just the faces showing. And beside them, in Church Slavic, is written "Sun" and "Moon." Identifying them by title is very common in Crucifixion icons.
The Vysoki Decani Crucifixion follows the biblical accounts, but the Novgorod example is more an icon of veneration of the cross, which is shown empty. Above it are seen Cherubim at far left and right, and closer to the top crosspiece are two Seraphim holding ripida, the ceremonial fans used in the liturgy.
At left, identified by inscription, is the Archangel Mikhail (Michael) and at right the Archangel Gavriil (Gabriel). Michael holds the spear of the Crucifixion, and Gabriel holds the reed with a sponge atop it.
In the opening in the hillock just below the cross (which is decorated with a simple wreath of victory), is a skull — by tradition the skull of Adam, who was supposedly buried at the precise spot where the Crucifixion later took place. Eastern Orthodoxy is filled with such mythic traditions, theologically symbolic rather than actual history, though many "believers" took them quite literally, and some still do.
So now you know. Those are not flying saucers manned by aliens, just elements common in medieval to modern icons of the Crucifixion — simply the sun and moon. They are taken from the Gospel called Matthew, chapter 24:29:
Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
Also Luke 23:44-45:
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
And it derives also from the following, which account for why in many icons of the Crucifixion, the sun is painted in a dark color such as blue, and the moon is painted red:
Joel 2:31
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.
Acts 2:20:
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
Revelation 6:12:
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Sun and moon are thus present in icons of the Crucifixion to signify that it is an event of cosmic importance.
The sun and/or moon personified are found in other icon types as well. Here is the sun personified (at left) in an image from a "Terrible Judgment" fresco at Dechani in Serbia:
But no flying saucers.


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• DFS is seeking a competent Wine Connoisseur to act as the in-store wine expert, able to readily determine the needs of customers, make the appropriate recommendations and acts as consultant for customers who wish to purchase wines.
• The Wine Connoisseur develops and grows a strong customer base and builds long term relationships with customers on the sales floor to maximize sales opportunities and repeat visits.
• The Wine Connoisseur provides sales leadership and product knowledge to the team and in doing so, motivates and inspires the team members to work collaboratively in driving excellent customer service, achieving sales target, and cultivating a strong passion for wines within the team.
• Apart from working on the sales floor, the Wine Connoisseur partners and collaborates with brands and stakeholders, including Client Services team, in executing promotions and events to drive wine initiatives for customers, LoyalT and high net-worth members
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• Advise customers and make the appropriate recommendations on wine purchases based on customers' profile, needs and preferences
• Adept at customer engagement and salesmanship by demonstrating excellent service and selling skills with a desire to help customers to make the right choice
• Partner with the Product Sales Manager to provide sales leadership on the ground by seeking out and helping the team to achieve sales target for wines
• Highly visible on the sales floor especially during peak periods and be the eyes and ears for the wine category, share feedback with regional merchandising manager and global merchants on customer feedback and issues on assortment, stock inventory and promotions on a timely manner
• Work closely with stakeholders on wine promotions to ensure effective communication and efficient execution of promotion plans and props, including post-event results to drive success for such events
• Work closely with Product Sales Manager in stocking and placement of wine products to ensure strong inventory, visual effectiveness and space productivity
• Oversee and manage tasting stock effectively and at the same time, always ensure the cleanliness and organized placement of tasting kits at the tasting counters.
• Take part in Merchandising meetings and pro-actively participate and contribute innovative ideas to promote wines
• Enforce all company policies and procedures, including health, safety and security
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager Consulting for Prestige Sales
• Build strong relationships as a professional wine consultant to DFS LoyalT and high net-worth customers
• Build a strong database of customers with discerning taste for wines to drive strong results for this category
• Establish strong working partnership with wine influencers and media personalities
• Be the face for DFS and subject matter expert during marketing campaigns and media events that focus on exclusive and prestige wines Training & Tasting
• Identify wine education opportunities for customers and team
• Readily teach, train and influence team members on wine knowledge and appreciation
• Lead and organize wine training and tastings with brands, including facilitating resources and logistics to accomplish the training objectives
• Collaborate and partner with DFS University on the execution of certification for the School of Wines & Spirits and WSET for Wines
Key Requirements:
• Diploma in Hospitality or similar
• At least 5 years' experience in wine retail sales
• Experience as a Sommelier or wine steward
• WSET Level 3 Advanced or similar, e.g. Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) or Certified Sommelier from an accredited institution
• Possess a passion for wines
• Extensive knowledge of different wines, their producing origins, understanding of wine production process
• A good knowledge of wine pricing in the market an advantage.
• Strong communication skills
• Vibrant personality, open to share and involve others
• Availability to work on shift, during weekends and holidays
• Willingness to attend events beyond work hours and on non-work days


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Aji Verde is a Peruvian hot sauce that I LOVE SO MUCH! If you've ever gone to a place that serve pollo a la brasa, it will look familiar to you. It's usually kept in squeeze bottles on every table. You dip your yucca fries it, you douse the chicken with it…and then you start sweating because it's so spicy. And yet, you can't stop eating it.
It's addicting! This sauce is SO good. It does require two ingredients that used to be harder to find. But now, thanks to ol' Amazon, it's much easier.
You'll need: the paste is amazing. It adds a brightness and hint of flavor that is needed. BUT you can skip it.
Also, aji amarillo paste. It's a Peruvian yellow pepper that is so delicious and spicy.
I prefer to use serrano peppers in this recipe vs. jalapeños because it really adds the heat that's needed. If you're adverse to spice, well, this recipe isn't for you. I was going to make a milder version but I would be doing it a disservice.
The queso fresco adds a nice creaminess to this sauce and a thickness that sits on yucca fries just perfectly.
I've wanted to successfully make this recipe for a long time and I have finally found the perfect ratios that make me happy.
Peruvian green hot sauce aka aji verde. Typically served in pollo a la brasa restaurants. Pair it with vegetables, chicken or bread.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 2 cups
Calories: 185kcal
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise
- 3 ounces queso fresco or blanco
- 2 serrano peppers, ends trimmed
- 1 bunch cilantro, with the leaves removed
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 green onions, ends trimmed and roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons huacatay paste
- 1 tablespoons aji amarillo
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
To a blender, add the lime juice, olive oil, cheese, mayonnaise, serrano peppers, cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, green onions, huacatay paste, aji amarillo and salt. Blend for about 1 to 2 minutes, until very smooth.
Give it a taste and adjust the salt according to your liking. Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.


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This will be a short post because I'm really, seriously, very-much-determined to get as much rest as possible today. Read: I'm allowing myself to be a slug.
Sometimes Fighting the Funk is mostly cutting yourself serious slack and allowing your body time for recovery.
No, I've not been sick. I survived an 8 1/2 hour drive through blinding snow last night and (thank God) lived to tell about it. There were honestly a few times yesterday when I wasn't entirely sure what the end of the story would be.
I spent Wednesday and Thursday in Valley Forge, PA, for staff meetings and our Christmas lunch, plus I had brought my computer down to the computer center for them to do some updates and such that they can't do remotely. December's not usually that bad weather-wise for us--our big snow tends to hit in January. I've gone down every year in December and in 15 years only had to cancel due to snow once.
Driving down was fine, but Thursday was an entirely different matter. I wasn't able to leave the office until just before 3p which, under normal conditions would get me home by about 9p. In dry conditions, it's a 6 hour drive door to door. However, I knew the forecast for my home area--"lake effect snow," which is highly unpredictable and very difficult to actually forecast. The way the forecasts were reading, I'd either have smooth sailing or I'd be in trouble.
It turned out to be the latter. Let's suffice it to say I finally walked in my front door around 11:15p, totally fried. I'd had such a death grip on the steering wheel all the way home that my neck, back, arms, and hands were aching.
Fortunately, I had a previously-scheduled massage therapy appointment this morning so that helped a whole lot. And now I'm reading magazines and doing embroidery and watching Murder She Wrote (my other "comfort TV") until it's time to start getting ready for my husband's office holiday party tonight. Cocktail dress and heels in my future. Need to rest up for that!
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LIMA, Peru — Lori Berenson, the New Yorker paroled last year after serving more than 15 years in prison here on a terrorism conviction, was blocked from leaving the country for what was to have been her first visit home since her arrest, she said Saturday.
A Peruvian court had granted Ms. Berenson permission to visit her family in New York City for the holidays, but when she and her young son arrived at the airport on Friday night, they were turned away by immigration authorities.
"They said I needed a document for immigration and I didn't have it," Ms. Berenson said, "so they wouldn't let me leave the country."
It was unclear what document the immigration authorities wanted. Ms. Berenson said she had all of the documents required for travel.
Peru's antiterrorism prosecutor, Julio Galindo, had filed a complaint late Friday to the court that had granted Ms. Berenson permission to travel, arguing that it violated the law. Ms. Berenson was freed on parole last year but had been required to remain in Peru until her 20-year sentence, for collaborating with a terrorist group in 1995, ends in 2015.Continue reading the main story
A spokesman for the Judiciary Department, however, said the prosecutor's complaint should not have prevented her from leaving the country.
"We don't have anything to do with it," said Guillermo Gonzales, a department spokesman. "As far as the judiciary is concerned, she was allowed to leave the country."
Local news media, meanwhile, said that Ms. Berenson had arrived late to the airport, and simply missed her flight. But witnesses said she was at the airport hours before the flight was to leave.
Ms. Berenson's lawyer, Aníbal Apari Sánchez, told The Associated Press that the government had made a political decision to halt her departure, which he called "an abuse of authority."
"Administratively, you can't block a court order," he said.
Rhoda and Mark Berenson, who were waiting at their New York City apartment for their 42-year-old daughter and her 2-year-old son, declined to comment on Saturday morning.
Ms. Berenson was arrested on a bus in Lima in 1995, just hours before Peruvian authorities raided a home she was renting. Inside, they found 8,000 rounds of ammunition, 3,000 sticks of dynamite, and more than a dozen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, a rebel group that the government said was preparing to launch an attack on the Congress.
Ms. Berenson was convicted of collaborating with the rebels, providing a safe house and helping with logistics, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. She has said that she did not know about their violent plans.
While in prison, Ms. Berenson married Mr. Apari, a member of the rebel group, and the couple had a son, Salvador. They have since separated but Mr. Apari serves as Ms. Berenson's lawyer.
Ms. Berenson remains a polarizing figure in Peru, which struggled violently with rebel groups for 20 years, in a conflict that took 70,000 lives.
On Thursday, an appeals court granted Ms. Berenson permission to visit her parents in New York City, leaving as early as Friday, on the condition that she return to Peru by Jan. 11. If she did not return by then, she would be required to finish her sentence in prison, a Judiciary spokesman said.Continue reading the main story


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Ahead of the re-launch of the Mode for... Publishing website next month, which will be the on-line home to much of the music by Simon Kerwin, Mode for… boss Tabby Kerwin has announced her new book due for publication in Spring.
The 3 Ps
Entitled 'The Three Ps' its based on Tabby's own strategy of using possibility, productivity and performance to balance happiness and mental wellbeing with everything life throws at us in everyday personal, professional, performing and business lives.
Tabby told 4BR: "Whilst on the face of it, this may not be seen to be a book relevant to the brass band movement, but it really is.
Mental health and wellbeing is finally being treated as less of a taboo subject and talked about, and I know from first-hand experience it affects so many people in brass bands."
Mental wellbeing
Tabby added: "Just take from dealing with nerves and performance anxiety to comparison syndrome, pressures of managing a band whilst juggling home and work life, to being in a close-knit and pressurised environment of being around people whilst trying to hide your own personal issues.
I've spoken to so many people in bands who have found it easier to give up their love of music because of the pressures they face on their own mental wellbeing.
I was one of them. That's why this book, and the experiences and advice I share, is as relevant to people in bands as it is to those I work with in business."
I've spoken to so many people in bands who have found it easier to give up their love of music because of the pressures they face on their own mental wellbeingTabby Kerwin
She added: "I believe that a focus on mental wellbeing in brass bands could help retain, encourage and support more players. A conversation definitely needs to be had about supporting members of bands and I hope that being honest and open about the subject could help musicians within the brass band genre.
If, by reading about my experiences and thoughts, it helps just one person, then the book will be well worth it, but I also hope just addressing the topic will start a wider conversation about the mental wellbeing of musicians in brass bands."
Find out more:
Mode for… www.modeforevents.co.uk
and www.Facebook.com/modefor
Mode for…Publishing www.modeforpublishing.com
and www.facebook.com/modeforpublishing
Create My Happy — www.createmyhappy.co.uk
and www.Facebook.com/createmyhappy
2019 Virgin Money London Marathon Fundraising: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TabbyKerwin


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A Minute With Ferruccio Ferragamo
There is no secret our Founder and Editor in Chief is a fan and supporter of the Il Borro Franchise. When the Dubai Division of the Tuscan Bistro celebrated its first anniversary on January 10th, 2018 there was nowhere else The Pemberley wanted to be but to celebrate with friends for their amazing accomplishment for the concept that is Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai. In attendance was of course our dear friend Piero Giglio, and the always elegant Salvatore and Vittoria Ferragamo representing their father, Ferruccio Ferragamo. A delicious press lunch toasting to the many achievements of the year and later, the party flowed with champagne and we were graced by the presence of the Alma Chula band who got all our feet moving!
Below is our conversation with the head of the Il Borro Dynasty, Ferruccio Ferragamo, speaking on how the exciting year has progressed and where Il Borro is headed.
The Pemberley: This must be an exciting moment for you. To watch your brand grow internationally must give you tremendous satisfaction. Could you ever have imagined this for Tuscan Bistro?
Ferruccio Ferragamo: The success of Tuscan Bistro of Dubai is beyond expectations, we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found a partner like Orange Group that has captured the spirit of the Tuscan cuisine according to our chef of Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Andrea Campani.
The Pemberley: Whose idea was it to open The Tuscan Bistro in Italy? How did the Italian restaurant at Il Borro and along the river Arno evolve into the franchise that we are seeing grow today?
FF: This is a decision that as a family we felt this incredible value in incredible selection of the quality of raw materials, of the ingredients of the tuscan cuisine, so as a family we decided to develop a concept could be replicated also outside Italy. Our evolution has always been with a principle and philosophy to not compromise the impeccable quality of the tuscan ingredients and we feel this is the heart of the success of Il Borro tuscan cuisine. Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is not only a restaurant, but it is a unique concept of authenticity as it's a farm-to-table philosophy that today I feel is the new frontier for authentic dining.
The Pemberley: Tuscan Bistro in Dubai is considerably different that it's Florentine counterpart. What are the major differences in your eyes? What are the major similarities? And does this branch carry on the Il Borro legacy? The Ferragamo legacy?
FF: As for the Ferragamo legacy also for Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is a question of concentrating on quality, details and service.
The Pemberley: Are there plans to expand Il Borro outside of this franchise? Will we soon see an Il Borro London or an Osteria del Borro New York?
FF: Absolutely yes, but another very important element in expanding restaurants concept like Il Borro is location so we will expand only once we find the ideal location.
The Pemberley: How involved will you be in the growth of this franchise? Will your wines be present at all these locations?
FF: I oversee all decisions of new locations of course with a very strong team starting from the team of Il Borro and existing partners or new partners that we will found out.
The Pemberley: Will Andrea Campani play role?
FF: Absolutely, Andrea Campani is our executive chef of all Il Borro Tuscan Bistro concepts.
The Pemberley: This is a restaurant that has already won a lot of awards. Can you tell us about these crowning moments?
FF: It's been a year full of success for the awards achieved, but also great satisfaction from making our mark in such a competitive, international market with the simplicity and wholesome flavours of our cuisine. We can't wait to meet all our new guests and those dear friends who keep coming back to see us.
The Pemberley: The Michelin Guide is planning on expanding its reviewed restaurants to include establishments in Dubai. Do you think there is the potential for a star here?
FF: I would not exclude the potential of also reaching a star. Of course, this have been a fantastic year full of very important awards, but we also must realize that maybe this year is the most important year because we must maintain the level of quality and service and at the same time focusing on new openings or new expansions.
The Pemberley: In the 1950's the McDonald brothers saw their franchise associate outshine and eventually buy out the original hamburger shop in San Bernardino. Is there any concern that the same could happen here? Or is this a team effort where everybody wins?
FF: We believe in team effort that is of course very as always been the heart of our philosophy and of our more successful initiatives. So, I would like to think that we will not encounter those types of problems.
The Pemberley: How did you meet Omar and how did the idea for the franchise come up? What is your connection to Dubai?
FF: We met Omar through a series of coincidences since we met Igor, Omar's father in law who lives in Kazakhstan at the Vinitaly 2015 to introduce him to Il Borro wines to the Kazakhstan market. Following visit to the property and fortunately Igor's son in law presence in Dubai we decided to try our first international expansion of Il Borro Tuscan Bistro concept outside of Italy.
The Pemberley: Why Tuscan Bistro and not Osteria?
FF: We feel that the success of the tuscan cuisine stands in its simplicity and Il Borro Tuscan Bistro philosophy is exactly this and for this reason we chose this concept to replicate internationally. While instead Osteria del Borro is more a gourmet restaurant ideal for a Relais Chateaux property like Il Borro.
The Pemberley: Where do you see Tuscan Bistro headed in the next 10 years? Il Borro? Your wines? Your family? You?
FF: In the next ten years I would expect to see an expansion of another seven Tuscan Bistro restaurants in the major international cities of the world. I will see my role as it is today as chairman of Il Borro and I don't foresee any changes of the team of Il Borro. At the same time, I feel that the success of Il Borro Tuscan Bistros will also be reinforced by the growing success of our wines that since our transformation to organic farming has recently seen great interest from the market.
The Pemberley: Thank you so much to the Il Borro team for an always amazing time.


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Oh my gosh! All the things! I really need a place to talk where family isn't around, because OMG, all the things! I want to talk about hormones, and video games, and emotions, and life, and there is just so much going on inside me that I have to let out! So… um, without further ado, let's talk about the strange world of hormones!
Being on hormones has been a strange and wonderful experience. I started them back in late January, so I've been on them for just over seven months now. And they are slowly starting to do their stuff. I have actual breasts now! I mean, sure they are tiny, but they are actual visible even when I'm dressed if you know to look. My skin is softer. My body hair grows slower. I love almost everything about it.
However, not everything is always sun and roses. First of all… breast development hurts! Its not the same pain that a cis girl would feel. In my scenario, my nipples are growing hundreds and hundreds of new nerve endings. At some point I am assured that this will make them very sensitive and fun to play with. In the mean time they just hurt. If I accidentally brush my arms against them or something I grimace in pain, usually secretly and quietly, but in my head I'm screaming "F'ing heck! That hurt!"
I also find my interests… shifting in some surprising ways. The things I've noticed most is my attention level to things like video games. I used to lose myself in virtual worlds for hour and hours. Ten, twelve, twenty hours could pass with me hardly leaving my seat. Killing two headed ogres and sealing errant Rifts was like the best things ever. And that is… changing? I mean, I still love video games, don't get me wrong, but I can't sit at them for as long without getting bored. It's like I actually have more attention to pay to time, and time passing. I can't explain it, but now I sit for two or three hours on a video game and I'm ready to move on. I'm sure my future still holds many an all day gaming session, especially when new and exciting things come out, but it's not going to be the norm anymore. Part of me misses that.
The other thing that has completely changed is my sex drive. I'm going to attempt talking about this without giving TMI, because no one wants that. But it's something I want to talk about. I hadn't noticed how far my sex drive had dropped until this June. This June I was super, super depressed. Like, ready to kill myself depressed. Like, I had it all planned out and only a couple things were stopping me from ending it all. I closed myself away from the world, wanted everyone to hate me, and really wasn't a very fun person to be around. I had no energy, no will to do anything. It was icky and gross, and somewhere I hope that I won't go to again. It's maybe the worst I've ever been emotionally, even worse than a few years ago when my dad drove thirteen hours because he thought I might hurt myself. I don't really bring this up to discuss my depression, I bring it up to discuss something else.
Late into that time period I stopped taking my hormones. I wasn't eating well, and one of the meds I take is a diuretic. I was having digestion and stomach problems all the time, problems I knew would fix themselves if I ate better and consumed less diet soda. But I was in a mind set that it was easier to give up the hormones, despite how hard I worked for those in the first place.
As the estrogen slowly left my system my sex drive shot way back up, and oh my gosh. I didn't know how to deal! You sometimes see threads on reddit and other places asking "What would you do first if you suddenly switched sexes?" And let me tell you, most girls are not ready for that amount of T! It was like my entire life was covered in a haze of sexual desire that just wouldn't go away! And, like, I've been dealing with that haze for my entire life. You would think that I'd know how to go back to it. But it was staggering, and astonishing, and I was drowning. It was really humbling in some ways.
I went back on hormones after my family vacation, and god, it is so much nicer! I can think again without getting distracted, and gods, it is really, really nice not to think about sex in every second of every day.
Alright, so I've talked about hormones, and I've talked a bit about video games. The other things about video games I wanted to mention is that I finally acquired a copy of Pokemon White 2. It's fun and amazing! I really like Pokemon, you guys. Also, at Torch Lake on my family vacation, it was really fun to play Pokemon with my daughter and my cousin. We spent hours battling it out, and playing, and even watching the anime. Jaden, my cousin, also brought his Pokemon cards! The only things missing was Pokemon Macaroni and Cheese to complete the nostalgic picture. The three of us started a Pokemon blog together, and it is a lot of fun posting fan stories, comparing progress, and staying in touch. So, yay Pokemon! If anyone is playing Pokemon black or white, let me know. Maybe we could do some online trading and things like that!
And now… life. I'm really very pleased with my life right now. I'm in such a better place emotionally than I have been in months and months. I'm back in school, and I see family on an almost daily basis. Family that loves me, and knows about my trans* identity, and doesn't hate that part of me. I haven't asked them to call me Lexi or Alexis yet, but I know that when I do they will, and that is so comforting! I have a car to drive places, and things are good. But I miss having friends. I don't know anyone here, and I am so freaking shy!
That being said, I finally did something tonight that I've thought about doing for years and years, and never have done. Tonight I went to a munch. It was held at a restaurant, and somehow I expected that we would talk a lot about kink. This was a munch for a very specific set of interests I happen to share, and I was nervous, and excited, and really expected something entirely different. Instead, it was just like going out to dinner with people. Kink was hinted at occasionally, but for the most part we just talked. Like, conversations I would have with anyone. That being said, I met a lot of really fun people tonight. People that I have a lot in common with. People that are geeks like me and into geeky things! So yay that! I'm also getting dragged to all kinds of future events now, so I guess that is fun too.
Alright, I was going to put up a picture of a pokemon ball bra here to tie together my video game playing and my excitement of having breasts. But I think I'm actually going to leave this entry without pictures. If people are still reading, thank you for following me through my ramblings. This was a long blog post.
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Pokemon voice actor. What could be better?!
Pokemon Theme Song
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Okay… every good geek knows the Pokemon theme song. It speaks right to the heart, invoking courage and the desire to strike out into the world of adventure. The Pokemon theme song beats in the souls of America's gamers and anime viewers. It is a key stone of geekdom.
Okay, so, maybe not. But most people know it. I wouldn't even blog about it… but now it is completely different and original. Please share with me Danny Fong's version of "Pokemon: Gotta Catch em' All"
Pokemon Christmas
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December really is the month of Pokemon fun. Over on Facebook it is "Change you Profile picture to a Pokemon Month." Check the group out! Also, last year I downloaded the Pokemon: Christmas Bash cd. I thought most people had probably already heard of it, but since Toasterfaerie hadn't heard of it I thought I would share. Here are the first three tracks. Toasterfaerie also put up an amazing Christmas picture featuring Pokemon on her blog. Check it out.
Have a very merry Pokemon holiday!
Blaziken Sex… NSFW
Posted June 27, 2009on:
One of the neat things that WordPress offers me is the ability to see which search words tend to bring up my blog on search engines like google. Common words that often lead here are Magical Girl, Yaoi, and Doctor Who. However, I was struck by a strange combination of two words used in the same search: Blaziken Yaoi.
I was at first intrigued by the fact that such a search would lead here. It actually pulls up my picture of Nurse Yaoi below as the fourth or fifth picture if you do an image search… but I thought, why not make someone happy? I should find a picture of Blaziken going at it, and put it here. I mean… it is a geek blog, and who doesn't cringe and chuckle at the same time when the hear about Pokemon sex?
Well, I was unable to find two gay Blaziken having sex… but I was able to find transgendered blaziken having sex with a digimon. See below:
The digimon is pink… so I guess this counts as a featured in pink post too!
On a completely different note, if you want to spend some time reading a modern day fantasy web novel about college life read "The Sapphire Chronicles," a novel I write that updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pink Pokedex
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This is an amazing toy, and I wish I had one. Who wouldn't want to play games on this amazing game boy?
actually, I don't think it's actually a game boy… but it is still an amazing piece of art.
Pokemon Economics
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In these troubling financial times I think it is important that everyone knows about supply and demand. Then again… I've never been one to be interested in long and complicated explanations of things that, although important, are really rather boring. I'd much rather be playing video games and acting like a geek. But I have finally hit the solution, a perfect explanation of supply and demand and inflation explained through Pokemon Collectable Cards.
"Well, first of all, you have to understand about supply and demand. Do you know what that is?" She didn't, and for a moment, I wondered how I would put this in terms she'd understand. Then a flash of inspiration hit me:
"Well, think about your Pokemon cards. Some of them are very rare and some of them are common, right? Give me the name of a rare one."
"The Zapdos Holographic card," my daughter answered instantly. "You can NEVER find one of those."
"All right, how about a common one? Something you get almost every time you open a pack of cards?"
"A Staryu."
"Okay, now suppose you have a Zapdos Holographic card and I said to you, 'I'll trade you a Staryu card for your Zapdos Holographic.' What would you say?"
"I'd say, 'No way, are you crazy??'"
"Suppose I offered you fifty Staryus. Would you trade me then?"
"No way! I can get a Staryu in any pack. Zapdos Holos are really rare."
"Exactly," I explained. "That's supply and demand. There are very few Zapdos Holo cards, and lots of kids who want them. The fewer there are of something and the more people who want them, the more valuable they become. The supply of Zapdos Holos is small, and the demand for them is high, so they're valuable. The supply of Staryus is high and the demand is low, so they aren't valuable."
That clicked, and she understood…"
The rest of this explanation is fun to read and can be found here.
See? It is completely possible to learn about economics and be a geek all at the same time!


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Former Army soldier Ricci Bradden was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a father of three in an Arlington Walgreens parking lot in May 2016.
Bradden, 24, was on trial for the killing of 35-year-old Anthony "TJ" Antell, a good Samaritan who had intervened after Bradden shot his wife, an employee at the Walgreens in south Arlington. Bradden had requested a bench trial, so state District Judge Louis Sturns rendered the guilty verdict.
Bradden was also found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Sentencing will take place Thursday morning.
According to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA, Bradden took the witness stand Wednesday and claimed self-defense.
Bradden's attorney, Peter Shulte, could not immediately be reached for comment, but he took to Twitter to voice displeasure with the verdict.
"First off, I have high regard for Judge Louis Sturns in FTW. I obviously disagree with his ruling on finding my client, Ricci Bradden, guilty of murder. We will appeal as the "Castle doctrine" needs some appellate cases to give judges more direction on some provisions of the law," said Shulte in a tweet.
In a post on the Tarrant County district attorney's office Facebook page, prosecutor Allenna Bangs wrote that Bradden had complete disregard for the public as the incident unfolded.
"Had T.J. Antell not intervened that day he would probably be alive. But had he not intervened we don't know whether anyone else in that Walgreens would have lived," wrote Bangs. "T.J. was the Good Samaritan. It is up to us to finish the job T.J. Antell started that day."
Bradden's conviction came a day after Anthony's widow, Crystal Antell, testified on Tuesday during the opening of the trial.
When the incident took place, Anthony got a handgun from his car after seeing Bradden fire at a woman outside the store. Anthony tried to stop the gunman from driving away and was fatally shot.
Bradden fled the scene but later turned himself in to authorities in Hill County at the advice of his Army superiors based in Fort Hood.
An investigation revealed that Bradden told Army officers that as he ran to his truck after shooting at his wife's feet, Anthony appeared with a gun and told him to drop his weapon. He claimed that he slapped the gun out of Anthony's hands and then shot him.
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#37: Emotions and what to do with them (with Marc Alan Schelske)/
"The Wisdom of your Heart" by Marc Alan Schelske has been one of the most important books for me in the last few years. In this interview Marc shared his story with me about being a very performance driven pastor and the effect that had on his family, his church and ultimately his mental and emotional health. We talked about why we have emotions at all, what purpose they serve and how to listen to them.Read More