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I'm assuming I was volunteered for the task of sampling and reviewing cat food for several reasons. First off, I'm a large man and enjoy eating pretty much anything. There's also the fact that this is the "Fancy" issue and there happens to be a brand of gourmet feline cuisine with that name. I also enjoy stroking a pussy and …Read More »
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Ben's 10 Volume XXXV: The Fanciest Outfits of Liberace
Believe it or not, the famous showman known as Liberace was the highest paid entertainer during the 1950's up until the 1970's. When he wasn't busy singing, playing piano and acting in terrible television specials, the man had a sense of fashion that could only be described as "flamboyant." Some of these costumes look like something Elton John would have worn in …Read More »
Ben's Ten: Volume V: Albums to Listen to While Stoned
Although I no longer indulge in "the grass," I feel I can offer some musical suggestions based on conversations I've had with a number of "users" and past experiences. Not surprisingly, mellow, atmospheric recordings seem pleasing to those who've recently smoked. I also found instrumental compositions and strange, experimental music seemed popular among the marijuana enthusiast. This is by no …Read More »
Arcade Fire ~ The Suburb
Arcade Fire is what you might consider a "rated" band. While most albums and bands are either overrated or underrated, Arcade Fire manages to consistently be rated correctly. Most critics swoon over the band, heaping on praise. This is appropriate, as Arcade Fire has invariably released some of the most powerful and innovative music of the decade. "The Suburbs", released …Read More »
Ben's Ten: Volume IV: Songs About Education
With the school year just beginning, it seemed appropriate to take a look at some rock and roll songs that cover the subjects of education, teachers, teen angst and rebellion. Not surprisingly, most rock songs featuring lyrics about school discuss topics of sexuality, drug use and frustration — not so much good grades, positive studying habits and perfect attendance. Songs …Read More »
Comin' Straight Outta Eureka An interview with a crazy muthafuckanamed Ethan Miller
I stare down from the balcony, shocked. What had started as a disagreement between a music fan and the police had escalated into a full-blown riot. The police had responded to noise complaints and decided to shut down the concert. The first band, Couch of Eureka, had already played. While Hookah, another local band, was setting up, the Eureka Police …Read More »
Ben's Ten: Volume III
1. David Bowie — "Ziggy Stardust" (1972) To the casual listener, the Bowie classic "Ziggy Stardust" may sound simply like the story of a rock star, his rise to fame and ultimately his tragic decline. Upon closer inspection, there's so much more. Ziggy is actually an alien being sent to Earth with a message of hope, peace and love. The …Read More »
Coat Hanger Cadaver
It's a pretty good story … We got wasted in an alley, started a game called "piss foot fighting," and there was a weird guy there named "Christopher Reeves" who claimed that when he died he wanted to be taxidermied (real word?) so his family could use him as a coat hanger. Fun night!Read More »
Ben's Ten: Volume II – Ten debut albums that changed the course of rock 'n' roll
After extensive "research" for this article, I've come to the conclusion that often a band's first record is its best. It's been said that rock bands take years to write their first album, but normally only months to create the second. That means these earlier songs have been tried and tested live and are just begging to be laid down …Read More »
Best cover band names EVER
Zoo Fighters Foo Fighters cover band devoted to combating circuses, carnivorism and animal confinement. Ten percent of all proceeds are donated to PETA. Nine Inch Rails Nine Inch Nails cover band with an unhealthy addiction to Peruvian marching powder. Murl Jam Septuagenarian cop-fronted ensemble covers "Even Flow" and "Jeremy". Lady Ga Ga Goo Goo Toddlers playing Lady Gaga. Buns 'n' …Read More »


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Jadyn is a kid with lots of interests and talents. He loves soccer, Halloween, hanging out with his friends, and especially, playing the ukulele. But Jadyn can't do all of the things he wants to, like go to summer camp, because of his liver. He has metabolic liver disease.
So when Jadyn learns he needs a liver transplant, he has lots of questions. What will surgery be like? Can I do all the things I want to after my transplant, like go to summer camp? Why do I need to take medication?
Help Jadyn become healthy and strong by learning everything he can during his journey from the hospital to recovery at home, and beyond. Interact with his transplant team of doctors, nurses, and specialists, who will answer all of Jadyn's questions. Help Jadyn learn how to take good care of his new liver and understand why it's important that he takes anti-rejection medication!
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Developed in collaboration with the Children's Hospital Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation, "Jadyn's Journey to Health" is a teaching resource for young liver transplant patients with metabolic liver disease and their families as they go through the transplant process. It can also help late elementary and middle school-aged audiences learn more about the immune system and the liver.


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Diphyllobothrium latum
"broad fish tapeworm"
Dogs and cats can also be infected with D. dendriticum.
Distribution: Northern Hemisphere and South America.
Host: Small intestine of dogs, cats, pigs, humans, and various other fsh-eating mammals.
Life Cycle: Eggs passed in the feces of the fnal host hatch coracidia, which are ingested by fresh-water copepods (frst intermediate hosts). Fish eat the copepods containing the next larval stage (procercoids), which develop into the plerocercoids (infective stage) in the fsh. Predatory fish can acquire plerocercoids through ingestion of infected smaller fsh. Mammalian defnitive hosts acquire infections through the ingestion of plerocercoids contained in the tissues of fsh.
Diagnosis: The eggs can be detected in feces using a sedimentation technique. Lengths of reproductively spent segments are occasionally passed in the feces.
Size: Eggs 58–76 × 40–51 µm
Clinical features: Infections are generally subclinical in dogs and cats. Dogs and cats do not serve as direct sources of infection for humans. Human infection with this tapeworm may lead to the development of vitamin B defciency.


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I am no stranger to the counselor's office.
For more than twenty years, counselors have helped me move through painful, stuck seasons in my life so that I can move towards wholeness. I can tend towards drama, I can be overly introspective, and I feel things all the way down to the ground, so I typically need help unraveling things. Several years ago, I was in a season where an important friendship was severely strained and broken, and I wasn't sure what to do. So I found myself talking to my counselor.
"At the bottom of it all," I said to him, "is the fear that I was the one who really messed it all up. That it's really all my fault."
He paused and looked right at me, and said the words that would eventually work deep down inside of me to set me free.
"Steve," he said. "I'm positive you messed it all up."
The force with which he said the word positive was impressive. I think he even spit a little bit. He was animated and certain of this little, annoying word.
This is not what counselors are supposed to say. They're supposed to ask probing, open ended follow up questions that make you squirm in your chair until you come to an aha moment. "Why do you think you messed it all up? In what specific ways do you think you messed it all up? When else have you felt like you've messed it all up? In what ways did your mother tell you that you messed everything all up?"
This counselor was not like that.
After he let the reality of what he said sink in, he went on to say: "Now, walk all the way to the end of that plank. Then, jump off into the abyss of the possibility that you messed it all up. Wait until you hit bottom." Then he smiled and said, "Now what?"
I realized in that moment how much time and energy I had spent worrying that I had messed it all up, and trying to deflect blame. This is exhausting; it's a horrible use of time and energy. What if, my counselor was suggesting, we were absolutely certain we were going to mess things up, even really important things? And what if we could jump into the abyss of that reality and find that there was a much more spacious and firm place to stand at the bottom?
There is a paradoxical reality, which insists you must embrace your own brokenness if you are going to move towards wholeness. Only those who understand that their cheese is sliding off their cracker (thanks, Brennan Manning) will understand that embracing your own imperfection is the threshold through which you must walk if you want to end up in the room of wholeness.
This is still really hard for me. I'd still rather get it right, be the one who is right, and not mess it all up. But as time marches on, I am getting better at walking all the way to the end of the plank and jumping off in to the abyss of the possibility that I don't have to get everything right, and I think I'm maybe becoming a little easier to live with.
So let me be your counselor, at least for a minute. I'm positive you messed it all up. Now, walk all the way to the end of that plank, and jump off into the abyss.
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The experience of Reiki is subjective, changeable and sometimes seemingly very subtle. People often feel heat in the therapist's hands, but sometimes the therapist's hands can also seem refreshingly cool. Other common experiences are subtle pulsations in the areas where the therapist's hands are placed or cascading waves of pulsations throughout the body. Some people fall into a deep, sleep-like meditative state. Sometimes the effect of Reiki is dramatic, with people experiencing remarkable relief from physical pain or release of long-standing negative emotions. For others, the first session in particular may be uneventful, although they somehow feel better afterward. The most common experience is an almost immediate release of stress and a feeling of deep relaxation.
Yes, it is safe for everyone, including babies, children, pregnant women and elderly people.
Reiki is not an alternative or substitute for proper medical treatment, but it can assist with your recovery and make it more comfortable. It is considered a complementary therapy, meaning that it works hand in hand with your mainstream medical treatment or indeed with other holistic therapies. The NHS in the UK and hospitals in other countries are increasingly recognising the benefits of Reiki and are offering Reiki therapy for their patients.
Reiki can help to balance the recipient's mind, body and spirit. Though not invasive, its potential power to heal should not be underestimated. Some of the things it may help with include: emotional issues such as anxiety, stress and grief; physical issues such as pain, post-surgery soreness/wounds, & chemotherapy side effects; sleep problems; energising you when you're feeling physically/emotionally drained; detoxifying the body and improving overall health; releasing old emotional wounds; and improving concentration and mental clarity. This list is not exhaustive.
Reiki is not a religion. However, it can become a spiritual pathway for those who wish to learn Reiki for themselves, regardless of one's religious beliefs (or lack thereof). To this end, there are five basic values on which Reiki is based: 1. Just for today, do not anger. 2. Just for today, do not worry. 3. Just for today, be grateful. 4. Just for today, work with diligence. 5. Just for today, be kind to others.
There are various options for treatment: 1. I can book you for a treatment at Utopia in East Finchley (www.utopiatherapyhub.com). 2. I can come to your home if you live in the following areas in North London: East Finchley, Finchley Central, North Finchley, Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Highgate, Hampstead Garden Suburb. (Please ask if you don't see your area listed.) I will bring my portable treatment table with me, but for patients who have difficulty getting onto/off of a table, I can also give treatments while you're sitting in a chair or even sitting/lying on the sofa. For people who are very ill, I can give treatment while that person is in bed, too. 3. Distant treatment, where you are relaxing in your home and I'm in mine. The effect/quality of a distant treatment is exactly the same as that of an in-person treatment. I know, it sounds unbelievable, but it really works! 4. I provide in-office Reiki sessions to support your business in building a healthy workplace and culture. Please see my Corporate Reiki Days page for more information.
Each treatment lasts 40-60 minutes. Please refer to my fees page for information on cost.
That's fine, but I kindly ask for 24 hours' notice. If this isn't possible, then a £20 cancellation fee will apply.
I received my Level 1 and Level 2 certification at The Reiki Academy (formerly The Reiki Academy London), run by Reiki Master Torsten Alexander Lange. In September 2017, I earned my Diploma, the qualification necessary to register with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC); this is required in order to work for the NHS and charities that fund complementary therapies for patients. I'm also a Reiki Master, which means I'm able to teach Reiki to others.
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Washington and other western states have experienced a rapid increase in their Latino populations in the past few decades. Washington's Latino population is now 12%, and they are young, averaging 24 years old (versus an average of 36 years old among the White population). Despite their population growth, younger age, and visibility, Latinos lag behind all groups in civic participation and leadership roles in Washington. For example, in 2012 their registration and participation of eligible voters was only 48%, compared with 62% for the electorate as a whole.
In addition to low election participation, Latinos are largely underrepresented in leadership at all levels, even in places where Latinos represent a large percentage or the majority of the population. Consequences of this situation may include a diminishing democracy, a lack of voices for an important and increasingly large group of people at the discussion and decision table, and feelings of alienation. Ultimately, little or no civic engagement worsens their acculturation challenges and increases the risk of discrimination, separation, and exclusion. Tensions and misunderstandings can escalate, as well as resentment, hostility, animosity, and sometimes even hate crimes.
To combat this gap in Latino civic engagement in our communities, Washington State University Extension's Latino Community Studies and Outreach Program partnered with three community colleges, the Latino Educational Training Institute, and other non-profit organizations. Together, they launched a new program called "Latino Leadership Initiative" (LLI) in 2012. LLI provides multicultural leadership training that targets Latino college students with an emphasis on multicultural skills and the Latino culture. LLI participants meet with trainers and seasoned leaders once a month for hands-on learning during an academic-year-long program. Students design and implement a community project related to education. The community project has given LLI students the opportunity to become mentors of middle and high school Latino students and helps them better understand the value of higher education and being prepared for college.
"LLI has liberated me from the torment of hiding who I am, and where I came from. It has empowered me to speak and behave with new meaning. A flame was lit inside me, giving me newfound strength, courage, passion and truth. I will continue to try to ignite leadership in other people."
"This experience has changed my life and the things I learned will stay with me from now on forward. Since this experience changed my life, I hope that I can change others' lives by teaching them what I learned from this great experience."
So far, more than 50 students have graduated from LLI and gone on to apply their leadership skills in their communities, schools, churches, and neighborhoods in Snohomish and Skagit Counties. LLI continues to receive the attention and recognition of elected officials at local and state levels, foundations, 4-year colleges, business leaders, and the media.
LLI graduates participate in a truly transformational experience beyond increasing their leadership skills. Their testimonies and involvement demonstrate how they developed higher self-esteem, and became more involved and caring about their communities and education. In two LLI focus groups, all participants indicated a commitment to complete college and increase their involvement as leaders. One student became president of the Latino/Hispanic student club at her community college, and another moved on to a four-year college and started organizing a similar student club. Another student accepted an internship with a non-profit organization where she can apply her leadership skills including event coordination and organization, public speaking, and communication with legislators. Partially due to her participation in the LLI she applied to and attended a Hispanic Latina leadership conference in Washington, D.C. This student worked for LLI and organized a major event almost entirely on her own. She indicated that she felt much more confident in her ability to accomplish the task thanks to her newly acquired skills from LLI. She went on to work for a Latina House Representative in the Washington Legislature and sees herself as potentially following the same path of political leadership.
Two LLI graduates acted as MCs for our latest gala and fundraising dinner with guests such as college presidents, non-profit leaders, and organization executive directors. Further, a middle school teacher presented testimony and shared his gratitude for LLI participants' impact on his middle school Latino students, whose behavior changed drastically from "trouble makers" to being more engaged, earning better grades, and talking about college and their futures as professionals.
These new leaders continue to work with middle and high school Latino students who receive individual mentoring to help them succeed in school and be motivated to attend college. Additionally, they work toward decreasing the dropout rate among Latinos.


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UK Oil & Gas PLC (LON:UKOG) today announced separate transactions which will see it consolidate its position in the Holmwood project to up to 67.5%.
It is paying £300,000 in cash, to Europa Oil & Gas Holdings PLC (LON:EOG) to acquire its 20% stake in the asset, and, it is picking up a further 7.5% through a deal with Union Jack Oil PLC (LON:UJO), which will in due course, hold shares in the company.
As a result, the company has secured control of the Holmwood project, which neighbours the flagship Horse Hill discovery, now on the road to development and permanent production.
The transactions come after UKOG earlier this month updated on Horse Hill's Portland reservoir production test as preparation for new drilling programmes near finalisation.
READ: UKOG says new Horse Hill drilling is on-track for second quarter start
UKOG, in today's statement, highlighted that the Holmwood licence, which includes the significant A24 prospect comprising both the Portland reservoir and Kimmeridge oil zones, is seen as "a direct geological look-alike" of Horse Hill.
The flagship project is located just eight kilometres to the east, meanwhile, UKOG also noted that several smaller prospects (described as being similar size to the nearby Brockham field) have been identified in the area.
Holmwood had previously stalled in the planning permission process, but, UKOG noted that work is presently underway to find a suitable drilling location outside of the Surrey Hills area which is designated as an area of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
One of best untested prospect in the Weald
"We are delighted to acquire this further significant share of such a highly prospective exploration licence, which contains, in UKOG's view, one of the best undrilled Portland and Kimmeridge prospects in the Weald Basin," said Stephen Sanderson, UKOG chief executive.
"The proximity to UKOG's Horse Hill field, together with the company's operational and subsurface expertise in the area, adds potentially significant operational and cost synergies to the project's overall benefit.
"UKOG, as the new licence operator, will now push ahead to finalise a new well location outside of the Surrey Hills AONB."
On 11 April, UKOG – which is the largest UK listed stakeholder in Horse Hill - said that the Portland has continued to flow at a stable rate of 220 barrels of oil per day. It is a constrained rate, held below the 362 bopd top rate seen previously, due to prudent reservoir management.
UKOG told investors that the well has now been shut-in for a 60-hour pressure build-up test, after which test production will resume.
It is anticipated that the drill programme for the HH-1z sidetrack well and the HH2 well is slated to start during the current quarter.
The company also highlighted a number of notable milestones for the test production operation, which has now yielded over 40,000 barrels of crude combined from the well's Portland and Kimmeridge zones.
Some 25,000 barrels were previously produced from the Kimmeridge, whole Portland production has now exceeded 15,000 barrels. A total of 186 tankers have so far transported crude to the Hamble oil terminal. The Portland crude, at 36 degree API, is sold at the prevailing Brent price, less deductions for handling and marketing.


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Karkloof Safari Spa
The Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
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Largest spa in Africa with 17 generous treatment rooms
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16 private villas with large viewing decks
Rhino, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest on your doorstep
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Karkloof Spa is open all year round. The climate is subtropical climate with hot, humid, wet summers (September to April) and warm to cool, dry winters (May to August).
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At Karkloof Safari Spa, timelessness is a way of life. In this spectacular game reserve you'll enjoy uninterrupted game viewing, unlimited spa treatments, exquisite cuisine and pure relaxation, whenever you like it.
From the moment you arrive at Karkloof Safari Spa you will feel transported to another world, where normal life is left at the gates and timelessness takes over. It's hard to believe that you're merely 30km from the closest city, and that your home for the next few days is a breath-taking game reserve where you'll count rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and warthogs among your neighbours.
After a quick stop at reception for check in, you'll venture up to the lodge, driven by your private safari guide who will also play host to any game drives, walks or fishing excursions you decide to enjoy. This brief ride is pitted with interesting information about the local kingfisher who swooped down on a nearby waterhole, an introduction to the white and black rhinos or a stop to view the elegant giraffes saunter by.
Your villa awaits you, one of only 16 in the lodge, with sweeping views of the valley below; lush and enticing in the sub-tropical climate of Kwa-Zulu Natal. You'll be forgiven for planning breakfast in bed or dinner on your private patio already. Why not enjoy the tranquillity that comes with no built up neighbours and only the local wildlife for company? Once freshened up in the enormous en-suite bathroom (remarkable valley views on tap yet again), it's time to venture along the boardwalks to the lodge where you can enjoy a beverage poolside or in the library. If wine is your preference a visit to the cellar is a must, select your favourite or sample a new delight from the ever-changing collection.
You may decide to head straight to the Thai-inspired spa to get started on indulgent treatments in the very capable hands of the therapists. All highly trained, discreet and professional, you will be forgiven for not wanting to leave once you have finished your Thai Melon and Honey facial and Aroma Thai massage. A dip in the hydro-therapy pool or a lounge in the steam room or sauna may be just what you need before heading to lunch at either the Spa Café or back in the lodge.
The menu changes daily and you are free to order whatever your heart (or appetite on the day) desires. So if you prefer steak, egg and chips or a freshly prepared roast chicken salad with caramelised nuts, it's yours. A truly tailored approach to food means that the only thing that is not on the menu is a lack of choice.
You are also free to dine where you like. From picnics in the reserve to in-villa dining, canapés in the library to dinner in the lounge, there is never a question of whether you can eat there, but rather when it would suit you. You'll hear the words "it's timeless here" throughout your stay and it truly is. Your schedule is your own. Whether you prefer to plan your walks for sunrise, your fishing for the afternoon or the spa all day, only you will decide when things happen. And if you happen to change your mind along the way, that's perfectly fine. Timelessness is centre to the Karkloof experience so feel free to do as little or as much as you like while you are there.
A word of advice though, don't miss out on a walk up to the Karkloof Falls. It's a short game drive along the valley, followed by a gentle guided walk up a wooden boardwalk through four biomes to the majestic falls. The river and your private safari guide keep you company as your relinquish yourself to nature and learn about the animals that inhabit the reserve on a more permanent basis.
If you fancy some time in the water itself, perhaps you should plan a fly-fishing excursion to one of the dams within the reserve. Or if bass fishing is more your style, you can return to lodge triumphant where the chefs will prepare your catch for you.
There is much to keep you busy at Karkloof but it's perfectly acceptable to do nothing at all. And since everything is included you have the freedom to try something new or revisit your favourite activities from yesterday. What you can be certain of is that you are sure to leave wanting to stay a little longer, even though you'll probably feel like you have been away from the real world for ages.
Karkloof spa has 16 luxury ensuite villas, including 4 inter-leading family villas and 1 villa with disabled access. Each villa is stylishly decorated and tastefully furnished with views over the reserve.
The villas are well appointed and include: en-suite bathroom with separate loo, dressing area, desk and lounge areas, complimentary mini bar, air conditioning, underfloor heating, free Wi Fi and Lan connectivity, satellite TV, tea, coffee and espresso making facilities, electronic safes, laundry service and 24-hour room service.
There are currently no childcare facilities at this property.
Location & directions
The Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
Karkloof Safari Spa is about 30-minutes outside Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal's capital city and 1-hour from Durban.
How to get there
11-hour international flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Karkloof Safari Spa is approximately a 6-hour drive from Johannesburg, alternatively it's a 1-2 hour drive from Durban.
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EIFF 2018: A punk Daydream (2018) directed by Jimmy Hendrickx
Punks in Jakarta
This documentary from Belgian writing-directing team Jimmy Hendrickx and Kristian Van der Heyden takes a look at a group of Muslim punks living in the slums of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and one of the largest cities in the world. They are stigmatised by wider society largely due to their tattoos, which are associated with criminality. They are even ostracised by their own parents because of the association. Nonetheless, they stand as a small counterculture in an overwhelmingly conservative society, offering a voice opposing the country's corrupt establishment via their primitive but energetic music.
The film also takes a comparative look at traditional tribal rural communities where tattooing is the norm.
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N.B. This version of the film that I viewed was a 90% complete work in progress which had some non-fatal audio and subtitling issues. It is not on wide release in the UK at present. It is showing at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018.
Rebellion in a stifling society
A punk Daydream takes a fascinating view of a counterculture in a country which many people in the Western world know little about. As with the punks in the US and USA during the Reagan-Thatcher era of "greed is good" capitalism, these young adults come from a section of society which has been left behind - one which is forced to endure third world conditions in the shadows of the looming skyscrapers of a rapidly booming Asian economy. It's a place where people live next to piles of rubbish and a polluted river, a world which the wealthier sections of society literally place themselves safely above via motorway flyovers and glass-covered towers. It's unsurprising that a few brave young souls a willing to condemn themselves to inevitable social ostracism just so that they can make waves and shock others out of their complacency. While they are at least happy that they are no longer living under the dictatorship of President Suharto (where protests were dealt with via gunfire, as brought home by one member of the group revealing a bullet wound on his leg), they still see repression in quite another form nowadays: stigmatisation.
Jimmy Hendrickx does a great job of portraying Jakarta via landscape shots which take in the city's vast contrasts. The punks themselves, meanwhile, are typically filmed in extreme close-ups which reveal them as fearsome, almost Maori-like warrior presences with their myriad tattoos. There are also regular bursts of footage showing them playing their fierce, confrontational music.
There are a number of particularly startling and moving moments here. One involves a staged conversation between one of the punks and an actor who portrays his father (a military man). It's a speech which the former makes to the latter in a last-ditch attempt to avoid permanent estrangement. Another scene, where they explore a film factory abandoned after the fall of the Suharto regime, is a chilling reminder of the overbearing media control which authoritarian regimes consistently exercise. Last, but not least, are the snippets of footage depicting the punks exploring the smoky, grey, foreboding and almost alien landscape of one of Indonesia's many volcanoes.
Despite its depiction of a society where it's clear that much is amiss, however, A punk Daydream is far from unremittingly grim. Rather, it depicts these punks as being yet another colourful facet of a beguilingly diverse culture. As such, it's one to celebrate rather than one to lament - a testament to how rebellion can form even in the most stifling of environments.
Runtime: 75 mins
Dir: Jimmy Hendrickx
Script: Jimmy Hendrickx, Kristian Van der Heyden
Rating: ☆☆☆☆


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"We stated our common position that economic wars, trade wars are not what we expect. We expect that it would be possible to bring positions closer together," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius told BNS by telephone from Washington last night.
US President Donald Trump said last last week that he would set import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and of 10 percent on aluminum. The European Union said shortly afterwards that it would impose duties on US imports and China warned that it would not "sit idly by" if its interests were hurt.
Linkevičius said that Europe was considering how to respond to Trump's plans for new import tariffs. In his words, the Baltic ministers told their US counterpart that they "do not want confrontation in this area".
Based on preliminary assessments, Lithuania "is not among the countries that would be the most affected" by new US import tariffs, Linkevičius said.
Economists say that the measures will have only a minor direct impact on the Lithuanian economy, but businesses may lose some of their orders in EU countries with more active trade links with the US.
Security and defense
Linkevičius said that he voiced his expectations for a more active US military presence in the region during the meeting with Tillerson in Washington.
After Russia annexed Ukraine's region of Crimea in 2014, the US immediately sent several hundreds of troops to each Baltic country. The American companies were withdrawn following the deployment of NATO's multinational battalions in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and US troops now come for training from neighboring Poland.
"We underlined that we are very grateful for what is happening, but we would like to see a permanent presence -- either in the form of training or visits or exercises," the Lithuanian minister said.
Linkevičius also said that he had presented a Lithuania-proposed plan for EU financial aid for Ukraine, dubbed as the "Marshall plan", to Tillerson.
The need for coordinating US and EU sanctions on Russia was also discussed during the meeting, he said.
Lithuanians don't trust
Eastern European countries were worried by Trump' presidential election campaign promise to improve relations with Russia and his statements that NATO was "obsolete". Lithuanian officials are watching with concern the US president's rows with America's allies in Europe and his often unpredictable behavior.
An opinion poll showed last month that two-thirds of Lithuanians did not trust Trump to make the right decisions on key political issues.
However, diplomats and Trump's supporters underline that he softened his rhetoric about NATO after becoming US president and that officials in his administration are paying great attention to the Baltic countries.
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis last year visited Lithuania, and US Vice-President Mike Pence and US House of Representatives President Paul Ryan visited Estonia.
Trump will welcome the three Baltic presidents in the White House on Apr. 3 to discuss preparations for NATO's July summit, where the Baltic countries expect progress on beefing up air defense and military capabilities in the Baltic Sea.
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Two radio stations affiliated to the opposition National Democratic Congress – Radio Gold and Radio XYZ – have been taken off the air, Starrfm.com.gh. has observed.
The stations have been off air since Thursday afternoon.
It comes after officials of the National Communications Authority and some police personnel stormed the premises of Radio XYZ Thursday afternoon.
Some workers of Radio XYZ have confirmed to Starr News that the police team led by the NCA official came to their office.
The development comes in the wake of the invitation of the National Democratic Congress chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo over some recent crimes in the country.
Meanwhile, the NCA has in a statement said it is shutting down stations who have defualted in renewing their licenses
"Radio stations operating without valid authorisations as determined by the 2017 FM Broadcasting Audit are being shut down with immediate effect as enforcement action in view of the decision of the Electronic Communications Tribunal.
"Following the FM Spectrum Audit in 2017, some stations were found to be in default and were fined by the Authority. However, some of the stations in default were not satisfied and proceeded to the various courts; Electronic Communications Tribunal (ECT) and the High Court to appeal against the NCA's decision.
"This resulted in a decision by the ECT in 2018 which reviewed the status of expired FM Radio Broadcasting Authorisations and which ruled among others that Companies whose authorisations had expired reverted to the same position as a fresh applicant. While some stations shut down following this decision, others did not," the statement said.
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AUM is Critical for Emerging Managers:
There are few things more important to the credibility of a team launching a first- or second-time fund than getting to a respectable AUM. Young firms can survive average performance with a respectable AUM, but will struggle to survive without it, even with superior performance. If AUM is too low, committed or "on the fence" investors may begin to wonder what they are missing. Why is no one else investing? The successful management of a small AUM may still leave the investor wondering if the manager's process and strategy are scalable. Additionally, investors may begin to suspect whether the manager is making enough money to cover the overhead required to feed a high-performance team and infrastructure.
Underestimating the Challenge of Capital Raising:
So, why do so many asset managers fail to invest in perhaps the most important aspect of their firm: the capital raise? Is it because managers underestimate the challenge ahead? Managers who read industry reports from the likes of PitchBook, Preqin, and others will see that investors allocated $35.5 billion to venture capital and $186 billion to private equity in 2015 alone. Seeing these staggering statistics may lead managers to believe achieving a meager $100 mm to $200 mm AUM goal will be a quick and painless experience. What we know is that a successful campaign demands attention, requires time and must have a focused investment of intellect and capital.
Statistics Misleading for Emerging Managers:
Research shows that a large portion of investor allocations are to second, third, and fourth generation managers, as well as $1B+ funds. For example, in private equity, seven funds received a total of $57.7 billion in 2015. On the flip side, of the $35.5 billion allocated to venture capital funds, only $1.3 billion or 3.65% of the total allocated was to first-time funds. There were 20 first-time venture capital funds closed in 2015, which equates to an average of $65 MM per fund.
In the ongoing quest for alpha, the growing gross allocation to alternative investments indicates a continued expansion in interest among LPs. PitchBook reports that venture capital, with $10 billion raised in the 1st quarter 2016, experienced one of the strongest quarters in recent memory. In Q1 2016, private equity allocations increased 14% compared to same quarter the year before. PitchBook research also suggests investors continue to have an appetite for first-time managers, especially to those representing unique and repeatable strategies. But, with all this positive news, fundraising timelines continue to extend. PitchBook reported the average PE fund closing time in 2016 surpassed 17 months, while Preqin says that 26% of funds are taking more than 24 months to close, showcasing the challenge facing alternative asset managers.
- Allocations to alternative investments continue to grow at unprecedented levels;
- LPs' recognition and interest in emerging managers is also increasing in record fashion;
- $1.3 billion of venture capital raised in 2015 went to first-time fund managers;
- The average fund closing time for private equity increased to more than 17 months, with 26% of funds taking upwards of 24 months or greater to close;
- Funds raising capital beyond a year with little AUM can end up with irreparable brand damage with prospective investors.
Simply put, if a manager is trying to build a firm recognized for greatness, the approach to the initial fundraising efforts should not be underestimated or short-changed. Making a good first impression with investors is paramount, even if they choose not to invest, as these prospects will form a lasting impression. Like it or not, these prospects will manage a great deal of the word-of-mouth marketing of the firm.
To keep a campaign fresh and compelling, fund managers should develop a professional marketing and distribution strategy capable of eloquently and consistently sharing a story to a well-targeted audience of allocators with a proven appetite for the offered strategy. A well-researched and focused effort on the front end of a raise will help accomplish this mission.
Choosing not to invest the capital, or dedicating the resources (going it alone without a dedicated internal team or professional marketing group) to properly achieve AUM goals will be evident to the investment community and will often result in a hard to overcome, poor first impression with investors.
Our advice: Dedicate the proper time and resources to make the right first impression. It will have a significant impact on current efforts, as well as on future funds.


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Video: M.I Abaga - Brother ft. Nosa x Milli [DOWNLOAD]
M.I releases the video for "Brother", a song off his 2014 album, "Chairman".
M.I Abaga takes a us on a trip down memory lane as he dishes out the official music video for his song "Brother", off his "Chairman" album which was released in 2014.
The song which features Nosa and Milli addressed issues going on in the then Choc Boi camp and the departure of Brymo from the label.
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The Word
"Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind." 1 Samuel 15:29
Welcome to 2019! It's time for the annual word of the year post. I just learned that there is some sort of app that can generate your word for you. The folks I know who have tried it have gotten some pretty fancy words. One lady got the word "dazzle" and another got "fascination" and yet a third got "excitement". After many weeks of prayer, my word is crystal clear…and once again it's not very fancy. I say it's not fancy because it involves work on my part. My word for 2019 is "CONSISTENT". Wa-hoo! At first I pouted a little thinking this was a word that meant I was going to be tested and asked to actually plow through some stuff he's been leading me toward for a while. After the word was clear, I spent several days asking him to help me actually like my word!
It's been cause for a lot of reflection and it's only the second day of January! In my prayer, I came across this verse from 1Samuel and it shined a giant spotlight on a couple of things that come with my word. I was pointed right to truthfulness and decisiveness. Truth hit my heart because we live in a world that seems to be a little allergic to honesty. It's hard to know which headline or sound bite to believe. I know I can't do much to change that but I sure can work consistently to seek, defend, and live truth. Changing my mind is usually what happens when I loose steam and don't finish what I started. It occurred to me that if consistent was a word I lived, I could be a little more Christ-like. I liked the thought of that!
I'm celebrating the last few hours of my birthday as I type and it's been a great day. I think it's been a great day because it had the best beginning. I went to church for a Eucharistic Holy Hour at 5:45 this morning and in the still and the quiet the thought that popped into my head (thank you Holy Spirit) was that being consistent didn't mean being perfect. That was a huge relief. The verse points out that He is not a man and he won't change his mind but I am human so he sort of expects it I think…phew! That little line took off some of the pressure for sure! As I begin this new year and pray about the way I'd like to live out this next birth year, I made a list of all the places I needed to be more consistent. When I finished, the list wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it might be. I am the queen of stop and start…green light and red light…hurry up, go crazy and then stall out! I believe the words I need to adopt are finish what you start with consistent progress. I think I can do that!
As I was looking at the list of things that need my new word and making a plan, I realized I probably need to find the root of my inconsistency. I'm usually in perpetual motion and get lots of stuff done but there are those few things that just never turn out quite like I thought they would when I got started. I need to spend some time in prayer thinking about why! Some of them are big things like writing a book and others are small like praying a daily Rosary EVERY day. Some are just yucky like keeping papers graded and my desk free from piles and some are hard like consistently eating right and speaking truthfully and kindly to everyone. My new word seems to fit everywhere but I need to figure out how to use it well. I'll keep you posted!
A Seed To Plant: What's your word? Share it if you have one so we can all pray for each other as we figure out how to live our word!
Blessings on your day!
Not Too Pretty
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8
My word for the year is BE. I've spent the last two weeks praying about what God wants me to BE most. I'm here to tell you, he's made it perfectly and painfully clear. I sort of forgot how clear he can be when I honestly and humbly ask him to show me something. It has been an ugly couple of weeks. On the outside I looked ok…my shoes matched and my teeth were brushed; you know, the important stuff for the world to see, but on the inside I've been a train wreck. Of course I didn't want anyone to see that, I just tried to keep it all tucked away because as a general rule, we don't like folks to know when we're a hot mess but for some reason part of my "BE-ing" is to tell you what he's shown me. Even though he's been challenging me in a gigantic way, he's also lovingly allowed me to stumble across some mighty words from some Holy Saints to guide and direct me.
"The nation doesn't simply need what we have. It needs what we are." St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
I tell classes and audiences all the time that God calls us each to serve in a unique way according to the gifts and talents he's blessed us with. He has clearly pointed out that I haven't been taking that statement to heart. He has thrown a spotlight on the fact that I spend too much time yearning to "make it big" instead of serving wherever he sends me. While I'm dreaming about speaking in huge convention centers and being noticed as a "Catholic Rock Star" he has made it very clear that I'm being prideful and wishing for someone else spot. He very clearly pointed out that whether there are 15 gathered in a church basement, 22 sitting in my classroom or a thousand in an auditorium; they are all HIS. My talents are about serving HIS children not my ego. He has made it very clear that I am to serve where he puts me. I'm wrestling with BE-ing content and BE-ing in the present. The world tells me to dream big and go for it; God is inviting me to be humble and use the gifts he gave me to bring glory to him.
To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often. -St. John Neumann
While part of me sees the need to be content; he's been glaringly pointing to the areas of my life where I desperately need to make big changes. Like a pebble in my shoe, he's been pointing them out many times each day. I made my list of things I needed to do better in 2018 and he keeps pointing them out like a bad movie stuck on rewind. For at least a decade a few of the things on that list have remained the same. He's asking me to be serious about those changes. If I really want time to read more or pray more I have to hack away some things to make that time; like Facebook and Twitter. One day as I was pondering more prayer while scrolling my newsfeed, my computer went completely black…message received! If I really want to be stronger and healthier I have to change what I eat and how I move. Those are changes that I have always struggled with but one day last week as I was thinking about all the reasons it's so hard to make those changes, the chair I was sitting on literally broke beneath me. I'm telling ya, he's challenging me in every corner of my life!
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. -Saint Augustine
Pride and humility are a big battle in the life of a christian. Humility has nothing to do with weakness and complacency but rather has everything to do with living the Gospel message and acting like Jesus. In the past two weeks I've had several people point out mistakes I've made and places I've fallen short. Those situations have been uncomfortable and embarrassing but God has called me to look at myself honestly and react humbly. I guess I didn't get it right the first few times so he's given me a few more opportunities to get it right. I'm truly a work in progress in this area and it's clear he isn't going to let up until I get better. Stay tuned because I have a feeling I'm going to be doing some studying about humility and pride and I just may have to share some lessons.
God is good, even when he isn't easy on us. The past two weeks haven't been pretty! I've cried, felt defeated, embarrassed and frustrated. There has been darkness, sadness and then times of joy as I have felt his loving presence throughout this whole process. This was a tough post to write; it's pretty raw and perhaps not as joyful as others but it's real!This tiny little word, BE has turned out to be mighty. As I get ready to hit the publish button, I have to BE confident that he'll use my "hot mess" of a life this month to touch a heart or two.
A Seed To Plant: Spend some time in prayer asking God to show you what he desires for your life and then see if you're getting in his way.
Blessings on your day!
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September 22, 2010
Following the Sun
Did you notice that the sunflowers have this amazing ability of making the place to glow of happiness, even the gloomiest ones, substituting the sun whenever and wherever needed. A field of sunflowers – something from the childhood dream. A little house with a couple of sunflowers behind the wooden fence, and you immediately know – it is full of happiness, bursting from voices of children. Pass by a sunflower, it watches you from the above, and you know there is a smile on its broad face.
This flower is the individualist of the plant world. Every sunflower can make a portrait of its own. No wonder they have been painted so many times, and if you think the sunflower's smile is not as mysterious as Mina Lisa's, you cannot deny that it still is one of the most open and kind smiles from someone who wants to warm your heart.
And when this flower perishes it leaves behind its tasty seeds for you to enjoy and remember him, like someone who continues to love you from afar.
July 24, 2010
Young Romans
To me, of all fakes, the hardest is imitating the time in portraits. There is some physical difference in people at each time frame and if you have the original you can easily tell the fake. And that is true for photographs as much as for the paintings, as the technique of the time adds up.
In some cases though the old and ancient portraits look strikingly contemporary.
This couple looks like a pair of nice yuppies next door we are used to say high in the mornings. Taken out from the time, dressing, color palette and given an iPad or a laptop, they could well be an engineer, a painter, a lawyer, a professor, scientist or just a blogger.
It is amazing to see how something so distant in time could make through two millenia to talk to us now. I wonder what from all we create now will live up to Time to empathise our successors in just one.
May 3, 2010
The Story of Her Hands
Her hands are the first thing one can see in her whole tired figure. Red and rough from constant contact with cold water, they must belong to someone who worked all her life. One would think a long one.
Then you look up at her face and realize how young she is.
Modigliani captured her relaxed immediately after concluding her hard work. She contrasts with the other women portraits he used to paint, whether nude, or just beautiful. But it seems to me he put more love into this one.
April 28, 2010
The Beautiful Ironmongress
She is known as La Belle Ferroniere. Her real name is lost in history, her painter's identity as well. It is attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci, or his circle, and as with everything connected to his name, this portrait is also surrounded by mystery, secrets and legends. Whether she is a king's lover and her name is a wordplay, as assumed, or just a pretty wife of an ironmonger, her whole appearance shows that she does not care how the world is judging her. Her impression of hostile caution makes me think she is a non conforming, proud person who does not expect much approval from the world. Why is that? It is the secret between her and her painter.
April 16, 2010
A Time Capsule
This is a second, a tiniest fracture of time between the past and the future. It captures much more than a photography could. It does not intend to tell a story, it wants you to feel the warm air inside, smell the mix of spirit and perfume, envy the freshness of the skin, to wish to be there. The impression will bring you your own memories, the story will be yours.
March 4, 2010
Portrait of Procurator
He was a doge in Renaissance time Venice. He used to rule. I do not know what background he came from, what was his childhood like, or his peak of strength, what were his deeds and whether he was kind or mean. More mean than kind most probably. Beautiful as it seems to us now, I am sure 1500-s were not as kind of times as one might think.
What I can see on his face is wisdom coming from experience of long life. Tintoretto did not show a person of power but rather a person of a deep respect.
Whatever life he lived, he collected knowledge he possesses makes him significant from others. He learned the life, he maybe made mistakes, which he acknowledges now. Yet with that knowledge there is some naivety in his eyes which comes from realisation that a human life was not long enough to learn all one would desire.
He must believe in Heaven and Hell. Whatever he deserves in afterlife, he seems to be prepared to meet his last day. Still, he is not ready to die, he is ready to serve his people at his best for as long as he is in power.


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Homes, office or any other kinds of properties mean a lot to us as they are brought after we incur a huge amount. The metropolitan cities do have the best and modern infrastructure. However, the property rates are also always sky high in the cities. In the specific case for Delhi, the property rates have been out of the affordability range for most middle and lower class populations. The Delhi Government does realize the need for budget homes to accommodate and to fulfil home dreams for many citizens and immigrants who shift to Delhi.
Delhi Master Plan to make L Zone smart by 2021
The Delhi Development Authority has come up with the master plan where they aim to make L Zone Dwarka a smart zone by 2021. The L Zone comes under the land pooling policy. The government has made plans to bring many residential and commercial properties at affordable rates so that the middle class can buy luxury homes at very competitive prices. The plan aims at making most home dreams come true. The potential buyers can learn more about DDA and its plans on the official website.
Antriksh Group to make dreams come true
The Famous Antriksh Group Dwarka has all plans to make a million home dreams come true and they have delivered many successful residential projects in the past. They are also working on Delhi Master Plan and are coming up with luxury properties in the L Zone Dwarka. The Antriksh Urban Greek is a project that is under the Delhi housing scheme, the residential project will try to help people get a chance to live in luxury homes. The Antriksh Urban Greek is a creative and high-class residential complex that will provide all luxury amenities to the residents.
Find all facilities and connectivity in L Zone
The L Zone is an important area that comes under the land pooling policy. The area is spread to about 22,000 hectares. With such land availability, the government has all plans to utilize the land and bring many properties for people to purchase without any worry. The area has good connectivity and has metro station that helps in quick and comfortable travel. The government is also making plans to make good road transportation facilities available so that the residents do not have to worry about travelling at odd hours.
Find a floor and payment plan on the website
The government has kept the payment and floor plans transparent so that there is no hidden costs issue later. The payment plans for all properties are given very clearly. The floor plan is also mentioned and displayed in a 3D format so that people can refer to the display and make a decision on what floor they would purchase the home. The renowned builders are working along with the DDA to deliver luxury yet affordable properties to the public by 2021.
Find your dream home at the Antriksh Urban Greek in L Zone Dwarka.


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Hey guys!! I'm so glad that we finally finish this project! It has been a long journey!
Please! Check my friend's portfolio! They are amazing! All credits bellow.
Also, A special thanks to Tribbo Post (tribbopost.com.br) that put their renderfarm available to render the animation. They've made 8-days-one-machine render into 20 hours render. Thanks guys!
Extra links, making of and stills: artstation.com/artist/thalessimonato
Concept art: Pedro Junior [ pedrominho.tumblr.com ]
Rigging | Luis Fernando [ vimeo.com/user17592874 ]
Animation | Nico Taro [ artstation.com/artist/nicotaro ]
Modeling, Look dev, Hair, Render | Thales Simonato [ thalessimonato.com ]
I really hope you enjoy this project! If so, spread the word and share with your friends!
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In the beginning I asked how reeling rules might vary in salience across social classes. One possible approach to this question is via the connections among social exchange, commodification of feeling, and the premium, in many middle-class jobs, on the capacity to manage meanings.
Conventionalized feeling may come to assume the properties of a commodity. When deep gestures of exchange enter the market sector and are bought and sold as an aspect of labor power, feelings are commodified. When the manager gives the company his enthusiastic faith, when the airline stewardess gives her passengers her psyched-up but quasi-genuine reassuring warmth, what is sold as an aspect of labor power is deep acting.
But commodification of feeling may not have equal salience for people in evei у social class or occupational sector When I speak of social class, it is not strictly income, education, or occupational status that 1 refer to, but to something roughly correlated to these—the on-the-job task of creating and sustaining appropriate meanings. The bank manager or the IBM executive may be required to sustain a definition of self, office, and organization as ''up-and-coming" or "on the go," "caring," or "reliable," meanings most effectively sustained through acts upon feeling. Feeling rules are of utmost salience in jobs such as these; rule reminders and sanctions are more in play. It is not, as Erich Fromm and C. Wright Mills suggest, that the modern middle-class man "sells" his personality but that many jobs call for an appreciation of display rules, feeling rules, and a capacity for deep acting.
Working-class jobs more often call for the individual's external behavior and the products of it—a car part assembled, a truck delivered 500 miles away, a road repaired. The creation and the sustaining of meanings go on
of course, but it is not what the boss pays for. Some working – or lower-class jobs do require emotion work—the jobs of prostitute, servant, nanny, and eldercare worker, for example. Such workers are especially important as a source of insight about emotion management. Being less rewarded for their work than their superiors, they are, perhaps, more detached from, and perceptive about it. Just as we can learn more about "appropriate situationfeeling fits" by studying misfits, we can probably understand commodification of feeling better from those who more often have to ask themselves: Is this what I do feel or what I have to feel?
Why, ! asked, do we feel in ways appropriate to die situation as much of the time as we do? One answer is because we try to manage what we feel in accordance with latent rules. In order to elaborate this suggestion I considered first the responsiveness of emotion to acts of management as it is treated in the organismic and interactive account of emotion.
Still, occasionally emotions come over us like an uncontrollable flood. We feel overcome with grief, anger, or joy. Insofar as emotion is, as Darwin suggests, a substitute for action, or action-manque, we may become enraged instead of killing, envious instead of stealing, depressed instead of dying. Or, yet again, emotion can be a prelude to action—and we become so enraged that we kill, so envious that we steal, so depressed that we die. Newspapers
make a business of recording emotions of this sort. But the other half of the human story concerns how people calm down before they kili someone, how people want something but don't steal it. how people put the bottle of sleeping pills away and call a friend. Just how it is we hold, shape, and—to the extent we can—direct feeling is not what we read about in the newspaper. But it may be the really important news.


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Firestone rejects several studentsâ birth certificates
FIRESTONE, MARGIBI COUNTY-The Management of Firestone Plantation Company in Harbel, Margibi County, has rejected the birth certificates of some Five-hundred employees' children.
Firestone Human Resource Manager, Marram Wreah, is quoted as describing the birth certificates as substandard.
The decision means that the affected students may not be eligible for enrollment into the Company's school system.
However, the Health Ministry Representative at the Company, Alfred Francis, said:' The certificates are valid once they contain the seal of Liberia and the logo of the ministry."
ELBC's Reporter said the affected students could not enter school Monday, September 3, 2018, the beginning of Academic 2018/2019.
During an interview with ELBC Monday, September 3, 2018, affected employees said they are seeking the Ministry of Health's intervention.


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Although "Copperhead", as a term of opprobrium, existed before the Civil War, it is known mostly for its application to Democrats in the North, some of whom were émigrés from the South,who opposed the war for a number of reasons. These included a fear of the growing centralization of government; doubts about the possible harmful consequences to themselves if slavery were abolished; in the Midwest, an economic-based envy of industrial New England; in New England, a fear among merchants and manufacturers of losing profitable commerce with the South; the continuing loyalty of the émigrés to the Confederacy; and the incentive among Democrats to make political capital out of the inevitable hardships of the war. In a more recent time frame, President Franklin Roosevelt revived the term by applying it to the noninterventionist stand taken by Charles A. Lindbergh in 1941.
The Civil War Copperheads opposed conscription, gave aid to deserters, hindered shipments of men and supplies, and terrorized Union sympathizers. Today, Neo-Copperheads are following a similar script. They oppose the rule of law, give aid to illegal aliens, hinder the efforts of Congress to do the right thing, and consistently and severely criticize their fellow citizens for demanding secure borders and a reduction in legal immigration.
The Neo-Copperheads rend the fabric of our nation by supporting a form of comprehensive immigration reform that would grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens, open the floodgates for millions of new immigrants and illegal aliens, continue chain immigrations and 14th Amendment abuses, and deny English as the official language of government. Like their Civil War predecessors the Neo-Copperheads pursue their own narrow interests rather than the national interest. They undermine all efforts to restore our national sovereignty. They evidence no interest in stopping immigration's unarmed invasion with its deadly consequences for the America we know and love. They, like the earlier Copperheads, exhibit gross disloyalty to their country and make it exceedingly difficult to prosecute the war on terror and effectively deal with the companion problem of illegal entry. They oppose E-verification of work status, roundups of illegal aliens, continuous and vigorous internal enforcement, detention centers, and the expeditious processing and repatriation of those who are apprehended. Even though the rule of law requires both, the noninterventionist Neo-Copperheads say "Stop the roundups and close the detention centers."
Working for logical immigation reform based on a stable population, a recognition of the finite nature of our natural resources and the adverse impact of continued growth on our quality of life, standard of living, national interest, character, language, sovereignty and the rule of law. Pushing back and countering the disloyal elements in American society and the anti-American rhetoric of the leftwing illegal alien lobbies. In a debate, when your opponents turn to name calling, it's a good sign you've already won.
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I may be taking a weekend break from blogging. My husband's birthdy is Friday, mine is Monday. To add further significance, I'm turning 30. The big 3-0. Therefore, my father is driving down from upper Michigan (U.P., not Traverse City area) to celebrate :) I'm excited, but I have a lot of work to finish up so that I can spend some good time with him and some friends. I will let y'all know how I do this weekend (I'm thinking not steller, but I think I can still make some good choices!).
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This gorgeous 3 Bedroom apartment is just ideal to find your peace and comfort after hours of city tour. The apartment located just close to famous FC Barcelona stadium offers all modern luxury and comfort amenities in gorgeous setting. The spacious and contemporary styled apartment offers all household equipments of comfort and is linked to whole of the city with easy transport round the clock.
There is a bright and elegant living space with large sofa, TV, coffee table, shelves, bookcases and other entertainment options. There is a dining space attached to it with a dining table. The bedrooms are large and offer king size double beds along with ample storage space in wardrobes. There is a well equipped kitchen with all modern amenities and appliances. The bathroom is clean, furnished and modern with all practical amenities.
Staying here you are not only having an accommodation near the Stadium of the FC Barcelona but you are also living on the longest commercial street of Europe called "Carrer de Sants". There is both bus stop and a metro station very near to the apartment.
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Hello, all you lovely people and today we have a makeup remover under focus. It is Maybelline NewYork MICELLAR WATER. This has been in the international market for quite some time now and was recently launched in India.
As you can see from the picture, it has a clear water like consistency. The packaging is a sturdy plastic and a screw cap with tight flip top, making it perfect for traveling as well.
Product claims
- Removes all makeup and UV products
- Hydrates
- Removes trapped dirt and dust
- Refines pores
- Freshens like a toner
- No need to rinse
- Subtle for sensitive skin
- No fragrance
- Alcohol free
- Oil free
Usage– Soak a cotton pad and gently apply on face. No need to rub
All the details about the product, its usage and ingredients are given on the back of the bottle
All Things Right
- Affordable – Rs 399
- Yes! it holds true to everything that it claims
- No stingy feeling on the skin
- Doesn't irritate the eyes
- Works great on sensitive and acne prone skin
- Removes all kinds of makeup whether it's waterproof or normal makeup
- Freshens the skin like a toner
- Soothes and hydrates the skin
- Doesn't dry the skin
- A small dispenser that drops the right amount of product to prevent wastage
All Things Wrong
- there is none
Do I feel it Right – yes absolutely, I am already on my second bottle and this is going to be my favorite for a very long time.
Extra Tip– while working with waterproof makeup for eg a gel liner, give it a little time to act, as it's oil free it takes a few extra second to work
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My journey to being financially free, building a business and creating a lifestyle which allows me the time to enjoy life is not by chance. It is by choice. I choose to be on this path of having financial freedom and not having to worry about money. To be able to do what I want, when I want, wherever I want for me is success.
I choose to invest so I can have passive income and give back.
I choose not to depend on a man or government to fund the life that I want. I literally came from nothing. I feel fulfilled in my life from the ground up. I hope that by reading the principles below, this chapter of Success Unlimited will help you truly start to live
Finance is not only about keeping our 'money' in check, it also provides vital signs of healthy well-being. Why do I say this? If your finances are healthy, you can take care of your own health and your family's health. If you do even better- start a business or have rental properties under your belt – then you can give back more to the people you love or to society in general.
If you have healthy finances, you can provide employment and housing for other people – and this will contribute to the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. Our wider society's healthy well-being is dependent on our individual efforts. As Oprah says; "keep your cup full and fill up everybody's cup after". The same concept applies to your financial well-being as well. Once you're able to generate enough passive income, you will then have the time to spend on things that are really important.
The less money you have, the more stress you have trying to keep up with the bills and the daily running of your household. This type of lifestyle creates a noticeable strain on your relationships.
According to the Huffington post:
Here's the link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/07/marriage-wont-last_n_6400512.html, the number one cause of divorce is not having a financial agreement with your partner and not having transparent finances.
So, in this case, wouldn't you think that healthy finances could equate to a harmonious family life?
So what are massive contributors to attaining financial freedom?
Start early. The prime age for learning is between the ages of 4-8. This is when children are like sponges and it's easy to form their mindset.
If you are a student- start investing on educating yourself with anything and everything about money, property, investments, growing your finances and investing 10-20% of your total income and letting this grow over time.
I would also suggest getting as much information as you can on how to manage you finances. There are plenty of wealth seminars out there as well as magazines, books and online resources to help you keep your finances in top shape.
Here are my personal top pics.to maintain your financial well-being:
- Books.
Robert Kiosaki's, the world renowned millionaire created books that gave me a solid foundation for my financial mindset and well-being. Whatever age you are, or your children are , he has you covered.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the poor and middle class don't. – This book is the holy grail of finances. It will teach anyone the essential difference between an asset and a liability.
Rich Dad's Rich Kid, Smart Kid- This is a MUST READ for all parents who want their children to have a head start in life. It will teach children how to print their own money.
Rich Dad's Cashflow QUADRANT
Guide to Financial Freedom- This will give you an insight on the Employee, Self-employed mindset vs. the Business and Investor mindset.
Rich Woman by Kim Kiosaki– this is for the woman who insists on being financially independent….and not depending on a man, family, company or government to take care of her.
Anthony Robbins success tools– What I really like about his books, CD's and seminars is he does not only look at your financial well-being, he also looks at your health, emotions, personal and work life. He delves into the 6 human needs which teaches us how to live life in a balanced way.
Thrive- Ariana Huffington – If you're tired and wondering whether there is anything more to life, now is a time to read. This book is a powerful asset for women who are trying to "do it all" while also balancing their family, career and social media. Do we really all of this?
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg– the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Facebook. This book covers women, work and the will to lead. She sends a strong positive message that women can have it all.
This is a sample taken from a chapter in the book Success Unlimited. The chapter is written by Sarah Reyes. Click here to pick up your copy.


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Bentley Bentayga Sets Production SUV Record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Mostly Stock Luxury SUV Climbs Pikes Peak in Less than Eleven Minutes
The Bentley team had a few reasons to celebrate following the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado last weekend, as the company's Bentayga entrant set a course record for production SUVs. Cresting the mountain in 10 minutes and 49.9 seconds, the mostly stock Bentayga beat the previous record holder by nearly two minutes.
Racing legend Rhys Millen piloted the Bentayga, averaging 66.5 miles per hour over the 12.42-mile course. The hillclimb, which features more than 150 corners and has a vertical relief of about 5,000 feet, is a taxing exercise for any vehicle.
"What an incredible machine," Millen said of his run. "To take a luxury SUV with minimal modifications and be able to drive up this course in under 11 minutes is a huge testament to the performance and level of engineering in the Bentayga."
To prepare it for Pikes Peak, Bentley engineers replaced the Bentayga W12's luxury front seats with more race-friendly chairs. The rear bench was also removed, and the Bentayga received a fire suppression system and rollcage for added safety. DOT-certified Pirelli tires rode under the sport-ute, and it came with a more performance-oriented exhaust. Other than that, it was entirely stock, right down to the eye-searing green paint.
Bentley will commemorate the SUV's participation at Pikes Peak with a 10-car run of specially spec'd vehicles. The Pikes Peak Bentayga is painted either Radium Satin—to match the racer—or Beluga Black, and the 22-inch wheels are painted Beluga with Radium accents. The Pikes Peak Edition jettisons all exterior chrome, replaced with gloss black trim and a carbon-fiber splitter, side skirts, diffuser, and rear spoiler. Each example of the limited run also gets a Pikes Peak–themed fender accent.
Inside, the limited edition gets Beluga and Key Lime upholstery, with Alcantara accents, carbon-fiber interior trim, and Pikes Peak doorsills. Under the skin, the Pikes Peak Bentayga gets the same W12 engine, 48V-powered anti-roll suspension, and adaptive suspension as the racer.
"I had a great run—the car was planted all the way up and gave me the confidence I needed to push hard," Millen said. "I'm delighted to take the SUV record for Bentley and for everyone that's been involved in this project."
Those interested in picking up one of the 10 Pikes Peak Bentayga models can place their orders starting this August.
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Lake Devereaux, 17, lost two beloved friends in a horrific accident, but she's permitted to resurrect just one person, an agonizing choice complicated by a promise made years earlier.
Medical breakthroughs have made human resurrection possible. Regulations for population control provide that on their 18th birthday, each teen may elect to resurrect one dead person, at that time only. Resurrection is possible years after death, the resurrected person resuming life, free of flaws or disease, at the age they were when they died. Lake's older brother, Matt, was paralyzed from the neck down in an accident four years ago. Embittered, he stopped trying to kill himself only when their parents secured Lake's promise to resurrect him after a planned suicide. While her dead friends' parents beg Lake to resurrect one of their children, Matt and her parents remind her she's already committed. Then, with a boy she meets in a therapist's waiting room, she uncovers secrets prompting hard questions about her friends, family, and herself (all evidently white). The novel's best when exploring how resurrecting a loved one transforms individuals, families, and friends. The effect on the larger world remains unexplored. Odd, contradictory resurrection rules go unexplained. Could a resurrected person resurrect another person? Resurrection's existed for decades yet seems to have effected only minor, local changes. These worldbuilding defects impede what should be provocative explorations of disability and medical ethics.
Shallow execution mars an intriguing premise. (Science fiction. 14-18)