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Thimble Hall.
In the small North Derbyshire village of Youlgreave can be found a detached house which it is claimed, is said to be the smallest detached house in the world. This 18th century Grade II listed building has been used in the past as a Cobbler's, a Butchers and an antique shop. Its dimensions measure a massive 11ft 10in by 10ft 3in and 12ft 2in in height. I am assuming that these are the outside measurements of the building as the two rooms inside are said to measure 8ft 1 in by 7ft 1 in which are connected by a ladder.
The house was last used in the 1930s and since then had fallen into disrepair and in 1996 it was declared a building at risk, however when I took these photographs on the 5-7-2013 there was evidence of renovation work taking place.
It is said that around 100 years ago a family of eight lived in the house, how they managed for room and without a kitchen, bathroom and any running water remains a mystery! Just think if you added a toilet and bathroom you could double your living space!
The last time the place was occupied was in the 1930s by a Brother and Sister known as Charlie and Jinnie Frisky. Apparently the property is officially registered with the Guiness Book of Records as the smallest detached house in the world, and when it came up for auction in 1999 the guide price was between £5,000-£15,000, however it attracted bids from all over the world including one from Uri Geller. However the property sold for £39,500 to a local ice cream manufacturer Bruno Fredrick based in Chesterfield whose descendant is said to have walked all the way from Parma to Sheffield a distance of 1000 miles back in 1875.
Another interesting feature which can be found in the village of Youlgreave and coincidently directly in front of Thimble Hall is a water reservoir called conduit head but known affectionately by the locals as "the fountain". Prior to the building of the reservoir in 1829 water had to be carried from the river Bradford found at the bottom of the valley.


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Siamese Coup d'État of 1932: From Absolute to Constitutional MonarchyPosted: June 6, 2011 Filed under: History | Tags: Annanta Sammakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok, Chakri dynasty, Corrado Feroci, King Prajadhipok, Krung Thep, Memorial Bridge, Rama, Siam, Thailand Leave a comment
The year 1932 marked a turning point in the history of Thailand. Faced with a failing economy, a reduced military budget, and cuts to civil service payrolls, a group of foreign-educated civilians and military leaders secretly began plotting the overthrow of the ruling princes of the Supreme Council. These princes practiced nepotism and greedily hoarded their personal wealth. In an attempt to ease the economic tension, King Prajadhipok proposed the levying of income taxes and property taxes but the Supreme Council opposed these policies, fearing that their personal fortunes would suffer. They instead made cuts to civil service and military spending, causing the Minister of Defense Prince Boworadet to resign, and angering civilians. The king himself was of a passive nature and allowed the Supreme Council to overrule him. He admitted his lack of financial acumen and publicly apologized for his failings:
"I myself do not profess to know much about the matter… if I have made a mistake I really deserve to be excused by the officials and people of Siam."
In April of that year, Bangkok celebrated its 150th anniversary. Rama I founded the capital in 1782, after the fall of Ayutthaya. Legend tells how Rama I prophesised that his dynasty would last but 150 years. To honour the founding of the Chakri dynasty, the king had commissioned the building of a bridge to span the Chao Phraya River and a large statue of Rama I, which was sculpted by the resident Italian artist, Corrado Feroci. King Prajadhipok had promised to reveal his planned constitution during these celebrations. When the sesquicentennial passed without mention of a constitution, the People's Party began to foment revolution.
Four senior army officers joined the Promoters after sensing the growing vibe of discontent among many of Siam's young officers and civil servants. Chief among them was Phraya Songsuradet, who became the main tactician in plotting the coup and advised the Promoters to be more secretive to avoid official detection. The coup organizers held clandestine meetings in dimly-lit boardrooms to plan the overthrow of the ruling elites. Despite their precautions, word of the coup eventually leaked to the police. On the evening of June 23, 1932, the Director General of the Police made a phone call to Prince Paribatra – who was acting Prince Regent while the king was away at his seaside resort in Hua Hin – asking him for authorization to arrest the coordinators of the coup. The prince, recognizing many of the names on the list of conspirators, decided to delay the order until the next morning, a delay that would cost him bitterly.
In the early hours of June 24, 1932, civilian and military members of the People's Party began to gather on the pavilion of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. A gunboat sailed up the Chao Phraya River and was positioned facing the residence of Prince Paribatra. Naval units arrived on the scene under false orders to suppress a Chinese uprising. Many of those gathered there on that fateful morning were unaware of the intentions of the People's Party and there was a general air of confusion. Military units secured all strategic locations and the princes of the Supreme Council were arrested and imprisoned in the Throne Hall. Prince Paribatra was reputedly in his pyjamas when armed soldiers came to take him away; he was given no time to change his clothes. It was well known that Paribatra had strongly opposed the constitution and wished to put himself or his son on the throne in place of King Prajadhipok. Only one of the princes managed to avoid arrest. Prince Purachatra had been away at the Turkish baths in downtown Bangkok when a faithful servant came to warn him of the uprising. He escaped from Bangkok by train and disembarked in Hua Hin, where he informed King Prajadhipok of the state of affairs back in the capital.
When a large crowd had gathered on the pavilion of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, a speech was given by Phraya Manopakon (Mano) which strongly criticised the king and the ruling elites. The speech was written by Pridi Phanomyong, a French-educated radical who played a key role in organizing the coup d'état. Mano, standing on a podium on the pavilion of the Throne hall, read out the Manifesto of the People's Party. In it, the king was accused of embezzling funds, nepotism and governing without principle. In the speech, the People's Party invited the king to retain his position, but under a constitution which would strip him of all his theoretical powers. The king was given an ultimatum: if he did not reply, it would be taken as treason and the country would adopt a republican form of government. All this was broadcast over radio and supporters of the movement blanketed the capital with flyers and pamphlets. Despite the rousing speech, many of the onlookers remained noncommittal and waited to see the reaction of the forces that were being ousted.
Meanwhile, King Prajadhipok was at his seaside palace, Klai Kangwon, teeing off a game of golf when Prince Purachatra came charging onto the scene talking of revolution in the capital. The king took the news with aplomb and asked his wife, Queen Rambai Barni, to finish the game of golf while he went indoors to discuss the matter with Purachatra. Also staying with the king was Prince Svasti, Queen Rambai Barni's charismatic father, who was well known for his wit and charm. The group nervously listened to the strongly-worded radio broadcast of the People's Party and considered what course of action to take. At first, the possibility of fleeing the country was broached but when the king turned to his wife for a final answer, she decided the most honourable thing to do would be to return and face the music. Later in the day, they received a telegram from the People's Party which contradicted the terms set forth in their Manifesto. In the telegram, they assured King Prajadhipok that if he did not want to remain on the throne, they would be happy to replace him with another prince. Soon after, a gunboat was dispatched to Hua Hin and the commander of the vessel went ashore to ask the King to return with him to Bangkok. He refused to board the gunboat and went instead by royal train.
King Prajadhipok and his entourage arrived in Bangkok late the next night and were met by a police guard who served as escort to the group. No military display was permitted at the Bangkok station and the People's Party kept a respectful distance. Early the next morning, the king expressed his wish to meet with the leaders of the coup. Four members of the People's Party were escorted to a room in King Prajadhipok's palace where he was sitting behind a broad desk. He smiled and rose to greet them. "I rise," he said, "in honour of the People's Party." In a country where civilians had once been obliged to prostrate themselves in the presence of the king, this significant moment was seen as a clear sign of King Prajadhipok's willingness to agree to the terms of the People's Party Manifesto. On June 27, 1932, King Prajadhipok signed the draft constitution, which stripped him of all his ancient powers. All the princes held captive were then released, all except Prince Paribatra, who was exiled to Germany for fear that he might stage a counter coup.
By the end of November of that year, the new government had drafted up a Permanent Constitution and it was formally signed by King Prajadhipok on December 10, 1932, thus ending 150 years of absolute monarchy.
To see more pictures from the 1932 coup d'état, visit my image blog, Siamese Visions.
Discover Thailand's Diversity in Museum of SiamPosted: May 22, 2011 Filed under: Museums | Tags: Bangkok, Memorial Bridge, Rattanakosin Island, Siam, Thailand, the city of angels Leave a comment
Thais aren't particularly well-known for their objectivity when it comes to talking about their proud nation. Most seem to believe that "Thainess" is an inbuilt trait that can't be understood by outsiders. But it is interesting to note that Thai people are made up of an estimated 57 ethnic groups and their history is replete with immigration and changing powers. It comes as a refreshing change, then, that the people behind the Museum of Siam have posed the question: What is Thainess?
Through a series of interactive and compelling exhibits, you are guided from Suvarnabhumi (The Land of Gold) to modern-day Thailand. The museum designers used the ever-changing face of Thailand as an inspiration for the layout of the exhibits and compared its progression to the flow of a river or rainbow (roong in Thai). The "roong" begins in the immersive theatre with a short movie that feeds your imagination and leaves you with many unanswered questions to whet your appetite.
After the immersive theatre, you are guided to the next room which features a street stall complete with pestle and mortar and artificial chicken wings, where you can get an amusing photo of you and your friends making som tum. There is also half a tuk tuk built into the wall, which is about the closest you'll ever get to sitting in the driving seat of one of these freaks of automobilia. The tour then heads up to the third floor in honour of its flowing and ever-changing theme.
Once you arrive breathless on the third floor, you will find the section entitled Suvarnabhumi. This part of the exhibition attempts to unravel some of Thailand's ancient history and give you a clearer picture of how the land mass we now know as Thailand first came to be inhabited. One of the more extraordinary claims in this section of the museum is that Bangkok and the central plains (Thailand's "rice bowl) were under the sea as recently as 5,000 years ago. However, I have not found any other sources that clearly state this as of yet and so I encourage the reader to look further into this, or perhaps shed some light on it.
The tour then guides you through Thailand's rich and colourful history, from the Ayutthaya period to the beginning of the current Rattanakosin era and on to modern influences and possible future outcomes. Many of the exhibits are interactive and allow you the opportunity to use your hands or input ideas. As you follow the roong, you will learn about Thai Buddhism, warfare, trading, crafts, culture and modern Thailand. At the end of the tour you are encouraged to write messages in the "Thailand Tomorrow" room, which will be saved in a database and used for research in the future.
But I don't want to spoil the surprise for you and tell you what it's all about; I just hope to spark your interest so that you may go and pay the museum a visit! The Museum of Siam is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday and costs 100 baht for Thais and 300 baht for foreigners (read my post on double-pricing) though if you work in Thailand they will allow you in for the same price as Thais. A Black Canyon coffee shop is located within the museum grounds and the facilities are clean and well-maintained. To get to there, take a ferry to Memorial Bridge (N6) then walk through the flower market for about 10 minutes. The museum is on Sanamchai Road, not far from Wat Pho and other popular attractions.
Silpa Bhirasi: The man who sculpted the "Greats"Posted: May 12, 2011 Filed under: History | Tags: Bangkok, Corrado Feroci, Democracy Monument, Memorial Bridge, Naresuan, Siam, Silpa Bhirasi, Taksin 1 Comment
The Thais are not especially well-known for honouring foreigners throughout their history and even today, the humble farang is made to feel like he is no more than a tolerated visitor. Of course, the same could be said of any country. It seems to be normal human behaviour to praise those who we feel most affiliated with; those who seem most like us. But the Thais, despite my opening statement, have shown amazing strength of character in honouring, tolerating and even "adopting" numerous foreigners as one of their own. One such person who the Thais owe a great debt to is Corrado Feroci.
Corrado Feroci was an Italian-born sculptor who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence from 1908 to 1915. He graduated with a 1st class honours and earned the title of Professor of Fine Arts. He was invited to Thailand in 1923 to teach Western sculpture at the Department of Fine Arts after Rama VI contacted the Italian government asking for a sculptor who could train Thai artists and craftsmen. Rama VI, who was quite a talented and artistic man himself, probably aspired to raise the standard of Thai art to that of international standards.
In 1929, Rama VI's successor, King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) commissioned the construction of a bridge that would span the Chao Phraya River. The Bridge was called Phra Buddha Yodfa Bridge (Memorial Bridge) and was built to mark the 150th anniversary of Bangkok. Rama VII ordered a large statue of Rama I to be built and placed on the pavilion at the foot of Memorial Bridge. The statue was designed by Prince Naris, president of the Royal Institute and director of the Department of Fine Arts, and the work of sculpting the statue was given to Feroci. In 1930, Feroci returned to his native Italy to supervise the moulding of the statue of Rama I. In 1932, Memorial Bridge was officially opened and the statue of Rama I was unveiled to the public. The king conferred the most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, 5th Class, upon Feroci for his work on the statue.
In the same year as the unveiling of the magnificent Rama I statue, Feroci cooperated with Phra Saroj Ratana Nimman, Head of Architecture Department, and established the School of Arts. In his first class, he had only seven students, many of whom went on to become famous artists. In 1942, the school was renamed the School of Fine Art and in 1943 became Silpakorn University, which is the name it still goes by today. He was a devoted teacher and expended large amounts of energy in transferring his knowledge to his students. He also wrote many books and research articles on both Thai and Western art such as: Theory of Colour (1943), Theory of Composition (1944), Thai Painting (1952) and An Appreciation of Sukhothai Art (1962). He was greatly loved and admired by his students and two years after his death, one of his students sculpted a statue of him, which still stands in the Faculty of Painting.
In 1944, Corrado Feroci changed his name to Silpa Bhirasi and became a Thai citizen to avoid arrest by the occupying Japanese forces. He fell in love with Thailand and he made it his home for thirty-nine years. However, the long years abroad put a strain on his marriage to his Italian wife, Paola Angelini, and they separated amicably in 1949. He later married Malini, one of his students, and they lived happily together until the end of his life in 1962. In a final letter to Malini, his modest personality is revealed:
My dear Malini,
In case of my death, I wish to be cremated, but without any religious ceremony. I thank you with my soul for the many years of your affection which has verified the last part of my life. My best thought is to wish you a serene happiness reminding you always our long discussions about the complex difficulties of our life, particularly with regard [to] women. Please write to Romano and ask him to inform also Isabella & Dino of my passing away without regrets because I feel to have spent my life for something useful as a very modest servant of my art. Send them my love and my wishes for their prosperity and happiness. If the spirits have power to protect and bless the living ones, I will do [that] for you and this is my last hope.[1]
Among Feroci's other works are some of Bangkok's finest monuments. He sculpted many of the "Great" kings including: Rama VI, King Taksin and King Naresuan. He also executed the relief sculptures around the base of Democracy Monument. Because of his extraordinary legacy to the Thai people and Thai art scene, Corado Feroci has been dubbed "the father of modern Thai art." In remembrance of this remarkable artist, September 15 – his birthday – is observed as Silpa Bhirasi Day. The Silpa Bhirasi Memorial Museum commemorates his life and is located in Silpakorn University. The museum includes nostalgic memorabilia such as paintings, sculptures, medals, old uniforms, a diary and an old camera. If you're looking for somewhere a little different this coming Visaka Bucha Day, the museum is well worth a visit.
[1] Special Note : Professor Silpa Bhirasri's Life and Works – Maneepin Phromsuthirak
New iPhone guided tour comes to ThailandPosted: April 28, 2011 Filed under: News | Tags: Annanta Sammakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok, Chalermkrung Theatre, Democracy Monument, iPhone, King Prajadhipok, Krung Thep, Memorial Bridge, Rama, Rattanakosin Island, Siam, Thailand, the city of angels, The Grand Palace, Wat Suthat 5 Comments
For the last few months I have been lucky enough to be part of something big in the world of iPhone apps. In early January of this year, I discovered a call for writers who "know Thailand" on craigslist and, deciding that I had nothing to lose, I sent out an email expressing my wish to take the job. I didn't expect to get a reply and so when I got an email saying that I seemed like the ideal candidate, I was a pleasantly surprised.
Even more surprising was the assignment I was given: I had to write a "historical" tour guide. Did I have to travel through time? Not quite.
Rama – an app designed by New York-based Crimson Bamboo – is available on the iPhone and puts a unique spin on the role of tour guides. The app harnesses the power of GPS, archival photographs and storytelling to create compelling tours that not only direct you to intriguing locations, but also inform and entertain you. Rama offers guided tours in a number of cities throughout the world and is looking to add new tours in the near future. This tour is the first for Thailand.
"Bangkok in the 1930s" takes you through a decade of economic crisis, coup d'états, political intrigue and the birth of a new nation. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Bangkok's most famous temples and palaces and the tour guides you to places such as the Annanta Sammakhom Throne Hall – where the People's Party staged a coup d'état in 1932 and ousted King Prajadhipok (Rama VII).
If you're planning a trip to Bangkok, this guided tour offers you the perfect opportunity to discover places that you may otherwise overlook, while learning about the country's history in a compelling and interactive way.
"Bangkok in the 1930s" is available as an in-app purchase at $1.99 on Rama, an iPhone app found on iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesRama or through the developer's website at http://www.crimsonbamboo.com.


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10 Reasons Why Wendy's Is A Fast Food Favorite
Fall back in love with your fave burger joint this Christmas.
There are two major reasons why we love fast food chains: convenience and of course, it's comfort food on the cheap! And with so many fast food chains to choose from, we're clearly spoilt for choice. So why is it then that despite the overwhelming choices, we still find ourselves seeking out the fast food chains we grew up with? Take burger joints for instance: there are more than a handful to choose from and yet we are willing to drive a few more minutes just to get our favorite burger-and-fries combo fix. Here, 10 reasons why Wendy's is a big favorite:
1. Fast-food Innovation: The Salad Bar
Remember the famous eat-all-you-can salad bar? Wendy's was the first fast food chain in the Philippines that introduced a salad all-you-can option. It took technique, precision, and strategy to achieve an impressive salad dome. Although the salad bar has been discontinued, it's good to reminisce about how amusing it was to sit at your table, enjoying your burger and watching people try to outdo each other's salad creation. There was never were any judgment at the end of the line, but with the right mix of macaroni, veggies and red jelly, you could actually end up with a salad creation that could feed more than 5 people. Sadly, the salad bar is no more but Wendy's now offers a tasteful selection of salads for the health-conscious. Healthy options include the crunchy Taco Salad or the protein-laden Chicken Ceasar Salad. Those who like their greens light will like the Garden Salad. But, if you're like everyone else who misses the salad bar, then the Macaroni Salad will definitely satisfy that craving.
2. Quality is Top Priority
And while we're talking about memories, remember when you used to go out of your way just to get to Wendy's? The reason behind this was because when Wendy's appeared in the scene back in 1983, there were already two hamburger giants in Metro Manila. Instead of aggressively competing with the two burger chains, Wendy's focused on a few stores so that they could deliver the same excellent food and service that the brand was known for. Somehow, the mere fact that people went out of their way to eat at Wendy's proved that they were successful in delivering their promise of quality.
3. Inviting Interiors & Consistent Experience
Quality food is great and all but Wendy's knew that quality should extend to the overall experience of dining. Inspite of being categorized as a fast food joint, Wendy's made sure that their restaurants had ample lighting and space and none of those offensive bright-colored interiors that so many burger joints have. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy your meal in peace. Notice that most fast-food chains give you a visual overload? This makes you expect that the burgers will blow you away only to end up disappointed. What's great is that no matter how many years have passed, Wendy's offers the same great burgers they've been serving since you were 4 years old: same lip-smacking juicy patties that just got better through the years.
4. Biggie Iced Tea
Another Wendy's fave is the Biggie Fresh Iced Tea. Skipping the soda and opting for a big, refreshing Biggie Iced Tea is an indulgence when the Manila heat gets overwhelming. The freshly-brewed lemon tea has the perfect blend of sweet and zest. And although the Biggie Iced Tea is easily less evil than sodas and other juices, Wendy's also offers the Fresh Iced Tea Lite for calorie-counting eaters.
5. Freshly-Grilled Beefy Goodness
Whether you're a straightforward girl who likes their burgers unspoiled, or a carnivore who loves his beef, you get what you want at Wendy's. Their tagline "Quality is our recipe" is clearly manifested in their signature burgers. Unlike other burger joints where you get dry and flat patties, Wendy's Burgers boasts of coarsely ground beef, molded into perfectly shaped and cooked patties. Every bite gives you exquisitely flavored juicy beef that's hard to comapre. So, whatever it is you fancy-whether it's a Cheeseburger Deluxe or Baconator Mushroom Melt-you're always sure to get 100% beef goodness. Always.
6. Their Evolving Menu
Although reliability is one of Wendy's good points, they also acknowledge the fact that they cater to a wider (and more discerning) consumers today. They consider people who care like to mix and match or have a taste of everything. So on top of their delectable deluxe and premium beef burgers, they also offer a variety of sides with healthy options. Today, every order of a Combo Sandwich with drink, you have three delicious side options to choose from: the Natural Cut French Fries, Warm Baked Potato with Cheese & Bacon or your favorite Macaroni Side Salad.
7. Under P100 meals
Not many are aware that when Wendy's popped out in the scene back in 1983, they were faced with two major obstacles: one is that the country was suffering from an economic instability and there were already two burger giants taking a bigger share of the customer pie. The franchisee decided to offer Filipinos affordable choices in the form of Real Meal deals and those offers continue on today with their P49 Meals!
8. They have the Frosty!
No one, and we mean, no one has ever been to Wendy's and disliked the Classic Frosty. The delicious soft-serve goodness was created by the genius, E.M. Bill Barker, at the request of Wendy's owner Dave Thomas. Originally offered as Chocolate Frosty, the feel-happy dessert is actually is the perfect cross between vanilla and chocolate soft-serve. Still, all the purists should be delighted to know that Wendy's is now offering Vanilla Frosty as well. After all this time, the Classic Wendy's Frosty is hands-down still one of the best no-frills dessert ever. (We dare you to disagree!)
9. Real Potatoes
Where else do you get mouthwatering baked potato slathered with a generous amount of cheese and topped with real bacon bits? Wendy's definitely understands the meaning of comfort food. After being flooded with health propagandas all day, sometimes all we need is the welcoming embrace of a warm baked potato. And great news for the faint-hearted (or the health-conscious), Wendy's is now offering a solo order of Wendy's Baked Potatoes for only P49! Crazy, right? So don't even get us started with Wendy's Real French Fries-can get any more real than leaving the skins on.
10. The Baconator Mozzarella Mushroom Melt
This season, Wendy's has decided to bring us the best gift ever: the Baconator Mozzarella Mushroom Melt! Just imagine: two quarter-pound 100% imported beef patties, six pieces of crunchy bacon slices topped with sautéed onions and mushroom, lavished with pepperoni sauce, all hugged by two slices of mozzarella goodness. Enough said.


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Revised Common Lectionary: Joshua 23:1-3a, 14-25 or Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70 or Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
Narrative Lectionary: Micah 5:2-4, 6:6-8; (Matthew 9:13)
As we wind down the season, we are nearing the end of the journey of our ancestors, from the call of Abraham and Sarah to the people's entry into the Promised Land. Before they enter to settle the land, Joshua asks the people to consider what god they will serve—whether the gods of the land they are now in, or the God who has been with them since the call of Abraham. Choose this day who you will serve. Joshua proclaims to all of his people that he and his household will serve the Lord, the one who brought them up out of Egypt, from slavery into freedom. Joshua challenges the people, that if they truly serve God, they must get rid of the household gods among them, and not worship the gods of the land they are in. If they choose God, they must be faithful to God since God has been faithful to them.
Our second thread through the prophets contains Amos' warning to the people who cry out for God's judgment and wrath, for the Day of the Lord. Amos asks them why they would want it to come? The Day of the Lord is not what they think it will be—the people want to see their enemies punished for their wrongdoings, but Amos knows that God will judge all people, not just their enemies. Instead, Amos calls upon the people to live justly now. God does not desire festivals and sacrifices the way other gods do. God cannot be appeased. Rather, God's wrath and judgment are turned away when we start living the way we are supposed to—when we start seeking justice for the oppressed and lift up the poor and bring in the marginalized. When we live out God's ways of justice, there is no need for judgment.
Psalm 70 is a plea for God to help the psalmist, to deliver them from their enemies. The psalmist seeks God's deliverance and asks for those who love God to rejoice in God's salvation and for those who seek harm to be put to shame. The psalmist ends by pleading for God to not delay in deliverance.
Psalm 78:1-7 begins prophetically, that the psalmist is telling a parable, sharing wisdom from days long gone. The psalmist is connecting with their ancient roots and their ancestors, and bringing this wisdom back to the forefront, telling the stories of the ancestors and their faith in God to their children, so that future generations will know the goodness, mercy, and steadfast love of their God. Their God is the God of their ancestors, and the God of their children and future generations.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 encourages the church in Thessalonica that the dead will be raised, at the last trumpet sound. This thought is also shared by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15, that not all will die, but those who have died will be raised, and those that remain will meet with them again, and all will be at home with God. One day, this dividing line of death will no longer exist. The dead will be raised, and because Christ died and has risen, so we, too, have died and have risen with Christ.
Matthew 25:1-13 is the first of three passages in Matthew 25 that we will read as we near the end of this season after Pentecost. As we prepare for Reign of Christ Sunday, we read this parable of the bridesmaids and the ones who prepared, along with the ones who did not. The ones who were prepared had enough oil to last when the bridegroom was delayed, but the ones who were not prepared ran out of oil, and when they went out to buy more oil, they missed the bridegroom and got locked out of the wedding. Delaying what ought to have been done now, putting off what needs attending to now—the foolish ones were not thinking about their responsibility at the time, they were only thinking of what they needed in that moment. In our faith walk, we can become concerned about ourselves and not about God, putting ourselves first instead of others—and when we realize it, it might be too late, and we have missed an opportunity to serve Christ.
The Narrative Lectionary has two passages from Micah—the first is a prophecy about the hope for a king that will come in the line of David, out of Bethlehem, the city of David, a ruler from ancient days. The second passage reminds us, like Amos, that the prophets understood God to be one who did not require sacrifice and festivals and groveling, but called for justice, loving-kindness, and walking humbly with God.
Matthew 9:13 contains Jesus' own echo of the prophets, when he tells those questioning him to go and learn what it means when God says "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." Jesus is concerned about the way we live our lives, and desires for us to change our lives for God, not to change what we think about God to suit our way of life.
God calls upon us to change our ways, to live in God's ways of justice and peace now. All too often as people of faith we have put our emphasis on life after death, when God is quite concerned with our lives now, and we ought to be concerned with the well-being of all around us, alive with us, right now. How do we live out God's ways now? Are we concerned about right worship and saying the right thing, or are we concerned about how we reach out to the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized, the ones the prophets and Jesus had great concern about? Do we serve the gods of the world around us—gods of success, wealth and fame, or do we serve the God of our ancestors, who calls us to seek mercy and justice, to walk humbly with God?
Call to Worship
Turn away from the distractions of the world!
Open your heart to Jesus Christ.
Slow down from the busy-ness of the world around us!
Tune in to the savoring pace of God, whose time is eternal.
Be still, and know that God is with you, right now.
May we open our hearts and minds to worship our God.
May we know that God is with us in this moment. Amen.
Prayer of Brokenness/Confession
God of Resurrection and New Life, forgive us when we focus too much on the things of this world instead of the lives in this world. Forgive us when we put all of our hope in life after death and ignore our opportunity to be living hope in the world now. Forgive us when we water down our faith to a belief in afterlife, rather than a call for justice and reconciliation in our lives now. Forgive us, most of all, for mistaking Your promise of eternity with just a place we go after we die. Help us to remember that eternal life, new life, begins now, and that we have participated in Your death and resurrection, and are called to live in Your ways of justice, peace, and love. In the Your name we pray. Amen.
Blessing/Assurance of Pardon
In Christ we have the promise of new life now. In Christ we have the resurrection. In Christ we have eternity. In Christ we have the opportunity, time and time again, to seek forgiveness, to be reconciled, to show mercy, and to love unconditionally. Know that you are loved and forgiven, and share the Good News. Amen.
Ancient of Days, we call upon You to help us to remember. You are the God of our ancestors, who followed You away from the familiar lands of their family to a new home in a strange place. Help us to remember their stories of survival and hope despite all the odds against them. Help us to remember their mistakes, their misjudgments, so that we might learn and create a new future for ourselves. Guide us in the lessons we teach our children, to hold on to Your ways of justice, mercy and love, and to let go of violence and selfish gain. In the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.
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Politicians and economists have for years now worried about dwindling productivity growth – the failure of economies in recent years to keep producing ever more valuable output with the same quantity of inputs. Nearly all economists think we need more productivity growth if we're to restore steady economic growth. In the U.K., the opposition Labour Party has just gone so far as to propose setting an explicit 3 percent productivity growth target for the Bank of England.
But are we right to place such store by ever-increasing economic growth?
Alongside its obvious benefits, growth has brought a raft of increasingly serious environmental problems, from rapidly declining insect and bird populations, to plastics pollution and climate change. Since 1980, growth has also driven a vast increase in wealth inequality, stirring political instability. Modern economics sees growth as a necessity, but some researchers are wondering if we might actually do better with less growth, or even no growth. Managing it will require some creative thinking.
Economists widely acknowledge that growth is a terrible indicator of beneficial economic activity. It goes up if we have more traffic jams that waste gasoline, or more pollution that needs cleaning up. It says nothing about social well-being, or inequality.
Some economists have proposed better measures, such as the Genuine Progress Indicator, which includes a number of social and environmental factors. It gives a rather different picture of the benefits of growth. For the U.S., for example, GPI data indicates that economic growth made the nation better off up to around 1970, but further gains have been offset since then by worsening social conditions and the depletion of natural resources.
A new study has extended these results on a state-by-state basis, with some surprises. Alaska has the highest Genuine Progress Indicator per capita, while Wyoming comes dead last. Seven states actually have negative GPIs, meaning that economic activity in these states actually costs more than it achieves. The distinguished states are Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming, all hosting big energy extraction industries.
Given this mixed picture, why do economists almost universally support policies pushing for growth? Of course, one of the big arguments for growth (and productivity growth) is that it's the best way to move people out of poverty. But it's a stretch to say we know this is true in the long run, given the limitations on today's economic models which ignore costs such as inequality, social exclusion, environmental problems or resource depletion.
Economists also support more growth because they think that technology will in future somehow "decouple" economic growth from resource and energy use, becoming cleaner, and perhaps even helping the environment, rather than despoiling it. But this is only a hope, and empirical data doesn't support it.
Over time, advances in technology mean that we do use fewer resources per unit of economic growth, but this is only relative decoupling, not absolute decoupling. So far, more growth always leads to more resource consumption, and more pressure on the environment, not less. There's no clear reason to expect this to change.
Clarity on these matters won't come from old-style economic models with their narrow focus on maximizing consumption. Fortunately, some researchers are trying to imagine how economies might work differently. Over the past decade or so, they've developed more than 20 economic models that adapt standard macroeconomic models to include social and environmental factors. These models include employment, inflation and interest rates, but also interactions between economic activity and the natural environment.
This research isn't aiming for some socialist utopia, it is just trying to realistically explore how policies might enable economies to support human needs – supplying innovation, high-quality goods and meaningful employment – while also avoiding excessive demands on the environment, or creating other social dysfunction such as extreme wealth inequality.
For example, one study compared estimates of likely consequences of high-grow, low-growth, and no growth policies for the Canadian economy over the next 20 years or so, including different possible scenarios for green technologies. The high-growth policies increased GDP by 80 percent, but also led to rising unemployment and emissions. Zero growth policies weren't good either – except in reducing greenhouse emissions – and led to exploding unemployment and poverty. But a scenario of policies aiming for low growth in the short run, slowing to a no-growth economy in 15 years, reduced greenhouse emissions, poverty and unemployment together in a more balanced way.
One interesting theme that emerges from this work — which might surprise Britain's Labour Party — is that future economists may need to de-emphasize productivity growth, which tends to occur most in areas where technology can replace labor. Many economists now see artificial intelligence and other technology as the great hope to restore productivity growth, and with it, economic growth. An alternative, the new research suggests, is to keep people employed, but to shift the focus to economic activity supplying human and social services ranging from entertainment and education to the care of children and the elderly. British economist Tim Jackson argues that there's vast potential for a green services sector to achieve both high employment and meet carbon reduction targets without relying on fast economic growth.
Most economists dismiss this kind of work without much thought. And of course the models deserve critique and refinement. But the research rests on the sensible view that human societies depend on the broader biosphere. From a long-term perspective, a "post-growth" era may be inevitable, and human activity that helps to preserve and enhance that biosphere could be the most valuable of all. Mainstream economists may be mistaken that growth, powered by productivity gains, is absolutely necessary. There may be many other ways forward, and we might find them if we spent more resources and energy looking.
Mark Buchanan, a physicist and science writer, is the author of the book "Forecast: What Physics, Meteorology and the Natural Sciences Can Teach Us About Economics."


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The Waterbury Arts Fest took place July 12 & 13 in downtown Waterbury. We will announce our 2020 plans in the Spring.
This signature summer event is a two day street fair with entertainment and artwork from some the most talented performers and artists in our area! It also serves as the main fundraiser for Revitalizing Waterbury – thanks for your continued support.


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In the late 1600s the men of Naples and Palermo were afraid of their women. A woman called Toffana sold a compound called Acqua Toffana. It contained arsenic and her customers used it to poison husbands and fathers, or any unwanted man. Toffana must have had many customers because it has been estimated that over 600 men were killed, including two Popes. She operated undetected for several decades. A substantial number of women must have known of her existence and passed her name and address amongst themselves. The men eventually realized what was happening, but what could they do? Which loving smile might conceal a murderous heart? Which gentle hand might prepare a fatal cup? Should they fear their wife, a daughter or a female servant?
Arsenic could be administered to kill swiftly, or provide a lingering death that could easily pass for an illness. It was difficult to detect. How could they protect themselves?
This story is from Whorton, J.C., 2010. The Arsenic Century: How Victorian Britain was Poisoned at Home, Work, and Play, OUP Oxford.
Professor Whorton's book is very well written and provides a comprehensive history of arsenic in Victorian Britain. I like to think I have some knowledge of history, but I knew very little of this story. Almost every page provided a surprise.
In Victorian Britain arsenic was everywhere. It was cheap and easy to buy. It was used in foods, farming and industry. It was in the hands of poisoners, and, often undetected, in the bodies of their victims. Food adulterers used it by mistake and killed dozens. It was in sheep dip, and killed or tormented farm workers. It was in Scheele's Green, a vivid colouring used everywhere. So much so that green eventually became associated with death. It was in wallpapers [hence the story about Napoleon being killed by green wallpaper in his house on St Helena], in clothing and in cosmetics.
Women used it to improve their complexions, and men to increase their virility.
Some parents treated their children like a cash crop. They insured the children, and then killed them with arsenic.
When it didn't kill it could cause hideous suffering. Arsenic dust from industrial processes collected on the skin of workers, especially in skin folds. If they did not wash frequently and very thoroughly they could find their genitals covered in agonizing suppurating sores, or even lose all the skin from their scrotum.
Parliament was remarkable reluctant to regulate the sales and use of arsenic. Apparently, politicians felt that it would somehow be an infringement of people's liberties to prevent them from being poisoned. The regulation of arsenic was seen as an affront to the laissez faire principles of the time. It was better than a few people should die or suffer than government should interfere with commerce. America agreed, but other European countries took a different view.
The attitude that private profit is more important than public good is still evident in Britain. If it was not for EU regulation UK companies would still be free to use whatever hazardous chemicals they wished in their products.
It seems strange to us that the Victorians failed to act to regulate something that was so obviously dangerous. It will seem even stranger to future generations that, until recently, manufacturers of pesticides and industrial chemicals could introduce whatever chemicals they wished to the environment. It was then up to the injured to prove what had caused them harm, rather than the producers having to prove a chemical was safe before they could use it. That is still the situation in the USA [article].
The 20th century had plenty of poisonous equivalents of the Victorian's arsenic. Lead in petrol did enormous harm before being banned. Remember DDT and 'Silent Spring'. Studies have estimated that over 50,000 Americans and 40,000 Europeans are killed each year by air pollution. We do not seem to have changed much.


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First Tony Casualty "The Visit to Close
Just shows you what a blood sport Broadway and the TONYs are. You don't win any TONYs even if you ARE Chita Rivera and written by Kander and Ebb, you close prematurely. Read it and weep.
New York (June 8, 2015) – Producers announced today that The Visit starring Chita Rivera will play its final performance on Sunday, June 14th (3 PM). Previews began on March 26th and opening night was April 23, 2015. The Visit is at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street).
The Visit was nominated for 5 Tony Award® nominations including Best Musical. It is the final collaboration of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics). Book is by Terrence McNally and it is directed by John Doyle with choreography by Graciela Daniele.
Speaking on behalf of the production, lead producer Tom Kirdahy said "The Visit has created a sensation on Broadway and generated interest in productions around the world. We are eager for the release of the original recording of our CD and look forward to future productions across the globe. It has been our great privilege to present the legendary Chita Rivera in the final Kander and Ebb musical. This has been one for the history books".
The cast is led by Tony Award® winner and 2015 nominee Chita Rivera as Claire Zachanassian. Ms. Rivera received the 2015 Drama League Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year for her role. The Broadway cast also features Tom Nelis as Anton Schell, George Abud as Karl, Jason Danieley as Frederich Kuhn, Matthew Deming as Louis Perch, Diana Dimarzio as Annie Dummermut, David Garrison as Peter Dummermut, Rick Holmes as Father Josef, Ken Krugman as Rudi, Chris Newcomer as Jacob Chicken, Mary Beth Peil as Matilde Schell, Aaron Ramey as Otto Hahnke, Elena Shadow as Ottilie, Timothy Shew as Hans Nusselin, with John Riddle and Michelle Veintimilla.
Final performances are Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday at 7 pm. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm with matinees on Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Telecharge.com (212 239-6200).


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FG tightlipped on strategy to reverse €300m health cuts
Fine Gael has failed to say where exactly it would get the €300m to reverse cutbacks in the health services, as the party was accused of engaging in "mythical mathematics".
But the main opposition party's plan to put pressure on Government backbenchers over health cuts may pay off as there were suggestions a former Fianna Fail TD would vote against the coalition.
Independent Fianna Fail TD Jimmy Devins, who resigned the party whip over the withdrawal of breast cancer services from Sligo, declined to comment on how he would vote on a motion on health service cuts tonight.
Despite agreeing four-years of cutbacks are required to get the public finances in order, Fine Gael is promising no cuts to frontline health services.
The party is also claiming it will identify €3bn in day-to-day spending cuts for December's Budget, without any tax hikes or reductions in capital projects.
Fine Gael deputy leader Dr James Reilly claimed reductions in the health budget could come from "efficiencies and savings" in the HSE back office functions -- without cutting frontline services.
Asked last night by the Irish Independent how much it would cost to suspend the cutbacks this year, Dr Reilly replied: "Clearly we have no overall figure."
He said there was no effort put into HSE reform or savings and promised that under Fine Gael in Government there would be "no further reductions to frontline services".
"I believe within the envelope for health we can find efficiencies and savings," he said.
"To get the best savings will take a bit more time."
Tonight, Fine Gael will attempt to put pressure on a range of coalition TDs by calling on the Government to suspend the reduction in frontline health services across the country.
The party has focussed on hospitals in "Clonmel, Merlin Park, Nenagh, Roscommon, Navan, Sligo, Letterkenny and Portiuncula" and the opening of a community hospital in Dingle.
But Health Minister Mary Harney said reopening the 1,000 beds closed this year would cost €300m. She said the only reason those hospitals were picked out by Fine Gael was due to seats in those constituencies.
She accused it of engaging in "mythical mathematics" by promising to extend free GP care and free medical insurance to everybody while claiming it wouldn't cost taxpayers any more.
The minister queried Fine Gael's policy of switching to a "money follows the patient system".
"We are told money should follow the patients, but surely staff should follow the patients too," she said.
It was "not acceptable" for Dr Reilly to claim additional cash could be given to healthcare in the midst of cutbacks in public finances.
"I am very surprised you continue to pursue these policies," Ms Harney said.
If Mr Devins votes against the Government tonight, he will be the second coalition TD to stray within a week, after former PD Deputy Noel Grealish voted with the opposition last week.
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Many good ideas here -
- and Bluecastle, I thought I would dig in but instead I have focused on each moment itself, living it.
Took this past weekend in full to myself, an unusual opportunity and enormously productive. (Read a book, maybe got a little too much sun.)
Productivity => cleared up any ambiguity with the exbf, who had plenty of ambiguity despite his verbal clarity. By late Sunday he saw that he also is "not ready to be" friends, that he hasn't yet felt the full pain of separation because he has other painful things process (and also, because he hadn't truly separated from me).
We exchanged affectionate emails of concurrence, he allowed that he would follow my pace to communicate (a privilege I welcome but did not request; I do not intend to communicate); it now feels like a proper and complete break up and like a job well done on both our parts.
Monday I saw a man in a coffee shop and recognized him as someone who has an attractive appearance. Was glad of it for its signal that I am on my path forward.
Feel much much better because I took time out to live authentically in my own feelings and thoughts, at my own pace (often hard to do because I do not live alone - older kids are wonderfully and very interactive); and to address with him areas where I was unclear and uncomfortable. Intellectually, I knew I could have simply stopped communication, but I didn't want to do that, and I am grateful that we were able to avoid having to close the door against one another. Much more peaceful to feel we closed it together.
Of course I would wish for the relationship it was thought to be, but it wasn't that if he felt himself trying to undermine it. Better now than later.
Am focused on my life, and it was already in a good place. Is a nice privilege to work at it and enjoy it.


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Amaning defends large sums of cash withdrawals
New Era Sports sought clarity from Brave Warriors assistant team manager Jakes Amaning who also doubles as the national junior football team manager.
It's a bit complicated but it has always been the procedure within the organisation to carry large amounts of cash for projects assignments.
Amaning adds that a large chunk of the money was used for several trips to Accra, Ghana for national teams training camps.
It should be noted that traveling in Africa is a massive challenge because there are times when we are obliged to spend long hours at airports in transit and have to buy food for the entire traveling entourage. The none existence of electronic banking transfer facilities at hotels is another reason why we always carry large amounts of foreign currency.
By his own admission, projects participants were mostly schoolteachers and would strictly demand cash payment for traveling, accommodation and meals to the venues.
He says the FIFA 4 Health Project consumed a large chunk of the funds. Pressed as to why these transactions could not be done electronically � Amaning said beneficiaries were not keen on banking transfers and would prefer hard cash.
Amaning maintains that there is a standing house-rule that one must reconcile the expenses upon completion of the tasks, before subsequent payment is made � notwithstanding the fact that cheques were often issued in succession.
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Gold-Burg Independent School District Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. to consider a proposed tax rate for 2016 and conduct further discussion on the 2016-17 budget.
Last week the district published a notice of public hearing for the budget and proposed tax rate that is unchanged for the new year.
Trustees will consider staying with $1.04 for maintenance and operation and .09 cents for debt service, for a total of $1.13 per $100 in property value.
The rate to maintain the same level of maintenance and operation and pay debt service was $1.52869, broken down in $1.43162 for maintenance and .09707 for debt.
Based on the average market value of a residence of $91,953, slightly increased from $84,926 last year, the proposed tax rate will create a $56.20 increase in the year's tax bill.
In other agenda action items, a legal service agreement with Eichelbaum, Wardell, Hanson, Powell and Mehl, PC, will be reviewed, along with the student handbook and employee handbook.
A proposal will be presented from the Texas Association of School Board's Risk Management Pool for 2016-17 insurance.
The district will enter in an agreement with Montague County to conduct a joint election in November, approve the Chapter 41 agreement for the purchase of attendance credits from the Texas Education Agency and enter into a contract with a real for the sale of a lot less than one acre in the Ringgold area.
An executive session is planned for personnel items, followed by Superintendent Roger Ellis' report on roof repairs, summer repairs and maintenance, coming events, STAAR results and state rating if available.
Gold-Burg ISD to consider tax proposal
Gold-Burg Independent School District Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. to consider a proposed tax rate for 2016 and conduct further discussion on the 2016-17 budget.


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They say you should watch what you eat, we just never realized they meant it literally.
According to a new study out of the University of Utah, people are less likely to eat unhealthy foods when they have to do so in front of a mirror. Which means you should hang one in your dining room right now.
To come up with those results, researchers asked 185 undergraduate students to choose either a chocolate cake or a fruit salad and then review its flavour. Those who had to take the cake and eat it in a room with a mirror reported it as less tasty than those who scarfed it down in a mirror-less room. The flavor perception of the fruit salad, by comparison, was not affected by a mirror at all.
"…Results of this research suggest that mirror decoration can be used in food consumption settings to decrease unhealthy eating practices as mirrors make the consumption of an unhealthy food less pleasant," the researchers wrote.
There are also other small changes you can make to your dining experience in order to subconsciously encourage healthy eating. In a separate study, researchers at the University of South Florida found eating foods with a fork is generally better than eating them with a spoon. It might sound strange, but forks actually encourage people to consume smaller mouthfuls of food, thereby limiting the amount of calories they consume overall.
"The results showed that people perceived the same food as lower in calories when they ate the food with a spoon than when they eat with a fork," the researchers wrote. "Similarly, they desired to eat a greater quantity of the food when eating with a spoon versus a fork."
So there you have it. If any of your New Year's resolutions involve slimming down a little, getting a mirror and bringing more forks into your life could go a long way.
Besides, treadmills suck.


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A client recently asked me to support them in enhancing their culture and raising the performance of their team.
Following our discussion they told me that they wanted to focus on "more technical and practical things" first— like, improved writing skills, better time management, and stronger sales and customer service skills. After focusing on these items, they said, they would ask us to help them strengthen their corporate culture and leadership capabilities.
Isn't this exactly how we repeatedly get things upside down? If I don't get along with my boss, or if I don't enjoy my work, or if I'm not inspired, or if I don't feel appreciated—you can teach me better writing skills until you are blue in the face, but it won't have much impact, because I am not inspired enough to learn and grow. We continue to get our priorities mixed up this way.


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According to a correspondent at the site of the incident, citing the Secret Service, the man has been taken to hospital after the officers responded "in seconds" and extinguished the fire.
The US Secret Service has confirmed earlier media reports that a man set himself on fire outside the White House. The man has reportedly been taken to hospital, with his condition remaining unknown. The incident took place at the Ellipse, near 15th and Constitution Ave., near the Washington Mall, a very popular tourist area.
An alleged video of the incident has appeared online.
WARNING: The following footage is graphic and may offend sensibilities.
The saddest thing I've ever seen. A person set themselves on fire in the park at the south lawn of the Whitehouse. Please pray for their soul pic.twitter.com/OjTL0kGWa7
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Attempting to save an animal doesn't always work out. That's something this family learned the hard way — thanks to their cat.
"My son brought home an injured squirrel to see if we could rehab and release," the parents said. "We kept just few days and he made some improvement. We decided to go ahead and try to release."
It's too bad they didn't realize their cat, Tom, was outdside during the release and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The squirrel actually manages to start scaling the tree, but as soon as it looks like he's going to be okay, a flash of orange darts up the tree and away with the squirrel.
"We had no idea our cat Tom was outside at the time of release. Once Tom got the squirrel he did immediately drop him at our door. Tom the cat did not kill the squirrel. He lived a few more days and then died from what ever he was sick from originally."
Maybe the squirrel died from being sick or maybe he died because Tom attempted to eat him but didn't finish the job. Either way, it's propbably a good idea to make sure the cat isn't around when tryign to save small rodents.


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Yesterday I ran my first 10K since grade school! The Proud to Run 10k was held on the lakeshore path on Saturday morning. It started at 8:04 (I am guessing that has something to do with gay rights..anyone know?!) so it wasn't too early of a wake up call for me.
I got up and did the easy 20 min bike ride over to the race and got there with plenty of time to spare. As I stretched and jogged to warm up my legs felt really heavy and tired, not a good way to start a race. Lucky as soon as I started running my legs felt great.
I really tried to run a smart race and not start out to fast. Unfortunately when my watched beeped 8:14 for the first mile I knew that was way to fast for me to maintain. I tried my best to keep up my pace for as long as I could which worked well until mile 3. After that it got a lot harder and I slowed down and took a few 30-45s walking breaks the second half of the race.
I ended up finishing in a great sprint with a time of 55:41 (8:58 pace). My garmin was a mess the whole time or I just did a really bad job of running the tangents because my watch splits were 6.31 miles in 55:49. Mile breakdowns below:
- Mile 1: 8:14
- Mile 2: 8:30
- Mile 3: 8:56
- Mile 4: 8:54
- Mile 5: 9:12
- Mile 6: 9:30
- Last .3 were an 8:21 pace
Overall Stats were 8/26 in my age group, 65/275 women, and 286th overall.
Happy to have finished a 10k! Anyone else race this weekend?


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Paul Driessen, senior policy analyst for the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow: Foreign tourism in France has been the highest in the world. It has beautiful countrysides, mountains, sea coasts, towns and cities. It also has very high taxes and dogmatic governments when it comes to the illusion of catastrophic man-made global warming from use of fossil fuels. In 2018, the French government imposed more taxes on transportation fuels supposedly to save the world from catastrophic man-made global warming. Common French citizena had enough. They put on their gilets jaunes - yellow safety jackets required in all cars and blocked streets across the country. Everywhere, France is rioting. France is burning. It is ugly. French President, Emmanuel Macron, fled Paris and cancelled the additional carbon tax. This is not the end, but it is the beginning of the end of dogmatic government policies about supposed catastrophic man-made climate change, in France and across Europe.
Maurice Allais, Nobel Prize in Economics, 1988, Memorium by Marjorie Mazel Hecht: French thinker Maurice Allais, who died Oct. 9, 2010, is alone among the Nobel Laureates in economics in making the general welfare, and physical reality, central to his economic theories. For this he deserves our thanks. But Professor Allais was more than just an economist; he wrote many books and papers on history, both ancient and modern, and on various political systems.
Bruno Comby offers his perspective on the 2016 US and 2017 French presidential elections. Massive amounts of clean, reliable energy are needed to support the world population and help protect the environment, maintain wildlife habitat and preserve biodiversity. Otherwise, the world will simply revert to the way it was before use of fossil fuels. Plentiful energy has tremendously improved the lives of many. With sound government policies and worldwide cooperation, it can improve the lives of most of humanity. The present elections in the USA and France are case studies of the challenges governments face and have some pointers of how governments can do better.
Bruno Comby is a very successful nuclear physicist, author, eco home designer and builder, and lecturer about nuclear energy, the environment, and healthy living. He has written ten books that have been translated into many languages. He gives lectures and does research on five continents. He is very proud of the state of the art eco-house he built himself in the suburbs of Paris and the electric car he drives around Metro Paris. Founder - President of Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy - International, with branches in: Argentina, Australia, Canada, India, Poland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. He is also President of Institute Bruno Comby, which focuses on healthy living and environmental problems around the world.
Marie CurieCurie was a Polish-born French physicist famous for her work on radioactivity and twice a winner of the Nobel Prize. She made history in 1903 when she became the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in physics. She is the most famous female scientist of all time.


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" PRAGUE -Borka Balogh's first video clip featuring a song from her debut album "Traces Of You" is available on YouTube.
Her words: "Prague" is a very special song for me, as it was initially a message never delivered. It's about digging up old memories, opening up old wounds, acknowledging and accepting the process of transience – at some point, everything comes to an end. When I wrote this song, I learned to see life from a totally different perspective: it's not about losing people, it's about you sitting in the middle of a room full of doors where people just enter and exit. Some stay for a longer time, some just pass by. What really matters is that you are the only permanent guest."
The video clip was filmed, directed and edited by Artúr Ekler.


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Camp Directors - Benjy & Leah Brackman
Benjy Brackman has been living in Westminster, Colorado with his wife Leah and their eight children since 2003. Leah and Benjy co-direct Chabad of NW Metro Denver a Jewish outreach organization.
Benjy loves Colorado for its great outdoors including hiking, biking and skiing. Benjy bring many years of day camp experience. For the last 14 years, prior to starting Camp Kind, he directed together with his wife Leah, Gan Izzy a Jewish themed day camp here in Westminster.
Benjy Brackman continues the Camp Kind tradition of excellence in programming, commitment to safety, and happy campers — while adding new ideas and a creative and fun spirit.
Camp Kind prides itself on its exceptional staff. All staff come with prior camp experience and a desire to work with kids. Bunk sizes are kept small and well staffed.
Our staff is carefully selected for their dedication and passion for the values promoted and experienced at Camp Kind.
Why our staff have chosen to work in Camp Kind in past summers
Staff of 2018
Jocheved Addess
I am very excited to be working at camp kind this summer, and I am looking forward towards all the great activities I will be doing with the campers. These activities are mostly volunteer ones, and that's what makes them even better than the average activity. Volunteering and modeling acts of kindness to younger kids is extremely important, and I am honored that I get to take part as a role model in this extremely important aspect of kids lives.
After every time I go and volunteer somewhere for people who aren't very fortunate, or sick, when I come home, I always think how grateful I am for the life I have, and I hope the campers will have those same thoughts as well. Volunteering for the less fortunate, or sick, really makes you think that maybe you don't have it so bad, and there are others who have it worse. One good deed no matter how big or how small can impact the world.
Rebecca Fedida - Daytona Beach
I am very excited to be spending the summer working at Camp kind where the kids are encouraged and taught at a young age to be involved in their community and to help those in need. I wanted to spend my summer in a place where there's always a positive atmosphere and have the opportunity to teach these kids leadership skills as well as making a positive impact on their lives. I love working with kids and compared to other camp opportunities Camp Kind was particularly attractive to me because their so focused on each child and I get the chance to be part of a team that is so dedicated to helping those around. I know as a former camper myself, going to camp was always the most exciting part of my summer and I hope to be able to give the kids at Camp Kind a summer to remembers!
My name is Shayna Fogel, and I will be working in camp kind this summer.
I am really looking forward to giving these kids this unique camp experience. It's really important to show kids that doing all of these good deeds can be done by having fun! I can't wait to spend an amazing summer with these kids!
Staff of 2017
Fleur Haber - London, England
I am looking forward to working at Camp Kind this summer because of the values the camp teaches to children. I think it is very important that as well as having a fun and exciting summer, children should aware of the issues affecting the world around them.
Two aspects of Camp Kind that I relate to particularly are the relationship between the camp and young refugees, and the activities that encourage environmental preservation. As the grandchild of a refugee I have found recent attitudes towards people in this situation upsetting, so I find the idea of creating empathy and understanding to be encouraging. Also, I feel that the damage being done to nature and the environment is something that is often underestimated and overlooked, so educating children to try to fix this is something I would like to have the chance to do.
Shira Hill - Denver, Colorado
I chose to work at Camp Kind because it is so important to care about others, to volunteer, and to learn about the challenges the world is facing. There is so much value to understanding issues in the world and becoming passionate about them, and knowing that you can make a difference. I want to help campers realize how important kindness and caring are, and how much they can contribute to the community and world around them.
Empowering children to advocate and volunteer for what they are passionate about is an incredible opportunity and adds so much to society. Caring for refugees and the environment are relevant issues today and they require our attention. Teaching children to relate to these issues is a great way to raise awareness and show them how their actions can change the world for the better. Treating other people and animals with compassion is so important, and realizing how rewarding and fun volunteering can be is such a valuable lesson.
Keryn Miller - Edgware, England
Childhood is a very important time during an individual's life. During this period, you not only are encouraged to have fun but it is also the time when you learn the most about the world. I feel that Camp Kind combines these two factors together perfectly. By volunteering each day, the campers will be helping to give something back to the community they live in, whilst having fun and learning about different themes at the same time.
The more children enjoy volunteering when they are young, the more likely they are to carry on as they get older. Over the last few years I have had many volunteering opportunities in different settings. I would really like to be able to pass on the knowledge and enjoyment that I gained from these experiences and I feel that Camp Kind is the perfect place to do so.


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Even though it is summertime and I should be having the time of my life because that is what summertime is advertised to be, it gets harder when you grow up and you are expected to spend all your time at some summer job that takes up all your free time or you find yourself bored most of the time. When this happens it is understandable that the idea of summer becomes a bit bleak and lifeless. In any case, whatever rut you find yourself in, it's important to remind yourself of things that make you happy in life and to take time some time to make yourself feel good. I have decided to compile a list of things that bring me some joy when I am not feeling my best and I hope I can help all of you out there as well.
1. Sleep/ASMR: Obvious, right? It should be, because letting yourself relax after being stressed out for so long is the healthiest thing you can do for yourself when you are upset. So, don't feel bad about taking that 3-4 hour nap from time to time to really let your body recuperate and get the beauty sleep it deserves. ASMR for anyone who hasn't heard of it is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response which is in a less medical term a relaxing feeling one experiences when introduced to relaxing stimuli. More specifically, if you type in ASMR Sleep into YouTube you will find millions of ASMR videos curated to help you relax and ultimately sleep accompanied by listening to whispers and triggers. It is a little odd to some people, but if you have an open mind and are willing to try it, it can work for you. Especially if you have a hard time falling asleep in the middle of the day I would highly recommend checking it out.
2. Listen to your favorite music: Everyone has that one song that just brings them back to a time when everything was okay and the world was a little less chaotic. It is a common one, but just take some time to listen to your favorite tunes and I can pretty much guarantee you will feel better and may even feel inclined to dance which is another great way to make you feel happier. It's okay to let loose sometimes.
3. Write it out: This one is probably number one for me personally, as it has worked for me for years. If you write out all your problems you instantly gain a new perspective on your situation and you will notice just how stupid or valid your frustration is and that can help you heal from whatever it is that is hurting you.
4. Make a list of things that make you happy: Like in the song "My Favorite Things" sung by the legendary Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music, by simply having a random list of little or big things that make you happy, you will definitely bring you some joy just knowing that the good things in life that you love outweigh the bad. I tried taking a picture of my list, but one of my favorite things decided he wanted to lay on it.
5. Go on an adventure: I encourage you to get out of the place you are in when you are in a bad mood, get some fresh air and remove yourself from a bad situation by being curious and free and you may find yourself in a new favorite place or discovering something you never knew was there.
6. Hangout with people you love: Sometimes the best thing to do is venting to one of your close friends or family members because letting someone know you aren't okay is a step to making you feel better. If they are a really good friend then they will be there for you and will make you laugh and smile which is one of the very important steps to take in order to feel more like yourself again.
7. Invest your time into a hobby: Sometimes it's all about distracting yourself in order to separate yourself from the situation you are in. Any hobby will do as long it is something you enjoy doing and feel passionate about. It is good to set goals for yourself because you will look more towards the future instead of being stuck in your rut.
8. Eat food: This one seems simple but I know it can be hard to eat when you are feeling blue. Just having food in your stomach will give you some energy that will make you feel better. Even if it's ice cream or whatever food that brings you comfort, food is going to make you feel better, so don't feel bad about drinking that homemade peanut butter chocolate milkshake or even taking the healthy route and indulging in a delicious caesar salad, it's for your soul.
9. Spend time around animals: Here's the thing about animals, they can sense when you are feeling down and most likely they will give you loads of attention and love because animals are literally the purest things on this planet. Animals will not judge you or make you feel worse they will only make you feel better so go cuddle that pet of yours because they freaking love you and don't want you to be sad.
10. Get back to nature: When you find you feel like you have lost yourself go explore nature and all it has to offer. Remind yourself that whatever you are going through isn't the worst thing ever because there are so many other things going on in this messed up world of ours that someone else would die to have the life you do and it could always be worse. So count your blessings everyone and just be kind to others and the earth because there is only one earth and one you so take the time to appreciate all of it.


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Title: Playing to Win (Glasgow Lads #2)
Author: Avery Cockburn
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: September 18th 2015
Genre(s): Contemporary
Page Count: 361
Reviewed by: Ele
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Colin MacDuff has nothing. Growing up in a Glasgow slum, he learned never to trust, never to cry—and never EVER to be at the mercy of anyone, especially rich men. So how did he end up half-naked at a rave with Scotland's hottest young aristocrat?
Lord Andrew Sunderland has everything. From ancestral castle to posh prep school, he's spent his life wrapping others around his wee finger. With a social circle full of celebrities and politicians, nothing can stop Andrew's rise to the top. Nothing, that is, save his desire for a dirt-poor, wolf-eyed footballer whose scars and tattoos tell unbearable tales.
Colin and Andrew come from different worlds, believe in different worlds, want different worlds. Yet every time they touch, all worlds fall away.
Set amid the fiery Scottish-independence struggle, this searing gay romance tells the story of two men who must lose everything to win each other's hearts.
Ok I liked this much better than the previous books of the series. Either I'm getting used to the Scottish accent or it isn't that prominent here. Probably the first.
I think I would have liked this more had it been shorter. The length plus the accent and the political issues were a bit too heavy for me.
The time frame is 2014 and the setting is Scotland amid its struggle for independence from the UK union. Hats off to the author who,despite not shying away from the polical and social matters in Scotland, which were basically the core of the book, the romance really wowed me.
This is not just an opposites attract story. Colin and Andrew fall in completely opposite sides of the political spectrum. Colin has nothing, he and his family live on social benefits. Andrew is an aristocrat and wants to get involved in politics. His views and behaviour pissed me off at the beginning. But he's a product of his environment and by the end of the book he changed a lot of his views. They constantly fight about politics, but the chemistry and the connection they share is just too much to ignore. It has to be in order to make them overlook the rest.
And can we talk about the sex? Um…holy shit. Andrew is practising yoga. Needless to say, there are acrobatics included. Very intense and meaningful sex scenes.
""Look." With his left arm, he lifted Andrew up against his chest. With the other hand, Colin ripped off the mask, then seized Andrew's chin, forcing him to look at the mirror. "Remember this, okay? Never forget how I had you. How much you loved it."
And when September comes and Colin loses his shit, because we all know what happened, Andrew really surprised me…that bastard.
"You can't win me back." Andrew swallowed to keep from choking on his tears. "You can't win back what you never lost."
So the series is starting to win me over. I wonder whose story is next…
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PWF Basketball pickem/NCAA thread
This is for the upcoming mens basketball tournament. I have a yahoo group pool.
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OH MY FUCKING GOD! Did anyone here about the Buckeyes ending the Illini's undefeated streak in the last game of the season? It looks like they ARE the Stanford of 2005. They still have a chance, but I think with this loss, I'd rather put my money on UNC or Wake Forest to win it all.
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Give it To Me..
Illinois should be fine for the tourney..this will bring them back down to earth a little..Still on a neutral court..UNC is a level above any other team in the land.
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Confrence tourneys begin today
There is a very good article about the MEAC. It is a black school confrence that doesn't get any exposure. Former NBA coach Butch Beard does a good job describing life at the other end of college sports.
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I'm feeling real good about the Tar Heels. They average 20 more points than their opponent, and the only reason they have 2 more losses than Illinois is because they're in a much harder conference. They beat Duke last night, which is a huge accomplishment. UNC never beats Duke anymore.
But still, my name was The Illini Fan for 3 or 4 months. I refuse to cheer for UNC. But shit, I won't be surprised if they win the National Championship this year.
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We already have an intresting team in the NCAAs, 12-18 Oakland Univ.
Oakland, Mich. 61, Oral Roberts 60
By JEFF LATZKE, Associated Press Writer
March 8, 2005
TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Pierre Dukes became an unlikely hero for an improbable NCAA tournament team.
Dukes' only shot of the second half was a 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left and Oakland upset top-seeded Oral Roberts 61-60 Tuesday night to win the Mid-Continent Conference tournament and make the NCAAs with a 12-18 record.
The seventh-seeded Golden Grizzlies are in the tournament for the first time since becoming a Division I program eight seasons ago. It's the fourth straight season a team with a losing record has made the NCAA tournament.
Oakland (Mich.) took possession after Jonathan Bluitt hit one of two free throws to make it 60-58. Rawle Marshall passed it to Dukes on the left side, and his shot splashed through the net.
``When I got it, I looked at the clock and there wasn't enough time to get it back to him, so I figured I'd let it fly,'' said Dukes, a 35 percent shooter from 3-point range who almost didn't even make the team.
Ken Tutt's desperation shot after a deflected inbounds pass banked high off the rim, and Oral Roberts' players hung their heads and clutched their knees while the Golden Grizzlies huddled and celebrated near midcourt.
``I'm just numb,'' Oral Roberts guard Luke Spencer-Gardner said. ``I'm not really feeling all that much. I'm just shocked. This isn't the way it was meant to be.''
Cortney Scott scored 19 points and Marshall scored 18 for Oakland, which had lost to Oral Roberts twice during the regular season.
The Golden Grizzlies started the season 0-7 against a murderous schedule that included Illinois, Xavier and Missouri. But they finished the season with five straight wins, three in the conference tournament.
``We had to play the perfect game and we did,'' Kampe said.
It also took a surprising star.
``I can't tell you how happy I am for Pierre Dukes,'' Kampe said. ``He wasn't going to play for us. On Sept. 1, he was not going to be on our team. Then we had some problems and I talked to him and said, 'Why don't you come out?'''
Caleb Green scored 13 points and Tutt added 12 for the Golden Eagles (25-7), who were seeking their first NCAA tournament appearance in 21 years. The Golden Grizzlies concentrated on eliminating Green with triple-teams and Oral Roberts struggled from the outside, hitting 7 of 19 from 3-point range.
``They slowed the game down and got Marshall the ball and we just never could speed it up to the level that we needed,'' Oral Roberts coach Scott Sutton said.
Andrew Meloy scored 10 points for Oral Roberts -- all during a 10-2 run that put the Golden Eagles ahead 16-13 midway through the first half.
The Golden Eagles led 28-27 at halftime, but had to overcome an eight-point second-half deficit to take the lead before Dukes' game-winner.
The Golden Grizzlies led 42-34 after coming out of halftime on an 17-6 run, fueled by Scott inside and Marshall driving the lane. Scott converted a three-point play to open the half and added three more free throws during the run. Marshall hit a pair of jump shots and drove the lane for two more baskets.
Oral Roberts charged back with a 9-2 run capped when Green took a pass from Tutt, whirled around Oakland's David Ritzema and scored to make it 44-43.
After that, the lead changed five times and the teams were tied four times before Spencer-Gardner's two free throws put the Golden Eagles ahead 59-57 with 2:20 to play.
Scott hit one of two free throws to bring Oakland within a point, and Bluitt's answer at the other end left an opening for Oakland to get the win.
``I'll never forget this game as long as I live,'' Sutton said. ``It's a very devastating loss.''
The NCAA tournament hopes for Oral Roberts, which won the Mid-Continent's regular season title, are sketchy at best. No Mid-Continent team has been an at-large selection to the NCAA tournament, but the Golden Eagles have an 81-63 win against Georgetown on their resume.
``I don't think there's much of a chance,'' Sutton said.
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