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With this first dossier of WKO we are initiating a global project the goals of which deserve some explanation, mainly because much of it is about un-doing what came before us, namely, the agendas, habits, and methods of Area Studies. It is our belief that the time has come, rather than to "rethink" them, to "re-do" them.
In this project, the Center for Global Studies and the Humanities (at Duke University, Durham, NC, USA) is one location, one node, among what we expect will be many other institutions constituting themselves as other nodes in a variety of places as South America and the Caribbean; North and Sub-Saharan Africa; East and South Asia; Western, Eastern, and Southern Europe; Russia and Central Asia; and the Middle East. One of our goals, in creating this structure for WKO, is to open up a decentralized space for conversations, to create a network with many nodes, with each node becoming a site for debates, discussions, dialogues, knowledge production, and transformation. We are seeking to create a new way of connecting that will enable leaders of social movements, intellectuals, politically engaged scholars around the world to get in touch with one another more directly than what has been so far customary. We will no longer go through Paris, Berlin, London, or New York, via universities or other channels of communication in order to establish dialogues with one another. What we propose—and this first dossier is a good illustration—is something quite different from what an area specialist does when "studying" the rest of the world from a locale usually in the West and usually in the North Atlantic where knowledge and capital accumulate, where "culture" is produced, and appropriation of land and resources as well as exploitation of labor take place. What we propose is that crucial issues of the current world order and imperial/colonial differential in the distribution of power be identified, explored, debated, and analyzed by scholars and intellectuals in diverse geo-historical as well as scholarly "locations," i.e., multiple regions and countries but also multiple languages and religions, and a variety of disciplinary trainings. Simultaneously, our goal is to counterbalance the limitations of publishing houses, too—whether university presses or trade book houses—in putting people outside and beyond the North Atlantic world in conversation with one another.
The dossier you are beginning to read reveals our intentions rather well. In the first place, we intend to address issues of current interest that are, simultaneously, historically grounded. Secondly, our intent is to bring into the conversation multiple histories, for example Arab and Islamic histories that originated outside the gates of ancient Greece, but even among those that had their beginnings within those very gates, noticing and differentiating all the forking paths in various histories, as for example the bifurcation of Rome through Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire. Also, there are those that came into being both before and beyond Greece, like ancient China and India, and those that came after Greece but were totally independent, until the sixteenth century, from the legacies of Greek and Roman histories, as was the case with the Aymaras, Quechuas, Nahuatls, and Maya-speaking people in the Americas.
Of course, we are aware that English is the lingua franca although we are aware also that for most of the people on the planet, English is not our language; we are just using it. Those of us for whom English is not our native language engage from the very beginning and from different local histories in border thinking and epistemologies. If thinking is inseparable from language (not necessarily written and not necessarily alphabetic), neither the vocabulary and the grammar of "thinking" are universal, nor the language of thought shall be one. WKO's general orientation is to break away from imperial ways of thinking that are entrenched in "modernity" and its darker and constitutive side, "coloniality." Worlds and knowledges otherwise is an invitation to extend Immanuel Levinas's "otherwise than being" beyond ontology and, above all, beyond the Judeo-Christian tradition in which even Levinas himself was still caught. What is there to be found in that "beyond," in that "otherwise" is what we will find out in the process.
The first dossier, Human Rights, Democracy, and Islamic Law brings together a theologian of liberation, Franz Hinkelammert, of German origin and dwelling in Latin America since the late sixties; a U.S. political theorist, Michael Shapiro, who lives in Honolulu and is based at the University of Hawaii; and Ebrahim Moosa, a scholar of the history of religions and Islamic Law, from South Africa, based in the U.S. at Duke University. Also in the dossier are commentaries by Robin Kirk, an author and an activist who worked for 12 years with the Human Rights Watch organization covering the Andes, and by Bartolomé Clavero, based in Spain, a Distinguished Professor in institutional law and the history of law at the University of Seville.
Hinkelammert, in his relentless critique of neoliberalism, argues in his article that one of the fundamental pillars of neoliberal philosophy was John Locke's inversion of human rights. An inversion, Hinkelammert argues, whose conclusion is to justify the violation of human rights in defense of human rights. His prime example is the War of Kosovo, as the article was written before 9/11. It is obvious, however, that Hinkelammert's argument could be easily extended to include the war in Iraq.
Shapiro takes on the limits of Thomas Jefferson's concept and idea of democracy in the light of, and in the perspective from, the sector of the population that has either been marginalized or entirely left out because of the racial categorization of the modern/colonial world. Moosa brings together democracy and human rights albeit not from the local histories of their conceptualization in eighteenth-century Europe (and in French, English, and German, going back to Greece and Rome) but from an-other language, Arabic, and an other mode of thought, Islam.
Clavero's comments are very helpful, among other reasons, for identifying the common thread that connects the three articles as well as the singularity of each of them, in opening up to that beyond and to that otherwise we are looking for with and through WKO. Kirk looks at the issues raised in the three articles that resonate in the U.S. debates about human rights and imperialism after 9/11. Her view of human rights differs from the position articulated by Hinkelammert, with which she takes issue. This could be an interesting topic to debate further.
Thus, the three articles and the two commentaries lay before our eyes a wide spectrum of similar concerns ingrained in different local histories (South of Spain, Hawaii, Latin America, the Islamic world, the U.S.) and contribute to promote the idea that "a world in which many worlds will coexist" cannot be "managed" and implemented from a uni-versal perspective, be it neoliberalism, Christianity, Communism, or Islam. The pluri-versal lies in the borders, in the interstices that have become silences and absences, hidden by the lights and noises of those mystic beliefs in a homogeneous world, a world in which everybody thinks equally homogeneous thoughts—that is, "like us," and "us" of course is subject to any abstract universal in dispute—and the belief that such a world is desirable and, above all, possible. Contemporaneous events around the world are showing daily that a pluri-versal world is the emerging vision for the future; and that vision is emerging out of the ashes and the failures of enforcing one style of democracy and one conception of the market. The situation in Iraq has been a telling lesson, as is the continuing opposition in Latin America to the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement.
The contents of this dossier, along with the comments, contribute to our capacity to imagine a different future, a future in which the main goal is not to sell more and to buy more for less, to reproduce war to maintain peace, to violate human rights in defense of human rights, to engage in totalitarian politics in order to defend democracy, to believe that increasing production by itself enhances human life and to overlook the fact that accumulation of capital concentrates in fewer and fewer hands and the dispossessed of the earth increase in numbers daily at an equal rate.
Our goal, instead, is to join hands with those who believe that an other world is possible. There exist alternatives to the neoliberal global designs advanced by those who believe, as MacNamara did, that it is necessary to kill many in order to have a better world (as quoted in "The Fog of War," an Errol Morris documentary film). Our vision and goal—empowerment of all humans—require, on the one hand, the decolonization of knowledge and, on the other, a new horizon on life made possible by human solidarity and the enhanced creativity of many.
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Hinkelammert, in his relentless critique of neoliberalism, argues that one of the fundamental pillars of neoliberal philosophy was John Locke's inversion of human rights. An inversion, Hinkelammert argues, whose conclusion is to justify the violation of human rights in defense of human rights. His prime example is the War of Kosovo, as the article was written before 9/11. It is obvious, however, that Hinkelammert's argument could be easily extended to include the war in Iraq.
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Michael Shapiro takes on the limits of Thomas Jefferson's concept and idea of democracy in the light of, and in the perspective from, the sector of the population that has either been marginalized or entirely left out because of the racial categorization of the modern/colonial world. Shapiro's argument, written in the early years of the 21st century, takes a new and significant meaning after the elections of 2004 and the consequences of its outcome.
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Ebrahim Moosa brings together concepts of democracy and human rights albeit not from the local histories of their conceptualization in eighteenth-century Europe (and in French, English, and German, going back to Greece and Rome) but from an-other language, Arabic, and an other mode of thought, Islam. The argument nicely complements the ones advanced by Hinkelammert and Shapiro as it points to similar dangers in the Islamic world, but also to possibilities beyond Western political theory, political economy, and ethics.
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Benefits of Being Bald
Bald vs Hair
Growing bald is one of the worst fears pertaining to physical appearance that most men endure. The strands of hair found on pillows and increasingly growing bald patches serve as a source of frustration and anxiety for several men. It is associated with growing older and becoming less attractive, hence the negative connotations and additional stress. With that said, going bald does not need to be considered as a terrible ordeal, as it has its own benefits.
Being bald is an indication that you have an efficient metabolism and high levels of testosterone. This helps maintain the body in shape, a healthy weight and the development of muscles. Having high testosterone levels is also beneficial due to less fat concentration in the face, which makes it appear more attractive. Having a bald look makes you appear more masculine. Bald men are generally seen as stronger, more assertive and taller, apart from being associated with more manly jobs.
Apart from the physical aesthetics aspect, you will save money and much more time. You will not need to buy shampoo, conditioner, brushes, hair gels and will make less visits to the barber. The time bonus is associated with the fact that you no longer need to style your hair and shampoo when you are showering.
Being bald allows you also to put off most caps and hats. They are more stylish that way!
The perception of bald men in the business world is also positive. They are seen as having superior leadership skills, being more assertive and stronger. Some of the world's most influential people such as Winston Churchill, Vladimir Lenin, Mahatma Gandhi and Vladimir Putin have lost their hair.
Once you are bald, you no longer have to face the fear of balding and spend ridiculous amounts of money on hair therapy which can be very exhausting and stressful. Once you have accepted that you are bald, you have already come to the realisation that it is not as bad as most picture it to be.
Going bald may make you appear older at first, but as time progresses you will have no grey hair, and will maintain a similar look for decades, keeping the look of the same age for a long time. This is coupled with the fact that the focus on your better features will be made more evident, because people will not be distracted with the way your hair looks.
Last but definitely not least, summers will become all the more better as the excess heat which normally accompanies a full head of hair will be gone. This will make your summer a bit more bearable.
"Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man – there's your diamond in the rough." – Larry David
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Let the flamewar begin ...
Welcome to the Functional Programming Zulip Chat Archive. You can join the chat here.
I've made my contribution: https://www.reddit.com/r/elm/comments/iz2nxw/explicitly_comprehensible_frp_elm_compared_to/g6hbsyz/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Edit: hopefully this doesn't actually start a flamewar lol
You won't get any audience there I think. Try elm's slack
Never touching elm slack again. They police like crazy.
Yeah, the impression I've gotten of Elm's community management from all the dramas has been Not Good
is the elm slack run by the elm Board Committee Of Supreme Authority?
One thing I encountered while playing with Specular (basically Reflex port to PS) is that you can code yourself into a corner if you don't push
Dynamic s low enough, ending up not being able to avoid unnecessary updates
I wonder whether that can be big problem in bigger projects, where some decisions may shape the situation much further down the road
(As in, I have no idea, I am curious :smile:)
Guess that depends on how much local reasoning can be done for your individual widgets. But yea, use the dynamic deep inside where it is actually needed.
(You can fmap them anywhere for computations, but that's different)


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Gene Simmons/Jon Voight On Current Events
Normally I am not big on celebrities and their P.OV. on political matters, but I appreciate those people who go against the grain and take the less popular stance. I don't agree with everything the men have to say, but I thought that it was interesting.
Here are excerpts from their interviews:
I'm guessing you're not in favor of the Iraq troop withdrawal bills being proposed right now in Congress.
It's not the policies and the bills; it's how we treat our military. It's how we treat our young men or women who go out there, at 18 years old, and risk their lives. There's no fame, they're certainly not getting rich, and a lot of them are dying, simply for something they believe. By the way, it's a volunteer army, all volunteer. The fact that anybody would have a fucking thing to say about that is astonishing. And the VA hospital that Sophie and I went to, it's about an hour and a half down the road from Malibu. These morons can't get up off their asses and out of their $10 million homes, get into their SUVs, and drive down to the VA hospital just to say, "Hey, what you do matters." Doesn't matter what they think of President Bush. It matters that 18-year-olds are getting out there and risking their lives. I didn't see a single person there. That's the most embarrassing thing. I'm furious at Hollywood.
No visitors at all?
No. Of course, if it means getting on a jet and going to Washington, D.C., to get in front of media, they're all there. But they won't get into a car where there's no media and just go and shake the hand of a vet. And we met, as you know, Vietnam vets and Korean vets and Iraqi vets, and it just breaks your heart.
Do you think the troops in Iraq don't get the respect they deserve?
I think it's worse than ever. Because it's never talked about. It's just never talked about. We used to have a dialogue. I mean, there were peace marches, and people forget this, but the Vietnam vets that came back were spat at. Now, it's just apathy.
But it seems like these people are protesting the war, not protesting the troops.
I don't see the difference. Aid and comfort to the enemy is when you do it through media and there are big headlines like "We've Lost the War" and things like that. What makes you think that any graduate of any madrassa in the Middle East doesn't blow that up? In other words, make a big copy of it and show it to everybody.
and now:
You recently visited with wounded troops at Walter Reed. What were your impressions?
I was deeply impressed by them. Most I spoke to were young people, around 20 years old. And they were really very eloquent, very positive, very respectful. You have to be proud of the children we're turning out from looking at this group of people. For me, I would much rather hear from these guys than the people who are presenting the news on television on a daily basis.
Were you able to gauge the mood among the troops—have they lost a sense of mission?
These guys say, well, it's possible to win it. And I'll tell you one thing they said that was very remarkable: the increase in troops that has been recommended by the president, they say anybody who's over there knows the value of backup and we should be behind this. When you're out in that situation in danger, you want to know you've got backup. Only one guy said he wasn't going back to Iraq, and he had been wounded a couple times. But all the other guys wanted to go back. One young woman, a very attractive young woman, had her leg amputated. But she says she's going to find a way to get back into it. She just reupped and she said they would find something for her to do.
Do you think it's possible to win the Iraq War?
Here's what I think: this is a real war, extended beyond the borders of Iraq.
As in the more general war on terror?
The war on terror is real. People would have you believe it's not real. This is not Vietnam. This particular situation is not the same wherein we can walk away and just leave destruction behind us. No, we can't. Anyone who has paid attention to what [Iranian President] Ahmadinejad is saying, what all the mullahs are saying in this country and in England, and in all of the Arab world, this is serious—they're calling for the destruction of America and all democracy and that's what's going on. We could lose this war.
Was the Iraq war part of the war on terror before we got there?
I'm interested in talking about this, but it's been so politicized, it's very disturbing, very dangerous. My view of it is this: they say our president lied to us. Well, he didn't lie to us, everybody else had the information he had, and they voted for that tactic. And the idea of weapons of mass destruction, whether they were in fact removed to other places, to Lebanon, to Syria, that's still in play, we don't know the full answer of where all that stuff went, because they had it, they have the pieces. Now, whether someone else has them or whether we're playing a careful game not to reveal that we know where things are, that's another big aspect of it. The Administration's in a tough spot, because if they say they know where these pieces are, and they can't get at them, they're alerting other energies to know where they are.
So you think the Administration might know where the WMDs are?
We've got to be careful here. I want to have a conversation with a citizen who is trustworthy. I don't want to be talking to somebody who's going to use what I say to cause a sensation and make a few bucks.
This is a question and answer interview, so we're not going to take anything you say out of context.
I've got to know what your intentions are, what your purposes are. Because people call me up about my family matters and stuff like that, and they're only interested in selling a newspaper, they want to make things sensational, they don't give a damn about my well-being, or my family's well-being, or anything, and I don't like it. And these considerations, when I'm talking about our United States, this is serious business, and people are continuously using this stuff for nonsense—people are politicizing this stuff for their own ends. It's one of the biggest dangers we have right now. The irresponsible use of innuendo and falsehoods. It's a very big danger.
For the full interview with Gene Simmons Click here.
For the full interview with Jon Voight Click here.


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The Purposeful Holiday Beer Gift Guide
A Guide for the Beer Lover with Purpose
What should you get for the dedicated craft beer lover? Let Beer is for Everyone help! Since we believe in brands and products with purpose, we've curated a special collection of gifts that everyone will love. This gift guide won't just be filled with AWESOME products but ones that truly support the mission of creating change within our craft beer community. It's more than just "buying things," it's investing back into brands and companies that envision a better future for us all. If you're looking for gifts packed with meaning and impact, you've come to the right place.
Also, stay-tuned for our upcoming running-list of breweries that we encourage you to support for their commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice within our craft beer community and beyond.
So, this season, shop small and shop with purpose!
1. Hop Topic World
Hop Topic World is a news and events platform that is dedicated to creating spaces of authentic inclusion within craft beer. Founders, Ken Noble, AK Babers, and Nick Jack, are making connections locally and globally for lovers of beer. Their genuine focus on culture, diversity, and inclusion are fueled by their own experiences in the industry. As minorities within the community, they had deeply personal reasons for birthing this brand. From issues of invisibility to the hostility towards many minorities, it is evident that Hop Topic World is providing a safe place to thrive within craft beer.
This holiday season, support their continued efforts with awesome merchandise. Our favorite is the Hop Topic World Tasting Cards ($10+) that are re-usable with dry-erase markers and sold in either 6- or 12-packs. What better way to drink through the holidays with a tasting card to help you extract the characteristics of your beers. A must for (socially distanced) holiday parties!
Another favorite from Hop Topic World is their Hop Thugs-N-Harmony Hoodie ($49). A perfect addition to your winter styling. Because who doesn't love the musical reference?
Follow Hop Topic World on Instagram (@HopTopicWorld).
2. Craft Beer Girls
Craft Beer Girls is a women-focused community that encourages a safe space for women to learn and grow their knowledge of craft beer. Kate Christensen started the Facebook group in 2017. Within three years, the vision has been shared with over 25,000 members around the world. She saw a need for a place that gave women the opportunity to be curious without facing judgment. The community has expanded to sub-groups that give women a safe haven for craft beer and beyond. Women are still a minority within the craft beer community and industry, so Craft Beer Girls provides a platform for women to fiercely support other women.
Craft Beer Girls has merchandise that will support the continuation of the community. They also support and collaborate with other women-owned small businesses in the craft beer industry. So, show them some love with a purchase for your favorite craft beer-loving lady. Recently, they released their winter collection. My favorite is the Hiking Craft Beer Shirt ($24.99), and it comes in a variety of styles and colors!
Another gift option for all genders is the Beer Flight Attendant Shirt ($19.99). It is a hilarious and appropriate shirt for every craft beer lover. Trust me, this is a great gift – it's my most complimented shirt of all time.
Join the Beer & Body community on Facebook (@BeerandBody) and on Instagram (@BBCraftBeerGirls).
3. Beersgiving
Beersgiving is a campaign started by Founder, Danii Oliver of Island to Island Brewery and Kido Family Ranch. The campaign serves to create opportunities for greater diversity, inclusion, and equity in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics careers of the craft beer industry and beyond. Furthermore, the Beersgiving project was established to work closely with professionals in the fermentation industries to develop, train, educate, and interact with the diverse and global communities. With the goals of building diversity, sharing knowledge, creating opportunities, and addressing traumas and taboos, Beersgiving is a platform for all those who love craft beer and the technical aspects of brewing, fermenting, and drinking!
Show up for Beersgiving by purchasing merchandise from their online stores. They benefit the ongoing work that Danii and Beersgiving is doing for the craft beer community and beyond! Also, attend their upcoming Growth and Planning Retreat on January 3rd, 2021!
Just released – the Beersgiving Holiday Bundle ($59), which comes with a loose-fitting Beersgiving sweatshirt, a taster glass, and two crocheted koozies by Denia Drake (@Blacklotus.artist)
Or, pick up a Diversity and Inclusion Unisex Hoodie ($55) to keep warm during the winter. My personal favorite is the orange hoodie. It's such an underrated color, don't you agree?
Follow Danii Oliver (@AmericanWomaninBeer) or Beersgiving (@Beersgiving) on Instagram.
4. Beer and Racism Book
Released in October of 2020, the book, Beer and Racism – How Beer Became White, Why It Matters, and the Movements to Change It by Nathaniel Chapman and David Brusma, is the perfect complement to the events of this year. After the justified eruption of anger following George Floyd's murder, there was a shift within the craft beer community. For the first time, there was a nationwide demand for breweries to commit to a racially-equitable space. However, there was still pushback from many who believe beer should be apolitical and that the current and ongoing racial injustices were irrelevant. Beer intersects with culture, history, and politics. It would be irresponsible to ignore that, if we truly want to make the beer industry and community more inclusive and diverse.
Therefore, we encourage the reading of Beer and Racism. It's a powerful sociological insight into the world we all love. While it is written with academic language and structure, it is still a great read for the craft beer connoisseur. Purchase it on Amazon or Bristol University Press ($23.88).
Follow Beer & Racism on Twitter (@BeerandRacism).
5. Smiles Apparel
Smiles Apparel is a fashion brand founded by Jen Van Lankveld, which creates BREW-tiful and BeYOUtiful apparel for all. From shirts to undies to baby bodysuits, Smiles Apparel has it all! Jen and her work stood out to me for a long time as being a truly inclusive brand. Inspired by craft beer and caffeine, she has established a brand that is bursting with vibes of diversity and inclusion. With people being centered at the heart of her brand, there is a sense of belonging when wearing her apparel. With inclusive sizing, there should be something for everyone in her shop!
Shop now to grab your gifts for the holidays! Smiles Apparel is located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, so your purchase has a little voyage to get to your door. However, it's worth the wait. And, I promise, it'll put a smile on your face!
Grab a Future is FemALE Tank ($20.05).
Or, the Beer Flight Response Shirt ($20.05). Yay for science references!
Follow Smiles Apparel on Instagram (@Smiles_Apparel_Guelph).
6. Work for Your Beer
What is more important than health? Work for Your Beer is a lifestyle brand started by Alicia Valenski and Melanie Fox. For any human being, drinking beer is often accompanied by weight gain. While this isn't necessarily an inherently bad thing, it is so important to be healthy and enjoy all things in moderation. Work for Your Beer provides a fun fitness platform that encourages healthy living while providing workout instruction and motivation. We chose to include Work for Your Beer because we absolutely love that they are inspiring beer drinkers to be healthy and live positively. They also prove that working out doesn't have to be a chore; it can be a space of genuine enjoyment and passion. Use code "BIFE" for 10% off of your order!
Check out this gorgeous Pride Beer and Workout Shirt ($21.99).
Or, these cozy Work for Your Beer Socks ($12.99).
Follow Work for Your Beer on Instagram (@WorkforYourBeer).
7. Pink Boots Society
The leading community for women in the fermentation industries is the Pink Boots Society. With chapters all around the nation and the globe, the Pink Boots Society is connecting women through education and networking. It is their goal to assist its members in advancing their beer careers. This is especially important in an industry where women are still a minority group. While this demographic is growing, it is evident that women are still underrepresented in all roles of the beer community. Pink Boots Society is supporting the further diversification of our craft beer community through empowering women to succeed.
The Pink Boots Society offers many scholarships to women in the industry. So, support them this holiday season by purchasing some swag.
Stickers are always a good choice. The Pink Boots Society Die-Cut Full-Color Decal ($1) is UV-protected and water-resistant.
Or, the Assist, Inspire, Encourage Full-Zip Hoodie ($45).
Follow Pink Boots Society on Instagram (@PinkBootsSociety).
8. NYC Brewing Guild
The NYC Brewers Guild is the premiere platform for craft beer in New York City and beyond. They are a registered nonprofit business that was founded to advance the NYC brewing industry with the specific intent to advocate for and promote awareness of its local brewing members. NYC Brewers Guild also serves to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused craft beer industry through the city.
While NYC was one of the hardest hit places of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has proved its resiliency and strength. NYC Brewers Guild has been assisting breweries around the city in thriving through these unpredictable times. Shop their merchandise to support! And, the best part is that 100% of the proceeds will go toward the continued support of programming and education in the craft beer community.
The "I Don't Drink Beer with Racists" merchandise will support NYC-based anti-racist education and programming.
Grab one of my newest favorite shirts, I Don't Drink Beer with Racists Shirt ($20).
Or, purchase a NYC Brewers Guild Shirt ($20).
Follow the NYC Brewers Guild on Instagram (@NYCBrewers).
9. Boozy Craft Corner
Boozy Craft Corner, a lifestyle brand, is the artistry of Sabrina Grimes. Her art encourages to celebrate and empower women to take up space in the beer world. Like many in the beer community, she couldn't find beer merch that resonated with her at the breweries. So, she decided to create her own where women felt seen and represented. Sabrina focuses on the diversity of the beer world, as a reflection of her own desires and experiences. Now, more than ever, it's important for everyone to feel like they belong in the beer community. And, Boozy Craft Corner promotes just that.
For the holidays, grab a Boozy Craft Corner Adult Beer Babes Coloring Book ($15).
Or, the Love is Ale You Need Tee ($38).
Follow Boozy Craft Corner on Instagram (@BoozyCraftCorner).
10. Beer Chick
Beer Chick, the brainchild of Eugenia Brown, is for all those who share a love of beer. Originally, she started the brand as a passion project, but it quickly morphed into a social media phenomenon. In 2020, Beer Chick launched a campaign called the Road to 100 Initiative, in which she and her supporters sponsored minority women in achieving Cicerone certification. This initiative served to break the barriers of educational access into the beer industry. So far, Beer Chick is helping 100 Women of Color achieve Cicerone Certified Beer Server certification and five Women of Color achieve the Certified Cicerone certification. Eugenia is connecting and trailblazing the craft beer community to create opportunities for more diversity and inclusion.
Support Beer Chick and their efforts through merchandise purchases.
The Tye Dye Beer Chick Shirt ($25) is Insta-worthy!
Or, the Black Girls Drink Beer Too Button ($2) is a perfect stocking stuffer.
Follow Beer Chick on Instagram (@BlackBeerChick).
11. Pints & Panels
Pints & Panels is an educational brand focused on cute, visual content for craft beer. The education brand was founded by Em Sauter, an Advanced Cicerone, in 2010. She is an award-winning cartoonist that is dedicated to educating the public about the intricacies of beer and brewing. By creating visually-inviting cartoons about beer, Pints & Panels is lending craft beer knowledge to newcomers in an approachable way. Em has open-sourced her material on Instagram for all those who want to increase their expertise in craft beer.
Grab your favorite beer nerd some prints from Pints & Panel so that they can expand their beer knowledge.
Your walls need to be adorned with the Beer Flavor Standards Art Poster ($12).
Or, the Proper Glassware Print ($4) would make such a great thinking-of-you card.
Follow Pints & Panels on Instagram (@PintsandPanels).
12. Beer is for Everyone
Beer is for Everyone is a grassroots project that was born from the need for more diverse bodies, spaces, and voices within the craft beer community. We believe that more diversity in the craft beer community will ultimately create greater diversity within the beers, themselves. Every one of us has unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences that we bring to the beer conversation. Now, more than ever, it is time that we encourage everyone to have a seat at the table. Diversification needs to happen at all levels of beer – from theory to practice to content creation to production to consumption. Beer is for Everyone looks to encourage the inclusion of all people who love craft beer.
We recently started our online journalism platform and are excited to bring education and awareness to craft beer lovers around the world.
Shop our merchandise to support our journalism efforts and to contribute to our scholarship fund that will benefit underserved and marginalized members of our community. 100% of the profits from all purchases will benefit these initiatives.
The Limited Edition Red Beer is for Everyone Tee ($24).
Follow Beer is for Everyone on Instagram (@BeerisforEveryone) and Facebook (@BeerisforEveryone).


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Lunar Nodes
May 6, 2005
Dear Eric,
What are the lunar nodes?
Regards from San Pedro
Dear San Pedro
The Lunar Nodes are very mysterious.
No discussion can ever cover them entirely, but I'll try to get you started. First of all, you can find them because they look like little horse shoes in the chart. They are designated North and South, for reasons I'll get into in a moment; some charts only give the North Node; the South Node has the same degree in the opposite sign. The North Node is the horse shoe with the opening on the bottom; the South Node is the once with the opening pointing up.
The North Node is also called the Dragon's Head or in Vedic (Indian) astrology, Rahu. The South Node is also called the Dragon's Tail or in Vedic astrology, Ketu. They activate a polarity; they are always exactly opposite one another, so they remind us how important it is to remember that opposite signs always work together in some way.
First let's go to the Fred Gettings Arkana Dictionary of Astrology for a technical definition. The nodes "are the points in which the orbit of the planet [or the Moon] intersects the ecliptic." The ecliptic is the apparent path of the Sun around the Earth. Most people know the Earth goes round the Sun (research indicates that many people are still confused about this!) But it looks like it works the other way around. So the apparent path of the Sun is called the ecliptic. At the degree where a planet such as the Moon (or recently, Venus) crosses this path, we have the node. When the Sun is standing right there when the Moon (or a planet, such as Venus) crosses this path, we have an eclipse (or in the case of Venus, a transit).
The Moon is not exactly on the ecliptic. The Moon's orbits -- and all the planets -- intersect with the ecliptic at an angle.
Where the Moon crosses one of its nodes to the northern latitudes, we have the North Node. Where the Moon crosses the ecliptic to the southern latitudes, we have the South Node.
Are you with me so far? This is a three-dimensional situation. The chart is two-dimensional. The Sun is making an orbital path on one plane; the Moon on another; where they meet are the two points called the Nodes.
Whenever you're looking at a chart of any kind and you see the Sun near one of the Moon's nodes, that tells you that an eclipse is in the vicinity -- really, two eclipses, one of the Sun and one of the Moon. So eclipses and the Nodes are intimately linked. What the nodes give you is a permanent stand in for eclipses even when the Sun and Moon are somewhere entirely different. They kind of tell you, "This is the approximate location of the next eclipse." Approximate, not exact. As I write, this, the North Node is at 3 Taurus and 20 minutes and the South is in the same degree of Scorpio. The next eclipse is a solar eclipse on Oct. 14 at 21 degrees of Libra and 5 minutes. On that day, the nodes will be at 2 degrees and 6 minutes of Taurus/Scorpio. The nodes and the position of the eclipse are about 10 degrees apart, which is fairly typical.
I don't know enough about astronomy to account for this difference, but I live with the mystery.
Now, none of this tells you what to do with the nodes.
If you look them up in an astrology textbook or two, you're going to find out that the South Node is about your past karma, the past, where you're coming from, where you get stuck in life, or where you draw your power based on past experience. That's a reasonable explanation. The North Node is usually said to be a place where we struggle to become something, to learn something, or to express ourselves. True enough.
The Sound Node feels like Karma -- the total effect of our past actions. The North Node feels like Dharma -- right action, or 'acting as if to hold the world together'. They are very important in terms of their house position; their sign position tells you a lot because the sign where the node is placed gives you a ruling planet or two to search for, and that placement tells you a lot about the influence of the particular node in question.
If a planet is conjunct one of the nodes,
then that planet (and the house it rules) are associated with the whole story
of the node. If a planet is square the nodes, then one will not be able to deal
with the nodes until they first address the concerns, issues or themes of that
planet. If a planet is trine or sextile the nodes, then it will tend to be
greatly amplified and broadcast widely into our reality and even the world
around us. The nodes say a
Some Western astrologers say the North Node is 'good' and the South Node is 'bad'. This is entirely oversimplified and not so helpful if you?re trying to get a sense of a person from their chart.
The Nodes are important tools in Vedic
astrology and are only beginning to be vaguely understood by modern Western astrologers.
Last year I had the chance to speak for a while with Presanan, the official
astrologer to Ammachi, when Amma's road show was in
The nodes tell us about what we get to do here on the Earth, and they help us do it. Since we are on the Earth, we would do well to consider the value of doing what we came here to do. As a result, they keep us grounded, which is where we belong. If we ever get too far from the true path of life (as we define it) the nodes will somehow keep us on track, or eventually bring us back on track. I consider the Nodes to be something of a first priority in order of what really matters in the chart.
Now, one past point. In terms of what they are, the nodes are directions in space. They are nothing physical; they are points that hint at where an event in the future (an eclipse or two) will occur. But they act with power that should make most planets envious. They are among the very most compelling points in the chart, on par with Pluto, Saturn or Chiron, but really much more immediate, even urgent. They feel like a strong current moving us through the water. They are alive. They are completely cosmic and yet totally mundane.
The fact that no-thing can have this kind of effect tells you that astrology is not about things, it is about energies and ideas. People who have difficulty interpreting the nodes may be responding to this intangibility, this no-thingness. Tune in; check for aspects, pull a few tarot cards, take a deep breath, or wait for the next eclipse.
The Lunar Nodes speak. If you?d like a
good book that can help you decode the nodes, have a look at Incarnation by
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Getting a girl's number isn't always an easy task to accomplish. Sometimes it can seriously end up being a whole tedious mission that you just want to abort.
Every time you summon the courage to ask for a girl's number, it ends up backfiring. You get cold feet and don't exactly know how to approach anxiety. A lot of guys struggle with this.
Most women like to play hard to get. That's just a fact.
And with those particular alpha women, they're always going to make you work for it. But let's be honest, you guys secretly love the chase, don't you? This is exactly why women want the pursuit in the first place.
With me being a girl and all, I know firsthand how these things work.
I know exactly what goes through a girl's mind when she's being stubborn about handing out her digits, even though we both know she really wants you to send her that playful text.
Some girls enjoy being chased.
They want you to show that you really do care enough to go to all that trouble for them, because that proves to them you're not just looking for a booty call. They want you to do it the right way by leaving a good first impression.
We're truly not as complex as you guys make us out to be.
We just don't like to mess around and when we want something, we know how to get it, that's all. I don't really think that's such a big deal. A beautiful woman enjoys the simple things, like eye contact, a sense of humor and with time—an emotional connection.
You can't just get instant access to a girl's heart.
If that's too much for you, then you can keep walking and if you're cool with that, there's hope for you yet. Just remember—zero effort is a huge turn off. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Want to get a shy girl's phone number?
Luckily, not all girls like to play hard to get. Some are just a bit shy and that can be totally misinterpreted in many different false ways.
And trust me, those girls usually end up being the best decisions of your life.
Just give it a little while and you'll see what I'm talking about. If you manage to get a shy girl's number, you're totally in. The only catch is, you have to fight until the high point of the conversation to actually ask for it. Because she's going to be a bit apprehensive at first.
Once you've won her over with your witty sense of humor, and a charming, genuine personality, kindly ask for her phone number. (Well, you can use funny phone number pick-up lines to spice things up.) If she's into you, it's highly likely you'll get it. And with her, there will be no games and no ulterior motives. Just a genuine interest in a lovely guy, so you best not take advantage of her. Shy girls don't like to put themselves out there so much. And if she did it for you, take it as a compliment and walk away while you're still ahead.
- Getting a girl's number might seem daunting sometimes but in reality, it's really not that hard. Guys make a big deal out of this, when it's all about the vibe and an emotional connection.
- Most girls would be happy to give you their phone number, they just don't want to seem too easy by giving it just like that. Also, not getting a follow-up text would be a major downer, so they are just being careful.
- So you're going to need to practice a little patience and eventually even the most stubborn girl will cave, provided you're not a total creep (just kidding!).
Why is knowing how to get a girl's number that important?
Firstly, guys try to find a gazillion ways on HOW to get a phone number from a lady but what's even more important is the reason WHY you should know how to achieve this.
Today, a person's phone is their sanctuary.
It's the device they spend the majority of their day on and they use it for a billion things. Sometimes I feel like it's more likely a girl will forget to put on clothes when she's going out than forget to bring her phone.
So getting the digits of something that is so sacred to her is a real feat.
- Getting a girl's number communicates an interest in a person you've just met.
When you first meet a person, first impressions are key. Nobody is handing you their number unless they have gained at least a moderate interest in you. So when a girl decides to give it to you, it automatically means she IS interested in seeing you again. And if you're lucky—in pursuing a romantic interest. Half the work is already done, now it's up to you to show her you're charming by texting her something that will blow her away.
- One's phone is the main way for all kinds of communication.
Today, your phone isn't just to call somebody or check your email. It literally makes life so much easier with all the apps that keep being made. Which means you can use this to your advantage by developing a nice relationship with her purely through the phone. Send her funny texts, memes or invite her to join an app you swear by. It will all help you establish an emotional connection and keep in touch with ease.
- Girls love a guy who goes after what he wants and takes initiative.
Just because getting her number isn't a piece of cake doesn't mean she's not really into you. She just wants you to keep pursuing her and show her you won't give up if it's not smooth sailing from the get-go. Every time you do something bold and take charge, you're getting closer and closer to her heart. She wants a real man, who won't hit it and quit it. Be mindful of that if your intentions aren't pure. She deserves more from you.
Want to know how to get a girl's number? Here are some proven techniques that will do all the work for you!
1. Don't act too eager and keep your composure around her
The first thing you should never do is just go to her and demand her number.
It doesn't work that way and she's just going to end up running as far away from you as possible. Being presumptuous is a big turn off.
You can't expect girls to just be handing out their numbers like it's your God-given right. No, it's not and that attitude will get you exactly nowhere.
The right approach here is to play it cool but not too distant so that she thinks you're not interested.
Keep composed around her, try to make a joke or two, see how that plays out and if you feel like she's comfortable around you, keep talking to her.
Be a tiny bit aloof but remain around her and she'll be drawn to your mysterious vibe, that she might actually end up giving you her number without you having to ask.
The point is to make her WANT to give you her number without seeming overly interested. Sure, you like her but don't swoon over her like she's the only girl in the world.
2. Flirt with her but then walk away without actually asking for her number
Here's how this works. Girls love being flirted with. It's hot, it's fun and it makes us feel good about ourselves. Add a wicked sense of humor and you're golden.
But when a guy is flirting with us, we actually do expect him to ask for our number at some point.
So when you end up charming the hell out of her and leave without asking for her digits, she's going to be a bit bummed out and feel like she's got something to prove to you and that will encourage her to offer her number.
And when you think about it, she literally does all the work for you!
All you have to do is be flirtatious and charming and know your boundaries. Then just when she expects the obvious, you go back to your table and make her wonder what gives.
She's not going to understand what the hell just happened and I can assure you, she'll crave your attention some more—and there you go. As long as you do it the right way, by not being a jerk and leaving her hanging with a huge smile on your face, you're good.
3. Compliment her on something other than just her good looks
Sure, all girls love to be told how hot they look and how gorgeous their smile is, who doesn't?
Especially when you mention how sexy her outfit looks today—no girl is immune to that.
But in this particular instance, you're going to want to expand on that.
See, telling her how fine she looks is great and all but we both know there's so much more to her than just her fine ass and her captivating smile.
Ask her about her interests and what she likes to do when she's off work. Then incorporate that into a compliment the next time you see her.
Tell her how impressed you are with a certain hobby that she is passionate about and good at and compliment her brains, as opposed to just her appearance.
Admire the way her mind works and she'll be ten times more attracted to you. Girls love guys who see beyond their looks. And that is your way in. A beautiful woman knows what she looks like already. What she wants is for you to see beyond her beauty.
4. Steer clear of the washed-up and cheesy pick-up lines
These days, nobody really falls for those cheesy pick-up lines that may have worked a long, long time ago.
They are old, washed-up and totally unoriginal.
It shows how lazy you are to actually come up with a smart, sensible thing to say and it gives out totally unattractive vibes.
If you want to get a girl's number, you're going to have to actually come up with something to say that is going to captivate her attention and make her see how smart and cool you really are.
Skip all those things you may have heard in movies and just stick to being yourself.
Be the way you normally are around your buddies, just a little more charming and smooth.
Girls love to see some effort.
And if she sees you're a bit nervous around her, she's totally going to think it's cute, because then you obviously really like her if she can make you feel so nervous.
Use it to your advantage and use your nerves to break the ice. You'll come off as endearing and she'll find it charming.
And once you're past that initial awkward stage, it'll all get easier as you go on.
5. Change it up by being the one who plays hard to get
Make her want to give you her number by playing hard to get.
I know this is usually what girls do but you can change it up a little. She won't be able to resist, trust me.
Tell her about your past relationship and how it totally drained you and now all you want is to find somebody new, fresh and easy-going who you can just chill with and have a good time with.
She will eat up the idea of being the one who can change you and she'll be all over you.
Naturally, she won't show this but this is what's going to draw her to you and make her give you her number in a heartbeat.
Girls love feeling like they can make a positive change in a man's world and make them see how good they can have it.
This will be a welcome challenge in her life and you won't even have to try too hard thinking about how to get her number.
She'll write it down for you before you know it.
6. Leave her wanting more by having to leave while the conversation is still good
Let's say you've talked her up a bit and the conversation is flowing.
You're talking about all kinds of things you're both passionate about and you just can't seem to run out of things to talk about.
That's awesome! But this is also when you should decide that you suddenly need to leave. It's a proven technique that never fails.
Just when things are going really well and you see she is totally biting, suddenly remember that you have a thing you need to get to and act bummed out about it!
And before you leave, make sure to quickly ask for her number so that you can continue with this another day.
She'll give you her number because she'll probably want to continue talking to you and you can text her tomorrow and you'll pick up where you left off!
That way it's totally a spur-of-the-moment thing, you won't appear too eager and she'll have no idea just what it took you to actually get to this point.
Leave when things are good so that you can continue the next day, with tons more to talk about!
She won't have a choice but to give you her number, because she'll want to give it a shot, if there's really something there.
Recap of what you've learned today
- Not all girls are the same and some will give you a run for your money.
Most women like playing hard to get. They enjoy the chase and secretly want to give you their number. The trick is you're going to have to work for it. Be persistent but not cocky. Make her see your charming side but don't overdo it. And a sense of humor is key. Remember—she already wants to give you her phone number. She just wants you to earn it. So don't give up if it seems challenging. That's the whole point.
- Getting a shy girl's number is going to be the best decision you've ever made.
These girls don't play mind games. They are not interested in proving anything to you and they don't want you to woo them with grand gestures. Getting their number is all about being vulnerable and establishing a genuine emotional connection. They don't give out their digits just like that but it's not because they want the chase. It's because they don't want to end up being hurt.
- All girls LOVE a man who takes charge and goes after what he wants.
Women just want to see a real man in action. They want to feel wanted. They want to feel loved. It's not a game and it's not about ego, it's about that primal desire and a need for closeness. They want to know that you are an actual man of your word. They want to see that they are not just giving their number to a guy who won't send a follow-up text the next morning. They want effort and consistency. If you can't give it to them, leave room for somebody who can.


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I've recently started to shake myself out of a month-long depression, and I feel like I need to warm up my writing muscles. I've written nothing but tweets and diary entries for the past two years; I'm rusty, and I need to start writing every day again if I want to improve. I think it'll help with the depression, too.
In the last daylog I wrote about how much things have improved, and good news: things have continued to improve. I've become much more sociable on HRT and I've made a lot of great, caring new friends. The major problem is that once I became confident enough to start talking about moving out, it was as if my mom felt threatened by the independence -- she started threatening to kick me out every day for a few weeks, culminating with me deciding to live on a friend's couch rather than stay in a home I felt unwelcome in.
And when I got my stuff from my mom's place, she tried to break my laptop. Apparently its life is extremely important to me because I got an adrenaline rush that allowed me to carry seven bags (combination of duffel, purse, grocery) down the street for 15 minutes to the nearest corner, where I could contact a friend to pick me up. That was about a month ago and coincided with a medication change that I think helped nudge it into 'depression' territory.
The month after moving onto my friend's couch, I struggled with daily suicidal thoughts almost as bad as before. It was dreadful and made all the struggles I've had in the last few years seem pointless; like nothing really improved at all. But luckily it's starting to pass now, and I've begun to feel a bit better this week.
Lesson learnt: Don't do major med changes with adjustment periods during tumultuous chapters of your life that require emotional stability
Once my landlord has finished moving some junk out of his house, I'll have my own place. Right now it's being used for storage, but it's being generously rented to me for a very low price. So pretty soon I'll be done living on the couch, and I won't be living in a house full of 14-year-old boys like I am right now (it's as bad as you could imagine). My friends are giving me ample emotional support, which is amazing to me because I rarely felt like I had friends before transition.
Overall, I'd say things are going well. There have been some stumbles lately, but generally my life is getting better. I just need to sit tight and plow through these next few months of instability. And hopefully this time I'll do some writing at the same time.
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A picture speaks a thousand words – and ensures the message remains.
Earlier this month, Keith Teo – Co-Founder of Raydar, a search aggregator for stock photos, spoke at Arcadier Inspire, a virtual summit and competition for online marketplaces. To date, Raydar has joined forces with AdZiggy, both firms striving towards a common goal to aid SMEs, small business owners and lone rangers to grow digitally. A passionate individual who aspires harnessing technology to positively change the fields of design and media, Keith discussed his challenges faced while starting up and provided valuable advice on visual usage.
Classic Challenges – Demand & Supply
As per any business, Raydar tackled the issues of demand and supply of its product – should they increase product supply or invest and reach out to more customers? More importantly, they knew clearly which complication to resolve first. For Raydar, Keith saw the value in increasing Raydar's inventory and thus, supply of images was their main priority. This was aligned with his purpose of starting Raydar in the first place – for everyone to be able to access high-quality visuals with ease. With this mindset, Raydar stayed true to its starting mission and has since successfully acquired a comfortable stock of 120 million images, all whilst catching the eye of reputable online advertising platform, AdZiggy.
On the other side of the coin, every firm has the option to either focus on the local, regional or global demand of its product. Although there is no 'right or wrong choice', Keith especially advises firms to enter the market that holds the highest defensibility value for the company. As noted by TechCrunch, 'competitive advantages' drive a company's success whilst 'defensibility' maintains the business's winning edge over others. Some examples of defensibilities in the digital world are Economies of Scale, presence of a Brand and Network Effects – all of which act as routes to value creation of your product. Similarly, Keith believes that the progressive development of one's product would ultimately prove more effective and defensible in the long run, as compared to price competition engagement with major industry players.
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I think of men and women all over the country, going about their days with furrowed brow, sleeping fitfully, tossing and turning in their cozy beds, perhaps awakening from a nightmare to the sickening realization that it WASN'T a dream: It's true. It's really true that the federal government is about to make it illegal to stick a scissors into the skull of a 5-month old fetus so as to crush and liquify his or her brain.
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Guests of the hotel can spend their holiday time in well-being and relaxation. In fact, they can choose to enjoy our swimming pool, or go down to the sea not far from the hotel and dive into the crystal clear waters of the Bay.
The swimming pool is on the first level of the Hotel, facing in the bay of Villagonia, so that you can enjoy the warm sun of Sicily. Around he swimming pool you can spend time relaxing on our pleasant Solarium-Terrace, equipped with deckchairs, sun loungers.
A bar service is available so that you can relax between one drink and another, for unforgettable pleasant moments during your holiday. A well looked after corner where you will be "enveloped" in the colours and countryside of our Mediterranean land.
- Swimming pool times are from 09.00 to 17:30


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Qatar's government has promised to probe the disturbing treatment meted out on female Australian passengers onboard 10 Qatar Airways flights. The airlines on October 2 flew from Doha to Sydney, and the Australian government filed the complaints to the Qatari government on behalf of its citizens. The female passengers were physically searched and sexually probed after a baby was found to have been abandoned at the Qatar International Airport.
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison who had before now been mute on the issue expressed strong disapproval over the incident. He decried the fact that Australian female citizens were forcefully taken off the planes at the international airport in Qatar and made to undergo offensive and sexually invasive checks in waiting ambulances.
Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, had ordered that investigations be carried out to unravel the incident of the baby abandonment. In a statement in Qatar, the communications department had revealed that a baby girl was discovered to be abandoned in a trash can earlier at the airport. The authorities revealed that the baby, covered in a plastic bag, appeared to have suffered a murderous attempt on her life.
While regretting the search incident on the Australian travelers, the statement read that the search's purpose was to quickly prevent any escape attempt by the culprits of such a hideous crime. It added that the Qatar government regrets the violation of travelers' rights and freedom, and any trauma the search may have caused them.
On Wednesday, during a government committee meeting, Australian officials alleged that nine more flights in addition to the 10 at Doha were also searched. The officials said that the Australian government would work in close collaboration with governments of other countries whose citizens were also affected.
The Australian government was alerted to the ugly incident by one of the passengers on the Qatar flights who happened to be an Australian diplomat. Though she was luckily not searched, she was terrified by the happenings on that day.
The Qatar government had said that the outcome of investigations into the incident would be made known to international partners. An informed source stated that "the Qatari investigation is to determine which laws might have been violated, any individuals responsible, and recommend disciplinary and prosecutorial action where appropriate".
In a statement, Human Rights Watch, which expressed worries about an innocent baby being abandoned, stated that out-of-wedlock sexual affairs were a criminal offense in Qatar, and advised the Qatari government to proscribe mandatory intimate searches.
Rothna Begum, Human Rights Watch's senior researcher, added that the Qatari system had "failed many women [going by] the unknown woman forced to give birth in an airport toilet, unable to ask for assistance with her labor or on what to do with the baby, and the multiple women reportedly pulled off the plane for examinations".


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Quo is a Shoppers Drug Mart exclusive line of colour cosmetics and cosmetic accessories. All Quo products are developed from an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation that consistently delivers a contemporary core assortment and the must have colours products for the season.Quo
Great products at amazing prices. I recently stopped by Shoppers Drug Mart to pick up a few items.
Of those was a liner/brow brush and a new eye pencil sharpener. Then I stumbled upon a Quo Summer Brush Set on display which included a liner/brow brush. The liner/brow brush: $25, brush set (6 brushes + cosmetic bag): $45, it was a no brainer, I grabbed the set instead. I mean, really?! Besides getting more bang for your buck, I'm all for bright colours! How can one say no to such a vibrant set of brushes?
I haven't used all the brushes long enough to give a full review. But I can say the bristles on the brushes are all decently soft, not too soft (unfortunately) but not too scratchy (thankfully). I can say, the blush brush is very soft. There hasn't been any serious shedding with all the brushes. When I first got a hold of them, the powder and blush brush did give a tiny bit of a shed. After that, there hasn't been a single fallen bristle (which I'm aware of).
I also picked up an eye pencil sharpener. The one I currently have still works but having one for home and a separate one for travel just makes more sense. Lastly, to my surprise, I noticed Quo sold facial brushes and at a great price, I went ahead and got two. The one I use is from Sephora that I bought a few years ago. At that time, the price was amazing, now the price increased (by 50%). To see Quo selling the facial brush for a lower price, I might as well take the advantage. I haven't opened it yet because the one I'm currently using hasn't broke down on me. But from the looks of it, I'm sure the bristles are soft like any other facial brush (at least the ones I've touched). As long as it can gently exfoliate and leaves a fresh, clean, and soft face, that's all that matters!
Quo Summer Brush Set: $45
Quo Facial Brush: $7
Quo Single Eye Pencil Sharpener: $13


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Nebraska couple create a refuge for wildlife on their farm
Farm Service Agency
LeRoy and Marlene once raised cattle for beef and dairy, hogs, sheep and crops as part of their farming operation.
As the two approached retirement age and began renting out their cropland, they knew they wanted to create a refuge for wildlife near their home — a place they have farmed together since 1959 and where Marlene has lived her entire life.
LeRoy and Marlene have been married and farming together since 1959.
About 17 years ago, the Buchholzes turned to the folks at their U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center to enroll part of their farm in the Conservation Reserve Program, a program offered by the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Through the program, farmers voluntarily enroll and agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. In return, the FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish planned conservation practices.
LeRoy and Marlene currently have active conservation practices including filter strips, trees, warm-season grasses and pollinator habitat. They also enrolled some of their land in State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program that specifically focuses on improving wildlife habitat.
LeRoy said the practices are working. The acres are flush with deer, pheasants, greater prairie chicken, turkeys, butterflies and bees.
"And lots and lots of birds. You just can't believe all of the songbirds out here," he said.
LeRoy prides himself on managing the acres, keeping a close eye on unwanted thistles and small elm trees that could take over without regular attention. He's been known to create brush piles for quail habitat and to delay a controlled burn because a goose was nesting.
It's common to see deer, pheasants, greater prairie chicken, turkeys, butterflies and bees around the Buchholz's property.
LeRoy and Marlene said they have received great assistance from USDA's FSA and Natural Resources Conservation Service, as well as other local partners like the Nebraska Game and Parks and local Pheasants Forever chapter.
"Each year they thoughtfully plan habitat management and improvement projects, working diligently to keep invasive tree and weed species controlled, and ensure that plant composition remains diverse," Rebekah Jessen, Natural Resources Conservation Service soil conservationist said. "They pride themselves on the assorted habitat they have created."
USDA offers a variety of risk management, disaster, loan and conservation programs to help agricultural producers in the United States weather ups and downs in the market and natural disasters as well as invest in improvements to their operations. For more information about USDA services, contact your local USDA service center. ❖


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If you're here, reading this article, you may be considering booking your first tattoo. Or, maybe you have already booked it.
Maybe you already have a couple of tattoos, but so much time has passed since you last got inked that you can't remember what happened afterwards.
Either way, congratulations!
This is an exciting time, and we're excited for you. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of getting some new ink.
You may be feeling a number of emotions during the build up: happiness, excitement, anxiety, and so many more. This is completely normal!
After all, it's not everyday that we get to permanently mutate our bodies, right?
There is one important thing that you may need to consider before booking in with your chosen artist: the timing. The date that you decide to have your new tattoo is more important than you may initially think, and this is because of the healing time.
Depending on the size of your design, it may take longer for it to completely heal up, and this will mean that, during this time period, you may need to make certain small adjustments to your daily routine.
So, how long will it take for your tattoo to completely heal over? How will it affect your day-to-day life? Is there any way that you can speed up the healing time, cheating the process?
You've come to the right place. Continue reading below, and we will answer all the questions burning at the back of your brain, hopefully putting you at ease before your big day.
So, let's get into it!
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How Does Tattooing Work?
Whether you're a beginner preparing to get their first piece of ink, or you're an experienced customer who just never really thought about the tiny details before this moment, keep on reading to find out how a tattoo is transferred onto your skin, and how it stays there permanently.
If you have a fear of needles and you would, perhaps, rather not know the ins-and-outs of this process, you may want to skip this section of the article.
So, once your chosen tattooist has finished their design, and the big day has finally arrived, they will prepare by disinfecting the entirety of their workplace and sterilising all their equipment.
When you arrive at the tattoo parlor, the tattooist will wipe, using disinfectant soap, and lightly shave the area of your body that is being tattooed.
They will then place a non-permanent stencil of the outline of the tattoo on that area, allowing you to view the placement before it is irreversibly etched into your skin: after all, it's too late to back out if you decide that you don't like the tattoo once its actually there.
There are two main ways to distribute a tattoo: the 'stick and poke' method, during which they will use a single, sterilized needle to gently stab the ink into the first few layers of your skin, or by using a tattoo gun, a handheld device that quickly jabs the needle in and out of the skin.
The latter option is much more commonly used at tattoo parlors, and takes up much less time. Every needle consists of several tiny needles at the end, allowing ink to soak up and apply easier into your skin.
The design you have chosen will determine the size and the number of needles needed. Almost every tattoo will start off with the tattooist drawing the outline with thin ink, lining the overall shape. This is generally stated to be the least painful part of a tattoo.
If your piece only consists of line work, then this will be the entirety of your tattooing experience this time around. If you have decided on a more detailed piece, the tattooist will then move onto shading, using a thicker ink and precise strokes to create even lines.
Next, after cleaning the excess ink from the area, they will begin adding color: even if your tattoo has been designed to be exclusively black, the tattoo artist may add some white ink to add detail.
This part is known to be the most painful by most customers.
Once the tattoo has been completed, the artist will clean up the excess ink and blood, and will then cover it up, usually with cling film. Then, they will advise you on how to take care of your new tattoo once you leave the parlor.
The Healing Stages for Tattoos
Every tattoo is different, and there are many factors that weigh into the amount of time that they will take to completely heal.
If you were to have a simple, small tattoo that only consists of line work, that will heal much quicker than a large detailed piece with plenty of color and shading.
Healing tattoos usually follow the same processes, but the timing may differ depending on the size and detail.
Day One
So, your tattoo is complete – hooray! Hopefully the pain was worth it, and you're overjoyed with your new ink.
You may want to remove the bandages right away so that you can take photographs of your new piece, or show it off to everyone you see, but you should leave the tattoo wrapped for at least an hour or two following the procedure.
Once this time is over, you may remove the bandages and gently wash the tattoo with warm, soapy water, patting it dry with a clean towel.
For the remainder of the day/night, wear light clothing that won't irritate your fresh wound, and avoid touching it at all costs.
Week One
In the following week, you may notice oozing and redness around the area. Don't panic! This is completely normal for the first couple of days: after all, your tattoo is an open wound at this point, and will need to heal overtime.
You should avoid bathing or submerging this area in water, so if you take a bath make sure you keep the specific body part out of the water. Showers are usually recommended for the first week or two.
Wash the tattoo with warm, soapy water, and pat dry before moisturising with some suitable cream or ointment – don't rub dry with a towel as this can irritate the area. You may also notice that the wound will begin scabbing over during the first week after the procedure.
It is very important that you don't touch or pick the scabs as this will not only prolong the healing process, but could also affect the quality of the finished tattoo.
Week Two to Three
After a couple of weeks you will notice that the scabs will begin to fall off on their own, and the itching and swelling may be reduced.
This is a great sign! It means that the new skin is forming over the top of the tattoo, and the healing is well underway.
Avoid washing the tattoo at this point, but continue moisturising at least once a day. Don't attempt to peel the scabs off yourself, even if they are falling off on their own.
One Month Onwards
If you only had a small, simplistic tattoo mainly consisting of line work, the piece may have completely healed over at this point.
If you had a bigger tattoo, however, the healing process will still be taking place, and may continue to take place for another couple of months.
This timeframe will differ for everyone, depending on the aftercare and the placement of your tattoo. Continue moisturising the area and taking care until the tattoo has completely healed.
How Can I Take Care of my New Tattoo?
Depending on where you had your new tattoo done, the artist will give you their own version of suitable aftercare.
Some parlors give away free tubs of cream to their customers after the procedure, while others will recommend suitable ointments.
Most parlors will give their customers an aftercare guide to use during the following weeks, and these should be followed step-by-step to ensure that the tattoo heals as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
The main focus of the healing process should be keeping the tattoo clean, steering away from activities that may cause dirt or bacteria to enter the healing wound.
Having an infected tattoo is no joke, and is something you will definitely want to avoid at all costs.
The 'Do's and Don't's' for Healing Tattoos
These guidelines should be followed if you want your tattoo to heal as healthily and safely as possible, and these steps may also reduce the healing time overall.
Here is what you should avoid while treating a healing tattoo:
- DO avoid direct sunlight until the tattoo has completely healed over.
- DO use unscented and fragrance-free soaps and creams on your healing tattoo – fragranced and alcoholic products could irritate the area and cause infection.
- DON'T go swimming/submerge the tattoo in water for too long – chlorine may cause irritation to your healing skin.
- DON'T rebandage a tattoo once you have removed the initial bandage.
- DO contact your tattooist or a dermatologist at the first signs of infection.
Final Thoughts
So, there we have it! Now you have all the information needed before your big day comes, giving you some time to prepare.
While receiving a tattoo can be an uncomfortable experience, and is generally considered to be a medical procedure, it is important not to focus on that too much.
Instead, embrace the excitement! Having a tattoo done is an amazing experience, and one that you should be looking forward to. Just make sure you do your research beforehand, and you are ready to go.
Good luck, and have fun!
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