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Maya Celeste
Advanced Tantrika & Teacher
"Tantra promo, If you are established with us but new to Maya or to Tantra, you may book a 90+ tantra session with her at the price of bliss."
~Welcome to your awakening~
I am so honored you found your way to me to heal and be at ease. It is a true gift to give yourself the opportunity to receive, and remember who you are and what you are capable of. Thank you for sharing this energy with me.
My joy of life, nature and unconditional love as well as my divine healing presence allows me to deeply tune into our sessions together. I will integrate a myriad of techniques acquired from throughout the multiverse for your awakening and expansion. Cleansing and balancing your energy empowers you to let go of past blockages and call in new abundant light, so you leave the temple in a state of clarity, buoyancy and refreshing divine love.
My specialty is Tantra and soul awakenings. I am also a highly qualified body worker for all of your therapeutic and deep tissue needs. My sessions include more in depth verbal processing and love/life coaching, if that is what calls to you. Though I am also still very available for slower, relaxing sessions for you to unwind. Please know that the range of energy activation, nurture and connection is achieved by creating a transformational experience with you, and open to creation.
My sessions infuse my training background of soul and chakra healing reiki, Buddhism, Tantra, holistic healing, love/live coaching, massage therapy (deep and relaxation), traditional Chinese medicine, somatic healing, and a life well lived.
A minimum 90 minute session is encouraged as we have many things to cover. It is a true gift to give yourself the time to drop in deeply and reset. A journey and awakening is available for us all when we are ready to see our paths.
To connect deeper and learn together is a virtuous path for couples to take. I am available for tantra sessions, to teach massage, ongoing coaching and relationship guidance. We will curate sessions to everyone's comfort to provide a safe and loving container. It is a wonderful gift to give each other and the relationship to honor time and energy to learn and share together.
My sessions are open and encouraged especially for women. Trust that you are in a safe space and you are free to explore, release trauma, and be vulnerable in an environment created for healing and growth. This is an amazing experience to be witnessed and appreciated. It is a wonderful way to be seen without expectation or pre-programmed notions of judgement or unworthiness. It is a great gift to give yourself and suitable to accommodate a range of needs, from a self care day and all the way to ongoing trauma therapy practice.
~*~ I look forward to our sessions together ~*~
In gratitude and kindness,
Maya Celeste
I am available for Men, Women and Couples:
~Tantra: body/spirit activation, soul healing, divinity sourcing and destined awakenings, breathwork, chanting, singing bowls, affirmations and guidance
~Purely Therapeutic: trauma and talk therapy, massage, energy work, love/life coaching, somatic healing, cupping and gua sha
~Many other session style options are available upon discussion and request, the possibilities are limitless to what we can achieve!
~Akashic Records reader
~Love and Relationship coach
~A decade of ongoing intentional ceremony, alchemy, Reiki, celestial guidance, breathwork, meditation
~9 years of Mahayana Buddhist practice, accompanied by Bodhisattva vows and Vipassana meditation.
~5 years of massage, Chinese medicine, alternative bodywork therapy and personal training
~4 years certified holistic health coach, vegan chef, nutrition and health workshop facilitation and coaching
~9 years of ceremony, sweat lodges, cacao ceremony, shamanistic healing, all of the occult and outer space
~10+ years of worldy travel of culture, humanity and nature. A mystically born mermaid, but a dweller and enjoyer of all the earth has to offer
~Workshop w Charles Muir in Santa Monica ~ 2017
~Over 4 years temple experience and devotion
Listed below are reviews of my sessions posted on a massage review website & submitted by *temple clients*:
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|Temple Nickname
|Maya Celeste
Maya was absolutely perfect!! Exactly what I was hoping for. She was so tender and sensitive and created an environment where I felt completely safe & beautiful. She was knowledgeable and guided me through an incredible session! I guarantee that you will not be disappointed in having Maya as your therapist!
|Maya Celeste
Maya is beautiful and a massage magician. My 90 minutes with Maya was a blissful experience.
|Maya Celeste
After learning about the incredible world of tantra through my own experiences with public workshops, I was curious about receiving a guide to go deeper with my training. Maya was absolutely incredible. I opted for a 2 hour session-- which I have to recommend; you cannot rush this-- that started with us talking about setting intentions and moved into meditation and breath work. Our time together sent me into outer space and she was the perfect guide, offering support, care, and the wisdom to help me land safely back to earth. It was better than I expected and reiterated to me how important tantra can be for our souls. I definitely recommend seeing her.
|Maya Celeste
Maya is made of light, she has very strong healing energy which immediately made me feel comfortable. The key is to recognize the piety Maya represents and reach out with pure intent and Maya pours her heart into supporting your healing and growth. I have become happier, healthier and much more focused since I have been working with her. Maya is an amazing therapist. A beautiful soul, indeed. A talent so unique deserves to be cherished.
|Maya Celeste
Maya is a kind nurturing therapist who creates a safe space for you. I agree with the review below, ladies you should treat yourself to a session with Maya. This was an intense lovely experience!
|Maya Celeste
Maya takes you to an unforgettable tantric experience! Amazing woman immaculately gorgeous. Will definitely come back for more!
|Maya Celeste
Ladies, treat yourself. Maya is kind, intuitive, open hearted and minded. You will never feel safer or freer than when she's massaging you. Trust me. Try it!
|Maya Celeste
Maya is beautiful , gentle , loving and oh so tender . I had a session with Maya ... purely heaven ... it felt like making love ...but with an angel ... something not of this earth ... Maya's touch is so loving and gentle and tender ...and she does it with her heart ...I am definitely coming back for more!
|Maya Celeste
I made a connection with Maya right away. Her energy and warmth is infectious. I can't wait for my next session.
|Maya Celeste
My session with Maya was incredible. We shared a true closeness that I have not had with others. All around beautiful woman. She has unforgettable touch, very compassionate, sharing, sweet, like the best girl next door. Can't wait to come back for more
|Maya Celeste
I have been to 18 different Therapists and Maya was the first I returned to.
|Maya Celeste
Maya is awesome. She is the real deal. She was intuitive and open hearted. She is also incredibly pretty and a talented healer. I would go out of my way to see her again. I literally cannot say enough words to paint an accurate picture of how special Maya truly is. You will not regret your session with her.
|Maya Celeste
Sessions with Maya are one of my favorite ways to spend the day. I was lucky enough to meet her this summer and have been coming back regularly ever since. She is fun, attentive, strong and soft. She knows just what to do to make me feel incredible. I can't recommend her enough!
|Maya Celeste
I thought that I had been with the best the temple had until today.......I spent three remarkable hours with Maya. Clearly a most wonderful amazing experience. Words can not explain the wonderful time we had.
|Maya Celeste
|David P.
Maya is a dialed-in daikini! Not only gorgeous and graceful, she embodies the spirit of the Temple's deepest intentions to create new neural pathways to inner acceptance and bliss. She has trained in various arts and methods, but her core intuition ultimately guides her sessions to bring out an immense joy and sense of connection. We are blessed to have her spreading her magic and great gifts.
|Maya Celeste
My session with Maya was a beautiful, powerful, and awesome experience. She has a beautiful soul, a warm heart, and a tender and reassuring touch, which created a beautiful aura during our time together. She was simply awesome with the guided and peaceful journey that she took me through, weaving in breathing, a loving touch, and thoughtful questions about what I was looking for from the session. I still can feel the moments that we had together, and I will definitely be scheduling another session with her! I left our session feeling peaceful and excited, all at the same time – just like a dolphin playing gracefully in the ocean. Words cannot describe her beauty and her awesomeness!
|Maya Celeste
Maya is an extremely warm and loving soul. Her aura radiates peace and her touch embodies love. Maya's session took me far away from my everyday cares and she made me feel very special! Maya is a very talented and gifted young lady. It was an honor to spend time with you - thank you!
|Maya Celeste
I had a fantastic experience with Maya. Strong, CMT quality massage. She is totally down to earth and very friendly. I could not recommend more.
|Maya Celeste
If you haven't had the sublime pleasure of a tantric session with Maya Celeste, I seriously encourage you to do something about that. I mean like, right now. Simply put, when it comes to an artful massage, Maya is in a celestial league of her own. She is that good. I came to realize that after my sixth or seventh experience, with Maya providing the extremely pleasurable physical touch that was so tender I believe I lost all conscious thought. Like, WOW! She gives you the ride of your life, it's almost too much pleasure to take. It's like you're on sensory overload. But, man, does it feel good. Never before have I been touched with such TLC as I was those two days by Maya. Yes, that's right. I had such a good time the two hours I spent with her the first day that I went back the next day for another hour and let me tell you, it was just as good. This lovely woman exudes class; you owe it to yourself to read her bio. As a writer, I know what to give little credence to in bios and reviews (too many adjectives, for one thing). But with her bio, I was intrigued by the end of the first paragraph. By the end of the third, I was hooked. I knew I had to meet this lady. And once I did, I found I had discovered a real gem. I encourage you to give Maya a try, too. I think you'll be glad you did.
|Maya Celeste
I came to visit Maya on a visit from the East Coast a couple of months ago. Maya is beautiful and strong. She is a grounded and intuitive healer, both physically and energetically. Her massage was deep and skillful. She framed the session and held the space, allowing me to focus on my intentions for healing. If you're looking for a healing and transformative experience, you'll want to see Maya.
|Maya Celeste
'Maya' - the name itself means 'magic'; and so is her touch. She is very beautiful, yet her true radiance comes from her serene composure. I still can't believe this. I went in with a racing cynical mind and got transformed into a positively blissful energetic man. It was a transcending experience. Her technique is impeccable; a unique blend of multiple practices to create simply nothing but 'art'. And most of all, it just works - because she's foremost a genuinely amazing human being. Looking forward to see her again sometime.
|Maya Celeste
Beautiful and caring, Maya is an extraordinary daikini - graceful, experienced, radiating warmth. Her youth disguises the wisdom and power within her.
|Maya Celeste
This is Shivakti... I had seen Maya's pictures before meeting her today, and they did not create the image in my mind of who this lovely woman is that I had the honor to meet & spend time with today. I had to pull out my iphone and offer a spontaneous photo shoot, in attempt to capture a glimpse or glimmer of her true beauty and essence... After which, I asked for a massage as I have been working with an injury in my body for awhile now. Holy Love, YES... she is tuned in, sensitive enough to listen with her hands, yet strong and deep enough to take me to the edge with her pressure in just the right places, having me tighten and then uncoil in the surrender & the opening. One hour was simply a tasty appetizer. I look forward to a much longer session as she is truly gifted.


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Welcome to The Makeup Piggy blog! This is where I write about anything makeup-related in my life, whether it is stuff I bought, inspirations I found or step-by-step tutorials I created. I also have reviews of circle lenses and makeup products. If you like what you read here, please drop me a message or follow my blog!
If you have questions regarding my tutorials, check out my FormSpring page to see if I have answered it already. For specific questions and business enquiries, contact me at makeup.piggy AT gmail.com
Thursday, November 25, 2010
500 Followers Celebration GIVEAWAY!
- Make sure you are a follower of my blog (I will check!) and live within the continental US (sorry international readers...)
- Comment in this entry BEFORE 11/28 telling me about your favorite/HG makeup item
- Check back next week to see who's the randomly selected winner!
Good luck everyone :)
12 comments:
- jyu-nee said...
My favorite/HG makeup item would probably have to be my Koji Clear Eyetalk Double Eyelid Glue since I have monolids.
Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway! I really love your blog! :)
- November 25, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- pfefi said...
My brown Stila Smudge Pot !
- November 25, 2010 at 6:17 PM
- MeiBelle said...
Those lashes are too cute! Congratulations on 500 followers!
My favorite HG foundation would have to be my Satin Taupe eyeshadow by MAC. I use it almost every single day!
Happy Thanksgiving!
- November 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM
- kissthefrog_x9 said...
My dollywink Liner ^^
- November 26, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Hello! Thank you for having this giveaway!!
I'm a follower via GFC (Susalie)
My HG makeup item right now is my Missha BB Cream in No. 23.
- November 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM
- Alex said...
Hihi!! Congrats!! and hope you had a nice thanksgiving (if you celebrate c: )
My HG makeup item right now is the e.l.f face primer~ it works wonders <333
- November 27, 2010 at 12:41 AM
- FluffityPuff said...
I'm following your blog under FluffityPuff!
My HG makeup item is Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack!
- November 27, 2010 at 1:06 AM
- grace said...
Congrats on 500 followers!!
My HG makeup item has to be Makeup Forever Smoky Lash mascara.
- November 27, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Congrats! :) My HG makeup item is my maybelline define a brow...I wont go out in public without it! lol
I'm a follower via GFC (Meghan)
- November 27, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- MakeupFanatic27 said...
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero! The best for me!
- November 28, 2010 at 7:12 PM
- Julia said...
where did you get those from?
- March 4, 2011 at 2:13 AM
- ❤ Piggy ❤ said...
Julia: I got them from a shop in Hong Kong :)
- March 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

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Q: I really like my hubby, but somewhere across the line we have be like buddies than enthusiasts. We'd an incredible sex existence at the start of our relationship however we are lucky when we have sexual intercourse monthly, so when we all do it's pretty unremarkable. I truly enjoy sex and Let me turn it into a regular a part of our existence again. Any suggestions?
A: To begin with, you have to take solace in the truth that you are not by yourself with this particular problem. Most couples in lengthy-term relationships note reasonable decrease in the quality and quantity of sex as time progress. When you are obsessed with the heady excitement of the new relationship, it's difficult to think the grinding reality of daily existence can ever dampen sexual interest, but, voila! Here you're, years later, juggling kids along with a mortgage and a new job, and sex just is not important. And the initial step in rejuvenating a lackluster sex existence may be the understanding of this natural adapt.
Supplying there's not medical causes of your dwindling sex existence (if you are unsure, possess a physician check you out of trouble), there are several simple ideas you are able to incorporate to your existence now to help you as well as your partner resuscitate sexual desire:
1. Prioritize sex.
Each partner desire to make dedication to nurture the physical part of the relationship. It is a big key to acknowledge that you have been neglecting passion. But when you need to do, you can start getting the discussions which get you considering sex and finally bumping it to your listing of priorities. There's no shame in saying, "Hey, we've got distracted by existence and left something behind that people miss. Let us accept freely and honestly focus on this together."
2. Arrange for sex.
Once you have both decided to make sex important, it is time for many planning. You could think: "Sex ought to be a spontaneous, natural experience. Planning it'll ruin the special moment." By no means! Quite the exact opposite: some of the most enjoyable, rewarding things we all experience in existence are things we have to arrange for. So when couples put effort into allowing the space and time they require for physical closeness, they temporarily take themselves from the stresses of the busy lives. This planned-for space and time really enables spontaneity to flourish.
3. Arrange for romance.
A thing for many individuals men available (you realize what you are): Planning sex does not mean purchasing a new multivitamin and sprinting in to the bed room for any quickie. The kind of sex that fosters a couple's connection occurs inside the context of the loving, relationship. Whenever you nurture romance making your lover feel special, you place happens for a night of passion and great sex. Romance does not need to be pricey or time intensive (obviously, it may if you would like so that it is). A sensual body massage together with your partner's favorite lotion will go a lengthy means by setting the perfect mood for passionate sex. Focus on romance first, and sex follows.
4. Become playful and provocative.
Couples in lengthy-term relationships have to revisit the skill of flirtation. Flirting and teasing are efficient ways to fan the flames of desire. Maybe you have observed how individuals a brand new relationship stand out at teasing? Whether seducing one another in the supermarket or while sitting in a sore point, new enthusiasts uncover methods to turn one another on within the most ordinary of conditions. Unknowingly for them, these couples are positively creating possibilities to flirt and lure one another. Isn't it time to go in the sport of flirting together with your partner?
5. Nurture your sexual attitude.
The skill and talent of flirting begins with a specific attitude. The key to this attitude involves giving yourself permission to become playful and provocative together with your partner. Without permission, you'll remain inhibited and lose the liberty necessary to possess a fulfilling sex existence. Learn how to have permission to enjoy your lover.
6. Discuss sex.
Your assumptions by what your lover enjoys sexually may be standing when it comes to an excellent sex existence. You are both evolving–your partner's tastes in music, food, and garments have most likely altered through the years, how come you think that his/her sexual desires overlap with when you initially met? Ask your lover what turns him/her on today. Don't assume you realize (even though you believe you realize your lover very well). Maybe there's something s/he would love you to test sexually that'sOrhe'd find exciting. Information regarding your partner's sexual desires and fantasies will go a lengthy means by creating a thrilling sex existence.
7. Dwindle foreseeable.
Some couples fall under a rut as their sexual routines have grown to be too foreseeable. While familiarity is comforting helping build trust, it may also become somewhat bland with regards to sex. Uncertainty and novelty feed excitement and may provide your sex existence an electric charge. Experiment together (there are lots of good books open to help couples focus on improving their sex existence) and make up a shared feeling of adventure within the bed room (or even the family room, or even the study…)
Is the relationship worth protecting? Isn't it time to create your marriage everything it may be?


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PhotoStart, The Nest i/o's month long campaign to promote entrepreneurship through the lens of ameteur photographers, remained open till 25th May, 2017. Zak Kazi won the competition with his photo titled "Dignity of Labour" while Hamza Sheikh and Ibad Anis were the first and second runner ups for Poultry Farm Shed and Ek Tha Chingchi Wala.
The photo exhibition began at 6:00 PM on 24th May at The Nest i/o. The pictures were judged by the renowned fashion photographer, Tapu Javeri, photojournalist and sculptor, Mobeen Ansari, and entrepreneur and photojournalist, Khaula Jamil. All pictures were judged on a 100 point criteria set by the judges.
Out of over 300 entries, a total of 34 photographs were shortlisted for the final judging while 18 photographs were displayed as out-of-competition entries. After announcing the winners, the judges shared some insightful comments regarding professional photography. All the winners thanked The Nest i/o for taking this initiative to promote both, entrepreneurship and amateur photographers and were grateful to receive the helpful feedback that the judges shared.
The judges were very pleased with all the entries and impressed with quality of work submitted. Tapu Javeri expressed his desire to attend such events in the future and encouraged everyone to take initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and encourage the youth to take active part in the society.
Besides the three winners, three special mentions were given to Iqran Rasheed for his photograph Rozi Roti, Shaheer Kashan for Khawateen ke Liye Latest Variety, and Ahmed Sultan for Fully Equipped Guide on Hopar Glacier.
Jehan Ara, President P@SHA and The Nest i/o commented "Entrepreneurship is more than just about starting a business, it is about celebrating diversity the sometimes so easily forgotten entrepreneur. The purpose of this competition was to get different visual perspectives of entrepreneurship. The response that we received was amazing".
The exhibition remained open for public viewing on May 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.


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Thursday, August 27th
We completed the Early River Valley Civilization Reading Guide. We reviewed for our Vocabulary Quiz by playing a Kahoot, online game. The vocabulary words can also be studied through Quizlet at the link below. Our main lesson was on King Hammurabi and the law code he created for Babylonia. Here is an excerpt from our reading, plus a link to the website and a short video on his laws and their importance.
Quizlet Flashcards for Vocab
Hammurabi's Code
In 1754 B.C., Hammurabi conquered and united all the cities of Mesopotamia under his rule. Although he was a brutal warrior, his greatest achievement was his code of laws, which he had engraved on a towering stone monument.
Hammurabi's Code was not the first, but it was the most complete set of laws that has survived. It is important because it created a set of rules that helped to govern a civilization while trying to protect people even if they had little political power. It called for different punishments based on the class of the lawbreaker and the victim of the crime. In the Code, punishments often fit the crime by demanding and "eye for an eye" or a "tooth for a tooth".
You Be the Judge Website on specific laws and punishments
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Polson Beautification Committee gives thanks, needs help
The Polson Beautification Committee of GPCF sponsors Clean Up Green Up, a community clean up event the first weekend in May. The 2018 event will be held May 4, 5 and 6. Watch for green and white posters downtown. The committee wishes to thank business leaders, organizations and individuals who have accepted an assigned area to keep clean all year. Thanks are also extended to those people who keep the areas around their homes and work places attractive and free of trash.
In addition to Clean Up Green Up the Beautification Committee sponsors a Polson Community in Bloom contest in summer, The Season of Lights event in December, care of the bump-outs downtown, and the flower garden (soon to be made bigger and better) at the junction of Highways 93 and 35. The Beautification Committee needs volunteers with energy and ideas. Call Agnes Rinehart (406-883-1842) or Mary Jenson (406-849-5288) or any committee member if you can help.
Thank you everyone for everything you do to keep Polson a beautiful place to live.
Agnes F. Rinehart
GPCF Envision Polson Beautification Committee member


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On Tuesday, students of Panjab University fought pitched battles with police on campus, leaving 22 policemen injured, and provoking police to temporarily slap the extraordinary charge of sedition on 66 protesters. The violent protests, directed against a large increase in tuition fees, marked a dramatic escalation of tensions in PU, roiled for 2 years now by an acute shortage of funds that has triggered student and faculty unrest and brought the university to its knees. How did PU, which was ranked in the 226-250 band — the highest for an Indian institution, ahead of the IITs and IIMs — in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2013-14, come to this pass?
Since when has PU been short of funds, and facing difficulty in functioning?
In April 2015, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the BJP's student wing, complained to the Home Ministry about alleged misappropriation of PU hostel funds, following which the University Grants Commission (UGC) set up a fact-finding committee, and central funding for the university was frozen. Subsequently, PU held back retirement benefits of former employees and, that August, the Board of Finance declared it would soon be difficult to pay salaries.
Over time, PU faced challenges in meeting essential day-to-day expenses. It could barely scrape through with paying power, water and minor maintenance bills. In July 2016, Vice-Chancellor Professor Arun Kumar Grover said there was no money to pay salaries — funds were subsequently diverted from other budget heads. In September 2016, during a meeting of the university Senate, the VC said that if the Centre did not provide funds, PU would shut down by January 1, 2017.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court took suo motu notice of the VC's statements and, in January, ordered the UGC to release a grant of Rs 30 crore within four weeks. When this was not done, PU failed to pay salaries for February to its staff, and approached the High Court seeking contempt proceedings against UGC.
Okay, so where does PU get its revenues?
After the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966, the university was declared an "inter-state body corporate". Until the 1970s, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh contributed funds, after which Haryana and Himachal withdrew. The ratio of funding between the Centre and Punjab was fixed at 60:40, with the Centre's share being released by the Home Ministry. The UGC has fixed the Centre's share at Rs 176 crore; however, the Punjab government, instead of paying its 40%, has put an annual ceiling of Rs 20 crore on its contribution. PU, whose other source of revenue is fees collected from students, has asked the state government for more money.
PU's approved budget for 2017-18 is Rs 515.61 crore. Its total estimated income from all sources is Rs 271.33 crore and, the estimated deficit, Rs 244.29 crore. The estimated deficit this year is more than that of 2016-17 (Rs 217.73 crore). The expenditure on the salary and retirement account is estimated to be Rs 424.64 crore this year, and that under the non-salary head, Rs 90.96 crore.
When did the university raise fees? When was the last time it had done so?
In September 2015, PU constituted a Think Tank headed by Vice-Chancellor Grover and comprising members of the university Senate, to discuss solutions to the financial crisis. PU authorities contended that the UGC wanted the university to generate more revenues in order to attract higher grants.
Among measures suggested to increase revenues was enhancing tuition and examination fees. The Think Tank also mooted proposals such as leasing out buildings and renting out rooftops to put up solar power panels. None of these other proposals has been implemented until now.
In July 2016, PU raised examination fees by between Rs 500 and Rs 8,000 for various courses. During a meeting of the PU Senate in March this year, a decision was taken to raise tuition fees by 40% to 1,000%. This was the first time in 6 years that PU had increased tuition fees, and the blow, as a result, has appeared even harder.
With the higher fees, students at PU will pay Rs 10,000 annually for all MA courses. This is more than at Punjabi University, Patiala (Rs 3,600) and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Rs 4,600), but less than Himachal Pradesh University (Rs 25,000). The annual fees for the MSc (General) course at PU will be Rs 15,000, whereas it is Rs 5,220, Rs 17,000, and Rs 75,000 respectively at the other three universities.
What has been the impact of the funds crunch and agitation on teaching and research at PU?
The mood on campus has been angry and distracted. In the union HRD Ministry's National Institute Ranking Framework (NIFR), PU has fallen from rank 12 last year to rank 33 in the latest rankings released recently. In the Times Higher Education Rankings for 2013-14, PU had been placed in the 226-250 bracket, the highest for any university in the country. In the subsequent year, PU slipped to the 276-300 bracket along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. In both years, PU was ranked ahead of the IITs. In 2014, PU took the No. 32 position in the Asian University rankings, and topped India. The good showings were due primarily to PU's research citings.
So, where does this situation go from here?
PU has objected to UGC's fixing of its grant at Rs 176 crore, saying several other universities and colleges had had their grants raised by up to 15%. Last month, Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher met HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, following which the Centre agreed to release a "one-time grant" of Rs 140 crore for PU. The university has not, however, received any official communication to this effect yet.


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DEWEY WELCH PLAINTIFFv.PROP TRANSPORT & TRADING, LLC DEFENDANTS
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Logen and Ferro stare open mouthed at the mighty river Aos. Having questioned why they needed a bridge to cross, Logen now wonders how one would even build a bridge over such a river.
Suddenly, Ferro spies a group of nearly forty riders in the distance. The crew take refuge in a massive ruin; not a former city, but the Winter Palace of the past Empire.1 Inside, Bayaz discovers a mural depicting the story of Glustrod. He again stops at the point where Glustrod digs for something in the earth. While they wait, Longfoot teases Jezal for always sharpening his swords but never using them, and Jezal demonstrates that he certainly can use them … at least on an apple. The riders eventually pass, allowing them to continue their journey.
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The Google developers group of the University of Cape Coast, GDG-UCC Chapter organised an event dubbed "Google I/O extended" for those who could not have a glimpse of the GOOGLE I/O 2017 that took place in California on May 17 – 19, 2017.
This program was held on the 20th May, 2017 at the Sasakawa conference centre, University of Cape Coast. Young developers and technology enthusiasts were there in their numbers to grace the occasion.
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Google I/O (simply I/O) is an annual developer conference held by Google in San Francisco, California. I/O showcases technical in-depth sessions focused on building web, mobile, and enterprise applications with Google and open sources such as Android, Chrome and Chrome OS, APIs, Google Web Toolkit, App Engine, and more. I/O was inaugurated in 2008, and is organized by the executive team. "I/O" stands for input/output, as well as the slogan "Innovation in the Open"
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Android O beta
The next version of Android moved one step closer to release at Google I/O this year. The beta for Android O was officially launched, which means you can quite easily play around with it as long as you've got one of the supported devices. Specifically, a Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, or Nexus 5X.
Google Home and Assistant
Google talked a lot about machine learning at I/O, and one of the places you see that most is in Assistant. Assistant on phones is also capable of using "actions" now. Assistant actions are the third-party services that you can switch over to from the standard Assistant controls. There are over 250 of them including Alarm.com, Logitech Harmony, and Samsung SmartThings. There's even a directory of services available on the phone. That goes for both Android and iOS. Yes, there's an Assistant app on iOS now.
There are a few features specific to Google Home as well. The device apparently has a latent Bluetooth radio that is being woken up, so you can beam audio to it as a Cast device or regular Bluetooth. Google Home can also place phone calls — just tell it who to call, and it does the rest. The person on the other end sees your regular mobile number, so they don't even know you're calling with Home. Lastly, Assistant will be able to offer proactive notifications about things that might be coming up on your schedule.
Android Automotive
Google released Android Auto alongside Lollipop, and it has done little to improve the platform since then. Maybe that's because Google is looking at a different way to get Android in the car. Google had two demos of the "Android Automotive" platform at I/O, which is much more ambitious than Android Auto.
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In another example of Google's machine learning prowess, CEO Sundar Pichai announced Google Lens during the keynote. This is a new type of visual search technology that can recognize objects and provide information and actions.
Google offered up a few demos of how Lens might be useful. In one, Lens was shown the label on the bottom of a Wi-Fi router. It correctly identified the SSID and password, then offered to log the phone into the network. In another, Lens was shown a restaurant storefront. It figured out what it was and offered reviews from Maps.
Programming languages are not particularly interesting, unless you happen to be a developer. And Google I/O is still technically a developer conference. So, Google got big cheers when it announced that the Kotlin programming language will be fully supported by Android.
Android's primary language for developers has always been Java, but Kotlin can run on the Java Virtual Machine — it's completely interoperable. It's also a much more modern language that's well-suited for application development with cleaner syntax, functional programming, and more. It's often compared to Apple's Swift programming language. Google had a number of demos that showed how a few lines of Kotlin code could replace dozens of lines in Java.
Key note by speakers that was also seen on the UCC Chapter's twitter handle @gdgUCCchapter:
- If you have an idea, don't wait a second, work on it now. #GOOGLEIO
- Now you can order pizza and a drone would bring it to you. #GOOGLEIO
- Even Uber is working on flying taxis. #GOOGLEIO
- Automation is real, your whole house can be automated. #GOOGLEIO
- Start a project where you can make use of google assistant. #GOOGLEIO
- You can even start your car with just a touch on your smart phone. #GOOGLEIO
Final words by GDG UCC CHAPTER LEADS
Nicola: I would glad if majority of us join GDG UCC Chapter since we accept everybody. We only require your passion to learn.
Evans Mastermind: Android's primary language for developers has always been Java, but Kotlin can run on the Java Virtual Machine. What a wow. You know what? A few lines of Kotlin code could replace dozens of lines in Java. What out for GDG UCC Chapter
Adiza: I use Uber regularly. Today I heard Uber is working on flying taxis. Wow. #GOOGLEIO
Stanley: GDG has made me the tech guy I am today. One thing I know for sure is that when I get rich I won't buy watches but rather own planes.
Foster: <script> Well they say I love codes…..but maybe it's the other way round. </script> watch out more from GDG UCC Chapter.
Snow: My house would be 100% automated. I really enjoyed and learnt a lot from this event. What about you? #GOOGLEIO
MBA: #GOOGLEIO was just lit. Really loved the presentation on Google home & Assistant. GDG UCC Chapter is doing marvelous things. We are thinking of expanding our boundaries. Seniors High Schools within the region would taste a feel of us soon. The name remains MBA a #TechGuy #Techpreneur and Ghana's first #Techblogger.


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Garo Collection 1 Blu-Ray Set Revealed
Recently Section23 Films released a press release that features their releases throughout the month of October. One of the highlights is that the first Blu-ray volume for the Garo live-action series will be releasing during that period. Garo Collection 1, as it is titled will be sold at the MSRP of $39.98. For those who are unaware the series will still be published by Kraken Releasing, but distributed by Section 23 Films. GARO TV COLLECTION 1 BLU-RAY Published by: Kraken Releasing Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 10/17/2017 Format: BD Language: Japanese with English Subtitles SRP:Read More
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The feet are capable of taking on a lot, so it's very important to take care of them. After all, your feet carry your weight for a lifetime as you stand, walk, or run, all day, every day.
Another aspect of managing diabetes is making sure that the feet are properly cared for, monitored, and maintained in the best possible condition.
As a family caregiver, you're probably on your feet a lot during the day or maybe it just feels like it!
Foot care matters for you as a family caregiver and for the person in your care, especially if he or she has diabetes.
When you think about caring for someone with diabetes you probably think of making sure that they're eating nutritious food, getting plenty of exercise, and monitoring their glucose levels.
Another aspect of caring for someone with diabetes is making sure that their feet are properly cared for. It's important for people with diabetes to have their feet assessed regularly by a health care provider.
A person with diabetes is at higher risk of developing foot injuries, wounds, and infections as a result of changes in circulation and damage to peripheral nerves that can develop over time. He or she may not have any symptoms of pain or discomfort even with severe infections and deep wounds.
Doctors and nurses can assist in diabetes management and may also have specialized training in foot care. The person in your care should have their feet assessed at least twice per year by their health care provider.
Have the person in your care remove their shoes and socks during a diabetes-focused appointment so that the health care provider can assess their feet.
The health care provider may recommend that the person you're caring for see at least one of these foot care specialists:
In between appointments with foot care specialists, here are some foot care tips – things that you as a family caregiver can do to help the person in your care maintain optimum foot health:
This article should not be substituted for medical advice. If the person you are caring for has diabetes, contact their health care provider if you notice a foot sore that doesn't heal quickly or any other persistent foot problems so that a proper treatment plan can be initiated to prevent further damage.
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Banned Books Week 2015
Banned Books Week 2015 is coming up (Sept. 27-Oct. 3). Every year I create a display at my library to celebrate our Freedom to Read. I try to get the display up early each year, and this year was no different. So last week I proudly set up my display in the hour before we opened to the public.
I was proud of this year's display. I decided to plaster the display cube with the titles of banned books over the years and the reasons for why they were challenged. Then I wrote Banned, Challenged, Censored, and Restricted on the four sides of the cube in red Sharpie. I then chained up the books on the top of the display, and filled in the rest of the display cube with banned books. My display was up for less than 48 hours when a patron complained to my manager about the display. The patron felt the books displayed and the content written on the display were inappropriate for a public library, and didn't understand why we would have such materials in the library to begin with. I told my manage that all the material written on the display came from the American Library Associations Banned Books Week page, and the majority of the books on the display are award winners and classics. I think the patron missed the point of the display, since she wanted the books removed (specifically Two Boys Kissing, which I adore). However, I do think the incident highlighted the importance of protecting our Freedom to Read, and how important it is to create displays and host programs that garner discussion on why it isn't right for one person to decide what is appropriate for every other person to read.
Feel free to censor yourself, but please don't try to censor me.
Below are pictures of my (apparently offensive and what I now consider most successful) display:
Blind Date with a Book Display
February's Blind Date with a Book Display in honor of Valentine's Day.
All books were wrapped in paper to disguise the title. The first line of the book was printed on the front of each. Hopefully patrons will be intrigued by the first line and pick up something they wouldn't normally read.


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Please check out this phenomenal website, to see all the hard work WUSC sponsored students and friends are putting into Vancouver's newest upbeat summer festival.
Jabulani Afrosummer Fest (JAF) is an initiative of UBC Students and friends who intend to raise funds to support the near-collapsing Student Refugee Program (SRP). As many of you know, The SRP, a program of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), has helped sponsor hundreds of disadvantaged students throughout the world since 1970s. For over 25 years, SRP has heavily relied on the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for funding. However, "CIDA's financial support ended in September 2004 because of a shift in the government of
Students of WUSC have started up their own creative initiative to help address this problem, and they have already had some great success at the afrobeats fundraiser at Harambe
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Penny White, oh Penny White! How I'd love to spend a day in your orbit, sharing a dram of Talisker… or better yet, maybe some of Hreinalög's thirty-year-old stash? Since that's not likely to happen, I'll settle myself within the pages of Ms. Cymri's books about you.
This second installment, Cult of Unicorns, elevates tensions nicely. A human is found murdered, his death apparently caused by a unicorn… But that's not possible! Unicorns are above reproach: pure, judicious, saint-like. Right? Right? Good and evil. Black and white. It's clear as day!
Grey zones abound, though, as we watch Penny try to solve the case, come to terms with her fledgling romance with the gentleman Inspector (count me squarely on team Peter btw), grapple with her mixed feelings about Raven, and struggle to reconcile the ravenous appetites (both for fresh meat and for knowledge) of Clyde the snail-shark. Add in some tensions with her grieving brother, a request from her Church superiors to host a documentary crew filming in her parish, Morey's newfound love, and Lloegyr's barely contained political turmoil and you know Penny's got her hands full. Thankfully, her four favorite medicines are there to assist her: ibuprofen coffee, alcohol & God (in no particular order).
The coexistence of our realm and that of Lloegyr is becoming more complicated… and dangerous! Penny finds herself in jeopardy on more than one occasion, and witnessing her wit and cunning in talking her way through to the other side is always a delight.
I really appreciate the way Ms. Cymri allows Penny to be a human being. Yes, she's a priest, but she's not perfect and she's not above temptation. She struggles through real issues, including the impossibility of pleasing everyone, yet she really tries. She makes mistakes, she sometimes acts without thinking of consequences, but her heart is in the right place. As with the first book, I lost track of my laugh-out-loud moments. I can't wait to see what the third installment brings.
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Last month I went home to San Diego for the first time in over a year. While it was because of unforeseen circumstances that pulled be back to sunny Southern California, I had been hitting that mark where after being abroad for long enough you do start to miss your family and friends.
I love Japan, and I loved Thailand just as much, if not maybe more, but after returning home I realized that nothing can ever replace what San Diego means to me.
It's not just a city, it's home.
I've been avoiding writing about it because I haven't known how to put words to the way I'm feeling. I long for the place where I know everything and everyone and I have managed to somehow build friendships with the most amazing people in that city. My heart pulls for the city where my family lives and the street names are familiar and where my room feels like, well, mine.
But at the same time I push away from a return date, because I can't seem to quiet the voice that tells me I don't fit there anymore. That even if I returned and everyone was there and everything was the same, the matter of the fact is that I am not. I don't have a place at home, and none of my dreams or goals begin in that city. As badly as I want to go back, in a matter of months, maybe even weeks, I would be plotting my next destination.
Laying in bed at night figuring out how to save enough for just one more plane ticket out.


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Yesterday, everyone witnessed a historic night. Whether you were a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or just apathetic, you witnessed history is some shape or form. Some went to election parties, others stayed glued to their televisions and the Internet, but everyone will always remember where they were the night Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America.
I chose to stay home, because I wanted to take it all in. I wanted to see Barack take down state after state, battleground state after battleground state. I wanted to hear the pundits talk about the implications of the event, and form my own opinions of what the day meant for me. I wanted to feel the experience live from my living room.
Plain and simple, yesterday proved to me that the dynamics of America is evolving. I don't claim to be a political pundit, sociologist, or ethnographer, but to me, it remains blatantly obvious that the demographic shift has started to begin.
Yesterday was particularly inspirational to me, as an African-American male, who had the unique experience of Interning during Obama's re-election as State Senator and successful campaign as U.S. Senator. Although I was no David Axelrod, but more of a typical Intern, at the beginning stages I was first drawn to Barack from his unbelievable speaking ability although my first experience with Barack was as a young college student, pledging a fraternity (that I didn't even join), but helping out one of the fraternity guys, who was working for Barack.
We had to run door to door to get petitions signed and I and the other guy pledging had to stand in front of Walgreens on 55th Street for several hours, trying to get patrons of Walgreens to sign on for Barack. Not an easy task back then, which wasn't that long ago. We heard derogatory remarks about his name, people in his own community didn't know who he was, so they refused to sign the petitions. We had literature outlining his platform and a short script on what he had done, but for every 15 people that walked in, we maybe got 1 signature.
I ended up finishing my stint with the fraternity guys and ran into Barack at the East Bank Club, a club where he frequently works out and shoots hoops. I re-introduced myself to him and he told me he had some big political opportunities coming up and I should get involved. That's all I needed to hear and I was on board. I never thought in a million years that I'd be involved in politics in any capacity, and who knows, I may have never gotten involved if it was anyone else. But Barack was a leader, someone I could look up to, someone I could follow. So I did. One of the best decisions that I have made in my life.
Even back then when we went door to door in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Barack had that "it" factor about him. I saw him for the first time when we were going to door to door, he stepped out of a new black Jeep Cherokee, and he exuded polish and confidence, as if he knew he was going to accomplish a great deal. Many doors didn't open for him despite all the confidence in the world.
I remember the press conferences we tried to throw, where no press showed up. I wrote several press releases, and faxed it to as many politicians in Chicago, and to every media outlet possible. We had to stage several events to make it seem like press was there. Even one of his biggest announcements where he denounced the war on Iraq with an oversized blank check to signify that America was going to be spending absurd amounts of money, which ended up being the case over several orders of magnitude. Despite the big announcement, two press representatives showed up, but they left before the press conference began, because a whale was having a baby at the Shedd Aquarium. Yes, a baby whale.
I brought in those anecdotal experiences to say that Obama wasn't the richest, most well known, most well-liked (even by some African-Americans), and not necessarily the most organized in the beginning. But he had the one thing he can control, effort. This gave me chills all night when watching CNN. For the first time that I can ever remember, an African-American male was being celebrated in the media, all around the world, not as an entertainer, not as an athlete, but as a brilliant, tactical, intelligent, and educated African-American man who has achieved something that nobody thought was possible. There are tons of other successful African American men out there, but never before on this kind of stage. I'm really proud that America made the right decision, He's an inspiration for me moving forward, and as Kevin Garnett yelled out, Anything is possible. Even more now than ever. Yes We Can is my new American dream. The idea that no matter your skin color, sexual preference, disability, impediment, religion, you can achieve great things. Yes we can achieve great things.


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The Restoration of Poplar Island
Speaker: Rachael Gilde, Maryland Environmental Service
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Get inspired by stories of Bay Optimism this year! Learn what's working in conservation in the Chesapeake and around the world, and how we can do more of it. SERC's monthly Bay Optimism lectures run every third Tuesday of the month, March through October. Lectures start at 7pm; light refreshments at 6:30. Free and open to all—curiosity is the only prerequisite.
March Lecture:
How does an island in Chesapeake Bay go from 1,140 acres to less than 5 acres, and then rebound to 1,140 acres again? In this talk, environmental specialist Rachael Gilde will describe how the placement of dredged material is restoring a once-disappearing island to a unique and thriving wildlife habitat within Chesapeake Bay. Come and learn more about the process and the environmental benefits of the Poplar Island project.
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Saturday, 22nd December, 2018, 04:51 AM #1
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Burning Sky prequel?
Hi, everyone,
I'm looking to put together another group to play War of the Burning Sky, and at least one of the potential players has vaguely hinted that before-session session might be in order. Does anyone have any suggestions on what such a prequel might look like? At this point I'm vaguely thinking the party (which may not ultimately be The Heroes) have left the Monastery of Two Winds for Sequen and have various minor Adventures. Also, in the process, they learn that Coaltongue is presumed dead and maybe somehow witness some of the consequences of the Burning Sky. Sadly, the Adventures and the Information have precious little to do with each other so far.
Any suggestions?
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If you want a short introductory adventure, then you could let them play the Ragesians who try to storm castle Korstull.
They might be loyal soldiers from any kind of occupation and are being told that they have to help the Exarch of Sindaire defeat a rebellion. Propaganda and patriotism have taught them that Sindaire is a quasi-vassal/ally of Ragesia, so it makes sense to send an army to this nation (impressively via Torch)
So they would learn about Coaltongue first hand, get to know about Inquisitors Darius and Griiat (the big bad of adventure 6) and fight under Magdus (and maybe another Rag general thrown in for cameo's sake). Of course, the mission is successful in the end, the party may even get some loot and then, when they make rest in their encampment, you can read or describe them what happened in the prologue: A dark cloud hanging over Korstull, then fire raining from the sky and all hell breaking loose.
And there it ends.
Saturday, 22nd December, 2018, 10:29 PM #3
You could have them play minions of Guthwulf as he hunts down a renegade wizard just after Coaltongue dies. They succeed, and Guthwulf sucks out the soul of the mage and offers it to a devil.
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Thank to God that He has given you much love,
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Happy Birthday.
Congratulations. May you this new year
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to think of the positive things, the good things,
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Inktober 3rd! Cow and Chicken! And the red guy.
This took a lot longer than it should have. I was super frustrated with this one, tried a different layout before this, and it just wasn't working.
I finally gave up and just started scribbling on the page, and this is what it turned into.
Surprisingly, I'm actually really happy with it.
Tomorrow's Drawing will be the PowerPuff Girls. See you all then…..


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How long did it take you withdraw from Paxil?
Go to http://www.fiddaman.blogspot.com/ to take the poll how long did it take you to withdraw from Paxil
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Hey Madnap, I thought you might be interested in this video. The song is about how often we are just going through the motions in our lives and not truly living – it's based on me finally getting off Paxil. Anyway, I thought you and your members may find some inspiration in it.
The song is called "Wake Me Alive" – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhBzxLPT0Uo
PS It took me about 2 months to ween myself from Paxil (which was accompanied by dizziness and headaches).


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"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein
Dog Lover's Please Read
Dog lovers will love this novel written by Garth Stein, but narrated by Enzo, who is a Labrador mix. This heartwarming story told by a dog, about a dog and his family, his human family, will heel your attention. Even if you never owned a dog, you will be touched by this story of trials and triumps. As you follow his journey through life, you will laugh with him at happy times, cry for him during sad times and trot along with him as he gallops alongside his master Denny throughout his life.
Enzo starts his young life with only a master, Denny, who is a race car driver, but then in time, his family grows into a family of four, in which he gains a mom Eve, and sister Zoe for him to watch over and he tells us the story of his and his family's challenging and eventful lives. Enzo tells his story with emotion and pride and enlightens the reader by truly being the ultimate man's best friend.
Loved this book!
Not just another dog story
Enzo the dog takes us, the readers through his life with a personal and endearing point of view. He creates the scene from a dogs eye view, with great intelligence as if he graduated from more than just obedience school. He feels he is as human as any dog can be. Enzo is dedicated not only to his family, but to us the readers, as he keeps us on the edge of the track explaining how Denny never gives up no matter how many obstacles are placed in front of him for the sake of his family.
Enzo's dedication can only bring him great reward in the end and perhaps his wish that he is"ready" for what is next. What is Enzo ready for? You will have to read and find out. You won't want to put this one down.
Garth Stein Interview
This book is one for your library and Garth Stein writes Enzo's story as if he interviewed him himself. "The Art of Racing in the Rain" is a quick read and one that will touch your heart. You and your dog will just love it.
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House Of Mythology Newsletter (17/02/2017)
Dear friends of house, we are over the moon to say that pre-orders for HOM 008 and HOM 009 are now live.
Official release date for both albums is April 7th.
HOM 008: Teleplasmiste is the duo of Mark O. Pilkington (Strange Attractor Press, Urthona) and Michael J. York (Coil, Cyclobe, The Stargazer's Assistant). With Frequency is the New Ecstasy the pair explores nature and electricity through a combination of vintage and contemporary synthesisers and acoustic pipes, creating a sound that furthers the heavy ambient continuum of minimal and kosmische musics. For fans of Klaus Schulze, Cluster, Tangerine Dream and last but not least, Coil's Time Machines.
HOM 009: Renowned Italian trio Zu have been proud to follow their own musical pathways for some twenty years now, and their new album, Jhator, is perhaps their most ethereal venture yet. A pensive, mind-expanding foray into abstraction and wonder, and a work that connects Zu to their antecedents both spiritual and musical.
Throughout their highly diverse career the band has often cultivated the art of collaboration, joining forces with luminaries such as Mike Patton, Damo Suzuki, Mats Gustafsson and Nobukazu Takemura. Jhator is no exception, featuring guest musicians such as Jessica Moss of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Kristoffer Lo of Norwegian pop sensations Highasakite, among others.
Come April the band will also embark on a hefty European tour in support of the album.
As always, more information about our releases can be found here, and should you feel so inclined, you may purchase the albums via our store.
Thank you so much for your continued enthusiasm and support good people,
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