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While thinking about the development of innovation ecosystems, I inevitably also think about the roles of culture and art in them. And I pose this question: where are our artists, writers, and poets? Where are you hiding your power and inspiration? So few of you can be detected among the people, in the centre of life, in the swirl of our challenges and on the path of finding new visions.
I agree with my guest in this issue who says that "sometimes the questions posed by a work of art intentionally remain unanswered, which is a good thing." Yet, in a nation so closely tied to the expressions of inner life through art and culture, the leaders of such expression should not limit their exchange of wisdom to closed circles. We need you. We need you on the side of ethics, light and progress. This issue's story is dedicated to a woman, a friend and a professor, to a thinking woman who explores and reveals the role of culture and art in modern society. She exposes it in an analytical comparison to the Scandinavian experience, which is her expert field. We present it in the month we celebrate a national holiday dedicated to culture. A national holiday that is unique in the world. And our guest, Monika Žagar, is just as unique.
VB: Who is Monika Žagar?
MŽ: Now, that's a difficult opening question! Do you always know who you are? We are constantly changing under influence of countless factors; from our immediate environments, to each new person we meet, from our memories to our expectations. The older I become, the more elusive it all seems to me. I am currently in a transitional period due to a death in my family and cannot say what lies at the end of this process. I am interested to see where this process will lead me, though.
Short biography: I was born in Ljubljana; I studied at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ljubljana and later at the Oslo and Aarhus universities and received a doctorate in Scandinavian Studies at the University of California in Berkeley. I am currently lecturing at the Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. My first book was published in Vienna, second in Seattle and I am currently writing my third. Between books, I published several articles. I fondly remember my cooperation with the now former Razgledi magazine, when I wrote articles and editorials out of pure pleasure. I now sometimes write an occasional article for the Ampak magazine, but I am constantly pressed by administrative deadlines and my mentor work at the University.VB: What has most significantly influenced your personal development?
MŽ: Most significantly was my family environment where books and art were very important, next to a diligent and responsible approach to work. The next most influential experiences were my student years, of which my most vivid memory is that of spontaneous interaction with others and passionate debates about almost everything: alternative lifestyles, an anti-authoritative society, smoking, significance of knowledge, music, theatre and other similar subjects.
VB: What about the group that met at "Šumi"?
MŽ: I feel that very little about the period of my student years and the group around "Šumi" is generally known these days and that everything concerning this group is unfairly reduced to some sort of a flower-power movement. In fact, what we dealt with were deep examinations of how to understand and make decisions about our lives, how to give them purpose internally and through democratic interactions with others. In view of the fact that the political environment at the time was repressive and brutal, I find that what we did to be almost unbelievable now.
VB: What about the rest of the world?
MŽ: My development was indeed greatly influenced by living abroad; first in Scandinavia, where I realized that Yugoslavia wasn't the navel of the world and that a person who thinks differently does not have to be an enemy of the people and that an egalitarian society is achievable without ideological repression. Later, I was influenced by the Berkeley University, its openness, freedom of thought, remarkable level of knowledge, but also by its social life in clubs and bookshops and through music, events, recitals, lectures, etc.
VB: How would you define Art and Culture in your life, as words written in capital letters?
MŽ: Do you mean high culture? The border between art and culture as written with capitals and in lower case letters is becoming increasingly blurred. However, I feel strongly about both categories of art and culture. After all, I lecture literature and I have to say that there are many good texts, some of which are already considered classical works, while others are perhaps more modern classical works. Writing cannot be separated from broader cultural impulses. As much as time permits, I try to attend various recitals, film festivals, events at the national gallery, the contemporary art museum, or at the blues club around the corner here in Minneapolis. The last is regularly visited by Leo Kottke, sometimes also by Neil Young. I believe the relevance of a work of art lies in the author's reflection about his or her work, the quality, thoughtfulness and creativity of the work, be it prose, plays, sonnets, films or popular music.
VB: What is the role of art and culture in the modern society?
MŽ: While the role of art and culture in society has become diminished on one hand, art and culture are also broader than ever before. The canon in its traditional sense of obligatory reading or repertoire no longer exists, although its vital parts still maintain a strong presence. Art allows us to seek out spaces that are completely different from our own to reflect on, respond to, enjoy in and learn from. Since the space of art is limitless, it is highly suitable for freedom and individual development. Such a space enables us to feel our creativity and boldness. Art is noticeable and permanently present in Slovenia, which is something I greatly appreciate, but I miss culture in its broader sense: the culture of dialogue, tolerant conversation, in everyday life and in our attitude towards nature and towards animals.
VB: How do you think younger generations feel about art and culture?
MŽ: I am worried because the younger generations read very little, constantly interrupting reading or whatever else they're doing because of SMS messages, e-mails, etc. I believe that a true work of art, as well as creativity and research, require concentration and time, luxuries rarely afforded in the times we live in. This is one of the reasons I do not support the Bologna reform for it shortens the time when students, at least in principle, exercise inquisitiveness, innovativeness, desire for knowledge and research.
VB: Do art and culture also play an important role in the age of innovation, in the development of innovation ecosystems?
MŽ: I have partly already answered this question with my previous answer. Yes, I believe that art provides us insight into the field of possibles, into parallel worlds so to speak. It provides us with boldness to engage ourselves in something. Art and culture help us understand what is unique, new and beautiful. They help us articulate our opinions, regardless of how different they are from that which is generally accepted. They assist us in critical judgement, so that we don't accept everything thoughtlessly.
VB: You are an expert of Scandinavian languages and literature, especially Norwegian. Do you see any parallels between Scandinavia and Slovenia with respect to literature, novelists, poets?
MŽ: This is a very broad question. Perhaps I can offer some key thoughts. There are many parallels, but also many differences. Historically, there are certain parallels between Slovenia, Norway and Finland. For centuries, Norway was politically and culturally dependent on Denmark, and to a lesser extent, on Sweden. To achieve political independence (in 1905), Norway utilised its culture, language and the efforts of its intellectuals and artists.
A master's work comparing Slovenia and Norway was written at the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ljubljana, mentored by prof. P. Vodopivec and assisted by prof. Grdina and myself.This was similar in the case of Finland, which was a Swedish province for centuries and where Swedish was the official language. The issues concerning Finnish as the official and standard language and as a means for the formation of the Finnish identity galvanized the general public in the middle of the 19th century. This cultural process eventually led to political independence in 1917. In both countries, the process of gaining independence was initially started and later directed by writers and intellectuals. They are still spoken about as the fathers of the nation and great patriots.
VB: What is their situation today?
MŽ: In general, Scandinavian countries significantly support their artists with a variety of mechanisms that e.g. promote writing in the native language (as opposed to translating). Some of them, e.g. the public lending remuneration scheme for libraries, have also been implemented in Slovenia. Marketing also plays its role by choosing works for broader reading audiences. Just as in Slovenia, the Scandinavian literary scene is very diverse, many works are written in different styles and with different approaches.
Norway provides extensive funding, for e.g. writers' readings abroad, translation to foreign languages, academic workshops for Scandinavian studies lecturers abroad, scholarships, etc. Sweden provides similar funding through the Swedish Institute and there are a number of pan-Scandinavian organisations that support transnational projects. Norway is in an advantageous position in this because of its oil industry.VB: Among other topics, your book addresses the ethical principles of art and culture, particularly with respect to how authors and their works influence society. Can a work of art be separated or distanced from the actual influence and attitude of the artist?
MŽ: Every work of art has its own specific artistic language that may or may not reflect the society's influences. The relationship between a work of art and the society is unpredictable. The influence of either of them on the other is complex and sometimes noticeable much later. In my book, I try to determine the relationship between Knut Hamsun, his value system and his support of the German occupation of Norway during the Second World War. His support of Nazism was not caused by senility as is often claimed. It stems directly from his fundamental view of the world, which among other things included contempt for intellectuals, knowledge, and the university as an institution. He was also convinced that democracy was a system that allowed too many rights to women and workers and that intuition instead of knowledge could be used for learning about the world, to interpret history and influence future. And that's not a world away from Blut und Boden.
In his long and fruitful career, Hamsun wrote a large opus; however, his early work is very different from he wrote later in his life. Hunger, written in 1890 and translated to Slovenian in 1920's, is an example of a work of art written as a manifest against the realist novel, for which Hamsun said with contempt that it spoke only of picnics and romantic problems and said nothing about the modern man. Hunger in this case is not a social subject; it is an allegory about artistic creation. It is a work of art without any references to the social circumstances of the time. Hamsun later changed his artistic approach and the parallels between his political views and the values he weaved into his later novels became more obvious.VB: What about Ibsen?
MŽ: Henrik Ibsen is a good example of a different attitude. He reacted to changes in his cultural and political environment more openly, at least in his middle period, in which he wrote A Doll's House and Ghosts. References to current social events in Ibsen's plays do not interfere with his artistic charge and his social message is not rejected by anyone because he is viewed as a progressive and radical writer.
VB: What is different with Hamsun?
MŽ: The critics have until recently firmly separated his art and its social moment, for the autonomy of his work enabled them to neglect Hamsun's political views as insignificant. I personally believe that a writer, particularly a Nobel Prize winner, holds an ethical responsibility for the broader society in certain historic circumstances; in other words, you cannot allow yourself to be used for propaganda purposes and give your Nobel Prize medal to Goebbels. Sometimes the questions posed by a work of art intentionally remain unanswered, which is a good thing. However, the situation is more complex if a work of art expresses support for e.g. genocide, because art is protected by its status.
VB: What is your next step? Are you writing a new book? What will be its mission?
MŽ: My next book is also dedicated to Scandinavia, although I hope it will be interesting for the rest of Europe as well. I am researching texts published by a generation of people who were adopted by Scandinavian parents. They were children from the so-called 'Third World' who are now citizens of Norway, Denmark, etc., and whose native language is e.g. Swedish or Finnish and also identify themselves as Scandinavian culturally and politically, yet they are constantly being asked where they're from. They are expected to know or want to learn Korean, to be able to establish good relationships with immigrants from South America or political refugees from African countries, or to be constantly drawn 'home' to India. These texts address various questions about how identity is formed, what role our visual appearance has, about our stereotypical expectations and about how to be different. Furthermore, they deal with the importance of family and home, define what homeland is, etc. Very interesting reading.
Thank you for your interesting story, broad perspective and challenging thoughts. For your views and relationship towards art and culture in our modern times. Not having an opinion is dangerous. Having no energy to create and manifest yourself is hollow. I hope we can create enough team spirit to overcome both these problems. Best wishes, Violeta


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Sylvania has introduced two brand new LED additions to its popular Rubico range of office luminaires. Sylvania Rubico LED, which comes in both 600 x 600mm and 1,200 x 300mm sizes, provides contractors and end-users with a high-output, easy-to-install office lighting solution at a competitive price.
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On the day that Nelson Mandela died I drove to Anchorage on icy roads through freezing rain to bring home my beloved
Note: I originally prepared this as the first post in new Squarespace 6 blog I had planned to launch at this same address, to include all the work I have done in this Squarespace 5 blog. But things went wrong. I have asked Squarespace to refund the money I spent on the new blog and am bringing my Squarespace blogging to a permanent end, save for the upcoming holiday post referenced above. I do not want this post to go to waste and so have transferred it from the new Squarespace 6 blog that now never will be to being an archive, at this same address. While much of what it says no longer applies, I leave it just as I prepared it for the new, canceled, blog"
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I'm in the process of a full reinstall, moving from 7.7.0 (plus firmware) to 9.4.0 (plus firmware). Really happy that video and sound now work without me having to do anything, but wireless still doesn't work out of the box. I downloaded the Linux driver for DWA-171 from http://support.dlink.ca/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DWA-171 and installed make, g++, and linux-headers-amd64 through Synaptic. But when I ran the install script, I got a load of compilation errors: https://pastebin.com/PLt9cYPQ
I don't know if it's an issue with the driver or if I should install an older version of gcc/g++. Or should I be using a different driver entirely? I can post more information if needed.
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Metro: Take the red line Metro to the Tenleytown stop, and we're about a 10 minute walk from there. From the Metro stop, walk south on Wisconsin Avenue (that's toward the Tenleytown Library) for a block and then turn right onto Nebraska Avenue at the circle. We're just two blocks from the circle.


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|This tintype (a photographic print on metal) of Léandre Sauriol and Olympe Bergeron was in the possession of Charles Sauriol and became part of the collection he bequeathed to Toronto Archives. It seems, judging from the clothing and their ages, to have been taken in the late 1860s or possibly 1870s, and is heavily retouched. Charles Sauriol thought, after examining the image, that Léandre might have had false teeth.
The image on the left reconstructs the outfit of a soldier of the Compagnies franche de la Marine dressed for winter about the time that Pierre Sorieul came to Canada. The more idealized one on the right dates from 1757.
Quickly tracing the connection to the Hood family, Pierre's son Louis Sauriol (1727-1805) married Marie-Josephte Couvret in 1751, in Saint-Martin, Quebec (now part of Laval), where the family lived for several generations. Their son Louis-Charles Sauriol (1753-1834) married Marie-Clémence Taillefer in 1774; they in turn had a son named Jean-Baptiste Sauriol who married Judith Cédillot Montreuil in 1804.
Incidentally, much of this information was collected by a Quebec priest named Timothée Sauriol in his Notes genéalogiques sur les familles Sauriol et Brien dit Desrochers, which is available on microfilm and in an original copy at the Toronto Reference Library. There are also print directories of vital records for the Saint-Martin area, and with the release of the Drouin Collection of Quebec records through Ancestry.com, the original birth, marriage and death records for most of these families are now universally available.
Jean-Baptiste's son Léandre Sauriol (pictured at the top of this post) was born about 1826 in Saint-Martin. He married Olympe Bergeron (born sometime after 1833) there on August 9, 1852. By 1855 the couple had moved to Williamstown, Ontario. They had a big family, and several of their sons became machinists and moved to Toronto, where they found work with the Gendron manufacturing company, which assembled electric railway cars; it also became known for its baby carriages.
The sad story is that the older couple came to Toronto to visit the younger generation in April 1897 and stayed at a rooming house or hotel on Parliament near Dundas. Not being familiar with gas lighting, they "blew out the candle" at bedtime and were both asphyxiated. They're buried at St. Michael's Cemetery at St. Clair and Yonge.
Most of the family members had nicknames, so it's difficult to match official records with verbal recollections, but it seems likely that they had 12 children, who were:
1. Herma, born about 1834, who died around the age of 24.
|Here's the formidable Aunt Liz, all in black at a beach outing (perhaps in Toronto?) with Barbara and Hugh Hood, so in the early 1930s when she was in her early 70s.
|Aunt Liz's son Charlie McKinnon
6. Joseph (born about 1864) left home at 12 and worked as a blacksmith in Cornwall, then as a dredgeman on the Tey Canal at Perth, Ontario. He was also engineer at Gendron from about 1891 to 1924, then worked as a maintenance man at St. Mary's Hospital on Jarvis Street in Toronto, under the Soeurs de la Misericorde. His son Charles said "My father never earned more than $30 a week, and when he died he owned four houses. He owned number 11, number 13 and number 15 Munro, and 388 Leslie Street." His children were Eugene, Marie, Joseph, Marguerite, Harry, Leon and Charles.
|Marie Sauriol with friends. Copy from a photo collection lent to me by Charles Sauriol in the 1980s and now likely with Toronto Archives.


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I have been trying to write this blog post for a whole week, but I keep getting distracted. Whether it is work, my kids, American Idol, or being plain tired, I just could not get it written. Some of my distractions were pretty important and needed my immediate attention (i.e. my job and my kids); other distractions were not emergencies, but were important to me (i.e. exercise); and some were not so good for me at all (i.e. my craving for Cheezits!).
Life is full of distractions that may take our attention from the task at hand. Some are quite harmless and some can be fatal. Almost daily, we drive, walk, or wait in a line while using our cell phones. Honestly, I enjoy talking to someone on my phone because it helps pass away the time on a boring trip. However, there are definitely times that cell phone use should be restricted. For instance, there have been numerous reports of plane and train accidents from the use of cell phones in recent years. One of the largest was the 2013 train derailment in Spain where over 70 people were killed from the conductor's use of a cell phone. Although he was using his phone for business, it is clear that he could not drive the train and use his phone at the same time. This is the dangerous task known as multitasking.
When you study neuroscience, you will see that our brains are not capable of multitasking. I know, I know...we have been taught that we can all multitask. In a report by the National Safety Council (2012), researchers found that our multitasking is really just our brain switching quickly from one task to another task. Conducting this "switch" of activities, the brain must select, process, encode, store, retrieve, and then act on the information. If the brain becomes overloaded (talking on the phone, putting on makeup, or tuning the radio), it may skip a critical step which may lead to "inattention blindness" or the loss of important information. One task becomes primary or gets full attention and the other becomes secondary or gets put on the so called "back burner". Often, we believe we have taken in all the information, but in reality, we have only taken in a portion.
Below is a great video on distractions called "Monkey Business". Watch the video to see which items you may have missed due to distractions.
Now that you have watched the video, let's talk about distractions. In fact, there are three types of distractions that occur while driving a car:
1. Visual - Anything that takes ones eyes off the road.
2. Manual - Anything that causes one or both hands to leave the wheel.
3. Cognitive - Anything that causes the mind to wander and not focus on driving.
Overcoming Distracted Driving
Because of our brain's inability to multitask, distracted driving has become the number one killer of teens. In fact, 90% of teens admit that they perform numerous tasks while driving like changing clothes, shaving, eating, or falling asleep (Negligent Driving). In fact, studies have found that the minimal amount of time one's eyes are off the road is five seconds when he or she is distracted. If one is traveling 55 mph, that is the length of a football field (Texting and Driving). Check out the site, R U Legal, for great resources on distracted driving. Here are a few of the great videos you can use with your students during the month of April.
R U Legal Videos
In addition, free lesson plans can be downloaded from this website along with resources and the distracted driving pledge.
R U Legal Lesson Plans
Wheel of Death - Find out how the percentages change when increasing the number of passengers.
|Free poster from RU Legal
During the week of April 6-15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launches its Distracted Driving Campaign. During the campaign, the NHTSA wants to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving and the financial penalties for breaking state law. The goal of the campaign is to urge drivers to:
- Turn off electronic devices or put them out of reach while driving.
- Be good role models to teens.
- Speak up if the driver is participating in distracting behaviors.
- Wear their seat belt.
In addition, the campaign teaches adults when teens should and should not drive.
- tired and sleepy
- feeling emotional
- taking medication
- under the influence
Additional Resources:
Download the parent-teen agreement and weekly driving lessons and tips.
Hand Free Phones
Audio clip on a Harvard study about the dangers of hand-free phones.
Dangers of Cell Phones and Driving
Audio clip on the dangers of cell phones and driving.
Teen Driver Risk and Age of the Passenger
Safe Driving Teen Survey
Other Campaigns:
All State #GetThereSafe
All State Insurance asks students not to speed, to wear their seat belt, and not to participate in distracting behaviors.
Parents are the Key
The CDC urges parents to learn the eight danger zones of teen driving, create an agreement with their teens, and be a model for their kids.
Resources for Educators
Our Brains on Technology Webinar


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Much to the chagrin of traditional taxi services, on-demand car services like Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft have become an incredibly popular form of transportation that has caught on in major cities around the country, including Miami. These ride-share services, which allow passengers to use an app to call a driver to wherever they are, have been lauded for their convenience and efficiency. However, there's a downside to this convenience that has only recently started getting more attention: ride-sharing companies may be underinsured.
It might seem obvious to you that if a ride-sharing service is responsible for injuring you or a loved one, that company should compensate you for medical expenses and other associated costs like loss of income. However, if you are injured by a ride-sharing driver in South Florida, you may make the unpleasant discovery that receiving compensation from the company is an uphill battle.
If you or someone you care about was injured either as a passenger in a ride-sharing vehicle or as an occupant of a vehicle or a pedestrian hit by a ride-share driver, you should contact the law firm of Lawlor, White & Murphey as soon as possible. Our personal injury attorneys have experience handling car, truck, and taxi accident cases, and we're prepared to take services like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar to court if that's what it takes to get the compensation you deserve.
You might be wondering how Uber and other ride-sharing services could avoid liability in car accident cases where their drivers are clearly at fault. The answer lies in the way this relatively new industry is structured.
Unlike taxi services, which use a fleet of cars owned by the company, ride-share services hire drivers who use their own personal cars to transport passengers. Passengers use an app to contact a driver near them, and the same app will notify the driver and direct them to the passenger. Drivers will then transport the passengers to their destination, log the trip using the app, and pay a percentage of their fare to the ride-share company (usually about 20%).
Also unlike taxi companies, services like UberX allow drivers to use their own personal auto insurance for liability coverage (essentially, the drivers are independent contractors rather than employees who need to be covered by the company). This allows the ride-share companies to cut overhead costs, but leaves accident victims vulnerable.
There are several reasons why a ride-share company might not cover the cost of your injuries in the event of an accident.
Unfortunately, knowing the reason that your insurance claim was denied after a ride-share accident will probably offer little consolation. You need compensation, not excuses, which is why you should turn to Lawlor, White & Murphey. We're trial lawyers with hundreds of personal injury cases under our belts, and we are prepared to go up against any ride-share company to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Don't let the negligence or recklessness of a ride-share driver follow you for the rest of your life and cause you undue financial suffering. Rather than just letting unpaid medical bills pile up, contact the Law Offices of Lawlor, White & Murphey. We represent accident victims in their Uber Accident Lawsuits in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the entire state of Florida, and we want to make sure each and every one of our clients gets the compensation they deserve.
We understand that as a ride-share accident victim, you're going through a lot, which is why we won't charge you anything unless and until we recover monetary compensation.
If you want to learn more about what we can do for you in your fight against a negligent or underinsured ride-sharing service, schedule a free initial consultation today. You can reach us by filling out the short contact form on our website or by calling one of the three numbers below:
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Our theme — The Greatest View. Now this theme can be anything from literally scrapping a photo of a wonderful view somewhere or could be a layout celebrating an event and your view of it, or even an everyday moment that is a great view. We teamed up with Greatest View , and you could WIN a PRIZE pack of goodies from the shop just for playing along!
I have used some of the brand BRAND NEW Perfect Day flair on my layout.
My Greatest View...seeing my boy happy and healthy back at Disneyland after his emergency surgery the week before for a burst appendix! A different country, with no idea about hospitals or the Health system, it was a truly scary time for us all!
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Dancing Days
Mary Ellen Terry danced on television in the 1950s. She was also in one episode of Sea Hunt. These, of course, are pictures from Life magazine. (They have a lot more of her, too.)
5 comments:
- Moshimoshineko said...
I utterly love the second picture! Looks at her legs! I wish...
- March 25, 2010 at 6:20 AM
- C. Parker said...
Uh-huh. Me, too.
- March 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Anonymous said...
Why is it people no longer understand the absolute definition of petite? As is so strikingly displayed right there.
- March 25, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hey C...
That first pic put me in mind of Barbara Larson. She's the actress who did the modern dance bit with Jerry Lewis in the movie "Visit To A Small Planet". Do you have anything on her apart from that movie? She was a cutey pie too! And Jerry Lewis at his best! Plus the funny bit with drummer Buddy Rich. Thanks!
The Admirable
ps - Here's a YouYube of the scene!
- March 27, 2010 at 12:46 AM
- Anonymous said...
That's Barbara LAWSON, not Larson!
The Admirable
- March 31, 2010 at 12:27 AM
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Candles can be carved masterpieces or simple pillars, made from soy-based, palm wax, or beeswax. They can be romantic or comforting, used to light a holiday table, clear negative energy, or lend a mysterious ambiance. Scented candles can stimulate memories or create an enduring association. Depending on your mood and intention, their fragrance can be soothing or stimulating. Some of our candles are infused with essential oils.
Diffusers disperse essential oils so that their aroma fills a room with the distilled fragrance. Some people maintain a library of scented candles and diffusions for various occasions and situations.
There is no nicer gift than a candle or diffuser, especially if you're giving it to yourself. Come into the Remedy Pharm to see all our candle and diffuser products from eco-friendly companies like:
- Aquiesse
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Raku Potteryworks– Handmade dream catcher jars, coasters, blessed hearts, spirit angels, and aumakua jars come in assorted colors and styles. Raku jars are all hand-thrown, and designs are hand-carved. Raku products make great gifts, especially around the holiday season!
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PAPYRUS believes in embracing all that life has to offer. They elevate everyday living and moments in that journey to become joyful events, visual statements and objects of beauty that convey a sense of self and punctuate the way we experience life.
Stop by the Pharm Boutique and enjoy our PAPYRUS collection for yourself. You're sure to find just the right card, gift wrap, or gift bag you need.
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- He's a walking time bomb, as my sister so aptly put it. I'm certainly not the first to wonder wether he'll soon be the target of some sniper. And even if he does live until the end of his term (which I certainly hope he does), everything about him, all the sensationalism and hype and enthusiasm surrounding him seems explosive. I feel like something big, and most likely not good, will happen, whether it's by his direct actions or the actions of someone else.
- He's an excellent speaker, there's no denying that. But the words themselves seem empty, if listened to on their own. Empty, and also rather cheesy. It's him who makes the words inspirational, and it scares me how people worship him. Yes, worship. The adoration on the faces of the people in the audience, the tears running down their cheeks. He's loved, and trusted, to such an extant that I feel he could give an inspirational speech about what a good idea it would be to walk off of that cliff, and people would gladly obey.
- When I look at his face, I see a mask. Yes, all politicians act, but with some I feel I get a decent sense of what they're really like. Not so with Obama. All Crest smiles and pretty words, he has a perfectly crafted image of the great Barrack Obama always on display. He has it down perfectly. He doesn't seem to make slip-ups. But I have the nasty feeling that's not really the real Barrack...
- I saw a very interesting documentary last night on McCain and Obama, and the picture it painted of Obama (seemingly not deliberately on the film makers part, but the picture it painted to me) was of a man who loves the spotlight, of someone who gets a rush from having thousands of adoring fans screaming his name. I also got a picture of a man who does not follow the will of the people, but instead decides what's "best" then convinces the people, with lots of pretty words, that what's "best" in his eyes is what they truly want.
- Because he makes people truly believe in a system that's fundamentally corrupt, always has been and always will be, and that caters to the rich, and values production and wealth above all else, including life. People need to look beyond the current system to something better, and he's really not making that an easy thing for people to do.
If you are an Obama supporter, I hope I haven't insulted you, as that really wasn't my intention. It's simply my views. I'd love to hear what others have to say about it, your opinions on the matter, what you think of my take on it all. So please do comment!
Peace (please, let there be peace!)


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Speakers Corner
Jeanne Martinson, MA
Diversity Strategist
Jeanne Martinson has worked with mining and construction companies, government departments, and NGOs in Canada and abroad. A best-selling Canadian author and diversity strategist, Jeanne holds a diploma in Organizational Behaviour from Heriot Watt University in the UK and a graduate degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. Her two most recent books- "Generation Y and the New Work Ethic" and "From Away – Immigration to Effective Workplace Integration" – focus specifically on generational and immigration diversity and how they affect organizations and teams.
Debbie Cox, James Laurence Group
Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications & Engagement
Debbie Cox has extensive experience leading communications and engagement for complex multi-stakeholder projects in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Building on a background in broadcast and print journalism, Debbie specializes in senior level coaching in the areas of strategic communications, community and stakeholder relationship building, issues management, consultation and facilitation. She provides communications and engagement support to business process change projects and develops and delivers workshops that build internal communications and engagement capacity.


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It's been a while since our last photographed dinner. Between family in town and our week-long trip to California, healthy blog-worthy meals have been far and few between. However, we have certainly enjoyed all the delicious meals out recently, and it was great to take some time for just Nick and I this last week. Char was in great hands with her grandparents; getting spoiled with cookies, graham crackers, you name it.
Since getting back we have tried to keep the meals pretty light, and tonight's dinner was our go-to pan seared cod, with an amazing avocado mango salsa on top. This picture doesn't really do justice, and next time I'll snap one of the salsa on its own. Continue reading "Detoxing from Cali…."


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Cucumber And Garlic Salad Lowers Cholesterol And Regulates High Blood Pressure, See How To Make It
High blood stress is a condition which happens when the force of the blood against the artery partitions is simply too high. If left untreated, it may lead to lifestyles-threatening conditions which include heart disease.
Your blood strain could be higher the greater blood your coronary heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are. The worst problem with the circumstance is that many human beings brush aside it, which drastically will increase the hazard of heart disorder and stroke. As we mentioned before, the condition is pretty not unusual these days, with over 70 million individuals stricken by it, which money owed for 40% of all adults over 25. Excessive blood stress is also connected to excessive cholesterol levels and is most usually resulting from unhealthy food regimen, bodily inaction and stress.
Raw garlic is a famous blood stress treatment that also can prevent serious diseases which include atherosclerosis and coronary heart sickness. It carries allicin, an lively compound that has the equal impact blood stress drugs have and has been showed as powerful with the aid of several medical studies. Moreover, garlic regulates cholesterol, relaxes blood vessels and stops the creation of angiotensin II, a hormone that will increase blood pressure.
Cucumbers incorporate rich amounts of water, potassium, magnesium and fiber. The vegetable can balance the amount of sodium for your cells and save you condition including atherosclerosis. The fiber content reduces ldl cholesterol, aids weight reduction and forestalls high blood pressure and kind 2 diabetes.
Combining both vegetables will provide you with a wholesome salad which willsurely improve your cardiovascular health. Here's a way to prepare it:
1 cucumber
3 garlic cloves
½ – 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
a couple of teaspoons of water
How to make:
Wash the cucumber nicely and chop it into small pieces, then peel the garlic and crush it with the huge edge of a knife. Put the cucumber in a salad bowl, then and the minced garlic before adding the vinegar and water in the end. Serve the salad with a few mint leaves and enjoy!


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Bard Music Program Presents Presents
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Opera Workshop
Mystery and Magnetism
Mystery and Magnetism
Fisher Center, LUMA TheaterA fully staged evening of operatic scenes from the 17th to the 20th centuries, featuring soloists and chorus from the Bard College Opera Workshop.
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
For more information, call 845-758-6822,
or visit http://fishercenter.bard.edu/calendar/event.php?eid=133702.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Fisher Center, LUMA TheaterTicket Information: Free; Reservations Required.
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Denial of Request to Tape Record Article 32 Proceeding is Not a Volation of Confrontation Rights
In United States v. Daniel Garcia, __ M.J. __, No. 1317 (C.G. Ct. Crim. App. June 3,
2010) Seaman Daniel Garcia was convicted, contrary to his pleas, of aggravated sexual assault and wrongfully furnishing alcohol to minors. The Convening Authority (CA) denied Garcia's request to have the government tape-record the proceedings in his Article 32 investigation. The CA approved Garcia's request for the defense to record the proceedings, but only subject to a number of conditions, including the condition that the defense produce a professional, verbatim transcript. The defense sought extraordinary relief from the Coast Guard Court and C.A.A.F.; both courts denied relief. An Article 32 investigation was completed and was not recorded.
The CGCCA had to determine if the CA's decisions regarding the defense request to tape record the Article 32 proceedings violated Garcia's Sixth Amendment right to confrontation. The CGCCA unanimously held that the CA's decisions did not violate Garcia's constitutional confrontation rights.
The court, without further analysis, adhered to its holding in United States v. Elijah Garcia, 68 M.J. 561 (C.G. Ct. Crim. App. 2009) that "there is no Constitutional violation in denying a defense request to record an Article 32 investigation."


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Thursday, November 17, 2011
autumn is my very favorite season. i love the smells, the crisp air, the fashion, the excitement for the holidays that are to come, the festivities, the fantastic colors, and the cozy feelings that it all brings.
recently, i visited one of my sisters in spokane for a few days. fall was at it's finest that weekend. we went for a few drives and were in complete awe of the gorgeous colors all around us. it's inspiring.
do you do that to? go for drives just to see the pretty world around you? if you don't, you should try it. it's one of my very favorite things to do. you better do it quick, before all the leaves are gone! winter is on it's way...
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As a musician, ALOKA brings a fresh sound blending expressions forged from his soul and in commitment to heart centered living. Reminiscent of a modern Jim Morrison meets Matisyahu; Aloka blends hip-hop flows, folk-rock singing, roots and world medicine music. A lover of all lineages and pathways to spirit; Aloka lives a life of service to the greater mission of stewarding our earth together as a community.
See ALOKA perform live, conduct ceremony, and teach at UNIFY FEST September 22nd-25th, 2016
As a teacher and educator, Alokananda is a pioneer of the ascension age offering his unique gifts and passions which embody a focus on heart centered living, grounding the mystical and supporting the process of self-mastery and planetary service. Known as a healer of healers, he serves as a guide for conscious creators, leaders and high achievers that are here to make a lasting positive impact on the planet. He teaches and speaks on the subjects of Ascension, community building, holistic living, self-mastery, sacred relating, and integrative spirituality.
With a foundation in Bio-energetics therapy, he has spent the last decade completely immersed in study, facilitation and apprenticing under Wisdom Keepers, Elders and Master Healers and Teachers in multiple lineages. Alokananda is also a committed and evolving singer-songwriter and poet under his solo music project ALOKA, collaborations and with his band Suns of the Earth. He is the co-founder of Planetary Solutions, and continues to support and assist the building of vibrant and empowered community as a visionary, connector and catalyst for multiple projects. Alokananda often travels to teach, speak, share music or facilitate trainings and sacred space for groups and individuals. He is based in Ojai & Maui.


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Break-Even Analysis
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I took this to school today and while it was reheating in the microwave in the staffroom two people came up, separately, to say how delicious it smelled. I have to say it really did. It's one of those soups that, when it has been frozen and thawed, looks a bit unpromising, almost 'leathery' but which regains its 'creaminess' as it heats up.
It was dead easy, minimal ingredients, a prime example of the sum total being much greater than the individual parts. Definitely another on my ever increasing list of Things To Make Again - and it's dead easy!
Corn chowder
1 onion diced
2 corn on the cobs or equivalent frozen or tinned corn (guess or use your common sense)
a hand full of finely diced potatoes skin on or off as you wish (I took it off)
a stock cubes (I used vegetable stockpots)
First fry the onion in fat of your choice (I used rapeseed oil but butter would be nice), then strip the corn from the cob with a sharp knife (or open a small can of corn which is what I did!) and dice an equal quantity of potatoes and add them to the pot with a litre or so of water and, if you are using 'raw' corn, boil for 5 minutes before you add the stock cubes as salt would make the corn tough. It is not a problem if you use tinned or frozen corn. Obviously if you have some decent stock that would be better - a real chicken stock would be lovely. Once cooked, give it a bit of a blast with a stick blender until it is the texture you desire. I zizzed it quite smooth and them , to be sure, pushed it through a sieve because I love smooth creamy soups. Alternatively take out a third of the veg and blitz the rest in a blender. You can make it more interesting by crumbling some crispy bacon on top or even some well fried onions. Like most soups it freezes really well.
If you are blessed with a Thermomix, saute the chopped onion is a little oil for 5 mins, 100, speed 2. Then bung in the corn and the water (and stock if using frozen or tinner corn) and the potato.
Boil on 100, speed 2, until the vegetables are soft, then zizz on 10 for a minute or until the texture you want. Check seasoning, adjust, re-heat if necessary and serve.


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My name is Robert Nicholson. I first attended a company event in 2015 at Vallerois-le-Bois in France as an artisan demonstrating bowl turning on a pole lathe. I had been invited by a good friend who believed I was company material and thought I would enjoy the experience.
I loved it. It changed the way I looked at re-enactment having only done events in the UK for the past 10 years. I met so many people from all over Europe with similar enthusiasm and interest in the details. It was safe to say I was hooked from this one event.
I was lucky enough that the company were very happy with my performance that they invited me to Haut-Kœnigsbourg in 2016. A much colder event as I remember sleeping on the battlements under 4 wool blankets fully dressed and still cold. What brought it back for me though was how everyone, recruit or veteran, soldier or artisan pulled together. Everyone kept warm through the kitchens hard work and had a great time (though I may have lost some coin in gambling). Once again another great event.
Haut-Koenigsbourg 2016 (Ph Diane Goodwin)
Summer has arrived, and The Company is busy preparing for our next adventure! We have the honor of being invited back to Nykøbing though with a different setting customary. We are looking forward to give our artisans centre-stage this time, and to live in a bustling town with guilds, trade and friends old and new.
Come and visit us in Nykøbing, from Friday 27th July to Friday 3rd August 2018.
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Adrian von Bubenberg is about to finish his second term as bailiff on Lenzburg, and is looking forward to return to Berne. But before he leaves the castle to his successor, he wants to demonstrate to the townspeople of Lenzburg, that Berne has come, conquered and intents to stay.
Thus men at arms practice their skills, and the rest of the camp falls in with the display of Bernese power and wealth. Come and visit us, the camp is open to visitors from Friday 28th to Sunday 30 July, daily 10-17h
Company of St. George, Lenzburg (Photo by Céline Neubig)
"I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen." (Martin Luther in Worms, 1521)Koeniz' Protestant church council is holding a string of commemoration events linked to the publication of Luthers 95 theses, back in 1517 what kickstarted brooding religious reform (and consequent wars) all over Europe.They have invited us to present the world of a generation before, the 15th century, often nicknamed "the autumn of the Middle Ages" where everyday life and action was intertwined with religious customs and superstition. Where cultural seeds were spread what would only come to bloom a genre ration later. A world, where religion, contrary to today, influenced daily actions and were taken as a matter of 'of course'. To thus demonstrate, against the fully grown and developed culture Luther spoke out against, and to make their guests understand, why it was such a courageous or nearly suicidal move.We are very much looking forward to bring back life to the village like setting around Köniz castle, with it's different buildings and multiple little and grand squares.Come and visit us, the camp opens to visitors on Friday July 7, 1517h :-)
Another legend and a dear dear friend has fallen.
The Nestor of Swedish Re-Enactment, Tommy Hellman has succumbed to the cancer demon at an age of 70. He truly was the Grand Old Man of the Living History scene in Sweden.
This is a report from Company recruit Robin Eriksson, who visited the only 15th century reenactment event in sweden.
A weekend at Glimmingehus
On next Sunday (October 2), in the framework of the first Swiss Castles' Day, a small artillery team of the Company of Saynt Georges will display cannon shooting at the famous Chillon Castle in Switzerland. Four shooting sessions are planned in the outer garden, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. When not having fun playing with guns, the team will be busy training in the first courtyard. Our Captain Mathieu and some devoted soldiers will be happy to meet you there!
After seven years, the Company of Saint George returned to the illustrious castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg. As a new recruit I couldn't wait to see the people in the company again. For months I was preparing and upgrading my equipment to the best of my abilities. Then the day finally came. People started to arrive and greet each other as if they had only met a few weeks before, but some of us haven't seen each other for two years! This was the moment when I thought, this is it, this is the feeling I have been waiting for for the past year.
The first day was Friday. It was a fast day. The weather was exactly like our mood without cheese and butter...grey. But the castle has some kind of miraculous power over you. As the fog moved from room to room, courtyard to courtyard I began to feel like there is no outside world. Just this castle and the people in it. For dinner Lars and the kitchen crew made some attempts to recreate the infamous grey fish soup. I have to be honest with you all. If the fish soup that Lars made was anything like the previous one I would be surprised. The rest of the night went in the usual company way. People spread all around the castle and having a wonderful time far from anyhting that we call civilisation. Except for the unfortunate dizaine who won the honour of the first night watch. As time passed by people slowly went to their sleeping places to have a fairly cool night.
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Company member Franck Carrière who was taken away by a severe illness on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016.Nous avons l'immense regret de vous annoncer le décès de Franck Carrière qui a été emporté par la maladie le mercredi 25 mai 2016.
We are sorry to announce the death of Company member Josiane Guyot. Josiane passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, after a severe illness. She spent the last years since her retirement in Hauterive, canton de Neuchâtel.
Few will remember when Josiane attended her first Company events around 1997. The same year I started as a young reenactor. Well, Josiane was not very young anymore back then, but her energy, dedication and will to get work done helped her to make friends quickly. Age never stood in her way. Or it was rather her experience that helped her make friends everywhere.


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Residents of the Spanish burg of Santiago del Teide are in a tizzy over law-enforcement agents making with the sexual action in patrol cars while on duty. Apparently, these officers enjoy the protection of the mayor, while other cops feel left out on the cold; reprimanded and punished for arriving late for work. According to the regional independent police union, there's little chance of change, as the mayor's got plenty of family in town, which means many votes in the upcoming elections. If Tom of Finland were still alive, we're sure he'd be on a plane for Spain right now — even in the rain.
Sex on duty: dirty tricks in panda cars, protection in the town hall [Tenerife News]


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Some consumers believe that wood is a non-durable building material while reinforced concrete and steel are durable. In fact, all building materials have limits in terms of durability. It is known that fungi are the major cause of wood deterioration when wood is exposed to constant wetting without preservative treatment, but it is not as widely known that organisms also facilitate deterioration of metal and reinforced concrete infrastructures through production of corrosive chemicals1. Road salt, sea air and soil salts can also be corrosive to metals while wood is relatively resistant to these chemicals.
Based on a 2001 survey of high-rise envelope performance in the coastal climate of British Columbia sponsored by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Homeowner Protection Office of British Columbia, the majority of moisture-related damage was corrosion of concealed metal components including steel studs and fasteners2. This has resulted in problems costing millions of dollars in repairs to high-rises.
Although concrete itself does not corrode or decay, it almost inevitably cracks, and concrete cannot be used structurally without steel reinforcement. Cracking of concrete exposes concealed steel to more moisture, as well as corrosive chemicals, and the moisture and chemicals then initiate more corrosion of the steel components. Then the larger dimension of the corrosion products of steel causes concrete to further crack and spall. Metal corrosion and concrete spalling are causing about 13% of bridges in the USA (about 77,720 bridges) to be classified as structurally deficient, and many of these bridges were built during the last decade3.
Although there is a perception that reinforced concrete and steel resist termite attack and the U.S. IRC (International Residential Code) recognizes steel framing as a method of termite protection, based on large scale investigations in Australia, the contents of steel-framed houses are just as likely to suffer a termite attack as timber-framed houses4,5. Raised wood floors are not only very efficient for mitigating flood damage and controlling other sources of moisture, but also make it very easy for termite inspection in termite zones. Compared to raised wood floors, reinforced concrete slabs make it more difficult for homeowners and inspectors to locate points of termite intrusion since termites usually enter buildings through concrete cracks and service penetrations.
A 2004 survey, conducted in Minneapolis/St. Paul examined building age, building type, structural material and demolition reasons for 227 residential and non-residential buildings6. For non-residential structures, about 66% of demolished wood buildings were over 50 years old, about 66% of concrete buildings were under 50 years old and 90% of steel buildings were under 50. The most common reasons for demolition were related to changing land values, lack of suitability for current use, and lack of maintenance for non-structural components. The ability to expand and modify wood-frame structures easily for new and different purposes may well contribute to the extended service life that these types of buildings enjoy.
While each building material has its own advantages and disadvantages, different building materials do need to work together. Just like steel is always needed to reinforce concrete, modern wood structures cannot be assembled without metal fasteners. Appropriate design, material selection and construction of wood buildings certainly reduce wood deterioration and metal corrosion. Meanwhile, hybrid structures, integrating different structural materials and different building styles, can certainly take full advantage of attributes of different materials.
- M. Sanchez-Silva, and David V. Rosowsky. 2008. Biodeterioration of construction materials: State of the art and future challenges. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering ©ASCE, May 2008.
- Homeowner Protection Office, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 2001. Study of high-rise envelope performance in the coastal climate of British Columbia. Research report, British Columbia, Canada.
- O. Büyüköztürk. 2008. Durability of cementitious materials and multi-material systems. Key-note speech of the 11th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components. 11-14 May 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Archicentre Limited. 2006. An analysis of termite damage in Sydney and Melbourne. Special Report.
- CSIRO. Student research yields termite map. http://www.csiro.au/resources/Termites.htm
- J. O'Connor. 2004. Survey on actual service lives for North America buildings. Presented at Woodframe Housing Durability and Disaster Issues Conference, Las Vegas, October 2004.


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Sunday, May 29, 2016
A Favorite Church
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Thank you for this description of one of the few churches I did not see on my two recent trips to Rome. This one is on the bucket list for the next trip. It is interesting that you post this given the recent conversations on the issue of which direction the priest should be facing spurred by the recent comments of the Congregation for Divine Worship, Crd Sarah who is implying the validity of the Mass is in question if the priest is not ad oriented. The reasons being put forth by the supporters of his stance borderline on the ridiculous. You note that this church in Rome is one of the few with the altar not facing the east. I do believe that the main altar of St Peter's Basilica is not facing east.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 1, 2016 at 8:39 AM
Your architechterual knowledge is most impressive. Personally, I can't get used to round churches. Used to long rectangles, like St. Patrick's Cathedral and the churches my grandparents went to in NYC in the 1960's and 1970's. - Anonymous in NYReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 2, 2016 at 7:17 AM
I find it curiously interesting that the eastern Churches including the Orthodox ALWAYS have the priest facing the East and the altar.ReplyDelete
What happened to Rome when they decided to exit Tradition?
Actually, the Roman Church never had the tradition of the priest facing east. There are many ancient churches in Rome that date back as far as the fourth and fifth centuries and archeological remains of even older ones and they show that in Rome churches faced every direction of the compass. Saint Peter's for example faces west. Saint Mary Major's faces North. So Rome didn't "exit Tradition" but had its own customs. And those of us who are Roman Catholics (as differentiated from Byzantine or Melchite or Chaldean) follow the Roman rite and its own traditions.Delete
- AnonymousJune 2, 2016 at 10:11 PM
BTW...are there ANY round churches in the NYC-metro area ? I've never seen one. I would think most are in old European cities, no ? - AinNYReplyDeleteReplies
not that I am aware of in the NYC area but Saint Bede's in Williamsburg VA is one contemporary round Church that I know of. Saint Rose of Lima in Gaithersburg MD is another, those less well done.Delete


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Every time someone tells me that they hate gin, I'm immediately suspicious. Why, you ask? Because when I press for further details, I usually discover that the person only thinks they hate gin. The reality is that they have no idea what they're talking about. There's a pattern with people who make these dismissive, unequivocal statements […]
10 Cocktail Bars In L.A. You Need To Visit Right Now
There are all kinds of crazy bars in Los Angeles where you can go for a unique experience. Bars hidden behind delis and underneath brothels? Check. Bars that feel like a house party or a vintage airline? Absolutely. Bars themed after novels and literary heroes? Take your pick. Sometimes, though, you crave simplicity. Sometimes you […]
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There are plenty of reasons people go out for drinks on a first date. It's less intimidating than having dinner. It's sexier than grabbing coffee. You can easily cut things short or go a little longer, because each round of drinks is another chance to cut your losses or buy back into the game.
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Human Rights in the DPRK.
On 21 March 2013, at its 22nd session, the United Nations Human Rights Council established the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Resolution A/HRC/RES/22/13 mandates the body to investigate the systematic, widespread and grave violations of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, with a view to ensuring full accountability, in particular for violations which may amount to crimes against humanity.
Among the violations to be investigated are those pertaining to the right to food, those associated with prison camps, torture and inhuman treatment, arbitrary detention, discrimination, freedom of expression, the right to life, freedom of movement, and enforced disappearances, including in the form of abductions of nationals of other States.
On 7 May 2013, the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Remigiusz A. Henczel (Poland), announced the appointment of Michael Donald Kirby of Australia and Sonja Biserko of Serbia who will join Marzuki Darusman, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to serve as the members of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in the DPRK. Mr. Kirby will serve as Chair of the three-person commission. The Commission of Inquiry is supported by a team of nine experienced human rights officials comprising the Secretariat.
In addition to establishing the Commission of Inquiry for one year, the resolution also authorized a one-year extension of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, a post that was created in 2004 and currently filled by Mr. Darusman. Through this decision the Council also urged the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to ensure full, rapid and unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance and for the Government to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur and the commission of inquiry.
The same resolution requested that the commission present an oral update to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-fourth session in September 2013 and to the General Assembly at its sixty-eight session, and a written report to the Council at its twenty-fifth session in March 2014.
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Beginning in the fall of 2011, the Holy Lives, Holy Marriages retreat series went "on the road" to parishes in Jersey City and in Morristown. Due to the overwhelming popularity and success of the retreats, additional presentations have been scheduled for the winter and spring of 2012. This series will offer examples of how married couples are called to holiness through the sacrament of matrimony and examine the married spirituality of many of our greatest role models in faith.
Cedar Knolls
February 11, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church
Focusing on:
Mary and Joseph
Elizabeth and Zechariah
Speakers: Dianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, and Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology
Jersey City
March 10, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Parish
Focusing on:
St. Monica
Blessed Louis Martin and Blessed Maria Azelia Guerin - the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Speakers : Rev. Douglas J. Milewski, S.T.D, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Theology, and Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
April 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. Aloysius Church
Focusing on:
Elizabeth Ann Seton and William Magee Seton
Thomas Moore and Jane Colt
Speaker : Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics
March 24, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Focusing on:
Elizabeth Ann Seton and William Magee Seton
Thomas Moore and Jane Colt
Speakers: Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, and Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Kupke, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Church History
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Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. R.S.V.P. at least one week prior to the retreat date to Kristine Hudak at (973) 761-9633 or email@example.com.
For more information on the retreat series, please contact Deacon Andrew Saunders, M.A., at email@example.com or at (973) 313-6335.
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Let us compare a large software system to a group report in school.
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- A new Style Guide is chosen every few months.
- The teacher changes the report's topic every month.
- Instead of one due date, the report is re-graded every few weeks.
- New sections are required for every grading.
- After every grading, old sections are returned with edit notes that must be applied.
Easy or Hard? 😛
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