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Dear Pastor,
I have been with my partner for 10 years and I am now almost three months pregnant.
He says I must get rid of it because it's not his child and he doesn't know how I am going to work it out. I don't believe in abortion. It is wrong.
I am unemployed and I am willing to work if I get a job right now. Please, I am asking for your assistance with getting a job so that I can manage up until the time of my delivery.
I am really undergoing a lot of stress right now. I have been with this man for a decade and I did not cheat on him, and yet he got me pregnant and turned his back on me and disowning his child.
Pastor, I am really hurt and confused. Please give me your advice. Thank you.
Dear S.M.,
You have been living with a very wicked man. Both of you have been intimate for 10 years and it is only now you have become pregnant. Perhaps he is wondering whether he is responsible for your pregnancy. He should be man enough to discuss this matter with you.
You say that you are now seeking a job; you haven't said what kind of work you can do. Only people who are truly sympathetic to your situation would offer you a job, because you would not be able to do very much in your condition.
I hope that you will not have an abortion. It would be better to have the child and give him/her up for adoption. I believe that you would be better off keeping your child if relatives and friends would help you support him/her.
You may never get pregnant again and this child would be precious to you. After you have given birth, you can deal with the wicked father through the court.


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09 Nov Eva's Heroes Celebrity Casino was A Night of Fire & Ice
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On October 26th, The Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum held the 11th Annual Eva's Heroes Celebrity Casino Night. With a Fire & Ice theme, the venue lit up with fire dancers, models, silent auctions, and dancing all night in favor of raising money for a worthy cause. Live auctions for amazing trips to New York, an African Safari, dog training with Cesar Millan and a wine tasting with Eva & friends made for an exciting evening. While we sat in awe of the incredible prizes, we also very touched by the experiences shared by the Heroes themselves.
Eva Longoria Bastón cofounded Eva's Heroes, a San Antonio nonprofit that benefits children with intellectual special needs, inspired by her sister, Lisa, who is her number 1 hero.
It was a night of glitz & glam, with a celebrity Red Carpet, a L'Oreal Paris touchup station with hair & makeup artists, art pieces by Giovanna Diz Zurita and so many options to participate in silent auctions. They were able to raise over $460,000 to continue their work in San Antonio with special needs children and ensure they lead productive, enriched lives as members of society.
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La Maison des Collines Autour
La Chapelle, Allier
Bed & Breakfast
At this warm, comfortable and eco-friendly B&B you will find lovely hosts, good homegrown food, super-comfy bedrooms and lots of space
€52 p/n
How to book
If you have any questions or want to enquire about dates, use our form to contact Evelyne Dauvergne or see their website for more information.
From €52 per night
Pascal teaches and tends the veg patch, Evelyne is an artist with a proper sense of colour and texture. Both hugely enjoyed doing up the barn beside their house, and now love sharing local lore and swapping stories with B&B guests (in English), though the barn is separate from their house. The rather disparate exterior belies the warmth and liveliness of the eco-friendly materials and fabrics used inside, the new bedding and smart bathrooms, and the cosy comfort of the wood burner. There's space and softness in the living rooms, lots of peaceful garden – and so much to discover beyond. Remarkable value and so welcoming.
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- WiFi
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Vegetarian meals
- Paid parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Booking information
- Check in
- 5pm-7pm
- Check out
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- Booking restrictions
- Parking on-site.
- Closed
- 15 December-1 January.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Dinner with wine, €25; children 11-16, €15; children under 11, €10. Restaurants 5-minute walk.
- Nightly price
- from €52
- Surcharges
- Extra bed/sofabed available €14 per person per night.
- 3 Twin/doubles
- From €52
We arrived after a long, hot journey from Switzerland, to paradise. Evelyne and Pascal met us as we pulled up in the car. These personal touches enhanced the experience, but the place on its own is wonderful. We sat in the garden and enjoyed a picnic evening mea looking over the fields, watching the frogs jump into the pool and feeling immediately at home. In the morning after a gorgeous breakfast, our two boys ran through the fields. They described how they scattered swarms of butterflies. Truly a magical stay.
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Evelyne Dauvergne
- Two places from the Cluniac period are worth visiting: the 12th-Century roman church in Chatel-Montagne, only 13 km away and the church of Arronnes with a charming medieval garden, only 7 km away.
- You will find many short to long marked hikes around 400 to 1000 meters in a wild protected nature, the Montagne Bourbonnaise. We advise you on our favourite walks and offer you our guides.
- Le Sichon, La Besbre, Le Jolan are the perfect rivers to fish for wild trout.
- The Domaine Royal de Randan, 25km away, is labelled "Jardins remarquables" and will charm you with its English, French and Italian influences.
- The Château de Busset is an architectural masterpiece from the medieval period and the Renaissance. A great testimony to the glorious time of French history. From the 15th to the 20th century, the property belonged to a descendant of Saint Louis.
- Vichy - 17km away - is a charming thermal town with a surprising architecture. You will find public gardens from Napoleon III time and lovely walks along the Allier river. The place also hosts sporty events. Visit the Hippodrome and enjoy the gastronomy!


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This team is in growth mode and as such, is offering plenty of opportunity to grow and develop. As part of a mid-tier practice, you will not be pigeon-holed and the scope of your work will remain broad offering variety and continuous learning.
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- Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA / CPI or JIEB)
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"There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say." -- Nephew Fred, A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)
Nashville Public Radio reporter Blake Farmer asked this question in the article linked above on April 11, 2017. He writes that about 11% of Tennessee high school graduates don't receive the required two years of foreign language instruction. Instead, the state allows them an exemption, with only their parents' consent as a prerequisite. Opponents of this practice argue that skipping the foreign language classes will make it difficult for these students to get into college, but proponents point out that most Tennessee graduates won't be going on to college anyway, and that in areas with high unemployment, classes like welding--which will help students earn technical certifications and find jobs--are more valuable than French or Spanish.
Naturally this raises questions about why high schools and colleges require foreign language credits in the first place, particularly for students in majors or career tracks where proficiency in a second language will not be an obvious need. Should these requirements be eliminated in favor of classes with more immediate, practical value?
You can make an argument about the cognitive benefits of bilingualism, including delayed onset of Alzheimer's and dementia. But until the U.S. is ready to completely overhaul language education practices in public schools (for example, by implementing dual-immersion programs in K through 5), most students will not achieve the degree of fluency necessary to reap those benefits.
What, then, is the value of a meager two years of foreign language study for a rural Tennessee student in an area of severe unemployment?
One possible benefit is greater empathy toward others. At least one study has shown this effect not only in bilingual children, but in children who are simply exposed to another language on a regular basis.
My own experience of studying Russian and skyping weekly with a citizen of Moscow has reinforced this idea. Studying a foreign language isn't just a healthy workout for the brain; languages are spoken by people, and you cannot divorce a language from the people who speak it and their culture. Studying Spanish, for example, provides a window into Spanish-speaking cultures, and fosters empathy for the people who hail from them.
The ongoing debate about immigration is marked by a lack of empathy on the part of those who argue for building a wall, for banning refugees, for isolationism. If we can combat this problem with foreign language instruction in public schools, shouldn't we?
Perhaps this raises a larger question: what is the primary purpose of public education? Is it simply to prepare students for the job market? Or is it to create thoughtful, creative, civically engaged, and well-rounded individuals? If we believe it is the latter, then public schools across the country must take foreign language learning more seriously than they currently do.


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The Forest Scout's Stress-Free, Soothing, Study Serenade: Part 3
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So you want A's on your Final Exams? I get it. It's hard to focus in 2017. Your temptations are boundless–Snapchat filters that make you look like a cat, reruns of Alaskan Bush People on the Discovery Channel, hummus, the sound of the laundry machine, and your friends. Man, friends are the worst.
I know some of you have been preparing diligently all semester and some of you, well, haven't. Either way, in order to be successful on a Final Exam, especially the English Final Exam–which, like many others, requires the usage of your whole brain–you need to be calmed down.
Much like Stuart Smalley's famous tagline from SNL, you are good enough and you're certainly smart enough. That much I know is true. Whether or not people like you could present a bit more of a gray area (and is probably more so in your control than even your semester grades), but people tend to find more cultured people with a reasonably sound musical palette easier to be around. Martin Garrix and Travis Scott (I just googled "musicians teenagers like") can turn any weekend get-together into something more, but it perhaps won't help you turn that 91.4% into the coveted 93 that you are seeking. No birds in the trap or beat drops can save your sorry souls from here.
Look no further. I did this for you. Stop penning those desperate emails to your teachers about rounding your grade up and rationalizing your 5 months of sporadic attendance, erratic behavior, and general apathy. Just listen to the playlist curated above and you will handle the stress of Finals Week like Kennedy did the Cuban Missile Crisis. Don't let it end up like the Bay of Pigs (free study tip).
Good luck, my people. Dominate Finals Week. Don't be Finals weak.
Austin Scott is the Adviser for The Forest Scout and an English Teacher at Lake Forest High School. He is also the Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach and...


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Our focus in this article will be to discuss how to eliminate cellulite, some of the products that you can use, and how effective each removal method is.
Cellulite can be unpleasant to deal with. For some people, it's a reminder that they previously struggled with their weight. For others, it's unmanageable, out of their control, and continues to add to their frustration.
However, getting rid of cellulite is possible. There's no denying that you'll need to persistently treat cellulite until it's gone, but it's worth the effort in the long run and eventually, you'll have successfully removed it. In this article, we're going to be showing you some of the most effective ways to get rid of cellulite – so, let's jump right in.
Use an Exfoliating Brush
Using an exfoliating brush to "dry rub" your skin has become popular among women over recent years not only for getting rid of cellulite, but for general skincare purposes too.
Dry rubbing your skin is exactly what you'd expect it to be – using an exfoliating brush to massage your skin, without any moisturiser or oils. If you have sensitive skin then this might take a bit of getting used to, although it can really benefit the health of your skin.
By using an exfoliating brush on your skin, you can not only reduce cellulite (and hopefully remove it over time), but it encourages skin hydration and removes any dead skin cells which are sitting on the surface of your skin. As a result, your skin will be smoother and healthier.
Apply Anti Cellulite Cream on Thighs
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If you don't have a lot of spare time to treat your cellulite, but you desperately want to get rid of it, then using an anti cellulite cream is exactly what you're looking for.
With these creams, all you have to do is apply it to the affected area, massage it into your skin for a few minutes, and you're done! The only thing worth keeping in mind is that even the best cellulite creams won't work for everyone, so it'll take a bit of experimenting for you to determine which creams are improving your skin.
Try Using a Cellulite Massager
Using a cellulite massager has proven to be incredibly effective for a lot of women. While it will depend on the specific device that you get, massagers work by promoting blood circulation in the applied area, removing dead skin cells, and breaking down the unnecessary fluids which are causing your skin to become bumpy.
There are different types of massagers available. Electric massagers are generally the most effective option, although there are soap massagers, plastic massagers, and wooden massagers available too which will all work just as well – however, it may take longer before you see the results that you're hoping for.
It Works Body Wraps
As we discussed with anti cellulite cream on thighs, body wraps aren't as effective for some as they are for others. That being said, this could be the treatment that you need to eliminate wide-spread cellulite from your body.
If you've ever had a body wrap before, then you'll know how relaxing of an experience it can be. Now, not only can this be a day for you to put your feet up and relax, but given that a lot of women claim that body wraps have been their saving grace for removing cellulite, it's definitely worth a try!
To Conclude…
All in all, as frustrated as you might be about having cellulite, take into account each of the treatments that we've discussed above and test some of them out. Whether you try a cellulite massager, or you go for the simpler anti cellulite cream on thighs, you'll undoubtedly see progress within a few weeks.


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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Your Guilty Pleasure: So Put Me on A Highway (By Request)
This wistful ballad from One of These Nights is the epitome of The Eagles' Southern Californiafied country rock. I did not know that the band essentially formed out of Linda Ronstadt's backing band; Glenn Frye, Don Henley, and Randy Meisner were session musicians for one of her early 70s albums. Meisner takes the lead on "Take It To The Limit," one of the few times either Henley or Frye don't sing on an Eagles hit single. And this one was pretty huge at the end of 1975, and I'm sure continues to be a before-set-break slow burner for umpteen bearded cover bands from Southern Cali to South Carolina.
Here's some god, not another spreadsheet, 2:00 pm reading for you. Meisner quit the Eagles after the Hotel California tour (he checked out and he could leave. Sorry.), and became a session player from here to Dan Fogelberg, returning to relative obscurity. Except that for the better part of the 90s, he contended with a personal outlaw, a rogue impersonator who traveled between Nevada and California, trading on the name of the Eagle that everybody sorta-kinda knew, and bilking dozens of women out of money, dignity, and their pants. Here was a charismatic shyster who probably told some tales about "Take It To The Limit," spun yarns about upcoming record deals and tours, but who was well-known in Vegas casino pits and rode the Greyhound. According to this gambling world update from 2006, the impersonator, Peter Lewis Morgan, was caught, convicted and served barely a year before returning to Vegas and his Meisnerdom, as if nothing had happened.
It's a bizarre tale, but what it's got me thinking of primarily is how one can toil at one's art in obscurity, then not (dude toured for Hotel California. Come on.), then toil again while likely enjoying the largesse of that moment in the sun. And that there's a D-level throughout the entire entertainment socio-industrial complex, and how astonishingly easy it is trade on the amount of power associated with D-level fame, and how it feels for anonymous, everyday souls to interact with D-level fame, even in the grasping bronze age of reality TV.
Ugh. Let's put that lurid dialectic aside and get some solace in ol' Waylon's drawl and Willie's reedy simplicity. What I didn't know (for shame) is that everyone's favorite Outlaws covered "Take It To The Limit" and even named the album after that track.
Get in the truck get on the road. It'll be cooler with the wind in your hair.
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Cracking bit of artifical lighting for you there.
I gave in and got nail extensions. I have stupidly weak nails (my parents say I inherited it from them. Cheers) and any attempts to grow them ended in splitting, breaking and temper tantrums. So I parted with my hard earned cash – hahahahaha – and spent a whopping £21 on these, which a very sweet but slightly rough Chinese lady did for me. She told me I have 'lovely little nails' and then she had to file down the width of the smallest extensions, oops. I told her to leave them clear for me so I can paint them myself. She seemed genuinely gobsmacked by the prospect of me painting my OWN nails.
Anyway, like I said, I painted them myself as soon as I got home. I have no idea what the pink is – some sort of Nails Inc thing I got free with Glamour a while ago (I can't go and look what the name is cause my lazy boyfriend's asleep and it'll only wake him up). It looks very similar to Elizabeth Street, which is available with the current issue that's out. The glittery tips are a Forever21 shade I picked up when I was in Florida in the summer. I did take a look on the website but it seems it's not available in the UK; if you're an American it's called Silver Sparkle. To get the gradient effect, all you need to do is wipe off most of the glitter from the brush, and paint the nail from about halfway up (down? Either way). Repeat, but start a little higher up and with a little more glitter on the brush each time you do it. By doing this you end up with more layers of glitter on the tip, and fewer further down, easy. You'll need a good top coat with so many layers of polish, I will never recommend anything but Seche Vite and you need to buy it now. Like, right now.


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Hey Happy Readers! It is Mother's Day yet again! Yay for mothers!
We returned from our vacation to Florida late last night. We enjoyed lots of R&R and did a few fun things as well. I am SO glad to be home, though!
Also this past week, my little sister had her second baby girl. She is a sweet little baby girl named Ainslie Jayde. We are so excited to have her in our family!
Aside from all of that, we are (not so) patiently waiting for our first OB appointment on Tuesday! I am getting a little freaked out, to be quite honest. The ultrasound will make this real, finally. I feel like I'm pregnant, I know I'm pregnant, but I can't truly believe I'm pregnant until I see that baby on the screen. So here's to hoping for a healthy, active, little baby on the screen in 2 days!
Happy Mother's Day to you all! :P


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Timbiriche (also known for a brief time as La Banda Timbiriche) was a Mexican pop music group. The group started as a children's group in 1982 and managed to evolve successfully into adulthood.
Timbiriche is considered one of the most iconic Latin Pop acts of the 1980s and the early 1990s. It was the seed of numerous figures in the Latin American entertainment world, including successful singers like Thalía, Paulina Rubio and Edith Márquez, as well as actors, composers and conductors.
The discography of the band consists of twelve studio albums released between 1982 and 1993, in addition to two compilation albums and two discs recorded live. Timbiriche has sold more than 15 million copies in Mexico and other Latin American territories, being considered one of the most popular Latin Pop bands of all time. They have met in three successful reunions. The first occurred in 1998, the second in 2007 celebrating twenty five years since the foundation of the band and the third one in 2017, celebrated by a sold out tour.
The band have also starred in a documentary directed by Carlos Marcovich entitled La Misma Piedra that followed step by step the band's adventures in the preparation of the tours, concerts and behind the scenes of its 25th anniversary. In 2007, Televisa also produced a reality show whose objective was to integrate a new lineup for the band.
Timbiriche (known in the United States as Dots and Boxes), is a Paper-and-pencil game of mathematical structure. The objective of the game is to complete squares using points, and thus claim as many of these as possible on paper. The idea of naming the musical group comes in response to the Spanish children's musical group Parchís, whose name is also inspired by a table game.
The idea of forming the musical group goes back to the founding of the children's area of the Centro de Educación Artística (CEA) of the Mexican television network Televisa. The responsibility of recruiting a group of children for the ranks of the school was in charge of the Mexican actress and producer Martha Zavaleta. The children chosen to join the institution were Mariana Garza, Alix Bauer, Paulina Rubio and Diego Schoening. They were eventually joined by Benny Ibarra and Sasha Sokol. The group of children were trained in singing, dancing and acting in the institution. Eventually they staged a play. It was thanks to this work that the executives of Televisa had the idea of forming a children's musical group with the six children. At that time, the Spanish musical group Parchís caused a sensation in Mexico and several countries of Spanish Speaking. Televisa formed Timbiriche as a Mexican response to Parchís. The creative team in charge of launching this group was formed by Victor Hugo O'Farril, former partner, producer and creative of the television station and producer Luis de Llano Macedo. María Eugenia La Gorda Galindo, was selected as manager of the group.
Children's Band (1982-1984)
After a few months of preparation, Timbiriche made its official debut on April 30, 1982 on the Mexican television show Siempre en Domingo, featuring Spanish singer Miguel Bosé as its godfather. The group launches their first record production titled Timbiriche, which included the hit singles Amor para tí, Hoy tengo que decirte Papá, Y la fiesta comenzó and Somos amigos.
Due to the success obtained, and in order to have a wider repertoire in their presentations, the group recorded a second album titled La Banda Timbiriche, which included the hit singles La Banda Timbiriche, La vida es mejor cantando, México and Mamá . The group is also chosen to interpret the musical theme of the children's telenovela Chispita. In that same year, the group participates in a special of television where it shares scene with the group Parchís.
In 1983, the group released the album La Banda Timbiriche: En Concierto an album that was released under the concept of being a live album, although in fact the sound effects of the public were added in the recording studio. The album includes covers of songs in English and of musicals famous at that time like Time Warp of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, One Step (cover of Liza Minnelli and Goldie Hawn' song), Summer Nights (from the musical Grease) and Mickey (cover by Toni Basil). In this third album, the group already enjoyed a great acceptance in Mexico, receiving several disks of gold by the high sales of its albums.
At that moment of the group, the voices of the only two male members of the group were confused with those of the female members due to their young age. Because of this, the producers considered the idea of integrating a third male member into the group. The chosen one was Erik Rubín, who joins the band in December 1983. The band launches its fourth disc, titled Timbiriche Disco Ruido. The album was the first big challenge of the band, because it was not known what the public reaction would be to the new member, who had to go through many conflicts to adapt with his peers. However, the album had a good reception and contained hits such as Disco ruido and Adiós a la escuela.
Teen Band (1985-1987)
In 1984, Timbiriche, along with several other children actors and singers, starred in a version of the play Grease (called Vaselina in Mexico). The play was produced by the actress and producer Julissa. From this staging comes the album Timbiriche Vaselina, which was another success of the grouping. The album released the hit singles Amor primero (Those Magic Changes), Rayo Rebelde (Grease Lightnin'), Freddy mi amor (Freddy My love) and Iremos juntos (We Go Together).
For 1985, the group begins an evolution. They were no longer a children's group, and this situation leads to a new, fresher sound aimed at teenagers. This change is evident in the record Timbiriche Rock Show, released in 1985.
But in the middle of the success, Benny decides to leave the group in September of that same year, after the recording of the album and after to have participated only in the promotion of the first two singles. His reason was that he wanted to prepare in music by enrolling in a school in the United States. The chosen one to replace it was Eduardo Capetillo, that already had been made known before for his stellar roll in the play Grease. Eduardo is the one who performs the rest of the album promotion. From this production stand out songs like Teléfono (cover of Sheena Easton's song Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)), Juntos, Soy un desastre, Corro, vuelo, me acelero, Me planto y Mi globo azul (cover of Nena' s song 99 Luftballons).
In August 1986 Sasha, another founding member, announced her departure from the group in order to become independent and launch herself as a solo singer. A month later, her place is occupied by Thalía, who had been announced a few years ago in a children's musical group called Din-Din, and also served as a substitute for Sasha in the Grease play.
In 1987, Timbiriche released the album Timbiriche VII. With this album, the group obtains a success superior to the one of the previous disc, consolidating like one of the youthful groups leaders of Latin America and Spain. The album included hits like No seas tan cruel, Besos de ceniza, Mírame (Cuestión de tiempo), Si no es ahora, Con todos menos conmigo, Rompecabezas, Mágico amor and Ya estaba escrito. Timbiriche VII is considered one of the best selling albums of Spanish music, with sales of about two million units.
In that same year, Timbiriche interprets the main theme of the telenovela Quinceañera, that was carried out by Thalía and the actress Adela Noriega.
In December of that same year, the group is invited to participate in the Christmas album Esta navidad, next to another artists. Timbiriche interprets the song ¡Ay del Chiquirritín!. In that same month, Mariana Garza, another of the founding members of the group, announces her departure from the group to enter as a television actress. It is Mariana herself who chooses for her replacement Edith Márquez, another young girl who was also part of Grease's cast. In addition, Edith already was well-known for her participation in the TV sitcom Papá soltero. Edith lived a difficult process of adaptation when arriving at the group.
Adult Band (1988-1991)
In 1988 goes on sale the double album Timbiriche VIII & IX. The reason for producing a double album was that the producers did not decide to choose the repertoire of songs that would include in the new album. At that time, the double discs were a novelty in Latin America and few artists were encouraged to produce them. The album (which was also released for sale separately) included the hit singles Tú y yo somos uno mismo, Ámame hasta con los dientes, Acelerar, Yo no se si es amor, Me estoy volviendo loca, Junto a tí, Máscaras, Pasos and Tú me vuelves loco. This period is considered as the zenith in the trajectory of the group and gives another step in its evolution, positioning itself as a young adult band.
In November 1988, Alix, another of the founders, decides to leave the group to prepare her solo career. After a series of auditions, in February 1989 her place is occupied by Bibi Gaytán, who ends next to the rest of the members the tour corresponding to the double album.
In February 1989 goes out for sale the first compilation album of the group titled Los Clásicos de Timbiriche. The album contains a compilation of the group's greatest hits, accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of Mexico City, and was recorded in the Sala Netzahualcoyotl of Mexico City. The disc included an unpublished song, titled Por tí, and counted with the participation of Benny, Sasha and Mariana, the former members of the group. The production was recorded at the end of 1988, when Alix was still part of the group, but was released on sale until February 1989. That's why Bibi was not included in the album.
In August 1989 Eduardo Capetillo and Thalía also opt to leave the group to prepare their solo careers. After new auditions, their places are occupied by Claudio Bermúdez and Patty Tanús respectively.
The album Timbiriche X is considered by many as the last album that retains the original style of the band that, at the moment, already had only three of the original members: Paulina, Diego and Erik, besides Edith and Bibi, who were joined by Claudio and Patty. However, after only a few months, Patty is expelled from the group for having lied to producers regarding her age and marital status, being replaced by Silvia Campos, who although she did not record the album, if she toured and promoted it . The disc contained a strong influence of the dance music, that at that moment enjoyed enormous popularity in the dance floors of the world. The album included the successful singles Princesa Tibetana, Me pongo mal, Historia de amor, Yo no soy una más, Sacudete and Como te diré. With this record, Timbiriche receives his first Eres Award as Best Pop Group. In 1991, the group celebrates its 10th anniversary.
But at the end of the tour, Paulina, another of the founding members, leaves the group to open a career as a soloist. Just two weeks later, Erik, Edith and Bibi also announce their departure from the group to pursue a career as soloists. This situation leaves Diego as the only original member of the band, in addition to Claudio and Silvia.
The Second Generation (1991-1994)
Without the majority of its original members, the group was in decline, but the producers decided to continue with the concept and bet on launching a new generation. Surprisingly, in the midst of production, Claudio is fired from the group.
By the end of 1991, the band returns with five new members: Lorena Shelley, Daniel Gaytan, Tannya Velasco, Kenya Hijuelos and Alexa Lozano. Together with Diego and Silvia they record the album Timbiriche XI. Kenya leaves the group before the official presentation of the disc by decision of the creators of the group by conflicts between the new members, being replaced by Jean Duverger. This second generation is officially presented during a broadcast of Siempre en domingo, in which all former members were invited to introduce the new members. This meeting was unique, since it had almost all the members of the group, being the only ones missing Diego, due to health problems and Thalía, who was working in Spain.
Despite retaining the name and concept in general, there was a new musical style that mixed dance and tropical rhythms. Although the album was not so popular with fans of the first generation, it began to appeal to younger generations, thanks to hitls like Vanidosa, Sólo te quiero a tí, Tierra dorada, and Piel a piel, receiving disc of Gold and platinum by high sales. Thanks to this the group could survive another year.
For 1993 they record Timbiriche XII, disc of which it was detached like the last success of the group: Muriendo Lento (cover of Slowly original song of the ex- singer of the Swedish group ABBA, Anni-Frid Lyngstad). But at the beginning of 1994 Alexa decided to leave the group, announcing it in a concert in Monterrey to the fans without having said before to the managers and companions. This was one of the reasons that led to the final disintegration.
First Reunion (1998-1999)
In 1998, in the frame of the Festival Acapulco '98, the original six members reunited in the scene in a historical night that broke record of hearing. After the success obtained, it reissues the disc Los Clásicos de Timbiriche, now with the name of Timbiriche Symphonic that generated great stir among the followers.
Plans for a formal reunion crystallized in late November 1998, when the group performed a concert at the Auditorio Nacional of Mexico City. This concert also included Erik Rubín. For 1999, the group initiated a tour that was developed by all Mexico and part of Latin America. The reunion established in the Auditorio Nacional a record of hearing with more than 20 consecutive concerts. The tour would conclude with a massive concert at Foro Sol, also in Mexico City.
From that tour a double album titled Timbiriche, El concierto, was recorded that was recorded live in the Auditorio Nacional on December 20, 1998. This album also included three new songs: Esta Despierto, Suma Cósmica and La Fuerza del Amor.
25th Anniversary Reunion (2007-2008)
The original members of the group (including Erik, and with the exception of Paulina Rubio, who can not participate for personal commitments), reunite in 2007 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band (April 30, 2007). The celebration takes place through a tour of concerts and three albums: one before the concerts, titled Timbiriche 25, with new versions of 12 classic songs of the group, a live album with some songs of the concert titled Somos Timbiriche 25 and finally the live album Timbiriche Vivo en Vivo (cd double + DVD) with the full version of the concert. This last album also includes three unpublished songs: Vuelvo a Comenzar, Atado a tí and Domar el Aire. These themes are a gift and thanks to the fans who helped make Timbiriche's 25th anniversary a great success.
Timbiriche broke its record in the Auditorio Nacional with more than 20 consecutive presentations with full masses and more than 30 concerts throughout Mexico. On Monday, May 5, 2008 Timbiriche closed the celebration of its 25 years in the arena Foro Sol in Mexico City.
The group also had a special participation on May 17 at the concert of the ALAS to help children in Mexico City, alongside singers like Miguel Bosé, Ricky Martin, Maná, Chayanne, Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio and Shakira, among others.
In addition, the film director Carlos Marcovich who accompanied the group for much of the tour, announced the production of a documentary feature on Timbiriche, which was called La misma Piedra and premiered on Friday, November 21, 2008 in all Mexico cinemas.
The Reality Show
To celebrate the twenty-five years of the group, Televisa decided to launch a great call for the formation of a new Band Timbiriche, this time formed by seven young people between 15 and 22 years. The process was carried out through a reality show called Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda. It was attended by 30 young people, and was endorsed by some of the original creators of the concept and other personalities of the show (Luis de Llano, Memo Méndez Guiú, Marco Flavio Cruz, Marta Zavaleta, Amparo Rubin and Kiko Campos). The six members of the project Timbiriche 25 (Diego, Erick, Sasha, Alix, Mariana and Benny) who participated as a jury evaluating the performance of the candidates. The band would be called The New Timbiriche Band.
Brissia, Fernanda, Gabriela, Taide, Alberto, Eduardo and Yurem, were chosen to form this new group. But the concept did not have the expected success. Only the single Tú, tú, tú achieve some acceptance of the public. The group disintegrated in April 2009.
The Musical
In October 2007, producer Pedro Damián announced that he was planning to make a feature film based on Timbiriche's songs.
The script was written by Martha Carrillo and Cristina García (who wrote the script for the telenovela Tres Mujeres) which tells the story of adolescent love through the music of Sasha, Benny, Diego, Mariana, Álix, Érick, and Paulina.
About the project, Damián said, "It's like the play Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar (with music from Mecano) or like the Abba play Mamma Mia! — plays that used the music from the groups with different stories."
Carrillo told a Mexican newspaper that the plot deals with "the life of some kids who are trying to move forward with music, but not as a band; the main character is a composer, but she's not the one who sings."
The idea for a movie has been put on hiatus and the project has been initiated as a theatrical touring musical. The musical began auditions in January 2010 and is called Timbiriche: El Musical (Timbiriche: The Musical). The musical play is a love story that uses Timbiriche's songs as expressions but does not tell the story of the Timbiriche band.
35th Anniversary Reunion (2017)
On April 30, 2017, Timbiriche celebrates its 35th Anniversary. After several rumors and requests from fans through social networks, on Monday May 29, Erik Rubin held a press conference where he announced the group's third reunion to commemorate its anniversary. As revealed by Rubin, this reunion is expected to start in September 2017 with an initial tour of 30 presentations. At the moment the official list of members of the reunion has not been confirmed, but it is rumored the presence of the seven original members of the band and possibly also special appearances of "La Chica Dorada" Paulina Rubio, Eduardo Capetillo, Thalía, Edith Márquez and Bibi Gaytán.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TimbiricheSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbiriche
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It's become increasingly apparent the Super Committee will fail. The Republicans continue to hold to tax breaks for rich, tax increases, if any, for poor and, now, privatization (ruin) of Medicare. Mutual sacrifice is not part of the Republican game plan. It's all about the 1 percent. Nancy Pelosi gives them what-for.
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When you look at the 4H Gold chart, you see see that price action, since making the July-high of 1345, can be described as a falling wedge pattern. By many technical analysis measures, this is a bearish market.
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1) Price has lower highs and lower lows.
2) The moving averages are in bearish alignment. (200-period above the 100-period above the 50-period SMAs).
3) Price is trading below the moving averages.
4) The RSI has tagged 30 and held below 60 (reflects maintenance of the bearish momentum).
On the other hand, you know that 2014's price action has been sideways in general. The moving averages are relatively flat, which indicates there is no bearish trend even though price action has been bearish.
The 1300 level is a psychological one. Plus a break above this level should clear above the falling wedge as well as the 1297.10 pivot from last week. Also it would clear above the 100-, and 50-period SMAs.
The bullish breakout would be more interesting than a bearish one, especially when you consider the daily chart:
Gold (XAU/USD) Daily Chart 8/6
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1) The bullish breakout opens up the 1345 hig.
2) In the daily chart, you can see more room until the triangle resistance than the triangle support which is around 1270. The 1270 area is also reinforced by common support levels from April and May. If you respect the triangle resistance, there is still room to at some common highs around 1330.
3) In the daily chart, a break above 1300 pushes price above the cluster of 200-, 100-, and 50-day SMAs.
4) Meanwhile, the RSI in the daily would confirm a hold above 40, showing maintenance of bullish momentum.
5) A break below 1260 might be needed to open up the bearish scenario. This should first open up 1240, then the 1200 handle and the lows on the year around 1183.
Finally, from a geopolitical risk perspective, tension should give gold a boost. Even if this is not the case as we are seeing now, it should not have a bearish effect on gold.
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Hold on to your bags, there are jungle bunnies here.
by jungle jim December 01, 2003
Racist term for African Americans, derived from the city being called the jungle and the fact that these people jump fences when running from the police.
Oh shit, it's a jungle bunny! Hide your jewelry.
by Cerpintaxt July 28, 2005
Word used to describe a person of Black color, usually from South America or Africa regions. Considered usually armed and dangerous by the White Man.
Son, lock your doors, we're in Oakland now... plenty of Jungle Bunnies there!
by LordRemus November 02, 2004
Offensive term for a black person. So-named because most of them live in cities and have the uncanny ability of the jump high fences and reproduce like actual bunnies.
Black man: Ay man, lem-me gidda dolla !
White man: What for?
Black man: I funna get some flamin' hot cheetos.
White man: (to friend) Stupid jungle bunny.
White man: What for?
Black man: I funna get some flamin' hot cheetos.
White man: (to friend) Stupid jungle bunny.
by Colin Z. March 23, 2007
by isghfhdgifdhgifdhgifdhg February 21, 2009
A low class black person. This is not the same thing as an African American, as the politically correct term should only apply to those of color who are deserving of respect. An African American is nice, does not recieve governent assistance, and does not live a life of crime. Jungle bunnies, on the other hand, live off of foodstamps and the meager wages they receive from stealing cheap electronics.
Bill Cosby is an African American. The guy you see out your window breaking into your car so he can steal your cell phone and CD player, on the other hand, is a jungle bunny, as is his girlfriend that's selling crack.
by lacoste_lover November 08, 2005
Another word to define an African American. Slang; or , a black person in a white community
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At some situation, when a database administrator tries to attach the SQL server database files (.mdf, .ndf or .ldf) to the SQL server, he might get below error message:
Unable to open physical file "E:\BackEnd-accounts\GlDataSQL.mdf". Operating system error 5: "5(access is denied.)". (Microsoft SQL Server: Error 5120)
Reason behind above Error message: The main reason behind above error message is that the account from which you are trying to attach the database files does not have enough privilege for the specific files (.mdf, .ndf or .ldf).
Troubleshoot above Error message: You can troubleshoot above error message by providing the privilege to the account from which your are trying to attach the files. You can give the permission to the account by following:
Run below script to get service account.
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declare @sqlser varchar(20)
EXEC master..xp_regread @rootkey='HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE', @key='SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSSQLSERVER',
@value_name='objectname', @value=@sqlser OUTPUT
PRINT 'Account Starting SQL Server Service:' +convert(varchar(30),@sqlser)
Now you can provide privilege to the account by following steps:
- Press right button of your mouse on the folder E:\BackEnd-accounts.
- Now click on properties section and select security tab.
- Now click on Add button to add a SQL service account.
- Modify privilege setting and click OK button
- Make sure all the files have modify privilege.
- Now try to attach the database files.
- Done
For Example: In my case, I have given the right to the local administrator and problem was solved. For your reference I am attaching an image below.


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JCP JCP = JE C PAS, JE C PAS = je sais pas je sais pas =I do not know I do not know. I am just an amateur artist; I never been in school of art , design or fashion (except 24 days just as an experience in Berlin art institute ).However I studied architecture but I do not appreciate the way how they teach us it is like they oblige us to have their own vision .I do not like conformity , it kills creativity. There is something very dear for me : what people feel -what people think and most of people unfortunately look to contemporary art as elitist ,meaningless and incomprehensible. We should transcend this duality of populist and elitist by Simplicity .Because simple ideas are the most powerful ones ; because behind simplicity there is a complex process. And also I love to work with this Very Important Idea "Shortest expression bearing widest meaning " The aim is to unify people whatever their originalities (identities).People will recognize themselves through art but above all they will have the desire to understand art to make art because it is exciting ,interesting and beyond useful. SIMPLY the expression of the soul.


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Marathi Celebrity Cricket League
Leading Marathi celebrities and media professionals have now come together for a unique cricket league for cause. The season I of the much-publicised Marathi Celebrity Cricket League (MCCL) kicks off at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Thane on May 6 between 6 pm to 9pm. The celebs are coming together to support leading NGO Apnalaya, which works for the rag-picker's families and children living around Deonar dumpsite in central Mumbai. Apnalaya is promoted by Ms. Annabel Mehta.
Organised by Mitai Foundation and conceptualized by Next Level Media Communications P. Ltd, MCCL will have two Marathi celebrity teams and one team of Marathi entertainment media. The final match will be played amongst the celebrity winner team and media team.
Leading celebs like 1) Mahesh Manjrekar 2) Santosh Manjrekar 3) Santosh Juvekar 4) Rajesh Shringarpure 5) Sachit Patil 6) Pushkar Shrotri 7) Aniket Vishwasrao 8) Sameer Dharmadhikari 9) Kedar Shinde 10) Jaywant Wadkar 11) Tojo(Rahul) Gore 12) Dongo(Vivek) Gore.13) Anand Ingale 14) Rahul Mehendale 15) Angad Mhaskar 16) Satish Rajwade 17) Niranjan Patki 18) Bhargavi Chirmule's husband 19) Sunil Barve 20) Sangram Samel will be seen in action on the cricket pitch on May 6.
And there is equal excitement in the Marathi media circles about the game. The media team comprises of leading names like Amit Bhandari (Star Maza), Bhushan Karandikar (Zee 24 tass), Subodh Mayure (E TV), Mahendra More (SaamTV), Saumitra Pote and Sandeep Shinde (Maharashtra times), to name few from the electronic and print media. Each match will be played of 8 overs using a tennis ball. A gala opening ceremony has been planned with lavani performers as cheerleaders along with dhol players at the venue.
Said Anish Joshi, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Mitai Foundation, "We wanted to work for a cause and were eager to use an out-of-box idea to raise funds. It's a pleasure to get unconditional support from all the celebrities, especially from Mahesh Manjrekarji despite his hectic schedule. We want to build MCCL as an annual property, which will expand each year and add value to the Marathi entertainment industry and equally fulfill our social objective."
The spirit behind MCCL season I is leading actor/producer/director Mahesh Manjrekar. "When the proposal came to me to bring all the Marathi celebrities to play cricket for charity, I was impressed and decided back it totally. It's a fantastic opportunity for our fraternity to give back to the society by playing a cricket match. Moreover, I'm happy to know that funds are going to a good NGO like Apnalaya."
An excited Annabel Mehta stated that she was pleasant surprised and equally happy to see the generous side of Marathi celebrities. "I thank Marathi entertainment industry for supporting an NGO like us. My best wishes to Mitai Foundation for organising this cricket league at such a huge scale and my special thanks to Mr. Mahesh Manjrekar," said Mehta.
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Jalandhar: Punjab Chief Minister ParkashSingh Badal today took a dig at Congress leader Amarinder Singh, saying he was "trying to replicate" him by launching mass outreach campaign in the hope of becoming Chief Minister but his dream will "never be fulfilled." Badal said Amarinder was "promising moon" to everyone knowing very well that he "could not form" the government when he faces the Assembly polls next year.
"Former Chief Minister is trying to replicate me. The most inaccessible Captain is now sweating out in scorching heat in the hope of becoming the Chief Minister of state," the SAD leader said here on the sidelines of 'Sangat Darshan' programme in Nakodar assembly segment.
Badal was taking a swipe at Amarinder's recently-started six-month mass outreach campaign 'Halke Vich Captain' (Captain in the area) under which the Punjab Congress Chief will spend a day in each of all 117 assembly constituencies to establish a direct contact with voters.
In this campaign, Amarinder, an MP from Amritsar, is hearing out grievances of people, and promising them to set up Special Task Force within 100 days if Congress forms government for redressing public grievances.
Through this campaign, Amarinder aims to reach out to 2 crore people which has been designed by I-PAC, team of poll strategist Prashant Kishor.
Badal has been holding 'Sangat Darshan' (meeting people) programme whereby he listens to problems of people and tries to solve them on the spot.
"This dream of Captain (of becoming the Chief Minister) can never be fulfilled as people of state are solidly with the SAD-BJP alliance. The 'darbars' of Captain are totally a futile exercise as Captain neither has the intention nor the will power to ensure welfare of people" Badal said.
Slamming the Congress leaders for shedding "crocodile tears" on the emotive issue of Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, the Chief Minister said they should not forget that they were a "part and parcel of this grave conspiracy to snatch the waters of state".
He said every Congress leader, who is creating hue and cry over this issue, should know that it was Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who laid the foundation of this canal to "ruin" the state.
Likewise, he said that at that time every big or small Congress leader including the present state Congress Chief Captain Amarinder Singh had welcomed Indira Gandhi to perform ground breaking ceremony for depriving Punjab of its share in water. PTI
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text: Over 200 people came out to celebrate HUGS for the Holidays. Woodland Hills families enjoyed a special breakfast, seasonal crafts, face painting, and bouncy houses. Everyone was treated to performances by the high school chorus, band, and East End Performing Arts. Santa posed for pictures and passed out gifts to all of the children on the nice list. Mr. Johnson wrapped-up the morning with a special Wolverine Edition of the Night Before Christmas.


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Providence Poet Laureate Christopher Johnson thrilled crowds with his performance in "#PVDPublicCanvas" with Bandaloop at PVDFest Friday and Saturday evening. Appearing at the top of the building at 10 Dorrance Street, Johnson spoke to the crowd below about race, the Community Safety Act, Roger Williams, the separation of church and state, and the Women's March event at the state capitol.
Johnson wove it all together in a meditation about race, resistance and difference in Rhode Island while walking down the face of a building eight stories high. And he did it three times, during the performance Friday night and twice more on Saturday.
Johnson's central message was one of resistance. And he drew on Rhode Island's history of resisting theocracy to make the case that we can work to overcome our history of racism and racially based inequality.
"When you see me, I reflect my best parts, because I am you, we are one heart," said Johnson, walking face first down the side of a building, like a real life superhero. And as if to prove that walking down the side of a building is no big deal, at one point Johnson jumps away from the building, to float above the street.
You can watch his third and final performance here:
In no way should Johnson's performance make us ignore the beauty and artistry of the other performers in this piece, so I've also included video of the rest of Bandaloop's amazing performance here:
Below I've transcribed Johnson's words as best I could. The crowd was loud I could not quite make out all he said during his performance. I hope to update with a full version of Johnson's words.
"Hello Providence!
"I love my city!
"This is the Creative Capitol. For those of us who can't … with all that divides us, it's difficult sometimes to focus on the beauty … is guilty of one word conversations yet somehow they all each other neighbor … at DCYF there's no paycheck for building communities.
"It's no secret that Rhode Island is one of the worst states in the nation for employing people of color, but when you ask a Rhode Islander about color, they say, 'We don't see color.'
"But in our innocence of not seeing color, we allow the racism to persist."
"We live in a time of resistance.
"…Roger Williams, who only wanted to see walls erected between church and state!
"This lively experiment to be to acknowledge difference and not isolate it.
"I personally have to disarm fear of my dark presence when out in public. An it ain't even funny! Especially when our least common denominators are darkness, process of creating and children. Somewhere in there is a metaphor for the love of watching things grow.
"Providence! We grow! We passed the CSA! Come on!
"We grow. When I had the privilege of watching marching women give voice to different generations, different colors and different races on the steps of the State Capitol in the name of Resistance!
"And it was beautiful!
"It was beautiful to hear affirmations that all lives won't matter until Black Lives Matter.
"Now repeat after me:
"When you see me, I reflect my best parts, because I am you, we are one heart.
"When you see me, I reflect my best parts, because I am you, we are one heart.


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Kandi is lazy this morning, she says she doesn't have to get up if she doesn't want to!
She was lazy, and so am I. Didn't do anything today. Yesterday I made a pot roast in my slow cooker, it was as tough as shoe leather! I did vacuum and mop my kitchen.
Closing on the house is Monday. I hope it goes OK. I have had so much trouble with this title company. It is their underwriters. My real estate lady isn't happy with them either. At this late date, I would hate to change title company's but if it doesn't happen Monday, I may have to. I hope I don't lose my buyers.There are people still calling the real estate company about the house. They don't take the sign down until after closing. Maybe all will work out.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
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The rest of the books are better. Stephen King went a long time without writing another of these, because he so disliked the protagonist. The Drawing of the Three introduces three other characters who change the dynamic of the story, and who are a lot easier to root for.ReplyDelete
You're not obligated to read anything you don't want to, but the rest of the series is different in tone and content from this one.
I wasn't super impressed with The Gunslinger either, but I'm sooooo glad I kept going. The Gunslinger is really just a collection of his short stories, but The Drawing of the Three is insane and actually gets into the full story. I would say at least try that one before you give up.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comments, Alice and Bryce. I felt I may get a reaction a little like this. If my reading schedule eases up I may try the others, I'm trying to read a Wheel of Time book a month until I get through them, and they're all door stopper size, along with the list and my other reading. After WoT I may pick up some of the other Dark Towers.ReplyDelete


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Japan in the WorldBy: Masao Miyoshi (editor), Harry Harootunian (editor)Paperback
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DescriptionSince the end of World War II, Japan has determinately remained outside the current of world events and uninvolved in the processes determining global history and politics. In Japan and the World, distinguished scholars, novelists, and intellectuals articulate how Japan-despite unprecedented economic prowess in securing dominance in the world's market-is caught in a complex dependency with the United States. Drawing on critical and postmodernist theory, this timely volume situates this dependency in a broader historical context and assesses Japan's current dealings in international politics, society, and culture. Among the many topics covered are: racism in U.S.-Japanese relations; productivity and workplace discourse; Western cultural hegemony; the constructing of a Japanese cultural history; and the place of the novelist in today's world. Originally published as a special issue of boundary 2 (Fall 1991), this edition includes four new essays on Japanese industrial revolution; the place of English studies in Japan; how American cultural, historical, and political discourse represented Japan and in turn how America's version of Japan became Japan's version of itself; and an "archaeology" of hegemonic relationships between Japan and America and Britain in the first half of the twentieth century. Contributors. Eqbal Ahmad, Perry Anderson, Bruce Cumings, Arif Dirlik, H.D. Harootunian, Kazuo Ishuro, Fredric Jameson, Kojin Karatani, Oe Kenzaburo, Masao Miyoshi, Tetsuo Najita, Leslie Pincus, Naoki Sakai, Miriam Silverberg, Christena Turner, Rob Wilson, Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto
About AuthorAt the time of his death in 2009, Masao Miyoshi was Professor of Japanese, English, and Comparative Literature at the Univesity of California, San Diego. He is coeditor, with Fredric Jameson, of The Cultures of Globalization, also published by Duke University Press. H. D. Harootunian is Director of the Program in East Asian Studies at New York University.
ContentsJapan in the World / Masao Miyoshi and H. D. Harootunian 1 The World Japan's Industrial Revolution in Historical Perspective / Tetsuo Najita 13 The Prussia of the East? / Perry Anderson 31 Racism and the State: The Coming Crisis of U.S.-Japanese Relations / Eqbal Ahmad 40 "Past Experience, If Not Forgotten, Is a Guide to the Future": or, What Is in a Text? The Politics of History in Chinese-Japanese Relations / Arif Dirlik 49 Archaeology, Descent, Emergence: Japan in British/American Hegemony, 1900-1950 / Bruce Cumings 79 Society Constructing a New Cultural History of Prewar Japan / Miriam Silverberg 115 The Spirit of Productivity: Workplace Discourse on Culture and Economics in Japan / Christena Turner 144 Culture The Novelist in Today's World: A Conversation / Kazuo Isiguro and Eo Kenzaburo 163 Soseki and Western Modernism / Fredric R. Jameson 177 America's Japan/Japan's Japan / H. D. Harootunian 186 In a Labyrinth of Western Desire: Kuki Shuzo and the Discovery of Japanese Being / Leslie Pincus 222 Return to the West/Return to the East: Watsuji Tetsuro's Anthropology and Discussions of Authenticity / Naoki Sakai 237 The Invention of English Literature in Japan / Masao Miyoshi 271 Theory's Imaginal Other: American Encounters with South Korea and Japan / Rob Wilson 316 The Difficulty of Being Radical: The Discipline of Film Studies and the Postcolonial World Order / Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto 338 Index 355 Contributors 363
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Sanskrit Ancient Language Workshop in Toronto | July 5, 2014 at 5pm
Subhashita: An Exploration of Sanskrit
(with an emphasis on material relevant to the Yogic and Shoalin Buddhist Tradition)
When: July 5th, 2014, 5pm to 7pm with a short tea break at 6pm
Where: Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute, 198 Spadina Ave (basement), M5T 2C2
Cost: $20 per person, $15 for STQI Members, students and seniors (no one will be turned away due to lack of funds)
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Join us for a journey through the ancient mystical language of Sanskrit (the perfected language), the oldest language still in use today. We will start our journey with an overview of the development and breath of literature existent in the Sanskrit language. We will then dive into learning to use Sanskrit as a living spoken language. After a short tea break we will then learn some Yoga philosophy and Mahayana Buddhist vocabulary, as well as an overview of grammar. We will finish up with the chanting of Mantras (and Dharanis), learning the meanings as we go along. All material will be provided in transliterated (Roman / English letters) to avoid the need to cover a traditional script (such as Devanagari, Siddham, etc).
This workshop is intended for those with little to no back ground in Sanskrit while still offering some gems for intermediate students to take away. If there is sufficient interest a weekly class will be started.
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Vikram grew up with Sanskrit starting at a young age at home (and in the temple) as part of his family's Hindu spiritual heritage (and his grandmother who has a master's in Sanskrit). In that context he has received all of the initiations (Sanskaras) required to study and teach Sanskrit. Vikram also has a BA in Sanskrit from the University of Sydney and learned Spoken Sanskrit from Dr. Meenakshi Srinivasan of Sanskrit Bharati. Vikram divides his time between practicing and teaching meditation, primarily in the Vajrayana Buddhist Tradition and helping his family businesses. He spent the previous two and a half years studying and practicing meditation in Sikkim, India (Eastern Himalaya) and currently lives in Toronto with his two boys (and trains at STQI).
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Hey ErikHeaven, check out the racist comments directed against the black guy by the white racists in the comments section. See, this is why white people have the stereotype of being racist because of shit like that! I guess the whites don't like to see a successful black man in a foreign country? Many of the blacks in the comments are saying that racism back home is why many of them want to move overseas!
I do not waste time with the racists. Racists are just plain ignorant people. When i watched the video i posted it for all the HUMAN males on this board. Many of whom i have become friends with outside of here. Most racists in my mind are just plain haters that are small minded and cannot accomplish much so they resort to low level ignorance.
That shit makes me cringe. He's successful not for something he does but for something he is. The Japanese love their circus freaks. Bob Sapp comes to mind. And I don't respect actors, so he can't win either way with me.
Sorry but exceptions don't make the rule, you can't take a popular foreign-born celebrity and use him to show how inclusive a society is. Many are successful in Japan, but saying that Americans are racist and Japanese are not is total bullshit. The "discrimination" blacks receive in the west is caused by their clan's behaviour. While asians have pre-conceived notions of people simply based on skin color. Whites are most open-minded people on earth, period. Anyone who claims otherwise is deluded and needs a reality check, or is a worthless liar with an agenda.
Odbo i really did not want to turn this into a racial diatribe. I wanted to show or inspire other members who have not yet gone abroad some tips or just plain inspiration to do so. There is some racism directed against African Americans plainly due to the color of our skin. And yes some of my people do act ignorant. It really gets on my nerves when you show a positive piece about an African American person doing something positive and here comes the racial comments. If its a black criminal racist comments, a black entrepreneur negative comments.
Its like your damned if you do or do not!
That's true, but a lot of that comes from many successful blacks not earning it, but being given their success simply due to being born a "minority". This guy is a good example because he is a clown for a living, and yet is paid more than others who do actual work. So people are bitter, and since he is black they connect that with black-privilege.
But it especially infuriates people in daily life. Blacks use affirmative action and other politically correct policies to rise to the top at the expense of people who deserve it, especially true if they're in government or politics. Imagine working at a police station with 50 other guys, 45 of whom are white, and surprise surprise, the black guy, an average employee, gets the big promotion every other guy wants. Do you see how the "racist" (anti-white) policies inevitably back-fire? The Jew can only push the white man so far until he snaps. The minorities better choose what side they are on, because I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end when the white man can't take no more Marxist bullshit.
Here's what I'm talking about:
Nigger runs from the cops in a minivan. Partially runs over a cop, then flips his ride and gets knocked unconscious. Angry cops run over and punch him. Has nothing to do with being black, has everything to do with being a outlaw dirtbag running over people. I'm no fan of cops and am not trying to defend them punching an unconscious man but the decision against them was full of hypocrisy.
Fast forward a couple days, you've got a couple of privileged house niggers (Jewish ass-lickers) - the black police chief and black mayor, pretending to be outraged and getting on the high horse. The 5 cops end up getting fired. I thought blacks were a minority, what is up with them having all these positions of power? It's political correctness to disempower the white man and empower big brother. Obviously they didn't earn their rise to the top, no mayor of any city of decent size earns his position based on competence. But it's even more alarming when you've got the "oppressed" minorities ruling the white "oppressors". If this continues expect more racial tension followed by an eventual explosion of anger leading to disproportional violence (chickens coming home to roost).
Your amazing....
That's all I can say, some of the filth coming out of you needs to put a plug in it.
All these positions of power? I am going to put you on ignore, wow.
If the truth hurts, just shoot the messenger!
If you can't refute a point, try a character assassination and take the moral high ground!
It is a well known fact that in modern America and Britain, women and minorities regularly get promotions over deserving white men because of political correctness. It is seem as unfair to treat white men on equal terms. This is especially true at government jobs, state colleges, and in some ways even the corporate environment. A caucasian man being successful or in any position of power is obviously a sign of misogyny and racism in the workplace.
I don't need fools and liars to pity me. This video shows what white America is more or less headed for, hence the inevitable backlash. Except in the current situation in America it's primarily the men who are feeling the strain. They're expected to be the breadwinners and pay for dates while plenty of white women have superior jobs, have every other race of men going after them, and are rewarded for stupid decisions and selfish behavior (i.e. government benefits and alimony payments).
Whites as a whole cannot expect equity when they become minorities in their own countries because that goes totally against what has been happening with whites in non-white countries. Minorities/immigrants who are generously received by white hosts don't reciprocate when the situation is reversed. You only have to walk through certain neighbourhoods to see what the future holds. However as of now whites in America and Britain are still the majority and are already facing discrimination in jobs, in colleges and even in freedom of speech. Disproportionate unemployment among white men is rising, women and minorities are getting hired ahead of him while all the blame and expectations are still placed on his shoulders. Pay attention as his anger brews...
since when was america white country?!
well if white south africans dont like the living condition why dont they get the f**k out and go back to europe where whites are always telling blacks to go back to africa
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Lots of news about Philadelphia today since an officer died yesterday of a heart attack during a Biodiversity demonstration. Here's a source of independent media to get another view on what is happening here.
Three floors. Each 13x14 square. Kitchen, Bathroom/Studio, Bedroom. A simple house. Built for workers and not exactly optimal for the large extended families that they contained 150 years ago. Now its just me and my cat and actually is, historically, a luxurious use of space, with plumbing to boot (since 1950). Just don't buy me anything big for my birthday.


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We've all heard it said in many different ways. "If I could just make a difference in one child, then it would be worth it." Educators want to make a difference in their students' lives. They want to have a positive impact and possibly change a person for the better.
I have found that it is fairly easy to make a difference in "one" child. Teachers everywhere will soon be standing at their classroom door waiting for the new crop of students to enter their domain. From day one, teachers will be looking for those who will excel and those who will struggle. I would be willing to place a wager on the fact that any teacher with an erasable marker and a textbook can pick out the easiest student to make a difference in during the first day of class.
Some kids are just easier to impact than others. If my goal for the year is to find that "one" child to influence, then my year is over on the first day. I have been a successful teacher. Little Johnny or Janie will be a better student because of me and the rest of the students will have to endure the year as second fiddle.
I believe making a difference in "one child" is a weak, pathetic, useless philosophy that only helps educators, teachers, principals, coaches, pastors, parents, or any other well-meaning adult feel good about themselves with a false sense of success. It is giving in to a self-saluting mediocrity. If I have twenty five students in my classroom during a given hour, then my job is to make a difference in each and every one of them. If I have 150 students in a day, then I have to impact all 150 of them. If I don't, then I am a failure. And, I don't like to be a failure.
The motivation for quality teaching and instruction, a positive classroom environment, proper discipline, high expectations of students, and an overall atmosphere of constructive school culture comes from an educator taking the risk to make a difference in EVERY child, knowing that if one child slips through the cracks, then the educator has failed that child. Every child is different and needs to be pushed or pulled, prodded or pampered in a different way in order to get them to learn what the teacher is teaching. (By the way, just because a teacher is teaching doesn't mean a student is learning.)
It is this motivation to make a difference in all students that fosters growth in the teacher to become an expert in her craft. It is the difference between a teacher having twenty years of experience and a teacher having a first-year experience twenty times. It stimulates the teacher into an enthusiasm not just for the content of the course but the children that are in the classroom. After all, teaching is not about math or science or English. It's about children!
Every child, regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, creed, who your daddy is, or what political party your family is affiliated with, has the right to get the best from each and every teacher. Teachers who demand the best of themselves see their students demand the best of themselves as well. No Child Left Behind should not have to be a law; it should be ingrained in the framework of every educator.
Maybe I'm just naive enough to believe that I can actually make a difference in everyone that I teach. But, as author and speaker Les Brown puts it, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you will land among the stars."
So, what's the harm in trying.


text: It's a race to the Bottom. Two weeks ago, it was the acquisition of Clark National Inc. Last week, it was the announced closing of Faurecia Exhaust Systems in Granger. About 350 good jobs lost. Soon, many won't be able to afford mortgage payments. Soon, many won't have health insurance for the family. For some, this may be the last good-paying job, the last piece of illusory security before the long nightmare. I say illusory because while we were all working hard, boosting productivity and doing our jobs, we were too busy with our daily lives to see our state and national leaders even busier chiseling away at the foundations of our society. We watched so-called reality television instead of turning off our sets in support of the striking writers. We watched others' jobs fly to Mexico and China, instead of gathering tools in support and solidarity. We watched as barriers to corporate consolidation were erased, and the illusion of free enterprise competition gave way to the reality of mega-monopoly plunder. We watched as freedoms eroded in the name of national security, until they made us so afraid we even accept airport-style searches in our own County-City Building, in our own schools; they made us afraid of ourselves. We watched our president fritter away our national wealth on war -- shooting and bombing people poorer that we'll ever be. It's a race to the Bottom, to the lowest wage, the longest hours, the most dangerous lead- and poison-filled environment, started and encouraged by those who enshrine market values over human values. Human value: family, decent job, affordable health care. Market value: Get the process done as cheaply as possible. That means bringing Michiana workers into competition with Chinese slave labor or dollar-a-day Mexicans in maquiladora industries owned by U.S. manufacturers. In the global economy, corporations are capable of harnessing the cheapest labor in the world; they demand of us "Match this or we move." With companies such as these, if workers in Goshen agreed to work for the maquiladora dollar a day, sure, there'd be no talk of closing the plant; that is, until the Chinese industrialists offered their workers for even less. Don't blame those workers though; don't mistake that those Mexicans or Chinese actually like working for starvation wages; a potato or a pot of beans costs them, too. Blame instead those who pushed NAFTA and CAFTA, the same people who profit from moving U.S. jobs; blame the totalitarian rulers and those who run to them for the cheap labor conditions the totalitarians can impose on their people. Don't blame the undocumented; blame the industrialist who exploits them for their fear or deportation. It's a race to the Bottom. There are some nice people down here, but livin' ain't easy. Down here are some people who are feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, not to make a profit, but because it's the right thing to do. Down here all kinds and colors of people love and commit to each other. Down here are the people who know that the real terrorists are the ones oppressing the poor, driving the hopelessly-misled into desperate acts of fanaticism. Down here are some real Christians, some genuine Wiccas -- wise women! -- some genuine Muslims, Hindus, yes, and some genuine atheists and agnostic humanists. Their common message is love; education is their rallying cry. Listen to their songs! Even our Bottom is a pretty cushy place. We are among the worst nations in the world in income inequality. (Google "gini coefficient." We're about as egalitarian as African Niger or the former Soviet, Turkmenistan.) But even the poorest among us are better off than 95 percent of the world's people. (See: Human development Index). We are among the poorest in the world in the index of human well-being and environmental impact. (See: Happy Planet Index). We have a long way to go before we're as poor as the Mexicans, Afghans or Somalis. (See: Human Development Index again.) The people who bought the company and laid all of us off probably wouldn't have done it if our hourly wages were as low as the Mexicans'. (They're working on it.) But dig this: The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. In 2000, the mean wealth was $144,000 per person. (That's $144,000 for you, $144,000 for each of your kids. Not bad if you can get it.) But in the United States at the end of 2001, 10 percent of the population owned 71 percent of the wealth, and the top 1 percent controlled 38 percent. On the other hand, the Bottom 40 percent (us) owned less than 1 percent of the nation's wealth. That's where we're all headed unless we see that an injury to one is an injury to all, that if you join the fight with us we will join the fight with you: that, in the words of "solidarity forever," "what force on Earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one, but the union makes us strong." David James is a South Bend resident.


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With many a winding turn… You may know this song by the Hollies, or maybe you don't. It's a sappy song about helping people. When I joined the fire department 18 years ago, it was used on our union promo video. It's a poignant song, and can be applied skillfully to many situations. It fit well in the fire department setting, where we look on each other as brothers. Since I'm a sap, I get choked up every time I hear it.
I've always listened to song lyrics, and I've even been accused of singing them. Lies! The lyrics in this song don't just apply to helping people, but to journeys as well. When we leave to Latin America for three years, the road will be long, literally. It winds, and we don't know where it leads (in a figurative sense). And we will bear plenty of burdens. We will encounter poverty and suffering beyond our imagination, and we will be overcome by it for sure. But we hope to be transformed by the process.
We will begin our voyage in Mexico, home to nearly 17 million people who cook on solid fuel. Our partner EcoZoom took lessons from the Latin market, designed the Zoom Placha, and did a pilot project in the south of Mexico. They call the plancha stove La Mera Mera, for reason's you'll soon see in this video…
We will undoubtedly spend a good deal of time in Mexico, there are plenty of projects and plenty of users to learn from there. But this will only be the first step on a long path, one that will lead us through 21 countries for three years. While we are traveling, we will meet with the people who are doing cookstove and solar projects and learn from their successes or failures. We will introduce them to the cooperative concept, and find out what barriers there are to implementation in their region. We will meet with government officials and learn what programs they are implementing, and which ones worked and which ones didn't, and why. We will find out what trade barriers stand in the way, and work on ways to reduce them.
But, even more important than those relationships, we will meet with the people who cook on Three Rocks. We will eat dinner with them, hear their stories, share a cafe de olla, and discover first hand how our array of technologies fit into their daily lives. We need to build these relationships the most, they are the ones we are trying to help. You can only learn so much from a book, some things just have to be experienced. Just ask a sailor, the sea takes on a completely different meaning when you're out there.
Oh, and I really want to see llamas.
Well folks, that's it for today. Wishing you all a great weekend,
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