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Anime series 'Barangay 143' to air soon in Philippine TV
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MANILA, Philippines - To all Filipino anime fans out there, there is something you can be proud of. Filipino made anime series 'Barangay 143' will air on October 13, 2018 in GMA-7 after two years of making and intensive preparations.
The show is made possible by Synergy88, a Philippine-based animation and game development studio and Singapore-based company August Media Holdings. Japanese television network TV Asahi also produced the show.
According to their official website, Barangay 143 is a feel-good coming of age story of a young Korean boy whose search for his father brings him to the Philippines. Lost and desperate for answers, he finds an unlikely family in a team of misfits whose only ambition is to bring glory to their hometown. It's a story about love and family set against the action-packed world of street basketball.
|From left to right: Takahiro Kishimoto of TV Asahi, Jacqueline Chua of Synergy88 Studios, Jyotirmoy Saha of August Media and Joey Abacan of GMA-7
"There's gonna be love and jealousy. The story goes through a complex webs of ups and down. It has a serious mode of human drama. The drama that people can relate today easily in the Philippines. There is a love main couple, love triangle, there is jealousy, and there is other woman. All of that." August Media Holding CEO Jyotirmoy Saha shared during the media launch last July 17, 2018."
"GMA is the home of anime and we are also known for our drama. We are very excited since some of the stars who will be the voice of the anime is from GMA-7", GMA Network's Head of Acquisition Department Joey Abacan told the press.
The series is made by Filipino talents but also utilized manpower from other countries such as Malaysia, Korea, USA, Singapore and Japan. The production started in 2016. The producers plan to air the show outside the Philippines as well.
|The voice behind the show. From left to right: Paolo Contis, Raver Eda, John Arcilla, Julie Anne San Jose, Migo Adecer, Kelley Day, Ruru Madrid, Cheri Gil, and Sylvia Sanchez.
During the media launch held last July 17 at The Elements, Eton Centris, Quezon City, the producers revealed who will bring life the characters by lending their voice. The voice stars are Paolo Contis, Raver Eda, John Arcilla, Julie Anne San Jose, Migo Adecer, Kelley Day, Ruru Madrid, Cheri Gil, Sylvia Sanchez and among others.

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To see a dot in your tea leaf reading means wealth.
To see a big lump of tea leafs is an extremely lucky omen.
This indicates that at times you have been letting other's do the hard work, is time to raise the game in the future. Importantly, you need to understand that in life things are not forever.
This omen is also associated with other people. They have been somewhat annoying in the past.
In your teacup you could have:
Detailed meaning of seeing a dot in your teacup...


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The School
The Hebron Seventh-day Adventist Bilingual School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
Hebron SDA Bilingual is a Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten (a full day Pre-Kindergarten class is offered in addition to Kindergarten) Kindergarten through 8th grade Elementary and Middle School under the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Education Department.
The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. United with one another in meaningful prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life.
The Seventh-day Adventist curriculum guidelines, consistent with the State of New York guidelines, are followed for the teaching of all subject areas. The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology. There is emphasis on principles rather than fact, on learning through problem solving rather than by precept. We strive to offer a program which makes use of many sources of reading material, a variety of audio-visual and technological tools and a multi-text approach to the content areas.
The Hebron SDA Bilingual School (N-8) founded in 1975 by the late Pastor Mathieu Bermingham, opened with four students on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY. Its primary objective was to help the children of the Haitian churches to maintain the French language and receive an Adventist education.
The support and sacrifices of members of the Haitian-American Adventists of New York, made it possible for the building at 920 Park Place to be acquired. Like all of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists schools, Hebron has grown and blossomed into a well established, fully accredited institution which provides a Christian education to hundreds of students from several churches and the community at large.
Hebron SDA School's Mission Statement
The mission of the Hebron SDA Bilingual School is to provide a unique experience of spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. A committed staff in a Christ centered, nurturing environment prepares our students to become great leaders and successful citizens of the future.
The Hebron Seventh-day Adventist Bilingual School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. Seventh-day Adventists believe that their students are children of God, and their teachers, servants of God. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. Our schools are commissioned, therefore, to follow after the will of God, the knowledge of which is communicated by revelation. The church operates a school system that its youth may receive a balanced religious, intellectual, vocational, social and physical education in harmony with denominational standards and ideals, with God as the source of all moral value and truth.
For the express purpose of transmitting to their children their own ideals, beliefs, attitudes, appreciations, habits, and customs
A true knowledge of God, fellowship and companionship with Him in study and services and likeness to Him in character development are to be respectively the source, the means, and the aim of Seventh-day Adventist education.
To develop the total Christian personality by instilling in the student a respect for life and reverence for Christian living.
To develop within the school a strong religious education program based on Adventist theology, scripture, and service so that each child will grow and develop in the Christian way of life.
To facilitate the intellectual, social, and physical development of each child through a variety of instructional methods such as small and large group instruction, departmental classes, and other tools for basic knowledge and formation.
To aid students in evaluation of their own capabilities and vocational possibilities.
It is the consensus of the faculty that every human being has a right to pursue knowledge corresponding with his/her dignity and God-given ability, regardless of background or sex. In the early years, education is often of the utmost importance because through education and guidance, the children of today become the Adventist citizens of tomorrow.
Hebron Seventh-day Adventist School is accredited through the North American Division on Accreditation, Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities, the National Council for Private School Accreditation, and The Commission on International and Trans Regional Accreditation.
The Hebron Seventh-day Adventist Bilingual School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
The Hebron Seventh-day Adventist Bilingual School operates in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the New York City Board of Education.


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Although most fertilizers are unsafe for carnivorous plants, this is one of the few that are safe and really give a boost to your plant!
Maxsea is a seaweed soluble plant food that you can spray into the pitchers of your Sarracenia, Cephalotus, Heliamphora, and Nepenthes once every 2 weeks. You can also spray it onto the leafs of your Drosera.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of distilled or R/O water. I mix this into a gallon bottle and then pour it into a spray bottle that I use to spray the fertilizer into the pitchers or onto Drosera leafs. You may also use a dropper or syringe for more precision.


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Jonas Lund uses algorithms and social networks to playfully subvert cynicism and value systems in the contemporary art market today
Can computational power be used to quantify and measure an artwork as good or bad? With a database of hundreds of thousands of artworks, their metrics and their auction results, Jonas Lund is looking to see if there is a formula for determining what is 'good' and 'bad' within the art world. In turn, he seeks to establish if it is possible to manipulate success algorithmically in the face of a system that he sees as evaded by logic.
Lund's artistic practice revolves around the mechanisms of contemporary art production, its market and the established art world. In recent years, he has focused on figuring out how this system works in order to expose, subvert and demystify its faults. From the economics of art flipping to questioning the increasingly important role of the curator, Lund navigates his way around the art world network with the intention of, as he summarises it, "just looking at this pretty fucked system and saying, what's up with this?"
Sarcastic and grounded, his work sides with those disenchanted by the art world's established markers of quality. The software-based works of various media are inclusive, from an installation which responds to the viewer's gaze, wryly titled 'VIP (Viewer Improved Painting)', to 'Studio Practice', in which hired assistants produce works according to guidelines set out by Lund. There is transparency to his work, welcoming viewers to offer their own understanding of each piece.
Can computational power be used to quantify and measure an artwork as good or bad?
Tired of photography as a medium to produce contemporary art during his BA at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, Lund started to work increasingly online, developing the interest in network culture and cybernetic theory that remains at the core of his practice. Transitioning from the online realm, his work is now primarily created and viewed in the gallery space, taking him beyond the screen and into the real-life dissection of systematic network situations.
POSTmatter: In 'Disassociated Press' (2014) you satirize the art world press release. To what extent do you feel the established English-speaking art world system should be subverted or improved?
Jonas Lund: The reason I find it so interesting is that it is one of many steps of gate-keeping and of maintaining the art world conspiracy of 'this is better than this because you can't understand it'. It should be exposed for its pretension. 'Disassociated Press' aims to do this as it's mostly gibberish but it still sounds like International Art English, so it gets away with it. I'm wondering if anyone really gets it, or if it's just The Emperor's New Clothes.
PM: Could you elaborate on the current "bubble moment" in contemporary art that you are reacting to in 'Strings Attached'
JL: 'Strings Attached' is 24 paintings with different terms on them that restrict the transfer of ownership in some way; if the market was normal you would just say, "This painting may be sold to anyone" because there wouldn't be a high enough demand for this kind of manipulation or control. The supply and demand chain is interesting. What is your position as a person who wants to buy a piece of work, and how much influence do you have? The balance of people's power is very tilted. It's strange if you want to buy something but you can't, like your money isn't good enough. There's something more to it than money alone, which I find fascinating.
The balance of people's power is very tilted. It's strange if you want to buy something but you can't, like your money isn't good enough.
PM: I read your story on 'therealjonaslund.com', in which you say "The 12th of December 2012 I lost control over my domain, a core piece of my identity, through a series of unfortunate and 'scammy' events." In the digital age, to what extent are we not the sole owners and authors of our identity?
JL: You surrender different parts of how you control it to various factors, and you're more careful about how you brand your own perceived identity. I don't think that necessarily changes your real identity, but the way that people experience you online is certainly very different to who you really are. We don't determine our outward identity as much, it's much more designed. It is a core thing that has changed since Facebook; people get depressed because all they see is happy times and happy pictures. It's a very fake reality that fuels feelongs of jealousy and inadequacy. You have to recognise that this is not reality by going against the American company's idea of how we are supposed to have a social life.
You're not what you do; you're not your artworks; you're not your Facebook profile. You're something else.
PM: How do you balance your virtuality and your reality?
JL: Stop using Facebook. The less I use Facebook the happier I become. It's such an automatic behaviour, it's just programmed into your brain by a corporation based in California. It's about realising that all these different parts of the online world control how you are perceived and how you perceive others. In the end, it doesn't really matter. You're not what you do; you're not your artworks; you're not your Facebook profile. You're something else.
For more information on Jonas Lund's work, click here.


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It's been one year since Karen Klein, the bus monitor from Greece, N.Y., was mercilessly bullied by a bunch of teens on her bus route. One year since that particular incident of bullying was caught on tape and watched around the world. And one year since the world responded by rallying around Klein by launching a viral campaign that was intended to raise $5,000 to send her on vacation but instead raised more than $700,000.
So what did Klein do with all of that money? Buy a new house? New car? Take a fancy vacation? Nope. The sweet grandmother won our hearts again by immediately pledging a portion of the money towards an anti-bullying campaign. Klein used her windfall as seed money for the Karen Klein Anti-Bullying Foundation, which has one message for kids: Be kind.
Karen has traveled some — visiting Boston and Toronto to promote her foundation at concerts and anti-bullying rallies. She also participated in a WNBA anti-bullying event in Newark, N.J., and has made the rounds on a number of cable and local television stations to talk about her experience and her foundation. And the now 69-year-old grandmother was finally able to retire, which is something she says she could never have afforded to do before.
But other than that, her family says Klein's life really hasn't changed that much at all. She's just a regular woman who wants kids to remember to be kind.
As for the kids who taunted and teased her on that bus? Klein says she has met with one of the boys who bullied her when he and his parents came to her home to apologize. The other three boys sent typed apology letters, which Klein said seemed less sincere.
Here's a recap of Klein's story when it first made headlines last year:
Related on MNN: Remembering Richard Martin: How kids are building peace across the globe


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How exactly can a woman standing at an organ and a guy on drums make for a great live show? Last night at Metro, Mates of State put on the most entertaining show that I've seen in a couple years. They spent 90 minutes bopping in place, playing frenetic pop riffs, and enjoying their own performance…the happy ingredient that is too often missing from live music.
Mates of State are a married duo, Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel. I suspect Stace and I liked the show more for the fact that they're married and obviously loving the time they spend performing together. They make flirty eyes at each other and trade harmonies while rarely looking to the audience, like they know about something going on that we don't. It all sounds kind of dopey, but it was really fun to watch. Add them to my list of bands I have live show crushes on.


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Furniture is something that every home in the world. Homes need furniture because it serves a purpose and it gives a place a personality.You have to buy furniture, so you may as well do it intelligently.
The end of summer is the best time to buy patio furniture. Many stores want to sell summer items to make room for new incoming items. This is why they make prices dramatically.
You should always test and inspect the pieces of furniture you are thinking about buying. Although something might look great online, unless you have actually tested out the piece yourself, you could be disappointed with it. You may not like the firmness or the overall feel of the piece is not to your liking. It's better to try it before you buy it so that you know you'll love with an item of furniture prior to buying it.
Always test out a recliner or rocker before you bring it home. Some furniture stores might make it difficult to receive a replacement.
Make sure to measure the space where the furniture is to go. Regardless of the item you are shopping for, you must know how big your available space is.Guessing on the amount of space that you have can easily turn into disaster.
If you use a credit card without interest to buy furniture, try to have it paid off before the end of your term. If you don't do this, you are liable for the interest accumulated over the whole interest-free term. Make sure you understand all fine print before you make your purchase.
Are you aware that furniture goes on sale during different times of the holidays? Veterans Day and Memorial Day are a couple of great holidays which lend themselves nicely for furniture shopping. Christmas and the 4th of July are also great options. Prices can even find good financing options at those times.
Check out second-hand stores for great furniture that is high-quality. You can probably find quality furniture in remarkable condition.
Always look through the drawers on pieces you are considering. You will definitely notice quality of construction. The drawers should not wiggle and close steadily. The furniture will last much longer if the pieces fit well. Cheap furniture will not as exactly connected and is going to break and fall apart more quickly.
When considering your furniture purchasing options, look for items made without nails or glue. Look for wood joints at the ends and corners. These kinds of joints take longer to make and they cost more, as they are costly and time-consuming to produce.
Always keep your family wants when shopping for furniture. They will be living with the furniture as well, so it's best to get things that everyone can enjoy so that they will respect the furniture more.
Measure your new furniture will go. When it's delivered, it may not be returnable. Measure first to save yourself the area prior to buying anything so it's not a hassle.
Furniture items that require assembly can often help you are looking to save costs. If putting together furniture is not your forte, perhaps a friend or family member can help.
Fabric protector should be used on your furniture.There are several brands that make quality protectors for your pieces. Fabric protectors will ensure your furniture from potential accidents.
If you are buying a costly couch, be sure to see if it has a fifth leg. It will let the couch hold more weight, but this leg won't be found on most pieces that cost less than a thousand dollars. If it doesn't have a fifth leg, continue your search. You should get the best possible quality with your purchase.
The site you are considering buying furniture from must be checked. A thief will know that those who can afford to buy furniture will have a decent amount of money available on the card.This would make you a target for theft. A site with "https" in front of their web address.
Try shopping for furniture toward the end of the month. You can find some excellent deals if their discontinued stock does not sell.
While there are some bad pieces out there, there are quality used pieces of furniture waiting to be found at amazing prices. You just have to make sure you look over them for stains or tears. Be sure to look under cushions and close and open the doors.Sit on it so you know how it feels and chairs to be sure they feel comfortable.
This will help protect your furniture protection against food spills and pen marks that children may make. These are easily laundered if they get dirty. It is easy to find covers that do not clash with the decor of your room.
Second hand furniture may fit your budget a tight budget. A lot of stores will allow you to rent the furniture and sell it later. Often these items were only used to stage a house to show it off when the house or apartment is on the market.This furniture could be in really good condition since it was only used for a while.
Now you can do a good job selecting the proper furniture for your home and budget using the tips you've learned here. You have learned how to save money and find high quality furniture. Utilize these tips so that you can maximize the effectiveness of your furniture shopping and have fun while doing it.


text: "Audimas" – clothing for elegant active lifestyle and sports which combines elegance and functionality, style and comfort for your active and harmonious movement 365 days a year. Each day opens a new page of life and encourages one to live actively, explore and get to know the surrounding world. Movement opens one's eyes for beauty, allows one to find inspiration, discover new things and gain valuable experience. New discoveries inspire one to communicate with others, share experience and enjoy a good mood and wellbeing. Harmonious movement is the basis for a harmonious life – this is a philosophy of the brand Audimas. When designing our clothing for elegant active lifestyle and sports, we combine aspects of sports and daily life to create clothing suitable for active lifestyle that one can wear 365 days a year: in a spring and winter, in the city and countryside, while doing sports and having active lifestyle. "Audimas" – move with elegance


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NFL Sunday, College Gameday, Saturday Night Partying, Karaoke Night, Family Dinner, Birthday Party? Michael's Sports Bar has got you. We love places that are neighborhood gems, and Michael's is the perfect example of a beloved restaurant that will have you coming back again and again. Other sports bars don't hold a candle to the vibe at Michaels, and not to mention the food is the best in the area.
There is a reason Michael's Sport Bar has been open for over 20 years, it's not just a place to watch sports, drink, and it's not just about the award winning wings . It's a place where you can feel the passion the owner, Michael, and everyone who works there puts into making sure everyone leaves having had a great time.
Now, let's talk about the food. Not only do they have award winning wings, their pizza is a real star. So many choices to choose from, and over-ordering is something we encourage. 🙂
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These are the fries we live for. The sour cream is essential to making this already creamy dish overflow with flavor. The cheese is perfect — just the right amount, and a wonderful consistency that leaves you craving more. The bacon is chopped finely, dispersed generously, and distributed carefully. And the chives add color and veggies. These are a fun meal for one, and a great appetizer for the table.
There is a reason they are award winning wings. The favorite is the buffalo wings, but since my stomach's weak when it comes to spiciness – I opted in for the Garlic Parmesan and Sweet Chili. The sweet chili were my favorite. The perfect blend of sweet and savory sauces on top of a meat bone. Don't forget about the ranch. The ranch is something special. If I wasn't judged . I would drink it.
When we think sports bar we don't think pizza. We'll we were wrong. Michael's pizza is essential to every order, and the ranch that accompanies it is drinkable. We can't get enough of this ranch. We digress, but basically the pizza has the perfect crust, generous toppings, bold flavors, and isn't greasy. We're in love.


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Saturday, March 12, 2011
I finished it!
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You can see I completely changed the color of the mat around the image and I added another designer paper to the mix. I'm finally happy with it! Lynne told me this morning that she meant for the ground in the foreground to be dirt, and truthfully I knew that before I colored it - but once I started coloring I decided to keep it green like all this gardening stuff was laying in front of her garden bed. Call it artistic license! LOL!
I know that the new images haven't been released yet in Squigglefly's store, but check back later because they will be up sometime today! I suppose Ashley is like her daddy and catching up on her beauty sleep too!
So, Brock is now up and we have loaded up the truck for the trip so we are off! Enjoy your weekend, and I'll see you Monday!
22 comments:
- Jennifer Scull said...
oh my gosh, this came together beautifully, Holly! :)
- March 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM
- freida said...
WOW! DID YOU EVER!!! This looks FABULOUS!!! Everything you did to this design, simply put....ROCKS!!! :)
BIG TIME!!! Oh I LOVE it!!! :)
Have fun!
- March 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- Patricia St Martin said...
I love that image you did a wonderful job. I can not wait to start garding. I used your shamrocks on a card and posted it a couple days ago just though you like to see then, I love then they look so nice. I checked the images and I did not see any new one at all.
- March 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- eiyiyi said...
I love what you've done with this. It's gorgeous and your coloring is flawless as always!
hugs, eileen
- March 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM
- Elaine M said...
Perfect!! Love the design, the colors, just everything - great job
- March 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM
I really like the black with this card...it makes the coloring pop so much more. Beautiful card Holly, as usual...have fum in Memphis..see you Monday :)
- March 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Shawna said...
Gorgeous Holly, just gorgeous!
- March 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Nana Bev said...
Hard to believe you didn't know you were going here to start with. Awesome card. Love the layout and the colors ... really makes the image pop. Congrats.
- March 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM
- Elaine A said...
Holly -
This really makes me think Spring. I really love your layout for the image (which is just beautiful). Your choices really make a wonderful frame for the image. Wonderful job!
Have a great trip.
Elaine Allen
- March 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Lori m said...
Wow! love the digi file and your coloring is just so fitting for a beautiful card.
:) Lori m
- March 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- Stef H said...
oh wow hols! this is gorgeous. i love that image! off to see the new releases. have a safe and fabulous weekend.
hugs :)
- March 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Linda said...
This is wonderful! I love the image and the wonderful way you put it all together.
Have a wonderful weekend.
- March 12, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- Kristie W. said...
Oh wow!! You did a fantastic job coloring the image and putting the card together. I love all the greens!
- March 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...
Great job! Enjoy your trip!
- March 12, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- Marlene said...
Oh....this is very pretty!!! Lovin' the color choices...and the layout! Good job, Hollykins.
- March 12, 2011 at 7:20 PM
- mel m. m. mccarthy said...
Ahhhhh green! LOVE it. Gorgeous colouring and that is some yummy ribbon. Spring is my favourite time of year. Talk about the perfect spring sentiment on here!
- March 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM
- Tammy said...
Wonderful colors and coloring. Love the little pots, they really pop.
- March 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM
- Susie M. said...
Hi holly. This is such a lovely image and the colors are beautiful. Nice work.
- March 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- Becky said...
Holly what fabulous coloring! Beautiful image.
- March 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM
- Dawn Frost said...
Ooooh I love it! The layout is perfect for your image.
- March 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM
WOWZER! Holly, this is beautiful girl!! Your coloring is so amazing!!! Hope you're having a wonderful trip sweetie!! HUGS
- March 13, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Hi Holly! Wow, this is beautiful! It makes me wish Spring was here now! We still have a good bit of snow in Montreal, but it is starting to melt yeah!!
- March 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM


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Death is not contemporary. You do not get used to death. We claim that the death should be celebrated in a simple and eternal architecture. Our proposal responds to functional and emotional needs at the same time. It was necessary to create the fundamentals for celebrating the death in the middle of a not well-defined context. To protect the dead, to celebrate it, we chose a simple language, severe but playful. The remains of the bodies are located in the perimeter walls of the building, constituting its section. To reach them, a system of escalators and elevators that run through the different levels in order to guarantee a scenic view of the endless urban sprawl in a continuous vertical movement through death. At the top we complete our architecture, our tribute to death, with a clear and concise form. A crematorium, a chimney that send back to the city what the city has no more, its dead inhabitants.


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This sort of thing happens so often that we're surprised anyone living in the Crime Thriller universe still eats out, for fear they'll get caught in a crossfire at some point.
Worst Offender:
We could have gone with Heat, where Robert Deniro nearly murders a man in the crowded parking lot of a diner (foiled only because the guy pretty much vanishes into thin air like David freaking Copperfield) or American Gangster, where Denzel Washington's character actually gets up, walks down the sidewalk, and blows a dude's head off before walking calmly back into the diner to finish his meal.
But no, the prize has to go to Pulp Fiction, where a couple of robbers discuss robbing while sitting a diner, before robbing the same diner. At which point the robbery is thwarted because a couple of hitmen happened to be a few tables over, openly discussing the business of being hitmen.


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1. Salutations to Lord Krishna, who is infinite bliss, whose form is auspicious to the whole universe, and who by a mere beam of His glance, dries up the ocean of delusion of thosewho surrender to Him.

2. Ever existent and luminous am I; never am I not dear to myself. Therefore, it is established that Brahman, of the nature of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss, alone am I.

3. In Me, the Space of Consciousness, alone does the whole world - like the castle-in-the-air - arise. How am I, therefore, not Brahman, the All-knower and the Cause of all?

4. By reasons of continuous memory (as 'I', 'I'), and partlessness, and even for any other reason, (such as) loss of support - because I am not dependent on any - can my destruction be brought about.

5. The element of space cannot be dried, burnt, wet, or cut, even by equally real elements like wind, fire, water, and weapons respectively. How then can I, the pure Consciousness, be destroyed by things imagined in (superimposed upon) Me?

6. The inert universe can never be experienced without the proximity of Consciousness. I, the Consciousness, therefore, am present everywhere.

7. Existence of the world cannot be without its experience. Without Consciousness the inert world cannot be experienced. The association of the inert with Consciousness also cannot be without superimposition. Therefore, I (the Consciousness) am one without a second.

8. I am not the body, nor the sense-organs, nor the vital airs, nor the mind nor the intellect, because these are all objects embraced by the 'my-thought', or (like) the sport of 'this-thought'.

9. I am the witness, all-pervading and dear, and never the ego, which has the misfortune of modifications, limitations and afflictions.

10. Sorrow and other defects are not experienced when the ego goes to sleep. Therefore, the circuit of mundane existence belongs to the ego alone which constantly undergoes transmigration, etc., and not to Me who is the witness of the ego.

11. One who sleeps does not know sleep. One that sleeps not (the atman), dream and waking cannot be. Therefore, I am the witness of the dream, waking and sleep states; and I do not have these conditions.

12. Cessation of all objective knowledge is deep sleep, and the rise of it is dream and waking. How can these three belong to Me, who is their witness, and ever of the nature of knowledge?

13. Being the knower of those that have the six modifications would in no way be possible to imagine.

14. If a thing is born and disappears every moment, taking different forms successively, then how can such a changing thing remember the changes?

15. And no one can ever see one's own birth or death. The birth is the final moment of prior non-existence, and the death is the first moment of later absence, respectively.

16. The statements like ' I do not know ' are illumined on the basis of this Consciousness. How can such self-illumined Self be ever touched by the ignorance?

17. Even then, this inexplicable something (ignorance) does appear as long as one lives without discrimination. It is like the fog in the space of Consciousness that lasts till the rise of the sun of knowledge, born of discrimination.

18. In this long dream consisting of this universe, projected out of the great sleep called ignorance of the Self, do all these illusions like heaven, liberation, etc., arise.

19. This division as the inert things (worlds) and the sentient beings (jivas) is imagined in Me, the pure Consciousness, like the moving and the stationary things in a painting upon a portion of the wall.

20. Even my witnesshood is not absolute, but is influenced with reference to the thoughts appearing in the mind. This witnesshood is only an assumption in the waveless ocean-of-Consciousness (that I am).

21. There cannot be any loss to me, the ocean of Immortality, from the rise of unreal waves, nor can the false evening clouds color me, the mountain of pure crystal.

22. Like spaceness is the nature of space, existence is my very 'nature', and not one of my 'qualities'. Existence is not considered as a classifiable quality because there is no existence apart from Me.

23. Consciousness is my nature only and not my quality. If it is a quality, then, the atman is knowable by it. In that case it becomes not-Self. If the atman is not knowable, it would be non-existent.

24. Bliss is myself and not different. If it is different, it is not bliss at all. For, it would not be dear if it is not for me, and if it is for me, it is not dear by itself.

25. One reality cannot be of many natures ever. Therefore, discarding the differences that belong to the world, undivided do I exist.

26. That great light of Consciousness of one essence am I, indicated by the words of the shruti as "That Thou Art", and which is the pure One, eliminating the conditioning of remoteness and limitations.

27. That Effulgent Consciousness am I, which is Self-established, all-full, without beginning and end, and in which the illusory ideas of the worlds, the individual, the disciple, the teacher and God, are all extinct.

28. May this nectar of non-dual Brahman, prepared by poet Lakshmidhara's verses, which are like autumnal lotuses, be joyfully drunk by all wise men who are like bees.

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Fashionable tunic in spring-summer of 2018
In the fashion season spring-summer 2018 tunic back to the images of the girls of all ages. This comfortable and stylish piece of clothing that was created in Ancient Rome and Greece, where the cornerstone was set free style and excellent taste in clothes.
Modern tunics, of course, differ from their predecessors and look completely different, but remained unchanged, only the length.
Fashionistas is very fond of this versatile, comfortable, stylish and beautiful garment which can easily be combined with extra long leggings, trousers-tubes or jeans.
Modern trendy tunics represent an elongated blouse, length below the hips, without a collar.
The tunic can be a variety of styles – sporty, strict business, bulky, slim etc. that's What makes tunic is irreplaceable in creating stylish sets for each day.
The current trends of fashionable tunics of the season spring-summer 2018
Fashion designers do not get tired to promote stylish images with tunics to the masses, assuming that the garment deserves attention of women.
The variety-fitting tunics, of the material of the product allows you to create casual, beach sets for each day.
With the help of tunics, you can stand out from the boring formal style, making the way more easy and relaxed.
White tunic – the top of femininity and grace. Such a thing could be easily combined with light summer trousers, and slim jeans.
The combination of a white tunic with short shorts – great summer stylish image of a young girl.
The most popular among the girls tunics with high-waisted, which is beneficial to emphasize the dignity of the female form and accentuate the waist.
Choosing the right tunic visibly transforms the image of a girl, visually elongating the silhouette.
We offer to your attention an overview of the most stylish styles of the tunics of the season spring-summer of 2018, which will be most relevant in the spring and summer images.
Grunge as a style does not tolerate strict limits imposed fashion rules and in 2018 will acquire new facets, complementing the already familiar riot of colors and textures new hairstyles and accessories.
The abundance of patches, tears on clothes, stylish decor in the form of pins, appliqué, lace inserts, eclectic shabby and worn clothes to show the true trends of the grunge style.
Tunic dress in the grunge style in the spring and summer season of 2018 include items such as:
- loose baggy fit
- worn fabric, feeling the old worn things
- asymmetrical cut
- the abundance of faded colors and prints
- cuts and tears with raw edges moradinia
Tunic with a great neck complement the shirt or t-shirt of bright colors. This allows you to wear the tunic over one shoulder, emphasizing an easy, relaxed style.
Transparent tunic
Lightweight translucent fabric is the most relevant in the warm season.
It can be as smooth, translucent fabric, and a variety of lace, with a volume of viscous, delicate, with embroidery or lurex.
Runway model transparent tunics often wore on his naked body, but not every girl would dare to repeat this technique in your life. Better to buy a bra in Nude, white or combining color with tunic color.
So your image will look relaxed, but not vulgar.
Tunic-shirt gives you the opportunity to dream up a way, choosing additional accessories. Lightweight, comfortable tunics with buttons down the front can be decorated simply belt or girdle-braid on top of the product.
Original cut of the tunics-shirts allows you to structure the body, highlighting the silhouette and emphasizing the style.
Prints of shirts can be very diverse. Their choice primarily depends on the situation – it can be simply fitted tunic-white or trapezoidal tunics of pale colors or cells.
The oversize is becoming increasingly popular among fashionistas. Clothing that is several sizes to big or simply voluminous well-very free thing allow you to create layered images.
There is a perception that the style is oversized to be invented as a consolation for the fatties that try to hide the flaws of their figures. On the contrary, if you are overweight, you tunic oversize you categorically do not fit. Slender lady loose tunic-oversized will look very attractive.
Loose fit tunic-oversized allows the girl to feel more at ease and even sexy.
Sports tunic
From sports component in these tunics only the name. In fact, sports tunics can be used to create a casual feminine look.
Speaking of sports style tunic, here can be a variety of options – with a hood, long sleeves, cropped, ¾ sleeve with liner or a simple «accordion» at the elbows, with a variety of lightning – scythe from the collarbone to mid-chest or round neck.
Sports tunic is the best choice for those who value style and comfort without scruple movements and strict stylistic rules.
Asymmetric tunic
The asymmetry observed in fashion shows from Lacoste, Ports 1961, Whit for a long time. Ladies are increasingly choosing disproportionate lines, innovative cuts and color fashionable tunics.
Asymmetric cut tunic fits most girls and will emphasize some areas of shapes or setting off the other.
New models asymmetric tunic is a bold combination of «flashy» styles and different fabrics in one product.
Beach tunic
Loose fit tunic is perfectly suited as leisure wear at the beach or summer walks.
Most often, beach tunics are made of chiffon or silk using a variety of prints – floral, abstract, Oriental style, geometry, etc.
The color gamut of beach tunics are appropriate, everything related to the sea and the rest blue, yellow, coral, blue.
Trendy colors of the tunics of the season spring-summer 2018
White and black tunic – a classic fashion preferences, which can be performed in a variety of styles. In addition to the season spring-summer of 2018 will be dominated by the tunics of red, blue, pink and peach color.
Each girl can select a tunic according to their own preferences, but the most relevant are the following colors:
cream, peach, pink
blue, blue, Indigo, azure
different shades of green – pine needles, lime, tea tree
That is, all the colors associated with summer, sun and greenery.
The favorite original colors of the season spring-summer 2018 – metallic color. Not every girl is ready to put on a tunic of metallic colors, but if you do decide, then everyone's attention and unforgettable style you provided.
The combination of tunics with the hem metallic neutral shades (white, cream, brown) get stylish look for the party.
Tunics of various styles perfect for creating a charming kits.
Having in their wardrobe several tunics of different style and cut, you can be confident, that you will always have a fallback for a day out with friends on a summer evening, and for work in the office.


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Mecca closed today. And I failed to make it to a record store at midnight to buy the new Brian Wilson album. High-school-me would be heartbroken. Current-me is okay, but kind of tired.
In my more immediate world, it was a pretty good day. We had s'more-cakes for breakfast. They weren't the smashing success I expected, but they were every bit as good as chocolate chip pancakes. In fact, once the marshmallows melted down to shiny smears of sugar, that's essentially what they were. If there's a "next time" for s'more-cakes, then we'll try freezing the mini-marshmallows ahead of time. Hopefully, that'll keep them from melting. Keep them fluffy.
The other big activity for the day was finding spaceship parts. We went to a giant Goodwill outlet store. Their bins of used things were sold by the pound, so I leaned heavily towards aluminum in picking shiny, strangely shaped objects to adorn my spaceship. Now I just need to find a spaceship hull to attach them all to... Then I can work on assembling it.
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"Shattered" by Jaimie Campbell (photo by Brett Rutowski)
By Grant J Everett
Last year, JAIMIE CAMPBELL helped to open the BRUSHES WITH LIFE art exhibition held at Flourish Australia's Taree service. A photographer, Jaimie has also shared her story at forums such as those conducted by the Australian College of Applied Psychology and The Australian and New Zealand Eating Disorders and Obesity Conference. As eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa are still a total mystery to many people, Jaimie decided to use her experiences – and her art – to help spread awareness.
PANORAMA: Jaimie, you have been involved in the "Brushes with Life Exhibition" at Taree for two years in a row. Please tell us about your involvement.
JAIMIE: The 2015 "Brushes With Life Exhibition" was the first time that I'd publicly showcased my photography project. At the 2016 exhibition, though, I was invited to do the official opening speech by their committee. Once again, the talent of the artists and their courage to showcase their work blew me away.
I didn't showcase any [of my own] work in the 2016 exhibition. I'm currently working on a new photography instalment that I'm hoping to submit in the next (2017) exhibition.
P: What is your connection to Flourish Australia's Taree service?
JAIMIE: I first heard of Flourish Australia through a good friend of mine who was working there. I had recently moved back to Taree after living in Sydney for four years, and was in the process of completing my photography project. She told me about "Brushes With Life" and their upcoming exhibition, and she asked me if I'd be willing to showcase my work.
P: We understand that you've been working on a major photography project about what it's like to experience Anorexia, especially the psychological aspects. Where did you get the idea for this?
JAIMIE: The idea to photograph "It" (my eating disorder) came from a link I stumbled across on Facebook where a college student had photographed her mother's mental illness (bipolar) for her major work. This gave me an idea, and I went through my diary and tried to imagine ways to convey my voice – not "Its" voice – through images. My hope is to use photography as a platform to bring about a deeper level of understanding of what an eating disorder is really about. My experience is that society, and the health profession, still don't understand this illness. There is too much emphasis put on the physical state and not the mental state, which is where it derives.
P: We noticed that you are the star of many of your photos. Do you have somebody helping to take some of the shots exactly as you specify?
JAIMIE: I do appear in a few of the photographs, but I consciously made the decision not to be in all of them. So while my work depicts my experiences with an eating disorder, I didn't want people to just associate the illness with me. For instance, my sister and my best friend appeared in some of the photographs, too, and the three of us look very different to each other (hair colour, body type, etc). The statement I was making is that this illness does not discriminate. I didn't want people to associate Anorexia with a certain demographic.
I did hire a photographer for some of my photographs. I knew what I wanted, but he was the one with the experience to help my message come to life.
"The Safe" by Jaimie Campbell's sister
P: Why do you use photography as your artistic medium?
JAIMIE: As I mentioned previously, my photography project began because of the struggles I was having with writing in my diary. Initially, it was never my intention for my work to be seen publicly. It was only when the opportunities arose, and I was encouraged by people close to me, that my work took on a different approach.
P: Have you had any formal training in photography or photo manipulation?
JAIMIE: I don't have any formal training in photography.
P: Your "Shattered" photo was extensively Photoshopped. Do you tend to use a lot of filters and other effects in your photos?
JAIMIE: We did use special effects for a few of my photographs. This was purely to portray a message in a way that would resonate with people. We didn't use any enhancements for the purpose of changing the way that we looked or the size of our bodies. This project was done on a tight budget, so a lot of the images were captured at my house or my sister's house, which proved to be a challenge with lighting at times.
P: When it comes to your writing,what form does it take? Is it usually poetry, short sayings or something else?
JAIMIE: A lady I know referred to my written work as "hard won knowledge". I think that's the best way to describe my writing. It's raw, honest and vulnerable.
P: Could you give me an example?
JAIMIE: Sure! "Both physically and mentally, 'It slowly and inconspicuously constricts who you are, until you're in a position where you're compromising your morals and values. You lie to your 7-year-old niece, who so desperately wants you to have a sleep over, about having to work, but really 'It' won't allow you to stay because that would mean that you would have to eat dinner. You become apathetic. You drop out of University because your starving brain struggles to understand the bus timetable let alone write an essay on developmental psychology. You steal laxatives because you can't afford your 240 tablet a day addiction. You defer university again because your electrolytes get so low that you end up in ICU. 'It' narrows things so minutely until you're all consumed and your capacity to focus on anything other than 'It' is nonexistent."
P: So there is writing and photography. Have you always been a creative type? Did you express yourself in other ways besides photography art?
JAIMIE: I suppose I've always been creative. I used to dance, and at one point I'd teach it 6 days a week. Dancing is something that I'll always love. I've recently started to learn guitar, too, and although I'm no Adele, I do love to sing (mainly in the shower). I'm still exploring photography and learning about the many possibilities involved in this platform of expression.
P: Have your creative projects generally been an ongoing source of help for you over the years? Do you find it "therapeutic," so to speak?
JAIMIE: For years, dancing was a way to express myself. It was a way to communicate without having to speak. It's only in the past year and a half that I've been doing the same thing with photography.
P: You were invited to present your work to The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) in Sydney. How did that happen?
JAIMIE: The offer to present at ACAP came about through a lady that I met at a mental health conference. She is a teacher at the college and she asked me if I'd be willing to present my work to the students.
P: Do you think that your presentation made an impact? For instance, did you get a chance to clarify a lot of questions, and did you get any good feedback?
JAIMIE: I got some great feedback and people were overwhelmingly encouraging and supportive. I was invited to do a second presentation to their Alumni in October and, again, the response was great.
P: We understand that you also presented your work to The Australian and New Zealand Eating Disorders and Obesity Conference on the Gold Coast. Did this presentation make a splash, too?
JAIMIE: Showcasing my work at the conference was a daunting experience but one that was very empowering. There were a few presenters that I was very impressed with but for the most part, I found that there was still a strong focus on the physical side of the illness, which isn't getting us anywhere. I received some great feedback and have recently been contacted by 'The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association' to write an article for them as a follow up. A friend and I are currently working together on submitting an abstract for this year's conference.
P: Do you have a day job? As would-be novelists, the Panorama staff know very well that art doesn't always pay the bills!
JAIMIE: Haha, it most definitely doesn't! I co-ordinate an Indigenous-based youth program and I've just taken a position with an organization that works with children and adolescents who are in residential care.


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One of the things that I ponder a great deal are the various ways that we can enhance the startup ecosystem here in Georgia. As I blogged about recently, there is definitely a lot of pent-up energy out there, and I really do feel that we're on the verge of breaking through. However, one issue that I haven't talked much about is how Atlanta's sprawl represents a substantial speed bump for these initiatives.
There are those out there who disagree with this statement, so I've assembled some facts and figures that may just surprise you.
Atlanta, Georgia is experiencing one of the most severe cases of sprawl in the country, and offers a striking example of sprawl-induced stratification.
— SPRAWL CITY (Island Press, May 2000, ISBN: 1559637900) by Bullard, Johnson, and Torres
According to several sources (including the Brookings Institute:)
Check out this nifty graphic provided by the Brookings Institute's Living Cities report. It shows the population trend in Atlanta over the past decade. Note how much of this image is dark red (heavy increase in population) and where the lighter areas representing decreases are (e.g. downtown, midtown, etc.) Keep in mind that this chart doesn't even show the bulk of the suburbs on the northend.
Additionally, if you look back 20 years ago, the wealth distribution had its epicenter in midtown and Buckhead. Now it is the 10-to-2 northern arc, outside of the perimeter. Take a look at this graphic which shows the poverty level (and to some extent/by proxy, the opposite) of the population living in poverty. The darker areas represent high-poverty areas (lower income) and the lighter areas represent areas that are low-poverty areas (higher income).
Why is all of this important? Simple.
While the vast majority of professional Atlantans live/work in the suburbs, the vast majority of professional events of interest to the entrepreneurs are still being held downtown/midtown. Included in this is pretty much every event put on by TAG, ATDC, IEI, MIT Enterprise Forum, and others.
Yet the vast majority of the Atlantas that are more easily capable of becoming angel investors or fast-growth entrepreneurs live and work in the suburbs.
This is a fundamental disconnect within the Atlanta community. Is it our only challenge? Not by a long shot. But it is, in my view, a speed bump that does inhibit the natural networking and connection process.
There are very few Atlanta entrepreneurs and angels that are going to routinely put themselves into morning or afternoon rush hour to try to get downtown to hear someone speak. Those that don't have a problem attending these events (and those who don't believe that the sprawl represents a challenge) probably live in midtown.
My challenge to these groups (and others) is to start addressing this directly by either rotating your venues (ala TechLINKS) or move your events to a more centralized location (such as perimeter). Otherwise, you are going to continue to be part of the problem, and not the solution.
On a related note, we'll soon be announcing the StartupLounge.com Meetup. Patterned loosely after David Ratajczak's successful YnR gatherings down at Georgia Tech, this will be the first major entrepreneurial networking event to be regularly held on the northend of the city (probably perimeter area, but perhaps a bit north of there – we're still deciding.) It will be comprised of entrepreneurs and active investors (VCs and angels), and the location will not be published (to avoid the ever-increasing tidal wave of predatory service providers.) We are getting some pretty good interest in this event from some heavyweight names, so that is pretty exciting. I'll post more details soon.
Well-put, Scott.
I find that more and more people are avoiding the transit into town, as the traffic is becoming more than legendary.
BRING IT, Scott.
There's Gold in Them Thar Hills! The sprawl isn't conducive to any type of gathering. My wife and I moved to Atlanta from Nashville, TN after I swore to her that the opportunities were better for our family. Since we were job seekers it just made since to LIVE AND WORK in the area you called "10 to 2." Going to Riverdale, Snellvile, or Powder Springs to visit family and friends can be a labor of love but it is only on weekends and not an everyday affair.
Amen brother! Please let us know about the Startup Lounge event. I am so there!
Having just moved to Atlanta within the last year, I am looking to network with some technology and business focused individuals in Atlanta. Please post your event details ASAP.
– David Gearhart, Regional Vice President, Sales at SugarCRM
You have put into words what I have been thinking for several years.
After 4 years of commuting 30 miles to my company's office at ATDC, I decided never again. And, subsequently, I have lost touch by not attending TAG events, etc. Maybe, more specifically, they have lost me.
Please include me in your next Meetup – I'd love to participate.
As you know, but your readers do not, the ATDC recently surveyed a good number of entrepreneurs to determine how we could better serve them. Without an excpetion everyone of them said we needed to provided services in north metro.
While we are still fine turning our approach I think we will have it locked down enough to start talking about it at our Entrepreneurs Showcase on May 10.


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Wonder of Wonders
In the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington D.C. there is a wonderful display of rocks – minerals, crystals and gems. There were samples of beautiful crystals – 1 foot in diameter, even several feet in diameter – in many colors, sparkling with light and beauty. The gems are crystals that a skilled person has cut to show even more light. They also are beautiful, but the natural crystals seemed the most beautiful of all.
At the Smithsonian, I had a "wow" experience. I saw these crystals - things that are wonderful and marvelous. They are marvels and they are wonders, and I marvel and wonder at them!
Tell about a "wow" experience that you have had – an experience when you don't say "been there, done that", but you feel an excitement in your soul and your whole self says, "WOW!"
What are some examples of things that you think are wonderful and marvelous? Please don't stop at one story, please give several examples and make sure every partner gets to tell more than one story. Listen carefully and see if you feel "WOW" also as your partner tells a story. Here are some possible types of WOW experiences:
- an experience of the natural world
- an experience with people
- an experience with small children or babies
- an insight into the meaning of life
- a book that changed your life
- a poem that inspires you deeply
- a story that you'll always remember
The Psalms in the Bible often speak of the natural wonders of the world:
"The heavens tell about the glory of God.
The skies show that his hands created them.
Day after day they speak about it.
Night after night they make it known.
But they don't speak or use words.
No sound is heard from them.
At the same time, their voice goes out into the whole earth.
Their words go out from one end of the world to the other.
God has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun.
The sun is
like a groom coming out of the room
where he spent his wedding night.
The sun is like a great runner who takes delight in running a race.
It rises at one end of the heavens.
Then it moves across to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat. Psalm 19:1-6


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Tonight I'm grateful
Even for the hateful
Trouble and mistakes
That brought me to this place
With you.
All roads lead to Rome
And you, my love, are home.
If I would have settled for Love's first draft?
I wouldn't have learned the artful craft
Of writing.
Editing is necessary for any great story.


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Magical! I have walked it with you and can see everything in my mind. Worth of an appropriate glossy magazine...send to CL xxReplyDelete
Thanks Mrs E ! xReplyDelete
I agree! Just wonderful I felt like I was there walking with you. I think your writing is the perfect partner to your beautiful images. I love the detail that you've included, it's a lovely piece of nature writing. More please, Antonia xReplyDelete
Thanks Antonia! I feel a bit self-conscious, putting my writing on the blog, but I suppose its better than stuffing it in a drawer! Good to hear from you! Do you still have your Australia visitors? I expect you have had a busy summer! Hope your weather has been better than ours - lots of rain, with some sun mixed in! A xReplyDeleteReplies
We had an amazing time with our visitors from down under, it meant that we visited all the best places that Cornwall has to offer both well known and more hidden. From St Michael's Mount and Poldark mine to a secret fogu and jousting at Pendennis castle. We really enjoyed it but it's good to catch up on ourselves now that they have left. We're thinking about having our own 'staycation' next week as the weather is looking fine. I fancy a hack across the moors and a spot of sea kayaking for a change! Will be sending the good weather your way xDelete
So very pleased to see that excellent piece of homework on your blog; you should feel - justifiably - very proud! DXReplyDelete
Thank you very much! An apple coming your way, much love, and lots of thanks. :o) xReplyDelete


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Sometimes we have to let people go. Because they're not good for you, or because you're not good for them. It's not easy, I'm not saying it ever is, but sometimes you know that at the end of the day, you're better off alone than hurting each other more.
I have to let people go. I've had to have a lot of people leave.
Sometimes you just need time or space to forgive past trespasses, but sometimes the burden is too hard to let go.
And in those moments when you realize you can't let go of the past, is the moment when you need to let that other person go on with their life. We can't expect people to bend and shape themselves to fit our needs. And we can't be angry that they won't. Everyone wants to be accepted as they are, even if it means they still have a lot of space to grow.
I still have a lot of growing to do myself. I have so much yet to accomplish, and I have accepted that I embarked on this journey on my own and I will arrive the way I came.


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LIVERPOOL FC managing director Ian Ayre has hailed the significance of signing Daniel Sturridge so early in the transfer window.
The Reds completed the £12milllion deal yesterday and Ayre believes the striker will be a big hit at Anfield.
"It was always going to be an important one," he said. "Daniel is somebody we've always had in our sights and somebody the manager has had huge interest in right from the start.
"I'm very pleased that we've got the right player and the right deal. It was important to us that we did all of the work ahead of the transfer window in talking to Chelsea and the player and his representatives.
"We made sure we did that so we could have him hit the ground running in January. It was important to get it done early. You'd always like to do that because the transfer window in itself is a bit of a farce sometimes because of that crazy deadline that comes at the end of it.
"I think he fits all the profile of everything we've talked about in the past – a young player, a prolific talent and a prolific goalscorer. We've always said we want to keep adding great talent to this team and squad.
"It's another great example of people showing their faith in the investment we're making and the project that Brendan (Rodgers) is undergoing."
Ayre admits Liverpool hope to do more business in January but has warned they won't be held to ransom.
They are still trying to negotiate a deal with Blackpool for winger Tom Ince.
VIDEO: Fans have their say about signing of Daniel Sturridge
"We always try to improve the squad," he added. "You can sit and make lists of what you'd like but it doesn't always work like that. It's about having the right opportunities at the right time.
"Daniel is somebody Brendan identified in the summer, but it just wasn't the right deal. Sometimes it's right to wait, and the same will apply through this transfer window.
"If the right opportunities present themselves for the right player at the right time, then we'll do that business, but if it's not the right deal or the right player, it won't get done. We'll always do what's best for the long-term interests of the club."
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ThisHerb is a proud supporter of PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia and applauds the fine work that this organisation performs for all Australians. PANDA supports women, men and families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy (antenatal), and in the first year of parenthood (postnatal). PANDA operates Australia's only specialist National Helpline for individuals and their families to recover from perinatal anxiety and depression, which is a serious and common illness affecting up to one in five expecting or new mums and one in ten expecting or new dads. The Helpline number is 1300 726 306 (Monday – Friday 9am – 7.30pm AEST/AEDT).
PANDA has identified that many new parents believe high levels of distress or unhappiness is a normal part of being a new sleep-deprived parent. These parents are often told by well-meaning family and friends that feelings of exhaustion, worry or unhappiness are normal, when in fact, these feelings might indicate postnatal anxiety or depression.
It's actually difficult to learn how to be a parent, and about the needs and behaviours of a new baby. This is especially true when you are feeling sore, exhausted and perhaps even distressed by your birth experience. If you are struggling to understand your thoughts or feelings, and it is affecting your day-to-day activities, then please seek support. In particular, if your symptoms last more than two weeks, PANDA most strongly encourages you to seek help.
When anxiety or depression begins sometime in the year after birth it is referred to as postnatal anxiety or postnatal depression.
Tragically, more than one in 7 new mothers and up to one in 10 new fathers experience varying degrees of postnatal depression. Postnatal anxiety is just as common, and many parents experience both anxiety and depression simultaneously. This can be a very frightening as parents try to deal with their symptoms as well as tending to the needs and care of their new baby, (and sometimes other children as well). There are treatments, supports and services available to help you through this experience and it is important to know the signs and symptoms, and to seek help early.
There is another form of mental illness that can affect women after birth: postnatal psychosis. Postnatal psychosis is an extremely serious mental health condition that affects one to two women in every 1000 after childbirth. Postnatal psychosis can be a potentially life-threatening condition that can put both mother and baby at risk so if you suspect you or your partner are experiencing this illness, please seek help immediately.
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· Feeling constantly tired and lacking energy
· Losing interest in sex or intimacy
· Becoming easily annoyed or irritated
· Fear of being alone with baby
· Intrusive thoughts of harm to self or baby
· Harbouring suicidal thoughts
These symptoms can vary and may include others—please refer to panda.org.au for more information.
Postnatal anxiety and depression can be mild, moderate or severe and symptoms can begin suddenly after birth or appear gradually in the weeks or months during the first year after birth. The severity of postnatal anxiety and depression depends on the number of symptoms, their intensity and the extent to which they interfere with getting on with day-to-day life.
It's important to remember that postnatal anxiety and depression is temporary and treatable. So, if you or your partner experience any symptoms for more than two weeks, it's time to seek support. Otherwise things can get worse and it might take longer to recover. And if you or your partner are at immediate risk of harm call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Barbados national holiday
It celebrates the contribution made in Barbados by the people involved in the field of local fisheries. The Barbados Reggae Festival is one of the biggest musical events, the annual festival is held in the month of April and proposes singers local, regional and international superstar that satisfy the cravings of the lovers of the reggae of all generations. The festival involves people of every social class, race and culture that culminates with the "Reggae on the Hill". Are three feasts most popular celebrated every year in Barbados. The most famous and the feast of harvest "Crop Over" that has colonial origins and it is linked to the cultivation of sugar cane. Today has inevitably lost part of its origins and has become national feast.
Starting from the month of June, Crop Over takes place until the first Monday in the month of August, when culminates in the final, Grand Kadooment event similar to that of the carnival of Rio where many groups exhibit in a parade in the middle of the crowd singing, dancing and costumes with showy. Fishing is an important sector of the island for which the feast Oistins Fish, which is held in the homonymous town situated in the southern part of the island, has a great importance on the island.
Barbados national sport
Cricket is the most popular sport in the island. For local players join players from other islands in the Caribbean to form a team of cricket very known by enthusiasts of this sport that is "West Indies". This team has won the world championship for different editions and in some cases for consecutive years.
Barbados cuisine
In Barbados the local cuisine is the specialty bajan, hot peppers and spicy. In traditional recipes, there is the influence of the cuisine both African and Indian. The main dishes are conkies, cou-cou, cutters, jug-jug and fish steering wheel. The conkies is a flat-based mixed corn flour, coconut, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, raisins and spices steamed in a leaf of plantain species of banana). The cou-cou is a cream based on corn flour, which generally accompanies the salted fish. The cutter and a roll of salt bread for sandwiches with meat or fish. The jug-jug is prepared with flour of milo, green peas and salted meat.
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.... from the name "barbudos" i.e. bearded, attributed by the Portuguese Pedro De Campos to the lush tropical vegetation that covers Barbados, and is one of the few Caribbean islands not discovered by Christopher Columbus.


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Ann Romney: Trump Excitement in 2016 Race 'a Good Thing'
Ann Romney, wife of businesses man and failed Republican candidate Mitt Romney, believes the excitement that Donald Trump is creating is a "good thing."
Speaking with Yahoo's Katie Couric on Tuesday, she praised the billionaire for his successful campaign.
"Every cycle is so unique — and this one is maybe one of the most unique," she said. "More people are listening, I think more people are becoming engaged, more people are paying attention than ever before."
Still, Romney isn't missing the campaign lifestyle and is happy to watch it from the sidelines.
"It's not to say we're not enjoying it like everyone else is — it's quite entertaining, it's totally different than any of us would have anticipated," Romney said of her and Mitt's view.
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She said her view applied to both the Republican and Democrat races, and chalked up the interest in outsider candidates to frustration against special interests.
The former first lady of Massachusetts, whose husband flirted with a third White House bid early this year, declined to name any candidate she could envision supporting in the race.
Romney said she knew every single Republican and Democratic presidential candidate except for Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), whom she has never met.
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Patna: Over 98 lakh have been affected by the Bihar floods that have claimed 119 lives so far, an official said on Friday.
The Bihar disaster management department official said over 98 lakh people in 1,532 panchayats under 139 blocks in 16 districts have been affected by the floods.
It has washed away thousands of huts, damaged buildings, roads, bridges and standing crops worth crores.
According to the official, 04,08,903 people have been evacuated to safer places by the army, NDRF, SDRF and other rescue teams in the last four days.
The state government has set up 1,238 relief camps in which 310,041 people were living in the flood-hit districts.
"With reports of major rivers in spate breaching banks, inundating new areas and displacing thousands since Thursday night, the numbers affected is likely to cross 1 crore on Friday", the official said.
"So far 119 people have died in the floods", the official said, but unconfirmed reports put death toll at 150.
According to him, the toll included the highest number of 23 death reported from Araria district, the worst hit; followed by 12 in Sitamarhi and 11 each in Kishanganj, East Champaran, West Champaran and Supaul.
In Madhubani seven deaths were reported, followed by Madhepura and Purnea districts where the toll was five each.
The toll in Darbhanga and Saharsa districts was four each, while that in Gopalganj and Khagaria was three each.
More than 60 lakh people were affected alone in Kishanganj, Araria, Purnea, Katihar, East and West Champaraan districts in the last three days.
The official said there was little chance of respite.
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Albania gets religion
SKRAPAR, Albania — On a parched day in late August, tens of thousands of Sufi pilgrims wound their way up the dusty, unpaved road to Mount Tomorr, in southern Albania. At the summit, they ritually slaughtered thousands of sheep, lit candles and prayed during a weeklong ceremony to commemorate the 7th-century Muslim martyr Abbas ibn Ali.
It's an event that would have been unthinkable just a few decades ago, when the holy site was home to military barracks and religion was outlawed by Albania's communist dictatorship.
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UPDATE, 22nd November, 23:11. All services restored. The cable that was cut contained 288 fibres. Each fibre, which is the width of a strand of hair, had to be delicately and precisely fused with the same fibre strand it was connected to before the cut. Whilst we fully appreciate the impact of such accidents on our customers and the inconvenience it causes, we are very proud of and grateful to our extraordinary team of techs who are so dedicated to getting our customers reconnected in the shortest time possible in such circumstances.
During the past couple of hours, GO has unfortunately experienced an extensive fibre cut in Pieta, due to an incident caused by an unrelated third party. Our Technical Team has been dispatched on site to assess the damage and start repairs with minimal delay. So far, customers in Birkirkara, Hamrun, Marsa, Pieta, Gwardamangia, Valletta, Msida and St Venera may be impacted. Estimated time for repair is still unclear, but we will continue to give regular updates as these are received from our technical team on the ground.
Such situations are as frustrating to us as they are to you, our esteemed customers. Our commitment is to do everything to restore services in the shortest time possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Matul dawn l-aħħar ftit siegħat, GO sfortunatament esperjenzat qtugħ estensiv fis-sistema tal-fibre ġewwa l-Pieta, minħabba aċċident ikka
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S'issa kienu milquta klijenti f'Birkirkara, il-Ħamrun, il-Marsa, Pieta, Gwardamangia, Valletta, l-Imsida u Sta Venera. Il-ħin li fih se jissewwew dawn il-ħsarat għadu mhux magħruf, iżda se nkomplu nżommu lil kulħadd mgħarraf m'mod regolari hekk kif it-tim tekniku tagħna se jibqa' jżommna nfurmati bix-xogħolijiet.
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Nirringrazzjaw lill-klijenti kollha tagħna għall-paċenzja tagħhom u talli qed jifhmu din is-sitwazzjoni.


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History is a description of what we have done, what happened. History is always tinged with peoples´ opinion, inclusions/exclusions, preferences, interpretation and must be seen in the light of present circumstances. History may change over time. What elements we include in history or see as important also determine the history we see.
So speculating about the future and what the endpoint of history will be is not easy, it could be part of an exercise in planning, of choosing a contemporary path to serve us well as regards our own future.
The driving forces are often strong and beyond our control. Part of it may be found in culture, technology, the environment, ethics, agendas of nations/organizations/people, religion and discoveries. Strong personal qualities and activities may also influence the course of history.
The basis for future developments is found in many places: science, politics, human needs, conflicts of various kinds and environmental change including natural catastrophes or trends. There may also be agendas unfolding as people put their thinking into practice, thus vastly influencing what others do.
Factors talked about now is local versus global, self-government versus global control. Will there be world domination by some force – by a nation – like the Mongols, the Romans etc. - or will a strand of thinking, an idea find its way into our lives? It could also be that China and India will emerge on the world stage and balance Western domination, even put the US in the shadows.
The future of ownership is another interesting topic – will ownership be distributed or will concentration increase? New political systems may arise – like the use of co-intelligence principles, or the opposite which could be a global government with wide powers, or will it be a mixture of many systems? Big corporations owned by financiers seeking profit is today a moving force in many areas, and if this is coupled with big government we could have a new situation developing affecting our lives.
Politics is the important method ruling our lives today, but this could change as politicians are are appearing more and more unreliable and unable, or if common pool resource management becomes common. Markets are the norm for most things today, but this could change if new practical solutions are found for production and distribution of things that today are sold in markets. Candidates could be medicines, limited resources of many kinds, commodities.
The rule of law is the basis for most sensible states today and this will probably continue in the future, even be strengthened. An individualistic culture is seen today and this could change too as people become socially more responsible.
New kinds of societies are hard to fathom today, but changes in the past have been big and new entrants may be found.
Technology will be important – the chemical world will grow, new understanding will be found about our minds and bodies, the digital world will continue to change our lives radically and make possible a host of technologies, including positive and negative activities.
The practice of foresight and planning should increase in many areas – but humans have always had a tendency to act after the fact. The biggest challenge is maybe increased distribution of knowledge and of science so that people can help themselves.
So – pure speculation is what this is – we all live in the present and do what we must do – we do not plan history´s development – or are there people out there with agendas that they work hard to carry through over the years? If this is so it is scary and it would have been nice to know!


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The Alchemist's Daughter, (Bianca Goddard Mysteries 1), by Mary Lawrence
The Alchemist's Daughter, (Bianca Goddard Mysteries 1), by Mary Lawrence
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
Genre: Women's literature, Historical fiction
I like the Tudor period in history, and this books brings it vividly to live. Not the richness of the Courts and moneyed classes, but the dark, grimy underbelly of those grubbing and scrabbling to survive daily in the poverty that most of the London lived in. I was disappointed that though Bianca is the daughter in the title, she abhorred the word alchemy, and thus there was little actual reference to it in the novel itself. I was expecting more, and its a subject that was very prevalent in "science" at the time and that fascinates me and was one of the draws to this novel. Still, it's an interesting read, brings the time period to life vividly and is at times stomach churning ( the rats)….
I loved Bianca, a very strong, forthright character. John wants to marry her but she feels she can't fit in to the Wife and Mother mould, without leaving her beloved experiments. That's a part of who she is, though I feel John accepts that and wouldn't expect her to drop everything. Never the less for now she's still single, and poor John is still waiting – that's about the extent of their romance in this book. Maybe later ones will take it further? There are some fabulous characters here, well drawn and who feel very true to the period. The story bases around the death of Bianca's friend, and how Bianca needs to solve who killed her as she faces being hanged for the murder. It takes us on a winding tale, bringing in more murders and mysteries, blackmailing and bribery, smuggling and skulduggery– that seems to have been a way of life in this period, and takes us on a twisted journey before all is revealed.
Like other reviewers I wondered if I'd missed some kind of prequel featuring Bianca's parents and the poisoning accusation, but there isn't one even though this incident is referred to many times, and is one of the lynchpins of Bianca's hate of the word Alchemy. Which brings us to that subject and how disappointed I was that there wasn't more than simply that dislike of hers in the book. I'd have loved a bit more description about her remedies too – but that's just a personal thing, I find mediaeval remedies fascinating, dead mice tied in a scarf for a sore throat, mercury to cure syphilis – that kind of weirdness! The mystery itself is fairly simple, but takes us on quite a twisting journey before we get to the true story. I'm still a bit puzzled even after finishing by the Rat Man who is at the beginning and the end….
Stars: Four, a fun read and a vivid portrayal of everyday life for the underclasses in this period of history.
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A bid to downgrade services at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust could end in court, it has emerged.
Both Stafford Council and local campaigners said they are prepared to take legal action against the trust special administrators if the proposals to downgrade the hospital are implemented.
This would be the first legal challenge of the government's failure regime for foundation trusts under legislation in the Health and Social Care Act.
It comes after the High Court overturned the health secretary's decision to downgrade Lewisham Healthcare Trust's emergency department in July using earlier legislation.
Trust special administrators are currently halfway through a public consultation on plans to reduce services at Mid Staffordshire which has been declared both clinically and financially unviable.
Under their plans Mid Staffordshire would be dissolved and divided between neighbouring University Hospital of North Staffordshire and the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust.
It will retain an accident and emergency department, open between 8am and 10pm, along with a reduced critical care unit. It would no longer have a maternity unit, emergency surgery or inpatient paediatric services.
Karen Howell, from the Support Stafford Hospital campaign group, said: "We are looking at solicitors with a view to appointing a London based solicitor with expertise in this area. It's about looking at the process of the consultation - we will get legal guidance as well as if we go to judicial review, collating the evidence."
Mike Smith, deputy leader of Stafford Council, urged residents to "have their say" to send a "loud and clear message" to administrators. "If that message is not heard then we would be prepared to pursue legal action," he added.
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The days when Apples and Blackberries were still Fruits
Remember our 2nd Giveaway? Well, here's the Result!
ChunKai and Maureen knew each other through Twitter. (Ahh the amazement of technology nowadays) So while brainstorming about their shoot, we decided to give it a vintage twist and have their shoot at the last kampong of Singapore.
And to add in the "Twitter" in the kampong, we had a tin-can-telephone! =D
We also brought along all-time fav childhood toys like the skipping rope, marbles (also lovingly named Gor-Li!), bubbles etc and had a fun morning..
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The joy of the internet! I work from home with people all over the world on a daily basis. The internet is my office!
While I am usually found in my home office (By choice mind you… I have an amazing fish tank), I can also be found working from a coffee shop, my porch, a restaurant, or web cafe if the spirit moves me. It's pretty nice, I must admit to no longer be contained by a desk or tethered to my office chair. One of the perks of being a geek working on the web in today's world. As long as I can access the internet, I can work anywhere!
So…. if you don't have an office, where does one hold the ribbon cutting ceremony?
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…in the conference room at the chamber of commerce, in front of any enormous, overly large clock. (Look at the size of that thing! And I thought the scissors they gave me was huge!)