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MacLean, Malcolm ORCID: 0000-0001-5750-4670 (2003) Competing Fandoms and Local Responses to Apartheid Sport: Spatialized Clashes in the Affective Economies of Aotearoa/New Zealand during the 1981 Springbok Rugby Tour. In: Sport and Postcolonialism. Berg, Oxford, pp. 57-72. ISBN 978-1859735497Full text not available from this repository.
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While at Palmer College, Dr. Fritz became interested in the Gonstead technique. This is a specific technique in chiropractic that utilizes hands on adjustments to specifcially realign the spinal column. Dr. Fritz has spent many postgraduate hours attending Gonstead seminars and attaining his C.C.S.P. Credentials. The latter involves assessing and treating sports related injuries. Dr. Fritz is also a proud member of the Iowa Chiropratic Society and Advantage Chiropractic Network. Brian and his wife, Diana, have three children and live in Marshalltown.
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Don't say my name,
see what else falls away,
which words drop off
the tongue in light
of this new consideration?
I think of the moon,
and the image changes,
the word alone
conjuring faraway
tapestries of night,
also forbidding, in their
very distance from
here. Why not place
faith, instead, in their
colourful inevitability,
should we do the work,
here and now, of filling
ourselves with the kind
of light that fills the
contours of tomorrow?
Why not remove the
name, the idea, as the
serpent sheds her skin,
the very sheath that
gave her a body, her
movement, knowing there
is more to come, knowing
that the movement itself,
which is life and love,
will take us there?


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Artist Angela Christine Smith mixes various artistic mediums to create intriguing and thought-provoking pieces of art.
The artist's series entitled 'Dissections' uses herself as the subject, which is combined with silver gelatin photography and an inked overlay of an anatomical illustration. The photos are shot in black and white but have some added coloring in the form of what appear like tattoos on her body. The compelling results of the series makes for an interesting introspection as to how we convey people's figures versus what our bodies are actually made up of, which are less then appealing tendons and organs. Angela Christine Smith defines her need to continue pursuing art, "Through my extensive photographic practice and experience I intend to be enthusiastically committed to the advancement of photographic education, dialog, and my own personal artistic endeavors."
Angela Christine Smith Uses Herself as the Subject for Photographs
Ariel Weber — February 10, 2013 — Art & Design
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Rifmaster wrote:Dallane wrote:DarkNacht wrote:Darkness animal meat should function as its normal counterpart but be poisonous.Rifmaster wrote:Should make it so food made with darkness mob meat is better but increases insanity (except for witches)
There would be almost no reason to go out monster hunting with the exception of rare drops.
Wait people go monster hunting for other reasons?
I guess you haven't gotten a character high enough to discover agropelters.


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Another 'partial transcript' from Issa
For reporters covering Capitol Hill, there are two phrases that should immediately raise red flags when put in the same sentence: "partial transcript" and "House Oversight Committee."
Republicans on this committee got into quite a bit of trouble in this area during the Clinton era, and now that Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) holds the gavel, reporters have been fed half-truths through "partial transcripts" over and over again.
And yet, some keep falling for the same trick. Last night, it was CBS News.
CBS News has learned that the project manager in charge of building the federal health care website was apparently kept in the dark about serious failures in the website's security…. The project manager testified to congressional investigators behind closed doors, but CBS News has obtained the first look at a partial transcript of his testimony.Henry Chao, HealthCare.gov's chief project manager at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), gave nine hours of closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee in advance of this week's hearing. In excerpts CBS News has obtained, Chao was asked about a memo that outlined important security risks discovered in the insurance system.
Based on the "partial transcript" from Issa's committee, Chao didn't know about a Sept. 3 memo on website problems identified by another official at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confronted with the document, the partial transcript shows Chao saying, "I just want to say that I haven't seen this before."
The CBS report sounds troubling, right? Probably, at least until one picks up the phone to ask Democrats on the committee whether the CBS report is accurate.
I talked to a Democratic staffer this morning about the partial transcript and the aide said Issa's staff "basically sandbagged this witness with a document he had never seen before and then failed to inform him that it has nothing to do with parts of the website that launched on October 1. In fact, it relates to a function of the website that is not currently active and won't be until the spring of 2014. Rather than seeking out the truth, this press release tries to scare the public by capitalizing on confusion caused by the Chairman's own staff."
Oh. So, when Republicans and CBS suggest the project manager in charge of building the federal health care website was apparently kept in the dark about serious failures in the website's security, they're leaving out pretty much every relevant detail that points in a more accurate direction.
The Democratic staffer added that even when this part of the website is active, it "will not submit or share personally identifiable information," but rather, will only include "insurance information plan data."
Let's say this again: beware of partial transcripts from Issa's office. They keep pulling this trick; there's no reason anyone should keep falling for it.


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It's so wonderful for both of the girls. My sister and I totally agree on that. But......it's going to be strange and maybe even a bit sad to celebrate the evening without them. But I assure you that the cell phones will be red hot, when the new year has begun at 12 o'clock.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
For the very 1st time....
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Ohh I saw the photos and thought you were going to tell us that your sister and you were going to London. Thi hi.ReplyDelete
It's a good thing you will be together with your sister :-)
OHHHH Ulla, you are good in letting her go! Well done!ReplyDelete
What a great gift from her boyfriend, they will have fun.
So you and the rest will have a nice evening together, no doubt about that...
I am sure that the trips will be fun and I am sure that you will enjoy New Year, tinged with a little sadness!ReplyDelete
Det er lidt nye tider, når børnene bliver så store. Kan godt forstå at du synes det er underligt / et savn, samtidig med at det er dejligt at de oplever noget.ReplyDelete
Håber at I får en dejlig aften.
Godt nytår, hvis vi ikke skrives ved inden ;-)
I sure would have loved to go there with my sister, Anne. :)) I used to live in London and it's a fantastic place. :))ReplyDelete
And you are so right - it's great to be with my sister. Then we can miss our daughters together. ;))
Have a happy and lovely new year.
Luckily I know that Anne-Sophie is in very good hands, and my dear friend Kalle, who lives about an hour from London, has told her to contact him if needed. That's SO nice to know. :))
To let go is not that easy at all, Nina - but I always try to remember how I felt at the same age, and I was more than ready to discover the world. ;)) (Actually I moved to London when I was 19).
I know we will have a lovely night - I hope you have the same too. :))
She will have lots of fun, Di that I know. And I think it's a wonderful thing for her to experience on a New Year's eve. It's just a case of me being an old hen. ;))
Have a happy new year.
Ja, det er lidt med blandede følelser, Gitte. Lige nu venter jeg på at høre, at hun er kommet godt derover.
Hun glædte sig SÅ meget og det kan jeg sørme godt forstå.
Min søsters pige er allerede på Færøerne og sejler hjem efter nytår.
Det er en stor oplevelse for dem begge og jeg under dem det af hele mit hjerte....omend det er en smule nervøst det hønemor hjerte. ;))
Hav nu en rigtig god aften med familien og et godt nytår. :))
Jeg har nydt at følge dine ord og billeder i det forgangne år. :))
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The PSPD K-9 Unit was founded in 1980. The first two K-9s were "Sam" and "Hippy", both German Shepherd Dogs. Officer Pat Beltz was teamed up with "Sam" and Officer Ron Starrs (retired captain) was Hippy's partner for four years. Hippy was a 96 pound German import, who won a gold medal in the California Police Olympics, and was a two-time champion of the Redlands K-9 Trials.
Currently, we have two patrol officer positions assigned to the K-9 Unit. In addition to our patrol dogs, we have one bomb detection dog assigned to the Palm Springs International Airport. The K-9 Officers work under the direction of Lt. Erik Larson and Sgt. Jon Cabrera.
PSPD K-9 handlers are assigned to regular patrol, but are accompanied by their K-9 partners. These officers handle all facets of regular patrol work, but are also available for specialized work such as burglary and robbery alarms, area searches, building and vehicle searches, crowd control and apprehension of dangerous fleeing criminals. Our dogs and their handlers undergo rigorous training weekly, practicing these skills to keep them sharp.
These well trained animals are capable of apprehending the most dangerous felons, but they also have a gentler side. The handlers and their dogs often put on K-9 demonstrations for schools, daycare centers, and other groups. The dogs interact with children and show off their obedience skills. When not at work, all K-9's live with their respective handlers and become part of the family.
Nearly all the dogs in the history of PSPD's K-9 program have been donated thanks to the generosity of civic groups, local business owners, and individuals who realize the importance of this special program.
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Sadly, because it's rare anyone asks that question directly, I never get to give my answer: "no, I did not lose my faith. I know exactly where it is." A question like, "do you still believe in the Resurrection?" isn't really asking if I've lost my faith. It's asking if I no longer subscribe to a particular faith as expressed in a particular time and place. It's asking if I'm still an Evangelical Christian, and the answer is, "No, I'm not." But if I'm not an Evangelical Christian, then in many Evangelical Christians' eyes I'm no Christian at all. I've lost the Faith. But again, I'd respond that I haven't lost my faith. I just lost theirs.
An old friend sent me an email asking if I still believed in God. When I responded that I didn't know for sure, that I probably best identify as an agnostic, he replied that I might be an atheist, but wasn't yet comfortable with that idea. That was a few years ago, and I'm no more comfortable identifying as an atheist than I was then. I might not believe that Jesus is God, but I can't go to the point of saying there is no God at all. That doesn't make sense to me. I don't know who God is, but I feel confident in the idea of a design behind the Universe. And in the end, I think it's the certainty of atheism, mirroring the certainty of Belief, that puts me off.
It's taken a lot longer than ten years for me to arrive at this moment of "coming out" about my loss of faith, or as I have come to think of it, erosion. I did not "lose my faith" overnight. I did not have a single moment of dark doubt to mirror the bright illumination of conversion. But then again, I didn't really have a Pauline conversion experience, where one moment I was a terrible, terrible person, and the next, I was someone else.
My "conversion" experience mirrors my journey to agnosticism. While I told people I became a Christian on July 5, 1985 at summer camp, that was just one of many micro-conversions I'd had over a life growing up in the church. I remember one very significant moment when I was eight, also at summer camp, sitting in the chapel and listening to one woman tell a story from scripture while another illustrated that moment on a canvas with pastels. I was enchanted by how swiftly the artist worked. I was also quite taken by the bible of the man I sat beside, one of the camp staff: it was filled with notes and highlighting, and would inform my ideas of what a good bible looked like years later when I had that teenage micro-conversion. I had many moments in Sunday School and youth group where I affirmed an affinity with my parents' faith, making it my own over time. Consequently, in a decade that demanded dynamic conversion stories, mine was terribly boring: unlike the Christian celebrities of the 1980s, I did not turn away from Satanism or drugs (the best conversion stories of the '80s went something like "I was a high priest of the Satanic church, and was doing coke off a naked acolyte when an angel descended..."). I got good grades, (mostly) followed the rules, was a good kid. I didn't drink before I was 18 (unless the liqueur my best friend and I put on ice cream that one time when his parents were out counts), didn't really smoke, and was (as I would learn in later years), by comparison to many of my peers a pretty pure guy when it came to sexual hi-jinks. So when I made a commitment to Jesus in 1985 at summer camp, I was just reaffirming the life I'd been raised to. I grew up in a Christian home, and as I grew older, adopted Christianity as my own.
And up until another conversion moment at a Christian rock concert in 1987, it really was mine. It was interwoven with other mythic tales such as Superman, Star Wars, and fantasy novels. I was as interested in being like Superman, Luke Skywalker, and Conan the Barbarian as I was in being like Jesus. I had yet to discover that those things were incompatible: it's hard to "love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you" when the best things in life are ostensibly to "crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women." But somehow, it worked for me: I think it was likely that, up until that rock concert, my faith was more of the Old Testament kind, which was more compatible with the hypermasculine heroism of Conan and acted as inspiration for, at the very least, the origin story of Superman. But after that concert, I struggled to maintain my faith while trying to fit into the homogeneity of North American Evangelicalism. It would be a struggle my faith would ultimately win.
See, when many Christians ask me if I've lost my faith, they want to know if I still believe in Jesus as my personal saviour. And the answer is, "No." I haven't believed in that for many years. I'm not sure how many, because, like my journey toward Evangelical Christianity, my journey away from it took place over years, maybe decades. I looked up possible antonyms for "conversion," and found "enlargement." I like that, because that's certainly what happened to me. Evangelical Christianity shrunk my belief, demanded that it look just like whatever James Dobson of Focus on the Family or some other Christian celebrity with a platform said it should be. I resisted that regularly, and was labeled a "loose cannon," because I kept trying to make my Christian practice my own.
Working for the Mennonites at the end of my professional career as a minister gave me the space to get outside the Evangelical bubble. I found myself in conversation with people who regularly attended church and identified as Christians, but didn't believe in the total inerrancy of Scripture, who debated the nature of the Second Coming, and in some cases, only held the Beatitudes to be worthy of governing one's life. At the same time, I was involved in a church community called The Gathering, which was "church for people who don't like church." It was a good place to rest a while and rediscover what I really believed.
But faith isn't just what you believe. It's a matter of what you don't believe. And the etymological root of faith is the Latin word fides, as in "fidelity." Being faithful to something. I have known, nay have even been, the Christian who believed the right things as concepts, but was unfaithful to them in practice. Could say that Jesus was love, but act in narrow, unloving ways. One of the many erosion points for me was the issue of homosexuality. I could not square the command to love the least of these with the institutional homophobia of North American Evangelical Christianity. Increasingly, as my faith eroded, I had to ask, what am I being faithful to? What should my fidelity be towards?
Erosion isn't just destruction, though. It's transformation. River erosion also involves transport and deposition of the material which has been eroded. Things get moved around. The landscape changes, but the pieces remain. You can't grow up in a Christian home, live as a believing, practicing Christian, and then just turn it off like a light or a faucet. It's all still there, part of what made you. Parts of what made me.
I looked at how Jesus transformed the Hebrew shema, which in the Tanakh says to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. But the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, all add mind. According to Jesus's words in those Gospels, you need to love God with your mind too. And my mind was telling me that the way the church was treating LGBTQ individuals was wrong. And I also understood that, no matter how many good arguments I came up with for what the Bible really said about homosexuals, modern Christianity still had a major problem with them, and that, at some level of reality, that is what Christianity is in the world today. So I made a decision to disagree with that particular God. I made a decision to de-convert. It was a moment of micro-enlargement, one of many on the opposite side of the journey of micro-conversions.
I've made many micro-enlargements since then, and cannot say with integrity that I am still a Christian. It would be disingenuous to say so. It leads to too many moments of correction and clarification in conversation. It's easier to just say, "I'm an agnostic." But, as Terry Pratchett wrote in Feet of Clay, atheism is a religious position, and so therefore, agnosticism must be as well. So when people ask if I've lost my faith, I'm at a bit of a loss to reply. No, I haven't. I know exactly where it is, and what it is. I still think about matters of faith a great deal. But I am not a Christian by North American Evangelical standards. At this point, I don't always really fit inside the label of liberal Christian. But that doesn't mean I've lost my faith. I know what I'm faithful to--I'm faithful to many of the things I learned from the Christian scriptures and Tanakh: I believe in the importance of grace and compassion, as well as covenant and community. But I am also faithful to the stories of my childhood, of heroism as exemplified by Superman and Luke Skywalker, as well as the existentialism of Conan and Han Solo. I didn't lose my faith - I found it again, the faith of my teenage years, transformed through years of erosion into something new. The faith you might say I lost? That one was never truly mine.
This is the final post of my Gotthammer blog. It is likely going to also be the first of a brand new space for me to wrestle out my faith through a series of memoir meditations. I wondered about keeping this blog active, but in the end, decided it represented a different phase of my life. I want to write these memoirs in their own online space, as a new "book" you might say. I'll link to that space as soon as I have it active. Perhaps, in the hubbub of life, that will never happen. But I wanted to close the book here, at the very least, and do so with a post that is the most honest thing about my faith that I've said or written publicly in a very long time.


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How To Avoid Repetition In Writing In A Long Manuscript
By Lisa Brown
Do you have writing habits that cause repetition?
You may not have any challenge in expressing yourself through your writing, but there's a common mistake that many writers make and sometimes, without noticing it. That is, repeating yourself.
Readers can detect repetitive words or phrases from a piece of writing.
It may slow down the way they internalize your message and in turn affect their response to your manuscript writing.
We repeat ourselves maybe because of focus on SEO rankings. Or it could be that we often use those particular words or phrases, over and over again.
Since repetition mostly occurs without us noticing it, the following are ways to help you reduce and even avoid repetition when writing your manuscript.
Vary your sentences
Repetition isn't limited to words. It is possible to repeat the structure of a sentence.
A common problem with sentence structure is starting them in the same way. Your readers may lose interest in your writing if your sentences lack variation.
Change the rhythm, length and even the syntax of your sentences to make them dynamic and exciting to the readers.
You don't want your story to sound like a list of ideas by using the same words to start your sentences. Try other ways to write your message.
Refrain from using long words
While many may have the notion that using overly long words or complex ones, may make one sound intelligent, the opposite is sometimes true.
If you can convey the same meaning with a shorter or simpler word, then, go for it. English grammar is rich, and you can never be short of words, perhaps ideas.
Also, you don't want the readers to need a dictionary every time they read through your material, do you?
Invest in a thesaurus
A thesaurus comes in handy when you want to eliminate repetition. You can look up any of your commonly used words and replace it with one that has the same meaning.
You can use an online grammar checker that has a thesaurus to help you. Grammarly and Prowritingaid are very good tools for finding synonyms quickly and easily.
However, many take the use of synonyms too far and fill their piece of writing with complicated words that may not even mean what they intended.
As you use a thesaurus, use it wisely and sparingly. You don't want your efforts to avoid repetition to appear clumsy or obvious.
Replace your character's name with a pronoun
There are words that you can repeat with immunity. That is, the reader is less likely to see it as a repetition.
Pronouns fall into this category. When referring to your characters, it is okay to use their proper pronouns, once in a while.
Reading your manuscript aloud will help you find a balance between proper names and pronoun use. However, you should ensure that the reader understands who you are referring to or who is talking.
Read through your writing
You may not have time to practice manuscript editing as you write down your ideas.
If not, you have to work on building the scripts and ensuring that there is a flow of ideas first, before you go back to proofreading the document.
Once you are through with noting down the message you want to pass across, then go through it.
Here, you need to develop an "ear" for repetition. By going through it, you will be able to minimize and reduce any repetitive words or phrases.
Break up your sentences
Some of you, like me, tend to use long sentences.
But most long sentences are riddled with repetition. To overcome this, you can use several short sentences to convey your thoughts.
As you do this, you will be able to eliminate unnecessary words that are often the case with long sentences.
Short sentences are also easily absorbed as opposed to long sentences. Though, you should consider the use of both in your document as they have more impact, when combined.
Avoid wordy expressions
Using phrases with too many words in our writing is common.
If you can use an expression with two or fewer words, to mean the same thing, then, it's a better option. Be precise in what you want to pass across.
Don't make simple issues more complicated than they are.
Shorten your paragraphs
According to the American Psychological Association, Publication Manual, one may lose readers if they use articles that are longer than one double-spaced manuscript page. If your paragraphs are long, you should look for a logical position to break them.
If breaking is not possible, then, you can resort to reorganizing your material. In a single paragraph, you shouldn't try to use more than 125 words. Readers want to get to the point in the shortest time possible, give them that.
Be clear in your narrative
When you are taken away by your thoughts and jotting them down, it common to find yourself rambling; especially, if you are targeting an online viewership.
Highlight your main points and let them be easy to find and understand by your readers.
It doesn't mean that you can't spice up your words. Use succinct but precise wordings. A concise document makes it easy for the audience to stick with you, throughout the narrative.
It's okay to use the same words, at times
Use of repetitive words can help you build a rhythm in your sentences. It's fine to repeat some words. As I stated earlier, there are words that you can repeat with near impunity. Pronouns for one and words like "more."
If you apply deliberate repetition, consciously and strategically, it may prove to be effective.
In a story, the word "said" is often invisible to the reader. Depending on your character, you may not need to have to place the word "said," to tag his or her words.
Repetition can be avoided by applying several if not all of the outlined points.
You can also read the work of the authors that you admire and gauge what techniques they use to avoid repetition. Read your manuscript out loud or to a friend.
Take note of any words that often occur throughout the document. Make the necessary changes using a thesaurus or even eliminate the phrase if they are not required.
Lisa Brown works as a content manager. She is specialized in writing useful articles for writers, students and people who want to improve their writing skills. Her hobby is reading, travelling and blogging. Lisa`s life motto is "Never stop learning because life never stops teaching".


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United Kingdom- Beefeater London Dry has a remarkably clean flavor, with a bold juniper character that is balanced with strong citrus notes, making it the perfect gin to enjoy with the tonic of your choice.
England-The spirit is triple distilled, and the alcohol vapors are passed through bundles of the herbs and spices in order to gain flavor and aroma of almond, lemon peel, licorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise.
Scotland- Made in small batches with a fully restored 19th-century Carter-Head Still, which "bathes" the ingredients in vapors instead of boiling, producing a smoother gin. A unique blend of botanicals, including Bulgarian Rose petal and cucumber, create this extraordinary gin.
Wine Enthusiast -Kentucky, USA- "All the corn and oak you'd want, with mint edging around the sides to lift it, but it doesn't blow your head up with your Bourbon head and roughness. Heaven Hill gives it a few extra years int he barrel, and it pays off in smoother character." Enjoy neat or on the rocks.
Kentucky- The world's number one bourbon. Jim Beam was founded in 1795 and has been operated by one family for seven generations. We've always created bourbon our way, aging it twice as long as the law requires.
Kentucky, USA- Bottled exclusively from a dumping of 70 barrels or less, all drawn from the middle to upper floors of the traditional metal-clad rickhouses. It is the original Small Batch Bourbon, having been made available even before the term was invented.
Kentucky- Spicy and forceful taking its flavor from the charred barrels that are used to age this bourbon. Charred oak, toffee, vanilla, and pepper are the dominant flavors. A long lasting dry finish. Enjoy neat, with water, or with ice. Gold Medal - San Francisco Spirits Comp 2014
Kentucky, USA- Complex nose, with an appealing overlay of camphor. The sweetness comes first, a concentrated quality, then corn and wood smoke flavors with rye underpinning. The finish is lingering with wood notes mingling with sweet maple syrup flavors.
Kentucky- Basil Hayden's bourbon whiskey is an artfully aged, light and easy to sip spirit that features a delicious and clean finish. It is a craft bourbon unlike any other.
Cognac, France- A blend of over 40 Eaux de vies from the four premier growing regions of Cognac. Beautiful golden color with a fruity sweetness and a hint of vanilla in the finish. A classic.
Cognac, France- From the oldest Cognac houses, comes this VSOP standard. Crafted from a blend of over 60 Eaux-de-vie. Hennessy V.S.O.P is slowly matured in wood barrels. Flavor and finish are light and dominated with honey and spice.
Cognac, France- The world's first V.S.O.P Cognac Fine Champagne, Remy Martin V.S.O.P is a well-balanced and multi-layered cognac aged up to 14 years in French oak casks with vanilla, stone fruit and licorice notes.
Cognac, France- Aged up to 20 years in French oak casks, 1738 is a well balanced and smooth cognac from the two finest quality vineyards of Cognac. Round and mellow with oaky notes of butterscotch and spices. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in cocktails.
France- Created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. A delicate blend of fine cognacs and distilled essence of tropical oranges, aged in French oak casks for roundness and subtlety. Long finish of bitter orange, orange marmalade and hazelnut. Use in margaritas or martinis.
France- Made in France with all-natural sweet and bitter orange peels, this crystal clear liqueur has a complex and well-balanced taste. Cointreau has been an essential ingredient in the most famous cocktails for over 160 years, including the Original Margarita, Sidecar, and Cosmo.
France- Milder and sweeter flavor and aroma than the original Green Charteuse, it uses saffron as a main ingredient along with a secret recipe of other plants to produce a unique flavor.
Italy- Bright and clear, this Marasca cherry liqueur has been made in Padova since 1821. It features an earthy nose and a sweet, creamy wild berry flavor with spice. Long finish.
Italy- This light limoncello has a candied-lemon aroma and flavor and a zingy herbal note on the finish, similar to lemongrass. This lighter style is a good attribute. An artisanal spirit.
France- A citrus grapefruit flavored liqueur with intense grapefruit and floral scents. A perfect balance between the acidity and fruity taste of grapefruit. Perfect on the rocks with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
Italy - a lovely sensuous palate of wild, alpine fresh spice and succulent flavors. Concentrated with a firm, yet silky presence on the palate and into the very deep, lingering finish. As an excellent digestive and an extremely pleasant liqueur for any occasion or moment of the day.
Suze is made with the strictest respect for tradition: fresh wild gentian, carefully selected and aged over a long period of time, then it is macerated and distilled in a still. On the palate, the fresh gentian gives rich, subtle and intense flavors, followed by floral and citrus notes, while the clean bitterness offers a hint of spice.
USA-Made with fine brandy, star anise, mint, wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop, meadowsweet, basil, fennel, tarragon and stinging nettles. This infamous liquor reveals seductive flavors of anise complimented with sweet grassy tones, light citrus, white pepper, and light menthol notes.
CA - Brilliant garnet color with seductive rose petal green tea aroma. The palate is ripe with heavily extracted cherry and strawberry flavors with a slight astringency akin to pomegranate seeds. This very generously fruit driven wine is a must with smoked game hen.
California- Aromas of plum, cherry, boysenberry and a definite blueberry note with oaky nuances of caramel and cedar. This wine always drinks easily with luscious fruit flavors.
California- Full varietal flavors of black cherry and rich cassis, mingle in this well balanced, medium-bodied wine.
Napa Valley, CA- It is rich, ripe and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and a finish that in a word lingering.
The fruit used to make our Red Label wines is sourced from select vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from Yountville to Spring Mountain. Every year, we select grapes with a specific characteristic that will allow us to achieve the desired flavor profile of the final blend and create continuity vintage to vintage.
This big, bold artisanal wine is brought to you by some of the pioneers of Paso Robles in California's Central Coast.
Wine Advocate-Paso Robles, CA - "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals notes of cassis, blackberries, licorice and pencil shavings. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and powerful, amply endowed with fine structuring tannins and concluding with a long, dry finish." (Barrel Score 92-94)
Our Pinot Noir comes from distinct vineyards throughout Oregon. We look for sites that give us diversity, low elevation for ripeness and intensity, high elevation for acidity and aromatics.
CA- The red fruit brightens across the palate, picking up raspberry and spice are balanced by the French toasted oak aromas.
CA- Balanced with just the right amount of acidity and fruit, this Pinot Noir boasts alluring aromas of crushed pomegranate, fresh cherry, graham cracker, and thyme.
Monterey, Central Coast, CA- Lovely black cherry and spice aromas lead to a lush palate of blackberry, pomegranate, and red fruits. Very versatile, this wine pairs with a wide variety of foods.
California- A bold and expressive Pinot Noir offering bright, ripe cherries and deep earthy flavors with spice, subtle oak and delicate texture. Pairs well with salmon and turkey.
]California- This beautiful Pinot Noir carries aromas of tobacco, dark red fruits, and fresh berries. The rich cherry flavor is complemented by notes of cedar, raspberry, and strawberry. Enjoy with turkey, salmon or beef dishes.
Wine Enthusiast -Sonoma, California- "This wine astounds in big, juicy waves of jammy cherry, strawberry and forest floor, its fruit sourced from Gap's Crown, Dutton Ranch... among other sites. Textured and layered, with a powerful force, it shows richness and concentration but also fresh acidity."
Wine Advocate-Sonoma, California- "...Medium-bodied, delicately fruited and with beautifully pure cranberry and earth-inspired layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with an herbal lift."
Chile- Crisp and refreshing, the fruity aroma of citrus blossoms and peaches is well balanced by delicate herbal undertones. Light and zesty, this Sauvignon Blanc is fresh with a pleasantly lingering finish. Try with seafood or lighter dishes.
New Zealand- A crisp, exhilarating expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this wine has vibrant tropical and citrus fruit notes with crisp herbal highlights.
California- A deliciously refreshing Sauvignon Blanc offering bright citrus and tropical fruit, with hints of dried herbs and a crisp, juicy finish. Pairs well with grilled fish.
California- This Sauvignon Blanc is full of refreshing grapefruit, lemon zest, and lime balanced by citrus aromas.
Marlborough, New Zealand- Crisp and refreshing, characterized by ripe tropical fruit accents and some herbal notes. The wine shows flavors of passion fruit, kiwi and guava over a citrus background.
Marlborough, New Zealand- On the nose, a bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits backed by characteristic herbaceous notes. An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit with a hint of herbaceousness on the palate. The finish is fresh and zesty.
California- A fresh nose of pomelo, sliced yellow apples, thyme, a hint of leafiness and some minerals. Medium-bodied with lots of fresh acidity and a crisp finish.
Napa, CA- A pale straw wine with medium-body, full acidity, and straightforward fruit flavors. Mildly oaked, showing herbs and citrus on the palate. Nice aromas and a balanced succulent mouthfeel making this a great wine for a family gathering.
Napa Valley, CA- Possessing a lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and on the palate, there is a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness that balances the rich creaminess from "sur lie" aging.
California- Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with a silky texture, its vibrant melon, citrus and gooseberry flavors are perfectly balanced, leading to a long, succulent finish boasting bright citrus and mineral tones.
California- Medium straw in color with aromas of pineapple, pear, and melon. With a faint bouquet of vanilla. Flavors of pear, apple, and tropical fruits are abundant in this rich, full wine.
California- Aromas of fresh squeezed Meyer lemons, lime zest, and minerals. The palate is mouthwateringly crisp with flavors of green apple, grapefruit, oak, and a touch of spearmint.
Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France- This fresh, brilliant pale-gold Chardonnay shows delicate varietal aromas with flavors of apple and melon offset by citrus notes and a crisp acidic balance ending in a clean, lively finish."
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, CA- Bright peach, pineapple, and lemon flavors hit the palate with a nice intensity that gradually picks up some apple notes and subtle oak influence mark by a hint of caramel and butterscotch. Great wine with seafood and lighter dishes.
California - Butter Chardonnay has aromas of apple pie and a rich creaminess that surrounds you at each sip. Aged in oak, this wine sees brightness, complexity, and depth in the creaminess.
Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA- From the Cutrer vineyard located less than fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean, this full-bodied wine displays notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and hazelnuts. A creamy texture is followed by a long, minerally finish.
Sonoma Coast, CA- A crisp, supple, layered and complex wine that harmoniously combines fruit flavors of peach and apricot with the aromas of tropical fruit, apple, and white flower. These elements are accented by additional layers of tangerine, pear, and hazelnut.
This wine has a pretty, floral nose with fresh citrus, orange blossom, and white peach, but the real treat is in the mouth. The viscosity coats the palate; it is weighty on the tongue yet well-balanced with acidity.
Boasting a rich nose of watermelon, strawberry, and floral notes, this California rose delivers red berry flavors balanced with hints of citrus leading into a refreshing finish.
Wine Advocate-Cotes de Provence, France - "Led by cherry and grapefruit flavors, it's a silky textured, medium-bodied wine that spent three months on the lees. It finishes zesty and refreshing, with hints of tangy berries and citrus."
France- A refreshing French Rose that expresses layers of fresh peach, apricot, and strawberry flavors; perfect to serve with a light seafood salad.
Cotes de Provence, France- This is full of mouthwatering flavor with a lovely texture. Lots of light fruit flavors with a clean finish, this wine does well to demonstrate the power of its grape.
Wine Enthusiast -Cotes de Provence, France - "Still owned jointly by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, this beautiful estate has produced a rich, full wine.....this wine exhibits great sophistication, with rich caramel and strawberry fruit and spice. Drink now..."
Spain- Crisp and toasty nose, this wine shows beautiful citrus and green apple fruit with a supple, yet lively mouth feel of very fine bubbles and a very clean finish. The ultimate celebration wine, it is excellent on its own or with a wide array of foods.
A mix of Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes with generous strawberry and black cherry flavors. Flavorful, bright and aromatic.
Italy- Very fresh with pleasant fruity notes. Well-balanced, soft and full with good length. Extra Dry.
Limoux is the area where sparkling wine originated. In 1531, the monks of Saint Hilaire discovered the first wine with bubbles. Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, these vineyards benefitfrom the cool conditions required to make sparkling wines of quality.
France- A blend of Chardonnay (70%), Chenin (20%), and Pinot Noir (10%) grapes from the highest vineyards in the south of France where hot days and cool nights ensure freshness, fruitiness and elegance in this unique sparkling wine.
Italy- The home of Da Luca is in Sicily. Nothing captures the Sicilian spirit and vibrancy better than Scopa. Played by families after dinner and growers amongst the vines, this lively, local card game was the perfect inspiration for our packaging.
Veneto, Italy- La Marca Prosecco is a fresh sparkling wine with a vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach, and honeysuckle. The soft, harmonious fruity notes highlighted by pleasant acidity make this wine ideal for any occasion.
This lightly sparkling wine is particularly distinctive as Lugano insists on producing our cuvee in a bone-dry style. The Prosecco is bottled early to maintain its freshness and is released in the early months of the year following the harvest.
On the palate, the wine is creamy and seductive, with defined structure from the addition of still Pinot Noir at tirage. The overall impression is one of bold vibrancy and impact from start to finish.
Wine Spectator-Napa Valley, California- "Packs in a lot of complexity, with aromas of apple, fresh ginger and rubber that lead to crisp and layered flavors of raspberry and spice...173,000 cases made."
Wine Spectator-Champagne, France - "A harmonious Champagne that's sanity in texture, framing flavors of Asian pear, star fruit, pastry and honey with mouthwatering acidity. Offers a fine and creamy finish."
Wine Spectator-Champagne, France- "Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors - strength and silkiness - and to hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness. This consistent power to please makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal."
Wine Spectator-Champagne, France- "This creamy Rose shows fine balance, along with vibrant acidity that provides a juicy frame for the ripe strawberry, ground ginger and white peach flavors. Zesty finish."
Wine Spectator-Champagne - Complexity from the very outset with praline, honey, grilled-hazelnut and nougat aromas leading to a fresh background of peaches, lemons and grapefruit. Chardonnay leads on the nose... The palate has finesse, fleshy appeal and terrific focus. Long, powerful and seamless.
Colorado- Light Lager- 4.2% ABV. Gold Medal 2014 World Beer Cup. Silver Medal 2014 GABF. Coors Light is brewed with fine ingredients to achieve a smooth, fresh taste at only 102 calories per bottle. Coors grows their own unique two-row barley varieties.
California- American Blonde Ale- California produced Buckwheat honey lends a subtly sweet accent to this smooth, easy drinking ale. Honey lends a new and interesting dimension to beer, and this one goes well with lighter fare and is great on hot summer days.
Netherlands- Euro Pale Lager- 5.0% ABV. Heineken is a full-bodied premium lager with deep golden color, light fruity aroma, a mildly bitter taste and a balanced hop aroma leaving a crisp, clean finish for an ultimate refreshing taste.
California- German Pilsner- This is a fresh tasting Pilsner brewed in the finest European tradition using Munich malt and Hallertauer and Tettnang hops. Scrimshaw has a subtle hop character, a crisp, clean palate, and a dry finish.
California- American India Pale Ale (IPA)- 7% ABV. World Beer Cup Gold medal 2014. Aromas of apricot, peach, mango, and lemon. Its lighter body also brings out the crispness of the hops. Though not categorized as an Imperial IPA, this beer has a very strong hop character.
California- American India Pale Ale (IPA)- 6.2% ABV. This is Lagunitas' unique version of an ancient style. It is made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts. This IPA is full of flavor with notes of spice, roasted malts, caramel, and citrus fruit.
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The Color of The Skin
Opening March 17, 2016
Exhibition until May 7, 2016
featuring: Victoire Cathalan, Fernando de la Rocque and Julien Spiewak.
Cultural miscegenation: cultural production resulting from the mutual influence of civilizations in contact with each other – Petit Larousse dictionary.
One of notable features of 20th century's art is the abandonment of standard to slip into the mixed culture. Considering that the diversity of productions is manifested by a de-compartmentalization of traditional artistic categories -- painting, sculpture, architecture - artistic creation can be likened to the exploration of an "open field" in which hybrid or radically new productions have appeared.
Impossible to be classified in old categories, these new productions had to recur to an abundant invention of new terms, such as: performance, body art, land art, conceptual art, minimal art, installation, etc. The openness to all forms of expression and the recognition of the most diverse artistic behaviours blurred the signs of stable reference points. This miscegenation happened through encounters, dialogues, borrowings, in an attempt to renew practices, extend art and broaden horizons.
The colour of the skin makes us think of many things, people, countries, cultures, etc. This exhibition aims to inquire the public through the unexpected appearance of miscegenation: the integration, the pleasure, and the symbiosis. This is exactly what we find in the works of each of the artists featured here:
Victoire Cathalan is devoted to drawing and to painting. She develops a universe which is at the border of the human and plant worlds, with the skin linking them. The bark and skin integrate the outer and inner worlds, the candidness and the sensuality. She translates the material used in the subject with a painting that is sensitive to touch.
Fernando de la Rocque showcases the pleasure. The artist invites the public to participate in an orgy with his interactive work "Lambe-lambe". This piece of art was designed to be ephemeral on wallpaper pasted against the gallery wall, with markers available to the public so that they can participate and colour the body using a variety of colours. Fernando continues his search using different media, such as embroidery or ceramic.
Julien Spiewak produces since 2005 the photographic series "Corps de style" (Body of Style) inside museums and private collections in France and abroad. He confronts epoch and style furniture with the skin nudity by introducing a body part in the decoration. Epoch and style furniture gives way to a sometimes disturbing and amusing living element, always in a discreet way.
Looking closely, and according to the images, unexpected details appear in the form of human body fragments. They are more or less integrated in the furniture where, depending on the case, they come to slip into with humour, grace, lightness or discretion, sometimes blending with the armchairs, perfectly fitting their shapes and curves. The symbiosis is perfect between the ribs of skin and those of the wood or the marble.


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The past few months The Qt Company has been overhauled PySide2 as Qt For Python, a big improvement to the Python bindings to the Qt tool-kit. Out today is Qt For Python 5.11 as the first official release under the new branding.
Qt For Python 5.11 as implied by the name is intended for use with the recently released Qt 5.11 tool-kit. At this stage these Python bindings are considered a technical preview.
More details on this inaugural Qt For Python release can be found via the Qt blog while if you want to jump in with these official Python bindings for Qt, you can go straight to qt.io/qt-for-python.


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Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think. –Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wow! Incredibly powerful words from decades ago – yet they have never been more true than today! Whether in business or in personal affairs, no one seems to value hard work, persistence, or thinking these days. Relationships are disposable, communication is impersonal (with text-message soundbites), governments look for the quick fix, corporations value capitalism over people, and shortcuts are the norm rather than the exception.
I don't know about you, but my email inbox seems to attract an ever-increasing barrage of spam – most offering "get rich while you sleep" schemes – and it makes me wonder who is actually working while all of these salesmen are busy promoting. At tax time (April 15), the Tampa Bay Times featured a front page article showing the latest scam where scammers submit fraudulent tax returns (using social security numbers of dead people) to "earning" an average of $9000. per return. None of the offenders feared the IRS and they were proud of their endeavors. Sheesh, what is our society coming to when someone's 15 minutes of fame comes at a heavy expense to all of us?
Several months ago, the same paper profiled citizens among us vacationing on proceeds their insurance company paid out for sink hole claims for repairs never made. Both stories highlighted the shortcuts that cost taxpayers millions.
Yet there are millions of other smaller shortcuts to fame and fortune and half-baked scams happening everyday all around us.
Why do we accept (and settle for) short cuts and half-baked solutions in life today?
The first step to realization is to look at our behavior (before we look at others.) Why do we take shortcuts or live with half-baked solutions to what ails us? Probably because it is easier, less work, less stress, and comes with less risk of failure (and rework) to do the least possible. This allows us to save our energy for things that "really matter" later. As a result of not doing our best, we are dissatisfied with the results from ourselves or others.
Moreover, when we do do our best, people may not appreciate it, so why bother to spend extra effort? When we look around, if everyone else takes shortcuts, why shouldn't we? The answer is that, in the process, we shortchange ourselves, our children (who learn by example), and our community.
We can see the results of our shortcuts and half-baked solutions everywhere: products don't last like they used to; quality is down; expectations are down; product failures are up; and morale goes awry. In the banking crisis, banking professionals bet against their own customers to pursue profits, got away with it, and even got a bonus bailout for their efforts. No wonder our children seek shortcuts in everything they do.
The Buck has to stop somewhere…why not with us?
When we start to fully perform our work, invest in relationships (they take work), take time to do things right the first time (instead of half-baked), and insist on the same from others, our world (and morale) will improve. The America of yesteryear was filled with innovation, invention, progress, hope and dreams; hard work and integrity prevailed.
I envision a future where I can look back and be proud that I put the effort in to "fully bake" solutions – at least for my life. How about you?
Wishing you a success-filled week.


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27 May 2020 - Article
Over the last few months of 2014, a number of judgments have been handed down which deal with issues flowing from divorce in this jurisdiction between foreign nationals, notably from Italy and France. One hot topic, upon which practitioners are keeping a keen eye, is the scenario whereby divorce proceedings are brought before courts of different member states and there is a contest as to whether jurisdiction has been firmly seised in one country or another. This can, of course, have a major bearing on the consequential financial claims available to the parties. Another is the significance (or lack of) afforded by the Family Court in England and Wales to foreign marriage contracts (as distinct from prenuptial contracts or agreements). English courts apply English law, but the existence of a foreign marriage contract will, more often that not, have an important role to play in the consideration of the parties' intentions and plans at the commencement of their marriage, even more so, since Radmacher v Granantino gave the judicial thumbs up to party autonomy.Modul Kunst Panels The race to divorce first in Europe: France v England Looking at the first topic, Mostyn J, direct and to the point as ever, has sought clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union as to when and how the French Court has seised jurisdiction in the context of separation proceedings which precede divorce proceedings. In the case of S v S (Brussels IIr: Articles 19(1) and (3): reference to CJEU) [2014] EWHC 3613, both parties were French. The husband issued judicial separation proceedings in France. The wife then filed a divorce petition in England. This was dismissed by consent, the jurisdiction of France having been established under the Brussels IIr Regulation. Later, the husband filed for divorce in France but this was also dismissed, because the judicial separation proceedings were continuing. Under French law, the judicial separation suit would lapse after 30 months, when the clock struck midnight on 17th June, but whilst these proceedings remained alive, neither spouse could start proceedings for divorce. This gave the husband an advantage in issuing his divorce petition in the court in France before the wife could issue her petition in England because of the time difference between the two countries. The question referred to the ECH was whether the jurisdiction of the French Court in the divorce proceedings had been 'established' by the husband in France by his issuing judicial separation proceedings, albeit he had done nothing to progress the separation proceedings for over 30 months. Was due diligence a prerequisite to seising of jurisdiction? A response is awaited. Italy v England In another jurisdiction race case, Ville De Bauge v China [2014] EWHC 3975, Article 19(1) of Brussels IIr was under the judicial spotlight again, this time in tandem with the Italian Family Court. This case centred on whether the principle of lis pendens (case pending) applied between Italian separation proceedings and subsequent English divorce proceedings. Here, the wife was a French National residing in London and the husband was an Italian National, residing in Italy. The parties' marriage broke down in 2008 and in October 2008 the husband issued a petition for personal separation in Italy. Whilst this is a separate process from divorce, in Italy (unlike France or England) it is a necessary precursor to divorce in the Italian court. In December 2008, the wife issued a divorce in England, which was stayed by the court of its own motion. The wife challenged the basis of the husband's separation petition in Italy but eventually, the Italian Court made a ruling as to legal separation in November 2012. The wife then issued a second divorce in England in 2013. However, even though the Italian Court had made the separation order, it would not become final until served by either of the parties on the other and either then, only after a 30-day appeal period had elapsed. As and until the separation order became final, proceedings were continuing and neither party had the right to start divorce proceedings. The husband finally served the separation order on the wife in July 2013 and 30 days later promptly issued a divorce petition in Italy. The joint expert on Italian law in the case confirmed that the Italian separation and divorce proceedings were separate and distinct. However, the separation proceedings were not final until the time for appeal had expired. Failure to serve was not sufficient to end the Italian court's jurisdiction and during that period the parties' hands were tied and they were precluded from issuing Italian or English divorce proceedings. The husband succeeded in securing jurisdiction in Italy. Can it be right that inaction in separation proceedings should enable one spouse to 'steal a march' on the other in separate divorce proceedings? Surely the purpose of European legislation in this field is to harmonise procedures and minimise forum races. Be that as it may, this case highlights, once again, the reality of the situation: the different procedures and laws which apply to relationship breakdown across European jurisdictions do not fit squarely into a one-size-fits-all European Regulation, whatever its stated purpose. Foreign marriage contracts — how relevant are they in England? Turning to the second topic of marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements, what is the latest guidance from the court and how can we best advise clients? Well, according to the judgment of Roberts J, in the case of Y v Y [2014], EWHC 2920, parties to a French contrat de marriage must not only be clear about the consequences of entering into a particular property regime (separation de biens or biens communs, for example) as applies throughout the marriage, but also be clear about the potential implications on the future breakdown of that marriage. Though, under French law, a notarised marriage contract is absolutely binding on the spouses once the marriage is celebrated, and notwithstanding the parties in this case were both found to be highly intelligent, highly educated and capable, the Judge found in divorce and financial remedy proceedings brought in the English Court, that the wife did not fully appreciate the extent to which the contract would govern the financial consequences when the marriage came to an end. A distinction was drawn with the case of Z v Z (No 2) (Marriage Contract) (a case in which Withers acted) where the agreement was upheld and the contract was entered into freely by the parties with a full understanding of its implications. In Y v Y, Roberts J went further than this, however, and endorsed Mostyn J's (arguably controversial) view as expressed in B v S that, to have effect, the parties must have intended the agreement to apply wherever they might be divorced and, in particular, if they were divorced in a regime that operated a system of discretionary equitable distribution (as in England) – an important consideration for our European colleagues. So, we start this year, as we mean to go on, straddling two legal arenas: one based on English private international common law and the other based on the growing body European case law. In the meantime, we await guidance from the ECJ (and should keep an eye on the GMT time-difference between England and the rest of Europe….).


text: Yea, it didn't feel obvious to me, I Assumed it was a possibility - but people muttering 'Why bother' and suicide doesn't sound realistic, coming from a guy who also majors psychology xD Which is why visual stimuli would help reinforce an impactful image that the dread took over 'that' strongly imo. Otherwise I could also imagine the farmer just go "Why bother" and sleep it off or become a vegetable. xD Still, I love the art and atmosphere otherwise.


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Curious about Living the Farm Sanctuary Life? Below you'll find the introduction as well as two of the 100 recipes in the book.
From the introduction:
Close your eyes and imagine this: You step out of your daily life and into a favorite storybook. You're back with "The Farmer in the Dell," standing on a beautiful green pasture. All around you roam the wonderful farm animals you've loved since you were a child: the sheep, the cows, the chickens, and more, all living in harmony. You feel a sense of tranquility around you and even inside you.
Wherever you look, you see complete contentment.
Nestled in a lovely green valley surrounded by rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and preserved forests are homey red barns that remind you of the one in Charlotte's Web. Cheerful animals wander in and out, jumping and skipping through open doors.
Beyond the barns, you see more pastures abounding with more pigs, chickens, goats, turkeys, and cows, and in the background you hear a symphony of happy moos, clucks, grunts, and squawks.
You see and feel . . . peace. Here, chewing mouths and twitching ears and the sounds of play are the only distractions around. All seems to be right with the world from sunrise, when the roosters crow as the buttery sun warms up the dewy green grass, till sunset, when the animals start to become drowsy after a tough day of eating and ruminating and playing and sleeping. You wonder, is this real? Or is this a fairy tale?
Now open your eyes.
This is a real place, in the real world.
This is Farm Sanctuary, the world's premier refuge for farm animals. At our farms in New York and California, we provide comfortable homes for approximately 1,000 pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, sheep, and goats.
This is a place that gives back something most of us have lost, and returns people to a simpler, happier time and place where we lived more in harmony with nature, other species, and our core values.
We also do a great deal of serious educational work, such as keeping the public informed about the plight of factory-farmed animals. We host 100-plus events and appearances a year, many featuring celebrities such as Martha Stewart, Ellen DeGeneres, Alec Baldwin, Mary Tyler Moore, Emily Deschanel, Moby, Chevy Chase, Alicia Silverstone, Kevin Nealon, Steve-O, John Corbett, Allison Janney, Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Hamm, and others. And we lobby vigorously for laws and policies that support animal welfare.
Each year we also host thousands of guests from all over the country who come to enjoy these extraordinary farms where people and animals interact as friends, companions, and playmates.
None of these creatures is ever eaten or used to produce milk or eggs; they live fully and
freely for the rest of their existence. That's why our visitors call Farm Sanctuary "the Happiest Place on Earth."
This book is designed to help you share in some of that happiness.
What's it like to visit Farm Sanctuary?
Because Farm Sanctuary offers a view of the world so different from what we see in most of our everyday lives, visitors here seldom leave without having had some kind of transformative experience.
People are inspired by a variety of exchanges. Some are moved by touch, by feeling the wool on a sheep's back—which, by the way, is nothing like touching a sweater, but involves sinking your hands into a deep, soft-textured coat growing on a warm, living creature. And when a cow rambles over to you and asks with her big brown eyes to
be petted, it's like no other experience in the world. Many of these gentle giants, who can
weigh up to 3,000 pounds, are like huge puppies!
The pigs, earthy animals who root around in the soil and roll in the mud, also love to be petted. Pigs enjoy belly rubs so much that they'll roll over and let you scratch their tummies, grunting happily in appreciation.
Other visitors are moved by sights, like our goats, the farms' entertainers. Nearly everyone delights in discovering how playful and interactive they are—much like their dogs back home.
The goats jump with joy, sometimes competing to see which of them can spring the highest.
And did you know that sheep adore attention?
They will even paw you with their front hoof, similar to the way a dog or a cat uses its paw to tap your shoulder or knee to get noticed. Chickens are also affectionate and will come right up to you.
Sometimes they will sit on your lap and let you stroke their feathers, and they'll coo just like a house cat might purr. Often, the animals who surprise people the most are the turkeys, who are friendly, social, and curious about everything. A turkey may adopt you for the day and follow you around like a loyal dog.
All of the amazing animals you'll meet at Farm Sanctuary are rescues—like cats and dogs you would see at your local animal shelter. And when you learn the circumstances of their rescue, your own troubles seem to dissipate for a moment.
Many people burst into tears after hearing their stories—it is such an emotional release, especially for animal lovers who are haunted by the realities of conventional factory farming. For others who know little about farm animals and factory farming, the experience is the start of a journey of learning and questioning.
Some of the many questions we get from visitors to Farm Sanctuary include: Where do the animals come from? (All over the country.) How many animals do you have? (About 1,000.) Do any of the animals eat meat? (No. All of our animals eat a plant-based diet.) But the most common question we get is: How can we be as happy back at home as we are when we're at Farm Sanctuary?
That's what this book will explain: how you can bring the happiness of Farm Sanctuary into your own life. And not just happiness—you can also benefit from reduced stress, a trimmer waistline, increased health and vitality, and improved longevity. On top of that, you'll be helping to make the world a better place!
Think about it. If you can live well and be happy without causing unnecessary violence, why wouldn't you? For many people, it's because they have developed bad habits without truly considering them and because they don't realize how easy it is to make simple adjustments that have profound consequences. The Greek philosopher Socrates made an important point: "The unexamined life is not worth living." I believe this statement holds for our food choices as well: When we examine them, it's clear we can do a lot better.
This book will help you examine the way you eat. The Five Tenets you will soon be reading will guide you through a new philosophy of diet and life. The recipes that follow will provide you with almost 100 ways to prepare delicious meals that prove a plant-based diet isn't just good for your health, for the earth, and for the animals. It tastes great as well!
One of the five tenets of the Farm Sanctuary lifestyle is eating a plant-based, healthy and compassionate diet. Lucky for you, Living the Farm Sanctuary Life showcases 100 brand new, never-before-published recipes from favorite vegan chefs. Here are two delightful dishes from Jason Wyrick, executive chef of The Vegan Taste and author of Vegan Tacos.
Pancakes with Orange Moscato Syrup and Pine Nuts
Says Jason: "I created this recipe when I was leading a vegan food tour in the south of Italy. Everyone really wanted pancakes for breakfast, but I wanted to utilize some of the exceptional ingredients we had. That included a bottle of orange moscato, fresh pine nuts, and oranges picked directly from the orchard outside the villa where we stayed. It's quintessential Italian. Not a lot of ingredients so the ones that are there can really shine. Best of all, this is a fancy breakfast that doesn't take any more effort than making regular pancakes."
Makes 4 servings
Time to Make: 15 minutes
3–4 tablespoons pine nuts
2⁄3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2⁄3 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons olive oil
Grated peel of 2 oranges
1⁄4 cup agave nectar
3 tablespoons orange moscato*
In a medium skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 1 minute. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder, making sure they are evenly distributed. Whisk in the almond milk and oil until you have a thin batter. Bring a medium skillet to just above medium heat. Add a very thin layer of olive oil and wait about 30 seconds for it to heat. Pour about 1⁄3 cup of the batter into the skillet and quickly rotate it a couple of times to get the batter to spread out. Cook the pancake for 2 minutes, then flip it and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and keep it warm. Repeat until you are out of batter. In a medium bowl, combine the orange peel, agave, and moscato. Plate the pancakes, pour the syrup on them, and top with the toasted pine nuts. *Skip the moscato and add 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice and 1 tablespoon white wine.
Tacos with Salted Grilled Plantains, Salsa Verde, and Pepitas
Says Jason: "If the tortilla is the soul of a taco, then the filling is the body, and fresh lime and spicy salsa are the life of it. It's the fusion of all three of these components that makes tacos the perfect handheld meal. Because the traditional tortilla for a taco is only about 51⁄2″ in diameter, one serving is usually two or three tacos—or four if you're hungry!"
Makes 12 tacos
Time to Make: 25 to 35 minutes
2 cups fresh masa (corn dough for making tortillas) or 12 small premade corn tortillas
2 medium semi-ripe plantains, peeled
1 tablespoon garlic-infused oil
Grated peel and juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
11⁄2 cups salsa verde
3⁄4 cup toasted pepitas
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Heat a grill, preferably using mesquite wood. If using a gas grill, bring to medium heat and add soaked mesquite chips in the smoking box. While the grill is coming to temperature, make the tortillas. Bring a griddle or comal to medium heat. Lay plastic wrap over the bottom flap of your tortilla press. Take 2 to 21⁄2 tablespoons of the masa and form it into a ball. Lay this on the plastic wrap, just slightly off center toward the hinges of the press. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap at least the size of the tortilla press flap over the masa ball. Press down firmly until the masa is flat and you have a tortilla ready to be cooked. This takes a little practice, so if your first few tortillas don't turn out right, simply re-form the dough into a ball and press it again. Make as many uncooked tortillas as your griddle can handle before laying them on the hot griddle. Typically this will be 2 to 4 tortillas. Make sure to press each tortilla in its own plastic wrap and keep them in the wrap until you are ready to lay them on the griddle. Remove the top layer of the plastic sheet. Flip the tortilla over and remove the other layer. Gently lay it on your griddle. Cook the first side for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until you see the edges of the tortilla change color. Flip the tortilla over and cook for 1 minute. Flip it back over one more time and cook it for another 30 seconds. Remove the tortillas from the heat, stacking them and keeping them covered so they don't dry out. Brush the plantains with the oil. Grill them until they are heavily browned on both sides. Remove them from the grill and chop into bite-size pieces. Immediately toss them with the lime peel and juice and then the salt and chile powder. To each tortilla, add the plantains, 2 tablespoons of the salsa verde, 1 tablespoon of the pepitas, and the cabbage.


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I'm always on the lookout for original thinking on the larger patterns of history, as a way to get a reading on where we are, and as a way to tell what time it is. Voegelin satisfies.
Here is a brief summary of one note I jotted while listening to an early-1970s recording of Voegelin himself, speaking on the meaning of history:
He says that history moves in three steps. First there is an era of order, which then invariably disintegrates, leading to (and this is the part I love) the "disordered construction of reality by disoriented human beings." It's as though the periods of disintegration create societies that suffer from a kind of collective post-traumatic stress disorder, preventing them from returning to a (new) state of order. Voegelin's metaphor for such a troubled society is the metaphor of "dis-orientation," of aimlessness. To this apt metaphor he adds the insight that lost human beings construct realities that are distorted and disordered. We do this as a way to soothe, or to mask, or perhaps even as a futile attempt to annihilate, this nagging sense of lostness.
We 21st-century Americans are disoriented, and have constructed a disordered reality. That's not to say that everything is going to hell in a handbasket tomorrow. It just means that general distrust– of others and of institutions– is growing; that our fetish for seeking security through state-sponsored violence and through unrestrained acquisitiveness is eroding our humanity; and that, despite historically unprecedented widespread material abundance, we rank strangely high in measures of unhappiness, like suicide rates and addictions.
In order to be healthy today, people must, to some degree, resist some (not all) of the attractions of the distorted reality in which we live and move.


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Destination Turkey: Why Not Choose… Istanbul?
Straddling the two shores of the Bosporus, Istanbul is a gateway between Asia and Europe that binds the east to the west. With a long history at the heart of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires, the city has an exceptional cultural heritage.
From Byzantium to Constantinople, then from Constantinople to Istanbul, discover the unbelievable history of this Turkish city on both banks of the Bosporus.
A rich history and a surprising past
To visit the most spectacular monuments of ancient Constantinople, start off in the historical centre, Sultanahmet. From the Hagia Sophia, through the extraordinary Grand Bazaar and on to the Blue Mosque, you will discover a thousand years of history in just a few hundred square metres.
Don't miss the Topkapi Palace, which is an architectural marvel, with its four courtyards and harem measuring 70 hectares.
The district is also home to several museums, including the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics, with its splendid Byzantine mosaics, which are both well worth a visit.
In the Eminönü district, you will be able to enjoy the charms of the New Mosque . And just a short walk away, you can stroll through the covered Spice Bazaar , where you will find spices, lokums , nargiles and Iznik ceramics .
At the Eminönü ferry terminal, you can catch a boat to cross the Golden Horn, or you can take the Galata Bridge.
The European bank: a city centre that never sleeps
Take the time to visit the Galata district, with its famous tower. Then head for Beyoglu, the heart of the European quarter, crammed with restaurants, bars and shops. Beyoglu is a district that never sleeps. Take a walk along the Istiklâl Caddesi, one of the city's main shopping streets and a symbol of modern Turkey, until you reach Taksim Square.
Then walk up to Istanbul New Town, the business district with its numerous skyscrapers and shopping malls. Slightly higher, there is Besiktas, Istanbul's charming bourgeois district, with plenty of attractive shops and all sorts of curiosities just waiting to be discovered.
But don't forget the Asian bank
This part of Istanbul is quieter and greener than its European counterpart, but it is still well worth a visit. The Üsküdar and Kadiköy districts are home to many cultural attractions. It is also the ideal spot to admire a superb sunset over the minarets of Istanbul.
Top 10 Must-Sees
Hagia Sophia: probably the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia is a former Christian basilica that was founded when the city was called Constantinople, in the 6th century. It was converted into a mosque in the 15th century, during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. In 1934, the building was classified as a museum and is no longer a place of worship.
The Blue Mosque: located in the Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque owes its name to its 20,000 Iznik blue tiles. Built between 1609 and 1616 under the reign of Sultan Ahmet I, it is thought to be the last example of classical Ottoman architecture. It was built to rival the Christian architecture of the Hagia Sophia, and boasts an immense prayer room and some magnificent interior decorations.
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts: this museum is very close to the Blue Mosque. It is home to some 40,000 works of Islamic art from the 8th to the 19th centuries, displayed in five rooms containing carpets, ceramics, copper, manuscripts and calligraphy.
The Basilica Cistern: this immense underground cistern is one of Istanbul's finest monuments. It was built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and was extended by Emperor Justinian in 532. The gigantic rooms are reminiscent of the interior of a church. It was supplied by the aqueducts built by Emperor Constantine to the north of the city.
The Topkapi Palace: built on the site of the former acropolis of Byzantium between 1459 and 1465 by the Sultan Mehmet II, this palace was the Sultans' main place of residence until 1853. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1924, the Palace became a museum. In 1985, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Grand Bazaar: with its 60 streets and 5,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is one of the biggest covered markets in the world. It is best known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, antique stores and leather goods. An unequalled combination of colours and life that feels like Ali Baba's cave.
The Galata Tower: this tower in the Beyoglu district was built in 1348. In the past, it marked the northern border of the hills occupied by the Genoese from the mid-13th century, with the approval of the Byzantines. In the course of its history, it has been used as a lookout for fires, as a prison and as an astrological observatory.
The Dolmabahçe Palace: this palace was built mainly to satisfy the Sultans' desire for European modernity. They transferred their official place of residence from the Topkapi palace to this new palace, built in the rococo style that was fashionable in Europe at the time. From 1853 to 1922, the Dolmabahçe Palace was the nerve centre of the Ottoman Empire's administration.
Üsküdar and Kadiköy: take the time to cross the Bosporus and visit the Asian bank of Istanbul. Even if they are more residential, these districts still have plenty of places of interest to offer. In Üsküdar, you can visit the Maiden's Tower and admire the magnificent Tiled Mosque. And in Kadiköy, the German neo-renaissance architecture of Haydarpaşa railway station, with its immense Baroque clock, will delight lovers of architecture.
Taksim Park: you are sure to enjoy a break in this green haven. Before crossing from one bank to the other, take the time to enjoy a cup of mint tea in one of the park's tea gardens.
Cuisine blessed by the sun
Sun-drenched aubergines, peppers and tomatoes are the perfect side-dish for your borek (pastries filled with meat or cheese), dolma (stuffed vegetables), doner kebab and kofte (small meatballs).
Fruit-lovers will be thrilled by the abundance of fresh and juicy fruit, from apricots and cherries, to figs, grapes, melons and water melons. There's something for everyone!
Turkish desserts are as delicious as they are attractive. Baklava, lokums and other succulent specialities will tease you with their odours of cinnamon and orange blossom.
Cultural Events
5 and 6 May: the arrival of spring
This seasonal pagan and pre-Islamic festival is celebrated by writing down a wish on a small piece of paper, then casting it into the sea.
July: The International Jazz Festival
The jazz festival always features some prestigious musicians. All the greats from the world of jazz have played in Istanbul since 1994.
30 August: Victory Day
The commemoration of the victory of the Turks over Greece in 1922.
29 October: Republic Day
The celebration of the proclamation of the Republic on 29 October 1923. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk became the Republic's first President.
End of Ramadan: the Sugar Fest
Every year, the end of Ramadan is celebrated by the three-day Sugar Fest.
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Elementary students often learn best with hands-on methods. For example, they are less likely to understand the concept of multiplication if you simply explain it. If you let them experiment with manipulatives, though, they are likely to understand and remember how division works.
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