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Image courtesy of The Telegraph. Remember, readers, that all heroin addicts look like the girl from 'The Exorcist'.
The amount of comments drawn by the Daily Mail article agreeing with Ricky Gervais about the enforced sterilisation of 'chavs' is shocking and worthy only of our contempt and ridicule. After all, fundamental principles of human dignity and the right to family should protect all of us from the wickedness and arrogance of men who wish the State to dictate to its citizens who may have children and who may not.
And yet this process is now and has been for a long time, already under way. Today, I read an article which is cleverly and delicately worded, but fundamentally, a nasty, nasty piece of work. It is written by a doctor, Max Pemberton, who has written about his time dealing with drug addicts. He is probably still at large. I've given his article a light fisking.
How crafty with words are these social workers?
'You won't take my baby away, will you?" asked Rachel, tears welling up in her eyes. I didn't answer. She knew that Social Services had asked me to write a report about her drug use. What I said might influence their decision as to whether or not she would be allowed to keep the baby. Rachel was now seven months pregnant and had been seeing me as a patient when I worked in a drug rehab clinic. She was addicted to heroin. [Can't you just feel his empathy?] Initially, I had thought that being pregnant she would immediately want to engage with treatment and stop injecting drugs. Surely, the bond that a mother feels for her unborn child is stronger than any addiction? I was mistaken. [Really? Rachel must be evil, then, right?]
Despite her assurances each week that she would stop using, her urine tests always showed positive for heroin. Of course, heroin is highly addictive substance, but I struggled with the thought that while Rachel assured me she would love the child, she could fail it so spectacularly before it was even born. [Interesting, that a social worker should stand up for rights of the unborn. Historically and generally speaking, your ilk have been quite into abortion but there we go.]
Rachel was one of a number of women I saw regularly who injected heroin while pregnant. The extent of this problem was laid bare last week with government statistics showing that, every month, 100 babies are born addicted to heroin because of their mother's use. They experience horrendous withdrawal symptoms, because of their size and immaturity, which can prove fatal. [Max is wonderful, isn't he. He really cares for babies.]
I have talked to many people addicted to drugs in an attempt to get them to stop using. These people deserve our compassion and care [Yes. I agree.]; many have turned to drugs to anaesthetise themselves against horrific traumas, abuse or neglect they experienced as children. Many more have suffered loss or disruption in their adult lives, which they were unable to cope with, or are dogged by psychological difficulties. [He's so understanding.] But [there's always a 'but'...] what I learnt from my time working with drug addicts was that part of being human is that we all have choices. And every time someone injects drugs, it is a choice. [Profound. So, when it comes to the unborn, social workers are not 'pro-choice'?]
In recent years, there has been a fashion for doing everything possible to ensure that children are kept within the family home, rather than being removed by social services [May I say, this is an outright and diabolical lie. The SS have been nicking the children of the poor for ages. You could even say that was why it was started.]. As a general rule, I believe that the state should intervene as little as possible in people's lives. But [There's always a 'but'...] a baby is entirely dependent on others for its welfare and therefore the state should act to ensure that its welfare is paramount [Never heard of the Abortion Act 1967? Great child protection policy. Don't think it has failed anyone yet?!]. When a child is born addicted to heroin, we are failing the child with our softly-softly approach. I refuse to believe that a mother who allows her child to be born addicted to drugs has its bests interests at heart [Yet, she still has not killed it.]. On this subject, I am quite adamant: in every case where a mother has failed to engage with treatment and a child has been born addicted to drugs, the baby should be permanently removed from the mother. [Wow! No more Mr Nice Guy, eh?!] The reason for this rather draconian stance is twofold. [This had better be good.]
Firstly, in failing to enter a detox programme the mother has shown that she is prioritising illegal drugs over the welfare of her child [A fair point, but very presumptuous. Why not ask her why she's not taking up your offers?]. This, of course, is her choice, but in making such a choice, she is communicating a level of disregard for her unborn child that cannot be tolerated [This guy is pro-life, right? I mean, he's just got to be!]. Secondly, a child being raised in an environment where illegal drugs are being used is not receiving the best care. [Hang on. The child has not yet been born. This lady might need some serious support from friends and perhaps extended family. Who knows, perhaps social services could help her too?] Research shows that children brought up in such an environment are at risk of abuse and neglect [Drug user = evil abuser. Sorry, Max, carry on stigmatising] and are more likely to develop serious behavioural problems, mental illness and drug addiction later in life. By intervening when a child is a newborn, rather than waiting to see if things improve, it will be given a chance. [But the mother hasn't yet held her baby yet in her arms. Boy, I'll bet that's a potential game changer and a half, if ever there was one! But, as you say, its important to give the baby a chance, even if you don't give the new mother a chance to be a mother, break her heart and push her to the brink of suicide and to the nearest smackhouse in town.]
Around the same time that I had to write the social services report about Rachel's drug use, I was shown around the neonatal intensive care unit, and I saw a heroin-addicted baby. She was limp, grey and unresponsive. She was given morphine in order to help her withdrawal from heroin. She was one of more than 1,000 babies born every year like this. As I held this tiny scrap of a human being in my hands, I knew that she deserved a better start in life. And in that moment I knew what the answer to Rachel's question should be.'
1. Let us meet this argument head on. The baby is alive and though born addicted to heroin, goes through a period of withdrawal, so that it is not addicted to heroin for the rest of its life. Neither, might I add, is addiction to drugs, necessarily 'genetic', unless you swallow the eugenics bible for whom the word 'good birth' means birth to a 'good gene pool'. That, unfortunately for them, rules out the very poor, the mentally ill and drug addicts. Frankly, 'people like that' would rather that 'people like that' never had children since, in essense they consider 'people like that' to be sub-human. Marie Stopes believed this so much that she wanted the poor to be sterilised.
2. What is this 'better start in life'? Who do you have in mind? A homosexual couple in Wolverhampton? A middle-class family in Dulwich? Have you also read the research that suggests that babies ripped from their mothers at birth grow up with identity problems, psychological trauma, mental illness and drug addiction later in life? What Max fails to mention is the most important aspect of this issue and there is a good reason why he has failed to mention it. What he is really talking about is adoption. Now, may I explain that when a child is taken from his or her mother and put up for adoption that the mother has no access whatsoever to contact or see that child until he or she has grown up, usually to the age of 18 and asks the questions, "Who is my real mummy?" "Did she give me away?" "Didn't she love me?" "What was she like?" "Where is she now?" "Should I see her?" "Can I contact her?" "Has she written to me?" "Where are the letters?" "Why did you destroy them?" "Is she still alive?" "Who am I?"
3. Men like Max Pemberton do not really care about babies born or unborn. Nor do they care about those who suffer from heroin addiction. They just pretend to. They are stealing babies from the poor and providing babies on demand for those who cannot have them naturally. May I also suggest that a great deal of abuse occurs within adoptive families and just as you cannot guarantee that a mother addicted to heroin will not neglect a child, you cannot guarantee that an adoptive family will not abuse the child taken from the natural mother. Also, once you have 'dealt with' the 'problem' of the natural mother, she may be inclined to take her own life since you have ripped what could be her only reason for living from her arms, more or less, forever.
We Catholics are on the side of the Crucified. Not the Crucifiers. And yes, I did nick that phrase from one of Fr Ray's homilies.

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Hundreds of Kabyles joined into a public lunch at Tizi-Ouzud, not far from Algiers, to protest the religious dictatorship of Algeria, where people can be arrested and charged on the accusation of "anti-islamic activities" for not fasting during the Muslim month-long Ramadan festivity.
The defiant act of disobedience was organized after Algerian police harassed three young Kabyles who were ignoring the religious imposition. Local nationalist leader Bouaziz Ait Chebib said:
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The advisory board, or Kitchen Cabinet, comprises a core group of individuals who provide an expert perspective on the publications, activities and events carried out through the Long Finance initiative. Through regular meetings we develop strategies for the extension of key Long Finance concepts and ideas; get insight into new projects and developments; and discuss any broader topics which we think are of relevance to our Long Finance work.
Dr Stephen J Christie
Stephen is the CEO of Neural Insights, a global strategic management consulting firm, where he has responsibility for clients' high performance growth strategies, risk management, technology, artificial and business intelligence solutions. He has over 25 years experience working globally with central banks, regulators, corporates and financial institutions.
Brandon Davies
Brandon is senior independent non-executive director (SINED) of Gatehouse Bank plc (an Islamic Bank in London), a member of the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics (LSE) and lectures extensively on subjects in banking and risk management. He has written numerous papers and articles on these subjects for organisations such as the ACCA, Cass Business School, Central Banking, the LSE, Lombard Street Research and the Financial Times.
Nick Goddard
Nick started his career as an industrial technologist and a qualified Chartered Physicist and Chartered Engineer. He has worked in the City as an investment banker specialising in corporate finance and equity capital markets transactions for small technology companies. Nick has worked as an independent consultant, including several extended assignments advising the Carbon Trust on the commercialisation of novel low carbon technologies and is co-author of a recent NESTA report on the challenges of financing industrial biotechnology companies in the UK.
Ian Harris
Ian co-founded Z/Yen in 1994. At Z/Yen, Ian specialises in strategic planning and systematic performance improvement in both the not-for-profit sector (which he leads) and also commercial sectors. Ian chairs the judging panel for the National Payroll Giving Awards, is a life member of the Gresham Society and is Chair of BCS The Chartered Institute for IT's Ethics Group. He is co-author, together with Michael Mainelli, of the practical book "IT for the Not-for-Profit Sector", the best-selling novel "Clean Business Cuisine" and most recently "The Price of Fish".
Jonathan Howitt
Jonathan Howitt has extensive experience in risk management on both the buy side and sell side. Most recently Chief Risk Officer at Evolution Group, he previously established the operational risk functions at Man Group and Dresdner Kleinwort, and was involved in the early stages of the development of the operational risk discipline, including discussions with regulators on its definition and measurement for Basel 2. Prior to his career in risk management, he held various senior Finance and COO roles at UBS and Citibank, in London, Tokyo and New York. Jonathan is a guest writer for the Long Finance blog.
Con Keating
In a career spanning more than forty years, Con has worked as an infrastructure project financier, corporate advisor, investment manager and research analyst in Europe, Asia and the United States. He has published widely on the regulation of financial institutions and pension systems, and also developed new statistical tools for the analysis of financial data, such as Omega functions and metrics. He has served on the boards of a number of educational and charitable foundations and as a trustee of several pension schemes. He is currently Head of Research for the BrightonRock insurance group. Con has published three Long Finance publications on pensions – "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: The Future of Pensions" in 2010, "Don't Stop Believing: The State and Future of UK Occupational Pensions" in 2011 and "Keep Your Lid On: A Financial Analyst's View of the Cost and Valuation of DB Pension Provision with Ole Settergren and Andrew Slater in 2013 . Con is also a regular guest writer for the Long Finance blog The Pamphleteers.
Paul Moxey
Paul Moxey is Head of Corporate Governance and Risk Management at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and before that has been a risk and governance accountant as well as being chief bean counter and company secretary of a few relatively minor companies. He is most interested in the behavioural aspects of governance and risk. Why people do what they do and what would need to change to get them to make systems work better. Paul is a qualified accountant, MBA and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at Kings College, London. He has been spoken at several Long Finance events including the launch of "In Safe Hands: The Future of Financial Services" in 2012 and the Long Governance seminar with John Kay in 2010.
Jan-Peter Onstwedder
Jan-Peter has over 20 years experience in risk management across a wide variety of asset classes and global trading markets, both in a banking and a corporate environment. He has held various risk and trading positions for Barclays Bank in London and New York; worked as Head of Market Risk for the Royal Bank of Scotland; Head of Risk for BP's Integrated Supply and Trading business; and Head of Risk Management for 3i plc. Currently he works for Citi in London as Head of Risk Management for the global commodities trading division, and as Head of Credit Risk for four global industries (power, energy, chemicals and mining). In 2007 he managed the London Accord, the then-largest ever collaborative research project into the financial aspects of climate change. The report, published in December 2007, placed research by leading investment banks, NGOs, law firms and academic institutions in the public domain. Jan-Peter has also spoken at several Long Finance events including most recently at the Long Finance Spring Conference 2013 "How To Innovate, What To Regulate: Achieving Real Change On The Road To Long Finance".
Gill Ringland
Gill Ringland is well known as an author, consultant and trainer on scenario planning and strategy. Since 2002 she has been CEO and Fellow of SAMI Consulting which specialises in decision making and implementation, based on views of the future. In 2011 Gill authored the Long Finance publication "In Safe Hands? The Future of Financial Services" and established the Long Finance Forum of Futurists (L3F), which works under the Long Finance umbrella to formulate scenarios, or mental models, for the future of financial services.
Stephanie Rochford
Stephanie worked with Michael, Chiara and the Advisory Board on the strategic development of the Long Finance initiative from 2009 to 2013. Her role involved developing the online community platform; co-ordinating and sub-editing the Long Finance publications; events organisation; and marketing and communication.
Alexander Rose
As the director of Long Now, Alexander has facilitated projects such as the 10,000 Year Clock with Danny Hillis, The Rosetta Project, Long Bets, Seminars About Long Term Thinking, Long Server and others. Alexander shares several design patents on the 10,000 Year Clock with Danny Hillis, the first prototype of which is in the Science Museum of London. Alexander was hired as the first employee of The Long Now Foundation in February of 01997. He has been an artist in residence at Silicon Graphics Inc., a project manager for Shamrock Communications, and a founding partner of Inertia Labs.
Chris Skinner
Chris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through the Finanser and Chair of the European networking forum the Financial Services Club, which he founded in 2004. The Financial Services Club is a network for financial professionals, and focuses on the future of financial services through the delivery of research, analysis, commentary and debate and has regular meetings in London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Vienna. He is the author of nine books covering everything from European regulations in banking through the credit crisis to the future of banking and is a regular commentator on BBC News, Sky News and Bloomberg about banking issues.
Rupert Stubbs
Rupert has worked extensively in advertising and branding, both as a Creative Group Head and board member at Saatchi & Saatchi and as a Branding Consultant at Wolff Olins. He now runs a small consultancy based in Bath, The Resourceful Company, which focuses on pragmatic brand development. Clients include an NHS Trust, Vodafone and Pepsico.
Chiara von Gunten
Chiara has worked from 2010 to 2015 with Michael and the Advisory Board on the strategic development and project management of Long Finance and the London Accord. She is co-authored several Long Finance publications including "Financing the Transition: Sustainable Infrastructure in Cities" (2015) and "Chain of a Lifetime: How Blockchain Technology Might Transform Personal Insurance" (2014). A Swiss national, born in Italy and educated at the Graduate Institute and LSE, Chiara is an experienced project manager, consultant and researcher now working on sustainable infrastructure and finance at the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation in Switzerland. Priori to Z/Yen and GIB, Chiara has worked on projects related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility at the City of London Corporation and a Swiss private bank. Chiara particularly enjoys the diversity of thinking and ideas embodied by the Long Finance community.
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Justin is a Managing Director of Endava in Germany, supporting clients with nearshore IT. He co-founded Alpheus in 1996, a financial services consultancy with offices in Frankfurt and London, now part of Endava. He was born in Ethiopia, grew up in the UK, and lives in Frankfurt. Previously he worked for Mars Electronics, the European Commission, Price Waterhouse, and Goldman Sachs. He believes that Long Finance has an unusual and particularly important viewpoint on financial services!


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Film: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (229/250)
First Time/Rewatch: First Time
Mr. Lazarescu is sick. In fact, he is dying, but he doesn't know it. Nobody is taking him very seriously. They shrug off his complaints of pain as simply the grumblings of an old unreliable drunk. And so, knowing the title of the film, we watch him and wait for him to die. This film moves in what feels like real time: his trips to various hospitals, the tests, the doctors reluctantly examining him, the paramedic stubbornly staying by his side. The film is advertised as a black comedy, but I found it overwhelmingly depressing. We know little about this man's previous life, and we have only tuned in for the very end. The film grabs you and makes you confront your own mortality, the reality that when it's your time to go, it could very well be this bleak. But, it's a comedy, right?


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Collecting antiques is becoming an increasingly popular hobby and for some a profitable business, there are many ways of acquiring antiques, learning how to care for them, what to look for when it comes to spotting fakes and evaluations but with the advancements in today's technology the internet has opened up a whole new world for antique collectors.
When it comes down to the actual buying of antiques then the internet comes into its own by opening up a wider choice for the buyer by way of websites that specialise in the buying and selling of antiques and these are categorised by a particular speciality, for example if you are into collecting porcelain, art, pottery e.t.c. There are also numerous auction sites and auction houses where you can pick up great bargains to add to your collection or you can put items up for sale from your own collection. Of course sites such as this don't just buy and sell they also provide a vast amount of information for those who are relatively new to the antique world plus offer great advice and support for those more accomplished in the antique world.
When it comes to getting advice then there are forums for antique collectors who can get together on a regular basis and also seek the advice and learn from the experience of like minded people. A forum can be particularly helpful in locating and acquiring a particular piece if you are a collector of a specific type of antique.
All true lovers of antiques will of course want to ensure that they are able to take the best care possible of their collections and here is where the internet can be of great use. Again forums can be used to ask specific advice on the care of a particular antique or there are more specialist sites for specific antiques such as carpet and rug cleaning, the care of antique jewellery e.t.c, the internet is an almost bottomless pit of reliable information for the antique collector and dealer.
While there are many specialist sites when it comes to antiques, collectors also know they can and invariably do pick up bargains from such as auction houses, flea markets, jumble sales and car boot sales. Many local events of the above are often advertised online which makes searching for them a whole lot easier and quicker. Estate sales that are advertised on the internet have the advantage of often offering you the chance to bid and buy online if you so wish and this is one of the easiest ways to pick up items for a lot cheaper than they are worth and as such are the best bargains for the antique trader.
Using and taking advantage of the internet is as easy as searching on one of the more popular search engines for your particular interest in antiques or antiques in general and almost any subject regarding antiques can be found online in a fraction of the time it takes by using other means.


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A trailer for Doctor Who's Christmas special has debuted.
The advert cryptically hints that "silence will fall" at Christmas, and shows Matt Smith's Doctor on the dangerous planet known as Trenzalore.
> Doctor Who 50th: Digital Spy's 'The Day of the Doctor' review
The 11-second advert for Doctor Who's festive instalment also offers glimpses of The Doctor's most treacherous enemies the Silence, the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Weeping Angels.
This Christmas special will see Smith bowing out of the show and regenerating, as Peter Capaldi takes up the role going into 2014.
> Doctor Who 50th: Digital Spy's greatest ever story revealed
> Doctor Who: 11 golden moments from 50 years of the BBC sci-fi smash
Tonight (November 23), the 50th anniversary episode 'The Day of The Doctor' was simulcast across the world on television and in cinemas.
Digital Spy embarks on a journey of discovery to mark 50 years of Doctor Who in a new short film, Doctor Who: 50 Years of a TV Icon. Watch below:


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May 30, 2014 (JUBA) – The United States aid arm (USAID) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) have earmarked $17m partnership fund to provide emergency education to girls, boys and youth forced to flee their homes by fighting in South Sudan.
- Dina Esposit (L) and Linda Etim speaking to press at Bor airport May 30, 2014 (ST)
The US government will reportedly provide funds for the project to be implemented by UNICEF. It will specifically target internally displaced children, including those in the protection of civilian areas within the UN compounds in South Sudan as well as host communities.
"The new partnership gives girls, boys and youth a safe space in the midst of increased risks of trauma, injury, exploitation and abuse," said USAID's deputy assistant administrator, Linda Etim.
"Education in emergencies is the first measure in creating a sense of normalcy in the lives of children affected by violence and conflict", she stressed.
The intervention will reportedly provide safe and protective temporary learning spaces, supply teaching and learning materials, support accelerated learning for out-of-school adolescents and youth, train teachers in life skills, peacebuilding and psychosocial support.
The project, officials said, will also deliver lifesaving messages in coordination with the ministries of education, science and technology, health and other partners.
"In addition to the obvious need for continuing children's education, education in emergencies actually saves lives by supporting children and adolescents with essential messages about how to maintain health in the crowded temporary shelters where they live," said Jonathan Veitch, UNICEF's representative in South Sudan.
"It also helps to build social cohesion and to teach children about alternatives to violence in resolving conflict, as well as giving them a positive and constructive routine in the midst of the chaos and trauma of life in this devastating emergency", he added.
The displaced children in Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile, Lakes, Central and Eastern Equatoria states, who have severely been affected by the five-months conflict, will reportedly benefit from the project.


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All About Tango was conceived and directed by Debbie Goodwin.
Performed in April 2011.
Sponsored by Social Dance Cultures/Alma del Tango
Tango – the dynamic and evocative style of dance that's sweeping the Bay Area –will be performed by 23 members of the Marin Argentine tango community. "All About Tango,"an evening of dance, music and culture, features improvised social dances, choreographed couples dances and a number choreographed just for women, entitled "Seductive Shoes."
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Biographies: All About Tango
Debbie Goodwin, Director
A dancer since childhood, Debbie began teaching and performing Argentine tango in 1996. She studies continuously both here and in Buenos Aires with a variety of renowned Argentine tango masters. Along with her partner and husband, John Campbell, she developed Alma Del Tango, a Marin-based teaching program dedicated to the art of Argentine tango. They offer group and private instruction, workshops, performances and lecture-demonstrations emphasizing the social origins of the dance as well as contemporary social norms in the world of tango. Building on a foundation of early training in jazz, tap and musical theater, Debbie earned her Bachelors Degree in Dance from California State University, Sacramento in 1998, and her Masters in Dance Education in 2001. Her Masters Thesis Project, the show ¡Tango! A Story of Sacramento's Argentine Tango Communityplayed to sold-out houses in October 2001 and was followed by ¡Tango! Rhythms of The Heart the following year. She continues to create and produce sold out dance productions such as, Tango, A Romantic Ritual (Feb. 2008 & 2009, available on DVD) and Tango House (July 2009). Find out more at almadeltango.com
Debbie is also the organizing force behind Tango Con*Fusión, a company of all women, where she devotes her artistic attention as a choreographer and featured dancer. Since its inception in January, 2004 Tango Con*Fusión has performed original choreography in two ground-breaking all-female tango stage shows with live music and international casts. Tango Con*Fusión has also been featured in a documentary playing on the international tango film festival circuit and on national television networks. For more information please visit tangoconfusion.com.
John Campbell, Narrator
John's took his first tango classes in 1995. He has since studied intensively with a rich variety of masters both in the United States and in Buenos Aires, Argentina. John danced leading roles in Debbie's productions of ¡Tango! , ¡Tango! Rhythms of The Heart, and Tango: A Romantic Ritual, and provided substantial support to both productions. He produced videos of the shows as well. John has also appeared several times in Beyond Tango. John and Debbie have worked together since 1996, developing their own style and teaching methods. Currently, their dance focus as a couple is on improvisation and refining musicality, lead and follow. An eye surgeon and managing partner of MarinEyes in San Rafael, John's other interests include photography, videography and video editing.


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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Locke & Key. Volume 2. Headgames
Still trying to come to terms with their father's murder and the psychopathic killer who tracked them across the country, Tyler and Kinsey Locke make a new friend in "Zack," not knowing that he's far more dangerous (and closely tied to their dad's death) than they would ever suspect. Meanwhile, Bode keeps finding new keys, including the head key, which allows unnatural access to the mind of nearly anyone. What Zack wouldn't do to get his hands on that key...
This is an incredibly well-written and illustrated story, and I'm tearing through it, even though there are about ten other things I should be doing. Can I blame Joe Hill for my negligence of my family and homework?
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Fifty-eight juniors and seniors from Penn Manor High School were inducted into the National Honor Society in an evening ceremony at the high school on September 26, 2011. These new inductees join the 24 seniors who were inducted last year.
Members were selected by the faculty for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.85 or higher and be active members of their community to be eligible for consideration.
Students inducted were: Julie Andrusisin, Abigail Ashworth, Jonathan Bitner, Savannah Blake, Caleb Bolinger, Hannah Breidenbaugh, Aaron Brown, Alex Cauler, Lucas Charney, Mary Christman, Christopher Cuascut, Mark Dano, Ryan Durborow, Michelle Dempsey, Sarah Evarts, Jessie Greenslade, Megan Haines, Katherine Harrold, Derek Harzinski, Matt Hatch, Lake Heckaman, Jillian Heckman, Hannah Henegar, Adam Hess, Jessica Huber, Mark Hutchens, Lindsay Hutchinson, Samantha Huyser, Eleni Jones, Morgan Keck, Brendan Kincade, Kristen Longsderff, Allen Markes, Ian Martzall, Kierstin McDonald, Becky Miller, Kael Miller, David Mohimani, Jocelyn Mylin, Janelle Musser, Lily Ngo, Lindamarie Olson, Angela Oppido, Lauren Pironis, Alex Quinn, Jacob Schick, Julie Schultz, Marlene Sharp, Jacob Shiner, Taylor Skelly, Shannon Sloss, Brad Snyder, Michael Stehman, Brandon Stone, Lindsay Sympson, Russ Thorsen, Robert Warfel, Sarah Whyler.
Advisors Mrs. Kathy Grenier and Mr. Erick Dutchess expect these new National Honor Society members to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community.
The NHS President for the 2011-2012 school year is Mikayla Herbert. Also serving as NHS officers are Landon Alecxih, Jing Li and Megan Schlegelmilch.
The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in three-fourths of the nation's high schools and since 1921 millions of students have been selected for membership. The Penn Manor High School Chapter has been active since 1930. Thousands of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, The National Association of Secondary School Principals.


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T-shirts in the summer time are a dime a dozen. Here are some with heart.
The über cool Ossington Ave. boutique Jonathan+Olivia launched a line of T-shirts on Tuesday with a philanthropic angle. Named Family, the line of T-shirts was designed by various collaborators from the worlds of fashion, music and art — including Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene and installation artist Derrick Hodgson. The shirts retail for $60 each and sales raise money for SickKids Foundation.
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"I was amazed that a university such as MIT would freely give access to its educational information."
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Scottish Labour delegates gathered for their spring conference in Perth over the weekend in less than auspicious circumstances, trailing both the SNP and Conservatives in the opinion polls ahead of… read more →
The spring party conferences are nearly upon us and these curious events remain at the heart of the Scottish political calendar. Conference season can be a particularly gruelling time for… read more →
The Scottish Government pride themselves for introducing bold measures to tackle the country's poor health record and frequently assert that they 'lead the UK' on public health issues, seeking to… read more →
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Hotel Settles
About the project
As part of a multi-million-dollar restoration, the historic Hotel Settles in Big Spring, Texas, selected us to rebrand and reopen the hotel. We designed every visual element of the hotel, restaurant and bar, including logos, signage, in-room materials, menus and website. In advance of the grand reopening, we coordinated advertising, publicity and social media.
The night before the reopening, we held a lighting ceremony for the historic sign atop the hotel, which had not been lit for more than three decades. People and media traveled from around the area for the lighting; the ceremony was covered live by Midland TV news, as well as by several West Texas daily newspapers and Texas Monthly.
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Ángeles Mastretta (1949 - )
Major Writings
Arrácame la vida (novel), 1985. Tr. by Ann Wright as Mexican Bolero,
1989. Recently translated as Tear This Heart Out
Mujeres de ojos grandes (short stories), 1990.
Puerto libre (short stories), 1993
Mal de amores (novel), 1996. Tr. as Lovesick by Margaret Sayers Peden.
Critical Sources and Reviews
Dictionary of Twentieth Century Culture, ed. Peter Standish, Volume 4:
"Hispanic Culture of Mexico, Central America, and the Carribbean," Gale, 1996.
Contemporary Mexican Women Writers, ed. Gabriella de Beer (Mastretta is one of the
five writers profiled by essays, interviews, and criticism).
Review: New York Times, June 29, 1997.
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How to increase Virtual Machine disk space on a XenServer via XenCenter?
I thought to post this simple task, because I came across to teach it for a fresh Citrix admin how to do it.
This is a simple task via GUI, but not so automatic as in e.g. VMware vCenter. Basically, you have to finish expand new size of disk via Windows Disk Management. Before you begin you should always take a snapshot of your virtual machine.
Applicable products: Windows Server 2008 R2, XenCenter 6.2
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1. Shutdown virtual machine
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3. In XenCenter choose virtual machine which disk need to be increased -> Storage -> Properties -> Size and location
4. Set new size of disk
5. Start virtual machine
6. Log in and choose Computer -> Right click -> Choose Manage -> Disk Management -> Storage
7. Right click on the disk you want to extend, and select Extend
8. Click Next
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I don't have much to add to this excellent T Magazine Article: Is Staying In the New Going Out?
Let's strip away the censure, for a moment, by analogizing the trend to personal wealth management. If we define "capital" in this metaphor as a mixture of our time and emotional stasis, then staying in is the ultimate conservative investment. It's like pouring your money into a savings account: You'll grow marginally; you'll stay safe; your expectations will be met and never exceeded. The worst-case scenario is that your delivery fries are soggy and your premium cable TV episode is a B+ instead of an A. You can always pull the ripcord on your show and go to bed early. A failed night means that you got a good night's sleep. That's still a win. A modest win, but a win.


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Chang: We will win crime war
With additional security assets being deployed and investments being made in boosting accommodation for the security forces in western Jamaica, the national security minister Dr Horace Chang is expressing confidence in containing the criminal mayhem that sparked a state of public emergency across three parishes.
"I Iook forward to working with the two JR (Second Battalion, Jamaica Regiment) and the other elements of the security forces, the police, to ensure we restore and maintain public safety and good order in western Jamaica and undermine and continue to disrupt the gangs that really prove a threat to the people of this region," Dr Horace Chang said at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Defence Force's (JDF) Burke Barracks in Flankers, St James.
The minister said the security forces remain dedicated to their mission of reducing lawlessness in the island.
"I am confident that's a battle we will win. It has its challenges, but the Government is committed to giving its support in making the required investment," said Chang, adding that adequate infrastructure and programmes are needed to make a life of crime less attractive.
"The police force will have appropriate infrastructure, both equipment and personnel, and formations to ultimately destroy and disrupt the gangs that are a threat to our social stability and, at the same time, working through the JNSC (Jamaica National Service Corps) and other agencies of government to provide our young men and young women alternatives to criminal lifestyles."
The new Burke Barracks, which is the first of two two-storey dormitory buildings equipped to accommodate 264 military personnel, forms part of an investment valued at $1.6 billion to house the members of the Second Battalion, Jamaica Regiment, whose operations have been relocated from Up Park Camp in St Andrew to Flankers.
"This particular development started on June 1, 2018. There are two phases. The first, which is valued at some $708 million, involves land reclamation, the construction of this two-storey accommodation to house 264 personnel and the construction of a sewage treatment plant," said Chang.
The security minister said a second building, which has similar amenities and is currently under construction, is valued at about $896 million.
Chang said the investment is the first phase of establishing a geographic command unit of Jamaica Defence Force, which will cover the parishes of St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St James and Trelawny.
The Government will further build out a base in Montpelier, St James, and other locations in the region, which will enable a more efficient approach in the JDF operations in western Jamaica, said Chang.


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Emma Ferguson, left, and Kayla Schilke have advanced to the state science fair after their displays were among 10 finalists at last Thursday's regional science fair in North Platte. (Johnson Publications photo)
Two science displays are regional finalists
Science displays created by two juniors at Chase County Schools placed at a regional science fair and are eligible to move on to the state science fair in April.
Kayla Schilke's display titled "Fighting Bacteria" and Emma Ferguson's "What Is Your Stride?" entry were among just 10 who will move on to state competition from a group of 84 projects.
The CCS science students were among students from six area high schools at the Western Regional Science Fair last Thursday at North Platte Community College. They advanced to regionals from the science fair held at Chase County Schools.
The top 10 winners last Thursday received medals and ribbons, and advanced to the 2017 Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences State Science Fair April 20 at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
The science meet was sponsored by the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, UNMC's Area Health Education Center and the Nebraska Coalition For Lifesaving Cures.
A new award was also given out this year. Lincoln Industries donated $125 in cash to an overall winner from Lincoln County. That winner was Landon Klasna of St. Patrick Junior/Senior High School in North Platte.
CCS 7-12 Guidance Counselor Trent Herbert accompanied the CCS students to last Thursday's science fair, as science teacher Kim Wilson could not attend.
Also taking science displays to the regional event were Jack Bauerle and Ryelee Christensen.


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Noelle is a cloth angel that can be hung on a wall or a fireplace. Her clothing is made from wired ribbon and cotton. In class we will construct her, make and embellish her costuming. Paint her face and make her wreath! She would make a perfect holiday gift....or a lovely decoration for you! She is fun and easy to make....so it will be easy to make more than one!
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Jerry and I have an unexpected announcement. On November 20th at 4:38AM, I had an emergency c-section and Madelyn Kate Leonards was born. She weighed 5 pounds 10 oz and was 18.5 inches long. She was born at 34 weeks gestation, so 6 weeks early and has been in NICU ever since. After 2 completely […]
Beautiful delivery. Rebecca's been sending pictures. Vicki
Love, love, love, LOVE! So happy for you all and glad everyone is healthy and praying Maddie can come home very very soon!
This totally made me cry. Jerry's not bad behind the camera either. Beautiful.


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Look out Uber, Lyft, and other ride sharing services. Google could be jumping into your industry — sort of.
Google is rightfully credited for its out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to providing free (or nearly free) services that are ultra useful to consumers. Now the company has been granted a new patent for advertisements that give consumers the option of a taxi service that would transport them to physical stores.
The patent involves a combination of self-driving cars and algorithms that automatically compare the cost of transportation and the potential profit from a completed transaction to determine if such a ride will be lucrative to the business. I'd imagine there might be other requirements put in place to ensure those who are getting a ride actually plan to buy something from the store fronting the bill via the ad. Consumers can use the service via a "get me there" button located on or near a web ad spot.
This is kind of an awesome idea, and one that's likely to benefit those living in big cities where tons of shops are within a few miles. It also makes sense for Google, which has plenty of traffic and location data logged from its Maps and direction services. The biggest hurdle would be getting the proper nods from city officials, which could be much easier as local governments continue to pass laws on driverless vehicles.
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Product-focused technology executive
I recently left OkCupid, and while exploring different opportunities I spend most of my time advising startups, mentoring and traveling to speak at tech events and meet CEOs and companies.
As OkCupid's Chief Product Officer, I led the Product, Design, Front-end Development, App Development, Marketing, Business Development and Customer Support teams. After the CEO's departure, I became one of two C-level executives heading the company through its IPO as part of the Match Group (MTCH- $~4.3B mkt cap).
Previously, I have held different leadership positions at Meetup, Zynga, Facebook and Eventbrite. I received an MBA from
and a BA and MA from the
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
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A three-time national ice skating champion, I've spent half of my life abroad. I've lived in 8 countries, worked in 16, traveled to 44 and speak 5 languages.
I often speak about technology, women leadership and diversity
Speaking topics:
Product management, user growth and data analytics
Design, user experience and mobile trends
Successful partnerships
Marketing and content strategy
Women leadership and diversity
Upcoming talks and conferences:
Product talk at XO Group (The Knot)- February 2017, NYC
Lesbians Who Tech Summit- February 2017, NYC
Honest Stories by Women Leaders at Babson's Women Innovating Now Lab - March 2017, Boston
Sample of past events:
Design for Action
- October 2016, Chicago
Youth Marketing Strategy 2016
- September 2016, NYC
Fall 2016 hackNY Hackathon
- September 2016, NYC
Judge at Demo Day of
MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
- August 2016, Cambridge
Design talk at Buzzfeed - August 2016, NYC
Latinx Panel for BuzzFeed's Hispanic Heritage Month - September 2016, NYC
Tech Talk: Careers Master Class
General Assembly - June 2016, NYC
Behave Conference - talk
The Human Paradox: What we say isn't always what we want
- April 2016, Austin
MIT Women
Breaking the Mold
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"Talking to myself"
- September 2015, Cambridge
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I feel like this week and just flown by and I'm ont sure what we ate. This week we had sick people in the house. Both Darryl and Nate got hit with the cough, cold thing going around and even all of the sliced up onions all around the house didn't clear it up as fast as we'd like but I think they are both finally on the mend.
I still have been going to the store on Tuesday but this next week should help get things back on track. Here's the plan for the coming week!
Saturday - Darryl's working today since he missed a few days this past week due to illness. The boys and I are going to hit up a couple of Easter Egg Hunts (including one with lunch!) and then I'll be cooking food up for Sunday so I plan on having Darryl bring something home or we'll meet him in town for something.
Sunday - Easter! A few years ago I said I would never cook on Easter Sunday again because I literally spent the entire day in the kitchen. Plus, Easter Sunday mornings are long between breakfast at church, Darryl and I both involved in the service and a longer service than normal. (Sometimes I feel like we lose what Easter really is about and instead are just busy!) but, I decided to try it again. Everything will be made and just need to be cooked. So, Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli Salad, Jell-O Salad, and Rolls. I figured that the potatoes and beans can cook while the boys open their Easter Baskets.
Monday - The Kids are gone for a visit to Papa and Nana's. Darryl and I can eat at Applebee's for $15.00 (thanks to half price burgers) so that's what we do!!!
Tuesday - Either Darryl will bring something home or we'll eat out.
Wednesday - Darryl has rejoined the music group he played in for years (but had to take time off due to his back) so I'm thinking about meeting him in town for dinner.
Thursday - Last night without kids so of course I'm not cooking HA!
Friday - The kids come home today so I'm going to plan Tacos - easy peasy.


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War. What is it good for? A nice strategy game for the Vita, maybe?
We aren't blessed with many strategy games on the Vita and the only other title which can see you in a war-like scenario is Table Top Tanks and that doesn't quite cut the mustard. So it's with open arms that this title, which serves as an HD revisit to the PSP title of the same name, is welcomed. Labelled as "History Legends of War" the game very quickly tells you that, whilst based around the US Army's General George S Patton, the missions that you will undertake are not exactly historically accurate.
Set during World War 2, more specifically 1944, the game has you in the role of Patton, commanding your troops on the quest to win the war. It is a turn based strategy game with you controlling up to 8 different units in a variety of objectives. The story unfolds as these missions are completed and depending on how efficient you were during each level you will be awarded a rank, the and the higher your rating the more prestige points you are awarded. These prestige points act as your currency through the game and this affects the recruitment of different units. So, choosing up to eight units you can select from Infantry based attacking units like Riflemen, Snipers and Anti-tank units as well as defensive units like Medics and Engineers, Tanks and Planes. Choosing the wrong unit for the mission type could seriously affect your final rating or even cost you the mission. The missions themselves vary from those that need you to completely eliminate enemy units to those that need you to survive a specific number of turns without running out of troops. Escorting units to a set drop zone and so on.
Over the course of 21 missions there is enough variety here to keep you interested and keep a challenge going with five different levels of difficulty. This level itself does not affect the trophies – you are free to complete the game on easy should you desire but if you are really up for a challenge you may be better of going higher. The game looks quite nice and everything presented is detailed enough and there are many different effects such as smoke and debris and so on going on when units are destroyed. The units have enough of a difference in their looks for you to tell them apart.
Strategy games historically struggle when they make a transition to a console unless they have a working control scheme and that's exactly what you have here. The shoulder buttons when pressed alone cycle around the units that you have, whilst the left stick moves the camera around. When used with the button the left stick also changes your viewing angle. When it is used with the right you can rotate the map. The right stick is what you use to move your units and to aim at enemies. The X button serves as your action button. The triangle enters your targeting mode where you can aim your main firearm or your alternative weapon (if you have one) at an enemy unit by pressing the circle button. Aside from you sometimes moving the camera it all works very well. Once you have made your move choices you then confirm the end of your turn, and the AI then engages its own troops. Your units will fire to defend themselves if the German troops enter their field of vision as will they when you do the same to them.
It all works well, the units all have a movement meter which affects how far they can move around the battlefield in one turn. They also have a set number of shots to fire per turn and you can shoot and move however you want whilst the unit has the ability to do either. You are limited however, first by funds and then by fuel as to how many vehicle units you can take with you into the missions – whilst sometimes you are even limited completely to just one or two units in total. Whilst this increases the tension in the missions it does sometimes detract from the overall experience, especially if you are after some serious tank battles.
If you are, then you will be disappointed. The game does a decent job as strategy title and will keep you interested and entertained but it never really feels like you are in command of an army. Once you realise that just using two infantry units (Bazooka and Sniper) will pretty much guarantee you a "Heroic Victory" it does kind of negate the point of the different units types, especially the air units.
There is a multi-player mode in the package with a pass and play model in place but the game really could have benefited from an online mode. As a turn based game it would have worked well over the internet and it's a shame that it wasn't implemented. But at least there is something there for you to use.
Patton's Campaign ultimately leaves you feeling a little disappointed. War strategy enthusiasts have very little other choice than this title (on the Vita, that is) and they won't feel completely let down but you can't help feeling that they could have packed a little bit more into the game which would have enhanced the experience.


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It's officially spring now, but now that temps are starting to rise and you're stowing away your winter coats, it's almost time to think about summer and bathing suit season. Think it's too early? Think again, because stores are going to be stocked with bikinis of all shapes and sized any day now. We're spotlighting our favorite silhouette first: the one piece. Whether you're just a demure dame or you're into the throwback look and feel of a one-piece, they're a great way to dip your toe back into the thought of summer swim season. We've got sport picks, chic retro-inspired styles and more to fill your beach tote.
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Make a statement this holiday season with Rimmel London. Rimmel has everything you'll need to change up your makeup look any way you can imagine so you can make a statement, no matter how subtle or in-your-face. I got to try an assortment of products for my holiday looks and I am in love!
Perfect your face in just a few simple steps with a few quality products from Rimmel. The Fix & Perfect Pro Primer uses a unique, advanced formula. Your foundation will glide on more smoothly, more evenly, and wear longer. Fix & Perfect Pro smoothes to minimize pores, resurfaces for an even complexion, brightens skin all day, mattifies to eliminate shine, and will protect your skin from environmental aggressors. What more could you ask for? Hide The Blemish Concealer is a great way to hide problem areas before applying your foundation. Effortlessly cover blemish areas or dark spots all day long! BB Cream and BB Cream Radiance are some of my favorite products out there! This specially formulated BB Cream is packed with matte perfecting benefits, resulting in gorgeous and shine free skin! It minimizes the appearance of pores and evens skin tone while controlling shine. The lightweight formula makes it perfect for combination to oily skin, with ideal benefits: soothes, conceals dark circles and even helps prevent blemishes.
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Shoreline Rotary honors Students of the Quarter
Thursday, March 24, 2016
|From left, Bill Dunbar, Jesi Stuvek, Andrew Cho
Photo by Chris Stuvek
The Shoreline Rotary Club honored its two Shorewood Students of the Quarter at its meeting on Wednesday morning.
The honored students are Jesi Stuvek and Andrew Cho, who were recognized for their community volunteer efforts.
Shorewood principal and Rotary Club member Bill Dunbar was recognized for his contributions to the organization.


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Final Look
Today's reading: 1 Corinthians 1-16
We finished reading the Book of 1 Corinthians yesterday, but before we move to a new Book, let's use today to take a look back over and consider some of the lessons and wise words we received through Paul from 1 Corinthians.
This time as I read through 1 Corinthians, Paul's words on spiritual gifting and his encouragement for us to use our spiritual gifts to the fullest resonated with me. My husband and I recently moved so we're now attending a new church. Part of the process for us over the last few months has been finding where we can and should be serving in this new body of believers. That being the case, 1 Corinthians 12 served as an encouragement and good confirmation about how we have been proceeding.
What was your favorite chapter and/or message from 1 Corinthians, and why? What was one new thing you learned as you read through this letter to the believers in Corinth? Tami
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This dragon was found on the grounds of Kiyomizudera, a Buddhist temple located in the Higashiyama district in Kyoto. Such fountains are used for purification. Visitors use the ladles to dip water from the fountain and pour it across both hands.
The definition in the scales and form of this fierce looking dragon are bold and impressive and nicely contrast the pooling water below.
Dragon Fountain
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An eighth child is on the way for former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. His wife, Lakiha Spicer, is five months pregnant with a baby boy, according to RadarOnline.com.
This news comes just a little more than a year after Tyson lost his daughter, Exodus, 4, in a tragic treadmill accident. She suffocated when the machine's cord wrapped around her neck. He has six other children
While happy news for the family, a new baby will certainly add to the financial troubles the couple is already experiencing.
"I'm totally destitute and broke," he said earlier this year on The View. "But I have an awesome life, I have an awesome wife who cares about me. I'm very grateful. I don't deserve to have the wife that I have; I don't deserve the kids that I have, but I do, and I'm very grateful."
Perhaps their expanding family could be the answer to their financial woes in the form of a reality television show. There's certainly plenty of fodder.
Like a whole story line around him trying to live vicariously through his children and pushing them to accomplish things he didn't ... like doing drugs with rappers.
"[Tupac Shakur] always wanted me to smoke weed with him, and I never did it. I wish I did. That's my biggest regret," Tyson recently told the AP.
If those Duggars got a reality show deal with their white bread ways, surely Tyson and his brood could entertain the masses with material like that, which you just can't make up.
In any case, congratulations to the couple.
Would you watch a reality show about Mike Tyson and his family?
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Below are a few pictures from the exhibits. And I'm pleased to say my BEHOLD THE BLUE sold the 2nd day it was up. Thanks to an Alamogordo, NM couple I've not met. Hope they will come back when I give my walk through and talk next Sunday.
Another opening, another show.
This Family Winkler exhibition has been up for one month already. Forgive my tardiness in blogging. Also, in RIOBRAVOFINEART gallery is a Border Artist exhibit, of which I am also a member. Both shows look wonderful. I'm sending this out to say they will both be up and running till Sept. 29th so there's still time to go to the gallery or at least check out a lot of the works on the gallery's website: www.riobravofineartgallery.com
Below are a few pictures from the exhibits. And I'm pleased to say my BEHOLD THE BLUE sold the 2nd day it was up. Thanks to an Alamogordo, NM couple I've not met. Hope they will come back when I give my walk through and talk next Sunday.
Time is flying for me. So far, this year is good to go! I was invited to join the BORDER ARTISTS, a 501C3 arts organization formed in Las Cruces I believe 20 years ago. They keep their membership down to 20 artists so I am even more honored to have been selected to join. A few members are already friends and now I look forward to getting to know all the artists and their work better. They do GOOD works for the community. Fundraisers for PBS, scholarships.... Looking forward to our exhibitions and helping out. Please go to their website to check out the artists (including me, of course) and some of their works.
Short blog so enjoy my brevity and check out MY website, too. nolanwinkler.com
Finished this commission for the new Santa Fe Presbyterian Hospital about one month ago and just got a quick installation shot from the consultant on the job. Fun to do and so grateful to have had my submission selected over 200 submissions. WOW. Below is a picture of the installed work...chairs and plants yet to be added. Then individual pictures of each piece. Each piece measured 40x60".
Next? Awaiting a downpayment check for another commission. Wheee.
I am thrilled to have two of my paintings selected to become part of the Capitol Art Collection in Santa Fe's Round House/State Capitol building. Thanks to the Capitol Art Foundation members for inviting me to submit work. The two pieces will soon be boxed in plexiglass and hung in their wonderful collection. The fun part is that I know so many of the artists already in the collection. If you haven't been to the Round House to see the collection, I hope you will make the effort and take the time to view floors of wonderful art from NM artists. The two pieces below are soon to be hung and I can't wait to see them included.
and GRACE UPON THE VISIT
LANDFILL ART...er, hubcaps
Sharing a couple of hubcaps my husband, RWWinkler and I did for a LANDFILL ART project a few years ago. The project has had numerous shows and is having a book or catalogue done. Very fun project. Please google: Land Fill Art to get a glimpse at hundreds of hubcap art pieces.
This is my husband's. LOTS of text and collage work.
And mine: ON THE ROAD AGAIN
AndToday I put up many of my small abstracts at RioBravoFineArt Gallery in Truth or Consequences. There, they are on walls with some older work from my retrospective and it is fun for me to see them together. I have low prices on all work at the gallery for the time being. Would appreciate it if you went through my photos in this blog and found one (or more) you MUST have. Then, email Eduardo Alicea at firstname.lastname@example.com or call him at 575.894.0572. Or stop in at the gallery and see the work in person! 110 North Broadway Avenue, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. In any case, enjoy the pictures. If you see any in the 'wall' pictures I have not shown individually and want information, please use the Comment section and I'll get the info to you.
And now some of the small 6x6" paintings, framed to 8x8"....
And, some of the retrospective work...
Thanks so much for viewing. I would enjoy reading any comments you may have.
I'm very excited to share the stage, er gallery walls with Albuquerque artist, Lloyd Brown for this exhibit at Unsettled Gallery in Las Cruces. The opening is Friday, May 4th from 4-8pm. We've both done abstract works for this show. Below you'll see a couple of our images for it. After than, I'll add more of mine. We artists have big egos to be able to put the work out for all to view (and comment on, good or not so good). We love comments and questions. We love our work and hope you do, too, and find something to identify with in the work. Hope to see you who are relatively nearby at the opening. Or the show lasts till June 9th.
I will have a lot of 12x12" paintings and a lot of 6x6" and framed to 8x8" paintings. All colorful and wonderful, says the unbiased artist herself! This exhibition is definitely my jump into COLOR. Come see it.
This coming May I will be in a two person exhibit with northern New Mexico artist Lloyd Brown (Google him and his work). It is at the Unsettled Gallery in Las Cruces, NM. The title of our show is PAINTING OUT LOUD. When the title was selected I thought I needed to do some more colorful work than I normally do. So far I have about 11 small 12x12" mostly colorful paintings and these 6 VERY small paintings. These measure just under 6x6" and then framed in white (with black grounds) to 8x8" and will retail for $150. each in the exhibit. Having a difficult but rewarding time with all this color. Small works are WORK! Please enjoy these few preview pieces and pencil us in for a May exhibit in Las Cruces. Another reminder will go out once we're close. Thanks! It's always nice to have a red dot (sale) pre opening, so don't be shy.
"There must be some way out of here," said the joker to the thief. Bob Dylan
Kick you shoes off, do not fear. Bob Dylan
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I feel as high as a bird. B. Dylan
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And if you start to fall, I'll be there to catch you. Samuel T. Herring
What has drawn me to your door?
This exhibit opens on Friday, January 5th, 2018 from 3-8pm. Lots of hours to find your way to the Unsettled Gallery & Studio in Las Cruces. Ten artists I'm told. And my first official show of this new year. The image shown is from a snow series that will be hanging in the gallery to give you a 'good' chill. The exhibit will last till sometime in mid February, but most fun is to hit the opening.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!
Yes, it will be a fun and interesting hour or so on Saturday at 1 and I hope you'll be there. The Las Cruces 9 show and my retrospective continue to be up until November 26th at this gallery. WORTH A DRIVE TO SEE THEM.
My own retrospective is doing well sales wise and the painting shown above was the first to sell. But the pieces shown below are still available, and more. Lots more as I have 50 pieces on the walls and more unframed in a standing portfolio. Come on down! Feel free to bring your checkbook or put a piece or 5 on law away.
The Las Cruces 9 show is a stunner and I'll walk us through that show, too. These artists outdid themselves and have received many kudos on the work and their professionalism. WORTH A DRIVE TO SEE THEM. Lay away, buy it now... all available for your collecting ease.
See you there! Or see you on the November 2nd Saturday Art Hope in November.
Now for those pieces of mine still available...These drawings/paintings are on handmade paper at approx 30x22" and all are charcoal and acrylic and oil bar. The idea to do a series of drawings came after watching Jim Dine on Charlie Rose so many years ago. So inspiring, what an artist, what a guy! So first shown is NIGHTSHADE. Next is MEXICAN BIRD OF PARADISE. Then BIRDBATH AND FRIENDS. And last shown: CACTUS AND ROSES. Many more of these drawings are at the gallery pinned to the wall, unframed.
It's me, Nolan Winkler. Here to keep you up to date.


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Nicki Minaj Attacks Mariah Again, Calls Her 'Insecure and Bitter'
As long as 'American Idol' Season 12 has been on, the claws have been OUT. Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey just won't let the other one live peacefully in her diva kingdom.very
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Sorrento is a family run furnishing business in Cowbridge. We offer many furnishing services:
Sorrento Furnishers is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2014; Sorrento was founded by David & Reta Thomas in 1964, and it is continuing today with Daughter Gillian Harris.


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"Today. Tomorrow. Forever" Vanilla Wedding Candle
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Triple success for Hart Biologicals and Hart Innovations
Hartlepool based Haemostasis specialists, Hart Biologicals is celebrating its shortlist in three categories at this year's North-East Business Awards.
The medical diagnostics company has made it down to the final three contenders in each of the Heart of the Community, Innovation and Export Awards for the 2018 annual ceremony.
Alby Pattison, Managing Director of Hart Biologicals, said: "We're over the moon to be nominated at this year's awards. Last time round we won two out of the four categories we were contending in and we couldn't help but come back to defend our titles and show just how much we have achieved over the last year.
"I'm confident that the outstanding work both the Hart Biologicals and Hart Innovations teams have been undertaking over the past 12 months can ensure we're real competition."
At the 2017 event, Hart Biologicals and sister company Hart Innovations won both the Export Award and Innovation Award, before narrowly missing out on Small Business of the Year and Heart of the Community.
Alby concluded: "To be shortlisted again for this year's awards is an honour in itself.
We're already looking forward to welcoming the judges of each of the categories and showcasing to them just what makes both companies stand out."
The awards are held by Trinity Mirror in association with the North-East England Chamber of Commerce and honour the shining lights of the region's successful and innovative business world.
The Teesside heat of the North-East Business awards will be held at Teesside University's Olympia Building on 22 March with the winners of all three regional finals going head to head on 26th April in a grand final held at Sedgefield's Hardwick Hall.


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|Little fish with big flavor--fresh anchovies--boquerones.
Anchovies? Those salty little fish packed in cans? An ingredient in salads or pizza topping. Hang on, these are different--fresh ones are something else all together. Fresh anchovies, which measure about 5 to 5 ½ inches long, are abundant on the Mediterranean and Bay of Biscay coasts of Spain. The anchovy is a silvery fish with a protruding upper jaw, from whence it gets its Spanish name, boquerón, "big mouth." (Though, with those great big eyes, maybe it could be called ojón, as well.) In northern Spain, the same fish is called anchoa.
|A heap of fried boquerones.
And then there's that favorite tapa bar dish—boquerones en vinagre, fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar. The vinegar cooks the fish—no heat required—somewhat like ceviche. The anchovies are then dressed with olive oil, chopped garlic and parsley.
|Boquerón--big mouth, big eyes.
|Pull out the backbone.
The little fish first have to be filleted—surprisingly easy, so have a go. Serve the anchovies accompanied by bread. Some tapa connoisseurs like to heap the little fish on the bread. Others prefer to eat the anchovies straight up, with a cocktail pick or small fork, then dip the bread in the tangy dressing left on the plate.
|Marinated anchovies with garlic and parsley--a favorite tapa.
Boquerones en Vinagre
Makes 12 tapa servings.
|Anchovy on bread.
1 to 2 cups white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
shredded lettuce, to garnish
lemon half, to garnish
chopped scallion, to garnish (optional)
bread, to serve
To fillet the anchovies: cut off the head and pull out the innards of the fish. Grasp the top of the spine and pull it down across the belly of the fish, then cut off the spine, leaving the fillets attached at the tail.
Rinse the fillets in water, then place them in ice water for 30 minutes to firm them.
Place the anchovies, skin-side down, in a single layer in a non-reactive container (glass, ceramic or plastic). Pour over the vinegar—enough to cover the fish—and the salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. The fillets will turn white and opaque.
Before serving, drain off all the vinegar marinade and rinse the anchovies in cold water. Drain well and pat dry. Arrange them skin-side down, like spokes of a wheel, on a serving dish. Sprinkle with oil, garlic and parsley. Garnish the dish with lettuce, a cut-lemon in the center, and a little chopped green onion. Serve with bread.


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We see athletes as these freaks of nature who just dominate their respective sports. However, many past and present superstars are not only taking it to the field or court, but to the mic as well. Of course, some have found success, while some are just simply unbearable.
TV Channel Bumpers
Let me ask you something: Do you know what a bumper is? You might not think that you do, but trust me, you do. A bumper can be defined as a 15-30 second piece that airs on a television channel that tells you the channel that you're watching. These can often go unnoticed by the viewer, but these things can really enhance the TV viewing experience. You may find yourself remembering a catchy jingle or remembering some imagery from these, and you may not even realize it. That may be because we saw many of these as impressionable children on channels like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
The Evolution of the Call of Duty Sniping Community. (2011-2017)
If you're like me, then you enjoy a challenge.
Not a lot of things are more satisfying to me than becoming skilled at a video game, especially becoming skilled in an aspect of the game that's more difficult than all others. If you are unfamiliar, almost every Call of Duty game comes with a community of gamers who specifically use a sniper rifle.
Well, what's the fun in that? Sitting in the back of the map scoping out enemies for 10 minute periods of time? That has to get boring.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic: A Review
As a young lad, I spent many an hour playing the original two RollerCoaster Tycoon games on PC. For those of you unfamiliar with the series, RollerCoaster Tycoon is a game where you manage a theme park – building thrill rides, roller coasters, refreshment stands, and the like. The goal of the game is to accomplish whatever the game asks of you, depending on which area you selected. For instance, the goal might be that you have 500 guests in your park by the end of year two. The game goes by pretty quick, so you can beat a number of these scenarios in as little as an hour.
Ranking Brands of Root Beer as Someone you went to High School with
I had to go a few different places to find IBC, in the end it was worth it though. A little bit of a backstory, I loved root beer as a child. I was still unsettled on Pepsi vs Coke and Dr Pepper wasn't always an option. Since I preferred dark pops to the light pops, root beer was the safe choice always. Those days have long passed and I felt the need to revisit the drink but two of these brands are new to me.
What better way to rank root beer than as people you went to high school with?
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Weekly Waves Vol 2.
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Slavoj Zizek, who has previously written some rather dodgy stuff on the Middle East, plays it straight in this piece on Israeli expansionism, and gets it right.
Quiet slicing of the West Bank makes abstract prayers for peace obscene | Slavoj Zizek | Comment is free | The Guardian
The conclusion is obvious: while paying lip-service to the two-state solution, Israel is busy creating a situation on the ground that will render such a solution impossible. The dream underlying Israel's plans is encapsulated by a wall that separates a settler's town from the Palestinian town on a nearby West Bank hill. The Israeli side of the wall is painted with the image of the countryside beyond the wall – but without the Palestinian town, depicting just nature, grass and trees. Is this not ethnic cleansing at its purest, imagining the outside beyond the wall as empty, virginal and waiting to be settled?
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When peace-loving Israeli liberals present their conflict with Palestinians in neutral, symmetrical terms – admitting that there are extremists on both sides who reject peace – one should ask a simple question: what goes on in the Middle East when nothing is happening there at the direct politico-military level (ie, when there are no tensions, attacks or negotiations)? What goes on is the slow work of taking the land from the Palestinians on the West Bank: the gradual strangling of the Palestinian economy, the parcelling up of their land, the building of new settlements, the pressure on Palestinian farmers to make them abandon their land (which goes from crop-burning and religious desecration to targeted killings) – all this supported by a Kafkaesque network of legal regulations.
The idea of extremists on both sides is revealed as a position to consolidate existing power relations. A corollary to this is the image of the US as an honest broker, out to chivvy both sides along to a just settlement. An Irish Times leader comment, praising the award to Mary Robinson of a Medal of Freedom, wrote that Obama had taken an 'even-handed approach' to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and that both shared a 'commitment to political engagement based on human rights and the rule of law'.
There is truly something for everyone in the long list of Medal of Freedom recipients, from Georgia O'Keefe to Charlton Heston, Nelson Mandela to Dick Cheney (who voted against a 1986 resolution calling for the release of Nelson Mandela), Muhammad Ali to Margaret Thatcher. The award is therefore devoid of any significance other than as a reflection of the priorities and concerns of the incumbent administration. But given the facts on the ground as outlined by Zizek above, it appears likely that issuing the award to Mary Robinson is a calculated insult to AIPAC and a conciliatory gesture to the UN in the absence of any substantial change of administration policy toward Israel, since the US will continue to provide Israel with massive military and financial support as it colonises even more Palestinian land. As Tony Judt wrote recently in the NYT:
Op-Ed Contributor – Fictions on the Ground – NYTimes.com
If Israel is drunk on settlements, the United States has long been its enabler. Were Israel not the leading beneficiary of American foreign aid — averaging $2.8 billion a year from 2003 to 2007, and scheduled to reach $3.1 billion by 2013 — houses in West Bank settlements would not be so cheap: often less than half the price of equivalent homes in Israel proper.
Many of the people who move to these houses don't even think of themselves as settlers. Newly arrived from Russia and elsewhere, they simply take up the offer of subsidized accommodation, move into the occupied areas and become — like peasants in southern Italy freshly supplied with roads and electricity — the grateful clients of their political patrons. Like American settlers heading west, Israeli colonists in the West Bank are the beneficiaries of their very own Homestead Act, and they will be equally difficult to uproot.
Despite all the diplomatic talk of disbanding the settlements as a condition for peace, no one seriously believes that these communities — with their half a million residents, their urban installations, their privileged access to fertile land and water — will ever be removed. The Israeli authorities, whether left, right or center, have no intention of removing them, and neither Palestinians nor informed Americans harbor illusions on this score.
Obama's 'even-handed' approach entails huge subsidy of settlement construction along with massive military aid to the expansionary power. This is what the Irish Times sees as a 'commitment to political engagement based on human rights and the rule of law'.


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