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Lower mainland fire departments using the Red Cross First Responder course
What lower mainland fire departments use the Red Cross First Responder course?
The Red Cross First Responder course is the most commonly used FR course in the lower mainland. Currently it is used by the following departments:
- Abbotsford Fire & Rescue Service
- Agassiz
- Chilliwack
- Coquitlam Fire & Rescue Service
- Port Coquitlam Fire and Rescue
- Delta Fire & Emergency Services
- Harrison Hot Springs
- Langley Township Fire Department
- Langley City Fire & Rescue
- New Westminster Fire & Rescue Services
- North Vancouver Fire Department
- Port Moody
- Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services
- West Vancouver Fire & Rescue
And the list continues to grow.
When you take your First Responder course with Priority Care First Aid you will receive your national certification AND your EMALB first responder level 3 licensing exams…. preparing you to the same standard used by these departments!
Certification Versus Licensure
What is the difference between being certified, and being licensed?
Great question, and one directly relevant to our pre-hospital care courses! In simple terms….
Certification demonstrates that you have successfully completed a program of instruction in a given subject matter. In terms of the Red Cross First Aid Programs, your certificate demonstrates that you have completed a course taught to the national standards.
Virtually all "professionals" requiring licensing. Lawyers, Health Care providers, Teachers, etc.
Licensure, usually obtained via exam through an industry specific regulatory body, ensures that the license holder is competent to perform their trade. It is an additional level of due diligence, if you will.
In Canada, emergency service workers within the 911 system are usually obligated by law to be licensed. Each Province is responsible for determining the standard of care provided by licensed emergency service workers. In BC, these exams are conducted by the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (the EMALB). Successful completion of EMALB licensing exams provides official permission to employ FR or EMR skills as an emergency services worker when working for an employer within the system. If you move from one province to the next and wish to continue working within their 911 system you would be required to become licensed within your new province also.
Do I need to be licensed?
It can be a bit confusing, as it all depends on what your goal is. There are times where you only need to be certified, and times where you may need to be licensed too. For example:
I wish to work in the 911 system as an FR or EMR:
I want to obtain my EMR as a pre-requisite to attend PCP training:
NOT USUALLY. Training institutions usually require a certificate to show proof of pre-requisite, not a license.
I want my EMR to provide medical coverage at an event:
IT DEPENDS. This would be entirely based on the needs of the company you are working for.
How do I become licensed in BC as a First Responder?
All of Priority Care First Aid's First Responder courses INCLUDE the EMALB licensing exams at no extra charge. When you are complete in the course you simply apply online through the EMALB's website for your license (also at no charge).
How do I become licensed in BC as an EMR?
The exams for all levels of pre-hospital care beyond First Responder (EMR, PCP, ACP, CCP) are conducted directly by the EMALB, who have examination sites throughout the province.
They charge an additional fee for these exams, which is separate and distinct from the course you took from your training provider.
The Red Cross currently has two programs recognized by the EMALB to send EMR Students to Exam:
The full EMR course.
The EMR Bridging Course.
Students who complete either of the above two programs are eligible for EMALB licensing exams.
The process for EMR students who have successfully been certified in an EMR program recognized by the EMALB is to obtain their certificate, apply online for an exam date, then complete the EMALB exam process.
Are the EMALB Licensing exams included in your First Responder courses?
I am applying to several fire departments, and they state that I need my First Responder level 3 LICENSE, not just the First Responder level 3 certificate. Do you provide this, and what is the additional cost?
ALL Priority Care First Aid First Responder courses INCLUDE the Emergency Medical Assistant's Licensing Board (EMALB) First Responder exams at NO EXTRA CHARGE!
When you complete your First Responder training with Priority Care First Aid you will receive a national First Responder certificate from the Canadian Red Cross, which covers all content in the First Responder Level 3 course (including AED and spinal). At the end of this course will will conduct the EMALB licensing exams for you, and upon successful completion instruct you on how to apply for your First Responder license which is what the Fire Departments are looking for.
Again, this is ALL included in our $575 price. There are No extra costs!
Vancouver First Responder Courses
Do you offer the Red Cross First Responder course in the Vancouver area?
We do! We actually offer the First Responder course at various locations throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Our most common course location near Vancouver is in Burnaby. We also often offer First Responder courses in Langley, covering the Fraser Valley area.
Please see our Upcoming Courses page for current course offerings.
Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course
I am a current Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor in Vancouver. I am coming to the end of my three year certification. What do I have to do to re-certify?
Prior to the end of your three year certification cycle you must attend an 8 hour Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course.
This course is broken down into three sections:
Skills Review:
All First Aid and CPR/AED skills will be reviewed to ensure consistency with the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program.
Information Update:
New information regarding program changes, program updates, legislative changes, etc will be discussed.
Professional Development:
Each recertification cycle contains a professional development session to help grow Red Cross First Aid instructors.
More information about our Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Courses can be found here:
St. John Ambulance Instructor Transfer to Red Cross First Aid Instructor
I am a St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Instructor, and I would like to transfer to become a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor. What is the process?
If you are currently a qualified St. John Ambulance First Aid Instructor you qualify to enrol in a Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Transfer Course.
This course is a 20 hour workshop, designed to build on your existing instructional skills and knowledge, ensure you are fully aware of how to perform the skills as per the Red Cross First Aid program, and to orient you to the various first aid courses offered by the Canadian Red Cross.
More information on transferring your St. John Ambulance First Aid Instructor qualifications to the Red Cross by attending the First Aid Instructor Transfer course can be found here:
NLS Lifeguard or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) to Red Cross First Aid Instructor
I currently work in the aquatics field here in Vancouver, working as both a qualified lifeguard (NLS certified) and a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI). I would like to begin teaching Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR courses. How do I transfer my current instructor certification to the Red Cross First Aid Instructor Program? Is there are First Aid Instructor Transfer Course?
Yes! Your Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification would qualify you for the Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR / AED instructor transfer course. You would also need to be at least 18 years of age, and possess a current Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP certificate.
Who teaches the Red Cross First Aid Instructor Courses?
I am interested in taking a Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course, and was wondering who the instructor would be?
Your Red Cross First Aid Instructor Course, First Aid Instructor Transfer Course, or First Aid Instructor Recertification course will be taught by either a Master Instructor Trainer, or an Instructor Trainer.
Instructor trainers are veteran Red Cross first aid instructors who have taken additional training with the Red Cross to teach instructor schools, learning how to impart best practices for adult education. Master instructor trainers are very experienced ITs who act in a leadership role within the Canadian Red Cross first aid program.
The Canadian Red Cross works on a third party delivery model, meaning that Training Providers certified by the Red Cross offer training on behalf of the Red Cross. At Priority Care First Aid your instructor development course will be taught by a Master Instructor Trainer.
What can I do to be completely prepared for a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Course?
I am booked for an upcoming Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Course. I want to be completely prepared. Do you have any advice?
This is an excellent question. Here are some of our thoughts:
1) Pick up your course materials as soon as you can. The more time you have to familiarize yourself with these materials the better!
2) The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR / AED Instructor course is about how to teach. The focus is on adult education and the effective delivery of first aid courses. There is an expectation that you will enter the instructor course with strong first aid and CPR skills. All of the skills are clearly depicted in both of the student textbooks (the CPR/AED Manual and the First Aid & CPR Manual). There are also key points in your instructor guide, as well as video based demonstrations on the multi media presentation. Practice hard to ensure consistency with these materials.
3) As mentioned above, completely familiarize yourself with all of the content of the student and instructor resources you are provided. Be clear on the Red Cross standards, as opposed to St. John Ambulance, The Lifesaving Society, the Canadian Ski Patrol, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, WorkSafe BC, etc. Each organization does things a little bit differently and it is important to always teach Red Cross courses consistent with the Red Cross course materials.
4) Plan out your assigned teaching presentations before your instructor course. You will probably end up modifying them based on things you learn in the instructor school, but getting the heavy lifting done before your instructor course will take a lot of the pressure off.


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Hi everyone! I'm so happy to be making Jen Kingwell's latest pattern, Delilah, with all of you.
If you've ever made one of Jen's quilts before, you'll remember that she has always provided patterns to trace, but you had to add a ¼" seam to each one. Easy enough for straight lines, but many of the blocks are curved. Jen is a hand piecer and hand quilter, so she needed the actual size of the units she was piecing, and the seam allowance wasn't so critical. The templates in this project include the ¼" seam allowance and make for a quilt ideally suited to machine piecing.
So, my plan for this Sew-A-Long is to give helpful hints, and take lots of pictures as we go along. If you have questions, post them or email us and we'll respond as quickly as we can.
Pre-constuction tip: In addition to any quilting tool you are using, I would suggest adding a 28mm or 18mm rotary cutter. The 45mm will work, but it seems to be easier with the smaller blade.
Okay, let's get started with Month 1 – Rising Sun Block, make two.
1st Tip: This pattern has small pieces with curves. Before you cut out your pieces, I've learned a handy trick from Pam Goecke Dinndorf at Aardvark Quilts. When I made Pam's Bouja, her very helpful advice when cutting pieces with curves was to cut the straight edges of the pattern pieces 1" larger than the pattern/template calls for. This gives you some wiggle room since everyone's ¼" seam varies depending on the machine or other unseen reasons. Since these pieces are small, I think an extra ½" on the straight sides should be plenty. Be sure you trace the actual template on the fabric and mark the center of the curves to be able to make sure they match in the end. Trim the small blocks to 3 ¼" x 3 ¼" before piecing the rest of the block.
Notice how I've left an additional 1/2″ on the straight sides of the template.
Once you piece the curves, cut off the extra 1/2″ allowance you left.
The other templates that are all straight edges (squares, rectangles, triangles) can be rotary cut as you would normally.
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|The planet is changing, no matter how we deny it. So the question arises: How do we ensure our survival in the dark days? Destiny, while marching ever in our direction, can be rerouted by the choices we make. Who will live? Who will die? And who among us will inherit this brave new world?
- Carlos and Farah work together to free a new ally.
- Quentin questions his sister's values, along with his own.
- Luke vows to help Malina, no matter what the cost.
- Miko faces off against Harris in a deadly duel.
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"Know this Miko-san: after I've finished putting your lights out, I'm going to kill the real you and your father. Now, game over."
"Don't get ahead of yourself."
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- The live showing of this episode of Heroes Reborn was viewed by 3.739 million people, which represents a 0.54% drop in viewership from the previous episode.
- The title of this episode is play on the title of the popular song "Send in the Clowns". The song, made famous by singers like Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, Barbra Streisand, was originally written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music.
- Jack Coleman was credited in this episode even though he did not make an appearance.
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Have you ever desired to have a job that you loved so much that taking a break for lunch was an irritation because you didn't want to stop working? Okay, I love food, I can't imagine it being an irritation, so let's just say you were anxious to get back to your work after lunch, because you really enjoyed your work.
I love making crafty things and I like drawing and painting. I would love to do crafts as a full time job and get wealthy doing it. I have tried many different things to make it work and I have made money at most of them. But, when adding up the cost of materials and time invested in the crafts, I actually made very little money.
I just want to be wealthy, doing what I love, while being a stay at home mom. Is that too much to ask???
Well, back in May, my oldest daughter suggested I start a blog. I guess Oprah had a guest that made big money with her blog. So here is first of my true confessions: I started this blog for the sole intention of reaching my dream of making money while staying at home. As you can guess, I haven't made any money on this blog and I keep on doing it because it's addicting, I suppose.
There are many things I can do to earn a minimal income and subsist. But, I do not want to just subsist, I want to achieve my dreams.
Then a few months ago I heard little snippets (from a friend of mine) about making money using this special debit card and I wanted to be a part of it. Then I watched a couple of videos about it with my husband ( http://wakeupcall.wakeupnow.com/ ). He joined immediately. That was 2 ½ months ago.
I am so anxious to join too, now that life is more settled and the kids are back in school. I get more excited about it as I learn more about the company.
The company is pictured on the left side of the blog. It is called "Wake Up Now". I've finally found an opportunity that has the potential to get me where I want to be financially, and helps me in many other ways too.
Who wants the best for their family, such as good health, wholesome food, learning, and recreation?
Who wants more freedom from government controls and bureaucracy?
Who wants to help others, spread goodness, and down home values?
I do, I do, I do!
Next confession:
I'm going to publically express my desires and use "the law of attraction" and see what happens.
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I want seven to 21 people to join up with me and we can achieve our hopes and dreams and share our joys among us all. Have you heard of Napolean Hill's, Mastermind group? We could have our own mastermind group. We can radiate positive, powerful, goodness to the world (that'd be extremely amazing)!
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Dear Cecil:
Why is it when a doctor gives you a physical examination, he taps your knee with a rubber hammer? My knee always jerks when he does this, and the same goes for everyone I have ever spoken to. Which makes me wonder if anyone has ever failed it, and what became of them. Does the medical community just go on looking, looking, hoping to find a person who fails the test? Or is there actually some hideous disease which has as one of its early symptoms that your knees do not jerk when struck?
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When I consulted the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board about this, one member informed me that if no knee-jerk reflex can be elicited, "this is one of the diagnostic signs that the patient is dead." Ho ho! But of course there's more to it than that. The actual purpose of knee tapping is to test for pathological conditions that, while not common, are far from nonexistent. These conditions fall into two categories.
(1) Hyperactive deep tendon reflex (knee jerks too much): amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, brain tumor, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), hepatic encephalopathy (associated with liver disease), hypocalcemia (low calcium), hypomagnesemia (low magnesium), hypothermia, multiple sclerosis, preeclampsia, spinal cord lesion (e.g., tumor), and tetanus.
(2) Hypoactive deep tendon reflex (knee doesn't jerk enough): botulism, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, Guillain-Barre syndrome (nerve inflammation), peripheral neuropathy, polymyositis, syringomyelia, tabes dorsalis, and other ailments too scary to pronounce much less have.
When the doctor tests your reflexes she's tapping the tendon that connects the muscle to the bone, which causes the muscle to stretch slightly. This sends a nerve impulse to your spinal cord where it triggers a motor impulse that returns via a parallel nerve and causes the muscle to twitch.
A faulty reflex in itself is not conclusive evidence that you have one of the problems above. For example, in the case of preeclampsia, a form of hypertension, you also have to be pregnant. But a bad reflex does tell the doctor to investigate further. One way to do this is by testing other reflexes. The doctor usually starts with your knee-jerk response, also known as the patellar reflex, because it's quick and easy. But she can also whale away on your elbow (triceps reflex), crook of your arm (biceps reflex), wrist (brachioradialis reflex), or back of your ankle (Achilles tendon reflex).
If you've got feeble reflexes all over plus muscle weakness and blurred and double vision, maybe you've got botulism. If you've got hyperactive reflexes on one side of the body only, that's a sign of brain tumor or stroke. If your patellar reflexes bite but your triceps reflexes are OK, that may mean you've got a lesion (injury) between your second lumbar vertebra and your — ah, never mind, only your doctor needs to know the details. And don't despair. If the little hammer won't make you jump, just wait till you see the bill.
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My Diverse Welsh Authors TBR
Okie dokes my dearest nerdlets - it's time to combine two of my obsessions, diverse authors and Welsh authors.
A lot of these actually came from a post on black Welsh authors I read the other day, which I will link to here.
So, I give you my modest TBR list of diverse Welsh authors:
This is the autobiography of Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas - the first professional sportsman in a team sport to come out as gay, national superstar, and nice local boy t'boot.
A lot of these actually came from a post on black Welsh authors I read the other day, which I will link to here.
So, I give you my modest TBR list of diverse Welsh authors:
Ash on a Young Man's Sleeve by Dannie Abse
This is a semi-autobiographical novel by Jewish Welsh author and poet Dannie Abse. If you've never read any of his poetry - go. Go and look it up. Read. READ NOW.
dat's love by Leonora Brito
This is a short-story collection by a black Cardiffian author, and looks pretty awesome.
Sugar & Slate by Charlotte Williams
This is an autobiography which explores the intersection of Welsh and Guyanese identities - which sounds pretty cool.
Telling Tales by Patience Agbabi
This is like a re-telling of The Canterbury Tales I think? So I'd probably better read the original first!
Asylum: Docu-Drama by Eric Ngalle Charles
Amazon: UK
This bills itself as a docu-drama(?) based on the true stories of asylum seekers in Wales.
Vicious by Bevin Magama
This is an autobiography of a Zimbabwean immigrant to Wales, and the tale of his time in the Zimbabwean military.
Proud by Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas
This is the autobiography of Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas - the first professional sportsman in a team sport to come out as gay, national superstar, and nice local boy t'boot.
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
I only realised recently that Sarah Waters is Welsh! And I really want to read this, and possibly some of her other books, because F/F historical fiction dammit!!!!
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Tuesday, 19 July 2016
The Diverse Books Tag
This tag was invented by Naz, who wants to get everyone reading diverse books.
And you guys all know that I want to get everyone reading books of any type. So there's a lot of crossover space there ;)
Naz also has a master list of these tag-posts. Check it out because there are links to loads of awesome book-lists :) (I'm never going to escape my TBR... it's too late for me!)
(Plus Naz is cool enough to let me stumble awkwardly in and out of his blog's comments section ;) so you can pretty much guarantee that he rocks.)
The Rules
- Credit the original creator, Read Diverse Books.
- The Diverse Books Tag is a bit like a scavenger hunt. I will task you to find a book that fits a specific criteria and you will have to show us a book you have read or want to read.
- If you can't think of a book that fits the specific category, then I encourage you to go look for one. A quick Google search will provide you with many books that will fit the bill. (Also, Goodreads lists are your friends.) Find one you are genuinely interested in reading and move on to the next category.
I'm going to add some 'bonus books' into a couple of categories - because I'm nice like that ;) and because I can't let the opportunity to recommend books pass me by XD
Find a book starring a lesbian character.Find a book with a Muslim protagonist.
This is a book that I'm reading at the moment, and, despite being generally held up as a modern classic here in the UK, it doesn't get read/talked about, a lot.
This is possibly because people know that this book is about *whispers* lesbians, and that still makes people edgy (see? this is why we all need to make lists like this.)
This is possibly because people know that this book is about *whispers* lesbians, and that still makes people edgy (see? this is why we all need to make lists like this.)
It's actually a very interesting, semi-autobiographical, bildungsroman (from childhood, and growing-up, type deal-y) about the fictional Jeanette (not to be overly confused with the factual Jeanette,) and her evangelical upbringing.
It's also a lot less graphic (so far anyway,) than all of the funny looks when you mention this book would suggest.
Bonus Book: Hollow Pike by Juno Dawson (UK - US) a YA book with lesbian character(s). And it rocks.
Bonus Book: Hollow Pike by Juno Dawson (UK - US) a YA book with lesbian character(s). And it rocks.
Ms Marvel Vol 1: No Normal
This is on my TBR, and I really want to read it because it just seems so awesome!
A lot of people have said it's really good. And of the legacy characters (superheroes taking on the mantel of previous superheroes,) we've had lately, this is the one that seems to be almost universally praised.
The previous Ms Marvel, Carol Danvers, (who I love!) graduated to being Captain Marvel when she finally decided that women can hold a rank, she then passed her title to Kamala Khan, who has to find her own way to inhabit the role. :)
Bonus Book: Lost For Words by Elizabeth Lutzeier (UK - US) - I'm not 100% on whether the protagonist here is Muslim because I read it so long ago and really can't remember. I've looked on the Internet, but can't find whether Aysha is Muslim or not.
Born of the Sun by Gillian Cross
This is kids/MG, bordering on YA. It's about a girl on an expedition with her father in Bolivia, trying to find an Incan city.
I remember there being a bunch of rainforest-y-ness (shhh, it's a word!) which was pretty cool :)
Find a book about a person with a disability.
Hawkeye, Vol 4: Rio Bravo
What most people don't know, because unfortunately it's not in the movies, is that Clint Barton - Marvel's Hawkeye, is deaf. He uses hearing aids, lip-reading, and sign-language. He's also had sight problems in the past.
Now, I'm not 100% on the timeline (because he was also dead at one point, and now he's not again, this is Marvel folks,) and the entire modern Hawkeye series is sitting pretty on my TBR, so I've picked Volume 4.
Why Volume 4? Because Hawkeye #19 (which this volume includes) is supposed to be excellent and focusses on Clint's experiences in a world he can't hear. It has speech bubbles with no speech, and ASL diagrams.
Bonus Books: Nina Is Not OK by Shappi Khorsandi (UK) is an NA/New Adult book which deals with mental health problems and addiction, and is out later this month. It's incredible, I'm going to shove it in people's faces until they read it.
Mr Mercedes by Stephen King (UK - US) also includes main characters with mental health problems. Holly is my hero. (My review.)
Monstress, Vol 1: The Awakening
This is one of those books that I could fangirl over forever and ever :)
Maika Halfwolf is an Asian teenager (we're never told where exactly she's from - but this is an alternative Asia, so doesn't have the same countries anyway,) and also an Arcanic - someone the humans consider to be a monster.
It's an incredible book and the artwork is so awesome and I love, love, love this book and-
I'm going to stop now, because if I get going about Monstress, we're going to be here all day. It's such an awesome book.
Find a book set in (or about) any country in Africa.
Beneath the Lion's Gaze by Maaza Mengiste
Another from my TBR, this book is a novel about Ethiopia and the revolution of the 1970s. It looked quite unique and interesting.
Find a book written by an Indigenous or Native author.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
OK, OK, I know that this is the book that everyone goes for in this category - but it's on my TBR, and is going to be most people's introduction to books by indigenous/native authors.
And who am I to deny people a perfectly good starting point?
Find a book set in South Asia (Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.).
The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad
This is another book from my TBR, written by a Norwegian journalist about her experiences living for four months with the family of an Afghan man, Sultan Khan, who defied the authorities for over twenty years by continuing to sell books from his shop in Kabul.
It looks uber-interesting, and I'm really looking forward to reading it.
Find a book with a biracial protagonist.
Dark Wolverine, Vol 1: The Prince
Daken, the Dark Wolverine, is the bisexual son of Marvel's Wolverine. He's half-white-Canadian, half-Japanese, and somewhat of a psychopath.
He's an anti-hero who you can't help but root for, partly because you can totally see why he's so bitter - Daken's life hasn't exactly been sunshine and flowers.
It probably helps that Marjorie Liu is such an excellent judge of character (she's also one half of the team responsible for Monstress - you have to love Marjorie Liu, it's the rules.)
Bonus Books: The 'Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter' series by Laurell K Hamilton features our eponymous (title-character) heroine, Anita, who is half-white-German, half-Mexican.
The Broken Bridge by Philip Pullman (UK - US) is a YA book about Ginny, the only mixed-race (half-white-British, half-Haitian,) teen in the Welsh village where she lives.
Find a book starring a transgender character or about transgender issues.
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson
Amazon: UK - US
(My review.)
(My review.)
For this category, it had to be Lisa Williamson's excellent YA novel about David and Leo.
This book is just wonderfully beautiful, and beautifully wonderful :)
Bonus Book: Orlando by Virginia Woolf (UK - US), while transgender through magical/mystical means, is a great book where Orlando is, indeed, a man who transforms into a woman. (My review.)
I'm tagging:
Emily @ The Paperback Princess
Sierra @ The Nerdgirl Review
Olivia @ Olivia's Catastrophe
Charlotte @ Bookmarks and Blogging
Imogen @ Wandered Souls
Let Naz know when you're done so that he can add you to the master list! :)
And anyone else who wants to do this tag - you're very welcome to :)
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Monday, 18 April 2016
My Contemporary YA TBR
I'm not usually much of a contemporary-genre reader, but I've been meaning to read more and more books that fall into that category.
I more than partially blame the bookish community online (you know I love you guys!) because their enthusiasm is uber-infectious.
I guess it's proof that reading is a communicable disease - and one that we need to get out there and spread ;)
This, then, is my contemporary YA TBR (To-Be Read list.)
A lot of people have slightly different definitions of what the contemporary genre actually is.
I basically went with a modern-ish setting and no magic, sci-fi, paranormal, or horror elements.
The rules can probably be bent six ways from Tuesday, but this is my list.
It's pretty damned long, so just be glad that I didn't decide to post my full TBR - we'd be here all day ;)
Unfortunately, there's only so fast a girl can read.
So it's going to take me an epically long time to get through this. Not least because I can't afford this many books.
And most of them aren't available from my library system (trust me, I checked.)
Still, I'll make my way through a fair few I'm sure.
Obviously, since I haven't read these books, I don't know how good (or not,) they are.
Hopefully they'll be worth the read!
I guess it's proof that reading is a communicable disease - and one that we need to get out there and spread ;)
This, then, is my contemporary YA TBR (To-Be Read list.)
A lot of people have slightly different definitions of what the contemporary genre actually is.
I basically went with a modern-ish setting and no magic, sci-fi, paranormal, or horror elements.
The rules can probably be bent six ways from Tuesday, but this is my list.
It's pretty damned long, so just be glad that I didn't decide to post my full TBR - we'd be here all day ;)
Unfortunately, there's only so fast a girl can read.
So it's going to take me an epically long time to get through this. Not least because I can't afford this many books.
And most of them aren't available from my library system (trust me, I checked.)
Still, I'll make my way through a fair few I'm sure.
Obviously, since I haven't read these books, I don't know how good (or not,) they are.
Hopefully they'll be worth the read!
- Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
This is about beauty contestants stranded on an island in the middle of nowhere.
And with a premise like that, I just had to add it to my list.
- She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick
I added this to my list because I read Blood Red, Snow White (UK - US) by Marcus Sedgwick yonks ago, and loved it.
This one is about a blind girl, Laureth, who is trying to find her missing father.
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
This book has won a butt-load of awards, and people talk about it a lot, so I figured it was one to give a chance.
It's about the experiences of a Native American boy at the local (white-populated) high-school.
- Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X Stork
Marcelo is autistic and has always been protected from 'the real world.'
But one summer, his father decides it's time to introduce him to life as the rest of us know it, and gets him a job at his law firm.
- Read Me Like a Book by Liz Kessler
An LGBTQ+ book that's about a girl who has a crush on her female English teacher.
It looks fairly interesting, so on the list it went!
- Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
A huge amount of you lot out there in bookish internet-land are massive Sarah Dessen fans, and this one sounds interesting - it's about a girl whose brother is in prison.
I added this to my list because the lovely Tina @ As Told By Tina had it on
her list of top ten contemporary novels.
- Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Another recommendation from the lovely Tina, this is about a girl who's stuck at a boys' school with only three other female students.
- Shade Me by Jennifer Brown
This might count more as crime than contemporary - but it can be contemporary crime, right?
It looks pretty damned interesting - it's about a girl named Nikki who sees emotions as colours due to synaesthesia, and ends up trying to solve a crime.
- Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
A bunch of you have read and loved this. And there's been a lot of general buzz/hype about it since it was published last year.
Another LGBTQ+ title, this is about a teenage boy who's very firmly in the closet, and some flirtatious e-mails ending up in the wrong hands.
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Everyone seems to like this book - and I read Ann Elise Monte's review which convinced me to finally bite the bullet and add it to my groaning TBR.
Again, an LGBTQ+ title, this also has a butt-load of awards, and was on Tina's list - so lots of ringing endorsements here, there, and everywhere.
- All American Boys by Jason Reynolds & Brendan Kiely
This might've been a Goodreads recommendation - I honestly can't remember.
This is about a black kid who ends up in hospital after a police officer beats him, and the white kid who witnessed the whole thing.
It seems pretty topical, and, if done right, could be pretty amazing.
It seems pretty topical, and, if done right, could be pretty amazing.
- Panther by David Owen
I actually really want to read this - it's about a boy whose sister has depression, and its effect on both her and the family.
As you probably know if you've read this blog before, I have depression. And I'm really interested to see how it's dealt with in this book.
- Starring Kitty by Keris Stainton
Another LGBTQ+ title, this is about Kitty, who falls for another girl, Dylan, but doesn't want anyone to know. Dylan though, doesn't want to be kept a secret.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Loads of people love this book - probably at least partially due to the movie.
My BFF says it's good, and she's usually a fairly good judge of taste. So on the list it went!
- One by Sarah Crossan
I read a review of this one by the lovely Emily @ The Paperback Princess. And I guess she got it stuck in my head.
Also, it's a novel in verse, and I've never read a novel in verse before.
- The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson
This is a book about a transgender girl, and deals with trans issues.
There's been a lot of general buzz/hype-ish-ness around it, and mostly good things. So I figure I'll get round to it at some point.
- Remix by Non Pratt
This was a Goodreads rec. which I'm none-too-sure about. I figure I'll give it a try anyhow.
It seems to be about a music festival... or something.
- The Manifesto on How to be Interesting by Holly Bourne
This is a book about a girl who loves to write. It also deals with mental health issues.
So, obviously, I had to add it to my TBR. Immediately.
- Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
I've heard good things about David Levithan.
And this seems cute, so I might give it a shot.
- Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Another title that I don't know much about, this is another LGBTQ+ title that focuses on trans people/issues.
- How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran
I absolutely adore Caitlin Moran - she rocks.
All of her books are on my main TBR (and I will get around to all of them - eventurally!) but as this is a YA contemporary novel, this is where it goes.
This is basically all about being a teenage girl in 1990 (shh, it counts as contemporary now!)
- All of the Above by James/Juno Dawson
A trans author, most of her books were originally published under her former name of James Dawson, including this one.
I read Hollow Pike (UK - US) by James/Juno Dawson years ago - and absolutely loved it. She tends to write books with a paranormal edge - which is why this is the only one on my 'contemporary' TBR.
There are definitely other books of hers that I want to read!
Also, check out her YA diversity list for more recommendations - it's awesome!
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"Fresh, but cogent and entirely unselfconscious... Sublime poetry, playfulness and, above all, a relish of what the modern piano can bring to this music in terms of dynamics, colour and articulation." Stephen Pettitt, The Sunday Times
"...precision is paramount, and Van Bloss employs it here to mesmerising effect..." Andy Gill, The Independent
"The fluidity of line, the unforced lyricism – not always thought an allowable word with Bach, but just listen to this – and the clarity of structure and counterpoint make you sit up." Fiona Maddocks, The Observer
"Beautifully recorded, this is rather a special Goldberg Variations. I know the market is somewhat awash with choice in this field at the moment, but in this case my spirits perked up as soon as the piece started. Nick van Bloss's performance is like greeting an old friend…should be a very, very serious consideration indeed for any fan of the Goldberg Variations." Dominy Clements musicweb-international.com
"The fast variations are a joy, bringing the intricate part work to life without that over-finicky precision that sometimes mars this piece. Bloss's occasional beefing-up of the bass line will annoy some, but I found its joie de vivre irresistible." Ivan Hewet, The Telegraph
"The English pianist Nick van Bloss has an elegant style of playing. His touch, to the ends of the fingers, is particularly flexible and his 'pearle' is measured down to the millimetre. This horizontal reading is coloured with charming little effects, like the 'plucked' bass notes, which are an unexpected antidote to the likes of Gould. This performance plays freely with the variation of tempo and is a beautiful discovery." Le Pianiste
JS Back Keyboard Concertos was selected as "Album of the Week " by the UK Independent
Nick van Bloss, Institut Francais, It's All About The Piano! Festival
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A festival called It's All About The Piano! took place last week at the Institut Francais, where the highlight was another performance of the Goldberg Variations, the first in Britain by Nick van Bloss since his widely acclaimed recording of the work. It didn't disappoint.
Van Bloss's take on these variations was fantastically idiosyncratic. It followed no rule book. In fact, to an extent it took the rule book apart with its spread chords, doubled octaves and ritardandos galore. It was the sort of performance that might have given John Eliot Gardiner a heart attack once upon a time. But this wasn't piano playing. This was cinema: vivid, arresting, ferociously modern, each variation jump cutting into the next.
There was a bit of Gould in the articulation, in the caprice and steely attack. The minor key narratives were drained of sentimentality and offered up cold and savage. Fingers became careering hit squads, dissonant harmonies explosives to further disrupt and disturb. This was the Goldbergs as you'll never have heard them: as a Tarantino-like display of violent energy and virtuosic choreography. Igor Toronyi-Lalicth, theartdesk.com, 2nd April 2013


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It's been about six weeks since we last looked at the massive Denver Union Station redevelopment but not a lot has changed. However, in our last update we looked at the project from afar and didn't really get a closer look at all of the great individual elements. Unfortunately, this isn't an inside tour but, armed with a great zoom lens and thanks to some great vantage points around Union Station, I was able to get some great close up shots. So you can see more detail, I bumped up the resolution on all these photos. Make sure you click to embiggen!
Let's start off with the 18th Street pedestrian bridge. This is very similar to the Millennium Bridge when coming from Downtown. The elevator will be situated to the left with a bike track on the side of the stairs so you don't have to carry your bike over the bridge. On the Union Station side, there are four sets of stairs going down to the commuter rail platforms which will also lead you to Wewatta Street.
The metal screen that is going across the bridge isn't at all intrusive. You will be able to watch the trains under you and still feel out in the open!
The north side of Wynkoop Plaza is coming along very nicely. The trees have been planted, the hardscaped benches are starting to get installed, and it looks like it will only be a matter of time before we will start to see the granite pavers go in.
Here is an above view of the north side of Wynkoop Plaza.
The south side of the plaza is not as far along as the north side because of a few reasons: The South Wing building started after the North Wing, and since this side of the plaza will have the magnificent fountain feature, a lot more underground work had to be completed first. The fountains however are looking more and more complete!
Speaking of the Wing Buildings, they are also starting to come together making a huge difference along Wynkoop Street. The first floor of these buildings will be ground floor retail and 4-stories of office space above. Floors 2 through 4 are covered in brick and the 5th floor has a modern glassy facade. Both buildings have glass curtain walls facing the plazas. Here is the North Wing Building which will be occupied by IMA Financial.
And the South Wing Building which will be occupied by Antero Resources.
Now let's head over to the commuter rail train hall. There has been a lot of concern about shelter from the elements when waiting for the train. Fear not! If you look closely you can see each platform will have some kind of shelter. Plus, we have 300 or so days of sunshine a year, we wouldn't want to be completely enclosed while waiting for the train!
Here are a couple more shots of the completed commuter rail canopy. The land towards 16th Street in front of the canopy is part of the L-Shaped 'A Block' and will get developed one day so let's enjoy this great open view of the canopy while it lasts; not saying having it closed in wouldn't be a great sight as well!
Let's wrap up with a shot of the newly opened Wewatta Street. It isn't very pedestrian friendly at the moment because of three factors: 21-story, 13-story, and 10-story buildings are all under construction between 16th and 17th Street! Also, if you look closely, you can see the continuation of the 17th Street Gardens in the foreground of the Wewatta Pavilion.
May 9th is the day we will be able to experience the brand new Union Station. 8 months to go!


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Brad Mills Interview
Brad Mills is the creative force behind up and coming homage to 80s horror The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger. Billed as a "B horror movie that is straight out of the 80s" and "full of plot holes and cheesy dialogue", it tells the story of a bunch of kids that take a wrong turn and get stranded in the woods. As if that wasn't bad enough, the area is said to be roamed by the murderous character of the film's title. Now where have we heard that before?
Daniel Benson: Brad, welcome to Horror DNA. For our readers who aren't aware, can you give us some background on yourself, how you got into filmmaking, and what inspired you to make LOTPFR?
Brad Mills: I'm from Cape Breton, which is on the east coast of Canada. We're famous for lobsters, high unemployment rates, call centers & the arts. Everyone back home seems to be super talented at something creative — whether it's playing an instrument, acting, writing or skateboarding.
I was a clown as a kid — no seriously, I was a clown, starting from when I was 9 years old I did clown and magic shows with my sister Jacquelyn... it kept us off the streets. I didn't have many friends growing up, but I had lots of rabbits, doves & glitter. As I started developing a sense of self-awareness (and embarrassment) I started writing & performing sketch comedies and plays instead.
One of my pals introduced me to the movie Psycho Cop in high school, a real classic cult stinker — and that's probably when I started dreaming about making movies. My sister was a big Scream fan, I remember her making horror shorts based on Scream when we were younger.
DB: You scored some great artwork by Tom Hodges (Hobo with a Shotgun, The Innkeepers) that gives a funky 80s look to the poster, how did this come about?
BM: The poster is so awesome, I'm so happy with the way it turned out — and working with Tom has been awesome — it's an honor to be included in his body of work, he's definitely a cult classic figure in the making. I loved his work on Hobo, and when I pitched him the job to work on the Psychotic Forest Ranger one-sheet, I wasn't sure if he was going to have time.
Thankfully, Tom is a fan of 80s horror films and sexual favors. His time is valuable, and he's well worth the cost. I'd contract hepatitis from him again in a heartbeat.
DB: Is the hugemongous axe in the poster a nod to dodgy 3D titles of the era (I'm looking at you Friday 13th 3-D), or is it simply saying "This guy carries one big-ass axe"?
BM: The poster definitely draws inspiration from classics like Friday the 13th, and yes even films like Silent Madness 3D. We pretty much gave Tom a blank canvas and total creative control.
He really wanted to create the biggest, most bad ass poster for a horror film poster — like he did with the boomstick in the Hobo With A Shotgun poster. We did a photo-shoot with The Ranger (Michael G MacDonald), and Tom sketched out some screens for him to pose in — here's one of the storyboards for the poster, to give you an idea of Tom's creative prowess:
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Here's an example of one of the photos from the photoshoot, courtesy of Corey Katz:
DB: Speaking of Michael G MacDonald, he looks like a big, scary guy in the photos. Does he bring this presence to the screen?
BM: Michael is a powerful actor, he's a seasoned theatre pro, and he brings this to the screen as well. He is also a bit of a method actor, so it was an interesting experience filming scenes with him on set, in the middle of the creepy woods, in character as a psychotic killer. The adrenaline was pumping during our scene together, that's for sure.
He definitely inspires good performances, Michael and Colleen MacIsaac have a great scene near the end when things start to get serious. I think we only had to do 1 take, because they had worked together in theatre before so they had a previous chemistry going that they could pull from.
DB: It seems a lot of directors that make a stalk and slash movie base the main antagonist round a legend or urban myth close to home. Did you do this, or is the Forest Ranger simply a product of your mind being warped from too many cheap horrors?
BM: Haha yeah man pretty much, just a lot of old horror movies, he's a mixture of all the classic killers, with most of the influence taken from Officer Joe Vickers, aka Psycho Cop. I figure that is going to speak to fans more than some local legend that might mean something to like 5000 people.
The Ranger has epic eighties theme music, along with the clichéd "watching teenagers from the bushes" POV shots. He mysteriously appears in front of his victims, even when they are running away from him. He somehow comes back to life after being killed, which must mean he has satanic powers (gotta love '80s screenplay logic). He walks as slow as a '70s zombie, but somehow outruns everyone and he effortlessly offs teens as if he was squishing flies.
Did I mention he has no backstory and he eats people?
DB: So, convince me, why is LOTPFR going to deliver? We all know certain films ride a tsunami of hype up until release, yet their promises of a return to the 80s fall somewhat flat. How are you going to buck that trend?
BM: I hope we get a tsunami of hype, that would be helpful! I hate when films are misrepresented in the ad campaigns though — when marketing assholes get a hold of it and just spin it and spend it to death... I was so pissed off at Day Breakers because of that.
I'm a huge fan of The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, and what Larry Blamire did with that movie. It was a big inspiration for us. We made Ranger based on that formula — ie. being authentic to the genre.
We don't make stupid jokes about how we're making a movie, and we don't break the 4th wall. From the the screenplay to the poster to the trailer — we wanted to give an authentic feel of a film that came right out of the 80s. Although we couldn't shoot on film, we did use a Redrock 35 MM lens adapter, and we averaged 2-3 takes per shot.
The finished product is awesome. I laugh my ass off when I watch this film, I just can't WAIT to show it to horror fans! If you're a fan of films like Sleepaway Camp, Friday The 13th, Motel Hell & Basket Case — Ranger is going to be a kickass film for you that we hope will fit in your dvd collection (or torrent collection, I don't kid myself that nobody will download it).
DB: It's interesting that you mention torrents of your movie and I guess any filmmaker has to take the view that it WILL happen. Do you see it as a way to reach a wider audience, or as a hindrance to recouping your investment in the movie?
BM: I see a lot of filmmakers, actors, etc talking about torrents as this evil thing, but I don't share that view...maybe I will some day in the future, who knows. I actually ran a poll on the fan page because I was curious if I was the only one who didn't think it was such a big deal — you can see it here:
The majority of people (even other filmmakers) answered that it's just a part of life.
I see it as a great opportunity to get the film in front of fans! I don't care if people download and watch it for free. If they like it, they will tell others about it, and it will get the word out about the film — that's a good thing right?
I know it is going to get seeded, so I might as well seed the release myself, and put a short bit before and after it plays asking people to go to our website and like us on Facebook if they enjoyed it.
DB: So when can we actually hope to see the film? Do you have distribution sorted yet, or are you taking the indie route and distributing yourself?
BM: There's a lot of great distributors out there that we want to work with. I would love to get picked up by Magnet Releasing — they have picked up a few Canadian made films already this year, Hobo With A Shotgun & Tucker & Dale vs Evil! We can't wait to take the film to festivals and then hopefully develop a strong relationship with a distributor where we can make some more films.
Of course being a web guy, I want to get it on netflix, amazon plus and all those VOD options so you can rent it on your favorite video site.
DB: Finally, I read that your "day job" is creating applications for the likes of Facebook and iPhone. If LOTPFR is a huge success will you go back to software, or will you start working on a sequel? Every trashy '80s movie needs a sequel!
BM: I would love to do both! I have a desire to make films in other genres as well, but we have to do a sequel.
My plan is to release the Horror Movie Game, in this game you can play as the psychotic forest ranger, cleaning up the forest from litter and teenagers. You collect things from the movie after you kill people, then you can travel to different locations to play as other horror movie characters!
Here's an early beta screenshot!
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I'm hoping horror movie fans will come play the game and join the community, then I plan to open up a contest to the community to write the sequel, and let people from the community audition to be in the film as well.
We'll see what happens, make sure to follow us on Facebook http://www.thelegendistrue.com to see what we're up to next!
DB: Brad, thanks for spending some time answering my questions, and good luck with the movie!
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"YOU make me shop for YOU wedding, and now leave me dry like a xerophyte. Where is your HUMANITY? Can't you even get me a bottle of coke?"
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Poor baby ~~ I guess then that she really wasn't just helping, she expected something in return.
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Pleated Skirt: Peter Popovitch, Thrifted, $1.50
Black Tee: Forever21, Thrifted, OLD
Camo Jacket: Old Navy, $20.99 (on clearance)
Braided Belt: Tagless, Thrifted, $1
Wedge Sandals: Mossimo "Pilar", Target, FREE ($29.99 but bought with gift card)
Glasses: SEE Eyewear
Bracelet: Inherited from grandma
Watch: Inherited from grandma
It got a simple styling today - all black and camo. It doesn't get much easier than that yet it still looks good, you know? Classic with a twist. Pleats with an edge. My favorite belt to cinch the jacket in...
And my favorite jewelry ight now...
Both are pieces I inherited from my grandma... The watch doesn't work at this point but I wear it because it reminds me of her. Out of all the jewelry I inherited from her, this is my favorite. It is the one of my favorite memories of her - she was always wearing a watch and it was always a small, dainty watch like this. In fact, this was the one she wore the most and the only one left in her massive jewelry box at her death. Clearly, it was her favorite, which makes it a fast favorite for me as well.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Korean and Chinese Churches
I've been reading a study done in Christchurch about the Korean community and how the church has become a central institution for the Korean community because of social exclusion, racism from Pakeha society and lack of 'belonging' and social support for Korean migrants elsewhere. I could draw so many parallels with my experiences of harassment and my parents experiences under the capitalist economic framework. From my experience and observation of a Chinese church, churches are more than just a place of worship and evangelizing, they function like a ready-made community for Asian immigrants.
In Auckland, as in many other parts of Aotearoa and the western world, Asian immigrants are seen as a threat, the idea of the "yellow peril" and "Asian invasion". I can't even count the times I've been called a "Bloody Asian!" or told to "Go back to your own country!" on the street, especially in the 90s. When I was about 8 or 9, I was walking to a friend's house on a main road, just as I walked out of my parent's dairy, an egg landed on my face and cracked open on my glasses. I had no idea what was going on and didn't understand why people would do that. Until now, I wasn't sure if I can assume if it was based on any racist hatred, but after reading the experiences of some Korean migrants in Church, and how egg-throwing at them was really common, I think it might've been the case. But WTF? I was a kid. And these are only the times when racism has been visible and audible. There are more subtle ways that racism operates such as through social exclusion, rejection, unemployment or low-wage jobs and isolation. In Christchurch,
So in this anti-Asian context, ethnicity-specific churches has become a way for some people to deal with the social exclusion from "Kiwi" society. It has acted as a locus of community, networking, friendship-building, and the services of the church kind of create a "collective effervescence" that harnesses a sense of belonging. Chinese festivals are celebrated through the church as well as Christian holidays. The food served is mostly Chinese food, sometimes pizzas and sausage rolls. For young people, teenagers and university students, it's also a place to build friendships and find partners. The irony is that the church itself comes from a European tradition and much of the services are conducted in a similar structure to traditional European ways of conducting services, except with more technologies and in a different language.
Pakeha people always wonder why "ethnic" migrant communities are so clustered and complain about their unwillingness to integrate and assimilate, but why would you want to integrate into a society that is happy to take your money, make you work hard but not include you socially or make any attempts to understand your culture while you are expected to integrate into theirs?
Popular Christian churches can often breed a lot of conservatism and promote Confucian family ethics - children obey parents, wife obeys husband etc. But it is the only accepted channel and accessible channel for a lot migrants to gain a sense of community and belonging. Thinking about the role of the church is more complex than a question of whether Christianity is right or wrong, whether there is a God or not, it's really telling if we look at the functions and spaces it provides for facilitating community and gaining social support networks.
I disagree with Karl Marx on a lot of things, but I think there is a lot of truth in this statement for a lot of societies and groups that have been colonised and Christianised: "Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people."
My mum always laments the lack of community here and the lack of trust people have in each other. When she was growing up, nobody would lock their doors and nobody would steal because everyone was equally poor and the kids would all grow up together from one courtyard. When she was growing up, religion didn't exist but Maoism functioned like a religion. Mao's word was quoted everyday and everyone carried the Little Red Book. She didn't convert to Christianity until she came here.
Churches is one of those spaces/social environments that are more welcoming and supportive of ethnic minorities and facilitates community and a sense of collectivity and belonging in a Pakeha-dominated society that marginalises them. It's like a coping mechanism, works similarly to drugs, can also create the same kind of addiction, except is more acceptable and socially sanctioned. That's probably why East Asian migrant churches do so well here, it can act like a safety net for new migrants to feel more at home, validate their existence and develop support networks within a society that can be so hostile, isolating and awful.
Morris, Carolyn, Richard Vokes and Suzana Chang. 2007. Social Exclusion and Church in the Experience of Korean Migrant Families in Christchurch. SITES 4(1):70-94
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Hey nice piece! You might find this piece I wrote for the Goan diasporic community (Goanet) of interest about the Catholic Church and people from Goa:ReplyDelete
Mutual sustenance: Goan women and the Catholic church in New Zealand:
Here's one example of a Korean Church in Christchurch working with the local community centre to break down some of the isolation:ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 2:52 PM
I understand your point of view and I completely empathize with your experiences as I have myself gone through the migrant experience as a little girl growing up in a white man's land. However, it's important to bear in mind that the point of my research was not to instigate radical change but to initiate change and discussion. I believe that it's only through understanding and education that the wall of fear of the unknown (in this case the 'yellow face')will be brought down. Time will also help. In the meantime, it's important to stay peaceful within yourself and not let any bad experience cloud your soul. All the best and cheers! Suzana ChangReplyDelete
so true, i've always readily discussed the church's role in community building. that's one of the aspects that i'm so wary about too.ReplyDelete
i fear that people in those vulnerable places (as close to me as my own family) continue to move towards those institutions without critically thinking about what environment they surround themselves. not addressing why they searched for that place of belonging to begin with doesn't lead to change but deadend solutions to the problem.


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Much of the literature about how college boards can improve their effectiveness focuses on private colleges, leaving out the unique qualities of public boards that require different strategies, a new report says.
The report, released by the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis at the University of Southern California, is based on interviews with board members, presidents, governors and officials in a variety of other roles in public higher education.
A key difference between public and private boards, the report says, is that public boards are more likely to have turnover, as new governors are elected and not only appoint new trustees, but may well appoint trustees who don't share the same agenda as other board members. While private colleges also change their composition, board leaders are much more likely to bring on new trustees with similar values and goals for the institution.
The Southern California report suggests several ways for public colleges to deal with the increased turnover:
- Creating a multiple-year board agenda, developed with participation from many groups, to help keep the board moving forward, even as its composition changes.
- Reviewing the agenda annually in light of changes in the state.
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Another key problem facing public boards is that trustee interaction can easily become political, rather than professional. While most boards have orientation programs of some sort, the report suggests that additional steps will help boards function without becoming overly political.
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Undercover DEA agent Luke Hunter thought his newest assignment—recover a stolen flash drive to gain the trust of the Russian mob—was like any other. But his target brings him to his knees, and after one taste of her intoxicating beauty, he's in too deep. Doing his job means walking away, leaving his heart behind with nothing but a promise to reunite. It's a promise he can't keep.
When Katya's past reaches out and her world unravels, her only hope is the one man she is most vulnerable to—Luke.
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The smell of beignets wafted up and distracted, I lifted the bag and took a deep breath. Whoosh! Fine sugar blew up out of the bag and coated me.
"Shit, honey, you look sweet all over."
Oh, just great.
Blinking sugar out of my eyes I looked up. And up. He was tall, well over six foot. Midnight-blue eyes rimmed by a deeper blue-black smoldered lazily down at me. "You're holding the best beignets in the world. You gonna stand there or you going to take a bite?"
"Umm." Jeez, Katya. Say something.
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Still struck dumb, I did what he asked and lifted a beignet out of the bag and took a big bite. Oh! It was like sinking my teeth into a sweet pillow of ambrosia.
"Good huh?"
I nodded and stared back at him. Then, without uttering a word, I stuffed the rest of the beignet into my mouth. He grinned at me, shaking his head. "Want to wash it down with this?" He held out my coffee.
My fingers brushed against his. Yikes! I couldn't stop the slight tremor caused by his touch. I took a gulp of coffee - half rich chicory, half hot milk - and finally found my voice. "Would you like one?" I offered the bag of beignets to him.
"Would be like taking candy from a baby," he grinned. "But don't worry, I've got my own." He dangled a packet like mine in front of me.
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We rarely get snow here, living on the coast. We rarely even get a prediction of snow.
The weather forecast has all week predicted snow for our town today. Last night before going to bed, I double-checked the BBC website, which again assured me that there should be snow.
DD3 was up at some ungodly hour this morning to check for snow, and came disconsolately into my room to give the bad news that there was none.
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What if Today is the Day the Dragon is Slain?
Price action has not been bullish for Bitcoin Cash today. Nobody can deny that. Bitcoin Legacy races to the sky, but Bitcoin Cash, despite all the bullish news previously discussed, continues to drop.
Why? Well, we know the causation of that is relativity to the BCHBTC ratio pair. We have speculated with a certain degree of accuracy that this is related to mining profitability and a potential exit strategy amidst Operation Dragonslayer.
But, are things so simple?
Behind the wall will be a discussion of:
Xapo dumping Bitcoin Cash again? Omfg! What about Bitmex?!
Feathers of the Cashening Swan
Is the Situation What it Appears to Be?
What Role Does IOTA Play?
I appreciate that the cost of reading these articles is non-insignificant for many people. I really am grateful and thankful to everyone who buys the wall and reads what I do. Without you, there would be no point.
That being said, knowledge is power and trading is a zero sum game. I've given it a lot of thought and when it comes to research, information, and trading calls, I actually think it's more correct for there to be a cost than to provide it pro-bono.
After all, because this is a zero-sum game, there are winners and there are losers.
Putting everything together takes many hours and although I don't mind doing that, when thousands or tens of thousands of people see everything in plain sight, it makes for crowded trades.
When that happens, I wonder to myself if I should just keep quiet or handle things differently.
After all, people are going to make money when they have correct information and strategies before them. It is fair, and a little bit more righteous, that there is a cost incurred in exchange.
With information and analysis like this, should it really be for free, in plain view, for the whole world to see?
I'm less motivated by money. I also know that there's a balance between cost-per-article and number-of-readers. I don't want to drain people's resources, but I also know people read what I write because they want information and strategies to make themselves a future with.
That is perfect, but this is a more balanced solution on both a material and principled plane. There's also a correlation in this world between cost and quality, and I don't think it's right to provide in-depth, high quality analysis of what is possibly the most major event in crypto for too low of a cost.
In any event, read on. If the market decides that the price is too high, I will lower it. I am not as much trying to maximize mah gainz as much as I am trying to set the price commensurately.
Operation Dragonslayer is the hottest topic there is, after all.
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@pete - if you know what Bitcoin Cash is then you want to hold a core position. I haven't made a new TradingView idea yet because I don't want to make any calls on specific price action yet. It's very hard to say what's going to happen
@quang - Keep in mind it's a theory/idea that I have. It may or may not come to fruition. If it does, keep in mind Bitcoin Cash has 8 independent development teams and a tremendous, ever growing body of community and merchant support.
@quang2 - That's the end game yes, except more like replace it with:
Nothing will be so easy for either side.
Also, update at the end of the content.
@nuke - I'll update it if there's major progress or news I think. As to when and ratio and all that, I'm not entirely sure yet. Under the circumstances, I don't want to make any trade calls or analysis until trend and direction become clear.
@bchisbitcoin - Whales love crowded trades. We were arguably the only ones in the world noticing difficulty adjustment.
What is telling, though, is
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My idea of another scenario would be that Blockstream Banksters let Bitcoin Legacy (and potentially the majority of the crypto-market) die or at least cripple intentionally. I think they never believed in Bitcoin in the first place. They try to destroy Bitcoins reputation. Should I be right they'll fail.
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Great write-up. I think it is extremely important to pay attention to the following metrics as key indicators of what is to come.
- Transactions per day
- Transaction fee
- Hashrate
These can be monitored for both BCH and BTC at https://fork.lol
Like you mentioned. Miners and users will dictate what happens here. It is as simple as that. It is also clear that BCH is what is being used for online gaming, and other donation/p2p funding because it can be used NOW with fast and cheap tx.
The miners will flock to the network that has transactions needing to be verified. If BTC remains this get rich quick vehicle that the only transactions occurring are to get money in/out of an exchange then people are really missing the whole point of it all.
This website is great and hope to start publishing some more content of my own.
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Great post. Thank you very much!! Have you read that? https://theflippening.github.io/open-letter-to-bitcoin-miners-from-another-miner/
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Great write up! I am so happy to see you make over $900 on this post. It means yours.org incentive structure is working and you are being rewarded sufficiently for your quality content. I hope to watch you make a lot more money in the future and look forward to reading more of your content!