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You Don't Need All The Answers
As you may know, before I started my business, I was an actor. I would regularly take acting classes as a way to improve my craft and become a better artist.
Because business got, well, busy, I no longer had a real desire to keep honing my craft, so I stopped taking acting class.
However, a few months ago, I started hearing a gentle knock on my soul's door. It said, "Maybe you should go back to acting class."
I quickly brushed it off, because that just didn't make any sense.
I'm not looking to be cast in a Broadway show or do another film, and I certainly don't have TWO days a week for almost FOUR hours at a time to be in a class!
But when something knocks on your soul's door, you must listen…
…or else it just continues to knock louder and louder.
As my knock got louder, I began to tune into WHY it was suggesting that I go back to acting class. Slowly, it became clear.
You see, in this world of wellness, where all these wonderfully uplifting blogs exist, inspiring hashtags are shared and self betterment programs live, there is often little space allowed for the real truth of life.
And not just the real truth of life, but the real truth of life that is meant to be experienced with another human being in real time, in front of you.
I'm not suggesting that anyone (including me) is falsely representing the power of positivity, but sometimes there's a sense that if you have "messy" feelings, opinions or thoughts, they must be fixed.
And if they are not fixed, there is a sense that perhaps they should be hidden.
I started to realize that the knocking on my soul's door was not about longing to be a performer again, but it was actually about longing to tell the truth to myself about some of my messier feelings.
Because this thing that we are all living, LIFE, is not always pretty. We (I'm including myself here) get angry, frustrated, jealous, insecure, afraid and pissed off. And that's just the tip of the feelings iceberg.
Our opinions about the world, others and even ourselves don't always fit into these inspiring hashtags or uplifting blog posts. Nor should they. But because they don't always fit so well…
It becomes easy to push these important, messy feelings aside.
We brush them off, don't look at them, don't address them, don't tell the truth about them, because they may not be in alignment with what we think an inspirational, positive person is supposed to look like.
But when you don't allow yourself to experience ALL the colors of what it is to be human, it catches up to you.
If you close the door on these true and real (yet messy) feelings, that's usually when something else starts to bubble up.
As Pema Chodren says, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." TWEET IT.
It may start as a low-grade irritation, but over time, still unaddressed, that irritation will turn into anything from a feverish anxiety, to burnout, or even depression.
My sense is that the only real solution to this bubbling up is to open the door completely and let some of these thoughts and feelings get some air.
Gorgeous, you can try to ignore these things and you can even try to transform them.
But what if instead of TRYING to transform them, you simply EXPLORED them?
And I don't mean just explore them on your instagram account in order to get the approval from others that your 'messy' feelings are valid.
I mean what if you examined them? In your real life. Today. In this moment.
How do you really feel?
What if you let some of these thoughts and feelings have a voice without being afraid that they would swallow you whole?
Perhaps this exploration is actually where the real joy exists. Not the manufactured hallmark, happiest person you know JOY, as my acting teacher, Matt Corozine would say.
There is an exhilarating and deeper sense of joy that comes from really living the truth. Moment to moment.
Maybe when you stop trying to control everything and instead let yourself live in the unknown of your own feelings, you will step into an even greater sense of freedom.
You fling the door open and say, "Hey you guys! You thoughts and feelings and opinions. Let's have a freakin' chat. Maybe we even need a yelling match. Maybe we need to flirt. Maybe we need to have it out. Whatever it is, I am ready!"
So I did it.
I went back to acting class.
And let me tell you…
It is giving me life.
It is allowing me to explore all my colors. In real time. With other human beings. In the moment. It's giving me the space to play with them and even make something out of them.
I have no idea where it's going, but I don't need all the answers.
The people in that room that day may be the only people who ever witness the work.
There may be zero tangible result that comes of it.
I have committed to not needing to know.
I have committed to not having to do what makes "logical" sense.
I have committed to allowing whatever comes up, to come up. In fact, I am welcoming it all. And let me tell you again, it feels like I am really living.
Now, over to you…
Is there something that has been knocking on your soul's door that doesn't exactly make sense? Is there something you feel the need to do that may not be what is expected of you from others or yourself? Are you feeling a calling to explore something new, even if it you don't know what RESULT you will get? Do you need answers before acting?
Share it below. It's always so good to hear about your callings and longings.
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35 Responses to You Don't Need All The Answers
Thank you Erin. My"knocking" has been living the authentic me, my emotions, and my spirituallaity. I am ready to answer the door, and let the world know the real me.
Sharing your beautiful feelings has started my day with much clarity (in my life). Sending you happy thoughts and appreciation and I hope you always share so nicely and captivating. By the way what hit soul with me was the sentence about "truth of real time…to be with real time people". Thank you, the forever therapist from Florida, nancy
This came at a perfect time…I get motivated in planning my week, staying healthy,but by Wednesday normally I'm kind of burnt out. I feel stuck where I'm at career-wise.
Thank you for nudging me to get back to an acting class!!! I couldn't believe your story because it is so in sync with my own.
WOW! What a great way to start the day! Be well and thanks again!
I am a Psychologist and have NEVER posted anything online even though I read a ton of blogs. This post really moved me! I could not agree with you more. Feelings are meant to be experienced with understanding and self-compassion. That's how we heal them. Even more importantly, that's how we feel most alive. It is also wonderful when we can share them with other people without fear. Thanks for inspiring me…I have felt called to start a blog about how feelings lately.
I too am at a point I feel. Stuck in my career. I also have this nagging feeling I need to be some where else and do something completely different. At 52 years old it scares me to take that step. But your words of wisdom encourage me to just close the door to where I am at and open a new one. Thank you Erin! Your a true inspiration to so many!!
Funny~ I've been struggling with the "mirror image" of this!
I've always painted in some form and have somehow moved on from it & have been feeling guilty about my Lack of desire!
Maybe it has "taught me what I need to know" and it's ok to let it go…. 😉
Wow, very inspiring Erin. I have been trying g to get my essential oil skincare off the ground ,but recently gave up. Lately my soul has been asking is it what you really want? I have wanted to work with children my whole life. Recently a new woman took over my grandson's preschool sooo, I contacted her had a wonderful chat, and maybe come Sept. I will be doing that. Thanks for the nudge.
Erin!! I looved reading this. I'm so happy you went back to class. I am getting ready to take kind of the opposite plunge and – in the middle of my acting career – go back to school. Got a scholarship to study /train in writing musical theatre at nyu – something I certainly never thought I would want to do -(tho I'm interested in not-traditional forms) and they have asked me to focus for a while on lyrics and script (i.e. Instead of/added to music) which I definitely wasn't expecting. So it's the year of chatting with those 'other' thoughts and opinions I guess, as I think 'what stories do I want to tell' etc.
Thank you for this. I'm a musician with a full time "real job" and I'm constantly battling with myself and asking, "Where is this music thing going? Am I wasting my time?" I'm trying to remember that this is about doing what I was built to do and simply ENJOYING LIFE. I even recorded this video last night as my own little pep talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aryv_jcA9t0
Thank you for the reminder that my passion isn't the means to an end, IT'S THE POINT.
Thank you Erin .. so very beautifully expressed!! All amazing sharing from the heart is deeply appreciated.
My soul belongs to Christ Jesus .. & yes, to experience all 'colors' .. such a journey this life we have here. Erin, how incredible your love/passions/talents, thank you, Blessings galore!!
Hello All! I am so glad to finally see a post like this. Yes, emotional health is the ability to experience and appropriately express all of our emotions. Even the ones considered "bad". I used to suppress all of my "bad" emotions but with some knowledge and practice I now have made best friends with my dark side and am finally pursuing my calling. I am by no means certain of how it's going to manifest nor of it's outcome but I know I'm in the right place doing the right thing. I can feel it. 😀
My soul has been telling me to start writing/blogging. I have yet to follow that call, I don't know why. Like you said, it feels like it doesn't make sense. I feel like I don't have anything really extraordinary to day. Yet I still have the inner voice nagging me. Thanks for this post. 🙂
Thank you so much Erin! I have been so stressed out lately. I have been doing all the "right" things, working out, seeing friends, eating right, but a family situation has left me ruminating with thoughts of constant worry and "what if". I got your email today, did a session and I feel so much better. What is meant for me will come. Thank you for being such an inspiration and for lightening my heavy load. Hugs!!
Thank you for sharing this, and for willing to be honest. It reminds me of the idea of 'spiritual bypass' and the notion that if there are uncomfortable feelings or shadowy areas, we should just ignore them and 'focus on the light.' Just as you said, life is more complex than that and we are more dimensional and interesting when we can relate to all of our messy parts. We may even create art out of it, even if only our classmates see it. Being in our truth leaves more of an imprint than we know. Thank you for reminding me of this and for your courage to look deeper…?
Thank you for writing this and giving words to these feelings I've been having a hard time identifying. I am a former dancer who aches to dance again. But at 39 I feel like that time is over even though I still have a lot of my skills. Dance is something that makes ZERO sense since I've worked at it for years and barely squeaked out a living with it. I left it after major surgery and when I healed I felt lost because to return to dance in the same way I had been doing it would mean I would continue to stay stuck in poverty and isolation (dancers don't get out of the black box theater very often). After reading this post I feel like I need to dance again so I can sort out the messy mixed emotions I have about it. If I don't I'll just keep getting the same results. Thank you for writing this in a way that made me wake up! I can't wait to move creatively again and hope it brings an equally creative solution!
YES!!! You're so right on the money with this, Erin. And the older you get (like me), there's lots more of that toxicity. Years and years of the stuff! It builds up and becomes a big ugly cesspool of crap. Bitterness and anger and negativity all breed there. Let's open the door and shine some light on that crap. It occurs to me that if we spread it around a little, it becomes fertilizer for the rest of our lives. Thanks for your message this morning. I'm in the mood to stir up some of my messy stuff!! 🙂 xoxo
PS Can't wait for the new stuff! Enjoy your acting class!!!
I've been really wanting to start a YouTube channel for about 9 months now, but have been dragging my feet because of fear that my videos would suck. I also have fear because it is such a big place online, and there's so much competition. But I also realize that I've been thinking about starting a channel nearly everyday. I do think I have something unique to offer, and would be targeting a niche that isn't well represented as of now. I just took a great class on how to start a channel, I gave skills to make my channel look great, do I just need to practice filming and start putting my stuff out there, even if I'm not at the skill level I want to be at now.
I've been in the habit of discounting my skills and talent since I was a kid, and I think since I'm now in my forties, I should be able to shake those old feelings and realize I have something unique and special to share that I feel passionate about. I'm fully capable of this. Thanks for the nudge, Erin! I'm going to start filming something today!
I can definitely relate to this one. I moved about 6 months ago from PA to CO, and I took a bath selling my house in PA. I was so ready to be a long-term renter again for a while, and when the dishwasher at my apartment broke, it was awesome to be able to call maintenance rather than deal with it myself. I had no interest in owning a home again anytime soon.
A few weeks ago I found myself thinking about it, but dismissed those thoughts as just a reaction to seeing ads for gardening products since I enjoyed landscaping. It doesn't make sense to buy now and I don't want the responsibility, I told myself. Besides, my savings were depleted with the move, so I can't afford it.
Then last week I started hearing about mortgage down payment assistance plans in my area that would eliminate that barrier. I looked into homes in the area I'd want to live, and it looks like I might actually be able to buy a nice place for about what I'm paying in rent. All of a sudden that gentle knock has become very insistent. I got pre-qualified to make sure I could actually afford this, and next week I'm meeting with a realtor to discuss options. I can't really explain why I'm pursuing this; I love my apartment, and the idea of moving again so soon is very unappealing. I may end up deciding to stay put and renew my lease this summer, and I'd be totally fine with that. All I know is that if I don't at least explore the idea, it'll drive me bonkers wondering "what if…"
Hi dearest Mama E,
Truly love this post! So deeply happy for you that you're back in class. I feel so excited that as I've grown older (all the way to 30 ha!), I feel more and more strongly that the right move for me in any moment is to just pursue what interests me. The world of birth work and women's health and rights has been knocking on my door for oh, FIVE+ years now, and I am thrilled to say that I am in training to be a doula. Will this be my new career? I don't know. Will I love it? I don't know. The only thing I know for sure (copyright Oprah) is that this work sets off fireworks in my head and heart and therefore I MUST explore. The knocking was honestly SO LOUD and I kept trying to turn up other music and sounds, but finally, it knocked so hard and for so long that it beat that door right down. My training has barely begun but even just starting out on the path that calls to me has positively influenced all other parts of my life. If I can let go of the need for it to RESULT in something and allow it to just BE, I can see clearly that there is nothing to lose by pursuing what calls me. What am I afraid of losing? Time? Money? Energy? So clearly stuck in Lack when I'm having those thoughts. In reality, I only GAIN: knowledge. Trust. Skills. Information. Friends. It goes on and on! Thanks for this great post and so excited for you to be in class.
Xoxoxox Olivia
Love this. (And keep finding reminders in my day-to-day: where I'm pushing something away, things tend to start getting really mess and uncomfortable…hmmm – guess maybe pushing isn't what is needed!) Thanks, Erin!
Thanks for this post! I'm an actress too and I love those acting classes that bring out the authentic you. You're free to be yourself – naked but secured in front of others, no judgment, no blame. It takes courage sometimes but accepting oneself is something I've been trying to work on being throughout my life. These classes allow me to show all the colors of my soul – anger, sadness, bewilderment, joy, love, etc. It's a gift to myself.
that exploration i'm going to take up is singing. this blog post came to me in a very timely matter… thanks.
Erin, I love reading your e-mails they are written so true and uplifting so thank you. Somewhat of similar experience was going through a separation and finding fun things to do when kids not around. I never thought I would go to dinner alone ever but guess what I do and I love it. I found a fun quiet sushi place with a bar I go to after work by myself. Unwind with a glass of wine and some sushi. It's exhilarating to do things by myself and not feel as though I need a partner to do fun things. Now I just want to work on enjoying doing physical activity just as exhilarating. Thank you again for your inspirational words!
Love this. It perfectly aligned with something I just wrote to myself. I understood that I didn't know me at all. I need to start my journey by introducing myself to myself. I was feeling so down this morning for no "good" reason and my whole body collapsed into itself. I felt done. Lifeless. And again I'm coming from a place where really I have "everything". The words that came up shocked me. "Dying to be loved". It's too early to know the why but I'm assuming the love that I'm craving is by me. Thanks for sharing your truth. I will be exploring this further too. I'm so glad at the end of your blog you did return to acting. It just felt right. Love to you!!
I felt a whisper to host a Cook at Home Challenge. This didn't make any sense, I have 3 children under 5, I'm finishing my bachelors and I'm just trying to keep up with life in general. But I keep feeling the tug. So, I grabbed a friend who could help and we're doing it!!! 😀 I truly hope to help inspire others & myself over the next month. Thank you for this beautiful post & inspiring message. My favorite part was were you talked about exploring thoughts and feelings without being afraid they will swallow you whole. This is EXACTLY why I push them away, and why so many others must as well. Again, thanks for your message and all you do! ♥
I definitely feel a tug. Something is calling me, but I am not sure what it is. Do you have any suggestions as to bringing enlightenment to the direction of the tug? I may just have to be patient and let in come in time, all the while keeping an open mind. Thank you for your ever inspiring and honest words.
Omg I love this and you! Amazing post. I literally just shared a similar thing in one of my private FB groups. About how in this new age world of positivity…the fake it until you make it mentality is stuffing stuff DOWN…that needs to be explored..
Awesome for sharing keep it up and good for you for getting back to acting class. That is where I want to be too and dance and singing. BUt my rational single mom self is resisting…..I am going to explore. It is not optional. It is a soul calling and who knows what it will bring. Who cares. Just do. and be. Thank you!
I went back to dance class 6 months ago after 10+ years away. I was so afraid of my body betraying me and not being able to do what it used to. It can't do what it used to, I was right. It doesn't move the same way it did when I was in my 20's pre-injuries, pre-everything else and you know what? It's totally ok! I dance now because I love it, not because I'm desperate to land a role or impress someone, or be the best in class. It's just pure joy.
Next on the list is getting back to singing – that one is a bit grittier, deeper feelings of disappointment for "not making it", but I think the result will be much like your experience – an opportunity to explore and find deeper love, joy, passion for something that filled my life for 30+ years.
Thanks so much for sharing, I 100% can relate.


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Like ships in the night, as they say, the tweens on the Edina White Storm hockey team had little in common with Megan Wegge of a similar team in Moose Lake, Minn., other than that they played on the same ice in this March's state 12U girls state hockey tournament. But when they later read about Wegge's battle with cancer -- a liver cancer she discovered shortly after the tournament -- they thought up a very tween way to help: putting up a stand and selling lemonade. And the idea grew from there.
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General Sports in Edina gave the girls space last weekend, and the girls collected $1,600 for the Megan Wegge Family Benefit. They'll be at it again this weekend, this time selling lemonade from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in front of Steele Fitness in Edina. They'll also be selling tickets to a charity hockey game of current and former NHL stars that takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Dakotah Ice Arena in Prior Lake.
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Thank you for being you.
Thank you for caring.
You're important to me.
You make me feel loved.
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You make everything special.
I wish I could be more like you.—S.S.
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I love a great conference. Inspiring talks. Great discussions. For most of us, attending a conference isn't as frequent as we'd like. There's childcare, costs, travel, and time. If you can manage to get away for a day, it takes several days to plan the getaway, and then a couple days to put the pieces together back home. And although we all need time away like this, it sometimes isn't possible. This is why the Catholic Conference 4 Moms was created. It's not a replacement for time away, but it does offer an opportunity for spiritual growth and discovery, in a very accessible way for busy moms.
It's a perfect fit for Lent. Consider substituting some Facebook time with a presentation or listen to an inspiring talk instead of music during a walk. And although there are many other great videos to watch and even podcasts to listen to, the Catholic Conference 4 Moms is the only one that has compiled a set of 20-minute presentations from top speakers specifically talking to moms about some aspect of Mercy.
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Eärendil was a marinerJ.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (1994)
that tarried in Arverenien;
he built a boat of timber felled
in Nimbrethil to journey in…
Clarification for all readers who have yet to read The Silmarillion, including myself, is here required: The character Eärendil, of whom the star of Eärendil was named, appeared in J.R.R. Tolkien Elvish mythology, and received much reference elsewhere for genealogy purposes. Below, I have consolidated the information from three sources, detailing how an Anglo-Saxon poem inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Eärendil and all that the character embodied.
When Eärendil First Appeared to J.R.R. Tolkien as Éarendel
In reading Humphrey Carpenter's biography on J.R.R. Tolkien, I stumbled across a name which rung a familiar tune. The name was Éarendel. Found in the Anglo-Saxon religious poems, entitled the Crist of Cynewulf, Éarendel was the one significant Anglo-Saxon influence of only a spare few Anglo-Saxon influences seen in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. And what Tolkien drew and created from this inspiration formed the significance behind Elrond, Ruler of Rivendell, and all his kindred.
But let me not jump ahead. First, an explanation on how young Ronald Tolkien found this name: It happened during Tolkien's time spent studying at Oxford University. In-between his lengthy essay writings, he took some time to delve more deeply into "the West Midland dialect in Middle English," as described in Humphrey Carpenter's J.R.R. Tolkien: a biography (2000, p. 72). When he read the Cynewulf lines, he felt an awakening, or something more akin to an enlivenment of his inner imaginative being.
Eärendil Origins As Seen in the Meaning Behind Éarendel
The Cynewulf lines contained definite religious context, explaining why Ronald Tolkien interpreted Éarendel as symbolizing John the Baptist, the prophet proclaiming the coming of Jesus Christ. However, as Carpenter discovered from his own research on J.R.R. Tolkien, the up-and-coming scholar and author "believed that 'Éarendel' had originally been the name for the star presaging the dawn, that is, Venus" (Biography, 2000, p. 72). To decipher the certain meaning behind the possibly-Germanic-origin name is presumably impossible, as noted in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien (2000).
Both interpretation and personal belief scream out the origins behind Tolkien's Eärendil. Because Eärendil had an Elvish mother and a Mortal father, he would father children who could choose immortality or mortality. An Elf species, such as the half-elf Elrond, that could choose Middle-Earth over the voyage into the immortal land. The clearest example existed in Elrond choosing to voyage to the next land, while his daughter, Arwen, chose mortality to stay behind with Aragorn.
As for Eärendil being exiled to shine brightly as a star, representing to all as a beacon of hope…. Well, I would think the connection to J.R.R. Tolkien's astronomical belief about Éarendel representing Venus – a star to the earth, for all intent and purposes – to be evident.
How J.R.R. Tolkien Used Eärendil, Seen in a Christian Perspective
For those who haven't made the connection yet, Éarendel is the same name as Eärendil, only the latter is in the Elvish language. One language, I've heard, of the 10 or 12 languages that Tolkien created. Along with creating languages, Tolkien used Christian theology, in an uncommon way, to portray faithful Christians in their walk with God in The Lord of the Rings. An example in mind is Tolkien's idea of both immortality and mortality being gifts from the One God.
Though J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his devoutness to God, a note in The Letters teased that the idea of mortality being a Godly gift is nothing but 'bad theology.' However, in continuing to read this particular letter, the reader learns about how Tolkien desired to show the beauty in Christians staying faithful to God and practicing His Will, while still living on earth.
Then comes the symbolism where Eärendil shines as the brightest star: The star gives Men, Elves, and all the good species hope for a brighter future, free from the slavery to darkness. Much like how John the Baptist gave the hope of Christ to a dying world, enslaved to sin.
Concluding Thoughts on J.R.R. Tolkien's Eärendil
I, too, can appreciate the phonetic beauty in both names, Éarendel and Eärendil. This appreciation led to a discovery on how J.R.R. Tolkien truly tied his epic fantasy to Catholicism, and on how Christians ought to live during their time on earth. But much more symbolism lies in wait, I am sure, of what Christian living ought to look like. And with that, I hope to make deeper connections with the Holy Bible itself.
Please feel free to comment below. This is a study in progress, and all helpful commentary is gladly welcomed. Thank you for reading, and I hope you will join me as the journey through Middle-Earth continues.
Or, start on this journey's beginning here.
Title picture as seen in Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring, found at Movie Screencaps.com.
- Humphrey Carpenter J.R.R. Tolkien: a biography. Great Britain: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
- Humphrey Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien The Letter of J.R.R. Tolkien. Great Britain: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
- J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings. Great Britain: HarperCollinsPublishers, 1994.


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The post-mortem report of the DSP, Zia-ul-Haq, has revealed a dozen injury marks, including a bullet injury, while the wife of the slain officer has rejected the report claiming that her husband was shot three bullets.lucknow Updated: Mar 06, 2013 20:41 IST
The post mortem examination report of the DSP, Zia-ul-Haq, has revealed a dozen injury marks, including a bullet injury, while the wife of the slain officer has rejected the report claiming that her husband was shot three bullets.
"According to the post mortem report, there were 12 injuury marks, including lacerated wound, abrasion and entry and exit bullet mark," IG Law and Order Rajkumar Vishwakarma told reporters in Lucknow.
He said that the bullet injury was on the midline on the back of chest with exit on the right of the chest.
On the question of Haq's wife demand for a second autopsy, the IG said it depends on the investigating officer and there was permission of the court was needed.
Parveen Azad, wife of the slain officer, has said she saw several bullet wounds on her husband's body.
"Now the case will be investigated by the CBI," he said.
The Uttar Pradesh government had sent a letter requesting for a CBI probe into the killing of the DSP.
"The state government has sent a letter to the centre in connection with the CBI inquiry into the Pratapgarh case," ADG law and order had told newspersons here.
The ADG said that all the four FIRs filed would be handed over to the CBI.
As for the post mortem examination, the ADG had said that only one bullet injury was found on the body of slain Deputy SP Zia-ul-Haq in the report by a panel of three doctors.
"The report states that one bullet was fired on the chest from the back side which passed through the front and so its bore was not known and the hunt for the bullet was on.
"Until the bullet is found nothing can be said whether it was fired from the service revolver or not," the ADG had said adding that there were no other gun shot injuries on his body.
The post mortem examination on the pradhan Nanhe Yadav has found two bullet injuries from a .315 bore gun and a country made weapon while his brother Suresh Yadav's body bore pellet injury marks on the groin, the ADG said.
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Asking industry thought-leaders at INMA World Congress 2015: "What will we be talking about a year from now that's not getting much attention today?" Here's a 15-second Flipagram thought-byte from Chang Hee Park, chief operating officer, JoongAng Ilbo, Seoul, South Korea. See all the "What's Next" videos.


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A recent discussion panel revolved around the future of mobile internet surfing habits, and how they are changing. With HTML5 now in the picture, will mobile internet users in the future be using applications or a web browser?
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The Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death Among Patients Living With Heart Failure and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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- Received April 12, 2019
- Accepted April 29, 2019
- Published online August 26, 2019.
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Author Information
- Raza M. Alvi, MDa,b,
- Anne M. Neilan, MD, MPHc,
- Noor Tariq, MDd,
- Malek O. Hassan, MDa,
- Magid Awadalla, MDa,
- Lili Zhang, MD, ScMa,
- Maryam Afshar, MDb,
- Adam Rokicki, BSa,
- Connor P. Mulligan, BAa,
- Virginia A. Triant, MD, MPHe,
- Markella V. Zanni, MDf and
- Tomas G. Neilan, MD, MPHa,∗ (tneilan{at}mgh.harvard.edu)
- aCardiac MR PET CT Program, Department of Radiology and Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- bBronx-Lebanon Hospital Center of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx, New York
- cDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- dYale New Haven Hospital of Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
- eDivisions of Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- fProgram in Nutritional Metabolism, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- ↵∗Address for correspondence:
Dr. Tomas G. Neilan, Cardiac MR PET CT Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 400, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.
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Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among persons living with human immunodeficiency virus infection (PHIV) with heart failure (HF), who were hospitalized for HF, and the risk factors associated with it.
Background HF is associated with an increased risk for SCD. PHIV are at heightened risk for HF.
Methods This was a retrospective study of 2,578 patients hospitalized with HF from a single academic center, of whom 344 were PHIV. The outcome of interest was SCD. Subgroup analyses were performed by strata of viral load (VL) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <35%, 35% to 49%, and ≥50%.
Results Of 2,578 patients with HF, 2,149 (86%) did not have implantable cardioverter-defibrillators; of these, there were 344 PHIV and 1,805 uninfected control subjects. Among PHIV with HF, 313 (91%) were prescribed antiretroviral therapy and 64% were virally suppressed. There were 191 SCDs over a median follow-up period of 19 months. Compared with control subjects, PHIV had a 3-fold increase in SCD (21.0% vs. 6.4%; adjusted odds ratio: 3.0; 95% confidence interval: 1.78 to 4.24). Among PHIV, cocaine use, lower LVEF, absence of beta-blocker prescription, and VL were predictors of SCD. The SCD rate among PHIV with undetectable VL was similar to the rate among uninfected subjects. Similar findings were observed by LVEF strata. Among PHIV with HF without conventional indications for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, the rate of SCD was 10% per year.
Conclusions PHIV hospitalized with HF are at a markedly increased risk for SCD. SCD risk was increased in patients with lower LVEFs, lower CD4 counts, and higher VL.
This work was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (grant 5T32HL076136 to Dr. Alvi, grant 1R01HL137562-01A1 to Drs. Zanni and T.G. Neilan, grant 1R01HL132786-01A1 to Dr. Triant, and grants 1R01HL130539-01A1 and K24HL113128-06 to Dr. T.G. Neilan); A. Curtis Greer, JD; Pamela Kohlberg and the Kohlberg Foundation; an American Heart Association Fellow to Faculty Award (12FTF12060588 to Dr. Neilan); the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (grant K08HD094638 to Dr. A.M. Neilan); the National Institutes of Health/Harvard Center for AIDS Research (grant P30-AI060354 to Dr. A.M. Neilan, Zanni, and T.G. Neilan); an International Maternal Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Network Early Investigator Award (UM1AI068632 to Dr. A.M. Neilan); and the Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard University (grant P30-DK040561 to Dr. Zanni). All other authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
- Received April 12, 2019.
- Accepted April 29, 2019.
- 2019 American College of Cardiology Foundation
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A FIREFIGHTER from the West Midlands who was wrongly imprisoned and assaulted by police has been awarded #15,000 in compensation.
John James, 37, from Oldbury, near Birmingham, was injured after being "roughly" handcuffed by West Midlands Police as he queued in a McDonald's restaurant with his six-year-old son.
Officers accused him of drug dealing before twisting his arm behind his back and forcing him to his knees, a statement from his solicitor said.
He was then "forcibly" taken to a nearby police station following the incident in June 2004, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors said.
Mr James, who works for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, suffered numerous injuries from the incident and spent an hour in custody.
He also had to be treated in hospital after collapsing several days after his release from custody.
Mr James said: "I couldn't believe the treatment I received. The police officers were informed a black man was selling drugs from a blue car in the car park of the McDonald's.
"I was in the queue waiting to be served standing with my son when I was approached by the policeman intent on arresting me. I had done nothing wrong and was crying at the time from the pain from the handcuffs digging into my wrist."
Mr James, who said he was not read his rights or allowed to use the telephone at Smethwick police station, was given a fixed penalty notice for a public order offence and later released.
The firefighter denied any wrongdoing and the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case a year later.


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Speaker: Kelebogile Setiloane, PhD, University of Delaware
This presentation describes how the cultural views of cultural diversity have influenced how nutrition educators have been trained in cultural competence and how this training needs to change because of the changing demographics of the US population. It explores how these views are changing in reaction to the changing demographics and health disparities seen in the US today and how the cultural training of nutrition educators has not kept up with these changing views. Suggestions for how this cultural education could be modified include placing a greater emphasis on both the cultural self-awareness of nutrition educators and the sociopolitical historical factors that influence the cultural orientation of nutrition educators and their clients.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how the description of cultural diversity in the US has shifted from being viewed as a 'melting pot' to a 'salad bowl' and how this has affected the cultural education of nutrition educators.
- Identify why it is important for nutrition educators and health professionals to learn about their own cultural and ethnic background and become more self aware as a cultural being.
- List the core elements in creating a cultural education for nutrition educators that is aligned to today's changing US demographics.
Kelebogile Setioloane, PhD, University of Delaware
Kelebogile Setiloane, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition at the University of Delaware. Her work focuses on the nutritional health and livelihoods of low income women and children in Africa and the United States. A native of South Africa, Dr. Setiloane earned her doctorate from Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy in the area of Malnutrition and Socioeconomic Development with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. She is committed to using her academic expertise and lived experience in Apartheid South Africa, and other parts of the world, to increase the awareness, knowledge and understanding between health professionals, who often use western biomedical modes of knowledge and their clients who use traditional cultural knowledge patterns. She has recently developed and taught for the first time this semester, a new course titled 'Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare.'


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Are you considering an apprenticeship to start a career in the construction industry? With significant growth in the number of construction job openings around the world, now is a great time to start an apprenticeship. Here's a look at the top four trades to consider:
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An electrician is a tradesperson specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines, and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. Electricians may also specialize in wiring ships, airplanes, and other mobile platforms, as well as data and cable.
Electrical licensing in Australia is regulated by the individual states. An electrician's license entitles the holder to carry out all types of electrical installation work in Australia without supervision. However, to contract, or offer to contract, to carry out electrical installation work, a licensed electrician must also be registered as an electrical contractor. Under Australian law, electrical work that involves fixed wiring is strictly regulated and must almost always be performed by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor.
Electricians are earning a median Salary in the US$: 51,880. Moreover, 85,900 new electrician positions are expected to appear by 2024 only in the States.
A plumber is a tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable (drinking) water, sewage and drainage in plumbing systems.
Plumbers in Australia have licensing requirements that differ from state to state but it is generally accepted a 4-year apprenticeship with a further minimum experience of 2 years (6 years total) and a further curricular requirement as a benchmark for licensing. Licensed plumbers are also expected to maintain minimum relevant training requirements to maintain their plumbing licence.
The position of a plumber has a median salary of US$50,620 per year. 49,100 new jobs are predicted in the American market by 2024.
Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry.
Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
Based on the numbers of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US, the median salary of a carpenter reaches up to US$42,090 per year.
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, building stone such as marble, granite, travertine, and limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, and cob. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern in which the units are assembled can substantially affect the durability of the overall masonry construction. A person who constructs masonry is called a mason or bricklayer.
Stonemasonry is one of the earliest crafts in the history of construction. It is a central traditional skill.
The US job outlook for masonry workers will increase by 15% until 2024. At the same time, their median pay is around US$39,640 per year.
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The highest selling Canadian country band in history, The Road Hammers, are back with a new record, The Squeeze, a compilation of tracks that epitomizes what the band has become known for – a truly synergistic blend of classic rock meets country.
Scheduled for release on May 12, The Squeeze is a unique set of foot-stomping tracks one can't help but dance to, evocative of the south. From the heart-warming sentiment behind the lead single, "Crazy About You", which is about continuing to fall in love with long time partners as the years go on, inspired by McCoy's own marriage, to "Your Love is a Drug", a down-home, upbeat track with southern flare, and "The Squeeze", an uptempo song co-written with Nashville writer Andrew Petroff and Chris Bryne about ensuring love is good to the last drop – it's clear that passion for music and love are central themes to the album. Traditional fans will find original wide open road themes reflected in tracks such as "Easy Rider" and "Haulin' Ass".
Co-produced by Gavin Brown (Metric, Tragically Hip and Barenaked Ladies), Scott Baggett (Alison Krauss, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt), Jason McCoy, David Kalmusky, The Squeeze brings forward a new personal side of The Road Hammers. Much like previous Road Hammers records, it reflects the band's love of wheels on the open road, combined with a cover of the classic Dawes song, "All Your Favourite Bands" which showcases Clayton Bellamy's vocals, as well as Blackjack Billy's Jeff Coplan, who co-writes on "Down and Dirty" alongside Scott Baggett and Jason McCoy. This record also forges into new terrain, into the realities of life and love without the sugarcoating. As McCoy candidly remarks on the inspiration behind the first single, "Crazy in Love", "My wife and I started dating when we were just teenagers. Like most couples, we've had our ups and downs and it's been quite a ride, but for some reason, in my eyes, she's forever 18, and in her eyes, I know I'll always be the crazy guy she married."
Key Facts about The Road Hammers
• Highest selling Canadian country band in history
• 2017 CCMA Group or Duo of the Year winners
• New album The Squeeze was the #2 selling Canadian country album in its first week
• Recent single "Crazy About You" reached Top 10 on Canadian country radio
• 2015 Juno nomination for Country Album of the Year (Wheels), which was the #1 selling Canadian country album for two weeks at time of release
• Certified Platinum album in Canada for debut album The Road Hammers, which debuted at #1 in Canada and won the Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year
• Hit single "Mud" is certified Gold in Canada, just six months after release (2014)
• Have charted one #1, three Top 5's, and six Top 10's on Canadian country radio; had a Top 5 hit on Australia's CMC chart
• Over 2.8 Million YouTube views


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The last couple of weeks have been jammed pack full of baseball/t-ball activities. This is both our boys first year so it's been an interesting experience for me. I never played as a kid - even in gym class I usually found a way to opt out. Jeremy, however, comes from a long line of baseball/softball players. He's excited to share this experience with the kids. Both him and and his dad are volunteering as assistant coaches and I think they are just excited about the practices as the boys.
While I never had much interested in playing baseball. The Sandlot is one of my favorite movies and Mini Man always makes me think of Smalls. He's got the big eyes, a charming personality, and a flair for drama.
We've had a couple of warm spring days so I've tried to have us outside as much a possible - life just seems better when you can feel the sun!
Mini Man told me, "I want to eat my popsicle like a king."
On the cooler afternoons we've been enjoying lots and lots of books. We've gone through several Magic Tree House books; all the kids enjoy them and they are a quick read so it's not too much of a time commitment. We also recently just finished The Hundred Dresses and are part way through My Father's Dragon. The kids have also spent a lot of time "reading" some of their favorite picture books - it's so fun to overhear Little Lady's retelling of a story.
I never thought I be a fan of comic books but Big Buddy, who while he loves to listen to a good story has not shown much interested in reading by himself, has started to fly through the Star Wars, Clone Wars Adventures books.
A silly thing that makes me smile almost everyday is the outfits Little Lady puts together. I set out clothes for the kids on Sunday but other than that I let them choose what they want to wear. Her outfits are always full of color and whimsy. She's very proud of her creations and wears them with such unabandoned joy.
This past Saturday Jeremy and I participated in an Earth Day five mile trail run. It has been a long time since we have done a race together. We took things slow and just enjoyed our time. Jeremy was not a runner growing up but even before we started dating he started training. He knew it was something I enjoyed and it was/is a sacrifice he's willing to make to please the girl.
Speaking of sweet Jeremy things, he also taken to leaving little notes/lyrics on our chalkboard - this man knows how to make smile!
This post is part of series inspired in part by Bob Bennett's song, "Small Graces".
Sometimes they slip by without notice
Sometimes they are very hard to see
Other times it's all so clear when they are happening to me...
They are a reminder to the heart there is more to the life than meets the eye...
He is in the small graces, the little moments when the miracles come...
small graces pointing me to the larger one...
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I've always been a fan of starburst mirrors, but I've been seeing these rectangular shaped versions lately.
They seem so modern and fresh.
I think the contrast of a rectangular mirror would look amazing hanging over a demilune table like this one in an entryway.
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The show is coming out a day early, due to Christmas scheduling constraints, but it will be shown again tomorrow at the usual time - with the bonus that Elrik, Saffia, Matelisse and Aisling will all be in the audience - and we're planning on making it a Christmas party!
Today we'll be at the Manor and exploring the grounds of Caledon Rothesay, as well as meeting two of Elrik's neighbours - Eleanor Anderton and Gabrielle Riel (the head of Radio Riel), who will be telling us all about their Christmas plans - and beyond! And we'll be seeing - and hearing about - an mazing steampunk Christmas Carol from Iason Hassanov. In fact, in the course of the show, we'll be hearing about three different Christmas Carols!
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South Indian Lunch Menu 21 – Curry Leaves Kuzhambu, Kambu Rasam, Snakegourd Stew, Rice
This week, another healthy and simple menu. Curry leaves kuzhambu with kambu rasam and snakegourd kootu. This is menu has lots of medicinal benefits along with their wonderful taste. Each dish has its own nutritional benefits. Curry leaves is a very healthy green. We all know it is a great remedy for treating premature hair greyness. Many kids and even the adults have a practice to discard these curry leaves from the dishes. So I would advice you all to make curry leaves kuzhambu atleast once a week, so that we can ensure it is being consumed by our family without being discarded.
Next dish is Kambu rasam, Kambu(Bajra / Pearlmillet) is a protein and fiber rich grain. It has lots of medicinal values and especially good for bringing down the blood sugar thereby a best ingredient for all diabetic patients. So Kambu rasam is also a healthy dish
Finally snakegourd stew. Snake gourd is very high in water content and has a cooling effect on the body. Snake gourd is low in calories, fat-free, and good to include in weight-loss diets.Even diabetics can include safely to reduce weight by getting enough nutrition.It is rich in fiber to keep your digestive system healthy, wards off constipation with ease.
So overall this is a medicinal and healthy menu. Try this menu and keep fit!
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Slam ends Clippers season
Columbiana's Maci Linhart dives into second base but is caught on the heels by East Canton's short stop Lexi Betz. Linhart, who was out, received a minor injury on the play and played the remainder of the game as center fielder , moving from short stop. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer


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December 5, 2012: As announced in AAVSO Special Notice #313 (www.aavso.org/aavso-special-notice-313 [1]), HST COS is scheduled to observe the UG-type dwarf nova V405 Peg
7 December 2012 02:31:20 through 07:50:03 UT
Remember that your observations over the next 36 hours will be crucial for the HST scheduling team to decide whether to carry out the observations. The target must be at minimum for HST to observe it safely. V405 Peg is 17.9V at minimum and 13V at maximum. Observations as indicated below throughout the HST observation window and for a few days afterwards are also crucial.
As instructed in AAVSO Alert Notice 471 (www.aavso-alert-notice-471 [2]), for CCD observers, simultaneous photometry [shortly before, during, and after the HST observations] would be ideal. B filter would be best for a light curve, although for the magnitude estimates, a V measurement would be best. An uninterrupted light curve would be better than cycling between filters. This target is likely too faint for positive visual observations, but if possible they are welcome, as are visual fainter-than observations fainter than magnitude 15.0.
Coordinates: R.A. 23 09 49.14 Dec +21 35 17.2 (2000.0)
Charts for V405 Peg may be created using VSP (www.aavso.org/vsp [3]).
Please report observations promptly to the AAVSO International Database using the name V405 PEG. If you see the target in outburst, please contact the AAVSO immediately and post a message to the Observations and Campaigns & Observations Reports forum (www.aavso.org/forum) [4].
Thank you for your contributions and good observing!
This AAVSO Special Notice was compiled by Elizabeth O. Waagen.
Information on submitting observations to the AAVSO may be found at:
http://www.aavso.org/webobs [5]
A Special Notice archive is available at the following URL:
http://www.aavso.org/special-notice-archive [6]
Subscribing and Unsubscribing may be done at the following URL:
http://www.aavso.org/observation-notification#specialnotices [7]
[1] http://www.aavso.org/aavso-special-notice-313
[2] http://www.aavso.org/aavso-alert-notice-471
[3] http://www.aavso.org/vsp
[4] http://www.aavso.org/forum
[5] http://www.aavso.org/webobs
[6] http://www.aavso.org/special-notice-archive
[7] http://www.aavso.org/observation-notification#specialnotices
[8] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/v405-peg
[9] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/hst
[10] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/front-page-news
[11] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/dwarf-nova
[12] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/cos
[13] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/aavso-special-notice
[14] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/aavso-international-database


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I wrote a little bit about some initial experiences with Ireland's first tranche of 'digital humanists' back in 2009: http://www.michaeljmaguire.com/index.php?q=node/33 Coming from a twenty five year writing and technology background, I almost argued, without intentionally offending anyone I trust, that essentially many in Ireland venturing into the emerging discipline at that time were not theoretically equipped to actually comprehend it's true creative potential.
An opportunity came my way a few short weeks ago where in a brief couple of hours I got to meet fourteen research teams currently engaged in a wide disciplinary range of scientific academic research at University College Dublin. The event was part of the preparations for Dublin City of Science 2012, specifically the imagine science film strand where researchers from UCD and filmmakers from IDAT were brought together to join forces, pool intellectual and creative resources, essentially spark off each others ideas with the goal of generating some potential cultural impact see (http://www.ucd.ie/imaginesciencefilms/) for a broader synopsis.
Stand up, move out and away from your keyboard (or drop that ipad) get right out right now, right away, any one of you that is not prepared to be wrong. Of course no one wants to leave the party early, few of us would like to be seen as black sheep of any flock, or consider ourselves so radically independent that we don't require some sort of endorsement from our peers, yet we strive to be not so damn conformist that we aren't perceived as being right all the time, awkwardly correct or improperly precise in all eventualities. Isn't being wrong occasionally being human ? We simply can't learn to walk without learning first, to fall. Yet do any of us, as seemingly independent individuals, honestly really regard ourselves as being perfectly consistently correct, utterly conventional, entirely cooperative, creative conspirators and willing collaborators with 'powers' that be ? Any of us aspire to 'Acting the total cog ?' Naw didn't think so…
Repeatedly assured in my local vernacular that "things is tight" I've tried to give this post a thoroughly 'tautological' feel, informed in some small degree by vivid memories of the summation of academic writing technique by a highly respected UK based English Professor (of creative writing no less) thus: "Say what you're going to say, say it, then say it again."
Irish writers are moody, opinionated, self-obsessed, hypercritical, introverted yet oddly enough I'm quite happy to be considered among their number.
All of the writers I know are avid readers. All of the academics I know, (with thanks to Maynooth, DMU, UCD, TCD and the TCD/UCD Innovation Academy, various lists & communities etc, etc, - that's now quite a few) despite having discipline centric reading habits, often tend towards broad tastes and eclectic interests. When searching for the ideal prints, you do gotta kiss a lota frogs, amass a lorra paper and lorry those loose leaves to the charity shops. We live in a slippery segue between what Bolter calls 'the late age of print' and a genuinely networked (read ubiquitous computing) society.
Writers will tire of page and book metaphors but oral and literate terms will persist, scroll down to read more (-: Screen shot, txt msg, apps, status or comment box, all are terms relatively recently embedded in our vocabulary. I wonder what other new or novel descriptors will enter usage in the near to medium future. This screen shot image is from a couple of days ago. It is surprising to me (maybe only me) because it displays 1000 page views of a single blog entry from this site. That's one thousand times that particular piece of writing has been viewed.
Paddy's night arrived in the manner of finding a half torn fiver, initial anticipation usurped by disappointment before a chancer's edge suggested some craic might ensue after all.


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'Peel Harbour, Isle of Man'
Oil on canvas
30" x 50"
William Webb
British 1862 – 1903
William Webb was born in Manchester in 1862 and was almost entirely a marine artist, a painter in oils of coastal scenes. He was a prolific painter, influenced, like so many aspiring artists of the era, by the great master J M W Turner. Although his work cannot be compared in the same breath with the genius of Turner, Webb developed a style so totally distinctive that he could not be likened to a mere copyist. Many of his pictures show scenes in the Isle of Man, but he also travelled quite widely afield in the British Isles, including Fleetwood in his home county of Lancashire, Guernsey, Whitby, Falmouth, Cornwall, Norfolk, Northumberland and Cardiff.
William Webb sought to break away from the formalised tradition of the 19th century painting, producing atmospheric scenes, by adopting a rather loose technique with soft warm colours and the skilful use of light and shade. A style that was a little 'avant-garde' and William Webb struggled during his short life to get the recognition, he so rightly deserved.
Peel Harbour, Isle of Man was exhibited in the special exhibition of his paintings, held in 1974 at The Old Customs House and Old Solent House in Lymington, under the title A Merchant Vessel alongside a Quay, it was described as 'a fine painting in which William Webb had achieved a nice balance between the merchant ship in the centre, the figures and buildings on the right, and the vessels in the mid-distance. Once again the distinctive style and sense of perspective have enabled him to produce an exceptionally attractive picture'.
Although William Webb exhibited numerous paintings in his native Manchester, and also at the Royal Academy in London, it was a source of great frustration that he did not enjoy the commercial success, he so rightly deserved – an all too familiar story in the history of art. This combined with the health troubles and an unhappy domestic life contributed to periods of depression and sadly, during one of these dark times, and as a final act of total despair, William Webb died by his own hand, in his studio in Manchester in 1903.
Poignantly, an admirer of his art asked at the time 'Will fame which was coming tardily and warily, as fame ever comes, hasten now that the genius who courted it, is dead'. A prediction proved correct, as his paintings are now appreciated and collected with enthusiasm both at home and abroad. The special exhibition held in 1974 at The Old Customs House and Old Solent House in Lymington, celebrated the work of this highly gifted and previously under rated artist.


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Working with flower essences for over fifteen years now, I consistently see great results with them. In fact, I make custom blends for nearly every client I see in my clinical acupuncture practice. Flower essences are subtle energetic remedies that work directly on the immaterial parts of ourselves such as our emotions, mind and soul and their effects can range from subtle to profound. Over the years, I have wondered if there was a way to enhance the effects of the flower essences to make them more effective for a greater number of people. This interest set the stage for something I feel is quite innovate and profound to emerge.
During my time working with the flowers, I have come to understand that by combining a physical component with the energetic component of a flower, the result is a multidimensional preparation that enhances the effects of both.
Our new FlorAlchemy Flower Essence Tinctures are a unique combination of flower essences, floral alcohol extracts (tincture), and floral essential oils. Together, they create a special and powerful dynamic that enables our physical bodies to assimilate the energetics of the flower essence more effectively. The bioactive flower tincture acts as an opening agent and anchor for the more ethereal energies of the flower essence. Likewise, the flower essence enhances the floral tincture and the essential oil by adding another important dimension boosting its healing qualities. The different floral preparations act as a cohesive unit of transformation working synergistically to enhance healing. In my mind, FlorAlchemy's Flower Essence Tinctures hold a special place of bridging the 'heavenly' or ethereal energy of the flower into the physical body.
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Flower Essence Tinctures differ from traditionally made flower essences. Because the Flower Essence Tinctures represent a wide range of bioactive floral concentrations, they are much more focused on stimulating the body directly to create physical health and well-being. On the other hand, flower essences have a more psychological function and generally they work indirectly on the physical body by addressing emotional, mental and soul components of physical imbalance. The Flower Essence Tinctures give an additional level of action. Therefore, we can think about choosing a Flower Essence Tincture when we would like to integrate the bioactive and antimicrobial action of the flowers for physical health and well-being while simultaneously addressing our emotions, mind and soul.
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Watch Zakk Wylde Play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Chicago Bulls Game
Zakk Wylde has a busy 2018 in front of him, with both a new Black Label Society album and Ozzy Osbourne's farewell tour on the docket for 2018. On Wednesday night, January 3, he got the year started with a bang.
The Chicago Bulls invited Wylde to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to their game against the Toronto Raptors at their home arena, the United Center.
Big BL thanks to the Chicago Bulls for inviting me to play our national anthem," Wylde tweeted after the performance. "Always a privilege and honor!"
You can watch the decidedly shred-heavy performance—quite possibly a nod to Jimi Hendrix's (whose music Wylde has always relished in playing) legendary rendition—here.
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Flags are hidden collectibles found on nearly all LEGO Universe worlds. The usual number of flags per world is 10, though some worlds have 5 or none at all. Crux Prime has 16 Flags. Upon collecting every flag in a world, the player unlocks an achievement that rewards a boost of either Health or Backpack space. There are also 10 flags on every race track, collecting all in a track unlocks an achievement that gives the player a car part. They could be spawned by a Mythran via Macro Code, although this was extremely uncommon and only happened during Mod Parties.
Most world flags were changed to reflect the reward that they unlock. The flags on Pet Cove were completely removed to make room for Dog Tags.
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I love music, I just had to preface this track with that statement. Now I've heard Jason Bently rave about Miike Snow, the group, and I kinda just filed that bit of info in the "I'll check them out when I get a chance" dept. Then on the way home tonight listening to KCRW, I heard "Cult Logic" and feel hard for it. The slow burning rhythm with great melodies and it just made me happy to be alive. This track would sound amazing in the club, with friends having a good time and drinking a cold beverage. By the way, they have one of the slickest myspace layout designs I've seen in a while.
My best description of this track is a cross between Hot Chip and Passion Pit with a hint of Peter Gabriel esque vocals — just a hint mind you.
Side note: Two thirds of Miike Snow (Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnber) are also known as the Swedish pop production team Bloodshy and Avant.
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Miike Snow is a band. Swedish duo Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg are childhood friends who spent time playing in bands and working on various projects in studios throughout Gothenburg. After separate moves to Stockholm they reunited in 2000 when their paths crossed with American Andrew Wyatt to write a pop album for a someone else. The release was small, there was little distribution and an alleged large sum of money was lost in the process. The three stayed in touch and a friendship was formed and in 2007 Miike Snow was born.
Karlsson and Winnberg's backgrounds in the DJ scene and punk bands alongside experiments in progressive electro and new rave lead to a series of writing / producing stints with Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears – culminating in their Grammy win for Best Dance Recording with her song "Toxic". Wyatt has been a member in Black Beetle (with Joan Wasser) and The A.M. (with Michael Tighe). He had an album come out this year with the band Fires of Rome as well writing and producing the new Daniel Merriweather album with Mark Ronson. Miike Snow's self titled debut is a full band collaboration, showcasing their deft mastery of the studio while acknowledging each members unique talent for songwriting, production, arrangement and performance.
Finally ready to step out of the studio, but not the shadows, Miike Snow is set to be released this summer. Recorded in Stockholm in the 400 year old home used to house King Gustaf III's mistress, Miike Snow bristles with confidence. It's intelligent pop music that has the ability to cradle taste making purists and reach anthemic heights. Showcasing melodic songs built for the anything goes environment of the club, Miike Snow will make anonymity an impossibility.


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A really excellent post by Tom, and not just because it echoes some of the countermeasures I suggested using against the Russian Federation:
Specific ideas involve holding up all top Russian transactions to minute inspection re: any legal irregularities.
Point being, "Russia's governing elites place their personal interests ahead of Moscow's raison d'etat."
Tom's great post goes on to discussin "teachable comments," which I filed under learning strategies and Chirol discussed as well.
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Having just read the Button Wednesday post on Petronella's blog I have decided to join in.
I have a collection of buttons. I didn't specially set out to collect them, they just accumulated.
I am the same with teapots! One day I realised I had a collection of teapots.
Some of them I bought for a dressmaking or textile art projects then didn't use them. Others are saved from clothes that went for recycling. Sometimes I just buy a button because I like it and then there are the spares that come with new clothes....
Many years ago I bought some buttons from a little local haberdashers store, they looked like very old stock even then and were reduced to clear, so they are definitely vintage. They are shaped like a scallop shell and slightly pearlised.
I used one of them recently for a European Street Team challenge and this is the item I made.
Lavender and cream brooch, corsage, necklace or hair fascinator it is in my Etsy shop here
The lace is upcycled and the silk is handpainted lavender.