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The 9th Annual PSSI Summer School "NATO's Security Challenges" will be held on July 7–12, 2013 in Měřín, Czech Republic, in cooperation with NATO's Public Diplomacy Division.
The main objective of Summer School is to offer a high-profile study course for students currently enrolled in Master's degree programs, based on presentations, interactive workshops and simulations with international security experts from academia and government fields.
Students currently enrolled in Master's degree programs in Political Science, International Relations and Economics and other relevant fields from NATO's member and partner countries.
Agenda includes topics such as:
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- Afghanistan after 2014
- US and EU perspective on NATO's security challenges
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Jiří Schneider, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic; Dr. Andrew Monaghan, Research Fellow, Chatham House, UK; Keir Giles, Director, Conflict Studies Research Center, U.K.; Amb. Vaclav Bartuška, Ambassador-at-large for Energy Security, Czech Republic; Dr. Petr Luňák, Deputy Head, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO; Kurt Volker, Executive Director of the McCain Institute and former US Permanent Representative to NATO; Robert Cooper, Counsellor, European External Action Service, UK; Roger W. Robinson, Jr.,PSSI Co-Founder and former Senior Director of International Economic Affairs, National Security Council, USA; Amb. Petr Pelz, PSSI Executive Director and former Czech Ambassador to Afghanistan.
Please download the application form and send it filled-out, along with your CV and essay to firstname.lastname@example.com by June 1, 2013. The selected participants will be notified by June 8, 2013.
Registration fee amounts to 2000,- Kc / 80 EUR. Accommodation and meals will be fully covered by organizers; foreign participants' travel expenses will be partially reimbursed (not applicable to those selected students from the Czech Republic or Slovakia). Participants will receive more information upon their selection.
For further information please contact Mr. Stephen Christensen at firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.pssi.cz/security-scholars-program/summer-school/summer-school-213/detail


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Demilitarization of Gaza and foresaking violence against Israel; in return for a lifting of the blockade... Seems like a fair deal. How can any rational human being expect Israel to forego its embargo when Hamas is hell bent on destroying Israel with imported weapons from Iran and its ilk?
I don't agree at all with all those who say that because Israel has the right to defend itself it has the right to destroy civilian infrastructure on a massive scale and collectively punish the people of Gaza. Much of the damage wasn't strategic in terms of military installations but a desperate parting shot aimed at undermining the people and infrastructure of Gaza. The Mossad has shown that it is capable of assassinating Hamas leaders in Dubai and elsewhere so why can't it target just the leaders in Gaza? It seems the aim is not just to neutralise the real threat posed by Hamas capabilities but to destroy the will of the Gazan people and erode the support of Hamas. But it won't work because Hamas and similar organisations thrive on poverty and masses of angry young men. What is predicted in the article is unfolding as we speak as the 'international community' goes begging for more money to rebuild Gaza only for another round of destruction. Israel's actions don't speak of a victorious nation but rather an angry and twisted one that is out of ideas. They haven't achieved their strategic objective of defeating Hamas but played into their propaganda. The stage is set once more for the next episode of rebuilding, destruction, rebuilding, and so on – in short, lunacy at once funded and appeased by the 'international community'.
Is it not collective punishment to fire rockets at Israeli cities with the intent to kill civilians, in retaliation for the government imposing a blockade on Gaza?
If Hams was able to import 10,000 rockets into Gaza, use massive amounts of concrete and rebar to build hundreds of tunnels, acquire anti-tank weapons, etc. with a blockade in place, what will happen with open borders???
Last time I bothered to look, Hamas (and the people that voted for Hamas) pledged to wipe Israel off the face of the map. They openly avow that it is a scarred duty to reclaim all the land from the river to the sea, I believe that is their goal.
I guess you missed the part about how Hamas "strategically" places its rockets in densely civilian areas of Gaza.
I agree Eva. I think this article is a complete farce and an appalling piece of journalism. As Roi says, it has totally ignored the fact that Hamas started the war, first by murdering 3 Israeli students, (the cowards) and then by the continual firing of rockets at Israel.
And if Hamas choses to hide behind the skirts of women and children – then Hamas are responsible for their deaths.
Israel has the right to defend herself, and her obligation is to the safety of her own people – not of Palestians, who by the way are occupying Israels land that was given to them long long long before these people who call themsleves Palestinians came on the scene.
Why do you think they can't trace their history back any further than 1948.
CNN must be totally stupid and uneducated to believe the rubbish printed here, and they have forgotten who their allies are and who the terrorists are.
Oh, should remind them also, that while Gaza was under Israeli occupation, it was a thriving, modern nation, however, after Hamas TOOK IT BY VIOLENT FORCE, it went the way of every Islamic controlled nation, destruction, murder, hatred, mayhem, the oppression of women, and poverty as Hamas used aid money to build tunnels and buy weapons to fuel their stupid hatred and jealousy.
Israel put up borders for her own protection after terrorists from Palestine entered into Israel and carried out threats of terrorism. Bet there's been very few since.
CNN would be wise to learn the truth behind Hamas and even Palestine – which was ALWAYS a Jewish nation, until Israel was forced to give up Gaza and the Westbank to be LEGALLY recognized as a nation.
Too bad for Gaza and the Westbank.
Pity more western nations don't follow Israels lead and get rid of all terrorist out of their nations – before they find themselves in bloody battle with these murdering swine known as Hamas and ISIS.
But guess some are just too blind to see the truth until it hits them in the face – literally.
You don't think perhaps that Hamas should get the bill and not Israel? Just asking...
Israel can have its Iron Dome but the U.S., EU and others should build Gaza an Iron Home – an international peacekeeping force and defensive systems to stop more Israeli brutality
Stop sending rockets to Israel. Ever think of that?
Israel can build its own rockets. Got any more bright ideas?
Some people are just too stupid to see the truth. Better to expell Hamas right out of Palestine – kill the lot if that's what it takes, as they raise children into hatred and murder, and then give Palestine back to it's rightful owner, Israel to control. Watch the nation thrive again.
Pftttt. Can't get over the ignorance of some people. They need to go away and do some proper research on Israels history, and Palestines lack of history, (apart from that as a Jewish nation) , and some history on Islam and it's goals and motives.
I have never come across such trash as this kind of reporting before in my life, but I have heard that CNN is very good at it.
Hamas and the Gazans were given a big chance to become an independent peaceful community and instead they used the materials allowed and smuggled in to build rockets and tunnels, instead of schools and apartments. Why should Israel give them a second chance? If Hamas were to agree to disarm, Israel would help the Gazans rebuild and prosper. Israel has no reason to keep Gaza as a second class community. The burden of coming up with a plan for improving Gaza is upon the government of Gaza, just as it is for every other community. And when it comes to casualties, why is the world so focused on those in Gaza. There are 150,000 dead in Syria, with hardly a word of protest by the media and politicians. If an Muslim kills 1000 other Muslims, no one cares. If an Israeli kills one Muslim, even in self defense, the world is appalled. What is the agenda here?
After this next cease fire fails, and Israel goes in to truly remove Hamase, they need to PUBLICALLY ANNOUNCE A HUMANE PLAN to rescue & evacuate the Palestinian civilians to temporary facilities, so they can be fed, medicated, sheltered and eventually transferred to new countries. Basically, be the good guys who rescue the civilians from Hamas. Otherwise, Hamas will sacrifice them on the altar of propaganda. Before all that, the UNRWA must be forced to leave Gaza, as they have been ineffective and actually wind up aiding Hamas. This is the most humane plan I know of – as most GAZANS are on record as not wanting to remain there no matter how, if or when it is rebuilt. They are aching to leave.
I'm surprised by how many comments there are now on here but yours is the most interesting by far because it really can solve the problem which is that at least two-thirds of those in Gaza are refugees who have been pushed out of their homes from the so-called Israel today. Their return to their original homeland would clearly help the over-crowdedness and will probably contribute to addressing their deeply held grievances over generations. If their return to their homeland could be facilitated by returning hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers back to Manhattan, the West and East coast of America and elsewhere then what a great idea. Going back to this article – I think your plan of return is best administered by the UN whether UNRWA or whoever else.
Don't suppose you know that almost as many Jews were forced to flee Islamic countries as there were Muslims that fled Israel around 1948. Don't suppose the took the time to know that the vast majority of Jews in Israel were born there. Don't suppose the know that Jews are not even allowed to even live in several Arab countries. Don't suppose one of the conditions imposed by Abbas for a peace agreement is that NO Jews be allowed to live in their new state.
No Jewish persons at all allowed to live in some Islamic countries?
What would happen if they changed their names, converted to Islam, and opened the only clothing stores in small towns?
I totally agree with you @ Bruce D! And i just dont get everyone defending Israel because Israel is the Holy Land! Even though they've commited the most UNholiest of acts REPEATEDLY!
I disagree.
What a ridiculous and one-sided piece this one is. Anyone who bothers to look at this conflict with even a shred of analysis or thought would see that if anyone should be footing the bill for the damage in Gaza, it is HAMAS – the only ones who are responsible for the state Gaza is currently in. We might have to hold off on making our request that Hamas pay to repair the damage for when those barbarians have a spare moment from recruiting more children to build their terror tunnels and dragging around bodies of suspected Israel collaborators on the backs of motorcycles, which they have been so fond of doing of late.
As for the outrageously unfounded claim that Israel prefers to live next to an "undeveloped ghetto", anyone who checked their facts (or CARED to tell the truth) would know that when Israel DISENGAGED from Gaza 9 years ago, it left greenhouses there so that the Palestinian people could have a real chance of a viable industry and means to make a living. The response? Palestinians looted the greenhouses. Israel sends immense amount of aid to Gaza (crazy when you think about what we all know the aid is ACTUALLY being used for) and in fact, Israel has continued to send aid during this conflict.
I am so sorry that the recent 72 hour ceasefire was not extended. No prizes for guessing WHO rejected the extension, and in fact VIOLATED the ceasefire before the 72 hours was up... Gazans can once again thank Hamas for that one.
Sultan Barakat should keep his clearly bigoted views to himself.
that's simply not true. the facts are that the settlers destroyed all the houses and greenhouses worth keeping on their way out and left mostly rubble and smashed up greenhouses with no economic value and that even worse caused an environmental crisis from the asbestos. It is mind-boggling to see how the pro-Israel spin machine can turn this around to look like a charitable gift. It is very clear that the Israeli siege is aimed at the de-development of Gaza. You are clearly an advocate of further de-development, poverty and generally turning Gaza into a tinder box ready to spark more rounds of regional conflict.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9331863/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/t/looters-strip-gaza-greenhouses/#.U-rjF_ldWXw Wow and this from the NBC! Hardly an Israel advocate! It is mind-boggling to see how the Israel bashers and haters spin machine can turn this around to deny any of the altruism of Israel's disengagement which caused such upheaval politically and for the Israelis who were forcibly removed from their homes there. It is very clear that Hamas/the Palestinian leadership is aimed at keeping Gaza undeveloped – this aids in propagating the Gazans as victims story. You are clearly an advocate of keeping it this way too.
You've forgot to mention that Gaza attacked Israel with thousands of rockets. How do you expect Israel to make peace with a bunch of righteous liars?
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Air service study for Penticton Regional Airport.
The goal to show Air Canada there is sufficient market demand to justify using larger aircraft on its Penticton-Vancouver flights and if demand is great enough to add additional weekly service to Calgary by WestJet.
Manager of the City of Penticton requested help from regional partners. Answers so far:
Penticton will pay $10 T
RDOS will pay $4 T
Summerland will pay $3 T
Osoyoos will pay $700
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Keremeos and Princeton left with a $12,700 bill ?
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Last week's column was a rant about people who insist on thrusting their sexual orientation into the public domain. I personally do not care which category you fall into, it is your business and yours alone. Just be glad you live in a part of the world where the choice of who you sleep with is nobody's business but yours.
However, with the acceptability of any kind of group being a family, comes a whole new problem involving political correctness.
The latest problem related to this matter was reported in an English newspaper last month. Apparently someone raised an objection to schoolchildren being given the materials to draw and colour cards for Fathers' Day. Instead children were told to make a card for their Special Person.
Apparently someone thought that it would be offensive to call a child's daddy her father, which makes no sense to my old fashioned mind. I know that lots of male figures in the family are not real "fathers" in the sense of being there at the moment of conception, but does this really matter? Shouldn't the person who offers the shoulder to cry on, the lap to sit on and the protection of a father figure be considered the child's father?
In many families there is no male figure in the picture, either divorce, death or other circumstances makes a single mom have to be both mom and dad to the children, and Father's Day is not celebrated, but does this mean that other families have to change their appreciation of a daddy?
Many dads are managing to bring up the children alone, that doesn't make them mothers, but just the best possible single parent he can be. Whatever makes a family is different in some homes but as long as it is the best possible situation for a child, who is to say what makes a family. A family is made up of people working together to provide a strong, safe unit to grow up in, as long as love is involved who is to say what is right or wrong as to the make-up of the family.
In same sex marriages both men probably want to be a dad rather that one being called mom and this probably applies to two mom families as well. Whatever they choose to be called is their prerogative.
I get really frustrated with the people who spend half their life looking to find offence in what name is given to any particular person. We are all so frightened of being branded racist, homophobic, ageist, sexist, or whatever other "ist" that can be dreamed up. There is a difference in being offensive and in being "real". If you choose to live a different lifestyle than what is considered the "norm", that is your choice and more power to you, and it is no-ones business what you think you should be called.
The politically correct police are always looking for offence when none was meant and coming up with new titles for the category that they would like people to be sorted into. Why can't people just mind their own business, accept others for who they are and let us all get on with the business of living in harmony? Life is too short for political correctness to take up valuable time.


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We encourage you to practice awareness in all of your interactions. Regardless of intent, sexual misconduct (behaviors, actions and statements) impacts the NLU community and its members. Men and women can commit sexual misconduct, and it can occur between people of the same or different sex. Please use this page as a reference for more info regarding NLU's Sexual Misconduct Policy.
NLU complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender identity through sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, relationship violence and stalking.
Our Title IX Coordinator
Danielle Laban, our campus Title IX Coordinator, is available to you and responsible for:
- Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations with sensitivity.
- Providing prompt, timely and fair adjudication of cases.
- Being available to meet with students and provide support.
- Collaborating with other University officials.
- Coordinating training, education and communication pertaining to Title IX.
- Not having other job responsibilities that may create a conflict of interest.
- Being available to assist NLU employees regarding how to respond appropriately to reports of sexual violence.
- Ensuring that NLU carries out its Title IX responsibilities.
NLU is committed to preventing, reporting and addressing all incidents of sexual misconduct. To report violations and learn more about support resources, file an NLU Incident Report at www.nl.edu/letusknow and contact Danielle Laban, Title IX Coordinator, at email@example.com.
No members of the NLU community should engage in retaliation in response to the reporting of University-related misconduct or to the filing of a complaint. We will make every effort to stop retaliation immediately, conduct a thorough investigation of alleged acts of retaliation, provide support to victims of retaliation and respond appropriately to anyone engaging in retaliatory behavior.
Watch this video to get a better understanding of Title IX and how it protects the NLU community from sexual misconduct.
Meet Danielle Laban, NLU's Title IX Coordinator. Here she explains important terms, her role as Title IX Coordinator, and your reporting options in any instances of sexual misconduct.
We take every report of sexual misconduct seriously. We will make sure that all parties are aware of the policies and procedures related to a report of sexual misconduct.
Both the person who experiences or reports an incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence (Complainant) and the person who is the subject of an investigation related to sexual misconduct or relationship violence (Respondent) have rights. See what those rights are in the video above.
As a bystander, you have the ability to see situations from a different perspective. Look out for your friends, and work to create an environment where sexual violence is unacceptable!
Uncomfortable situations can lead to relationship violence. Trust your instincts.
We will work with you to find the necessary support resources in an instance of sexual misconduct. University officials can refer you to community organizations to assist you with getting additional support.
See the 2017-2018 Student Guidebook here for a full explanation of our Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence policy, beginning on page 40.
The following definitions provide a quick snapshot of relevant terms. Please see the Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence policy here for complete definitions.
- Bystander is a person present at an event or incident who is not directly involved.
- Consent is informed, freely given and requires clear communication between all parties involved in the sexual activity. Silence, in and of itself, cannot be interpreted as consent.
- Incapacitation is a state where one cannot make a rational, reasonable decision because s/he lacks the ability to give consent or understand the "who, what, when, where, why or how" of the sexual interaction, including anyone whose incapacity results from mental disability, sleep deprivation, involuntary physical restraint or from a controlled substance.
- Relationship violence is any physical, sexual or psychological harm against an individual in a relationship by current or former partners of the individual which includes, but is not limited to, stalking, dating violence, sexual violence and domestic violence. It does not require sexual intimacy between the individual and partner.
- Sexual assault is a form of sexual misconduct that includes forcible rape and nonphysical forms of pressure that compel individuals to engage in sexual activity against their will. Examples include:
- Sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal)
- Oral sex
- Rape or attempted rape
- Penetration of an orifice (anal, vaginal, oral) with a penis, finger or other object
- Unwanted touching of a sexual nature
- Use of coercion, manipulation or force to make someone else engage in sexual touching, including but not limited to, breast, chest and buttocks
- Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination that encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment occurs when conduct has the purpose or effect of creating a hostile work or learning environment. Some forms of sexual harassment include intentional patting, pinching, touching and other sexually suggestive behavior.
Sexual harassment occurs when:
- The conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work performance or educational experience, creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, educational or living environment.
- The conduct has the purpose or effect of abusing the dignity of an employee or student through insulting or degrading sexual remarks or conduct.
- Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's employment or of a student's status in a course, program or activity.
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting an individual.
- Such conduct directed against an individual persists despite request for its cessation and/or when a claim or sexual harassment has resulted in retaliation against employees/students for complaining about such behavior.
- Sexual misconduct encompasses any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without consent or by force, intimidation, coercion or manipulation. Sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking are all forms of sexual misconduct.
- Stalking involves willfully and repeatedly engaging in a knowing course of harassing conduct directed at another individual that reasonably and seriously alarms, torments or terrorizes the individual. Stalking can take place in-person or through use of technology (cyber-stalking).
We are here to support you. We will conduct a prompt, fair and impartial investigation of all sexual misconduct reports. Our support services include:
- Providing you with information about campus and community services.
- Making counseling referrals including confidential support.
- Responding in a timely and effective manner to all reported incidents.
- Providing academic accommodations.
- Offering interim support and remedies to the victim and the community.
- Protecting you on campus.
- Encouraging you to receive appropriate help.
- Assisting you in filing a report.
NLU has partnered with Skylight Counseling to offer a variety of counseling resources. The University can provide counseling referrals and resources to anyone affected by an incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence. Students seeking counseling referrals for licensed mental health professional should contact the the Counseling Center at 312.261.3636 or email email@example.com.
In addition, NLU has identified Rolanda Brown from Skylight Counseling as a designated confidential advisor. If you desire to speak with someone about an incident and want to ensure that it will remain confidential, Caroline can be reached via email at: email@example.com.
Additional Resources
NLU has formed formal partnerships with local sexual assault and domestic violence agencies to offer a variety of support services, including completely confidential reporting if an NLU community member desires.
Crisis Hotline: (800) 603.4357
Crisis Hotline: (888) 802.8890
Crisis Hotline: (847) 697.2380
Crisis Hotline: (813) 275.SAFE (7233)
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NLU has partnered with Skylight Counseling to be able to offer a confidential advisor that students may seek out in order to discuss incidents that they wish to remain confidential. Rolanda Brown can be reached via email at email@example.com. Rolanda is available to serve as a long-term resource to assist students through administrative and criminal proceedings as well as to be a confidential resource. This service is free to students and Rolanda has received over 40 hours of Sexual Violence Advocacy training.
NLU will take the steps that it can to protect your privacy and empower you to pursue your chosen course of action. Whether or not you choose to file a complaint, NLU may be legally required to investigate an incident and to take steps to ensure your safety and the safety of the University community. Keep in mind that:
- In cases involving a pattern, predatory behavior, threats, weapons, or violence, the University will likely be unable to honor a request for complete confidentiality.
- If you request confidentiality and the circumstances allow us to honor your request, we will do so.
- If you choose to make a formal report, a small group of University officials will be made aware of the situation, including but not limited to: Title IX Coordinator, Student Conduct Officer, Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) and security personnel. We keep this circle as small as possible in order to protect your rights and privacy.
Options Following an Incident of Sexual Misconduct
- We will work with community partners to support you following instances of sexual misconduct and relationship violence. For more information on ways to receive immediate assistance, contact the Office of Student Experience at 888.658.8632 x3568
- We can provide counseling referrals to anyone affected by an incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence. For counseling referrals to licensed mental health professionals, contact the Office of Student Experience at 888.658.8632 x3568 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
- We will take measures following a reported incident to protect your rights and personal safety, as well as the safety of the community.
If you or someone you know experiences sexual misconduct or violence, we encourage you to report the incident through one or more of the following options. You can:
- File a University Incident Report at www.nl.edu/letusknow. This report is easy to complete and it will automatically route to the Title IX Coordinator and appropriate University officials.
- Make a direct report to Danielle Laban, NLU's Title IX Coordinator, by email at email@example.com or by phone at 312.261.3162.
- Disclose the incident to one of NLU's Responsible Employees. Most University officials are considered Responsible Employees and are required by law to report all details of an incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence to the Title IX Coordinator.
- Disclose the incident to Confidential Advisor: Rolanda Brown at email@example.com.
- Speak to a local crisis center if you would like to keep the incident completely confidential. A list of confidential support centers is available on the Support and Resources tab.
- File criminal charges with local law enforcement. NLU's Title IX Coordinator or Confidential Advisor can assist you in making a report.
- Obtain an Order of Protection or No Contact Order. NLU's Title IX Coordinator or Confidential Advisor can assist you in securing an order.
Whether or not a victim chooses to make an official report to the University or law enforcement, we encourage you to seek help and are here to connect you with the appropriate services including medical attention, information on campus and community resources, support and counseling.
We take all reports of sexual misconduct seriously, treating incidents with sensitivity while providing support to those involved. As a member of NLU's community, you are expected to report any instances of sexual misconduct that you have experienced or witnessed, knowing that we will provide a timely and fair resolution to the issue. Our procedures are designed to protect the rights, needs, and privacy of the community member making the report (Complainant), as well as the rights of anyone alleged to have committed sexual misconduct (Respondent).
Complainant Rights
Respondent Rights
NLU will provide training on sexual misconduct prevention, reporting and response for all employees and students. Training will be offered at New Student Orientation, as well as throughout the year for the NLU community. Continuous education on sexual misconduct issues will be offered through various platforms, both virtually and on NLU campuses.
Bystander Tips
A bystander is someone who is present at an event or incident but is not directly involved. It is possible to unintentionally support sexual violence by not intervening when you see something happening, dismissing certain behaviors, or not reporting concerning actions.
You can be a proactive (prevention) or reactive (intervention) bystander by:
- Working to create an environment where sexual violence is unacceptable.
- Treating others with respect.
- Speaking up when you hear others blaming victims.
- Encouraging friends to trust their instincts in order to stay safe.
- Being a resource for survivors.
- Looking out for friends at parties or bars.
- Educating yourself and friends.
- Creating a distraction so the victim can get away.
- Getting help.
- Asking someone in a potentially dangerous situation if he/she is okay and/or wants to leave.
- Intervening if you hear someone "targeting" another person.
- Separating someone too intoxicated to consent from a dangerous situation or potential perpetrator.
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This page is dedicated to my journey of physical change. But of course, the journey did not begin simply by tossing the bacon topped mac and cheese off the table or smacking the poutine burger out of my hands. Neither did it start at day one in the gym, when I finally committed to going every day of the week. It began well before diet and exercise commitments. It started with a group of friends committed to sharing each other's joys and sorrows in safe community.
Accepting who I was, someone loved by Love, was the catalyst for change. The paradox of it all is I had to accept exactly who I was in order to change from who I became. My physical health was a disaster and it was not trending towards becoming any better. As the phrase kept popping in my head, you are loved, you just are, I was able to pick up the pieces and begin the process of changing my physical health.
In the menu to the right or below you'll find my top posts explaining my physical change in greater detail and the motivation behind it. Links are also provided to some of the best resources and practices I found in order to get back into shape.


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Key Stage 4 students from Talbot School created a presentation in PowerPoint using photos taken around the school and of their class, to celebrate the new school. They decided on the order of the photos and recorded some audio to go with the photos. Once it was finished, we put on a special showing of the presentation for the class and selected guests at the CLC.
All the students loved seeing their photos and hearing themselves on the presentation, and the farting noises were by far the most popular part of the whole thing!
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the politics of Peter Daou's invite list pt. ii
Peter Daou works for Hillary Clinton, a U.S. Senator and presumptive Presidential candidate. It's his job to do outreach to the blogs.
To criticize Peter in that capacity is, far from being unfair, par for the course. Criticism is to be expected in politics and comes with the territory.
Had Peter been assigned to do a lunch with the Korean grocer's association of Manhattan, no one would have griped if the resulting photo depicted Clinton w/ Korean grocers. That wasn't the case here. This "bloggers lunch" and the photo that resulted from it, just did not reflect the diversity of the blogosphere or its leaders. Hell, it doesn't reflect the blogosphere that Peter himself linked to extensively in his admirable career at Salon.com. To do that meeting, with that outcome, both visible and invisible, was a mistake.
For Terrance at the Republic of T to bring that up was courageous.
Now, for a blogger to be critical of the employee of a Democratic Senator is hardly surprising or new. It's par for the course. However, in this instance Terrance made his observation with some sense of the guff and feedback he would get from the blogs...and guff and feedback he got. I respect Terrance MORE for bringing this up regardless of the criticism he would get. The photo, and the lack of inclusiveness it represents, is Peter's creation, not Terrance's.
It's Peter's job to do outreach to the blogs...to communicate...to ensure inclusion...to lead. That's what he gets paid to do. As I said in my first post, Peter led us into this situation; he has a professional obligation to lead us out of it. While I respect the diversity of links that Peter provided in his career at Salon.com and understand that he had invited people to the lunch who did not come, that doesn't absolve him from taking reponsiblity for the fact that this lunch has had some negative impacts that need to be addressed. We need to take steps to make sure this does not happen again.
Criticism of the employee of a U.S. Senator for the lack of inclusion at a bloggers meeting and in the resulting group photo made public far and wide comes with his job. It's not a personal dig; it's called professional accountability.
That's a point that too many miss here. That does not mean it was not the essential issue all along.


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Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.[1] It is in the centre of London, in the City of Westminster. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.
It was built by John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normandy, in 1703 as a town house (a residence in London). It was bought by the British royal family in 1761, and became the official London home of the family in 1837. It is owned by the State.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, and is one of few working palaces in the world. Leading up to it is a ceremonial road, The Mall.
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It's finally here! The Gray Issue is filled with some great stuff, some of which you can read online. But there's also some great music recommendations, whether you're breezing through the reviews section or reading Blanca Méndez's feature on how women in global bass are creating new community spaces on the dancefloor. Here's a mix of some of the music between the pages.
1. Dessa – Fighting Fish (page 76). Parts of Speech is the third album from Minneapolis-based emcee Dessa, and features a dozen of her signature, honest songwriting (and one amazing Springsteen cover).
2. Natalia Clavier — Trouble (page 78). The vocalist of Thievery Corporation released a solo album, Lumen, in May and is a great, breezy summer listen.
3. Melting Pot Massacre — I'm Not (page 26). This New Zealand punk-hardcore outfit stands behind their message of "decolonising, destabilising, and revolutionising music, one show at a time." Check out their debut EP here.
4. The Shondes — Nothing More Whole than a Broken Heart (page 79). Feminist, fearless foursome the Shondes are back with a new album! Look for The Garden out on September 17.
5. Shirlette Ammons — Gut Lightening (page 77). Maybe you noticed this 8tracks is "NSFW"? Well, that's thanks to this track from Shirlette Ammons, a North Carolina activist, rapper, and poet. Her album Twilight for Gladys Bentley was inspired by imagining what the 1920s blues singer would sound like today.
6. La Yegros — Viene de Mi (page 78). The title track off of Buenos Aires-based vocalist's new album will get you in a new groove. Her album dropped this month and should be promptly added to your summer playlists.
7. Carla Morrison — Hasta La Piel, Maracuyeah remix (page 73). This mix is almost over, so make sure to check out playlists from Washington, D.C–based DJ group Maracuyeah and those from other global bass organizers like iBomba,Dutty Artz, and DJ Ripley afterwards!
8. Eleanor Friedberger — When I Knew (page 76). The second solo release, aptly titled Personal Record, from one-half of the Fiery Furnaces. It's out now!
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Peruvian Apple Cactus and Its Night Blooming Flowers
Saguaro Cactus in Bloom
A Night Blooming Cactus
Arriving at work shortly after sunrise on a recent spring morning my wife noticed a beautiful white flower on one of the cacti in the gardens on the grounds where she works.
Unlike many other species of cacti, such as the majestic saguaro or the bush-like prickly pear, both of which produce flowers that bloom for days, this cactus only blooms just before dawn or just before sunset and the flower withers and dies within a few short hours.
The cactus is commonly referred to as a Peruvian Apple Cactus or simply Apple Cactus. It is also unofficially known as Cereus Peruvianus. However, Cereus Peruvianus does not appear to be a recognized separate species.
Prickly Pear Cactus in Bloom
Instead, the Cereus Peruvianus name is frequently applied to the Cereus Hildmannianus and Cereus Repandus species of cacti.
The Cereus Hildmannianus and Cereus Repandus are both officially recognized species of cactus as well as being closely related to each other.
The fact that the Cereus Peruvianus name is unofficial has not stopped people from referring to a number of closely related cacti as Peruvian Apple Cactus.
Basically, Peruvian Apple Cactus is the name that has been commonly used to describea number of similar hybrid cacti that have resulted from cross breeding by gardeners as the cactus has made its way to gardens around the world from its origins in Brazil and Uruguay.
Cereus Peruvianus In Bloom
The Flowers of this Cactus are Spectacular
As you can see by the pictures, the flowers of the Peruvian Apple Cactus, despite their short life, are spectacular.
These beautiful flowers are one of the main reasons this type of cactus is prized by gardners world-wide.
While the Peruvian Apple Cactus in my wife's pictures appears to be less than twelve inches high, the cactus itself can grow to heights of as much as ten meters (33 feet). This makes it a good plant for small gardens, in pots on a patio or large areas as a small tree or shrub.
The potentially large size when left to grow probably accounts for it being referred to as a Hedge Cactus and Giant Club Cactus in parts of northern South America and the Caribbean islands.
Reproduction Opportunities are Limited
Just as in the tale of the short lived Atlas Moth in a previous Hub on butterflies, one has to wonder how certain species can continue to survive and reproduce given their limited reproduction capabilities.
Peruvian Apple Cactus Blossem
In the case of the Atlas Moth his lifespan is a mere one to five days.
During daylight he rests leaving only the noctournal hours of his short life attempting to find a female to mate with before dying.
While the life of the Peruvian Apple Cactus lasts many years its reproduction opportunities are limited to the few short hours during early morning or early evening when it blooms.
The larger Peruvian Apple Cacti can produce multiple flowers with some blooming at different times.
However, for the single Peruvian Apple Cactus in the accompanying pictures the four hour life of that one flower was probably its only chance at reproduction this year.
Peruvian Apple is Similar to Dragon Fruit
Successful Pollination Produces a Tasty Fruit
When reproduction is successful, the cactus will produce an oval shaped fruit.
The fruit is about the size of a small apple with a skin color that varies from a violet red to orange or yellow.
The fruit can be safely picked from the cactus as there are no thornes or spines on the fruit to make harvesting painful.
The fruit is known by various names including pitaya in northern South America, Peruvian Apple or Cactus Apple in other areas and marketed in Europe as Koubo fruit by Israeli commercial growers.
Regardless of what it is called, the fruit and its small seeds are edible. Thehe longer the fruit is allowed to ripen the sweeter tasting it becomes.
When cut open the flesh is white with numerous tiny black seeds much like those found in dragon fruit which it is similar to and is often confused with the fruit of the Peruvian Apple Cactus.
Commercial Possibilities for Fruit of Peruvian Apple Cactus
Despite the short life of its flowers, there is no need to worry about the propagation of new Peruvian Apple Cactus plants as, not only are gardeners and commercial nurseries around the world cultivating it as a popular garden plant but its fruit is also being developed as a new cash crop for farmers.
Peruvian Apple Cactus Flower in Bloom
A 2002 article on the BBC News Site entitled Cactus Farmers Defy the Desert by online correspondent Alex Kirby describes how Israeli scientists, responding to increasing water shortages for irrigating desert land are turning to fruit bearing cacti as an alternative to traditional orchards that require large amounts of water.
Cactus plants like the Peruvian Apple Cactus not only thrive in the hot, dry desert conditions but also have potential as a commercial agricultural crop.
So far the Peruvian Apple Cactus has been a successful orchard crop in that the plant is capable of producing fruit all year round with hand pollination aiding honey bees in pollinating the short lived flowers.
Production has reached the point where the fruit of the Peruvian Apple Cactus has become an export crop being shipped to neighboring Europe where it is marketed as Koubo fruit.
Will Have to Wait to Taste the Fruit of the Peruvian Apple Cactus
When visiting Hawaii a couple of years ago we purchased some Dragon Fruit at a roadside fruit stand on the Island of Hawaii.
Dragon fruit is a close cousin to Peruvian Apple Cactus fruit or Pitaya as it is known in South America and looks and suposedly tastes similar to Dragon Fruit.
However, I haven't seen either Dragn Fruit or Peruvian Apple Cactus fruit on sale in any of the local grocery stores in Tucson where I live.
So, unless the cactus that sprouted the flower that my wife took pictures of produces a cactus apple that my wife is able to pick I will have to wait to taste a Peruvian Cactus Apple.
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Thanks so much Chuck for giving me the answer; I actually thought about building a bat house for my back yard. Which is basically an upside down birdhouse. I figured they could help keep the mosquitoes under control. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend take care!
Loved your hub on the apple cactus I was wondering if it blooms at night to attract some type of bat that would feed on the nectar and pollinate the cactus at the same time. Would love to hear if you know if this is what happens keep the informative hubs coming! p.s. I myself just tried Dragon fruit for the first time about two weeks ago. I'm trying to expand my taste in trying new foods.
Beautiful flower! It must be somewhat related to the Nightblooming cereus. I was given one of these and barely kept it alive for about five years, planted a Christmas cactus with it and forgot about it. When it started growing a giant leaf again...it eventually produced a giant flower, maybe a bit related to your Peruvian Apple bloom but more delicate. It started opening about nine PM and I stayed up to watch and take pictures til just after midnight when it was in full bloom. It was faded at dawn, as is supposed to be. It was amazing...cactus flowers are so delicate and beautiful!
What awesome pictures in your hub!
Interresting article and makes one think about commercial possibilities.
What a beautiful and unique plant!


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Bella in Sella – Sunday Riders
'Looking good in the saddle'
By chance me and Lee Martland have started to film while we go riding. We both ride Giant bikes and both love the speed and distance on a road bike. Using his Canon 5D Mk II with HD film capability we have managed to rig the camera to a car. We then got a willing friend to drive ahead of us. Below are the first film stills from our recent ride. We plan to continue riding and filming and hope to create a short film about our rides.
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DML Miss Ginger, Born 6-16-2011
Take a look at the horn set on this young cow. 72 3/4″TTT on 5-23-20 but look at the second picture with the side view!
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This video was Number One video on G4's Attack of The Show: g4tv.com Be sure to keep watching to see the man in the rat suit at the end!
Okay, so maybe it's not a staring contest as such, as they're actually squaring up to each other for dominance. These two rats are actually brothers and strangely NEVER challenge each other in this way when the other two older rats aren't around (they're out of sight of the camera most of the time). It's bizarre and I haven't found anyone else who have seen rats do this for so long (sometimes for five minutes straight).


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Shep got me to run around the hoe last night. A proper run, not for a bus/train/taxi.
I have posh gym trousers from Elle, leftover from the personal trainer era. They are much too big now.
I am still wearing the limited edition embroidered nike air rifts. Shep is concerned I will wreck them and prescribes different sneakers for me to wear. I am v fussy about trianers. No, actually I HATE them. But I might look on the nike site and see whats what.
Tonight I'm inflating the gym ball thing I've got and probably laughing alot at Shep and I falling off it.
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Gentrification, sky-high rent prices and pure mainstream culture will soon have people flocking over to hang out in the new cool part of town. Sydhavn is the real OG where alcoholics have claimed Mozart's Plads as their own and one out of four is on benefits. Lets face it, with the past couple of months' drinking habit most Copenhageners fit perfectly in with that crowd.
Despite being the poorest postal code in the city, Sydhavn can be more stylish and charming than people give it credit for, especially in the hands of this talented team that upped our fashion game for issue 26. Guldbajer or golden jewelry, it's all good in Costa Del Sydhavn.
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If you search for subjects on the Internet, there may be one or more journalist who write about those subjects on a regular basis. Today, Microsoft has announced that it is giving users of Bing a way to find those writers in a new addition to its People Who Know section of Bing's sidebar search feature.
In a post on the Bing blog, Microsoft says:
Bing's sidebar helps connect you to these types of people; people who are knowledgeable on the topic you're searching for including friends you know and experts and enthusiasts you may or may not be familiar with. Now, when you search for a topic, authors who frequently write articles related to your query will appear alongside other experts and enthusiasts in the sidebar. Hover over the person's name to learn more about them, see their top articles related to your query, or link to their Twitter page.
The sidebar will also have a "See all articles" link for each journalist which will take Bing users to a list of all of the articles listed that are about the subject related to a particular search request. Microsoft adds that the company is still working to add coverage of writers to its Bing search database and that it will be adding more author pages to the Bing sidebar in the weeks ahead.
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We are going to record a couple of these two year commemoration podcasts because we are crazy organised… Just kidding it's because we are all over the place. This one is probably for the purists who want a glance behind the journalistic curtain.
Two years on and what's changed this is part 1
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - The governor's office is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the unsolved slaying of a 30-year-old mother of three found partially nude in a burned-out West End garage in 2011.
The body of Luvly Vonshea Cooper was discovered about 11:42 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. She was face down in the garage behind a home at 204 Tuscaloosa Ave., half undressed with obviously signs of foul play, including blunt force trauma to her head.
The garage, said Birmingham homicide Det. Talana Brown, had been set on fire. Cooper's purse, cell phone and all forms of identification were missing. She was identified several days later through her fingerprints.
Police said Cooper, originally from Pascagoula, Miss., had been living in Birmingham and working the streets as a prostitute. Her three little boys were living with her grandparents.
Brown has said she is confident someone other than the killer knows what happened to Cooper. "Hopefully this reward will bring someone forward,'' she said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Birmingham police at 254-1764, or anonymously at Crimestoppers at 254-7777. Crimestoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, in addition to the reward now offered by Gov. Robert Bentley.


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The first year in which I have time to take on proper consulting work is 2015.
2015-2016 appointed to evaluate the African Storybook Project for SAIDE in three different sites – Johannesburg, Kenya and Uganda.
2017 -2019 appointed to do the mid term evaluation of Neil Butcher and Associates' business model and restructuring of the Molteno project.
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- advice to funders on a reading programme for learners; beginning to read in English as an additional language;
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How to Care for Your Skin, Korean Style
Koreans aren't just famous for the K-pop and K-drama phenomena – their women are also known across the globe for their flawless, almost hauntingly perfect skin. Indeed, for a lot of women these days, the goal for skin careisn't simply to be smooth and fair; it's also to have that dewy-looking Korean complexion that seems so difficult to achieve.
But how do these ladies attain that lustrous, rosy glow every single day? Using excellent Korean makeup with unique ingredients that are safe for almost every skin type is a good way to start. However, you should also look into improving your skin care routine as a whole.Korean women view skin care as one of the most important investments that's worth spending time and money on. They have daily regimens that they follow without fail to maintain their complexions.
Want to give it a try?Here are some of the most basic steps.
- Korean Double Cleanse
You're always told to clean your face at the end of the day, but for Koreans, you have to pre-cleanse by removing all traces of BB cream, blush, and eye makeup with nutrient-enriched wipes and liquid remover. Follow it up with a gentle oil cleanser and lukewarm water to get rid of sebum and bacteria without drying your skin.
After this process, wash your face with a gentle foam cleanser or mild cream. The trick is to use soft, circular motions. Never, ever rub!
- Exfoliation
Dead skin cells get in the way of healthy, glowing skin. However, nightly exfoliation of your entire face is simply overkill. Focus on the areas that need it most, like on the visible pores on your cheeks and nose.Use a gentle exfoliant with natural ingredients.
- Toner
Korean skin toners aren't full of alcohol that can dry the skin; instead, they hydrate the skin as it clarifies. Following up with a toner ensures that any residual dirt, makeup, and other impurities are completely removed. The product also soothes and restores the pH balance of the skin, in addition to preparing it for betterabsorption of the essence,which comes in the next step.
- Essence
One of the most important parts of the Korean skin care regimen, essence is basically a liquid concentrate that improves the skin's cell renewal. This leads to better elasticity and firmness. It also helps brighten the complexion. Make sure to pat your skin after spraying on or applying the essence to help with the absorption of the product.
- Ampoule
This is like a slicker, more condensed version of essence, amped up with vitamins. Each drop helps address skin aging problems like dull skin and uneven skin tones. Again, be sure to use gentle circular motions to apply.
- Face Mask or Massage
It's recommended to use a full facial sheet mask two to three times a week in order to achieve maximum effectiveness. During the days when you don't apply the mask, massage your face for five minutes to help with blood circulation.You can also choose to apply targeted treatments like collagen eye masks or hydrating lip masks.
- Eye Cream
Prevention is still better than cure,so use an intensive eye cream to nip those fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles right in the bud. The trick in applying eye creams is to not spread or wipe it.Instead, simply dab it liberally around the whole eye area. This helps the thin, delicate area around the eyes to stay moisturized.
- Emulsion
At the beginning of the routine, you cleansed your face thoroughly to remove impurities. Now, you have to restore hydration levels through a lightweight emulsion – what we usually call a moisturizer. Again, careful application is the trick. Use your fingertips to promote circulation, and don't forget to apply it on your neck, as well.
- Sleeping Pack
Double up with the moisture by applying a sleeping pack or a night cream. This serves to lock in the emulsion and keep your skin hydrated throughout the night.
It might seem intimidating to most, but this Korean skincare regimen all boils down to cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing your skin—a skincare practice you're most likely already familiar with. When done right, this would take only 15 to 20 minutes of your time each night. Of course, you have to remember to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day for an added layer of protection from the sun, too. Do this right and religiously, and see how your skin improvesà laa Korean star.


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Jewish Studies at Delaware is an intellectually compelling, interdisciplinary program that offers a broad range of courses in Jewish culture, especially its literature, language, and history, as well as its ethics, politics, and philosophy. The program's courses allow you to explore two thousand years of a rich heritage and civilization, from its ancient origins to contemporary forms in the United States, Israel and in communities around the world. The study of Jewish history and culture provides a window for engaging with profound questions about modernity, including the impact of modernization on traditional Jewish life and the critical contributions that Jews have made to the modern world.
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The Program is housed in the Frank and Yetta Chaiken Center for Jewish Studies and was endowed with a generous gift by the Chaikens.
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Polly Zavadivker specializes in Modern Jewish History and teaches HIST/JWST146: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History, HIST/JWST250: Comparative Genocide, HIST/JWST254: Jewish Holocaust 1933-1945, HIST267: Imperial Russian History, HIST/WOMS/JWST303: Women in Judaism, HIST/JWST327: History of Antisemitism, HIST339: Jewish Life Before the Holocaust, and HIST/JWST350: Russian Jewish Experience in Literature and Film.
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Rebecca Davis
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Alan Fox
Professor, Philosophy Department
Alan Fox teaches PHIL/JWST204: World Religions.
Michael Frasetto
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Eynat Gutman
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Nicholas Harris
Adjunct Professor, Philosophy Department
Nicholas Harris teaches PHIL/JWST208: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy.
Roger Horowitz
Adjunct Professor, History Department
Director, Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society - Hagley Museum & Library
Roger Horowitz teaches HIST/JWST327: Jews and Food, and HIST/JWST327: Jews, Commerce, and Business.
Stuart Kaufman
Professor, Political Science & International Relations Department
Stuart Kaufman specializes in ethnic conflict, international security affairs and international relations theory.
Rudi Matthee
John and Dorothy Munroe Distinguished Professor of History
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George Miller
Professor, Department of English
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Toni Pitock
Toni Pitock teaches JWST101: Introduction to Judaism and previously organized JWST201: Issues & Ideas in Jewish Studies.
Leslie Reidel
Professor, Theatre Department
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Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
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Sarah Wasserman
Assistant Professor, Department of English
Sarah Wasserman teaches ENGL/JWST348: Contemporary Jewish-American Literature.
Miranda Wilson
Associate Professor, Associate Chair, Department of English
Miranda Wilson teaches ENGL/JWST202: Biblical and Classical Literature.
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David Winkler teaches ENGL/JWST350: Holocaust in Literature & Film, and ENGL/JWST350: Jewish Humor in Literature, Film, and Media.


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One Stop, Poetry
The bus folds shut its wide accordion
doors, and reels away from shelter.
Finally settled in our seats, we press
against the window glass. Outside,
the world unrolls its cinematic
cartography, the vagrant landscapes
of imagination. Here, a young boy
swivels on a bright red
bicycle, his suited father panting close
behind. There, two women edge
a garden path, hand in hand, one on
the stone, the other on the grass.
Beyond, a wife and husband swing
together on a porch; the sunshine
wanes across their faces, and their forty-
seven years of cinnamon and tea.
These are the triolets and villanelles
of life, and we its jostled passengers,
marvelling at the projected tapestry
that weaves, unweaves itself
across the circuit of our journ –
browsers, writers, dreamers, friends –
companions on this craft
that has but one stop, poetry.
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Short link - http://bit.ly/s4onestopReplyDelete
The writing and arts group One Stop Poetry is dedicated to encouraging poets, photographers, and artists from all walks of life. They are a warm community, held together by a dedicated group of volunteers I have come to admire.
One of their founders, Leslie Moon, interviewed me for a feature piece available on their site - http://bit.ly/s4ospinterview
I wrote this poem as a companion piece to that feature, to celebrate the worldwide community that all writers belong to - the bus that has but one stop, poetry.
how cool is that..?!!ReplyDelete
the triolets and villanelles of life
just one stop...you rock sam!!
Whoa, Claudia, you are fast, I only just put this up, I was saving it up for Wednesday! Thanks so much for the kind words, it's great to be a part of the community.ReplyDelete
Very nice, Samuel. Enjoyed the ride, and the excellent interview over at my favorite poetry place.ReplyDelete
This is great Sam!ReplyDelete
Like the human connections described in your imagery, Poetry remains a most worthy collective experience. Agree with Claudia. You rock, Sam! CheersReplyDelete
- Anonymous9:49:00 PM
Ooo - love it!!!! I was there for the ride all the wayReplyDelete
ha. excellent close...we are all on this journey together and each have stories to share about ourselves, each other and what better way than poetry...happy one shot..ReplyDelete
Does the closing count as poetic justice? Ha! Thanks for sharing, wonderful words!ReplyDelete
Lovely, Samuel. I enjoy your work very much. xxJenne'ReplyDelete
I agree with Claudia - the triolets and villanelles of life - is a killer line. Awesome indeed, Sam.ReplyDelete
Very nice!ReplyDelete
I actually think this would be improved if you cut the commentary, and just let the images do the work. The last two stanzas in particular were a bit treacly. The title suggests the theme well enough that the reader doesn't need to be led to the conclusion; we can get there on our own.ReplyDelete
first and only bus ride I ever enjoyed. and how you tied it together with triolets and villanelles of life rang clear. great oneshotReplyDelete
- Anonymous9:53:00 PM
We are all connected, writers and like. You pound the pavement with your writing Sam - it shakes and tremors in all of our souls. I love what you give... what you inspire. I feel blessed to be here to receive that. ♥ReplyDelete
It is a privilege to have you and your work as a part of the community. Writers and writing will surely improve by virtue of your being here. Loved this piece and appreciate it. Thank you, Gay @beachannyReplyDelete
Lovely images, and I like the tying of here, there, and beyond... Yet when I come to such a powerfully loaded line as "villanelles of life," I couldn't help but wish to see some of the darker side, even though this is a companion and tribute to the community, One Stop, Poetry.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10:55:00 AM
Wow, what kind words Semaphor...thank you, so very much, for this boon and tribute to our humble community. Such crisp and vivid description, a watercolor of life in all its sights, showing the connection of men of, of the pen, of all. Brings a smile, and particularly:ReplyDelete
"These are the triolets and villanelles
of life, and we its jostled passengers,
marvelling at the projected tapestry
that weaves, unweaves itself"
Such potency to your words - what a unique way to gaze upon the world. Beautiful.
Masterful array of images add up to a superb poem.ReplyDelete
this really made me smile...i felt honoured..cheers bud...peteReplyDelete
Semaphore, my Sam...every time I read your poem, I am truly transported the exact space in time, the specific period of which you want to hold me. I can hear, taste, smell, see and feel every single word you create. This is the epitome of what imagery needs to be, and comes full circle of the voice and message which it sends. How simplistic and detailed at once to create another masterpiece. I adore your words.ReplyDelete
-Blessings, Poet.
This is beautiful! Fantastic work, I love your imagery.ReplyDelete
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those few things a few eyes see:)...like your workReplyDelete
Ingenious and in genius. I just had to say that.ReplyDelete
A most fitting tribute from a gracious poet and fine person.ReplyDelete
I love this poem! It's a beautiful way to think about poetry and the collaboration of life. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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