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Carmignac's Note
Once again the consensus was misleading: the Donald Trump risk did materialise on 8 November. However, investors' initial fears soon gave way to widespread ovation. Game theory certainly played a role: the consensus was so pessimistic about the consequences of Trump being elected that it could only feel better. This sudden optimism also probably reflects a change of focus among investors, who initially concentrated on the candidate's outlandish statements, before noticing certain benefits of his economic programme. However, the main thing to bear in mind when trying to understand the scale of the markets' reaction is that promises of investment, tax cuts and protectionism have not come out of the blue.
As we reminded readers in September (see our Note "All you need is growth": "The failure of central bank policy raises the question of additional fiscal stimulus"), public demand for fiscal stimulus, focused on domestic demand, has been growing in the West for nearly a year now that central bank intervention is drawing to a close. Trump's plans are part of this trend and will serve as a further catalyst. It would be wrong to underestimate its knock-on effect. Because the United States is the United States, this economic stimulus package will have global ramifications, even if it is scaled back in the face of realities. In particular, it will probably stir the growing temptation in Europe to break free of the financial orthodoxy imposed by Brussels. A new westerly wind, with inevitable gusts and moments of calm, is picking up in the fixed income, equity and foreign exchange markets.
A strong dollar is the first ramification of the Trump programme
It will be hard for infrastructure spending to reach the dizzy heights that Donald Trump has announced. However, there is a real need for public infrastructure in the United States, and the goal of meeting this featured in both candidates' manifestos. This Keynesian aspect of the announced policy must therefore be taken seriously. However, we should be aware that implementing such projects and, ultimately seeing their benefits spread to the rest of the economy, will take time and will be bound by financial constraints. As is often the case, the markets are eager with anticipation.
The tax aspect of the programme is certainly the most decisive. Due to the Republican majority in Congress, it may be introduced fairly quickly, and it constitutes a radical supply-side policy. Income tax cuts could boost consumer confidence, which was on the wane. And, most importantly, the reduction in corporate tax (to 15%) could give the economy powerful leverage. It will naturally have a direct effect on the net earnings of many US businesses, but the most important factor is that it could finally kick-start private investment. It is by no means certain that this will happen. There is indeed no guarantee that firms will decide to invest rather than pay off their debts. However, economic conditions may make this more likely.
As it happens, Trump's election comes at a time when leading economic indicators are beginning to stabilise globally, which at the very least suggests a slight improvement in the cycle. This is particularly the case in the United States where the latest manufacturing figures have started to pick up, after falling last year due to the collapse in the oil industry. Trump's stimulus package will therefore benefit from at least a slight tailwind, which it will help to strengthen and spread.
At the very least, the massive reduction in tax pressure will encourage firms to prioritise investment within the US. It could also attract more foreign investment. Capital flows into the United States could plausibly speed up as a result. We should view this as a very powerful, lasting force behind the dollar, which could also allow the Federal Reserve to ease back the pace of its monetary tightening.
The second ramification is a lasting decline in fixed income markets
Here again, the Trump factor needs to be viewed in context. Fixed income markets had already become very expensive, pricing in "secular stagnation" forevermore. Active bond managers therefore had plenty of time since the beginning of the summer to slash their portfolios' modified duration. A few weeks after Trump's election, the bond markets' return towards more reasonable valuations is about completed. But now comes a potentially brighter economic outlook, and higher inflation expectations.
It is too early to herald a tectonic shift in long-term yields. The world has not suddenly become inflationary: at the moment it is just happy to become less deflationary. Even in the United States, where inflation has already picked up and justifies interest rates rising more quickly than in Europe, we are still only talking about a cyclical spurt: demographic pressures and public debt remain structural restoring forces. Rapidly rising interest rates are therefore among the main risks, requiring flexible bond management, but they could still be tolerable for equity markets.
Third key ramification: another hornet's nest for emerging markets
A cocktail of strong dollar, higher interest rates and protectionist threats clearly does not bode well for emerging market economies. However, the markets were quick to price this in. Mexican assets, which are directly targetted by Trump's threats, have been particularly badly hit. They now price in a complete implementation of Trump's campaign promises. But will he be that radical? There are reasons to be doubtful.
Trump will have no other choice than to find a compromise between "protecting" the United States' blue collar workers and protecting the interests of US companies, which need Mexican labour, Canadian natural resources and Asian production costs. Meanwhile, trade relations with China will be heavily influenced by the geopolitical modus vivendi to be maintained in the Far East. Trade deals will doubtless be renegotiated, and global agreements may give way to bilateral treaties. However, it is unlikely that 25 years of economic globalisation can be reversed. Looking beyond short-term tension, the emerging markets that have been able to re-establish solid fundamentals since 2013 seem to have been punished excessively since 9 November, all asset classes combined.
The markets have been looking for a new way forward since 2015, when they realised that, on its own, central bank intervention was reaching the limits of its impact on both the real economy, which remains sluggish, and financial asset prices. A general move towards more expansionist fiscal policies now seems to be their guiding light. It meets with popular approval, and fits in with central banks' growing constraints. The US election is a decisive stage in this transition. European countries will be next with many going to the polls in 2017.
A new market regime is shaping up, mainly involving a trend reversal for interest rates, currency appreciation in countries that are able to attract capital, and far-reaching sector and regional rotation within equity markets. However, we should bear in mind that this change of trajectory is driven by major shifts in political leadership, which in Europe's case could put fresh pressure on the cohesion of the Eurozone in 2017. Markets that, rightly, are adjusting very quickly to this transition between economic models, would be well advised to keep be monitoring the political risks attached.
The dollar was the big winner of forex developments in November. Expectation of expansionist fiscal policy being combined with further monetary policy normalisation in the United States contributed to the dollar's surge. Emerging market currencies suffered, albeit without experiencing any widespread panic.
The two EM currencies most under pressure were the Mexican peso and Turkish lira, though for very different reasons: the lira is suffering from mediocre fundamentals, whereas global investors are using the peso to hedge against the uncertainty created by Donald Trump. This justifies an active, selective approach to currencies. We have thus increased our exposure to the dollar, and tactically hedged our positions on emerging market currencies and the yen.
Fixed income
Interest rates have been the main victims of the expectation that fiscal policy will become more expansionist. Forecasts of reflation have led to a sharp rise in breakeven inflation rates and government bond yields. Pressure from the United States has spread to the rest of the world, including the Eurozone, despite the ECB's bond buying programme.
Only Japan was spared, due to its new policy of fixing 10-year interest rates at 0%. The overall reduction in our modified duration saw us through this bond correction unhurt. In particular, our short positions on US government bonds fully served their purpose, namely managing total risk when building the portfolio.
The apparent stability of global equity indices in November masked huge regional and sectorial differences. Japan and the United States posted substantial gains, whereas emerging markets underwent a steep correction. Discounted cyclical sectors made very good progress, while those sensitive to interest rates performed negatively. The strengthening of our energy positions and addition of cement companies during the summer helped us tackle this rotation with a balanced portfolio.
During the month we also selectively increased our exposure to cyclical and undervalued companies. For example, we invested in US oil service providers Schlumberger and Halliburton. These groups stand to gain handsomely from the deregulation planned by President-Elect Donald Trump, regardless of the oil situation. We also opened positions in Japanese banks Mizuho, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mitsubishi UFJ. Valued at less than 0.6x their net book value, they have given us a route into the reflation theme at a very good price.
Carmignac Portfolio Commodities delivered a positive performance over November. The Fund managed to tap into the commodity sector's strong gains while keeping a focus on quality companies able to deliver sustainable performance. For example, during the month we added DSM, a Dutch multinational which we think has a solid competitive position in food supplements.
Funds of funds
Our Funds of funds delivered a positive performance over November. Our derivative strategies, aimed at increasing our Funds' underlying cyclical exposure, have allowed us to fully benefit from the markets' rally since Donald Trump was elected.


text: Iran will hold a ceremony on November 4 to mark the 34th anniversary of the seizure of the US embassy [AP]Iran's military branch has said anti-US slogan "Death to America" will remain their chant despite positive steps taken by the Iranian president towards Washington. The Revolutionary Guards published a statement on its sepahnews.com website on Saturday, saying the slogan was the manifestation of the Iranian nation's determination and resistance against "the dominance of oppressive and untrustworthy America.""The revolutionary hatred of Iranians will be manifested nationwide with slogans of Death to America on Monday", the Guards said. Monday will fall on November 4, the date the country will hold a ceremony to mark the 34th anniversary of the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran by students who captured and held 52 US diplomats hostage for 444 days. The crisis triggered a cut in diplomatic relations and led to decades of mutual hostility. Conservatives have said Monday's ceremony to mark the seizure of the US embassy will be held on a larger scale than previous years, in response to gestures of rapprochement with the West. Positive steps towards Washington Iranians are split over whether it is still appropriate to chant "Death to America" - one of the main slogans of the 1979 Islamic revolution - at official ceremonies. Iran's new president Hassan Rouhani, who has pledged to improve ties with the West, held a historic telephone conversation with US President Barack Obama last month on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It was the first direct contact between leaders of the two countries in more than three decades. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has backed Rouhani's overtures, but criticised some aspects of his UN visit as "inappropriate". Last week, Tehran municipality removed anti-US posters from the streets of the capital. SOURCE: AFP Politics Middle East US & Canada Iran United States

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 7th January 2015 Written Episode Update
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 7th January 2015 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with everyone welcoming Nandini, Mohit and the baby. The kids are happy seeing the baby. Bhabhimaa does their aarti and welcomes them inside. Rashmi says congrats and hugs Nandini. Akshara says Nandini and baby were weak, so we did not plan any function, we will plan I after some time. Rukmani says yes, real happiness is on everyone's faces. The house is well decorated, Alshara did great. Akshara says Karishma did this, not me. Karishma smiles. Dadda ji asks Rukmani to give the baby to him. Everyone ask for baby. Dadda ji says first me. Rukmani asks can Dadda ji manage, as he is not well. Dadda ji gets sad. Bhabhimaa says he is not so ill that he can't take care of baby, we all are also here.
Rukmani says don't feel bad, I will give him. Dadda ji takes the baby and smiles. He plays and everyone smile. He asks Bau ji what name to give him, shall we call him Munna. Naksh says its dad's name. Naksh and Yash fight for baby.
Rukmani gets worried seeing they all fight for baby. Akshara says we will give baby to everyone for 5 mins each. They all happily take the baby and smile. Rukmani asks Rama about Nikhil. Rama says about Nikhil and Rashmi's divorce, and its her upbringing fault that Nikhil did this. Rukmani says I m sorry, but Rashmi will also get happiness. Alok comes and greets them. Nandini worries for baby as he is very weak. Akshara says he will get fat in some months, like Naksh. Nandini says you tell me everything. Akshara says yes, there is nothing to worry, take rest.
Alok gives the bouquet to Rukmani. She says flowers can't be kept near baby. He says sorry, I will keep somewhere else. Muskaan greets him and takes bouquet saying thanks, this is my fav one. He smiles and says congrats for Nandini's baby. Rukmani says now the baby will play with me. He scolds Yash asking him to be away. Naksh worries. Rukmani tells Bhabhimaa about the function in evening. Bhabhimaa asks Karishma to do all arrangements. She says sure and does best arranegements. Everyone like the cradle.
Rukmani sees the cradle and is amazed seeing it. She says its silver cradle. Bhabhimaa says yes. Rukmani says when Naksh was born, then it was wooden cradle. Akshara says we got silver one that time too, but we used Ananya's one. They all clarify that we love all children equally. They make the baby rest in the cradle. Mohit jokes and says he will stay with Bhabhimaa. Yash says everyone is scolding me and loving new baby. Naksh worries. Rukmani scolds Yash by moving cradle and says he did the shagun in my place. Naitik sees Akshara working so much and calls the doctor as she missed her checkup. The doctor comes and says I have come for your checkup.
Akshara thanks Naitik and gets the checkup done. They have a talk and smile, as her checkup is fine. Mohit comes and says sorry, I did not know you guys are romancing. He teases Naitik. Naitik says I give time to everyone. Akshara tells Naitik that Nandini looks worried. He says yes, even I noticed, but why, as delivery is done and baby has come, why is she in tension. Everyone talk and they ask Rukmani to sleep and rest. Rukmani says I want to be with baby. Devyaani says fine. Naitik asks Akshara to do sleeping arrangements. Rama says we want to go home, but you all stopped us. Akshara says such chances come less that we all are together.
Mohit says we all will sleep outside. Akshara says everyone can get ill, its cold. Devyaani says men will sleep on one room, and ladies in one room, and kids and elders together. Karishma asks won't anyone sleep in my room, I know we are newly married, but me and Naman can be away for one day. Everyone smile. They all decide and laugh. Akshara sees everyone happy and smiles, saying a baby brings much happiness Naitik smiles and holds her hand.
Naitik asks doctor about Nandini. The doctor says she is in post partum depression. They all worried about Nandini. Rukmani says Nandini is getting mad. Bhabhimaa gets shocked.
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Desmond Castle
Contact Details
Address: Cork St, Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Telephone No: +353 21 477 4855
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Opening Hours
24th March - 14th September 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last Admission: 45 minutes before closing
Average Length of Visit: 45 minutes
Admission Fees
Adult: €4.00
Sen/Group: €3.00
Child/Student: €2.00
Family: €10.00
Self guiding exhibition.
Restaurant/Tearooms: None
Desmond Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500. A fine example of an urban tower house, the castle consists of a three storey keep with storehouses to the rear. Originally built as a Customs house, the castle also served as a prison in the 18th century (it is known locally as the French Prison) an ordnance store during the Battle of Kinsale (1601) and as a workhouse during the Great Famine. By the early decades of the 20th Century Desmond castle had fallen into decay. It was declared a National Monument in 1938. Today Desmond Castle hosts the International Museum of Wine Exhibition, an intriguing story that documents the unique history of Ireland's wine links with Europe and the wider world.
Location: In Kinsale town, 300 metres from Garda (Police) barracks along Cork street. Close to Carmelite Friary.
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Maximum number: 20
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Matthew Brown Photography Photographer
I'm a local amateur photographer who enjoys experimenting with all the different genres under the photographic umbrella.
All the images are part of my photographic journey, which from a digital point of view started circa 2010.
Starting with natural light landscapes and night time long exposures (which has often involved light painting with various light sources), i have now discovered the wonder of creating my own light to affect exposures in what i hope are subtle ways.
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Gallery Exhibition / Mon 02 to Sat 21 Sep 2019 (3 weeks)
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text: Law Of Attraction Demystified – 2.50 Hour Neurosculpting Meditation Course$19.99 Add to cart Want a discount? Become a member by purchasing Platinum Membership, Bronze Membership, Silver Membership or Gold Membership! Category: Audio Classes Tags: law of attraction, LOA, meditation, mindfulness, neurosculpting Description Description Enjoy this 2.5-hour audio capture of one of our most popular workshops. If you ever wanted to know how to attract in a different life, you first have to know more about the neurobiology behind how we create patterns and then experience life based on those patterns. Mantras are great, but frankly, it's not that simple. You'll learn about how the brain creates patterns, how we exercise selective blindness, and how we default to only recognizing that which we believe to be true. Finally, you'll learn the five-step Neurosculpting® process to navigate those patterns differently and undo the limiting patterns! You will have hands-on guidance in the Neurosculpting® process of meditation and mental entrainment in multiple guided exercises. This class also includes a meditation template you can apply to everyday life and practical exercises for day to day application. TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FILE AFTER PURCHASE: Log in to your account, then visit MY ACCOUNT/ORDERS Your files will be waiting for you! As a visual aid support where you'll get to see the brain sections discussed in class, please enjoy this free 1-hour video class as well! Related products Add to cart Creating A Healthy Relationship with Money – 1.5 Hour Neurosculpting® Meditation Course $14.99 Add to cart Dealing With Grief: 2 Hour Neurosculpting® Meditation Course $14.99 Add to cart Stress Release Neurosculpting® Meditation $9.99 Add to cart 2016 Neurosculpting® Annual Journal – PTSD, TBI and Athletic Burnout $4.99


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Merck & Co has agreed to buy privately-held Scottish biopharma company IOmet in a deal that supplements the pharma group's early-stage cancer immunotherapy pipeline.
Merck (known as MSD outside North America) has not disclosed publicly how much it is paying for Edinburgh-based IOmet, which focuses on a set of molecular pathways that can encourage the immune system to recognise and attack malignant cells, although a BBC report suggested the figure could be as high as £280m.
In particular, IOmet has a preclinical pipeline of compounds that inhibit IDO1 (indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1) and TDO (tryptophan-2,3-dioxygenase) - two enzymes that are often over-expressed in tumour cells, particularly in glioma, melanoma, lung ovarian and colorectal cancers.
When present at high concentrations IDO1 and TDO lead to depletion of a tryptophan, and elevated levels of metabolites such as kynurenine which according to IOmet suppress the immune response. Patients with high IDO1 and TDO tend to have worse prognosis and survival, according to the company.
The first cancer immunotherapy to reach the market was Bristol-Myers Squibb's Yervoy (ipilimumab), which has been joined more recently by BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) and Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab).
Unlike these and other late-stage immuno-oncology candidates, IOmet's IDO1 and TDO inhibitors are small-molecule drugs so could be orally-active.
Other companies working in this area include Incyte, which has IDO1 inhibitor epacadostat in clinical trials, and has previously said it intends to start a combination trial with Keytruda in melanoma later this year.
NewLink Genetics also has trials of a candidate called indoximod ongoing in a range of cancers and forged a $250m alliance with Genentech for follow-up compound GDC-0919 in 2014.
Meanwhile, BMS also bought into the area via its $1.2bn purchase of Flexus last year, which included an IDO/TDO discovery programme.
IOmet also has a programme looking at the role of inhibiting the glucose transporter (GLUT1), which is also over-expressed in cancer cells and is linked to more aggressive disease and reduced patient survival time, and has a GLUT9 inhibitor programme in gout.
IOmet will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Merck after the transaction goes through, according to Merck.
IOmet's chief executive Alan Wise said becoming part of Merck "creates significant opportunity for us to advance the treatment of cancer."
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What are the criteria to apply for Miss Oktoberfest?
If you are passionate about Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, love to volunteer in the community, and enjoy the Bavarian culture, you are halfway there! Learn more about the requirements and how to apply here.
What if I do not meet the criteria for Miss Oktoberfest?
Don't fit the criteria but know an exemplary woman in our community?
How are applicants selected and what is involved in the application process?
For those who are selected to move forward in the application process, the two weeks leading up to the Miss Oktoberfest Gala will consist of attending sponsored events around the community and getting to know the other women interested in this role. In addition, you will meet major Oktoberfest sponsors, Oktoberfest officials like the president of the festival, media personalities, and Miss Oktoberfest Alumni.
The next phase is interviews with our judges, but not to worry—they are friendly and they just want to get to know you! The successful candidate will be determined based on their success in the interviews, and their community involvement, knowledge of the festival, and passion for German culture (even if you are not German).
On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, participants will attend the Miss Oktoberfest Gala, where the next Miss Oktoberfest will be announced – it could be you! Apply today: https://misso.oktoberfest.ca/become-miss-o/
How do I submit my application for Miss Oktoberfest?
Please make sure you have read the requirements and completed the application form here. Submit your completed application form, sponsor logo and application fee to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Office in one of these ways;
Entry Deadline is Friday, September 6, 2019. Corporate/Individual Sponsorship Entry Fee is $350 + HST which includes:
Most participants already have secured their own sponsor. In some cases, the committee may be able to assist in this matter.
What happens after paperwork (entry form, fee and sponsor logo) is submitted?
Participants are contacted by a representative from the committee with additional details (judging, special events, etc.)
What is required of each candidate?
Mandatory Dates for Participants in 2019 include: Special Events which will take place between September 10 to September 30 (5pm onward); Interviews/Judging (Thursday, September 26th from 5 pm until 10 pm); Miss Oktoberfest Gala Rehearsal (Thursday, October 3 from 6 pm – 9 pm); Miss Oktoberfest Gala – crowning of Miss Oktoberfest 2019 (Friday, October 4 from 5 pm until after crowning).
What are the responsibilities should you win?
Miss Oktoberfest is one of the most requested ambassadors for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. The Miss Oktoberfest 2019 term runs from October 4, 2019 to October 2, 2020 and must be available for numerous activities throughout the year. From October 4 to October 19, 2019, Miss Oktoberfest will be very busy with festival activities (day and night). For more information on what it means to be Miss Oktoberfest please see Who Is Miss Oktoberfest.
What Does the Successful Candidate Receive?
In addition to a once in a lifetime experience, the successful candidate will receive a number of items and opportunities. Miss Oktoberfest will receive a scholarship to put towards her continuing education or professional development. Her year will include many items such as her sash, crown and dirndl, but will also include the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills. Miss Oktoberfest will be invited to a number of networking opportunities with high level city officials, business professionals and various other VIPS. She will be responsible for a variety of public speaking roles, and will be provided with media training to handle her new responsibilities. In addition to her official role within Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, this platform will allow her to give voice to causes that are important to her. Past women in the Miss Oktoberfest role have given voice to causes such as Kidsability, Lutherwood and Junior Achievement.
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Saturday, 18 October 2014
Halloween Treat bag and Thank you card for Simply Create Too Challenge #73
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Hello Carol, This is one pretty neat creation, super awesome image and loving the colour combination.xxReplyDelete
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Your treat bag is beautiful, I love how black, white and orange work so well together. The stamped image looks wonderful on the textured card too. Who would not want to receive a treat bag as lovely as this! Thanks so much for joining in our Halloween - To Die For Challenge at A Vintage Journey! Anne xReplyDelete
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What can I say but Brilliant, I love the idea to emboss a treat bag, Your stamp from Little Ann designs is fab, off to take a look at the rest of them.
Fabulous cards.
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OOOOOOOOps forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS on your DT position.
Great treat bag and beautiful card! Lovely coloring!! Thanks for joining us at Red Rubber Inspirationals!ReplyDelete
Congrats on the design team. Your card and bag are so cute.ReplyDelete
Who would have thought that a sandwich bag could look as fab as that!!? Fabulous!! Love the card too, great masking xxReplyDelete
Awesome Halloween projects!! I love the way you colored your pumpkins on the card! Thanks for joining us this week at Red Rubber Inspirationals!ReplyDelete
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Oh wow such a fab halloween project Carol its really gorgeous huggles Sue xxReplyDelete
Hi Carol! What a lovely treat bag and card for Halloween! love those bright black/orange/white colors - as well as that wonderful graveyard stamp! Thanks so much for joining us in the A Vintage Journey Halloween to Die for challenge!ReplyDelete
Fabulous projects Carol, they are very inspiring, welcome to the Simply Create Too team!ReplyDelete
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Fabulous Halloween make! Thanks so much for adding it to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!ReplyDelete
Congrats on your DT assignment. So happy for you. What a pleasant surprise to find that pattern on your die--you really made the best of it. Love your Halloween projects today.ReplyDelete
Oh you are in my neck of the woods....I am in Cheadle , Cheshire....love your card design , it is just perfect for our challenge. Thanks for sharing it with us over at the Fussy and Fancy Challenge blog.....Cheers, Jo. XReplyDelete
Great stamping technique! The pumpkins look so realistic! Just gorgeous! I can't thank you enough for entering my challenge. Scrappy hugs, ConnieReplyDelete
What a wonderful project and great idea to emboss the bag. I'm glad you solved the mystery of the pearlescent woodgrain. It really was pretty.ReplyDelete
Your pumpkin card is awesome...beautifully colored. I like that little star die.
Love your pumpkin card - very pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at Red Rubber Inspirationals!ReplyDelete
Both fabulous projects and love the vibrant orange. The little gift bag is a very cool but my favourite is the pumpkin card! Thanks for sharing with us at ABC Challenge and we hope you will join us again soon. Meighan DTReplyDelete
What a happy accident with the woodgrain pearl! I love when that happens! Great card and treat bag, I love the embossed baggie, so amazing! :)ReplyDelete
Saw your lovely projects on Simply Create Too and had to come over and say how much I love them :)ReplyDelete
Fabulous! What a gorgeous make! Thanks so much for adding it to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!ReplyDelete
Hello, and thank you for taking time to visit my blog. I would really appreciate it if you could find time to leave a comment before you leave.
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Undeterred by development headaches on some of its indigenous fighter programs, in the next two decades Indian military researchers are looking to explore a range of stealth technologies for future-generation manned and unmanned aircraft.
At the same time, the country is exploring ways to better detect stealth aircraft. Detecting low-observable aircraft is a key element of the Indian 2020 airborne early warning and control development effort, a program likely to start in late 2014. It will be based on a yet-to-be selected widebody. This initiative follows the current Embraer EMB-145-based airborne early warning program featuring an Indian-developed, 240-deg. field-of-view radar. The first of the modified regional jets is due for delivery to India in August, with radar integration to start in October.
The new system will feature a rotodome radar and be integrated with unmanned aircraft and aerostats to allow bi-static radar operations to detect stealth aircraft, says Vijay Kumar Saraswat, scientific adviser to the director general of the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The distributed transmitter and receiver approach should also aid in detecting small targets, such as unmanned aircraft, and provide extended-range detection, Saraswat recently told the Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012.
The advances on India's own stealth technology are largely centered on two efforts. The first is the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which would operate with a range of 400-600 km (249-373 mi.) between the Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft (being developed with Russia), and the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The second is the notional Indian unmanned combat air vehicle development, which could take another 10-15 years. The AMCA is a 25-metric-ton-class, twin-engine fighter with an empty weight of around 18 metric tons and 2 hr. of endurance, featuring supercruise; thrust vector control; an active, electronically scanned array radar; and integrated modular avionics.
Many of these technologies could also find their way into the Light Combat Aircraft Mk. 3 that is to be more stealthy than the current Mk. 2 version, which is due to fly in the next two years with the General Electric F414 engine and be ready for operational trials in 2016. The Mk. 3 is to have up to 70% composite content, almost double the current version's level, and could be powered by India's Kaveri turbofan, if that troubled program gets back on track.
Although much of DRDO's research focus is on reducing an aircraft's radar cross section, that is not the only area of activity. Reducing exhaust temperatures and smokeless engine exhaust to suppress an air vehicle's infrared signature also is on the agenda. "There are major areas where research and development is going on at the moment," Saraswat notes.
A particular near-term focus is on fuselage-shaping, including curved jet pipes and serpentine engine ducts to support low radar cross section designs. In the latter case in particular, Indian researchers are grappling with flow separation in the serpentine duct and seeking to apply advanced flow-control technologies to mitigate the effects. This includes exploring pulse jets and other active devices to eliminate separation problems.


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Necromancer Blue
The Princess Jasmine
I tried to create this outfit a long time ago however I just didn't have enough dyes to bring it to justice. After months of questing, dailies and dolmen grinding I've finally come up with a Jasmine I'm happy with. Her outfit is Necromancer Blue, a rare dye you will receive from defeating Molag Bal in Coldharbour. You will need to be level 50, complete main quests in the Harbourage and then the main quest in Coldharbour. It is no small task but was very worth it in the end. I've chosen the Orsinium Ponytail and the Scarab Circlet, the colour matches so much more than the bulky Azure Brow to Temple Circlet which I received from a Crown Crate.
-Scarab Circlet
-Orsinium Ponytail
-Wing Lobes Earrings
-Sand Kissed Salwar Ensemble
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Top Adventurers: Daring Motivational Speakers
Several clients have recently asked me for my recommendations on top adventurers who motivate and inspire audiences with their out-of-this-world stories. Below are four of my favourites:
Joby Ogwyn is world-renowned for his prowess as a record-holding adventurer, mountain climber, BASE jumper, and wing-suit explorer, and he shares jaw-dropping, hair-raising stories and photos of his adventures while offering insights about how to take the first step when faced with a challenge.
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29 October 2006
Fooling All of the People Some of the Time
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles directed the Mercury Theatre on the Air in a dramatization of "War of the Worlds," based on the H. G. Wells novel. Welles set the events in then-contemporary locations (the landing spot for the Martian invasion, Grover's Mill, New Jersey, was chosen at random with a New Jersey road map) and dramatized it in the style of a musical program interrupted by news bulletins, complete with eye-witness accounts.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our program of dance music to bring you a special bulletin from the Intercontinental Radio News. At twenty minutes before eight, central time, Professor Farrell of the Mount Jennings Observatory, Chicago, Illinois, reports observing several explosions of incandescent gas, occurring at regular intervals on the planet Mars…"
War of the Worlds and the art of public deception
People are always terrified of what they don't understand. The more foreign and dangerous you can make something sound, the more terrified they will become. For the sake of an imaginary fear our President has ordered the slaughter of thousands, destroyed homes, and taken unto himself powers that should only reside with the people and their representatives in Congress.
In a few days, we get to decide if we want to go on being terrorized or take back the decision making and freedoms that belong to We The People.
23 October 2006
21 October 2006
In The Beginning
How did you begin? If you were going to write the story of your life, what would be the first sentence or two? What is the something that would keep the reader going just to see what happened.
My parents are in the picture on the left. The year is 1943. That lump their arms are resting on is me. My autobiography would start:
There is an advantage to being the child of two black sheep. No matter what you do, people are always surprised you turned out as well as you did.
Okay, It's your turn ... start your lives. Questions may be asked by others, feel free to tell as much or as little as you like.
20 October 2006
Tillman Legacy
Kevin Tillman joined the Army with his brother Pat in 2002, and they served together in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pat was killed in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. Kevin, who was discharged in 2005, has written a powerful, must-read document.
It is Pat's birthday on November 6, and elections are the day after. It gets me thinking about a conversation I had with Pat before we joined the military. He spoke about the risks with signing the papers. How once we committed, we were at the mercy of the American leadership and the American people. How we could be thrown in a direction not of our volition. How fighting as a soldier would leave us without a voice... until we get out.
Much has happened since we handed over our voice: Somehow we were sent to invade a nation because it was a direct threat to the American people, or to the world, or harbored terrorists, or was involved in the September 11 attacks, or received weapons-grade uranium from Niger, or had mobile weapons labs, or WMD, or had a need to be liberated, or we needed to establish a democracy, or stop an insurgency, or stop a civil war we created that can't be called a civil war even though it is. Something like that.
Somehow our elected leaders were subverting international law and humanity by setting up secret prisons around the world, secretly kidnapping people, secretly holding them indefinitely, secretly not charging them with anything, secretly torturing them. Somehow that overt policy of torture became the fault of a few "bad apples" in the military. Somehow back at home, support for the soldiers meant having a five-year-old kindergartener scribble a picture with crayons and send it overseas, or slapping stickers on cars, or lobbying Congress for an extra pad in a helmet.
It's interesting that a soldier on his third or fourth tour should care about a drawing from a five-year-old; or a faded sticker on a car as his friends die around him; or an extra pad in a helmet, as if it will protect him when an IED throws his vehicle 50 feet into the air as his body comes apart and his skin melts to the seat. ... Somehow nobody is accountable for this.
In a democracy, the policy of the leaders is the policy of the people. So don't be shocked when our grandkids bury much of this generation as traitors to the nation, to the world and to humanity. Most likely, they will come to know that "somehow" was nurtured by fear, insecurity and indifference, leaving the country vulnerable to unchecked, unchallenged parasites. Luckily this country is still a democracy. People still have a voice. People still can take action. It can start after Pat's birthday.
Brother and Friend of Pat Tillman,
Kevin Tillman
17 October 2006
They Signed It
In order of signing
these patriots signed the Constitution of the United States
George Washington Virginia
George Read Delaware
Gunning Bedford, Jr. Delaware
John Dickinson Delaware
Richard Bassett Delaware
Jacob Broom Delaware
James McHenry Maryland
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Maryland
Daniel Carroll Maryland
John Blair Virginia
James Madison Jr. Virginia
William Blount North Carolina
Richard Dobbs Spaight North Carolina
Hugh Williamson North Carolina
John Rutledge South Carolina
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney South Carolina
Charles Pinckney South Carolina
Pierce Butler South Carolina
William Few Georgia
Abraham Baldwin Georgia
John Langdon New Hampshire
Nicholas Gilman New Hampshire
Nathaniel Gorham Massachusetts
Rufus King Massachusetts
William Samuel Johnson Connecticut
Roger Sherman Connecticut
Alexander Hamilton New York
William Livingston New Jersey
David Brearly New Jersey
William Paterson New Jersey
Jonathan Dayton New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Pennsylvania
Thomas Mifflin Pennsylvania
Robert Morris Pennsylvania
George Clymer Pennsylvania
Thomas Fitzsimons Pennsylvania
Jared Ingersoll Pennsylvania
James Wilson Pennsylvania
Gouverneur Morris Pennsylvania
On October 17, 2006
George Bush destroyed it
Please add your own expressions to the comments. I will forward them to the first politician I can find who seems to give a damn.
Is a Puzzlement
Awhile back I confessed that I can't stand to leave a question unanswered until the mania passes. Yesterday in preparation for today is a classic example. It started with noting that October 21 is the anniversary of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. How you can get from there to the King and I, politics and Budhism is the perfect example a gypsy brain on adrenalin making word associations.
Thinking about the anniversary led to the paintings of William Turner and the argument as to whether Nelson said, Kismet Hardy or Kiss Me Hardy. Either way, Nelson was dead, so the following by Robert Lewis Stevenson was appropriate:
Under the wide and starry sky
Dig the grave and let me lie:
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And I laid me down with a will.
This be the verse you 'grave for me:
Here he lies where he long'd to be;
Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
And the hunter home from the hill.
From there you make the leap to the story of why Stevenson died in Samoa, the lyrics to Rule Britania for a sing along at your neighborhood pub, the nature of leadership with Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day speech which was an entirely different war. From there to another time and another tormented ruler, King Monghut, who was first featured in a somewhat embroidered history by Anna Leonowens to support her children that then became Anna and the King of Siam and finally resulted in "The King and I" with Yul Brynner lamenting a truism on the nature of politics:
A Puzzlement
Shall I join with other nations in alliance?
If allies are weak, am I not best alone?
If allies are strong with power to protect me,
Might they not protect me out of all I own?
Is a danger to be trusting one another,
One will seldom want to do what other wishes;
But unless someday somebody trust somebody
There'll be nothing left on earth excepting fishes!
The curiosity chain is still running to Budha, Samoa, the Battle of Britain, Sink the Bismark ... o never mind, you go do something useful, I'm busy. :-)
15 October 2006
Car Expert Required
Dating family photographs that someone has left behind can be difficult. One of the ways to do this is to analyze items in the picture. In these four cases, there are four automobiles: Two old and two new.
If someone can take a look at these images and give the the make and year of the vehicles it would be a big help.
13 October 2006
Prices To Pay
Dr. Who may be good, but you hardly expect it to be the source of great truths. Last week's show when he had to make it clear to his current companion that she would age, but he wouldn't, said something that has been said often before almost to the point of being an overused cliche, but it said it so simply that it leapt off the screen
What that something might be is different for every human being. It is up to you to decide how high a price you are willing to pay for the emotional decisions of your life. The final line to "The Dance" by Garth Brooks says exactly the same thing:
Some Things Are Worth Getting Your Heart Broken
What that something might be is different for every human being. It is up to you to decide how high a price you are willing to pay for the emotional decisions of your life. The final line to "The Dance" by Garth Brooks says exactly the same thing:
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance
Leave it to a woman to state the corollary of this universal truth. K. T. Oslin's "Dr. Dr." states the wisely rueful:
How many times can a heart be broken
Before it refuses to mend
Will it give out suddenly with no warning?
Tell me how many loves have I got left?
Today's question. Has your heart been broken? More than once? Will you risk it again or have you run out of love?
11 October 2006
Falling In Love With Love
These photos don't begin to express the magic of LOVE, the newest Cirque du Soleil show at the Mirage in Vegas. From the time it starts until it ends it is non-stop images: Some exciting such as "Revolution", others funny such as Blackbird, and most of the time just beautiful as when you get swept away with "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds".
Throughout the show, the audience is involved at several points from pulling a curtain to cover the audience to the end number where you are on your feet singing "All You Need Is Love".
When you combine those images with Beatles music and the story of the history of their music, the show becomes a very personal experience, particularly for those of a certain age who can mark the moments of their lives with a Beatles song.
I will keep the instructions simple: If you are going to Vegas, beg, borrow, steal, sell the first born, but go see LOVE.
03 October 2006
Playing The Odds
When something as tragic as the shootings of the Amish girls takes place, it is very easy to enter in to a state of fear for yourself or your loved ones. While sympathy for those who have lost so much is in order, don't let these events seduce you into thinking you are in danger.
On average there are approximately 167,000 deaths due to external causes or about 7% of the total deaths in the country. This figure has been out of line for the past few years due to military deaths, but it is a safe number to use for citizens located in the United States. The majority of these are related to automobile, drownings and other accidents.
Non Accidental deaths
About 31,484 are due to suicide;
Undetermined causes account for another 5,072;
Only 17,732 are directly due to assault of some kind including all weapons.
(This statistic includes gang warfare, self defense shootings and criminals killed by police).
No matter how bad the 24 hour a day news stations may make it seem, you really are safe out there.
On average there are approximately 167,000 deaths due to external causes or about 7% of the total deaths in the country. This figure has been out of line for the past few years due to military deaths, but it is a safe number to use for citizens located in the United States. The majority of these are related to automobile, drownings and other accidents.
Non Accidental deaths
About 31,484 are due to suicide;
Undetermined causes account for another 5,072;
Only 17,732 are directly due to assault of some kind including all weapons.
(This statistic includes gang warfare, self defense shootings and criminals killed by police).
No matter how bad the 24 hour a day news stations may make it seem, you really are safe out there.
02 October 2006
So It Won't Happen Again
Usually you have a hope that members of Congress despite the Washington bubble have some small connection to the real world and then something happens that gives you two choices.
They are dumber than dirt
They are truly malevolent and power is more important than what is right.
They are truly malevolent and power is more important than what is right.
The latest example is this matter with Congressman Foley and the fact that knowledge of his emails has been known for over a year. The plea by senior members is that the first batch of emails "weren't that bad" and that they "counseled him". For (expletive deleted) sake!!! Information about the profile of a pedophile has been available for years. At the very least, the suspicion was enough for an investigation.
So heads up. The following list is from Tammy L. Ruggles, BSW, MA.
There is no hard and fast profile of a pedophile, but here are some general characteristics:
· Popular with both children and adults.
· Appears to be trustworthy and respectable. Has good standing in the community.
· Prefers the company of children. Feels more comfortable with children than adults. Is mainly attracted to prepubescent boys and girls. Can be heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
· "Grooms" children with quality time, video games, parties, candy, toys, gifts, money.
· Singles out children who seem troubled and in need of attention or affection.
· Often dates or marries women with children that are the age of his preferred victims.
· Rarely forces or coerces a child into sexual contact. Usually through trust and friendship. Physical contact is gradual, from touching, to picking up, to holding on lap, to kissing, etc.
· Derives gratification in a number of ways. For some, looking is enough. For others, taking pictures or watching children undress is enough. Still others require more contact.
· Finds different ways and places to be alone with children.
· Are primarily (but not always) male, masculine, better-educated, more religious than average, in their thirties, and choose jobs allowing them greater access to children.
· Are usually family men, have no criminal record, and deny that they abuse children, even after caught, convicted, incarcerated, and court-ordered into a sex offender program. The marriage is often troubled by sexual dysfunction, and serves as a smokescreen for the pedophile's true preferences and practices.
· Are often, but not always, themselves victims of some form of childhood sexual abuse.
· Even if the pedophile has no children, his home is usually child-friendly, with toys, books, video games, computers, bikes, swing sets, skateboards, rec room, pool, snacks - things to attract children to his home and keep them coming back. Usually the items reflect the preferred age of his victims.
· A female pedophile usually abuses a child when partnered with an adult male pedophile, and is often herself a victim of chronic sexual abuse.
· A pedophile can act independently, or be involved in an organized ring, including the Internet, Some pedophiles recognize that their behavior is criminal, immoral, and unacceptable by society, and operate in secrecy. Some are quite open and militant about their practices and advocate the normalization of pedophilia under the guise of freedom of speech and press.
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I've actually been thinking a lot about the 90s lately. It is the music from my childhood and I miss that whole era of music. There isn't anything on the radio today that compares. Don't get me wrong I love music from the 70s & 80s (thanks Mom & Dad), but their is just something about classic 90s that makes me smile. I'm sure there is a point to all this somewhere, but I'm feeling pretty stuck in nostalgia. Anyway on with the list:
My Top Ten Songs of the 1990s:
10. Hold On- Wilson Phillips (Wilson Phillips/1990)
9. I Want it That Way- Backstreet Boys (Millennium/1999)
8. Wonderwall- Oasis ((What's the Story) Morning Glory?/1995)
7. One of Us- Joan Osbourne (Relish/1995)
6. Wannabe- Spice Girls (Spice/1996)
5. Smooth- Santana f. Rob Thomas (Supernatural/1999)
4.Learn to Fly- Foo Fighters (There is Nothing Left to Lose/1999)
3. One Week- Barenaked Ladies (Stunt/1998)
2. Don't Speak- No Doubt (Tragic Kingdom/1995)
1. God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You- *Nsync (*Nsync/1998)
These are mostly in order and they are mostly all songs I loves as a child of the 90s. There are a few that I didn't appreciate until much later, but I forgive myself since I was a freshman in high school in 1999. I was not one of those cool middle schoolers who was listening to Nirvana and not Nsync and honestly; I'm okay with that. I still ❤ JustinTimberlake!


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Almost all the states provide some form of coverage plans for individuals and family. The plans are meant to help individuals maximize on their oral health and encourage their members to visit dentists. Before you select the dental plan, it is important that you consider your needs and those of your family. This article looks at why dental insurance is important.
It helps to take proper care of the gums and teeth beyond the normal brushing and flossing. The plans offer advice on the need to visit and see a dentist at least two times in a year. It also includes regular checkups. This is important to children who will get into the habits of visiting the dentist regularly before the onset of dental incidents.
When the dental incidents set in, the plans can help one access regular treatment and access preventive future problems that may result in very high bills. Dental procedures are costly, and simple procedures such as filling could run into several hundreds of dollars depending on where one seeks the service. The dental insurance plan can help pay for most of the cost associated with oral health. The plan may also provide an access to care that you may otherwise not be able to afford.
Any person who does not have a dental insurance may not be able to take proper care of their teeth because they may not afford to visit a dentist regularly. What such people fail to understand is that preventive treatment is important in helping safeguard against future dental problems. Besides, it provides an opportunity to diagnose potential problems before they actually arise and helps manage the existing ones before they get out of hand. If dental problems are not attended to early enough, they may become difficult to handle and may require extensive and expensive procedures to treat and manage them.
Lastly, dental insurance plans give the employers a chance to participate in the employees' dental care. They provide subsidies and pay part of the premium. This gives one a chance to access more coverage under the plan.
Depending on the state in which you work and reside, dental coverage plans can be accessed from a number of member associations including AARP. In addition, it is possible to get a suitable dental insurance coverage online. In fact comparing different coverage offered by various organizations offered online is one of the methods that can help you select the best cover depending on your needs.


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Brief Biography of H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
A real-life Bodhisattva…
Fulfilling his previous lives' prayers. His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche chose to take rebirth amongst difficult circumstances to be close to those who would need him most. Meeting the challenges of exile, broken homes, abuse, and continuous, violent attempts at denying him his one love – the Dharma – with unshakeable faith and persistence, Rinpoche has emerged as the radiantly inspiring spiritual teacher and friend we know today.
"That's my life but that's never going to stop me from benefiting others".
Enthroned as the reincarnation of the 72nd Abbot of Gaden Shartse, Gedun Nyedrak, His Eminence's spiritual lineage actually begins as one of the disciples of Je Tsongkhapa, the founding saint of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
H.E. has studied under many esteemed Gurus, including H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, H.H. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and H.E. Lati Rinpoche. With a Mongolian-Tibetan heritage, a childhood in Taiwan & America, intensive study and meditation in Gaden Monastery, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche is one of the rare, precious teachers with the unique teaching ability to bridge East and West.
Sacrificing his personal longing for a life spent in meditation, prayers and retreat, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has been teaching in South East Asia since 1992, fulfilling the wishes of his Gurus H.E. Lati Rinpoche and H.E. Kensur Jampa Yeshe Rinpoche. Great benefit has been predicted for this region, including China, through his Dharma activities. Witnessing Rinpoche's electrifying power of speech, his immense knowledge and wisdom, and his enthusiastic compassionate involvement with his ever-growing number of students and friends, this is not hard to believe.
Never losing or diluting the profound essence of the Buddha's timeless wisdom, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche has a wonderful gift of presenting the ancient teachings in ways accessible and relevant to us inhabitants of the 21st century's global village. Basing his Dharma sessions on logic and shared human values renders his message universal, free of the limitations of dogma, culture and individual background. Rinpoche's brilliance of mind arouses our interest to explore with him the human condition in a deeper way, and his great kindness, generosity and enthusiasm are contagious and awaken in many the wish to enter the sacred path of study, contemplation and meditation.
In the tradition of the great Mahasiddhas, Rinpoche helps and guides us by whatever means will be most beneficial, caring only about our ultimate liberation. Refusing to make an artificial distinction between formal Dharma and everyday life, he is a master at turning every situation into new, contemporary methods to transmit the essence of the teachings, and is recognised as a real-life Bodhisattva by his teachers and students alike.


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Advent is all about waiting—but this year, despite the arrival of Thanksgiving and the busy shopping season it ushers in, we are still lingering in a form of calendar limbo. Check it out: Calendar A for the previous liturgical year ended on November 26 with Christ the King Sunday, but Calendar B for the coming liturgical year starts with Advent on December 3. So where are we now on November 29? Waiting for the waiting?
And, yet, it is so ironic that while we wait and prepare for the season of giving, our screens are filled with stories of people who go through life taking, in one form or another—just as in the days when the Chosen People were awaiting the arrival of the Messiah. They thought they were getting a Messiah to come to fight overarching power with power—but what they got was a baby, which is pretty much the opposite of power. Then after they waited for him to grow to become a man, he spent his time with them telling them to take on power—by loving and giving? Can you imagine?
Sometimes it feels as if we have no idea how to help those who are hurting or how to go about confronting the powerful forces that would keep taking from the world. But we need to remember that we do have an idea—it's simply to love and give. That's it—each of us has to figure out for ourselves how we're going to go about doing that loving and giving—and bringing about light in a world full of darkness. That's the kind of power we can claim without harming others—and we don't even have to wait—not for Advent, not for Christmas, not for any day on any calendar.
Imagine the brilliance of our combined light.
Oh, Lord, help us to turn on that light—now.


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U.T. Dallas to Present Concert in Tribute To Late Guitar Great Chet Atkins on Sept. 6
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) will present a concert in tribute to the late guitarist Chet Atkins on Friday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. John Knowles, Atkins' long-time friend and collaborator, will perform some of Atkins' music and present rare historic video of Atkins performing and teaching.
Tickets for The Chet Atkins' Tribute featuring John Knowles are $15 for the general public, $10 for students of other universities, $5 for children under 18 and free to students with a UTD photo identification card.
During his lifetime, Atkins influenced a generation of guitarists such as Jerry Reed, Earl Klugh and Mark Knopfler and changed the face of American popular music as a record producer of the works of such artists as Perry Como, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Atkins is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Knowles and Atkins met in 1973 while John was teaching guitar at Eastfield Community College in Mesquite, Texas. After an early collaboration won a Grammy award, Knowles moved to Nashville where he and Atkins produced a number of educational books and videos. Knowles and Atkins recorded with Liona Boyd and John Pell as The First Nashville Guitar Quartet. In 1996, Atkins awarded Knowles the first Honorary CGP (Certified Guitar Player) degree.
Tickets to the concert will be available for purchase beginning Aug. 27. Tickets are on sale Tuesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Art & Performance Office in the Visual Arts Building on the UTD campus and at the door of each event one hour prior to show time.
Tickets also are available for purchase with MasterCard and Visa by phone during office hours. Messages may be left on an automated information line at 972-883-2787 (972-UTD ARTS).
For information about the many musical, arts, theatre, dance and other performances and exhibitions held throughout the year at UTD, please call 972-UTD-ARTS (972-883-2787) e-mail [email protected], or visit the School of Arts and Humanities' web site at www.utdallas.edu/ah. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations may call 972-883-2982. Texas Relay Operator: 1-800-RELAYVV.
Media Contact: The Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, [email protected].


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Fall Out Boy's new album M A N I A can't come soon enough! To keep us salivating, the boys performed the second single off the album, "Champion," for the first time live on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Sticking with the purple theme, FOB cleaned up nicely for Late Night, swathed in violet light and lowkey outfits for the hard-hitting song that was released last month. It even looks like Patrick's cardigan has a fun purple design on the chest!
A new music video for "Champion" will also be dropping at midnight tonight, with Jaden Smith making a cameo. Wentz has praised Smith in the past, calling him "the next Nivana," so his appearance should be a good one. Another music video for the single featuring Post Malone was previously released in June.
M A N I A officially drops September 15 with Fall Out Boy's tour kicking off October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio. Get your nostalgic feels racing with this classic FOB interview from 2007:


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Keith Rothfus was sworn in on January 3, 2015 and is serving his second term in the United States House of Representatives. He represents Pennsylvania's Twelfth Congressional District, which includes all of Beaver County and portions of Allegheny, Cambria, Lawrence, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Keith serves on the Financial Services Committee, House Energy Action Team, and the Republican Policy Committee's Subcommittee on Jobs and Economic Development.
Keith graduated from the State University of New York College at Buffalo with a bachelor of science degree and earned his law degree at the University of Notre Dame.
He spent most of his professional life in the private sector. As an attorney, he helped businesses of all sizes expand and create jobs in Western Pennsylvania.
Keith served as the first director of the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He launched and managed DHS's efforts to coordinate relief services with faith-based and community organizations after natural disasters.
He has served on the Board of Directors of the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, an organization that provides support services to local veterans and their families.
Keith and his wife Elsie are raising their six kids in Allegheny County.


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- To emphasize gender and how it intersects with race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, geography and other identity markers.
- To demonstrate the connections between theory and practice.
Minor Requirements. The minor consists of 20 semester hours, including WMST-100 Introduction to Women's Studies (4 SH), with the remaining semester hours coming from the array of courses listed under the "Courses" tab, as well as other women's studies courses offered on occasion by individual departments.
Double-counting restriction for interdisciplinary minors: only 4 semester hours of this minor may be double-counted toward the student's major.
WMST-100 Introduction to Women's Studies
Introduction to Women's Studies focuses on issues relating to women and their lives and the impact that gender has on them. It also considers the topic of intersectionality. Finally, it reflects on the connections between theory (in particular, feminist theory) and practice/activism. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions.
WMST-200 Feminist Philosophy
An examination of the various forms of feminist philosophy (e.g., liberal feminism, radical feminism, existential feminism, Marxist/socialist feminism, psychoanalytic feminism, postmodern feminism, ecofeminism, multicultural and global feminism). Emphasizes how feminism differs from common (mis)understandings of it. Some attention is also given to various women in professional philosophy. Same as PHIL-212. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or one course in women's studies or completion of the Diversity Central Curriculum requirement or instructor's permission. 4 SH. CC: Diversity.
WMST-207 Women in the Biblical Tradition
An extensive inquiry into women's stories and images in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament and related literature from the biblical period. Explores the range of roles played by women within biblical narratives, the variety of metaphorical/symbolic uses of femininity in biblical traditions, and legal and ethical precepts related to the status of women in the biblical period. Methods and approaches from the social sciences, history, literary studies and theology, as shaped by feminist theory, will serve as the main guides for this study. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and one course from the following: a course in religious studies, a course in women's studies, a course in English, a course in history, or DIVS-100. Same as RELI-207 and JWST-207. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive.
WMST-211 Women and U.S. Politics
An introductory examination of the role of women in the U.S. political system. The course includes a theoretical and historical view of the development of women's political activity in the United States, as well as a contemporary look at women as activists, voters and candidates. Current issues are incorporated as appropriate. Same as POLI-211. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH.CC: Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary, Team Intensive.
WMST-225 Women in Religion
Critically studies how women are perceived, portrayed and involved in a number of the world's religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity and women's spiritual movements. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as RELI-225. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive.
WMST-240 Female Action Heroines in Film
This course examines the emergence and development of the female action heroine in film over the course of the last fifty years within the popular "action film" genre. This course critically evaluates visual and thematic markers of femininity, masculinity, sexuality, race, and class with respect to representations of female action heroines in a variety of films. Same as FILM-240. 4 SH. CC: Artistic Expression, Diversity Intensive.
WMST-241 Theatre and Violence
Through the reading and analysis of various genres of play texts written by a diverse collection of playwrights, this course analyzes theatre's unique ability to engage with both the agenda and the trauma of violence. Students in this course will learn to consider violence as a tool of oppression that reinforces power structures and as an expression of trauma by those un-empowered by the same societal power structures. Same as THEA-240. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Ethics Intensive.
WMST-250 The Biology of Women
Examines the genetic and biological basis of gender difference, the unique biology of the female body and women's health care issues. Topics include female reproductive anatomy and the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth, developmental differences in the sexes, and reproductive technologies. Also covers problems such as breast cancer, premenstrual syndrome and osteoporosis. Includes the role of women in the health care system, as well as biology and science in general. Not for biology major or biology minor credit. Same as BIOL-157. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive
WMST-313 Women in Art
A study of the historic perception and the social history of the role of women in art: as artist, as subject of art and as patron (audience) of art. Emphasizes exploration and debate over issues affecting present-day perceptions about the woman artist of the past and the future. Same as ARTH-313. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Artistic Expression, Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive.
WMST-334 Psychology of Gender
Explores current theory and research on the development of gender and consequences of gender roles. Covers evolutionary, biological, psychoanalytic, cognitive, social learning and cross-cultural perspectives on gender, as well as approaches that seek to understand interactions among these influences. Prerequisites: Junior standing and either PSYC-101 or SOCI-101. Same as PSYC-334. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Writing Intensive.
WMST-365 Studies in Literature and Gender
Courses exploring such topics as women in literature, literature by women, literature and sexuality, the construction of gender in literature, and feminist literary theory. Same as ENGL-365. 4 SH. CC: Writing Intensive.
WMST-370 American Women
This course traces the history of American women from the 17th through the 21st centuries. It considers the history of American women in relation to gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and religion. Same as HIST-370. 4 SH.
WMST-380 Women in Organizations
Examines the role of sex and gender in organizations. Special attention is given to topics relevant to women working in organizations, such as sex and gender differences in career/job preferences, advancement and pay, teamwork, leadership, sexuality in the workplace, and work-family balance. Other topics addressed include hostile vs. benevolent sexism, as well as practices designed to increase diversity within organizations. Class is conducted in a seminar format. Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor's permission. Same as MGMT-468. 2 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive.
WMST-400 Topics in Women's Studies
Occasional offerings of specialized courses exploring topics of pertinent interest to faculty members and students. 2-4 SH.
WMST-500 Research/Practicum in Women's Studies
Individual work on a focused topic or specialized area in women's studies/the study of gender. Course requirements may be fulfilled in a variety of ways: library research culminating in a major paper; work at an internship site leading to a report/analysis of that work; or some sort of creative activity that includes a written reflective analysis of same. 2-4 SH.
WMST-330 Gender-Based Violence
This course examines various types of gender-based violence from local, national and international perspectives. Gender based violence is any act that is perpetrated against a person's will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationship and is often more prevalent in marginalized communities (ie LGBTQ+ identified persons, women of color, etc). This course analyzes manifestations of gender-based violence through various cultural lenses and ethical theories to better understand the intersectionality of gender-based violence. 4 SH.
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GungHo's mobile game Divine Gate is seeing celebrity star Hatsune Miku and her pals join the game.
In June, players will be able to join an event where you'll come up against Hatsune MIku, Luka, Kaito and the rest of the main cast. The game will also remix sounds to include Miku themes in Divine Gate's various sound effects. More details will come later, but have a gander at the shots first!
Divine Gate is out now on iOS and Android.
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What would happen if Divine Gate and Gatekeepers had a crossover? Would we get infinite gates?


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Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month.
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NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)–VGACS Acquisition Inc., a unit of statistical arbitrage hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co. LP, agreed to buy FAO Inc.'s FAO Schwarz stores in New York and Las Vegas, its catalog and Internet business and other assets for US$20 million.
The deal will keep the flagship Fifth Avenue toy store in New York and the Forum Shops store at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas open, although FAO Inc. officials said in a statement that both stores would close temporarily for remodeling after the remaining inventory is sold.
The New York and Las Vegas stores should reopen before summer, FAO Inc. officials said in a statement.
The deal is subject to bankruptcy court approval, which FAO Inc. officials said they hope to get in January. FAO Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December. The King of Prussia, Pa.-based company had emerged from an earlier Chapter 11 filing in April.
Published reports indicated the deal with D.E. Shaw came at the last minute and probably saved the New York and Las Vegas stores from permanent closure. Real estate buyer Harry Macklowe, who owns the General Motors building in which the New York FAO Schwarz store is located, had planned to buy that store and the one in Las Vegas for US$23 million.


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Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation partners with Developments in Literacy
Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF) and Developments in Literacy (DIL) join hands to support the right of education, for underprivileged children. To initiate this cause, MJSF provided laptops to DIL, to be distributed at various schools, managed and operated by the latter. The distribution event was held at a local school managed by DIL, where the management of both the organizations was present. Furthermore, MJSF is actively providing support to Pakistani citizens, through their ongoing and upcoming projects in the field of education
Speaking at the occasion, COO MJSF, Muhammad Ali Charanya said, "Our partnership with DIL reflects our commitment of working towards the betterment of education in Pakistan. I'm very confident that this collaboration will play a huge role in overcoming the barriers to child education."
Contributing towards healthcare, education and social enterprise, The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation is a non-profit organization, which mainly focuses on the development of women, children, minorities and disabled individuals. The aim is to promote economic development that will result in improved quality of life, by helping individuals explore their full potential and eliminating barriers to opportunity.
Operating 126 school campuses, across three provinces in Pakistan, DIL provides education from primary to matric level. The organization actively promotes female education with an enrollment rate of 67% along with comprising nearly 90% of women, as part of the school staff. DIL model focuses on a child-centered approach, emphasizing on gender sensitivity and inclusiveness for all, relying heavily on community support and participation.


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Good Evening, I hope Everyone Week Started Off Better Then The Week Before. I pray all is well with each and every one of you. God Is Truly Good All The Time. I know I haven't mention much about my friend mom, that had the stroke back in April and the mild one in June, she is truly doing good. I love how God work things out, when the doctors have thrown in the towels. I hope the message speak to someone soul tonight. I'm hoping to get back on track with my posting as well, do bare with me a little longer. I may not comment as much but I do read your blogs.


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...and Wendy has a lot of friends who are joining together for a surprise birthday hop today. I was a little eager on Tuesday and accidentally posted early, so hopefully I didn't spoil the surprise, Wendy!
Nancy! You're amazing!!! LOVE the white bag filled with wine...SO perfect!!!
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Oh man...this is just freakin' awesome! HOW did you make the tote...please spill!
Brilliant! Love the shopping bag with wine bottles - so fun!
Nancy this is STUNNING! Love that you tucked in the bottle of red wine!!
LOVE the shopping bag! So crazy creative!
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So cute! Love what you did with the hardware!
Are you freakin' kidding me, this is fabulous! OMG, my own purse that holds wine...heaven!! Thank you so much for doing this and making my day so great!
Nancy your card is AWESOME!!! I love that little purse you have going on here. Super creative and totally original, I am in LOVE!!
What a GREAT idea! Who wouldn't want to get that in the mail? TFS
Nancy Nancy Nancy!! OK so you know how I worship the ground you walk on and that I'm in awe of your talent, right? Yeah, well it's not gonna end anytime soon so I'm going to need to know how you made that leather tote. Don't make me stalk you girl!! LOOOOVE it.
p.s...got my "What's Cooking" stamp and die and they make me so happy!!!
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NO way! LOVE the leather tote full of wine! SO perfectly Bond!!