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Lector compulsivo es aquél que disfruta pasar horas en las librerías antiguas. Es aquél que lee lo que le caiga en las manos; el que siente que pecó si tuviera que tirar un libro destruído; aquél que los enmienda; el que los huele y evita la lectura en la computadora; el que tiene libros en el baño, bajo la cama, en la mesita de luz, la cocina, en cajas, en roperos, a tal punto que tiene que decidir entre donar libros, vender los muebles o echar a la familia....
Thursday, January 9, 2014
The book of barely imagined beings. (El libro de los seres casi imaginados)
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Thanks for you review Myriam. Regarding Joseph Merrick, I wrote:ReplyDelete
"The photograph, taken in 1889, was intended for passionate medical study but is hard to look at without twinges of horror and furtive fascination such as one might have felt at the freak-show where Merrick spent a part of his life. Look carefully, though, and you can see something important and moving. From his left eye, set between small areas of 'normal' temple and cheek (on the right hand side of the photo, of course), Merrick looks back at the viewer. He is calm and aware: a dignified human masked by stupendous deformity.
I sometimes think of this picture when confronting aspects of the natural world that seem especially strange. Pay a little more attention, the picture says to me, and you may see something remarkable and even beautiful in beings which prejudice tells you are ugly. To be clear, I am not suggesting equivalence between healthy sponges and humans, deformed or otherwise. The differences are obvious and substantial. But even a creature as weird and apparently boring as a sponge holds wonders if only you look closely."Replies
Dear Caspar, thank you so much for your visit and clarification. You surprised me , as the post is written in Spanish, I did it on purpose, to show the book to the Spanish speaking, as it seems there´s no translation for now. Yes, I´ve read the full paragraph, but maybe it´s my prejudice. I watched the movie when I was a teenager and was so shocked, I felt so anguished for Merrick´s mistreatment. And when I read about him in your book, I supposed it was an out of context example, though you were so careful and nice in your words. The picture is showing him in peace, that´s right. But I found his mention a little misleading for the readers, specially in Amazon preview. I scrolled the pages to read about Merrick and was lucky they were complete, imagine if they were hidden, let´s say in the middle, the readers wouldn´t understand your intention. Well, I´m very tempted to buy your book, of course I have Borge´s Bestiario. Again, thank you so much for your kind comment. You are invited to comment all the posts you want. Best regards,Delete


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When I am on the East Coast I often feel like the sole emissary from Seattle, the city in that other Washington. It is always interesting to learn what news has actually crossed east of the Rockies, and caught the interest of native New Englanders. It is tough to compete with the Big Dig scandal that is unfolding locally. Some years ago there was quite a bit of interest in the Nisqually earthquake, although they were somewhat disappointed to learn that I didn't suffer any firsthand damage. Suzuki Ichiro has been a source of curiosity in the last few years and I expect to be more popular on the beach this summer now that I have actually 1) been to Safeco Field, and 2) seen Ichiro hit. Wait until they see the Ichiro imitation that prompted a man to offer me a dollar one summer night down by Little Coney's at Golden Gardens. "News" on the East Coast always seems to be bigger. Their heat waves are hotter; their crime waves are worse; their hurricane season is relentless. Judging from the inquiries this year, it has been a quiet year in Seattle, although I understand that the Seahawks got robbed.
I have a close friend who despairs over corresponding with a friend who happens to live in Australia. She laments the fact that in addition to the geographic distance there is the distance between the everyday details of their lives. There are the big items, presidential elections, births and deaths, but below that level everything seems too mundane. Yet the mundane is where most of us want to live, especially if our day job involves multimillion dollar contracts, caring for or transporting others' lives or attempting scientific discovery, at home we want the mundane. We want gossip from the QFC produce section, speculation on whether the mystery neighbor buries his ex-girlfriends, what the house up the street that sold in one day fetched.
So when the acquaintances dating back to my childhood ask me what's new in Seattle, I am at a loss as to what to tell them. There's Seattle news and there's Ballard news. For me the year seems to have been one extended demolition, as original Ballard homes and businesses give way to tall townhouses or mixed use residential. One summer I complained because there were two homes being remodeled within earshot; these last few months in Ballard have been constant construction. There seems to be no day of the week that is free of construction noise, just a few short hours of silence between 11 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. It's quieter here in Oak Bluffs. Where my parents have a cottage there is no remodeling allowed during July or August. The sander, the saw, the hammer – they all need to stop. So the residents use the short summer months to wage a silent war on wood rot and mildew, their paintbrushes quietly applying new coats of paint to their gingerbread trim.
Everything that seems major to me this last year in Ballard is either too personal to share or is much too small potatoes to have made the newswire. Not much new, I tell these old friends of the family. My neighborhood is in a growth spurt, there's a lot of new construction. What's new in Ballard is mundane to the rest of the world…the Nordic Heritage Museum has purchased the Fenpro property for their future home. It rained on the Seafoodfest for the first time in at least twenty years. Limback's took down their readerboard in advance of getting a new roof. Ballard continues to sprout new restaurants and arts venues; the restaurants that aren't new have all sprouted sidewalk seating. I don't share with them the memories that haunt me from the year: watching most of Ballard high school walk en masse to the funeral of the sophomore who died in May, the collection of Emily Failla's shoes at her memorial, the headlines regarding the multiple homicides in July.
When I close my eyes to picture home I keep seeing the Rose Cottage after it was pillaged, the two new mixed use buildings on NW 24th, near Market. I see the model of the urban village rising all around us; a model that I can embrace in theory but which now seems to have trapped me in a world in which all of the dimensions have changed. When I think of these last few months, I think of the sounds: the nail guns and the pressure washers, the concrete deliveries at seven a.m. I long for more of the mundane than this transformation. So I open my eyes to the massive oak trees and the hammock overfilled with children. There are the constant voices of children at play rather than construction, shreaks when someone pushes them too high.
"Not much news from Seattle," I tell old friends. "It's been a relatively quiet year."


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Mustard-Herb Crusted Pork Chops
adapted from Emeril Lagasse, Emeril 20-40-60
6 boneless center-cut pork chops
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together mustard and garlic.
Mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and herbs.
Salt and pepper pork chops.
Brush mustard mixture on pork chops.
Dredge chops in bread crumb mixture.
Heat oil in skillet on high heat.
Cook pork chops 2 minutes on each side.
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Player of the week: diego Valdez
It seems as if sunny skies are here to stay and while the prospect of hotter weather might not be the most exciting, we here at SUP love spring in San Diego County especially with the rains being so fickle with our game schedules! Hopefully with the luck of the Irish on our side this weekend we will have another great weekend! Well as you know by now, it's our favorite day of the week, where we announce our newest Player of the Week! This week it is Monte Vista fourth grader, Diego Valdez!
Diego has consistently been a part of the SUP community the entire time we have been operating at Monte Vista! He is a special kid because not only does he excel at soccer, he also participates in swimming!
"During games Diego is a leader amongst his teammates, directing traffic and participating in both the attack and defense! He's a smart kid and his teammates respond well to his encouragements!" Coach Brian
We asked Diego a few questions to see what makes him tick!
Outside of soccer, what do you like to do for fun?
Playing video games
What have you learned by being a part of SUP?
I learned how to be a good goalie.
What makes a good leader?
They help other people.
What's your favorite position in soccer?
What's your favorite subject in school?
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Tom and I were asked to represent the Child Development Foundation at a picnic hosted by the American Embassy. Sadly, we were not allowed to take in any electronic devices, cellphones, or cameras for security reasons. So I have no photos of my own to show from the event.
I scanned the invitation for you to see:
|The seal on the back of the envelope
The amount of security surrounding the Embassy was amazing.
At each check point we had to stop and show the invitation to the officers before moving on to the next. And that was just to park the car! We don't live very far from the Embassy and if it had not been raining we could have just walked over. But it was coming down pretty steadily so we chose to drive over.
After parking the car we went to the front of the Embassy building to the final check in point. Seated there at that table were four people with lists in front of them verifying each person to see if you were actually to be let into the event. Then we went through metal detectors and my purse had to be xrayed. I forgot that my cellphone was in the bottom of my purse. It had to be turned off and left in the security office.
As we stepped outside we were greeted by men with umbrellas. They gave Tom and I each an umbrella and escorted us over to the huge white tents where the event was being held. There was a lot of food, music and plenty of drinks to choose from. For our snacks I had nachos and Tom choose pizza. And later for dinner the choices were hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, brisket, or chicken. Along with soft drinks and water there were also waiters with bottles of red or white wine who kept coming around to refill glasses. After dinner there were cookies, ice cream, and a huge display of cupcakes that formed an American flag.
We saw a few people that we knew. Some business owners from town, people from church that work at the Embassy, and a couple of the women who attend the same Bible study that I go to. There was also a local pastor and his wife in attendance...she told me they were invited because they own the bed and breakfast in town. It was an interesting mix of people from the business community, representatives from other Embassies, various organizations and NGO's.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow was among the dignitaries at the event along with Belmopan's Mayor Simeon Lopez. During the Ambassador's address he let us know why they were holding the American Independence Day celebration in May. It was planned as an outdoor picnic during the dry season to avoid the rain. Well, the rainy season came earlier than expected but the event went on as scheduled! We were told by friends of ours that in the past Independence Day was celebrated with a formal dinner. They chose a less formal event this year to accommodate more people.
It was exciting to be a part of it all and to see the wide variety of people who turned out. Official photographers wove in and out of the crowd grabbing paparazzi shots along with posed photos. One photographer had an ID that said White House Staff. We were informed that photos may go up on the internet but they didn't say when. I had my picture taken with the Ambassador as I as thanking him for the invitation. Once the photos are posted I will share what I can here!


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Divine lovers (twinflames) Weekly reading – 31st-6th August 2017 – A 'willingness' – the magic term.
The weekly wanted to be read a little differently this week, & so I allowed it to be so..
The main theme presenting itself as the 8 of cups with the 5 of cups speaks of a moment in transition for divine lovers. Moving away from past hurts & past emotional transgressions may see some of us embarking on the inevitable task of playing events inside of our minds to see what went wrong.
We are taking a very clear & bare look at ourselves this week & some scars of the past that we may feel we allowed to take place.
With the 8 of cups, the figure becomes humbled from past pain, & takes the knowledge along with them for the next stage of their journey, all the wiser.
There is a determination this week not to become engulfed in the painful situations that the 5 of cups figure has endured.
Indeed there is something missing in our lives after all has been said & done, but the recognition sets in that this void cannot be filled by another human alone, & is not to be filled by the longing for love, but rather a new found self respect, determination & desire to persevere that did not exist before.
This is actually a magnificent week because both divine lovers are awakening to the fact that they have not been whole in themselves & that they have been short changing themselves & this is why the 5 of cups situation occurred.
There is no use crying over spilled milk, in fact, spilled milk presents the perfect opportunity for us to see the error that has existed in our ways, to boss up, & to embark on a journey that never sees us selling ourselves short again.
The 8 of cups is expansion on a major level, & rest assured that this month particularly provides so much for us of what we have been missing. Business/financial opportunities & making the right connections personally & impersonally will see many of us opening doors that we could not have dreamed of penetrating before.
Spiritual growth is afoot & it is all because of a WILLINGNESS to explore.
Many of the hardships have taught us that we cannot go it alone, we have to be willing to listen to & coordinate with the divine.
There have been so many messages that were screaming out to us for such a long time, but we did not listen to them, likely because we were caught up in this love situation, pretending that everything was okay..
Truthfully, we knew that things were not all entirely well & this is why we do not spend too much time this week dwelling on what is no more.
We allow ourselves to feel it, we do let ourselves mourn, but before dawn, we are ready to sail on, wondering what else it is that life has in store for us..
Truly, it never ends.
And every ending is a new beginning, this is the beauty of the infinity symbol & the magic of karma.
Once you have transcended your old karma, a new karmic cycle will begin – usually a little more advanced than the last, with its own set of lessons, more involved & far clearer.
You have graduated from the school of hard knocks many of you this week, & continuing in the next week, & I am so incredibly, very proud of you.
It is like the film, ' from dusk till dawn', if any of you have ever seen it, or any film (usually horror), where the protagonist is left the only surviving victor at the end, & has to carry on living, even though they have lost all of those dear to them, even though they are exhausted through the battle, even though they are fully aware that something traumatic just happened, they are also blessed with this overwhelming calm, & strength, that sees everything else sort of just wash over them.
It is a gratitude for life.
A willingness to fight.
With the strength card, the masculine is truly learning the importance of taming his ego, & realising all about the bigger picture.
There are more important things in life than always being right, than always having his ego stroked, & he acknowledges that there is indeed a price for not humbling himself to the will of the divine & listening to the signs & symbols that have been placed in his path.
Not only does the feminine figure represent the divine feminine, but it also represents Mother Earth herself & a vital lesson presented to the masculine this week that is both loving & harsh.
It is time to take the splint out of the lions paw. Although it may hurt him, although he may indeed roar, he needs to see that even though he is this great big king of the jungle who thinks that he can escape the hurts of ordinary man, something so seemingly small as a splint can still have a negative affect on him.
The masculine is not invincible & the divine has tried to show him this so many times, if he does not change his ways, he will lose the things that he loves the most.
And he is recognising this.
He knows although harsh the lesson this week is truly one of benefit for him.
It is time for him to change & the change comes in recognising his lesson is not intended to disadvantage him, but actually to shape him, & prepare him for the next stage of the journey ahead.
His journey & sense of bravado has been all about protecting himself but this has come at the cost of hurting others & the 10 of swords allows him to feel the kind of empathy that he has not felt in a long time.
He gets to take a walk this week in the other persons shoes…
Cold & defeated with nowhere to go he has no other options but to face his own emotions. His own thoughts may be plaguing him this week as he runs through in his mind different ways that things could have been avoiding. He realises he did have many chances for things to go differently, yet he chose not to take them, & now he must endure this death & it comes with so much more than just assessing this individual situation – it rushes into him with other examples of times where he should have played his cards right.
Where he should have been more considerate. Where he should have been more understanding.
With the page of cups card, the feminine works on healing her own divine masculine. This is the key to her not only attracting healthier relationships, but being more at peace with self.
The feminine this week is allowing more of her masculine side to come out to play & this sees her exploring & experimenting also with different aspects of the divine masculine template.
She may have stored within her DNA Information that the masculine is too harsh, too toxic, too emotionless & lacking in gentleness or playfulness – this is likely as a result of generational information about the masculine that has been stored for her & it is actually such a big block because this type of belief will attract masculines who also struggle with this belief about themselves..
Worse yet, even if she were to come across masculines who were not of this calibre, because she held this belief, she would manipulate the energy that they come with, until this were true.
The page of cups introduces a more light hearted care free tone.
What's love got to do with it?
There are so many ways that love & joy can be experienced in this reality that does not have to limit itself to romantic love, especially if this romantic love in question brings more harm than harmony.
Why would we want to engage in such a battle to be happy?
Happiness is supposed to be free flowing, light & fluid, just like poetry.
Feminine, please do remember this.
The masculine wants to play, just as much as you do…
But perhaps you will not realise this, until you tighten up your boundaries.
I am not talking about the kind of play where he does not take anything seriously.
I am talking about the kind of play where he is not so threatened by depictions of masculinity that he cannot be himself.
However, if you entertain the masculine in his toxicity by not putting your own foot down against it, he will not & does not reveal himself, instead he continues to play this dangerous game of being oblivious to his true feelings & emotions.
The page of cups is eternally fun & blissful because he is connected to his own emotions. He knows what love is, he knows what love is not & he is not afraid to express it & play around with it.
And feminine… you become this this week.
This innocence & joy as if you have never been hurt.
It is a skill, a much, much coveted skill.
The 2 of wands does appear to leave the old masculine behind. He mourns over this loss in the 5 of cups, & where she usually would have comforted him, ran back to him, or encouraged him in his self pity, she knows that turning her back on a draining situation is the best she can do for both of them.
For some feminines, this is a temporary situation – not picking up the phone to Winey calls & entertaining those vibrations, for other feminines it could be taking a mini vacation for herself to clear her mind, for other feminines it could be pausing the union altogether to take the time to see what the rest of the world has to offer her.
Many feminines are awakening to the truth that they have only been living half a life. Things for them have been so far from perfect & they have let their fears keep them in shoes that their feet have outgrown.
The feminine will have to look many of her fears directly in the face this week, & decide that they are fears no more.
Unless she does this, the cross over to the next side will appear so scary.
The world out there is not as difficult as you have perceived feminine.
A lot of your childhood phobias exist inside of your mind & not out there.
You can do this.
Opportunity is calling, & once you make the step over the threshold, you will find just how much more opportunity pours into your lap.
There is more to life than love.
There is more, love.
The king of wands, the king of pentacles & the tower is life falling away & apart for the masculine so that he can see that what he has left, is the broken pieces of something old that wants to transform into something new.
The king of wands as an energy needs to take responsibility & initiative for himself.
There is nobody left that the masculine can blame for his short comings, especially if the feminine refuses to clean up his mess, which I really do hope that all feminines are doing this week.
He has to shift into an energetic pattern where he is ready to take on whatever life throws at him, & with the king of pentacles this is in relation to his financial state & getting his finances in order.
The fall of the tower showed him that even if he thought he had these areas of his life under control, he really did not, it was a false sense of security & it was bound to fall apart in one way or another.
Perhaps there was a business idea that he had, but did not put as much effort into. Maybe he was waiting for somebody else to invest in him, or to do some of the work for him, & he lost a vital opportunity in doing so.
He could have lost a home. Some masculines lost their home because they were not keeping up with payments & this week they are learning the importance of structure & planning & preparation in finance.
He is building from the ground back up. Instead of feeling sorry for himself this week the masculine feels rather energised & ready to rebuild this tower foundation even stronger than it was before.
He realises that he has something to fight for, he does have a reason to go even harder, even stronger than before, & although the feminine is at the centre of this reading, above all, he has to do this for himself.
Particularly his child like self, who is watching – for some, this will be his actual children.
The knight of pentacles & the 7 of cups for the feminine was hesitation & confusion about what she wanted her future to look like, & some goals & ideas that she wishes to implement.
When life distracts us from ourselves, we tend to be caught in a state of confusion.
It does not matter how many bright ideas you have, or how many opportunities come your way, you will seem to always miss them & miss the bigger picture because you have no idea how to pull yourself from the confusion & spiritual manipulation.
The feminine is quite prone to being gaslighted, & when she does not trust herself & when she gives her power away, it is so easy for others to jumble up her thoughts & take her away from her own centre – which provides all of the insights & ideas that she needs to focus on herself & her highest good.
It appears she takes a hiatus this week, & a much needed one from ….
With the knight of swords whatever the feminine has been confused about previously, is becoming clearer with an alarming accuracy.
Watch out feminine, not all of these messages may be pleasant, but they are very necessary.
With the knight of swords charging into the knight of pentacles, it is time for the feminine to move out of the planning stage & start bringing her ideas & visions into practical reality.
An idea – is just an idea, until you can materialise it with your willpower & once again WILLINGNESS – the key word & lesson for this week alone.
Confusion clears up when we begin to act.
There is such a thing as meditating on things for too long.
Wanting them to be too perfect, wanting ourselves to be too perfect, instead of just putting ourselves into alignment & position to take the glory.
The 2 of cups as the crowning theme is a healing in love for both divine counterparts this week but it is a very individual….
The ace of pentacles as the outcome is this very, very new beginning. A clean slate is offered if only they should both take it. It may manifest as the idea of a lifetime to generate more income, or an opportunity that will grow & grow beyond both of their wildest imaginations.
All of the greatest & most successful people in history became that way because they were willing to take a chance. Magic is not placed in your lap. It is dangled above your head & as such, you must reach for it like a fruit, & pluck it down into waking/walking reality.
Rumi oracles & angel cards –
For the first time, the feminine offers the sacred wine to drink, to herself.
For so long, for most of her life, this is the gift that she has awarded to other people around her, trying to elevate their confidence, trying to pour into them, trying to get them to see the magic inside of themselves, now finally.. she redirects this justice INTERNALLY, & sees that she is both the magic AND the magician..
With the clock of Christ, the masculine experiences another set of his own spiritual awakenings. He recognises that his intuitive ability is expanding & allowing him to see himself as a Christ like being, a soul on a spiritual journey, in need of help, as opposed to a physical being out in the world void of any comfort, guidance or reassurance. He builds his relationship with the divine once he recognises the divine hand picked the feminine & sent her to him, in order to help heal & grow him, & even this beautifully packaged present too, he failed to unpack..
The angel of the east helps the feminine to reconnect with herself & her emotions by learning to trust what she feels, as she heals her heart an amazing thing happens, she is able to…
It can help you to accept your feelings;open your heart;feel safe expressing yourself & your innermost feelings.
This angel helps us to express our feelings, & balance our emotions.
A safe space is needed for us to feel like we can become our most authentic selves.
The feminine was not created to hide her emotions, it is only fear of pain that causes her to do this, & life should be lived freely..
The angel of the west tempts the masculine to see the world through mystical eyes. Not all is as seems, & this angel rules the psychological function of …
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Divine lovers weekly reading — is NOT a personal divine lovers weekly reading.. I noticed a few years after being on this journey that most information about twinflames was pretty set in stone – set in a block, including the stages of what was supposed to 'take place', as both parties & partners grew.. However, this does not offer us a very accurate or in depth account about what we are experiencing from week, to week, from day to day.
Life constantly throws curve balls & changes at us, & sometimes it is difficult to see how any of this could be for our benefit – it is also normal to feel as if we are somehow out of alignment with what God or the universe would like for us to be doing… And so, I decided to create the divine lovers WEEKLY reading, so that week by week those on this journey of expansion through the heart centre can keep an eye on their growth, can understand why their partner may be behaving in certain ways,(including his or her life lessons – which are separate but individual), & how to salvage a relationship that is moving towards growth, or severe a union that is only bringing further disconnect & torment.
These have been my most popular works to date because they come directly from the heart source & always also align with what is occurring with me on a personal level.
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Mafia Wars and FishVille Players Raise Money for Charities
In a shining example of social media for social good, Zynga's social game players have been raising money for two non-profit organizations, one that targets Huntington's disease and another that aims to bring clean drinking water to developing areas.
Over the course of two five-day campaigns, users raised more than $130,000 to benefit Water.org and the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) by purchasing limited edition items. For the HDSA campaign, 24,000 Mafia Wars players bought a virtual teddy bear, which will help with research efforts related to Huntington's Disease. For the Water.org campaign, FishVille players purchased around 70,000 special fish. The funds raised from that effort will help bring water to more than 500 Haitians who are still living in makeshift dwellings and quickly approaching the disease-filled rainy season.
"Even before the earthquake, the water crisis in Haiti was severe," Water.org Co-Founder Gary White said. "Like so many other places on our planet, people living in poverty struggle to obtain the basic needs of water and proper sanitation. The partnership with Zynga will allow us to more quickly scale our efforts to reach the people of Haiti with life-saving safe drinking water projects," he added.
Zynga's also told us that more than 60,000 FishVille players went to Water.org to learn more about the cause; this number is 10 times greater than the site's usual traffic. Thus far, Zynga has raised more than $3 million from all of its social good campaigns through purchases from players. Most of this fundraising has focused on helping Haitian women and children in need.


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Two days ago, I typed the word "Levant woman" in google search engine, my blog was the first search result. I clicked on it and noticed an orange cup, it was the first time I get such a notification. I clicked on it and waited for it to tell me what is this cup standing for, the internet doesn't always help me here. then this sentence appeared "Happy anniversary with wordpress.com!" ….
yes, It's been a year since I first tried to speak up my thoughts. That sentence made me smile and go back in time. It sounded a long long time to me, and that depressed sad lady who lost her way seems to have foggy lineaments that makes it hard for me to recognize she was "me" but the truth is, she's really me, though my hair is longer than hers and my eyes are colder with less tears waiting on my hem. but we're the same.
a year is a long long time…
In this long time I learnt that time doesn't heal as we've been told.
I learnt that we don't over come the pain in time unless we decide to.
I learnt that in time, we become the character we choose to play in life theater. if we choose to be the victim, we become what we choose. if we choose to be the hero, here we are , the heroes. it's all about your attitude.
finally, I learnt that I'm the queen of the universe 🙂 and that was the most precious thing I discovered this year.


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RIX Awarded Contract To Support Korean Navy Submarine Rescue Program
BENICIA, CA, RIX Industries, Inc. (RIX) announced that it has been awarded a contract for South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). RIX will play a key role in supporting the next generation of Auxiliary Submarine Rescue Vessel. ASR-II will strengthen the existing Cheonghaejin-class submarine rescue ships. The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has commissioned nine KSS-II class submarines (Type 214) as well as building the new class of large submarine, the KSS-III.
RIX has been involved with the ASR-I program for over two decades. During that time, ASR-I has had two successful missions salvaging a sunken naval submarine and semi-submersible. In 1998, a North Korean Yugo-class submarine was salvaged after sinking while being towed to port. In 1999, ASR-I salvaged a North Korean Taedong-class semi-submersible, when it was destroyed in an engagement with the ROK Navy.
DAPA most recently, launched the ASR-II project in November 2015 in partnership with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Missions include rescuing trapped sailors in submarines, naval operation support for submarines, underwater research and mapping support, and recovery of sunk vessels. It is equipped with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) that operates up to 500 meters, and a rescue chamber that can accommodate up to 9 people.
"RIX Industries is pleased to have been awarded this important contract, which continues our long-standing relationship with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and ongoing support of critical naval platforms," commented George Wood, Executive Vice President of RIX Industries, Inc. "Since the inception of Submarine Rescue ships, RIX's commitment to providing the most advanced and reliable technologies has ensured our ongoing participation, which continue to receive strong global support. In addition, our innovative products and reliable solutions support customer cost and delivery targets, while reinforcing fleet readiness commitments."
RIX Industries manufactures a wide range of reciprocating piston compressors and generators for industrial gases and breathing air. RIX has been in business since 1878 and has been proudly serving our US Armed Forces for over 120 years. With a solid industry reputation that is second to none, RIX is the established leader in engineering and manufacturing of American-made compressors.
A company built on trust, experience, and a growing client base of over 80% repeat customers, RIX is dedicated to making clients for life, both domestically and globally. RIX Industries' compressors and generators are used by an extensive list of customers within industrial gas companies, refineries and chemical plants, offshore oil platforms, commercial diving operations, SCUBA tank filling stations, and Government Agencies, all of which increase RIX's global role in strategic deterrence, homeland defense, and economic security.
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We pride ourselves on being highly knowledgeable and professional, from workshop to rooftop. Since 1987, years we've been raising timber-framed buildings across the UK and beyond.
As established teams of designers, carpenters, and project managers, we partner with architects, engineers and contractors in all disciplines to deliver projects from RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) stages 0 to 7. You will be hard-pushed to find a friendlier group of people.
Our collaborative and creative ethos took a significant step forward in 2017, when Carpenter Oak started the journey to becoming employee-owned. For a company that consciously steers away from a faceless corporate approach, this is an important commitment to remaining 'hands-on' in all aspects of our business.
We believe that employee-ownership is better business – for us and our clients. Loyalty to our values and our techniques provides a solid foundation for all of our employees. From this firm basis, our staff can each add to and benefit from the 30 years of invaluable experience within the company. For our clients it means stability, ensuring that the specialist skills needed to deliver their project will always be on hand through Carpenter Oak.
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The creation of the Declaration of Independence was easy compared to getting everyone to agree on it. Music Theatre Louisville presents its opening show of the summer season with 1776.
The show will take place in the Kentucky Center for the Arts at the Bomhard Theatre from June 25-July 2 at 7:30 p.m. A show on July 3 will take place at 6:30 p.m. Matinee, shows, meanwhile, will occur on June 27 and July 3 at 2 p.m. No performance will take place on June 28. Kentucky Center is located at 501 West Main Street in downtown Louisville.
Tickets for 1776 are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Kentucky Center box office, online at the Kentucky Center website, or by phone at 502-584-7777. More information on the show can be found by going to the Music Theatre Louisville website.
The production takes place during the summer of 1776 and involves many of the founding fathers, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Jefferson. The founding fathers look to get the Second Continental Congress to agree on signing the Declaration of Independence, which may not be an easy task.
Performances of 1776 took place for years on Broadway in multiple theatres. The show took place from 1969-1972 at the 46th Street Theatre, St. James Theatre, and the Majestic Theatre, totaling more than 1,200 performances. The opening night cast on Broadway featured William Daniels as John Adams.
Sherman Edwards created the music and lyrics for 1776 while Peter Stone worked on the book.
Other shows to come in Music Theatre Louisville's 2010 summer season include Nunsense and Annie. Nunsense will premiere in July, and Annie will take place in August.
Season subscriptions for all three shows are available. Adult tickets are $75 for the season, senior citizens and students are $60, and children ticket subscriptions are $30. More information can be found at the Music Theatre Louisville website.
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Child Care Aware® of America's (CCAoA) 2015 annual meeting and conference in Washington, D.C. brought together child care providers, CCR&Rs, and leaders from government agencies and the White House to address many issues including Early Head Start and Child Care Partnerships, implementation of CCDBG, CCAoA's strategic planning, and cultural competency in family engagement.
We were so fortunate to have Linda K. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Early Childhood Education, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Rachel Schumacher, Director of the Office of Child Care, join us on day one of our annual meeting! Smith kicked off the events on Monday morning with her opening keynote on opportunities and challenges affecting the child care community and potential changes coming down the road, while Schumacher spoke later that afternoon about CCDBG implications for the early childhood community generally and for CCR&R's specifically. It was a great discussion with questions from attendees on how these issues would affect their communities.
Day one also included a presentation by Shannon Moodie and Manica Ramos with Child Trends on the report "Culture Counts: Engaging Black and Latino Parents of Young Children in Family Support Programs". Presenters offered tips and resources on how to engage parents from diverse communities in child care and early learning settings – something many attendees in the audience had questions about and perspectives to share after their presentation.
A panel on Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership included Dr. Cheri Vogel from Mathematica, Steve Rohde from the Maryland Family Network, and Dr. Walter Gilliam of the Child Study Center at Yale University and a CCAoA board member. Panelists discussed the issues and core competencies that support partnerships between Early Head Start and Child Care providers.
For those in attendance on Monday afternoon, Dr. Abby Thorman of Thorman Strategy Group facilitated a discussion to get membership input on CCAoA's evolving Strategic Plan. Members will have more opportunities to engage – be on the lookout for more opportunities to share your ideas and perspectives as we all look forward to embracing new goals and objectives for the future later this year when we release the final plan.
Please join us in congratulating Steve Rohde, Deputy Director for Resource and Referral Services of the Maryland Family Network, on his successful election to the position of president-elect of the CCAoA board of directors!
Rohde has been a preschool classroom teacher, a child care center director, a child care specialist with municipal and county licensing programs, a trainer, and a county and state administrator for licensing. He has a Bachelors and Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University, and was also adjunct faculty with Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College) for five years.
His expertise and leadership will be a great asset to the Child Care Aware® of America board. We are looking forward to him joining us at the next board meeting in May.
Two of our newest board members Ann McCully and Tonja Rucker were also on-hand for the annual meeting, and participated in the discussion and events. You can learn more about them, and another recent addition to CCAoA board leadership, online.
Day two of the annual meeting and conference began with Linda K. who spoke about understanding the new landscape of early learning systems during the morning session, with a luncheon keynote from Roberto Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant to the President on education.
In his role advising the White House on education and early learning policy, Rodriguez said to attendees, "A child's zip code should not be a predetermining factor in the opportunities he or she has to grow and succeed." We at Child Care Aware® of America couldn't agree more!
In a fantastic exchange of ideas, attendees participated in our first open session, where groups gathered to talk about issues they were most interested in. The open forums then reported out at the closing session on Tuesday afternoon on some of their key takeaways.
If you missed the 2015 annual meeting and conference, we've got you covered! Check out our Facebook album for pictures from the event, start to finish.
And be sure to keep an eye out for details on the spring 2016 symposium! Plans are currently in the works for this big event, to be held in Washington, D.C.


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This is a little bit of an explanation post, to explain why lately I've been so MIA and why for the first time in a while I think this blog is a little bit dead. I had the amazing oppurtunity to go on a mission trip to Guyana from August 16-23rd and ever since then I've been too afraid to make a blog post. I find it so funny because up until this point I had written all my other posts in hopes of reviving my blog so I would have people excited to learn about my trip.
But now that I have actually gone to Guyana I'm so afraid of actually writing a post because I want to describe my experience and give it justice. I even wrote out almost a full post about Guyana only to accidentally close the tab. That post didn't really matter much though, I was just forcing myself to write. The thing is right now I think I'm reading to write this post. Or I really hope that I am ready to write this post. One can only hope right?
Okay. First, why Guyana?
I was thinking about this question for a long time recently. Guyana is not my home country, India is my mother land. But lately I've been learning a lot about Guyana and more so about Guyanese culture and I was amazed by it. I found it so odd that I could go here and feel like the people living in Guyana were just like me yet completely different at the exact same time. I could go into what I've learned as of now about Guyanese culture but I'll wait for another day to write about that.
So I was learning about Guyana and then my mom comes to me and tells me she's going on a trip to Guyana. I asked her if I could go expecting her to say no, and she did. But shortly after she said that ticket prices dropped and that she could now take me with her. I went thinking I would be the only 19 year old going in a group of 30+ pastors. But what ended up happening was a group of 4 of us "younger" folk signed up and we had the perfect amount of people to run a VBS and lead worship in Guyana.
From the get go we were told we were in Guyana for missions work and not for vacation. That was still a really weird principle for me because Guyana felt like India to me and all the times I've been to India in the past, I've been on vacation. We were definitely not slumming it though. We had the opportunity to eat Guyanese or Guyanese "chinese" food every single meal of our stay and I loved it.
It's funny because when all four of us young adults were asked what part of Guyana we disliked the most it was always the mosquitos. The mosquitos and bugs just attacking you out of nowhere while you're attempting to sing on stage.
That's another thing about Guyana, before going there I had this high resistance to singing in public. I didn't want to sing anymore. But when I went there it wasn't about me anymore, they needed singers and I could sing. End of story. It reminds me of this post I meant to write before leaving for Guyana but was yet again too afraid to write.
God doesn't call us because we are qualified, he qualifies the called. God wasn't asking me to have the voice of an angel or amazing presentation skills. He asked me to be willing to go and speak for him when the opportunity arose and he asked me to not be afraid to sing his praises.
And this kind of leads me to the close of this post, life post Guyana. I realize that there are so many things I have yet to tell all of you about Guyana but I feel like whenever I tell someone something about my mission trip there, I'm losing a piece of it for myself. That sounds really selfish but don't worry I will share it all one day. But if I want to get at least one post up, I need to know I'm still keeping pieces of the story for myself.
So, what now? What happens to life after leaving Guyana?
Life after leaving Guyana was actually not hard to transition into, yet really hard at the same time. I found myself not even really sure of what to do with myself entirely. On the way to the airport back home to America everyone was saying how they would miss Guyana so much but I was too afraid to miss people. I told the people around me to stop because they wouldn't really miss them. They might miss those around them for a little snippet of time, but that's all.
This was yet another thing that I was wrestling with and its something I've only recently come to terms with. I live in the city and meet new people everyday that I will never see again. And this put a toll on me emotionally because I grew up in a small elementary school and a relatively small high school. It hurt too much to miss all these people around me. I told myself to stop missing people to feel better, but how could I really? I was losing my empathy and love for the lost by marginalizing those around me.
As of right now I'm still struggling and dealing with what my life really is post Guyana. What is my purpose anymore? And do I leave all the problems I saw in Guyana and default that I'm just a kid too young to help. I don't think I can do that.
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Why we chose this item: By popular demand, we brought this Fairytale Ball favorite to the online shop. These 20" plush unicorns are made with baby soft fabrics and polyester fill. Available in two colorways, each has an internal rattle, shiny horn, and fits most of our doll dresses! Surface wash, air dry, brush gently. For ages 0+. Note: Fifi does not fit most of the pants of the prince outfits.
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Great Senior Suggestion
Some time back I wrote a blog about the benefits of getting organized.
Fact is, both my wife Trisha and I hate clutter. We keep our home as open and clutter free as possible. We don't have collections of tiny objects or anything else that collects dust or creates a hazard one might trip over. We simply feel better living in a comfortable open space rather than a cluttered museum of dusty artifacts. We even planned our landscaping with wide walking paths without smaller plants and objects. This, of course, is recommended for all seniors due to the numerous incidents of tripping and falling as one ages.
That makes us perfect, right? Well, not quite. With an extra busy schedule
filled with packing and unpacking for travel, grandchildren visits, and a dose of pure laziness, my walk-in closet was beginning to look like something on Hoarders. O.K., not that bad, but it wasn't pretty. It was time for action, so yesterday I awoke and spent most of the day cleaning and organizing my closet. I mean a real thorough reorganization. To give you an idea, our large outdoor trash cans are now full from my efforts. I found so much stuff I will never use and not worth giving away. My closet is now pristine and perfectly grouped into sections such as outdoor gear, casual clothing, dress shirts, casual shirts, pants, coats, etc. Even shoes are now matched and displayed appropriately. It wasn't fun, but it's now complete.
So why am I writing a blog about this endeavor? Well, in addition to making part of my living space safer and more convenient, I was actually surprised by the peace of mind my efforts gave me. You see, as seniors there will come a day when we will no longer be able to go through such a process and someone else will have to do it. It makes me feel very good to know that someone else won't have to do what I did yesterday.
For those who have been interested in the photos I've been sharing from our South Seas Adventure, here are some from Phuket, Thailand and the popular Psi Psi Islands where we toured by boat, snorkeled, and had a wonderful meal. A most memorable experience.


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SUDBURY - With a deadline looming and no details yet from the province, police forces in Ontario are worried enforcement of animal cruelty laws will fall on them once the OSCPA stops its investigations June 29.
Joe Couto, a spokesperson for the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, said they are in contact with the government on the issue, but are expecting police will be impacted at least in the short term.
"I think there's no doubt that it will increase the workload for our police officers," Couto said. "Once again, our police officers are the last resort whenever things of this nature happen.
"When government or other bodies step away from things, police are always there to pick up the pieces because that's what we do. But that doesn't mean it doesn't impact our services and our resources and impacts our budgets."
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced in March it would no longer investigate complaints after a January ruling by an Ontario Superior Court judge that some of the OSPCA's enforcement powers are unconstitutional.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Timothy Minnema ruled Jan. 2 the provincial government was wrong to grant police powers to the OSPCA without also imposing reasonable standards of transparency and accountability. The society had been enforcing the laws since 1919, but now will transition to an animal-expertise resource for the government.
Brent Ross, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Solicitor General, said in an email the government is working on a new system after receiving "only a month's notice" from the OSPCA, which later agreed to the June 29 deadline.
"The ministry is committed to ensuring there are no gaps in enforcement, and we hope and expect to continue working with our partners to ensure animals remain protected," Ross said.
"We look forward to sharing more details as we work towards a better system that works for the people of Ontario. Pets are important members of thousands of Ontario families. We have previously committed to creating a more robust regime that provides animals the protection they deserve and the accountability Ontarians expect.
"This is too important not to get right, which is why we will engage with the many Ontarians with an interest in animal protection as we design a better system that works for the people of Ontario. Police services continue to have the authority to enforce the laws that protect animals in Ontario."
It's that last part of the message that has police worried. When the Ministry of Natural Resources stopped responding to bear calls a few years ago, police resources were strained, especially in places such as Greater Sudbury which is surrounded by a large bear population.
"We're dealing with everything from regular crime and traffic to cyber crimes and frauds and mental health issues, you know, so we pick up everything," Couto said. "So we do not need animal welfare on our plate. But again, we're not going to let it drop and put animals at risk."
Couto said police will be there to fill the gap, and they are bracing for another big impact on their operations.
"We don't have the option of simply dropping things and going away," he said. "Public security is our No. 1 priority – it's what we do. So when it comes to the animal welfare issue, of course, we anticipate that there will one be a lot more calls for service from police and it will put a significant strain on our already strained budgets."
Officers are not trained to enforce animal cruelty laws, Couto said, and the $5 million the province provided the OSPCA for their work will not be nearly enough to offset the drain on police resources.
"So we're really hoping to see that the government understands that, if they are in fact dedicated to supporting our front-line officers, they need to come through with the resources – that is non-negotiable," he said. "At the end of the day, the Government of Ontario needs to step up with funding for somebody to do this, whether it's us through the creation of a special unit or some other thing.
"We sincerely hope that we're not the centerpiece of (the new animal law enforcement regime) because frankly, the question is going to be, 'OK, what do you want us to drop?' Because we can't keep taking everything on."


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I don't know about you, but frigid temps make me crave comfort food. There's a sad irony in the fact that January — when everyone sets their new year's resolution goals — usually comes complete with weather that doesn't entice you to jump up and say, yes! I'll just have the salad, please!
Perhaps it's not so ironic that January is the month Chef Bryan Voltaggio opened Volt Family Meal at the Inner Harbor. The concept? Comfort food with Voltaggio's signature twist, designed with families in mind.
My mom, the Bug and I had a chance to check out the new family foodie haven last weekend for lunch. Hands down, the service at Family Meal is friendly and fabulous. From the moment we walked in, everyone was warm, friendly and mindful without being intrusive. We were greeted with crayons and coloring menu and our waiter immediately took the Bug's order while the adults perused the menu — knowing how antsy hungry kids can get. {Yes, definitely scored mom points for attentiveness..}
The kids' menu, aptly titled 'happy camper menu,' has your traditional kids food items: chicken tenders, cheeseburger + fries, grilled cheese + fries, spaghetti with tomato sauce + garlic bread. Each child entree comes with a green salad and applesauce that tastes like Grandma's apple pie. (It was a hit all around.)
Lucky for us, the Bug is going through an epicurean adventure phase, so she was game to try something new. What does she do? She orders brussels sprouts off the 'to share' menu. I'll be honest. I did the 'are you really sure about that' mom wince. The restaurant kindly sent over a few other items from the share menu for us to taste, including pimento mac + cheese and green bean casserole. Cozy foodie fun.
Brussels sprouts scored a home run with our Bug. She actually asked for seconds. And thirds. I think we'll call that a 'mom-win.' Thanks, Chef!
Mac + Cheese? Not so much. You'll notice it's not on the kids' menu and our kiddo is a mac + cheese purist. The adults, however, really liked the depth of flavor with both the pimento mac + cheese (must have been the tillamook cheddar) and green bean casserole (it's not your grandma's condensed soup version but it'll evoke memories of Christmas dinner).
Mom ordered Family Meal's infamous fried chicken (our waiter said that's the dish everyone gets, although his favorite was the burger). It's 100% worth the three extra miles on the treadmill and definitely lived up to the hype. Plus, it comes with pickles. How can you not like that?
I ordered a lobster roll and iced tea. A little bit of summer on a chilly January day. The tea blend was handcrafted by Voltaggio at a Frederick-based tea house and is freshly steeped in the restaurant. As delicious as it was on a cold day, it's going to be that much more refreshing on a hot July afternoon.
We topped off our lunch with Smith Island Cake. Doesn't get more Maryland than that.
Even though the restaurant has only been open a few weeks, there were tons of families dining there and a good number of strollers parked at the front door. Kid-friendly without the Fudrucker's vibe. And you can get a handcrafted cocktail.
Volt Family Meal Baltimore
621 East Pratt Street
End of Pier IV
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-601-3242
Hours: 7am-10pm, Monday through Sunday
GETTING THERE: Located at the end of Pier IV, it's an easy walk from Pierce's Park. Stroller parking is available and you have your choice of parking garages nearby (Pier V or Lockwood Garage are close).
COST: The menu is reasonably priced. Kids meals are $6.99 – $7.99, which includes applesauce and a green salad. Adult-sized lunch plates are $11.99 – $17.99. Shared items are $3.99 – $4.99 and are perfectly sized for a small party of 3-4.
FAMILY ACCESSIBILITY: As mentioned, the staff is great. Stroller parking is available by the hostess station. Both the men's and women's restrooms are equipped with changing stations.
KEEP 'EM HAPPY: Kids receive a crayons and coloring page when they arrive, and the Bug's dish came out super quick. Might be worth bringing a busy bag or iPad if you're hoping to linger over a cocktail.
Editor's Note: Many thanks to Volt Family Meal for inviting us to come for lunch!


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Jerky was a form of heat preservation that was originally created to prevent freshly hunted meat from spoiling over long periods of time. The name jerky actually comes from a South American native tribe name for the process to dates back to the Inca empire. The original creators of jerky were preserving meat using a recipe called ch'arki as early as 1550. The original name for Jerky actually means literally to burn meat and the process was first used on alpaca and llama meat.
While the first processes for creating jerky involved cutting pieces of meat, pounding it into thin strips, coating it in salt, drying it in the sunlight or smoking it over a fire the process has refined itself dramatically by some of the world's greatest jerky manufacturers.
As well as having ancient origins in South America Jerky was one of the staple high-protein snacks for the pioneers and cowboys. North American Cree Indians were also responsible for creating a jerky like snack from a mixture of proteins and fats from elk, deer and buffalo. Throughout the early days of America and beyond Jerky was a reliable way to preserve meat and store it easily for travel as well as a healthy way to prepare meat.
Although many people think that Jerky might be junk food, Beef Jerky and Jerky in general is actually quite a healthy snack. Jerky has a massive amount of proteins, minimal carbohydrates and it's low in calories and fat. It also doesn't really produce much of a mess and its perfect for traveling for school, for camping and for work.
Jerky today is not only known as a healthy snack but also as a great high-protein snack. Instead of the need for preservation with Jerky, companies are now making gourmet jerky which comes in a massive range of flavors and styles.
Perhaps one of the best examples of what gourmet beef jerky can be today comes from Jeff's Famous Jerky. These experts have been refining their original recipes since the early 1970's and started selling their gourmet jerky on a commercial basis since 2010. If you'd like to learn more about Jeff's Famous beef jerky and the process that goes into their famous gourmet jerky visit the home page of JeffsFamousJerky.com


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Visa for the purpose of receiving medical treatment in Germany
In addition to the usual documents you will generally require the following when applying for a visa for the purpose of receiving medical treatment:
- confirmation from your family doctor that the necessary treatment is not possible in your own country.
- an invitation letter from the hospital in Germany which has given you a proposal for tests/treatment, a cost estimate for the planned treatment and a possible date.
- supporting documentation in regard to financing the treatment costs.
- EU citizens: an S2 form (previously an E112) with explicit agreement from your health insurer in your home country.
For non-EU citizens, medical treatment in Germany can be paid for from your own funds, by an approved international health insurer or via state funds in your home country. The decision as to whether a form of payment is approved lies with the hospital.
For further information on visas, please visit www.auswaertiges-amt.de.
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The Scottish legends will hit the road this September in support of their new stripped-back live album.
Biffy Clyro have unveiled details about their upcoming live album 'MTV Unplugged'.
The latest in the long running acoustic series, which in the past has featured the likes of Nirvana, Paramore and Dashboard Confessional, will document the Scottish trio's recent show at London's Roundhouse venue. It will be released on May 25th.
Watch the band's performance of 'Many Of Horror' from the show and check out the full album tracklist below:
01. 'The Captain'
02. 'Biblical'
03. 'Re-arrange'
04. 'Drop It'
05. 'Black Chandelier'
06. 'Folding Stars'
07. 'Different Kind Of Love'
08. 'Mountains'
09. 'God Only Knows'
10. 'Opposite'
11. 'Small Wishes'
12. 'Bubbles'
13. 'Medicine'
14. 'Many of Horror'
15. 'Machines'
Plus, Simon, James and Ben will be heading out on an acoustic tour of the UK in support of the record later this year.
Tickets will go onsale at 9am on May 11th.
Check out the full list of tour dates below:
15 – DUBLIN The Helix
16 – BELFAST Waterfront
18 – CARDIFF St. David's Hall
19 – BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
21 – EDINBURGH Usher Hall
22 – MANCHESTER Manchester Opera House
24 – LONDON Royal Albert Hall
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NLBMDA reiterates its full support for the Innocent Sellers Fairness Act (H.R. 1199), which would provide product liability protection in certain circumstances for lumber dealers that merely sell products, and did not manufacture or alter them. The bill was reintroduced in March in the House of Representatives and remains a top priority for NLBMDA.
The legislation addresses the problem of unwarranted and unfounded product liability lawsuits faced by lumber dealers. It is designed to limit exposure of dealers for acts or circumstances for which, or in which, they have no responsibility beyond selling the product. Read full story.
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The Demon in Me
by Michelle Rowen
Published May 4, 2010 by Berkley Sensation
For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:
Eden Riley is a sometimes psychic who doesn't put much faith in her own abilities. After being fired from her psychic hot line job, she is now working as a police consultant. A simple find-and-seek case gets a lot more complicated when her powers actually work, revealing the missing serial killer. A confrontation by knifepoint, and a well placed bullet later and the killer is dead. Little does Eden know that her life is about to change forever.
It seems that Eden's psychic powers give Darrak a major boost- by day he is able to take corporeal form. Now they must work together to find the witch who can undo this curse and set them both free. There's also a handsome detective Eden is interested in, a mother/son exorcist duo and a determined black cat.
For being thrust into a shit storm of epic proportions, Eden adjusts remarkably well. Any other person would be a babbling mess, sucking their thumb in the corner. Eden is a shy, somewhat nerdy, mostly awkward woman who shows surprising fortitude in the face of danger and just plain craziness.
Darrak, despite numerous secrets and even blatant lies, is a character I really liked. Being stuffed into humans for over 300 years has caused a bit of humanity to rub off on him and softened some of his more evil demon tendencies. He's protective of Eden, even territorial. This book had it all: romance, action, comedy, and an interesting plot that kept my attention until the very last page.
The second book in the series, Something Wicked, was released October 2010.


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text: You're never too young to appreciate art! We love these gorgeous art books for babies and toddlers. As a child, I LOVED poring over huge art books my parents owned. My favorite, a truly massive book, featured artwork from the Musee d'Orsay. Children love the bright colors and emotions that you find in artwork. You're never too young for art! Looking for some great … [Read more...] about Gorgeous Art Books for Babies and Toddlers


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The internet can be a very dangerous place for children and families. There are people that feed off the innocence of our children on the internet, as well as innocent adults!
Take a few minutes and watch our video on Internet Safety.
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Since 2001, Bsecure Online has been the most endorsed and trusted provider of parental controls software for your family, your PC, even YOURSELF! Bsecure has been chosen as the exclusive family safety software provider for Focus on the Family. With more than 60 site restriction categories, the software can be customized to any age. For example, you can restrict porn sites for all ages and restrict social networking for anyone under the age of 12. You can also put time limits on the internet access, view reports of what sites are browsed and how long they were on the sites! And, if someone tries to go to a restricted site, you can even have a text message sent to your phone so you can intervene immediately!
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Veneers – Cosmetic Dentistry Sunshine Coast
If you are interested in dental veneers and cosmetic dentistry but don't know what is best for your smile, you are in luck.
Dental veneers are finely sculptured shells, which bond to the front of your teeth to change their colour or shape, make them look straighter, close gaps, treat chipped or broken teeth or lengthen teeth. Cosmetic dentistry veneers can help create beautiful, flawless smiles right here on the Sunshine Coast.
Changing someone's smile can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both dentists and patients alike. One of the most common ways dentists improve a smile is through placing dental veneers. Dental veneers are white coverings over the front of the teeth to change the shape, position and color of the teeth. One of the great things about dental veneers is that you and your dentist can design your preferred smile by altering these attributes in any way you chose.
Some people like square teeth, others like more rounded shape to their teeth. The same goes for colour; some people want a bright white color to their teeth whilst others like a more natural shade. Some people like a really broad wide smile; others prefer a more understated smile. You can determine all of these characteristics with your dentist through a process we call a 'smile design'. This smile design is customized based on the characteristics you prefer.
Once a smile design is completed, your dentist can then actually trial your smile before any treatment is commenced. This "smile trial" lets both you and your dentist see an approximation of your new smile in your mouth. Just like the fact that you never know what someone else's haircut will look like on you until you actually get it, the smile trial lets you try before you commit to the smile you and your dentist have created and make any alterations.
Once you are happy with your smile, then it comes to the more technical decisions. Where veneers are concerned, the choice is in the materials. There are two main materials that can be used effectively for dental veneers.
When to get Veneers?
Underlying tooth is strong, veneers can be an alternative to crowns which can be quite intrusive to the teeth. Usually made of porcelain, (they can also be made with resin) veneers are ideal for treating chipped, discoloured or misaligned teeth. They may also be suitable for repairing and closing gaps between your teeth.
Resin Veneers
Resin veneers are made of a white resin or "plastic" material that is directly bonded onto the tooth. The resin can be bonded directly onto the teeth and can be made in very thin sections. Resin veneers can look great, especially directly after they have been completed, and they are generally less expensive. They are roughly 2.5 times weaker than enamel and the material is quite porous so it does have the tendency to darken, stain and break over longer periods.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers are a cosmetic dentistry option available on the Sunshine Coast to create beautiful smiles.
Porcelain veneers are made from dental porcelain and give the best appearance of any material available. This material is very life like as well as being up to 20% stronger than enamel. They are not directly bonded to the tooth and are made in a dental laboratory. They are very stable over time and do not have the same tendency to darken, stain and break over the longer term.
There are no right or wrong decisions regarding the types of veneers you choose, only advantages and disadvantages. These advantages and disadvantages will vary depending on each individual case such as how much material is required, do you grind at night, even what type of foods and drinks you prefer as well as the health of your other teeth.
If you are interested in dental veneers and what they can do to improve the appearance of your smile contact one of the Avenue Dental practices in Caloundra, Kawana and Maroochydore for a free cosmetic dentistry consultation.


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This global organization of members is dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs— more than 600,000 members strong—annually raise more than us$100 million and dedicate more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. members of every age attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects that help their communities.
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis International offers three clubs for adults: Kiwanis, Aktion cCub and Circle K International. Kiwanis clubs serve their communities by sponsoring 150,000 service projects each year. Aktion cCub is the only community service club for adults living with disabilities. It provides members opportunities to become integrated into their communities while developing initiative and leadership skills. CKI is the world's largest student-led collegiate service organization with clubs on 504 campuses.
Key Club, the oldest and largest service organization for teens, teaches leadership through service to others. Builders club for adolescents provides students with opportunities to develop leadership, improve self-esteem, increase civic engagement and learn life skills through service. Kiwanis kids for elementary students provides students with opportunities to work together on service projects, develop leadership potential and create strong moral character. As of may 2015 there are almost 400 youths in our programs in Conejo Valley.
Terrific kids and bring up grades, both for students age 6–12, teach children to plan, set goals, work with others and celebrate success. Key leader is a weekend leadership retreat for teens.
The Eliminate Project
The eliminate project, Kiwanis International's global campaign for children, will save or protect millions of mothers and their future babies. in partnership with UNICEF, Kiwanis is eliminating MNT, Maternal Neonatal Tetanus, a disease that kills one baby every 11 minutes, by immunizing women of child bearing age. UNICEF and its partners have already eliminated MNT in more than 30 countries, and Kiwanis' pledge to raise US$110 million will help fund the elimination of the disease in the countries that remain at risk.
Find out how you can make a positive difference in your community and how Kiwanis can make a positive difference in your life!


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Lightworks 2 Photo Exhibit August 31, 2010Posted by thelighthousestudio in exhibit, workshop.
Tags: arnold marcellana, bjorn manila, enoh tajodloy, ikie binoya, kim barik, lighthouse studio, niccolo cosme, nonito donaire jr. flash photography, nori ono, patrick segovia, ramon baltazar, sherwin so, tina daniac, tracy aquino, workshop
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The Lightworks Photo Exhibit is a culminating activity of the Basic Studio Lighting Workshop series. It showcases photographs that my students themselves produced on the 3rd day of their workshop that features fashion, beauty and portraiture. The second Lightworks exhibit will showcase batch 3 and 4's works that has a unifying theme, "Earth" interpreted in different perspectives, and showing different advocacies that involves our mother Earth. Please see digital invite below! See you all there this September 4 at the Lighthouse Studio!
Photographers participating on this exhibit:
Chi de Jesus . Enoh Tajodloy . Tracy Aquino . Norihide Ono . Arnold Marcellana . Ikie Binoya . Kim Barik . Bjorn Manila . Tina Daniac . Nonito Donaire Jr . Nikki Andrade . Patrick Segovia . Sherwin So . Ramon Baltazar


text: Just across the Canada / US border in Porthill, Idaho you'll find a BBQ Smoke house restaurant called Big Daddy's Bar and Grill. What a gem so close to our cottage in Canyon, BC. We always stop to get gas and pick up parcels in Porthill and we quite happy to see a new restaurant open up. The smell of the smoker is enough to set the mouth watering. I mean where else can you get a 2 foot hotdog?


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Matteuccia struthiopteris - ostrich fern
Ostrich ferns have large, upright, deep green fronds that form a distinct vase shape along with 6 to 12" tall fertile fronds that rise up from the center of the crowns turning dark brown by the end of the summer. They are native to swampy areas and enjoy consistent moisture for best growth and performance yet spread vigorously from underground runners in almost any growing conditions.
|Height: 36 - 60"
|Spacing: 18 - 24" apart or more
|Light: Part shade to full shade
|Soil: Humus-rich, consistently moist
|pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
|Zones: 2 - 6 (7)