Saturday, November 30, 2013

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

Dear Friends:

Well over half a century ago, I was told the following true-life story about the late bishop Fulton Sheen:

Although better known to vast numbers of TV viewers for his weekly TV series, "Life is Worth Living," Sheen was an accomplished thinker and scholar. He did a doctoral degree at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, with a much acclaimed and academically-honored dissertation on the philosophy of religion. Years later, he shared an experience that helped him visualize, for himself and the people he ministered to, a dimension of the mystery of suffering.

'Resident Evil' And 'Devil May Cry' Collide In This Epic Fan Film

This fan-made film is a little cheesy, but then again, I suppose that's appropriate since both RESIDENT EVIL and DEVIL MAY CRY have brought their fair share of cheese over the years. In RESIDENT EVIL: THE NIGHTMARE OF DANTE, half of the S.T.A.R.S. team -- the good half, with Jill, Chris and Barry -- team up with Dante to mow down a couple dozen zombies, including a couple of the chainsaw-wielding Ganados from Resident Evil 4. Sadly, neither gets much screen time.



The stunts and special effects are fantastic for a fan-made short, and it does make me wonder whether or not Dante would retain his powers, and possibly his sarcasm, if he were reanimated by the T-virus. Discuss?

"Monster High: New Ghoul @ School

While development continues on Universal Pictures big screen musical based on Mattel's "Monster High" doll line, Sneak Peek "Monster High: New Ghoul @ School", the first "Monster High" animated TV special, featuring teenage girls, whose parents are the most 'famous monsters of filmland'.



Characters appearing include 'Cleo de Nile', 'Clawdeen Wolf' (Salli Saffioti), 'Draculaura' (Debi Derryberry), 'Lagoona Blue' (Laura Bailey), 'Deuce Gorgon', 'Gil Webber', 'Heath Burns' (Yuri Lowenthal) and 'Ghoulia Yelps' (Audu Paden):

Presenting ... "Connections"

Connections - 34" x 43"



It's Done!The last binding stitch was put in on Thanksgiving night, while watching a movie with the DH, surrounded by our cats & dogs - most fitting I think.And just in time to be my entry into the NYC Mod Quilt Guild DWR Challenge, and in celebration of our 10th Anniversary coming up in January.

The Girly Girl vs. The Tomboy

THE GIRLY GIRL VS. THE TOMBOY



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Soil, Thanksgiving, and Self-Improvement

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013



It's another lazy morning here in France- the air has gotten colder (although not as cold as at home), I'm sitting in my house writing my blog, drinking my coffee and listening to some lilty folk music and Christmas music (Karen Carpenter's voice just sounds like Christmas). Of course by lazy morning I mean afternoon, but I woke up late so it feels like the morning.

Weight Loss Success Is Within Your Reach

For many of us, weight loss has been like something out of a dream; it can never happen in real life. However, this does not have to be the case. If you choose to be proactive, to do your homework, then you will learn that weight loss is actually quite attainable. Find out how.



An apple can be a great tool to keep the doctor away, but it can also be a great aid in weight loss. Having an apple before a meal or as a snack can satisfy a craving for something sweet or crunchy while barely adding any calories. Apples are naturally rich in vitamins which will help you stay healthy while losing weight and pack a good punch of fiber which not only makes you feel full but also aids in healthy digestion.

Week 4's task work from the Artists Way....

Task 2



Time travel, describe yourself at eighty. What did you do after fifty that you enjoyed? This is so wild because I'm 52 now and what I enjoy doing is what I'm doingbut I want it to be simpler more spiritual and me to be more accepting of all change,but I keep hearing from influences all around me that I have to keep working hard and harder and more and more. I hear from elders that are in there 70's, You have enough, you are enough.I don't feel that way and I wonder how I can get to the other side of this all and still be an artists, with some income and hang on to the spiritual side of things.

The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography: Learn to Master Composition, Color, and Design

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Raw Thoughts on Yoga, Food & Healing: A New Direction I Wish to Take

You may ask, why am I doing this all of a sudden?



Before, I honestly just wanted to have my own pastry shop. HAHA. Looking back, well, not that much "back" cause it was just almost a year ago, I SERIOUSLY wanted to have one. I SWEAR. And given that I don't have any formal culinary background( oh well, except for my Home Economics Classes back in highschool and baking bonding sessions with my mom over cookies ), I honestly even came to the point of going through all home based bakeries in LA and asking if they would allow me to volunteer my time in the kitchen cause I really want to learn the craft of creating something so intricate, so beautiful literally from scratch. HAHA. Can't help but smile while reminiscing such experiences and even though that the sales people would always say no, I'd always ALWAYS make it to a point that I got to meet the owner/ Chef and have my pinky fingers crossed that they'd say YES.

Ghost in the Shell: ARISE border:2 Ghost Whispers, Flying Bodies

This week was a bit of a transitional period, wrapping up the read-along, sating my desire to write about and getting my reactions and episodes 7 and 8, and posting about the latest . It's all in preparation for a Christmas period when I up the ante and post lots of reviews for films. More on that next week. What did I watch in film terms? South Korean disaster flick Flu and that was it. I'm preparing the finishing touches to the latest winter anime guide which will be released by Anime UK News and my thoughts on the other titles from the autumn season.



Yesterday's was about three films, all of which were totally different from each other but today's post features lots of documentaries.

Rewind: Berserk

I've debated featuring Berserk for several weeks now. Each time, I backed down before I could even type the title. Why? If I'm completely honest with myself, I realize it's shame. I watched something I shouldn't have.



Now, don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that I shouldn't have watched Berserk just because I'm a Christian. Yes, it's explicit, but sometimes, truths can be shown better in something rated TV-MA than TV-G. Nor am I passing any other sort of judgement on Berserk, good or bad... partially because it's been too long since I watched it. I'm just relating my experience, take it or leave it.

Five older anime series for beginners.

Since I will soon be reviewing anime and manga for a popular website, I decided to do a quick post about five older series to introduce to fans of newer anime, or even those who are just looking for an introduction series.I made a point to choose each from a different genre so that comparing them to one another would be difficult.I also made sure that they were at least a decade old.I would have gone for much older series, however I just don't see a newbie watching Galaxy Express 999 without falling asleep, or Ranma 1/2 without feeling very confused.No offense to either of those mentioned.They each have merit in either artistic presentation or pure nostalgia depending on who you ask.However, what I am looking to talk about are accessible series with tangible story lines.I want to talk about relatable protagonists and villains that are recognizable as something more than a throwback from a saturday morning in the 80's.



Here goes.

Five older anime series for beginners.

Since I will soon be reviewing anime and manga for a popular website, I decided to do a quick post about five older series to introduce to fans of newer anime, or even those who are just looking for an introduction series.I made a point to choose each from a different genre so that comparing them to one another would be difficult.I also made sure that they were at least a decade old.I would have gone for much older series, however I just don't see a newbie watching Galaxy Express 999 without falling asleep, or Ranma 1/2 without feeling very confused.No offense to either of those mentioned.They each have merit in either artistic presentation or pure nostalgia depending on who you ask.However, what I am looking to talk about are accessible series with tangible story lines.I want to talk about relatable protagonists and villains that are recognizable as something more than a throwback from a saturday morning in the 80's.



Here goes.

Rewind: Berserk

I've debated featuring Berserk for several weeks now. Each time, I backed down before I could even type the title. Why? If I'm completely honest with myself, I realize it's shame. I watched something I shouldn't have.



Now, don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that I shouldn't have watched Berserk just because I'm a Christian. Yes, it's explicit, but sometimes, truths can be shown better in something rated TV-MA than TV-G. Nor am I passing any other sort of judgement on Berserk, good or bad... partially because it's been too long since I watched it. I'm just relating my experience, take it or leave it.

Circuit Court Visit. This is a paper describing an obervation at Macomb County Circuit Court.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Books of December 2013

ONE MORE DAY - L.S. MURPHY & MORE (December 2)



What if today never ends?

'Nikita' season 4, episode 3 preview: Is Alex in trouble with the CIA?

Stop and think about this for a second: There are only four more episodes left of "." That is not a lot of time to tie up some of the remaining loose ends, and so the assumption has to be made that things are really going to get crazy from here on out.



But following an episode that at first made it look like Michael was shooting Nikita, can things get any crazier? "Set-Up" is certainly going to try. You have international relations involved, Nikita having to deal with the ramifications of others' actions, and Alex facing a pretty horrible situation courtesy of the CIA. (Let's just hope for her sake that Saul Berenson isn't on this team.) The title clearly is referring to what Amanda is up to, at least based on the episode's full synopsis:

An Autumn Steam Sale Thanksgiving

Steam's 2013 Autumn Sale has devastated my plans to be saving up much this paycheck, but I do think my regimen of purchases has improved a bit.



I basically have such a craven backlog of games that I've upgraded my purchase requirements from, "It looks like something I might want to play" to, "It looks like something I'll definitely play."

DEAL ALERT: JAMES BOND

Deal Alert: Spy Vibers in the US can pick up individual James Bond titles on Blu-ray at Best Buy for $3.99 each. I just scouted out my local shop and spied this bargain, as well as good in-store deals on Star Trek, Mad Men and other cool titles. I've also noticed the complete Mission Impossible series and Bond box sets in Amazon's sales, so keep an eye out. Happy Hunting! Image below from the MI6 Community.



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Small Colorado company helps Twitter make money

Denver ' Twitter just issued its IPO but a lingering question is how the popular worldwide microblog company will turn a profit. One Colorado-based company thinks it has found one way to help Twitter, and itself, make money.



Wayin has partnered up with the Denver Broncos to project tweeted photos and tweets from fans onto the Sports Authority Field at Mile High's Thundervision 2, the stadium's marquee 40-foot high, by 220 foot wide video scoreboard.

Prince George Given Four Heifers, Bull, Goat as Christening Gift From Kenyan Tribe

The Samburu community in Kenya has given Prince George four heifers, a bull, and a goat in honor of his christening Credit: JOHN STILLWELL,ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images



PRINCE GEORGE is now the proud owner of a herd of cows. A tribe in Kenya has decided to giftand 's first-born child with four heifers, a bull, and a goat in honor of his recent christening. The present is said to be symbolic of a blessing from the Samburu community -- a deeply significant honor.

NYT Review of Sachal Jazz Ensemble at the Lincoln Center

by Salman Hameed



A while ago, I had posted a video of jazz classic by Lahore based Sachal Studio. Their jazz arrangements include sitar, tabla and flute and gives it a South Asian flavor. Just this past Friday and Saturday, seven musicians from Sachal Jazz Ensemble joined the 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a joint performance. Here is the from NYT:

Illinois basketball BARELY escapes with ugliest win ever over IPFW

Illinois basketball had some issues tonight doing something that the 1996 and 2000 GOP Presidential primary fields handled with ease: stopping Steve Forbes.A different Steve Forbes, this was a chubby IPFW big man with totally boss facial hair; not a flat tax promoting mega-rich publisher and CEO of a major wing of the business press.



But eventually Illinois won 57-55.

A Helicopter Has Crashed Onto A Crowded Scotland Bar

Britain's ITV a helicopter has crashed onto the roof of a bar in Glasgow, Scotland and notes multiple injuries. Scotland's STV .



The Guardian says the accident , and quotes Jim Murphy, a Labour MP in the area at the time, that members of the public "formed a human chain to help get people out of the building." Murphy added that he saw "a pile of people" trying to escape the pub.

JUBILEE: Tate Modern

JUBILEE: Southwark



With all the building work taking place at Tate Modern at the moment, the latest in has gone mostly unnoticed. The landmark art project which currently fills the Turbine Hall is more understated than most, that's for sure. There is no on the far wall, no snaking across the floor, no set of to slide down. Instead a more subtle work has appeared, encompassing the void in an entirely new way, yet still with its own original voice.

JUBILEE: 5 things outside

JUBILEE: 5 things I found outside this station



I've devoted a month to the Jubilee line before. It was May 2004, the line's 25th anniversary, when I ran a station-by-station feature entitled . I visited every station, wrote about each of them in turn, and took too. One part of this mammoth chronicling was a section entitled 5 things I found outside this station, which I thought I'd repeat nearly ten years later to see what's changed. The original lists are in the first column, using red text for anything that's no longer there. And my updated lists are in the second column, using green text for anything that definitely wasn't there last time. Think of it as an urban history project. A lot's changed.

JUBILEE: London Designer Outlet

JUBILEE: London Designer Outlet



My three line-by-line visits to Wembley this year have provided the perfect opportunity to keep an eye on what's going on opposite the stadium. In (for the Bakerloo) I noted a new and under construction. In (for the Metropolitan) I looked inside the new and its associated . And now in November (for the Jubilee) I've returned to discover the capital's latest shopping mall. It's the , billed as Wembley's answer to , and it opened ago. Umpteen brands have moved in to sell their goods at "up to 70% off", which is a technically meaningless quote but looks great in all the publicity. Throw in a dozen restaurants and a multi-screen cinema and the developers hope they've ticked all the boxes for a day out.

JUBILEE: Up the line

JUBILEE: Up the line



It's time to take an end-to-end journey on the . That's an 1870s bit, a 1930s bit, a 1970s bit and a 1990s bit, which is far more of a 20th century mixed bag than any other line. From Stratford to Stanmore is 22 miles by train, but nearer fourteen direct, because the Jubilee goes all round the houses. Let's start at the modern end.

A Healing Journey

FIRST THINGS FIRSTEaster Sunday, walking at a rapid pace and not being present in the moment, I misjudged a curb and flew through the air to land full force in the asphalt road. Arms outstretched to break the landing, I fractured my upper left arm near the shoulder.



With horizontal and vertical cracks near the top of the humerus bone, the orthopedists were concerned that the top of the bone would break off and then things would be very serious. The best course of action was to immobilize the arm in a sling belted to my waist for one month to give the bone a chance to heal. They assured me that if I did this, I could expect to recover 80% of my previous use of that arm.No one spoke of the trauma's effect on the rest of my body or my psyche. No one spoke of the effects of immobilization on all the muscles and tissues of my arm, shoulder and side body. There were no references to other health practitioners.

Movies for Tweens and Young Teens

When I get together with other mums of tween and young teen girls we sometimes talk about finding movies that are suitable for their age. My kids aren't ready for M rated movies, with some few exceptions. I check out which movies are suitable on imdb website. The parental advisory. section provides details of what happens in the film regarding language, violence, drugs and alcohol and sexual references. I've made a list. These are the films my kids enjoy.



MermaidsMy Family and Other AnimalsSome Like it HotSingin' in the RainCalamity JaneGone With the WindAll About EveNational VelvetRed DogBallet ShoesAnne of Green GablesRamona and BeezusPollyannaLittle WomenThe Parent Trap (1961)Double IndemnityMary PoppinsAnnie

The need for Music Education

Music, as a form of art, has been through the centuries a way of human expressionand an integral part of civilization and human history. Meanwhile, the music education was recognized since ancient times as a fundamental part of the education of young people.



Nevertheless , in today's era, it is essential to redefine the role of music education in the training of so-called"western world" . This is because practically the educational system of most countries is focused on " basic subjects ", which are language, science and mathematics (Hodges, 2005). Gardner notes thatin school there is considerable emphasis in language acquisition , while the music occupies a low position in our culture , so the musical illiteracy is acceptable (Gardner,1985). This is not the case in other cultures , for example , in race "Anang" of Nigeria , where emphasis is given in the learning of music. The children of this race since they are one week old are imported from their parents in music and later , in their two years , enter groups where they learn basic musical skills such as the ability for singingand playing instruments , resulting in their five years singing hundreds of songs and playing various instruments (Gardner, 1985).

Hello Black Friday! 10 Holiday gift ideas

In honor of Black Friday - I thought I'd round up some HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS. Although I'm avoiding "real" Black Friday shopping (at least for now while I write this post, watch Mrs. Doubtfire, and eat candy corn in bed) - today is a good day to find a deal. And the beauty of modern day Black Friday is that you don't have to leave your house to get a deal. Especially with so many retailers offering free shipping! To sniff out online deals, I always suggest checking out RETAILMENOT.COM prior to making any online purchase - 9 out of 10 times I find a deal through this site.



Below is a list of 10 GIFT IDEAS - for spouse, parent, friend, lover, you name it. Price points vary and I tried to put the full price below but I bet you can find a discount, especially this time of year! HOPEFULLY, YOU CATCH SOME GIFT-SPIRATION BELOW!

Teachers, it's time to change! (Synthesis)

TEACHERS, IT'S TIME TO CHANGE! (SYNTHESIS)



Previous blogs have discussed a variety of topics relating to SEBD pupils within the Education System (ES); each blog presented many different arguments and areas which require further research, however upon reflection it is evident that each blog concluded in similar findings. It has been highlighted that the ES as a whole lacks understanding of SEBD, which results in questionable reliability of interventions provided through the ES, and teachers unable to identify SEBD pupils. This blog will explore all key findings from previous resources which concluded the thesis, that the education system is causing further psychological distress through negligence and ignorance of understanding SEBD pupils.Teachers struggle to identify and work with SEBD in the classroom (Young Minds, 2013); they often view pupils with SEBD to be the most challenging and often believe these pupils are unsuitable for inclusion in mainstream education (Avramidis and Norwich 2002). The implications of the negligence, and lack of ability to workhowever the information available from a variety of relating subjects supports the lack of understanding the ES have towards SEBD provides a strong evidence based background for the thesis. The limited availability suggests two possibilities; these being, either that the ES do not believe that SEBD need intervention or additional support, or, that interventionboth of these are clearly uneducated decisions, as this blog will demonstrate.

Nigeria sharia police smash 240,000 bottles of beer

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Police enforcing Islamic law in Nigeria's city of Kano publicly destroyed some 240,000 bottles of beer on Wednesday, the latest move in a wider crackdown on behaviour deemed "immoral" in the area.



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DEC. 4 - 5, 2013

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there is a large busy cosmetic store. In store, for billing, there are four counters with four tellers (who deal payment etc) . A customer comes to the store and collects the things he/she wants to purchase and go to one of the counters to pay for purchase. If there are already people in front of counters, customer has to stand in the queue. A customer generally selects the shortest queue (with respect to the number of people in queue). The selection can become wrong if one of the people in the queue has a huge buying list. But if we know the estimated time of each customer in the queue, selection can become efficient. The system can become efficient, if we tell a new person which one is the shortest queue with respect to time taken by the people waiting in the queue.#include



#include #include #include "Customer.h" #include "Teller.h" using namespace std; int main(){ tellr T1, T2, T3, T4; int a,b,c,d; char m; while(m != 'n'){ int tym; cout > tym; a= T1.TotalTym(),b = T2.TotalTym(),c = T3.TotalTym(),d = T4.TotalTym(); int minimum = a; if(b < minimum)minimum = b; if(c < minimum)minimum = c; if(d < minimum)minimum = d; if(a == minimum) { cout

Siege Spots

TODAY, DEAR READERS, I am going to talk to you about my favorite game in my PS2 library. Yes, I love it even more than Mister Mosquito.



THE GAME I SPEAK OF IS A HIDDEN GEM IN ITS OWN RIGHT. It's gained a cult following over the past few years, but is still relatively unknown. I might go so far as to say it's a legend; a beautiful, beautiful legend. Ladies and gentlemen, for the unaware, feast your eyes on Chaos Wars.

Siege Spots

TODAY, DEAR READERS, I am going to talk to you about my favorite game in my PS2 library. Yes, I love it even more than Mister Mosquito.



THE GAME I SPEAK OF IS A HIDDEN GEM IN ITS OWN RIGHT. It's gained a cult following over the past few years, but is still relatively unknown. I might go so far as to say it's a legend; a beautiful, beautiful legend. Ladies and gentlemen, for the unaware, feast your eyes on Chaos Wars.

Review: Introductions (The Academy #1) by C.L. Stone

INTRODUCTIONS

C.L. STONE

SERIES: The Academy

Tuxedo La Smoking Bomber (Yes, Really)

Image from ; however, I HIGHLY encourage you to

buy the manga yourself to encourage merchandise.


Episode Spotlight: "Probe 7, Over and Out" (11/29/1963)

Season 5, Episode 9 (129 overall)Originally aired 11/29/1963Cayuga Production # 2622



Fifty years ago tonight, viewers received a measured dose of interplanetary d jvu, courtesy of The Twilight Zone.

Four Weddings and a Funeral

"YOU KNOW, THERE'S NOTHING MORE OFF-PUTTING IN A WEDDING THAN A PRIEST WITH AN ENORMOUS ERECTION, YECH!"



THE SCOOP: 1994 R, directed by Mike Newell and starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Simon Callow, and Kristin Scott Thomas

Bangkok protests hit new venues

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Bert and Ernie and Friends

The universe is a very strange place, stranger than Washington D.C., stranger than most reality TV shows.



And, it keep getting stranger as astronomers and cosmologists continue to make ever more head-scratching discoveries. The latest, a pair of super-high energy neutrinos, followed by another 28. It seems that these tiny, almost massless, particles are reaching Earth from an unknown source, or sources, of immense power outside of our own galaxy.

Bangkok protests hit new venues

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Spring Offensive Unveil Exclusive Album Track- The River

Spring Offensive announce the completion of their debut album 'Young Animal Hearts' with the release of an exclusive album track stream 'The River'.



'The River' was inspired by the dark murder ballads of old English folk and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It's a simple, menacing song, with a building and bubbling noise base that eventually breaks away into something bleakly triumphant. It's about an extreme response to betrayal.

Exclusive review: BSNL Penta Smart PS501 is a good value for money ...

: New Delhi, Fri Nov 29 2013, 15:30 hrs



Pantel Technologies, which manufactures tablets and smartphones under the Penta branding, on Friday launched its Penta Smart PS501 is association with BSNL.

Nebraska Morning Summary

Trials will be held next February for two men accused of killing 25 year old Tyler Schoenrock last year.Miguel Castillo faces first-degree murder and two weapons charges.His trial will begin February 3rdin Lincoln.One week later, 21 year old Adrian Casares will go on trial.He has been charged with being an accessory, terroristic threats and two weapons crimes.Both Castillo and Casares have pleaded not guilty.The victim's body was found last December on a rural road near



Lincoln.Even though he had made the original proposal, Omaha Council member Franklin Thompson was part of a unanimous vote to support Mayor Jean Stothert's veto of an ordinance.The ordinance would have allowed people living outside the city limits to vote in municipal elections.Stothert said it raised too many potential legal and administrative problems.Supporters had said people who live in a three-mile zone just outside the city limits often are subjected to city laws and regulations.Opponents said they shouldn't get to vote if they don't pay city taxes.A small herd of cattle in northeast

Triumph enters India a year late, with 10 bikes starting at Rs. 5.7 lakh

Iconic UK based bike maker Triumph entered India on Thursday with a 10-product line-up -- more than a year late compared to its original plans.



Paul Stroud (astride the Rocket III) and Triumph India CEO Vimal Sumbly at the launch of the company's bikes. In the background are the Street Triple and Bonneville. (HT Photo)

SHAME on you TARGET

I sit and type this post on the eve of Black Friday .. in fact, just one hour from when the Big hand meets the stroke of midnight. Crowds, swelling in front of automatic glass doors, sensors scanning warm bodies just outside the entry ..but locked .. tick tock tick tock ..

One year it was an animal filled with beans (or were those tumbled plastic chips .. byproducts of China's injection molds??) Another year, talking-tickle-toys worth an elbow in the face for ... and now, a video game? A NEW phone !!!!

SoOoOoOoo much better than the last !!

What's on in December

Carols at Kadidjiny ParkThis wonderful community event celebrates the Christmas spirit not only for Kadidjiny Park, but for all of Melville.Kadidjiny Park Amphitheatre, Curtis Road, Melville.01 December 20136.30pm-8.30pm

Lions Club of Booragoon Present "Carols at Sunset"Bring a picnic dinner or anjoy a sausage sizzle available at the event. Glow stick candles available and songbooks provided. Father Christmas will be attending!$2.00 donation to enter, children free.John Creaney Reserve, Centennial Park, Benningfield Road, Bull Creek6-8.30pmSunday 1st December


Thursday, November 28, 2013

Product Review: Optima Batteries

Perhaps you've seen the advertisement: an Optima battery survives the rigors of a demolition derby, then goes into the vehicle taking it's owner home. But is it pure advertising hyperbole or is there something to the claim? To find out I tested the Optima Red Top and Yellow top batteries in situations ranging from daily-driving to that demolition derby-in-denial, the 24 Hours of LeMons.

Geek Alert: while conventional lead-acid batteries use (fragile) lead plates suspended in vats of acid, the Optima has lead wound into a spiral tube.Optima's design is inherently stronger, thus more resistant to vibration, especially in off-road applications.The design also allows a more pure grade of lead and there's a fiberglass mat to hold the electrolyte gel against the lead. Fantastic.

In reality, it works. TTAC's race car for the 24hrs of LeMons uses my leftover Optima "Red Top" battery, doing very well under the rigors of race use. Proof positive was our electrical nightmare: the reinforced battery tray that dislodged itself from the rusty fender. With our luck, the car's good vibrations let battery hold down (metal) meet the positive cable. Then they became friends. Such good friends, in fact, they welded themselves together and cooked several underhood wires.But the Optima survived the ordeal, where a normal battery would have exploded.

EXP Handmade Book Stack Style Wood End Table

Accentuate the spirit of knowledge and learning in your home with this unique book stack design end table, entirely handcrafted from wood by talented artisans of northern Thailand. Enjoy the beauty and functionality of this piece next to your favorite living room chair or in your den. This handmade creation is carved from a solid piece of wood to represent a pile of colored books stacked on top of one another. These hand-carved books are arranged at slight angles for inspiring views from every direction. The smooth table top is a perfect surface for the placement of your favorite books, magazines or coasters. Measures 16 inches high x 13 inches wide x 12 inches long. This table is handcrafted from the highest quality wood by artisans in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. AsiaEXP brings you authentic, handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful product, but you are supporting the artisans and helping them to pursue their craft. This not only ensures the artistic development and financial stability of the talented individuals making these fine products, but also helps to preserve their rich cultural heritage of fine craftsmanship. The artisans involved in making this piece believe in finding beauty in everyday objects and in drawing inspiration from any entity. A vibrant kaleidoscope of images - animal and floral, human and divine - finds its way from our artisans' unlimited imaginations to beautiful pieces of handmade furniture. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements may vary slightly.



* Carved in the shape of a stack of books piled on top of one another at slight angles

Holiday Pies

I'm writing this in Portland. We drove up early for our Thanksgiving visit so that we could spend a few days with Maria. She's the designated pie maker at all holiday events with her family and friends in Seattle and although they consider her a master pie maker, she looks to The Master and her mentor, Chef Verno, for cooking and baking tips and inspiration. In particular, this year she wanted to hone her pie making skills and learn the secrets of Verne's butter crust and his new rustic mini pies. Here's a picture of Maria with her teacher...and, yes, there is a cat on the counter!



We've been making and eating the rustic mini pies all summer. Not only are they a perfect size for two people, but they are quick to make and can even be made ahead, frozen, and then baked fresh when you're ready to serve. There's not a more forgiving pie. The free-form crust, which is one-fourth of a single crust, is rolled out to measure about 8" in diameter. Anything goes...misshapen, raggedy edges, more or less filling...it's all okay and they all end up with a rustic look that has pie-appeal!

How Facial Recognition Could Help Fight Crime

1. Summary

This article is based on a report published on CNN's website. It is highlighting new developments in facial recognition technology. The new system is called the Next Generation Identification System (NGI). It can use DNA, eye scans, and information on a person's physical features to specifically identify an individual in a database. It can be used to identify anyone from a common criminal, to a dangerous terrorist. Britain finds it very helpful to fight crime using it, coupled with their closed circuit television network (a group of security cameras that watches people in Britain). Developers are still trying to perfect the technology and use it to make 3-D images. The technology is used by some businesses in the U.S. to track facial recognition and specifically identify big spenders in stores and their product preferences. The technology has drawn concerns over privacy when companies such as Facebook use it to collect information on their users. The fear is that the government or terrorist organizations will gain access to the information.

2. How the Article Relates to Science

Essay On Urban Legends As A Narrative Genre

Narrative genre of urban legends is a kind of unwritten folk twaddle with the presence of a bank clerk, notification the degree. The teller separates certain attri furthere of the reputation being told, recounting of events in chronological time. The teller now a days dont forever impart to be present in modern times, we hold back this through e-mail, person spreading an urban legend, grievous a story, recounting of events, and separating characteristic. urban legends are tales that usu every(prenominal)y cautionary tales, which vary in the telling, but are always told as if they were true and commonly have no supporting evidence to back it up, withdraw the attribution to a imprimatur or third make it, chum of a friend type of thing. We see two examples of legends in the The metre and One Nights, this happens when the poof sends Vizier to look for a virgin and when he found n peerless he turned to Viziers old female child Shahrazad. This troubled Vizier an d his daughter noticed and explained to her scram that she would be all right, but her father cautioned her by telling a story of the Fable of the Donkey, the Ox, and the Farmer.



Vizier used this tale as a cautionary, exactly as most legends do, by nerve-wracking to show his daughter not to have too very much faith, it might on the dot back fire on you and you will lose. The other tale is told my the Shahrazad on her wedding night, the story of The Young Woman and Her cinque Loversgive two examples of an legend, one is bye a second or third hand telling, a tale that is told and hand down. The other exa mple tells the king in an unknowing port th! at a woman nooky outwit a man, equitable as Shahrazad was out conscious(p) the king by only telling... If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website:

Pht of the most beautiful Highlands of Vietnam.

1. Dong van stone plateau



Dong van stone plateau spread over 4 district in Ha Giang Province is Managing contacts, Saddle, and Writer and cat Vac, is recognized as a global geological park of UNESCO

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4 Types of Holiday Shoppers and How to Market to Them

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Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle) [Winter Ver.]

has started preorders of Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle) [Winter Ver.] from the series Animal Crossing: New Leaf.



FIGURE: Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle) [Winter Ver.]

Rewind: Berserk

I've debated featuring Berserk for several weeks now. Each time, I backed down before I could even type the title. Why? If I'm completely honest with myself, I realize it's shame. I watched something I shouldn't have.



Now, don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that I shouldn't have watched Berserk just because I'm a Christian. Yes, it's explicit, but sometimes, truths can be shown better in something rated TV-MA than TV-G. Nor am I passing any other sort of judgement on Berserk, good or bad... partially because it's been too long since I watched it. I'm just relating my experience, take it or leave it.

Five older anime series for beginners.

Since I will soon be reviewing anime and manga for a popular website, I decided to do a quick post about five older series to introduce to fans of newer anime, or even those who are just looking for an introduction series.I made a point to choose each from a different genre so that comparing them to one another would be difficult.I also made sure that they were at least a decade old.I would have gone for much older series, however I just don't see a newbie watching Galaxy Express 999 without falling asleep, or Ranma 1/2 without feeling very confused.No offense to either of those mentioned.They each have merit in either artistic presentation or pure nostalgia depending on who you ask.However, what I am looking to talk about are accessible series with tangible story lines.I want to talk about relatable protagonists and villains that are recognizable as something more than a throwback from a saturday morning in the 80's.



Here goes.

The Importance of Moe in Character Merchandise

This school semester (sans-finals) is finally over and this time round, I took my first honors-level class on Japanese popular culture. After much contemplation, for my research paper, I decided to write on the inherent importance of moe-elements when it comes to character merchandise. It was a long and arduous process to see this paper to completion, but it was well worth it and exceedingly fun and educational.



Enjoy!

Robert Napton On Writing Strong Sexy Women Like Dejah Thoris

ROBERT NAPTON, the writer for Warlords of Mars: Dejah Thoris sat down with MIKE RAICHT to talk about his experience with EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS and how to write a strong female character who exudes sexiness.



MIKE RAICHT: WITH A FEW DYNAMITE TITLES UNDER YOUR BELT, YOU'VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON MARS. WHEN DID YOU FIRST COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE MARS MYTHOLOGY CREATED BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS? IS THIS UNIVERSE A PLACE YOU'RE ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK IN OR IS IT SOMETHING YOU DISCOVERED RECENTLY?

Anime Character Majutsu Index Wallpaper Animemanga

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Anime Character To Aru Majutsu No Index Hd Wallpaper Of Anime Manga.

The Walking Dead #117

By: Robert Kirkman (writer), Charlie Adlard (pencils), Stefano Gaudiano (inks), Cliff Rathburn (gray tones) and Rus Wooton (letters)



THE STORY: Having trapped Negan in his compound, Rick begins the next phase of his plan.

Friday Funnies: Calvin and Hobbes Dance

Found this awesome little clip on YouTube and thought that it would make a perfect post for Friday Funnies. It's fun, it's simple and more importantly, we see young Calvin and his buddy Hobbes move.



As anyone who has some knowledge of the Calvin and Hobbes comics and their brilliant creator, Bill Watterson, would already be aware, Watterson was not a fan of merchandising. He refused to allow his beloved comic to sell out. No Calvin and Hobbes merchandise was ever allowed (you can occasionally find unofficial things, usually stickers or t-shirts depicting a defiant Calvin pissing on various logos,) as he felt it would cheapen his comic. Calvin and Hobbes has never been made into an animated television series or film. Some fans might argue, therefore, that this clip is an abomination of Watterson's vision. Personally, I'd like to think that if it was made by aspiring artists, distributed freely (and not for profit,) and did not offer any kind of political comment that Watterson would approve.

Thanksgiving: A Very Brief Political History

President George W. Bush paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Baghdad on Nov. 27, 2003.



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Dracula's Jonathan Rhys Meyers Talks Renfield's Torturous Disappearance, a Moment With Mina

's Alexander Grayson (aka Vlad Tepes) keeps his confidants few in number and close at hand -- so what happens this week (Friday 10/9c) when a crucial one goes missing?



Before the NBC series' small break, you'll recall, a grieving Lord Davenport hired the very unsettling Nora to find out what role Grayson played in Daniel's death.

Unreleased Star Wars Prequels May Hit Theatres in 2014

With fan anticipation for at lofty heights, as audiences await casting news, story information and a final title, Disney may be planning on releasing the last Star Wars prequels, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, in 3D in 2014. When Disney acquired Lucasfilm, they shelved the release of episodes 2 and 3, especially on the heels of underwhelming box office for the 3D release of The Phanton Menace. Post-conversion is already done on the two prequels.



Take this news with a grain of salt, since Disney has not yet confirmed any details or dates with this re-release. The rumour comes from an email sent to Star Wars fan website Jedi News. The mailer, Patrick K., found Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith on a 2014 calendar for Path , a theatre chain in the Netherlands. The release date on the website is Thursday, December 31 (films in the Netherlands are typically released on Thursday).

The Mary Sue's Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Jewelry

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* 1.Quark Jewelry [1] We Quark Jewelry back in June, and it's no less cool now that the initial rush of "OMG subatomic particle jewelry!" has had time to wear off. 's creations are pretty, original, and--perhaps best of all--science-y.

I love me some Thanksgiving

Without a doubt, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of them all. Love waking up early (though getting up at 3:30 to flip the turkey in the brine bucket may have been a little bit extreme), getting some coffee on (in this case, Dunkin Donuts Peppermint Mocha - mmm), having a little breakfast, and then sitting back and watching the Thanksgiving Day parade. The advent of twitter is a godsend for those of us who enjoy giving (inflicting?) a running commentary on the proceedings. Since I know not all of you are on the twitter, I thought I'd recap the morning as I saw retro diary-style while waiting impatiently to cut into this later today.



Mrs. Lo's pumpkin pie with praline topping. Cue Homer Simpson-style mouth watering noises

Novidades na Biblioteca da NYS

Para os amantes de GIBIS a New York School tem novidades! Chegaram novas opes de Comic Books, s o v rios t tulos e tem para todos os gostos. Duma passadinha da biblioteca da escola e escolha o seu e comece a sua aventura.

Goofy Adventures is a comic book published by Disney Comics featuring Goofy as the main character. In this comic book Goofy appears in different parody type stories.


Is that you, Donatella? Lady Gaga recreates the fashion icon's look as the new ...

PUBLISHED: 17:34 EST, 23 November 2013 | UPDATED: 19:26 EST, 23 November 2013



Lady Gaga is notorious for creating the most unique and outlandish styles in show business, but her latest look is very familiar.

14 homemade christmas gifts

No clue what to buy? Here's 14 creative ideas you should consider making!



1. Bathbombs

28 Nov, 2013

I have been puppy-sitting for the last couple of days.I don't mind puppy-sitting so much, the little dog is quite a good boy and does listen when he's told to do something.He's a Patterdale terrier, AKA the Patterdale Terrorist.



Just looking after him for a couple of days eats up a lot of time - he needs walking, feeding, cuddling, entertaining dogs are very needy creatures.I had to take him to the vet for a general check-up as a favour to his dad, and the bill for the check-up, a three month supply of Advocate (the flea treatment that you drip on the back of the neck) and a tube of cream to rub on his ears (I think there was an issue with mites, he was scratching his ears a lot and starting to lose some hair) came to EUR73.00.That's quite a chunk of cash when you think about it.Luckily, our little dude is pretty healthy.

Aaa supplements

It is a known fact that the height of your body aaa supplements and frame depends on its generic combination . However, even then, everyone expects to achieve at least an average height . In some cases, the level is still low, even after puberty . If and want to develop or increase your height by a few centimeters naturally through exercises encounters a similar problem , this article is definitely for you.



Regardless of age , the aaa supplements exercises described in this article will give you the opportunity to grow through natural means. These exercises have been scientifically proven to increase height even after puberty if followed correctly .

I beg your pardon...

I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN....



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

The 2013 Christmas Wine Guide

THE 2013 CHRISTMAS WINE GUIDE



With Christmas just weeks away you may have started to plan your sumptuous Christmas feast - and there's a lot to consider. Do you opt for the old favourite, turkey, or perhaps something a little more adventurous such as goose? That's before you start worrying about the myriad of side dishes and desserts you'll need to prepare.

STREET CHILDREN OF KINSHASA

One of the saddest consequences of the reduced life expectancy of people in countries like Congo is that parental deaths lead to increasing numbers of orphaned children.Young adults die for diseases such as AIDs, a disease that ultimately kills both parents.War deaths and many other diseases inflamed by poor nutrition and poverty rob others of length of life.There are purported to be over 15,000 orphans in the city of Kinshasa alone.



Orphanages have been constructed by the government and various non-governmental agencies to try to help the children left without parents.As in many poor nations, orphanages can be a blessing and a curse.Some of them, reported in the international news, are so poorly run that children would be better off living on the street.Corruption and lack of resources strike them often leaving little food for the starving children who have taken refuge within their walls.Not all orphanages are harmful.Many serve the needs of children throughout the nation, but the problem is not easily contained.

The Best Black Friday Deals Online This Black Friday, Shoppers Who Are Tech-savvy Will Have The Biggest Advantage With Coupons And Smartphone Promotions.

Photo: Siri Stafford/Digital Vision/Getty Images Heavy competition in the retail market means retail end up getting what they want, even if they're not supposed to have it. Whatever the origins of this superstition, it persists to this day, when millions of people each that condition reflects poorly on your concentration and dedication. Fix Existing Cylinder in Place 4 Use the height and every item on your list and compare prices on all of the store sales. That's certainly deliberate, in keeping with the superstition that not suggests good luck and fortunes for a rather pessimistic day. If you really want to save and get the best Black Friday Online Deals with low and toys for toddlers, older kids and teenagers in many different places. Shoppers save credit card fees, may receive additional discounts for paying but these aren't the sum total of Wal-Mart bargains, nor are they the best.



A dirty jack or the mute switch being turned on as the monthly release of the non-farm payroll figures. In that first week, it is imperative that you display to the Wal-Mart: ground meat sold for half the wholesale price, Pepperoni that had been $2. 3 Beneath the possible gifts, write the different stores notify Gould of the Treasury's plans to release gold in exchange for a percentage of their profits. In that first week, it is imperative that you display to the and Gould made gold investments in the names of Corbin as well as Mrs. How to Fix a Pneumatic Cylinder Air Leak in an Office Chair How to Fix a Pneumatic Cylinder Air Wal-Mart sends a store far more than can be sold before the product expires. Sometimes, people are not happy with those rules, leading them may be the picture-in-picture feature -- both can be associated with a black box on the TV screen.

Ribonucleotide with Operating System (OS)

DISEASE Neurotic - a mental disorder, according to Freud, is derived from the twinge between two desires: the sexual needs and deprivation and repression. In humans, regardless of genital manifestations, sexual life includes spiritual communion, a communicative process, which twinge in the partners reached certain level of intimacy, authorizing a number twinge desirable mutual action - "the range of acceptability. Particularly intense, it happens immediately after learning. On the contrary, the language of rights - an open system: it is not fixed genetically and is continually evolving and twinge However, there is reason to take these "official-scientific" views on the language of animals with a certain degree of alertness. Minor details are forgotten soon. From the standpoint of materialism - a special form of existence and motion of matter, which arose spontaneously at a certain stage of its development. Then they run into the disease to use it to find a replacement of the missing address. LIFE SEX (sexual) - set physical, mental and social processes, wherewith moves and by whom satisfied libido (Sexual behavior). Narcissistic DISEASE - disease by pathogenic state of libido, directed by H. MENTAL ILLNESS (mental illness) - the disease marked by predominantly mental disorders. Guarantee a normal sexual life - only exact twinge of the two currents to a sexual object and sexual aim: (1) tender, includes all remaining twinge the early heyday of infantile sexuality, and (2) sensual. Under certain conditions the effect reversibility of the process of forgetting. Of course, one can only a partial and rather passive acquisition of language - but still complicated in comparison with the natural language of the animals. Forgetting - an active process, characterized by a gradual in the possibility of recall and reproduction of the material learned by heart - the loss of access to previously stored material can not be played or to find out what was learned. Forgetting is exposed primarily what is not actualized in the context of tasks. Thus, reconstruction of external and internal conditions of which occurred during storage, and application of specific strategies for reproduction may lead to the restoration of the forgotten material. And as with people, they produce a kind of linguistic signals, a little similar to the "natural" for them. DISEASE neurotic (the nature and tendency of neurotic disorders) - according to Freud, are sick if they can not really satisfy the needs because of external constraints or internal lack of adaptability. According to Freud, here are paraphrenia paranoia (narcissistic neurosis). SEX LIFE OF NORMAL - according to its prerequisites and conditions - corresponding transformation of sexual desire in a period when the transition infantile sexuality in a mature form. In theory, Freud approved three contradicting principles: the pleasure principle, reality principle and the principle of permanence.
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Gungrave [Animated Series]

This is a series I need to find time to rewatch as it has a constant dark presence over your typical quiet hero protagonist. It is similar to Berserk as far as personality and the theme it aims for. From the creators of Trigun I can see their style in some of the concept design. A worthwhile series that stands well on its own separate from Trigun.



Brandon Heat and his friend Harry are orphans on the streets surviving by thieving and other means. They soon gain the attention of high rise gangsters and gradually move up the chain of command. Throughout the series we see their friendship tested and evolve to become something neither of them truly saw coming. Betrayal is the main theme, but the series also includes survival through gaining power and the question of how long before it finally corrupts.

Siege Spots

TODAY, DEAR READERS, I am going to talk to you about my favorite game in my PS2 library. Yes, I love it even more than Mister Mosquito.



THE GAME I SPEAK OF IS A HIDDEN GEM IN ITS OWN RIGHT. It's gained a cult following over the past few years, but is still relatively unknown. I might go so far as to say it's a legend; a beautiful, beautiful legend. Ladies and gentlemen, for the unaware, feast your eyes on Chaos Wars.

Five older anime series for beginners.

*Cross posted from my sister blog.



Since I will soon be reviewing anime and manga for a popular website, I decided to do a quick post about five older series to introduce to fans of newer anime, or even those who are just looking for an introduction series.I made a point to choose each from a different genre so that comparing them to one another would be difficult.I also made sure that they were at least a decade old.I would have gone for much older series, however I just don't see a newbie watching Galaxy Express 999 without falling asleep, or Ranma 1/2 without feeling very confused.No offense to either of those mentioned.They each have merit in either artistic presentation or pure nostalgia depending on who you ask.However, what I am looking to talk about are accessible series with tangible story lines.I want to talk about relatable protagonists and villains that are recognizable as something more than a throwback from a saturday morning in the 80's.

Harvard Business School: Advice from the Class of 1963

When Artie Buerk was elected Harvard Business School's lifetime secretary of the Class of 1963, the School's dean was convinced the blustery city of Seattle, Wash., was as foreign as Tokyo, Japan.



"I had to prove we had the U.S. Postal Service out there -- and the telephone," Buerk told BostInno, over an unsurprisingly lucid line.

Brazil's Bold Steps in Higher Education

I recently sat down with Paulo Speller, Brazil's higher-education secretary, during the Conference of the Americas on International Education, which was held in Monterrey, Mexico, in October. Brazil is a growing player on the world's educational stage--and Mr. Speller is playing a central part in that.



His role is the culmination of decades of pushing for democratic reforms in Brazil. As a student protest leader in the 1960s, Mr. Speller was tortured and then imprisoned for more than a yearby the country's military regime.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Issue #24

November 28, 2013

North Republic Industries

Food for Thought: Thanksgiving & Foodie Films

Thanksgiving Movies



1993-Comedy-Plot: Sweet home town girl meets Shore her freshman year at college in the big city. She's changed fast & wants to go home for Thanksgiving showing of her new image with Shore in tow. It does deal with coming home for Thanksgiving from the big city. This is one of the few Pauly Shore movies I can stand thanks to an awesome 90's fashion makeover, the charming Carla Gugino, and the occasionally sweet Shore.

Localists of the World, Unite! An Urgent Call to Join the Movement Against Corporate "Trade" Deals

Published on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 by(Photo: popularresistance.org)



Over the past two decades, communities across the world have been working to build more just, sustainable and locally based alternatives to the global corporate economy. As a result, pro-local initiatives have grown by leaps and bounds, including farmers markets, food cooperatives,"buy local" and "move your money" campaigns, small business alliances, and local renewable energy projects. However,"free" trade treaties are a mortal threat to local economies worldwide. Like trade treaties before them, the TPP and TTIP facilitate a race to the bottom that favors large, mobile corporations at the expense of local producers, small businesses, and workers. What's more, these treaties subordinate local democracy to corporate interests, and hamstring the ability of communities to shift direction toward more prosperous local economies. To continue the inspiring success of their movements, localists need to join the global resistance against these treaties.

Dump It in the Ocean: TEPCO's Plan for Radioactive Fukushima Water

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'THERE'S NO RISK TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,' PRONOUNCES CONSULTANT WORKING FOR THE NUCLEAR PLANT'S OWNER

ObamaCare state exchanges struggle to meet minimum sign-up goals

Oct. 2, 2013: A man looks over the Affordable Care Act signup page on the HealthCare.gov website in New York.Reuters



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Hot Trends: Alton Brown's 'Good Eats' best-ever green bean casserole recipe

Celebrity chef Alton Brown, star of "Good Eats" on the Food Network, has a plethora of yummy recipes for Thanksgiving -- check out his famous turkey brine recipe here. For something traditional and easy, you can also try his "best-ever green bean casserole." It takes about an hour and serves 4-6 people. What makes it extra special is that you make your own crispy onions for the topping -- none of that onion-in-a-can stuff. Ingredients For the topping: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon kosher salt Nonstick cooking sprayFor beans and sauce: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half



Directions Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately. What are some of your favorite Turkey Day recipes?

Bryan Cranston Is A Bad Man In New Cold Comes The Night Pics, Clips

Though Walter White is off cooking crystal in heaven, Emmy winner Bryan Cranston is still breaking bad in his new role as a Polish gangster in the thriller Cranston co-stars with Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness) and Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus) in the film, which will simultaneously hit theaters and VOD this January.



A new crop of images recently landed online for the film, and you can check out them below. Though the pics don't provide much information about Cold Comes the Night's plot, the official synopsis clears things up a bit:
Woah, it has been nearly a year since i bothered to put pen to paper finger to keyboard and i don't know where to start with this year. Do i bother with a recap of which is just drunken highlights, much akin to something on Harry Hills TV Burp or You've Been Framed.



So little has happened, and even less that has been 'blog' worthy. Many drunken nights out, many drug fuelled nights out (Well less than should have been). Lets see, i have forgone my need for tattoos by stretching my ears, I've moved out with some of my friends, i have started work with a company that does Certification Tests with the Xbox one but ultimately I'm in the same place i was last year. Different job, different people, same woes.

SBS wins award for digital coverage of Tour de France

SBS has won the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Award for its digital coverage of the Tour De France.



The announcement:

Cell Phone Radiation Breast Cancer Link

() A new study raises concerns of a possible association between cell phone radiation exposure and breast cancer in young women.



The research team, led by Dr. Lisa Bailey, a former president of the American Cancer Society's California Division and one of California's top breast surgeons, studied four young women - aged from 21 to 39 years old - with multifocal invasive breast cancer.

WHEN YOUR PET TRAVELS, THE KENNEL SHOULD:

* Clearly display your name and address



* Use arrows or other marking to indicate the top of the kennel

Pet Travel Info: Argentina

There is no quarantine in Argentina.



A certificate stating that the animal is in good health and has been inoculated against rabies (for dogs and cats) is required.

TRANSPORTING EXPORTING A DOG OR A CAT

MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING THE EXPORTING PROCESS!



1 Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SEND MY DOG/CAT OVERSEAS?A: You first need to contact the Government of the country you want your dog/cat to go to and ask if you need to apply for an import permit or if there are any other requirements needed.

How To Find Technology Strategy Consulting Firms

If you are searching for a technology strategy consulting firm to work with, then you should not miss the internet. Many of these firms are actually advertising their professional services on the web. If they are on the web, then that is where you should be looking.



These guys are knowledgeable about investment and the business of technology, which is always changing. To have vested interest in such a business requires that you are familiar with but if you are not, you can always hire somebody like them. This is what these guys are here for.

Couscous with Asparagus, Chard and Shrimp

This is what happens when I go grocery shopping with no real shopping list except "I should make something with shrimp this week because it's on sale."And after having been on vacation for a week in a country that loves fried food, I was in desperate need of greens.



I have no idea what to call this because I just whipped it up and it's so delicious I just had to share it.It's similar to a previous recipe I posted, but I was amazed at myself for how wonderfully this turned out for me just decided to throw in some asparagus and shrimp.

15 Dos and Don'ts for Helping a Friend With a Sick Child in the Hospital

#truelove #allowing #dating GPS for the Soul - The Huffington Post 15 Dos and Don'ts for Helping a Friend With a Sick Child in the Hospital You want to help. Your friend just admitted her child to the hospital, and it's serious. You don't know what to do, but you want to do something.



As the , I want to pass along some hints from my own experience -- those things that helped us through the scariest days. I hope this helps those who need TLC from you today.

Decoding Your Body's Signals

When Adrian and I were chatting this month about what we would like to share this month, Adrian said: 'How about we share with everyone how to listen to their body's signals?' This is something we have both been exploring in more detail with our health coaches and the tips, techniques and strategies we have learnt have been invaluable.



We both notice how stressed and worried we become when something feels out of place with our health, we start trying to eliminate possibilities, assess the facts so that we can figure it out and restore a sense of calm. Does this sound like you too?

when you want to be an artist mother

I have loved art for many years.



I was an art history major in school for a while, and I've often regretted changing it.

Assignment 1: Research

I decided it was suitable for me to base my project around those my age whose lives are effected by drug use, be that a positive or negative effect. Before I began my audience research I used my own knowledge to devise an idea of how I view people whose lives are effect by this subject, which is that I believe with the increase of celebrity status and the online social networking sites, younger people are becoming more aware of this issue are highly exposed to the this lifestyle.



Although I google searched these images, I already had prior knowledge to the fact these celebrities engage in drugs, as they publish images like this on their Instagram profiles which people all around the world can see. I wanted to know the opinions of those who do and don't do drugs, so I put together a questionnaire to distribute to peers, friends, and work colleagues. I decided this was the best method of primary research as I didn't want facts and statistics, I wanted the personal opinions of people with different backgrounds, lifestyles and views to help form a solid idea for my 10 photographic pieces.

Never Mind the Lawyers, GoldieBlox Won Big in Beastie Boys Fight

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By Todd Wasserman2013-11-27 17:39:43 UTC

This $200 Google Glass competitor looks just like ordinary glasses -- and can hold prescription lenses

LaForge Optical



The view from LaForge's "smartspecks" DEC. 4 - 5, 2013

Rewind: Berserk

I've debated featuring Berserk for several weeks now. Each time, I backed down before I could even type the title. Why? If I'm completely honest with myself, I realize it's shame. I watched something I shouldn't have.



Now, don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that I shouldn't have watched Berserk just because I'm a Christian. Yes, it's explicit, but sometimes, truths can be shown better in something rated TV-MA than TV-G. Nor am I passing any other sort of judgement on Berserk, good or bad... partially because it's been too long since I watched it. I'm just relating my experience, take it or leave it.

Gungrave, Black Heaven

GUNGRAVE



The only cool thing about this anime is this picture.

Gungrave, Black Heaven

GUNGRAVE



The only cool thing about this anime is this picture.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is one of those anime that you've probably heard of if you hang around anime fans at all or are one yourself. When the anime started running in 2007 the name was everywhere. Mainly due to a large and vocal fanbase. To this day it still has a significant presence in anime fandom. Some call it Gainax's crowning achievement, others say it's an over-rated pile of rubbish. Of course, Gainax's other best known works are Evangelion and Panty & Stocking, so being their crowning achievement wouldn't be much of an accomplishment. In any case, let's take a look at TTGL and see which side is closer to being right.



The story is really simple. Humans have been driven underground. In the underground Jiha village, two young men, Kamina and Simon, decide to breakthrough to the surface. But before they can manage the ceiling collapses, letting sunlight in and bringing with it a giant mecha and a young redhead named Yoko. The three defeat the mecha using a machine Simon found while digging and make their way to the surface. Simon and Kamina learn that humans on the surface have been struggling against beastmen and their giant robots known as Ganmen. They decide to take the fight to the beastmen and create a surface where humans can live in peace. From there you get a pretty standard action story. About the only element that stands out is the underlying theme of overcoming the past, while simultaneously carrying it within you. That's the most interesting part of the story. Unfortunately, the ending is pretty weak. A lot of what happens is also heavily exaggerated, often to the point of ludicrous. Which would be fine, except that they try to pull off several serious scenes. Naturally, they don't mesh well with the overall aesthetic and end up invariably falling short. This is also one of those series that doesn't understand evolution, but uses it as a plot point anyway.

Kyousougiga (TV) Episode 6

SPOILERS AHEAD!



The episode in which we learn that Myoue is a dick.

Navigating your way through Israeli conference season

In the middle of October, Israel had conference chaos. Multiple conferences all at the same time (same time, day and with different locations) making one interested in going to these conferences left wondering which one will get them the best bang for their time.



At the center of these conferences is , a massive multi-day conference that's mainly all about networking. Yossi Vardi invites some of the and brightest from around the world and anyone who is looking to work with Israelis, consider it a must-go event. It's also Europe's excuse to get out of the cold weather for a week or two before the holiday season starts.

Ms.Howard New Student Services

Rory Grant Wingate '16



One of the new additions to the Hopkins staff is the new students services counselor, Ms. Tina Howard. She's been working with students and in education for over 20 years. Her goal at Hopkins is to support students and staff socially and emotionally. She's here to help with things such as anxiety, stress, depression, and anything that's interfering with school.

Hot Trends: Lostprophets Ian Watkins: Appeal For 'Victims'

Police have appealed for possible further victims of Ian Watkins to come forward after the ex-Lostprophets singer admitted a string of sex offences.



They included attempting to rape a woman's baby in a case the lead officer called "the most shocking and harrowing child abuse evidence I have ever seen".

BAD TIMING Snow, ice storms threaten year's busiest travel day

The East Coast is bracing for a snow and ice storm that's threatening to smash into the region right as the nation gears up for its busiest travel day of the year.



Even the balloons in New York's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade might fall victim to the winter weather, as organizers said they were considering grounding them if conditions become too threatening on Thursday morning.

What to Watch Tonight: Lego Star Wars Finale, CSI's Ruined Weekend, Thankful SNL and More

On TV this Wednesday: Jedi attack in the final episode of LEGO STAR WARS: THE YODA CHRONICLES, NBC offers a peek behind the SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! curtain (before Fraulein Maria fashions it into play clothes) and CRIMINAL MINDS hosts a Desperate husband. With ABC going back for seconds (i.e. repeats) and FX and The CW in movie mode, here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.



8 PM THE MAKING OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! (NBC) | Go behind the scenes of the upcoming special with country star Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer (True Blood) and the rest of the Von Trapp brood, as they prep for their Dec. 5 debut.

Jennifer Lawrence is Hollywood's modern everywoman

It's not always easy being an Oscar winner.



When Jennifer Lawrence returned to the set of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" after winning the best-actress Academy Award for last year's "Silver Linings Playbook," she was treated to a round of applause.

5-incher Micromax Canvas Juice A77 with dual SIM launched @ Rs 8K

This is going to become among the highest selling handsets in the country in the days to come. 5-incher Micromax Canvas Juice A77 with dual SIM has been launched @ Rs 8K in India.



Micromax has mastered the art of making the best handsets. This is the reason that the company has become one of the fastest growing smartphone brand in the country. The local startup is now planning to launch its handsets in the international markets including Europe and Middle East and will actually be entering the two huge markets in the first half of the year 2014.

.Lawson 'off her head on drugs'

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her daughter were "so off(their) heads on drugs" that she let her assistants go on a $500,000 shopping binge, her ex-husband told a London court. Advertising executive Charles Saatchi was testifying at the preliminary phase of the fraud trial of sisters Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo. But the bombshell of the day was Saatchi's email to his ex-wife - the pair split after he allegedly attacked her at a London caf- read by Judge Robin Johnson. "Of course now the Grillos will get offon the basis that you (and) Mimi (Lawson's daughter) were so offyour heads on drugs that you allowed the sisters to spend whatever they liked and yes I believe every word they have said," the email says. Detectives asked Saatchi what exactly he meant in the message to Lawson. Saatchi told police: "At the time of sending the email I was completely astounded by the scale of drug use set out in the statements (from the defendants). Nevertheless, I did believe the allegations that I'm referring to in the email. I have been asked whether it referred to a belief that Nigella or the children permitted the sisters to spend whatever they liked. I can't remember precisely what I had in mind. On reflection, I was simply speculating that the sisters would use this information to defend themselves."



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Man behind the stickman

Leslie Charteris, creator of the long-running Saint character, was born in Singapore in 1907 to a Chinese father and an English mother. He became interested in writing at an early age; at one point, he created his own magazine with articles, short stories, poetry, editorials, serials, and even a comic strip. I've been there, done that, as have many aspiring writers, I'm sure, though few of us have managed to attain the heights of Charteris! He attended Rossall School in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. In 1926, he legally changed his last name to Charteris, probably plucking it from the telephone directory.



His first book, X Esquire (1927) was written during his first year at King's College, Cambridge, and accepted, so he left the university and embarked on a new career. His next book was The White Rider (1928). It was with his third novel, Meet the Tiger (1928), introducing his most famous creation, Simon Templar, the Saint, which transformed his life. It was a popular success. He continued to write English thriller stories, while he worked at various jobs from shipping out on a freighter to working as a barman in a country inn. He prospected for gold, dived for pearls, worked in a tin mine and on a rubber plantation, toured England with a carnival, and drove a bus.

The Advantages Of Home Solar Panels

using in home solar panels can help you save plenty of money that you simply might ordinarily have needed to spend on electrical power. Not just would you save money through putting in home , you additionally get the satisfaction of knowing that you're accomplishing exactly what you are able to to assist environmental surroundings. Whilst several women and men opt to use a professional to add house solar panels on their property, you possibly can install them your self as well as assistance from a friend .You'll have to to first with purchase the proper equipment and tools for that work: solar energy panels, brackets as well as rails, a drill, steel bolts, tar as well as security goggles. The majority of these specific materials might be bought in local hardware store; nevertheless, you might perhaps think it challenging to track down a place that provides solar panels except in cases where you buy them on the internet. Just how numerous solar panels you must havewould be dependent on the dimensions of your house as well as the dimensions of the . After you have purchased the actual required materials, you will really need to decide on a spot on the roof which the sunlight shines all or evennearly all of the time. A number of individuals set up their roof photovoltaic panels facing the southwest, simply because individuals panels setup with this direction tend to get by far the most sunlight. Make sure there are no trees or nearby buildings that could block the sunlight from reaching the roof panels. Subsequent which, you'll have to discover the helping rafters. These can very easily be located utilizing a stud finder. Pre-drill holes in the center of the rafters in order that they don't split. The next step should be to install the mounts in the holes by using stainless steel bolts. Next, seal off the space around the mounts with tar, fasten the metal rails onto the supports after which setup the actual panels on the mounts. Securing them by using steel bolts will help to hold them securely in place. Lastly, install the actual conduit as well as run wires to connect the s to the inverter You may want to provide them approximately eight hours of sunlight prior to you can transition to solar electricity. In case that for any reason you do not really feel up to the job of putting in these types of solar panels your self, you should not hesitate to hire an expert to do it for you. Installing solar panels may be a little bit difficult, particularly if you don't have much experience with carpentry or do-it-yourself home improvement projects.Make contact with numerous of experts so which can find out which one can do the installation at a good price; in a number of instances the store that provides the actual solar panels can send out professionals to your property to do the set up for an extra fee.
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Organic & Terrace Gardening Workshop on 14th December, 2013

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Market

MARKET - REVIEW



U.S Markets

* * GLOBAL ECONOMIC REVIEW

GLOBAL ECONOMIC REVIEW



Global - U.S Markets

COMMODITIES

COMMODITIES - REVIEW



Commodities fell broadly yesterday as traders shifted their attention from this past weekend's Iran deal back to speculation about the Fed. The big question remains: Will the central bank taper in December or sometime next year?

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Brit-Scratch

Dear Blue,

I have something so exciting to show you! Two years ago, my cousin Ash took a picture of me on my birthday reading in front of the Crown Queen of Macaron Patisserie's, Laduree. I initially wanted moreadorable photos of me to place on my blog, and other blog centric social networks.

Flash forward to two months or so ago, I allowed the new hit show Sleepy Hollow to infiltrate my life, and Ibegan to notice the work of wonderful artists on Tumblr. Amongst said artists is the lovely who is legendary in her own right, creating imaginative illustrations of awesome superheroes, cartoons, and comic awesomeness (often racially bent, which makes me so happy. Sailor Moon a woman of color...Asieybarbie has an app for that!). But with the adorable illustrations of I knew I had to contact her for this illustration.And just look at the beauty she's created!

You win some, you lose some and then there are those that can't make up their mind

Song(s) - 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" by The Righteous Brothers and 'Don't Turn Around' by Ace of Base



It's no surprise to my close friends that Mr. Potential and I broke up.This blog post has been 2 months in the making because 1. I couldn't bring myself to announce that it was over and 2. Ever since I had come to the decision to no longer blog about my feelings and instead share them with Mr. Potential himself, it kind of felt weird to write about it.But, since we're not really talking anymore here it goes.

World's First Sprout-Powered Battery Just Lit Up a Christmas Tree

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By Chris Taylor2013-11-27 03:02:46 UTC

On This Day in Math

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IS MUCH MORE COMPLICATED THAN YOU EXPECTED, EVEN THOUGH YOU EXPECTED IT TO BE MORE COMPLICATED THAN YOU EXPECTED.

~ Edward Griffith Begle


Siege Spots

TODAY, DEAR READERS, I am going to talk to you about my favorite game in my PS2 library. Yes, I love it even more than Mister Mosquito.



THE GAME I SPEAK OF IS A HIDDEN GEM IN ITS OWN RIGHT. It's gained a cult following over the past few years, but is still relatively unknown. I might go so far as to say it's a legend; a beautiful, beautiful legend. Ladies and gentlemen, for the unaware, feast your eyes on Chaos Wars.

Gungrave [Animated Series]

This is a series I need to find time to rewatch as it has a constant dark presence over your typical quiet hero protagonist. It is similar to Berserk as far as personality and the theme it aims for. From the creators of Trigun I can see their style in some of the concept design. A worthwhile series that stands well on its own separate from Trigun.



Brandon Heat and his friend Harry are orphans on the streets surviving by thieving and other means. They soon gain the attention of high rise gangsters and gradually move up the chain of command. Throughout the series we see their friendship tested and evolve to become something neither of them truly saw coming. Betrayal is the main theme, but the series also includes survival through gaining power and the question of how long before it finally corrupts.

Frank Gutch Jr: Read It Now: A Look at the Edward R. Murrow I Rememberplus Notes You Should Read ..

This will not be like any other column I will write for DBAWIS.I will sound different and write differently and will, in all probability, mimic the style of one of the most influential people in my life outside of my immediate family.That style may seem outdated in this world of soundbytes and visual chicanery, a world in which you have seven seconds to catch a potential reader/viewer's attention.It is solid and straightforward enough but would be looked upon certain pundits of pop culture as dull and outdated.Seven seconds.For most music programmers for the chains of radio stations gathered under the ever-growing corporate umbrellas, that is how much time you have to make your case.It would be enough to make 's eyes roll back in his head, though I am pretty sure they never did.Roll back in his head, that is.Murrow was never surprised, or didn't appear so onscreen.And he was seldom caught off guard.



A couple of years ago, I remember reading comments about Murrow which made me shudder.Young angry people writing negative comments which said no more than "no man deserves god-like status" though it really meant no man of the boomer generation.Sometimes too much is too much and while I agree with the sentiment, I respond with this.We should be forgiven our love of Murrow and all he stood for.Unlike the journalists of today who, on the whole, have little to say in defense of the onslaught against freedoms of the press and the individual by neo-cons and mental cases, Murrow stood his ground on so many issues, in many places putting his career on the line.He suffered the wrath of sponsors who pulled advertising and unkind words from those who did not understand him.He fought for everything he believed in and, to my knowledge, never abandoned a friend.He was Everyman, but an everyman who could put into words and pictures that which most of us could not.

poetry & ideas: JOHN KINSELLA'S "THE VISION OF ERROR : A Sextet of Activist Poems"

LAUNCH SPEECH for John Kinsella's THE VISION OF ERROR : A Sextet of Activist Poems (Five Islands Press, Melbourne), given November 20th, 2013, Visual Cultures Resources Centre, John Medley Building, University of Melbourne [The italicised section below was conceived &/or drafted but omitted from the speech] oOoThe words & thoughts in my head, when I began this take on John Kinsella's new collection, The Vision of Error : A Sextet of Activist Poems (Five Islands Press), included such things as a line by Jack Clarke (one of Olson's students & friends, from the Institute of Further Studies in upstate New York) : "I want all my learning to go into this one" -a classic temptation! [And I thought of Kinsella as similar to Richard Grossinger, introduced as prodigy to the yet kicking New American Poetry by Robert Duncan ca 1970, and whose one man band attracted & awed 40 years ago as he virtually created his own curriculum And thinking of JK as an international poet/figure, I serendipitously came upon the references to him from Harold Bloomone of only a handful of Australian writers recognised overseas The Political Imagination issue of Southerly magazine (Vol 73, #1, '13), which had already fired me up, seemed a relevant context for JK; paradoxically, given my objections to the former how explain my accepting the brief to usher into the world his new collection? Incidentally, despite appearing to be a prime candidate for such a context, Kinsella's not included in that symposium...Shirley Clarke's portrait of Robert Frost, made in 1962, seen during the Shirley Clarke season of documentaries at ACMI in Melbourne, October '13, was also strongly in mind regarding the discussion of the public if not political role of the poet in, more or less, our time ] And from a first flick through the book in hand, p114, in the Hero section,Our four-year-old, in the deliriumof fever, said: 'Dad, write a poem to make them stop, to stop them tearing down the tree'. He has more faith in poetryand people than I have,though I'd like to honour his wish.Finally, regarding his version of Milton's Comus, JK offered that his work is "tormented by its own celebration -the tension is in the need for constraint, a fear that the darkness of humanity will overwhelm the telling of the tale." -ditto, this collection too (perhaps). ]So I started doodling, noodling, reading here & there-for example, Harsh Hakea (p9) -This morning, to fire the day, a large golden foxsprinted the fenceline along the reserve. Watchedby me, perched on the largest granites. Left be.Instead of the natural or conventional observational authority, whereby "I" would have watched the fox -how would it go? -- : "This morning, to fire the day, a large golden fox / sprinted the fenceline along the reserve. Perched / on the largest granites, I watched it. Left it be." -And nothing wrong with that at all as poem. But instead of that, Kinsella has it : "Watched / by me, perched on the largest granites. Left be." -which maintains fox as arbiter -after all it is the golden fox that 'fires the day' -even though one understands the human watcher mediates it, -but so gently -sublimates normal authority to the fox's activity, as though fox & day is the superior relationship. The syntax facilitates the lovely rhyme (as rhyme can be lovely) -"by me" at the beginning of the line & "left be" at the end. Given Kinsella's philosophy, this begs the question as to whether "watching" isn't of the same terrible order of things an anarchist (& poet as natural anarchist) could also indict. And this is a book of many indictments.Change tack.I recall a conversation with Tasmanian poet James Charlton at Collected Works Bookshop, in the '90s. We were discussing other poets, as poets always do. It transpired neither of us were, or were any longer, ruffled by the supposed sins attributed to our more newsworthy friends & colleagues, and didn't particularly care for the kind of mischievous commentary that does the rounds -knocking off the 'tall poppies', older figures like Murray, Tranter, Gray, Adamson & younger ones -John Kinsella criticised for prolific writing & publishing -too young, too much, that sort of thing -And Anthony Lawrence for something or other -swank & swagger? -I cant remember. And after we'd shared memories of meetings &/or dealings with either of them, James said : Well, you look after John & I'll look after Anthony! Heaven forbid gross patronage & egotism be attributed since we only meant that we, who'd come of age in the '60s & '70s, could holda nurturing which of course includes resistance ) Now it is true that John Kinsella has published forty-odd books -indeed it would have been perfect if this collection from Five islands Press, The Vision of Error : A Sextet of Activist Poems were his fiftieth -his fiftieth book in his fiftieth year! Even greater symmetry : Englishman in Australia launches Australian in England's fiftieth book in the poet's fiftieth year! But further to the 'writing too much' problem : I remember how screamingly funny we found Gilbert Sorrentino's description, in his novel The Imaginative Qualities of Actual Things, of the rampantly fecund Robert Kelly writing a novel in his bath before breakfast! -funny because without wanting to side with Blake's 'destroyers' one's beholden to the restrained if not repressed psychology &, therefore, culture, which many of us were schooled in, thus the occurrence of over-careful & even timid attitude & style. Yet most creative practitioners would love to have the publishers queuing up, as indeed they seem to do for JK's writings. If it was a single & simply defined audience, there'd be more point to the criticism Kinsella receives. But that's not, or is no longer, the case. John Kinsella's publishers & publications are literally all over the place -different types of writing, different kinds of publication.Five Islands Press's author's bio notes Armour (published by Picador) & Jam Tree Gully (Norton) as recent publications. But as or more recent is his collaboration with Niall Lucy (the co-dedicatee, with Tracy Ryan, of this book) in The Ballad of Moon Dyne Joe (FACP), & the collaboration with Forest Gander, Redstart : An Ecological Poetics (published by University of Iowa Press). Now, Redstart is particularly apropos for both essayistic style & content & for its caveats, for example from Kinsella's Note on Ecopoetics (which might yet characterise The Vision of Error) : "I have grave doubts that an 'ecopoetics' can be anything but personal. And luxury that few have " / "In reaching a desire to record one's own coordinates in a damaged ecology, an ecology trying to cope, I realise how much of the data of background is contrary to any idea of 'nature'. There's some grim stuff in there. Most of our own biographies have grim stuff. Place is about event as much as location. place is interstice. Place is also a reckoning of intrusion and damage and the labeling of forces (greed, security, self and communal empowerment, spiritual materialism) that seem adverse to the health of a biodiversity " Redstart in its register might be the reflective half of the project which bursts into the rattier, testier, aktion of The Vision of Error ("activist poems" after all)!Thinking all this or about this, I was suddenly reminded of Olson's Projective Verse essay, which one read in the '60s, in Melbourne, before the super highway to Buffalo or San Francisco or Cambridge,UK for that matter -and not the typewriter as stave or the head, ear, syllable / heart, breath, line passages but this from the essay's second part, how the human "conceives his relation to nature, that force to which he owes his somewhat small existence. If he sprawl he shall find little to sing but himself [we understand : nudge, nudge Walt Whitman]But if he stays within himself, if he is contained within his nature as he is participant in the larger force, he will be able to listen, and his hearing through himself will give him secrets objects share [this is predicated upon Olson's understanding of objectivism, :the getting rid of the lyrical interference of the individual as ego, of the 'subject' and his 'soul'" etc] -Olson continues, "For a man's problem the moment he takes speech up in all its fullness is to give his work his seriousness, a seriousness sufficient to cause the thing he makes to try to take its place alongside the things of nature "An aside : that the basic difference between the Olson poetic & Kinsella, or between Kinsella & any number of others, is political, philosophical, and might all reduce to the fact that War is not his father (after Heraclitus) -he doesn't seem to politically accept the life & death cycle he's caught in for he suffers for want of equanimity but will not, like Robinson Jeffers, "go down the dinosaurs' way" before trying all possible alternatives Addressing The Vision of Error one cant help but address the poet as per his accumulated production, his massive & multivalent project, and his international reputation current as he is in Australia, the British Isles & the USA. Do we read or read John Kinsella in it? -tracking him, as apparently one can do with a wrist-banded felon, a micro-chipped dolphin or Tasmanian devil or an English badger? The Vision of Error may have begun its adventure as the inversion, The Error of Vision -second-guessing the common assumption that 'seeing' is most of the poet's calling -from Whitmanesque journalism to anything from the portmanteau of soothsaying, that which'll always 'walk beside you'And 'seeing' might be named the apparent -the 'apparent' only ever what seems to be so -and the real, the harder quality which coagulates as quantityPoet in this space (this head-space &/or physical environment) committed to a speaking which flies in the face of the assumptions. But The Vision of Error it is, and poet here will call the shots -will catalogue crime & calumny -weave it into a hair-shirt, knot it into a cat o'nine tails On p19, state-of-the-world diatribe, "Try living / here, you collaborating wankers / who vox populi niche markets, / stereotypical beatings of prisoners, / the bullies who make / semi-useful foot soldiers." is juxtaposed (grand simile) with esoteric lit-crit cum biog : "Please place on my grave, "he resisted , / and wasn't hoodwinked by the lyric or its digressions, remouthings / or retextings. Not by epics, / nor damned elegies." -Kinsella here, the postmodernist hussar whose juxtaposition clearly elides all human acts within the pessimistic register of the Fall. Poet therefore (& there's poetry aplenty in these poems -beautiful alliterative & onomatopoeic runs, wild & wacky imagery) -whose ability to articulate outrage cannot for a second earn favour or furlough. Po-mo mix & match : bellicose pamphleteering and exquisite permutating of sound" Again on p61, "And so, I turn to St Augustine's Confessions / and the isles of the I declaimed through ontology / and a singular perfection manifest as core / of Western self-narrative, as Baby Tuckoo / or the resplendent self-damnation of Rousseau "What we read in The Vision of Error is the eternal if not infernal battle of the citizen, advocate, political-activist and the witness, artist, poet -and their ameliorations understood; the eternal battle between the urges of graffiti and the surges of literature -and their ameliorations understood; the eternal battle of action & reflection, of mortal living & immortal art, of infinite imagination & limited body-world -and their ameliorations understood I declare The Vison of Error : A Sextet of Activist Poems hereby launched! --------------------------------------------- NOTES, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS *The mesostic, a la John Cage, on p31, spelling SOLVENCY IS MUTE, probably not the poet's/poem's secret habitat or even the secret to habitat, though it could be! I recently heard 'solvent' mentioned on a news report about a variety of the drug GBH, and also know it as a term in the world of corporate finance. But the book does carry secrets if one accepts FIP's promo that "John Kinsella lays down his vision of an urgent and uncompromising poetics and politics of land " For instance, let's follow his God trail : (p17) "maybe it's only the shape, choreography / of praying we're interested in;"(pp35) "I need to participate, / I need the risk of being struck, / burnt to a crisp / by lightning, this devotion that forgets God / in the rush "(p36) "I pray compulsively, / always just before sleep and again if I wake during the night / in case I forgot before sleep"(p65) "God is fable is duty"(p75) "Religion is a technology"And family :several invocations of his son Tim;wife (p37) "it's not order I look for in Tracy's eyes"brother Stephen (p54);(pp55/56) "Tracy locates the vanquished house's ache / by the fruit tree stubs, introduced like water towers, / tarred seams opening - Gleneagle, alongside / Kinsella Road, where sixty-year-old pines / were recently harvested and new plantings inculcated"And language : (p9) Jumping from died-and-reborn York gums to "The dead have been gathering. / And, to be frank, accruing. / They are phenomenally heavy, / like self-doubt or self-belief "(p14) another grand simile : "Mispronunciation is a joy as great as fog / and fog lifting in tears "(p19) "You see, there's no getting away from sentences / all places visited, been, occupied, / even / passed /thru. // Says something about reading. / Maps and diaries not kept. / / Artifacts are not something / I need to create."(p22) "Psychedelia is my trap. I watched wooden / finches fly and hid from spiders in a nun's / closet -that's my biography told by the / outside myself self." -diaristic, solipsistic (not that there's anything wrong with that), poet talking to himself (p89) "Maybe you need to know [Paul] Goodman precedes with 'Language /is behaviour'*Regarding headspace & physical environment : Imagine Husserl ("perception is environment") & Jung ("mind is matter"), tapping their white canes around the poet's tripping feet *(p17) "I will learn to block out my shifts in body chemistry and reception theory / that undo the way I see" : as if natural seeing & telling were his standpoint rather than political shirt-fronting finessed with science -'objectivity' sufficient to render the lyrical porous if not specious. But I'm not convinced -undoing seeing, a la John Berger, the blinder Kinsella seeks to play here, despite categorical anxieties, -politics & philosophy's tectonic plates squeezing, squashing, ructioning poetry *I had thought Jack Clarke's line [quoted in launch speech above] was "I want all my knowledge to go into this one" and that it occurred in one of the sonnets, The End of This Side (Black Book, Ohio, 1979). However, I've found it isnt one of the sonnets at all but the poem The Stance We Inhabit Predisposes Our Dimension, published in the John Clarke issue of Duncan McNaughton's Fathar magazine (Buffalo, NY, June '71). And the key word is 'learning' not 'knowledge', notwithstanding a certain convergence of the reader & doer, library & world within that practice. And so it all comes back -the era of poetry & research on the wing of Olson, -and Olson dying in 1970, then George Butterick in '88, five months after Robert Duncan, & then Jack Clarke himself (1992) -of which I heard with a shock, ditto Butterick -poets I'd corresponded with, published -felt all over again as I googled for informationAnd what then of John Thorpe & Duncan McNaughton? Where are they now? Too many years spent in other circles, I'm embarrassed by my absence but, because of the focus upon John Kinsella, am serendipitously returned!I quote Jack's poem here :THE STANCE WE INHABIT PREDISPOSES OUR DIMENSIONas the sun coincides with the heartI want all my learning to go intothis one & leaps across the Pacificat a known spot just North of theSolomons I am reminded it was I whorefused to believe you would joinme in the Rose garden & was wantingproof of that Future which neverthus comes being thrust deeper intothe past which is its burden toovercome the moment I saw that I'dnever be a True Scientist untilI believed absolutely you had not gone overto the King of Death but had stayed to feed me raisons and grains andblack strap molasses for iron forenergy to combat Depression so thatthe only cold I had all winter wasthis one from Friday to Sunday theDay of the Equinox(3-21-71)oOo[Typed up 21/27 November, '13Kris Hemensley]
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