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Comment by Fred Price on November 10, 2010 at 6:39pm
brilliant video.
Comment by david perry on November 10, 2010 at 1:27am
Comment by Gary Berg-Cross on November 9, 2010 at 12:31pm
Here is one on Belief.

An atheist buys an ancient lamp at an auction, takes it home, and begins to polish it. Suddenly, a genie appears, and says, “I’ll grant you three wishes, Master.” The atheist says, “I wish I could believe in you.” The genie snaps his fingers, and suddenly the atheist believes in him. The atheist says, “Wow. I wish all atheists would believe this.” The genie snaps his fingers again, and suddenly atheists all over the world begin to believe in genies. “What about your third wish?” asks the genie. “Well,” says the atheist, “I wish for a billion dollars.” The genie snaps his fingers for a third time, but nothing happens. “What’s wrong?” asks the atheist. The genie shrugs and says, “Just because you believe in me, doesn’t necessarily mean that I really exist.”
Comment by Gary Berg-Cross on November 8, 2010 at 10:30am
Has anyone seen atheist jokes that use the familiar frame of 3 people of different faiths walking into a bar?

A revised version might be: "An atheist, an Agnostic and a Religious Person walk into a bar and......

A lame example might be, "and 5 ducks fly in the front door and out the back. The Religious person says, "a sign from God, drinks should be on the house." The Agnostic says, " I doubt that, but who knows." The Atheist says " I didn't know that Glenn Beck was in town."
Comment by Andrew Hall on November 8, 2010 at 9:49am
Billy Grahama is 92 years old. My take on it "Billy Graham is an Honorable Man Just Like A Prostitute is Chaste"
Comment by Andrew Hall on November 8, 2010 at 9:38am
I saw the I'm a Denier bit. My impression is that the short is mocking people who think climate change is real. Of course, they don't mention that the Maldives are going to be underwater within our lifetime and that maps of Greenland need to be rewritten since a good amount of the ice has melted and new islands have been found.
Comment by david perry on November 6, 2010 at 10:12pm
Comment by david perry on November 6, 2010 at 1:17pm
I don't have the tech to do it, but somebody should use the "Pope Song" and add a bunch of pope footage instead of the animation, like the protests and the other silliness. Maybe open with a bit of a papal mass, then go into the song. Any of you have the editing software for that sort of thing?
Comment by david perry on November 6, 2010 at 1:10pm
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Comment by Randy Reed on November 6, 2010 at 12:13pm
Riot police swinging truncheons clashed Thursday night with anti-papal protesters in Santiago. [B]Gay groups lined the motorcade route Saturday, kissing as the popemobile drove past.

In Barcelona, a giant "kiss-in" by gays and lesbians is planned for Sunday morning, evidence of the secular lifestyle that Benedict has identified as a threat to the faith. :)

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Sometimes, the person who is feeling pressured is the same religion as the person doing the pressuring. A believer may chastise a parent for something the believer considers biblical. The believer tells a parent they should have stoned their unruly child and the parent says that no, that's in the Old Testament. Both parent and believer read parts of the same book, but the parent is getting the holier than thou attitude from the believer. They share the same beliefs, but one just takes their beliefs more seriously.

Imagine, if you will, another world:

Person #1 A Mormon knocked on my door this morning and asked me if I had heard the good news. I wish they wouldn't push their beliefs on me!

Person #2 You need to relax and not be so sensitive. I can't believe you are whining about this. Are you such a wimp that hearing about their beliefs is going to hurt you? Sticks and stones!

#1 But they came to my house!

#2 This is a free country, they are exercising their freedom of religion. If you don't like it, why don't you move to Russia?

#1 I love this country! I just don't want them pushing their beliefs on me.

And so on.

Now this is how the above fictional conversation ties into real life. I started a conversation with a co-worker about an interesting hypothesis I had heard on another podcast. It seems the crime rate in the 90's went down somewhat and the speaker was wondering why. Well, some new research suggested that what had happened was that after Roe V. Wade made abortion legal, women were not raising children they didn't want or couldn't care for. Before 1973, abortion was illegal, so women could either use a coat hanger and risk infection and a host of other nasty maladies, or have the child and care for it as well as a goldfish. Since the highest crime rate demographic is the 18-24yo range, then in the early 90's the first wave of children born in 1974 would come of age. I was born in 1974. According to the researchers when abortion was legalized children destined to grow up in troubled homes and become criminals were not born. Hence, the crime rate was lower.

My coworker didn't miss a beat. He said ," since prayer was taken out of schools, the crime rate has shot up". I shot back to him with, "before women had the right to vote, there were no nuclear weapons." First, I applaud him for realizing a logical fallacy whether he knew it was or not. It is called correlation without causation. True, but irrelevant. It could be said that just because something happened before something else, the first caused the second. Has crime gone up since prayer was "taken out of school?" No. Why? Because prayer was not taken out of school. Abington Township School District v. Schempp was the precedent set in 1963 that did not outlaw prayer, but outlawed forced bible readings or any religious coercion by those in power over those under them. Children can pray in school all they want. So can teachers, administrators, janitors, lunch ladies, etc. The school is not allowed to force the beliefs of those same people on the students.

For example, a teacher can not lead a class in a prayer. Any prayer. You may be asking, "why not?" Think about it. Which prayer? Whose belief? Should children have to get on their knees and face Mecca at the teachers direction? Should the children have to turn their eyes skyward and thank Sol Invictus for such a beautiful day? Are you asking yourself, "why can't the children just put up with it?" "Why not just leave the room and wait quietly in the hall? The other students surely won't think those infidels are bad people, will they?" "Why are those students and their parents that don't want to participate in our worship of Yahweh trying to deny our freedom of religion and pushing their lack of belief on everyone else?"

Another way to look at it is this. Children go to school to think, they go to church to believe. If you don't want the beliefs of others forced on your child, why would you become angry and accuse those fighting for your child's right to remain free from the pressure of someone trying to force their belief? This is exactly what is being said every time I hear those around me bemoan about forced bible reading being halted in schools. Dr. Newdow is despised for attempting to remove "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. Incidentally, the phrase wasn't in the original pledge and think about the words as written," one nation, indivisible." Ask yourself if 'Under God' was replaced with "Under Zeus" would that make the nation "indivisible?"

I spend a dollar buying water balloons and "In God we trust" stares back at me. If God were changed to Zeus, would that represent something you would like our government to speak to the world about you? About us? What "we" trust in, what makes America the country it is, is our Constitution. How would our country be different if we didn't have such a well written document?

Recalling the above conversation, I hope you can see that the movement to keep church and state separate isn't whining. It's not because we want to deny anyone their free speech, or freedom of religion. It's not because we are trying to force our lack of belief on anyone. It is because we are trying to stop others from pushing their beliefs on you.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Closet Organization 101 Part 1

So as I've mentioned in a earlier post, I am revamping my entire closet! So very excited! I was inspired by Kendi of kendieveryday to create for myself a "working closet"  A working closet means, that I can go into my closet and be able to make an outfit out of any and everything in there. Ive lost 33 lbs in the last year and I have numerous clothes that no longer fit, or need to be tailored. So instead of going out and just buying new clothes, Ive decided I need to revamp the whole closet and start with the bare bones. The first step in closet organization and creating a working closet is Purging. We all know purging mean. To get rid of what is undesirable, to cleanse, etc. So that's what I did. Here is Kendi's quick and easy step by step process of "purging"

How to Purge Your Closet (and still have things to wear)

1. Go through your closet with a fine-tooth comb. Take inventory of everything you own and start evaluating if you need to keep an item or not. I have a few guidelines that I use to see if it's worth keeping or it's ready leave my closet.

It no longer fits.
You don't like it or you've never worn it.
It has unrepairable holes or tears in it.
You haven't worn it in 6-12 months (or within the appropriate season).
You get confused by just looking at it.
You've never seen this item before and you're not quite sure how it get in here.

If you answered yes to any of the above, there is only one answer: purge it. Get it out of your closet.
Keeping items that you will never wear in your closet does you no good. Think of these items as junk mail, when you clean out your inbox you can see your other emails a lot better. Same with clothing you don't wear, clean it out and you'll begin to see your closet for what it is and can be.

2.  If you are struggling with throwing a few things out, start a "maybe" pile. I keep a (small) box in my laundry room, so when I find something that I just don't wear anymore, but I'm not ready to give away it goes in the box. If it's still there in a month or so (meaning I haven't missed it), then I donate it, sell it or swap it with a friend. If you are unsure about a few items, pull them to the side and try them on. If it fits and you can pair it with 3-5 other items in your closet, then keep it. If it doesn't, purge and move on.

3. Next, go through the clothing you've decided to give away. Figure out where these clothes are going to. Is it a thrift store like goodwill or salvation army? Is it to a friend for a clothing swap? Will you sell it to a consignment shop or online? Find a place for these clothes to go somewhere, don't just toss them out. If you can't wear them, someone will. Donating creates a great cycle. The more you donate, the more people can buy which creates more jobs. See? Who knew that cleaning out your closet could do so much good?

4. After your purge, go through your closet and start to pair items together without the clutter of the unworn clogging your creativity. Pair things together for the coming week and hang them in their respective outfit pairs.

Taking her advice I attacked my closet, and started going through every item. I first just took everything out and quickly went through each pile of clothing and threw out stuff I knew I hadn't worn in the last year, what was too big, too old, etc and started a unwanted pile. As I went through all of my clothes I also pulled out anything that I knew needed to be taking in  or mended (I have a few very expensive work pants that I'm not going to give away when I can get them tailored to fit me.)

Over the next few days, I went back with an even more keen eye and pared down what was left in my closet. I realized that I had stuff that I bought last year and only wore once. I also had numerous camisoles that were printed that I never wear(why I have so many white ribbed tanks, and sweatshirts Ill never know! lol) I'm still in the process of going through my shoes and getting rid of the clutter. Most of the pile of clothing I have set aside that is no longer taking up residence in my closet, will go out to my sister and friends and whatever is left I will donate to a thrift store.

After all this purging, I was able to stand back and admire what I had left in my closet. I've already been able to create new outfits out of what I have left! My next post I'll go through and discuss what I have left and why!

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Monday, May 23, 2016

What Is Happiness, Anyway?

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The secret joy of being a Japanese woman (no, really)

The Japan Times  by Kaori Shoji  Special To The Japan Times  May 23, 2016

Western societies have long viewed Japan as a heavily 父権社会 (fuken shakai, patriarchal society), often 封建的 (hōkenteki, feudal) and hugely discriminatory against women. No arguments there.

One of the first things American women balk at is the amount of housework the average Japanese 主婦 (shufu, woman of the house) is expected to do — without a car, outsourced help or even any appreciation from her family. “How can you stand it?” wailed my friend Emily from Boston as I bent over a sink full of dinner dishes. (Emily’s arguments with her husband largely revolved around whose turn it was to stack their gorgeous energy-efficient dishwasher.) “Where’s your self-respect?”
女だから (Onna dakara, “Because this is what women are”) is a refrain I heard from childhood, spoken about my mother and female relatives, and later about myself, by way of explanation for the tremendous amount of 家事 (kaji, household chores) that fall on a woman’s shoulders, whether she happens to have a job or not.

On the other hand, in her book “Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat,” Naomi Moriyama points out that working in and around the house, cycling everywhere instead of driving and caring for children and the elderly all keep the average Japanese woman alert and fit well into her 70s. And as much as we might hate to admit it, this is also true. When I got my first gym membership, there was much eye-rolling among my female family members, who all told me with varying degrees of concern and sarcasm that I should 貯金をして床を拭きなさい (Chokin o shite yuka o fukinasai, “Save your money, get down on your knees and wipe the floor”) instead of paying someone for the privilege of moving about. I should add that these women were rarely sick or ever needed to go on a diet.

Yes, some components of Japan’s misogynistic 差別 (sabetsu, discrimination) society actually worked in favor of the Japanese woman. She could hone her social skills by dealing with the difficult and demanding men in the family. She picked up home remedies passed on from her mother and knew how to keep medical costs down. She learned about money from an early age, since household finances have traditionally been managed by women. It’s second nature for her to live frugally and sustainably, while her counterparts in the U.S., for example, are just discovering the virtues of those two concepts. She has always had low expectations when it came to men and marriage, preferring the world of fiction, manga and porn (which was sold door to door during the Edo Period) to indulge in fantasies of love and sex. Let’s not forget that 紫式部 (Murasaki Shikibu, Lady Murasaki) penned 源氏物語 (“Genji Monogatari,” “The Tale of Genji”) 1,000 years ago — even then, Japanese women who needed their dreamboat fix were a sizable market.

More recently, in the late 20th century, my grandmother (then in her early 70s) used to do some pretty elegant stuff in her spare time. She enjoyed her cigarettes, and was the first adult I knew who spoke aloud such poetic phrases as たばこをくゆらす (Tabako o kuyurasu, “Let the cigarette smoke seep into the air”). She listened to Edith Piaf records on a Victor stereo and had a favorite sushi place in the neighborhood where she would occasionally go alone for a small にぎり (nigiri, plate of sushi) and a single 徳利 (tokkuri, bottle of sake).

She would always read before going to sleep, and the little reading light by her futon represented both a sanctuary and a precious sliver of privacy. Watching her, I never felt that the Japanese woman was a 被害者 (higaisha, victim) of this supposedly terrible society — rather, I marveled at the way my grandmother and many of the older women in the neighborhood seemed liberated from modern adult problems.

It was the men I pitied. My father and grandfather and all the salarymen I rode with in the 通勤電車 (tsūkin densha, commuter train) on my way to school. They had the haunted look of the 仕事漬けの サラリーマン (shigotozuke no sarariiman, work-drenched salaryman), exhausted and worried. Sure, they could count on a beer after work and a rare treat of 週末ゴルフ (shūmatsu gorufu, weekend golf), but otherwise, Japanese men seemed to get the short end of the stick.

Now more than ever, the 日本の男 (Nippon no otoko, Japanese male) is in a tough spot. Within 20 years, 1 out of 3 men are slated to be 生涯独身 (shōgai dokushin, lifelong singles), according to the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. Nearly half of the workforce is now in 非正規雇用 (hiseiki koyō, irregular employment), and without having 正社員 (seishain, official employee) status, Japanese men lack the confidence (and income) to even look for a girlfriend.

The truth of this patriarchal society could be that it provides a lot more wriggle room for women and leaves the men precious little in terms of loopholes or options.
Uhhhh.  OK.  Maybe.  I live in a very different culture.  Americans, especially young Americans, don't seem to value a life of hard work and staying home a lot.  I have never been to Japan, but I know several people who have, and most of them say that the stereotypical Japanese wife is a crock, but that the stereotypical harried salary-man is unfortunately all too true.

Of course, things are changing all over the world.  Old values are being shed by the current generation around the globe.  The Internet is cited as the most common cause for this, and it isn't always a bad thing.  But I'm a bit of a Luddite, and I like cultural differences.  The idea that every landscape will soon look the same (at least, every urban landscape) is rather distressing to me.  And it's happening.  Way back in 1984 I got dragged into watching the Tour de France bicycle race, and I was horrified that much of the landscape looked like California, with tacky little strip-malls and tract housing, McDonalds and Burger Kings littered the landscape. Yuk.

Then again, how can I be surprised.  People need and want the same things, the world over.  They want to be well-fed, comfortable and to have fun.  But I have always enjoyed the idea that those things often meant something surprisingly different, depending on what part of the globe you hailed from.

And naturally, people from other countries are quick to point out that Americans - for the most part - have more of everything than anyone else.  This is embarrassingly true.  But it also becoming less true.  We have crap health care, considering how much money our country has.  And are kids are getting less and less well educated than those in many countries as well.

Here are a few statistical charts for you to peruse...

OECD looked at entry rates (defined as percent of any age cohort that enters) for tertiary education and compared them with completion rates.  Japan, for example, has a very low entry rate into tertiary education but a very high proportion of those who enter graduate.  Entry into tertiary education is competitive in Japan and there is a very low dropout rate. Other countries like the U.S. and New Zealand, have very high entry rates and much lower completion rates.

So who in this dichotomy is happier?  Gallup has a chart for that too.  It shows nearly everybody.  I don't know how accurate it is, but it shows Americans being happier than the Japanese.  (It's the second chart down, below.)

from: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite the conflict and unrest that dominates much of the news, people around the world are experiencing a lot of positive emotions. At least seven in 10 adults worldwide report experiencing lots of enjoyment, laughing or smiling a lot, feeling well-rested, and being treated with respect, while a slight majority (51%) report that they learned or did something interesting the day before.
Trend in Positive Experience Index: Most of the World Is Consistently Positive

Gallup measured each of these positive emotions in 138 countries in 2013 by asking people whether they experienced them the previous day. Gallup compiles the "yes" results into a Positive Experience Index score for each country. Findings for all countries can be found below.

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Politicians and businesses are called to humanitarian action in Istanbul

Politicians and businesses are called to humanitarian action in Istanbul

At the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, the UN has invited leading politicians, NGO’s and businesses to share their input on how to remedy current and future crises.

They are all there. In Istanbul at the World Humanitarian Summit. Top-level politicians, key influencers from non-governmental organisations (NGO’s), and representatives from international business are present. The key topic is to find and initiate concrete actions and commitments that can better prepare the international community to respond to humanitarian crises as for instance the current refugee crisis.

“We are in the middle of an enormous refugee catastrophe. We need to find new ways of helping. In close cooperation with the private sector, experts and the humanitarian sector, we can develop de necessary solutions to refugees, internally displaced and local societies in developing countries,” says Danish Foreign Minister, Kristian Jensen.

The summit is the first of its kind and is initiated by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. In addition to discussing the current humanitarian issues, goals of the summit include creating a roadmap on how to build capabilities in developing countries, for instance making them capable of running and maintaining stable supply networks delivering basic necessities such as water. Here, water technology companies, such as Grundfos, can make a difference, and this is exactly why the company is also present in Istanbul.

“We are here to share our view on the issues the world is facing, and offer our help. Water is an invaluable resource in building better societies all over the world, and our innovative water technology can make a true difference in all parts of the world,” says Kim Nøhr Skibsted, Group VP, Group Communications, Public Affairs & Engagement at Grundfos.

Among other things, the company highlights its green solutions, which include submersible pumps for water intake, designed to be able to run on solar and wind power, making them capable of operating in off-grid areas everywhere around the world.

Solar powered, stable solutions, which can bring water to remote areas is among the high-tech equipment that Grundfos has brought to a new cooperation with the Danish Refugee Council. Here the company and the humanitarian organisation can combine their specific expertise in order to build better foundations for life in the refugee communities.

“It is time to enhance collaboration across sectors. As partners we will need to understand and appreciate the different contributions that each sector can bring to the table. This is why I am excited about the new partnership with Grundfos setting out to jointly rethink meaningful and sustainable solutions”, says Andreas Kamm, Secretary General, Danish Refugee Council.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

3 Day Weekend!

The doctor I work for had a family emergency this week, so we are closed today. Aubrey's daycare is also closed today for a teacher's work day, so we're spending the day together! So far we've had a great day! We played outside some this morning & then went over to Cassidi's house. Cass was babysitting her 6 week old niece. I thought it would be interesting to see how Aubs was around a little baby. She just stared at her for the most part. She did get a little jealous when I was holding her. She kept pulling on my shirt for me to hold her. lol Good thing it will still be a few years before she has to play the role of Big Sister!

Tomorrow we are going to Brady's 5th birthday party. They are having a big inflatable water slide, so I know Aubs will have a blast! Brady is the sweet little boy of one of our patients at work. I have become close with a lot of our patients & their kiddos :)

Sunday, we are probably going to go to the water park in Arkadelphia. I have 2 "free" passes left from Aubs birthday party, so we need to use them up before the summer is over! Aubrey always loves to swimming aka "put her feet in water!"

When Aubrey wakes up from her nap, we are going shopping! :) She is a girly girl & usually loves to shop with me. She will look things over & say "That's cute!" haha :)

We're looking forward to another 3 day weekend next weekend for Labor Day! We will be heading to my parents house for a going away party for my brother. He leaves Sept 8th to go to Georgia for basic training. We will miss him bunches!

Guess I should finish cleaning.. more later :)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Life These Days...

Well, Aubrey went to bed at 6:15 tonight so I figured no better time to blog than now! Nathan had to leave early for work this morning (6:30) & she heard him & woke up SUPER early for her, so she was WORN out tonight! First, I'm going to play a little bit of catch up.

Aubs is doing great! She is sooooooo vocal these days omg. Why we paid hundreds of dollars to get tubes in her ears, I'll never know??? Just kidding, of course to help her with the millions of ear infections she had... but seriously it is quite humorous to think back to how worried I was that she wasn't talking because she NEVER stops talking now!! She is loving her new daycare. She has 2 best friends that she talks about often. "Ne Ne" aka Sydney & Tucker :) I am glad she is loving it!! She is moving up to the next class on Monday. Her teachers tell me often that she is very smart! Sometimes she is too smart for her own good! She constantly spells her name now. She can also count to 10 but often skips 5 for some reason. She knows most of her colors but her favorite is definitely "yellow". Even when she knows something is NOT yellow, she'll say "That yellow Mommy?". :) Healthwise, she is doing pretty good right now. She is on Pulmicort breathing treatments once a day right now for her asthma. We may have to increase her back to twice a day in the fall/winter, which is her worst time of the year, but maybe we'll be able to get by with just once a day! We also recently started her on Singulair, which is a chewable tablet that will help with her asthma AND allergies! She calls it her "night night medicine candy" ;) We are hoping that between her breathing treatments & the Singulair, she will have a MUCH better fall/winter this year! Fingers crossed!!

As for me & Nathan, we're doing great as well. We are loving our new house! Nathan is in the LONG application process at Benton Police Department right now. He first applied in April. Since then, he has done a written test, physical, home interview, & oral board interview. We are now waiting for a letter saying what rank he is for the next available position. We are just praying about everything & we know God will lead us in the right direction.

Well, now that I'm all caught up, I will try to post daily about what we did & of course include pictures of Miss Aubs!!

Have a good night, everyone!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Better Blogger...

Yep, I've said it before & I'm saying it again.. I'm going to try to be a better blogger!! I hate when I get out of writing on here. It is really so much fun to look back & read what was going on in our lives in the past. So here's to being a better blogger, AGAIN!!

This is going to be super short. My sweet girl is asleep & my hubby is passed out on the couch. I'm thinking they have the right idea & I'm about to head off to dream land too!

Tomorrow I'll post pics of Miss Aubs & everything she is up to these days. So check back soon!!! :)


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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Everything's Better with Bacon

That has long been my philosophy. I was looking for a brunch recipe for today and was very excited to see these bacon and cheddar scones were this week's choice. I already had everything I needed except the buttermilk, so I picked up some on my way home from church this morning.

They came together really quickly and were soon ready for the oven.

I served them with scrambled eggs and am looking forward to having the leftovers for breakfast this week.

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    Post by Serenity on Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:12 am

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    Name: Lunaria Annua
    ALIAS: Luna, The Puppet Master
    Gender: Female
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'7”
    Weight: 135

    Personality: Although it may seem like it, Lunaria is not an emotionless person. She is generally a kind person, but it not very approachable. She has a hard time expressing herself, whether through or facial expressions. Most of her feelings are shown through her actions and words. She prefers to show people she cares without having to force up a fake smile. She does have the ability and willingness to smile, but only if she means it. A fake smile is insulting and a lie. If you're going to tell her something, tell her with honesty. Lunaria is a protective person. She isn't overly protective, so she's not going to ask when, where, why, who, and how. She'll stick to where and when, especially when it comes to a certain person she works for: Tsubine. Lunaria will not hesitate to take a shot for someone she saw as innocent. She will protect those that need protecting, but also deserve it. She'll protect them, but she will not die for them. She has a duty and that duty is to the Emperor of Zakat. If she were to die for a random person on the street, she would not be there for Tsubine if there was ever a time that she needed to be.

    Lunaria is not only a hard-worker, but is very dedicated to her work. Even acting as just a maid in the Emperor's Palace, she keeps to a very strict routine. She holds meetings with the general staff of the Palace every morning before the sun rises at 4:30 in the morning, gives them all the chores she wants them to do. She informs people of meetings and when to avoid what areas. After that, she adheres to her own schedule and gets her list done in a timely manner, always in time to make sure those who work under her are getting their own chores done. Unless there is something specific, special, or important to alter these plans, they are not altered. Those that alter these plans or do not get their work done are called “distractions”. Whether the distractions are lazy, selfish, tired, or merely confused about their duties are not excused of their actions. If they have not done their work, Lunaria will have their pay docked. The only excuse they are allowed to give is being sick, and if they are sick, Lunaria will have them checked out by a doctor she trusts to give her the correct diagnosis and then she will take appropriate action, whether that be giving them the day off or firing them for lying.

    Unlike most people who choose to sugar coat the truth, be sensitive to another person's feelings, or take the more 'ethical' route to dealing with an issue, Lunaria will outright speak in fact and without emotion to bar her view. Lunaria has always been known to openly disagree with the Emperor of Zakat, uncaring to any punishment that may follow. Lunaria does this because the Emperor keeps her around for a reason. She does not hold a bias view and will not hesitate to do what is right because someone's feelings might get hurt. Lunaria will gladly hurt someone's feelings if it means that they know the truth, they will be safe in the long run, or just because she knows it to be the right thing to do. Even if she is very strict and unforgiving, Lunaria is anything but a stupid bitch. Anyone who chooses to get to know her will understand this. She doesn't do anything without a reason behind it. She doesn't think with her heart, only with her head and she uses her logic to do what she knows to be correct. The only things Lunaria will not do is sabotage Zakat's safety or betray Tsubine. These she will lie to protect.

    Lunaria isn't someone that you can easily fool. She can look at someone and realize that they're lying their ass off through subtle movements that they won't even know they're making. Because of how good she really is at telling whether someone is lying, people often don't believe her. She chooses to get her proof before making the accusation: having a doctor check a sick employee out before firing them for lying to her. There are times that she is wrong about someone, but that is rare. Another one of the reasons why Lunaria feels she must get proof before making an accusation is because she doesn't like to be challenged. She lies less than 98% of the world, so it is extremely insulting for someone to challenge her when she knows for a fact that she is telling the honest truth. So, she gets her proof and then hands it to them so they don't have the ability to challenge her knowledge. Lunaria isn't one to take risks. She won't go skydiving when the parachute might not open. She won't go bungee jumping because the line might snap. She won't go into a battle without a plan of action and of escape. Things go wrong.

    History: Lunaria's history is quite simple. She was born and raised in Zakat and has an unwavering loyalty to her country and to it's current leader. As she grew, she watched her family walk out of their home with the mission of protecting the Empire, nothing more and nothing less. This instilled confidence in Lunaria's trust and love for Zakat and it has never faltered. While alone, she trained her mind the best she could. She studied well, passed everything in school, and made her parents proud of her. She was quite popular with the boys, but never cared enough to do anything about their admiration for her. Instead, she kept to herself. Once she became of age, she fought for a job in the Emperor's house, knowing that she wanted to work there no matter what. She worked day and night as a maid and over the years was promoted to being the Head Maid. When she turned twenty one, Lunaria asked for training in martial arts and the ways of the Arcane and received it. Soon, she was a killer within the Laplace Palace and began acting as a bodyguard role for the Emperor without most peoples knowledge.

    One day about seven years ago, something happened that shocked her. A woman showed incredible skill while training and the Emperor insisted on having a dueling match with her. Lunaria sat back and watched as they fought with dummy weapons, but the Emperor said he wanted the real thing. Lunaria protested, telling him that it was dangerous, but he merely laughed in off in confidence. Lunaria reluctantly sat back and watched the duel take place. It was obvious to many that the woman was holding back. Her skill with a blade was impressive. Even the Emperor called her out on it and told her not to hold back. Lunaria immediately felt like something bad was about to happen. In the pit of her gut, she could tell that this was not going to end well, but she said nothing. She watched closely, taking note of each of their movements as they dueled, and then she saw it. It was a mere moment before it took place. The woman was going to hit him and hit him hard. Lunaria's eyes widened when her observations proved to be correct and a slash from the woman's blade sliced through the Emperor's neck and within moments, he fell.

    Even with the horrified look on the woman's face, Lunaria's anger swelled within her and she wanted nothing more than to slice through the woman's neck, but the Imperial Guard had the same idea. They were angry, all of them. The look on the woman's face though, it finally caught Lunaria and she interfered. She hurried behind Tsubine and slammed the side of her hand in the back of Tsu's head, knocking her out. For the next few days, Lunaria came forward in defense for the woman who had slain her leader and friend, explaining that it was all just an accident. "The Emperor knew full well what he was doing. He acknowledged her skill, he caught her holding back, and he told her to do otherwise. He treated it as an official duel, not just training a solider... She is not to blame. The Emperor fell with honor in a duel against his soldier and, unfortunately, he lost." With those words, Lunaria's testifying not only saved Tsubine from being executed, but brought in the idea of her taking over. With this now being considered an official duel, Tsubine was the rightful heir to the throne of Zakat. Maximilian, the Emperor's son, was stripped of his power.

    It wasn't long after that when Tsubine was made Emperor. Lunaria felt bitter over the situation, but she knew that she had done what the former Emperor would have wanted. Lunaria never told Tsubine who had come forth to save her from punishment, but it didn't matter. Lunaria soon became a guiding light for Tsubine, helping her out in certain situations, giving advice, and even continuing her act as a secret bodyguard. Being around Emperor Tsubine so much, being both her maid and bodyguard, Lunaria was able to get to know her. It was soon discovered that Tsubine was a kind, strict, and honorable woman. Lunaria wouldn't want anyone else leading Zakat. She began to admire Tsubine enough that the bitterness she felt toward the accident faded away completely. Lunaria's determination to stick by Tsubine's side increased. She felt as if she needed to make up for the bitter days she felt by doing her best to aid Tsubine. It wasn't long that she began to feel a sort of warmness toward the Emperor, though she knew it was completely inappropriate and kept it secret. To this day, she continues standing strongly by Tsubine's side.

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    The objects illustrated in the picture to the left look like normal crosses, but are actually instruments in Lunaria's battle plan. Lunaria had two of these custom made, from the steel they were created with, their shape, and specially selected the man who created them: Open Position. [2-1]

    These crosses give Lunaria the ability to take control of non-humanoid objects. Each of the cross's tips emit Arcana in the form of four strings. These strings latch onto an object and send Arcana through out it's entirety. This Arcana gives the object three traits it may not normally of had (or advances them if it already had them): advanced flexibility, advanced speed, and advanced durability. As an example, if she took hold of a tree, the branches can bend without snapping, the bark can be hit without tearing to easily, and the tree can use it's roots to move similar to the speeds of a human, since it technically had no speed beforehand.

    Since Lunaria holds two of these crosses, she can either control one extra large (elephant sized), two large (horse sized), four medium (dog sized), or eight small (cat sized) objects. The strings on these can reach up to one hundred feet. Though it looks like the strings are controlling the object, the Arcane item actually is reading the mind of Lunaria and sending signals. The strings merely keep the connection between Lunaria and the object.

    Once the strings are attached, the object is instantly under Lunaria's control. If the strings are cut or broken in any way, the connection is instantly broken. There is a one post cool down before Lunaria is able to take control of another object. Once the object is attached, the crosses can hold control of that object for ten rounds of posts.

    The object to the left, Lunaria also has two of. These normally act like swords to her, but they don't slice or cut. Why? Because they are round. These only stab. This is because they are meant to stick into an object. The moment that these blades are able to pierce the body of a living thing, a total of twenty 1 inch metal barbs shoot out into the persons body. These barbs release two things at this moment. They release Arcana and the cross-like handles that Lunaria would be holding. [1-2]

    The release of the Arcana flows through the person's body. They will have their next post to remove the blade to stop the flow of Arcana. If this is not done, the Arcana will be able to spread through out their entire body and Lunaria will temporarily (over the course of 5 rounds of posts) have full control over their body. If they choose to remove the blade then the control will not happen, but they will cause an immense amount of damage to their body. The deeper the blade went in, the worse the damage will be. It's in the shape of a cone for a reason.

    If the control does happen, then they do have the ability to mentally overcome the Arcana controlling them in two ways. The first is mental will. If someone's will is strong enough, they can overcome if what Lunaria is making them do is so against their moral code: killing their child/lover, or something along those lines. The second way is overwhelming Arcana. If they are able to will their own Arcana to expel the Arcana from Lunaria's blades, the strings will break and the connection will be broken. Note: This only controls their body, not their mind. This works by the Arcana flowing through their body and forcing Lunaria's will into their muscles.

    Skills: Lunaria is a fantastic maid. She knows cleaning as well as she can walk. She is one not to disappoint, especially if you're the Emperor of Zakat. Beyond that obvious fact, Lunaria is a very accomplished martial artist. She acts as a personal bodyguard for the Emperor for a reason. She has to be able to protect her. Lunaria's skill is very ninja-like, quick, deadly, and silent. Lunaria is also an accomplished swords-woman and dual blade user. Put a sword in her hand and she can take down almost any target you give her.

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Microsoft partnering with MaRS to promote entrepreneurship in Canada

October 31, 2013

TORONTO – Microsoft Canada today announced formal relationships with three of the country’s leading startup hubs: Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, Montreal’s Notman House and Launch Academy in Vancouver.

The relationship is part of Microsoft Ventures, a global initiative to help entrepreneurs build great companies. Working with startups at every stage of maturity, the initiative provides the tools, resources and expertise startups need to succeed.

“We are excited to partner with these three leading startup hubs because entrepreneurism is a local phenomenon and Launch Academy, Notman House and MaRS Discovery District with their proven record for success, represent amazing examples of startup innovation, support and community,” said Cliff Reeves, senior director of community programs, Microsoft Ventures.

“Having members of the Microsoft Ventures team onsite at MaRS offers tremendous value to the diverse and talented entrepreneurs who gather here from across many fields and focus on many different technologies and markets,” said Salim Teja, Managing Director of MaRS’ Information Technology, Communications & Entertainment (ICE) practice. “We’re thrilled to have them here as a resource for our startups.”

Microsoft Ventures works actively in the community to empower and enable entrepreneurs to thrive by offering resources to help launch successful businesses and, by extension, to help grow the Canadian economy overall. Microsoft is on site at all three locations to provide technical mentorship and assistance as well as access to devices for development and testing. The Microsoft BizSpark program further supports tech startups by providing them with free software including Windows, Visual Studio, Office and more, representing over $13,000 in software. Windows Azure cloud hosting credits worth $150 a month are also available to technology-based startups through Microsoft BizSpark.

Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District is one of the world’s largest urban innovation centres, cultivating high-impact ventures and equipping innovators to drive economic and social prosperity in Canada. MaRS’ ICE practice supports key industry clusters by providing them with business/technical advisory services, education and market research, and connecting them to talent, customers and capital. MaRS’ global reputation for innovation and dedication to building high-growth companies makes it an ideal partner for this initiative.

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The Pixel 2 beats the iPhone 8 Plus' camera on DxOMark

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As it stands, Samsung is the only company that makes the OLED displays, NAND flash, and DRAM chip - all of which are needed in mass quantities to make Apples iPhones.

But the new iPhones have now been joined at the top of the rankings by Samsung's Galaxy Note 8, the company's first dual-camera phone. Of the two, Samsung's phone is the one you'd want for portraits or capturing a fast-moving scene.

Google has managed to provide a great camera for sure, but what really makes a big leap in the performance of the phone's camera is its artificial intelligence that's giving it a palpable lead over Apple's brilliant camera chops.

The company expects to post record sales this year on the back of its strong performance in the smartphone business. With the newest iPhone 8 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sharing the number one spot with a score of 94, all eyes were on Google and they didn't disappoint.

The question is: how much does this influence your choice of device? The DSLR-like soft backgrounds are added to the photo while it's being taken. "For example, when you go to bed at night, with a simple 'good night' your Assistant can silence your phone, turn off the lights, set your alarm and more". Some experts say given the pricing-starting at Rs 61,000-the sales volumes of the new models could well be twice that of the inaugural Pixel models, in India and globally. One notable thing that was spotted with the Pixel 2 is that it scored the highest on DxOMark, the controversial benchmark site for smartphone cameras.

Meanwhile, Samsung India is consolidating its leadership in India - with its market share (in terms of value) rising from 43 per cent in July to 46 per cent in August, according to the latest report from the market research firm GfK.

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Algunas plantas pueden ser más susceptibles a los insectos o las enfermedades si deben hacer con menos luz del sol que es óptimo. En el patio trasero, las áreas soleadas y sombreadas cambian continuamente durante el día con el movimiento del sol.

However, the first launches of any such products are likely to be small runs, possibly limited to select regions where these new designs will have the most appeal.

Google's Pixel 2 series can stir up competition in the premium segment and give the likes of Apple and Samsung a tough fight, given its competitive pricing, but a lot would depend upon the US search major's marketing initiatives given that its rivals have had a head start in the crucial festival season.

The Note 8's advantages chiefly come through its secondary camera, relatively noiseless low-light photography and lightning-quick autofocus.

Google Lens is a new feature that is debuting with Pixel 2 smartphones in preview.

For Android fans around the world, Google's annual Pixel event has become the Mecca for its die-hard worshipers.

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL both have an aluminium unibody with hybrid coating. On the other hand, the Galaxy S8 has regularly seen deals since it launched, with many bringing it below the $600 mark and some hitting $570, not to mention persistent buy-one-get-one deals from carriers. "It is not a value-for-money product", Sidharath Arya, who came to check the latest iPhones at iWorld in Kamla Nagar in North Delhi, told IANS. With the same hardware inside, the phones are left to duke it out with their looks and capabilities. Further down the line, the prospect of flexible products will keep the technology relevant for years to go.

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Resilient economy keeps interest rates stable

With two more opportunities to announce a move before the end of the year, trends are pointing toward the Federal Reserve using at least one of them to modify interest rates after passing on the chance this week.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate at 1 percent to 1.25 percent, according to the meeting minutes released by policymakers. When the FOMC convenes again either at the end of October or on Dec. 12, an uptick is expected.

“In determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the committee will assess realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2-percent inflation,” the meeting minutes said. “This assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including measures of labor market conditions, indicators of inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and readings on financial and international developments.

“The committee will carefully monitor actual and expected inflation developments relative to its symmetric inflation goal,” the minutes continued. “The committee expects that economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant gradual increases in the federal funds rate; the federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run. However, the actual path of the federal funds rate will depend on the economic outlook as informed by incoming data.”

Ahead of when the Federal Reserves discussed storm ramifications, Comerica Bank chief economist Robert Dye offered an upbeat assessment of  the U.S. economy that could be beneficial for dealerships and finance companies for the remainder of the year.

“We are seeing the disruptions caused by a very active hurricane season in some of the economic data for August and September,” Dye said. “We expect to see more evidence of storm effects in the data for October, and perhaps in the data for November as well.

“Despite the local and regional economic disruptions, the catastrophic damage and the loss of life from the recent hurricanes, the U.S. economy remains in good shape and looks set to end the year with moderate positive momentum. This speaks volumes about the resiliency of the U.S. economy,” he went on to say.

The Fed also spent considerable time discussing the ramifications of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and the minutes broached the auto industry, as well.

“Sales of autos and light trucks had softened over the summer, leading producers to slow production to address a buildup of inventories, but a couple of participants noted that automakers expected to see a temporary increase in demand as households and businesses replaced vehicles damaged during the storms,” the minutes said.

“Participants acknowledged that Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria would affect economic activity in the near term,” the minutes continued. “They expected growth of real GDP in the third quarter to be held down by the severe disruptions caused by the storms but to rebound beginning in the fourth quarter as rebuilding got underway and economic activity in the affected areas resumed.

“Similarly, employment would be temporarily depressed by the hurricanes, but, abstracting from those effects, employment gains were anticipated to remain solid, and the unemployment rate was expected to decline a bit further by year-end,” the meeting recap went on to mention.


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Guernsey Salutes Him the Queen’s 90th (ASP V10N3)

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II seems to have captured the heart of the whole world as she has gritted her teeth in difficult times and pushed through to a somewhat better era in her 90s.

For this remarkable lady, Guernsey Post has issued some splendid stamps to celebrate her 90th birthday.

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Forty years ago, a young kid of a filmmaker decided he was gonna stick a finger in the eye of the Hollywood Establishment and make a movie based on stuff he knew about, on his terms, in his old stomping grounds and anyone who said he couldn’t do it could suck it.

In 1972, George Lucas set about making a movie about his own high school years in Modesto, CA. But much of the film about hot rods and girls and cruising and music and uncertainty and bravado and fun and drinking and girls and cars and girls and cars, including the final dawn race on Paradise Road, was shot much further west in Petaluma (as well as the Mel’s Diner in San Francisco, locations in Mill Valley and Sonoma). By the time American Graffiti was released the following year, the backers never imagined the low-budge flick would break even, much less become one of the most beloved and profitable films of all-time.

Forty years later, the yellow Deuce 5-window known simply as “the Milner Coupe,” is still owned by a San Francisco fireman and was brought out once again for the annual celebration of the movie in Petaluma. But this time, it was staged against a certain black ’55 Chevy for one more race down Paradise Road. Sorta.

Nomads Robbie Morris and Dave Tanimura trucked out to Petaluma the other night when we heard a vicious rumor that the most famous street race in the history of hotrodding was gonna be staged one more time at Midnight on Frates Road – the real-world stretch used to represent the original Paradise Road in Modesto.

Did the race happen? You’ll have to wait on that one, but for now, nerd out on some footage Morris nabbed at some point before Midnight on Tuesday in downtown Petaluma…

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Taking pictures is fun, but taking good pictures requires work. Unlike most of us, good photographers have learned all the tricks of the trade, and that knowledge and skill shows in their work. Here are some suggestions that will help you get some good photos.

Use photo manipulation programs to create images that would have been impossible with ordinary film only, including those that resemble watercolors, pencil sketches, and oil paintings. Lots of companies create digital software for changing your pictures; however, Adobe Photoshop is usually considered by most to be the standard in the industry. Some of these programs are more complicated than others, but the filter function is how you can convert your photos to art-like quality. Tinker around here and find filters you like.

Try different shutter speeds for finding what works for various situations. By varying shutter speeds, you can capture stills as well as fast moving objects. Using a faster shutter speed will let you catch objects while they are in motion, while a slow shutter speed is great for capturing serene natural settings.

It is important to have a quality camera if you want quality photos. A DSLR camera is the best thing to buy if you’d like to take great photographs. Purchasing a digital single lens reflex camera will improve the quality of your photos.

Get into the habit of adjusting the white balance on your camera. Indoor shots usually have a yellowish cast thanks to artificial lighting. Instead of augmenting the light in the room, adjust the camera’s white balance for a different atmosphere. You will see your photos come out much more professionally.

When shooting people, make sure to emphasize the foreground by blurring the background a little. Having a sharply focused background can detract from your subject matter, making it difficult for any viewers of your photo to focus the way you intend them to. The easiest way to do this is to increase the distance between subject and background.

When traveling, photograph your souvenirs as you purchase them. You may take a photo of the store it was bought in or shoot the object with a unique background. In this way, you can re-live the experiences that tell the story of your trip and the mementos you chose to bring back home with you.

Make sure to find an interesting subject to photograph. Despite the quality of your equipment or photo taking skills, if you don’t have a great subject it doesn’t matter. Select objects you are inspired by, or have someone pose for you.

It is important to combine your ISO, aperture, and correct shutter speed. It is those three elements which make up the exposure of the shot. You do not want to wind up with underexposed or overexposed photos unless you are aiming for that. Try experimenting with these features, and see how they interact together and what combinations you like.

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When you finally have a great shot in the viewfinder and are about to push that shutter, be still and hold your breath. Even a very slight movement can cause motion blur and ruin that perfect shot. Take that second to freeze before touching your shutter button, hold your breath, and snap the perfect shot.

There is no one secret or silver bullet towards becoming a great photographer. You will gain more and more experience as you take your pictures. Feel free to experiment; there is no need to develop or keep all of the photos you take, especially if you use a digital camera. Take photographs of anything and everything, and then review them later for ideas and insights on how you might have gotten a better image.

Alright, now you need to get your camera and head out there and start taking some shots and practicing these tips. It won’t take long before you notice improvement with your photos.

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Saturday, February 7th, 2015

Belmont spaghettiDozens of diners, both young and young at heart, helped support South Dorchester Public School by attending a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the local Lions Club at Belmont Community Centre on Friday night, Feb. 6. The Lions Club donated all of the proceeds of the dinner, which included Caesar salad, garlic bread and beverages, to the school located southeast of Belmont.

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Saturday, October 21, 2017
Actively Uniting in Ministry for Christ

Pastor's Notes

Moments With Pastor Murphy

 "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine!  Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation,purchase of blood, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood!  This is my story! This is my song! Praising my Savior all the day long!"

"....., oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!"  As I approached the table of the King, my prayer was, "Lord, I am not worthy."  Then, in my heart, I heard the Lord say, "The cross made you worthy!" There,  at the table stood Reverend Dr. William Turner who broke the bread and said to me, "This is the Body of Christ given for you."

Time and space stood still as I looked into Dr. Turner's eyes.  The most awesome thing happened....I didn't see a professor at Duke University...I saw Jesus, and I understood what it meant to go to the table of the King.  As I returned to where I was seated, a sense of community I had never known overwhelmed me.....we weren't observing a memorial act, we were going to the table of the King and feasting at His Heavenly Banquet.

The Eucharist is God's own gift which He makes known to us through the power of the Holy Spirit.  God comes to us.  He enables us to remember what He has given in the gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The story of how Jesus suffered, bleed, died, and was resurrected for us is told again, and in the retelling of the story, our lives are located in the life of God.

We, as His sheep, are fed by the Good Shepherd.  We are called to "present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1).

 God bless us everyone as we go forth to tell others of God's amazing love for us through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Joyce Murphy is the Pastor of Aynor United Methodist Church.

Rev. Murphy may be reached by email at jgmurphy@umcsc.org.

Church phone:  (843) 358-6537


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Little big dream

My SL dream has just come true. The one I thought I would have to wait years to happen. It is coming true as I write this sentence. I'm talking about realtime full body motion capture in Second Life. Just think about it, oh, the new horizons! Communicating with people the natural way, actually dancing in clubs, using body movement to do basically anything in SL.

You know, I was always hoping we - the people of XXI century - would strive towards more movement in front of our computers, since they are taking a huge part in nowadays life. It really makes me happy to know about this initiative. Let me show you the movie (found via Hamlet's site):

Impressive, no? Anton Bogdanovych, your work is absolutely fantastic in so many ways! I hope this project gets more attention, and by the time the software is ready to use, there will be a few companies ready to provide cheaper equipment for consumer market / personal use. This is going to be big!

Fast, easy and fun!

Philip's relaxed speech at SLCC makes me feel much more confident about Second Life's future.

New release: Shimmy Shimmy Earrings at [MAGIC NOOK]

New earrings at the store! I'm continuing with coins motif, cause everyone seem to like it a lot! Thus, I made matching earrings for Shimmy Shimmy anklet, both in silver and gold! I'm glad you all enjoy it so much!

[MAGIC NOOK] Shimmy Shimmy Earrings (Silver)

[MAGIC NOOK] Shimmy Shimmy Earrings (Gold)

Now, for even more good news: you can get gold earrings for 50L$ only at The Dressing Room! If you prefer silver, come to the store, the regular price is not huge either, just 95L$, the usual ;)

Also, take a look at all items available in current edition of TDR (click).

New release: Summer Skybox and Dandelion, Dandelion at [MAGIC NOOK]

Please welcome a new release at the store: Summer Skybox! Pastel colours, a large window and a lot of sun - this skybox is inspired by summer!

[MAGIC NOOK] Summer Skybox

The skybox is sized about 10m x 10m x 5m and it should fit even small plots of land. It is packaged in a rezzer for easy set up. Skybox window is controlled through a scripted menu, which allows you to change inner and outer window opacity. And it's got sunlight beams too!

There is a teleport to DEMO at the store, right next to the vendor, so come and take a look!

I also released a dandelion wall decal, for just 25L$, if you're looking for one, or ever wanted to buy the one I placed at the store some time ago ;)

[MAGIC NOOK] Dandelion, Dandelion

TAXI to the shop (click)

My shabby chic apartment

I have this thing with interiors in SL, that whenever I start decorating, I end up with shabby chic style. I love it all - white wood, soft floral fabrics, vintage accessories... Plus, I adore all things country when it comes to home decor. No wonder this theme often sneaks in :)

I recently switched to a smaller and more cosy skybox, which I built myself, and which by the way I am going to release in my store very very very soon (update: it's released now!). And you can definitely notice shabby-chic-country-love influence in my decor. But I really like it - it's so mine and so comfy! In fact, I like it so much, that I'm going to submit it to 'Tiny, cozy space' contest organized by SL House & Garden Group.

Enjoy the pictures, and if you happen to like the items I used, you will find credits below.

My shabby chic apartment 01

My shabby chic apartment 02

My shabby chic apartment 03

My shabby chic apartment 04

My shabby chic apartment 05

My shabby chic apartment 06

My shabby chic apartment 07

  • Skybox: [MAGIC NOOK] Summer Skybox - coming very soon to the store! update: it's released now!

  • Door: Curio Obscura - Anywhere Door, retextured with beautiful texture from Shabby Doors set by Distressed. The door is actually a teleport to my working platform :)
  • Rug: [North West] Birds Rug - oh, I love everything Lili creates, and the rug is just fantastic
  • Shelf: Self-made
  • Clothes rack: [MAGIC NOOK] Shabby Mug Rack - hehe, I'm a fan of multi-use ;)
  • Hat: Surf Couture - Straw Cowboy Hat (old hunt gift)
  • Bag: Tres Blah - Striped Tote Bag
  • Umbrella: it's a freebie I picked up somewhere, by yaman Oh
  • Basket with slippers: **DP**yumyum Shoes - sabot/omake - old gift if I remember correctly... they always have awesome gifts!
  • White slippers: 2g - Babouche - love them, and it's a freebie!
  • Heels: Armidi Gisaci - Dalia Pumps

Bedtime area:
  • Bed: Little Boxes - Antique Bed Blondie Choco/Blue - oooh, country style here
  • Chair: CROWNLING *livingWoodChair2_White
  • Luggage: - (Avery Collection)- closed luggage-small (pnk) - not available anymore
  • Plant: -CLEMATIS- ficus umbellata
  • Picture frame: Insight designs - Vintage Skies - beautiful hunt gift!
  • Curtain: NODe+ - Curtain - I tinted it pink

Storage shelves:
  • Bookshelf: {what next} Blogger's Office Bookshelf - I removed the tint to match the rest of the furniture
  • Vase: Gumi's Flower Shop - hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) arragement A
  • Magic 8-Ball: [MAGIC NOOK] Magic 8-Ball - I made it long time ago, and it's still fun to use ^^
  • Book: Once Upon a Time - Rhyme book(wear)
  • Plant: -CLEMATIS-green pot
  • Blue baskets: (LP)- Baskets (not available anymore)
  • Wheat baskets: *Y's HOUSE* [Display] Kago01_OMAKE - freebie, cool as always
  • Bag: Tres Blah - Tote Bag - subscribo gift

Working desk:
  • Desk: {what next} Blogger's Office Desk - I removed the tint to match the rest of the furniture, and I changed the texture to one I made
  • Chair: CROWNLING *livingWoodChair2_White
  • Lights: Strawberry Lights by Sienia Trevellion, they were free at the Strawberry Festival, and I think they're not available anymore
  • Laptop: Self-made
  • Book and papers: (LP) - The Little Prince Book & Loose Papers - not available anymore
  • Box: - Gift Box (Closed) - Tan
  • Incense: *atmosphere works* incense D*-001 (BL)
  • Desk plant: Drowsy plant2 Pink
  • Sweets: Feather - CandyBowl - old but cute hunt gift
  • Paper bag: Feather - Paper bag - free at the store - you'd definitely find a similar one on my RL desk, and it would be full of yummy sweets
  • Mug: [MAGIC NOOK] Mug (Gingham Heart) - I drink tea all the time, preferably hot, even in summer... give me a gift of quality tea in RL and I'm happy :)
  • Writing book: Self-made
  • Pencil: [MAGIC NOOK] Pencil - Pink Dots, part of Study Hard! FREEBIE
  • Envelope: Picnic - envelope - sweet
  • Phone: /artilleri/ 60ies phone (5 prims) *color change* - aww, old phones were so cool
  • Big plant: :YONEYA: Strelitzia (augusta)
  • Milk can: *atmosphere works* tinplate milk bottle x tub
  • Picture frame: .vena cava. - picture frame - inside I put a picture I found on the Internet, with cute owls and text saying 'when we're not watching, owls like to juggle' ^^
  • Curtain: NODe+ - Curtain - I tinted it pink

Bathing area:
  • Divider: ~La'Licious~ Shutter Divider - Ocean
  • Skirt on clothes hanger: oyakin*longskirt*(powder)
  • Rug: [North West] Blue Rug
  • Table: WILDO - low boad 01 size&tex change
  • Basin: +mocha+ - part of Happy Bath Time [Orange] gacha item - I added water and made it pretty with Naima waterCaustics (dense small) from Las Islas
  • Bottles: +mocha+ - Bath & Bodycare [Hair Treatment] Honey - part of Happy Bath Time [Orange] gacha item
  • Cream: 101 - Famous Cream (by Pixel Price)
  • Soap: +mocha+ - Bath & Bodycare [Soap] - part of Happy Bath Time [Orange] gacha item
  • Towels: *~MMG's~* Towel#02-5texchange_1prim
  • Toilet paper: a freebie I picked up somewhere, by Brownie Honi
  • Mirror: work in progress, I'm going to release it soon at [MAGIC NOOK]

Reading corner:
  • Daybed: - (Avery Collection)- Cot (not available anymore)
  • Book: (FT) Book- Alice in Wonderland (not available anymore)
  • Picture frame: Insight designs - Vintage Skies - beautiful hunt gift!
  • Lamp: lamp.creamflower by Jordan Giant, free!
  • Plant: :YONEYA: Strelitzia (reginae var juncea)
  • Poster: Funky Punk Canvas - Flowers 0001
  • Curtain: NODe+ - Curtain - I tinted it blue/green

Relaxing area:
  • Rug: [MAGIC NOOK] White Fake Fur
  • Pouf (left): *Y's HOUSE* Pouf KP/Muji
  • Pouf (right): *Y's HOUSE* Pouf [v2010/shiro]
  • Book: *Y's HOUSE*Cafe GIFT/inemuri01_book(Rez) - old group gift - I love books, how could I resist? ;)
  • Table: MudHoney Table Winter Short
  • Pudding: Feather - Pudding_tray(S) - the best pudding in SL
  • Coca-Cola: Belle Belle - Coca-Cola Bottle Classic (old hunt gift)
  • Books: (LP)- Book Stack (not available anymore)
  • Ceiling lights: [North West] Petites Lampes (only 1L$, so worth it!)


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Ayurveda training School

Ayurveda training School

Special workshop is organized by the institute for the students to develop the skills of providing better massage during the course. The problem can be discussed with expert teachers to improve the skills immediately. Join the institute to get special quality training and expertise as massage therapists.

Which is the Best Place to Study Ayurveda Courses?

Which is the Best Place to Study Ayurveda Courses?

Are you looking for a suitable place to study Ayurveda courses? If yes, obviously it is India. There are many reasons for it. Well, if you’re aware that India is the place where the traditional healing system – Ayurveda originated centuries ago. The best thing is the practice is still used in the treatment of simple to chronic diseases of the body. Expert practitioners are guarding safely of the proven healing method to utilise among the masses. Thus, studying the courses in Ayurveda in India is considered the pathway to start a successful career in the traditional healthcare industry.

Top Benefits of Studying Ayurveda in India

India is the popular place for undertaking Ayurvedic courses. Institutions are government recognised helping candidates to get recognised certification in this sector. Here are the top benefits of studying the courses in India:

1.Expert Led Training for Candidates

Many universities are offering training in Ayurveda these days. But, you will hardly find an institution offering practical training by expert practitioners. It creates a useful skill void in the students creating problems on the professional front. Whereas, institutes offering Ayurveda courses in India lay greater emphasis on the development of skills and knowledge in training.

2. Acquire Quality Education and Training

The courses offered in India contain comprehensive curriculums needed for career development of the aspirants. Clubbed with recognised training facilities under the close guidance of experts, the candidates become ready for the workplace or the industry.

3. Learn a Healthy Lifestyle

Ayurveda emphasises on leading an ethical lifestyle to avoid the formation of diseases in the body. That is why the courses contain meditation, massage, and herbal medicines. It is the learning of new principles to enjoy life with happiness and vitality. But, this is found only in the courses offered in the modern institutions of India.

Among the different places, Kerala is the most famous destinations for aspirants. You will research centres, hospitals, and quality institutions. Join the Ayurveda courses in Kerala to get a quality education and take your career forward. Expert practitioners will offer help during practice in the courses to develop skills of massage, meditation and others.

Do you want to join in the short-term course? Contact us to enrol in the Ayurveda course today.

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First Day of Work--DEMA Style

On a normal first day of work, you might follow a typical routine—eat a hearty breakfast, drink a fresh cup of coffee, and wear your nicely pressed outfit to your new job. With your ready-to-tackle-the-workday mentality, you plan on making a good impression, learning policies, and completing HR trainings. To my surprise, my first day of work at the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) was everything but typical.

Now, to clarify, I did eat my breakfast of champions and put on my Sunday’s best, but at 8:00 a.m. I was already in full-fledged emergency drill mode, soaking up the excitement of emergency management. With curious eyes and an intrigued mind, I gathered with 40 DEMA staff officials in the State Emergency Operations Center for a practice drill. The scenario at hand was: “A helicopter has crashed at Papago Park Military Reservation near the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The area has been contaminated and the SEOC must be evacuated.”

We carefully ran through attendance and headed-off to the Pima County Emergency Operations Center in Tucson. With my emergency vest on, I was ready to execute an emergency plan that will be essential during a disaster situation. This was my first day on the job, and even within the first hour, I was more than certain that I had signed up for a meaningful and rewarding experience.
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As a Public Information Officer (PIO) for DEMA, I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with a dedicated team of PIOs on preparing state-wide communications focused on emergency preparedness and hazard information. Reflecting on my first week on the job, I realize how much I learned about DEMA’s helpful resources and devoted staff. For example, I learned how to create a 72-hour emergency supplies kit and the need to consider essential items, such as a first aid kit, radio, flashlight, batteries, cash, cell phone charger, and copies of important documents. I also became informed on how to write an effective communications plan. I realized that detailing evacuation routes away from my home and an out-of-town contact in my communications plan will save me time, money, and resources if a disaster were to strike.

As a state department that recognizes the need to connect with Arizona’s diverse communities, I am also excited to contribute to DEMA’s Arizona Emergency Information Network (AzEIN). AzEIN is a convenient online network used to share emergency management news and to educate Arizonans on how to prepare for all hazards. You can conveniently connect with AzEIN through Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Through my new position, I look forward to serving Arizona and working with my talented colleagues at DEMA who have already shown me how much they truly care about collaborating with communities, government departments, and organizations to build a more prepared and emergency-ready Arizona. My a-typical first work day has certainly set the tone for more exciting opportunities at DEMA to come.

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Winnie Ruth Judd, Eva Dugan, Dr. Rose Boido, and Eva Wilbur Cruz all shared one thing in common. They were all incarcerated at the Arizona State Prison in Florence.  These women were players in both the sensational stories that made national headlines and local stories that made Arizona history. Who were these women and how did they end up in the Florence prison? How did their stories impact Arizona? Through the use of photographs, prison records and newspaper articles, their particular stories are told against the background of women in the Arizona prison system in general, covering the transition from the Yuma Territorial prison to Florence to the women on death row currently.

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Cord blood is the blood present in the umbilical cord and placenta before, during, and after birth of an infant. Cord blood, just like bone marrow, contains an abundant amount of stem cells which can be used to treat many types of diseases.

Cord blood banking is the storage and preservation of cord blood at a facility for future use. There are two types of cord blood facilities: private and public cord blood banks. Private banks are facilities which store and preserve your baby's cord blood for a fee, usually costing between $1500-$2400 initially and between $100-$150 annually for storage. Public banks, on the other hand, are facilities which you can donate your baby's cord blood free of charge.

The donated cord blood is then available for use by anyone in need of a stem cell transplant. If choosing to store or donate your baby's cord blood, notify the cord blood bank of your choice (private or public) as soon as possible, ideally before the 34th week of your pregnancy.

The cord blood collection procedure is both safe and painless for you and your baby. The blood is collected immediately after the birth of your baby and before the delivery of the placenta. Once your baby is delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut and the blood is collected from the umbilical vein. The procedure only takes a few minutes. The cord blood must be collected within 15 minutes after your baby is born. The blood can be collected using either a syringe to remove the blood (syringe method) from the vein or by allowing the blood to drain by gravity into a collection bag (bag method).

Once the blood is collected, a medical courier takes the specimen to your desired facility’s laboratory to process, test and freeze (cryopreserve) the blood. Your baby's cord blood will be analyzed to ensure a large enough sample of stem cells have been obtained and tested for the presence of any infectious disease. Testing will also include HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigens) typing which is used to find a donor and recipient match when the cord blood is needed. When the cord blood is needed, the facility thaws and prepares the cord blood for transplantation.

Cord blood was once thought of as medical waste, but with the advances in technology, it can now be used to save lives. Learn more about cord blood, stem cells, and cord blood banking in our Cord Blood 411 found in our Information Station.

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  • Casdon's Baby Huggles Car Booster Seat For Dolls Enables Dolly To Come Everywhere With You!
  • Dolly Is Kept Perfectly Safe And Secure By A 3 Part Harness With Hand Shaped Buckles That Secure To The Cars Seat Belts.
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Part of the New Baby Huggles range. A toy reproduction of a Car seat; for dolls. Complete with 3 point harness secured by a pair of hand shaped buckles to keep dolly safe. Also features arm rest, wobbly eyes and facilities for fixing to cars. Suitable for doll sizes up to 46cm. Doll not included.

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