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Paradoxically, the key to getting more stuff done may be having more on your plate. While everyone misses a deadline now and then, a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds that busy people are more likely to recover and get that task done after the deadline has passed, rather than simply abandoning it altogether.

When you miss a deadline, whether it's a self-imposed one or one given to you by a manager, you tend to feel bad about it. And because you’ve already failed, your motivation to complete that project is low. But researchers from Columbia University and three other institutions hypothesize that busy people tend to perceive that they are using their time effectively, which mitigates the sense of failure people have when they miss a task deadline.” In other words, busy people, self-satisfied bunch that they are, don't feel quite as bad about missing deadlines. They spent that time doing something else productive, after all.

In five different studies, the researchers tested whether busy people were more likely to make up missed deadlines after the fact. In the initial three studies, they asked participants to think of a time they had failed to do a planned task the week before, then asked how busy they were that week, and how motivated they were to complete it now. One version had an observational twist: Participants answered the same questions, but a week later, they came back to the lab to report whether they had ever followed up on their missed deadline.

Because those studies relied on self-reporting in the lab, the researchers also created a situation where they could control the task at hand. They recruited students to come into the lab to take unrelated tests, then told them they could get $5 by completing another survey online later. They would get an additional $1 if they completed the task within two days. The researchers asked the students when they planned to complete the survey, with almost everyone saying they would complete it within the two-day span. Only 65 of the 89 people who pledged to complete the survey within two days did so successfully. The researchers found that of those who failed to complete the survey when they said they would, those who had busier schedules were quicker to follow up and complete the task than their more chill peers.

These results were once again borne out by a year-and-a-half long study of more than 28,800 people using an unnamed to-do list app. People who had a lot of things on their to-do lists were more likely to push back their deadlines, but then quicker to ultimately check off those missed tasks than people with fewer deadlines overall.

Thus, the researchers conclude that there must be something about staying busy that helps keep people motivated, even though they’re short on time. It could be all about productivity: People love being productive (see: every list of productivity tips ever, the rash of productivity-inducing apps, etc.), and they feel good about themselves when they are.

If you can rationalize that you only missed your deadline because you were being so gosh darn productive doing something else, you don’t feel so bad about failing to meet your goal. Therefore, if you want to be more productive at all your tasks, start doing even more things. You’ll get used to blowing past your deadlines, and you’ll return to those tasks quicker than you would otherwise.

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Will work for peanuts?

Dozens of researchers at the cash-strapped U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park are willing to work for a lot less.

They toil away for nothing more than office space in 50-year-old government buildings – often without even a window.

As part of a surprisingly popular program at the federal earth sciences agency, retired scientists are choosing to remain on the job, working in the field or in the office even though they aren’t paid. Called scientists emeriti, they carry out independent research projects, mentor younger employees and provide an institutional memory that stretches back for decades.

Some are the top experts in their fields, and they’re afraid that at a time of shrinking budgets, the USGS could not replace them if they left.

Cases in point: Robert Christiansen is the reigning expert on California’s largest active volcano, Mt. Shasta. Geologist N. King Huber, 80, knows more than anyone else about Yosemite National Park. Melvin Beeson is the only volcanologist focusing on the East Molokai volcano in Hawaii.

“We have nobody working in the Sierra. Nobody,” said Huber, who has volunteered for more than 12 years, even through a battle with cancer.

When it comes to having a work ethic, these scientists are a different breed. With many volunteering nearly full time and well into their 70s
“We’re just not smart enough to really retire,” joked Christiansen, who still comes into work regularly three years after retiring with 42 years of service.

At the moment, Christiansen is assessing volcanic hazards at Yellowstone National Park. Colleague Carl Wentworth is studying the geology of the Santa Clara Valley. And W. Porter Irwin, a scientist emeritus for 17 years, is editing a manuscript. At age 87, Irwin laments that he doesn’t get out into the field much anymore: “The hills are much steeper than they used to be.”

A number of institutions, from universities to government labs, allow researchers to keep working on an emeritus basis. But the USGS is especially dependent on these volunteer experts.

Federal funding for the agency has not kept up with inflation, resulting in years of layoffs, hiring freezes and budget constraints. As a result, there aren’t enough salaried experts to do the work the agency wants to do.

“Unfortunately, we’re not able to hire the next generation as fast as the last generation is going into retirement,” said Michael D. Carr, an associate regional geologist.

In the agency’s geology division alone, about one in five active researchers is a volunteer, Carr said.

A recent internal review concluded that the USGS saved big during the 2005 fiscal year by not having to pay all those scientists. It spent $840,000 to house the retired researchers and cover their operating expenses, but it got back seven times that amount in hours worked. Add the fact that the agency would still have had to pay for the office space even if the retirees were not there, and the benefit was more like 28 times the cost, the report said.

“We use a lot of Xerox paper, but they get their money’s worth,” said Ted McKee, a geologist emeritus with 45 years at the USGS, three of them as a volunteer.

Their salaried co-workers sometimes jokingly refer to them as “scabs,” but they recognize that if not for the volunteers, a lot of important work wouldn’t get done.

While it’s clear that the USGS is a winner in the arrangement, retirees say they don’t work for free just because they’re needed. They do it because they need to.

“It’s part of our self, our identities,” said Wentworth, a retired geologist who still comes into the office four days a week. “We’re professional scientists and we love what we do.”

These are the sorts of people who, as children, loved to play with rocks and explore the great outdoors. When first hired by the USGS, many couldn’t believe they were getting paid to do what they loved. Now, with the benefit of decent pensions, they can keep doing it.

“We don’t know how not to work here,” said McKee, who was briefly laid off from the agency years before he retired. While unemployed, he tried doing chores around the house, played tennis, took up golfing, read books and even thought about shopping to fill his days. He hated it all.

“I like to garden, but I can’t imagine gardening an awful lot,” he said.

And there are benefits to being a scientist emeritus rather than a regular working stiff.

No time cards. No need to fill out so many government forms.

“It’s great, when someone dumps some work on you, to say, `I’m not working for you. I’m not doing it,'” McKee said. “Also, you can go home at 2 o’clock and feel not really guilty.”

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CALGARY — Two Sharks — defenseman Dan Boyle and center Joe Thornton — learned Wednesday that they will be playing in the NHL All-Star game Jan. 25 in Montreal.

But when the Western Conference’s full roster was announced, center Patrick Marleau ended up as the player with the most points who isn’t going to the game.

The NHL does not require a player to be named from each franchise. But it is apparent the league’s operations committee was trying to get more teams represented when it named Dallas’s Mike Modano and Los Angeles’s Dustin Brown — each with 26 points — ahead of Marleau, who has 42.

Online voting by fans determines the starting lineup that was announced last week and that benefited the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks, each of whom will be sending three players.

Only San Jose and Detroit with defenseman Niklas Lidstrom and forward Pavel Datsyuk had two players added to the reserves. And if Sharks fans are upset that Marleau won’t be there, Red Wings fans can make the case that defenseman Brian Rafalski (31 points, second in West only to Boyle) and forward Marian Hossa (38 points) should be there as well.

Boyle will be making his first all-star appearance. And while he welcomed the recognition, he played down its significance.

“It’s human nature that it feels good to be noticed and appreciated,” Boyle said, “but I’ve always said that the most important thing is that my own team appreciates me.”

Thornton, who will be playing in his sixth NHL All-Star game, liked the idea it was in Montreal because it’s closer to his family’s home in St. Thomas, Ontario.

“You don’t have so many long flights and expenses to deal with,” Thornton joked, referring to the fact he’ll have his usual entourage of family and friends on the scene. “They’re excited.”

Two other Sharks — defenseman Rob Blake and goalie Evgeni Nabokov — were also on the All-Star ballot.

If San Jose can earn one point in its next two games, Coach Todd McLellan will be behind the Western bench in Montreal; if the Sharks do not and the Red Wings win their remaining games through Saturday, Mike Babcock would be the head coach and McLellan would qualify as an assistant.

Sharks right wing Devin Setoguchi is likely to be named later this week to the Western squad in the Young Stars competition Jan. 24 pitting first-year players against those in their second season.

  • Rookie forward Tom Cavanagh is nursing a lower body injury and his status is uncertain for Friday’s game in Edmonton.

    Complete Western Conference roster on Scoreboard, Page 7.

    Check out David Pollak’s Working the Corners blog at Contact him at or (408) 920-5940.

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Sound Transit moves one step closer to LRVs crossing 'floating bridge'

Posted on July 24, 2019

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Seattle’s Sound Transit is one step closer to the first-in-the-world achievement of operating light rail on a floating bridge as construction crews install the innovative track bridges that will enable light rail vehicles to transition onto the floating bridge, and the specialized track attachments that minimize weight and isolate stray current from the electric system that powers the trains.

The process of installing rail on the floating bridge has been underway for a year, but the planning and preparation has been several years in the making. Last summer crews completed post-tensioning of the bridge pontoons, a process that reinforced the concrete with high-strength tensioned strands. Post-tensioning enables the bridge to withstand stronger winds and higher waves, as well as strengthen it to carry light rail tracks and vehicles. With post-tensioning complete, crews began installing track on the bridge in late 2018.

Almost 9,000 specially engineered and constructed lightweight concrete blocks are being affixed to the bridge deck using a specialized epoxy called DexG. Rail is set on the blocks, with steel tie bars placed between them to maintain gauge, similar to standard railroad tie systems. Features of the concrete blocks also isolate stray current that could damage bridge structures.

To date, crews have installed one of a total of eight innovative track bridges. The track bridges were specially engineered to compensate for six ranges of lake motion to enable trains to safely travel from the fixed sections of the bridge to the floating section. All of the track bridges are scheduled to be in place by the end of this year.

When the Blue Line opens in 2023, riders will be able to travel from Mercer Island to the University of Washington in 20 minutes; from South Bellevue to Sea-Tac Airport in 50 minutes; and from Redmond Technology to Bellevue Downtown in 10 minutes.

Sound Transit is simultaneously working to extend light rail north, south, east, and west, opening new stations every few years to form a 116-mile regional system by 2041. The Northgate Link Extension adds three stations to the Red Line in 2021. In 2024 the Blue Line will extend from Overlake into downtown Redmond. Also in 2024, additional extensions will begin operating to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Kent/Des Moines, and Federal Way. Further light rail extensions are scheduled to reach West Seattle, Fife and Tacoma in 2030; Ballard in 2035; Paine Field and Everett in 2036; and South Kirkland and Issaquah in 2041.

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As a world-leading retailer of conflict-free fine jewelry featuring lab-grown diamonds, we continually strive to stop the needless destruction of our beautiful planet and the eco-systems supporting native communities to push for a more socially responsible jewelry industry.

To better understand our efforts and the resources reduced by producing lab-grown diamonds, read our 2018 Impact Report below. As you will see, by offering lab-grown diamonds over newly mined-diamonds, we are able to significantly reduce water usage, GHG emissions, energy usage, and significantly reduce damage to the earth.

The 2017 and 2018 figures below have been calculated from the data published within the 2014 Environmental Impact Analysis Report by Frost & Sullivan and the total carat weight of lab-grown diamonds sold over the respective calendar year. To view the full report, click here

2018 Impact Report

At MiaDonna, we continually work to be more efficient and conscious of ways we can cut back on using natural resources. One step we’ve taken to offset the carbon emission created during the shipment of our product is to plant a tree through One Tree Planted with every purchase. Our pledge has always been to make the greatest positive impact on diamond mining communities and our beautiful planet, and thanks to the support of our customers, we continue to be able to give back a minimum of 10% of net profits to our charity foundation, The Greener Diamond

By offering lab-grown diamonds, the need to dig into the Earth and displace enormous amounts of soil is totally avoided. Through 2019, we will continue our efforts to restore and protect the earth and mining communities. Down to the recycled metals on our ring settings and non-toxic jewelry cleaner, we hope to continuously find ways to improve our business practices and align all of our products and services with our mission and ethics!


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Smooth Ideas to Boost the Look of Your Interior Design

Smooth Ideas to Boost the Look of Your Interior Design

January 13, 2020

While a majority of homeowners think that updating their home means making big investments, boosting the look of your house doesn’t have to involve any large-scale home improvement projects. Quite the opposite, minor upgrades go a long way in transforming your living space, and sometimes, all it takes is a few changes here and there to boost the look of your home. With that in mind, we’re listing our top six effortless tweaks you can make around the house and make it go from drab to fab in a snap. Scroll down to get inspired!

Change out the old and dated lighting fixtures

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How illuminated our living space plays a vital role in how we perceive our living space, and dark, poorly lit spaces certainly don’t look appealing. A simple yet effective decorating tool, lighting has the ability to completely transform the interior, and when placed strategically, it can showcase the beauty of your home by illuminating and highlighting all the different ornaments and artwork displayed. In order to bring life into a dull, plain room, add a couple of different sources of light, and layer them to achieve the desired effect.

Since our styles evolve and change throughout the years, it’d be best if you’d introduce lighting fixtures that are in line with the current design style of your home. If you're not sure what the current trends are with lighting it may be worth talking to a lighting specialist like Connect Electric so they can point you in the right direction. By swapping your old and dated lighting fixtures, your living space will seem more cohesive and will look fresh and rejuvenated without you breaking the bank.

Include decor with luxurious-looking patterns

Another decor element you can use to make your space look more balanced and cohesive is the use of certain patterns in your living space. If you notice that you are drawn to one pattern in particular, try to introduce it into different areas of your home. Marble pattern continues to be one of the trendiest patterns among homeowners, and it’s easy to see why. Chic and sophisticated, marble comes in a variety of forms and incorporating it into your living space is a great way to add a touch of luxury and create an aura of sophistication. Because it’s so effective and eye-catching, it’s best to introduce it in small doses throughout your living space. Incorporate this stylish pattern into your home through decorative touches and accents – stationery, trays, and wall art will help you get the luxurious look without any huge investment while also giving a subtle nod to the marble trend.

Swap your hardware for something fresh and modern

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You might think that in order to freshen up your living space, you’ll need to update your home from top to bottom, but that is not necessarily true. Beauty lies in the details, and sometimes, even the smallest of changes go a long way in transforming your living space. Swapping out your hardware is one way of rejuvenating your living space that won’t set you back a lot, but will still have an immense impact on how sophisticated and glamorous your whole space looks. Up the glam factor in your home with a set of luxury door handles and give your doors a fresh new look. Pay attention to the style of your home so you get the matching hardware and create a sense of cohesiveness in your living space. Take it a step further and replace the kitchen cabinet hardware as well – introduce new pulls and knobs to give your kitchen the face-lift it needed in the single most affordable way.

Use wallpapers to give your walls an instant update

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A versatile decorating tool, wallpapers are perfect for transforming spaces without going over the top or breaking the bank. They are easy to install, rather inexpensive, and can make all the difference when used strategically. Make the simple entrance more inviting by opting for wallpapers with patterns on them to change the mood in your home or renew it in a simple, yet effective way. Add tasteful wallpaper to your dining room to make it more inviting and comfortable, and go with a wallpaper that makes a statement in the living room. Instead of papering the entire room, it’d be better to with half-wall application to add a subtle accent to your space or use wallpaper to create an accent wall and make a powerful impression.

Paint the ceiling to make it pop

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Another inexpensive upgrade you can make to rejuvenate your interiors may come as something unexpected but according to many professional interior designers it’s sure to give a boost to the overall appeal of your room. Although they’re often an overlooked design element that is painted in a neutral shade by default, ceilings offer a decorating opportunity that can completely transform the look and feel of your living space. Make a stunning statement by painting your ceiling in unexpected hues such as black or navy, or go with a faux stone paint treatment to add an elegant touch to your living space and enhance the architectural interest of your ceiling. You could also add patterns to your ceilings by adding wallpaper, stenciling the pattern on, or getting a professional to create the pattern by hand.

Add artwork to spruce up your interior

Accessories and home decor tell a story about the people who live there, what their personality is like and what their values are. The artwork is one of the things that add character to the home and when woven into the overall design, it can have an immense impact on the entire appeal of the living space. Go with art that speaks to you and that matches the overall style of your interiors. You can choose bigger, oversized pieces or you can go with smaller groupings of photographs and art – either of the options will make a major design impact, acting as the perfect finishing touch in a room. Of course, the artwork you choose to hang on your walls doesn’t have to cost too much – just make sure to frame it nicely so it blends in nicely with the entire design concept of your living space.

These are some of the most effective tweaks you can make to boost the appeal of your home. Whether you decide to incorporate one, two, or all of the six ideas suggested above, you’re sure to make an instant update that won’t go unnoticed. Use our tips as a guide for your micro makeover and design a space that is a reflection of your personality as well as good taste.

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MIKOL Christmas Gifting with hidden products revealed!

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Christmas is arriving! It's definitely our favorite holiday!

The team at MIKOL would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

There are numerous gifts out there that are terrific to share.  However, we are going to be a little selfish and only introduce our product selection along with some hidden items that are not yet revealed.  So if you finish this article and love our new products, please do email us for not only the early bird special, but early bird delivery!  Shhhhh!!! Our little secret!

We don't plan to launch these items till after the New Year!  Do also keep in mind our engraving option for only an additional $25.00.

By now, we all know since marble is a natural product, therefore no two designs will ever be exactly the same!  With your personalized engraving, it makes your product that much more unique and exclusive!

Let's get started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. World's First Amethyst iPhone 6/6s & 6/6s plus case

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz and often used in jewelry. The ancient Greeks believed that the stone protected its owner from intoxication and provided clarity to one's mind.  In ancient Asian cultures, it is believed to heal and bring good fengshui to one's chi. Something to consider that can bring you more fortune.

2. Signature Marble iPhone Collection

No two marble iPhone 6 cases will ever be fully the same since are dealing with 100% natural marble. The case you own, will truly be the only design in the World that is natural!
We offer a custom marble option for our VIP members who want to send us a color they like or work with our design team in finding the perfect color/fit.  Best way to be unique is to be different.

3. Natural Marble iPad & iPad Mini

We use popular Italian Carrara marble and other famous marble quarries for our ipad covers.  Carrara has been used since the time of Ancient Rome and was Julius Caesar's stone of choice. It carries an elegant white with blue-grey veins of high quality that is popular for use in sculptures (Michelangelo’s favorite marble to work with) and buildings.

The quarry is located in the city of Carrara, at the province of Massa and Carrara at the northern tip of Tuscany, Italy. Prominent construction such as the Pantheon or religious buildings were built from this prestigious stone. From the stunning Siena Duomo and other Christian religious building to Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi and Akshardham in Delhi. Even popular celebrity icon Adam Levine from Maroon 5 chose this luxurious stone for his home according to Elle Decor.

4. Natural Marble Macbook Cover with Translucent option

Made with all-natural Marble

Compatible with MacBook Air 13”, MacBook Pro 13” and 15”

Adheres with a 3M adhesive that does not leave a permanent residue.

Actual product may vary due to natural characteristics

5. Natural Marble Notebook

MIKOL Marble Notebook Series exists as a reminder of the natural beauty of the world. The front and back covers are made of 100% real Marble and are built to flex using laminated webbing and recycled corrugate between the Marble grains. Our design allows it to lay perfectly flat for optimal comfort and ease when writing, drawing, or journaling.   The notebook journals are very eye catching everytime we bring it out.  People assume that it's marble that it should be heavy.  Once they pick it up, feel it and play with it, most people fall deeply in love.

Something special to show off during your boardroom meetings!

6. Real Marble Business Cards (Engraving option Included)

Our premium Marble business cards feels great in your hands and definitely leaves a lasting impression!  The cards are cut to 2mm of stone with a clean aluminum back where you can either add your business card design to the back or engrave it.

We have three options:

A set of 50 cards

A set of 100 cards

A set of 200 cards

7. Marble Tie Clip part of our new Bing Series Collection

Our natural marble Bing tie clip series has not yet been released.  But we use a beautiful stainless steel clip as the base with our standard European marble selection to enhance its glimmer.

To our knowledge, we should be the only ones with real marble tie clips!

8. Natural Marble Dog tag & Cross Necklace

Our team is a big fan of fashion accessories, therefore in their honor, we have also included marble necklace selection.  You have the option of natural marble in the front and a sleek stainless steel option on the back of the dog tag or cross.  Variety is always good!

9. Natural Marble Money Clip

Continuing our stainless steel & natural marble collection, of course money clips are involved! If you want something light, easy to carry out but also catch attention.  This is the piece for you!

Get these early for special pricing before we list them!

Again, we should be the only ones with real marble money clips!

10.  Exclusive and first of it's kind, a real marble messenger bag!

Only $199.00 right now! This offer definitely will not last.

Email for more information.  This cannot be revealed in public!

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March 26, 2018

Hello i m looking for marble visiting card for myself. kindly quote me the prices for the same

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The Connecticut Association for the Gifted and Milford Education Foundation announced that its Minds In Motion™ workshop series will be held at Jonathan Law High School Saturday, March 7. The event offers hands-on children’s workshops and a keynote and workshops for parents, as well as a sponsor showcase.

Emmeline Harrigan is serving as chair of the event which is being hosted by Milford Public Schools, and is sponsored by Renzulli Learning.

Minds In Motion™ afternoon workshops for children include ‘Balancing Acrobats, Yoga and Mindfulness, Junior Vet, Intro to Improv and Storytelling, Cartooning Fun for Kids, Dead Trees Come to Life, Mini-Masters Library Workshop, Paper Quilling, Let’s Invent Wearables, Cuchina de Peppe: Making Meals and Memories, Mission Break Out!, Learn to Design Basic Henna Tatoos, Let’s Build Video Games!, Fun with Physics, and more. Our educational partners this year include Eli Whitney Museum, Little Flower Yoga, Woodruff Family YMCA, Cartoon Academy, Milford Public Library, Citizen Invention, NOVUS Educational Innovations, Henna Styles, LLC, and Code Ninja’s, Trumbull.

This year’s parent keynote address will be given by Dr. Anna Cutaia, Superintendent of Milford Public Schools. Adult workshops include Wellness Lessons for Social-Emotional Learning by Kathleen Kiley Fisher of Wellness Insights, LLC; The Dangers of Vaping by Janelle Jessee of Smokestoppers; Intro to Improv and Storytelling by Tori Lawlor; and Introduction to Tai Chi by Dr. Martin Reichgut. A sponsor showcase will include Usborne Books and Barefoot Books.

Each Minds in Motion™ offers fast-paced workshops for every child, kindergarten-8th grade. The event is designed to enrich and encourage curious (not necessarily gifted) students. In addition, the adult keynote and workshops provide parents with thought-provoking, special-interest workshops, free of charge. Minds in Motion™ also affords the opportunity to network with fellow parents and learn about resources, after-school programs, camps, books, and other educational tools beneficial for every child. More than 1,600 children plus their parents and teachers benefitted from the unique programming of Minds In Motion™ events during the 2016-17 school year.

The brochure with program information and online registration is available at The cost for CAG members is $25 per child, and for nonmembers $35 per child for the afternoon. Financial aid is available upon request. Space is limited; classes are assigned on a first-come, first served basis. Once registration is open, parents may register their children at through March 1. For updates on Minds In Motion™ Milford, email


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[Homily delivered by Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ at the wake of Gina Lopez, August 23, 2019. Based on Matthew 5:1-11]

I consider it one of the privileges of my life to have conferred the honorary doctorate of the Ateneo de Naga University on the environmentalist, Gina Lopez.  This was in 2011.  Our Board of Trustees had decided on the award because of her outstanding commitments to the environment as a private citizen.  She’d returned the trees to La Mesa Dam.  She’d cleaned up the Pasig.  She’d spearheaded a campaign for no mining in environmentally-rich Palawan. In Bicol, she’d helped our university and our Bikolano stakeholders fight a mine in Rapu-Rapu that had been responsible for a huge fish kill due to heavy metals dumped into the sea.

So when she got up to give her response, everyone thought that she’d naturally speak about the environment.  Eventually, she did.  But not without first sharing with our graduates what she styled as a great secret.

“I’ll tell you a secret,” she announced. “Do not forget it.  If you do, I will ask Fr. Joel to take away your diplomas!”  When she had everyone’s attention, when she had everyone thinking they were going to learn Gina Lopez’s special formula for energetic advocacy for the environment, she said – practically in a whisper:

“There is a God.”

And there being a God, she enjoined each ADNU graduate – no matter his religion, no matter her chosen profession – to get in personal contact with that God.  On that contact, no matter how achieved, the meaningfulness of his or her life would depend.

Next, sharing more profoundly of her soul, she said: “there being a God, everyone must find time for silence in one’s life – deep personal silence.  Without silence,” she said, “forces in the world will pull you in different directions and tear you apart.  Then you will no longer know who you are.”

Finally, only in the context of this silence which conditions a deep relationship with God did she say that one able to value God’s gifts, one of the greatest being the Mother Earth, the environment,” our common home” given to us all as God’s gift.  Only in experiencing it as God’s gift do we experience the need, the imperative, to care for it.

We know how she delighted in the environment, the trees, the flowers, the mountains, the rivers, the seas, Gods gift, and how from a silence deep within she was moved powerfully to care for it.  The restored the trees to the La Mesa watershed, she created the La Mesa Ecopark. She took on the huge task of cleaning up the Pasig river, but with it also Laguna Lake and Manila Bay.  She was a powerhouse in working to preserve Palawan from large-scale mining.  When from Ateneo de Naga we fought the Rapu-Rapu mines whose toxic tailings dumped into the ocean had caused massive fish kills, she was at our side.

When her passion for the environment moved the newly elected President Duterte to appoint her Secretary of the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources), I mixed my congratulations with an invitation to visit the ADDU. She readily agreed. That took place on August 4, 2016.

Much happened.

Suddenly it was not the people going to the DENR to beg for relief from the environmental violations of mining companies; it was the DENR Secretary angry at what the mining companies had been inflicting on the people.

It was the DENR Secretary “speaking her heart”: “I will always respect the law. But in my heart I know that mining does not belong in this island ecosystem. Look at the destruction the mining companies have caused!”

Suddenly, it was the DENR secretary enraged at the poverty in Mindanao due to social injustice.

“It is scandalous that the Mindanaoans are not enjoying the wealth of Mindanao!” she declared at our Oya Mindanao gathering. “It is unacceptable that the wealthy from Manila and other countries are enriching themselves on the resources of Mindanao when there is so much poverty in Mindanao!” “I stand for social justice, and social justice means that Mindanaoans enjoy their own heritage in natural resources.” It was this energy coming from her heart that was making history that day.

Mixing passion with anger, the DENR Secretary was making her DENR officials swear allegiance to the people, not to the mining companies; she was constraining them to swear never to take a bribe from the mining firms – not five million pesos, not ten, not fifty million pesos! – in order to remain free to serve the people, especially the poor. She called on the Civil Service Organizations and representatives of the people to form a new arm of the DENR to create a partnership between the DENR and the people it is to serve.

The follow day, at the more technical planning session at Garden Oasis in Obrero, the pact between the people and the government was further enfleshed, now, however, not only with the DENR Secretary, but with then Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol and Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial. The case was being made for the necessity of the DENR, the DA and the DOH to work together for the welfare of the people.

In all this, Sec. Gina kept shouting out three crucial questions: Do you love your God? Do you love your country? Do you love the people? When the answers from the crowd to all three questions were, “Yes! Yes! Yes!”, her challenge was:

“Prove it.”

Gina proved it with her entire life.  She proved it by not only fighting for the integrity of the Philippines’ archipelagic ecosystem.  She proved it by fighting the industrial behemoth that ravaged the forests, the mountains, the rivers, and oceans, fighting the economic greed and commercial inhumanity of the establishment, and fighting for the disenfranchised and discarded poor.  She proved it, even though, as many prophets before her, she was ridiculed and rejected.  But even in rejection, she continued being the person she knew herself before God to be.

“…I have found that as long as I am aligned, as long as I am doing things that are true, even if I make mistakes, miracles happen every day.  I would say the Number One Commandment is to take everything positively because the moment you become cynical, you stop growing, and the best human life is one that’s interactive with the divine.”

“Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all manner of evil against you for my sake.  Rejoice and be glad.  For your reward in heaven shall be great…”(Mt. 5:11)

There is a God, she said.

There is a necessary silence.

In this silence, we recognize his gifts.  Gina Lopez was one of his magnificent gifts.

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The Rose Garden is the second oldest public rose garden in the United States, and showcases 3,000 plants in 100 different varieties.

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The transformation of Lyndale Park awaited the arrival of Theodore Wirth as park superintendent in 1906. At the end of his first year in Minneapolis, Wirth submitted in the 1906 annual report extensive recommendations for the improvement of Lake Harriet and Lyndale Park. (Wirth noted that Lyndale Park was really a part of Lake Harriet Park and one name should embrace the “entire territory.”) He made dramatic suggestions for changing the lakeshore of the lake, including adding a peninsula on the west side of the lake. As for Lyndale Park on the east shore, he said “not one single acre can at present be classed as being in serviceable condition.” Wirth had two ideas. First, the area from the pavilion east would be filled with material dredged from the lake to create playing fields surrounded by groves of trees. Second, the eastern and southern sections of the park would be devoted to “educational purposes on plant life.”

His first suggestion for Lyndale Park was never followed; his second was—with spectacular results. Wirth proposed two types of gardens for the area. First, a rose garden, which would, in addition to providing “beauty and pleasure,” provide “an instructive lesson on what roses to grow and how.” Above the rose garden, he proposed “a garden of trees, shrubs, and wild and cultivated flowers of every description.” The garden would be planted so that in every season something would be blooming and each plant would be properly labeled. Wirth wrote that “the educational service of the grounds towards home beautifying is inestimable.”

It was the beginning of gardens that have been loved by generations of Minneapolis citizens. The first project to be initiated in 1907 was the rose garden. Wirth had created the first municipal rose garden in the United States in his previous position as superintendent of parks in Hartford, Connecticut. Under the direction of newly hired park florist Louis Boeglin, Wirth set out to replicate that success. (Boeglin eventually became the head of all horticulture in Minneapolis parks and remained in that position until 1940.) The rose garden was completed in 1908 and the next year Wirth called it a “great success.”

Over the next few years, the gardens were gradually developed, but had not yet caught on with the public. In 1914 Wirth called the rose garden an inspiring scene, but lamented that it was “remarkable that only a small proportion of our population visits this ground, or even knows about it.”

The public visibility of the gardens got a boost beginning in 1917 when the first playground pageant was performed on the hill above the rose garden overlooking the lake. The playground pageants included performances written specifically for the occasion and featured children in costumes from every park in the city. The first year the pageant drew a crowd of 15,000 and in later years the performance was extended to two evenings and played to crowds of 40,000. The pageant remained a popular annual event, with a hiatus during the Depression, until 1941. The pageants drew such large crowds that in 1930 the park board considered building an 18,000-seat amphitheater on the hillside at Lyndale Park to accommodate pageant crowds and host other outdoor concerts. With the onset of the Great Depression, however, funds for such a project never materialized.

A fountain was installed in Lyndale Park in 1947 thanks to Frank Heffelfinger. Heffelfinger had seen the bronze and marble fountain in Florence, Italy, bought it and had it dismantled and shipped home to Minneapolis. He donated it to the park board and it was dedicated in Lyndale Park in 1947. Heffelfinger’s donation came shortly after the addition of an official test rose garden for the All-America Rose Selections in 1946. The patio around the fountain was installed in 1988.

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Debt has been a curse to many Americans, especially since the economy bottomed out, the cost of living went through the roof and good paying jobs met the same fate as the dinosaurs, even for those who have working experience and a decent education.

Aggravation and frustration greet people each morning and there seems to be no help in sight. But there are ways to ease debt problems and, perhaps, even wipe debt out completely. Budgeting, rethinking spending habits and debt counseling are three things to consider.

Let’s start with budgeting. Take a seat in a quiet place and gather all the bills. Everything must be included in this financial exercise – rent/mortgage, car payment, utility bills, insurance, credit card payments, grocery bills, morning coffee, and pizza on the weekend, electronics, cable, in other words everything that costs money. Then compare that to the money earned. If a person can’t comfortably pay off their bills and have at least a little money left over to save then they have to move on to the next step.

Rethinking spending habits is a nice way of saying, “you must change your financial lifestyle or you’ll crash and burn.” There’s no other choice; stop buying coffee in the morning, don’t go out to lunch or dinner, start making lunch at home and cooking meals at home. Don’t run the air conditioner as much in the summer and keep the heat at a minimum during winter, drive the car less, cancel gym memberships and start working out at home — get creative. Then there is the issue of credit cards; don’t use them unless there is an emergency, and don’t spend frivolously. No one needs the latest and greatest gadgets or the highest end clothing and accessories.

If a person is a hopeless spender and shopper then they must find something else to do with their time. Stay away from the mall or online shopping by taking a walk, or spending more time with family and friends. Set priorities. Is shopping more important than quality time with kids or a spouse? Deep inside spenders know that they are hurting themselves. The rush of buying something new quickly dissipates when the reality of paying it off confronts them. If this seems like too much to handle alone, then move on to the next step.

Debt counseling is usually free and reputable companies can easily be found online. These companies have counselors who will assist either by phone or face to face. They will review a person’s complete financial situation, plan a budget with them and create money management goals. Debt counseling is also important because the results include a comprehensive plan that is geared toward the person’s individual needs. One caution, make certain that the debt counseling company has certified counselors, and if they want to charge an upfront fee then walk away.

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Obituary Notices 2014

K. VISWANATHAN (08.02.1928 – 28.04.2014)

Viswanathan passed away on Monday, 28 April 2014 in a local hospital at Trivandrum. He was 86 but he died young with a vibrant mind and spirit.

Viswanathan founded Mitraniketan in 1956 and experimented pioneering works in education, rural development and agriculture.

He left behind an alternative model of education and development to the new generation. His experiments in education and development through Mitraniketan community attracted many people in India and abroad. Viswanathan was widely recognised for his vision and commitment to the cause of socially marginalised people.

He believed in community based education in an education based community like that of Mitraniketan.

The human relationship, humble behaviour and friendship he maintained with all the people he know made him a Universal man.

The informality he kept in all the activities at Mitraniketan community made him a charismatic leader.

His solidarity with friends and small communities in USA, Denmark, Germany and many other countries helped him to build his community / Mitraniketan an international learning centre which facilitated learning from each other.

His model has been copied by many social workers leading to the emergence of a number of non profit organisations in the state. Government of India awarded him the highest civilian award Padma Sree * in 2009.

* Padma Shree (also Padma Shri) is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded by the Government of India.

Lee Morgan, 11.04.2014 :

K. Viswanathan, better known as “Viswan”, died on April, 28th at the age of 86.

Viswan is best known as the founder of Mitraniketan, an educational and community development project in rural Kerala, South India, founded in 1956. Viswan devoted his life to improving the quality of life through education and grass roots development.

At Mitraniketan Viswan identified three major influences in his life, Gandhi, Tagore and Arthur Morgan. His relationship with Arthur Morgan began in the early ‘50’s when Viswan lived with Arthur Morgan in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and they became lifelong friends until Arthur Morgan’s death in 1975.

In a period when educated Indians were generally leaving their rural villages and migrating to the cities of India, Viswan engaged in his lifelong work in his rural home village of Vellanad. Viswan’s family were farmers and his father was also a building contractor and his maternal grandfather an Ayurvedic physician. Viswan was intimately acquainted with the flora and fauna of the area.

His passion for education was primarily represented by the Mitraniketan School which was roughly the equivalent of pre-school through high school in the U.S. with approximately 300 students, many of whom were disadvantaged youth who resided as boarding students at Mitraniketan. Over the years his education initiative included programs for “working children,” health education programs, a “People’s College” and a variety of agricultural training programs. His wife, Sethu, who survives him, supported him in many ways and serves as headmistress of the school.

In the agricultural realm Viswan was an early adopter and experimenter in a variety of crops and farm animals, some successful and some unsuccessful. The roughly 60 acres of land at Mitraniketan housed, over the years, poultry, hogs, dairy cattle including artificial insemination, bio-gas production, a multitude of new varieties of crops and agricultural practices from mushroom cultivation to silk production to more conventional crops from coconuts and rice and most recently, rubber.

Viswan stimulated the cooperative production of leather tanning, spinning and weaving, handcrafts, pottery, incense, and cement blocks. Mitraniketan undertook ventures in printing, auto mechanics, metal fabrication, canning, hobby loom production, carpentry, and a successful bakery, among others.

Beginning in the ‘60’s the Mitraniketan health center was a driver in manufacturing and installing latrines, promoting family planning and a variety of other public health initiatives.

Art was also a part of Mitraniketan. Viswan encouraged traditional classical Indian folk dancing, art, stone carving, ornamental plants, drama, music and Malayalam literature.

Mitraniketan was a host to thousands of international visitors for whom it was a view into rural Indian life and an experience in a lifestyle with a very light environmental footprint. A number of Viswan’s ventures were supported by friends in Denmark, Japan, Holland, Germany and the U.S. attesting to his international outreach and connections.

Viswan’s roots were in rural India but his views transcended caste, class, religion, language, nationality, gender and age. Viswan and Mitraniketan were awarded many forms of recognition and hosted many illustrious visitors from the Vice President of India to the Dalai Lama.

Viswan is survived by his wife, Sethu, three daughters, and two sons-in-law. His daughters Asha and Beena and son-in-law Reghu Rama Das, have been critical to the current operation of Mitraniketan and carry on his vision today.

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Louise Nielsen: A Dane in Kerala

Mitraniketan, The Home of Friends

”I have come to the end of my travels, but I am in touch with the world through all the people that visit us,” he tells me as we are sipping a cup of black tea and eating a biscuit in his house.

Sri Wiswanathan is sitting comfortably in his usual chair in the small common area of his modest house. Here in 1956 in his native village Vellanad he founded the NGO Mitraniketan, which has been going strong ever since. It’s quiet. The monsoon rain stopped a while ago. Now only the music of crickets and the squeaking of squirrels occasionally fill the room. Next to his chair is the door to the rest of the house where he, his wife Sethu, their daughter and granddaughter live. Above the doorframe hangs a wooden sign that says Peace with a dove on each side.

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After graduating from Viswabharati University in Calcutta in 1953, Wiswanathan obtained scholarships to study Educational Development in the USA, UK and Denmark. As a member of the low-ranked Ezhava caste himself, his desire was to understand why people from lower castes would not attend school, even where they had the opportunity. This is no longer an issue today in Kerala as school attendance has become the norm, but the focus of Mitraniketan remains on the empowerment and development of poor rural communities. As well as running a successful elementary and high school and a vocational college, they carry out various adult education projects to improve living and working conditions and maintain strong communities. For example, seminars are held on the use of local products such as rubber, coconut fibre and tapioca (lovingly referred to as the common man’s food), so that locals are able to start up small businesses in Kerala, rather than seeking employment outside of the region.

Commitment to the local community is indeed a key aspect for the people working at Mitraniketan. Following complaints made by children about problems in their families, a project was launched a year ago to help fight alcoholism in tribal areas. In co-operation with a local Ashram in Vellanad, Wiswanathan and his employees made home visits and conducted meetings in the tribal areas to begin rehabilitation for fathers fighting alcoholism. As a result, several have returned sober to their villages, ready to take up a life without alcohol. ”Without community there can be no life; man is not an isolated animal and he never should be.” Small communities and teamwork are essential, in fact they are the only hope for humanity, is what Wiswanathan believes.

Hand to mouth existence
Mitraniketan is a non-aided charity, meaning that they receive no financial support from the government as they wish to remain independent. ”We are ready to associate with the government but not to let them interfere with our work or control us,” he explains to me. Thus Mitraniketan relies solely on permanent donations from private individuals and organisations. The largest financial support currently comes from organisations in the USA, Denmark and Germany. As with many other charities, lack of funds remains a constant challenge for Mitraniketan and Wiswanathan is not fully satisfied with their current situation. As the charity cannot afford to maintain the teachers, they are often hired on a temporary basis which results in inconsistency in the pupils’ education.

The children who are admitted to the school mainly come from tribal settlements near Vellanad or from the area of Wayanad some 300 km away. Most of the children are from the tribal or scheduled caste, which is considered to be the lowest in India. They live at Mitraniketan from the age of 5 and onwards, meaning that they are only able to see their families for summer holidays and a few festivals, as the parents do not have the means to come and visit. A mere €190 (€15.80/month) covers food, accommodation, clothing, personal needs, study materials and healthcare for one child for one year. This is covered by sponsorship that Mitraniketan receives from external donors. 215 children currently attend the school and another 100 are on a waiting list to get in.

I wish I could do more
Since he founded Mitraniketan in 1956, Wiswanathan has been blessed with support and help from his family and friends. Originally, many expected him to land a lucrative job in management and even thought him a ”mad fellow” for choosing a humble life devoted to helping others. He never expected that his wife would get used to isolated rural life as she was born and raised in the urban surroundings of Trivandrum, but she quit her job as a government servant and joined his mission.

She became the school’s headmistress, and to this day Mitraniketan remains a family ”business” with most of his children and in-laws being involved in the work here, and for that Wiswanathan is eternally grateful.

As I sit with him and listen to his story, I am reminded again and again that I am in the presence of someone extraordinary. That Wiswanathan’s belief in the power of community and in the importance of fellowship has led him to devote his entire life to helping other people. He speaks of all people, whether they are friends or strangers, with such fondness and gratitude that it becomes very clear to me what he sees as the most important aspect of life: friendship. ”My friends are my assets, I love friendships more than anything in my life,” he tells me, ”and it is through my friendships that I have become what I am today.” That is why he named this place Mitraniketan: the home of friends. And as a volunteer here you definitely feel at home, thanks to the warm atmosphere that his kind and personable manner has created. There is one biscuit left and as I offer it to him, he gives me a mischievous smile as if to say that this is our secret, as we both know he shouldn’t take it because of his diabetes. This perfectly captures how although he has achieved so much selfless work in his life, he is also just an approachable man with a sweet tooth.

Louise Nielsen


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Original Mortgage Notes Requested In Chapter 13 Cases

It seems simple enough: a lender, holding a mortgage, should have legally valid proof they actually own the note. A Chapter 13 trustee in Tennessee has been causing problems for lenders with this apparently straightforward demand.

Mortgage Loan Bubble

Many of the problems in the current real estate market were caused by the real estate bubble of the early 2000s. During that bubble, many lenders were in such a hurry to get loans out the door and make their commission that they failed to keep track of details like where original loan documents were located. The loans were often transferred multiple times, adding to the record  keeping confusion.

This means for some loans, the original documents have been lost irretrievably. The lack of proper record keeping does have legal consequences. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the trustee has an obligation to maximize the payments to creditors who can provide proof of their claims. If a lender or loan servicer does not have proper documentation, the trustee cannot pay their claim.

Bankers often assert that debtors should make good on their obligations and if they took out a mortgage, they should be held to the terms of the note.

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Because many borrowers were lured into the market by low teaser rates and purchased property that was greatly inflated, now that the bubble has collapsed and home values have returned to "normal," those borrowers are now left underwater with a mortgage loan amount far in excess of the realistic value of the home.

These borrowers are often forced into bankruptcy by a combination of mortgage loan payment that ballooned and other financial problems such job loss or reduced hours.

A Chapter 13 can help these borrowers, because they can pay mortgage arrears in the Chapter 13 plan, and eliminate or reduce unsecured debt, freeing up more cash to pay mortgage and car loans.

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2019 Schedule of Fundraising Events

Hello! I am Peggy Tomeo Richards, Director of Special Events for our wonderful Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

Our 2019 fundraising calendar is filled with fun and exciting events that we hope you can attend!

We begin the year with our 3rd annual “Ales for Whales” that is being held at the Hidden Sands Brewing Company in Egg Harbor Township on Thursday, January 24th from 6:00 to 9:00PM.
Twenty six fabulous area restaurants are graciously donating their specialty dishes, and Hidden Sands will be featuring some of their wonderful craft beers. All this for the low price of $35.00!
This event was a sell out last year so purchase your tickets early! The tickets would make great Christmas gifts!

On Thursday, March 28, 2019 we travel down the Parkway to the Nauti Spirits Distillery, a beautiful place with a 60 acre preserved coastal farm where they produce handcrafted farm spirits. Stay tuned for more information on this fundraising event!

On Saturday, May 18th the Stranding Center will once again host our annual 5K generously sponsored by the Laguna Bar and Grill in Brigantine. Join us for this fun day for a great cause! Entry price includes a full breakfast buffet, shirt and beautiful prizes for each age group.

Join us for “Christmas in July”, July 25th, as we board the Atlantic City Cruises boat (generously donated by owner and captain, Jeff George) 7:30 at Gardners Basin and experience a beautiful sunset, great music and food! Wear your favorite Christmas attire and have fun with family and friends. All ages welcome!

One Atlantic Events will once again host our largest fundraising event of the year, Dancing With Dolphins Gala, on August 8th from 6:00 to 9:30. If you have never attended the Gala, this is one that you won’t want to miss! This beautiful venue, with gorgeous ocean views, and fabulous cuisine, is all donated by One Atlantic Events for which we are most grateful! Be wowed by our great auction items and awesome music and dancing.


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Tips on Integrating Cats and Dogs into the Same Home

June marks National Adopt a Cat Month, created by the American Humane Association to bring awareness to the growing cat population in shelters - approximately 3.4 million per year. Many individuals considering cat adoption may already have a dog. Regardless, before making the decision to bring a cat into your household, it is crucial that potential pet owners take a variety of factors into consideration.

To better help integrate cats into any family, Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow featuring Home Buddies, a premier in-home pet care service, has created a series of useful tips.

Tips on Integrating Cats and Dogs into the Same Home:

-Choose the Right Personality: Always consider the personalities of the animals you are bringing into the home. For example, if you have a dog who likes to chase, you will want a cat that won't be in fear.

-Separate Rooms: For the first week or so, keep the dog and cat separated. You can switch between confining one to a certain room or area for a couple of days and then switch which one is confined. This will give them each time to get to know each other's smells and become familiar with them.

-Supervise At All Times: Don't leave the animals together by themselves until everyone has settled into having new friends in the house. You want to be able to keep an eye on them, so lock them in separate areas when you are out of the house.

-Keep the Dog on a Leash: While the dog and cat are in the same room, allow the dog to see the cat moving around. Watch the dog to make sure it doesn't try to chase the cat and that it isn't too fixated on what the cat is doing. You can also feed the dog some treats when the cat is around to have them build up a positive association with the kitty.

-Practice Obedience: You can then use obedience commands to help keep your dog calm and focused when the cat is around.

-Create a Safe Zone: Make sure the cat has a place to jump up to if they need to. You always want to make sure that your kitty has a safe place to get away from the dog in case they dog does start to chase them.

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Elizabeth Bruce's camel collection is inspired by her trips into the desert and camel races where she selects her subjects to paint. It was Kunya’s attractive expression and the warmth radiating from her deep brown eyes which moved her to paint this subject. The painting conveys the beautiful colours of the Arabian sunset and echoes the beauty of the desert landscape. The subtle colours and glow of the setting sun are mirrored on Kunya’s coat. In this painting, we experience a combination of subtle palette and vibrant mixes to successfully create the time, mood and atmosphere of the day. Kunya’s trusting, sad and friendly eyes seduce us.

"Kunya is a faithful and trustworthy camel. She has been with her owner in the desert for many years. I was drawn to the soulful subject and the lonely location. The evening scene reflects the warm and contrasting colours of the setting sun. Kunya shares an enquiring, tranquil yet restful gaze."

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I got 3 rolls of my Fuji Natura 1600 film developed and I just loved most of them. I loved so much of them that I have 20 plus photos on this gallery. 😅 Fuji Natura 1600 is my favorite film to use for color photography. It’s very versatile with it being ASA/ISO 1600 and it gives it this awesome hint of green.

There’s one shot in the pictures shown below that show a little light leak and it looks almost like it belongs there.

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