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Philip Alston

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John Norton Pomeroy Professor of Law (Faculty Profile)

Philip Alston is an international lawyer whose research and teaching interests focus primarily on Human Rights Law and the Law of International Organizations. In 2004 the United Nations Commission on Human Rights appointed him Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions. In 2005 he was elected to chair the Annual Meeting of U.N. Human Rights Special Procedures, which brings together all of the Special Rapporteurs, Working Groups, Special Representatives and Independent Experts working on human rights in the U.N. system (almost 50 in total). In 2005-06 he chaired the Coordinating Committee set up to enhance and promote coordination among these different mechanisms.

He has also been the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of International Law since 1996.

Born and educated in Australia (Law and Economics) and California (JSD), Alston taught during the 1980s at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and at Harvard Law School. He then became Professor of Law and Foundation Director of the Centre for International and Public Law at the Australian National University, a post he held until 1995. From 1996 to 2001 he was Professor of International Law, and for part of that time Head of Department, at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. He was also co-Director of the Academy of European Law and organized the Academy’s summer programs in human rights law. Other posts he has held include chief of staff to a Cabinet Minister in Australia during part of the Whitlam Government, and Discrimination Commissioner for the Australian Capital Territory ( Canberra) for three years.

In the field of international law Alston has been Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of International Law since 1996 and prior to that was the Co-Editor of the Australian Yearbook of International Law. He co-founded the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law and was founding Vice-President of the European Society of International Law.

He was an official of the United Nations, working in Geneva on human rights issues from 1978 to 1984. He has worked as a consultant to the ILO, the UNDP Human Development Report, the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, UNESCO, OECD, UNICEF and various other inter-governmental organizations.

He has also worked extensively with the non-governmental sector. He worked with the Anti-Slavery Society in London in the late 1970s, was an adviser on human rights and development issues to the International Commission of Jurists in the early 1980s, was the only lawyer on the founding Board of Physicians for Human Rights in the late 1980s, and is currently the President of the Board of the Center for Economic and Social Rights.

Within the United Nations context Alston was the first Rapporteur of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, from 1987 until 1990 and then chaired the Committee for eight years until the end of 1998. He played a central role in efforts to reform and streamline the UN’s supervisory system. In 1988 he was appointed as an Independent Expert by the U.N. Secretary-General at the request of the General Assembly, to report on measures to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the U.N. human rights treaty bodies, and subsequently submitted reports on this issue in 1989, 1993 and 1997. He participated in the Meeting of Chairpersons of United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies from 1988 through 1998, chairing the Meetings in 1990, 1993, and 1997-98, and acting as Rapporteur in 1988, 1990, 1992, and 1997-98. At the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights, in Vienna, he was elected to chair the first-ever meeting held which involved the Presidents and Chairs of all of the international human rights courts and committees (including the European and American Human Rights Courts and the African Commission).

In the area of children’s rights he was UNICEF’s only legal adviser on children’s rights from 1985 to 1992, a period which encompassed the drafting of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the subsequent campaign which led to the Convention becoming the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history with 192 States Parties. He was subsequently a Member of the Technical Advisory Group chaired by Graça Machel which led to the publication of the United Nations Study on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children in 1997. He continues to be actively involved in this area, especially in co-authoring a Commentary on the Convention which will be published in 2006 by Oxford University Press.

In Europe he directed a major project funded by the European Commission which resulted in the publication of a Human Rights Agenda for the European Union for the Year 2000 and a volume of essays entitled The E.U. and Human Rights, published in both English and French language versions. The project has had a major impact on the evolution of the European Union’s human rights policies in recent years.

In 2002 he was appointed by the late Sergio Vieira di Mello as Special Adviser to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, and his representative on the Millennium Project Task Force on Poverty and Economic Development, chaired by Professor Jeffrey Sachs.


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Cosmetics By Candy

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A bespoke e-commerce solution for a company selling discounted cosmetics to the public, the Cosmetics by Candy website needed to be simple on the surface, with robust code behind the scenes to ensure things keep moving when the site gets busy.

The client wished to synchronise orders and stock levels with an existing installation of Sage 50, so the site was integrated with Zynk while the payment process is handled by Sagepay.

The site has grown exponentially since its launch through a combination of social media promotion (handled by the client) and the built in search engine optimisation of the site.  In a competitive market, the site continues to rank highly for high volume search terms.

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Peace of the week, December 23

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabi

Mile Marker 387, 16" x 22"

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Monday, 26 September 2011

Sketch N Stash DT Card #71

Hi everyone, time for another Sketch N Stash Challenge and this time our sketch has been designed by Daniele, isn't it gorgeous? (I found it quite challenging this fortnight, but then I'm not good at anything where I have to get angles right so just don't look at my card too closely!!)

I notice that I'm back to using my Promarkers again. The Spectrum Noir pens are lovely, but there's just something about my beloved Promarkers. Maybe it's that divine smell? and of course I do have an awful lot of colours, whereas I only bought a few SN pens to start. I must persevere with these though as I'm sure the fact that they are refillable will be really useful.
The other team members have done beautiful things, as always, so do pop over to the challenge blog and take a look.

Card Details:
* Image - Meljen 'Happy Panda' digi
* Colouring medium - Promarkers
* Papers - Papermania and Crafty Ann's
* Sentiment - Sentiments 4 You
* Everything else from my stash

This fortnight we're being sponsored by Meljen Designs again, and they are offering our lucky winner 4 images of their choice.
I just love this sweet Meljen Panda image, doesn't that expression just say 'Mmmm Yummy' to you?

It was my turn to choose the Top 3 and you certainly made it a difficult task. I always think it's nice to be able to choose your favourite sketches now and again, which is why my design week is always a free choice (that and the fact that I'm useless at designing sketches ha ha!) and judging by the amount of entries we received  you certainly seemed to agree with me!
I do hope you'll find time to join in with us again this time and don't forget to pop over to the challenge blog to see if you are our lucky winner, or one of our Top 3 from the last challenge.

Monday, 12 September 2011

Sketch N Stash DT Card #70

Hi everyone, I'm back with my latest DT card for Sketch N Stash and this fortnight we're offering a 'free choice' sketch.
Just take a look at the old sketches in the 'Sketch Catalogue' section on the challenge blog and pick which one you'd like to use (don't forget to let us know which one you've chosen though!)
I went for Sketch 55 for my card, I thought the layout would be just right as I decided to make a C5 sized card for a change.
This was a 'Thank You' card for a very special friend who recently sent me the most gorgeous 'New Home' gift, this wicker basket filled with a box of belgian choccies, a bottle of rose wine and a stunning miniature rose plant.
 If you're reading this Sheila, you already know how important you are to me sweetie and how grateful I am to be able to call you my friend.

Card Details:
* Image - Penny Black 'Hitchin' A Ride'
* Colouring medium - Promarkers and Spectrum Noir Pens
* Papers - Papermania Colossal 'Spring Life'
* Punch - MS 'Eyelet Lace'
* Everything else from my stash

This fortnight's prize is from our wonderful regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are offering our lucky winner a $15 voucher to be spent in their store so I hope you'll manage to join in with us.
If you're in need of any inspiration just pop over to the Challenge blog where the DT have come up with the most amazing creations again and while you're there see if you were lucky enough to have won or been nominated as one of our Top 3 from the last challenge.

Saturday, 3 September 2011

Simon Says Stamp-tember

Hi everyone,
I'm back today with a card for the Simon Says September Blog Hop just look at this...

For the second year in a row, Simon Says Stamp and Show & The Simon Says Stamp Challenge teams are joining forces to bring you a SUPER blog hop and treasure hunt to celebrate STAMPtember!
 To help celebrate we will be giving a BIG BASKET OF CRAFTING GOODIES to the randomly chosen winner of this hop! PLUS three $25 VOUCHERS to the Simon Says Stamp Store ! The vouchers will be the hidden treasure on 3 Design Team blogs and you have to find them. You MUST enter the challenge and link your creations with the Inlinkz on the Stamp and Show Challenge to be able to win the Grand Prize or any of the $25 vouchers :-)

The DT creations are absolutely astonishing and have you seen the wonderful prize they are offering to the lucky winner? WOWZER!

Card Details:
* Image -  Mo Manning 'Mummu'
* Colouring medium - Promarkers
* Papers - All from my scraps
* Punch - EK Success medium 'Retro Flower'
* Everything else from my stash

The fabulous sketch I've used is a past Sketch N Stash one (No. 66) I didn't get to use it at the time 'cos I was in the process of moving, but I love it.

I think I can also enter this card for the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy 'Autumn Colours'
Charisma Cardz 'Anything Goes'
I Love ProMarkers 'Anything Goes'
Passion for ProMarkers 'Anything Goes'

I'm sorry that I haven't had a chance to visit you for a while (again!) real life keeps getting in the way, but I'm hoping to spend some time blog-hopping this weekend, so look out for a visit from me at last ha ha!


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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

It's a case of "out with the old, and in with the new" on the card I have to share with you tonight.  Most of the products I've used on this card, which is making its way interstate to a very special young person, are from Stampin' Up!'s Seasonal Catalogue.  These products are available to buy only until 1st July.  I've mixed things up a bit, by popping on one of my new "favourites" - a great sentiment set called Label Love, that has a matching (Artisan Label) punch.

Stamps: Label Love (available 2nd July)
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
DSP: Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
Ink: Crumb Cake and Pretty in Pink stampin' pads
Other: Pinwheel sizzlits die, Artisan Label punch (out 2nd July), Cloudy Day embossing folder, sponge dauber, Pretty in Pink brad, Pretty in Pink 1/4" stitched grosgrain ribbon, glue dots
If you'd like to buy any of these products (other than the new stamps and punch, that will be available next month), you can get them here, in my online store.  If you haven't shopped in my store before, you need to set up an account (which takes only a couple of minutes) by following the prompts, then you're good to go.  If you have any questions, please email me!

  1. This is so pretty! Love the soft colours and that cute little pinwheel :)

  2. Very pretty, Christine! You can just feel the breeze in the clouds spinning that cute pinwheel. The patchwork designer paper really completes the summertime feel to your card. So cute!


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Philadelphia is getting taller

The tallest building in Philadelphia – the Comcast Tower – fully opened this month, just in time to meet plans for it to be surpassed.

Earlier this month, plans for the American Commerce Center, planned to be the second tallest building in the country behind only the Sears Tower in Chicago, were announced, exciting everyone, and the talk is spreading.

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July 4 Fireworks in Harrisburg

After working on July 4, I missed out on the festivities – aside from a Yuengling at the Pub, a bar that wants to be a club that sits discreetly in the alleyway behind my apartment.

Fortunately, here in Harrisburg, they do July 4 right, and I got a repeat Sunday night, fireworks over the Susquehanna River. Fireworks, plenty of basketball, sun and no work over the weekend, a holiday indeed.

Below, see part of the show that went on Friday.

Anyone have great July 4 excitement?

Photo of Harrisburg fireworks thanks to Bridget Lynn.

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2012 Westobou Festival will be just 6 days

Dates for the 2012 Westobou Festival were announced Thursday along with several changes to the annual arts festival.

The fifth Westobou Festival will be just six days, from Oct. 3-8. Previous festivals were 10 days, and included 50 to 200 performances in five categories: visual arts, words, film, music and dance.

For the first time, the program for the festival will be solely produced and presented by the Westobou Festival, according to a release from Westobou Festival Inc.

Westobou will also no longer re-grant funds to outside organizations or accept applications for participation. Organizations are encouraged to apply for programming funding through the Porter Fleming Foundation. The deadline is Dec. 1.

A town hall meeting to discuss the changes for 2012 is scheduled for noon Nov. 15 at the Morris Museum of Art auditorium, 1 10th St. See westoboufestival.com for more information.

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Gamecocks take Game 1 against Oklahoma

South Carolina 5, Oklahoma 0

COLUMBIA — South Carolina ace Michael Roth closed his home career in style as the two-time defending national champion Gamecocks won their 20th consecutive NCAA Tournament game with a 5-0 victory over Oklahoma in the super regional series Saturday night.

South Carolina (44-17) needs to defeat the Sooners (42-24) once more to reach its third consecutive College World Series.

LB Dantzler’s RBI double keyed a three-run second inning that was all Roth (7-1) needed. The senior worked 7⅔ innings, giving up six hits.

Roth ran off the mound in the eighth to a loud, standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 8,242 at Carolina Stadium. After shaking hands with coach Ray Tanner, Roth came out to acknowledge the cheers with a wave of his cap.

The Gamecocks are going for a third consecutive college title, something that hasn’t been done since Southern California won five in a row from 1970-74.

Don’t count on Oklahoma going down quietly. The Sooners lost the opener in the Charlottesville Regional last weekend before rallying with four wins in a row to move on.

The Gamecocks will start Colby Holmes, who tossed a one-hitter to beat Manhattan at the regional last weekend, in Game 2 tonight.

Dantzler had an RBI double off Oklahoma starter Jordan John (8-8) to drive in the first run in the second. Erik Payne scored when John bounced a pitch in the dirt that catcher Tanner Toal couldn’t handle, and Chase Vergason had a sacrifice fly to center moments later to bring in Dantzler.

The Gamecocks have won 23 consecutive home NCAA Tournament games, a streak that began exactly 10 years ago Saturday.

The Gamecocks set the NCAA baseball tournament record for consecutive wins in last year’s title run. They’ve kept adding to it this season, going 3-0 in last week’s Columbia Regional with a couple of satisfying wins over rival Clemson, who have accounted for four of South Carolina’s victories during the streak.

Oklahoma had been the last team to beat the Gamecocks in NCAA play with a 4-3 win to start the 2010 College World Series for both teams. Sooners coach Sunny Golloway stirred up some South Carolina fans when he reminded people of his team’s success over the champs in the CWS two years ago.

But the Gamecocks’ offense and Roth’s pitching quickly ended thoughts of an Oklahoma repeat here.

Golloway had to call on Dillon Overton, whom he hoped to save for a possible Game 3 showdown Monday, to start the third because of John’s struggles.

Overton kept the Sooners in it, allowing just two hits in four innings and recording 10 straight outs during one stretch. Oklahoma’s offense – like most opponents the past two years – simply could not master Roth’s pitches. And when the Sooners did mount a rally, it did not last.

Caleb Bushyhead singled in the first and was thrown out easily trying to steal second. Oklahoma had two on with one out in the second, but Garrett Carey flied out to center and Erik Ross grounded out to first.

Tanner Toal led off the third with a single before Max White fouled out attempting to bunt and Roth got Bushyhead to tap a ball back to the mound that the senior lefty turned into an easy double play.

Roth was a little-known reliever back in 2010 who became a Gamecock favorite when he threw a three-hit, complete game victory over Clemson at the College World Series. He’s been South Carolina’s ace ever since, posting a 21-4 mark the past two years.

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photo challenge {becky higgins style}

a while back, becky higgins started posting occasional photo challenges on her blog. they were simple and doable...yet still intriguing. i've had the posts *starred* in my reader for a while and need to play catch up. however, i did do the very first one…

set your camera down

original post and results post

this photo was taken with my camera sitting on the kitchen counter (near the sink) pointed toward a corner area. we were having breakfast at lunch time. french toast and bacon. i love how it captures several *everyday* aspects of our world: orange and red kitchen utensils, labeled powdered sugar container, favorite dish towels from crate & barrel, colorful salt & pepper shakers, fun striped bowl.

this photo was taken with my camera on the kitchen counter, but pointed toward our kitchen table (which is counter height). it shows my personal laptop and my work laptop. a coffee cup. my work bag tucked on a chair. my pocketbook on the table. my "don't make a move without it" notebook. and a tiny peek at my hubby's work uniform.

neither of these photos is very good from a composition standpoint…or really any photographic standard. but they provide a slightly different view of our world. and i like that.

interestingly enough, this second photo is a perfect example of capturing the everyday, mundane pieces of your life because they can change so quickly. the photo was taken less than two months ago on a day when i was working from home. just another *normal* day. but now…i no longer work from home. i’m guessing one day i will be glad that i have this photo and it will bring back memories of the many hours spent sitting at that spot.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Younger look??

This blog has become irrelevant right?
I seldom updates, and ofcourse no one will come and read it as well.
Malas la nak update, eventhough lots of thing i want to share.
But i also do not want this blog to be dead.
So with perasaan terpaksa & malas, i update one sharing.
Been contemplating to share this for sooo long but as usual, laziness wins!

I am in my early 30s, a mother with 2 rascals to raise.
You know mothers, multitasking is our super power right?
 Everything kita kena fikir, everything kita kena buat & settle.
Sometime when i had enough i wish i can swwoosshh, fly to the sky away from all and rest on the fluffy clouds (like cartoon always does).

That is the multitasking part.
Now how about the the self maintenance part?
With this Rozita Che Wan being hot at 40s, Korean star being so flawless prancing on TV and here there advertisement about how slim, fair and perfect your body and face can be improved.
Letih kan? For women to have such pressure and expectation to meet.
Even worse, the society that demands for it.
No wonder plastic surgery become so norm these days.

So what normal women like me gotta do?
Sure la stress jugak kekadang babe!
Belek muka, awatla makin kertu ni, what Rozita Che Wan does that i don't?
Maybe i gemok la kan...but i am talking about my face.
Back in my 20s tak pakai bedak ikat tocang satu pun nampak cute.
Now make up pun nampak hmmmmpphh...

I am like..if i can't slim down my body i can atleast take better care of my skin.
With that determination i spend some money on good skin care products.
Apart of usual skin regimes, i started to slab night cream and eye cream religiously.
Exfoliates and put on mask twice a week.

The products i use are mix of some brands like Safi, Body Shop, Antipodes and some korean brand.
Still kedekut to spend on high-end brand like SKII.
My skin show some improvements, but takdela significant macam iklan tu kann.
Among all the product i use, the one that show the best result and i really would like to recommends is e'Pure Membranous Jelly Masque.
I bought it online through Hi-Shop . Priced at RM89.90
Mahal la bagi bajet i, tapi pasal nak cantik macam kpop artist kannn..beli la gak.
I am on my second box now but both time bought during sales, which i paid only RM50++
Translucent & thick jelly gel that you slab on you face for 30-45mins.
The effect on my skin memang bagus.
Instantly after application your skin will become fairer.
After several applications, your acne scars become lighter.
Best of all, my pores become smaller.
All these resulted to younger looking skin la kann. Ke i yang perasan sorang2? LOL
Kalau rasa nak tumbuh jerawat tu cepat2 tempek mask ni, confirm tak jadi naik. Kalau timbul gak pun kecik je.
All these time, no matter how convincing the product reviews are, i never had any significant impact on my skin. So this is the first time i get such impact.
I love the result the mask has given me.
My husband pun sedar. Tapi takdela dialog geli-geli macam iklan ye.
Okla tu kann...husband sedar. Walaupun takde lagila kawan2 or sedara mara cakap pape.
I guess takdela ketara sampai orang tanya kan, cukupla sendiri rasa berbaloi.
Unfortunately i don't have the before & after picture of me.
I malu la nak amik bare face selfie close up. LOL.
I only have the pic below, of my no-make up face.
But you can just google it and read all the good reviews.
No, i don't get paid to promote this..siapa bodo nak bayar i ni pun.
Just nak share, kot-kot siapa2 nak try tapi tak cukup duit tabung nak beli SKII.
Kalau siapa dah try to, please share your opinion with me.


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Monday, December 13, 2010

Meditations: Live By Faith

A good students knows that when the teacher repeats something, it will probably appear on an upcoming test. When God says anything, we ought to sit up and take notice, but when God repeats something, or says something a third time, we'd better pay attention!

Hebrews 10:35-39 - Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. For, "Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay; but my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Romans 1:16-17 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."

Habakkuk 2:4 - Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith.

I'm sure we all want to be counted among the righteous. Psalm 11:7 - "For the LORD is righteous; He loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face." To be righteous, we have to live by faith. A quick look through the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11 gives us many examples of the righteous and faithful:
  • vs. 4 - By faith Abel...
  • vs. 5 - By faith Enoch...
  • vs. 7 - By faith Noah...
  • vs. 8 - By faith Abraham...
  • vs. 11 - By faith Sarah...
And the list continues as the Hebrew writer lists more great heroes of faith from the Old Testament.

But just how do we LIVE by faith? Living by faith is more than just a vague set of beliefs or moral code that we attempt to follow. Living by faith is an active pursuit. The author of Hebrews further describes our efforts in 12:1-2 and 12-15:
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith...

Therefore, strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord; looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled.
We are given a wonderful visual aid here to assist us in our understanding. Even those as nonathletic as I am can mentally picture this race... this is not a sprint, it is a marathon, maybe even a cross-country style marathon where we come across muck and mire, hurdles and obstacles. But if we keep our eyes ahead, we can see Jesus, "the author and finisher of our faith". He ran the very same race, and after paying the ultimate sacrifice, he sits crowned in glory at the right hand of God, cheering us on as we race to the finish. There is no one winner in this race, rather everyone who finishes will receive the reward. But how do we get there?

Matthew 7:13-14 - "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."

Go the way of Wisdom: Proverbs 8:20 - "I traverse the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice."

And just how do we live by faith?
  • vs. 1 - lay aside every weight and sin
  • vs. 1 - run with endurance
  • vs. 2 - keep your eyes on Jesus
  • vs. 12 - strengthen yourself, don't drag along behind! (re: "Roll the Gospel Chariot")
  • vs. 13 - make straight paths for your feet
  • vs. 14 - pursue peace and holiness
  • vs. 15 - look carefully - avoid bitterness and trouble, don't let yourself be defiled
See how much of this list uses active verbs - run, strengthen, make straight, pursue... We cannot be casual, remember this is a race!

Hebrews 10:35-39 - Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Istanbul Trip

If you transit at Istanbul Airport more than 10 hours,
If you travel using Turkish Airline,
If you are free,

Then, you are qualify for options below:
a) A free Istanbul sightseeing with 1 free lunch.
b) A free bedroom hotel to stay for rest.
c) Both.

I selected option (a).
"Free Istanbul sightseeing tour for all our transit passengers"
They are my tour guide - they can speak english very well + FAST.
There are lot of historical building in the Istanbul city center.
It is a nice weather at Istanbul ~ 20degree during April - May.
Sure, Turkish Airline pay for us the entrance for this historical place as well.
A lot of beautiful tulip flower (3 - 18 April)
It is very old trees but still grow so firmly.
You can hide yourself inside the tree as well.
There is a Kitchen which able fit 5000 people.
A lot invaluable items stored here.
The security is very high.
From the viewer, you can see the another side of Istanbul.
Library - but not book inside????
It is a wonderful view - it is better you come over here.
It is a good place for honeymoon as well. Nice View.
You can see a lot of food stall around.
It is costs expensive as well. Hehehe
The view is look nice, but my lousy hand phone camera cannot perform to get more clear photos. : (
For those who cannot survive without internet, you can surf net here too.
Free WiFi!
Most of the historical place is Mosque.
Most of the people's religion is Muslim.
The design is almost same like Church design in europe countries.
This is a statue which transport from Egypt.
It should be longer but cut to small portion.
A lot of different decoration & sourvenirs.

Food which provided by Turkish Airlines.
Taste sure good - Free one boh... hehehe
One of the historical mosque - Must visit else you never come to Istanbul.
This is a market place.
"Grand Bazaar"
It is just like a Maze.
You will lost if you don't have a good direction sense.
There are a lot of gate - in and out.
"mmm crowned & crowned"
Come over here if you visit Istanbul.

So... Next time, you plan to have a holiday to Europe country.
Buy a air ticket which you have 24 hours transit time.

Then, you can select option (c)
If you are holding Malaysian passport, you not need to apply any Visa at here.

It is F.R.E.E.

It indirectly means "WELCOME TO TURKEY"

manglish said...

waaaaaaaaaaaaaa nice..........not bad leh ur job can send u go jalan2 some more hahahhaa

Kelvin said...

Why dun u choose C?

Yan said...

Awesome! I would love to make it there one day!

TZ said...

So nice ... I also want to go for a free tour... :)
Turkish Airline here i come

Tekkaus said...

Wow...this is truly a wonderful place to be bro. Look at the pink flowers. So beautiful.

[SK] said...

waaaa.. this is so good leh, thanks for the info.. turkey is one of the place i would like to visit, hmmm, looks like this is not a bad option too huh.. hehehe :p

[SK] said...

all those famous places that i've heard about before, i think already included in the sightseeing tour woh, not bad not bad.. so how many times have you been taking the FREE tour and FREE hotel stay?? :p

Paul said...

good ahhhhhh... keep got trip one.. and most importantly is able to see diff type of leng lui at diff country leh.. hahaha so good =.=
oh... kidding only.. should stop this kind of joke, if not later itu donna sure come out shoot me pervert one =.= pervert name reserve for manglish can liao.. =.=

CH Voon said...

manglish: Ok but enjoy alone only. not others people with me.

Kelvin: Lazy to go out again because the hotel is outside the airport so need to go through immigration gate again.

CH Voon said...

Yan: it is easy for you. :) pay and go :P

Tekkaus : it is damn nice but better go there during easter holiday 5-18 april.

CH Voon said...

TZ : But, remember aleast 10 hours more for transit oh else you will stay at airport do nothing boh.

SK : It is quite a good place to visit but need to check the whether before go... it is 4 season country as well. i think all the local airlines they will provide free sightseeing as well. only one FREE because before that i lazy go out. heheh

CH Voon said...

Paul: Leng Lui ar... yes, they look pretty as well but Ukraine's girl look more pretty. hehehe Donna would not do that la... she takes care of you as well.

Bananazക said...

Nice photos even though from your cell phone. Love the big old tree you can't go inside to feel the 'energy' of the old tree? According to Shamanism it is good to embrace a tree for healing and spiritual purpose. But make sure you don't grab the 'other' spirit then 'chak lat liao' haha.

Bananazക said...

Just curious is that tourist guide a Turkish? *if you dont know its ok*. Reason I asked do all the ladies in Turky must wear tudung or veil to cover up their faces?

Bananazക said...

Love the Mosque and its dome shape inside of it. Think those are the sandblasted glass windows they are nice too. Yummy food. Chak par boey? haha. Great short tour of Turkey. tQ

Mummy Gwen said...

The flight tickets must be very expensive huh. Very nice view. Love the architecture. :)

uLi.佑莉 said...

Hahaha...brilliant choice you had :) The tulips are so nice and lovely~

iamthewitch said...

Wah so nice ar... I never had transit more than 10 hours before lor.. don't even mention Turkey. These pics are so nice! Should visit Turkey some day..

Mei Teng said...

You made the right choice in selecting A. But I thought option B would be provided too isn'? Considering > 10 hours...

I hate flight delays.

Donna said...

eh, if me, i chose both wor..
customer/company trip again ar?
eh, ah bao, u memang pervert liao de ma.. u said yourself one, all men are pervert, depends on more or less nia... =.="

CH Voon said...

Bananaz: Most of people in Turkey, they not wear tudung, they told me that they are Turkish.
Don't want hide inside the old trees later all foreign will snap my photos and label as sohai.
I am no good in describe - so short form easy for me. so only briefly only.

Mummy Gwen: the price around Rm4k from Sg to Istanbul. Expensive or not? hehhee

CH Voon said...

uLi: not brilliant choice it is must... if i not go i will stay at airport for 18hours boh.

iamthewitch: You should with ur hubby one day. Pics it is not really clear...

Cynthia said...

wow.. nice place... :D and enjoy yourself ya.. indeed, yes, Turkey is much more liberal..

CH Voon said...

Mei Teng: yes, you can choice both. i am lazy cause after trip i check in again. and i though the hotel is inside the airport but it is not. so, i need go out again through the immigration gate ...blah blah so ...

Donna: sure, i will choice both as well if i know it early. This is not trip - just a transit trip.

Mommy Ling said...

hmm...if given me an option, i wouldnt go Turkey....probaly i dont fancy the foods over there..hehhee

CH Voon said...

Cynhia: next year euro cup is organized at Turkey.. so u can go there see see.

Mommy Ling: hehehehe the food over there almost same to our mama food! so, it is ok for you.

amycheah said...

Siok lah u Voon. But pity is ur wife and gal gal always cannot be with daddy side by side nia.

Merryn said...

shiok lah u! if only u can go with vanessa n ur wifey lagi shiok! kan?

CH Voon said...

amycheah: i know. so...when i am back to Malaysia, i try to spend more of my time with them lo :P.

Merryn:Sure! That is very Shiok!

Ghosty Nana said...

SO fun, have free!! Singapore International airport also have free tour

mNhL said...

Wow...FREE tour + FREE food...


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Sunday, 22 March 2015

Marae trip

When we arrived Nic and Elly's classes welcomed us with a powhiri. We felt excited, a bit nervous and it was odd knowing we wouldn't be doing one for anyone else!
When the other classes lef we did a pororoaki to say goodbye.

After the other calsses left we did some activities which were....weaving a putiputi, we played ki o rahi with Stephen, we learned string games and a scavenger hunt in the whare with Eb. We ate our lunch and then split up to write in our diaries or help make dinner.
Dinner was awesome. Dessert was the best because we made pancake cakes.
We all slept together inside the whare on matresses side by side by side!
This is proof that we can do dishes!

Monday, 16 March 2015

Storytelling practise

To get ready for our marae trip we have been creating our own myths and legends. In the old days the maroi language was not a written language so to pass on stories and history the maori had to tell each other the ideas and information. To try to understand this we have made up our stories but we have not written them down. We have drawn them!! Now we are practising hard everyday to be ready to share our stories at camp and with our little buddies. We have ro use our faces, our bodies, our arms and our voices to show different people, places, and the things that are happening.
Here are some of the children practising to themselves.

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Putting learning styles into place

For the last 3 weeks we have been trying to figure what kind of learners each of us is. What we need to learn well and what stops us from making progress. We have worked with Suzanne and Joy and each other to identify our attributes. We have watched some video of circus acts because different types of people would do different types of acts just like different people think and work differently.
Today we rearranged our classroom to suit ourselves. Here we are in the middle of the job...
And this is how we settled...
Now we can see if where we are works better for us.
This is our first few minutes trying our new positions out...

Sunday, 1 March 2015

That Science Guy

We has a fantastic visit from the Crazy Science Guy this afternoon. He did all sorts of chemistry and physics experiments including making elephant's toothpaste

And floating a planet n air
And showed us how baby nappies make liquids into solids.
And what happens when you blow on a piece of paper....


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Structural Engineer: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Epp Siepman Engineering Inc.
Civil Engineer: Sison Blackburn Consulting Inc.
Quantity Surveyor: Altus Group

Cibinel Architecture Ltd was engaged by Red River College to develop a program and schematic design to move the Red River College Language Training Centre, International Education, and Business Innovation Technology programs into a 75,000 sq. ft. development at 319/325 Elgin Street adjacent to the existing RRC Roblin Centre Exchange District Campus.  The development of this site was to place an emphasis on bringing life to Elgin Avenue.

The design resuses the existing heritage building at 319 Elgin Avenue, while the building at 325 Elgin Avenue is demolished to make way for new development.  A new indoor/outdoor public space on the south side of the building, dubbed the ‘vertical plaza’, connects the exterior pedestrian space on the street with interior meeting spaces throughout all floors of the building and brings the vibrancy of student activity to the street level. Utilization of the 319 Elgin Ave rooftop creates an elevated and semi-public urban plaza that provides additional study, lounge or event space. The new building design expresses the raw structural components used in the construction of the building such as heavy timber, steel, concrete and masonry, reflecting the industrial character of the warehouse district and the existing campus.

The following guiding principles inform the key concepts of our design.

1. Campus Character – The proposed structure fits the character of the warehouse district in a similar manner to the existing Roblin Centre Campus.  The design creates spaces for impromptu interaction and contributes to urban life, creating safe outdoor green areas through visually connected spaces and an activated streetscape.

2. Teaching and Learning Spaces – The building contains a variety of classrooms, breakout spaces, meeting rooms, and computer labs on each floor.  Informal gathering space is developed on the building’s sunny side within a wide circulation corridor, providing students with un-programed ‘collision’ space for interaction and socialization.  The design delivers visual connectivity between the exterior pedestrian development, interior social spaces and the exterior roof-top development.

3. Flexibility – The ability of campus buildings to adapt to changing teaching programs over time as well as the growth in the number of students must be considered in the design of the structure and in the selection of materials and systems.

4. Efficient Vertical Movement – Ease of movement during class change is a priority in the design of a teaching building. In this vertical teaching building, three elevators and the highly visible glazed stairway supports movement of 1200 students throughout the building.

5. Multicultural Awareness – The project must address multiculturalism by accommodating various cultural practices including smudging and other ceremonies for individuals and groups.

6. Safety and Security – The urban campus employs strategies that provide pedestrian priority, traffic calming, and a high level of connectivity between the Roblin Centre and the new building.  Live security presence paired with alarms, intercoms, cameras and hardware support the College’s safety procedures.  Transparency at fire stairs further promotes safety and security and encourages the use of stairs for vertical circulation.

7. Sustainability – The facility will meet the Green Building Policy for Government of Manitoba funded projects, Manitoba Hydro Power Smart, the National Energy Code, and a minimum LEED Silver Certification.  This is achieved through; building re-use, use of green and durable building products, solar harvesting, energy use reduction, and improving occupant health.

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photo of the day = laughter

It has been clearly established that I love Neysa Ruhl's work. So it shouldn't surprise you that today I'm featuring another one of her shots for our photo of the day.

There is something about this photo that is light + airy + it just makes me smile. Check out more from this fab wedding on Neysa's blog.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

My Story

We (the daughter and I) have decided to make February a month of sharing stories to fight stigma. So, along with our newly posted video on YouTube we are going to start sharing our stories and learnings on our blogs, starting conversations about it on our Facebook and Myspace site and commenting on it on our Twitter page. So, visit us, chat with us, and learn with us. Here is a piece of a very long story...

I had lost a brother to suicide. I knew to keep careful watch on my children’s mental health. I was qualified to do so. I dedicated 10 years of my life formally studying child and adolescent disability, and emotional and behavioral disorders in bachelors’, masters’ and doctoral programs. I have a vast amount of knowledge based on education, research and experience in the field of “transition services” for youth with disabilities. In other words, I know stuff. I have spent hours and hours teaching and working with kids who are failing in every aspect of their life. I have talked to parents as the wise woman who offered words of support and advice. I teach educators and school psychologists and school counselors as a professor in a graduate program. I teach them the skills to assess, educate and support children and adolescents with disabilities. I thought I knew a thing or two. I was not prepared.

Life was moving along and I was in a good space five years ago. Our youngest daughter, Linea, was off to college to study classical music performance and our oldest daughter was happily married and developing her own business in the world of art. My husband and I were ready to experience the empty nest. I didn’t know enough. I was not prepared.
Less than two years later I was flying back from Chicago one more time and I was crying. I sat in my seat and without making a sound the tears ran down my face over Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington. Why now? We had brought Linea home from college with a severe depression. She was hospitalized less than two months later. She was suicidal, she was non-responsive to medications, she was ill beyond my wildest imagination and all the training and education and wisdom that I might have thought I possessed seemed worthless. She dug her way up and out of that depression but to a flat and grey place. She was back in school nine months later. And then she was hospitalized again. Her meds were changed. Her treatment plan was all consuming. She went back to school after each set-back and she continued to talk to me with honesty and love and a dim spark to be well and to live.

I had not let go through all the days and nights of this battle. Her dad and sister and our family spent those months in a place of hell but I fought with all my might to keep her alive. On that flight home from Chicago after she was finally back in school it hit me hard that I could not fix her pain. I couldn’t stop her thoughts or change what she did with those thoughts. I couldn’t be with her every minute and I couldn’t get into her brain and chase the terrorizing illness away. I could be there for her and I could be physically with her but I could not be in her. This was her battle and we could only support her in that fight. We could bring her home from college, we could hospitalize her and we could find the very best doctors in two cities more than 2,000 apart from each other but I could not keep her safe every minute of every day. I felt panic and terror. I sat in my seat for the five and a half hour flight and I thought and thought about this. I went around and around in my head and finally settled on my trust in her. Hadn’t she proven herself a valiant fighter? Hadn’t she asked for our help to hold her and be with her and stay close to her when she was near losing the battle? By the time the plane landed I had it figured out in my own mind. All I wanted was for Linea to find peace and happiness. I wanted her sense of humor and her excitement and joy in living to surround us all. I let go of my fear of her and me and our family being judged by others and…I let go of my pride. I know that everyone who truly loves Linea would not judge her. I am even prouder of Linea than of her gifts. I am humbled by her strength. I can breathe. Perhaps our story will offer hope to even one family.

"self-portrait" taken in hotel bathroom,
(presenting at conference in Savannah)

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

A Trail of Love

If you read my daughter's blog you know that we have lost a wonderful man from our lives. Most significantly he is missing from the lives of his three sons and his beautiful and talented wife. As well, by one degree of separation, a 3-month old baby left his family behind yesterday without warning or understanding. Death is a gentle and sometimes harsh tap on the shoulder reminding us to savor each minute, each moment of joy with our families and friends. It is a reminder not to fumble through life without paying attention. This morning as I was rushing to leave my house for campus I stopped and noticed a beautiful morning. I was thankful that I could see so much of this incredible world from my own front door. I know that there are millions and millions of people who will never see the sight of these magnificent cedars that grow on our property. I looked up and around and I remembered a life that has left us but leaves a trail of love and family behind as he moves on into the next space. I hope you can view the video and that you take a moment to sigh and be thankful for a moment in your life. Yes, I know I shot it sideways but who knows from what angle someone might be looking down upon us?

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Ahhhhhh, Parents!

I have been away for a week providing training and technical assistance to a school district in Hawaii. Sounds like a plumb job and, yes, the weather was beautiful, the sea is always inspiring and the flora and fauna are breath-taking. The special educators have the same challenges and more that we have on the mainland. But on my flight I was thinking about the parents who are not able to take a six hour flight to paradise or take even an hour to relax and do something just for them. I wrote the following somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. The picture above is taken out the window. See the reflection of the plane in the water?

I have been thinking a lot about parents, particularly parents of children with significant disabilities. As a professor in special education I define significant disabilities as serious or severe health conditions, difficulty or inability to speak, difficulty communicating basic needs, inability or difficulty with everyday life skills such as feeding, toileting, and participation in leisure time activities, and limited fine and gross motor skills. I also include children and adolescents with severe mental health conditions that make a normal life impossible. This definition is not inclusive but I think you get the idea. An expecting mom and/or dad are expecting in many ways. They are expecting a baby who is healthy and they are expecting a wee small one who will meet milestones comparable to their peer baby friends. They are expecting some little person who will learn to say, “I love you”, and will eventually grow into adulthood with a life of their own while still keeping a loving relationship with their parents. There is endless grief when things go awry. Initial and ongoing grief is part and parcel for parents who have a child with a “significant” disability. Eventually there are ebbs and flows of this grief. Life is readjusted and some expectations fade and many more change. Some degree of acceptance comes (and goes and comes and goes). Over-riding all of the emotional and psychological aspects of parenting a child with significant disabilities is the non-stop, on-going care of this child. Remember the early days of a newborn? This little package of heart and lungs and skin and soul is yours and completely relies upon you for life. It is exhausting and exhilarating…..and although it seems endless, it is not. Soon the baby sleeps through the night, learns to walk, communicate, use the potty, socialize with other little persons and adults and moves up and away from mommies and daddies.

This is not the case for a child with significant disabilities. The care is never-ending. Parents of these tiny babies have signed on for the long stretch. I listen to and read the thoughts and worries of these parents and of the endless care they provide as they share their day to day concerns, joys and lives. Remember, “Walk in my footprints for a day. You will understand.” I haven’t and I cannot. I have been the teacher of these children and currently I spend hours and hours assuring that the future special education teachers, school psychologists, school counselors and the occasional general education teacher know how to assess, teach and support these children and adolescents and that they are prepared as best as possible to be the person in their school setting who might make a difference in these children’s’ lives. But I have not spent 24 hours with a child who needs 24 hours of my care and skills to even survive. The parents of these children and adolescents and young adults and often old adults are the experts. You struggle daily and hourly with the weary work of physical care, the night-time worries of “what if?”, “what then?” and the day to day struggle to find and keep services and support for your children. You live with secret guilt. You live with secret anger. Sometimes you are brave enough to share both. You live constantly with fear. You are the heroes. You are the wisest of men and women. Parenting a child with significant disabilities is love on overload. I listen to you and I learn. Let us all support you in every way that we can.

Monday, January 11, 2010

See Me

I picked up the phone and gave my name to the nurse/guard on duty at the front desk. I was buzzed into the locked psychiatric facility. It was a better place than "Center", down the hall and around the corner. I could keep my purse with me. I could wear a belt. I was still deeply frightened and uneasy about this place. My beautiful daughter was here, locked in with many people from all walks of life but a large number from straight off of the streets. I was terrified when we started this journey and never stopped worrying about Linea's safety. Although the nurses were always caring and respectful there were many more of "them" than of staff. I had spent my life working in the field of disabilities. I was comfortable around children and adults with the most significant disabilities. I had worked in the trenches with adolescents with severe behavior and mental health problems. I had heard all the language howled out in fury and madness. I had witnessed the aggression of human beings unable to hold back their fear and anger at the world. Yet in this place I was deeply frightened for the safety of my daughter. I had preconceived and deeply held notions of the type of people who were incarcerated (sorry, hospitalized!) with my daughter. I wanted her daddy to stay with her at night, sleeping beside her bed, keeping her safe from someone...words I couldn't say even to myself. The crazies. The ranting and raving lunatics who were years older, bigger and with much worst pasts than hers. Don't get near my baby! I couldn't say it aloud because I am educated, open-minded and very loving of the world at large. But here I was and I was completely terrified.

We were allowed to see my daughter for 30 minutes at a time and I didn't miss those times. I finally asked the nurses if we came to see her too often. I was told that the more time families spent with their loved ones the better and quicker the recovery. "Why aren't there any other families here?" I asked. They just don't come, I was told. Or there is no one. I was even more anxious about leaving her alone in this place.

After my visit I left the unit and got into the elevator. The door closed. I was standing in this small space with one other person. A very tall, large man from the unit who had "earned" a fifteen minute smoke break, alone, without the posse tagging along. Here we stood waiting for the elevator to drop us down to the first floor. I do not want to admit this but I will. My heart was pounding and I was considering stabbing a button and getting out on the next floor. And then he spoke to me. "How is your daughter doing?" he asked, in a thick Eastern European accent. (Why do you want to know? How do you know her?) "She is doing better," I said, the pounding of my heart increasing.

"It seems not so fair for the young ones here," he said. "Her, I pray for. Me, I have some trouble with the drink and come in here to try to get well." (I am so, so sorry I was judgmental. I am so sorry I was frightened of you. I am so sorry I did not look at you, at your face, into your eyes. Forgive me.) "Thank you," I said. "I hope that you are feeling better very soon." (Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for looking at me. Thank you for treating me like a fellow human being. Thank you for being a better person than me and helping me to take a step forward.) The door opened and I headed back to my university and he to the small terrace for his fifteen minutes of time alone.

Friday, January 8, 2010

A Great Good Place

Wouldn't you want to be in a community space that is full of people from every background, and from nations around the world? With people that are healthy and not so healthy, abled and disabled, with varied interests and talents and with a conglomeration of people outside of your normal safe place in the world? I suppose there are people in the world that don't want this but I do. There are a few places that meet this expectation and we happen to have one close at hand.

There is "friendly community shopping center" located in what is considered the "Eastside" of the Seattle area. This part of the region is known primarily for the wealth of its residents including one former CEO of a quite well-known software company. Nestled a few miles from Microsoft's campus is this amazing place called Crossroads. It was founded by Ron Sher, referred to as the Suburban Soul Man by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. I wish for more such places. Crossroads sits 3 miles from the very high end shopping center that houses Neiman Marcus, Jimmy Choo, Louise Vuitton (if you don't know who these people are, good for you!), etc. etc. but in a very different neighborhood. The neighborhood has many languages, people with low or no income and multi-family housing living next door to middle class and upper middle class single family homes, all close to Crossroads. Sher, a committed environmentalist with a Ph.D. in agricultural economics of all things, was inspired by the notion of a "Great Good Place". The commitment behind Sher's work was the notion of a gathering place that welcomed "all comers from the prosperous to those with little or nothing to spend". I love this place. On any night of the week I want to stand up and cheer at the mix of people gathered in this great good place.

This is indeed a place of diversity. Yes, there are many people from a variety of cultures from around the world. There are also groups of young and older adults with developmental disabilities sitting with each other or BETTER YET with all kinds of people, playing games, laughing, talking, eating. There are great-grandmama's and papa's gathered together with friends or with family members. There are college students on their laptops tapping away or conversing with their equally focused friends. There are awkward middle-schoolers, too young to drive but finding a place on the bus route (and acceptable to their parents as a hang-out) and able to eat a meal together for less than six dollars. There are wheelchairs and walkers scattered amongst the crowd for various types of people. There is frequently a man buzzing around in his electric wheelchair, well known to the merchants and the "regulars". He is very physically and cognitively disabled and has great difficulty talking but he is completely comfortable in this community without an assistant or "aide" to follow him around. He watches the giant chess game for awhile, orders Mexican food which is prepared and brought to him in a way that he can eat it. He browses the bookstore, has an ice cream and ends up at the coffee shop.

The satellite library is always completely full, with computers available for all sizes and shapes of people. Recently I watched as a story hour unfolded with tiny toddlers gathered around. The story was in Chinese. Children of every background huddled together on the floor as the exuberant leader read in such a way that it didn't matter if you were one of the 3-year-olds that didn't speak Chinese. There is much to do. There is a second hand bookstore (oh yes!), retail shops and a mini-city hall with translators and answers to questions about public health, energy assistance and health insurance. There is funding and volunteers from Microsoft and United Way assisting with tax preparation for families in need and mostly lots and lots of fun. There is a stage with open mike nights, nights with tiny children playing violins bigger than themselves, bands and mini orchestras and nightly music from cultures around the world. The elderly put aside their walkers and lean on each other in a slow two-step. The children jump and chase and keep time with the flashing lights in their shoes. The two young adults with intellectual disabilities exchange a shy kiss as they push each other around the dance floor. Languages from around the world mingle with the smells from the food court. Indian, Thai, Greek, Mexican, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and more. I can have tika masala, bubble tea, pho and a baklava for dessert. All prepared by people for whom this food is their own and who are making a new life in another country far from their home. Everything is recycled. If it is busy the customers clean up after themselves. We share tables. We recognize the specialness of this great good place. Where is yours?

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Karma and Impossible Things

One definition of karma is an action or deed which causes an entire cycle of cause and effect. Serendipity is good luck in making fortunate and unexpected discoveries. We have had a combination of both in the last few years and in our journey to meet our agent. My daughter and I have written a book together and are working to get it published. Before I tell you the fascinating tale of our agent, let me wax on (literary term) about writing for a bit. I know that there must be hundreds and hundreds of books that have been written but never published, laying around in drawers, on old floppy disks (remember those?) and on hard drives. But never published. Never read by an agent. Never sent to a publisher. It is hard, hard work to move a good idea or a burning need to write onto paper, day in and day out, writing, writing, writing. It is equally hard to find an agent by presenting a well-written proposal only to turn around and re-write the proposal again and again until it is ready to go out to a publisher. The majority of new authors or academic authors write in their time between (paid) work and family. I think it is alot easier to let a good idea or a somewhat completed book languish in the recesses of a dark hole somewhere than do all the hard work to get something published. The good news is that we signed with an agent October 1st in New York City. It was amazing and more than exciting. We spent a full year of work preparing all that was requested for this next step in the process of publishing a book. Now for the karma/serendipity part of the story.

We flew out to New York to meet with our agent with anticipation and a strange feeling of coming full circle. New York was a place of great hope for Linea. She first went there as a high school senior, singing with a college ensemble at an international jazz festival. While in Chicago majoring in music performance her goals were centered in New York. There were many actions in the next few years causing an entire cycle of cause and effect. She became ill and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She took a medical leave from school and was hospitalized. She returned to school and was hospitalized again. She fought and struggled and somehow was able to stay upright while trying to manage this new and insidious illness. Linea transferred universities and will graduate this year with a degree in English and creative writing as well a three years of credits towards a degree in music performance. After all of this, we were in New York City in the fall of 2009. As we followed the directions to our agent's office in Union Square Linea pointed to a bench in the park directly outside of the office. "I called you from there, crying", she said. "Remember?
I remember. It was her last year in Chicago. She and three friends flew to New York City. It was the week after Christmas and husband Curt and I had gone to the remote and beautiful Ucluelet on the Pacific Rim Trail on western Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It is a place as far west as you can get in North America. While in NYC Linea had her wallet stolen with all her identification, money and her credit and debit cards. She was barely well and didn't need any additional stress in her life. I was frightened for her as I stood in the pouring rain and the exact spot in order to get cell phone coverage while she cried from over 3,000 miles away. Yet she stayed steady and her friends stayed by her side as she filed a report with the NYC police and did all the trivial and complicated details involved in losing one's identify and money. Two years later we were in New York, signing a contract with an agent for a book about this journey, not twenty feet from where she had called me. Sometimes you just have to believe that there is a bigger plan for each of us. I have said to Linea so many times, "Trust the Universe." Even times when I didn't have much faith left myself but somehow I still had a tiny speck of curiousity and hope about what might come next. Sometimes I just had to believe in impossible things.
While we were in NYC we made a quick trip through Central Park. We came across the beautiful bronze sculpture of Alice in Wonderland, commissioned by George Delacorte and unveiled in 1959. Linea has always loved Alice in Wonderland. For about two months around age five she would only answer to "Alice". She knew most of the lines from the 1985 movie.

Alice laughed. "There's no use trying, "she said. "One can't believe impossible things."
"I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast" (Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll, 1865).
Karma? Serendipity? I never want to quit believing in impossible things.


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Village Theatre

32 Highland Park Village,
Dallas, TX 75205

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Village Theatre

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Located in the Highland Park Shopping Village, at the intersection of Mockingbird Parkway and Douglas Avenue. The Village Theatre opened in November 1935 with 1,350 seats. It was twinned in 1976. It was closed in August 2009 and reopened in May 2010 by Twomey Concepts LLC. Now with three screens plus two private screening rooms and a bar, all screens have stadium seating and digital projection.

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JackCoursey on December 25, 2010 at 1:22 pm

Curious as to what modifications have been made to the interior. The theatre was completely gutted in 1986 with only the faÃ§ade left intact. The four cinemas which were built in the former balcony area only accommodated 475. If the operation was having difficulty realizing a profit with a four screen mini cinema how will it be successful with only half the auditoria and fewer seats? Photos from 2006:
1, 2, 3

TLSLOEWS on December 25, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Thanks for the photos Jack. on September 6, 2011 at 9:51 pm

This theatre listing is duplicated here.

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Joe Vogel on October 16, 2013 at 11:28 am

Plans for the Village Theatre preserved in the Interstate Theatre Collection at the Dallas Public Library were drawn by architects Fooshee & Cheek (Marion Fooshee and James B. Cheek.) The firm designed the Highland Park Village Shopping Center, which was established in 1929 and gradually expanded. Cheek’s friend, artist Reveau Bassett, painted the murals in the Village Theatre. I’m not sure if any of the murals have survived.

rivest266 on October 23, 2013 at 3:32 pm

November 15th, 1935 grand opening ad uploaded here.

dallasmovietheaters on October 28, 2013 at 6:01 pm

One of the original murals is hung at the TXCN headquarters downtown and all survived.

dallasmovietheaters on November 3, 2013 at 7:33 am

The Highland Park Spanish Village Shopping Center was an ambitious and many say the second ever shopping center created in the United States. The $1.5 million center started construction in 1930 with a theater in its original planning. In May of 1931, the Hughes-Franklin Theatre Circuit led by Harold B. Franklin and Howard Hughes which had built the Texas Theater drew up a 1,400 screen theater at a cost of $250,000 that was to be that theater. However, Franklin left the company and plans dissolved.

The Village shopping center opened in 1933 without a theater. Those same plans were picked up by Flippen-Prather Stores which leased the theater to the Interstate Theater Circuit which did cost-cutting reducing the 1,400 seat theater to a $150,000 house. The theater’s Spanish architectural style perfectly matched the shopping center’s design. Inside, the lobby had large murals depicting the history of Texas to present by James Buchanan “Buck” Winn Jr. Blue walls and ceilings, terrazo floor and heavy oak doors with leather panels gave the interior its look at its grand opening on November 15, 1935 with the film, “The Dark Angel.”

Interstate ran the theater as a second-run suburban and did a remodel of the theater reducing seat count to 1,164 wider seats and new wall treatments. It repositioned the theater as a first-run house in 1957. That policy continued into 1960 when it played a Disney film that was outgrossing the larger downtown houses. Interstate ran family-oriented fare to huge profits throughout the 1960s. A 1966 fire ruined the theater’s original spire and the building now in the hands of Henry S. Miller spent $85,000 to make the repairs.

Interstate successfully ran the theater for 40 years but decided not to renew its lease and dropped the theater. In 1976, the B&B Circuit took over under Fred Beirsdorf and Harold Brooks. They made two decisions that extended the Village’s life: 1) they twinned the theater creating a balcony screen and a main screen and 2) they added midnight shows in 1976 starting with “Gimme Shelter.” The latter moved proved beneficial because the theater booked “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in 1977. Locals protested to the theater owners and Henry S. Miller about the types that were coming to the show to no avail. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” ran a nine year engagement into the summer of 1986, unprecedented to that point. B&B had declared bankruptcy in 1985 and there was some finger pointing over the closing of the Village in July 1986. Rumor had it that the days of theatrical were over as the theater would become retail space and that the relator were to blame; others pointed the other direction.

Things settled down in 1987, AMC created a four-plex in the Village signing a lease with Henry S. Miller with one stipulation: there would be no showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” All screens were up a short escalator flight up through the concession area with the largest screen now 250 seats and the other three had 110 and 120 seats for 600 total seats. AMC successfully operated it for more than 13 years.

Regent Entertainment took over when AMC left the Village in 2001. Operating one of the most unusual venues in Dallas film history, the Regent Village set a box office mark that was seen as quite remarkable when the film Zzyzx Road took in just $30 during a run in 2006 made worse by refunding of $10 to two people who had worked on the film. Regent played many Dallas exclusives that either played nowhere else in the United States or at just its Regent screen in Los Angeles. For independent film lovers, the Regent offered an eclectic mix along with general first-run fare. On its last day in 2009, you could choose to see a film called $9.99 or The Hangover.

When the Regent closed in 2009, the shopping center was under new ownership and there was concern that the theater might not continue. But the owners found a new operator and the theater was gutted and reopened Dec. 18, 2010 by Twomey Concepts. As of the 2010s, Twomey operated the theater as a high end restaurant/bar with screens and viewing lounges mixing predominately family fare with some independent films.

JackCoursey on November 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

To be clear, nothing of the original interior remains in place. The theater was completely gutted, top to bottom. The four conventional auditoriums on the second level are architecturally on par with just about every mall multiplex designed between the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is a rather basic venue at best and a real shame nothing could have been done to keep the place intact. Still, it does have a nice exterior.

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frank gagliano on August 25, 2014 at 1:11 am

Thanks for the extensive history on the Village Theater. I saw The Natural at this theater in 1983 in the converted balcony theater. On my way out I peaked into the main auditorium which was still in original form at the time, it was exquisitely 1930s and had a great feel.

It was a real loss that this theater was gutted and its original architecture lost, but at least it can be said that people have been enjoying cinema in this building for nearly 80 years, that’s quite a run.

Obviously, the theater’s spanish mission architecture was inspired by architect S. Charles Lee who designed such theaters all over Southern California. In fact, this Dallas theater is similar in many, many ways to the Village Fox in Westwood next to UCLA, which was built in 1930. Check out its photos on this site to see the resemblance.

The value of theaters like the Village, when preserved in their original state, is immense. They provide a sense of character to a community that no multiplex will ever provide, no matter how fancy or large. Just tonight, I saw a showing of Frozen at the El Capitan in Hollywood, an incredibly beautiful movie palace that is leased and operated by Disney. The theater was as much an entertainment as the movie. See photos of it too on this site.

DavidZornig on January 29, 2016 at 5:23 pm

Circa 1960 photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

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U.S.-bound Illegal Migration Through Costa Rica: Cubans and More

By Kausha Luna, May 20, 2016

Last Thursday, the Institute of World Politics here in Washington hosted a talk by Costa Rica's ambassador to the United States, Roman Macaya. His comments on migration will be of interest to readers.

Ambassador Macaya began by identifying the migration flows through the region as an issue that can't be ignored – most recently, the increasing flow of Cuban nationals. According to Macaya, Costa Rica saw 2,500 Cubans go through its territory in 2013; the number increased to 5,200 in 2014, and to 22,000 in 2015. He noted that such an uptick in migration from a single country is a significant trend, particularly for a small country like Costa Rica, smaller than West Virginia and with a population of 4.8 million people.

The ambassador went on to describe the backlog of Cuban migrants in Costa Rica and Panama that resulted in a series of airlifts to the U.S.-Mexico border. (See here and here.)

Along with the increasing flow of Cubans, in the last year Costa Rica has also seen an upward trend in the arrival of "extra-continental" (African, Asian, and Middle Eastern) illegal aliens. Earlier this year, approximately 1,200 illegal aliens tried to burst through Costa Rica's southern border from Panama, and about 200 of them were from outside Latin America. Macaya noted that, "the challenge with these migrants is far superior than the issues with the Cubans, because with the Cubans at least once they reach the United States they can enter. With all these others – they cannot enter legally. So, there is no such thing as an agreement to airlift them or send them anywhere, because no one is going to agree to receive migrants if the country that's between your country and their destination country won't receive them. So, if the ultimate destination country won't receive them, which is the United States, then the whole chain gets locked up."

He continued, "These migrants carry no documents. So, when we detain them – and they're not passing through our check points, I mean, we happen to find them on a bus or a car that's coming through – they are relying 100 percent on human smugglers." Consequently, when authorities find these migrants, "there aren't any good options, because we can't identify them – they don't have an I.D. They claim to be of a certain nationality, but we can't really confirm that because there's no passport. And, the nationality where they claim to be from doesn't have an embassy or consulate in our country." The lack of documents makes it even more difficult to run reliable background checks, raising security concerns. The ambassador explained that if no red flags appear during the background check, the illegal alien is released, "but they are sort of on a parole." Thereafter, the migrants have to check back in with the authorities every two weeks, but this process "only works if they come back to sign." Moreover, a lot of the migrants get back in touch with their smugglers and continue to make their way north.

Macaya also suggested that the increasing flow of "extra-continental" migrants may be an overflow from what's happening in Europe, and that perhaps they are using Central America as a new route. Through interviews, the Costa Rican government has learned that some of these migrants are coming by sea, while others with more economic means are flying into South America. Then, they take the Central American "land bridge" all the way north to the United States. Moreover, the ambassador noted that approximately half of the female African migrants that they received last month were pregnant.

Macaya closed his remarks on migrants crossing through Costa Rica with the following observation: "they're heading one place, and that is the United Sates."

During the question-and-answer portion of the event, the ambassador added the following notable comments in relation to the U.S.-bound flows of illegal aliens:

  • "On these two issues, the interests of Costa Rica are aligned with the interests of the United States, as well as the interests of most of the countries along the way. Because, wherever we succeed in capturing drugs, or processing migrants, that's to the benefit of everyone to the north of us. And, wherever we fail, it's going to cost us; but, it's also going to cost everyone to the north of us."

  • "Well certainly that is the magnet. The U.S. as a country is a magnet; many people are coming even if they can't get in legally. But it is certainly compounded by having this magnet that says 'if you reach dry land and you put one foot on U.S. soil, you can stay.' Now, a lot of people think it takes an act of Congress to get rid of the law, it's going to be a Congressional battle; we're in the middle of an election, that's not realistic. But that's only the law component of this, the actual Cuban Adjustment Act. There is a parole component, which is when they arrive. The Cuban Adjustment Act enters into effect one year and one day after they've been 'paroled' for examination. So how do you stay in the United States for one year and one day, legally, so that you can...you can benefit from the Cuban Adjustment Act? That's where the parole examination period comes in. That is an executive authority. So that's something that the executive branch can change overnight. It does not require an act of Congress. You would still have the law, but it would be a law that has no effect because no one can stay here legally for enough time for the law to enter into effect. So, it comes down to an issue of political will...We'll have to see what happens after the elections. But, there's an executive component and then there's a legislative component to this magnet." (Emphasis added.)

  • "We were very thankful to both members of Congress [Texas representatives Henry Cuellar and Kay Granger] for their interest in what's happening in Costa Rica, and for taking the time to come down to understand the issues, and to see that it's not just Cubans that it's all these 'extra-continentals' that are also coming through."

  • "We've seen people from Ghana, Mali, Republic of Congo...Middle East, Afghanistan, Iraq. We are seeing people from Nepal. Once again, claiming to be from these countries."


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World's busiest airports

Travelling has always fascinated people all over the world and flying has been the fastest in order to do so. Airports are mostly packed with people but here are some busiest airports by passenger traffic. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta has been the world’s busiest airport every year since 2000.

Here are some of the busiest airports of the world. I hope you will like it.
Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is situated seven miles from central district of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This airport accommodates 90.0 million passengers and 978,824 flights.
O’Hare International Airport

O’Hare International Airport is situated in the north western corner of Chicago, Illinois, United States. In 2008, the airport had 881,566 aircraft operation with 69,353,654 passengers passing through the airport.
Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom. This airport handles nearly 67,056,228 passengers annually.
Haneda Airport

Haneda Airport is located in Ota, Tokyo, Japan. Haneda handled 66,735,587 passengers in 2008.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in city of Paris, France. This airport in 2008 handled 60,851,998 passengers and 559,812 aircraft movements.
Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport also known as LAX is located in southwestern Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Westchester, United States. In 2009 this airport handled 59,542,151 passengers.
Dallas International Airport

Dallas/Fort worth International Airport is located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. In 2008 this airport handled 685,491 aircrafts and 59,784,876 passengers.
Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport is located northeast of Beijing city center, China. In 2008 the airport registered 431,670 aircraft movements and 55.94 million passengers.
Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport is located Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This airport handled 53,467,450 passengers in 2008.
Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport is located southeast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2008 this airport handled 260,530 aircrafts and 37,000,000 passengers.

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Get Your Hands On The Catchbox

Will you be able to catch the world’s first throwable microphone? There might not be a better way to keep your audience engaged and alert than by literally tossing them the mic. Find out how you can take your events to the next level with the Catchbox.

What do you do when you’re on stage with the microphone and a member of the audience, in the way back, has a question? Chances are you’d have to wiggle your way through the crowd to hand them the mic and stand there waiting for a response. This whole process takes up valuable time and energy and makes your event boring.

While presenters searched for a solution for a number of years, Catchbox has delivered! Now, when somebody has a question you simply throw them the Catchbox – the world’s first soft throwable microphone for audiences. It’s not only faster, it makes your event more fun!

Tired of asking questions and provoking thought only to hear crickets? The Catchbox also helps encourage people to take part and share ideas. So get the right tool for the job – get Catchbox!

The Catchbox is now available for rent at CitiView Audio Visual. Give us a call today at 212-632-5196 to learn how to change your presentations for the better!


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Permits and Inspections

Permit Guide for Building Construction

Permit Information for Streets and Sidewalk Projects

Plan Examination and Approval Process

Building and Housing Inspections

Skilled Trade Permits and Applications

Site Plan Approval Policy

Obstruction and Street Opening Permit

Type "A" Daycare Zoning Application Procedure

Plan Examination and Approval Process

Once permit applications are made, plans are reviewed by the City for code compliance. There is a charge of $15 per 1000 square feet of work and a minimum fee of $15 for reviewing plans for homes, garages, sheds, fences, and swimming pools. The review period varies according to the project’s complexity. In general, review of one- and two-family homes can be completed in three to five working days.

For more information see the permit guide.

Building and Housing Inspections

Contractors and do-it-yourselfers are responsible for scheduling inspections by calling the office number listed on the building permit. Inspections should be made after foundation excavation (before pouring concrete), after rough-in (before concealing work), and upon completion. NOTE: If faulty work is discovered, the inspector will issue a violation notice, and a specific period of time is allotted to correct the problem.

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Gables Bike Tour
Date: 3/19/2017 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida

Plan Z

Meet architect Bernard Zyscovich, and learn about Plan Z, his proposal to convert Rickenbacker Causeway into Rickenbacker Park. Then ride to Alice Wainwright Park to view the causeway and experience its stunning views. By reprogramming, re-imagining and expanding the capabilities of an existing structure and system in the city, Plan Z seeks think more resourcefully about the untapped potential in existing urban landscapes. Because of the length of this ride, it is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

#GablesBikeTours are presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.

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James Clunie

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James Clunie has developed a strong reputation for managing absolute return strategies. Prior to joining Jupiter, he worked at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership as an Investment Director of equities, and managed a long/short equity fund and UK long-only funds. James was a senior lecturer in finance at the University of Edinburgh between 2003 and 2007, prior to which he worked as Head of Global Equities at Aberdeen Asset Management and Director and Head of Asset Allocation at Murray Johnstone International. James gained a degree and PhD from Edinburgh University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

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180 Fabio Di Giansante -0.8%
181 Giovanni Da Ros -0.8%
182 James Clunie -0.8%
183 Fabian Blohm -0.9%
184 Ola Mårtensson -0.9%
184 Martin Nilsson -0.9%
184 Graham Clapp -0.9%
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