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Every day, Ys respond to the specific needs of the communities they serve. When disasters strike, the Y is there to offer support to those affected. Learn more and respond to specific events below.
Recent Events
- Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas
- Tornado in Jefferson City, Missouri
- Tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia
- Earthquake in Alaska
- Camp, Hill and Woolsey Wildfires, California
- Hurricane Michael, Georgia
- Hurricane Florence, North Carolina
- Explosions and fires, Massachusetts
- Carr Fire, California
- Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico
- Hurricane Irma, Florida
- Hurricane Harvey, Texas
Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas
On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian Opens a new window made landfall in Elbow Cay, Bahamas, after reaching Category 5, with sustained winds of 185 mph. Dorian made another landfall on Grand Bahama several hours later at the same intensity. Initial reports mention devastation on the islands' infrastructure and at least 50 fatalities.
YMCA of Grand Bahama has started the clean-up, removal of debris, gunk and roofing tiles, and discussed a plan of action. The team is assessing converting the basketball gym into a shelter for displaced families and allow community members to drop-in, shower and rest at the YMCA. They also anticipate that they will have the capacity to accept in-kind donations (canned food, water, clothes, first-aid kits, blankets, flashlights, batteries, etc.). YMCA Bahamas will not have the capacity to pay for shipping costs. The government will allow importing these types of items duty-free for 30 days.
Tornado in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri was hit by a devastating tornado Opens a new window on May 23, 2019 that left one dead and dozens injured and displaced. Immediately following the tornado, Jefferson City Area YMCA staff provided water and shelter for neighbors displaced by the tornado. The Y continues to serve as a gathering place for volunteers and families who are unable to return to their homes. The Firley YMCA branch suffered significant damage and remains closed. Please consider donating to Jefferson City Area YMCA to help them continue serving their community.
Tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia
A series of deadly tornadoes Opens a new window touched down in communities in Alabama and Georgia on March 4, 2019, killing 23 and leaving many others homeless.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, GA Opens a new window in partnership with the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley and Georgia Red Cross is collecting items to assist in tornado relief efforts. These are the most requested items:
- Bottled Water
- Non-Perishable Food
- Diapers
- Toiletries
For more information on assisting victims, please contact email@example.com.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska was seriously affected by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Opens a new window on November 30, 2018, along with more than 1,000 damaging aftershocks. Thankfully, no one at the YMCA of Anchorage Alaska Opens a new window was physically injured. However, the facility was badly damaged and repairs estimated to cost between $750,000 and $1,500,000 will not be covered by insurance. Please consider donating to the YMCA of Anchorage Alaska to help them continue serving their community.
Support Wildfire Relief Efforts in California
The Camp Fire Opens a new window in Northern California is on record as the deadliest fire in California history. It destroyed residences and homes over a 153,000 acre area, leaving thousands homeless. The Woolsey Fire Opens a new window and Hill Fire Opens a new window in Southern California have also led to loss of life, homelessness and property damage.
Launched in response to the recent devastation from these fires and the Borderline shooting in Ventura County, California Strong has partnered with the Southeast Ventura County YMCA Opens a new window to provide direct financial assistance (at 100% of contributions) to individual victims of the fires and other tragedies. Please consider donating to California Strong and the California State Alliance of YMCAs will match contributions up to $25,000.
This campaign is now closed. Thanks to support from donors like you, the California Strong campaign Opens a new window surpassed its goal of raising $2 million to assist those effected by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires!
Support Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts in Georgia
Hurricane Michael caused devastation and loss of life throughout the southeast. Nine Ys were in the direct path of Hurricane Michael, and fortunately most suffered only minor facility damage. However, the communities served by the Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA and the Albany Area YMCA were hit hard and are in need of financial assistance.
Albany Area YMCA Opens a new window in Albany, Georgia worked with the Red Cross to distribute "Comfort Kits", house 80 Red Cross volunteers Opens a new window and provide showers to anyone in the community who was without power. They also provided holiday camp daycare services while schools remained closed.
Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA Opens a new window in Bainbridge, Georgia provided showers, coffee and respite for members of the community. They also provided holiday camp daycare services while schools remained closed.
Note: Donors should indicate zip code 39819 on the donation form.
Support Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts in North Carolina
Hurricane Florence caused devastating flooding and wind damage and loss of life August 31 through September 19, 2018, especially in coastal areas in North Carolina. Ys responded to their communities' many needs as residents rebuild their lives.
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina Opens a new window in Wilmington, North Carolina assisted with clean-up, water and food delivery, and provided general disaster assistance to the community. They also provided free childcare until school resumed. Please consider donating so that they can continue helping their community rebuild.
Twin Rivers YMCA Opens a new window in New Bern, North Carolina provided hot showers for community members and rescue workers, a place to sleep for volunteers, staging space for local energy crews and activity space for kids from Easter Seals. They also provided full-day childcare to children enrolled in their afterschool program while schools were closed. Please consider donating so that they can continue helping their community recover.
Support Victims of Gas Explosions & Fires in Massachusetts
Gas explosions Opens a new window set off over 60 fires in the towns of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts on September 13, 2018, killing two and temporarily displacing thousands. Merrimack Valley YMCA Opens a new window has been collecting food pantry items, toiletries and donations to support those impacted by the disaster, many of whom live with chronic food insecurity. Please consider donating money or items on their list.
Support Relief Efforts for Victims of the Carr Fire in California
The Carr Fire Opens a new window devastated residents of Shasta County and Trinity County from July 23 to September 4, 2018, burning over 229,000 acres, destroying more than 1,000 residences, killing eight people and displacing 38,000. Shasta Family YMCA Opens a new window offered free use of the facility to evacuees, free memberships to anyone who lost their home or was temporarily displaced and a free hourly day camp so parents could take care of fire-related chores and business. Please consider making a donation or contacting Shasta Family YMCA to help those affected.
Support our Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria devastated the entire island of Puerto Rico, leaving unimaginable destruction and suffering in its wake. The San Juan and Ponce YMCAs suffered significant damage, but made repairs quickly and reopened their facilities, providing free programs and free meals, hosting volunteers and collecting donations for rural and mountain communities.
December 2017 Update
As the emergency response transitions to a long-term recovery and rebuilding effort on the island, the Puerto Rico YMCAs are preparing to do their part. In addition to financial resources, YMCA of the USA is providing the technical expertise of two YMCA professionals with the cultural and community-building expertise to assist the Puerto Rico YMCAs in their planning and rebuilding efforts. On December 4, they traveled to Puerto Rico to visit with, listen to and learn from Y staff and volunteers, with a goal of better understanding conditions on the island and the needs of the YMCAs and the communities they serve. Following their visit, they will develop recommendations to enhance the recovery effort and, in support of Y leaders on the island, create a long-term rebuilding strategy.
September 2017 Update
Both Y facilities in San Juan and Ponce, Puerto Rico's two largest cities, suffered significant wind and water damage but remain structurally intact.
CEOs Maritza Correa in Ponce and Cora Arce Rivera in San Juan have been working around the clock since Maria made landfall on Sept. 20. Their efforts to comfort local staff and organize recovery while trying to connect with the outside world and the larger Y Movement—all with limited to no cell or Internet services—has been inspirational.
Cut off by impassible roads, with limited gas and diesel and no electrical power, the staff teams of both Ys have done a remarkable job getting their facilities prepared to reopen as soon as possible. They are working with the Red Cross and the United Way, so the two Y facilities can serve as community distribution sites, staging areas for first responders and refugee shelters.
Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts in Florida
Hurricane Irma inflicted terrible damage on communities across Florida, and many people were in need of shelter, safety and support. YMCAs across the state stepped forward to meet these needs and any others that may arise as communities recovered and rebuilt.
This campaign is now closed. Thanks for your support for the communities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Irma! Check below for updates on how Ys in Florida responded to Hurricane Irma:
Rescue Efforts in Texas Following Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey left unprecedented flooding and destruction in its wake in Southeast Texas. Many YMCAs in the region sustained significant damage and were without power. Ys that were operational became safe havens for the stranded and homeless—a place where families and individuals alike could find electricity, a hot shower and a comforting environment.
This campaign is now closed. Thanks for your support for the communities in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey! Check below for updates on how Ys in the Houston area have responded to community needs following Harvey:


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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Friday near Sacramento was assisting local police in apprehending a wanted parolee, authorities said.
The suspect, Sammy Duran, remained at large Friday evening, but authorities said they have him contained in a Roseville neighborhood, said Lt. Cal Walstadt of the Roseville Police Department.
Roseville Police Department officials said Duran was barricaded in a house alone and officers were communicating with him by telephone.
Two Roseville Police Department officers were injured by shrapnel during a gun battle, Walstadt said.
The special agent, who was not identified, was shot about 3 p.m. while working with investigators from the Roseville Police Department to apprehend Duran, according to ICE.
Once officers made contact with Duran, shots were fired. The ICE agent was shot in the leg, Walstadt said.
The suspect, armed with an "assault-type rifle," fled and again shot at authorities. Two officers were injured by shrapnel. They were taken to local hospitals, Walstadt said.
The agent was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition, the agency said.
Roseville is about 18 miles from Sacramento.
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Someone asked me this week if I was planning to see Evan Almighty. It's supposed to be wholesome "family" entertainment. It's supposed to be funny, and it's supposed to contain some biblical phrases. I will probably eventually see it, but I do not plan to see it on the silver screen. I'll probably wait until the library gets a copy, and then check it out.
This article from AIG tells a lot about how I feel about the movie.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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That is a very valid point. I dont think i would have thought about it that way unless i read the article, but now that i have i dont know if the movie portrays my beliefs in a way that i am comfortable considering entertainment. Maybe Biblical movies Should be left out of hollywood who is ultimatley just looking to make a $
- June 26, 2007 at 1:44 PM
Good article; i don't know if i will go see the movie or not, but there will definately be opportunity to discuss the real Flood concepts around the coffee pot at work.
- June 27, 2007 at 11:35 AM
- Wilhelmine Mitchell said...
Thank you for posting the article reviewing, "Evan Almighty." A good comparison between the bible and the movie.
- July 1, 2007 at 9:21 AM
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The Islamic Understanding of Hardship, Part 2
This article explores the Islamic view of hardship and the meaning of suffering by describing Satan's role in the origin of mankind's hardship, and clarifies the concept of suffering, tragic events, and calamities people tend to face as viewed in the Qur'an and hadith from the Ahlul Bayt. Part 2 continues to expound on the importance of suffering and why those who are closer to God may suffer more in this world.
This paper is based on the second part of two lectures delivered by the author in Dar al-Zahra in Qum during the Fatimiyyah commemoration, 2011.
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Serge Attukwei Clottey
Biography / CV
Serge Attukwei Clottey (b. 1985) is known for his work that examines the powerful agency of everyday objects. Working across installation, performance, photography and sculpture, Clottey explores narratives of personal, family and collective histories often relating to trade and migration. Based in Accra and working internationally, Clottey, the creator of Afrogallonism, an artistic concept that comments on consumption within modern Africa through the utilization of yellow gallon containers. Through cutting, drilling, stitching and melting found materials, Clottey's sculptural installations are bold assemblages that act as a means of inquiry into questions of form and history. As the founder of Ghana's GoLokal performance collective, Clottey sees art as a way to transform society. With aspects of activism prevalent in his practice, his works challenge convention and advocate the importance of creativity.
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The New Afrofuturism
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The National
Serge Attukwei Clottey shows Dubai how he disrupts the art trade
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Photostory: Serge Attukwei Clottey
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culturebox – Les artistes africains à la conquête de Paris
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April 07, 2017. Cascone, Sarah
Handelsblatt – Afrikas vernetzte Bildwelten
April 02, 2017. Grimm-Weissert, Olga
Vogue.fr – L'Afrique à l'honneur d'Art Paris Art Fair 2017
March 29, 2017. Garrigues, Manon
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March 24, 2017. Dreux-Brézé, Élodie de
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March 17, 2017. McNay, Anna
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Sleek – The Artist Critiquing Voting Systems through Performance Art
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Anoghana – My Mother's Wardrobe, Exhibition with Serge Attukwei Clottey at Gallery 1957, Accra, 2016
Art in Berlin
Fall 2016
Contemporary And
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The Guardian – 'Serge Attukwei Clottey: the artist urging African men to dress as women'
October 06, 2016. Frizzell, Nell
Griot Mag – Afrogallonism | A day in Serge Attukwei Clottey's studio
October 02, 2016. Olde Rikkert, Evi
sfaq.us – 'Serge Attukwei Clottey / Hand to Mouth'
Spring 2016. Ever Gold Projects
artforum Spring 2016. Sachs, Danica
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March 31, 2016. Gipe, Lawrence
The Guardian – 'The Ghanaian turning thousands of discarded plastic bottles into art'
March 31, 2016. Jansen, Charlotte
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NY Times – 'Technology Expands the World for African Artists'
March 24, 2016. Brownell Mitic, Ginanne
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March 23, 2016. Curiel, Jonathan
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Frédéric Bruly Bouabré & Serge Attukwei Clottey, Burning in Water, New York Untitled Group Show, Ibid Gallery, Los Angeles
Dans Un Ciel Ensoleille, UTA Artist Space, Los Angeles
Astala Tsala, Patricia Low Contemporary, Gstaad
My Mother's Wardrobe, Gallery 1957, Accra
10th year anniversary exhibition, Nubuke Foundation, Accra
Hand to Mouth, Ever Gold [Projects], San Francisco
Practical Common Sense, Chale Wote Street Art Festival, Jamestown, Accra
Earthly Conversations, GNYP Gallery, Berlin
We Don't Contemporary, Kampnagel Hamburg
What is Matter, Intelligentsia Gallery, Beijing
Silence Of An Ordinary Things, The Mistake Room, Los Angeles
The Displaced, Feuer/Mesler, New York
Color Unfinished, 27th Festival Les Instants Vidéo, Marseille
Migration Messages, Collective Realities of African Migration, WUK, Vienna
Global Art Local View, European Monument Day, Mohr Villa, Munich
MULTIPOINT International art Symposium, Nitra
The Auction Room — African Contemporary Photography, Ozwald Boateng, London
Masked Unmasked, 11th Dakart, Dakar
Du Bois In Our Time II 'Colour Unfinished', University of Amherst, Massachusetts and Nubuke Foundation
Muses, Goethe Institute, Accra
Art Speaks, Residency at Wuk, Vienna
Du Bois in our Time I 'Colour Unfinished', University of Amherst, Massachusetts and Nubuke Foundation
Insidethemoskitonet, Alliance Française, Accra
We Are Africa, Nubuke Foundation, Accra
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Time, Trade & Travel, Stedelijk Museum Bureau, Amsterdam and Nubuke Foundation, Accra
The Beautiful ones are not yet born, Goethe Institut, Accra
Alternative Independence Day Celebration, Freedom Tour, Nubuke Foundation, Accra, Ghana
Inside The Mosquito Net, Brazil House Jamestown, Accra
Cultures in Confluence, Alliance Française & Goethe Institut, Accra
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Climate Change, Caspar House, Accra
Portrait of Ghana, The Drum Ace Café, Birmingham, UK
My Life, Charity Photo Show, W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre, Accra and Haverford College, Pennsylvania
Africa Show, African Contemporary Art, Naples
Global Warming, Featured Project, British Council, Accra
Portrait of Accra, Junior Art Club sponsorship, Bristol
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So, I personally loved these! And I was so excited to make them, because even after our Harry Potter Mystery Dinner, I will still use them in the future for Halloween Witch Broom decorations, or for a witch costume, etc. One of the few decorations from our party I will get to use more than once.
This was also a simple project, and very inexpensive.
In fact, the hardest part was finding a long stick for the broom stick. I ended up using some old Tiki Torches I bought this summer at the Dollar Store.
But otherwise, it was a little wrapping/tape job, painting, and gluing. The longest part was waiting for the paint on the sticks to dry.
You can paint these with spray paint or craft paint, I used both.
Also, for the twigs, I just got them from my sister's tree, but any will do.
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Last night I made "meatball" subs, with leftover meatballs that I had in the freezer. They don't freeze very well:(. But when they are fresh, there are delicious. I got this recipe from a vegetarian food fair at the local church, I changed it up a bit. These can be topped with spaghetti sauce, gravy, bbq sauce, etc..
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1/2 finely chopped onion
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 1pkg firm tofu
Roll into small balls on to a greased pan. These do not spread, so they can be placed close together. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.


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Bernie Sanders is an unlikely phenomenon.
He is attracting massive crowds. His message of economic populism has infused his insurgent candidacy with an Obama-like level of electoral enthusiasm, only his base isn't as broad (As CNN put it last month: "A June CNN/ORC poll showed just 2 percent of black Democrats supporting Sanders, a figure that has remained unchanged since February. Among nonwhite voters overall, Sanders polls at 9 percent, compared to Hillary Clinton's 61 percent.")
Still, Sanders' candidacy has become something of a movement. But two times in recent weeks, Sanders' appearances at events have been disrupted by supporters of another movement: Black Lives Matter.
The most recent disruption came at an event in Seattle last weekend, where two female Black Lives Matter supporters prevented Sanders from speaking. Sanders has responded well to the most recent disruption, issuing a thorough and utterly impressive "Racial Justice" agenda that liberally quotes from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and even includes the line: "We need a societal transformation to make it clear that black lives matter, and racism cannot be accepted in a civilized country." Further reiterating his commitment, he said at a rally in Los Angeles, "There is no president that will fight harder to end institutional racism."
But, not all of Sanders' supporters could muster his magnanimity. Some were outraged. The protesters were seen as disrespectful and indecorous. Sanders was not only seen as a bad target, he was one of the worst targets because he has a long history of civil rights activism, including participating in the 1963 March on Washington and hearing the King himself.
Some irritation was understandable. But some went too far, repaying what they saw as rudeness with what I saw as crudeness. The conspiracy theories began to swirl and the invectives — including some racist and sexist ones — began to flow. It exposed something that isn't discussed nearly enough: a racial friction on the left.
There were sweeping condemnations of the Black Lives Matter movement itself, a sense that benevolence had been rebuffed, that allies had been alienated. Some people sympathetic to the protesters responded by making a King reference of their own, pointing to this passage from his 1963 "Letter from a Birmingham Jail":
"I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Counciler or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate, who is more devoted to 'order' than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says: 'I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I cannot agree with your methods of direct action'; who paternalistically believes he can set the timetable for another man's freedom; who lives by a mythical concept of time and who constantly advises the Negro to wait for a 'more convenient season.' Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection."
It all quickly became an arms race of overheated accusations.
But, I must say that I, too, found some of the responses to the protesters troubling.
First, some people said that the disruption had caused the movement to lose their support. This seemed strange and extreme to me. How fragile must your support for black lives have been if a rally's disruption caused it to crumble?
Secondly, centering one's disapproval of the protesters on white allegiance, rather than black agency, seems to me a kind of cultural narcissism.
The movement, to my mind, isn't a plea for pity, or appeal to comity, but an exercise in personal and collective advocacy by an oppressed people.
It says to America: You will not dictate the parameters of my expression; you will not assign the grammar of my pain; you will not tell me how I should feel. For these young activists, it's not ideological but existential; it's not about a political field but a battlefield, one from which they cannot escape, one on which their very bodies are marked and threatened with destruction.
This is not an esoteric, intellectual debate about best practices, but quite literally a flesh and blood struggle for equal access to liberty and longevity.
In this movement exists a kind of urgency that only proximity to terror can produce, and yes, that urgency can be extreme and discomforting, because it must be. The sedative of all normalcies and niceties are the enemies so long as lives are in danger. The movement is revolutionary out of necessity. Some people operating under those auspices will inevitably employ tactics and select targets with which you disagree. That too is understandable.
But, those who object must be careful not to become "more devoted to 'order' than to justice."


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Thinking Time.
Vacation time is upon me and this post is an online sigh of acknowledgement to that fact. Life does get crazy and mostly I do it to myself with various projects and pass-times. Running, reading, playing music, writing (for pleasure) and volunteering here and there, doing this and that, leave time for little else except kids and work, and work has been full on. Many, many new people looking to learn English in a dynamic and different way, turning prospective students away because there are not enough hours in the day is always difficult for me. Also, the explosion of new clients aiming to get a head start on their chosen market shows no sign of letting up even with summer holidays on the horizon. France is notorious for shutting its business doors for most of August and I have been working to the wire, writing into the night to get various projects wrapped up before taking off myself. But wrapped up they are, like giant Christmas presents with bows on top, I have delivered them all, drank the milk and eaten the cookies like a summer cyber-Santa.
Tomorrow is the departure for three weeks in the Irish countryside, I will still be able to indulge in all of my aforementioned passions but without a clock ticking in the back ground. What I yearn for is the quiet. Living in a sparsely furnished apartment with my two kids, a pile of David Foster Wallace and John Steinbeck novels, my trusty computer (sans Internet for zero disruptions like email and social networking) and my running shoes is all I need. Having invested so much time in writing for everyone else, with great joy I must admit, this much-needed break will give me the chance to take my own book to the finish line. By my reckoning another three to four weeks should see the bulk of it done and then the commencement of the editing process. It will also be a shot of inspiration to be back writing it in the town where it all began, full circle. The harmony will give my mind a chance to breathe and hear things properly. Everywhere I go there is noise, music, lights. What has happened to us? Conversations are easier through mobile devices and don't get me started on the decline in reading and writing! There is a fear of silence and quiet and an over-riding need to have something in the background to keep us company. Being alone with your thoughts is a good thing, it means your actually thinking. It's what I'll be doing on my down time, but not too much of it mind you.


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December got away from me…trips and races and family time…the month just got away from me. This party was almost a month ago but it was too cute to not share the details from. Pin it for next year because if you havent been to a Grinch party you are seriously missing out!
First…the invite! I made this template and used a blank evite through pingg.com. I dont even want to tell you how long it took me to make this, but feel free to borrow it I dont mind.
After the invite I made water bottle labels, because they are cute and more fun than boring water bottle labels. These…also not going to tell you how long they took me to make 😉
Now that the invites are sent, the water bottles ready its time to decorate!
For the dining room I wanted to hang streamers that looked like a circus tent. I think Joe did an excellent job and executed my vision nicely. It really added some nice depth to the room.
Our lights this year were Grinch themed. Joe made the cut-outs and yes I did drag down our winner sign and put it up. No shame.
Caitlin made these cute signs for the party…just in case you forgot where you were going or the real meaning of Christmas 🙂 Decorations are up, time to get the food out and ready.
I decided I wanted to do a hot chocolate bar with a crock pot hot chocolate recipe (I used this one). It was so rich and delicious. I couldnt find all the toppings I wanted but what I did have was:
- marshmallows
- Redi-Whip (I could have made my own whipped cream but I thought this would hold up better in the hot chocolate)
- Dove Peppermint bark
- White chocolate syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Salted Caramel flavoring
- peppermint flavoring
- Horchata
- Bailey's Vanilla Cinnamon
- Classic Bailey's
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
I know it totally wasnt enough 😉 Other drinks we had were coke zero, hot apple cider with fireball (the most popular, thanks Lauren!) and jello shots (thanks Caitlin).
Since it wasnt a huge party like Harry Potter we kept it simple with desserts. I made grinch cookies and Caitlin made grinch santa hat fruit kabobs. For dinner we had Roast Beast (Lauren's), Who Hash, Pumpkin Rolls, Pasta Salad (Lauren), Brussel Sprouts (Caitlin) and Green Beans (Caitlin). We all loved the Roast Beast and Brussel Sprouts, there were almost none left of both!! You can see a little of the food in the background.
Dont think we forgot about games! We played corn-hole Grinch edition (get the heart in the Grinch)…
Un-decorate the tree (Im a terrible person and forgot to take a picture of the madness, it was fun!! Those 2 little trees on either side of the fireplace were the targets) and a costume contest. When we party, we party for KEEPS! At the end of the night we played cards against humanity and it was HILARIOUS.
Trying to make my best grinch face. Everyone dressed up, and blame it on the jello shots I didnt get a picture of everyone together. I dont know if everyone would want their beutiful Who-attire on my blog either, so you just get to see my awesome outfit…
Although its a must to show you Caitlin's hair because she did the whole cup in the hair thing and it worked great!
We even did a Green elephant gift exchange (get it…green…cause the Grinch)! The thought was to read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and switch gifts to your right whenever I said the word "Grinch" and to the left when I said "Who". The book was much longer than expected so they stopped exchanging gifts in the middle section and began again closer to the end…this page Im at above in fact. Funny enough…everyone ended with their own gift and we had to do the classic white elephant swap. Oh well, it was fun reading the book!
I dont know why but I love reading Dr. Suess books. I used to read them to my cousin when he was younger and they are just so fun. Also, a great message in this book if you pay attention 😉 Caitlin and I also made Grinch ornaments in November for everyone to take home. They are super easy to make but thats probably a different post for a different day.
Next year…well this year…we are going to do a different theme but Grinch was really fun! I think its a lot to do with the company too. We all really enjoy hanging out with each other and have fun no matter what we are doing!
Really quick…in case you are dying to know…everything I wore for my costume I had on hand except for the green tights (found here). The shirt is Joe's (but its from Target a long time ago), the green boa is leftover from the Grinch ornaments we made, the tutu with lights was from a race, and the santa socks my Grandma made a long time ago
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The Corn Ultimatum
This summer here in America has been hot … actually, really hot – this July was the hottest month (overall) ever recorded in the United States. Naturally, climate change activists have pounced like endangered tigers upon this shocking statistic, claiming that they have finally been vindicated and now we will all face Nature's retribution for our greedy use of fossil fuels. However, whether or not one thinks that a singular and solely manmade shift in the global climate is responsible for the recent hot weather, a complicated issue that invokes debates on capitalism, protectionism, and national security has been (pardon the pun) plowed up once more: Corn ethanol.
According to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, billions of gallons of ethanol (most commonly produced from corn), which has lower carbon emissions than gasoline when burned, must be mixed into gasoline every year. This policy (typical of the fiscally unprincipled Bush era) was instituted with the goals of negating manmade climate change and also stimulating research and development in renewable biofuels. However, the policy exemplifies perfectly the law of unintended consequences, though it is very hard to believe that some of the effects of such a clearly foolish policy could not have been predicted. While having the government mandate the fuels that are produced is a dangerous step away from free markets, the basic idea of using biofuels to steadily supplement and replace gasoline is essentially sound; using corn as the basis for said biofuels is not. Corn forms the basis for much of the nation and the world's food supply, and the U.S. consistently produces the most corn; this year's national planted crop of 94.329 million acres was the largest since 1944. Corn is an essential part of modern civilization's diet, which highlights the sheer stupidity of government regulations that have led to 40 percent of the corn crop being set aside to be burned as fuel in automobiles when we already have a plentiful and non-edible car fuel called gasoline. However, it has taken the current massive drought to finally make much of the country realize what a terrible idea government-mandated corn ethanol is; the USDA predicts that, despite the increase in this year's planted crop, the total annual yield will be 10.779 billion bushels, a 13 percent drop from the previous year. Get ready to soon spend more on a wide assortment of foods, including beef (cows eat corn too), as the consequences of this drought trickle down through the global economy. So, when environmentalists blame the imminent spike in food prices and associated negative economic effects on a supposedly Big Oil-catalyzed drought, remember that it is actually Big Government Democrats and Republicans (the congressional Republicans had not yet had their Tea Party-led return to strict fiscal conservatism in 2007) who are to blame for our corn woes.
But besides the obvious impetus this drought gives to the push to end the ethanol mandate, it also gives the country an opportunity to step back and ask ourselves if the government should even be meddling in the agricultural sector in the first place. Sure, agriculture provides a great and necessary service to our society, but the idea that the only way this niche will be filled is if the government heavily subsidizes the sector shows little faith in capitalism. Many Americans are leery of what they thoughtlessly call "capitalism" without realizing that the system that gave us the Great Recession was in fact not due to free markets but instead was the result of heavy-handed government influence in the economy that made credit and homes readily available to people who could not afford them. Agriculture is a business field just like any other and should not receive favoritism from the government. The new wave of right-wing Republicans often tout their ideological commitment to the free market, but agriculture always seems to be the "exception" that gets a sly wink and nod. These politicians should start by leading the push to keep corn on our plates and out of our gas pumps, but then they should have the intellectual bravery and consistency to stand up against agriculture subsidies.


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The Worst Real Estate Pictures…Ever.
I suppose it's not funny, especially to the poor seller trying to sell their home, but there are more horrible pictures on property listings than you ever could imagine. Too dark, too light, out of focus, upside down, how about no pictures? I say to myself "what are they thinking?". Even if a bad photograph is taken (which is easy to do), why would you use it in your marketing? Another good question is why would the seller find this acceptable? Do they not know how their property is being marketed? The simple answer many times is no. Why is this so important? NAR, the National Association of Realtors, keeps track of every type of statistic you can imagine when it comes to real estate and real estate marketing. The lack of photos or the inclusion of very poor quality photos do have an effect on the sale of the property listing. It is a fact that property listings with a lack of good quality photos take longer to sell and do sell for less money than property listings with several good quality


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A simple reminder that we can always start over. Rise up, embrace change and look ahead to your new beginning.
Taking it's roots deep in the mud, the Lotus takes the journey calmly through the darkness, reaching for the light above. Rising high above the murky water below, the lotus opens in the sunlight as a beautiful pristine flower. This growth symbolizes new beginnings, spiritual awakening and strength among adversity. Out of the mud and muck, we can rise above it all. No mud, no lotus.
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Lots of folks have been asking "why is the next episode taking so long?". Well, I was *this* close to completing and posting the next episode (which I was getting pretty excited about) when something terrible happened.
Nearly two weeks ago, I was laying on the lounge watching some episodes of Game of Thrones (Season 4) with my wife. I was enjoying (SPOILERS) Joffey's sweet death, when the sciatic nerve pain running from my right hip, down the back of my leg to my foot (which had been mildly bothering me for 2 months beforehand) suddenly became excruciating.
So much so, that my wife, Sam, had to call an ambulance. The paramedics who arrived needed to inject me with 25 milligrams of morphine just to get me off the lounge and slowly creep outside to the waiting ambulance. To put that in perspective, the most morphine they could safely give me IN A WHOLE DAY without putting me into a temporary coma, is 50 milligrams.
At that point, it was the most painful thing I have ever experienced in my life. It felt like a sumo wrestlers had driven a car onto my leg, parked there and then decided to see who could jiggle their man-boobs the most.
For the first time since I was a young boy, I cried at being in such physical pain.
I was admitted to the local hospital, the same that I was born in, and the nurses promptly maxed out my morphine dosage until they could get me comfortable. I slept in emergency that night and then over the next couple of days moved to various beds until one became available in a suitable ward.
The doctors then gave me two diagnoses;
- The sciatic nerve pain running down my right leg most likely caused by a herniated disc in my back
- The swollen and inflamed right knee
Now, the sciatic pain is a fairly common problem, but I'm sure you're wondering where the dodgy knee came from.
As I mentioned earlier, this pain had been bothering me for some time. I had seen a physiotherapist, but nothing seemed to improve. The only thing that gave me relief from sitting at my desk and editing video for long periods of time was kneeling. I'd even gone so far as to buy a kneeling chair, which turned out to be the straw that broke my back. Literally.
I woke up one morning, two days before the ambulance picked me up, with very tender and swollen right knee. On getting out of bed, I tried to put some weight on it and immediately reeled at the jarring pain, shifting all the weight from my right leg to the left, causing the already herniating spinal disc in between the L4 and L5 vertebrae to bulge out even further, compressing the sciatic nerve.
The doctors couldn't do anything for my back and leg pain until the knee was fully healed from infection. If they did operate and some of the infection in my blood passed into the bulging disc or worse, the spinal cords, I'd be in a world of pain that would far surpass the one I was already in.
So, I'd have to wait on my back for nearly two weeks, being treated with four daily intravenous doses of concentrated antibiotics, until the knee was clear. I couldn't sleep, sometimes the pain medication wasn't strong enough. I had to have a catheter (a tube into my bladder via my willy to drain the wee), The medication also made me constipated and I was given heavy laxatives to counter it, and because I couldn't move I had to wear a giant nappy and have men and women that I barely knew wipe my arse for me after it routinely exploded.
But it wasn't all bad.
During this time, I found some wonderful support from friends and viewers of Stories of Bike. The wonderful Adrian, Heleana, Nick and Dan From Rising Sun Workshop sent me a care package of the most delicious ramen in the country, so kindly delivered by our friend Kate who took time out of her lunch break to bounce around Sydney and bring the ramen noodles to me in hospital. This act of kindness really touched me and had me smiling the whole week.
Various friends, Matt, Dunk, Maria, and Mark also called in on me to offer their company and drop off healthy fresh fruit (thanks Maria!), stimulating books to read (thanks Liz!), yummy chocolate (thanks Jen and Marty!), wicked caramel popcorn (thanks Matt!) to keep my spirits up.
But mostly, my amazing wife Sam managed to not panic through this whole ordeal and look after our three gorgeous kids, bring them in for visits, get them to and from school, while getting herself to work. My Dad and Sam's Mum also volunteered to come and stay at the house to ease load. But Sam was wonderful and helped to keep me reassured that everything was okay.
12 mostly mind numbing days later, I got the all-clear and an operation booked to happen this Monday afternoon to "shave" the offending disc and remove the compression on the sciatic nerve.
I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to not only getting home to my family, but also to finally getting back to my Stories. Firstly completing the next episode featuring Jonathan Gibson's start of his journey on a '69 Enfield from Sydney to London, that I was SOOO close to finishing and then onto Part Two of Two Cities.
In a short time, I'll be given my anesthetic and then going under the knife (via keyhole surgery) to make me upright again. The neurosurgeon says that I'll notice a 90% improvement straight away. However, I'll have to take it very easy (no driving for a week, no sitting for more than 15 minutes, no picking up kids) for some time.
So, thank you to everyone to has helped me out and sent messages of support during this time. It's all really made a big difference to keep my spirits up.
In the meantime, wish me luck. I'll see you on the other side, ready to tell some stories.


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Cowboy home decor is better when you apply resin cowboy toilet paper holder. This kind of thing will help you to present the ambience and hues of western cowboy life even inside the bathroom. There are also other things such as soap dispensers, towels, or even the tooth brush and wash towels.
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One of the strengths of Eric's page is that his images complement a really fascinating story. The recolorization of the black and white nightclub scene makes sense due to the rarity of color photographs in night clubs. Eric's sense of light vs darkness gives the photo a chiaroscuro effect which is interesting. My favorite aspect is the woman's red dress which really pops from the darker background. The man's blue jeans are a nice contrast to the red, but on further reflection, look a little too blue to be real. It's possible that my current screen (mac) plays a role in this feeling. On a quick initial view with my android cell phone, the blue jeans looked realistic.
His touch ups on the photograph of the bartender are very well done. Eric successfully removes the "noise" in the right side of the photograph which lets the focus on the man (and his reflection in the mirror), which is the focal point of the photograph, shine through. The additional contrast added to the mans face is successful and makes him much less pale. It might go a little too far and appear almost burned (too much burn tool?).
The engraving is a nice find given the time period. I also work in the twentieth century and cheated slightly by making an "engraving-style" image. Because Eric's chosen engraving is a small detail on another image, making the size large on the website images draws attention to the low quality of the initial image. Given the context of the website and other similar sized images, it would look out of place as a tiny picture, but I think the image works better on a smaller scale.
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Little Chequers - Pretty Two Bedroom Cottage Sleeps Three
Cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Friston, England
From £444 per week
Cottage to rent in Friston, England
A charming cottage situated in the quiet Suffolk village of Friston. The cottage has been thoughtfully furnished and is on the doorstep of the very popular seaside town of Aldeburgh.
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Cottage overview - owner's description
Little Chequers is a charming cottage situated in a row of 4 terraced cottages down a private lane in the middle of the quiet Suffolk village of Friston, just 4 miles from the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh,
The cottage is deceptively large inside and has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished to a high standard. The accommodation consists of a fully equipped Kitchen,downstairs toilet and cloakroom, large lounge and a conservatory/dining room . Upstairs there is a large king size bedroom, a single bedroom and a good sized bathroom. Outside there is a pretty garden to the rear with garden furniture, a decking area and patio area. To the front is a small garden.The cottage has parking for 2 cars at the end of the lane.
Suffolk has something for everyone, gorgeous countryside, a stunning coastline, amazing wildlife. It is full of historic villages and towns and also caters for foodies, writers, musicians and artists with its many festivals.
Suffolk is also full of many fantastic pubs serving local ales and ciders and serving fabulous food. Nearly all of the pubs I have visited seem to be Dog friendly too!
Our cottage is located in Friston, a small tranquil village with a Pub, ancient church,windmill and a village green. Ideally located in the Suffolk coastal area. A few minutes drive in every direction are some wonderful places to visit and make your holiday memorable, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings are all just a few minutes drive away.
Southwold is within a 25 minute drive as is Woodbridge, Rendlesham Forest ,Orford, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere bird reserve.
The old fishing town of Aldeburgh with its beach and fishing boats, cinema, theatre, interesting shops and fabulous choice of restaurants is just a short drive away, as is Snape Maltings which is surrounded by beautiful water ways with interesting gift shops, Antique centre, galleries, and the world famous concert hall.
- Shops and sea seven minutes by car.
- Linen and Towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels and dogs towels
- Electricity included.
- Short breaks can be arranged subject to availability ( Please ask)
- Parking for 2 cars
- Travel Cot upon request (please provide your own cot bedding)
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"All we required .... and more!" Having struggled to find dog friendly accommodation in the past, this cottage provided all we required for our stay. It was comfortable and homely and had all the little extras that make the difference. Ideally located to give access to a number of seaside locations where we found ideal walks for our golden retriever. In addition, there were many local footpaths for early morning and evening walks.
"Peaceful, smart, convenent and dog friendly." 5 of 5 starsReviewed August 29, 2014 This was our first trip away with a newly re-homed little dog and it was wonderful to find a house that was extremely dog friendly that made us feel very welcome. The cottage is deceptively spacious and is beautifully appointed with a lovely garden, well equipped kitchen and a conservatory you can eat in or just make the most of the sunshine. It is very convenient for coastal resorts including Aldeburgh and Southwold, Snape Maltings for music and great wallking and beyond to Orford and it's castle and harbour. I would recommend the Golden Key at Snape, just a few minutes away, for good beer and great pub food (and also dog friendly). We had a great time and hope to go again This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
"Lovely cottage in a perfect location" 5 of 5 starsReviewed May 8, 2014 The cottage itself is well equipped to a high standard and has some lovely personal touches. The living room is very comfy and cosy, and there is a nice conservatory to sit and relax with a good book. It is a great based for exploring this part of Suffolk, with Aldborough , Thorpeness, Rendlesham Forest and the concert halls at Snape Maltings close by. It was nice to be able to stay in such a nice cottage with our dog, and enjoyed some nice walks in the surrounding countryside. We will definitely be booking again later in the year. Highly recommend. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Outside this cottage in Friston, EnglandThis cottage is in the countryside and in a quiet area near the sea. It has a garden. Car hire is necessary as the renter will need a car to get about for shopping, eating out and the beach; however parking is available if required.
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2 bedrooms, Sleeps 3:
- 1 king size bed
- 1 single bed
There is also 1 cot
1 bathroom, 1 Separate WC
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, Internet / WiFi, TV Languages in English, Local
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 4, Central heating, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire essential
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Parking, Private garden
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Private Owner From Loughton, United Kingdom Member since Dec 2004
Past bookings: 13 bookings
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Did you go to SXSW Interactive this year? If so, lucky you. You likely saw a mix of insanely cool tech and heard mind-blowing facts, stats and trends after the POTUS and between power naps. For the rest of us, we can only live vicariously through the Twittersphere and bloggers who took time to log their learnings.
For anyone with South By FOMO, here's a recap of the recaps — cherry-picked just for you:
What's next for CX?
This piece connects the dots with 2016 customer experience trends and forecasts—including the power of virtual reality and integrating digital experiences into physical spaces. And if you're craving post-SXSW CX insights, don't miss the Austin AMA's CX panel on March 31.
Superbabies and Supercomputers
Sessions about DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence identified the good, the bad and the outright spectacular sides of smart tech—and brought sci-fi scenarios into a foreseeable future.
Non-tech and Tangible Stuff
One New York Times writer mentioned this year's abundance of non-tech products that just help people live better lives—from brain-boosting supplements to chewable coffee cubes.
Smells like Good Marketing
You should know that the sense of smell is an underutilized one when it comes to storytelling, and this recap from the Austin Chronicle tells us how that could change.
Exceptional Brand Experiences
How do you get everyone to notice your brand at SXSW? You blend digital with physical tactics for an immersive experience that puts the word "booth" to bed. CNBC recognizes those who did just that—including Gatorade, American Greetings and Spotify.
And if you just glazed over that heap of copy, check out the SXSWi in photos from AustinInno.
Maybe next year, SXSW.
About the Author
Bana Jobe
Communications Manager, Marketwave
With a passion for writing, Bana focuses on content strategy—from editorial direction to measuring/reporting content performance and analytics. As communications manager for Dallas-based Marketwave, she represents the agency's Austin presence. She serves on AMA Austin's technology committee as blog manager.LinkedIn Twitter Company Website