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Post partum diaries – pandemic edition. This is the third time I've done it and it does not get easier….
Here I am again. Three months post-partum, looking down at my squishy, flappy, stripey tummy, my wobbly arms and thighs, and staring back at my tired eyes and my frizzy, depleted hair (mostly on the floor). What's happened to me? Who am I? How do I dress? How do I go to the toilet? Should I be exercising? Is it ok to feel bad? I'm so tired. Should I always feel good? What if I feel sad, am I a bad mum or a bad person? And, in this lockdown time, when we have limited, difficult or no access to the usual support networks, who or what can help me to feel « normal » again?
What is « normal » anyway?
If you take away one thing from this post, I hope it is this: when you go through pregnancy, when you give birth, you are a new version of you and that is cause for CELEBRATION!
And if you take one other thing: don't be afraid to speak up. Don't be afraid to ask for help, or to discuss the intimate details of the journey you are on. Get specialist support. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. You are certainly not alone.
With every pregnancy, every new baby, and labour experience, you change. Your body changes. It's not the same body you had a year ago because you've since built and grown another human, and then ejected it. The evidence is in your arms. So don't be unfair. Do not expect that your body has just forgotten about all that hard work overnight. You are not supposed to transform back to « pre pregnancy ». Think about it again. You will never be pre pregnancy again. You are forever post pregnancy, and that's blinking brilliant. Well done.
By the way, here's a confession: as I write this blog, I am also writing to myself. I'm writing to force myself to take my own advice. I have been hard on myself. I know it. But I keep doing it. I have never been body confident and whilst I'm insanely proud of my body for giving me three whole (and imho perfect) humans, I will always find plenty of things to complain about when I catch sight of my reflection. I know that immediately post partum is definitely not the time to start examining the finer details of ones physique (or lack thereof), but it doesn't stop me from doing it. I have a silly habit of being disappointed in myself. Disappointed that I have not magically transformed into Jessica Ennis after doing 2 walks and a round of pelvic floor exercises. My expectations are high and self-confidence low, and that's a bad combination. Especially just after giving birth.
I've hit the part of my post-partum journey where I really get cross with myself. Why? Because I don't like my body. And I don't have the energy to do anything about it. I am cross because that's a terrible thing to think about a body that just gave me the three most precious gifts in my life. But, when it comes to body love, or loathing in my case, logic doesn't get a look in. I need to retrain my mind to be more positive about my body. After all if I don't love me, I can't expect anyone else to do a better job! It's time to be mindful.
I know I'm not alone. Some of my dear friends (who bear a closer resemblance to Jessica Ennis), are going through their own new baby new body journeys. Being able to share with them, in our little circles of post partum chatter, is both a huge relief and reassurance. How lucky I am to have friends near and far, on the journey and on either side, ready to lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on, share a personal story or – better yet – to force me to sit with a large glass of something cold and take a moment to regroup. One wonderful friend even sent me a series of pics of her (in her opinion) wobbly bits – despite regular exercise and careful diet – to reassure me that our bodies are what they are, and there is nothing to be embarrassed about.
As it happens, in our mum groups we've had some good laughs, learning terms like « queefing ». We've shared exercises and emotions, fears and tears. Women are amazingly supportive like that.
So now I'm cross with society, and the idealistic depiction of maternity and parenthood that we are sold. Those expectations. It's not realistic. And it certainly doesn't illustrate or raise awareness of the real repair work that's going on when we've given birth, the work internally, mentally, and physically that's not visible to the untrained eye. Why isn't there more literature about this? Why are there only a few articles buried away addressing issues which affect every woman giving birth?
My body has changed, again, and I don't know it properly yet. I don't know how it works, or where it needs more attention. In order to best understand the new me, I need to engage some expert help, advisors who know about women's bodies when they've given birth. Experts that can help you to differentiate what's natural, normal and what requires special attention. Experts that can help you train your body so that it is ready for the next big hurdles… menopause, ageing…. But guess what – those (women) experts are few and far between. Quelle surprise.
Post natal care – where?
We live in a society that expects us to « bounce back ». It's a society that often rates women generally on their looks alone, and in their maternity period, on a woman's ability to return to a « normal » size in the shortest possible time after giving birth. We congratulate each other on how we look after giving birth, as if our outward appearance is more important than what's going on inside. I am guilty of this, and conversations which centre on how fantastic someone looks considering they've just given birth. Why? So what? It's a fine line between a nice confidence booster to a woman who – in all probability – is feeling low, and a reinforcing of all that is wrong with society.
Women who have given birth have been through one of the most traumatic experiences of their lives. Let's not sugar coat it. We don't applaud people coming out of major surgeries or after a terrible accident or traumatic experience for looking « normal » – in fact it would be strange if they did look normal, we expect people to look, well, traumatised. So why is giving birth different?
Speak up
Ours is a society which idolises women that – at least from their appearance – have everything pulled together a few hours after giving birth. This includes members of the Royal family. AND YET for the non-royal amongst us, post natal care is woefully inadequate. Please don't get me wrong: I'm eternally grateful to the wonderful NHS, to the midwives and doctors and nurses, and cleaners and receptionists, and catering team and anyone else who supported me in the run up to and birth of my precious babies. But once that baby is out, the reality of what we have just been through, the consequences, are rapidly brushed under the blood-stained bed sheets. These consequences are often a secret that you may only whisper to your GP if you are brave.
Let's remember that at your 6-week check, if you don't ask your doctor to do a thorough MOT, you could easily walk out without even being examined. Many women are too shy to ask to be checked over comprehensively. And if you are examined, and / or indicate that « something isn't quite right » down there, or your stomach feels like it's not strong enough to keep your core stable, your muscles have pulled apart, you might be offered the possibility of an appointment to see a specialist physio in, you know, 2 years, by which time you might have given up on your body and self-confidence.
By contrast, in France, la rééducation périnéal is a standard élement of the post partum experience for every birthing woman, paid for by le gouvernment because, when it comes to birthing children, someone smart in the République recognised that it's worth a little investment in the women-folk. Especially if you want to grow your population or have sex again. #jussayin
We ain't equal yet
I have no doubt that there are women that really do spring back from giving birth, that suffer minimal or no internal or external repercussions, that have the support and the means to get straight back to what they were doing before giving birth. There are women that have no choice but to do that. But those women (not mentioning any names HRH K-Mid) are few and far between.
In fact, almost every woman I have the pleasure of knowing has some sort of story about their maternity journey that is alarming, or painful, or anything but idealistic. I'm talking bleeds, prolapses, leaking, painful intercourse, impossibly sore nipples, lack of milk, too much milk, infections, pelvic girdle pain, back issues, scar discomfort, extreme hair loss, depression, fear and anxiety,…. not to put you off (hopefully by now you know women are superheroes so these are but small hurdles to overcome)… but these are still all serious issues. Issues which aren't always visible, and which may not be taken seriously. I've heard a few older ladies tell me when they sneeze and wet themselves:
« oh, that's normal. That's what happens when you have a baby »
Well it may well be what happens, but it's not « normal ». It's sadly a common problem, but it's exactly what a pelvic health therapist can help you to manage.
According to this Dec 2017 Guardian article citing an American study by the Society for Colon and Rectal Surgeries, 40% of post partum women have a prolapse. Basically 1 in every 2 women. And yet here in the UK, there are woefully few qualified women's physiotherapists who are equipped to help women address post natal body function. To my understanding, almost only a handful of around 700 (there are 33 million + women in the UK). So for the 700,000 or so births per year in the UK, you've probably got a ratio of 1 qualified women's physio for every 1,000 or so mamas giving birth, of which 500 would benefit from therapy. If you opt for a pelvic surgery, there's a risk that the surgeries associated with prolapse fail, especially without diligent physiotherapy immediately following surgery.
If men gave birth… LOL
Let's take a moment to reflect here: – if men were giving birth, would post partum physiotherapy be a « luxury », available from a niche community of underpaid specialists only to those with the means and curious or scared enough to speak up? Would the menfolk accept having padded pants and willy-protectors for the rest of their lives? Would they pull on a giant tummy-support swimming costume, with a saggy boob booster, and accept they can't ever let it all hang out? Would they just smile and acknowledge they may never have sex again, for fear of it hurting their penis? No. Not in a million years. So why should we? I was horrified to learn that my women's therapist was not taking client's covered by a big insurance company any more because, after overheads and fixed costs, she would take home just £15 for her time. As she noted, she respectfully felt her time was worth more than that. And I wholeheartedly agree.
During this pandemic I've seen a lot of positive posting from women's health specialists, on Instagram in particular, and I want to shout out to a few who are offering amazing advice, support and guidance for free – they are no doubt aware that this is a particularly difficult season to navigate, and despite what appears to be a general lack of funding and support (eg from health insurance companies), they are putting us ladies first. @physiomumuk, @clarebournephysio, @luluadams, @bumpsandburpees, @theobygynmum, @mothers.wellness.toolkit @enphysio_forwomen are just a few I've been following and want to thank for putting tools out there for women to become better informed on these difficult topics, and in these strange, lockdown times.
I can't believe in 2020 it's still difficult to get access to this information. Considering that most women give birth twice, I would have thought that in an age of information at our fingertips, there would be much more available.
Pre pregnancy no more
In conclusion …. Please don't judge your new body by reference to your old « pre-pregnancy » body, your old clothes or photos of your old self. Go and get your new body some new clothes. Go! (Online shopping naturally) #Covid19
Maybe say adieu to some underwear, some once staple items may now be a thing of the past. And let's be honest that's probably not a bad thing.
Find yourself a women's physio. Even if you feel pretty much ok, don't forget that in later years, through menopause, our bodies decrease in oestrogen production, our bone density starts to deteriorate. If you want to be a swinging sixty type (who doesn't!) then some of the work needs to start now. Get into good habits. Statistically we are going to outlive the menfolk – let's do it with energy and strength!
Embrace the changes because those are all yours to embrace. To remind you what your body has given you. And to remind you what power, what resilience, and what magical wizardry (or should it be witchcraft?) you embody.


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Fudgy, chocolate Brownies in the Instant Pot. You'll love this easy recipe for moist and chewy chocolate brownies!
We love desserts in the Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Bread Pudding is crazy delicious, and top it off with some homemade buttermilk syrup!
Brownies in the Instant Pot? Yes, you read that right.
It's no secret that I've been making tons of Instant Pot Recipes these days. Everything from Beef Stroganoff to Pumpkin Cheesecake.
But it was the chocolate bundt cake recipe that I made in the Instant Pot that sent a jolt of excitement through my kitchen.
I mean, if you can make a moist, fudgy chocolate cake in the pressure cooker…surely chocolate brownies would work too, right?
The answer is yes. Chocolate Brownies turn out amazing in the Instant Pot. Especially if you prefer the fudgy Bakery Style Brownies like we do (non cake-like texture).
Why are these Instant Pot Brownies the best?
- Easy, no oven needed dessert.
- Rich and fudgy thanks to all the moisture from pressure cooking.
- Versatile recipe! Top with powdered sugar..or go all out with the ice cream and hot fudge!
How to Make Brownies in the Instant Pot
I used my favorite Bakery Style Brownie recipe as the base for today's pressure cooker brownies. I halved the recipe so that it would fit in my Fat Daddio 7×3-inch push pan. They turned out perfect.
STEP 1. Make the brownie batter.
This can be done on the stove top (like I show here), or you can use the "SAUTE" function in your Instant Pot. You'll have to clean the pot however before pressure cooking. Great option though if you don't have a stove!
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
Finally, add in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir JUST until combined. Do NOT overmix.
STEP 2. Pressure cook.
Spray a 7×3-inch push pan (or cheesecake pan) with baking spray. Pour batter into pan.
Add 1 1/2 cup water to the Instant Pot. Place brownie pan on a trivet and lower into the instant pot.
Secure the lid and make sure the pressure valve on top is set to sealing.
Select "HIGH PRESSURE" for a cook time of 45 minutes.
When cook time ends, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes.
Lift trivet out of the Instant Pot and cool brownies. OR enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream!
Tips and Tricks
- I use this Fat Daddio 7×3-inch push pan. It also works great for making instant pot cheesecakes in the 6qt! Be sure to check out my other favorite IP accessories!
- Do no over mix the batter. This will result in a horrible texture!
- To remove brownies from pan, allow to cool first. Then place push pan onto a mug (or canned good). Holding the sides of the push pan, push down as the brownies come UP. Grab the plate of brownies and enjoy.
- For best results, use GOOD quality chocolate. I prefer using Ghirardelli semi sweet chocolate chips AND Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder. Both have great results in delicious flavor.
More Instant Pot Desserts
More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Buckeye Brownies
- Lemon Cheesecake
- Sugar Cookie Recipe
- Christmas Crack
- No Bake Cookies
- Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
Fudgy, chocolate Brownies in the Instant Pot. You'll love this easy recipe for moist and chewy chocolate brownies!

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Car review: Toyota Camry Hybrid
It's comforting to know that in an era where compromises in materials and manufacturing often lead to disappointed consumers someone out there still wants to get it right.
One such company is Toyota with their 2017 Camry Hybrid.
I recently spent a week with this rolling gem and can say right off the bat that you will like it and you will come trust it as a vehicular member of your family. There really isn't any mystery as to why Camry has been the best selling car in America for the past 14 years
But the one thing this mid-sized sedan won't do is thrill you too much. It's really, after all, not built for that.
From the outside of my tester, a pretty blue XLE model, the Camry is pleasing to the eye. It has a sharp, pleasant and contemporary look.
Having undergone a major refresh in 2016, the 2017 Camry is a little more comfortable in its cabin and it's overall fit and finish is top flight.
My tester sat on 17 inch steel alloy wheels and came with projector headlights, a chrome-tipped exhaust port and heated power outside mirrors.
Under the hood -- while again not a street racer -- you'll find a peppy 2.5 liter four-banger that's mated to nickel-hydride electric engine that provides good solid performance and, yes, great gas mileage numbers.
Toyota has of course installed regenerative brakes which makes the Camry Hybrid a technological spaceship compared to some of the family sedans out there. For my taste I have to say that I think the Camry's re-gen braking system is too grabby and I'm hoping Toyota's engineers can tweak that out in coming years.
In terms of mileage I that you will love this car.
I received about 40 mpg overall. I got 38 mpg in combined city/highway driving and 37 mpg while out on the highway alone.
My recommendation: Look around and drive and compare in this market segment There are several good competitors out there. That said if you're looking for a nice looking, high-tech rock-solid family car that delivers great gas mileage the Camry Hybrid is your choice.
Jeff Mitchell, who channels F-1 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi in his mind, writes for the USA Today Network and is based in Monterey County, Calif. Reach him at email@example.com.


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State cannot cut Atlantic City Fire Department, judge rules
Cutting Atlantic City's firefighting personnel to the levels the state has asked for would cause irreparable harm and endanger public safety, an Atlantic County judge ruled.
Judge Julio Mendez previously placed an injunction on any reduction to the Fire Department as the case goes through the court. The state wanted to cut the department to 148 with a goal of 124.
But anything below 180 would endanger residents, Mendez said Friday as he denied the state's attempt to have him set aside the injunction.
He also ordered the state to work with the department and the city to get extend the federal grant that currently pays for almost 80 firefighters.
Mayor Don Guardian called the ruling a victory for the city.
"Judge Mendez rightfully saw through the draconian attempts by the state of New Jersey to unlawfully decimate our Fire Department," he said. "If the proposed cuts were forced upon us … they would have left Atlantic City residents and businesses unprotected."
He said they had argued for months that the proposed numbers were not safe.
"The men and women of the Atlantic City Fire Department work hard day in and day out to protect us," Guardian said. "Today, the court worked hard to protect them from the state of New Jersey."
Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo noted that he and the late state Sen. Jim Whelan openly supported the move in court.
The Fire Department "has already been cut to the bone, taken salary cuts, health care cuts, education cuts, and have been asked to work 20 hours more a week," he said in a statement. "Now the state wants to cut their numbers, drastically. As I've said from the beginning, this is a public safety issue, and we can't jeopardize the safety of our residents, visitors and businesses. The intent of state intervention was the fix the fiscal mess of Atlantic City, not put people's lives in harm's way with understaffed and overworked public safety departments."
Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans was happy to hear of the ruling, but said he wanted a chance to read over the whole thing before commenting.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.


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Unification, interconnectedness, and a sense of continuum is what this card implies. The Circle reminds us we are all One—dancers in a unified continuous inclusive circle. This card reminds us of the cycles of life and the evolving self, ever changing, and always connected: human, Spirit, Nature, the cosmos, all intrinsically connected.
When the Circle appears, it reminds you that you are connected to everything and everyone, including to Spirit. Spirit's essence beats in your heart and inspires you to co-create your world, knowing that you count, that you have purpose in this world. Imagine even a smile to a stranger can change the course of a life. When the Circle invites you to dance in the sacred steps of life, know that your work, your love, your service brings greater value than you can know. Stay the course; keep dancing, and all will be well.


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Bear or Bull: Ethereum (ETH) Puts the Investors in Dilemma
Ethereum is the second generation Blockchain, which acts as a platform for DApps. Ethereum Blockchain utilizes Ether as their native token, which is represented by ETH across the Cryptocurrency exchanges.
ETH Price Analysis
Prices are inside Kumo, and it's currently trading along Senkou Span A in 1 Week Time Frame, and Senkou Span A also coincides with the weekly key support around $191.53. Thus, it would be wise to wait and see where ETH price will go, whether it bounces from the key support or goes below towards critical support at $80.56.
Going through 1D Time Frame, it is clear that the Ethereum price is struggling to do S/R (Support/Resistance) Flip of weekly key support at $191.53, which also coincides with 61.8% fib level on Fib retracement tool and looks like it is acting as a resistance now. Prices are currently supported by 49 day SMA (Simple Moving Average) at $180.95. It is very important to see whether prices will bounce from this key support area of $180 – $190 or goes back towards critical support of $80 range. If prices bounce from here next important level for the ETH coin to do is S/R Flip of 200 days SMA (solid red line) at $215 and beyond that it is a highway to $300-$350 area.
Stochastic Relative Strength Index (Stoch RSI) also indicates that the prices are oversold, and most likely there will be a shift. Please refer below given Stoch RSI chart where Blue solid line is making a Golden cross with Red solid line.
Looking at 4H Time Frame, it is evident the prices are held by 200 days SMA (Simple Moving Average) as a support, and it also coincides with 38.20% on Fib Retracement tool. Stoch RSI (Stochastic Relative Strength Index) here is moving towards the oversold zone. Meanwhile, this whole setup can be invalidated by the King, aka Bitcoin; BTC prices itself is struggling to maintain its support at 61.8% Fib level which corresponds to $8500 area. According to Future predictions for Ethereum, If BTC price goes south from here to 78.6% of Fib level, i.e. $8000 area then expect ETH/USD prices too to fall below from 38.2% Fib to 61.8% Fib level or 78.6% Fib level which corresponds to $170 and $163 respectively.


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Battington Lashes is the latest beauty brand to get in on the app game.
The Indie line, which sells faux lashes handmade from silk, has teamed with FaceCake to launch an augmented-reality-powered app, designed to help customers choose the best set of lashes for them.
"When you try on the lashes [in the app], you can see how they're really looking on you," said Sirine Swed, founder and chief executive officer of Battington. "I've used beauty apps in the past with other brands and I feel like the apps don't always reflect what you would really look like [with the product on]."
Battington's assortment consists of six styles of lashes, priced from $22 to $28 per set. Swed, a former pharmaceutical sales representative who started the business in 2016, designed the lashes to be easy to use and long-lasting — each set can last up to 25 applications. She said many customers — the line is sold in independent boutiques, on Revolve and in Anthropologie — are first-time users.
"I felt there was a need in the market for better-quality lashes that were comfortable," said Swed. "Before, MAC was my go-to and I'd be able to get a couple of wears, but lashes made of mink or synthetic tend to get hard and brittle and you can't reuse them."
Battington's appliqué bands are made of a soft cotton material, making them more flexible than traditional bands, said Swed.
"The line was created for women who haven't used lashes in the past and have been scared to wear lashes. I wanted to make something super easy to apply," said Swed.
With the new app, customers will be able to try on lashes and even purchase them through the app. There is also a video tutorial on how to apply lashes, and a filter that can be applied before posting from the app to social media.
Linda Smith noted that for this launch, FaceCake utilized for the first time its proprietary technology made specifically for lashes — the technology even recognizes eye shape and adjusts the lash style accordingly. "We wanted to make sure we have photo-realistic lashes and you can see the difference between lash types," said Smith. "Like you would in real life trying them on."
Swed said Battington is also branching out into tools for applying lashes.


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Panic Journal Season 2 – Year End edition: "This time was different"
While I am writing this, the first vaccine shots have been being provided in Germany already yesterday. Despite a relatively strict lock down including a curfew from 9pm in my home town Munich, in general the mood seems to a certain extent upbeat compared to a few weeks/months ago. Time to do a "2020 Covid-19 recap" with another installment of the "Panic Journal".
Recap: This time was different
At first, like many "Westerners", I thought that Covid-19 was not our problem. Like SARS in 2002/2003, MERS in 2012, Ebola 2014-2016, Zika 2015 or the Avian Influenza , this again looked like a "Third World problem", where the Third World includes China. The first documented cases in Germany at car supplier Webasto seemed to have confirmed this: The infected persons were identified quickly, isolated and all recovered pretty fast. Webasto actually issued a press release in early March that all infected employees were healthy and eager to go back to work. So "Business as usual" with this "Exotic virus scare".
Looking back, I think the picture changed drastically with the pictures from the Italian town Bergamo which triggered the first lock-downs and in parallel the dramatic drop in the stock market from mid-end of February. In pretty short time, everyone went in to full panic mode. People suddenly realized: This time it's different. This one doesn't stay in the Third World (where it belongs…..) but is already among us.
Available numbers especially from Italy and China were interpreted out of context, such as "case fatalities" which showed both in Italy and China that up to 10% of people who tested positive died. In this first few weeks of March, it was really really hard to get a grip on what was actually going on. How does the virus spread ? How deadly is the virus etc. etc.
Some people claimed that there will never be a vaccine because so far there was no vaccine against Corona viruses etc. Then two things happened: As often, US authorities acted quickest, with the Fed leading the emergency measures supported by a big stimulus package from the US government which was followed by similar measures around the world.
Secondly, especially in the hardest hit areas, the lock down showed its effects and infections declined, also aided by the arrival of spring. In addition, more and more studies painted a more realistic picture: Although the virus was highly contagious, "only" 0,5-1% of the infected persons died, compared to estimates of 10% or more in the beginning.
In summer it really looked like that "after the hammer", the whole Covid-19 thing was pretty "easy dancing", despite warning from virus experts that the next wave in winter might be (a lot) worse. Unfortunately this also lead to pretty careless behavior of the population.
Then in late autumn, es predicted by the experts, the second wave hit in Europe and it looked worse than the first one. Europe went into (soft) lock downs once more and even the markets were starting to crumble away, also because it looked like that Trump might actually win again.
Then one week later, people suddenly "could see the light": Biden won the election and Pfizer/BioNTech announced the very convincing phase III result and promised that the vaccine is ready by year end. And they delivered. Plus, just a few days ago even the hard Brexit could be avoided via a last minute agreement between the EU and the UK. Even news on some form of mutation of the virus could not stop the positive sentiment especially in the stock market.
Where we are now and what is next ?
The famous saying is that predictions are especially difficult if they relate to the future. This here is no different. So maybe let's start what we have learned so far:
- Covid-19 was not a black swan but a maybe a "grey swan". The first world was so far lucky not to get any of these predecessors
- However, with mRNA humanity now seems to have a technology to develop and produce vaccines in very short time. It will be interesting to see what else they can tackle with mRNA technology.
- Many businesses managed it pretty easily to function with a fully remote workforce. 10-15 years earlier, this would have been a much bigger problem
- Interestingly, the often mentioned wonder cure actually existed in the form of a very expensive and rare antibody treatment, however only the US President and his close friends seem to be able to access it (this explains maybe also the mask thing)
- The World's big institutions prevented a economic meltdown by a coordinated effort of Central Bank and Fiscal stimulus
- Especially the fiscal stimulus was very generous. In the US, many stimulus recipients made more money being unemployed that they made when they were actually working. In Europe, for the first time a European stimulus with European funding was agreed
- Especially in Europe, bankruptcies were actually lower than in previous years as the Governments either helped directly via loans (Lufthansa, TUI) and/or suspended bankruptcy laws
- In most countries, a surprisingly large number of people did somehow either not believe that the virus exists or thought that they need to show their general anger by demonstrating and/or not following emergency rules. This was supported by politicians like Trump and other "trump like" populists like Bolsanaro, BoJo etc.
- Within the economic sectors, there were huge winners (everything digital, home improvement etc.) and big losers (Malls, Hospitality & Leisure etc.)
- Overall stock markets priced in many factors (probability of vaccine, who gains who loses) quite rapidly after the "crash", long before the public opinion came to more or less the same conclusions which led of course to the interpretation of a "disconnect" between the stock market and reality. AT the time of writing I would say that the market was actually quite efficient, with the exception of some "bubbly" areas such as SPAs, EVs etc.
That leaves us with the big question: What will happen in 2021 ?
- There is clearly a chance that in 2021, once again "animal spirits" will kick in in full force and people will keep spending and businesses will once again start investing, creating a big demand push which will then turn into a massive economic rebound
- However there is also a certain probability, that all the problems that were deferred into 2021 will actually hit in full force. Part of the European economy was already in recession in late 2019 and might not be saved by an rebound
- On a more granular level, it is still not clear how many doses of vaccine will be available at what time. If for instance Southern Europe would miss one more tourist season because of a slow vaccination process, things could become really difficult there. I also expect that a "vaccinated status" will allow people to do certain things that "non-vaccinated" people can't do. The pressure from the economy to allow vaccinated people to behave "normal" is just to big and long distance flights will only be the beginning
- However the big open question clearly is: What scenario is priced into the market with what probability ? This is clearly something that we will know by the end of next year
Again the question: Permanent effects ?
For me it is still not clear what the permanent effects of this "episode" will be, however I am sure that there will be longer lasting effects. As I mentioned sometimes in the past, it is not too smart to look at ones own behavior and then conclude that everyone else.
However working from home is clearly something that will stay for those who can actually do it. Yes, if you are a super ambitious career guy/girl, you will go back to the office every day. But for everyone else, especially people with family, working from home or another "non-office" location will stay to a certain extent. This was a trend that has been there already and especially with younger colleagues I observed the wish to work from different locations already a few years ago. Being at home on average 2 days a week for a majority of office worker could have a major impact on everything from office rents to downtown businesses, transport, business travel etc. etc.
Also the push into digitization will not be reversed. E-Commerce is here to stay and retail needs to become much more creative to pull back customers. A super interesting area in my opinion is the energy sector. The economic slump has hit the already beaten up oil companies a lot. Will they benefit from a rebound in oil prices or will the "Electrification + Green energy revolution" supported by multi-billion Government support packages finish them off for good ?
While writing this, it becomes clear that I have no answers but even more questions. To me it is also clear that at this stage, looking back into history and saying: "After a pandemic, this and this is going to happen (Inflation, GDP, technology etc.)" doesn't make a lot of sense. There are so many unique factors at play that things, as with Covid-19, might be really different this time.
Somehow, almost every year end review for me ends with an in principle cautious but positive outlook. There is clearly a case for a strong recovery and maybe another bull market, but there are also significant risks and not every sector will "revert to the mean".
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We try everything to develop our characters, especially at this time of year when self-improvement is all the rage. Courses, articles, maybe pep-talks from well-meaning but old-fashioned grandparents. Prepare for the marriage talk, people, it's a-coming.
For information, these are great but what we really need to make changes are actions, not words. The will to change is created through discussion, either with ourselves or with others, but the actual change is born from working towards it with purpose.
Working out how to do this is tough, and doing it is harder, but if you are looking for a sure-fire way to strengthen your character, here's your cheat sheet. Sports are a great way to hone good character traits, even if you're not athletic. Even if you spent your whole school life missing pitched balls and tripping over shoelaces, just trying out these activities can set you on the right track.
Want courage? Ski.
Skiing is a scary sport. Maybe not if you became a competent skier as a child, but as an adult hitting the slopes for the first time? It. Is. Terrifying. The speed, the obstacles and the experts whizzing past with only a few inches between us can really throw our anxieties into overdrive. Because we won't often be that close to breaking a leg or careering off a cliff.
Doing the stuff that scares us brings out the warrior in us. If we are a little familiar with fear then the big life decisions or leaps of faith we take become far less crippling. A fear of falling on the slopes and in life is inevitable and all we can do is try not to let it paralyse us. Understanding our experiences of fear makes us more likely to power through and put what scares us into perspective.
So, if you're looking for the courage to take the next step in your life, stare down a snowy cliff on a pair of planks and embrace the fear. Suddenly, our life choices aren't going to seem so scary, and maybe that is the push we need to finally act on them.
Perseverance? Taekwondo.
Another sport we might be a little afraid of, especially if we have never done a martial art before. But Taekwondo is one of the best sports for teaching ourselves to persevere. Taekwondo is that crazy martial art that looks like levitation is mandatory. There's a lot of kicking, jumping and a lot of time spent in the air while performing ridiculously complicated manoeuvres. Taekwondo is a sport that sometimes looks as though it asks the impossible of us.
But if there's one thing that this awesome sport has taught me, it's that impossible is nothing. Yes, progress can take a long time, and longer for some than others, but little by little we can achieve something we thought we never could.
Big tasks, whether it be reaching for our ultimate ambition or just taking the next step in our careers, seem daunting oftentimes. By taking up a sport that requires small steps to reaching big heights, we can learn to see the possibility in everything we do.
Flexibility? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Another martial art? They're good for life lessons even if they do look too much like "rough and tumble." Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a sport that requires as much brain as brawn, although it may not look like it. This sport involves a lot of ground-work that shares a lot of technique with Judo and wrestling. One wrong move or miscalculation and our chances of victory can be snatched from us in seconds.
Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners learn their opponents' styles quickly and adapt accordingly, which makes for some sharp, on-the-spot thinking. In the real world, this kind of flexibility and adaptation is invaluable. We must always think on our decisions, but not dwell on them so much that we doubt them unreasonably. This skill of making sound decisions quickly enhances our ability to adapt to sudden life changes. Because let's face it, life has a tendency to dole out the slam-dunks at all the worst times.
Sports aren't for everyone, but they are the healthiest ways to hone the life skills that we aim to ingrain in ourselves. Reflection can do wonders for preparing ourselves to develop these empowering character traits, but unless we find situations in which to exercise them, these intentions remain mostly hypothetical.
Let's do what we promise ourselves we will do on the 1st of January every year. Let's dive out of our comfort zones and throw ourselves into a new sport that will help us become the people we want to be.


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KHOST -- Burqa-clad suicide bombers struck a Shia mosque in Paktia Province Friday (August 3) as it was crowded with worshippers for weekly prayers, killing at least 29 and wounding dozens.
Officials said they fear the death toll could rise after the assault.
"Two suicide explosions happened during Friday prayers in the Khwaja Hasan area of Gardez," said Abdullah Hasrat, a spokesman for the Paktia governor.
He put the death toll at 29, with 81 wounded, adding that the victims included children.
Provincial police chief Gen. Raz Mohammad Mandozai confirmed the presence of two suicide bombers, adding that the assailants were wearing burqas to hide their weapons and explosives.
Once inside the mosque, the two attackers opened fire on the crowd before detonating their bombs.
Local resident Sayed Naimatullah said he could hear the blasts from inside his home and rushed to the mosque.
"There were body parts, heads, limbs and arms scattered everywhere. The blood of the worshippers had painted the walls of the mosque... There were pieces of glass scattered all over," the 30-year-old told AFP.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Taliban later denied any involvement in the incident, according to a WhatsApp message from the group's spokesman sent to reporters.
Uptick in violence
Urban areas across Afghanistan have been rocked by a number of terrorist acts in recent months, with both "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) and Taliban insurgents targeting security forces and government installations.
The Taliban has not claimed a major attack in a city for weeks as it comes under increased pressure to agree to peace talks with the Afghan government.
But ISIS has carried out multiple attacks in Jalalabad and in Kabul, targeting everything from government ministries to a midwife training centre.
Last month an ISIS suicide bomber blew himself up near Kabul International Airport, killing 23 people.
The uptick in violence comes as coalition and Afghan forces intensify ground and air offensives against ISIS and as the Taliban step up their turf war with the group.
Earlier this week more than 150 ISIS fighters surrendered in northern Afghanistan -- in a move that Afghan security forces and the Taliban hailed as the end of the extremist group in the north of the country.
The surrender followed the Afghan army's decision to take over security in Jalalabad in ISIS's main stronghold of Nangarhar Province after a spate of attacks, mostly claimed by the group.
Insurgent attacks and suicide bombs were the leading causes of civilian deaths in the first half of 2018, a recent UN report showed.
A total of 1,692 civilians were killed, the highest number for that length of time since the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan began keeping records in 2009.
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Competition winners could be awarded up to $50,000 and have their work used in future Mars explorations
TAMPA, Fla. – A group of University of South Florida undergraduate students have earned a unique chance to test their skills in front of some of the world's top minds this month.
Using a high-powered rocket they've designed and built, the USF students will compete at the NASA University Student Launch Initiative competition April 12-17 in Huntsville, Ala.
The 13 students, part of the Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry (SOAR) student organization, will compete with more than 50 other teams from across the country. The top three winners of the Student Launch will be awarded up to $50,000 in prize money, and the winning design could be used in future exploration missions on Mars, depending on the level of innovation.
The Student Launch competition is based upon a NASA mission rather than only textbook knowledge, and calls for competing teams to address research needs of the Space Launch System. The challenge is supported by the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and U.S. aerospace industry.
SOAR has spent the last eight months committed to this project, having submitted their proposal in August. Since then, they have had the responsibility of designing, constructing, testing, launching and successfully recovering the reusable rocket. Named the Bullistic II, it stands upright at 11 feet 8 inches and is constructed from G-12 fiberglass.
"In addition to the rocket our team has been developing an autonomous robotic system to load a payload into our rocket and prepare it for launch," said SOAR President Nick Conde.
While SOAR is not permitted to launch the rocket on USF's campus, they use a local site to test this robotic arm and rail system, which positions the rocket from horizontal to vertical in preparation for takeoff. Once a month, SOAR visits Barn Ranch in Polk County in order to fully test the rocket's launching and recovering abilities.
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• Preparation of the rocket and altimeter bay as they would for launch
SOAR formed in 2013, and students competing at NASA represent a mix of academic disciplines, including physics, engineering and mathematics. They meet every Wednesday on campus at 5 p.m. in order to continue their tests and designs.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 25 research university among public institutions nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Nothing tears at your heart like a child with no hope.
Imagine being uprooted from your home and sent to live in a strange house with people you don't know. To make matters worse, you must stuff your personal items in a trash bag for the journey.
Julianna Lee, an eighth-grade student at Celina (Ohio) Middle School, is trying to restore hope and dignity to these children with "Belong Bags." Her goal is to replace the trash bags the kids are given with durable canvas bags from Totally Promotional.
"I chose the 'Belong' name because I wanted these kids to know they belong somewhere and there is hope for their future," Julianna said.
The Belong Bags project is rooted in her affiliation with the Miss America organization.
"One of the requirements is to have a personal platform and I chose adoption. I am really connected with adoption and foster care," she said.
Julianna was adopted from India and has friends who've been in foster care.
"This is so special to my heart," she said.
The bags project was suggested to Julianna by officials at the local Mercer County (Ohio) Job and Family Services agency. They will distribute the bags to the children who are removed from their homes.
Julianna is being guided in her effort by Tim Clutter of C.A.L.L. Ministries in Celina, Ohio. The Christian-based organization is collecting donations to help pay for the discounted Belong Bags.
"The project is a ministry under the umbrella of C.A.L.L. Ministries at this time," Clutter said, adding the future goal is for Belong Bags to become its own nonprofit organization.
C.A.L.L. Ministries has a separate account solely for the bag project. Donations on behalf of "The Belong Program" can be dropped off or mailed to C.A.L.L. Ministries, 420 N. Brandon Ave., Celina, OH 45828.
The staff at Totally Promotional loved the bags idea and were eager to help when contacted.
"It doesn't feel good to know these kids are putting their belongings in a trash bag," company spokeswoman Rachel Stephens said. "We were happy to work with Julianna to provide them something that would give them more dignity, let them know they are loved and they belong."
Juliana worked with Totally Promotional's graphic designers to choose a design and bible verse to place on the bags. The bible verse she chose is Joshua 1:9: "Be strong and courageous for I am with you wherever you go."
Julianna's own life began with a grim start. She weighed just 9 pounds, 7 ounces when she was adopted from India just two days before her first birthday. Her adoptive mother, Diana Lee, brought her to the U.S. and nurtured her back to health.
"She literally saved my life," Julianna said.
Her own story of hope helps fuel her commitment to the Belong Bags program. She sends this message to all children in foster care:
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Set Expectations
Setting expectations is a fundamental part of any lasting relationship. You need to define what you do for each other, and with each other.
Properly setting expectations is something that's, generally, not done well (or done at all). We tend to try to make the client conform to our methodology and our way of doing things - without taking time and effort to talk to them about their way of doing things. We also forget to set expectations across multiple levels in the organization. You know, the other people who are indirectly involved in the engagement, but have influence or "say" that impact the outcome.
When you are working with your client, there are several phases in the life of the relationship when setting expectations should occur. They are:
In the selling phaseIn the buying phaseIn the startup phaseIn the work phaseIn the milestone phaseIn the end phase
Or, in other words, set expectations in all phases of the relationship! Each point in time provides you with the opportunity to establish, confirm, and re-establish or adjust expectations as needed.
"Never confuse implementation with selling." - Doland White
Setting expectations is particularly important in the selling phase. There's an old saying (I think its mine) that says – "Never confuse implementation with selling." The truth is both implementation and selling go hand in hand – with proper expectations.
Be candid. When setting expectations, use candor. Be professional – but be direct. Don't cloak anything or soften the message.
Be authentic. Tell them what you look to accomplish and what it will take to get there. This is their opportunity to agree with your plan and truly commit to going forward.
Be realistic. Be realistic with time frames, level of effort, deliverables, and dates. It's up to you to be 100% clear on all of the project steps. Remember, that's probably one of the key reasons why you were hired. You have the expertise that they don't have
"When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are." ― Donald Miller
Be human. Remember - they are human. As humans, they, like you, are vastly imperfect. By setting expectations, you can help both of you reduce stress and anxiety should there be challenges along the way. Tell them about your experiences and what you've seen with past clients. If you're new to consulting, borrow the stories from a trusted friend.
Be truthful. Finally, always be honest. Let me say that again. Always be honest.


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All German Share part 30 (Nr. 651-675)
Time flies, it's more than a month since the last posting of this series. So another 25 randomly selected German stocks. Despite the usual duds, the dices this time brought up 6 stocks that I found in principle worth watching.
With "only" around 100 stocks left, I need to think about another market/area that I will cover in this systematic way. Suggestions highly welcome !
651. IFA Hotel & Touristik AG
IFA is a 242 mn EUR market cap company that has rarity value: I think it is the only remaining listed German stock that represents a "Hotel pure play". However there are a few specialties to consider: The company is majority owned by the Spanish Lopesan Group. Lopesan did a lot of related party transactions with other Lopesan entities and IFA did a couple of capital increases without real necessity.
So far, there doesn't seem to be any indication that Lopesan has screwed minorities. Some of the "Trades" were actually quite profitabel. Nevertheless, the stock is on a 2 years downtrend that just accelerated due to Covid-19:


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Hope Robinson was the wife of Brian's long-term friend and second-in-command in France in WW2, Paul Robinson. While Brian was held captive in Germany, the rest of his battalion were posted to the Far East and those captured there experienced far worse than Brian. Hope's letters drew attention to the plight of these soldiers.


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18-year-old woman killed, driver charged with vehicular homicide in Mount Olive crash
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP — A Queens, N.Y. man was charged with vehicular homicide and obstruction Sunday after he crashed off the side of Route 80, killing the 18-year-old woman in the BMW with him, State Police said.
The victim of the 3:01 a.m. crash on Route 80 west at mile marker 26.4 was identified by police Sunday night as Maneya Green of Harlem, N.Y., said Trooper Alejandro Goez.
Green was a passenger in a BMW driven by Chevon Rolle, 20, of Queens. He veered off the ramp at exit 26, onto the grass and into trees off the side of the interstate before the BMW overturned, Goez said.
Rolle was charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly being under the influence of a substance police did not identify; obstruction for lying to police, and possession of marijuana. He was lodged in the Morris County jail and is expected to have a hearing in Superior Court Monday on whether he should be released or detained in jail while the charges are pending.
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The victim was trapped in the vehicle, Goez said, while Rolle sustained minor injuries.
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This Week in Great Music: 7/9 – 7/15
By Sarah on July 9, 2012
There are a lot of great music-things going on in Chicago this week! Â In addition to street festivals and the Taste of Chicago, we've also got Pitchfork rolling through, which should keep people busy for a while. I'll be absconding off to Louisville, Kentucky, for the Forecastle Festival, so I'll miss out on all of […]
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This Week in Great Music: 6/25 – 7/1
By Sarah on June 25, 2012
June's almost over. Â Can you believe that? Monday, June 25 Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Chico Trujilo; Millennium Park. 6:30 pm, free Robbie Fulks; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Esperanza Spalding; Ravinia. 8 pm, $27-55 Kate Miller-Heidke, Derek Fawcett; Schubas. 8 pm, $10-12 Tuesday, June 26 Cory Branan, Audra Mae, Briar Rabbit; Schubas. 8 […]
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This Week in Great Music: 4/16 – 4/22
By Sarah on April 16, 2012
Monday, April 16 Robbie Fulks, Eric Noden; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Death Cab for Cutie, The Magik*Magik Orchestra, Low; Chicago Theatre. 7:30 pm, $29.50-49.50 Tuesday, April 17 Ari Herstand, Briar Rabbit; Schubas. 7 pm, $8-10 Death Cab for Cutie, The Magik*Magik Orchestra, Low; Chicago Theatre. 7:30 pm, $29.50-49.50 Joe Firstman, Ernie Halter; SPACE. […]
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This Week in Great Music: 2/27 – 3/4
By Sarah on February 27, 2012
Lots of great music this week, including plenty of local artists for your enjoyment. Â I'll be at Whitehorse at Schubas on Saturday, and may make time after my radio show on Friday to head to the Empty Bottle for The Twilight Sad. Â Their new album is really fantastic. Monday, February 27 Robbie Fulks, Steve Frisbie; […]
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This Week in Great Music: 8/29 – 9/4
By Sarah on August 29, 2011
Hello, last days of August. I won't be around, but I highly recommend seeing In Tall Buildings on Thursday, The Square Affair on Friday, and Save the Clocktower on Saturday. Â Three days of solid shows by local bands. Â What isn't to love? Also, don't forget that the North Coast Music Festival is going on this […]
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This Week in Great Music: 7/18 – 7/24
By Sarah on July 18, 2011
I'll be at Lincoln Hall to catch the Old 97's tonight. They're one of those bands who I always seem to miss when they come into town. No more! And while I probably won't be able to make it, everyone else should go to the Timber Timbre/Marissa Nadler show on Thursday. I don't know much […]
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Day 21 – Eden's Order Trilogy
Day 21 of #scrypthalloween shows the cover of my EDEN'S ORDER TRILOGY sans text. @dpipito did the art which depicts a tree that represents the tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden, but has hints of skin, blood, and bones to signify each novel within. This collection consists of the novels: FLESH AND LEFTOVERS, BLOOD THE SECOND HELPING, and BONES AT BREAKFAST. It also contains the spinoff short stories: ZOMBIE INCIDENTS, LEGENDS OF VAMPIRE, and IN CASE OF WEREWOLF, as well as a timeline of events.
It is available in print at lulu.com and Barnes and Noble sites, as well as in digital at Amazon…
Official description: In FLESH AND LEFTOVERS Gordon Lightcap and Moira Donatelli recruit survivors of #zombie incidents in preparation for something much more sinister.
BLOOD, THE SECOND HELPING takes the two on separate paths. Gordon seeks answers, assisted by an old flame. As they scour the globe in search of #vampire legends, Moira has aligned herself with Cain, but her goals are in question. BONES AT BREAKFAST places Gordon and Moira reluctantly working for the Russian military. Cases of #werewolf activity become obstacles in stopping Cain from finding the Garden of Eden.
Day 9: The Story Behind the Art
While the stories to the books written by Rick Pipito are the main content, a good cover to the book is what catches the eye. Let's take a few moments to talk about the ideas behind each cover and the art that Dan Pipito brought to life.
FLESH AND LEFTOVERS has a cover that come into mind over the phone. I pitched my idea for the first book to Dan and he immediately said, "Zombies? Okay, I've got it. The cover is a set of teeth tearing into a raw hunk of meat." He felt that it matched the title of horror and food amalgamation.
For the spinoff comic ZOMBIE INCIDENTS, the concept was mine. I had access to various fake body parts that looked and felt real. In my mind I thought, "What would Hannibal Lecter keep in his fridge?" We set up my spare refrigerator with a bowl of bloody leftovers, through in the fake body parts and snapped a picture. Then Dan put the whole thing through a celophane like filter to give it that artistic touch (after all, leftovers ARE often found wrapped in plastic).
BLOOD, THE SECOND HELPING's vampire theme is evident in the cover. Dan incorporated a lot of the story elements from the book. The city bathed in blood is symbolic, while the shadowy outline of the antagonist's face is seen behind the large fangs. A pivotal scene from the book is also shown with a reconstructed body rising from the fountain of youth. It's a very busy (in a great way) cover that keeps with the theme of the teeth from F&L.
LEGENDS OF VAMPIRE, the BTSH spinoff comic, was another of my ideas. Wanting to keep the real photograph idea of the first comic, this time we had a friend pose for us holding a glass of wine. The closeup shot of her neck with the wine (which is good for your blood of course) was put through an antique filter to give it an oil painting appearance. Dan added the fang marks and highlighted veins to be more pronounced to give it the "I've just been bitten by a vampire" paleness.
BONES AT BREAKFAST is the last in the first trilogy, so it made sense to close it out with a similar theme of teeth. This time Dan had the full snout of a wolf prominent in the foreground. You can notice that the jaw is not as pronounced as a normal wolf, giving it that human likeness of a werewolf in front of a very full moon.
The comic spinoff, IN CASE OF WEREWOLF, was another photograph idea. I gave Dan the concept and he took some bones from a medical office skeleton, threw them on a plate with some prop hair, and added a cup of coffee and orange juice to symbolize the bones at breakfast aspect. Again, he passed the photo through a filter before adding text and finalizing the cover.
THE EDEN'S ORDER TRILOGY cover is a simple tree. This is no ordinary tree. Upon second glance, you can see that the bark of the tree is stretched skin like in texture, the branches are in fact shaped like bones, and the red tips where the buds would be is blood. This is to show not just the tree of life from the Garden of Eden (a place we visit in the novels), but also to represent the flesh, blood, and bones from the titles of the included books.
SOULS 4 SUPPER marks the start of a new themed trilogy. Dan went simpler this time. I told him about what my version of Pandora's Box would look like and that is what we decided for the cover. He added intricate gear and piston layouts, and I told him I wanted souls to be wisping from the top of it like they were escaping. His decision for the textured background and very little color is perfect for focusing on the object depicted.
The comic spinoff, GHOSTLY HAUNTINGS, came as an easier venture. Dan worked in a kitchen at the time, so when I said I had this idea to have ghosts escaping from a pot of stew, he grabbed the biggest deepest pot he could and took a picture of the steaming contents. Then he added ghostly faces into the stew and steam. The even better part of this is that the faces are actually warped and altered photos of famous people and pieces of art. They are altered to the point beyond recognition, but if you look closely, you may just see something you recognize.
DEVIL'S DESSERT has an intriguing cover. The Crown of Thorns, the Spear of Destiny, and the Sword of Eden are all artifacts crucial to the book's storyline. Those are the items represented in the two tone cover, with a little bit of orangy-yellow fire coming from the blade.
TECHNO FEAST's cover was another mutual idea. The main threat of this book operates from a satellite. This satellite depicted isn't necessarily THE antagonist, but it makes sense once you read the novel. Outerspace in the background with the purplish gasses displayed among the deep blue make it a contrast that is eye captivating.
PANDORA'S CHAOS TRILOGY is another combination idea. The Statue is a way of representing the ancient history involved in the story (think roman architecture). It's one arm has a broken limb. You can see feathers of what is an angel wing, while a dragonfly like demon wing droops to the other side. It's face is very mechanical looking, while his heart is Pandora's Box yet again, but with ghostly energy emanating from it. Souls, Demons and angels, & technology (the focus of these 3 books) are represented evenly.
NO, IT'S NOT. YES, IT IS: ARGUMENTS is the only book by me (Rick Pipito) that does not have a cover done by Dan. The idea here was to represent the turmoil of arguing that the non-fiction book's topic is about. I had wanted to represent the two sides to one's own psyche. There is a wavering of opinions that often are quite contrasting without facts. So, I had my wife take a picture of me facing one way with my glasses on and a different hairstyle. Then I removed my glasses, and took another shot of me with some facial scruff. By putting the two of them together and filtering them to look like a blueprint of arguments, it seems as if my two selves are in a dispute with each other. It not only symbolizes some of the times that I've struggled to decide what is right or wrong, but also gave me the experience of making my own cover for what will eventually be a trilogy of non-fiction.
In addition to these amazing covers, there is also the few pieces of internal art that work with the stories when they are needed, and then there is of course the comic books which have multiple artists representing the plots. All of the above book covers can be seen in closer view through the novels and comics sections of this site. They are also available through purchase links on the right side of this page.
Be sure to follow Dan on Instagram and twitter @dpipito, as well as myself @rickpipito. Like our facebook page for all the published works http://www.facebook.com/fleshandleftovers.


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As a part of the 23rd annual Terrapin Invitational, the Terps regained their footing after a nail biter against Virginia as they faced off against James Madison. In this match Maryland came out on top, by a much more comfortable 4-0 scoreline.
Coming off a two-game win streak the Terps started the game easily maintaining possession. Riley Donnelly scored off a penalty shot less than three minutes into the match. Even though the Terps held possession for the first five minutes, their four consecutive shots did not translate into points.
The Dukes eventually responded with two penalty shots of their own — but neither reached the back of the cage. JMU goalkeeper Caitlin Nelson saved six of Maryland's seven shots on goal but her defense did not bring the same effort, giving Maryland numerous chances in the first quarter.
Maryland, however, received pressure from the Dukes in the next quarter, with James Madison making more difficult for the Terps to create opportunities. But Maryland was still able to maintain possession, and scored another goal off a penalty corner shot from Madison Maguire.
"[Maguire] is a leader … other teams respect her so much … she's a dominant force in the NCAA," Coach Missy Meharg said.
Throughout the second quarter both teams were not able to complete passes and form a solid attack. Although both sides were sloppy, the Terps got shots off penalty corners. Much like its thriller against Virginia, Maryland was not very successful with penalty shots. Despite inconsistent play from both sides, the Terps defense was able to stand their ground all throughout the first half and prevent the Dukes from tallying a single shot on goal.
At the start of the second half, the Dukes continue to apply pressure on the opposing side of the field, showing a sense of urgency. Their effort was eventually rewarded with their first shot on goal, but the Terps survived.
After multiple penalty corner attempts, Bodil Keus was finally able to convert, putting the Terps up 3-0. They added another in short order. A penalty shot by Donnelly with about three minutes left in the quarter made the score 4-0.
"Taking strokes more than anything is a mental game, so I was trying to tell myself that I'm just at practice taking strokes," Donnelly said.
James Madison pushed up for the fourth quarter, but Maryland proved to be too much. Despite having a strong lead, the Terps continued to push forward and strung together multiple solid possessions that resulted in shots on goal and penalty corner opportunities. The fourth quarter was otherwise quiet for both teams as the Terps looked to milk the rest of the clock.
In another routine win, the Terps demonstrated their talent on both sides of the ball, while also exercising patience to respond to constant pressure by the Dukes.


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Marcos Rojo was very lucky not to have been sent off against Chelsea.
The Argentine replaced Eric Bailly in the second half after the Ivory Coast international suffered a bad knee injury, and Rojo almost forced another player off the pitch with a reckless challenge.
NEXT: (Watch) Alonso takes advantage of another De Gea mistake to make it level at the break
Chelsea winger Willian had the ball at his feet and was trying to get around several bodies before Rojo took him to the cleaners.
He didn't think twice about it and ended up receiving a yellow card for his efforts, when in fact he deserved to see red.
We'll take it. After Bailly's injury, we could do without having another defender missing for the remaining fixtures.
Watch Rojo's reckless tackle below.
United still got the refs in their pocket. Disgusting from Rojo. Only a begrudging yellow card from Atkinson. pic.twitter.com/dvZPPjaehK
— Ramble (@afc_ramble) April 28, 2019


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I am so excited that it's October. There are tons of fun fall things to do all month long – AND it's Richmond Family Magazine's anniversary!
You know, even though we've been doing this for a while now, I still find it hard to believe that Miss "I'm Never Having Kids" (that's me!) Has two kids and a parenting magazine to her credit. But I have to tell you – I'm certainly having a blast with all three! As a family, we've had such a great time bringing the magazine all around town this year and enjoying all of the great festivals and events we've attended. As publisher, it's been amazing how many people I've met and cool places I've visited.
It has been so rewarding to hear all of the positive feedback about Richmond Family. Readers tell us what a valuable resource it is, how much they appreciate the quality of the writing, the awesome calendar with so many free events, the recipes, book reviews, and the diversity of the articles each month. I love the Blue Ridge article in this issue, and can't wait to head west with my crew. Crabtree Falls was our favorite fall spot pre-kids, and now (at least until the kids are old enough to hike up that mountain on their own!), we love visiting Carter Mountain Orchard each October for warm apple doughnuts and a bag of apples.
I also want to hear how we can make RFM even better for you. When you get a minute, please check out the survey on our website. Tell us a little bit about you, and what you want in a parenting magazine.
Something I know parents want? Savings, that's what! To thank our readers, we asked local businesses to pick just one day during Richmond Family's anniversary month and come up with an exclusive offer. There are some very special values – family activities, yummy treats, retail discounts – all to celebrate Richmond Family Magazine. Flip to page 24 and I'm sure you'll agree. Be sure to check ahead because some of them require advanced planning or reservations (although I admire you if you're the type who can just pick up the magazine on Sunday, October 17th and say, "Hey gang, let's go to Massanutten!"). I for one plan to take advantage of all of these deals, and believe it or not, we'll have even more offers on the RFM website, Facebook and Twitter.
Enjoy all that October has to offer, and again, a HUGE thank you for picking up Richmond Family Magazine every month. I love that Richmond is home to so many well-read parents!


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Three-quarters of a mile or 3,960 feet.
"From what I understand, she was out partying all night and was on the way home," Sgt. Jeff Brandt of the Oceanside Police told The Washington Post.
The sun had risen about 40 minutes earlier when Sanchez reached the 4000 block of Mission Avenue at around 6:20 a.m., where the victim was walking either to or from the Brother Benno's soup kitchen, KGTV reported. Brandt said it's unclear if he was on the sidewalk or the street at the time of the collision. Police have not released the victim's name, though the station reported he was a "known transient in the area."
@OceansidePD 29 yr old Esteysi Sanchez arrested for felony DUI & vehicular manslaughter after a hit & run @CBS8 at 5 pic.twitter.com/Srf5f29tva— Angie Lee (@angieleetv) June 27, 2016
The driver's teal Pontiac sedan was moving so fast and the impact was so forceful that one of the man's legs was ripped from his torso at the waist, flew through the back window and landed on the trunk of her car, KNSD reported.
The rest of his body slammed into the front windshield, shattering it and leaving him "impaled into the vehicle," according to Brandt. He crashed through the window such that the top of his head rested on the passenger seat while his body remained lodged in the jagged hole in the windshield.
The driver continued — with the man's body in the car and his severed leg on the vehicle's trunk — for another .75 miles, riding along the sidewalk at one point and crashing through residential landscaping, before coming to rest in a cul-de-sac, where she parked the car, got out and walked to her nearby house, KGTV reported.
When she arrived home, her husband contacted paramedics and the Oceanside Police Department.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
At the scene of the collision, police found the victim's shoes and pants, which contained keys and identification, alongside shards of Sanchez's windshield. Police then questioned Sanchez who admitted to drinking and driving, Brandt told The Post. She has been booked into the Vista Detention Facility for felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. It remains unclear if she has retained a lawyer, according to the Associated Press.
Edwin Esparza claimed to have witnessed the crash while changing the oil in his car in the early morning.
"There's no words to really describe it. I mean, just seeing that up close and personal, it's kind of traumatizing in a way," Esparza told KNSD.
His brother echoed the sentiment.
"My brother went to go investigate the car, and he said he saw a body in there," Edgar Esparza told the station. "It's, like, really disturbing. I never really saw a dead body until now."
One of Sanchez's neighbors said he noticed the car but didn't want to take a closer look, since he could tell it was an upsetting scene.
"Horrific. Yeah, I've never in my whole life have I heard a story like this," Lou Torres told KNSD. "It was so strange that I couldn't imagine any scenario that would cause this."
Morbid as the details of the case are, it's by no means the first of its kind. Last week, 30-year-old Maria Lentini was charged with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, first degree endangerment, and refusal to submit a breath test. She is accused of killing Patrick Duff in Clifton Park, N.Y., by hitting him with her BMW in December. Court documents said she drove around with his body impaled in the BMW's windshield for more than an hour, WTEN reported.
And in March of last year, 33-year-old Jose Antonio Santiago struck 62-year-old Anna Lewis near Allentown, Pa., with his Saab sedan so forcefully that the car severed her body at the waist, authorities said, according to Lehighvalleylive.com. The top half of her torso broke through the front windshield, coming to a rest on the passenger side floor. Even then, Santiago insisted to police he hadn't hit anyone with his car.
"I would've stopped," he said, reported Lehighvalleylive.com. "I'm not a bad person."
A police report on the collision involving Sanchez and the pedestrian had not been completed as of early Tuesday morning. It is also not clear if she's entered a plea yet to the charges against her.


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The San Francisco 49ers on Thursday announced the signing of cornerback Ken Webster to a one-year deal. The addition gives them three cornerbacks under contract for the 2021 season.
Webster was an exclusive rights free agent, meaning he was unable to negotiate with other clubs in free agency.
The 49ers signed the 24-year-old off the Dolphins' practice squad in September when injuries started hitting their secondary. He wound up making his debut for the club in Week 2 on special teams, and played in nine games before a severe hamstring injury in a Week 12 win over the Rams landed him on season-ending injured reserve. He was a key contributor on special teams before going on IR. The ability to contribute in that facet will likely help in his quest to retain a roster spot next year.
San Francisco now has three cornerbacks on their roster for next season. Webster joins Tim Harris, a 2019 sixth-round pick, and Adonis Alexander who recently signed a Reserve/Future contract.
Webster made his way into the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Patriots in 2019. He was cut by New England out of camp and spent his rookie year with the Dolphins where he played in nine games with five starts. In all, Webster has played in 17 games across his two seasons and has 25 tackles, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.


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When the current song has ended you'll see it here
After music blogs and publications fell in love with her debut single "Waves," Bolton born Chrystal returns with sophomore effort "New Shoes."
Co-produced with 169 (the man behind grime star Dave's biggest singles to date, including "Thiago Silva," "Wanna Know (Ft. Drake)" and politically charged cut 'Question Time"), "New Shows" merges hip-hop beats with modern electronica and Chrystal's Northern delivery and authentic lyrics. It's certainly a change of pace from the club feel of "Waves," but demonstrates Chrystal's versatility and singing voice. Speaking about the track to The FADER, Chrystal said,
"'New Shoes' is a celebration of all the positive and negative experiences that have lead me to this point and a thank you to all the people that have been at my side in dark times. The track was produced by 169 in our first session together. Within about ten minutes of him coming up with the beat we had written about 90% of the track."


text: A large metallic oval shaped object surfaced 980' from 3 fisherman in 2 boats off of Le Brusc, France in the Mediterranean Sea. They first believed it was a foreign submarine. About a dozen frogmen emerged from the water and climbed aboard. The fishermen called out but the figures ignored them, except the last three, who turned to look at the fishermen. The very last one waved. Then the craft rose out of water, and suspended itself effortlessly above the waves, as red and green lights came on and a white light beam like a searchlight played toward the witnesses. The beam was extinguished, the red and green lights went out, and the object, now glowing an orange color and clearly oval in shape, rose another 65' into the air and began to rotate, its light becoming more intensely red. At last, it moved silently in a graceful arc above the fishermen, and disappeared rapidly into the night sky.


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St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:18-24
Brethren, pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.…
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying. Amen.
Luke 10:1-15
At that time, the Lord appointed seventy other disciples, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come.
And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and salute no one on the road.
Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!' And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.
And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages; do not go from house to house.
Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you; heal the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against you; nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.' I tell you, it shall be more tolerable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
'Woe to you, Chorazin! woe to you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades."


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