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Take a deep breath, readers, and say it with us… The holidays are upon us. We know what you're thinking. It's only the beginning of November! The Thanksgiving turkey hasn't even been purchased yet, much less carved and gobbled up! We hear you, readers, we really do. But this year is, shall we say… unique. From supply chain woes to shipping delays, holiday shopping will be impacted. The good news is we have what you need for everyone on your list, starting with this month's staff picks! Without further ado…
|Recommended by Ann
The Days of Afrekete: A Novel
"I didn't feel like I was reading this novel — I felt like I was living it." That was the blurb I wrote for the jacket. It's true. This book is magic.
|Recommended by Ann
Oh William!: A Novel
For anyone who loved My Name Is Lucy Barton, for anyone who loves great literature, Liz Strout writes with a clarity and beauty that cannot be matched. This is one of the best books of the year.
|Recommended by Ann
Five Tuesdays in Winter
By Lily King
Five Tuesdays in Winter moved me, inspired me, thrilled me. It filled up every chamber of my heart. I loved this book.
|Recommended by Karen
No One Goes Alone: A Novel (A Random House Audiobook Original)
By Erik Larson, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt & Erik Larson
This audio-only novel from Erik Larson is light, fun listen with a great cast of characters. Set in a mysterious house on a isolated island off the British coast, this is a ghost story for those that are sorry Halloween is over. Use this as an excuse to set up a Libro.fm account with Parnassus as your bookstore.
|Recommended by Lindsay
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven
I don't know that I've ever come across a book more satisfying to my inner misanthrope than The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven. Anyone who loves the idea of unfettered alone time: this book is for you. Set in the early 20th century, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven follows a man who literally goes to the edge of the earth and settles in the Arctic with a loyal dog as his only companion. I adored it.
|Recommended by Sissy
The Bloodless Boy
I couldn't put this book down! Seventeenth-century London is rebuilding after the great fire, and the brightest scientific minds in the city are investigating the murder of a young boy. The setting is very detailed, and the characters come alive as they discuss medicine, philosophy and engineering. Fans of The Alienist and Ken Follett will love it. The language is exquisite and this will become a classic.
|Recommended by Ben
The Pastor
By Hanne Orstavik, translated by Martin Aitken
This quiet, lyrical translation follows the new pastor of a windswept town on the northern edge of Norway as she grapples with the suicide of a local teenage girl and the history of the indigenous Sami people who were violently converted to Christianity. Reflective and interior, it gets at the heart of how hard it can be to grasp the meaning of grief, romance, community, one's very self.
|Recommended by Patsy
The Every
By Dave Eggers
Both wry and terrifying, this dystopian novel is a cautionary tale for our age. What happens when people willingly exchange privacy and autonomy for convenience? Eggers' biting satire and humor seem oracular yet uncomfortably close to present day. Fans of 1984 and The Circle will enjoy this page-turner.
|Recommended by Becca
Christmas by the Book
Reading this feels like cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate. Nora and Simon own the independent bookstore in their small Cotswolds village and are struggling to make ends meet. As they work through what might be their last holiday in the store, they connect with a cast of lonely characters from their village. If you're a fan of bookstores with dogs and Christmas miracles, this is the book for you!
|Recommended by Sissy
Grave Reservations: A Novel (The Booking Agents Series #1)
Cherie Priest turns a cold case mystery into a hilarious romp through Seattle. Her characters jump off the page, and I found myself rooting for the crime-fighting team (a cop, a psychic and a BFF). What could be saccharine and silly in some other writer's hands is truly heartfelt and clever because of Priest's talent as a writer.
|Recommended by Sissy
Something More Than Night
By Kim Newman
You're not going to believe this — Boris Karloff and Raymond Chandler are chasing bad guys together in 1930s Hollywood. Honestly, their friendship is really sweet. A hint of supernatural creeps into the mystery. Fans of Grady Hendrix and "meddling kids" will love this hilarious romp.
|Recommended by Rae Ann
Once Upon a Wardrobe
A woman seeks the origins of Narnia in a quest to fulfill her brother's wishes. This beautiful story about the power of books is a must-read for fans of C.S. Lewis.
|Recommended by Jordan
On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library
By Glory Edim (Editor)
This anthology celebrates short stories by some of the favorite authors of the Well-Read Black Girl book club including Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and more. Separated into four themes (Innocence, Belonging, Love, and Self-Discovery), these short fiction stories will give you a blessing to laugh, cry, ponder and relate.
|Recommended by Aly
Fan Club
By Erin Mayer
It's a fine line between fandom and obsession. This cult-like take on how one girl's infatuation with a celebrity consumes her identity is hauntingly relatable in this age of social media.
|Recommended by Ann
Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World
By Todd Doughty, illustrated by Josie Portillo
This book of lists lit up all the pleasure centers in my brain. Again and again it reminded me of the beauty and wonder of the world. Pick it up, flip to any page, read. You will be filled with joy.
|Recommended by Elyse
On Animals
By Susan Orlean
If we don't relate to the animal world, who are we? A must-read book of essays about whales, chickens, donkeys, tigers — as well as your typical household pets! Charming and completely engaging. Even if you've read some of these pieces before, they are worth a second, third or fourth read!
|Recommended by Steve
The Loneliest Americans
If you've ever read Jay Caspian Kang, you know he is not short on opinions. Less than 20 pages into this book, he posits that "nobody — most of all Asian Americans — really believes that Asian America actually exists." Whether or not you agree with him, it's worth reading how he arrived at this conclusion, even if it's just as much a point of departure.
|Recommended by Sarah
Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres
This is a fascinating deep dive into the world of musical genres. Sanneh dissects how they add to our individual identities, generate collectivism, and breed exclusivity all at the same time. This would make a perfect holiday gift for the music and history lovers in your life!
|Recommended by Ben
The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness
Gregory Boyle shows us the power of affection, laughter, re-enchantment, wholeness, and "tender kinship with each other." Interspersing Sufi and Jesuit quotes among his "half-baked musings," the book's core is the vibrant tapestry of hilarious and heartwarming interactions with homies during his nearly four decades leading Homeboy Industries. I was tearing up the whole way through!
|Recommended by Jennifer
12 Bytes: How We Got Here. Where We Might Go Next
Jeanette Winterson crafts these essays carefully, with a well-researched understanding of tech, history and society. The book itself is a lobby for the need of women, POC and creatives to be involved in the tech conversation. Winterson makes the compelling argument that if we want a benevolent future with something as powerful as AI, we need to be in touch with our humanity.
|Recommended by Ben
Can We Talk About Israel?: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted
By Daniel Sokatch, illustrated by Christopher Noxon
In this timely and easy-to-follow dive into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Sokatch has crafted the perfect primer for those with any opinion on this thorny issue. Rejecting simplistic dichotomies, he recognizes both "sides" have caused and received harm, both seek safety and home. He packs in the history and analysis, while illustrations and personal experiences keep the momentum flowing.
|Recommended by Sissy
I Dream He Talks to Me: A Memoir of Learning How to Listen
Allison Moorer is such a lyrical writer. This particular book is about her journey as a mother to an autistic son. She shares the universal struggle we all face: controlling life, controlling the world around us. How do we find hope in the struggle? How do we let go and just live?
|Recommended by Chelsea
This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
By Nigel Poor & Earlonne Woods
One of my favorite podcasts has a book! Nigel, a visual artist, and Earlonne, a formerly incarcerated man, met at San Quentin State Prison and started the podcast. This tells the story of the podcast and Earlonne's backstory along with others' experiences of incarceration. Funny, tender and sometimes emotional, it is both entertaining and educational.
|Recommended by Hannah
That Sounds So Good: 100 Real-Life Recipes for Every Day of the Week: A Cookbook
Fast becoming a staple in my kitchen, this new cookbook from James Beard Award-winning chef Carla Lalli Music is sure to delight! Whether it be for a time-crunched weeknight or a special dinner party weekend, she's a master at creating healthy, fresh, flavorful dishes tailored for any night of the week — your friends & family will be impressed, I can practically guarantee it.
|Recommended by Sydney
Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life
Sutton Foster, known for her talents on screen, turns out to be a lovely storyteller in her writing. Woven throughout this memoir are tales of family dysfunction and vulnerability. And yet, the overarching theme remains that self love fuels creativity, and vice versa.
|Recommended by Steve
The plight of Sheikh Jarrah, the predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, received international attention earlier this year as Israeli settlers forced residents out of their own homes. You may have seen Mohammed El-Kurd on television speaking about it, or read his reporting in The Nation. Here, he tells his family's story — a story of life, resilience and hope under occupation — in defiant, lyrical verse.
|Recommended by Sissy
Some Things I Still Can't Tell You: Poems
I loved this collection. Collins lets his reader know that he is writing for himself, fully knowing he is not an established poet. I normally do not read poetry, and I felt relaxed and ready to see what he had to say. It was a treat to see a very public person open up like this.
First Editions Club: November Selection
Oh William!: A Novel
Dear friends,
There aren't many writers whose books can either be read on their own or as part of a series: John Updike's Rabbit Angstrom novels, Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels, Jane Gardam's Old Filth trilogy, Marilynne Robinson's books set in the fictional town of Gilead. Even though you can think of more (I know you can) it's not a long list. I hereby add Elizabeth Strout and her magnificent Lucy Barton.
Maybe you've read My Name is Lucy Barton, or the stories that told us more about Lucy's life, Anything is Possible, or maybe you don't know Lucy at all. It doesn't make any difference. Wherever you step into the narrative turns out to be exactly the right place. Oh William! is both a glorious stand-alone novel and the continuation of a character who I'll never get enough of. Lucy and her ex-husband are taking an unexpected road trip to figure out the past. The story, which is rich and subtle and glorious, never once heads in the direction I thought it was going.
Elizabeth Strout is one of our finest writers, and this may well be her best novel yet. That's saying a lot. I am thrilled to be reading about Lucy again, and I'm betting you will be too.
More about our First Editions Club: Every member receives a first edition of the selected book of the month, signed by the author. Books are carefully chosen by our staff of readers, and our picks have gone on to earn major recognition including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the PEN/Faulkner Award. Plus, there's no membership fee or premium charge for these books. Build a treasured library of signed first editions and always have something great to read! Makes a FABULOUS gift, too.


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Also Read: How To Make Whole Wheat Chicken Momos For A Healthy Weekend Indulgence; Recipe Inside
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"While he was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on his head." (CSB – Read the chapter)
At various times in the church's history, there have been certain places the current culture of the church expected believers not to go. For a long time in our fairly recent past, one of those places were bars. It was simply understood that Christians in good standing didn't go into bars. Those were places of sin and you didn't want to be associated with that. Of course, cultural expectations and personal behaviors are two different things. And, when desired behaviors and cultural expectations aren't in sync for some reason, the result is often a twisted mess of hypocrisy and deception. That's a sermon for another time. Starting as early as the 1970s and accelerating from there, some young believers began to have entirely different attitudes as to what was and wasn't appropriate for followers of Jesus to do. Alcohol gradually became one of the things they were okay with where their parents and grandparents were not. One of the consequences of this was that they began to see places like bars as fair game for ministry. Some even went so far as to plant churches in them. Well, plunking the Gospel down in a place most folks don't expect to find it can lead to some interesting, but powerful, ministry encounters. That's what we see here as we continue in Mark's story about Jesus' life.
There are several interesting things going on in this one verse. Most notably out of the gate was Jesus' host's title. Simon the leper. Now, the word leprosy in both Greek and Hebrew was used to cover a range of possible skin diseases. This means Simon may or may not have actually had leprosy. That being said, the net result of the label would have meant Simon was unclean. People who were at all concerned about their standing before God, to say nothing of their standing in the community, would not have had anything to do with such a person. To be in his presence was to risk becoming unclean yourself by way of accidentally making contact with him or even merely something he had touched. In addition to all the social and spiritual problems that would cause, it was powerfully inconvenient.
Yet here was Jesus and His whole crew not only staying at his house, but dining at his table. This would have been scandalous. But Jesus never cared about being scandalous when it came to capitalizing on Gospel-advancing opportunities. Social conventions – which is what the unclean moniker had become regardless of what was outlined in the Law of Moses – meant nothing at all to Him in comparison with the chance to love someone the world generally didn't esteem very highly. Sometimes He did things like this almost by accident when He got all caught up in loving someone who needed it. Other times He did it very intentionally in ways He knew would get the attention of the folks He was trying to confront with the greater truth of the Gospel. Seeing this title given to His host here just reminds us once again of Jesus' unfailing love for the least, last, and lost. He consistently elevated the status and place of those the world around Him wrote off as worthless and unimportant.
Considering the identity of Jesus' host here, though, forces us to think a bit more fully about where this story appears in Mark's Gospel and of its parallels in the other Gospels. Matthew repeats the same story. Luke doesn't include this encounter, but include another similar episode earlier in his narrative. John does include what is probably the same episode (at least, it appears in about the same point in the chronology of Jesus' final days), but he includes details that are strikingly different from what Mark relates. This, of course, raises the often insistent question of Gospel harmony. How do we take all these different stories and construct what actually happened?
This is a much bigger question than I'm going to be able to answer comprehensively this morning. There are some very good resources that do tackle it in a great deal more detail than I will offer here and now. I would be glad to point you in their direction if you are interested. That being said, a word or two here would no doubt be helpful. Matthew and Mark are obviously telling the same story. Their placement of the story in their shared chronology, however, probably does not reflect its exact location relative to its context. That is, this probably didn't happen the day before the Last Supper as a straight reading of the narrative suggests. It likely happened earlier in the week, but by telling about it here, they gave readers an immediate understanding of what may have driven Judas to finally betray Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (more on that next week). In the culture of the day, the exact historical sequence of some events could be fudged a bit for the sake of advancing the narrative. The wiggle room here wasn't infinite, but was bigger than we usually allow today. Episodes like this are similar to the way flashbacks function in modern stories. Sometimes you have to look back a bit to understand the present.
As for Luke's similar episode (Luke 7:36-50), I believe that is an entirely different encounter. The timing in Jesus' narrative and the context of the event are sufficiently different that I don't think it's even worth trying to figure out how to resolve the many points at which they depart from one another. John's, however, is a different matter (John 12:1-8). I suspect John was telling the same story but with details Mark and Matthew didn't include in their tellings. The reasons for this could be many. For instance, John was writing back to his church in Ephesus. It may be that he had spent time telling that audience about Jesus' relationship with Lazarus, Martha, and Mary and so included details about their presence in his telling that the other two didn't see as relevant for their respective audiences.
In any event, with the exception of Jesus' anointing being in two explicitly different places, none of the other details of the respective presentations are mutually exclusive of one another. For instance, Mark notes the host was Simon the leper. John doesn't mention him, but also doesn't say Lazarus and his sisters hosted the event. Even the anointing location isn't necessarily a contradiction. Mark and Matthew mention only the head and John mentions only the feet, but that doesn't mean Jesus wasn't anointed on both His head and his feet. Given the way people reclined at tables in that culture, His feet would have been the first thing Mary could access. Perhaps she started with His feet, but made her way to His head. Her going that close to Him to perform this incredibly intimate act would have been more scandalous than her anointing His feet and so that's what Mark noted in his telling. That was a quick review, but I hope it brings a little more clarity on the harmony of the Gospels for you than you had before.
The other interesting thing here is the anointing itself. As I just said, this would have been scandalous. For Mary to do this to Jesus at all would have been shocking to everyone in attendance. That Jesus allowed her to proceed once she made clear her intentions would have shocked them all even more. No self-respecting rabbi would have allowed a woman to whom he was not married to have this kind of access to his body. Some teachers in that day were known as the bruised and bleeding rabbis because of their practice of going around with their eyes covered so they didn't accidentally look at a woman other than their own wife. And here Jesus was letting this woman perform this display of affection in public. I wonder some if part of the reason Judas griped about the cost of the perfume was to break the tension in the room. No one wanted to criticize the act itself even though it was making them deeply uncomfortable, so they went after the cost of the object instead.
Speaking of the cost, we learn a couple of verses over from this that the perfume Mary used was fantastically expensive. Three hundred denarii would have been about a year's worth of wages. Given that it was sealed in an alabaster jar, there's a good chance this perfume was a family heirloom that had been passed down over multiple generations. Saving the the amount of money necessary to purchase something like this would have taken the average person a whole lifetime. Aside from its cost, it is identified as "pure nard." Typically, the purer something fragrant is, the stronger its fragrance will be. And, when that odor has been bottled up for a long time as this may have been, it's going to come out of its case in an even more concentrated burst. If you've ever spilled a little bit of perfume, you know how strong that smell was. Here, Mary broke open the jar and emptied its entire contents on Jesus. You could probably smell Jesus from 50 yards away after this. The whole house would have been overwhelmed by the odor. This would have been an incredibly sensory experience. It got everyone's attention. Every part of it did. And Jesus just allowed it to happen.
That brings us to the question of what any of this has to do with us. Is this anything more than simply a detail in the sequence of Jesus' final events before the cross? I think it brings us a reminder of two things. First, we see the extravagance of Jesus' love. He was willing to love those the culture around Him hated no matter who they were. If we don't follow suit, we aren't following His example well. The church should be the place where the least, last, and lost can be embraced with a love they can't find anywhere else. The church should be where the ups and the outs can find common ground at the foot of the cross. The Fortune 500 CEO can worship and serve right alongside the local grade school janitor, the police officer can sing God's praises alongside the recovering (or even not quite yet recovering) addict, because they are brothers and sisters in Christ with the same value to the kingdom regardless of what the world might see or say.
Second, even as Jesus is willing to show extravagant love to us, He is willing to receive extravagant love from us. The focus here isn't on the size of the gift, but the sacrifice behind it. When it comes to making sacrifices that honor Jesus, the sky's the limit. We can make sacrifices to show love to Him that the world around us thinks are insane, and He will receive them gladly and graciously. He will love us right back with the same sacrificial ferocity. In fact, He already has. This doesn't mean every single thing we do for or bring to Jesus needs to shoot the moon, but sometimes they can. Sometimes they must. And that's okay. He's worth it. When we are willing to live in and with His love, that's a very good place to be indeed.


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As I mentioned in a previous post I would set aside two posts to write in detail about the longest golf course in the world, Nullarbor Links.
Well the first requirement for any game of golf is to actually check in at the pro shop. For this unique golf game you check in at the Tourist Information Centre found at Kalgoorlie Town Hall. If you are coming from the east you can do the Nullarbor Links in reverse and you check in at the Tourist Information Centre in Ceduna. It isn't cheap but it isn't expensive either and when you consider that half your green fees go the Royal Flying Doctor Service it's quite a bargain and you're helping a unique and valuable health service.
Green fees paid you receive your scorecard and off you go to Kalgoorlie Golf Course, one of the world's best desert golf courses. The first two holes of the Nullarbor Links are here. Here is a description of these holes and the rest of the first nine holes.
The first hole is the CY O'Connor and is a par 4 of 319m. (CY O'Connor was a famous pioneer of Kalgoorlie who oversaw the pipeline project that brought water from the Perth hills to Kalgoorlie.) As you can see the hole is beautifully manicured but the rough is very rough!I played a couple of good hits to be on the very expansive green for two but sadly took three putts and had to settle for a bogey 5.
The next hole is the Golden Mile and is a longish par 5 of 450m.Even though my tee shot was good I managed to end up with a couple of shots near trees so it took me six to actually make the green but this time only one putt for a double bogey seven.The next day we hooked up the caravan and began our journey east. The first stop was the little golf course at Kambalda. The first hole there is the 3rd of the Nullarbor Links and is named Silver Lake after the nearby Lake Lefroy.You can see why it is strongly suggested that you tee up on all hits except putts whilst playing the Nullarbor Links. Let's just say that it took me a while to adjust to the conditions as I took five shots to reach the 'green' which was actually tarred sand.You use the rake to create a straight path for your putt then hit it straight and firmly.Sadly I took 3 putts and finished with an eight.
From there we drove south for just over an hour and a half and came to the town of Norseman. This course had the next two holes. The first was a par 4 of 354m named after the local Ngadju people.The tees were artificial grass.However the fairways presented me with a few challenges and it took me four shots to reach the green.Karen was there to take care of the flag whilst I took two putts to end up with a double bogey 6.The next hole was another par 4 of 436m named Golden Horse.Again I found the conditions difficult and took five shots to make the greenand two putts to end up with seven. My scorecard wasn't looking good.'Back in the Hilux we headed east again to Fraser Range Station. We decided to stay there that night and set up the caravan and ate lunch before heading into the station property further to find the next hole. Unsurprisingly it's named Sheep's Back.What was surprising was the fact that I actually had to wait for another group of golfers to finish the hole before I could hit off. Up until now we hadn't seen another golfer at any of the other holes.Once they were clear I teed off.Even though it was a cross wind not a head wind I found myself short of the green after my tee shot.This shot made it onto the green but my first putt just veered off path so I ended up with a bogey 4. At least that looked better on my scorecard.
The next morning after breakfast we hooked up the caravan and continued our journey. The next stop was balladonia, which has very comprehensive roadhouse and motel. It's also where the next hole of the Nullarbor Links is located next to the motel. The hole is named Skylab, after the satellite which safely crash landed near here back in 1979.It's a longish par 3 but as you can see the hole is well protected by trees.My first shot landed in scrub which made the next hit tricky.It just fell short of the green but I decided to putt anyway. Once on the green it took me one more putt for a bogey 4.
Back in the Hilux we continued driving east to Caiguna. This part of the trip has a straight stretch that is 146 kms (90 miles) without a bend, although the road does rise and fall along the way.Once in Caiguna we made our way to the next golf hole. Of course it's name will be obvious.The way from tee to green looked pretty obvious too. My tee shot landed in the scrub so I teed up and played my next hit.Unfortunately it went a little bit to the left and I was in a tricky position.Needless to say I wasn't happy when it took me three shots from there to make it onto the green. Just as well I putted straight. Score – another six.
Back into the car we drove onto Cocklebiddy, which was less than an hour away. It's not much more than a roadhouse motel and a golf hole.The golf hole is called the Eagle's Nest. There's even an eagle there.I teed off.As you can see there's not a lot of protection from the elements and I played porrly to take five shots to reach the very expansive artificial grass green.Two putts later I had scored an inglorious seven. So after nine holes I had finished with 54. Hopefully I would adapt to the conditions better on the next nine holes. So we farewelled Cocklebiddyand headed off down the road to Madura. More about Madura and the next nine holes of the Nullarbor Links in my next post.
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An unprecedented leak of a coming Supreme Court ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision making abortion the law of the land has sparked a spate of panic and crazy talk from leading Democrat luminaries. The opinion written by Justice Alito says the 1973 Court overstepped its bounds and violated the Tenth Amendment's reservation of powers not explicitly granted to the federal government to the states. Going forward, whether abortions shall be permitted, banned, or regulated will be determined by each state's own laws.
Former President Obama called the reversal "a blow to all who believe in a free society. Nothing is more fundamental than the decision whether to allow an entity that shares your genes to live or die. Advances in medical science have enabled the extermination of unwanted beings to be accomplished in a safe and sanitary manner before birth—making it possible for even the most squeamish to eliminate the unwanted burden of parenthood. The freedom to have this option must be defended."
Current President Biden asserted that "the right to abort an unwanted child is simply a matter of basic fairness. The states should not be allowed to infringe on this right by placing unnecessary restrictions on the procedure. Unity requires that there be one overriding law that protects the right to an abortion, not a patchwork quilt of 50 different state laws. Just because a person lives in a state where a majority of the voters disapprove of abortion shouldn't mean that a woman must be forced to let her unborn child live. As President I represent the supreme law of the land and, if need be, will order the establishment of nationwide universal abortion rights."
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) issued a joint statement calling the Alito opinion "an abomination. Regardless of whether or not the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision was based on sound constitutional grounds, the fact is we've become accustomed to a widely available option to efficiently dispose of unwanted additions to our population. The shock-wave that will come from eliminating surgical extermination of unneeded people will set our society back 50 years." Both promised to introduce legislation that would "make government-funded abortions the law of the land."
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said "the undoing of the universal right to an abortion established by Roe v. Wade is a dark and dangerous turn in our nation's history. Essentially, it would reimpose the slavery that was repealed by the 15th Amendment on all the Black women who will no longer be able to escape the burdens of unwanted motherhood by aborting their pregnancies. The civic benefits of culling millions of potentially socially disruptive Black babies that we enjoyed between 1973 and today would be lost. It would be an utter disgrace."
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) vowed "a fight to the death to protect people who want abortions. Come November, the majority of Americans who support universal access to abortion will give the pro-lifers a beating that will dwarf the landslide win Biden had over Trump in 2020."


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Communities have a role to play in keeping where they live safe by reporting suspicious activity, says Roger Gomm
Terrorist attacks such as those on Brussels Airport and underground system, and the recent attack in Pakistan, require planning and reconnaissance; people can help to foil them by being aware of suspicious activity within their communities (Isopix / Rex / Shutterstock)
The media strap line and public advice in the UK during the IRA campaigns was: "Communities defeat terrorism." I believe that this remains true today, but it appears that we have become fatalistic: all efforts and media reporting seem to be focused on preparing for and responding to an expected attack.
The events that took place in Belgium, Paris, Turkey, Tunisia and Pakistan will have shocked everybody: these are brutal and senseless attacks on civilians that send a global message. The criminal terrorists try to strike at the strong where it hurts most, by mounting or threatening attacks against civilians and civil infrastructure.
The British security services and the police that work alongside them have done a magnificent job in identifying and preventing such attacks. But it only takes one to succeed and the focus will be on those responsible for preventing such outrages at every level.
The current threat of a malicious terrorist attack to the UK is real and serious. The aim of the Government's counter terrorism strategy, Contest, is to reduce the risk to the UK so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence. Everyone has a role to play in supporting the aim of Contest.
The simple answer is there are numerous individuals of concern in the UK's cities and it is impossible for them all to be monitored by the police and intelligence agencies. The UK would resemble a police state if that were the case. But the question that must be asked is: 'Are we part of the problem?'
There are several well-known British traits, which I would suggest have no place in this new environment of terrorist threat. In order to strengthen community engagement and resilience, we must overcome the attitudes of: Don't get involved; Not our concern; and Mind your own business.
Terrorists have a lot of work to do before they attack. They need to plan and prepare; buy and store materials; and fund their activities. Terrorists live within our communities and blend in among law abiding and peaceful citizens. However, behind closed doors they may be storing bomb making materials or meeting others to plan attacks. It is time for those who are suspicious of a property where there is unusual activity or strange comings and goings that don't fit day-to-day life to voice their concerns.
We can do this by remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity. Suspicious activity can include:
If communities and individuals are aware of any of the above, have seen somebody taking pictures of security arrangements or know of activity at a property that does not fit normal day-to-day life, they should report it. Many countries have websites or phone hotlines for such reporting. For example, in Pakistan, the number to call is 1717; Turkey has launched a counter terror website and, in the UK, a freephone number (0800 789 321) was introduced several years ago.


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Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole
We traded white rice for whole-grain quinoa and kicked out any processed ingredients for a new take on this comfort classic. Freeze an extra pan of this whole-grain main for kid-friendly comfort. To add more flavor to quinoa, try toasting it. Here's how: After you've rinsed and drained the quinoa, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the quinoa. Toast, stirring, until the grains begin to smell fragrant. Then, add the water and cook as normal.


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Latest Arrowhead Innovation Fund investment takes competitive esports players to pro
LAS CRUCES - The Arrowhead Innovation Fund has announced an investment in Champria, a startup creating a platform that enables gamers, esports players and teams to practice against one another in a data-backed organized environment.
Founder and CEO Zeke Chavez, a University of New Mexico alumnus, said the platform serves as the bridge in esports for new players to find a team, practice, compete and go professional.
Champria has worked with a lead investor from Silicon Valley whose mentorship and connections continue to be of tremendous help; as a New Mexico-based investor, AIF is pleased to support Champria's New Mexico growth ambitions. Beto Pallares, AIF fund manager, said Champria is making significant progress in a space with continuous growth. Champria also continues to field advisers from top Silicon Valley companies for the different aspects of the company.
"Champria is solving the esports pipeline problem, even though there are millions of potential new gamers, it is extremely difficult to organize practice scrums and form new teams for competitive leagues," Pallares said.
Chavez said with AIF funding, Champria can expand the development and release of new platform features, including a dedicated esports team rating system and creating player public profiles.
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"Currently, teams cannot find reliable practice, which results in teams falling apart and not making it," Chavez said. "Champria allows players in the world of esports to find teams to join, and those teams to have practice matches organized for them on the platform."
Champria will offer a player-oriented subscription model that allows players to empower teams of their choosing and grant premium benefits. The platform tracks the data of matches allowing users to utilize Champria for analytics. They can also use the platform to track their scrim partners and the performance of the roster. Champria has set up more than 5,000 matches in the past three months.
The platform already has traction with hundreds of esports organizations across the country in collegiate, high school, and privately organized. Champria has three user segments: players, team captains and organization owners. The organizations are structured to usually have four to five teams on average, and each team fields four to eight players.
For more information on Champria, email email@example.com or visit https://www.champria.gg/.
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IF is a pre-seed and seed fund of $2 million, with investments of $800,000 from New Mexico's Catalyst Fund, a $20 million "fund of funds" to support New Mexico companies, $500,000 from the NMSU Foundation, and a $300,000 grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Regional Innovation Strategies program.
AIF is looking for companies with entrepreneurs fully committed to growing and scaling their company and who are seeking between $25,000 and $200,000 in investment toward their total seed round fundraising target.
For more information about AIF, visit www.aifvc.com or contact Carlos Murguia at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stephanie Garcia writes for New Mexico State University Marketing and Communications and can be reached at 575-646-4965 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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US manufacturers' efforts to boost production of at-home covid tests may come too late to help stem the omicron wave infecting a record number of people across the US. But public health experts say the belated push to improve US testing capacity could help the country navigate future waves of the pandemic.
Far more tests are coming. Abbott, the maker of the BinaxNow test, says it will ramp up production from 50 million tests per month to 70 million by the end of January. Ellume says it will produce an extra 15 million tests per month once it opens a new factory this January. Quidel (maker of the QuickVue test), Intrivo (maker of the On/Go test), Access Bio, and InBios International have also announced plans to scale up production in the coming weeks or months. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced plans Dec. 21 to buy 500 million at-home rapid tests and distribute them to Americans for free; White House covid response coordinator Jeff Zients said at a Dec. 29 press conference that the administration would finalize its contract with manufacturers "late next week," which is to say, by Jan. 8. Deliveries would start later in January.
But epidemiologists say the omicron wave could peak in the US sometime in mid-January before receding if patterns in South Africa and the UK are repeated. In other words, at-home covid tests are likely to flood pharmacy shelves and Americans' mailboxes just after the first omicron wave has passed.
Even so, the effort will not have been entirely wasted, says Clare Rock, an infectious disease specialist and associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Scaling up capacity to manufacture at-home tests has become a key public health tool in countries like the UK, where citizens regularly take the 15-minute tests to make sure they're not exposing friends, classmates, and coworkers to the virus. Americans will still benefit from having easy access to at-home tests after the omicron wave passes, as covid-19 eventually transitions from a virulent pandemic to an endemic disease that regularly flares up like the flu.
"I wish it was something that could have been done many, many months ago, but it's not too late," said Rock. "In some form or another, covid is going to be with us for a number of years, so having the availability of these rapid at-home tests just helps the public arm themselves with another tool to keep themselves safe."
Covid test manufacturers fear the bullwhip effect
The US's stop-and-start approach to manufacturing at-home tests is an extreme example of the bullwhip effect in supply chains, which describes how even small fluctuations in demand for a certain product can cause manufacturers to wildly increase or cut production. In the case of covid tests, massive, unpredictable swings in demand for testing kits have caught manufacturers by surprise, leaving them with too few tests at some points and too many at others.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first over-the-counter at-home covid test on Nov. 17, 2020. At-home rapid tests promised to be a powerful tool to combat the coronavirus: They delivered reasonably accurate results in 15 minutes, which would allow people to quickly test themselves before leaving home and potentially infecting others. In the months that followed, manufacturers raced to scale up their production capacity.
At first, selling at-home tests looked like a burgeoning business. Abbott, for example, began selling lab-based rapid tests early in 2020—but its sales took off in the fourth quarter of 2020, when the FDA authorized Abbott's BinaxNow test for at-home use. The company sold $1.4 billion worth of rapid tests that quarter, and CEO Robert Ford told investors on a Jan. 27 earnings call that he expected "testing demand is still going to remain high, even as the vaccines roll out."
But on Feb. 10, 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines to say that vaccinated people no longer needed to get tested after being exposed to covid. Demand for tests plummeted. Abbott's sales slumped. By July, the company had shut down one of the factories where it had produced at-home tests, laid off thousands of workers, and directed its remaining workers to destroy 8.6 million unused test cards, according to The New York Times. (Abbott said in a statement that it did destroy test components, but they were going to expire anyway.)
Thanks to the delta and omicron waves, demand for at-home tests has spiked again. In July, the CDC reversed itself and once again recommended that vaccinated people get tested after exposure to covid, even if they don't show symptoms. As a result, Abbott's rapid test revenue picked back up in the third quarter of 2021, and the company is once again racing to scale up its covid test manufacturing capacity.
Like Abbott, other manufactures have also been whipsawed by rapid swings in demand for at-home tests. Across the industry, boosting production will take weeks or months, as test makers race to hire more workers, order raw materials, and contract out packaging, manufacturing, and other functions.
The US government's plan to buy 500 million at-home tests promises to smooth out some of the uncertainty in demand: No matter what the CDC says and no matter how the virus mutates, manufacturers know they can sell millions of tests to the federal government, at least for the next few months. That guarantee is bolstering manufacturers' decision to ramp up production now, and it might give them an incentive not to lay off workers and shut down factories if demand for at-home tests ebbs after the omicron wave passes.


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I have fond memories of Weapon Mastery from the BECMI Master Player's Guide. Now there are three pretenders to "next D&D 5e" and each introduce something similar.
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D&D Disability – the mechanics of lost limbs
This is part of the series on representing disability in D&D. It's time to put some crunch behind Domenech's Ability Restorers. What are the mechanics? What are the effects of lost limbs, and how do the Ability Restorers mitigate them? Let's start with a review of the official sources. Previous editions The BECMI boxed sets, … Continue reading D&D Disability – the mechanics of lost limbs
RPGaDay2020 Day 28: Close – close shaves in BECMI and 5e
The RPGaDay2020 prompts in a map by dunroaminpress Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 we looked at the flavour of potions and differences between versions of D&D. Today the theme is Close. Let's look at another difference between editions of D&D. Specifically the close shave. Those moments when characters almost die, but manage to survive. Back in the … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 28: Close – close shaves in BECMI and 5e
RPGaDay2020 Day 23: Edge
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Fixing opportunity attacks
D&D fifth edition has a lot of good things in it and improvements over BECMI and AD&D. The d20 mechanism. Advantage/disadvantage. Race disconnected from class. But one innovation I really don't like is opportunity attacks. Not only does it penalise "live to fight another day," it locks down the battlefield and makes everything more static. … Continue reading Fixing opportunity attacks
RPGaDay2019 Day 27 – Suspense
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RPGaDay2019 Day 9 – Critical
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RPGaDay2019 Day 5 – Space
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As casualties lists from the Gallipoli Campaign became known in Australia from early May 1915, it became a practice to publish a photograph of individuals. These photographs were supplied by the families of the person on the casualty list. There were few photographs published in relation to the number of casualties listed. To give the extent of the human tragedy that unfolded, the photographs were extracted from the various newspapers and placed in this album. Each photograph is clearly identified to an individual and brief details are given as a short biography.
For a comprehensive listing of photographs in the album, see:
Gallipoli Album, May 1915, Contents
Finding service information.
Navigating the National Archives Service File
Should any further details be sought, see Australian Light Horse Studies Centre
Lest We Forget
731 Private Reginald Charles HAYDEN, a 20 year old Cab driver from Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted with the AIF on 27 August 1914 and was allotted to the 9th Battalion, F Company which embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914. HAYDEN subsequently was Wounded in Action, 25 April 1915. During the Great War, HAYDEN was Killed in Action, 24 November 1916, around Gueudecourt, France. HAYDEN was awarded the Military Medal.
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Motif #1 Day
May 21, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The annual Motif #1 Day Festival, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, celebrates the arts in Rockport and the return of Spring!
The Festival centers around the fishing shack-artist's studio-tourist attraction that started it all: an old building on one of Rockport's historic wharves that was painted so often by artists at the turn of the last century that it was given the nickname Motif No.1, by Lester Hornby – a well-known artist and instructor of the period. This is a unique celebration of a seaside village, with Rockport's business and cultural community joining in the fun through special activities and events in conjunction with the Festival. Film, poetry, dance, music and interactive art are all a part of the Festival, as well as historical presentations, a 5k Road Race and a Fun Run, with proceeds to benefit Rockport Public Schools' wellness initiatives.
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The Buffalo Bills head into Foxborough, Mass., this afternoon to take on the New England Patriots at 1 p.m. ET.
There is no denying that the Bills have struggled against the team that has owned the AFC East in recent years, and if Buffalo wants to change that at Gillette Stadium, then it will need some key players to step up.
And, when the Bills' defense takes the field, inside linebacker Zach Brown will have a chance to make a difference against New England's offense.
When Bills Wire recently took a look at how the Bills' inside linebackers have performed through three weeks, it was discovered that Brown is Pro Football Focus' fifth-ranked inside linebacker and number one against the run. Against the pass, he has been targeted seven times and allowed seven receptions for 57 yards with only 10 yards coming after the catch.
Against the Patriots, the defense will have its hands full between the running game led by running back LeGarrete Blount and a group of receiving threats led by tight ends Martellus Bennett and Rob Gronkowski.
While Gronkowski saw very few snaps last Thursday night against the Houston Texans, he is expected to play a bigger role versus the Bills.
New England has rushed 108 times for 452 yards and five touchdowns through three games, with Blount accounting for 75 carries, 298 yards and four rushing touchdowns. When he carries the ball, Brown will need to find him quickly.
On this play from Week 2, Brown diagnoses the misdirection and knifes through the line to bring down New York Jets running back Matt Forte for no gain. He will have to utilize his smarts and athleticism to keep Blount from gaining a head of steam with the ball in his hands.
If that is successful, then he must also turn his attention to the passing attack. Bennett was Pro Football Focus' top tight end in Week 2 based off his performance against the Miami Dolphins.
Bennett was targeted six times and hauled in five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown versus the Dolphins.
He has been a great fill-in for Gronkowski, who has missed time this year while recuperating from a hamstring injury. With that said, Brown will undoubtedly be part of the game plan to limit New England's pair of dynamic tight ends.


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Coronavirus Florida: As pandemic slams businesses, towns ease up on sign enforcement
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Things look a little different lately on Palm Beach County's commercial corridors.
There are fold-out signs propped up along sidewalks in Tequesta, banners along U.S. 1 in Jupiter and a hodgepodge of flags, banners and yard signs on Military Trail near the West Palm Beach city line.
Businesses, particularly restaurants, are doing what they can to promote their services during the coronavirus pandemic, luring motorists off the street and into their establishments to grab carryout food now that they are barred from serving meals on-site.
On the flip side, some Palm Beach County municipalities — among them Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Tequesta — say they are relaxing enforcement of ordinances that regulate where businesses can prop up signs and how those advertisements look.
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"We knew that the whole COVID thing was going to impact their business and we felt like that if we gave them the option to use kind of inexpensive means to notify the public that they're open for takeout and delivery, it might tide them over through this," said Dean Fowler, Jupiter's code compliance supervisor.
Local entrepreneurs are grateful.
At Oceana Coffee in Tequesta, President Amy Angelo said Village Mayor Abby Brennan called the coffee shop to talk about the sign policy.
"That's hugely appreciative," Angelo said. "Not that there's a lot of cars there right now, (but) at least giving a signal that you're still open is important. We are still open for takeout."
There was a fold-out sign along the sidewalk in front of Oceana's U.S. 1 cafe on Wednesday. Angelo's business is also regularly broadcasting live videos on Facebook and has teamed up with Modern Juice Co. in Jupiter to further promote Oceana during the pandemic.
In Jupiter, Fowler said the town is taking an informal approach toward relaxed enforcement.
It's a mixture of acknowledging that businesses are struggling, Fowler said, while also facing the reality that the code compliance office is working from home and isn't conducting regular inspections or patrols.
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They'll instead field tips over the phone and try to work with businesses violating the code so they aren't hit with a fine — unless violators are threatening public health or safety.
Some businesses have hung banners that are typically permitted through an online portal that was down for a few weeks following a malware attack on the town, Fowler said. She still wants businesses to work within the confines of the code whenever possible.
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"Pretty early on we could see that our businesses were going to be hit hard," she said.
Tequesta took a more official approach. Its council decided April 9 to essentially formalize what already was staff policy by relaxing the sign code enforcement efforts, Brennan said.
Palm Beach Gardens has a similar initiative, which eases sign and banner restrictions and allows "businesses to advertise in a reasonable fashion for a temporary period of time," that went into effect in mid-March.
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Tequesta's policy will likely last until village officials lift their local state of emergency, which was declared March 13, Brennan said.
Sign violations are among Tequesta's most regularly occurring code offenses, the village says. There were 12 sign-related code citations issued last year in Tequesta, a village of roughly 6,100 people.
"It's a delicate balance because once we get through this then we would like those signs to be removed," Brennan said. "And that'll be tough because people are used to them at that point."
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Curtis Peery, the restaurateur behind Calaveras Cantina in Jupiter and the recently opened Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens, said the past month has been a whirlwind.
Staff at both establishments have quickly shifted their operation into that of a fast-casual takeout place, Peery said.
There are new signs outside of Voodoo Bayou and Calaveras Cantina. Peery said he's also honed in on internet marketing to attract business.
Changing the business model has been no small feat, he said. So he'll take any help he can get from local governments.
"It's certainly helpful," Peery said. "And really, every business owner has to do what they have to do right now to get customers in the door."


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The American Journal of Public Health recently published new research by Amanda Fallin, RN, PhD, Maria Roditis, PhD, MPH, and Stanton A. Glantz, titled Association of Campus Tobacco Policies With Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Intention to Smoke on Campus, and Attitudes About Outdoor Smoking Restrictions.
The researchers surveyed California college students between September 2013 and May 2014 on 8 college campuses with a range of policies (smoke-free indoors only, designated outdoor smoking areas, smoke-free, and tobacco-free). Findings include:
- Stronger policies were associated with fewer students reporting exposure to secondhand smoke or seeing someone smoke on campus.
- On tobacco-free college campuses, fewer students smoked and reported intention to smoke on campus.
- Strong majorities of students supported outdoor smoking restrictions across all policy types.
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Outgoing US President Donald Trump joins a select club of American Presidents who will sit out their successors inauguration but within that cohort, he will be alone in his attempt to incite a violent mob to storm the US Capitol and the only American President ever to be impeached twice.
Back in 1801, John Adams boarded a stagecoach and rode out of Washington, D.C. hours before Thomas Jefferson was to be sworn in as the country's third president. Adams did not attend.
In 1829, after a bitterly fought election rife with personal insults, John Quincy Adams boycotted Andrew Jackson's swearing in ceremony.
When Jackson's wife died before the inauguration, the future president blamed his opponent for sparking slander-induced stress.
In 1869, Johnson absented himself from the inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant and stayed back in the White House signing last minute legislation. Grant, on his part, refused to ride with Johnson from the White House to the Capitol for the ceremony.
Richard Nixon took off in a helicopter from the lawns of the White House before Gerald Ford's swearing-in. The circumstances around the event were rather muted, and did not have the pomp and circumstance that is a signature of Inauguration Day. Awash in the Watergate scandal, Nixon handed in his resignation letter and Ford took his oath of office in the White House.
There is broad consensus among presidential historians that a President showing up on Inauguration Day is primarily about the optics, there's nothing in the Constitution that mandates a president check off this box.
Trump's absence does not land as any surprise, considering that he has refused to accept the election results and incited an entire army of his supporters to "stop the steal" by attacking the Capitol and trying to stop the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Biden said he was happy to have Trump stay away.
When Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gets those questions, she usually brushes it aside with a smirk or a laugh. "Don't worry, Mr. President. I'll see you at your trial," Harris jabbed more than a year ago to a snarky Trump tweet, when the second impeachment wasn't anywhere on the horizon.
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During the course of this weeks work we have been asked to consider the following:
- How your practice may (or may not) be seen as adhering to a specific ideology:
- I don't think I adhere to ideology – in some ways the new direction I have taken uses ideologies to show my narrative. It takes a somewhat suspended view of what is seen as normal to understand my work.
- The potential impact of this given the subsequent meaning and reception that your practice might attract. From whom?
- The people most drawn the the theories that I have used will most likely be those with alternative beliefs, outside of the mainstream.
- The reception I could receive could be complete disagreement that inanimate objects are just that, inanimate. Also that it is not possible to think of them having another from such as a soul or a spirit. It is possible that people could see the theories that I have incorporated as nonsense. As with the previous incarnation of my work there is always the possibility that some people will just not understand or get it.
- Any power negotiations within your own practice:
- I don't believe that I have power negotiations – I photograph inanimate objects they would not normally be something that could be stereotyped in the same way that humans could be. Although maybe I am creating stereotypes in the life events that I am creating. Overall though as with all art my work will be subject to judgement.
- Your practice in the context of other visual practices and theoretical points:
- I am using a lot of theory to help back up the narrative I have created. Other visual practices I could identify with would be portrait photographers/artists, who are capturing the passage of time by completing a series of portraits of developing individuals. An example of this would be Steve Pyke's Jack, Duncan and Lola-Rae series – showing the children develop and grow up or even his acts of memory series which shows the passing of time https://www.pyke-eye.com/
With regards to my project work this week I have carried on with the theme of life cycles and inanimate objects I have begun to look at the Japanese Philosophy of Wabi Sabi
"It offers an aesthetic ideal that uses the uncompromising touch of mortality to focus the mind on the exquisite transient beauty to be found in all things impermanent" (Juniper, 2003, Pg2)
I particularly liked this extract from Andrew Juniper's text it made me really consider the impermanence of everything and how I aim to focus my audience attention onto the "transient beauty" of the inanimate objects.
I have also been looking at the essays in Animism Volume 1 – Edited by Anselm Franke, in particular Franke's essay "Much trouble in transportation of Souls or: The sudden disorganisation of boundaries" Franke is a curator and writer.
Whilst much of this I don't think is particularly relevant to the channels I want to explore it was interesting to consider the distinction between life/non-life. Perhaps this is something I can think about whilst taking my images.
I decided to return to my iPhone this week and retake/develop upon the images that I took last week
With these images I wanted to look at a sense of heartbreak/confusion with my first images and moving through working life, to instances when a person might feel broken, with the pencil shavings being recovery, a person moving on along the lines of a rebirth.
The new narrative is really working for my and this has reignited how I feel towards my work as it seems like there is a real direction that I can go in now.
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- Juniper, Andrew (2003), Wabi Sabi: The Japanese art of impermanence, Tuttle Publishing, Boston, Pg2


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(WJBK) - Snow on the way, court proceedings begin for an alleged O'Rielly Auto Parts killer, a veteran gets the help he needs after losing everything in a fire - Thursday's Top 5 stories from FOX 2 News.
1. 27 hours of snow
Is it summer yet? Friday is going to be a doozy. There's a winter storm watch already in place until 7 p.m. Friday. The storm starts around midnight and won't end until Saturday morning around 3 a.m.
That's 27 hours of snow!
We'll keep you up-to-date all morning with snow predictions, school closings, road accidents, and more.
2. Young mom found dead in trunk of burning car
Addicted to pills. Walking the streets of southwest Detroit. A photo on Backpage.com. Heroin taking over her life. The father of 28-year-old Angela Nielson's children tells FOX 2 about the life of the young mother after she was found dead stuffed in the trunk of a burning car last week.
3. Two teens killed in I-96 rollover
Two Livingston County hockey teammates killed in a car crash when the driver lost control, hitting a tree, rolling over and hitting a second tree.
4. Dad who lunged at Nassar will donate funds to charity
The man who lunged at convicted sex abuser Larry Nassar after asking for a few minutes alone in a room with him says if you donated to a defense fund set up for him, he's returning the money or donating to charity.
"At the time of the incident, I didn't know that the great brotherhood had done this, and I was overcome with gratitude when I found out. I appreciate everyone stepping up to support me, but help is not needed for me. After giving people the chance to get a refund, the donations will go to organizations that help the sisterhood of survivors and other victims of abuse." - Randy Margraves
5. "She had a gun to my head"
A witness described seeing the woman accused of killing an O'Reilly's manager last fall. It's a legal step in the path to justice for the 69-year-old manager of an O'Rielly Auto Parts store who was killed by two female robbers. Witnesses testified in court at the alleged shooter's preliminary hearing.


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Today has been GREAT.
I started the day with a lovely 45 minute walk with Giles around the local common. This was my LISS training, and so nice to be out in the morning sunshine. Everything looked so beautiful. I need to do this more.
The pollen was horrendous though and I was a sneezing mess. I really need to remember to take antihistamines a bit more regularly over the next few months.
I was booked in to do a 90 minute yoga class at 19:30 but was ready from work to do the 6pm class instead which is a slightly more intense 75 minute class.
I was so hot, but I loved it. My breathing was good, my practice was strong and I felt great.
Despite my slip up on Sunday, I've done a little yoga practice everyday for 3 weeks and I can really feel it when I am in class.
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By Constance Ray of Recoverywell.org
The holiday season is one of the most difficult times of year for those in recovery. A number of seasonal specialty drinks are advertised, family get-togethers place pressure on you to drink, and the stress makes you second-guess your resolve. However, it is very important that you remain strong and get through the holidays sober.
It is also important that you remember to enjoy the holiday season. You don't need to abuse substances to have a wonderful time with family and friends. Here are a few ways you can remain sober and still appreciate the season.
Talk to Friends and Family
The best way to guarantee a temptation-free party is to speak openly with the host. If your loved ones don't know you are in recovery or don't understand your situation, you can't expect them to accommodate your needs.
However, if you are open, holiday party hosts are more likely to offer up nonalcoholic beverages, place the alcohol away from the main area, and avoid offering you alcohol. These actions on the part of a host will make your holiday season much easier and much more enjoyable.
Host Your Own Parties
If you want to guarantee an alcohol-free celebration, you might consider playing host yourself. Be sure to note that your party is an alcohol-free event on the invitations and serve delicious holiday drinks such as spiced cider, virgin eggnog, and sparkling cider. Your event will contain all of the elements of a good holiday celebration without the difficulty of being surrounded by people drinking.
Know When to Excuse Yourself
If a holiday party isn't turning out particularly recovery-friendly, it may be time to duck out. You do not have to stick around a party that is making you uncomfortable or is fostering an environment of excessive drinking. As a person in recovery, it is important to know when you need to leave a situation.
There is no need to make a big deal out of your exit. Simply say goodbye to everyone and explain that you have to leave. If you want to avoid a similar situation next year, you may want to gently speak with the host about why you were unable to stay.
Limit your Stress
Stress is a leading cause of relapse. In fact, it is also the reason many people being abusing substances in the first place. The holidays tend to be stressful as families come together and rediscover their differences.
One of the most important things you can be doing for your recovery is limiting that stress. Try taking up relaxing hobbies such as yoga and meditation. Of course, sometimes, all you can do is quietly remove yourself from a stressful debate.
When you are in recovery, sometimes the holiday season can inspire you to go into survival mode rather than enjoying what should be the most wonderful time of the year. Though your recovery is important, you should also take measures to ensure that you get to have fun during the holidays too.
Speak with loved ones and let them know what you need from them in order to stay sober. Limit your stress levels, know when to excuse yourself from a bad situation, and consider throwing your own party if you want to be in control of your celebrations. Whatever you decide to do, be sure that you find a way to be both happy and sober.
Constance Ray co-created RecoveryWell to provide a safe place for people to share their addiction stories so that others can learn from them. The goal is to share stories of hope from survivors who know that the fight against addiction is one worth having, because no matter how it affects you, life can get better.Share


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Gulf states seek to diversify economy by promoting historical sites
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As Gulf states look to diversify their oil-dependent economies, they are pinning hopes on untapped heritage tourism to foster growth.
In Saudi Arabia, magnificent antiquities, long impregnable to global tourism, are being promoted as must-do itineraries for travellers seeking undiscovered locations. Other regional states, already on the tourism map, are honing their offering away from sun and sea getaways towards visitors seeking to delve into the histories of Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's north-western oasis of AlUla, the largest site of the ancient Arab Nabataean civilisation to be found south of Jordan's Petra, opened to tourists in October after two years' refurbishment.
The country's first Unesco site, Hegra, showcases 100 tombs and facades cut from sandstone outcrops surrounding the Nabataean city of Madain Saleh on the incense trading route that reached its peak in the two centuries before and after the common era.
Nearby Dadan, a city dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, is another destination being readied for tourists alongside the rock inscriptions of Jabal Ikmah.
"Saudi Arabia wants to leave behind conservative Islamic insularity for a more globalised outlook," says Tim Power, a consultant archaeologist based in the United Arab Emirates. "When people think of Egypt, they think of the Pyramids – now the kingdom's leadership wants them to think of AlUla, a positive image of rich cultural heritage," he says.
The emergence of this multi-billion-dollar sector has prompted Abu Dhabi's Zayed University to develop a masters' degree in heritage, development and entrepreneurship. Mr Power, who is advising on the course, says this "MBA for the heritage industry" reflects growing market demand.
Much of this demand has been fostered by the socio-economic opening up under the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, who has identified the heritage industry and cultural sector as opportunities to diversify the economy in preparation for 'the end of oil', as well as a way to forge a common national identity for the kingdom's growing youth population.
On the outskirts of Riyadh, the birthplace of the House of Saud, Al-Diriyah, is being transformed into a cultural destination as part of a $17bn project called Diriyah Gate. Within the historic capital, the district of Al-Turaif will open to the public in January, unveiling several kilometres of walkways dotted with hundreds of restored buildings, alongside museum galleries and exhibitions tracing the capital's history.
"The Saudis want Diriyah, the kingdom's spiritual birthplace, to take its place among the great heritage sites of the world," says Mr Power. "They are saying our culture is relevant to the world."
As the crown prince invites tourists in, however, the kingdom's image as a brutal dictatorship has been reinforced by crackdowns on political dissent, including the horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the detention of women's rights activists.
This vacillation between liberalisation and authoritarianism has plagued Saudi Arabia's image, threatening to put off would-be visitors to a still conservative society where alcohol remains banned.
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch last month launched a campaign against what it describes as the government's efforts to whitewash a "dismal rights record" by hosting major cultural and sporting events.
The rush towards cultural tourism is visible elsewhere around the Gulf.
Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost member of the United Arab Emirates, has long pitched itself as a sun and sea destination with the added benefit of a diverse topography including the UAE's most impressive mountain ranges.
With global tourism struck down by coronavirus, Ras Al Khaimah has turned to local demand through the pandemic. Tourist numbers suffered a decline of only 35 per cent from January to August as overseas visitors were replaced by UAE residents vacationing in the emirate.
"What made us attractive was the nature, the sprawling spaces that make social distancing comfortable," said Raki Phillips, chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. "And we believe the cultural side is a pivotal part of the allure."
Mr Phillips says the emirate is now moving beyond nature-driven adventure tourism, including the world's longest zip line in the world, to highlight the emirate's history.
The government has for years been gathering information and restoring sites and creating experiences to tap a history extending back to its first settlers 7,000 years ago.
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Boosting Gulf's economy leads to building more art districts, not museums
UAE becomes an incubator to develop careers of local emerging artists
Al Jazirah Al Hamra, abandoned in the 1960s, is the UAE's last standing traditional village. Restored to showcase the coral-stone architecture of the Gulf coastal regions, it offers visitors an undisturbed glimpse of life before the discovery of oil, with a fort and ornate houses owned by pearl merchants.
A pearl farm in a lagoon nestled below the Hajar mountains has proved to be one of the emirate's fastest-growing attractions, where visitors learn about the history of pearling, which died out in the 1930s with the invention of the cultured pearl.
Mr Philips believes that, over time, more than 20 per cent of the emirate's tourism offering will be cultural.
"Ras Al Khaimah was positioned for adventure," he says. "Now we have diversified and culture is a big part of the proposition."
Other Gulf sites to visit
Bahrain Fort: Under this singular example of a Portuguese fort, visitors can see unearthed archaeological findings that trace the entire history of the Gulf states, spanning back to the Greco-Roman period into the Bronze Age.
Oman's Bahla Oasis: Dominated by its impressive 13th century fort, the walled town of Bahla, dotted with mud brick houses, was once the sultanate's capital and is an outstanding example of medieval Islamic architecture and historic water engineering practises.
UAE's Al Ain Oasis: Within Abu Dhabi's garden city, the oasis of Al Ain harks back 4,500 years, when its earliest residents tamed the desert with traditional falaj agriculture. Visitors can meander through shaded pathways beneath a canopy of 147,000 date palms.