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John Patten is a Bundjalung / Yorta Yorta man on his father's side, and a descendant of First Fleet convicts via his mother. An educator and artist, he takes great joy in sharing knowledge with visitors to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
This summer Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum presents a follow-up to our successful Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog theatre show, with a local Kulin creation story – Waa and the Seven Sisters.
Nikki Ashby performing as the Seventh Sister.Source: Museum Victoria
The story tells how the Kulin peoples (the traditional owners of Melbourne and surrounding areas) were given the secret of fire by their creator, Bunjil, who often takes the form of an eagle. The story focuses on how the gift of fire was given to seven old women, who instead of sharing with the rest of the Kulin decided to keep fire for themselves. Thus, the Kulin's protector Waa (the Crow) conjured a plan to ensure the secret of fire is shared with everyone.
Uraine Mastrosavas performing as Waa the Crow.Source: Museum Victoria
The show's cast this year are Uraine Mastrosavas, who we are very pleased to have back with us, after having been part of last year's Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog shows, and Nikki Ashby, an actor, dancer and choreographer. The show is directed by Michael Camilleri.
A dramatic moment on the set of Waa and the Seven Sisters.Source: Museum Victoria
Audiences are a major part of the show, making up part of the cast and interacting with the performers both on and off stage. There is plenty of music, singing, laughing and dancing.
A young member of the audience performing as Jert-Jert.Source: Museum Victoria
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre also has a free summer activity running in the Birrarung gallery where children and their families can make and colour in their own Bunjil the Wedge-tailed Eagle glider, decorated with traditional Victorian Koorie art motifs, to take home.
Waa and the Seven Sisters runs until 28 January at 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00pm, every day except Saturdays. Adults $10, children $5, MV Members receive discount admission.
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4.5 Cheesy, total musical, fab! SkyesMum | 18/06/2011 | See all SkyesMum's reviews (86) I'd always wanted to see this, just to see what it was like. Took YEARS to finally buy it, and it was worth the wait!!The casting's pretty good, though I'm sure they'd've gotten away with unknown names as well!It's just brilliant! The songs are exceptionally catchy (obviously, this is ABBA!), it's well choreographed, there're a few surprises along the plot and it's just fun!! I watched it again after 2 days because I needed to see it again and have the enjoyment!!For me, this is a fab film, there's romance, comedy, singing, dancing and just a total feel good factor!
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As said in the title, I always duo queue with a friend and our elo's are only 20-30 different, however, we are both always the last two picks during champion selection. When i solo queue im usually towards the top.. Could someone please explain to me why we are always last to pick.
In ranked queue the higher elo players pick first. Technically it's actually a good thing you're at the bottom because it means you're playing with people better than you and if you win your elo will go up more. Also people above you are more likely to carry.
I understand this, however, you would think that every once and a while the matchmaking system would have you and your friend at the top. I'm just curious as at my elo the bot person gets support every time
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duo queue has you at an increased elo for matchmaking ( in theory, you can communicate better with your queue partner thus gain an unfair advantage against people of your elo, so you're set to fight against people of higher elo ) but in champion select you are set according to your own elo, thus you're the last picks
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it was like real i could feel like a sex meal turning in my head it was on the bed like a movie theme its hard to forget was a SEX WET DREAM


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DEPRESSION! This is not a "recession". It doesn't take rocket science to see that.
- 8:47 p.m. June 29, 2009
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If a housing contractions last five years, we still have three or four more years to go. The housing market was going gangbusters in Utah until 2007 - 2008. In 2007 and 2008, everyone kept repeating the same mantra, "But Utah is different. "
- 9:28 p.m. June 29, 2009
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Let's hope things finally turn around by next year, but I highly doubt we've
seen the bottom. Is this a depression or recession, depends on who you ask.
Those who still have jobs, or those who lost theirs and can't even get one a
Let's not forget about students that just graduated and can't
get a job that have student loans to start paying on too.
- 9:58 p.m. June 29, 2009
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We've been spoiled by two unprecedented periods of growth to the point that we've forgotten what a business cycle is like. This is a recession. People who call the current downturn a depression are not old enough or not educated enough to understand what the Great Despression was truly like--or even recognize a bad recession. And, even though the residential housing market may take a long time to recover, that doesn't mean other portions of the economy won't improve far earlier. Economists date the end of a recession by when contraction stops--not when growth appears. By that measure, the first-into-the-recession areas of the country have already hit bottom.
- 5:56 a.m. June 30, 2009
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Thredgold's most recently published book is titled "Why the American Economy is Alive and Well". Opps! I guess he pulled this one on the shelf? Or is he willing to say what ever makes him a buck?
- 7:51 a.m. June 30, 2009
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"Like a timid swimmer watching for drop-offs on the pool bottom." Say what???
- 8:00 a.m. June 30, 2009
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Japan is still mired in their 10-year (and growing) recession. Government interference compounds and expands recessions.
- 9:00 a.m. June 30, 2009
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Have you looked at the number of houses for sale in this state? Prices are still WAY too high which means we are a LONG way from being able to recover. Sellers and banks are still extremely optimistic on the prices they think these homes should fetch. Another 20%+ drop in prices is needed in most parts of the Wasatch Front. Until it happens, or inflation reduces the real value by that much, the Utah economy is going NOWHERE. With very little big business (other than church/government), Utah is dependent on housing, infrastructure growth and out-of-state folks coming for education. The education wave from the baby-boomers is fading, meaning there is little to drive a strong recovery for the next 2-3 years.
- 9:06 a.m. June 30, 2009
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We have basically become a service economy that feeds on each other's ability to spend money...I would say we are still on our way to a big bottomless pit.
- 10:44 a.m. June 30, 2009
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The socioeconomic situation has changed possibly forever.
Live beneath your
means and you will have a good life.
- 11:55 a.m. June 30, 2009
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With a state economy based mostly on:
1) Tourism
2) Scam-way
Speculative Home building
4) Reagan Outdoor advertising
Utah has
a long-long recovery ahead.
- 12:29 p.m. June 30, 2009
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You can't eat services, live in services, drive services, run your car on
services, or wear services. Even lawyers and accountants eat, wear clothes and
live in houses.
People still want computers, cameras, big-screen TVs,
food, shelter, clothing and fun recreational and entertainment opportunties.
The folks that produce them will do just fine.
- 12:44 p.m. June 30, 2009
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As in the Great Depression some prospered exploiting those who did not.
Some people are going to get hit and hit hard if they haven't been paying
attention to what's been going on for the last 8 years.
- 1:33 p.m. June 30, 2009
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I'm pretty sure this headline would work just as well under the sports section describing the Jazz
- 1:46 p.m. June 30, 2009
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How many people do you know, especially in Utah, that produce TVs, computers and cameras?
- 2:33 p.m. June 30, 2009
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I can tell you this downturn started much sooner than they are saying (we started laying off two years ago), it is deeper than they are saying (I call it a selective depression...if it's hitting you it's hitting you hard), and it will last longer than they say. Coming out all depends on if the less-effected business can pull the effected businesses up instead of the other way around. It's brutal out here.
- 2:57 p.m. June 30, 2009
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Fire 'em.
Relocate overseas.
Take away their health
The piece of the pie grows along with the purchasing power.
is capitalism at its best.
- 4:24 p.m. June 30, 2009
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same guy who said in February.....any time Summer at the latest, yeah right. We are deep in the soup....for a long time!
- 6:47 p.m. June 30, 2009
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This type of cycle is good and bad. It is bad if you are not willing to work hard, hussle, be ingenious and creative. It is bad for you if you just want to show up for a paycheck or get employment based upon your education and qualifications. If you are willing to go above and beyond, provide innovative solutions, provide extraordinary products and work your butt off instead of just punching a clock, you will thrive. I would say 98% of the population has the ability to thrive in this economy. I would also say less than 5% of the population with the ability to thrive is willing to do the work it takes. There is more opportunity in a down market than an up market. My only grumble about this whole thing is that big businesses are being held up by taxpayers and small businesses because we live in an oligarchal society that positions politicians to carry out agendas for large business.
- 12:08 p.m. July 1, 2009
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Walter Thurmond III
- Monday, September 29, 2008
UCLA game to kickoff at 7:15 p.m. Plus players of the week and bowl projections
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11:30amOregon's home game on Oct. 11 against UCLA will be a 7:15 p.m. kickoff televised nationally on FSN. The conference players of the week have been announced. No surprise to see running back Jaquizz Rodgers and safety Greg Laybourn of Oregon State honored, along with punt returner Syd'Quan Thompson of Cal.…
- Saturday, September 27, 2008
Updating the travel squad Comparing the group that is in Pullman today with my projection
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1:11pmWhen I took a shot at projecting this week's travel squad on Wednesday, I ended up with 58 of the 64 who made the trip. Though he's been declared "out" in some injury projections, Walter Thurmond III is on the trip and expected to suit up today. I don't know yet…
- Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thomas "fine" after accident But Eddie Pleasant and Jamere Holland won't travel this week
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3:13pmReserve linebacker Eddie Pleasant required 75 stitches to close a laceration in his forehead after the car he was driving collided with another vehicle in an accident last night, UO coach Mike Bellotti said Pleasant and receiver Jamere Holland (concussion) won't travel to WSU tomorrow because of injuries sustained in the…
- Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Guessing at the travel squad The Ducks on Saturday will be limited to 64 players for the first time this season
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4:51pmHere's a guess at the 64-player squad Oregon will take to Pullman, that number being the limit the Pac-10 has set for visiting teams in conference games. QUARTERBACK (3) Jeremiah Masoli Darron Thomas Chris Harper RUNNING BACK (4) Jeremiah Johnson LeGarrette Blount Andre Crenshaw Remene Alston WIDE RECEIVER (9) Jaison Williams…
Roper and Thurmond updates One was in pads for practice today, the other was not
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4:16pmUnder Mike Bellotti's usual rules, Justin Roper today was officially eliminated from the competition to start at quarterback Saturday, as he did not suit up for a Wednesday practice. At this point it looks like a long shot for him to even travel, as he would need to practice tomorrow to…
- Friday, September 19, 2008
Thurmond III questionable for Saturday UO starting cornerback still recovering from a groin injury
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3:25pmWalter Thurmond III is still battling a groin injury and is questionable to play Saturday against Boise State, Mike Bellotti said today. Thurmond was able to practice Wednesday, which is required by Bellotti for a player to start. So his streak of 21 straight starts, and 28-of-29 in his career, could…
- Monday, June 30, 2008
Two award watch lists
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1:40pmScott Wolf of the L.A. Daily News got his hands on two preseason awards watch lists, and there are Ducks on both. Jaison Williams is a candidate for the Maxwell Award as national player of the year, and all three returning starters in the defensive backfield—Patrick Chung, Jairus Byrd and Walter…


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i was not raised in the church. as a parent, i feel that the church is a huge asset to me and my husband as we raise our kids. of course, we don't have teenagers just yet. my husband's five siblings have all but left the church, but every one of them maintains that being raised within the church was a good way to grow up. even his cousin who had her name removed says the same. we consider ourselves pretty orthodox and by-the-book, yet i know there are people who would consider us very "liberal." i guess i'm a socially liberal orthodox mormon? i haven't had to correct any teachings my kids have received at church, but they also know that i don't think they're immodest for wearing a knee-length sundress with non-spaghetti straps and they're aware that gay people not only exist but even get married and create families. |
I was raised in the church. My parents talked with us all the time. In fact, I never heard anything taught in church that my parents didn't teach me first. |
I am in the trenches, so to speak, parenting teens and tween. I agree with Makonka, the church is a huge asset. Especially during the teen years, it is essential that the parents not be the sole source of teaching values, it needs to be a community effort. I find it enormously helpful to have a resource like For the Strenght of Youth to help with setting boundaries and standards that everyone in the community can use. |
I got a lot of my parenting ideas from the church as I attempted to be the opposite of my mother. I was pretty rigid re FHE, prayers, all the scout stuff, etc. I didn't know what the hell I was doing and I'm grateful for the guidance I got, to a point. It worked okay while my kids were little, although my learned (dysfunctional) behavior resulted in some inconsistency, harshness, and emotional abuse as I forced my kids to live the letter of the law. When they became teens, it all went to hell. They could see there was hypocrisy and rebelled. I've spent years agonizing over the regret at the awful consequences of my mistaken conclusions. But I'm a bit easier on myself lately. I truly loved my kids; I truly wanted to be a good mother. I did the best I could with what I knew at the time. When I knew better, I did better. I went to the other extreme with Sarah and still struggled with her as a teen. In the words of Cloris Leachman from the movie "Spanglish" "nothing works." I see people repeating my mistakes and sometimes I try to warn them: If you have to choose between church programs or traditions and love, choose love." I don't know what kind of parent I'd have been without the church, though. Life is such a crapshoot. |
Annegb, some close friends experienced a type of home life you tried to instill. Most of them ended up going off the deep end either due to a lack of self-regulation or took in the "all or nothing" approach their parents modeled. I think a lot of it just depends on the type of parent. If you are actively parenting your children it shouldn't matter what organization, if any, you choose to be involved in as a family. My best friend's parents taught her about God but choose not to be involved in any organized religion due to the pain it caused them growing up. She is the best model for what I hope my child grows up to be mainly because her mom actively got involved in her social circle–called up parents to see what they were like, had sleep overs at her place rather than others, if she was invited to a party in high school mom would double check whether parents would be home or not. I find at least for my friends from church, they don't do that and instead embrace the "let the church do it for me" approach. It also depends on the child. My sister loved church, my brother found more anguish in it than support. If my brother were an only child chances are mom would have chosen to disengage for awhile to help her son. |
She had the best lines in that movie. I loved when she said to her daughter "your low self esteem is just common sense." |
Since my kids are young adults, all I can say is parents walk a sticky line between supporting church youth programs and leaders and privately rolling our eyes at some of the stupid things said at church. My kids had several versions of nutty seminary teachers before we finally got lucky and got a sane one. As for re-teaching modesty, sex-ed, drinking ,etc. I think parents teach most by example. Even if parents never have big talks about issues, they teach by how they live. When I think about the average teenager in the US, I am convinced anything they want to know is easily found on the internet. That is way different than back in my day when I needed to know about puberty and I rode my bike across town to the public library to read it out of an encyclopedia. At the end of the day it is up to each person to figure out their personal standards. And congrats on deciding to be regular on the FHE. It is great when both parents are involved and the kids are not fighting with each other every second. My kids fought over who was breathing each others air. Their behavior kept our FHE's under 10 minutes for years. It was either separate the brawlers by sending them to their rooms (which defeats the whole purpose of Family Home Evening) or get through it in record time. Luckily, none of us like to sing and cutting out the opening and closing song didn't bother anyone. |
I didn't mean to imply we were going to be having regular FHE. If we were going to have it, chances are it's because Sister and Brother Z taught daughter E something crazy and then told my child it's the only true and righteous way to live. I still haven't decided if I like the Strength for Youth pamphlet just because most of it interferes with what is parental responsibility/opinion. For example: movies, dating, and clothes. Those three generally are considered to be up to the parents to decide what they want for their child. So why does the church say anything? Why not leave it up to the parents to decide, which it ought to be anyway? |
Because we parents are stupid and need all the guidance we can get. |
I think kids pretty much become like their parents – if they have been raised with love and without coercion. So that if you want your kids to love books, love books. If you want them to like all kinds of food, eat many different kinds of food. If you want them to be good little Mormons, be a good little Mormon. But don't coerce. If you coerce, you will make little rebels or little robots – and it's tough to say which one is more destructive in the long run. Also, the absence of coercion and the love must be absolutely genuine. Nothing is more destructive to a kid than being raised under a subtle lie. Anyway, this was my strategy, and my kids have all turned out to be just like me. They are lost, confused, in all practical ways unproductive. But they also have rich inner lives, find beauty and interest in their lives and everything else. I'm rather pleased, although my more orthodox relations are horrified. |
#11 – Thomas Parkin – I knew I liked you for a reason. I love horrifying orthodox relations. They need excitement like your family to keep them alive. |
Indeed, living in zion … the holidays are so much livelier knowing that at any moment we could find ourselves within "The Conversation." heh. :) |
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Also, one consideration regarding FSoY that hasn't been mentioned at all here are the numerous youth conversions. FSoY is a super quick, efficient and effective way for such to learn what is standard for the Church and what those of us who believe the Church is directed by prophets who actually seek the Lords's Will… thus basically the Lord's Will put down in a little book that provides specific guidance in areas that can be super troublesome and tricky for teens. I find it interesting that anyone who regularly goes I mean, to my way of thinking, for those parents who are actively involved in teaching their children their own beliefs, these things would've already been discussed innumerable times. Granted, my eldest is only 8, but we've had three major (and lots of minor) lesson times about sex, modesty, substance use and abuse, even dating, and much much more. We even recently talked in depth about sexual choices others might make who do not desire to follow God's ways in all things (specifically homosexuality). And we even conversed about whether we should hate hate people who make such choices, dislike them, or love and accept them. My girl already knew the correct answer. And by jove it's because she's been constantly schooled in these things (specifically to love everyone all the time even when we disagree with them and believe what they choose is wrong.) Just interesting. |
i want jks and thomas parkin to move into my neighborhood as i continue to raise my rowdy brood; i loved both of your comments. i have said before that i see a lot of myself in annegb (which she said was a bad thing and that i needed to shape up!), so i'm not surprised that i relate to her comment. i learned bad parenting skills from my parents and while i do try to fight what seems to be inborn, i can see my kids thinking i'm a hypocrite. i may or may not swear like a sailor at times. :\ having open conversations seems to be one of the golden things around here and as mentioned above, i'm |
i want jks and thomas parkin to move into my neighborhood as i continue to raise my rowdy brood; i loved both of your comments. i have said before that i see a lot of myself in annegb (which she said was a bad thing and that i needed to shape up!), so i'm not surprised that i relate to her comment. i learned bad parenting skills from my parents and while i do try to fight what seems to be inborn, i can see my kids thinking i'm a hypocrite. i may or may not swear like a sailor at times. :\ having open conversations seems to be one of the golden things around here and as mentioned above, i'm the type of parent who likes those. i'm surprised when other moms at church are surprised at the level of information my kids have, but we don't bury our heads in the sand over stuff. |
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