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The new episode of #A.I.L - artists in laboratories, the weekly radio programme about art and science i present on ResonanceFM, London's favourite radio art station, is aired this Wednesday afternoon at 4pm.
My guests will be designers and artists Michiko Nitta & Michael Burton.
Michael works on the edge of speculative design, arts, and as a researcher. His works investigate the choices we face in our evolution as a species and in redesigning life itself. Meanwhile, Michiko's interests are in the relationship between nature and humans, often taking extreme vantage on how humans can change their perception to live symbiotically with nature.
You might have heard of Michiko and Michael's work already. Last year, they were at the Victoria and Albert Museum with a performance that showed how opera singers with powerful lung capacity might produce food in a future world where algae have become the world's dominant food source. And in Spring they were at the Watermans cultural center to explore the possibility of a city that would be isolated from the wider environment and where food, energy, and even medicine, are derived from human origin and man-made biological systems. Obviously, you're in for a weird ride with two charming people...
The radio show will be aired this Wednesday 6 November at 16:00, London time. Early risers can catch the repeat next Tuesday at 6.30 am. If you don't live in London, you can listen to the online stream or wait till we upload the episodes on soundcloud.
Previously: Future evolutions of our food systems - Interview with After Agri.
Last week, i mentioned my quick trip to Leiden to see the winning projects of the third edition of the Designers & Artists 4 Genomics Award, an international competition that gives artists and designers the opportunity to collaborate with life science institutions carrying out research into the genetic makeup of people, animals, plants and microorganisms.
One of the winning works is The Living Mirror, a 'bio-installation' that combines magnetic bacteria with electronics and photo manipulation to create liquid, 3D portraits. The piece was developed by Laura Cinti & Howard Boland from the art-science collective C-Lab in partnership with AMOLF, a research institute focusing on nanophotonics and physics of biomolecular systems
Living Mirror involves cultivating magnetotactic bacteria, a group of bacteria able to orient along the magnetic field lines of Earth's magnetic field. The artists collected the bacteria and used an array of tiny electromagnetic coils to shift the magnetic field, causing the bacteria rapidly reorient their body that changes how light is scattered. The resultant effect can be seen as a light pulse or a shimmer. Taking pixel values from darker and lighter areas in captured images, [C-Lab] programmatically harmonise hundreds of light pulses to re-represent the image inside a liquid culture.
I had a quick Q&A with the artists:
Hi Laura and Howard! The Living Mirror, to me at least, almost belongs to the world of magic.It uses software, hardware and wetware. It is a particularly complex project. How did you know it would work out in the end? And what were the biggest challenges you encountered during its development?
Indeed, as a work it has been a very ambitious undertaking that integrates quite complex processes of wetware, software and hardware. We had to work very closely with various types of engineering disciplines and work as engineers ourselves. Over the past few months we built several prototypes to help us understand how a magnetic culture of bacteria might work. In the beginning when we worked on pulling biomass our biggest challenge was to generate enough bacteria and have a system that could produce a significant magnetic pulling force.
The interactive art installation was aimed at producing real-time images using living bacteria - but pulling biomass was slow. When we discovered that these bacteria produced a shimmering effect in real-time we were intrigued and felt that this was a better phenomenon to pursue and also allowed us to work with much lower magnetic forces. By changing the magnetic field we were seeing bacteria rapidly switching direction in a synchronic rotation causing light to scatter and producing a visible shimmer. So the major challenges we have encountered so far has been cultivating these bacteria and producing the electronic boards needed for approximately 250 individual magnetic coils.
There are many unknowns in the project which is what makes it quite exciting for us - having living bacteria respond in real-time is not something we experience on a visual scale we are accustomed to and finding out whether this system will be able to produce shimmering pixels that can form a portrait image is to be seen in the weeks to come.
To see the shimmering effect we observe, please see these videos below:
In LIVING MIRROR, multiple pulsating waves of bacteria are made to form a pixelated image using electromagnetic coils that shift magnetic fields across surface areas. By taking pixel values from darker and lighter areas in captured images, LIVING MIRROR programmatically attempts to harmonise hundreds of light pulses to re-represent the image inside a liquid culture.
In the proposal you wrote for the competition, you say that "Recent years have seen the human body reconfigured as an ecosystem of mostly non-human bacterial cells. Together with fungi and human cells, these form our complex 'superorganism', an image the work seeks to renegotiate by literally reflecting and fleshing out these ideas." Could you elaborate what you mean by that?
Until recently, our understanding of human 'self' was, at least biologically speaking, thought to be 'human' cells. This perspective is now understood to include microbial communities and interestingly, these microbial cells not only outnumber our own 'human' cells but our bodies contain significantly more of microbial DNA than our own genome. (Our bodies contain a mere 10 per cent of human cells and 90 per cent microbial cells). In this sense our bodies can be seen as a 'superorganisms' - working collectively as a unified organism or an ecosystem.
As a liquid biological mirror, LIVING MIRROR draws on the idea of water as our first interface predating today's screen-based digital technologies. It points to the myth of Narcissus who fell in love with his own image by believing it was someone else in the water reflection. Drawn into the image, he tragically drowned - a reminder of how we continue to immerse ourselves in similar mirrors as we extend our identity into the virtual. Simultaneously, the work highlights how contemporary science has shattered the idea of our own body by recognising that we are mostly made up of non-human bacterial cells. These ideas have shaped digital and biological understandings of our human self and are technically and conceptually reflected in LIVING MIRROR.
A living mirror is a very seducing idea. Do you see possible applications for it? Or was it just an artistic experiment?
Throughout the project we have been in communication with many leading researchers and there are certainly some specific technological overlaps (i.e. possible use of shimmer as a magnetic measurement or methods for orienting or guiding cells). As a display what can be seen is certainly different to existing technologies and LIVING MIRROR remains a research-based artwork.
Thanks Laura and Howard!
The Living Mirror and the other winning projects of DA4GA are on view until 15 December at Raamsteeg2 in Leiden, in The Netherlands.
Last weekend i was in Leiden, a short train trip away from Amsterdam, for the opening of an exhibition of the winning projects of the third edition of the Designers & Artists 4 Genomics Award.
The DA4GA give artists the opportunity to develop ambitious projects in cooperation with life science institutions carrying out research into the genetic makeup of people, animals, plants and microorganisms.
One of the recipients of the award is Charlotte Jarvis who used her own body to demystify the processes and challenge the prejudices and misunderstandings that surround stem cell technology.
Ergo Sum started as a performance at the WAAG Society in Amsterdam. In front of the public, the artist donated parts of her body to stem cell research. Blood, skin and urine samples were taken and sent to the stem cell research laboratory at The Leiden University Medical Centre iPSC Core Facility headed by Prof. Dr. Christine Mummery.
The scientists then transformed the samples into induced pluripotent stem cells, which in turn have been programmed to grow into cells with different functions such as heart, brain and vascular cells.
The whole process used the innovation which earned John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka a joint Nobel Prize last year. The two scientists are indeed behind the discovery that adult, specialised cells can be reprogrammed and turned back into embryo-like stem cells that can become virtually any cell type and thus develop into any tissue of the body.
The pluripotent stem cells offer an alternative to using embryonic stem cells, removing the ethical questions and controversies that surrounded the use of embryonic stem cells.
But let's get back to Charlotte's stem cells. Copies are now kept by the university for scientists to use in their research. And because the cells can be stored for an unlimited period, they are immortal. The ones that are on view at the exhibition in Leiden right now have to be kept alive by a team of scientists who regularly visit the exhibition space to care for the cells.
The synthesized body parts (now brain, heart and blood cells) are kept in an incubator made especially by a company specialized in museum displays as traditional incubator don't have a window that would allow the public to have a peak inside. The cells are accompanied by videos, prints of email exchanges, photos and other items that document the whole story of the project.
Ergo Sum is a biological self-portrait; a second self; biologically and genetically 'Charlotte' although also 'alien' to her - as these cells have never actually been inside her body.
You first idea was to donate your eggs for the project but the scientists told you this might not only be illegal but also unnecessary. Could you explain why the eggs were unsuitable for the experiment and what the lab used in the end?
In the first instance I was unable to donate an egg because of the birth control I take. I have a three monthly injection (the DEPPO) which works by stopping egg production. It can take a year for your body to start producing eggs again after stopping the DEPPO, so I would not have been able to produce an egg in time for the project.
However, there were also ethical reasons for not donating an egg. I believe fervently in the use of embryos for scientific research, as of course do the scientists I work with. They have to fight for the right to use embryos in their research and under no circumstances would I do anything to jeopardise that. The use of embryos for artistic purposes is a different moral question. I felt that it would have been wrong (and potentially damaging to the scientists working on the project) to confuse those two ethical questions by making an art project utilising the scientific method for making embryonic stem cells.
What we used instead was stem cells derived from adult tissue. These are called Induced Pluripotant Stem Cells (IPSCs) and it is this technology that won the Nobel Prize last year. I donated skin, blood and urine to the lab. The lab was then able (using this new and wonderous technology) to send those cells back to how they were when I was a foetus - to turn them back into the stem cells they had been roughly 29 years ago. You could call it cellular time travel! I find our ability to do this completely awe inspiring.
Now that you've finally met your 'second self, your dopplegänger, do you feel you have some kind of connection to it?
Seeing my heart cells beating was a unique experience - especially the first time I saw it. There is something that feels distinctly 'alive' about the beating heart cells and something quite extraordinary about seeing part of your own heart beating and living outside your body. But in general I would say that I feel no more connected to my second self than I would any other self portrait. I do not feel that these parts of me are sacred in some way, or even that they really belong to me in anything other than the genetic sense. That is really the point of the project - to question how we build our identity as humans and how that might change in the future. This may sound obvious, but I have learnt that I am more than the sum of my parts; that just because something has my heart, my brain and my flowing blood it is not 'me' and it is not a human.
Thanks Charlotte!
Ergo Sum and the other winning projects of DA4GA are on view until 15 December at Raamsteeg2 in Leiden, in The Netherlands. Ergo Sum is funded by the Netherlands Genomics Initiative.
Today i need something silly to cheer me up: i'm in Turin, it's August and the whole place is inert. All the art galleries are closed. Half of the cinema are 'on holiday pause' and even the postman hasn't brought any bill nor urgent (sigh!) parcel for two weeks at least. I'm in need of a distraction so let me tell you about the Poo Printer....
Fabrizio Lamoncha entrusted a group of male zebra finches to be the main makers and actors of the Poo Printer, an analog generative typography printer using bird-poo to slowly trace the Latin alphabet characters, poo pixel by poo pixel, over a large paper roll placed under the cage.
The Poo Printer consists of a wooden cage sized 170x120cm and 100cm high with a removable tray in the center. This tray has interchangeable parts looking like tree branches with integrated food dispensers. According to the order of placement of these pieces it creates the shape of each of the characters of the Latin alphabet. The birds will hang out there most of the day, eating, pooing and even eating and pooing simultaneously.
The Poo Printer webpage said too much or not enough and i'm curious. So i asked the artist and designer to tell me more about the poo printing experiment:
Hi Fabrizio! What made you develop the work in the first place? A desire to bring humour to generative typography? A passion for male zebra finches? What were you researching exactly?
The first idea was to make this project outdoors with wild birds, but I had to find out if the project would work or not, so I simulated this process with captive birds. The conceptual idea was questioning technological development in relation to the current definitions of nature, inquiring the response of the audience to this topic. I decided to document the research very rigorously to be able to give detailed information about my work with the finches, just as rigorously as any experimentation with animals should be.
Why did you chose to work with male zebra finches specifically?
Zebra finches are one of the most common and known captivity birds worldwide. They are small birds and that allowed me to reduce the size of the prototype. Something that also made me decide for the finches and no other species of birds is that although the finches have adapted very well to the captivity conditions, they are still afraid of humans. On the other hand we still consider them as pets, and when they are exhibited, the visitors, whatever their opinion on the project is, still inevitably empathize a lot with the birds. This natural engagement of the audience was very positive for my research.
Now for a short list of trivial technicalities:
During the research period, I worked with four of them. Currently, I am exhibiting the final version of that first prototype. This one is sent empty, together with instructions and tips for the correct care and adequate environment for the birds, such as the light conditions, ventilation, etc. In this case, the contractor is the one in charge of finding the birds and taking responsibility for their welfare. Last time, for example, the curator borrowed the finches from a nearby animal shelter and at the end of the exhibition, they brought them back.
The description of the project says that "The observation of this group of non-breeding birds in captivity and the experimentation with induced behaviors has been rigorously documented for this task." Could you explain and maybe give examples of the observation and research you're referring to?
This project simulates a product performing generative typography with bird droppings. My goal as the producer was achieving maximal efficiency, which means finding the ways to make the birds focus on the feeding - the more they eat, the more they poop. This variety of birds have different daily routines, such as times for feeding, sleeping, pecking, grooming, etc. But these routines can be modified according to their needs. For example, finches are hierarchical animals. It´s part of their nature, and as I said before, part of their daily routine is to peck at each other to move up the hierarchy. This is not an act of violence, but just a role game. My work was to transform this power structure into a peaceful flat hierarchy. Since I was documenting their routine 24/7, I found out that their perception of human presence stimulated their social bonds. Human presence represented a threat for them, and their reaction to that was to come together. On the other hand, as soon as they were alone again, the pecking would continue. Since I was not able to stay around them all of the time, I researched the ways I could simulate human presence. I researched on their abilities to form concepts, and recalling 1984, I tried placing severe human portraits, and playing recordings of political speeches. The funny thing is that everything worked -but only for a while.
How long does it take for the birds to print a letter?
It depends on the amount of birds and surface area of the letter. I just can tell you that with four finches you can make an I in one day, or an A in a bit more than two days, it all depends on the shape of the symbol.
Did everything go according to your plan? Or did the birds manage to surprise you?
From the perspective of the development of the project itself, I have to say that everything went surprisingly well from the beginning. I documented myself a lot before, but I still think that I am very lucky. From the personal experience, I guess whoever has shared a part of his life with animals could tell you the same. Taking responsibility for the welfare of a living being is a transforming experience.
Are you going to keep the birds as pets?
To be honest, I was never a big fan of keeping animals in captivity. When I decided to start this project, I weighed the pros and the cons of developing an artistic research under these conditions and I finally decided to put my moral issues aside and go for it. It has been an invaluable experience from all perspectives and I am very happy with the result. Of course, after sharing all that time, I became very attached to them. I wish I could have kept them all, but this was not an option.
Is this good for them to be kept in strictly male company?
Actually, I read that if you are not interested in breeding them it´s better to keep males and females apart, because during the breeding, the male can be very aggressive to the female. Finches are social animals, but as long as they are more than one per cage everything is fine. When they are just males, they still gather together in couples for grooming, and they are happy and peaceful with each other. It´s worth seeing!
The work has received an incentive for production from the VIDA competition. So how are you planning to go further with the project? Try all the letters of the alphabet? Do other type of research in how to use birds in typography?
VIDA14.0 was a great surprise and it meant a lot to me that they considered my work. In the last months, I finished the letters and the documentation and as far as I am concerned, the research is finished. Now I am focusing on the exhibition, but I wouldn´t turn down working with living animals again, it´s a very interesting topic.
Any upcoming project, exhibition, areas of investigation you'd like to share with us?
I keep working on the pooprinter and at the moment I am developing the instructions for an outdoor version, so people interested in the project can CNC the parts, build their own and install a pooprinter outside in their garden or wherever they want. No more bird cages.
Thanks Fabrizio!
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The Weather Underground -also called the Weathermen- were a 1970s American radical left organization characterized by positions that included the opposition to the Vietnam War, the achievement of a classless world, a marked sympathy for the radical Black Panthers, etc. Their strategies included active recruitment in schools and violent militancy.
The Weather Underground inspired The New Weathermen, a fictional group of activists at the center of David Benque's investigation into the interrelationship between ideology and science. The New Weathermen are equally dissatisfied with the state of the world but the focus of their demands is climate crises rather than capitalism and racial privileges. Their weapon is not the bomb but Synthetic Biology.
Their ideas to achieve radical environmental change are neither the ones of the Bio-Conservatives who argue for a curbing of consumption, a return to an unadulterated Nature and are suspicious of new technologies. Nor are they the ideas of the Techno-Progressives who enthusiastically embrace progress, and see technological and scientific developments as the solution to modern problems.
Instead, The New Weathermen are looking into possible alternatives for the relationship between environmentalism and science. Among these are the DIYBIO or Biopunk movements and the campaign for open access to science, as well as efficient, headless and cell-based networks of activists such as Anonymous.
Challenging the borders between activism and crime, The New Weathermen's actions aim to disrupt the status quo and propagate an ambitious vision for the greater good. Deliberately radical and ambiguous, they provide a starting point for discussion about our existing beliefs and ideologies.
The whole ethos of the New Weathermen is based on the idea of the symbiosis (see the PDF of their manifesto):
The New Weathermen's ambitions are represented in their testing rigs and small scale experiments that reflect much more radical ambitions and are designed to make people aware of the group's larger mission. Their plans are slightly delusional (some are very seducing though.) Here are 3 of them:
The first one is The Pirate Pollen Club which targets the perfectly manicured lawn of the suburbs and golf courses. The New Weathermen would use Open Source GMO weed able to remove the gene responsible for the grass resistance to herbicide and ultimately outcompete it.
The action makes use of TALENs Transcription activator-like effector nuclease which uses enzymes for genome editing in situ, cutting DNA strands at a specific sequence when they are introduced into cells.
The scheme reminded me of Heath Bunting's SuperWeed Kit, a DIY kit capable of producing a genetically mutant superweed, designed to be resistant to current herbicides and thus threaten corporate GMO monoculture.
And now for my favourite plan: PalmOPS, an oil press that zeroes in on the increasing use of palm oil in the food and biofuel industries. Although the rush to palm oil is motivated by the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the irony -as Greenpeace writes- is that the effort could make things worse because the growth of the palm industry is often accompanied by deforestation, displacement (without compensation nor consultation) of indigenous people occupying the land, loss of natural habitats for endangered species such as the orangutan and Sumatran tiger, increased greenhouse gas emissions, etc.
The New Weathermen's oil press inserts a lypase inhibitor in the kernel of the palm fruit that will make it impossible for you body to digest the oil.
PalmOPS is inspired by the inky caps, common mushrooms that are edible but become poisonous when consumed with alcohol. Inky caps contain coprine, a chemical which blocks the action of the enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde in the body, leading to violent hangover symptoms. Coprine was studied by scientists who wanted to use it to make alcoholics averse to drinking.
Finally, Bioccupy Diesel, attempts to sabotage fossil fuel. The project was inspired by an existing bacteria responsible for the diesel bug that creates a biofilm that separates oil from water and and creates waste. Over time, the (existing) bug is responsible for a sediment which forms in the tank. These build-ups will not pass through the filters of the car and can eventually damage the vehicle.
New Weathermen would optimize the bacteria using synthetic biology. The modified bacteria would then contaminate car after car through petrol stations. To be effective, the infection would have to start with just one petrol station. All the cars refueling there would become infected.
The New Weathermen was developed within Blueprints for the Unknown, a series of projects and activities that uses design to explore the implications of Synthetic Biology for society.
The New Weathermen is exhibited until 1 August 2014 at Ars Electronica in Linz as part of the Project Genesis exhibition.
On 12 July, the Arts Calalyst organised one last evening of discussions in its Clerkenwell Road HQ.
The Language of Cetaceans brought together two men who share a passion for whales. One is environmental scientist and marine biologist Mark Peter Simmonds who investigates and raises awareness about an issue that is far away from our sights: the threats to the life of marine mammals caused by the increasing emissions of loud noise under water. The other is artist and inventor Ariel Guzik who has spent the last ten years looking for a way of communicating with cetaceans.
The evening started with Nicola Triscott, Director of the Arts Catalyst, showing us the Field Guide To UK Marine Mammals. I had no idea there were whales, dolphins, seals and sharks sharks on the coast of the UK!
We might think that oceans are silent but they are filled with noises and animal conversations. First of all, marine mammals, fish, and a few invertebrates depend on sound to locate food, identify mates, navigate, coordinate as a group, avoid predators, send and receive alert of danger as well as transmit other types of information. It's very dark deep in the ocean so hearing is the sense they rely the most on.
Nowadays, however, whales and other mammals cannot hear with each other because of all the man-made noise intruding on their habitat.
Some of these sounds are so loud, they are driving the animals away from areas important to their survival, and in some cases injuring or even causing their deaths. The intense sound pulses of mid-frequency military sonars, for example, have been linked to several mass whale strandings. But it's not just the military that is to blame. The fossil fuel industry is firing loud air guns fusillades to detect oil buried under the seafloor, undersea construction operations drive piles into the seafloor and blast holes with explosives. Add to the picture, the dramatic growth in shipping traffic that generates a constant noise.
Whales are particularly vulnerable because they communicate over vast distances in the same frequencies that ship propellers and engines generate. The whales are not only unable to communicate with each other but they also panic when the noise gets too loud. When they are hit by a blast, the creatures flee, abandon their habitat and with that the source of their alimentation.
NGO Ocean Care has launched the Silent Ocean campaign. Have a look at their video, it explains the issue with more clarity and details.
And here's the video of Mark Peter Simmonds's talk:
Ariel Guzik then presented his attempts at creating instruments that would mediate the communication between cetaceans and humans. One of his latest instruments is currently shown in the Mexican Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
The devices that the artist developed over the course of his career go from Laúd Plasmaht which uses the electric variations of Mexican cactuses to make a concert for plants to Nereida, an underwater capsule that doubles as a musical instrument to establish contact with cetaceans.
Here's Ariel Guzik's talk. It is not as fast-paced and entertaining as the one by Mark Peter Simmonds but Guzik is one of those 'crazy' visionary artists whose work involves biology, physics, music and a deep respect for the environment. His work, i'm sure, will fascinate you:
The rest of Ariel Guzik's talk is over here!


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Elephant Tusk Surgery
If you think about it, an elephant's tusk is a big tooth. And like any tooth, a tusk can break or otherwise get damaged and the elephant would then need to see a dentist (shudder!). That's exactly what happened in the North Carolina Zoo.
But how exactly does one operate on an elephant's tusk? Dainty dental equipments surely aren't enough... Enter Dr. Gary Spodnick and his power tools!
Disclaimer: This version of the video, although no blood is spilled, may be disturbing to some viewers, since the power tools are shown in use on the animal.
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It's big power tools. Just what do you think a modern dentist uses on your teeth? Same tools, smaller versions. The tool does have to fit the tooth size.
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Professional Associations and Leadership
Kern County Bar Association, 2008-present
Duane Henning, an associate in the firm's Tax Controversy Department, focuses his practice on tax controversy, business counseling, transactions and tax, and estate and tax planning. Duane is a graduate of California Pacific School of Law, where he earned his J.D. with honors in 1998. He earned a B.A. degree in economics/accounting from Western Washington University in 1981. Duane served as a revenue agent and estate tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service prior to joining KDG. Professional Associations and Leadership Kern County Bar Association, 2008-present Community Involvement AYSO Soccer Referee and Instructor Professional Experience Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, 2008-present Internal Revenue Service, Estate Tax Attorney, 2002-2008 Internal Revenue Service, Revenue Agent, 1995-2002 Accounting and Financial Analyst Positions Held with Various Companies within the Oil, Farming and Real Estate industries, 1981-1995 Farming and Real Estate Industries, 1981-1995 H & R Block, Tax Preparer, 1992-1993 Articles Ignoring Inquiries from Tax Authorities Comes at Own Peril April 2011


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April 01, 2014
Taste of Cape Town 2014: Your bite-sized guide to foodie fun in the Mother City
Fazielah Williams
Fazielah Williams has lived in and loved her Mother City since birth. Having lived all over the Peninsula during her childhood, she now calls the picturesque City Bowl home and likes nothing more than watching the sun set over Table Bay from the window of her apartment.
A lover of the arts and proud Cape Town fanatic, Fazielah began her writing career by spending many hours as a child conjuring fantastical stories that featured independent heroines from faraway lands who saved the Prince instead. This Capetonian princess has enjoyed stints as a magical arts PRO and TV publicist before finding her calling as a travel writer.
When not waxing lyrical about the Fairest Cape's most loved attractions and activities and embarking on unexpected adventures, Fazielah can usually be found taking in a show at one of the City's fabulous theatres.
Foodies, are you ready to sink your teeth into this year's premier gourmet event, the Taste of Cape Town festival?
From Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April, 2014, a smorgasbord of food stalls, wine tastings and lip-smacking good entertainment awaits you at the Green Point Cricket Club.
A highlight on the Mother City's foodie calendar, the Festival, which features some of the Cape's top restaurants including Societi Bistro, 96 Winery Road and more, attracts hundreds of hungry attendees each year and 2014's edition is guaranteed to be the tastiest yet!
Before you head down to the indulgent must-attend Taste of Cape Town, here's your bite-sized guide to this yummy event:
- It's all about the Scoins: Your stone cold hard cash won't work at the stalls, my friends, since the Festival uses its own currency. Purchase your Scoins using your credit card or cash at the Taste Bank or from the cute Scoins sellers in pink. Each Scoins is worth R5 and prices range from 4 to 8 Scoins per dish.
- Timing is everything: With plenty of delectable Capetonian restaurants to browse at; the top chefs in action in the Pick n Pay Chefs Theatre to watch; seasonal cocktails in the Consol Mixology Theatre to create and getting down with the 2oceansvibe crew at the Jack Daniels tent, there is plenty to see and do and only a limited time to do so. Be sure to visit Taste during the designated sessions.
- Go hungry (and thirsty!): Did I mention there are over FIFTEEN restaurants' stands, including those hunks at Beefcakes, the Table Bay Hotel's divine Camissa chefs, the aromatic Jewel of India and more for you to visit? Not to mention the countless award-winning wineries, including Waterford Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Vineyards and more; and, wait for it, my ultimate favourite, the Lindt Chocolate studio…food, wine and chocolate, my idea of gastronomic heaven!
It's not all about the food, though…when you've piled up on your culinary treats and premium wine tasters, why not head to the
Cape Town Angels' Benefit Stage
The caring Cape Town Angels have once again been selected as the official Taste beneficiary and will be dishing your entertainment with a side of compassion all weekend long.
Go and say Halo to the Angels and their thrilling line-up of performers including the enchanting walk-about magicians from the College of Magic; the spontaneous improv group Improguise; sultry crooner Ricky Botsis; Beefcakes' vivacious Princess Pop; the enigmatic illusionist Bryan Miles; acoustic folk rock The Motherland and more.
For the full programme of Cape Town Angels entertainers and to learn how you can help share the Angels' charitable magic of compassion vision, please visit www.ctangels.co.za.
Why don't you stay the night?
Suitably satiated and relaxed but too tired to drive all the way home? Why not spend the night at one of our top Atlantic Seaboard accommodation spots or hitch a ride with our trusted transport providers?
For more information about the Taste of Cape Town festival, please visit www. tasteofcapetown.com


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Kenya's DJ Crème De La Crème and DJ Joe are going to be part of Channel O's Africa DJ technology. They will be part of the programme Bassment which features deejays from different countries in Africa who have made a significant mark in the African music scene. The deejays who include Uganda's DJ Mister and Aludah, DJ Black from Ghana as well as DJs Caise, Neptune and Xclusive from Nigeria will showcase their talent in video mixes.
The inclusion of these DJ's is yet another step by the channel that has pioneered musical television in Africa, says Channel O Africa manager Leslie Kasumba. "We recognise that DJs drive the music culture, so we want to see them having more of a presence on our channel. We look forward to working with them and we hope our audiences will appreciate seeing them on their television screens," says Leslie. The programme Bassment will air everyday at 6pm only on Channel O Africa DStv Channel 320.


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Why don't very many guys ask girls on dates anymore?
I mean like REAL dates. Like where they plan everything out and make it all cute. It seems like when a guy is interested in a girl, they always just... Show More
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Unfortunately, a lot of guys aren't taught from an early age, by parents and others, to be chivalrous and protective of women. The "women are the same as men" mentality doesn't help, either! Women are the same as men in abilities, but not the same biologically. As much as a lot of women would like to deny it, there are physiological differences between the sexes. The point I'm trying to make here, is that society, in the name of equality, has blurred these differences. Therefore guys are brought up to treat girls the same as guys. This is what has almost killed chivalry and that "women need protected" feeling in men. Why protect someone who is equally able to do it yourselves? This is translated into letting women open their own doors, walk where they want to on the sidewalk (those who know old-time chivalry will get that one), and the '"who needs to worry about a date?"attitude. I know I'm treading on thin ice here, and I apologize if my comments have offended any women out there! From what I've seen, you guys are much superior to us guys intellectually, anyway!
Good points.. I wish so many women wouldn't confuse guys being gentleman with them "treating them differently"
I personally love it when guys open doors for me and all that cute stuff!
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Well the reason I usually will just arrange a simple coffee date or something like that is that if she doesn't show up or plans on cancelling like pretty much all the girls I try to date do, at least I won't have wasted a bunch of time money and effort. The other thing is I'm finding is that if I do try and setup an extravagant date, most won't feel comfortable doing that with a guy she hasn't met before. Like for example, I'd love to setup a nice old fashioned picnic in the park somewhere and watch the sunset, but she's not going to want to do that cause she's in a park with a random guy and it's dark outside. Or I'd love to take a girl out on my jetski, but she's not comfortable doing that with a stranger either, which is why I keep it simple. Believe me, I really don't want to go and get coffee or go bowling either, that's boring.
What do you consider a "real" date? is it when the guy showers you with gifts?
Is there a monetary limit? Do you actually logically go through your mind and say "ok if he spends more than 300 bucks on me tonight, its officially a date."
Is it simply what the guy calls it. Is it that he just verbally says "hanging out?" or "lets go out."
If that's the case then get over yourself.
Women do this same stuff whenever they get involved sexually. "i never do this I swear." and whenever they agree to go up to someones place and see his pet rock.
Its a less invasive, less formal, less pressured, way of saying "id like to spend time with you."
Simple risk reward. Better to start things with low commitment, easy yes/no decision all round.
If she says no, no great time or cost has gone into arrangements, so no feeling of why did I waste all that time/effort/cost for him, no feeling bad for her about him wasting a lot of the same.
If she says yes, no huge receipt by her so no pressure to put out. If she says yes, but doesn't want to hang again, or is interested in friend zone hanging then he doesn't feel he overdid it to start something nice, but perhaps not what he hoped for with her.
The expectation that a lavish date should be sexually reciprocated gets in the way of older friend relationships where there is a difference of economic power. For example I'd like to treat some of my less well off platonic girl friends to gig tickets, separate room weekends away etc simply because it is more fun to do some things in company than alone.
I am not trying to buy pu$$y but sometimes when I suggest trips etc the reception from people who know where we both stand can be awkward because of this undercurrent.
It seems to me that there's a danger of overdoing things. Unless we are talking about dating within an established relationship, a guy puts himself in danger of coming on too strongly.
When I was younger I tried the approach of putting together a full date, bringing flowers, being that type of guy. Totally bad results.
I think the difference comes down to this: would you want a guy whom you're mildly interested in to go all out? Most guys have been in that spot with some girl, tried the full-on Gatsby approach, and been rejected. And being rejected when you truly tried your best is way worse than when you didn't. The thing is when considering dating and what guys should do, women often think about what the hot, attractive guy should do, forgetting the others who did do that but lacked the right I don't know whatever you women look for and refer to as "confidence. "
Interesting. I see :)
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Well, I'm not even talking about the whole shebang with flowers and dressing nice and a pricey restaurant. I just mean guys actually asking "would you like to go out with me? " then doing something that's pretty much seen as a date (i. E. Dinner but not an extremely pricey one, movie, etc. )
Oh, then it's too minimalistic for me to understand either. I still go on regular dates and figured most other guys do too.
Well you also have to look at the psycho-social implications of "asking a girl out" vs. "hanging out" with on. In today's culture girls play a lot more complicated games with guys. You can't ask a girl on a "date" and call it that to her face, not unless you are really confident she will say yes otherwise it can come off as way too strong. Not to mention it adds more pressure during the date. Gone are the times where you court a girl formally. With the rise of feminism to it's current levels we men are forced to "give the girls options" by asking them to hang out, giving them the opportunity to say "I'm busy" instead of a simple no thank you allowing them to save face.
Not to mention for some reason the lingo has changed back when I was growing up a relationship was serious and dating was casual. Yet ask some couples today who have been together for a year and they will tell you they are "dating" and not "in a relationship. " Dating to me is casual and going on multiple dates. I used to ask girls out on dates, and either get rejected or if the girl didn't want to go on another one she would become the busiest person I know. Yet if you are just hanging out, it's more acceptable to be "busy" all the time. Basically it has made it easier for both genders to get out of it while being extremely non-confrontational or direct about the situation. This has become very prevailing in America lately.
Well, I have gone on three dates with women one was 49, 47, the other 53. It's like I am jumping through hoops to date, call, text, dating site games, etc etc. I understand it is a game but it seems the game is so hard, it almost not worth it anymore. Don't get me wrong I love most women and would love to have a girlfriend but man what a headache, may it be feminism, a lot of bad men, or goal oriented or just they don't know what they want or being very finicky. Not sure. I am not worrying about it anymore; life is to short. When it happens it happens.
Its not your age group . Say you're a girl who likes to party, if I took you out on a very special date I would feel like I'm working too hard(even tho every gentleman should) to get you to like me as much or more than just some guy you met in a club . If you are a nice, good girl, everyone would feel honored to take you out on one of those dates, and if your guy doesn't take you out on a really nice date he just probably doesn't have the money, time, mood, etc .
Well I don't go out very often, usually I prefer just to stay in . So when I meet guys, I usually meet the ones who aren't really into the huge party scene . So I don't know what the deal is !
I had a long post planned, but I decided to simplify it.
I used to be that chivalrous guy brought up that way by my entire conservative family all my life. I was mocked and made fun of that entire time. And needless to say, never had any decent relationships where I wasn't taken advantage of in some capacity. Then I was shown the Brietbart article on the Sexodus and then Dr. Helen Smiths book "Men on Strike", MGTOW, along with other speeches and articles mostly from women. It all made sense that for "nice guys", dating is toxic in todays society. Not only toxic, but downright detrimental and pointless.
This may not be the big, philosophical, all-encompassing answer one might be satisfied with. And I can't speak for all men, only myself. I can only assume that if articles, books, and speeches have been made from noted professionals, then it would be reasonable to deduce others have made that conclusion as well.
For myself being that "nice guy", "white knight", etc. serves no purpose. Its crawling on a path of metal shards. And with more and more women filing for divorce, alimony and child support against men reaching Draconian levels, and an overall sense of misandry in society today? I can't see the benefits of a relationship. Can anybody?
The nice guys are still being raised and they are still out there. But women just dont want them and society overall finds them to easy to target for ridicule. Most of them are just asking,
Why bother?
I asked the crush of my life to a concert, and then slowed it down to a movie. Does that count? It just is bad because most guys myself included feel OK look I want to take you to this concert. Some girls like various music yet when I get shot down in favor of some guy who drinks, smokes or is just a machistic idiot it makes me feel like why should I even bother?
Or I ask and she say's yes but doesn't call me up afterwards to say hey whatever happened to that concert or movie you wanted to take me to? It's like look if you don't like me just say no. Don't play with my emotions.
Because girls play games, has been my experience when I asked out a girl, it was always one excuse or another so basically I myself gave up not much desire to date or ask out girl at all really, I did it when I was younger and stupid . Ha ha ha
When you are presented with lies and games, and being jerked around that really tends to turn someone off big time at least for me that's the case, pretty much have had all bad experiences so huge turn off but then again I don't think I am like most guys in a lot of respects not just with dating or asking a girl out or rather not asking .
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Women are more independent nowadays and sometimes get offended if the guy does all the thinking for her. So I think that being aware of this makes guys more cautious when it comes to chivalry. And when you like someone, just hanging out isn't always a bad thing. It's a more comfortable environment with not as many awkward silences lol hope this helps
Yeah I totally agree, I just sometimes wish more guys would plan real dates you know? I have no problem with hanging out getting to know someone, but I guess I must just be a little old fashioned in wanting a genuine date :P
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Thanks for the advice girl! :)
Very good points! Well said!
I agree with lovebird01.
Some guys are just looking to get laid and would rather not bother spending money on a girl he doesn't plan on really dating, so "hanging out" is the better option.
(not to offend the men. But there are a lot of people out there like that. Guys and girls,but especially guys).
Typically most men want to spend money on a woman, but they realize that it puts them in the role of the provider, which typically means no sex. Typically girls won't spend money on a man, firstly because men won't let them, and secondly many of them feel entitled to the money. Its not the spending money on the woman that we don't like, its their feeling of entitlement. Its also the feeling of throwing away money on a strange woman that could turn out to be a psycho.
There is a very low percentage, very very low of men who actually use women and not spend any money on them, because they just want sex, and nothing else. Typically though you can figure out who these men are by their actions, past actions and how they are treating the woman, and other people. Sometimes you can tell with your womans intuition, but id suggest you study his actions too, because sometimes that female instinct can be wrong.
Lastly one of the reasons, the biggest one that guys do that is because you are not a good enough woman for him to consider spending money on. This has to do with your attitude and how fun you are, not just your looks. Its not the mans fault that he's not spending money on her, two people are involved in a relationship, sometimes people just don't work out well together. Lets face it, the man is leading and he's making decisions, if he decides you are worth the investment, he will spend money.
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Monday, February 10, 2014
The U.S. Women's National Team played a friendly against Russia last week and we loved seeing all the goals coming from US Youth Soccer alumni.
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We don't bring you much English Premier League action but this backheel pass from Eto'o to Hazard is too good not to share. It is the second goal of the game.
Bicycle kick goals literally never get old. Also, when announcers get into goals scored, it just makes the moment that much better.
Take a look at what's going on during the MLS preseason. You may be surprised at some of the things that are going on.
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Friday, February 07, 2014
Sometimes people have to resort to American Football tackling to bring down a player...
Juan Agudelo doing Juan Agudelo things by scoring this fantastic goal in his game against PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie League.
In one of the clearest indications yet that Atlanta could be next in line of a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay told local officials Thursday that his side is "far along in negotiations" with MLS about bringing a team to the city, the league's first foray into the Southeast outside of Florida in league history. Read more.
The U.S. Women's National Team looks to continue its winning ways in 2014 as it faces off against Russia Saturday, February 8 in Boca Raton, Fla. and then again Tuesday February, 11 in Atlanta.
Thursday, February 06, 2014
When I see snow now, the first thing that comes to mind is USA's victory over Costa Rica in the snow. Since it is snowing today in Texas I thought I should pay tribute to this match. Be careful if you are out playing in the snow and make sure to stay warm!
The MLS preseason is underway. Check out some of the scores and highlights from yesterday here.
You've got to feel for the goalkeeper of Real Sociedad in their game against Barcelona. Watch the video above to see why.
New York City FC is giving everyone a chance to design the logo for their new team. This is one of the favorites we have seen. Check out more here and learn how to submit your own.
Congratulations to all our US Youth Soccer players who had the opportunity to sign to play for a college yesterday. Never quit striving for your dreams.
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
With the press conference this morning, David Beckham has officially announced his team in Miami. Learn more here.
Why do you play? "SHARE" this photo and let everyone know why YOU play the beautiful game. U.S. Soccer Foundation is following people who use the hashtag #WhyIPlay on Twitter in celebration of their 20th anniversary.
US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching, Sam Snow, has a blog on our website where he tackles soccer questions from coaches, parents, players etc... Check it out.
The newest edition of the SKLZ Training Advisor is out. This is a great resource for parents, players and coaches. Check it out here and see what activities can improve you're game today.


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Pectoralis Strength and Function after Submuscular Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is an implant-driven operation that produces an immediate and dramatic change in breast contour. While there are numerous options for women to chose from in breast implants, less choice is available when it comes to where to place the implant on the chest wall. It is either above the muscle under the breast tissue (subfascial) or under the pectoralis muscle. (submuscular)
In the submuscular position there are variations in placement from total submuscular to a dual-plane location, but either way the pectoralis major muscle must be separated from the smaller underlying pectoralis minor muscle for an implant pocket. There are numerous benefits to a submuscular breast implant location but, conversely, are there are any detriments to so doing? With partial muscle avulsion there will be a longer recovery than if the muscle was not disrupted but this is a relatively short term issue.
Some women do ask if having a breast implant under the muscle will making their chest muscles weaker? While this question is not new, a theoretical answer comes from looking at the anatomy of the pectoralis major muscle and understanding the location of the 'muscular disruption'. It is a thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies under the breast. It has two heads from which it originates, the anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle and the anterior surface of the sternum, the superior six rib cartilages, and down onto the external oblique abdominal muscle. It inserts into the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus. (upper arm bones) The pectoralis major muscle plays a major role in many motions about the shoulder.
During submuscular placement of a breast implant, the lower attachments of the pectoralis major muscle where it attaches to the external oblique muscle are divided. This is done in order to prevent the implant from riding too high on the chest wall and allow centralization of the implant under the nipple. The insertion and the rest of the attachments of the muscle to the sternum, clavicle, and costal cartilages are left intact. Thus, weakness of the pectoralis muscle should not be expected to occur from having an implant placed underneath it.
Several studies (2003 and 2004) have looked at the maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the pectoralis major at variable times after breast augmentation and have not shown that there is any statistically change in muscle flexion, extension, or adduction compared to before surgery values. Although initially there is some decrease in function; by 6 weeks most women will have returned to their previous level of function.
The question of a potential chest muscle weakness after breast augmentation is most relevant to athletic women, particularly body builders. It would be a very similar question for pectoral implants in men. These are extreme examples of maximally 'testing' pectoralis major muscle both in function and in size development. As noted there are two good scientific studies that show no permanent changes in pectoral muscle strength related to breast augmentation surgery, once the initial recovery period has been completed.
The issue with submuscular implant position in athletic women, particularly body builders, is one of aesthetics not function. The aesthetic issue to consider is the possibility of distortion of the implant ti the side when the pectoralis muscle is flexed. (implant animation deformity) Although this does no harm to the implant itself, it can be cosmetically unappealing for the patient. This potential aesthetic breast implant issue can only be overcome by subglandular device placement.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Dr. Jane Namkung
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Thousands of passengers were stuck in airports around the country last weekend -- many of them here in Florida -- after bad weather in the Midwest and Northeast forced flight cancellations and delays.
I'm thinking of using the same excuse when it's time to return to Baltimore next week.
Or maybe not. Lest anyone turn green with envy over the sunny weather here, a storm dumped several inches of rain on Fort Lauderdale yesterday.


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NYC Police Want to Jam Cell Phones During Terrorist Attacks
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iOS 5.1 beta 3 restores 3G data toggle in Settings
iOS 5.1 beta 3, which was released to developers today, restores the missing 3G toggle Apple removed in the initial 5.1 developer beta.
The restoration of the 3G toggle will no doubt be a welcomed return for iPhone users with inadequate 3G access in their area, or for users who just want to conserve a little extra battery life.
Still, this makes us wonder why they removed the 3G toggle in the first place. Could Apple be planning to make this optional between wireless networks with a per-network proprietary carrier update file?
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iOS 5.1 beta 3 restores 3G data toggle in Settings
it was always present on all devices, even after the iOS 5.0 update. It was only missing from the 4S.
Oh, sorry, I was referring to GSM models. CDMA models lack the toggle as there is no "2G/EDGE" network to fall back on without 3G. There is only 1x and that is as worthless as GPRS is for GSM. So, technically, that will be a toggle you will never see on the Verizon iPhone 4/4S as there is nothing to fall back to.
This update also appears to allow the use of Genius with iTunes Match. Apple didn't allow this before.
Also, the lock screen slider arrow on iPad is now gray to match the iPhone, instead of black, and there is a section in Keyboard settings on all devices called "About Dictation and Privacy."
"Could Apple be planning to make this optional between wireless networks with a per-network proprietary carrier update file?"
Ability to remove the 3G switch has always been there in the OS since at least iOS 3.x by way of the carrier settings bundle. Here in the UK iPhone's on the Three network have always had the 3G switch hidden from view, regardless of iOS version or hardware. For example it's missing on my 3GS running 5.0.1, but if I pop in another networks SIM it returns.


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How many of us wear a social mask, putting forth the
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The title of this novel is well suited to the story
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TJ Waldburger: Beating Mike Pyle at UFC 170 proves I'm one of the best in the world
Waldburger is also expecting to get a huge bump in the 170-pound rankings (see them here) by drowning "Quicksand" later this month in "Sin City," and tells Sherdog's Beatdown Radio that pounding Pyle proves to the world he's one of the best around.
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Chiara Lubich, founder of Focolare movement, dies at 88
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ROME (CNS) -- Chiara Lubich, the 88-year-old founder and perpetually smiling symbol of the Focolare movement, died early March 14 after what Pope Benedict XVI said was "a long and fruitful life" marked by her love for Jesus.
Lubich died in her room near the Focolare headquarters in Rocca di Papa, south of Rome.
In a telegram, Pope Benedict offered his condolences to her family, members of the Focolare movement and all those "who appreciated her constant commitment for communion in the church, for ecumenical dialogue and for brotherhood among all peoples."
The pope also expressed his thanks to God "for the witness of her life spent in listening to the needs of contemporary people in full fidelity to the church and to the pope."
Pope Benedict asked that all those who admired "the marvels that God worked through her" would follow in her footsteps, keeping her vision alive.
Lubich's funeral was scheduled for March 18 at Rome's Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls with Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, presiding.
Lubich had been extremely frail since November 2006 when she was treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital for a lung infection. She was readmitted to the hospital in February after experiencing difficulty breathing, but decided to go home March 13 even though her condition had not improved.
Her physician, Dr. Salvatore Valente, head of pulmonary medicine at Gemelli, said at the time that she had shown no signs of responding to treatment, which included medication and the use of a ventilator to help her breathe.
While she was still in the hospital, Pope Benedict had sent her a personal letter, promising to remember her in his prayers and asking the Lord to grant her "physical relief, spiritual comfort" and to help her "experience the redeeming value of suffering lived in profound communion with him."
In early March, Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople went to visit her in the hospital while he was in Rome to meet the pope and speak at the Pontifical Oriental Institute.
In a statement, the patriarch said, "with her life she has and continues to give much to the whole church."
While the Focolare movement, formally known as the Work of Mary, began in the 1940s with Lubich and a small group of female friends, it opened an ecumenical chapter in 1961 and began forging ties with Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and others in the 1970s.
The movement now counts more than 2 million adherents in 182 countries.
Lubich was born in Trent, Italy, Jan. 22, 1920, and was christened Silvia. Her admiration of St. Clare of Assisi led her to adopt the name Chiara, the Italian form of Clare.
She had said that her first awareness that God was calling her to something unusual came during a 1939 gathering of Catholic young people in Loreto, Italy, site of the house that a pious tradition holds is the house in which Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth.
The Focolare biography of Lubich said, "While visiting the shrine, Chiara experienced an intuition of what her vocation would be: a reproduction of the family of Nazareth, a new vocation in the church, and she sensed that many others would follow her way."
In 1943, after consulting a priest, she privately took vows consecrating herself to God and gradually began forming a circle of friends who read the Gospels together.
A year later, as World War II raged around them, they began asking themselves, "Is there an ideal that does not die, that no bomb can destroy, an ideal we can give our whole selves to? Yes, there is. It is God," she wrote.
"We tried to put into practice the sentences of the Gospel, one at a time," Lubich said.
Gradually, the women decided to form a community and share everything they had with each other and with the poor. They sought a sense of family gathered around a hearth -- "focolare" in Italian.
Many of the early Gospel readings and discussions were held in bomb shelters. More and more, the group began to focus on Christ's commandment to love one's neighbor and his prayer that all would be one. The community grew, men became involved, other houses were formed and families started joining, too.
The bishop of Trent granted diocesan approval to the group in 1947; it became recognized internationally by the Vatican in 1962.
Just two years later, in 1964, Lubich had her first papal audience, meeting Pope Paul VI. In addition to regular meetings and occasional public appearances with Pope John Paul II, she also was his frequent lunch guest.
Lubich was awarded the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion in 1977 and the UNESCO Peace Education Prize in 1996.
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Strokes occur when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When this occurs, part of the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen, destroying millions of nerve cells within minutes.
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Kenny Shiels' antics are in danger of tarnishing Kilmarnock's achievements, says Andy Walker.
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle, St Johnstone and Aberdeen looked as though they had the consistency to be the best of the rest in recent weeks, but the truth is that second spot is very much up for grabs.
On Sunday, Kilmarnock entertain Hibernian at Rugby Park in a live SPL clash and both have the potential to finish as runners-up to champions-elect Celtic.
I saw Killie a few weeks ago at home to Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup and despite getting through to the next round, I thought they were unconvincing.
However, an excellent 2-0 away win against Aberdeen last week is an indication of how effective Kenny Shiels' team can be.
Last season, all the talk from Shiels surrounded his team and how attractive their football was to watch, but these days, you can't mention Shiels without wondering what his latest brush with refereeing officials was all about.
The Kilmarnock boss has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks and his behaviour on the touchline has earned him a ban.
But the Northern Irishman has now gone a step further by branding fourth official Andrew Dallas, son of former head of referees Hugh Dallas, as being manipulative and devious.
These are serious allegations to make against any referee and the only guarantee is that there's much more to come on this developing story.
And it's a great pity that events off the park are taking the gloss off what could be another memorable season for the Ayrshire men.
Winning the League Cup with a Hampden success over Celtic was a remarkable achievement and it's not beyond them to show the consistency required to net second place.
In Liam Kelly, they have a defensive midfield player of real quality, while Cilian Sheridan is a constant goal threat. Making the most of home advantage against Hibs is crucial if they are to start putting pressure on the clubs above them.
Hibs, though, are currently five points better off than Killie and under Pat Fenlon, the Easter Road men have surprised everyone this season.
Embarrassed and humiliated at the end of last season after losing 5-1 to Hearts in the Scottish Cup Final, it's been a breath of fresh air to note the positive reaction Fenlon has had from his players.
However, losing a two-goal lead at home to Motherwell last week was a shock to the system and judging from last season when losing became a habit, it's very easy to slip into that kind of run as well.
When they hit second spot, you could tell that Hibs players weren't used to the level of expectancy and have clearly struggled for the consistency required of a top team.
At the recent AGM, the board of directors were appealing for more supporters to come through the turnstiles to stave off the inevitable cuts in the playing budget.
Top scorer Leigh Griffiths is on loan from Wolves until the January transfer window and unless Hibs plan to do business, Griffiths will head back to Molineux.
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Beyonce was seen at the Spotted Pig in NYC. I'm still not use to the hair, but this time I have a different concern. Here's why, this outfit makes me think she is hiding something. Honestly, she's looks pregnant. I'm not saying she is, so don't go spreading rumors, but something is off. Maybe she is going through a transtion, and the final look has yet to be reavealed. My point is this outfit is not flattering, and as beautiful as she is, I just don't like this style on her.
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Update: According to my inbox this rumor has been confirmed as true. However, I just learned that the couples official statement is "no comment". Thanks Diva and Unbreakable for the update. Let's just hope she didn't know she was pregnant when she was smoking Newports and drinking alcohol. Let's hope she just thought it was weight gain. Or better yet, let's just hope that she's not.
Check out recent pics of Meagan Good and her beaux, Thomas Jones of the NY Jets. This is how rumors get started, but she does appear thicker around the mid-section. Everyone is saying something looks off, we'll just have to wait and see.
This is just what's in the rumor mill, story has not been validated by Megan or her representatives.
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I am still alive and so is MrsGrapevine.com! My computer decided to explode on me, and so we are in the process of getting it repaired. Apparently the power source went out and will take a few days for us to fix. I have so much stuff to post that it's driving me crazy. I can't believe Britney Spears lost her children. I can believe it, it's just I have been waiting for this story to break and it waits to my computer goes bust. Also, I heard Gabrielle Union is really dating Dereck Jeter. I am so confused, every week she's linked to a different entertainer. I guess they are smoke screens to keep her personal life private. Anyway I appreciate the concern, and hopefully by Friday I will be able to post, and empty out my inbox. I am using an old antiquated laptop to type this mesage, and it uses dial-up. I can't believe dial-up use to be the norm, it's a wonder the internet even grew with dial-up.Read More