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Dr. Lori M. Teller is a graduate of Texas A & M University and a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Practice. She has worked at Meyerland Animal Clinic in some capacity since she was 12 years old, and she's been there as a veterinarian ever since graduating from veterinary school. She has special interests in internal medicine cases, particularly those regarding GI diseases and autoimmune problems. She also greatly enjoys cytology as a diagnostic tool for lumps and bumps and working with senior animals to alleviate pain as they age.
Dr. Teller has been very involved in the veterinary profession and is a Past-president of both the Harris County and Texas Veterinary Medical Associations and was a recipient of the TVMA's Recent Graduate of the Year Award. Dr. Teller has served on several TVMA committees and task forces and currently is on the PR, TVMA-AVMA Liaison, Animal Welfare, and Governmental Relations committees. She also currently serves on several committees for the American Veterinary Medical Association, including the Animal Welfare Committee, the Governmental Performance Review Committee, as chair, and in the House of Delegates. She previously served the AVMA on the Task Force on Governance and Membership Participation and the Governance Engagement Team. In addition, she is a Trustee for the TVMA's VPAC and helps raise awareness and funds for political causes important to veterinary medicine in Texas.
Dr. Teller is also the Chair of the Board of Certification for the American Society of Veterinary Journalists and a Founding Board member of the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative. She was named one of 14 Veterinarians to Watch in 2014 by Veterinary Practice News, and she has a monthly radio spot on Houston's public radio station where she highlights the importance of veterinary care for dogs and cats.
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The Senate is debating S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act, which would expand background checks on gun purchases, crack down on gun trafficking and beef up security in schools. GOP senators have vowed to block that bill, claiming it goes too far and infringes on the rights of gun-owners.
The first amendment being considered is a bipartisan deal on background checks from Sens. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinOPINION | 5 ways Democrats can win back power in the states Trump's Democratic tax dilemma Manchin eyed as potential pick for Energy secretary: report MORE (D-W.Va.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.).
Republicans, including Grassley, have expressed concern that expanding background checks could create a federal registry of gun owners and make it harder for family members to transfer firearms. But Sen. Chuck SchumerCharles SchumerDemocrats urge Trump to condemn Charlottesville violence Melania Trump on Charlottesville protests: 'No good comes from violence' It's time for McConnell to fight with Trump instead of against him MORE (D-N.Y.) has insisted that background checks would be the "sweet spot" for both parties when it came to getting a deal on gun-control measures.
Manchin and Toomey's deal would expand background checks to cover all sales at gun shows and over the Internet. Those background checks would have to be accompanied by records proving to law enforcement officials they took place. It would exempt gun sales and transfers between friends and acquaintances, and explicitly ban the federal government from creating a national firearms registry.
"We haven't voted because despite claims from the other side, background checks have never been the 'sweet spot' in the gun-control debate," Grassley said. "They don't have the votes for background checks."
Democrats have pointed to polls where nearly 90 percent of respondents support expanding background check requirements.
"If this is such an obvious question where 90 percent of Americans agree … why is this begin debated," Sen. Dick DurbinDick Durbin'Dreamers' deadline looms for Trump Senators push federal prisons to expand compassionate release Immigration battle brewing in the GOP MORE (D-Ill.) said. "What is the big deal?"
Democrats would need 60 votes in order to clear the amendment, but so far only four Republicans have publicly stated their support for the Manchin-Toomey deal and it's unclear that all 55 senators that caucus with the Democrats would support the amendment.
Grassley speculated that if the Senate moved to a different amendment first, it would be a sign that the majority is still searching for support to pass the Manchin-Toomey amendment.
"If we turn to assault weapons or magazines then it is clear to all that the majority is far from the number it needs," Grassley said. "People are going to be waiting for time to pick up the votes that will never be there."
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The dielectric properties of 1050 °C/12h sintered CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO) ceramics have been investigated by using terahertz time domain spectroscopy in the frequency range of 0.2-1.6 THz at room temperature. When applying an external optical field, an obvious variation of dielectric constant was observed and reached up to 7%. However, the dielectric loss does not change appreciably. From the results, we found the change of refractive index has a linear relationship on scale with the applied light intensity. These findings were attributed to the change of spontaneous polarization in the ceramic caused by the excited free carriers.
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This is just an idea and i have many others of a champ: Zyes, Movement of the void:
He doesnt use mana, he uses Void energy, like energy however you have more regen but less base stats and increases with level. Start off with 100 +10 per level. Regen at 20 per second.
Passive: Walker:
Zyes gains increased move speed in combat.
Q: Void passage: 40(+10) void energy: 5 sec cooldown: Movespeed bonus= 30%(+15%)
Zyes becomes untargetable and dashes a short distance through 2 void portals, he has increased move speed after that decays after 2 seconds.
W: Stride: 35(+10) void energy: 15 sec cooldown(reduces 1 sec ability level): Armour, Magic resistence and damage increase= 40%(+5 per level)
Zyes has increased resistances and damage
E: Voidborn: 40(+10) void energy: 3 sec cooldown: Damage: 70 magic (+30 per level) slow: 10%(+10% per level)
Zyes explodes realasing void energy in a large area around him, damaging and slowing enemys struck by it.
R: Void charge 120 void energy: 120 sec(-10 a level): Movespeed: 50,60,80: Attack speed:20%,25%,40% duration: 5 sec, 8 sec, 10 sec
Zyes has increased move and attack speed, damage and can pass through walls and see through the fog of war.
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My fiance and I have been together for years but it just feels toxic. I love him but I feel empty & unwanted. He is a really nice guy excepts when he gets in a bad mood. When he gets in a bad mood he tends to throw around insults, and sometimes I deserve it. Especially if I didn't do something right. He never hits me though! Except when he's drunk but he always apologizs and gives me gifts. He always feels regret about it and he's promised to start going to A. A. I mean... I love him so much but I feel so dissconected. The only thing he's never apologized for is the time he came home drunk and held me Down to have sex. It's not the first time he's demanded it but that's the only time he held me Down. I don't know. I know this relationship is toxic but I can't bring myself to leave him. It's not because I'm scared of him or anything. People have a hard time believing it's because I actually do love him, despite his flaws..
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Hokay, so. . . he gets in bad moods and insults you and gets drunk and hits you. And then he has held you down and forced sex. If you can tolerate this "rinse-repeat cycle" for the rest of your life then I guess he's your guy. But don't ever say you deserve it. He loves his drink far far more than he loves you.
Just please, please don't bring any kids into a relationship like this. It won't end well for anyone.
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LEAVE! please. I'm telling you there is better out there & no one should be treated that way. I understand you love him but as I read this I noticed you kept making excuses for everything he has done.. Strike 1- he throws around insults when he in bad mood & you think you deserve it.. that's sad ; no one should ever make you feel that way.
Strike 2- he hits you when he's drunk & buys you gift to apologize.. ok so hm what if it escalates and he shoots you while he's drunk but oh he's sorry so he's going to buy you a car.. your life could be gone but since he apologized & gave you a gift you let it go? no!
Strike 3- he raped you.. just b/c y'all are engaged doesn't mean it isn't rape.. he held you down! & never said sorry..
ma'am you have to leave him. imagine you both having a daughter & she sees this.. you don't want her thinking it's ok for a boy to treat her like that. do what's best.. leave00|00|0
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Cronulla boss Lyall Gorman admits the AFL anti-doping tribunal's acquittal of Essendon players could be weighing on the minds of some of his own NRL stars.
A dozen Sharks players accepted guilty pleas and back-dated suspensions last August after a lengthy two-year investigation into the club's 2011 supplements program.
It was a very different outcome for the 34 past and present Bombers players, who on Tuesday were cleared by the AFL tribunal of using illegal substances.
"Every player, I'm sure, would've gone through a moment of reflection about where they're at today," Gorman said on Wednesday.
"I know everyone had been working hard to put it behind it us.
"And clearly we need to – we've got significant challenges on the park we're trying to address, and we certainly don't need distractions."
ASADA chief executive Ben McDevitt, who is considering an appeal against the AFL tribunal's verdict, said the Essendon and Cronulla matters were "significantly different".
"Different year, different substances, different administration regimes, different numbers, different levels of sophistication," he told reporters.
McDevitt said each of the 17 players who were issued with infringement notices had their own independent legal advice and 12 made their own decision to make admissions to receiving banned substances.
Gorman said his appointment as chief executive on November 25 last year marked a line in the sand at the Sharks, with sweeping structural and procedural changes implemented across the club.
"We can't change the past, we can learn from it," Gorman said.
"But it has been a very tough and challenging time and people move on in funny ways.
"Some may deep down still carry some of the baggage of that."
Michael Ennis, who only joined the Sharks from Canterbury this season, said the playing group appeared unaffected by Tuesday's outcome.
"I wasn't around in those times, but from the reaction at training and so forth this morning, everyone's in good spirits and training well," he said.
"We've got a huge task ahead of us on Sunday (against the Sydney Roosters) and that's probably more so at the forefront."
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ACS Gets Win At NIKE
Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services has scored a five year contract extension with athletic shoe maker NIKE, the firm said today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ACS will provide comprehensive IT outsourcing services to the manufacturer of athletic footwear. The deal includes management of NIKE's data centers, security, mainframes, midrange, and messaging.


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GEORGE McCULLOUGH (1922-) Irish art landscape painting with cottage by listed Irish artist
Oil on canvasboard landscape with distant mountains, a lake or inlet of the sea, and a whitewashed stone cottage, likely Ireland, less likely to be Scotland, 15" by 19" (19" by 23" as framed), signed at lower right by listed twentieth century artist GEORGE McCULLOUGH (1922-). Paintings by the artist appear to be rather scarce, rarely making appearances at auction (and, also, it appears that his scarce listings are chronically confused with those of an American artist by the same name and similar 1920's birth date). From the Dictionary of Artists in Britain since 1945: "George McCullough (1922-) Painter, draughtsman and teacher, born and lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He studied at the College of Technology and College of Art there 1940-7. Went on to run the Donegal School of landscape Painting. Showed at the RUA, Bell Gallery in Belfast, Cambridge and Oriel Galleries in Dublin and North America". The scene is appealing and reminds the viewer of the valuable paintings of Paul Henry, James Humbert Craig, and a number of other noted painters in Ireland and Scotland. The work probably dates to the mid 20th century. It is somewhat bowed (convex) towards the center but is basically clean and attractive. There's one little brown bit of foreign matter at upper edge. Frame of brown painted wood while original doesn't show the painting to best advantage. .
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The national museum of African American History & Culture, a $540 million Smithsonian facility that opened to star-studded fanfare this past fall in Washington, D.C., is massive at 400,000 square feet. Its mission is big, too.
"We want to tell American history through an African-American lens," says John Franklin, a senior manager at the museum. "But this is also a place of dialogue and reconciliation. We encourage visitors to speak to each other about their experience."
The museum's somber and celebratory collection includes 37,000 items and counting, including these three must-sees. 844-750-3012; nmaahc.si.edu
• Slave cabin - Built around 1850 on the Point of Pines Plantation on Edisto Island, S.C., and inhabited until the 1980s, this once dilapidated, wooden, two-room home was restored for display in the museum.
• Nat Turner's Bible - Turner, who led a slave revolt depicted in the 2016 film Birth of a Nation, is believed to have been carrying this Bible when captured.
• Chuck Berry's 1973 Cadillac convertible - St. Louis' Fox Theatre refused a young Berry admission because of his race. On his 60th birthday in 1986, he performed at "the Fabulous Fox," riding across the stage in his gleaming Caddy.


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Old ways and new ways
- Title: Old ways and new ways
- Creator(s): Tilt, Charles, 1797-1861, publisher
- Date Created/Published: 18--
- Medium: 5 prints : engraving, hand colored ; trimmed, bound 30 cm.
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The Dodge Charger has been using the same platform for almost a decade ago. However, according to the latest report, the offering of the next generation will be significantly improved.
Modified Dodge Charger created for the next model year has been presented to the audience in New York. The brand promises to start selling the car by December.
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Think Energy is a retail electricity provider focusing on residential and small commercial customers. They only offer fixed-price electricity plans that protect your budget from big price changes found in other variable rate products. Think Energy makes it easy to sign up, and give you access to all the information you need to pick the right product – at the right price – for your home or business. Think Energy knows you have more important things to do than worry about electricity. That's why they provide peace of mind that comes with fixed-price electricity, and they're dedicated to helping you focus your energy where it matters most – at your home or office.
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LIRC is a package that supports receiving and sending IR signals of the most common IR remote controls. It contains a daemon that decodes and sends IR signals, a mouse daemon that translates IR signals to mouse movements, and a couple of user programs that allow to control your computer with a remote control.
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Relive your fondest childhood memories when the Toy Roadshow swings into Los Angeles bringing with it a treasure trove of old toys. Included are vintage GI Joes and Barbies, Chatty Cathy Dolls, Shirley Temple Dolls and a nostalgic collection of toy trucks and Hot Wheels. And the Los Angeles Art Show unveils a gallery of museum-quality pieces which grace the halls of the L.A. Convention Center, transforming it into a priceless cache of artistic excellence.
Going Out & About means exploring those subjects that you sometimes dream about while resting on the living room couch. Roger Martin prides himself on the selection of these great subjects in his endeavor to to cover what would appeal to you and a vast nationwide audience. Subjects of universal interest, like sporting events; festivals of all kinds and animals...from pets to wildlife; art galleries and museums; celebrity auctions, car shows; Island activities and sports, science and art; and historical re-enactments, are all featured.
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Symantec (SYMC) has pulled back in recent sessions. Whenever a stock dips the big question is whether this is a pullback within an ongoing uptrend or is it the start of something more serious. Let's talk a look at the daily and weekly charts and our go-to indicators to see if we can answer the big question.
In this daily bar chart of SYMC, below, we can see how prices have broken below the rising 50-day moving average line and so far there has not been a return move to the underside of the line. Also, prices have broken some nearby support around $30. Volume has increased on this recent move lower and the daily On-Balance-Volume (OBV) line has turned down. In the lower panel is the 12-day momentum study which has not signaled any bullish divergence yet.
This weekly chart of SYMC, below, is still in good shape, technically speaking, but there is a soft spot. Prices are above the rising 40-week moving average line and it will take a close below $27 to break it. The weekly OBV line is strong but the latest entry is a decline. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) oscillator is crossing to a sell signal above the zero line which means take profits on longs.
SYMC has done well from the 2008 low. Since June (find the 6 on the chart) prices have gone straight up to $33. Prices are pulling back and on this kind of chart there is no visible chart support until $20.
Bottom line -- the prior corrections for SYMC were sideways and this current correction is to the downside. The $26-$24 area stalled the advance for four months last year and this zone should act as support on this pullback.


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|Participants of the intensive course together with Pirkko Varis in Lomasaari, Virrat
We spent one week in Tampere and Virrat, Finland in fall 2014. The coordinator of the Nordplus Nordic and Baltic Business Innovation Network and the intensive course "Business Innovation Focussed on Experience-based Products/Services", Senior Lecturer in Marketing Pirkko Varis from Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Finland organised for us the programme. Altogether 26 students and 8 staff members from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania and Norway joined the intensive week. From TAMK, Finland students Veera Hahtala, Jukka Hartikainen, Jonna Hurmansalo, Jenni-Maria Korhonen, Marika Ropanen and Mihail Kastrunis took part in the course.
|Assignment from Suomen Hopealinja Oy
On Saturday we had a welcome session with some teambuilding activities and we could get acquainted with each other and spend some time together. On Sunday we did a sightseeing tour in the city of Tampere and got familiar with the ships of the company Suomen Hopealinja Oy (Finnish Silverline Ltd.) in the harbour as part of our assignment. The tour included a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower with a view on Viikinsaari island.
|Danish students on top of Pyynikki Observation Tower
|A view to the Viikinsaari island
After the sightseeing tour we spent some time in Tampere and thereafter travelled to Virrat where we had accommodation in wooden houses by the lake in Lomasaari.
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|Accommodation in houses by the lake in Lomasaari, Virrat
On Monday morning we had presentations of all the countries and study programmes taking part in the course. We also followed a presentation on "Get the message across" given by Vidar Alvarstein from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, School of Business and Economics. We were divided into teams and we were given the assignment from the company. The aim was to suggest events and services to be offered for various customer groups during the summer season. It was also a wish that we give suggestions for marketing communications mix for various customer groups.
|Some members of Finland team
On Monday afternoon we worked in teams at Virrat campus of TAMK. We had ideation process and sessions with Janita Saarinen from Idema Oy and all activities were related to the assignment. We also could visit Virrat attractions and the harbour of Virrat. On Tuesday and Wednesday we worked hard in our teams and finalized our ideas. We also delivered our reports and presentations by the deadline.
|Team idea generation on the lake in Virrat
On Thursday we travelled from Virrat to Tampere where our presentations took place at TAMK main campus. All teams did great work. On Thursday evening we had a closing ceremony and dinner. We congratulated the winners, thanked the organisers and all participants, took a lot of pictures and headed to the city centre to continue our last evening together. On Friday we left Finland with all wonderful memories.
|Presentation by Tuuli, Marika, Indré, Christian and Daniel
|Audience including judges Monika Didžgalvytė, Christian Hammerich, Kristo Krumm and the company representative Jutta Lenander preparing for presentations
|The happy winning team Madis, Caroline, Marion, Jonna, Rokas and Mihail
|Norwegian students on top of Pyynikki Observation Tower
Students from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, School of Business and Economics, Tromsø
Marion Knutsen:
I will remember the week as a place where networking, friendships, knowledge and long-life experiences were made, as cliché that sounds. The teamwork between the students/teachers from different national backgrounds gave me several impressions that I had not considered in advance, and in lighted problems and solutions in different perspectives. I learned strengths and weaknesses in me, as well as in other members of my team, and then we made the "result" work smoothly together. I also learned different idea generation tools, how to make creative minds just blossom with interesting ideas, with guidance of a professional coacher. These tools I've already imprinted in my daily study routine. We got excellent service from the bus company Ykspetäjä Oy, Lepikonmäki-yhtiöt including finding the lost items. Pirkko, I want to say thank you for your effort for this course, not just on my behalf. One word summary: Illuminating.
Emil Skoglund Ellefsen:
I had a wonderful time and I learned a lot. Thank you so much for everything you did to make sure we had a good experience.
Daniel Valla Villmones:
I have only good things to say about the Nordic and Baltic Business Innovation week. My goals before I started the course were simply to make new friends and challenge myself, and I managed to fulfil each goal and even more goals than my original ones. I've made new international friends that I'm sure I'll run into at a later stage of my life. I also managed to challenge myself, I really put my soul into the idea we created. Being on course also made me realise the importance of teamwork. Back in my home country I usually work by myself, because that is what I'm used to. I would also like to mention that the free time activities also were quite fun. Now that I'm looking back I would like to thank you Pirkko for the existence of this course, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is grateful.
|Estonian students and staff members Anneliis and Kristo in Tampere
Students from Tallinn College of Tallinn University of Technology, Business, Estonia
Jonas Grauberg:
Some sentences about our happy time in Finland. The whole week was not only about the project that we did. It was about getting to know different people from different countries. Working in a team with different people was hard, but it was really interesting to see how people approached the topic that we were given. All in all the environment we had in Finland was superb. I would really like to thank everyone who participated in the program, because this whole week was about great people and personalities. And as always. Is nice, wawaweewa.
Riin Marii Jõgis:
It was a great opportunity to meet other foreign students. Nordplus teaches a lot about teamwork and communicating with different people. Instead of hard work it felt like a vacation. Happy times!!!
Tuuli-Marie Soomann:
This programme was an amazing experience to meet different people and have a very good time together. It was the best week of my university life so far. This experience gave me new good friends, extraordinary ideas and positive energy. I definitely will recommend this programme to everybody.
Madis Kerna:
It was an awesome experience. I met new cool people. They came from different countries and difference was seen by people. The best thing was the organisation. It looked like we were on a vacation, but we did work also. I had in Virrat every day sauna and we had good times in fishing. Great experiences.
Kati Kuustik:
Everything was great and I liked it. People were nice and it was interesting to work with foreign students. Organisation and living places were super!
|Lithuanian student team
Students from Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics and Management, Lithuania
Edgaras Kerševičius:
This project for me was a chance to get complex knowledge of foreign business and cultures. Unforgettable people and peaceful atmosphere helped me to solve the project tasks and spend a brilliant time in Finland. Thank you a lot for everything!
Ieva Kinčiūtė:
It was a perfect project which allowed to incorporate international ideas and advised a real company the best solution to a problem. It was a useful international experience, because I had a good opportunity to improve my English speaking skills. I also met many new people from other Baltic and Nordic countries. Although I met many new people, I appreciate that the trip helped me to get to know my Lithuanian friends better, too. Moreover, I visited a new country, Finland. Everything was organised really well. Thank you very much!
Indrė Vitkutė:
In my opinion, this project is contributing to empowering young people to become leaders of the future. Young people had enough potential, brilliant ideas and deserved to be recognized. All teams planned big goals and created very good offers for the company, more than we thought was possible! As well in this way we inspired and motivated ourselves to think beyond our limits. I believe it was a very good opportunity for us! We all are sure we are ready to do better than we ever could! And it is what this project showed to us!
Text: Estonian, Lithuanian and Norwegian students
Photos:Monika Didžgalvytė, Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics and Management, Lithuania
Anneliis Tomingas, Tallinn College of Tallinn University of Technology, Business, Estonia
Pirkko Varis, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Pirkko Varis, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
The following institutions are members of the Nordplus Nordic and Baltic Business Innovation Network:
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Business, Finland
The University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Engineering, Odense, Denmark
Tallinn College of Tallinn University of Technology, Business, Estonia
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, School of Business and Economics, Tromsø, Norway
Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics and Management, Kaunas, Lithuania


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Details Project: Cousin Reginald Spells Peloponnesus ,1918 by Norman Rockwell
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I chose this painting because it humorously captures the competiveness amongst adolescence and their peers. The major details I notice were the types of clothes each person was wearing, the chalk board in the background, and the facial expressions. The minor details I noticed was the writing on the chalk board, and the angle of each person and the shadows. None of the people are looking directly at the camera and the middle persons left foot isn't all the way on the ground. The spacing and shadows were difficult to get on point. I had my brother and friend help me with the picture. My mom was the photographer. The background ended up being not wide enough, and the way the middle guy was posing was hard to replicate exactly making the process difficult. The overall process took about 2 hours. I didn't use any computer enhancements.
Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was born in NYC on February 3, 1894. Rockwell's parents were very religious and he sang in the church choir. Rockwell loved to listen to stories that his dad told him and would draw them in his head. At age 14, Rockwell knew that he wanted to be an artist and began taking classes at the New York school of arts. At age 16, Rockwell dropped out of high school to further pursue becoming an artist. He enrolled in the National Academy of Design. Rockwell soon got a job illustrating a children's book and became director of the boy's life magazine. Rockwell began working for the Saturday evening post and submitted his first successful cover painting in 1916 which would later turn out to be a total of 323 original covers for the post over 47 years. In between that time, Rockwell married May Barstow, a school teacher, and had three sons. Rockwell spent the last ten years of his career painting about civil rights, poverty, and space exploration for look magazine. In 1977, Rockwell was awarded the presidential medal of freedom by jimmy carter. Rockwell died at his home in Stockbridge, MA on November 8, 1978.


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The Cooperative Congressional Election Study has just released evidence of voter fraud swinging close elections in favor of Democrats. The study reports that "more than 14 percent of non-citizens in both the 2008 and 2010 [election] samples indicated that they were registered to vote." Approximately 6.4 percent of non-citizens voted in 2008 and 2.2 percent of non-citizens voted in 2010. These numbers may sound small, but they are theoretically enough to swing close elections.
The Conservative Tribune estimates that in the 2008 election, 700,000 fraudulent votes were cast. With 80 percent or more of illegal aliens voting for Democratic candidates, it's easy to see how the Democrats took the Senate. These numbers are high enough to swing even large, popular elections.
"Nearly three quarters of the non-citizens who indicated they were asked to provide photo identification at the polls claimed to have subsequently voted," the study indicated. This can mean only one thing: polling workers are looking the other way when it comes to proper identification.
With hard evidence of so many illegal voters, it makes no sense not to tighten voting regulations – unless, of course, you're counting on illegal votes to get elected. Tell us how you feel about this report in the comments section.
(Read More: Bombshell: Illegal Voters Tip Election Scale in Favor of Democrats)


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Over in the land of the rising sun, there is a changing of the guard as one smartphone gives way to a new champion. For the better portion of the last 18 weeks since it launched back in June, the iPhone 4 has been Japan's top selling phone with little resistance in giving up its favorable spot.
However, the Samsung Galaxy S has seamlessly taken the prestigious title away from the iPhone most recently. In fact, the Android 2.2 powered device is actually outselling the combined efforts of the 16GB and 32GB models of the iPhone 4 in a period of only a week. Despite being still new to the market over there, it'll be interesting to see how it retains its coveted title in the coming weeks.
Regardless of how that all pans out, it goes to show that the Samsung Galaxy S is a true international hit as the Korean based company expects to sell approximately 10 million handsets worldwide.
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Years Since Yesterday
Years Since Yesterday is an Etsy vintage shop, based in Finland.
The shop concentrates mostly on classic Americana. A big part of the collection is handpicked in Texas, but you can also find a selection of Finnish vintage items and some other random goodies.
For both men and women.
Welcome to Years Since Yesterday!
Shop members
Owner, Customer Service, Shipper
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
You don't need a Paypal account in order to purchase, you can pay with credit or debit card through the Paypal website: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/361
Buyers from Finland: suomalaiset ostajat voivat myös maksaa suoraan pankkitililleni: ota yhteyttä ennen ostoa!
I rather not put items on hold for more than a couple of days.
I will ship it to the address provided through your Etsy profile, please make sure it's correct.
Shipping prices are set for the most affordable option. Upgrades to faster priority mail are available for listings set for standard economy mail.
— standard economy and priority mail never have tracking. Only heavy packages over 2 kg come with tracking. That means if you want tracking it usually needs to be purchased separately.
— additional price for tracking is approx. between 5—40€, depending on your destination country and on the size and weight of your package.
Estimated shipping time for STANDARD ECONOMY mail from Finland is:
— Finland: 2–3 business days
— Nordic & Baltic countries: 1–2 weeks
— Rest of the EU: 1–3 weeks
— Rest of Europe: 2–4 weeks
— Australia, Canada, Japan and USA: 2–3 weeks
— Rest of the world: 2–5 weeks
Estimated shipping time for PRIORITY mail from Finland is:
— Finland: 1–2 business days
— Nordic & Baltic countries: 2–5 business days
— Rest of the EU & Europe: 1–2 weeks
— Australia, Canada, Japan and USA: 1–2 weeks
— Rest of the world: 1–3 weeks
Estimated shipping time for EXPRESS mail from Finland is:
— Finland: 1 business day
— Nordic, Baltic & BENELUX countries, Germany & France: 2–3 business days
— Rest of the EU & Europe: 2–5 business days
— Australia, Canada, Japan and USA: 5–7 business days
— Rest of the world: 3–8 business days
Estimated shipping times are based on an average. Time required for possible customs clearance in your country is not included, neither the few business days it takes for me to ship the package.
A majority arrives in the estimated time, but it might take a week - sometimes even a couple of weeks - longer.
Also note that there sometimes, even though very rarely, can be longer delays. Please, be prepared that it could take even up to 7 weeks for a long distance package to arrive, even if it's very unusual.
Years Since Yesterday cannot predict, control or be held respondible for any delays caused by the postal services or the customs.
Any customs fees, taxes or similar are always on the responsibility of the buyer.
FREE SHIPPING IN FINLAND when purchasing for 50€ or more!
Korjaan toimitushinnan erikseen, jos ostat monta artikkelia joiden yhteishinta on yli 50€.
Refunds and Exchanges
If you think the item didn't meet the description, please contact me within 14 days of delivery (attach pictures of the flaws) and I will work with you on correcting the error.
All shipping costs are always on the responsibility of the buyer.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please, keep in mind that imperfections and small signs of wear, age or storage are almost always to be expected with vintage items, even if they don't have any specific flaws.
Color may vary from monitor to monitor and in different light.
Distinct flaws, tears, markings or other issues are described separately, while the general condition usually is described in some of the following ways:
— "Deadstock / NOS" — unused and usually still with original tags (might show minor signs of age or storage).
— "Mint condition" — looks like it's never been used (might show minor signs of age or storage).
— "Excellent vintage condition" — used, but very few noticeable signs of wear.
— "Light wear / Gently used / Good / Great vintage condition" — slightly noticeable signs of wear of different degrees, but nothing major.
— "General wear / vintage distressed" — some definitly noticeable signs of wear.
Please keep in mind that it can be hard to predict the durability of vintage items. Even if the quality and overall condition is good or even mint, they might have become unexpectedly fragile over the years. Handle your vintage items with care: lube metal zippers, take good care of leather and only air out, handwash or steam clean if possible. In best case they might last forever!
Always check the measurments! Vintage size tags mentioned often don't correspond with modern sizes and in different countries the general interpretation can vary. The "fits like" size is only my subjective estimate and might not necessarily correspond exactly with your personal interpretation.
For the most accurate result: avoid comparing to your own measurments, instead always compare to a similar garment of your own that fits.
Clothes are measured flat (then doubled). I take the measurements in cm and use a converter to get the inches:
Unless else mentioned:
— Sleeves are measured from the shoulders (shoulder seam).
— Bust is measured just below the armpits (underarm seams).
— Length of shirts/jackets are mesured from center back neck to hem. A possible collar is not included in the measurment.
— Waist measurement given (W30) is at the waistline of the garment and won't necessarily correspond with modern, universal jeans sizing or similar.
— Waist measurement given for belts (W30-W32) is measured within the limits of the existing buckle holes when buckled. Remember that belts seldom sit on the most narrow part of your own waist when used.
— Hips are measured just above the crotch or at the lower end of a zipper.
The measurments of the female mannquine torso used in many pictures are:
hip: 88 cm - 34,3 in
waist: 64 cm - 25 in
bust: 83 cm - 32,4 in
around shoulder: 83 cm - 32,4 in
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Always check the measurments! Vintage size tags mentioned often don't correspond with modern sizes and in different countries the general interpretation can vary slightly. The "fits like" size is only my subjective estimate and might not necessarily correspond exactly with your personal interpretation.
For the most accurate result: avoid comparing to your own measurments, instead always compare to a similar garment of your own that fits.
Please read the information in Additional Policies and FAQ's about the measurments and item descriptions in general.
Shipping will usually be done within 3 business days (Mon–Fri) after receiving the payment.
Tracking usually needs to be bought separately, in case you wish to have it.
If you live outside Finland, Scandinavia or the Baltic states delivery with standard economy mail usually takes 2–5 weeks (depending on the destination country), priority mail usually takes 1–3 weeks. Please be prepared there sometimes can be delays in the postal services.
Please read the information about Shipping in the policies for more detailed information.


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Russian scientists 'discover NOAH'S FLOODWATER at bottom of deepest hole in the world : The Kola Borehole could only go down as deep as 12km before being blocked by a mystery force.A video exposing the so-called Kola conspiracy says the established view of the earth's makeup – crust, mantle and core – was proved wrong by the geological dig.Scientists were shocked to discover that instead of solid, dry, dense rock massive amounts of water were found.
The video's publishers, Plano Existential, claim this proves the Biblical event of Noah's flood is a reality – and that the flood waters drained to this subterrannean sinkhole. The Biblical story of Noah's flood has troubled theologians for centuries and not least among the questions was 'what happened to the waters which flooded the earth' – where exactly did they recede to? Now some Christians believe the discovery of water so far below ground explains and gives credence to the flood story not as an allegory but a historical event.
Russian scientists at the Kola Borehole reportedly found water from Noah's great flood
The narrator said: "Nobody has drilled into the mantle or crust so there's no observations as to what's under the crust."I would like you to question what we've been told."The back up the account of a great flood. Genesis refers to 'all the fountains of the great deep'. "Rock shouldn't be porous but there's water there, supporting the claim that there was a great flood covering the entire earth."
This is the Kola Borehole, now closed it used to be the deepest hole in the world
The Kola Borehole was mysteriously closed down in the early 1990s but it unearthed some other confusing discoveries.A persistent rumour about the plant's closure remains to this day – that scientists got scared when they 'drilled through into hell' and 'heard the screaming from tortured souls'.


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Saline Lectronics, Inc., a leading electronics contract manufacturer, announces that it will exhibit at THE BIG M Manufacturing Convergence, scheduled to take place June 9-12, 2014 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI.
The first of its kind, THE BIG M is all about shaping the future of American manufacturing. Bringing together manufacturing professionals, including engineers, buyers and policy makers, this event is about tackling industry-related challenges and generating solutions that will bring American manufacturing to the next level.
"We are genuinely excited about our upcoming exhibition at THE BIG M," commented Davina McDonnell, Director of Marketing at Saline. "It's a perfect opportunity for us to not only showcase our capabilities and services within electronics contract manufacturing, but also provides us with the ideal platform to engage with other manufacturing professionals about the exciting future of this industry over the coming years."
As part of the company's commitment to being a Solutions Provider, Saline's team is excited to participate in the event to share its ideas related to the future of manufacturing, and how the company will contribute to its development. Saline will offer real-time, innovative solutions to the complex challenges of emerging technology in the electronics manufacturing services industry.
Stop by Booth #400 and ask company representatives about Saline Lectronics' latest investment in Cogiscan's Track, Trace and Control System, which allows the company to provide customers with end-to-end thorough traceability regarding product flow and quality control processes.
Visiting Saline at this event is a perfect opportunity to experience firsthand what it means to work with an electronics contract manufacturer that provides meaningful manufacturing solutions. To learn more about THE BIG M, please visit http://bigmevent.com/.
For more information about Saline Lectronics, visit www.lectronics.net.
Saline Lectronics, Inc. is a PCB assembly house located in Saline, Michigan. The company specializes in low to mid-volume, high-mix electronic printed circuit board assemblies. In addition to its extensive knowledge of PCB assembly manufacturing, other strengths include electromechanical design, DFM, and project engineering. For more information, visit www.lectronics.net.


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Generic Name: albiglutide (AL-bi-GLOO-tide)
Brand Name: Tanzeum
Similar medicines have been shown to cause thyroid cancer in rats and mice. The risk increased with high doses and prolonged use. It is not known if Tanzeum may cause thyroid cancer in humans.
Do not use Tanzeum if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) (a certain type of thyroid cancer), or if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) (another type of cancer).
Contact your doctor immediately if you have a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Tanzeum is used for:
Treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise.
Tanzeum is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist. It works by increasing the amount of insulin that your body produces.
Do NOT use Tanzeum if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tanzeum
- you or a family member has a history of MTC
- you have MEN2
- you have type 1 diabetes, pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis), or severe stomach or bowel problems
- you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high blood acid levels)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Tanzeum:
Some medical conditions may interact with Tanzeum. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have stomach problems (eg, trouble digesting food, slowed emptying of the stomach)
- if you have a history of kidney problems, liver problems, or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- if you or a family member has a history of any thyroid cancer
- if you have never taken another medicine for type 2 diabetes
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tanzeum. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Insulin or oral diabetes medicines (eg, glyburide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tanzeum may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Tanzeum:
Use Tanzeum as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Tanzeum comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. It also comes with an extra patient leaflet with detailed instructions for use. Read them carefully. Read them again each time you get Tanzeum refilled. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this information.
- Use Tanzeum with or without food.
- Take Tanzeum on the same day each week.
- A health care provider will teach you how to use Tanzeum. Be sure you understand how to use Tanzeum. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Use the proper technique taught to you by your health care provider. Inject deep under the skin, in the stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm as directed by your doctor. Do NOT inject Tanzeum into a vein or muscle.
- Do not use Tanzeum if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the pen is cracked or damaged.
- Use your dose within 8 hours after mixing.
- Use your dose right away after you attach the needle to the pen.
- Rotate injection sites as you have been told by your doctor.
- Do not share pen or cartridge devices with another person. Sharing these devices may pass infections from one person to another. This includes infections you may not know you have.
- If you also give yourself insulin injections, do NOT mix Tanzeum in the same syringe as the insulin. Administer Tanzeum and insulin as 2 separate injections. Both injections may be given in the same body area, but you should not give the injections right next to each other.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- Use Tanzeum on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- If you miss a dose of Tanzeum, use it as soon as possible. If you miss taking Tanzeum for more than 3 days, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tanzeum.
Important safety information:
- Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tanzeum before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes. Check your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. If they are often higher or lower than they should be and you take Tanzeum exactly as prescribed, tell your doctor.
- Tanzeum may increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with other medicines that can cause low blood sugar (eg, insulin, sulfonylureas). Low blood sugar may also be more likely to occur if you skip a meal, exercise heavily, or drink alcohol. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. Tell your doctor right away if this happens.
- It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose (eg, tablets, gel) to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar, like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or nondiet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.
- Pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) has been reported in patients taking Tanzeum. Call your doctor right away if you develop severe or persistent stomach or back pain (with or without nausea or vomiting).
- Fever, infection, injury, or surgery may increase your risk for high or low blood sugar levels. If any of these occur, check your blood sugar closely and tell your doctor right away.
- Tanzeum may change the way that medicines taken by mouth are absorbed into your body. Be sure your doctor knows about all the medicines you take. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- If diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting occurs, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor for instructions. Dehydration may lead to new or worsening kidney problems.
- Lab tests may be performed while you use Tanzeum. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tanzeum while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Tanzeum.
Possible side effects of Tanzeum:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Back pain; cough; diarrhea; joint pain; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stuffy nose.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat; unusual hoarseness); change in the amount of urine produced; severe stomach or back pain (with or without vomiting); symptoms of thyroid cancer (eg, lump or swelling in the neck, persistent hoarseness, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.Proper storage of Tanzeum:
Store in a refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Tanzeum may be stored at room temperature up to 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) for up to 4 weeks before use.
Store Tanzeum away from excessive heat and sunlight. Do not use Tanzeum if it has been frozen or overheated (above 86 degrees F). Keep the pen dry. Do not store Tanzeum with a needle attached to the pen. Do not use Tanzeum past the expiration date on the carton. Keep Tanzeum out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Tanzeum, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Tanzeum is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Tanzeum or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Tanzeum. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Tanzeum. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Tanzeum.
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Last year, inspired by the Scottish Referendum, I wrote about identity and indicated that externals like family, religion and nation claim the rights to our selves. I put these in 'external' category as these groups/phenomena can be easily identified in the outside world in form of members of family, or church, the preachers, politicians, national flags and geography.
Contextualising Economy
Economy as a multi-folded, multi-faceted and interdependent phenomenon is conceptualised, experienced and approached differently in every country. This is partly the reason why globalisation, conducted as it had been up until now, brought mixed and sometimes devastating results. I will briefly introduce the contextualisation of economy by looking at it from angles of debt and apparent inequality. I will lean on and use Joseph Stiglitz understandings as a platform to introduce the cosmic perspective to the current Earthly experiences provided by the economic system.
Britain's European Affair
Originally written for and published by Bella Caledonia on 28 May 2015
The Crown vs The Sovereign
In 2013 I decided to seriously look at becoming a British citizen. After 10 years of working diligently perhaps there was indeed some extra benefit in holding a British passport. There are several criteria but applying is only possible after one had passed a test of knowledge. There is a preparatory book you need to be learning from for the test, entitled Life in The United Kingdom, a Guide for New Resident. It was a great test of patience ploughing through it. It is really a bigger marketing pamphlet, this book. Knowing the realities of living in the UK reading the skewed version was both enlightening and amusing, especially the last chapter.On page 123 of the manual one is informed that on becoming a British citizen they will be asked to take an oath. It reads:
Sliding Societies
As I continue to work with the collective consciousness of various nations I gain more confidence in deciphering a particular way of thinking or cultural imprints in their psyche, the way societies work as a unit. For just like each of us is their own soul purpose or a divine blueprint, playing a particular 'role' in the magnificence of creation, so are societies collectively. Each nation or race has an agreement with the Cosmos (and itself) to play a particular role in the evolution and/or ascension of The Whole.
The Art of Politics
At the beginning of this year I had a chance to share my vision of unified~umbrella political system for Europe with someone who understood my concepts and saw them in a wider context. A semi-formal occasion, I barely know my partner in conversation but my hands are in the air, I'm on my tiptoes, heart pumping, speaking quicker than usual. And being aware of it. The topic engaged the Whole of me. Far more than my 'usual' creative expressions of dance or painting. I slowed down, I had mixed feelings, I rarely let my passion loose in public. But I just had.
On the way home I enquired what was it that really kept this fire burning, always present although not always acknowledged by my practical self. Yes, I grew up in a political household and my writing got me into Youth Parliament. And these perhaps form the framework, 'the stones around the fire'. But it seems the core of it is threefold.On the superficial level politics is one of the most stimulating exercises for my brain, it appeals to one of the strongest aspects of my mind – organisation. This in turn sits against the backdrop of my understanding of hierarchy. Politics, through good organisation, is the best medium to deliver socially what the said hierarchy suggests. Slightly deeper there is an activated aspect of my psyche which drives the heat 'upward' and keeps me focused ~ politics taps into and empowers the archetype of a humanitarian in me which I feel strongly connected to. Then there is the deepest level of my understanding, underpinning the rest.
Years ago I thought it was the power, which I believed politicians represented, that inspired me. Today, after I've grown and matured a little I smile at the 'cunning' of the Universe, at its continuous games. It transpires that my deep interest in political structures and delivery is nothing more than an extension of my continuing fascination with Spirit and how it finds Its way through the intricate tapestry of human construct. From a wider perspective I see global politics as an expression of a collective ego mind which 'terrorises' the subtler, more alive expressions of humankind.
Lies, hidden agendas, manipulation, the everyday of political interaction with the public, are Spirit's tools to bring us to the realisation of what we are and what we are not. Our awareness constantly navigates through the obstacles of falsehood, fraud, deception, guiding us, individually and collectively, towards what is more Whole-istic, genuine, relevant, in the present moment. Everything is exactly as it 'should' be, right here, right now and serves us to raise awareness, to touch and engage us. From the place of true engagement we can consciously create. I believe global politics can evolve into an intelligent, unified model and serve as a balancing, rather than a governing force. And just like the Ego, when accepted and integrated (or transcended if you had chosen to Ascend) in tandem with the Soul it can deliver miracles to this Earth. Believe it or not.Related posts:
The Love of Power, 18 Jan 2015 Systemic Balance, 24 Aug 2014
After taxi revelations of my projected spirit last month I decided to take Scotland for a long walk, enquire what the deal was. I have been living in this country since 2006. Although I didn't really know 'why' I came (apart from the obvious reason of starting a new job) I felt that somehow I was meant to be here. After few futile attempts to leave or re-locate, I have stopped pushing against my cosmic intention and arguing with what the 'outer' reality was telling me: that Scotland was somehow part of my soul purpose. Since 2012 I was acutely aware the purpose involved Scottish Independence. And there are perfectly logical reasons why I would relate to this concept but do they explain my passion? I don't really care more about Scotland than I do about any other country, Queen Russia, King USA and other rooks and pawns in between included.
Of course I resonate with full autonomy because independence and freedom are integral and very empowering aspects of my personal life. Secondly, independence is a natural stage or unfoldment of any maturing spirit but also collective evolution of any society. From my point of view independence for Scotland is just a natural way forward, aligned with 'direction' (or multidimensionality) of evolution and expansion. Digging deeper I found the underlying 'cause' of my determination: the ever present agenda of my soul to re-balance nations and disarm respective countries. Somehow, my non-logical aspects see Scotland as playing a pivotal role in balancing the 'male', collective Western thought and introducing currency glocalization which would bring realisation of my agenda closer to our experience. For that, Scottish Independence is a pre-requisite.
Scotland's is an inspiring journey because it is seemingly striving to create something totally new which stands against its cultural efforts (and a great deal of monetary investment) to preserve history or 'bring past to life'. However, today it stands much stronger than it did in September 2014, the intention of empowerment is spread wide and well grounded. Outburst of patriotism and loudspeakers did a great job last year, perhaps strategic planning will round the numbers next time. Of course, birthing of new reality would require a major shift in our thinking – we would need to start seeing ourselves in context of the world rather than that of Britain. Our social reforms would need to match innovation seen in Scotland's sciences and technology. We would need to look beyond Scottishness and into more cosmopolitan attitudes and connections. All that is already here, sitting with people of Scotland.
Naturally, some say I should put my dream of Scottish passport on the top shelf, slot it between Greek myths and children's stories. Yet, I still hold it gently in my hands, study its verses with loving attention, curious if it becomes clay in my hands, which, shaped by many, could become a reality experienced by all. Impossibility? Creativity at its best, aye say!
Unless… I'm after creating a whole new civilization…
Related posts: ID-entity. Part 1. 2 Nov 2014 Reality. Apparently 27 Dec 2014
Further inspiration: Independence or federacy?
Last week on a way to an event, curious as I am, I asked the taxi driver what he thought about the results of the Independence Referendum. An elderly Scot who'd lived through a lot shared his views in an uncommitted way and concluded with: "You know, some countries are able to fight for their freedom, and we quibbled over pennies". This last sentence caught my attention and made a crack in my self-delusion. I sank deeper into the seat. Could it be that I had been projecting the great spirit of Polish fighters onto Scotland all along? Could it be that Scotland would never deliver what I see it is perfectly capable of? Absolutely. I smiled, as found a deep sense of peace in this realisation. The projection sponsored my inflated sense of possibility. It served its purpose and carried me to the place in global history where projections are no longer needed or necessary. I was ready to have the bubble burst and the taxi driver did that for me. Life brings us answers all the time if we care to listen.
The whole interaction deepened my respect for Attention as the tool of discipline and creation. In my post Touching History I shared briefly how, if we allow it, we can be guided towards transformations. Sometimes we need a specific environment to access parts of ourselves. Our inner and outer worlds are in constant dance, relationship, movement and attention is what connects these worlds. There is a saying that where attention goes the energy flows. It is one, outward aspect of attention. The inner one is 'where the energy is stuck, attention goes'. We will be pulled in different directions and every time we are deeply attracted to or repulsed by something it is a sign that an aspect of ourselves is waiting to be integrated. The 'goal' of our soul is Wholeness and it will guide us through our senses towards appropriate environment for our realisation. We will see/perceive the outer through the lens of our experience. What we perceive is pointing to what is real (behind the perceived) and the understanding that any experience is both a learning and an illusion. Only by addressing the inner can we alter the outer in a sustainable fashion. We need to pay attention.
However, the physical reality is designed to distract us: TV, social media, games, economy. If we continually follow the attention to the outside, never inquire what it tells us about our inner world, we will always rely on the guidance of others. That's why whenever I find myself distracted I consciously re-direct my attention to love. This is where I wish my energy to flow because this is the aspect of humanity I wish to grow. It is the greatest spiritual discipline. To be coming back to love, every time, back and again, however hard it is. Because it is not only roses and gentleness, sometimes it is radical and 'harsh', sometimes it slaps the cheeks of the blind or the callous, sometimes it doesn't let me compromise or bend my standards. And it is there, in the heart, that we find the true sovereign. From that point onward we can only create empowered states of being and empowered nation states. So when I study Stalin or Hitler am I not distracted? Does not the study of conflict influence my gentle soul in a negative way?
In fact it brings me closer to Wholeness and nature of love. My work is my passion and to perform harmonisation effectively I need to understand the elements that are 'distorted'. This includes understanding situations or people that we've been taught to perceive as 'evil'. It is very easy to disregard Hitler and Stalin as monsters but they were humans, just like you and me, who decided to shape their world according to their vision. Where did they put their attention? Exactly where the financial industry puts it today. But love is all inclusive, even though we like to think differently. For once the 'thing', phenomenon, person is understood at an appropriate depth, their nature is revealed to us. Once nature is seen, all need for judgement, opposition or categorization dissolves. What sits at the core of our nature? Please enquire within.
Related posts: Love. Apparently, 14 Sep 2014
Communication. Hardly.
I regularly hear from fellow migrants of various nationalities "They think I'm stupid" or "They just don't understand" when referring to the natives. I smile then and nod or laugh out loud depending on which social class I happen to be representing. I understand the migrants' frustrations but also see how enclosed they are in their own understandings. We rarely appreciate that every time a native encounters a foreigner they have no idea what level of English they will be dealing with. Even as the conversation progresses, the native cannot know (unless it is evident from the content of the conversation) if he was really understood. An interesting social landscape considering the Brits are in their own country. Or are they?
Even though only 7-15 per cent of communication happens verbally, and but a fraction of human behaviour is governed by reason, communication is still vital as it facilitates true understanding and expansion. Today, it is one of the most important arts we could be practicing. There are very few non-commercial bridges left between nations and we cannot be sure if those will last long. Communication is the only bridge which, even though burnt time and again, can be re-created and each time it is re-built, it can grow stronger. (Given the objectives of the parties involved are similar).
Of course open, direct communication can be scary. In open communication everything comes out, shadows included. There we find out our own attitude and level of acceptance towards what's ugly, irrational and criminal as well as vulnerable, hurtful or downright contradictory to what we believe/think about ourselves. It takes patience and maturity to remain impartial or not be disgusted by what comes out of the mouth of another or our own. It's a risky affair, it can escalate and often does. But it's the only way forward ~ through it. The result of a dialogue depends on how well it is contained. And that is an art in itself. Unfortunately, the upper class concepts of equality and political correctness drive divisions and lack of understanding even deeper. There is everything but honest exchange and communication between individuals of one class, let alone across social spectrum.
All that said, the most important communication that the rest builds upon starts with-in us. Do we listen to each aspect of ourselves with respect? Do we give our shadow, the inner child, the wise woman, the architect equal time and attention? Do we hinder or facilitate our archetypes towards their full expression in the world? Do we recognise which aspects are in conflict within us? Until we do, there is little chance we will ever be able to understand and transform the conflicts which happen on a larger scale. Because the roots of those are not found in the military or politics.
Related posts: In Disguise, 27 Jul 2014, Boundaries, 30 Nov 2014
Underneath Geopolitics
The current shape of Poland and its boundaries were decided after WWII. A home to nearly 40 million people, Poland has had its boundaries moved and realigned several times in history and at some point it did 'not exist'. And because Poland was once what is now Russia and Germany (Map 13) these influences are also present in our psyche. According to Norman Davies Poland is "the most ethnically homogenous state in the whole of Europe" and I see this clustering of pure identity and values in one place as a result of the historic shifts of 'our' land. Another 'consequence' is our excellent adaptability which in politics manifests in its shadow form as 'spineless' leadership. The history of national boundary influences us all collectively. What is important to understand is that these influences date back to the moment of creation of lands and the changes are observable as energetic layers in the land itself and as historic imprints in our psyche. Additionally our core Slavic wisdom has been, over the centuries, either eradicated or enveloped by religious indoctrination. This sociologically shows as irrational loyalty to Church and close-mindedness and politically means we act either impotent or satirical on international scene.
The second example of energetic influences of land and collective psyche on the 'tangible' outcomes is visible in Scotland and specifically in the voting pattern during the recent Referendum. Scotland is geographically very defined, solid and had not been prone to boundary changes as much as Poland. In fact Scottish land runs deepest into Mother Earth among European countries; what happens here, due to law of Nature will have a lasting ripple effect across Europe. The land exudes strength and independence and so does the collective spirit, including Scottish diaspora. However, since 18th century and the Age of Enlightenment, part of the collective psyche detached itself from 'the body of Scotland' and has been entirely invested in belief in reason. Energetically it looks like a total split, and it seems that Scottish nation acted out this particular form of schizophrenia last year. It was clearly visible in the nearly 50/50 result of the Referendum, where each side was deeply convinced of their choice but the whole nation at large was far from united in thought.
Vatican, on the other hand, is a perfect example of ideological and strategic unity. Although in my view Catholic thought has had a profoundly detrimental effect on the collective psyche, I am full of admiration for how Vatican runs its affairs. As small as it is, its global influence cannot be denied. Vatican and everyone there knows exactly what the values are (ground), what the Catholic Church wants to achieve (goal) and everyone is absolutely devoted and united in achieving that goal. Even though occasionally its underbelly is ravaged by scandals of paedophilia and money laundering, Vatican has an excellent leader who ensures continuation of power. Pope Francis is inclusive, progressive and expansive and is the first Catholic pope whom I not only agree with on many levels but also value as a person. Certainly someone to be learning from.On the other side of the 'size' spectrum is
USA. I have been fascinated with this country for a long time especially in how its complexity is not respected by the government. Looking for the roots of how USA behaves in Middle East and Europe, I naturally looked into the land. It is both fascinating and devastating to observe, the land is covered in scars, which almost never heal, and the 'weeping' of the indigenous people can be heard in the background. I receive it as a low, continuous hum, hovering above the land, up to 1 m above but rarely in the mountains. It is not surprising for me that American society is so disconnected, USA never properly 'landed' , it's too difficult to own the history. The disconnection from land can be seen in the epidemic of obesity, dependence on drugs and violence (passive aggressive). The psychological denial is acted out on other, remote lands in Europe. What's more, each state is really like a country itself, each has its distinct mentality ~ Arizona, California and Oregon for example have deeper capacity for transformation than Texas, New York or Oklahoma. To have one government 'representing' all 50 states borders on criminal domination.And returning home, closer to the ugly uncle Britain and Mr Cameron's continuous rhetoric directed at Mr Putin, it seems Britain is asserting something it is not. Scottish Referendum clearly showed what a divided, confused, psychologically vulnerable and spiritually non-existent nation Britain really is. It's a historic shell with hollow core, very easy target. Russia has a strong and very integrated spirit, Russians lived through realities which the Brits can only read about and exchange remarks at dinner table. Until that, too, crumbles under the weight of their pride and ignorance.
Related posts: Reality. Apparently, 27 Dec 2014, Cellular Awareness, 7 Sep 2014