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Why didn't anyone tell me that artists have been going into Moog Studios to record "Mooged" versions of their songs. More importantly, why did no one tell me that MUTEMATH did so!?
Seriously, this video is great.
A super chill track by Gardens & Villa to help you mellow out before sleep.
Go on,
take off your clothes listen.
Of course these pictures turned out horrible but I don't care. I'll just pretend that she was moving around so much the camera wasn't able to fully capture her.
Here's another video we did. This time it's a cover of 'Simply Simple' by Mother Mother!
My bff, Jenny, and I did a cover of a song by our friend's band, Cera. We sat in an alley downtown and my brother filmed us. We have a couple other songs that we did but we wanted to throw this one up first.
Song: 11:59 (Originally by Cera)
Check out (and download for free) the original version of the song by Cera here!
Watch Kimbra kill this live performance of Withdraw!
How about some live Radiohead from Bonnaroo? Eh? Eh?
Lazy Sundays, finding excellent music on Youtube.
City And Colour covering Kimbra's "Settle Down".
MARK BERUBE AND THE PATRIOTIC FEW - Hello from Mitch Fillion (southernsouls.ca) on Vimeo.
Mark Berube and The Patriotic Few. One of the best (if not THE best) Canadian bands/artists you've never heard of. Live version of "Hello".
Said The Whale - "B.C. Orienteering" (live)
Tonight! Always excited to see these guys, no matter how many times I have already
Jealous! I wish they would come through town again :(
Said The Whale - "B.C. Orienteering" (live)
HANNAH GEORGAS - The Deep End from Mitch Fillion (southernsouls.ca) on Vimeo.
Hannah Georgas - "Deep End" (live)
Radiohead, from the basement, performing their album 'The King Of Limbs'
Sondre Lerche "Minor Details" from Lake Fever Sessions on Vimeo.
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It's hard to believe looking back, but "Informer," the debut single from Toronto reggae artist Snow (a.k.a. Darrin O'Brien), topped the American singles charts back in 1992, while its accompanying album, "12 Inches of Snow," sold eight million copies. Snow would never top that initial success but went on to build a solid fanbase in Jamaica and Asia, especially Japan. His 2000 comeback album, "Mind on the Moon," produced the modest hit "Everybody Wants To Be Like You." Snow's last studio album was 2002's "Two Hands Clapping," but he continues to post music to his YouTube channel.
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The Kansas City Chiefs organization is paying for Jovan Belcher's funeral arrangements ... and has offered financial assistance to Kasandra Perkins' family as well ... TMZ has learned.
Sources directly involved with the situation tell us ... the Chiefs have made it clear they don't want either family to be stuck with the massive bills stemming from the funerals or memorial services.
We're told members of Belcher's family -- which now has custody of the couple's orphaned newborn baby -- graciously accepted the offer ... and the team will cover all of the costs of Belcher's memorial in KC and funeral in NY.
It's unclear if Perkins' family has accepted the offer as well.
When called for comment, a rep for the Chiefs told us, "We are assisting both families with arrangements ... We just prefer not to get into specifics of what we are doing or have done."
Calls to the Belcher and Perkins families have not been returned.
Don;t they carry insurance on ALL players?
He is a murderer! Shame on you KC Chiefs.
They have to be kidding. This murderer took a life and destroyed his child's life. Let his family "bankroll" the funeral.
How quick so many of you are to judge. Yes, violence is horrible. But his last text to a friend indicated that he was overjoyed at the birth of his daughter. Why risk losing that by murdering anyone???? There must have been a hopelessness within him , caused by depression or something. The two people present when he turned the gun on himself should give details to the proper authorities. Was he crying? was he stone-faced? Did he mention his daughter before killing himself?....Something mental had to be going on to commit a crime such as that. he actually "had" something to lose.


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The person who sung that song was a boy. (A very young one at that, not even in middle school if I remember correctly. O_O) His voice really is amazing and when Blizz heard a little of his singing they quickly said "This is our guy."
You can see him/Blizz talking about him in the Wrath DvD thing (CE Edition) but you can probably find it on YouTube. Just look up "Wotlk CE DVD Music" or w/e.


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Man Murdered At Rick Ross' Home In Miami, Florida
Police are investigating the murder of a 40-year-old man shot in front of Rick Ross' Miami, Florida home earlier this morning.
According to TMZ, Ricky Rozay was not at his home at the time of the shooting. He is not considered a suspect in the murder of the unidentified man, who was discovered laying inside the gate at the residence.
Cops are unsure if the victim is connected to Ross, but plan on asking him questions about their relationship. Ross is yet to comment on the matter. #hiphopdx
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The two were seen alone together during Paris Fashion Week.
Check out the happy, gorgeous couple.
It's called acting, people!
What's she up to now?
Go ahead, try to steal her, but it sounds pretty serious.
Don't get blocked.
I mean, they have a point.
'Cut' as in edit out. Not like stab-stab.
Sadly, it's only in the UK... for now.
A fan may have discovered what's next for the hit game.
From John's speech to Jacy's surprise announcement, we couldn't stop squirming in our seats.
Nicole Polizzi says her daughter Giovanna's arrival was, well, pretty unforgettable.
The 'Awkward' star says she won't make the same mistake that her character did.
Amber and Ethan found out what they're having during a bash with their former housemates.
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The dining room food was really excellent, the service there both impeccable and personal, and the "anytime" option seating we'd chosen was great. But I was disappointed at the lack of eating options that did not require some sort of big surcharge. Outside of the buffet and a place to get a burger, the dining room was pretty much it in terms of free choices. We tried one of the surcharged "specialty" restaurants and the food was good but not special enough to justify the add-on cost. We also tried the Bistro, where surcharge was smaller, but food was awful
Enjoyed most of the big stage entertainment, but again, there was little else to do and thus everybody attended, meaning it was always crowded and I felt like a cow being herded with walkers and canes. The need to buy overpriced water, beer, soda and specialty coffees felt like being nickeled and dimed to death, but the packages were way too expensive for anyone indulging only moderately in any of them, and therefore a bad deal financially. Am neither a shopper nor a gambler, so that part of ship held little interest, though we felt constantly exhorted to buy, shop, buy nonetheless. Enjoyed the galley tour, though, and all but one of the shore trips, which I've reviewed on Celebrity site. A private shore trip we booked through shore trip concierge was really good, so I'd recommend that if you are trying to get off on your own. One big advantage to the age of the travelers was that we had no trouble getting on active shore trips! Smokers were treated well, with plenty of designated smoking areas, most of them convenient to use. Cleanup of those areas could be improved, but at least we didn't feel like lepers. Mostly this ship was kept spotless so any empty glass or cup was overly obvious.
Overall, the many destinations, the great cabin and the wonderful service saved this trip for me from the issues listed above. But the vibe was a little "snooty" for me. I surely recommend this trip, but you should know what you are getting into atmosphere-wise and seriously consider whether that atmosphere is one you will enjoy. Plenty of people do. Many of our fellow travelers had been on it numerous times.


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During her stay in Connecticut with her mom, Gia had found out something remarkable. Something that she took advantage of quite often, whereas now she would be lucky to even go outside without thinking her dad would pop up if she did anything wrong. In Connecticut, she wasn't stifled like she was in New Jersey. She wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not.
One night she and a few of her friends had gotten their fake ID's, dressed up like they thought a 21-year-old would, and headed to a night club. When they got there, the bouncer took one look at their very exposed cleavages and let them in. No fake ID's needed. Since then, Gia had carried the ID with her, but not once had she needed to show it to a bouncer. Of course, that was a very good thing, as she would hardly pass for a 35-year-old Indian woman who weighed 200 pounds, as her ID claimed she was.
From Hazel Gia had found out exactly what bars and nightclubs were worth going to, and she headed straight to the closest one. Hazel would've joined her in her quest to get wasted, but unfortunately she was unable to thanks to being grounded. She had tried to sneak out with Gia, but her dad was watching her like a hawk. And Gia understood Hazel's frustration very well. Her dad would have done the same if she had been arrested at a party.
But being alone didn't stop Gia, oh no.
The appearance of the bar hardly gave a welcoming impression. The clock was nearing 11 pm when she arrived, so the bouncer was in place, and there were some people scattered around the entrance area. Gia had made sure she'd get in. That meant a new outfit. A couple of garments borrowed from Hazel and a little bit of makeup, and she was sure to get into the bar.
And just as she had predicted, the bouncer's eyes lingered on her face only for a moment before his gaze descended further down. To Gia, all bouncers looked the same. They were all tall, overly muscular, and they were all wearing tight black t-shirts that showed off their muscles. This one was no different.
"Hey," Gia said to the guy, smiling in a way that one would never smile to their parent. She wouldn't be caught dead looking at a guy like that when her father was in the room. But it worked, and the brawny man stepped aside to let her in.
The bar was just like any other bar. It was packed with people, and when someone with a cigarette in the corner of their mouth walked past her, Gia inhaled the intoxicating smoke. The loud music hit her like waves, and she loved the way it made her relax. The previous fight between her mother and father disappeared from her mind with every step she took towards the bar.
Without asking any questions, the bartender gave her a glass of vodka as she ordered. Her choice of poison was never understood by her friends in Connecticut, as they preferred fruity, colorful drinks with those little umbrellas. Gia's tastes were more modest. She liked hard liquor without the umbrellas. She needed the relief, even if it was for a short time away from home. She seemed to be the cause for everyone's down fall and now she knew why her dad had turned to alcohol. It solved her problems, at least for a short time. Now Gia couldn't see why she didn't start drinking sooner.
The bartender kept refilling her glass as she emptied it on a steady pace. She had no other goal with this than to clear her mind from all the negative thoughts. At first, she ignored everyone around her and concentrated on chugging down that liquid down her throat. After a few shots, she felt like she was up in the clouds. Her head was getting dizzier and her eyes droopy. Gia realized that she had drank too much too quickly when her stomach started to feel queasy. But she didn't budge from her seat, instead she asked the bartender for a refill. He gave her a look of concern and sympathy.
"Don't you think you've had enough?" the bartender asked, pouring the clear liquid into her glass.
"Just keep them coming," she told the man and chugged down the drink. She wasn't in the mood to talk.
"Well, aren't we cheerful today," he said, raising an eyebrow and looking at her. "Troubles?"
Gia nodded. "You have no idea." She set down the glass after emptying it once more, and finally looked around her.
The bar was packed, that much was clear from the moment she came in, and it hadn't bothered her. Now she realized that it was a bit too full for her tastes. There was always that one creep who pried on any female, and Gia had realized that she was practically a creep-magnet.
"Hey, what's your name?" a guy who was wearing his shirt backwards asked her. He leaned on the bar and stared at her boobs.
"Fuck off," she told him.
"Do you know CPR? Because baby, you just took my breath away!"
Gia rolled her eyes. "Just go away, okay?"
Apparently realizing that his pick up line was unsuccessful, he tried another one: "Did it hurt?"
"Oh for fuck's sake! Just get the hell away from me!" she told him, wanting nothing more than to slap him. He eventually got the message and moved on to the next pair of boobs he saw.
A few other guys hit on her and tried to buy her drinks, and she didn't want to go with any of them. She wasn't that desperate or hurt. Nor was she that drunk, at least not yet. So she blew them off and claimed to be a lesbian or a transvestite on several occasions.
Still, would she have rather gone back home? No. She turned back to the bartender who had moved on to another customer after refilling her class. But he had left her the bottle, which she more than gladly emptied herself.
The loud music and sound of people shouting and laughing over it slowly disappeared. The barstool was high, and Gia had to take support from the bar so she wouldn't fall. With shaky hands she drank straight from the bottle, as it was easier than trying to pour some into the tiny glass. Every time she tried, half of the liquid ended up on the bar top. It was actually odd how drunk she was. At her mom's it took a lot of alcohol to get her buzzed. She got her alcohol tolerance from her dad. It took a lot to get her wasted.
"You've drank almost two bottles," the bartender told her, looking at her with pity. Somehow the sight of the miserable girl, drinking her worries away made him feel bad for her. "Isn't it about time you went home? We're almost closing."
Gia's blurry eyes scanned the bar around her. There were only a few people left beside herself. She really just wanted to stay here all night and drink till she thought she had enough. Which will be never.
"Do you want me to call you a cab?" the bartender asked.
She shook her head, realizing that she had to go. She couldn't stay there any longer. She couldn't be bothered to count, so she just grabbed a few bills from her pocket and put them on the bar. She didn't even know how much she gave him or if it was even enough. He didn't stop her, so it must have been enough.
Gia nearly fell on the floor when she got off the stool. She realized that the high heels were a very bad decision when she did almost fall on the floor on her way to the door. However, before she hit the cold concrete ground, she was caught by a pair of strong arms.
At this point, she didn't care anymore and felt herself slip away into a comfortable darkness where nothing was wrong.
Gerard felt himself get more desperate and nervous by the second as he knocked on the white wooden door and waited for it to open. He felt his heart beat fast, afraid of what she'll say to him. Would she still be mad? Upset? Or will she have had enough time to think about things? He didn't dare to wish for forgiveness, but bringing his wife and daughter home were first on his list of priorities right now. Even if it would cost him his other daughter.
Once the door was finally opened for him, an instant smile spread on his face. After having not seen his wife in few days, simply seeing her made his heart jump.
Lindsey took one look at him and sighed. "Where's Gia?"
"At home. Can we talk?"
Lindsey let him in to her mother's house. "My mom took Bandit shopping."
Gerard, who had been hoping to see the girl, was a bit disappointed. But he still had things to discuss with his wife.
"If you're here to blame me of Gia's problems some more, then I don't want to hear it," she told him.
"No, I'm here to ask you to come back home. Linds, this is ridiculous!"
"It might be to you! I don't think you realize how serious this is."
"No I really don't. I don't see what the problem is. You don't really even care about Gia, so I don't understand why you're making such a big deal out of this."
Lindsey groaned in frustration. "You really don't get it. I do care about her, but she doesn't want me to. Nor do you! You have no idea bad it makes me feel that you somehow want to keep me and her apart. It's like you want two separate families. I can't go to her anymore because she always pushes me away, and you actually want her to!"
"That's not true at all!"
"Gerard… I know we have to make this work somehow, so I want you to realize what's going on. I know she still thinks of me as the woman who stole her daddy. And I don't want the role of the bad guy."
"Then what do you want me to do?" he asked her. "I'll do anything to get you and Bandit back home."
"Just… fix it."
Gerard sighed. He sat down on the armrest of the couch and looked down on the floor. He had no idea how to fix this. Well, he didn't really understand the problem so how could he have fixed it.
"Her mom came by today," he admitted. "I've been considering letting Gia go back with her, even if it means she'll be near Thomas. I mean, I don't want her to get hurt and I realize this makes me incredibly selfish but… Things were easier when she was there. Now Stella doesn't want her there."
Lindsey saw that he was hurting. The emotional pain and the confusion were crushing him.
"I just wonder if it would be easier to let her go. You know, let her do what she wants and leave," he said.
When she realized what he meant, she felt like slapping him. "So you want to kick her out? Because she made a mistake? Gerard, do you realize what you're saying?! She stuck by you for years when no one, even you, would've expected her to! She dealt with your drinking and drug using and not caring about her, and now she's having a problem and you want to get rid of her like she's some sort of a sick animal? You don't do that!"
"Then what do you want me to do?!" Gerard asked. "I can't live with her but living with her is hell! The second she comes here, everything starts to break apart. If it means you and Bandit will come back home, I'll do anything."
The look on her face was harsh, as were her words. "Me and Bandit are coming home in a few days. And if you've kicked her out by then, I swear to god I don't want anything to do with you then. Who's to say you won't do the same to Bandit when she grows up and rebels? You have to deal with it, Gerard. Now go back home, and talk to your daughter. Who else does she have?"
Lindsey stormed out of the room, and Gerard took that as a sign to get out as well. He left the house, knowing that he'll have to patch things up with Gia, but he had no idea how to do that. He could hardly look at her, let alone speak to her.
Yes, things might be much easier if she was gone, but it wouldn't fix anything. He'd just be avoiding the problem. Lindsey was right. He had to learn to deal with it.


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There has been a mixed response to the Supreme Court's direction for the gradual elimination of Haj subsidy. Hyderabadis have reacted cautiously to the decision which has been in the air for quite sometime.
There has been no outright condemnation or even an open welcome to the court's verdict, which came on the eve of the 'qurrah' being held to select Haj pilgrims for this year.
"Subsidy or no subsidy, Muslims on whom Haj has become obligatory will undertake the pilgrimage," remarked Sabir Pasha who leads prayers at Haj House here. This is by and large the opinion of many.
No 'favour'
Many feel that there is a wrong impression going around that the government is doing a 'favour' on Muslims by extending the subsidy, when, in fact the benefit is cornered by Air India. For close to six months, the Government of India keeps the money collected from pilgrims in the bank and the chartered flights are booked much in advance. "Who benefits from all this," asks Syed Sirajuddin, who has applied for Haj this year.
The Haj Committee of India pays at the rate of Rs.70,000 per ticket to Air India when the normal fare to Jeddah is between Rs.20,000 to Rs.22,000. "It is nothing but transfer of money from one department to another," says Abid Rasool Khan, general secretary, APCC.
However, he supported the Apex court's decision and wanted the money spent on subsidy to be diverted to the Minorities Welfare Department at the Centre.
Abdul Raheem Qureshi, secretary, All India Muslim Personal Law Board, feels it is not proper for courts to give ruling in matters of religion since the Indian society is basically religious. "Why is there a hue and cry on Haj subsidy when the government spends a great deal on Kumbh Mela and Amarnah Yatra," he asks.
Congress MLC, Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, said that till 1984 there was no Haj subsidy and Muslims travelled by ship. It was the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, who offered the subsidy and pilgrims started going by air. "It is strange that the government is withdrawing the subsidy now. But, the subsidy amount should be spent on welfare of minorities," he said.
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Many feel pilgrims will benefit if the Air India ticketing monopoly is broken. If there is competition among airlines through open ticketing, the best deal can be taken and it will work out cheaper for pilgrims, says Syed Khaleeluddin Ahmed, chairman, Haj Committee.
There is no clarity on how the subsidy will be phased out in ten years. Many feel it should have been done away with straightway.
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NEW YORK -- Changes might be coming for the New York Jets.
Mark Sanchez losing his starting job won't be among them.
Rex Ryan again stood by his quarterback Monday despite Sanchez's struggles in an ugly mistake-filled 30-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday that left the Jets coach searching for answers and fans chanting for Tim Tebow to take over.
"I think Mark's our guy," Ryan said. "I don't think there's any doubt about that. I'm confident in Mark."
There's no question, though, that the Jets (3-5) need to figure things out, and quick. They have games at Seattle and St. Louis after their bye-week break, followed by a home game on Thanksgiving night against New England.
Ryan originally planned to have the players report to the facility on Monday and Tuesday, but decided to give them the full week off to be with their families and prepare for Hurricane Sandy.
"I want them to get away and when they come back, we have to be all in," Ryan said during a conference call. "The only chance we have is if we are 100 per cent all in. We have no wiggle room. We need to start playing a ton better."
Ryan will brainstorm with his coaches this week before they take a few days off, and he expects suggestions on how to fix "everything" from everyone on his staff.
"Is it a little change? Is it a radical change?" Ryan said. "I'm up for anything."
While Tebow won't be the solution as the full-time quarterback, Ryan acknowledged that he'll explore how the versatile backup can be used more on offence after seeing minimal playing time during the season's first half. Tebow has played in just 54 offensive plays, averaging less than seven per game.
"I think we'll take a hard look at how we're using him, what we're asking him to do," Ryan said. "Are there other things we can do with him? I think you're absolutely right. We will definitely look at that."
So much was made in the off-season about how Tebow would add a unique element to the offence, whether it was in wildcat or read-option packages, but that certainly hasn't materialized. Last week, offensive co-ordinator Tony Sparano said he could "do a better job" of using Tebow.
To his credit, Tebow has not complained publicly, or offered a sliver of frustration, knowing he could be doing more to help this team.
"I'm just ready and willing," said Tebow, who even lined up at wide receiver Sunday. "Whenever they call my number, I go out there to help the team and (I'm) not listening to what the crowd is saying."
There's a good chance that Tebow will be a large part of the discussions between the coaches this week, and would understand if the backup quarterback wasn't thrilled with his role so far.
"Any competitor wants to be out there playing, so it wouldn't be shocking if that's how he felt," Ryan said. "As a football team, we're frustrated. We're getting closer and closer, and we thought we were getting better as a football team, but we took a step back yesterday."
The Jets allowed a blocked punt to be returned for a touchdown, had a field goal blocked and Sanchez fumbled on a sack that the Dolphins later turned into a score. There were mistakes all over the field, and it wasn't all Sanchez.
"We all understand it comes down to execution," centre Nick Mangold said. "It doesn't matter if we have Joe Namath back there if we don't execute."
There were missed throws, dropped passes, failed assignments on the line and in the running game -- and it all added up to a dismal performance on offence. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie intimated after the game that the defence has been doing its part while the offence continues to struggle.
With a long break in between games, there's plenty of time for frustration to fester, something that helped rip apart the Jets' season a year ago. Mangold insists that won't be the case this time around.
"We learned last year that pointing fingers and being disgruntled is not going to help anybody," Mangold said.
The players also support Sanchez as their leader, despite the growing public sentiment that some sort of change needs to be made to save the season.
"I believe in Mark just as much as he believes in me being a nose tackle," Sione Po'uha said.
Sanchez was 28 of 54 for 283 yards with a touchdown, but had the fumble late in the opening quarter on a sack by Nolan Carroll. He also was intercepted by Chris Clemons when he had the Jets driving while trailing 27-3 in the third quarter.
There are mistakes still being made by Sanchez that many don't expect from a fourth-year quarterback. But, he has also had to adjust to a constantly changing cast of characters on offence around him. While many teams build around their quarterbacks, particularly a first-rounder such as Sanchez, the Jets have rebuilt the personnel on offence on a regular basis.
Only two skill position players remain from Sanchez's rookie season in 2009: tight end Dustin Keller and running back Shonn Greene. While it's not the only reason for Sanchez's struggles, the frequent turnover can't have helped his development.
So, for now, this remains Sanchez's team to lead -- to a second-half surge or a second straight season out of the post-season.
"If it was one guy, I think it's easy to say we'd make that change," Ryan said. "But I think Mark gives us the best chance to win. That's how I feel. Can Tim be successful? Yeah, absolutely. We'll look at that as well. But in my opinion, Mark as the starting quarterback gives my football team the best chance to win."
NOTES: Po'uha said he has no structural damage to his back after missing three games because of severe stiffness. He returned Sunday and played 21 snaps. ... Ryan said thinks RB-WR Joe McKnight (sprained right ankle), LB Bart Scott (hyperextended right big toe), S Eric Smith (sprained knee) and RB Bilal Powell (dislocated right shoulder) should be healthy and ready to go against Seattle.
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A Story of Grace, Forgiveness and . . . Doubt?
A new Lifetime movie based on the Nickel Mines shooting lacks the power of the real-life story.
When the Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania extended their forgiveness to the widow and family of the man who just hours earlier had shot and killed five of their own young daughters in October 2006, the world marveled in disbelief. Where was the anger, the bitterness, or the doubt that plague most people who experience such senseless tragedy? As the hours stretched into days and days piled into weeks, people struggled to wrap their minds around what made these people so different—beyond the bonnets and buggies, there was an unfamiliar certainty that guided them through the pain. Their willingness to forgive stemmed from a firm conviction in God's sovereignty over all things, both good and tragically, incomprehensibly bad.
Amish Grace, a made-for-TV movie airing on the Lifetime Movie Network this Sunday, March 28, at 8/7c, loses some of the story's power by focusing on the fictional Ida Graber (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), an Amish wife and mother who struggles to accept her daughter's death and balks at the idea of forgiving the family of a man who caused her so much pain. She is supposed to be relatable, but that is the opposite of what made this story so powerful in the first place. She looks and sounds like any other suburban mom in a similar situation. She questions God and lashes out at her friends who so easily accept their religion's answers. But it is the lack of this kind of response that made the story so compelling in the first place.
The movie is based on the book Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Redeemed a Tragedy by Donald Kraybill, Steven Nolt, and David Weaver-Zercher, but the authors have distanced themselves from the project "out of respect to our friends in the Amish community and especially those related to the Nickel Mines tragedy," according to a joint statement. The Amish shy from media attention and do not allow themselves to be photographed or identified in the press. Some from within the community anonymously expressed discomfort with the project: "We're not happy. It's not something we want to be a part of. We were too close to it," says one Amish woman.
About a month after the shooting, a friend arranged for me and others to join a group of "Englishers" (the Amish word for non-Amish people) for dinner with an Amish family just outside of Nickel Mines. We spent most of the evening discussing the events of the past few weeks—the media attention, the public fascination with their way of life, and, most of all, their response to it. They told us stories of children who had dreams of their friends playing in heaven—they had never been exposed to violent images that might now fill their minds. They expressed their sorrow for the families affected, including the shooter's wife and children. They expressed thankfulness for the strong community that could offer comfort and support in such difficult times. But they never expressed anything less that complete solidarity and faith in God's sovereignty over it all. This is what makes their story of grace and forgiveness so powerful—it is not earned. It is not something they resigned themselves to when everything else had failed.
The power of this story is still too strong to get lost in the film. Anyone who watches it will feel its impact, particularly through the character of Amy Roberts (Tammy Blanchard), the killer's widow who is overwhelmed by the grace of the Amish community. Through her grief and struggle to accept the forgiveness extended to her and her family in their darkest hour, we see the power of a community whose faith points back to a God who first forgives us.
Do you plan to watch the movie? If you've seen it, what did you think of its portrayal of faith and forgiveness?
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Do you think safety of women can be guaranteed by tighter regulations or by insight?
guys, My motherland, India has recently seen a surge in antisocial activities against women (rape mostly), Our government and more so its citizens demand stricter laws to punish the offenders. Do you think that this will really help?? Like me, do you think its the mindset of the people that has to be changed entirely???
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a abhishekJun 30 2013: Changing the mindset is a very hypothetical point because you cant do it until that person is ready for a change. In that case, yes we have to build an environment which forces him to do so like bringing tighter regulations but with ways of faster execution of the Law, changing the ways in which women are treated/shown in things that we see in our daily lives like movies, politics etc.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO) -- West Michigan Congressman Justin Amash is slamming the Republican Leadership in the house for stripping him of his seat on the House Budget Committee. He says he found out about it by reading the paper.
Some said it was a question of party unity and because Amash voted against Paul Ryan's budget. Amash thinks it was also because he backs cuts to the Pentagon budget.
Amash called it a slap in the face to the Libertarian wing of the Republican Party, which he says is its fastest growing segment.
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Some people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer or of making a full recovery. It is important to remember that this data shows what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, you can't use this data to know or predict what will happen to you.
These are 2009 statistics from the American Cancer Society's Facts & Figures about pancreatic cancer.
About 42,470 people will be told they have pancreatic cancer this year.
The rate of pancreatic cancer in both men and women has decreased slightly over the past 15 to 25 years.
Nearly 90 percent of people with cancer of the pancreas are older than 55 years and more than 70 percent are over age 65.
Smokers are two to three times as likely as nonsmokers to get pancreatic cancer.
An estimated 35,420 Americans will die of pancreatic cancer this year, making it the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women.
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NYC Repertory: Dig into the work of Roman Polanski and Alec Guinness
IFC Center and Film Forum devote a meaty retro each to filmmaker Roman Polanski and English actor Alec Guinness, respectively.
PHOTOS: Places to visit on Shakespeare's 450th birthday
William Shakespeare would celebrate his 450th birthday on Wednesday, and England's greatest playwright let his imagination roam as widely as his characters.
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Sheriff Richard Henderson reports that on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:49 p.m., the Pike County Sheriff's Office along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were called to the area of St Rt. 32 just west of Shyville Rd in referene to an injury accident. Further investigation found the accident had occurred due to a stabbing injury which the driver, Mallory Pettit, age 25, had sustained. Mallory Pettit was taken from the scene by EMS personnel to the Pike County Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
The Pike County Sheriff's Office along with the Piketon Police Department located a person of interest found to be a Michael H. Schaffner, age 30. Mr. Schaffner was taken into investigative custody and was later arrested and charged with Aggravated Murder. He was taken to the Scioto County Jail where he will be held pending his apperance in Pike County Court.
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The largest mass execution in U.S. history occurred 148 years ago, when 38 Dakota warriors were hanged from a single scaffold in Mankato.
The shock waves of that mass execution still reverberate today among the Dakota people. A new documentary film remembers the 38, and also a group of Dakota who ride on horseback each year at this time to Mankato to commemorate the executions of Dec. 26, 1862."
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HOUSTON Isaiah Thomas probably won't enjoy too many nights like this one. The opposing team scored 135 points. His team scored 163 points.
And talk about playing to an audience. In front of a capacity Toyota Center crowd that included his parents, NBA executives, NBA stars and assorted celebrities, the Kings' point guard contributed 18 points, grabbed five rebounds, passed for five rebounds, and tied Ricky Rubio with 10 assists. He wasn't the MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge that was Denver's Kenneth Faried and he didn't dunk. "I wanted to!" Thomas said afterward with a grin.
But Thomas did everything else. He stole balls, threw lob passes, and converted four of his six three-point attempts. He enjoyed himself immensely.
"Just being around, seeing my mom and dad (Tina Baldtrip and James Thomas) happy, smiling, taking pictures of everybody," Thomas added. "That was probably the best thing for me. And we got the win. That made it even better."
Before leaving the building, the 5-foot-9 Thomas also provided the quote of the night. When a journalist from overseas asked how he compensates for his lack of length, he replied, "I don't feel short. You're only as short as you feel. I have a big heart. Don't ever let anybody ever tell you that you can't be what you want to be."
Hall of Fame Former Kings guard Mitch Richmond, one of the finalists for the 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was joined on the list by Tim Hardaway, one of his teammates during the Golden State Warriors' electric Run TMC years.
Chris Mullin, the other member of the group, was inducted into the Hall two years ago.
Other NBA finalists include Bernard King, Spencer Haywood, Maurice Cheeks, Gary Payton, Spencer Haywood and Tommy Heinsohn. Rick Pitino, Jerry Tarkanian, Sylvia Hatchell, Dawn Staley and Guy Lewis completed the list of finalists.
Vlade Divac, who was among the original nominees, will have to wait at least another year. Longtime Brazilian star Oscar Schmidt the sharpshooter who famously lobbied for Larry Bird's autograph at the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in 1992 was one of five Directed Electeds named to the Hall on Friday.
Isaiah knows Charles Isaiah Thomas is a pretty good history student, apparently. When he was asked three quick-hit questions about Charles Barkley, he answered all three correctly. He noted that Barkley was the leading scorer on the 1992 Dream Team, that Sir Charles' favorite "Inside the NBA" co-host is Ernie Johnson, and he imitated the way the Chuckster says terrible. "Tuuuurrrrrrible."
Popovich knows coaching San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, coach of the Western Conference team for Sunday's All-Star Game, never fails to offer some insight.
Asked how much of coaching involves off-court elements, he replied: "A great deal. I think the psychological and people person part is important. I think all the coaches know about the X's and O's. But I think coaching is more about consistency and being able to make demands in the right way so players accept and want to be part of that, convincing people to accept roles and make them feel important in those roles. All those parts of coaching are underrated."
Those ACL tears Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose continues to recover from a torn knee ligament he suffered during the first round of the 2012 playoffs, and his absence from All-Star Weekend and the recent rash of knee ligament tears and requisite surgery was noted by several players.
"It (recovery) gets a little monotonous at times," Blake Griffin said about the surgery and recovery, "but it's one of those things that you have to keep going, and keep promising yourself that you're going to come out on the other side. Just honestly, listen to your body. If (Rose is) unsure, just listen to your body and don't force it."
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Researchers have demonşstrated that the extincştion of dinosaurs 65 milşlion years ago paved the way for mamşmals to get bigşger -- about a thouşsand times bigşger than they had been. The study titled, "The Evoşluştion of Maxşişmum Body Size of Terşresştrial Mamşmals," released in the jourşnal Scişence, is the first to quanştiştaştively explore the patşterns of body size of mamşmals after the demise of the dinosaurs.
The research, funded by a National Scişence Founşdaştion Research Coorşdişnaştion Netşwork grant and led by Unişverşsity of New Mexşico Biolşogy Assoşciate Proşfesşsor Felisa Smith, brought together an interşnaştional team of paleşonştolşoşgists, evoşluştionşary biolşoşgists and macroşeşcolşoşgists from unişverşsişties around the world.
The goal of the research was to revisit key quesştions about size, specifşişcally in mamşmals. "Size impacts all aspects of biolşogy, from reproşducştion to extincştion," said Smith. "Underşstandşing the conşstraints operşatşing on size is cruşcial to underşstandşing how ecosysştems work."
In order to docşuşment what hapşpened to mamşmals after the extincştion of dinosaurs, researchers colşlected data on the maxşişmum size for major groups of land mamşmals on each conştişnent, includşing Perisşsoşdactyla, odd-toed unguşlates such as horses and rhişnos; Proşboscidea, which includes eleşphants, mamşmoth and mastodon; Xenarthra, the anteaters, tree sloths, and armadilşlos; as well as a numşber of other extinct groups. The researchers spent three years assemşbling the data.
"The dataşbase is unique," said Smith "because it's comşpreşhenşsive, includşing mamşmals from all conştişnents since the extincştion of the dinosaurs. We estişmated body size from fosşsil teeth, which are the most comşmonly preşserved parts of mammals."
Mamşmals grew from a maxşişmum of about 10 kiloşgrams when they were sharşing the earth with dinosaurs to a maxşişmum of 17 tons afterşwards. The researchers found that the patştern was surşprisşingly conşsisştent, not only globşally but also across time and across trophic groups and linşeages -- that is, anişmals with difşferşing diets and descended from difşferşent ancesştors -- as well.
The maxşişmum size of mamşmals began to increase sharply about 65 milşlion years ago, peakşing in the Oligocene Epoch (about 34 milşlion years ago) in Euraşsia, and again in the Miocene Epoch (about 10 milşlion years ago) in Euraşsia and Africa. The largest mamşmal that ever walked the earth -- Indrişcotherium tranşsouralicum, a hornşless rhinoceros-like herşbişvore that weighed approxşişmately 17 tons and stood about 18 feet high at the shoulşder -- lived in Euraşsia almost 34 milşlion years ago.
"The remarkşable simşişlarşity in the evoşluştion of maxşişmum size on the difşferşent conştişnents sugşgests that there were simşişlar ecoşlogşişcal roles to be filled by giant mamşmals across the globe," said Smith. "This strongly implies that mamşmals were respondşing to the same ecoşlogşişcal constraints."
The results give clues as to what sets the limşits on maxşişmum body size on land; the amount of space availşable to each anişmal and the clişmate they live in. The colder the clişmate, the bigşger the mamşmals seem to get, as bigşger anişmals conşserve heat betşter. It also shows that no one group of mamşmals domşişnates the largest size class -- the absolute largest mamşmal belongs to difşferşent groups over time and space.
"The results were strikşing. Global temşperşaşture and terşresştrial land area set conşstraints on the upper limit of mamşmal body size," said Smith, "with larger mamşmals evolvşing when the earth was cooler and the terşresştrial land area greater. Our analyşsis reflected processes operşatşing conşsisştently across trophic and taxşoşnomic groups, and indeşpenşdent of the physşioşgraphic hisştory of each continent."
The interşest in the size of mamşmals for Smith began years ago when she was a gradşuşate stuşdent at the Unişverşsity of Calşişforşnia. "I worked on a numşber of islands off the coast of Baja, Calşişforşnia where rodents had evolved into giganştic body sizes. I've been interşested in size ever since."
Smith's colşleagues in the project include from UNM Disştinşguished Proşfesşsor of Biolşogy Jim Brown, Marşcus Hamilşton and Jorşdan Okie. Other coauşthors are: Alişson Boyer, Daniel Costa, Tamar Dayan, Morşgan Ernest, Alisştair Evans, Mikael Fortelius, John Gitştleşman, Larşisa Hardşing, Kari Linştuşlaakso, Kathşleen Lyons, Christy McCain, Juha J. Saarişnen, Richard Sibly, Patrick Stephens, Jesşsica Theodor and Mark Uhen.
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The above story is based on materials provided by Unişverşsity of New Mexşico. The original article was written by Steve Carr. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length.
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- Felisa A. Smith, Alison G. Boyer, James H. Brown, Daniel P. Costa, Tamar Dayan, S. K. Morgan Ernest, Alistair R. Evans, Mikael Fortelius, John L. Gittleman, Marcus J. Hamilton, Larisa E. Harding, Kari Lintulaakso, S. Kathleen Lyons, Christy Mccain, Jordan G. Okie, Juha J. Saarinen, Richard M. Sibly, Patrick R. Stephens, Jessica Theodor, and Mark D. Uhen. The Evolution of Maximum Body Size of Terrestrial Mammals. Science, 2010; 330 (6008 1216-1219 DOI: 10.1126/science.1194830
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Our Teachers
To find out about each of our teachers, and what style of yoga they teach, please click onto their name!
- Loreta Keburyte
Loreta found yoga a decade ago. It really helped with her back pain and simply felt great physically and emotionally. She has developed her regular yoga practice, inspired by many great teachers and learning from many styles: Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtanga.
Loreta holds 500-hour level teaching diploma with Yoga Professionals and YMCAfit, recognized by British Wheel of Yoga. She teaches Hatha Flow and Vinyasa. She loves the art of sequencing, creating a balanced flow of yoga postures linked by the breath. Her background as a Holistic massage therapist enables her to offer sensitive and
appropriate adjustments to everyone. She shares her knowledge and experience with passion, empathy and thoughtfulness. "Yoga always helped me through the difficult times of my life. It has saved me from the chronic back pain and helped to deal with severe stress. I have gained a lot of physical strength and flexibility as well as inner peace, calmness and optimism. I learned to live in the present moment and enjoy it. I wish everyone found the great path of Yoga."
- Toby Field
Come and join Toby every Tuesday & Thursday for 1pm Ashtanga and regular explorative Ashtanga Vinyasa workshops.
Since his first encounter with Yoga, Toby has been continually fascinated with the Ashtanga Vinyasa method. It's ability to keep us soft, centred and provide a 'fresh' perspective is what draws him to the mat each day. Toby's teaching style is open and welcoming, he encourages people of all ages and abilities to experience the benefits of yoga in a safe environment. Toby promotes self-focus and independence to help students discover a practice that will best serve them as individuals.
- Sarah Warren
Baby Massage Courses for Mums & Dads
I initially discovered baby massage when I had my first baby in 2008. The course I attended was fantastic and I loved every minute spent there massaging and bonding with my baby, as well as the interesting and inspiring mothers that I met at the class.
It was this positive and encouraging encounter that inspired me to train and qualify as an infant massage instructor, so that I could pass on my positive experiences to as many mothers as possible.
I qualified as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) in July 2012. Since qualifying I have been teaching baby massage courses at my home and at the homes of my clients in both Islington and Hackney.
I have also served as the Vice President of the IAIM UK Chapter since January 2013.
The courses I offer are for parents with babies from 6 weeks to 1 year and takes place over 5 week period. The format of the course is relaxed, warm and friendly, with feeding, changing, crying and cooing all welcomed!
- Sybille Pouzet
Since she started practicing yoga about 10 years ago Sybille has been learning from many teachers and many traditions (Astanga, Sivananda, Vinyasa flow, Anusara) and is surely going to be learning forever! She started teaching about 4 years ago and is very grateful to all her teachers especially Sabine Naud, Madava, Bridget woods Kramer, Jean hall and all her students who teach her so much!
She teaches strong slow flow classes reflecting her love for the fluidity, grace and creativity of flowing sequences, precise technique and alignment, as well as attention to the breath, deep relaxation and meditation. This creates a well rounded practice allowing more freedom and clarity both in body and mind. At the end of a class you may feel energised, stronger, more flexible and relaxed.
She believes the practice of yoga is unique to each individual and available to everyone. In her classes she will encourage each student to make the practice their own, tuning in to what they need on any given day.
- Fiona Staniland
Fiona has been practising yoga for 15 years and teaching and running retreats since 2007. Students are drawn to her warmth, her sense of fun and her inclusive approach which de-mystifies yet stays firmly rooted in the ancient roots of the practice, making it relevant for today's demanding lifestyles. Fiona teaches both Hatha and Vinyasa Flow with a strong focus on alignment and breath and encouraging a balance between strength and flexibility. Throughout class students will be encouraged to nurture their inherent grounding and centering energies and a sense of expansion that can be applied well beyond their yoga mats.
Fiona was initially drawn to yoga's physical benefits she now has a deep belief in yoga's ability to transform our lives by living in awareness. Whether we are practising at the level of awareness of our bodies, of our minds, of others, or of our oneness with the universe and beyond – a regular practice will leave us feeling open to possibility.
Fiona is accredited with the British Wheel of Yoga and trained at TriYoga under the well balanced tutelage of Joey Miles (an Ashtanga devottee) and Anna Ashby (an Iyengar inspired Hatha approach who practices Siddha Yoga Meditation). Fiona's classes draw on her 15 years of study with some of the world's most renowned teachers including David Swenson (Ashtanga), Sarah Powers (Yin Yang), David Life and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti) and Sri Dharma Mittra (Dharma Yoga).
- Margot Newkirk
I see yoga as an artful expression of life. For me, this means honouring the story of each yoga practice that emerges from the body's natural intelligence. I trained originally in Vinyasa Flow Yoga, which is how I learned creative sequencing. Now I incorporate a more contemplative approach, with longer holds, more subtle body awareness, attention to fine alignment, and visualization. I have an imbalance in my hips and spine, which means that I look very carefully into posture, grounding into feet and evening hips to support the spine and upper body. I came to yoga more seriously because of stress (living in relentless New York City) and the need to balance out a leg with very poor circulation. I have found the practice of yoga to entail so much more than I ever imagined, and yet the simplicity of its principles is even more delightful. I design each class around a topic or focal point, at times taking inspiration from fiction (not just spiritual texts). Most importantly, I work with what I am given, offering guidance with a sensitivity to the needs of those present in the class.
Margot teachers Dynamic Yoga at Yoga Place on Mondays & Fridays at 8am and Gentle Yoga: Relax and Renew on Tuesdays at 7.45pm!
- Yolanda Barker
Several years ago my exercise routine involved clubbing, and walking (to the car), until a series of events changed my approach to life. While I was making a film in India, I came across Traditional Tantra.
I had thought of Yoga as an acrobatic feat, but in Traditional Tantricism, Yoga is used as a moving meditation. It aims to bring you into a state of total relaxation, using the breath and self awareness.
I never imaged that learning to relax in Yoga would teach me how to relax in life, or that relaxing in life would have such a positive effect on my creativity, career, and relationships.
I continue to work in film, and my Tantra Yoga practice allows to stay centered in this notoriously unstable part of "the Real World". I think this brings something unique to my teaching.
Yolanda teachers the monthly Tantra Yoga Workshops
- Jasone Miranda-Bilbao
Jasone teaches traditional Ashtanga Yoga. She has had a daily Mysore practice for the last 10 years, taken part in many workshops led by senior international teachers and in 2004-2005 made an extended visit to the KPJAY of Mysore to study with Guruji, Sharath and Saraswathi. In London she practices under the guidance of Hamish Hendry whom she also assists and is committed to going back to Mysore whenever she can.
Parallel to this Jasone teaches art while also practicing as an artist and she holds the position of Artist in Residence at the University of Kent. Her combined experience in yoga and art, practical as well as theoretical, has given her a particular understanding of how the body and the mind work in conjunction and the belief in the importance of exploring new ways of thinking and living. When teaching yoga her priority is to help students to develop their own practice by encouraging a quality of mindful attention that can be extended outside the mat.
- Marco Cannavo
Marco has been teaching yoga since 1997 both in East London and at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Maida Vale. He has visited Pune India several times to study with the Iyengar family and he is an assessor for the UK Iyengar Yoga Association.
- Amanda Wright
Amanda came to yoga in 2001 after being involved in a serious motorbike accident, she'd been suffering from whiplash & other injuries for 2 years. Her first yoga class was an amazing experience & helped ease her neck. Amanda is authorised & registered to teach through Yoga Alliance. She did a 200 hour YA teacher training in 2004 and a 300 hour in 2005 both with Yoga Arts, it was not until a Yoga teacher training with Sarah Powers in 2006 that she felt ready to teach. Amanda is an enthusiastic & devoted yoga practitioner & an experienced & qualified teacher.
Amanda loves to teach bringing lightness to her classes, making them an enjoyable but learned experience. She partakes in a residential Yoga/Meditation retreat annually, & continues to further her own knowledge and study of yoga. She teaches the following yoga styles at Yoga Place:
Dynamic Yoga: A strong practice, holding some postures for time. Emphasis is on moving through the postures in a flowing way with awareness on the 'in' and 'out' breath.
Yin Yoga: A slow, steady & often stationary practice, with a sense of core softness & surrender. The postures are held for 5 minutes, working on connective tissue, & deeper aspects of the body/mind.
- Angelika Grohmann
My interest in Yoga started in the 70′s when I was involved in a project with Autistic children in Berlin. The children became my teachers. We gradually bonded through bodywork, music and love. Reading my first book on meditation 'Hara' by the philosopher and psychotherapist Graf von Dürkheim I decided to go on a journey, which became my life's journey. I had my first meditation and yoga experience in a mud hut in India. It was a significant turning point in my life. I moved from Berlin to England, lived there for 10 years in a Buddhist community and trained as a Yoga Teacher at the Iyengar institute in London.
I realized very soon that just the practice of yoga asanas (postures) was not enough for me. To have a deeper understanding of our lives and how the practice works, we need spiritual teachings to reflect on.
In my early travels to India I stayed at the Ramana Maharashi Ashram in the South of India which had a profound effect on me. I spend a few times in Auroville, teaching Yoga and studying the teachings of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. Although my practice is inspired by the ancient yoga philosophy, modern psychology and quantum physics, I feel mostly drawn to the teachings of the Buddha. My emphasis is and has always been the path of the heart, direct experience and a down to earth truthfulness.
My deepest inspirations are the teachings of Pema Chødron, Robina Courtin, Tsultrim Alione, J.Tenzin Palmo, Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhath Hangh and the Dalai Lama.I don't follow one particular school or teacher, because I strongly believe that the true 'Guru' is within our own hearts.
The practice I teach is a journey into the more subtle body, the body of breath, energy flow, prana, transparency, lightness and joy, using the classical hatha yoga asanas to connect with that within us, which is beautiful and in harmony, the body of light. My teachings are always changing and directly from my heart experience, often very spontaneous and unpredictable.
I have been teaching now for 27 years. I will never stop seeking since I realized that life is about inner growth, self inquiry and a very gradual awakening to inner dimensions of life, to one's own essential nature. Yoga is the most challenging, most revealing path we can choose, if we practice it in all it's aspects.
- Ben Lawley
Ben Lawley teaches authentic Ashtanga – an energetic yoga tradition. The late Shri K. Pattabhi Jois developed Ashtanga as a therapeutic self-development system, teaching athletes and many hospital patients. His daughter and grandson continue in the Mysore shala.
In 1993 Ben studied meditation in Nepal and embarked on a search for a spiritual practice. He was first introduced to Ashtanga yoga in 2005 and realised he had found something profoundly powerful. He visits Sharath (the grandson of Pattabhi Jois), for study in Mysore.
As an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ellis Snitcher Ayurvedic prize winning scholar with Ayurveda MSc, Ben's background in therapeutic bodywork and healing informs his approach to teaching.
Wednesday Nights – All levels Ashtanga – 7.45pm
Ben Lawley teaches authentic Ashtanga as practiced in Mysore. Though a physically demanding, energetic yoga tradition, it is adjusted for any student's ability: All welcome – complete beginner or experienced students. Ashtanga features flowing movements (vinyasa) between postures, giving you great cardio-vascular workouts while releasing muscular tension, expelling toxins, building flexibility and unblocking energy.
Ashtanga is unique in using bandha (muscular engagement), drishti (focus point), and pranayama (breath control) alongside postures. With verbal instructions and physical adjustments you will learn this powerful self-development system, whether you seek therapy, or progression to the next evolutionary stage.
Fun on Fridays! – All levels Ashtanga – with time to develop further Friday nights are special!
Ever wonder what postures follow those we usually do in class? On Fridays you can discover more in a special all-level class. Starting with the familiar first half of Ashtanga primary series, we progress to a little experimentation with novel postures! With guidance and support, you learn to work with postures like bhuja pidasana, kurmasana and bakasana. Whether experienced or beginner – everyone can advance their practice in this special class.
Get your weekend off to an intense flying start: early class, so still time to go out afterwards!
- Catherine Robertson-Glasgow
"I've been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2001. I love my work, I'm fascinated by it, and consider myself very fortunate to be a teacher of such a fun, challenging, and useful process as Yoga. I've also been a Remedial Massage Therapist for 11 years, and bring an in-depth understanding of anatony and energy flow to my classes. My teachers have been: Karyn Grenfell in Australia, Guruji and Sharath in Mysore, and Hamish Hendry in London.
Expect to get adjusted, coached and encouraged as an individual within the class. Yoga is for everyone and Ashtanga is no exception! Classes focus on engaging the core of your body (bandhas), a connection to the breath, and a gradual unfolding of the understanding of this wonderful practice."
- Emily Hayward
Emily Hayward has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching for a number of years, accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga. She has immersed herself in the Indian tradition by living with a yogi in Kerala. Emily is very interested in yoga philosophy having spent some time studying The Yoga Sutras of Pantajali and their relevance to our lives now. Emily's yoga knowledge has seen her appear in The Independent and on BBC'S Inside Out Show.
Emily's class: One student said "You explain everything in such a good way. I love it! It calms me down and helps me through tough times. Thank you very much!" For beginners to more experienced students (including a number of trainee BWY teachers), Emily's hatha yoga class is dynamic yet calming. Emily has studied yoga therapy, which guides her to ensure her classes are safe but always fun and challenging. Emily explores the classical postures and breathing techniques sometimes adding a little philosophy into the mix. She encourages her students to build yoga into their daily lives.
- Lisa White
Lisa began practicing yoga when she was 4 years old, the same time she started attending dancing classes but an unfortunate accident prevented her continuing her path as a ballet dancer and after 8 years working in the advertising industry, gave it all up to focus solely on her yoga practice.
Initially she trained with Birthlight in perinatal yoga, meeting Uma Dinsmore Tuli who became her mentor and giving Lisa the opportunity to work and study closely with her. Now, with nearly 10 years of teaching behind her, Lisa has taught pregnancy, postnatal and baby yoga at The Life Centre, the Special Yoga Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, King's College Hospital and The Quiet Space.
As well as continuing her passion in teaching, Lisa is also training students for the Yoga Campus Pregnancy Teacher Training Intensive alongside Uma, and teaching their Pregnancy Yoga Module on the Yoga Campus 200 hours.
Developing Yoga Place Baby to offer a complete range of pre and postnatal practices for the students of East London and beyond is also an on going project and one that is inspired by all the students that study with Lisa and at Yoga Place.
Lisa has also trained in Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater, Yin Yoga with Norman Blair, Yoga Therapy with Mukunda Styles and Meditation with Swami Veda Bharati and continues to study under the guidance of Tias Little. Lisa has taken from each of these teachers a passion for creating a connection between the mind and body, breathing and health, relaxation and serenity… giving us the tools to cope with the hectic lives that we tend to lead in London!
You will find her teaching pregnancy, mum & baby, postnatal Yoga classes for OAPs, holding monthly birth preparation workshops for couples and teaching occasional workshops in Yoga Nidra and Relaxation!
She holds the Birthlight Perinatal Diploma, is BWY certified and is also the Director of Yoga Place E2
Lisa offers private sessions in adapting your practice for pregnancy, and birth preparation workshops, where you can come to the studio or have the class at your home, as well offering Yoga for stress and anxiety or if you need a practice tailored to suit specific needs. Please contact Lisa on firstname.lastname@example.com for details.
- Nathalie Mukusheva
Nathalie Mukusheva received her certification from Dharma Mittra after studies of Dharma Yoga in New York. She studied Dynamic Yoga in London under Olof Kuijt and continues her studies with Mark Kan attending a weekly Master Class as well as her daily practise. Her teaching is influenced by the endless transformative nature of yoga, the grace and technical precision of Classical Ballet, the freedom of alignment and correct technique and the movement of energy. Having had extensive training in many forms of movement including Contortion training and Acro for Dancers she is honoured to share everything she has learnt with all her students whetever their level of experience.
My Dynamic classes are rooted in the classsical yoga traditon but with a contemporary feel. Once warmed up with Surya Namaskara incorporating lunges to warm up the hip flexors and shoulder girdle you will be led through a flowing dynamic sequence set to music. Creative sequencing ensures that each class is different. Emphasis is on correct placement and the importance of developing and maintaining the integrity of a strong core and pelvis so that all other elements of the practise can radiate out.
- Sarah Scharf
Sarah Scharf began teaching yoga in 2004 after completing her teacher-training course with Ana Forrest in Santa Monica, California. She has gone on to teach group classes and private clients in Santa Barbara, Big Sur, San Francisco, and London. Her practice is influenced by her exposure to leading teachers and her time as an Extended Student at Esalen Institute. Her teaching is inspired by the various styles of yoga (acro-yoga, anusara, hatha, and restorative) and movement (Alexander technique, Feldenkrais Method, Body-Mind Centering, Pilates, Authentic Movement) she has studied. A certified massage therapist, her knowledge of bodywork and anatomy roots her classes with practical safety and hands on adjustments. Sarah holds an MFA in Devised Theatre, and currently works around the city teaching yoga, practicing massage, performing and directing.
Post-natal yoga provides opportunities to connect with other women at similar stages of the postpartum experience, a powerful antidote to the isolation that often accompanies early parenting. This specially designed yoga practice helps you reclaim your post-pregnancy body. Starting gently to ease you into practice, the class is appropriate for women new to yoga, or yoginis looking to find a smart way back to a full practice. The poses will emphasize abdominal toning, pelvic floor and back strengthening. We will spend time releasing stress from the neck, shoulder, and upper back area. These areas often become tense from nursing, and carrying both baby and supplies. A restorative pose and guided relaxation will complete the sequence, leaving you calm and restored before returning to your baby.
Restorative Yoga and Gentle Movement Workshop
For these afternoons I sequence restorative yoga poses with an introduction to Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Buddhist meditation and other sensory awareness practices. Restorative yoga is a therapeutic style that uses props (bolsters, pillows, blankets, like naptime used to be!) to support the body, encouraging deep relaxation. By using passive yoga asanas we let our nervous systems shift and enjoy the benefit of rest. Different from active styles, we will concentrate on surrendering our weight to supports and softening into the stretches. This helps us to relieve the effects of negative stress encountered in daily life, and can be highly beneficial in times of fatigue, illness, and emotional strain. Our focus will be to calm and nurture ourselves on all levels during the class.
- Susan Bysh
I've practiced yoga since the 70s, and ashtanga yoga for the last ten years or so. The ashtanga method has brought me so much joy, and I love to share it and watch it change the lives of others! Currently I practice the intermediate and part of the advanced series at Yoga Place in the mornings, and in Mysore, India with my teacher Sharath Jois. On Saturdays I teach two classes at Yoga Place.
The Intermediate class is half to full primary series, with an emphasis on deepening the rhythm and flow of the practice through use of correct vinyasa, breath, bandhas and drishti. At the same time we are refining the earlier postures in the sequence, and starting to explore the more difficult ones safely. The Beginners + class is slower, but without sacrificing the essential flow and rhythm. You will learn the basics of the practice and variations for specific problems, and build a solid base to build on. I also love to answer questions!
- Sarah Slyne
Sarah began practicing yoga in 2004. Since then, her interest in and passion for yoga has continued to develop and grow. Her approach is inspired by a mixture of traditions and most recently has been influenced by Anusara yoga. In 2009/2010, Sarah completed her first teacher training in Dublin with Veronica Larsson, an incredibly intuitive, compassionate and experienced teacher.
Sarah continues to attend regular workshops and classes with wonderfully-gifted teachers in order to continuously improve and expand upon her own practice. In 2010/2011, Sarah completed a 100-hour Anusara Immersion with Bridget Woods-Kramer in London, a 30-hour Anusara Therapeutics' Training with Ross Rayburn, and most recently Anusara Teacher Training with Chris Chavez in Zurich and in Istanbul. Originally from Ireland and France, Sarah currently lives, practices and teaches yoga in a number of locations and studios throughout London. Sarah's teaching is driven by a deep commitment to serve all of her students, and enable them to experience that same sense of freedom, self-love and acceptance that she has felt through practicing yoga.
- Trudi Oliveiro
Trudi has taught Hatha Yoga for over 9 years and is a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher who trained with The Life Centre, London. She teaches the morning Hatha classes at Yoga Place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, co-teaches the Yoga Place Beginners Course, as well as teaching privately to individuals, groups and in-house to companies in the corporate and voluntary sector.
She endeavours to create a warm, relaxed, welcoming environment in which people of any level can learn at their own pace, challenge themselves and see steady gains in their strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Her classes include plenty of stretches alongside a balanced flow of yoga postures and you will be encouraged to be mindful of the breath while exploring form and alignment.


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Wollaston Congregational Church United Church of Christ
48 Winthrop Avenue, Wollaston, MA 02170
Wollaston Congregational Church United Church of Christ
48 Winthrop Avenue, Wollaston, MA 02170
|Wollaston Congregational Church UCC
48 Winthrop Avenue
Wollaston, MA 02190
Our church hosted the first "Local Youth / Local Mission" Camp in two sessions in August. Session I met from Aug. 18-21st, and Session II from Aug. 21-24th. The first group was nine youth and five adults, and the second was made up of fifteen youth and seven adults. Each one of us was changed by this experience of serving the homeless, the working poor, and the disenfranchised people in the City of Boston.
Our itinerary was set by City Mission Society's Boston Urban Outreach Director, Carl McDonald. Together our youth and adults helped to prepare meals, sorted and folded children's clothing, made and delivered sandwiches to hungry people, played games in drop in centers with the members, and served in various additional ways. God has opened our eyes and changed our hearts by the stories that were shared and the lives we were able to touch through this urban immersion experience.
Many thanks go out to the members of our church who volunteered to shop and cook for the campers over the week. Our thanks also go out to the four churches who participated with their youth and adult chaperones. Thanks also go to the churches of the Pilgrim Association of the MA Conference of the United Church of Christ, whose dollars supported our first "Local Youth / Local Mission" Camp. Along with individual donations, your generosity made this camp affordable for everyone.
By Marianne Williamson from A Return to Love
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves. Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
The Wollaston Congregational Church is home to a congregation of one hundred people, with a passion for finding ways to connect our faith with the everyday lives of our members and with the wider community. We are a relationship oriented group whose Essential Ministries include worship, hospitality, liturgical art, music, and education; mission and outreach with fellowship priorities; stewardship and business operations.
Our church building is listed on both the Massachusetts and the United States Registries of Historic Places, and as such, is in the process of continuous restoration. Grant writing and fundraising are regular aspects of our ministry here in Wollaston. Our church is recognized as a Turnaround Church, or a "new church start in an old church building", where we embrace the empowerment and equipping of the laity to engage in the mission and ministry to which we feel called by God.