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Intuitive animal communication involves listening and speaking directly to animals and nature, and is an important part of my fantasy, as well as something I'm exploring in real life.
In my stories, it's called the True Language (although this can include more). It's really a form of intuitive or psychic communication, a sensitivity to all life—including animals, insects, plants, crystals, rocks, and other parts of the environment. In my stories, this also includes the artificially intelligent machines of the Empire.
But it's not only a part of my story world; it's practiced by increasing numbers of people. To be honest, when I first heard about this, I couldn't believe it. But as I've experienced many strange things in my life (and I already use intuitive communication with tarot) I've become less sure.
When I saw a video of a woman speaking to a black panther, and (especially) the reaction from the animal, I wanted to test it.
Recently, I've been reading a book by Marta Williams, in which she teaches communication with animals. The stories she gives are interesting, and sometimes quite funny.Learning Their Language: Intuitive Communication with Animals and Nature
As she says, science is mostly silent about intuition and animal emotions. While science accepts case studies in some contexts, with intuitive animal communication case studies are dismissed as anecdotal data.
Yet some questions are being asked. Several months ago I read a report that asked whether fish might feel pain and expresses surprise at the possibility.
The only thing that surprises me is how anyone is surprised that other life has feelings. If it didn't, how could it live and respond to the world around it?
I decided to experiment with the animals around me. This is an ongoing experiment, and although I've not reached any conclusions, the results have been interesting.
As I don't care of any animals at the moment, my opportunities to practice are limited. Insects appear to respond to instructions—with the exception of ants—but I wanted to try this with larger animals.
On a recent trip to Taipei Zoo, I experimented on Yunhsin, the clouded leopard in the zoo. She had her back to everyone. I simply sent a message, and she turned, acknowledging me (or appearing to) before disappearing again from sight).
While I've had many experiences where there appears to be understanding, I'd like verifiable experience with animals where I can check details with people who know them well. That may be the subject of a future article.
In Young Aina, Aina begins to learn how to communicate with nature. Here, she's speaking with her father:
But I still wanted to know about the intelligent species, and I couldn't stop asking questions.
"Can we speak to them?"
"They speak the True Language. The language of all life; the language of ideas, thoughts, images, and emotions. It's like telepathy. I tried to teach you when you were little."
I remembered the lessons; I thought I'd understood Frank's dog. But Frank hadn't agreed. "Daddy, do you have magic?"
"We all have inner magic."
That sounded like the beginning of a lecture. "Can you speak the True Language?"
"A little…"
"Can you teach me?"
"I can try. Say hello."
I laughed. "Hello." I grinned at my father. "I can say that."
"I mean, say it in your mind. Imagine hello." I tried, but nothing happened. "What did you imagine?"
"Saying hello. Like you said."
"When you say it, imagine what you're speaking to. Like that flower, for example." I couldn't see any flower in the almost complete darkness. "Come closer."
I touched it and could smell its pungent perfume. I tried again, several times. Then I stepped back. "It's not working." I walked further along the path, hoping to find something more interesting, but in the gloom, the forest was becoming boring. Then I noticed a change. I turned and saw a bright blue flower shining in the darkness. "Daddy, was that me?"
"You spoke, and it lit up for you."
I wasn't sure if it was true; I knew that he sometimes tried to help me. But I immediately tried with every flower I saw, and, one by one, the flowers of the forest lit up. It felt as if I'd woken them. "The forest is alive."
"You knew that anyway," he said.
I ran from plant to plant. "Look at that fruit! It's shining, too."
"The forest is learning to trust you."
I looked at him suspiciously. Maybe he was helping me. I tested it on a flower he hadn't seen, and nothing happened. "I want to do this myself," I said, annoyed with him.
He grinned. "How did you know?"
"I tried it on those black flowers, and they didn't light up for me."
However, a few years later she's learnt intuitive animal communication. Here's a short extract from the beginning of The Huntress of Prometheus that shows her connection to the ancient forest:
A red flower shone as I walked towards the edge of the forest. This was a place where the flowers still responded to magic and brightened to any who appreciated their beauty, and where a word could pacify the vicious, snapping vines that had once terrified me so much.
By the time she's a young woman, she can speak fluently. Here, in Blue Prometheus, Aina speaks to a glimmer leopard, a large and rare animal, that has entered her city:
Aina walked towards the glimmer leopard. People in the crowd watched her. The leopard snarled, its ears pushed back flat against its head.
She stopped in front of the leopard and stood very still. She looked into its eyes, which were level with hers. Her mind touched the leopard's, and its eyes widened for a moment. Aina spoke the True Language of ideas and images, as she'd been taught as a child. Although it was not one of the intelligent species of Prometheus, it was an intelligent animal. It understood. Its ears slowly returned to a relaxed position. It watched her.
"Leave," she said, but the leopard was curious and looked around the crowd of humans. She warned again of its danger, more urgently. The creature turned back to the breach in the wall. Suddenly she sensed a change, and so did the leopard. It turned and growled lightly.
All the heroes of the Blue Prometheus Series learn intuitive animal communication, but it's Lucy who eventually becomes the master. Here's a short extract from The Darkling Odyssey, and it shows why she became a vegetarian during the course of that story:
Her thirst was so strong that the smoky water tasted good. They filled their water bottles. Seeing a patch of mushrooms, she walked over to them, knelt down, and spoke.
Thomas and Victor joined her. "Are they edible?" Thomas asked.
"Yes." She picked some and began to eat.
"How do you know?" Victor asked.
"I asked them."
Victor took a bite and then hesitated. "Isn't this like eating your friends?"
"The first time I spoke to animals was the time I stopped eating them, but plants are a bit different. They don't object as much to being eaten." She grinned at the look of perplexity on the old man's face.
When I'm writing fantasy stories, I'm playing, and having fun with ideas, but the ideas are based on what I've seen and experienced—partly with intuitive animal communication, partly with my study of tarot, and partly with life experiences in general.
But how could any of this be possible? It's clear that from the present scientific view of the world, from the point of view of an objective physical reality, intuitive animal communication is impossible.
But if you look at the world from the point of view of subjective reality—that the universe is closer to a shared vision or a vivid dream, and that we are all connected—all parts of one whole. Then much that wouldn't otherwise make sense, becomes possible.
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One death. One shooting. One admission of love.
The Castle season finale - reviewed HERE - left fans confused, shocked and excited for season four. How might the events from last night affect developments ahead? Creator Andrew Marlowe offered a few hints in an interview with TV Guide...
Will we meet a new boss? That's one of the opportunities we're looking to take. Everybody's getting along really well in the precinct, and we think there can be a little more conflict. We think it's interesting to grow Beckett and Castle by having somebody who may not look as favorably on Beckett as the Captain did or may not look as favorably on the Castle-Beckett relationship. That's all stuff we're plotting out for next year as we speak.About that mystery man connected to Johanna Beckett's murder... Next season, with Castle knowing somebody is out there, [Beckett] becomes his responsibility. It changes the nature of their relationship and makes it significantly more interesting, especially given what happens the last 10 seconds of the show.
What else can be previewed about season four? There's going to be a real push and pull between Beckett and Castle. Beckett's going to want to look into [this new mystery man] and Castle's going to have very specific reasons why he doesn't want her to. He'll end up with a little more information than she has, and he can't be honest with her about it. It's going to cause a complexity in their relationship that's going to be interesting.
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Easy-to-Clean Cages Emphasize Interactivity With Small Mammals
Highlight your store's small mammal section with cool, easy-to-clean cages that emphasize interactivity with pets.
Adding toys, hideaways and other accessories can turn a small animal's habitat into a home.
Small mammal owners are seeking habitats that are safe, clean and appealing. These shoppers also often look for toys and accessories that will offer their pet enrichment. Retailers that are successful in this category stock a variety of products that help create a positive experience for customers and their pets.
Safety First
Safety is at the top of buyers' lists. Even those who are shopping on a budget have a basic expectation that the products they purchase are safe for their small animal. Among those concerns is an increased awareness regarding potentially hazardous chemicals.
"Plastic products that are BPA free are very appealing to the safety- and health-conscious small animal buyers," said Joy Wood, general manager and marketing for Lixit Corp. in Napa, Calif. "There is a big push for fewer chemicals and more healthful habitats, treats and housing."
The same goes for toys, said Dena Tucker, owner of Greenfeather Bird Supply LLC in West Hartford, Conn.
"Pet owners do not want anything unsafe in the cage," Tucker said. "That's why they're looking for Made in the U.S. products, whether it be for their pet's food or their toys. Customers want to feel confident that they purchased something safe."
Of course, for small animals, safety also means staying inside of the cage. Tom Rogers, owner of Panhandle Pet Supply in Tallahassee, Fla., said that a lot of his customers have other pets in the home. Therefore, keeping their small mammal inside of the cage is a key concern.
"If they're purchasing a hamster or a guinea pig, they'll express concern in keeping it safe from their cat or dog," Rogers said. "That means they want a cage that isn't just chew resistant, but one that is chew proof. They want to know that their animal is going to stay put."
Keeping Clean
Habitats that are easy to clean are much more appealing. Consumers are looking for features such as pull-out trays or easy-to-access doors to make cleaning less tedious.
"The easier the habitat is to maintain, the better," Rogers said. "The average customer wants a cage that is easy to clean so that it's not incredibly time consuming or burdensome."
Heather Anderson, store manager at Urban Tails Pet Supply in Minneapolis, said that staffers always emphasize the importance of looking after the health of the animal. With small mammals, this includes maintaining a clean cage.
"Cleanliness equals healthiness in pets," Anderson said. "We tend to push for the biggest habitat that [consumers] can afford in their budget, even if that means bypassing some of those fancy features. To us, the physical space is more important than added features. A larger cage is not only easier to clean, but also gives the animal more space, which is better for their mental and physical health."
Some manufacturers are looking for additional creative solutions to help keep enclosures clean. Jason Casto, director of Kaytee Hard Goods/Pets International, brands of Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Central Garden & Pet, said that the company's research has indicated that cage odor and difficulty in cleaning habitats can be major drawbacks to owning a small animal. But the company has sought unique solutions to simplify the process.
"A product such as our new CritterTrail Quick Clean Habitat featuring a disposable bedding tray cartridge system is an excellent example of an innovation that improves the pet ownership experience," Casto said. "Our new disposable bedding tray makes it easy for consumers to clean the habitat. They simply dispose and replace the bedding tray once a week."
Aesthetic Appeal
In addition to caring about safety and ease-of-maintenance, pet owners want to create an attractive habitat that will enhance their experience with their pet.
"We sell a lot of hammocks, tunnels and hideouts," Rogers said. "Anything that makes it fun for the pet owners to watch their animal interacting with the cage tends to be popular. We're seeing more and more interest in two- and three-story cages for small animals. These cages have the same footprint but feature more useable space by going vertical."
Pet owners are more interactive than ever with their small pets, said Heather Cappel, creative coordinator for Ware Manufacturing Inc. in Phoenix.
"Customers are looking for habitats that feel more like a home than a cage. House-shaped designs have been popular as well as cages with unique multifunction features like shelf/ramp/hideout combinations," Cappel said.
Larger-sized cages seem to be selling more, as well as multilevel cages, she noted.
"The ability to connect a playpen has also been a very popular feature," Cappel said. "This allows more space for the animal to play, as well as access for interaction."
"If the owner is looking for a lot of interaction with their pet, they'll definitely be willing to upgrade to that larger cage," Rogers said. "They want plenty of room for the animal to move around and entertain itself—and in turn, [to] serve as entertainment for the owner."
While Gary Roberts, owner of Pet World in Lakewood, Colo., said that most of his store's small mammal owners are shopping on a budget, design can be a deciding factor—if the price is comparable.
"If you have two cages that are similar in price, they're obviously going to choose the cage that has the more interesting design," Roberts said. "Customers are going to go for the trendier look when they can afford it."
Set up displays to attract interest, even if you don't have the animals to go in the enclosure, Greenfeather Bird Supply's Tucker said.
"You can still set up a great cage display even if you don't have the small animal in it," Tucker said. "Customers are not going to be able to visualize the possibilities if you just have a bunch of empty cages. Set them up in different ways so that they can see what accessories and toys are available."
Cappel agreed.
"[Having], ideally, at least one fully assembled cage on display with accessories of each style in stock helps to sell the cage and can make customers notice accessories they might have overlooked," she said.
Tucker admitted, though, that nothing beats watching an animal interact with the space.
"Even if your store does not sell live animals, invest in a 'store creature' that you can rotate in the various cages," Tucker said. "It does help to have a live animal in order to show the customers how things are used or how the animal might interact in the cage. In some cases it may even make or break a sale."
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While small animals often are thought of as a child's pet, many retailers reported that their demographics are changing, and they are seeing increased interest from adults.
"We actually get more interest in small animals from adults than from kids," said Heather Anderson, store manager of Urban Tails Pet Supply in Minneapolis. "It may be that we live in an urban environment where many of our customers can't have cats or dogs in their apartments. For many, rats or guinea pigs have taken the place as a primary pet."
Rick Gill, manager of Pets Unlimited in Clearwater, Fla., said he has seen more interest from adults in exotic small animals such as prairie dogs.
Spending habits are different when the pet is for an adult owner, he added.
"When adults are the primary owner of the small animal, they are often willing to invest more," Gill said. "They'll opt for the upscale cage or the added accessories."—LG
This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of Pet Product News.


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Book Review: Keir Elam (ed.), Twelfth Night (London: Arden Shakespeare, 2008); and Anthony B. Dawson and Gretchen E. Minton (eds), Timon of Athens (London: Arden Shakespeare, 2008).
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This is just a little card I designed to pop into my customer's bags to thank them for their SU! orders. I've used SU! Naturals White CS for the card base. I love SU! Whisper White CS for stamping on but am reluctant to use it for card bases as I prefer something sturdier. I thought I'd give the Naturals White CS a try - and I like it!
I used the Four Seasons hostess set, stamping the circle of snowflakes in Island Indigo ink and the centre snowflake in Real Red. Simple mat layers and circle punches meant this card came together really quickly. I popped up the red snowflake circle. I placed a snowflake circle on the inside of the card as well - just the same as the one on the envelope flap. To finish off I dotted some jewels on a few of the snowflakes.
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Could the 'Love Hormone' Be a Weight-Loss Aid for Men?
Stud shows oxytocin may reduce appetite in men, which could turn it into a tool for weight loss.
Stud shows oxytocin may reduce appetite in men, which could turn it into a tool for weight loss.
This delay in getting to the hospital may explain why women are more likely to die than men.
Study found cholesterol-lowering statin drugs were associated with an almost 50 percent higher risk of developing diabetes.
Report shows acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought.
Study shows drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce risk of developing clogged arteries.
But most believe it puts children at risk, study finds.
Twenty percent of people with heart disease don't respond to cholesterol-lowering statins, which may mean trouble for their arteries.
People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more than twice as likely to die prematurely than those without the disorder.
Study shows a poor night's sleep can lead to a shift in brain activity sparking a desire to consume more fat the next day.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Kyle Lowry scored 25 points, and the Toronto Raptors went on an 11-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter to pull away for their 14th victory in 15 games, 103-89 over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Terrence Ross added 18 points for the Raptors, who recovered quickly after Detroit's Andre Drummond made a shot from about 80 feet to end the third quarter. Toronto led 70-65 at the start of the fourth, and Lowry's driving three-point play set the tone for the final period.
The Atlantic Division-leading Raptors eventually turned the game into a rout, to the delight of the many Toronto fans in attendance at the Palace.
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The open-center design of the MDS-6LP makes it a clear leader in convenience and work productivity. Designed for home garages, full-service shops and quick-lube pits, and basically anyone who works on cars. This rugged mid-rise lift is also perfect for shops with low ceilings.
The MDS-6 Series Revolution
This open-center mid-rise lift is a mechanical marvel. Decades of experience have taught us a thing or two about designing equipment to safely connect to virtually any vehicle's OEM lift points. A car lift with longer platforms means you get to lift more vehicle types than ever. Some well-meaning shops risk the personal safety and well-being of the vehicles they work on because their lifts don't full reach those OEM jack points. BendPak's redesigned MDS-6LP corrects that problem once and for all with longer platforms. Its extended lift point spread means vehicles with long wheelbases can be safely raised in seconds flat.
Add or remove ramps at your leisure
Converting your low-rise lift to a flush-mount design is now easier than ever. Our design lets the ramps attach directly to the platform. This makes it easy to work on elevated vehicles, especially in the wheel well area. The approach ramps have slotted receivers and simply drop into place. They are easily removed by pulling upward for rapid disconnect from the frames.
Stronger lift from a collapsed position
The MDS-6LP mid-rise lift has a pivoting "kicker" mechanism that helps lift low ground-clearance vehicles. Unfortunately, some scissor have poor mechanical advantage when fully lowered. They have no lifting force until the frames rise a few inches. Our kicker is like having booster rockets for the first six inches of upward movement.
Four hydraulic cylinders
Your low-rise lift is no wimp. Four super-powerful hydraulic cylinders with a proprietary flow divider ensure the separate platforms remain level and efficient at all times. It takes mere seconds to get to the max rise. This lift also features the best electric-hydraulic technology the industry has to offer.
Solid-steel safety lock bars
As the platforms rise, locks automatically engage at several heights. This safety feature ensures two things: more versatile positions to work from and increased safety as the platforms rise. For your safety, hydraulics are not engaged when the safety arms rest on the mechanical locks. Once the lift moves, hydraulic pressure resumes.
Convenient stainless-steel pneumatic cylinders
Air cylinders replace spring releases on the MDS-6LP mid-rise lift. They make sure the locks release at the same time as the lift descends. Each cylinder need to be pressurized with a 50 PSI, 10-CFM air source at the time of installation. Any air compressor or hand pump will do the trick.
A push-button safety lock release system
Releasing the mechanical lock system is as easy as pressing a button. The locks deactivate instantly and the lift lowers completely in seconds flat. You've never seen a more convenient or easy-to-use lock release system.
Hinge-point features Zerk grease fittings
Zerk grease fittings are self-lubricating and long-lasting. They require minimal maintenance to ensure your car lift lasts for years without trouble. Spend your days working without the squeal of metal-on-metal. The MDS-6LP mid-rise lift practically maintains itself with these rugged fittings doing the work for you.
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BendPak rubber blocks are tough, hard and super-durable. Other companies offer little pads and small blocks that shred after heavy use. Not ours. They'll last for years without issues. If you ever need replacements or want to order an extra set, give us a call! We'll help get them shipped right to your door.
Three locking positions
The MDS-6LP and MDS-6LPF reach a comfortable 44.5" of rise with the lift blocks in place. More lock positions in a mid-rise lift makes it easier to manage your work. If you just need to get the wheels a few inches off the ground, use one of the lower settings. If you want to scoot under more comfortably, raise the lift to the top lock position. With BendPak, the choice is yours!
Detailed installation and maintenance instructions
Safety decals, the owner's manual, lift point spread information and a safety placard for training purposes are all included for your convenience. Learn everything you can about your car lift, and teach others everything you know. They'll be sure to pay it forward, maintain best safety practices and help keep your mid-rise lift working for years to come.
Choose flush-mount
If you're looking to flush-mount your lift in the floor for a smooth sub-surface installation, be sure to choose the MDS‐6LPF flush-mount mid-rise lift. It features all the same features of the MDS-6LP but is more ideal if you want your lift to collapse perfectly parallel with your flooring.
NOTE: The lift platform and contact blocks allow lifting of most unibody and frame contact undercarriages at recommended manufacturer pick‐up points on most vehicles. Be sure to compare your vehicle specifications, including ground clearance and overall height, with the specifications shown before you purchase.
- Each lift platform features four solid steel-scissor frame support bars, making it one of the strongest mid-rise lifts in its class
- Dual master hydraulic cylinder combines with dual equalizing cylinders to provide a safe and level 6,000 pound lifting capacity
- Solid‐steel safety lock bars engage automatically during ascent
- Convenient stainless‐steel pneumatic cylinders simultaneously release safety locks during descent with a simple push of a button. (NOTE: Requires min. 50 psi, 10 CFM air source at time of installation.)
- A push‐button safety lock release system is operated away from the lift and allows operators to safely deactivate the locks without the need to push or pull cumbersome release bars or lock release handles
- Hinge point features Zerk grease fitting to allow lubrication at critical wear areas
- Comes standard with four durable cushioned‐rubber contact blocks, permitting fast vehicle setup
- Three locking positions allow technicians to work at different working heights to increase productivity and minimize fatigue
- Powder coat finish provides a long lasting durable finish
Lifting capacity:6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Lifting height:43" (1,093 mm)
Lifting height + blocks:45" (1,144 mm)
Lift platform dimensions:19" x 67" (484 mm x 1,701 mm)
Width between platforms:40" to 46" (1,018 mm to 1,168 mm)
Overall width:Adjustable
Overall length:92.6" (2,351 mm)
Lowered height:4.6 (116 mm)
Lifting time:35 seconds
Motor:110–220 VAC / 60 Hz / 1 Ph
Features and Specs
The MDS-6K features wide lifting platforms combined with durable cushioned‐rubber contact blocks. Simply drive the vehicle over the lowered scissor ramps and position the soft and durable rubber blocks under the vehicle lifting points for fast and easy vehicle positioning and set‐up. The user‐friendly power console features simple operator controls like up, down, and safety lock buttons. A small footprint, easy installation and adaptable 110V/240V power unit makes the MDS‐6K the perfect lift that fits any shop or home garage.
• Solid‐steel safety lock bars engage automatically during ascent.
• Convenient stainless‐steel pneumatic cylinders simultaneously release safety locks during descent with a simple push of a button. (NOTE: Requires min. 50 PSI, 10‐CFM air source at time of installation.)
• A push‐button safety lock release system is operated away from the lift and allows operators to safely deactivate the locks without the need to push or pull cumbersome release bars or lock release handles.
• Hinge point features Zerk grease fitting to allow lubrication at critical wear areas.
• Drive‐over ramps fold down during ascent and feature non‐marring wheels to protect garage floors.
• Comes standard with four durable cushioned‐rubber contact blocks providing fast vehicle set‐up.
• Non‐skid approach ramps help to prevent slipping during approach and vehicle positioning.
• Three locking positions allow technicians to work at different working heights to increase productivity and minimize fatigue.
• Powder coat finish provides a long lasting durable finish.
• Included with every lift are detailed installation and maintenance instructions, graphic safety decals, maintenance decals, vehicle lifting point guide and a safety instruction placard to train personnel on proper safety procedures and maintenance guidelines
- Lifting height less lift blocks: 44" / 1,119 mm
- Lifting height with lift blocks: 45.5" / 1158 mm
- Lifting time: 35 sec
- Lower Lock Position: 18.7" (-4.25" for sub-floor install)
- Middle Lock Position: 29.7" (-4.25" for sub-floor install)
- Upper Lock Position: 40" (-4.25" for sub-floor install)
- Motor: 110 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz / 1 Ph*
- Overall Width: 18.5" / 470 mm
- Overall Length: 79.5"


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04.29.2013: Pacific Rim Wondercon Footage
Oh, Pacific Rim. Why are you so close and yet…so far?
There's not much I can say about this trailer that was cut together for this year's Wondercon… but that's because my jaw is on the floor. I have never been more excited for a domestic release.
Join the fight today at PanPacificDefense.com!
April 29th, 2013 in Blargs | tags: Godzilla, Guillermo Del Toro, Jaegers, Kaiju, Monster Movies, Pacific Rim


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Call to 2019 DPCA Global Meeting - 15 Day Announcement, sent out via Mobilize on May 2, 2019
Dear Leaders,
Democrats Abroad will hold our 2019 DPCA Global Meeting on May 17-19, 2019 at the 20 F Conference Center, 20 F St NW, in Washington D.C. (across the street from Union Station). Find out more information and register today at the registration page here.
Schedule: The DPCA Global Meeting will be called to order at 9am Friday morning, May 17th and will end at 5pm on Sunday May 19th, Eastern time. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be speaking with us first thing on Friday morning, followed by Senator Doug Jones, so we encourage you to attend on Friday as well as the weekend.
A draft agenda is available here. The agenda is tentative and subject to change, especially as we finalize time slots for guest speakers. Attendance via WebEx will be possible for all daytime sessions.
- The AP Regional Meeting will be held on Friday, May 17th, at 8am Eastern
- The Americas Regional Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at 8am Eastern
- The EMEA Regional Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at 8am Eastern.
Evening social events are planned for Friday and Saturday evenings. Please check out the dinner options today!
All resolutions to be considered at the meeting, as well as a recording of the Online Resolutions Meeting, are now available on the wiki here. Please review them carefully so that you are ready to discuss them in Washington, D.C. Any questions, please write to the Resolutions Committee Chair Susan Vaillant or Resolutions Secretary Will Bakker at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Charter Amendment Proposals
Please note that bylaws amendments to the Charter already submitted by the body will be considered at the 2019 D.C. Global Meeting. These proposals, as well as the Bylaws Committee report, are available on the 2019 Bylaws Committee's Wiki page.
If you have any questions, email Aaron Kruse, the Bylaws Chair, at email@example.com.
DPCA Vote Allocation, Voters and Proxies
For the 2019 DPCA Vote Allocation you can download them here. Do ensure your country committee is represented during the weekend. If one of your DPCA members or you may not be able to attend, we recommend assigning proxies. More information and the PROXY form are available here (DPCA Vote Allocations, Voters, and Proxies).
Please donate to help with meeting costs
Democrats Abroad meetings are open to any member of Democrats Abroad. The costs of these meetings are covered by each of us, so we urge all participants, whether attending in-person or by WebEx, to cover your own costs. If you are motivated to donate extra, please consider giving to our Travel Fund to help others attend.
Register now.
Thank you! And thank you to all who are working to organize these events!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
All the best,
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Buy Multi Sarees Online and explore the feminine side of your being
Draping the self in a saree is a privilege yet routine for many Indian women. A saree is an embodiment of tradition and can be easily modernised or westernised based on the needs. With modern alternatives like the readymade saree, it's becoming easier to drape and carry off a saree today. Be it a traditional event or an evening party; sarees can be pulled off in various styles accordingly. No more are we tied down to wearing sarees as obligatory clothing for occasional events. Women are taking pride in the saree and have grown accustomed to it.
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The advantage of multi-colour products is that they're usually known to capture various aspects of every colour without losing its essence as a whole. A multi-coloured saree is a great way out if you're in a dilemma about which colour to go for. Multi-coloured clothing has the following advantages -
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Lawyers in Charlotte County, Florida
Here is a list of Lawyers in Charlotte County, Florida. To find and locate DUI Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawyers, and Accident Lawyers, click on the city you would like to navigate to.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Texas on July 6, 2011 released the following:
Alleged Fraud Involved Approximately $6 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Loan Proceeds
DALLAS — An August 29, 2011, trial date, before Chief U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater, has been set for three defendants charged with running a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme in the Dallas area, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas. Gregory Lashon Thomas, Aja D. Crawford, aka Aja Abercrombie and Ernest Ohenekitiwa McMillan were arrested on conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud charges outlined in a four-count indictment returned last month. All three pleaded not guilty and have been released on bond.
According to the indictment, Gregory Thomas, 40, of Desoto, Texas, owned and operated Myriad Investments and Investors Source, two real-estate "investment" companies in the Dallas area. Gregory Thomas recruited individuals, including Ernest McMillan, 41, of Dallas, and others to buy residential real estate by telling them that they were purchasing "investment" properties. Thomas further worked with various loan officers, including Aja Crawford, 34, of Irving, Texas, to prepare false loan applications on behalf of the individual purchasers. The loan applications included misrepresentations about the individuals' monthly income, intention to occupy the property, assets and liabilities. Some loans also included fake documents attempting to justify an individual's credit-worthiness, such as fake bank records to show that the individual had sufficient money in the bank to qualify for the mortgage
For certain properties involved in the scheme, Thomas provided the down payment at closing. Shortly after closing, Thomas received payment from the seller that wasn't disclosed on the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Thomas would then pay the individual purchaser or another recruiter for purchasing the property.
The indictment alleges that from February 2006 through July 2008, Thomas recruited individuals to purchase real estate properties resulting in approximately $6 million in fraudulently obtained proceeds and $2 million in estimated losses.
This case was brought in coordination with President Barack Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general and state and local law enforcement who, working together, bring to bear a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement resources. The task force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes. For more information about the task force visit: http://www.stopfraud.gov
An indictment is an accusation by a federal grand jury, and a defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty. If convicted, however, the conspiracy to commit mail fraud count and each of the substantive mail fraud counts carry a maximum statutory sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Restitution could also be ordered.
The case is being investigated by the FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Nicholas Bunch is in charge of the prosecution."
To find additional federal criminal news, please read The Federal Crimes Watch Daily.
Douglas McNabb and other members of the U.S. law firm practice and write extensively on matters involving Federal Criminal Defense, INTERPOL Red Notice Removal, International Extradition and OFAC SDN List Removal.
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Russia's Central Military District's MiG-31 Foxhound fighters are developing response training to air missile strikes during military drills, Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Russia's Central Military District's MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor aircraft are conducting military drills within the Barents Sea, testing responses to air missile strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
"The flight-tactical exercise with the crews of MiG-31 fighter-interceptors was launched in the Perm Region at the Sokol Airbase. In the coming days, two squads of aircraft will be redeployed to the Monchegorsk airport (Murmansk Region), making a flight distance of 1,500 kilometers (932 miles). The flights to intercept 'enemy' missiles and aircraft will take place from there," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Based on the statement, the pilots will hold drills until March 6, using air-to-air missiles. On Wednesday, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that Russia doesn't exclude the likelihood of protecting its national interests in the Arctic region by military means.
Russia's revised military doctrine, signed by President Vladimir Putin in December 2014, named the protection of national interests in the Arctic among the key priorities for the army in times of peace, for the very first time ever. Portions of the Arctic region, such as the Barents Sea, have been disputed for their natural resources and shipping potential, with ice loss opening new shipping routes and enabling further petroleum exploration possibilities.
In 2010, following 40 years of negotiations between Norway and Russia, the countries'then-leaders Dmitry Medvedev and Jens Stoltenberg announced that the breakthrough agreement on the Barents Sea boundary have been reached, opening large, previously legally impassable territories for hydrocarbon exploration.


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Surround Yourself with Quality Audio: Bryston SP4
Posted by The Sound Organisation on Feb 25th 2019
At The Sound Organisation, we talk a lot about getting the most out of your two-channel stereo system and how to get the clearest, most accurate music to your ears. One thing we don't discuss, but is nonetheless just as important, is your home theatre audio. Earlier this year, we announced our partnership with Bryston, Ltd, a Canadian audio equipment manufacturer known for their amazing amplifiers and more. Our partnership with Bryston allows us to expand our equipment offerings and offer our retailer partners new and different audio products, such as Bryston's SP4 Home Theater processor.
The Bryston SP4 Surround Sound Processor was released in 2018 has been making some waves in the AV side of the industry. For decades, film studios have produced and mixed amazing audio for the movies that too often goes wasted on sub-par speakers. Even with upgraded speakers, many home theaters lack the amplifiers and signal processors that can reproduce the audio as the director envisioned. Bryston tackled this problem head-on. Known for decades for creating the best amplifiers for any sound system, they created a surround sound preamp made especially for home theaters. Bryston currently carries two surround sound processors: the SP3 and the SP4. The SP4 seeks to redefine the home theater processor market with it's tech-heavy, feature-laden design, including an iOS app that controls some of the finer or more advanced settings.
Bryston SP4 Inputs/Outputs:
- Digital Inputs: 3x HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2, 4x HDMI 1.4/HDCP 2.2, 3x Optical (TOSLINK), 3x SPDIF (RCA)
- Analog Inputs: 8x RCA Single Ended (7.1 or 4x 2.0 Stereo)
- Analog Outputs: 16x Balanced (XLR)
- Digital Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2, 1x HDMI 1.4/HDCP 1.4
- Control: Crestron, Control 4, Savant, RTI, iOS App, WebUI, IR, 4x DC Triggers
- Other: Ethernet (100Mbps), 2x USB 2.0
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- 16x RCA Output Module
- SphereAudio™ binaural immersive sound headphone technology
- Monitoring and diagnostic USB Mic Kit, powered by StormMonitoring™
- Dirac Live Room Correction Suite™
- LED Color: Green (standard) or Blue
- Finish: Black or Stainless
Reviews about the Bryston SP4
The BRYSTON SP4 made my system sound truly spectacular, and made me forget the price tag. It is an exceptional immersive processor.
The SP4 is a 16-channel processor that comes with 16 assignable XLR outputs and two additional dedicated downmix outputs. It is expandable to a 32-channel system via a set of 16 optional RCA sockets, enabling the SP4 to run two parallel 16 channel systems. Its Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and DTS:X TM capabilities sit alongside conventional surround formats.
Many companies talk a good game, but few companies can back up the talk like the Canadian manufacturer Bryston. Bryston has just introduced its new SP4 home cinema processor, developing a state-of-the-art preamplifier/processor to match the performance of its amplifiers."


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With a kiss and a wave, Jayson Richemond's mother drops off the 1-year-old shortly after 5:30 one rainy January morning at Kidz n Kidz Academy in Arlington.
He is quickly on the lap of a teacher, a book about a bear in front of him. The teacher talks about the colors on the pages, reads the words and points out that Jayson has a nose just like the bear.
By about 9 a.m., Jayson is in the infant classroom with another teacher who would stay with him most of the day.
Here, things are vastly different.
In this room, there's mostly silence. The teacher claps her hands and yells out his name to get Jayson's attention. On one of the rare occasions she plays with him, she picks up toy keys and says in a loud voice: "Yellow. Orange. Blue."
Hope: Military model mirrored in its child development
The difference in interactions between Jayson and the two teachers is stark but understandable. The first teacher had been at the center for five years and had gone through intensive training. The second had been there about a month and hadn't started her training.
In reality, each classroom is only as good as the teacher who runs it.
And in Duval County, many child care centers are filled with employees who are unable to teach children during the critical early development years.
It's largely because many make barely more than minimum wage, and many don't get benefits. In fact, fast-food restaurant workers often make more money. The low wages result in a revolving door of people who are hired to care for and educate the city's children.
For those who do stay, there is little training required. A teacher must have 40 hours in the first year and 10 each year after. By comparison, nail technicians need 240 hours and barbers need 1,200.
Tracking those factors - compensation, turnover and training - is a priority in some states, but not in Florida.
That leaves parents with little means to judge Duval County's 839 child care providers. The state shows which centers have been accredited by agencies with varying requirements, but few Duval centers are accredited. There's no program that tracks the quality of learning in all Duval centers.
Duval County's Guiding Stars program does rate the quality of care and learning in centers. But the program is voluntary and the $7.6 million budget is only enough to reach less than a third of the children in paid care.
The state requires that children who use federal or state subsidy money be placed in centers that can help prepare them for school. The children are among those considered most at risk to struggle in school later, but Duval County child care centers that accept subsidies are only required to meet a minimal quality standard. And the money used to help ensure at least minimal quality hasn't substantially changed for years.
Although parents are a child's first and most important teachers, many children spend much, if not most, of their waking hours at child care centers while parents work. High-quality child care, beginning when children are just weeks old, can have a positive, lasting impact, providing them with stronger social skills and better reading and math skills.
Duval County has made improvements, but it still has a way to go to ensure all children are getting what they need, said Susan Main, executive director of the Early Learning Coalition.
"All children need high quality," Main said. "If we don't, we aren't going to move the needle with our children succeeding in school."
Low pay, high turnover
Jayson hardly made a fuss during the more than 11 hours he was in the care of the women at Kidz n Kidz that January day.
He was changed promptly, fed homemade meals and his nursery was kept tidy.
But he'll need more.
From the moment children are born, positive interactions with adults will help build self-esteem, encourage their curiosity and help them respect and cooperate with others. They also will need to begin building the kind of comprehension skills that thousands of students in Duval County public schools struggle with when they start taking the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests.
But many of Jacksonville's child care centers are filled with teachers with no more than a high school diploma, if that, and who lack much early learning training.
And incorporating learning into a small, privately owned business isn't easy.
Regina Mack opened Kidz n Kidz Academy five years ago, in the building next door to where she moved last year. The state inspections show mostly minor infractions: a small tear in the changing table pad or out-of-date employee paperwork.
She can serve 50 children at any one time. And many of the families who started with her years ago are still with her and delighted at the care their children have received.
Mack doesn't have a lot of money to work with to run her center.
About 75 percent of the children at the center are using state and federal subsidy dollars. But those subsidies are often less than half the average rate - about $6,100 a year - parents pay countywide for a child care center. Parents pay an additional fee, but often not much more.
For parents who don't qualify for subsidies, Mack has tried to keep tuition low.
But that means that Mack can't pay her employees more than $7.50 to $10 an hour. And that leads to turnover.
Kidz n Kidz isn't alone. Nationally, the annual turnover rate for teachers in child care centers is between 25 percent and 40 percent, according to the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies. Main said she thinks the rate is similar locally.
Four of Mack's seven employees have been with her for a year or less. Her most recent hire is Marie Pierre-Filius, who moved here from Haiti in 2008. She joined Kidz n Kidz in early January. Only one teacher has been with Mack for five years.
That's Corrie Boatwright, the teacher who engaged Jayson with the book about the bear.
Little training affects quality
Boatwright, a woman in her 50s, cares for the children who come in earliest, and then later she leads the 2-year-olds' class.
She has good control of her children and is quick to start into song or dance. She loves to share stories - whether reading from a book or leading her charges in an interactive story like "I'm going on a bear hunt."
But Boatwright has been through a lot of training.
The state doesn't require child caregivers to take any training before they start working in a center. They have three months before they must begin at least 40 hours of training within a year.
Mack said the state-required training does little to stress the interactions her staff needs to have with the students. It focuses mainly on child safety and well-being, though it does include some child growth development, age-appropriate practices and literacy components.
So in 2007, Kidz n Kidz entered Duval County's Guiding Stars program, a rigorous, two-year process that focuses on training child care workers.
Once a center has been through the voluntary training, it receives a rating, from one to five stars. More teacher training, higher education levels of staff, lower teacher-to-child ratios and better interactions with children result in a higher star rating. A day care that gets four or five stars is considered a high-quality learning center.
Only child care centers that accept children with subsidies are eligible to participate in Guiding Stars, and some home-based child care providers will soon be added.
Kidz n Kidz came out of the intensive training in 2009 with three stars. Only three centers have star ratings in the center's ZIP code, but none has four or five stars.
But much of that training knowledge Kidz n Kidz staff received in the two years was lost as employees left.
Episcopal Children's Services coaches recently began making monthly visits to Kidz n Kidz in a maintenance portion of the program. But Mack said the visits from coaches aren't intensive enough to help her staff learn the interactions they need to be having with children.
Main agreed the maintenance needs to be bolstered - as does the training of directors so they can teach their own staff members. But they need to find a way to do it within the budget they have.
Guiding Stars investment
Investing in children and running a quality early learning center costs more money upfront.
In the last three years, about 25 centers offered Guiding Stars support have either declined the services or started the program and then dropped out, according to the Early Learning Coalition.
It's more time consuming as directors have to work harder to train and maintain staff, communicate more with parents and open their centers to more oversight.
But for those who choose to offer quality, the investment can be worth it.
The Stallingses have owned Little Britches child care center in Mandarin since 1996, back when their two children were toddlers.
For a while, Dana Stallings ran the center, building it into one of the area's best. Then Dana decided to take a break from the child care business. From 2003 to 2009, the center had three directors and earned a four-star rating from Guiding Stars.
But one day when Vance Stallings was visiting the center, one of the teachers took him aside. Staff morale was low. Parts of the building needed fixing. Teachers were leaving. Parents were pulling children. And the economy wasn't helping. The center was at about 60 percent capacity.
An attorney and owner of a retail shop, Vance Stallings didn't want to become a child care center director. But he realized his experience as a manager could help improve the center. So while he focused on management issues, he relied on assistant director Sandy Palcic to oversee learning. She has a bachelor's in elementary education and has been working in day cares for 23 years.
He began working again with Episcopal Children's Services to earn a new Guiding Star rating. Melanie Clough from Episcopal now advises Stallings as he runs the center.
The turnaround is already producing dividends. Little Britches is now at about 90 percent capacity - a perfect amount for Stallings to help keep the staff-to-child ratios better than the state requires. And it makes it easier for him to pay the bills.
Clough often tells center directors that putting children first will pay off in the end.
"People are going to build your business for you if you do the right thing," Clough said.
Searching for quality
Episcopal Children's Services invests in the staff training at its own early learning center, Exchange South on the Southside.
Teachers get training before they work with children. And they are required to take more than triple the amount of state-required training in the first year and four times the training in subsequent years.
Staff is paid more than in many centers, and they stay longer.
Exchange South is a five-star center.
Among its newest students is 2-year-old Arieana Paramo, whose parents had searched for quality child care since they moved to Jacksonville 18 months ago.
They had tried four other providers. There was the center in Deerwood. But a nasty-looking bite mark and no call from the center encouraged them to look for new care. They tried a few home-based providers, but they didn't work out. They found a center Arieana's mother liked but couldn't afford.
"Jacksonville has been the hardest place to find quality care at a reasonable rate," said Carole Paramo.
Paramo searched for centers using the state's inspection information, which monitors health and safety. She hadn't heard about Guiding Stars, so a Google search for quality centers in the Southside area led her to Exchange South.
Arieana loves her new school. And her parents say she's thriving.
"It's such a relief to walk in that door and realize my daughter is happy," Carole Paramo said.
Looking to improve
Local early learning advocates want to make parents' search for quality easier and ensure they have a larger pool of quality centers from which to choose.
"We need to bring 100 percent of the child care centers up to a standard of quality," Main said. "Because of the changes in the workforce we need to constantly be offering support and help because that's what's going to get our kids where they need to be."
To get there, a statewide work group, including Main, met late last year to consider ways to improve the child care offerings. The group reported its recommendations in January to George Sheldon, at the time the secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families.
They want changes such as improved staff-to-child ratios, required training for child care workers before they enter a center and more than double the amount of training each year than is currently required.
State officials have already begun researching a statewide quality improvement rating system, similar to Guiding Stars. The work group has recommended that such a rating system be voluntary and incorporate licensing standards and educational quality.
No price tag has been given for the recommendations, but a high-quality early learning center would cost about $7,500 per child a year, said Episcopal Children's Services's Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel.
The $7.6 million spent in Duval to improve child care centers is a mix of federal, state and local money.
The state workforce's recommendations are now in the hands of a new department secretary. And in July, Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, who has made the investment in the Guiding Stars program a top priority, will be leaving office.
Episcopal is a nonprofit that relies heavily on raising donations, which allows it to offer a higher-quality program. But Stophel said most child care centers don't have that type of funding to rely on.
"In all areas, [funding is] at risk right now," she said, "and it's just a scary thing for our children."
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I'm a word fanatic. Not really a word snob, 'cuz I really like words like 'cuz and 'yo' and 'l8tah.' I think they're perfectly fine. But I am particular about what words I will use and what their meaning is. I care deeply about what words' connotations and denotations are. I think this should matter - to everyone - because otherwise communication is IMPOSSIBLE. It's not just difficult or unlikely, it's IMPOSSIBLE.
I don't like the word 'irregardless' anymore than the next lexiconically fanaticized person, but I know what a person is trying to say when they use is. They mean 'regardless' and that's fine. Irksome, but fine.
But recently - well, more like the last five to eight years, I've noticed the re-fashioning of a very common word to mean something that seems, to me, to be very UNcommon. The word is "space." And iot has gone from meaning an area, or room, to meaning something that I can't quite grasp that more than irks me. Think of how you've heard it used recently. "Safe Space" or "Men's Space" or "Women's Space" or "Creating Space." Say them out loud. Think of how they've been said. Almost as if the word "space" were somehow illuminating or illuminated or perhaps enlightened.
Totally unscientifically or unacademically, I do think this stems from the yoga craze of the latter part of the 2000's (2005-2010) when women who wanted to make sure to sell the 'mystical' and 'exotic' aspects of yoga starting talking about 'space' in these terms. I mean, I know "Safe Space" has been around for a while, but it wasn't said in yogic tones the way it is now. And I know that there's precedent, "To take up space: is sometimes used figuratively. So, maybe "space" does mean more than just an area, or a room. I'm not sure.
Being a word fanatic, I like my words to mean what they mean and not anything else that people have to guess at. I like to say all the words that need to be said for some other person to comprehend what I'm saying. I don't like there to be insinuated meanings in my words - where some words are held on high and others are held down. I'm sure I'm guilty of doing this all the time. But when I become aware of a word like this, I like to point it out and talk about it.
And now, I need my space.
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Kristen Stewart always seems a bit awkward all dressed up, but when it comes to street-wear, she's right at home. It's obvious the Twilight star isn't as comfortable on the red carpet as she is on the sidewalk. Kristen attended the Met Ball Monday night and wore a questionable Balenciaga color-blocked dress with white heels, but hours before the event, she looked happy and comfortable in high-waisted jeans, black boots, a tied-up peach tee, and a classic, black leather bomber.
KStew's sense of style really gets a platform when she's not trying or, on the other hand, listening to stylists who dress her in those less-than-awesome event dresses. Kristen's red-carpet always been on the edgier side of things -- she falls somewhere along the parallel that runs through goth, hipster, angst teen, fashionista, and not giving a fuck.
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But when she's just out and about, running errands, presumably left to her own devices, Kristen is one stylish lady. There's nothing about this outfit that's wrong. Well, that's not true. It looks a little warm for May -- it wasn't THAT cold here on Monday -- but whatever. Maybe she doesn't have the sweating problem that I do. Lucky her.
She wore the same leather jacket when she was going casual during Paris Fashion Week last month, and paired it with a similar jean and tee combo. Katy Perry's also a fan of the quilted bomber; she's got the same one.
A great bomber jacket is the gift that keeps on giving. I don't have one (yet!) because I've been holding out for one that just blows me away. I want it to be worth the investment, you know? Something that I can wear for years. If only I had some Twilight money in the bank, I could just as cool as KStew and KPer. Sigh. The search continues.
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Red-hot rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. departed early due to injury, but the Atlanta Braves still finished a four-game sweep over the visiting Miami Marlins with a 5-2 win Wednesday at SunTrust Park.
Acuna, who had led off the previous three games with home runs and had gone deep in five straight, was hit by the first pitch of the contest, setting off a benches-clearing incident that led to the ejection of Miami starter Jose Urena.
Acuna was plunked by Urena's 97 mph fastball just above the left elbow. The thinly veiled intention of the pitch caused the Braves to run onto the field, with manager Brian Snitker – who was ejected – and first base coach Eric Young Sr. screaming at Urena. No punches were thrown. The umpiring crew conferred and decided to eject Urena. Both teams were given a warning to prevent any future issues. Acuna ran the bases and took his position in the outfield in the second inning, but was subsequently removed. Because his only plate appearance resulted in being hit by a pitch, Acuna's consecutive homer streak will remain intact.
After the game, Snitker said Acuna exited due to cramps in his arm but that the team would know more about the 20-year-old's condition Thursday.
After falling behind 2-0, the Braves came back behind the offense of Charlie Culberson and Dansby Swanson to win their fifth straight game. Atlanta (68-51) is a season-best 17 games over .500.
The Acuna-Urena incident overshadowed another solid start by Atlanta right-hander Kevin Gausman (7-9). He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings. He is 2-1 since joining Atlanta via a trade with Baltimore.
The Atlanta bullpen did not allow a baserunner over the final three innings. Jonny Venters and Brad Brach each worked a scoreless inning, and A.J. Minter pitched the ninth to earn his 11th save. Culberson was 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and scored two runs. Swanson was 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, his 10th, and three RBIs.
The losing pitcher was Jarlin Garcia (1-2). He allowed three runs, including Swanson's homer, in his only inning.
The Marlins scored their runs on an RBI single by Brian Anderson in the first inning and an opposite-field homer from Starlin Castro, his 10th, in the fourth.
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Wilson Ramos had three extra-base hits in his Phillies debut, leading Philadelphia past the visiting Boston Red Sox 7-4 Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Boston's five-game winning streak ended, with the Red Sox taking just their third loss in 18 games. Philadelphia won for the second time in six games.
Ramos had two doubles, one triple, three runs and three RBIs as the Phillies split the two-game series with the Red Sox. The 31-year-old catcher, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31 despite nursing a hamstring injury, was activated off the 10-day disabled list pregame Wednesday. He had been out since July 15.
Phillies starter Vince Velasquez struggled through 2 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and three runs before being lifted for Hector Neris.
Tommy Hunter (4-2) earned the win in relief, retiring the only batter he faced. Nick Williams and Justin Bour each added two hits for the Phillies.
Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi gave up seven hits and three runs (one earned) in five innings. Joe Kelly (4-1) took the loss, yielding a run in his lone inning.
Brock Holt had a pair of hits for the Red Sox. In the third, Mitch Moreland cleared the bases with a three-run double to deep left-center field for a quick 3-0 Red Sox advantage. The Phillies rallied with three runs in the fourth to tie the game. Ramos recorded his first hit as a Phillie with a double off the wall in right, scoring Rhys Hoskins. Odubel Herrera added an RBI groundout and Carlos Santana tied the game with an RBI single to right.
Boston appeared to take a 4-3 lead in the sixth on a bizarre play. Pinch hitter Steve Pearce hit a grounder to second, and Cesar Hernandez fielded and threw to Bour at first. Bour had to stretch to make the play and drag his foot on the bag, which video replay confirmed, negating the go-ahead run.
Scott Kingery's sacrifice fly to right did give the Phillies a 4-3 lead in the sixth as Ramos scored. Ramos had tripled to lead off the inning. The Phillies extended their lead to 7-3 with three more runs in the seventh on a two-run double by Ramos and an RBI single by Maikel Franco.
Boston loaded the bases with no outs in the eighth against Phillies reliever Pat Neshek. Mookie Betts managed an RBI infield single with two outs to close the gap to 7-4. Seranthony Dominguez, the eighth Phillies pitcher, then got Andrew Benintendi to ground out to first on the first pitch to end the threat.
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Shed Studio
Conceptualised and pseudo-curated by Vishal Kumaraswamy, The Shed Studio Residencies are a combination of in-person residents and residents-in-exile. It is primarily a metaphorical place to fail, to experiment and to really realise that the physicality of space is largely unimportant. #dirtyspaces
And oh yeah, all the well worded artsy things like non-representation, Deleuze and Guattari, Central Saint Martins, London, #fineohsofineart and other such condescension. (views entirely of Vishal Kumaraswamy)
Various artists, four days, four installs in a garden with a shed.
15./16.04.2017, 5 - 8pm
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Vishal Kumaraswamy, Neale Willis, Maximilien Lebaudy, Samantha Harvey
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