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The Book of Beginnings: It's Just Us Here: Review by Lost in a Book for @BMBR
An asexual man meets a male model… and slowly falls in love.
Chris is a nerdy bookworm with a very direct personality. He tends to take jokes literally. He doesn't like small talk.
Chris has never been sexually attracted to anyone in real life, though he can look at photos and think up exciting scenarios in his head… as long as the people are all wearing clothes. Porn is definitely a no go.
Mark is a charismatic, beautiful man with a pretty person job and pretty person problems. He's very pushy.
Mark is also struggling with a summer college course for business writing. Luckily, Chris makes a living from his writing and always falls for a sob story… so he ends up helping the model with his assignment.
After a chance encounter in Chris' favorite park, the two men's lives slowly entangle until the pair become inseparable.
First Chris and Mark become friends, then companions, then partners, then lovers… and then they get engaged, married and… finally… adopt a very amazing kid.
This is their story… or, well, I guess it's my story. I'm Chris and I wrote this. It's very weird to refer to myself in the third person, so I'm going back to first person now.
Mark didn't tell me he was into guys until I was very much in love with him. Anytime he got close to telling me the truth, I would instinctively pull back. But I never ran away completely, and he kept coming after me.
I guess you'll have to read the book to understand why.
[ADVISORY: I'd just like to make sure you know that this book is not the complete love story between me and my husband. I've broken my story up into ten 100,000 word installments. Each installment follows its own 'arc'. There are four 'super arcs' typical of romance novels spread over the ten installments.
"The Book of Beginnings" contains the beginning of each of those ten installments. So we're going to jump through time quite a bit. These 'beginnings' total over 140,000 words and the final project will be over 1,000,000 words.
Don't worry, I will finish this story. It's terribly important to me. But it is huge. So I will also be posting an Abridged Version, which will consist of the chapters in "The Book of Endings" and "The Book of Beginnings".
5 Stars
I tried to type a review for this a few times and finally realized that it's impossible. So, I've decided to provide a warning: incoherent ramblings ahead on this memoir-romanceish book. Before we commence to the ramblings, I think it's important to know that this isn't a conventional romance, it's a true "story." Please see the author's special note in the blurb. More books are in the works that break down important stages of the MCs relationship with a full arc. This book is strictly the beginnings of each of those stages coming together to form the Book of Beginnings. Make sense? Fabulous.
Chris: Asexual man, writer, friend, worrier, planner
Mark: Model, highly sexual, laid back, incredibly social
These two men come together randomly in a park after Chris' typical Monday run. Chris is on a bench writing and Mark is a lonely man looking for a friend. From their first meeting, it's a whirlwind where they create their own boundaries on what it means to be friends, lovers, partners, and eventually parents. Chris and Mark come from diverse backgrounds, have diverse sexual appetites, opposite personalities, and experience real life growing pains as they move through each stage of their relationship.
Book of Beginnings is written in the format of a romance novel but the situations these men face aren't romanticized. The writing style is easy to breeze through but the angsty content isn't easy to read. There was so much more feeling involved while reading this book because I couldn't forget that these are real people with issues that aren't sugar coated. Having to *see* the struggle Chris and Mark go through in their intimacy was gut wrenching, especially from Chris' POV as he tries to be all his partner needs sexually while still being very much an asexual man at his core. Early on my heart was breaking for Mark as I could see the love he had for Chris but couldn't fully release his feelings. Another difficult aspect of this story is the dynamic between Mark and Chris. Mark's personality is larger than life and he has such a pull over Chris. It may seem like Mark steamrolls (and rightfully so, sometimes) Chris into capitulating often- but Mark knows Chris and is able to nudge him out of the comfort zone he likes to exist in. Mark usually has Chris' best interests at heart and even though he may be resisting something, a part of him seems to crave it as well.
It's a captivating read that allows us to focus on the emotional aspect of them falling in love way before physical intimacy is introduced. I adore the connection they have, the foundation they build, and the growth each man makes toward their HEA.
Y'all, I was hooked from the beginning. It's a beast of a book in length but I couldn't put it down. I pretended to be productive and do adult things but I was really just reading this and when I wasn't reading, I was thinking about reading it.
Was it perfect? No, but it's a work in progress and the author makes that point clear multiple times. As mentioned above, The Book of Beginnings: It's Just Us Here is written in an unconventional format, needs more editing, has incomplete "story" arcs, has multiple big-moment time lapses, and missing very important bits of their lives. All of those are noted in the blurb warning. Did I care? Not one teeny tiny bit. I went all Dr. Seuss on this book and would read it in a boat, with a goat, in the rain, on a train… (I'm a dork, sorry *shrug*)
There were times I wanted to scream at my kindle because I just had to know what happened only for it to have a time jump. This actually reminds me of a CliffsNotes version for their life story with the main parts coming out as their own books over the next year.
At the heart of this book is a "story" of two people meeting, loving each other, and then falling in love. Life can be a major bitch sometimes and still, Chris and Mark find a way to love on their own terms as the relationship evolves into something deeper. Something real. Something beautiful and imperfectly perfect.
I'm SO frakin' glad I chose to take a chance on this love story and I'm looking forward to reading the first full installment. This author now has a new
stalker stage-10 clinger big fan. Highly recommended.
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TMZ reports that boxing legend Mike Tyson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame from Miami, Florida this year during WrestleMania 28 weekend.
Tyson told TMZ, "I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE."
Tyson hosted RAW last year but his most famous appearance with WWE came back in 1998 when he had a confrontation with Steve Austin on RAW before being the special enforcer for Austin vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania.
Look for Tyson to be officially announced on tonight's RAW Supershow. He will join Edge, The Four Horsemen and Mil Mascaras in the 2012 Hall of Fame.
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Until this is available as a view in the admin console, at least provide a method to export that data into a spreadsheet or similar format.


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Carat Melbourne Nabs New Clients, Keeps AustralianSuper And Dairy Divisions
Carat Melbourne's has kicked off the first quarter of 2016 by securing over $23 million in new and retained business, including contract extensions for Australia's largest superannuation provider, AustralianSuper, Devondale Murray Goulburn, and Danone Dairy Division.
Carat Melbourne's managing director, Joseph Pardillo, said, "The retention of these key clients comes down to Carat's commitment to delivering tangible business value beyond the scope of media alone.
"We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to continue the great working relationship we have enjoyed to date with these market-leading brands."
Since the beginning of the year, Carat Melbourne has also added not-for-profit organisation, Baptcare, and vaccine company, Seqirus, to their client roster.
The wins come off the back of Carat Australia being named B&T's 'Media Agency of the Year' for 2015. Globally, Carat has just been ranked #1 in RECMA's qualitative evaluation for the sixth time in the last seven reports.


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Life Is Happening - Dave Flemi...
Dave Fleming shares a thought for today and about what to expect this Sunday online at Aldea.
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We begin a new talk series sharing meaningful stories that will enrich our lives, Stories from the Porch with Dr. Dave Fleming.
Good Morning from Dave
Dave Fleming shares more about our new talk series called, Stories From The Porch, this Sunday as we stream online at LovePeriod.org.
New Series This Sunday
Dave Fleming shares about a new series coming this Sunday , Stories From The Porch as we stream online! 10 AM (MST)
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Join us as Dave, Jean and Phil share ways we can connect with each other during these difficult times.
Happy Friday and weekend Aldea...
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Unleash - Week 4
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Dave Fleming shares what recreation can mean in our lives, as re-creation! This is week 4 of Unleash.
Special Message from Dave!
Dave Fleming, senior leader of Aldea Spiritual Community shares thoughts on the times we are living in and about this Sunday as Aldea streams online instead of meeting.
Unleash - Week 3
You are more than your job, what you do matters, for yourself and others. Doug Stevenson shares week 3 of Unleash, tapping your potential.
Unleash - Week 2
Jean Gage opens up about her past and how we can develop our family relationships in a deeper way for week 2 of Unleash.
Unleash - Week 1
Phil Thompson begins a new talk series called Unleash, tapping into your life potential.
FutureReady - Week 2
Dr. Dave Fleming shares DNA of Aldea Spiritual Community and the possibilities of the future.
FutureReady - Week 1
Dr. Dave Fleming shares the importance of being open to change in our personal lives as well as Aldea Spiritual Community in week 1 of FutureReady.
Double Take - Week 5
Phil Thompson shares how mindful surprises add value to our relationships in week 5 of Double Take, when surprises change your life!
Double Take - Week 4
Sylvia Skinner opens her heart and shares about her experience with grief with her estranged father's death in week for of Double Take message series.
Double Take - Week 3
Dr. Dave Fleming speaks on excising your gratitude muscle and how it can bring joy and happiness into your life and others in week 3 of Double Take.
Double Take - Week 2
Dr. Dave Fleming challenges us to move from resistance to curiosity and more in week 2 of Double Take.
Double Take - Week 1
Kevin Skinner kicks off our new messages series and speaks about the beauty of surprises and how they can add to our lives if we are open to them.
A Mindful Christmas
Aldea's Christmas Eve Service 2019 is all about having a mindful Christmas.
Where are the Recorded Message...
During the month of December we have been doing Aldea at the Movies and it's a violation of copyright to post those messages publicly, sorry. But e will post our Christmas Eve service online.
Wholehearted Living - week 4
Holidays can raise anxiety levels but Phil Thompson shares some helpful tips to reduce the stress in week four of Wholehearted Living.
Aldea's New Senior Leader
Dr. Dave Fleming shares his heart as he prepares to lead Aldea Spiritual Community into 2020.
Leadership Transition News
Aldea Leadership Team Leader Tibor Nagy and Kevin Skinner bring news of the leadership transition of Aldea for 2020.
Wholehearted Living - week 2
Dr. Dave Fleming shares in week 2 of Wholehearted Living with the illustration of the escape artist and how we can embrace life.
Wholehearted Living - week 1
This is Me - week 1 of Wholehearted Living with Dr. Kevin Skinner sharing about accepting who we are, even with all our flaws!
Sayings - week 4
Every time I think of you I give thanks - Phil Thompson looks at the context of this passage and how it is very possible to be thankful even in the most difficult times.
Sayings - week 3
Kevin Skinner looks at the scripture verse attributed to Jesus, I am the way, as we continue to look at well known sayings in week 3 of the message series.
Sayings - week 2
For all that has been...Dr. Kevin Skinner expounds on a saying from Dag Hammarskjold in week two of Sayings!
Sayings - week 1
How We Spend Our Days is the saying Dr. Kevin Skinner looks at today as we explore some powerful sayings that will inspire and encourage you to live a full life!
Living Buddha Living Christ we...
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares the value of mindfulness with slowing down and pausing during regular times in our day.
Living Buddha Living Christ we...
The inclusiveness of Jesus is Phil Thompson's talk as we continue to look at Buddhism and Christianity.
Living Buddha Living Christ we...
Kevin Skinner speaks about building bridges of peace as we look at the teachings of Christianity and Buddhism.
Living Buddha Living Christ - ...
Guest speaker Dr. Dave Fleming speaks on the Dangers of Dogma and an antidote to it for our lives in week 2 of Living Buddha Living Christ.
Living Buddha Living Christ we...
Kevin Skinner begins a new message series as we look at Buddhism and Christianity, bringing appreciation and understanding of both in our lives.
Coffee with Scott Blades
Phil Thompson speaks with Scott Blades, the Executive Director of TIHAN and shares some eye opening information.
Coffee with Dave Fleming
Dave Fleming talks with Kevin Skinner about the early days of the Aldea transition and shares thoughts about the future in week 3 of Coffee With.
Coffee with...T VanHook
Habitat for Humanity's CEO, T. VanHook is our guest for Coffee With as we learn the amazing things this organization does for people in Tucson!
Coffee with...Dr. Joshua Simon
Mental Health is the topic as we speak with psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Simon in week one of Coffee with, hosted by Phil Thompson.
The Four Agreements - Week 5
Be Skeptical But Learn to Listen is the 5th agreement with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
The Four Agreements - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner asks, what would your life look like if your best self was present in everyday life? Week 4 of the Four Agreements message series.
The Four Agreements - Week 3
Don't Make Assumptions is week 3 of our message series on The Four Agreements. Sylvia Skinner shares her personal struggles and how to overcome.
The Four Agreements - Week 2
Don't Take Anything Personally is the 2nd agreement as we continue our messages series. Phil Thompson shares insight on how to not be offended when people criticize you.
The Four Agreements - Week 1
Let Your Word be Impeccable is week 1 of the Four Agreements. Phil Thompson with Justine Porges speak about the power of our words and the agreements we make within our minds and how to break the bad ...
The Happiness Advantage - Week...
Kevin Skinner shares ideas on how happiness and work make for a meaningful experience for all.
The Happiness Advantage _ Week...
The Relationship Advantage - Phil Thompson speaks on why relationships alone will not lead to happiness and share thoughts on finding contentment.
The Happiness Advantage - Week...
Kevin Skinner shares how failure can bring us to better things in our life.
The Happiness Advantage - Week...
Happiness can lead to success in life, not the other way around. Dr. Kevin Skinner expounds on ways we can find happiness even during difficult times.
The Last Words of Jesus -Easte...
In this Easter message, Dr. Kevin Skinner looks at the Last Words of Love in week 3 of The Last Words of Jesus.
The Last Words of Jesus - Week...
The words of Humanity - Dr. Kevin Skinner expounds on the humanity of Jesus and what that means for our lives.
The Last Words Of Jesus - Week...
The Words of Forgiveness is week 1 of our new talk series. Dr. Kevin Skinner looks at the life of Jesus and his words of forgiveness.
Speed Traps - Week 5
Guest speaker Dennis Pepe shares how mindfulness helps us avoid speed traps in our lives.
Speed Traps - Week 4
Why does our tank get empty and how can we keep it filled? Phil Thompson explores these questions and more in week 4 of Speed Traps.
Speed Traps - Week 3
More Margin, More Meaning is all about creating space in your life and the value of silence. This is week 3 of Speed Traps with Dr. Kevin Skinner
Speed Traps - Week 2
Living at the Speed of Love, Dr. Kevin Skinner shares about the importance of slowing down and being present to those we love. This is week two of Speed Traps.
Speed Traps -Week 1
Overcoming our addiction to speed is week 1 of Speed Traps with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Faith Like Lady Gaga - Week 4
Sylvia Skinner looks at the song, Shallow in week 4 of Fath Like Lady Gaga.
Faith Like Lady Gaga - Week 3
Nothing in life is permanent. Phil Thompson looks at the message behind the song Joanne and how we should live in week 3 of Faith Like Lady Gaga.
Faith Like Lady Gaga - Week 2
Angel Down is the song we listen to the message we explore week 2 of Faith Like Lady Gaga. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares thoughts on the gun violence in our society today.
Faith Like Lady Gaga - Week1
Born this Way is week one of the series, Faith Like Lady Gaga. Dr. Kevin Skinner takes a look at the message in Gaga's song, Born This Way.
Virtuoso - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner looks at the question, what would you life look like with 10% more generosity in it? Week four of Virtuoso.
Virtuoso - Week 3
Gratitude and more specifically self-gratitude. Phil Thompson asks, What would you're life look like with 10% more self-gratitude in your life?
Virtuoso - Week 2
What if you had 10% more forgiveness in your life? Forgiveness is week 2 of Virtuoso with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Virtuoso - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks about finding courage. What would you do if you had 10% more courage? Week 1 of the new series called Virtuoso.
Aldea At The Movies - Week 4
God has angels and some of them are on earth! Phil Thompson shares clips from A Christmas Wish and illustrates what can happen when people like you and i care for those in difficult situations.
Christmas Eve 2018
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some thoughtful insight leads in this Christmas Eve Meditation.
Aldea At The Movies - Week 3
Michelle Curcio shares clips from the movie Edward Scissorhands and brings out the powerful message in this film!
Aldea At The Movies - Week 2
Joyuex Noel is week 2 of At The Movies with Jean Gage. This is a powerful story of against all odds, four unlikely individuals from opposing sides bond during this bloodless respite to experience the ...
Aldea At The Movies 2018 - We...
Phil Thompson shares It's a Wonderful Life and the powerful message in the Christmas classic!
Compassion - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner explores the Power of Yet as it applies to a growth mindset of compassion for the people in our lives.
Compassion - Week 3
The Practice of Inclusivity by Dr. Kevin Skinner is week 3 of our Compassion series. Dr. Skinner shares the importance of a mindset of inclusiveness as we walk in compassion.
Compassion - Week 2
Relax your Judgments is week 2 of our Compassion series. Phil Thompson shares the thoughts that many of us have when confronted with people in need of compassion and how to see people different who ar...
Compassion - Week 1
Phil Thompson speaks of the importance of self-compassion in week 1 of Compassion, the practice of empathy, love and connection.
Unshakable - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner brings in the tool Appreciative Inquiry to this message series. It's all about being unshakable together and moving forward as we transition at Aldea.
Unshakable - Week 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares about persistence and walking through life together in week 3 of Unshakable.
Aldea Conversations 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner helps walk us through a group process of Discovery as we identify what is best about Aldea in this transition process.
Unshakable - Week 2
The Passion of Perseverance helps us find stability and peace even when life gets difficult. Phil Thompson shares some tips on having passion and perseverance for your life.
Unshakable - Week 1
This message series is all about embracing our life and becoming unshakable even if things are not always going well.
Celebrating Our Past and Looki...
Dr. Kevin Skinner and Phil Thompson look at Aldea's past and talk about what is next as Dr. Skinner transitions out in 2 years.
Connected - To Ourselves and T...
Phil Thompson shares on how Emotional Intelligence and know our Love Languages can strengthen your relationships.
Connected - To Yourself and Ot...
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks on social awareness and how it can sharpen our relationships.
Connected - To Yourself and Ot...
Dr. Kevin Skinner explains the concept of self-management as it pertains to our emotional intelligence in week 2 of Connected.
Connected To Yourself and Othe...
Dr. Kevin Skinner opens our new series up speaking on what it means to be self-aware.
Coffee With...(Week 4)
John Jackson from The Southern Arizona Aids Foundation talks with Phil Thompson about his organization and how they help people infected with HIV.
Coffee With...(Week 3)
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Skinner shares the challenges agents face on and off the field with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Coffee With..(week 2)
Karl Klingelhofer is our guest as Dr. Kevin Skinner continues with our series called Coffee With. Karl is 92 years young and shares his amazing life with us.
Coffee With...
Dr. Kevin Skinner interviews Nobel Prize winner Dr. Vernon Smith.
No Time Like The Present - Wee...
No Time Like The Present to be Happy - Dr. Kevin Skinner encourages us to focus on the present and discover the happiness in and around you.
No Time Like Be Present - Week...
Being Present to Others is week 4 of our series No Time Like The present. Phil Thompson speaks about how to be present with those around us.
No Time Like The Present - Wee...
Do You have something you've always wanted to do? Sylvia Skinner shares some times on fulfilling your aspirations in week 3 of No Time to be Present.
No Time Like The Present - Wee...
No Time Like Being Present to Your Assumptions with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
No Time Like The Present - Wee...
Kathleen Roberts shares thoughts on how to be present every single day and get the most out of life, no matter what.
FAQ - Week 4
Pastors Kevin Skinner and Phil Thompson answer spontaneous questions from the attenders of Aldea Spiritual Community.
FAQ - Week 3
The Afterlife: What happens when you die? Phil Thompson & Kevin Skinner look at the topic and answer questions about heaven and hell.
FAQ - Week 2
Kevin Skinner and Phil Thompson discuss, Why is there Suffering, week 2 of FAQ, Answering Life's Big Questions.
FAQ - Week 1
FAQ - Answering Life's Big Questions. Phil Thompson looks at why and how asking questions can lead to changes within ourselves.
The Naked Truth - Week 4
Do You See It? Phil Thompson takes a look at how we define beauty and how it affects our relationships in life. This is week for of The Naked Truth.
The Naked Truth - Week 3
Love and Intimacy is week 3 of the talk series Naked Truth. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares the important ingridentants that make relationships better.
The Naked Truth - Week 2
Love, Sex, and Connection is about what makes good relationships and usually good sex.
The Naked Truth - Week 1
A look at what defines our views on sexuality including sexual orientation and gender identity by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Easter - What If...
Dr. Kevin Skinner looks beyond the common reasons we celebrate Easter and asks, what if?
Aging Well - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner encourages you to look beyond your past thoughts on aging as well as your self and be present, accepting yourself as you are.
Aging Well - Week 3
We all age but our Attitude makes a difference when it comes to aging. Phil Thompson shares thoughts on getting the most out of our age.
Aging Well - Week 2
Aging Deeply is week 2 of the series, Aging Well. Dr. Kevin Skinner encourages us, no matter what age, to not miss the moment.
Aging Well - Week 1
Kevin Skinner opens this new series up called Aging Well - Aging as a spiritual practice.
All You Need is Love - Week 4
Kevin Skinner shares reflections on Blackbird and Here Comes the Sun and what it might mean to you.
All You Need is Love - Week 3
Kevin Skinner shares a passionate message as we look at Imagine and also My Sweet Lord from the Beatles.
All You Need is Love - Week 2
Phil Thompson looks at the song, Isn't It a Pity and shares his perspective on this George Harrison classic.
All You Need is Love - Week 1
Across the Universe is the song Kevin Skinner looks at we gleam wisdom and understand to apply to our daily lives.
The Happiness of Less - Part 4
Sylvia Skinner shares about developing a meaningful rhythm for life.
The Happiness Of Less - Part 3
Decluttering the Mind is part 3 of our series, The Happiness of Less. Phil Thompson shares some experiences on successfully decluttering the mind in order to get the most out of life.
The Happiness of Less - Part 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner talks about recognizing things we may have unhealthy attachments to and how to be free to enjoy life to its fullest.
The Happiness of Less - Part 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some thoughts about making your life better as we start 2018.
Everyday Relationships - Week ...
Everyday Relationships at Starbucks. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares thoughts on dealing with people that may see things differently from you.
Everyday Relationships - Week ...
At Thanksgiving is week 3 of our series, Everyday Relationships. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some timely thoughts on how to make your Thanksgiving meaningful.
Everyday Relationhips - Week 2
Everyday Relationships at Work. Phil Thompson shares some ideas on how to make life better with the people you work with.
Everyday Relationships - Week ...
Sylvia Skinner shares how we can improve our everyday relationships at home.
The Voice of the Sage - Week 3
Wise Generosity - A different take on generosity with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
The Voice of the Sage - Week 2
Wise Effort is week 2 of The Voice of the Sage, a look at scriptures from the book of Proverbs regarding thoughts on those who put effort into their lives.
The Voice of the Sage - Week 1
Wise Speech is week 1 of our series called The Voice of the Sage with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Faith and Social Justice
faith and Social Justice is part of our Aldea Conversations hosted by Dr. Kevin Skinner
Whole - week 4
As we embrace life in it's fullest, with all it has to offer, including the not to pleasant things, we can grow as humans and become unique people.
Whole - week 3
Gratefully You - it's pretty easy to be grateful for others but what about yourself? What are you grateful to yourself for? Perhaps this message will help.
Whole - week 2
True you is week 2 of Whole. Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks about what it means to be human.
Whole - week 1
Phil Thompson kicks off week 1 of our new series, Whole. This week's talk is "You Are Enough" We look at how to stop putting ourselves down and instead, walk in wholeness, realizing we ...
Coffee with Patricia Mejia
Immigration attorney Patricia Mejia talks with Kevin Skinner about DACA, and shares some very good info.
Coffee with Joel Feinman
Joel Feinman talks about the criminal justice system with Kevin Skinner is week 4 of our "Coffee with..". series.
Coffee with LGBT
Cameron Rau is our guest in week three of our series called "Coffee With..." Today Kevin Skinner speaks with Cameron about LGBT.
Coffee with a Muslim Friend
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks with Irfan Sheikh and friends about the Muslim faith.
Coffee with...
Coffee with a Political Friend is week one of our series, Lea Marquez Peterson. Lea has served as the President/CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber (THCC) since 2009. The chamber has grown dramatically...
The Unhurried Life - Week 3
Unhurried Relationships: Week 3 of our talk series, Phil Thompson shares why close relationships are important and how to invest in the people people close to you.
The Unhurried Life - Week 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner addresses our work life and how to apply The Unhurried Life to work in week 2, called The Unhurried Work.
The Unhurried Life - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner opens this talk series up speaking about the trap of multi-tasking and our business of life.
The Changes We Choose - Week 3
The Habits We'd Rather Not Have - Phil Thompson looks at why we have habits, how habits work and an answer for those bad habits not widely talked about.
Changes We Choose - Week 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner looks at Self-Criticism, Self-Compassion, and Change.
The Changes We Choose - Week 1
The Changes We Choose - Dr. Kevin Skinner kicks off this new talk series about thoughtfully considering changes we can make to better our lives and those around us.
The Art of Mindful Communicati...
Phil Thompson shares thoughts on having mindful communication (conversations) with others.
In Love - Week 3
Embracing Real Love, allowing life and love to be just as they are, with Dr. Kevin Skinner
In Love - Week 2
Showing Affection - Communicating Love Meaningfully & Consistently. Phil Thompson looks at the 5 Love Languages and how they can help us show affection to the people we love.
In Love Week 1
In Love and getting better over time! Week one is about Life & Love in the Present Moment by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Finding Wisdom From Jesus - we...
Jesus on God is week 1 on Finding Wisdom from Jesus with Dr. Kevin Skinner
Easter - Finding Wisdom from J...
Jesus on Life is our Easter message with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Life Matters - Week 4
Character Matters is week 4 of our series called Life Matters by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Life Matters - Week 3
Phil Thompson shares some thoughts on mindfulness and how to apply it in our lives.
Nimo Patel
Dr. Kevin Skinner interviews Nimo Patel
Life Matters - Week 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares about how compassion can make a difference.
Life Matters - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner opens up this new message series by talking about happiness and how to find it.
Let's Talk - Week 4
Ron Barber joins Kevin Skinner in week 4 of Let's Talk, Political Differences and Civility.
Let's Talk - Week 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner and Derick Goodrich discuss how to be proactive with a positive approach in dealing with important issues like economics and justice.
Let's Talk - Week 2
The State of Race in America - Phil Thompson speaks with Barney Murray, an African American involved in education and leadership in the Tucson area.
Let's Talk - Week 1
Sylvia Skinner shares, Equal Rights: Are We There Yet? Week one of Let's Talk.
Be Well - Week 4
A Mindful Approach to Stress with Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dr. Scott Belanger is week four of our series, Be Well, a mindful approach to health.
Be Well - Week 3
Five habits that healthy people have in their life with Phil Thompson and Melaney Seacat, MA, Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist.
Be Well - Week2
Dr. Kevin Skinner interviews Dr. Scott Hamstra as we continue this message series on a mindful approach to health
Be Well - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner kicks off this message series about taking care of your body, mind and spirit.
Here We Are
A New Year's message from Dr. Kevin Skinner
A Christmas Meditation
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares a Christmas Meditation on Christmas Eve at Aldea Spiritual Community.
Holy Days - week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares the fascinating story behind Purim and how it applies to us today.
Holy Days - week 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some info on Sukkot, a Jewish Holiday but also on kindness as others share their short but impact stories on their experiences of kindness,
Holy Days - Week 2
This week Phil Thompson looks at Yom Kippur what we can get from this sacred Jewish Holy day.
Holy Days - Week 1
The Jesus Challenge - Week 2
Kevin Skinner shares some hope when it comes to dealing with anxiety in week 2 of the tough sayings Of Jesus.
The Jesus Challenge - Week 1
Love One Another can be a challenge when it comes to loving difficult people. Phil Thompson shares some thoughts on how we can love.
Grit - Week 4
Grittier Together - Kevin Skinner shares how being in community with gritty people can help us through life!
Grit - Week 3
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Life favors the Resilient. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares in week 3 of Grit.
Grit - Week 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner compares Strivers and Naturals and how we can excel if we employ grit.
Coffee with...LGBTQ
Kevin Skinner talkes with Steve McGinnis fromthe LGBTQ community.
Grit - Week 1
Phil Thompson kicks off a new message series called, Grit - The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Coffee with an Evangelical
Phil Thompson interviews Mike Shaw, an evangelical Conservative Christian in this series called Coffee with.
Coffee with a Buddhist
Coffee with a Buddhist features Ajahn Sarayut Arnanta, the founding abbot of the Wat Buddhametta: Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center.
Aldea Conversations - God
Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses, God, in this edition of Aldea Conversations.
Coffee with an Atheist
Dr. Kevin Skinner interviews some atheists and gets their perspectives on faith, church and the world we live in.
Life at Work - week 4
Phil Thompson dispels some myths about life at work and how we can lead with or without a title.
Life at Work - Week 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares thoughts on how to be fully present at work.
Life at Work
Work hard, expect no applause. Kevin Skinner shares about putting your best effort into your job.
Love is...Week 3
Kevin Skinner shares "Love as Resilience" as we wrap up this series on Love.
Love as...Week 2
Phil Thompson shares some tips on how to control anger.
Love Is...week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks on extending love thru kindness.
Movements - Week 5
From Discouragement to Encouragement is week 5 of the series called Movements. Phil Thompson shares some insight on dealing with discouragement and moving to encouragement.
Aldea Conversations - The Bibl...
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares a little history on how we got the Bible and how a progressive Christian might regard the scriptures.
Movements - Week 4
From Dreaming to Doing is part 4 of Movements, a message series about intentional transitions in life. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some insights on putting your dreams into action.
Movements - Week 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner explores how we can use our anxiety to move forward in our challenges to living with confidence in Movements, week 3.
Movements - Week 2
Phil Thompson shares his story on how he is transitioning from being critical to accepting in part 2 of Movements.
Movements - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner begins a new message series, Movements - Intentional transitions in life. From Young to Old is part 1
Connect - Week 4
Sylvia Skinner joins her husband Kevin, as they speak about living with your beloved in part 4 of Connect.
Connected - Week 3
Phil Thompson compares our different personalities and how important it is to appreciate our differences in part 3 of Connected.
Connected - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner explores the human need for relationship and how we can connect with each other in satisfying ways.
Everyday Easter
Kevin Skinner articulates the message of Easter in Everyday Easter.
Everyday Jesus - Week 4 of 4
Kevin Skinner shares about the courage Jesus and other key people displayed while they walked the earth.
Everyday Jesus - Week 3
Everyday Compassion is week 3 of Every Day Jesus. Phil Thompson shares how we can cultivate compassion for others from the life of Jesus.
Everyday Jesus - Week 2
Everyday Sacred is week two of this series - Kevin Skinner looks at the life of Jesus and how He saw everything as sacred and precious.
Everyday Jesus - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner compares the Jesus of the Evangelicals with the Jesus of the Progressives with an emphasis on the compassion of Christ.
The Anger Challenge - Week 4
Cooling the Flames, Stoking Your Happiness with Kevin Skinner is part 4 of the series, The Anger Challenge
The Anger Challenge - Week 3
Phil Thompson talks about our issue with perfectionism and how it leads to self-anger and how we can be free of it.
The Anger Challenger - Week 2
The Pathway Through Anger is week 2 of The Anger Challenge with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
The Anger Challenge - Week 1
Dr. Kevin Skinner kicks off this new series about anger and shares some helpful tips on how to manage anger in our lives.
Healthy Little Habits - Week 4
To Save and grow Your Money - Tom Lynch shares tips on how to save and manage money.
Healthy Little Habits - Part 3
To Deepen Your Soul - Mark VanDyke shares some tips and a special meditation practice at the end.
Healthy Little Habits - Week 2
To Stay Positive and Moving Forward with Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dr.Stephen Panebianco.
Healthy Little Habits - Week 1
Dr. Geoff Huls shares some helpful tips on wellness with Kevin Skinner and Phil Thompson
Christmas Meditation
A Christmas Meditation from Dr. Kevin Skinner of Aldea Spiritual Community.
Hope is the Doorway to Action
Finding hope can be a doorway to action for your life as well as others. Phil Thompson shares the importance of walking in hope.
Doorways - part 2 of 3
Change is the Doorway to Discover is part 2 of our series called Doorways with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Doorways - Part 1
Forgiveness is the Doorway to healing is part one of this new series by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
G 3 The Message -Part 3
Kevin Skinner share some insight on growth, both personal and as a church.
G3 - The Message Part 2
Real life examples of success and failure from by Dr. Kevin Skinner on living the lifestyle of generosity.
G 3 - The Message Part 1
G3 is all about gratitude, generosity and growth. Personal as well as corporately as a spiritual community. Dr. Skinner talks this week about living with gratitude.
Reflections on The Camino de...
Sylvia Skinner shares her thoughts on Reflections on The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage.
Reflections on The Camino de ...
Kevin Skinner shares an emotional message on his reflections on The Camino de Santiago trail.
Jesus: Storyteller - Part 4
The Great Physician is part four of the Jesus:Storyteller series by Mark Van Dyke
Jesus:Storyteller - Part 3
Phil Thompson asks the question, are you a great lover? The parable of the Good Samaritan is part 3 in our series.
Jesus: Storyteller - Part 2
Pearls of Wisdom - Jean Gage shares her amazing story in part two of Jesus: Storyteller
Jesus:Storyteller - Part 1
Phil Thompson shares his thoughts on the parable of the Unmerciful Servant and how this parable by Jesus applies to our lives.
Your Happiness Project - Part ...
Facing the less-than- happy, part 4 of 4 in Your Happiness Project series. By Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Your Happiness Project - Part ...
Phil Thompson shares 5 factors that form your identity and how you can use them to become Intentionally Positive
Your Happiness Project - Part ...
Taking in the Good is part 2 of Your Happiness Project. Phil Thompson looks into Philippians and Pauls examples of taking in the good along with examples on how to make it a reality in our own lives....
Your Happiness Project - Part ...
Your Happiness Project, part 1. It's All In Your Head. Dr. Skinner kicks of this 4 part series about the keys to happiness for your life.
Church at its Best - Part 4
The Path of a Happy Church is part 4 of 4 in the series, Church At Its Best. Phil Thompson shares ideas on what makes a church a positive, joy filled place.
Church at its Best - Part 3
Your Boundaries and Your Church - Part 3 in the Church at its Best series. Kevin Skinner shares helpful ideas about healthy boundaries in your life and church.
Church at its Best - Part 2
Defusing Fear of Church is part 2 of Church at its Best. phil Thompson talks about solutions we can practice in our own lives to defuse fear.
Church at its Best - Part 1
What Really Is Church? Phil Thompson shares about Aldea Spiritual Community and it's dominate principle.
StressLESS - Part 4
Kevin Skinner speaks on Performing Under Pressure: How not to choke in the tough moments as we conclude our series on stress.
StressLESS - Part 3
Having Peace Without Going To Pieces, Phil Thompson looks at the life of Jesus and how he handled stress in his life.
StressLESS - Part 2
How To Overcome The Overload Factor - Phil Thompson shares some personal insight on dealing with too much stress.
The Upside to Stress - Part 1
Dr.Kevin Skinner speaks about the positive things regarding stress in part 1 of StressLESS
Feet Like Jesus - Part 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares his thoughts on the message Jesus brought.
Eyes Like Jesus - Part 3
Why did Jesus see things that other's did not? Part 3 of Becoming Jesus. Phil Thompson
A Spine Like Jesus - Part 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner speak about the passion and courage of Jesus and how we can walk in that light.
Becoming Jesus - Part 1
The Heart of Jesus, part one of Becoming Jesus, Discovering a Life Full of God by Kevin Skinner
Optimal - Part 5
Optimal: Flourishing in Everyday Life Part 5 of 5 , Practicing Gritty Resilient Hope! Living the life we choose/love requires us to get past the rough spots, disappointments, and setbacks. Hope is a ...
Optimal - Part 4
Better Living through Generosity & Gratitude: Practicing altruistic generosity, especially when you are struggling. Learning to savor the good and stoke gratitude.
Optimal - Part 3
Optimal - Part 3. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares how leveraging the power of your will can lead to a flourishing life.
Optimal - Part 2
Optimal - Part 2. Finding Your Sense Of Ahh. Phil Thompson looks at the question of what generates feelings of well-being and positive emotions in life. o Capitalize on your signature strengths o C...
Optimal - Part 1
Optimal, part 1. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares what it means to flourish in everyday life.
In The Way Of Jesus - Easter 2...
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares "In The Way of Jesus" Easter 2015 message.
Jesus is.....
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares a palm Sunday message
What If God Is Ahead Of Us - P...
Part 4 of 4 part series When We Speak Of God by Dr. Kevin Skinner
What If God Is For Us - Part 3
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares part 3 of When We Talk About God with "What If God Is With Us'?
What If God Is With Us - Part ...
What If God Is With Us? part 2 of When We Talk About God by Phil Thompson
What If God Is Beyond Words - ...
Part one of When We Talk About God, 'Beyond Words' by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
Community and Conflict - Part ...
Conflict and Community - Part 4 of 4 in our Community message series by Dr, Kevin Skinner. helpful tips on dealing with conflict in our relationships.
Catalytic Community - Part 3
Phil Thompson shares some tips on how a community of people can be effect in reaching out and serving others. This is Part 3 of 4 of COMMUNITY.
As Is Community - Part 2
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares on authenticity and how it plays a big part in real community.
The Art of Friendship - Commun...
Phil Thompson speaks on The Art Awesome Friendship in week one of Community.
Ten Minutes to Delay
Sometimes its good to practice delaying a decision. Dr. Kevin Skinner shares some insight on how to make this a useful practice.
Ten Minutes to Imagine
Phil Thompson shares the value of imagination and dreams and how to rekindle your dreams.
Ten Minutes To Celebration
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares the importance of taking ten minutes a day to practice gratitude and thankfulness.
Ten Minutes to Center
Kevin Skinner shares part one of this series called Ten. The focus on this message is the practice of mediation and how it can change your life.
Loose Ends and a Look Ahead
Dr. Kevin Skinner wraps up 2014 with some inspiring thoughts.
A Christmas Meditation 2014
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares a special message on Christmas Eve 2014 at Aldea Spiritual Community.
Dinner with Jesus - Part 4
Phil Thompson shares why its so important for us to be grateful and have an attitude of gratitude.
Dinner with Jesus - Part 3
Kevin Skinner shares though provoking points from the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.
Dinner with Jesus - Part 2
Phil Thompson shares the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus changed his life for the better.
Dinner with Jesus - Part 1
Part one of the the series called, Dinner with Jesus, "The Untouchables". Phil Thompson contrasts two people who has dinner with Jesus on one particular evening.
A Faith Less Traveled - Week 4
Kevin Skinner talks about being more love focused in the practice of our faith.
A Faith Less Traveled - Week 3
Phil Thompson shares how and why we should accept each other and appreciate our differences but still have freedom to disagree.
A Faith Less Traveled - Week 2
Kevin Skinner shares how its okay to have doubts about what you believe and how you can actually grow from those questions.
A Faith Less Traveled - Week 1
Kevin Skinner shares some thought provoking thoughts on belief vs practice, whats more important?
Modern Family - Week 6
Kevin Skinner shares how its important to make time for fun in your family.
Modern Family - Week 5
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks on how attachments can influence your relationships, good or bad.
Modern Family - Week 4
Theres Love Even In Conflict. Kevin Skinner shares some help insight on how to handle conflict in your family and other relationships. Conflict can be a good thing.
Modern Family - Week 3
Theres Actual Listening - Kevin Skinner shares some helpful tips on how to improve your listening in week 3 of Modern Family.
Modern Family - Week 2
Theres Love in Everyday Life, week two of Modern Family. Phil Thompson shares how discovering and using each others unique love language will bring love into your relationships.
Modern Family - Week 1
Modern Family - The freedom to Be, The Freedom to Become. Kevin Skinner
Gratitude and Hopefulness
For Everything that has been, thanks, To Everything that will be, yes. "Gratitude and Hopefulness" Dr. Kevin Skinner
Soul Keeping - Week 5
Soul Keeping: Finding Our Way Beyond Our Wounds, speaker: Phil Thompson
Soul Keeping - Week 4
The Soul and the Sacred, Dr. Kevin Skinner
Soul Keeping - Week 3
The Soul and Whitespace: finding restoration through the practice of quieting. How to ensure your soul doesn't get lost in the fast pace of life. Speaker: Kevin Skinner
Soul Keeping - Week 2
The Soul and Satisfaction: finding your "ahh" in life. What does it take to be satisfied in life and grateful…facing our chronic ...
Soul Keeping - Week 1
Phil Thompson gives an introduction to this series on the Soul and why it should matter to us.
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
Dont Judge, seriously! Kevin Skinner speaks from Matthew 7 in the final message of Crazy Things Jesus Said, week 6
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
An Antidote To Worry - Phil Thompson shares on how to overcome worry from the words of Jesus in Matthew 6.
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
Phil Thompson looks at the Lords Prayer, The Prayer of Connection, in week 4 of Crazy Things Jesus Said.
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
Love Your Enemies Like Your Friends by Dr. Kevin Skinner will challenge you in week 3 of Crazy Things Jesus Said.
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
Phil Thompson discusses, What did Jesus really mean when he told his followers you are the salt of the earth and light of the world?
Crazy Stuff Jesus Said - Week ...
Kevin Skinner discusses the beatitudes in week one of Crazy Stuff Jesus Says.
Unexpected Gifts - Uncertainty
Phil Thompson shares how uncertainty can be actually help your faith grow.
Unexpected Gifts - Failure
Dr. Kevin Skinner speaks on how Failure can lead to better things in part 4 of Unexpected Gifts.
Unexpected Gifts - Adversity
Dr. Kevin Skinner talks about how adversity in our lives can actually be a gift if we have the right perspective.
Unexpected Gifts - Change
Dr. Kevin Skinner shares about the gift of change in week 2 of Unexpected Gifts.
Unexpected Gifts - Imperfectio...
Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses the beauty of our own imperfections.
Legends - Week 5 Easter
Kevin Skinner talks about Jesus, The Audacity of Hope.
Legends - Week 4
Paul - Lifes Greatest Aim
Legends - Week 3
Solomon, the most interesting man in the world!
Legends - Week 2
Sylvia Skinner shares "Mary and Martha - celebrating the present moment"
Legends - Week 1
Thomas-leveraging the power of doubt Dr. Kevin Skinner
We - Week 4
Dr. Kevin Skinner talk about Planner and Procrastinators and the values each bring into our lives.
We - Week 3
Phil Thompson talks about introverts and extroverts and how we can understand our differences.
We - Week 2
We - Week 2, Thinkers and Feelers
Money, Sex, & Power - Part...
Phil Thompson speaks about dealing with unhealthy attachments to controlling things and people in our lives.
Money, Sex, & Power - Part...
Sex, Part 2 of Money, Sex, and Power
Money, Sex, and Power - Part 1
Money - Part 1 of Money, Sex, and Power
RE:2014 - Part 4
RE:2014 - Part 3
RE:2014 - Part 2
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Candidates seeking admission at GCM are required to come up with the education profile as stipulated here: +2 (HSEB) or equivalent securing at least a second division or D+ in every subject in Grading System.
Entrance Test
Candidates must appear the entrance test as fixed by the college. The test comprises the questions related to verbal ability, quantitative ability, business and economics, logical reasoning and general awareness.
Each candidate on succeeding the entrance test is called for interview.
Final result for Admission
The final result of successful candidates for admission is published on the basis of weighted average of the entrance test, interview and +2 marks.


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This is a second clip of legendary Egyptian dancer Nagwa Fouad performing in the 1974 Egyptian film 'Anisat wa Sayidat ' (Girls and Women آنسات و سيدات ). This time she is performing in civvies. The singer in this very badly dubbed clip is Alexandria born Leila Nazmi and the man is Saeed Saleh. The film starred Nour el Sherif and Suhair Ramzi but neither of them appear in this scene.
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Nagwa Fouad (1963) فؤاد نجوى
This is Egyptian dancer Nagwa Fouad performing with a shamadan (candelabra) in a scene from the 1963 film 'Al Qahira fel Lel' (Cairo by Night النادر القاهرة فى الليل). The film starred just about anyone-who-was-anyone in Egyptian movie comedy at the time: Shadia, Fouad al Mohandes, Sabah, Nadia Lotfi, The Three Stagelights (Messrs Sidhom, Ghanem and Ahmed), Hassan Fayek, Fayza Ahmed, Maha Sabry, the list goes on….
Nagwa Fouad (1970) فؤاد نجوى
This scene is from the 1970 Egyptian comedy 'Ferket al Mara' (فرقة المرح literally 'Fun Band'). The main dancer is of course Nagwa Fouad. Tthe other dancer is actress Shams al Baroudi and the singer is Mohamed Roushdi. The film also starred Tawfik al Deqn. The four sailors sitting at the table are Georges Sidhom (he drops off to sleep), Samir Ghanem, El Deif Ahmed and Ashraf Abdelghafour. Three of them, Sidhom, Ghanem and Ahmed, collectively formed Thulathi adwa' al Masrah (the Theatre Lights Trio) appearing together in many films, plays and Ramadan tv series until El Deif Ahmed's death in 1970 at the age of 33. Sidhom and Ghanem continued as a duo until 1982 when Sidhom retired due to ill health. Samir Ghanem has subsequently gone on to have a successful film career.
Trivia: This isn't the entire clip unfortunately. There's more of Nagwa dancing at the beginning but I wasn't quick enough to switch on the 'record' button. There's also at least one more performance by Nagwa in the film, also with Mohamed Rousdhi, but I'll have to wait until the movie's shown again.
Nagwa Fouad (1961) فؤاد نجوى
This is dancer and actress Nagwa Fouad in a second performance from the 1961 Egyptian drama 'Lematha Aish' ('Why I'm Living' لماذا أعيش) which starred Shokry Sarhan, Suad Hosni and Mohsen Sarhan.
Nagwa Fouad (1969) فؤاد نجوى
This is dancer and actress Nagwa Fouad performing in a further scene (there's an earlier scene posted below) from the 1969 Egyptian film 'Seraa al Mohtarefin' ('Battle of the Professionals' or 'Professional Conflict' صراع المحترفين). The film starred Rushdi Abaza, Naglaa Fathi and Kawthar Shafik.
Trivia: The star of this film, Rushdi Abaza, was married to dancer Tahiya Karioka and later to married to Samia Gamal. His 1977 marriage to Lebanese singer Sabah lasted less than a week as he was still married to Samia Gamal at the time.
Nagwa Fouad (1969) فؤاد نجوى
This is Egyptian dancer (and later in her career, actress) Nagwa Fouad, performing in a scene from the 1969 film 'Seraa al Mohtarefin' (Battle of the Professionals or Professional Conflict صراع المحترفين). The film starred Rushdi Abaza and Naglaa Fathi who are the couple sitting on the sofa. Also starring were Tawfik al Deqn and Kawthar Shafik.
Nagwa Fouad (فؤاد نجوى)
There's something for everyone including some khaleegi, in this performance by Egyptian dance legend Nagwa Fouad. The clip is in two parts.


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JB is backstage with Mr. Anderson. Anderson makes JB repeat several times that Anderson beat Kurt Angle before saying no, that he destroyed Angle. Anderson says that he beat Abyss a month ago at Genesis, and he's going to go all the way tonight and grab the title shot, then the title at Lockdown. He says he's the guy they call Mr. Anderson... Anderson (of course interrupting JB).
8 Card Stud Tournament
Semifinal Match
Mr. Anderson vs. Abyss
Anderson is out to the ring next, and the crowd really just doesn't seem to care. Anderson doesn't introduce himself this time, instead we go straight into the match. Both men lock up and Abyss tosses Anderson in the corner. Anderson ducks a lock up and hits a couple of kicks, chops and punches, but when he tries to whip Abyss, he ends up finding himself being whipped. Anderson tries for a cross body, but Abyss isn't moved. Anderson calls for a test of strength, but he slaps Abyss instead. Anderson goes for a body slam, but Abyss doesn't budge, and slams Anderson instead.
Abyss hits Anderson with a big boot to the face, and he clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. Abyss follows Anderson to the floor, and he slams his head into the ring steps. Anderson catches Abyss with a low knee, and he tries to slam Abyss into the barricade, but Abyss blocks it, instead sending Anderson into the barricade. Abyss sends Anderson back into the ring, and he goes for a splash in the corner, but Anderson gets the elbow up and hits a dropkick to the knee. Anderson pounds away at Abyss with a couple of right hands.
Anderson tries to rip of Abyss' mask, but Abyss backs him up into the corner and prevents it. Anderson chop blocks Abyss' knee and chokes away at him in the corner. Anderson ties Abyss' knee up in the ropes and pounds away at it, before hitting a running dropkick straight to the knee. Anderson charges in again, but he finds himself in chokeslam position. Anderson fights out, but walks into a back body drop. Abyss hits Anderson with a couple of big right hands, and a splash in the corner before following up with a side slam, but it's only good for a two count.
Abyss tries for the shock treatment, and even with Anderson ripping t the mask, he hits it, but he can't keep Anderson down for the three count. Anderson kicks at Abyss' knee, and he climbs to the middle rope. Anderson jumps off, but gets caught in chokeslam position. Anderson messes with Abyss' mask, blinding Abyss and almost causing him to chokeslam the referee. Anderson kicks the back of Abyss' leg, hits the mic check, and pins Abyss, scoring the three count.
Winner and Advancing to the Finals of the 8 Card Stud Tournament: Mr. Anderson


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Hope TCM Keele Wall 1994, originally uploaded by sizzled.
neo-cubism with aerosol in 1994? yep.
neo-cubism with aerosol in 1994? yep.
yes, Toronto had an active graffiti scene before some of the current writers were able to tie their own shoes.
Stoke aka Wyse aka Sir Render with the ill highway hit.
Acknowledge the rep, pay homage respect.
something tells me the new mural on this wall is going to be a cut above these big roller fills from the 90's, but at the time this was a huge deal.
don of all dons
king of all kings
my mentor and inspiration for several years, thanks for looking out when i was a total toy. i didn't deserve all the respect you showed me then.
i swear that when i see a new ren tag, it gives me a sense of jubilation few other things can. it's like a friendly reminder that who i am and where i came from will never be erased.
Render TCM, originally uploaded by sizzled.
Yeah, Kaeweezy. THAT IS a new Ren piece. How you like them apples?
I said it before and I'll say it again..King of Canada.
Daser TCM. The man needs no introduction.True Canadian B-boy status. Straight fire. Haven't seen much new stuff (although I don't doubt it's out there) but this was a somewhat new style he was flexing at the time (mid 2000). Fucking impeccable.


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By Donald Michael Kraig
[Snip] I still get questions as to whether someone can use something else for a tool. One of the things I like about magick is that real magick is not composed of laws in books. Books of magick, at best, are guidelines. Using a fan instead of a dagger for air isn't traditional, but for me it does work. Look to books for guidance. Look to books as fallbacks if your new interpretations don't work. Experience, however, is still your best teacher.
I have also stated that a real magician doesn't need tools. He or she should just be able to use his or her mind to perform entire rituals. I know I don't have to use tools for magick, but most often, I choose to use them. Why? Because I like using them!
I like the feel of putting on a robe and standing before an altar. I like the sense of holding a dagger or chalice. They have a positive affect on me, and I would contend using them, for me, improves my magick.


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The Oklahoma Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Privilege Act is now effective as of November 1, 2019, and available to manufacturers and industrial businesses in Oklahoma that undertake voluntary environmental audits, such as those companies involved in aircraft manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas processing, plastics, cement, food and meat processing, and paper products . Oklahoma is the 30th state, by EPA's count, to enact an audit program, providing privilege and enforcement benefits to parties that voluntarily undertake an environmental audit, disclose the findings and conduct corrective actions.
Clean Water Act
Recently, EPA issued an Interim OECA Guidance on EPA and state roles on managing enforcement and compliance assistance. See, Interim OECA Guidance on Enhancing Regional—State Planning and Communication on Compliance Assurance Work in Authorized States. While EPA is seeking to emphasize cooperative federalism in modifying the emphasis of the 1986 revised policy on state/EPA enforcement agreements, as provided in the first footnote of the Guidance, the policy issued on January 22, 2018, appears to make the states the primary enforcer of environmental laws and provides a secondary role for EPA in that regard.
Trump Administration EPA to Focus Criminal Enforcement on Significant and Egregious Violators, Citing 1994 "Devaney Memorandum"
A high-ranking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement official in the Trump Administration recently cited a 1994 memorandum by Earl Devaney, then Director of EPA's Office of Criminal Enforcement, as presenting guiding principles to select cases for criminal enforcement of environmental violations. The January 12, 1994, memorandum, "Exercise of Enforcement Discretion," is often referred to as the "Devaney Memorandum," and it is available at this link: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/exercise.pdf. This may signal that criminal enforcement of environmental laws under the Trump Administration will be limited to situations in which there has been significant actual or threatened environmental harm and truly culpable conduct.
Construction companies, general contractors, developers, and property owners involved in land clearance and disturbance activities will want to take note of the new Stormwater Construction General Permit ("Construction General Permit") issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") on February 17, 2017. As with earlier Construction General Permits, the 2017 permit applies to land clearance and disturbance activities greater that one acre and requires site operators to comply with best management practices ("BMPs"), effluent limits, and other permit requirements, including developing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ("SWPPP").
In January 2017, both EPA and OSHA increased civil penalties for new enforcement cases. While the increases became effective just days before the new Administration took office, the increases are a result of Congressional action in 2015 to annually adjust civil penalties for inflation by January 15 of each new calendar year.
Beginning October 1, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will target its enforcement efforts in seven different focused areas, including three areas designed to protect water quality, two initiatives aimed at reducing toxic air pollutants and reducing air pollution, an initiative to reduce accidental chemical releases from industrial facilities, and an enforcement initiative geared at energy extraction activities.
Businesses and companies seeking to qualify for penalty mitigation and relief by submitting voluntary self-disclosures under EPA's Audit Policy need to be aware of significant changes and modifications that took effect in December 2015.
Home Builder's Stormwater Violations at Construction Sites Result in $1 Million Enforcement Settlement
A residential home builder, Garden Homes, has agreed to resolve alleged stormwater violations with the EPA and U.S. Department of Justice, according to a June 8, 2015, Federal Register Notice. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $225,000 and a Supplemental Environmental Project valued at $780,000 involving the acquisition of 108 acres of land for preservation.
Want immediate judicial review of a Corps of Engineers' wetlands jurisdictional determination? Pick a property within the Eighth Circuit (Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska)
On April 10, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit gave a northwestern Minnesota peat mining operation something the company wanted very much — judicial review of a wetlands jurisdictional decision issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hawkes Co., Inc., et. al v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, slip op. No. 13-3067 (8th Cir. April 10, 2015). In so doing, the Eighth Circuit built on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, 132 S. Ct. 1367 (2012), which had made Clean Water Act administrative orders subject to court scrutiny, and continued the Eighth Circuit's focus on curtailing what it sees as government agency overreaching, as recently expressed in Iowa League of Cities v. EPA, 711 F.3d 844, 868 (8th Cir. 2013).
On March 10, 2015, EPA issued a new revised 2015 Update to its Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Policy, thereby superseding prior SEP policies.


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Metropolitan Housing Coalition
The united voice for fair and affordable housing.
Visit MHC online at www.metropolitanhousing.org
Organizational Mission
For two decades, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) has been the united voice for fair, decent and affordable housing in the Louisville, KY metropolitan region. We provide research, community education and collaboration-building in order to advocate for sound housing policies in our region, state and nation.
Year Founded - 1989
Significant Accomplishments
MHC is a private, non-profit organization representing 180 member organizations and 200 individual members. Through member support, we are able to gather and publish research to better understand and advocate for current housing issues. Our most comprehensive report is the 2009 State of Metropolitan Housing Report which serves as an annual and ongoing report card for safe, fair and affordable housing challenges and successes in the Louisville MSA. All reports can be downloaded from our website, www.MetropolitanHousing.org.
"At a time when the price of energy continues to rise, affording to keep homes warm becomes an issue that unites a broad range of families, but the burden is disproportionately devastating to low-income residents. MHC is dedicated to ensuring safe, fair and affordable housing choices for all residents, which includes utility costs."


text: Q: So what is this play Heather is doing? A: Well..... "Dating is hell with nicer clothes and better food." From the Steak Nazi to the PreNup King, there was no shortage of unique individuals encountered on her two year journey through the hearts of dimness. Join her Friday, January 27th, for a short, light-hearted glimpse into the beautiful disasters that came to pass. Sometimes the best match is the one that is already on fire… Hyde Park Theater, Fronterafest, Short Fringe (Week 2) Friday, 1/27/12 8pm Miss Match: Written and Directed by Heather Bishop Production Assistant: Andrena Galloway Music by Heather Bishop and Gutbucket Advance Tickets recommended: http://hpt.buyplaytix.com/hpt/index_right.html Hyde Park Theater Business Office 479-7530


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Following 2011's Lungs, Florence + The Machine is back with her third studio album How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. The video for new single "What Kind Of Man" is a bit like a short film and it follows from where the weird video for title track "How Big How Blue How Beautiful" left off. The song has much more of a Rock feel to it than any of Florence's previous releases so it will be interesting to see if that's the direction her new music has taken. Florence + The Machine's new album How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful will be released June 1st (UK)/ June 2nd (US), you can pre-order it now on iTunes and Google Play.
Directed by Vincent Haycock.


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A couple of our own Indestri up and comers, went down to Missisauga today on Superbowl Sunday to compete in a Throwdown. Chuck has a couple of UG events under his belt, but Matty stepped up for his first time.
Both of these guys have never missed a Tuesday night lifting class, and this event was perfect for them.
Wod 1 was a team total of 1 RM Snatch and 1 RM clean and Jerk.
Matty snatched 185 lbs, Chuck Clean and Jerked 235 to take 2nd place after wod 1!
Wod 2 was 5 rft: 400m run, 15 oh squats, and 100 kb swings.
The guys strategically split up the work, with Matt running and Chuck squatting to finish in 12:23 and take another 2nd place.
Apparently there were many comments from spectators stating how well the Indestri boys move, as well as how they look! Ha Ha, still got it boys…
We love to see the members competing, it's a ton of fun, and always good to see how you respond under pressure. I'm sure I speak for all coaches, when I say we're proud of the way you represented team Indestri down there.
Special thanks to Graham for making the trip down to coach, and cheer, and also for the pictures.
Have a great week gang.


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We've got a pair of weekend credentials to give away for the festival on the Halloween weekend in City Park.
[Updated] When the Voodoo Music Experience announced its headliners for this year's event on the Halloween weekend, OutKast didn't seem like quite as exciting a choice since reviews of their reunion show at Coachella were tepid. Later, Andre 3000 told The New York Times' Jon Caramanica that he wasn't ready for that show:
It was foreign. My head wasn't there. I kind of fluffed through rehearsals. A few hours before the Coachella show, I get a message that Prince and Paul McCartney are going to be there. My spirit is not right, and idols are standing side-stage, so as the show started, I'm bummed. This is horrible. In my mind I was already gone to my hotel room halfway through. So Prince called a couple days after. It was my first time actually talking to Prince. He said: "When you come back, people want to be wowed. And what's the best way to wow people? Just give them the hits."
I'm explaining to him that I really didn't want to do it. He said: "I've been there. I've tried to do other things. After you give them the hits, then you can do whatever."
He broke it down like this: "You're a grown man. You're either going to do it or you're not."
By Lollapalooza in mid-summer, the OutKast narrative was changing for those paying attention. According to Jason Lipshutz of Billboard:
In the fourth month of their grand festival tour, Outkast is now performing at the level that diehard fans were hoping they'd reach when the reunion was announced back in January. During their Lollapalooza headlining set on Saturday night (Aug. 2), the duo turned Chicago's Grant Park into a wide-reaching dance party with smiles plastered on their faces, as Andre 3000 and Big Boi at long last look like they're at home onstage with each other.
OutKast will play Halloween night at Voodoo on a day that will also include Zedd, Slayer, Action Bronson, Red Baraat, and The Soul Rebels. Saturday night, Arctic Monkeys will headline along with Skrillex, Big Freedia and Benjamin Booker; and Sunday night HBO TV stars Foo Fighters will close the last night of the festival, which will also feature Trombone Shorty, Pretty Lights, Quintron and Miss Pussycat and Gogol Bordello.
My Spilt Milk has a pair of weekend credentials with Loa Lounge access to give away Voodoo. Register here for a chance to win. The contest closes Wednesday, October 29 at noon.
Updated Oct. 27, 10:31 p.m.
Since the contest was announced, the credentials were upgraded to Loa Lounge weekend credentials. The text has been changed to reflect that.


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Sue and I like to try to different gluten free recipes just to see how they measure up to "regular" recipes.
To be honest, like 90% of the time I don't really care for the gluten free version. I normally have issues with the texture. It can be so grainy and weird.
This crepe though.
Totally perfect.
I was worried when I mixed the batter as it seemed really thin, but it turned out fantastic in the end. Maybe a tad thicker than a normal crepe but barely noticeable.
And the flavor...
*jazz hands*
Definitely my new favorite breakfast.
And, what makes this even better.... according to Myfitnesspal: 139 calories, 12 carb, 4 fat, 12 protein.
I filled it with 1 tsp butter, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon. That brought the total up to: 221 calories, 25 carbs, 8 fat, and 12 protein.
Throw in a handful of raspberries on the side and I had a delicious breakfast for 242 calories.
What whaaaat!
Single Serving Gluten Free Crepe
1 Tbsp oat flour
1 Tbsp ground flax
2 pkg Stevia
pinch salt
dash of vanilla extract
2 Tbsp 1% milk
2 egg whites
Place ingredients into a blender and process until smooth, about 1 - 2 minutes.
Heat a 9 or 10 inch, non-stick frying pan sprayed well with cooking spray over medium heat.
Pour mixture into the pan.
Cook over medium heat until top of crepe looks dry and edges are firm.
Very carefully run a flipper under the crepe and flip over in pan.
Cook the other side only about 20 seconds. Remove from heat and place on serving plate.
Top with your filling of choice.
I used 1 tsp butter, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and sprinkle of cinnamon.
(I don't know why I spread mine down the middle. You can spread it evenly over the entire surface too. Either way works!)
Roll up crepe and enjoy.
I think tomorrow I may try some peanut butter.
The options for fillings are endless:
Peanut butter, pancake syrup, fruit, nutella, whipped cream, mousse, etc...
I'm not a huge fan of savory crepes but you could probably turn this into a savory version pretty easily.
Because this is only 139 calories(without filling), I'm thinking this would be a great idea for snack time too.
Be sure to visit Carole's Chatter for links to tons more recipes


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Stallholder Profile for Amazing Little Artist
My Name: Steve Boyd
Your business name and facebook name and link: Amazing Little Artist
The town/ Suburb you live in: Waterford, Beenleigh
What inspired you to start your business: I wanted to do something that kids would love to do, that teaches kids about hand eye co-ordination, and about colours, mixing different paints to mix different colours.
How long have you been creating: We have been making our items for a couple of months the now.
Is it full time/ part time/ hobby or business: I do this part time.
Where do you sell your creations: I sell my creations at different markets, you can also contact us on Facebook.
What makes what you do special or different?: What makes us different is everything we do is handmade no paint cups with paint, hooks or plaster items are imported.
What is the most rewarding part of what you do: Getting dressed up at the markets and giving the kids an experience, whether it's helping the kids add up the prices or giving away lollies.
What is your favorite product you make: That would have to be the Fairies, trinket boxes and Thomas the tank engine.
Do you teaches classes or workshops? We are looking at doing workshops in the future.


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Taxte Soleymān, (Turkish language:Suğurlu, farsi: تخت سلیمان; Taxte Soleymān "Throne of Solomon") is an archaeological site in West Azerbaijan. It lies midway between Urmia City and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab(Tikan Tappa), and 400 km (250 miles) west of Tehran.
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The weathers getting warmer and the shops are full of plump berries and fruit. Perfect for making one of my families favourite breakfasts… Summer Fruit Muesli Breakfast.
You Need
Fresh Summer fruits of your choice, muesli (shop bought or make your when) and some yoghurt.
You can use any type of yoghurt. Mr Dad and I like plain Greek yoghurt whilst my girls like a fruit yoghurt.
Play around with the fruit … blueberries, strawberries, apples, mango, peaches etc are all great.
You can also add wheatgerm, seeds, coconut, a drizzle of honey.
There are so many wonderful combinations and it's a fabulous way to start your day.


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'America's Next Top Model': Petite model, Isobella Jade, on ANTM and how shorties can make it as models
"I didn't watch 'America's Next Top Model' until this season," explains Jade. "I had an interest, because the girls are like my little underdogs and I feel it's relatable to a lot of girls in America. And I've been there. They need a perspective from a girl that's lived it."
Jade's path hasn't been easy, but she's been able to book jobs that even tall girls would be envious of. They include Victoria's Secret, Easy Spirit and Macy's, among others. "I've had to make myself a model," says Jade. "Despite being one of the tiniest girls out there."
At 5-foot-4 in heels, Jade is outspoken in her criticism of this cycle. "As long as the show is on, instead of giving tips like I normally do, I'm making the show my focus: what a girl can get from it, how the show is misleading girls, and just how I'm feeling about it as a whole."
The pint-sized beauty has no problem taking Tyra to task...
"Instead of Tyra pointing out their flaws, such as Jennifer's lazy eye, she should be teaching Jennifer how to work with it, so she can improve," says Jade. "She's dissing Ashley for her dancing, but I actually think that for a print model, dancing is a great benefit. A dancer knows her body. They're all about making themselves look beautiful."
Jade dedicates herself to informing and supporting shorter girls who are interested in modeling, but don't know how. And while she thinks the Internet is a great place to get information on petite modeling, she also thinks that it's a dangerous place as well. "There are so many misconceptions out there and scams," Jade warns. "The Internet has allowed any office anywhere to call themselves an agency and anyone with a camera can call themselves a photographer." She adds, "I've been there. I've had my mother see me half-naked. I've almost crossed the line into soft porn. I know what's it like to be scammed."
According to Jade, petite girls have to work harder to market themselves and use their assets to their advantage. "Just to get experience, do some parts modeling," She advises. "Accessories are great for shorter girls. You might not be on a billboard, full body, but that experience can lead to bigger jobs."
In last week's "Top Model," the photo shoot centered on the girls making themselves look taller. Jade says that petite models have to pay more attention to their limbs. "Always make sure there's space between your limbs," she says. "Your arms should be away from your body, because even a slight amount of space can make your upper body look thinner." She also adds, "Don't squeeze your legs either. If you're sitting, sit on the edge of the seat or if you're crossing your legs, lift one higher so there's space between your legs."
Jade says her most important tip for aspiring petite models has nothing to do with posing. "Having confidence in all situations," she says, "is what makes you a great model."
-- Jethro Nededog
Photos: Isobella Jade demonstrates how a petite model can lengthen her body in photos. Credit: Rod Dickinson


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Bunny Mack and Brier Patch
Bunny Mack and Brier Patch
Bunny Mack has a real eye for interior design, while Brier Patch is content with her surroundings as they are. Brier Patch is slightly shy with strangers, but Bunny Mack bounds right up, ready for attention.
Even though the rabbits may share differences in personalities and penchants, both have responded with gusto to their new lives with adoptive mom Jean-lives that wouldn't have been possible had they not been rescued from indifference and neglect and brought to Farm Sanctuary's New York Shelter.
Though found at different times by different people, Bunny Mack and Brier Patch were both abandoned by the side of busy roads in New York.
In July 2004, Bunny Mack and 13 other rabbits were discovered huddled in cardboard boxes on the shoulder of a state freeway, terrified and in real danger of being killed by a passing vehicle. The abandoned bunnies were picked up by a concerned driver, who immediately called Farm Sanctuary for help.
Bunny Mack and Brier Patch met for the first time at the New York Shelter, where Brier Patch already resided after a similar experience of being abandoned on the side of a road in Brooklyn. Brier Patch and Thistle, another New York Shelter resident, were rescued by a concerned passerby in early 2003. Due to both animals' shy personalities, they were difficult to place locally and made the trip upstate to live at the sanctuary.
After years at the shelter, both bunnies found a permanent home last fall. When they're not chomping on a midday salad or chewing carrot slices, the two rabbits are busy exploring their surroundings, but in very different ways.with a Farm Sanctuary volunteer-and they're taking full advantage of every minute. The duo has formed a tight bond, and it's not uncommon for Jean to see them grooming each other and dozing side by side.
Brier Patch is all about possibility. She takes nothing at face value, preferring instead to plumb the depths of her environment, squeezing her way into tight spaces behind and under furniture, or tearing through the house on a top-speed expedition.
Bunny Mack, on the other hand, has a more aesthetic sense of purpose. He enjoys manipulating his environment, deliberately moving toys and furniture to suit his tastes. If Jean alters his designs, Bunny Mack wastes no time in correcting her. He even adjusts an accordion screen in the house, moving it just so to catch the light. It is here that he and Brier Patch take their afternoon naps.
These days, Bunny Mack and Brier Patch are relaxed and confident-but it wasn't always that way. When Jean first adopted the duo, Bunny Mack was friendly, but Brier Patch was very timid. Whenever Jean held out her hand to the shy rabbit, she backed away. But Bunny Mack's courage fostered that of Brier Patch, and it didn't take long for her to come out of her shell, licking Jean's face and letting her stroke her soft fur.
Bunny Mack and Brier Patch have come a long way from their abandonment by the side of a road. And now that the rabbits have found a permanent home, they can look forward to a lifetime of giving the glow of their love to Jean and to each other.
If you are interested in taking in a rescued duck or any other any other farm animal friend, please consider joining our Farm Animal Adoption Network!


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The "Orisirisi" in Naij
If you are a full-bloodied Nigerian, you have to learn to take your destiny into your own hands. The earlier you start, the better for you. Survival here is a mean game and only the ruthless and rugged break through the jinx and live to tell the story. Why am I saying this?
Well, this is Nigeria where greed is the hallmark of statemanship. A land where people easily invent lies to swindle the nation and get away with it. This brings me to the story of Daniel, the Nigerian boy who dared the lion's den on that flight to nowhere. If not for divine grace,he definitely would have been ground to powder though he ended up in lasgidi(good,old lasgidi) instead of America.
Everyone knows America to be the land of dreams. Any wonder then God's own country opens its door every year through visa lottery. But Daniel Oikhena didn't want to wait. The DV lottery is for gamblers who have patience to spare.
At his young age,he had since realised that in Nigeria, there is no fat bone for a patient dog. Because the masters wouldn't let any crumbs drop from their tables. So he reasoned that the earlier he escaped the horrors of Nigeria, where dreams die before they berth, the better for him.
Everybody knows the story, he was caught in lagos and now has a good story to tell with a scholarship in his trail. He took a damn, hard risk. Now, even his father who had abandoned his family long before the incident, surfaced and claimed he wanted to see him.
Hold your breath a little, what about the boys in the creek? Do you hear about them again? No, because they are the big boys in Abuja now(the kingpins). If you have not heard this then, hear it now. No fewer than 186 former militants from the Niger Delta region who were recently rehabilitated under the Federal Government. Amnesty programme have departed for further studies in selected South African and United Kingdom Univerisities.
According to national news, the latest batch which left through the MMIA, Ikeja in september brings to 16,683 the number of former militants so far sent to foreign universities by FG since the programme started in 2010. 60 would undergo a 12-month training in south africa as offshore medic, a field of study which is highly sought after in the oil and gas industry. The other 126 would undergo full degree and postgraduate programmes in the UK and Ireland.
What did they do to merit all that? They carried arms, they protested. So if you are still folding your arms, you are in for a lonnng thing. If you graduated with a first class or with anything at all or you have masters/Ph.D and you are still disillusioned, go and carry arms. That is the language Ebele understands. If you like you can come to Apo(that's where the senate president and most of them live) or eagle square to kidnap people. But, please inform me if you are coming to eagle square because I sometimes go there to eat iyan in the afternoon. If you want to bomb Apo, please let me know too because I just moved from there but a friend still lives there. What do you think?
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All seven Episodes of El Malpais have now been published. Read and enjoy!
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Transient Servitude: The US Guest Worker Program for Exploiting Mexican and Central American Workers — CommentSunday, June 13th, 2010
"The US is currently at war and, simultaneously, at another historical crossroad of domestic policy that will not only undermine the economic life of working people, but will tax the social and political institutions of the nation at large. The stakes of the unfolding US strategy to exploit millions of Mexican and Central American laborers as transient servants through a national guest worker program are staggering."
Read Transient Servitude and comment.
Transient Servitude — CommentMonday, February 2nd, 2009
The U.S. Guest Worker Program for Exploiting Mexican and Central American Workers


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A survey of London boroughs found that about £1.2 billion of general cash funds has been stored away.
The research represents an average £46.1 million for each of the 26 councils that responded to the survey by the BBC.
A separate study has estimated that the total saved would rise to more than £10 billion across England.
Local authorities maintain the unused cash "reserves funds" to maintain services during tough financial times.
But the research found councils are spending a fraction of the money they have allocated away, instead announcing deep cuts to services.
Council chiefs defended the savings pots, saying the funds were stored away for "unforeseen circumstances".
They say reserves are kept for to "cushion" against cash flow problems and avoid temporary borrowing, to fund "unforeseen events" such as flooding and to meet projects such as road maintenance and school building projects.
The government has urged authorities to allocate more money into vital front-line services.
Separate figures published last month found the biggest pots were at the Greater London Authority with £1.6 billion, Essex County Council with £200m, Greenwich with £133m and Hampshire, which holds about £131m in reserves.
In some situations the money represents more than 10 per cent of council's annual expenditure.
Every council has two sets of savings, which are known as reserve funds. One is "ring-fenced" for education while the other fund can be spent by councils however it deems fit.
But ministers are said to hold fears that many local authorities are deliberately ignoring their savings for political reasons.
Authorities have over recent month outlined how they will be reducing government spending, which they blame on cuts to central government spending.
Cuts announced by councils include axing thousands of jobs, stopping children's programmes and closing public libraries.
Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, has previously urged councils to draw on their funds to fund short term services.
His department has reportedly identified 165 local authorities that have reserves equal to more than 20 per cent of their annual budgets.
Separate projections published by the Department for Communities and Local Government have found that almost three in four authorities plan to raid their reserves.
It has predicted that "non-schools reserves" will shrink by nearly eight per cent from £11.3 billion this April to £10.4 billion by March next year.
Jules Pipe, the chairman of London Councils, denied the funds were "wish list items".
"Boroughs have earmarked money for vital things that need to go ahead, whether it be street lights, roads (or) schools," he told the broadcaster.
"I don't think those are wish list items."
A spokesman for London councils later said that boroughs were "prudently budgeting" to reduce their reserves by £228 million.
"But once used, this money is gone – and all the indications from government are that the austerity measures are here to stay," he said.
"Councils have to weigh up whether it is worth propping up a service for two more years when they know they won't be able to fund it in the longer term."
Last month, figures showed that local authorities have failed to collect more than a billion pounds in council tax.
Figures disclosed in a response to a written parliamentary question show that the council failed to collect £11 million in council tax last year.


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As my regular readers know, my blogs do not always follow chronological order. So now I go back to Saturday, June 25.
We drove a 40-minute drive to a hot springs near the town of Zunil. We had stunning scenic views.
The area has incredible foliage, none more striking than "the poor man's umbrella."
We also saw angel trumpet, which, I was told, is highly poisonous.
The springs are called Las Fuentes Georginas, the Georgian Fountains. The water comes out of the base of a cliff and fills three man-made pools. The first pool is so hot that few people venture into it.
Along this pool is a restaurant, where we ate our lunch.
Here are the other pools and the bath house.
Julio took his daughters into the smallest pool. JoLene and Melanie sat and watched. Our friend Clive Rainey, who was with us on this excursion, took me on a birding hike down a steep path to a beautiful scene in the gorge below.
I saw eight new species of birds to add to my life list:
bronzed cowbird
tufted flycatcher
yellow-eyed junco (this fellow sang non-stop)
black-capped swallow (as we stood on a ridge these flew by us at eye level and below eye level)
brown-backed solitaire
grey-breasted wood wren
common bush tanager
and the cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer (love that name!)
The beauty of nature – the wonders of our Creator.


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Developed by Overkill Software, Payday: The Heist made a big splash at this year's E3, providing gamers with a well-rounded first-person shooter based on the fine art of bank robbing. At the San Diego Comic Con, Sony Online Entertainment has released a new trailer and some screenshots to whet your appetite.
Payday: The Heist is a first-person shooter that will be releasing on the PlayStation Network and PC. In the game you are tasked with staging and robbing a bank with your AI or human controlled friends. The game has been described by many as Left 4 Dead with banks and you can see some of this in the new video.
The trailer and screens focus on the 'panic room', where hostages are all around you and the SWAT team is fast on your tail. The only thing missing is Robert DeNiro and Val Kilmer to make your crew complete. Enjoy the video and screens below and stay tuned for more information on this game.