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If you weren't born here, why did you come here?
The answer to that question might depend upon when you arrived. Neil and Alexia Howard, the new owners of old The Colony Hotel at 21 Rock City Road, are hoping they arrived at the dawn of a new era in Woodstock, which they would like to help usher in.
Neil Howard, an actor, musician, singer-songwriter reared in the San Francisco Bay area, noted that although it was a matter of fortunate timing to have been in town when the building was announced for sale, the idea of such a place was a shared goal for over a decade.
"When we first met and started dating in San Francisco, we wrote down things we envisioned for our lives further down the road," said Neil's wife Alexia. "We got married ten years ago next April and I remember we had owning a music venue or bar type situation, an 'entertainment place' definitely on that list, all that time ago.
"Now, obviously, a lot has happened in the meantime but when we first came to Woodstock, our first night out was to see Tom Pacheco at The Colony and we were captivated by that beautiful room — two stories, the balcony area — a magic room for all types of music."
Alexia said she grew up just outside of London, England, confirming an impression made obvious by her accent. She moved to Chicago in 1999, then to San Francisco, where she met Neil in 2003 at the Hotel Utah, where he was performing at an 'Open Mic' session. Here, before they moved, together, to New York City in 2005, we may find some clues to their vision for The Colony.
The Hotel Utah, formerly known as Al's Transbay Tavern, built in 1908, is an historic waterfront site on Frisco's Barbary Coast. It became The Utah Hotel when it was acquired in 1977 by screenwriter Paul Gaer, who put in a stage for "music, experimental art, writers, comedy, and theater." The Howards see these chords as similar to those playing in the theme of Woodstock's background. There are many towns in upstate region which offer surroundings of natural splendor, they observe, but the magnetism which sets Woodstock as a town apart from other communities is its history as an arts colony, in which most residents, whatever their profession, tend to take pride. While each town in the region may have a special character of its own that functions on many levels, the couple is intent upon building on the unique creative tradition of this one, as part of the greater upstate community, to contribute to a human culture that isn't just beamed in from "media central" but lives and breathes locally.
Noting that they wouldn't have met without a place like the "Utah," Alexia commented that Neil wouldn't let her come to shows he played for their first three months because he didn't want her to become a "groupie."
"I didn't phrase it that way, Lex" Neil laughingly protested. "But The Utah Hotel had a soul. It has perhaps the oldest 'Open Mic' on the West Coast. It's where Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe used to hang out in a section of the bar that had a pillar where she didn't have to see her reflection because she was tired of her looks being her defining factor."
Neil, whose music, along with some clips from his acting career can be found at neilhowardmusic.com, happened to be here with Alexia at the right time to purchase The Colony because of his involvement with area theatrical venues, including a role in Performing Arts of Woodstock's production of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" last year, for which his performance as Algernon Moncrieff was singled out as "particularly strong" in WAMC Radio's review.
Alexia spends her weekdays in Manhattan's financial sector as a food markets analyst for a moderately sized firm. Although the Howards observe that it will "definitely be a music venue that serves food, first and foremost, rather than a restaurant with live music," she has an unusual insight into the foods aspect.
"I've been looking at trends in health and wellness and we've got a big change going on at the moment with heavily processed, pre-packaged foods on the decline and fresher, healthier foods with less additives and fillers coming on," she said. "I've been writing about this for ten years and it's only now that it's really starting to happen." (e.g. the Campbell Soup Company's pledge, last week, to eliminate monosodium glutamate [MSG] and other additives from its children's products.) "I think what's going to happen is a consumer-led revolution — we're already seeing this — with products labeled "GMO Free" coming up in a massive way. I had people from the 'Non-GMO' project on a conference call not long ago and the problem for consumer demand is getting it through the regulatory system. It's really encouraging that consumers are voting in the stores for plainly labeled non-GMO products." These changes are driven by worldwide demand, as Alexia pointed out in a 2012 interview, with nations like China and Brazil strongly influencing American corporate decisions.
Beyond the menu, other "refreshments" are in store for The Colony, which has its own lengthy history, starting in 1871, when a hotel was built atop Overlook Mountain which burned down in 1878, was rebuilt but burned again in 1924, never to be rebuilt. The Colony Hotel was built on Rock City Road (named in honor of the town's bluestone quarries which helped furnish sidewalks for a City about 100 miles south) as a waystation to accommodate visitors headed for the Overlook Mountain House which overlooked the influential artist's community founded in 1903. Opened in 1929, The Colony closed with the onset of World War II and stood empty and dormant except for a brief period in the late 1980's, until reopened in 2000 by Jim (Harri) and Marianne Harrigfeld in the form most current Woodstockers have come to know it.
Although Neil has experience behind the bars of some clubs as well as on their stages, the couple's knowledge of the business is, thus far, limited. They credit a network of local people who do have such experience with helping to clear the way. "Getting that team in place, of really good people who have been through this process before, has been key to bringing the vision together," Alexia noted. "The hotel portion will take significant work to get open but we really want to do that in the mid-to-long term. There's a beautiful basement level for a second bar and room for billiards and other games and entertainments. Those are things we can get done over the years. There are other plans for the space that we'll unveil as time goes by but the excitement for me is the learning what works by doing. If you think about it, there are so many different groups of people — either in the village or in the area — that have different musical tastes, want to hear different types of bands or other kinds of live entertainment, that are open to discovery."
"I have a sense that, for so many creative types of all sorts in this area, there's a desire for a meeting place; an every night bar with comfortable hours and consistency," Neil added.
"I think Woodstock is ready for changes in a positive, creative direction," Alexia agreed. "We're looking forward to being a part of that."

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The 'Folie à Deux'-era "Lake Effect Kid" may be here soon
2008 was really an incomparable time for the emos. From Fall Out Boy's Folie à Deux to Panic! at the Disco's Pretty. Odd. to the continued activity from My Chemical Romance, we were really thriving.
Leading up to the release of Folie à Deux, a raw and pop-punk demo of a Fall Out Boy song titled "Lake Effect Kid" surfaced.
The song was never officially released and was all but forgotten until a recent tweet from bassist Pete Wentz. Wentz shared this hand-written to-do list in response to fans and business partner Spencer Smith (ex-Panic! At The Disco drummer).
July 6, 2018
The crossed out task of "Lake Effect Kid EP: Record and Design" leads fans to believe the official recording is completed and coming soon!
DO NOT TEASE ME WITH A BKT VIDEO OR ANYTHING RELATED TO LAKE EFFECT KID I AM SENSITIVE— •happy mess• (@thesunburntout) July 6, 2018


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Growing up as a little girl, I wanted to travel to New York City and I wanted to sit down in a cafe and look at the Empire State Building all day. This iconic building is not just another big skyscraper in a big city. It is significant to having "that" New York feelings. New York City is not just a state literally, it is a state of mind. A feeling. And the Empire State Building is all part of that.
The Empire State Building soon became a symbol of hope for that little girl with big dreams. Whenever I saw a postcard from New York and saw the picture of the building, I would smile. A smile of believe and hope, that one day I will see this building in real life but never in a million years did I think I will be doing it with my children.
I came and I saw and I thought it was enough until today. Today I felt very humbled and grateful to God for being able to not only see this iconic building, but to go inside with the kids. I love showing the kids around New York City and telling them stories. Stories of hope, faith and believing in the impossible. Stories of people from every corners of the earth coming to one place to dream and to do things they had only dreamed of. To pursue a passion and feel liberated. To fully be themselves and express themselves without the fear of shame or persecution. A city of hope and second chances.
It wasn't the private tour or the lovely Krystle who was so kind and generous with her time and helping us take some (a lot of) pictures that made this visit special, I will never forget the twinkle in her smile as she showed us the switch that turns on the lights of the Empire State Building or her soft voice as she tells us stories about the building that has now become one of the modern-day wonders of the world.
It was that feeling that was familiar yet almost forgotten. I thought seeing the Empire State Building from several other buildings or restaurants was enough. I thought I had my happy ending in New York, until I walked into those doors on 20 W 34th street across from the Banana Republic that faithful afternoon.
There is a difference from seeing the doormen in their cute uniforms to hearing them welcoming you into the building and wishing you a lovely time. Riding the elevators and thinking wow so this is it, I am IN the Empire State Building! Just wow!
Getting off and stepping into that observation deck and seeing those now too familiar observing binoculars that you could see six states from – New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Delaware. Seeing this beautiful city, New York, that has now become our home. Seeing the hospital where I gave birth to my baby daughter. Seeing Central Park where we were just riding our bikes the other day.
There's a feeling I thought so hard to describe, it was electrifying. Perhaps this is what accomplishment felt like. Knowing that you have conquered your greatest desire. And not just alone, but you have been able to share that moment with your loved ones. This was by a mile, the best mothers day ever.
Going to the Empire State Building is not about what you would see, it is about what you would feel. The feeling that it evokes in you. Something that you never knew you had. You come out and the lingering feeling of euphoria stays with you for a long time. We came to New York City to see the empire state building but we ended up seeing New York City from the Empire State Building.


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就讀學校:澳洲 – ABILITY Education – Sydney
就讀週數:12 weeks
Dear Sally
How have you been recently?
I have already finished my course in Ability.
I had a wonderful time here, and I believe my English is getting better now.
Time passes rapidly, it is November now.
I have been in Australia for almost 3 months.
I am going to visit some places in Brisbane next week.
then I will come back Sydney to find a job and save a little money to buy a second hand car.
Then I will leave from here to another city after New Year.
I hope everything is ok in Taiwan.
Keep in touch
Best Wishes


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Those of you who like the feeling of a tangible object that holds your music purchases might be interested in what SanDisk is planning with its microSD cards.
It's giving away a free microSD card loaded up with 55 music tracks with the purchase of a new 8GB Sansa Fuze player.
The company's expected to announce more content offerings in the future. It could work, too, since microSD slots can be found on all sorts of digital music players and cell phones. The 12GB cards can hold two full-length movies with room to spare.
The biggest issue will likely be price. Flash memory is getting cheaper but will it get to be exponentially cheaper than disc-based media? The big upside is that you can fit far more music on a multi-gigabyte flash card than you can on a CD.
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I have taken your advice, and after some tomfoolery, I have finished writing the xs.
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In a fortnight from now Ian McNabb will puts his boots back on and return to his old job of fronting his old band, the Icicle Works. Sadly this is the only tour I won't be able to make, but as he has soundtracked my life I at one level don't want to be part of that party. Much as I might love an artist, it always pisses me off when they go back to their back pages. Where are the same fans when they play local gigs? Where are they when your favourite artist isn't selling new albums? They are probably too busy drinking down the pub. As Ian told me earlier in the evening, "I'm having to relearn songs that I wrote before I was 28 years old."
Unlike his last show here in Leicester, he is playing to an older crowd, whereas the last show was seated and full of families. He is looking great these days with long 1971 Neil Young-style locks of hair. As soon as he spots me, he comments to me, "I don't know what to say," as he has not seen me since I was told I have cancer. And then he jokes, "Don't go dying on me. I haven't got enough punters as it is."
As far as I'm aware this is his first gig here at The Donkey, and he pulls in a decent-sized crowd. I watch Ian as he runs through his two soundcheck numbers, 'Fire Inside My Soul' and 'You Must Be Prepared to Dream', upon which his second guitar gives him attitude.
A lot of people here worship him in different ways, but my relationship is different. He is like my brother, whereas another young married lady sits herself on the stage all night as if he is hers alone which Ian jokes about.
We wait for almost two whole hours before he returns to the stage, so in that time I catch up with him for a chat and I meet up with a new fellow McNabb fan for the first time and bond.
He finally gets on stage at 9.48pm, and opens up with five songs played on acoustic guitar and mouth organ. 'Fire Inside My Soul' has the fire of youth in an older body. 'Merseybeast' is a story of misfortune. 'You Must Be Prepared to Dream' is a song about youthful dreaming and still living your dream. 'Camaraderie' comes over as very sad, while the first Icicle Works number, 'Little Girl Lost', promotes the first sing-a-long of the evening. After this he tells the first of several stories, an amusing anecdote about how Warren, the landlord at The Donkey, gave him an Andy McNab book to sign for his girlfriend, Zoe, so Ian started telling him tales about fighting in the Middle East.
'Out of Season', another Icicle Works track and the first number that Ian wrote that he thought was any good, follows. It's the most beautiful take on the song that I have ever heard. 'I'm a Genius' and 'Liverpool Girl' come next. He explains some of the lyrics of the latter to non-Scousers, and that it is not a song about Cilla Black but the fact that Scouser girls like their crisps.
The Icicle Works' 'Who Do You Want For Your Love?' from 1986 gets a very rare solo acoustic reading, with the odd ablib from 'Sailing' thrown in. 'High on a Hill' is political number about the people who run the world. 'Ancient Energy' hails from four years ago, and then the 1986 classic 'When It All Comes Down', which he mixes up with a touch of the Who's 'Pinball Wizard', closes the first set at 11.05 p.m.
He returns to the stage at 11.20 p.m. and tells the crowd, "Phone the babysitters. I'm going nowhere." The second set is more freeform and open to more sing-a-longs and covers with enough great songwriting to convert any new fan if there are any here.
'Rider' is a re-recording from his latest album 'Krugerrands', while the 1984 anthem 'Hollow Horse' is sung back by a more than loving crowd. 'German Soldier's Helmet Circa 1943' is a song about childhood dreams.
By this time Ian's on the drink and ready for another sing-a-long with the crowd, so he treats us to a "stars on" segment, starting with a full acoustic reading of Echo & the Bunnymen's 'The Killing Moon'. This is followed by the Teardrop Explodes' 'When I Dream' which he forgets the lyrics for and asks me to sing along too, but when my mind goes blank he adds the La's' 'There She Goes' onto the end.
'Gravy' follows, which is the only new number he wrote for 'Krugerrands', which otherwise is a collection of re-recordings of his old material. To me this is a song that has been years in the making. It is strong, bold and fresh, and has a stand-up straight and fight-on attitude that I now live my life to.
'Evangeline', another song from Ian's Beggars Banquet past, sounds fresh as it was when delivered back in early 1987. He gives 'Truth and Beauty' a go, but forgets it so we get 'Great Dreams of Heaven', his debut solo single, followed by the mystical beauty of 'You Stole My Soul'. This is followed by the Icicles' first hit single, 'Love is a Wonderful Colour', and much loved by the now drunken crowd should close the main set.
He decides, however, not to leave the stage for an encore and carries on. 'Still Got the Fever' remains strong and full of passion, while a fun medley of 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep' is followed by Ian's introduction to real music by the invention of the 'Top of the Pops' glam classic of Marc Bolan's 'Hot Love'. He calls an end to the evening at 12.30 a.m., with some small retellings of 'Dig It' and 'Maggie Mae' from Liverpool's most famous sons.
He finally leaves the venue at 1.30 a.m. after having taken pictures and being hugged by fans and drinking with me and getting me to sing along to two early songs by early Roxy Music that I never knew before. We both try to work out Spotify on the jukebox and fail to find any Neil Young. Ian, Gaz who is the promoter, and I sing the Doors' 'Light My Fire' before his roadie reminds him of the drive home. Ian McNabb has still got the fever, is still on the run and still brilliant.
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The subject of the benefits of meditation can be confusing and even be intimidating to some people. Meditation is an art form that dates back thousands of years.
It is well known for being a practice that monks and other religious people participated in for the many benefits of meditation.
Today meditation is associated with many health benefits for the mind and the body. It is being used more widely, and what most people don't know, is that there is more than one form of meditation.
The practice of meditation allows you to learn how to relax your mind and your body. It can help you develop a new life force, also known as gi, ki, and prana. At the same time, you can learn how to love again, have compassion, improve your generosity and to forgive things are just some of the benefits of meditation.
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The best way to describe meditation is by this; it is a practice that allows a person to train their mind to a better way of thinking.
This could be to stop focusing on the past and let things go or to develop a more positive mindset
Buddhist monks used meditation on a daily basis and it helped them perform all of their rituals. They would use things like prayer beads to help them keep track of things that needed to be accomplished. As well they would touch their beads while saying mantras.
Many religions incorporate some form of meditation into their beliefs
It is often used to help clear the mind and to sync your body and mind together. Mantras were often performed while in a sitting position and helped a person develop a calm state of mind.
The goal is to relax your mind and become totally aware of your thoughts and feelings. This can be done by clearing your mind and only thinking about one thing at a time. You may wish to focus on things like losing weight or forgiving someone for a recent action they took.
Today it is recognized that meditation can be done in many ways with tons of benefits
Taking part in yoga is one way to experience the benefits of meditation. Kneeling or sitting and repeating phrases or quotes, is yet another way. It is even possible to meditate while walking, and numerous people actually perform it this way.
While at one time there may have been strict guidelines and expectations for meditation. Today how you meditate and where is more of a personal choice. You want to choose a location and position that is comfortable for you and one that allows you not to be disturbed to realize the greatest benefits of meditation.


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Obesity is the accumulation of excess fat in the body. In most cases, this is caused by a combination of excessive food intake and a lack of physical activity.
The human body is composed of lean weight (muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments, internal organs) and fat weight (fat tissues). Generally, lean weight is referred to as the lean body mass and fat weight is referred to as body fat percentage.
Obesity is determined by the percentage of body fat. Individuals with body fat percentages greater than 30% for females and 25% for males are generally overweight and are considered obese. Ideally, the body fat percentage for females should be 22% and for males 15%.
Obesity (excess fat) places a lot of pressure on the body's main organs and biological systems, leading to various diseases. The heart, the kidneys, the pancreas, and other organs are all placed under enormous strain.
Fat tissues are a necessary component of the physical anatomy. Having too much of it, however, can result in serious physical, psychological, and social problems. For instance, individuals who are significantly overweight increase their risk of developing many serious health conditions, such as heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory ailments, bone and joint disorders, and diabetes.
Additionally, they are faced with unfortunate social problems. For example, it can be quite embarrassing when excessively overweight individuals are required to pay extra for seats on ground and air transportation. Overweight individuals also usually have low self-esteem, caused by negative self-image and negative perception of how they are viewed by others.
Apart from the health issues, obesity can slow you down and make you vulnerable to accidents.
It is very difficult for overweight persons to respond quickly in emergencies and can also pose a problem to rescuers. While some overweight individuals might be satisfied with the way they look and feel many others are not.
In many cases, excess weight leads to low self-esteem, depression, and other psychological problems.
Every extra pound of fat forces our heart to pump blood through an extra mile of blood vessels. If someone is overweight, they may not only increase their risk of developing some diseases but they may also aggravate (worsen) diseases, which are caused by other factors. Obesity is linked to:
Generally, individuals who are obese are:
These, however, are not the only causes. Other causes include hereditary factors, and emotional problems. Although other factors may play a part, studies show that inactivity is the most important reason why many people are overweight.
It actually appears that most overweight individuals do not eat much more than the non-obese and very few have hormonal, metabolic, or glandular problems, which cause them to be overweight. Persons with excess fat simply do not have a level of activity that will burn up the calories they take in each day.
When someone has excess fat, they place themselves at great risk of developing a number of serious medical conditions, including kidney failure. The following are some common problems that can be caused or compounded by obesity.
High blood pressure
Individuals who are obese will, over time, most likely develop high blood pressure (hypertension). Fat is tissue, just like muscles or organs, and requires a constant blood supply. Each pound of fat contains approximately one mile of blood vessels. This means that each extra pound of fat places additional pressure on the heart, to pump extra blood through the body. This causes the heart to work much harder to pump blood around the body, which results in high blood pressure.
Hypertension is an underlying cause of kidney failure. The force of the blood damages vital tissues and vessels within the kidneys causing them to fail, over time.
When someone is overweight, it usually means that they are eating too much of the wrong kinds of food (especially sweets). This places additional strain on the pancreas to produce insulin. Over time, the pancreas may not be able to cope with this heavy workload and may begin to malfunction. Consequently, it will not be able to produce the amount of insulin needed, resulting in diabetes. Obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes and kidney failure.
Usually, overweight persons have a build-up of toxins caused by eating too much of the wrong foods, leading to poor digestion. Foods that are not properly digested remain in the colon and produces toxins. Through normal biological processes, these toxins get into the blood stream and contaminate the blood.
One of the primary functions of the kidney is to remove toxins and other waste products from the blood. With obesity, however, the level of toxins and waste products increases. The kidneys are not equipped to deal with the excessive amounts of toxins usually associated with obese individuals. This additional strain on the kidneys can result in kidney failure, over time.
The link between obesity and kidney failure stems primarily from overworking the body's vital organs. Maintaining ideal body weight is very important for achieving optimum health. Weight control is also an important element of maintaining optimum kidney health. The keys to weight control and avoiding excess weight include eating a balanced diet, balance calorie intake, exercise regularly and, if necessary, cut back on the amount of food consumed.


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Who will be P.O.T.Y.?
Every year, since 1988, the International Save the Pun Foundation (I.S.T.P.F.) and P.U.N.Y. (Punsters United Nearly Yearly) have bestowed upon a worthy wordsmith, the dubious honor of "Punster of the Year." (P.O.T.Y.) In 2002 the induction ceremony was re-located from Chicago, Illinois to Austin, Texas and presented at a reception held on the eve of the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships. This year's (May 8, 2015) festive evening will culminate in a "roast" by a park fool of sharp wits where the POTY's peers carve up the winner. (Know more, Mr. Knife guy?) See the entire list of past POTY wieners.


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LIMA, Peru – Accusations of corruption are again enveloping Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski after a high-ranking executive from scandal-plagued Brazilian builder Odebrecht allegedly said he contributed money to the leader's 2011 campaign.
The allegations against Kuczynski were made Wednesday by a lawyer for opposition leader Keiko Fujimori who was present at a deposition Wednesday with Jorge Barata, the former head of Odebrecht in Peru.
The lawyer said Barata also told prosecutors that he gave money to members of Fujimori's party.
It was not clear if the alleged contributions were illegal.
Kuczynski narrowly escaped impeachment in December over accusations that he lied about earlier consulting work for Odebrecht and he says he never received any contributions from Barata.
At least three other Peruvian presidents have been implicated in the widening Odebrecht scandal.


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Last night, WWE superstar Nikki Bella made her debut in the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom with her partner Artem, the duo coming in third place.
After the show, "Extra's" Terri Seymour spoke with Nikki, who revealed that her fiancé John Cena couldn't be there but was rooting for her from afar, texting her, "wow, wow, wow" immediately following her dance.
"He was very impressed," Nikki added.
He may be impressed with her moves on TV, but she isn't practicing them on him at home. While demonstrating the remedial type of dancing that she does with John, Nikki said, "That's as good as it gets."
Bella was happy to have her first dance out of the way, saying, "It felt really good!"
Artem was "proud" of her performance as well! He pointed out that he was doing just fine after being tossed to the floor by Nikki at the end of their routine. "It's good," he said, smiling. "It actually didn't hurt. Well, it did hurt… but as long as that leads fans to tune in and vote and support us, it might be happening every week. Who knows?"


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This is a day I actually look forward to each year. When it rolls around and I start seeing posts and reminders that it's coming, it makes me remember why I started writing about peace and why I started this blog. And in all that remembering, I feel more connected to what makes me feel most alive.
And if you know me, no surprises about what that is. It's the hope, the prayer, the vision that human beings could create a peaceful world. And not some dreamy Kumbaya kind of fantasy world without any conflict. Who'd even want that? Conflict is where we challenge each other, grow, and evolve; it's the needed drama of life that holds our interest in this wild journey and gives us opportunities to expand.
My hope is of a world where the core concepts of opposition and elimination of a perceived enemy are seen for what they are: fearful responses based on a false perception of reality.
There is just one interconnected web of relations here. The attempts to banish those people and things we deem evil are futile because even if we try to cut them out, we're still all connected. Throw people in prison: they are still connected, still having an impact on the web, and in the awful conditions that they are enduring in this time of mass incarceration, you better believe they're not in a state to make the best impact they could possibly make on the web of relations.
What would happen if we really realized this? Might our prisons look more like healing centers? Might we be more interested in engaging and healing antisocial behaviors, rather than harshly punishing and disconnecting?
Haven't you noticed: for all the wars we declare against all these bad things, we don't actually get safer streets, less terrorism, less drugs. We often get MORE of those very things we're fighting against. Opposition is actually feeding the thing we oppose.
I really believe in humanity, though. We'll get this lesson that keeps playing out in front of us, soon enough.
Please celebrate Peace Day today and feed your own creative juice into this dream that we are creating a world of peace.
Check out this link to learn more:
I'm headed to the Peace March happening in DC this weekend: peacemarch.com. Ken Nwadike, the guy behind the Free Hugs Project is the host of the March. I freakin love this guy! If you aren't familiar with him, check him out here: freehugsproject.com. I'm really hoping for a hug on Saturday!
And the one super easy thing you can do is give one little minute to peace today. From noon to 12:01, observe the Minute of Silence. The idea is that it will create a "Peace Wave" around the world as people in each time zone take that minute to just be still and feel the peace that already is here right now.
Let's ride this wave into the next chapter of the human experiment.


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PURE Bioscience Reports 2015 Fiscal 3rd Qtr and 9 month financial results
Friday, June 12, 2015
PURE Bioscience Reports 2015 Fiscal Third Quarter and Nine-Month Financial Results Marketwired Prepares to Resubmit Food Contact Notification With FDA for SDC Antimicrobial Use in Raw Poultry Processing June 11, 2015: 04:02 PM ET
PURE Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: PURE), creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today reported financial results for the fiscal three and nine-month periods ended April 30, 2015.
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Fiscal Q3 2015 to Present Continued advancement of multi-prong path to build food-safety-solutions revenue with (a) PURE® Hard Surface disinfectant and (b) product development of SDC as a direct food contact processing aid: Food Processors/Manufacturers Active evaluation/testing/pilot supply in 35+ companies (up from 20+ last quarter).
Ongoing discussions with established distributors to expand reach. Restaurants Continuing to build market reach into quick service restaurants (QSRs) and casual dining restaurant chains. * SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates, Inc. Direct Food Contact Processing Aid Poultry (FDA) --
As previously announced, following constructive discussions with the FDA regarding PURE's new test data, later this month PURE intends to resubmit its Food Contact Notification (FCN) for the use of SDC as a raw poultry processing aid. Poultry (USDA) -- Upon the FDA's granting of the FCN, PURE intends to immediately submit the FCN to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the USDA for a new technology review. Produce (FDA) --
Based on discussions with the FDA, PURE intends to also resubmit its produce FCN. PURE is currently conducting additional produce testing for silver residue levels for the application of SDC as a processing aid for produce. Meats (FDA/USDA) --
PURE continues its product development efforts for the application of SDC as processing aid/intervention for beef and pork. Pending positive test results, PURE expects to file the FCN for beef and pork thereafter. Cruise Lines PURE and Intercon Chemical Company (the exclusively licensed manufacturer of SDC-based products) continue to collaborate on Intercon's direct sales initiative for the commercial adoption of PURE Hard Surface disinfectant in the cruise line industry.
This market segment is an important technology validation of PURE's SDC antimicrobial to prevent and combat Norovirus and other pathogens. Summary of
Results of Operations Revenues for the fiscal Q3 2015 were $109,000 compared with prior year fiscal Q3 revenues of $261,000. The revenue mix attributable to food safety solutions increased over prior fiscal quarters to approximately 50% of total revenues in fiscal Q3 2015, a sequential increase from less than 10% of total revenues from fiscal Q2 2015. Total operating costs and expenses, excluding cost of goods sold, share-based compensation, other share-based expenses, and restructuring costs, for the fiscal Q3 of 2015 and 2014, were $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively. The fiscal Q3 2015 net loss was ($2.1) million compared with ($2.1) million for fiscal Q3 2014. Our adjusted net loss, adjusted for significant items, for fiscal Q3 2015 and fiscal Q3 2014 was ($1.3) million and ($1.3) million, respectively.
Revenues for the nine months ended April 30, 2015 were $499,000, an increase of 20% as compared with revenues of $417,000 for the nine months ended April 30, 2014.
Total operating costs and expenses, excluding cost of goods sold, share-based compensation, other share-based expenses, and restructuring costs, were $4.3 million and $4.3 million, respectively. The net loss for the nine months ended April 30, 2015 was $(5.8) million, or $(0.15) per share, compared with a net loss of $(8.4) million, or $(0.34) per share, in the nine months ended April 30, 2014.
The adjusted net loss for the nine months ended April 30, 2015 was $(4.0) million compared with prior year adjusted net loss of $(3.8) million. Cash and cash equivalents, reported as of April 30, 2015, was $2.5 million, a decrease of $1.4 million over reported second quarter of $3.9 million.
Calendar 2015 Strategy and Goals Commercialization of PURE Hard Surface is active in three market segments -- food service (testing and sales), food manufacturing/processing (testing and sales), and cruise lines (testing).
Goals for this calendar year are to continue to: Hank R. Lambert, Chief Executive Officer, said that, "We continue to build upon the fact that our SDC-based products consistently prove to be the best solution for reducing the risks of food contamination and food borne illness outbreaks. While slower than we had hoped, food safety revenues are gaining momentum, and we are building awareness for PURE as a brand protection solution in the food industry. "We are making meaningful strides toward achievement of our goals -- gaining commercial traction in food safety, aggressively pursuing FDA/USDA authorizations for direct food contact, and continuing to license SDC distribution and/or technology for non-core applications," continued Lambert. "As a result of our new test data and our ongoing and most recent discussions with the FDA, we are preparing to resubmit our Food Contact Notification with the FDA for SDC antimicrobial use in raw poultry processing.
The results of recent testing indicate a significant reduction of silver residues on poultry treated with SDC to nearly non-detectable levels. We would not resubmit the application unless we believe these data adequately address the FDA's prior issues and meets or exceeds the FDA guidelines. We look forward to the completion of the regulatory review and approval process in order to bring SDC to market as an effective intervention component of an integrated food safety system for poultry processing," Lambert concluded.
2015 Fiscal Q3 Financial Results Conference Call The Company will host an investor conference call on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT (4:30pm EDT). The Participant Dial-In Number for the conference call is 1-631-982-4565. Participants should dial in to the call at least five minutes before 1:30pm PDT (4:30pm EDT) on June 11, 2015. The call can also be accessed "live" online at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=114860.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website (http://www.purebio.com/investors/events-presentations/). Also, a replay of the conference call will be available by dialing 1-877-870-5176 (international participants dial 1-858-384-5517) starting June 11, 2015, at 7:30pm EDT through June 25, 2015 at 11:59 pm EDT. Please use PIN Number 906110.
About PURE Bioscience, Inc. PURE Bioscience, Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing our proprietary antimicrobial products primarily in the food safety arena -- providing solutions to the health and environmental challenges of pathogen and hygienic control. Our technology platform is based on patented stabilized ionic silver, and our initial products contain silver dihydrogen citrate, or SDC. SDC is a broad-spectrum, non-toxic antimicrobial agent, which offers 24-hour residual protection and formulates well with other compounds.
As a platform technology, SDC is distinguished from existing products in the marketplace because of its superior efficacy, reduced toxicity and the inability of bacteria to form a resistance to it. PURE is headquartered in El Cajon, California (San Diego metropolitan area).
dditional information on PURE is available at http://www.purebio.com/ Forward-looking Statements Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the Company's cash position and liquidity requirements; the Company's failure to implement or otherwise achieve the benefits of its proposed business initiatives and plans; acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, including acceptance of the Company's PURE Hard Surface disinfectant by SUBWAY® franchisees; and the ability to convert successful evaluations into customer orders; the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive required regulatory approvals for such products, including the required data and regulatory approvals required to use its SDC-based technology as a direct food contact processing aid in raw poultry processing; competitive factors; dependence upon third-party vendors, including to manufacture its products; and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.


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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Nairobi, one of the fastest growing cities in East Africa.
The population of Nairobi has increased significantly in the last 30 years, with rural residents flocking to the city in search of employment. The city, visible in the centre of the image, now has a population of over three million, with the vast majority spread over 200 informal settlements.
Kibera, which can be seen as a light-coloured patch at the south-western edge of the city, is considered one of the largest urban slums in Nairobi. Most residents live in small mud shacks with poor sanitation, a lack of electricity and limited access to clean water.
While migration provides economic benefits to the city, it also creates environmental challenges. Owing to its urbanisation, the city has spread into green spaces such as the nearby parks and forests. In this image, the densely populated area is contrasted with the flat plains of Nairobi National Park, directly south of the city. The 117 sq km of wide-open grass plains is coloured in light-brown. The park is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs and has a black rhino sanctuary.
The dark patches in the image are forests. The Ngong Forest, to the west of the city, includes exotic and indigenous trees, and hosts a variety of wild animals including wild pigs, porcupines, and dik-diks.
To the north of the city, the dark Karura Forest is visible. The 1000 hectare urban forest features a 15-m waterfall, and hosts a variety of animals including bush pigs, bushbucks, suni and harvey's duiker, as well as some 200 bird species.
Although Africa is responsible for less than 5% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, the majority of the continent is directly impacted by climate change. Rapid population growth and urbanisation also exposes residents to climate risks.
On 14 March 2019, the first regional edition of the One Planet Summit took place at the UN Compound, which is in the north of the city. The One Planet Summit, part of the UN Environment Assembly, focuses on protecting biodiversity, promoting renewable energies and fostering resilience and adaptation to climate change.
Data from Copernicus Sentinel-2 can help monitor changes in urban expansion and land-cover change. Copernicus Sentinel-2 is a two-satellite mission. Each satellite carries a high-resolution camera that images Earth's surface in 13 spectral bands.
This image, which was captured on 3 February 2019, is also featured on the Earth from Space video programme.
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Badlands National Park is located in the state of South Dakota and contains over 240,000 acres of beautiful land. This national park has amazingly beautiful rock formations, fossil beds, canyons, prairies, wildlife, and more for you to see and enjoy.
What is there to do at Badlands National Park?
There are plenty of activities for you to do when visiting this national park. You can go camping, hiking (as described in the next paragraph), have a picnic, enjoy the beautiful views and scenery, enjoy the beautiful night sky (this is a must), and more.
You could go on any of the numerous day hikes. You could go on the Castle Trail, which is 10 miles long and it is the longest distance hiking trail in Badlands National Park. The Door Trail is where you can see and learn about all of the different rock formations. The Fossil Exhibit Trail shows you the different wildlife that used to live at the national park. There are also other trails such as the Medicine Loop Trail, Cliff Shelf Nature Trail, Notch Trail, Saddle Pass Trail and others.
What is the weather like when visiting Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park has the normal four seasons in the United States.
In the Summer months, the weather is warm. April usually marks the start of nicer weather at this national park, but it can be wet because of all of the snow melting. Between the months of April to June, there are many rainy days. In the peak Summer months such as July and August, temperatures often reach somewhere between 90 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which means that it is hot, hot, hot during the Summer months.
In the Winter months, the weather is cold and can be freezing. The high temperature is usually somewhere around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the low temperature is usually somewhere around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowstorms and blizzards are common in the Winter months at Badlands National Park.
Are there any required fees when visiting Badlands National Park?
To enter Badlands National Park you will need an entry pass. These are good for one year and cost $30. You can also buy a seven day pass if you are in a non-commercial car for $15. If you are walking, biking, or you take your motorcycle to Badlands National Park, you can buy a seven day pass for a little cheaper, at $10.
If you already have an annual National Park pass (these are $80 per year), then you are allowed to enter the national park without any additional fees needing to be paid.
What should I know about Badlands National Park before I make a visit?
Before you make a visit to this national park, there are a few things you should know to make your visit better. There are rules, but they are to protect the national park. You can still have a great time and this national park while following the rules.
- There is only one paved road, so keep this in mind when you are visiting and deciding which car you will be arriving in.
- If you see wildlife, please keep a safe distance from them as to protect their environment and to protect them as well.
- You can bring your bike, but there are designated bike roads that you should be on. You are not allowed to bike on hiking trails or off the roads.
- Make sure to bring enough water with you and sunscreen. Snacks are always a good idea as well.
- You can bring your pets (such as your dog) and they are allowed in the parking areas, along the roads and in the camping areas. If you bring your dogs, they must be on their leash that is less than 6 feet long. You cannot bring your pets on any hiking trails or in the Badlands Wilderness Area as to protect the wildlife in the national park.
- You are not allowed to dig in the national park or take fossils with you. Please keep everything as is so that everyone can enjoy it. If you do find anything of interest, you should contact someone who is employed at the national park.
- Fires are not allowed at this national park due to safety reasons.
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Recently, Venezuela passed a law by democratic vote to repeal term limits for their elected officials. This means that a president can run for office as many times as he or she wants to. This law was promoted by Hugo Chavez, the internationally famous president. In his continuing mission to create a 21st Century Socialist state or, as he calls it, the Bolivarian Revolution, Chavez has repeatedly said that he is the only one that can complete the necessary changes and that he needs more time to complete them. With a rising crime rate and an impending oil crisis, the country is facing difficult challenges in addition to these goals. Almost half of the electorate voted no on the referendum, they were defeated by a slightly larger majority to repeal term limits.
Chavez has served as the leader of the new South American politics. In many ways, he has set the standard for leaders in South America, enacting his 21st Century socialism, an idea that has spread to Bolivia and Ecuador. Both of these countries have adopted new constitutions guided by a philosophy that Chavez crafted. Also, leaders have looked to Chavez as a role model for what is possible and acceptable behavior for Presidents in these new governments. 21st Century Socialism is guided, more so than other democratic-leaning systems, by a powerful figurehead. Now that Venezuela has abolished term-limits, other leaders in South America may attempt to do the same, following Chavez's lead as a president.
After an attempted military coup in 1998, Hugo Chavez was elected president of Venezuela. A charismatic general who has created a unique historical narrative for South America by weaving together Christian Liberation theology, oil revenues, and tenets of European socialism, he has spurred a political change in South America that will most definitely guide future events on the continent.
Term Limits in Venezuela. 12 January 2010 <http://meinquito.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/term-limits-in-venezuela-lesson-plan/>.
Hugo CHAVEZ, president since 1999, seeks to implement his "21st Century Socialism," which purports to alleviate social ills while at the same time attacking globalization and undermining regional stability. Current concerns include: a weakening of democratic institutions, political polarization, a politicized military, drug-related violence along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.
The World Factbook. CIA. 12 January 2010 <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html>.
Rafael Correa Delgado
Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (born 6 April 1963) is the President of the Republic of Ecuador and a self-described "humanist and Christian of the left". An economist educated in the United States, he briefly served as Finance Minister in 2005; he was elected President in late 2006 and took office in January, 2007. He was elected to a second term in April 2009.
Correa has criticized Ecuador's draft free trade agreement as currently negotiated with the US, although he does advocate expanding trade and opening markets with other countries, urging in particular, the integration of South American economies.
On foreign policy, Correa commented on Ecuador's relations with its neighbor Colombia. Correa stressed Ecuador's interest in staying uninvolved in internal conflict in Colombia. In October 2006, Correa added that he would "pursue and capture" FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) members if they enter Ecuador. He also declared that he condemns their kidnappings, violations of human rights and bombings. Later, during his presidency, Colombia's police accused Correa of ties with the FARC. Correa denied the accusations.
Correa also commented on Ecuadorian-Venezuelan relations. In August 2006, Correa told the Ecuadorian press that he is not part of the Venezuelan Bolivarian movement, although he considers Hugo Chávez a personal friend.
In addition to his platform on economic and social policy, Correa's ability to communicate with Ecuador's indigenous population in their own language also differentiated him from the other presidential candidates. He learned Quichua (a native language) in his youth during a year he spent volunteering in a remote highland town.
http://www.juventudrebelde.co.cu/international/2009-01-09/rafael-vicente-correa-delgado-biography /
Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Protests in Quito have contributed to the mid-term ouster of Ecuador's last three democratically elected Presidents. In September 2008, voters approved a new constitution; Ecuador's twentieth since gaining independence. General elections, under the new constitutional framework, were held in April 2009, and Correa was reelected.
The World Factbook. CIA. 12 January 2010 <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html>.
Alvaro Uribe Velez
Álvaro Uribe Vélez, born 4 July 1952 in Medellín, is the 39th President of Colombia and is currently serving his second term in office. Before his current role in politics, Uribe was a lawyer. He studied law at the University of Antioquia and completed a post-graduate management program at Harvard University.[
Under his presidency, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have suffered a series of military defeats, the main paramilitary groups have gone through a demobililization process and he has spearheaded several Free Trade Agreements with different countries. President Uribe's concrete actions tend to show him as a staunch enemy of narcotics trafficking, as his administration has been responsible for arresting and extraditing more drug traffickers to the United States and to other countries than all other presidents to date. He has been publicly recognized as a supporter of the US war on drugs by continually implementing the anti-drug strategy of Plan Colombia.
Uribe's government, along with Peru and Ecuador, negotiated and (with Peru) signed a free trade agreement with the US. On December 30, 2005, President Uribe signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mercosur and gives Colombian products preferential access to the market of 230 million people. Trade negotiations have also been underway with Mexico, Chile, the Andean community and the USA over its current proposal.
A four-decade long conflict between government forces and anti-government insurgent groups, principally the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) heavily funded by the drug trade, escalated during the 1990s. The insurgents lack the military or popular support necessary to overthrow the government and violence has been decreasing since about 2002, but insurgents continue attacks against civilians and large areas of the countryside are under guerrilla influence or are contested by security forces. More than 31,000 former paramilitaries had demobilized by the end of 2006 and the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) as a formal organization had ceased to function. In the wake of the paramilitary demobilization, emerging criminal groups arose, whose members include some former paramilitaries. The Colombian Government has stepped up efforts to reassert government control throughout the country, and now has a presence in every one of its administrative departments. However, neighboring countries worry about the violence spilling over their borders.
The World Factbook. CIA. 12 January 2010 <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html>.


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Approximately 88,000 people were removed from their homes in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada after natural fires threatened their neighborhoods. Through a partnership with Unique Foods, Icelandic Glacial donated 40,000 water bottles to stock the makeshift shelters set up in schools and hockey arenas. In addition to shelters, Icelandic Glacial water was given directly to firefighters, police, first responders and those working with the Red Cross.
"Icelandic Glacial has never shied away from being a first responder in providing relief for any type of disaster, and this is no exception," said Jon Olafsson, Chairman & Co-Founder of Icelandic Glacial. "Our hearts go out to the people of Fort McMurray, and we are committed to helping them get the relief they need."
The Icelandic company has a history of giving. In January, Icelandic Glacial teamed up with American singer and actress Cher to donate water to those affected by the Flint, MI water crisis. Thousands of bottles of Iceland's purest water were given to the city through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Icelandic Glacial also provided water to the first ever Rolling Stones concert in Cuba this past March. The Icelandic water was enjoyed by the band, crew and concert goers as the first non-Cuban water to be imported into the country.


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Twilight Campsite Review
Camp in a picturesque setting overlooking beautiful Twilight beach. Only accessible on foot and with minimal facilities, this is the spot for those seeking a true wilderness experience.
Twilight beach
A perfect place for fishing, walking, relaxing, or as a stop off point for hikers embarking on the stunning Te Paki Coastal Track.
Tracks & walks
Before setting out contact the DOC Kaitaia office for an update on the condition of the tracks.
Pandora forms part of the Te Paki Coastal Track. This stunning 3-4 day tramp follows the dramatic coastline of the east and west, and traverses a variety of beautiful and unique landforms including giant sand dunes. It offers spectacular views and also accesses areas of historic and archaeological interest. Self- sufficient camping is available.
Know before you go
- Mosquitoes prolific – take insect repellent.
- Always thoroughly clean your equipment (cars / shoes / camping gear etc.) before and after trips to minimise spreading invasive pests, weeds, and diseases.
- Water from tap is rainwater, so the available water supply is subject to rainfall
- No fires at any time. 'Contained flame' (gas) barbeques and cookers are fine, but not open flames or fires.
- No fireworks at any time.
- No domestic animals permitted in campground.
- No rubbish bins on site. Please remove your rubbish. 'Take in, take out' policy. Food scraps attract vermin.
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Welcome back to the second half of my interview with the awesome Scarlet Ladies. Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of being included on a panel on porn and female sexuality sponsored by the very lovely, very vibrant Jannette Davies and Sarah Beilfuss, who together are the Scarlet Ladies. You'll recall from the first part of the interview, they have a plan for world conquest, which I think is well worth reiterating. Sarah says, it includes "empowering every women on this planet. We want to have an impact on shaping sex education in this country and every country. Basically we want to change views on how people think of female sexuality."
The Scarlet Ladies host women only events in London to talk about sex with the aim of normalizing the conversation around femalesexuality, its problems, pains and pleasures.
Theirs is a plan, I can happily support, so I invited them to a Skype interview to share their plan with you.
When I ask what they see as the most difficult problem facing women sexually at present, they answer without hesitation that it is shame.
"Regardless of how sexual you might be," Jannette says, "the stigma that causes the shame will always be there no matter where you are. Women who are a little more prudish, less 'out there,' they tend to look at the women who are more 'out there' and want to be like them, but because of shame, hold themselves back. That needs to be dealt in sex education."
"That means raising our kids to stop that shaming in society," Sarah says. "For example, something we grow up with, like 'don't touch yourself, only bad girls do that.' When I saw women who really were 'out there,' I slut shamed them because of my own shame. Women hold a lot of shame," she reflects. "Men get their bits out with no problems, most women wouldn't. Because women are so ashamed and shamed, a lot of sexual violence is not being reported. It took two years to go to the police and report my rape because I was so ashamed." For a moment she sits reflecting, then continues, "you do encounter people who really don't know how to deal with that shame, and then when someone reacts badly you just want to paw through the ground and never reappear."
"My experience with the police has been incredible," she adds. "The Diamond Division, which deals exclusively with sexual violence at the MET police are incredible. This is a part of why it's so important that women talk to each other about sex and help each other. If you have a good friend who doesn't feel the shame that the victim feels, then it helps. We need to educate the police. We need to educate all of these people who are there for us."
It became clear to me early in the interview that these two women are passionate about Scarlet Ladies. I wanted to know how being the Scarlet Ladies had changed their lives.
Sarah is quick to reply. "I've opened up so much. I don't judge anyone for anything. I feel a lot more connected with my sexuality and owning that again. As a rape victim I felt it was something that was taken away from me. I sort of kept my sexuality separate from me. But that's not a good way to live. You feel you're not whole."
"I feel a lot more justified, a lot more convicted in everything I do," Jannette reflects. "I don't need to explain anything. I couldn't give a flying f*ck. I feel more assured about what I'm doing." Then she adds, "obviously when you get questioned a lot, you question yourselves."
At present Jannette and Sarah are working on a recourses page for their website, which they hope will be a hub of information and links that women can come to for anything. That page is not yet up, but will be soon. In the meantime, they're getting very actively involved in any way they can. Sarah is taking part in a bodybuilding competition for charity to support rape victims; next year there will be an art exhibition for an FGM charity -- a charity that supports women right here in the UK. Sarah informs me that over 60,000 women are at risk of female genital mutilation in London alone. By the actions of the Scarlet Ladies, they hope to raise the profile.
With so much excitement and vibrancy and so many things going on, I wondered what Sarah and Jannette consider the defining moment of Scarlet Ladies so far.
Sarah is quick to chime in. "When we decided to do this full time, that was the defining moment. The bodybuilding was already in the works because I thought my mission was overcoming burnout and chronic fatigue. My biggest achievement was not overcoming illness, but realizing the thing that made me ill was repeated sexual attacks against me. I decided to go into Scarlet Ladies full time, so I changed the charity of the bodybuilding competition to a rape crisis charity," then she adds, "Something I still struggle with is publically talking about my struggles with being a rape victim."
Jannette says, "the defining moment was this year at our first event on female orgasm in February. It was when the women left, how they felt about the whole experience. A woman from the Telegraph reviewed the event. She said Scarlet Ladies were like pioneers in regards of normalizing female sexuality and getting the message out there that we're all normal women. For me it was basically the feedback we got from that female orgasm event. Just that validation in the Telegraph, a huge nationwide newspaper writing about it because they thought it was important."
After my experience of speaking on the porn and female sexuality panel and seeing that the women who attended in the upper room of a pub that night were more than happy to linger on long after the panel had actually concluded to discuss the topic, I wondered what other events the Scarlet Ladies are planning this year?
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Very adult sex education, hands on, for people comfortable with nudity, pussy pleasure, getting familiar with the vagina. The Salons are practical work.
A whole day to come together with all different themes. The first is about body image. (Brit Babes' own Victoria Blisse will be helping with that retreat.) It'll be a workshop, coaching circle, getting women reconnected with their body, 'falling in love with your body.' There'll be a 'Me time' room, which is a 'do not disturb' space.
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Wow! After an hour of amazing conversation with these two wonderful women, I ask them what their ultimate goal is for Scarlet Ladies.
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Jannette adds, "One of the keys is talking and openly discussing. There'll be twitter chats once a month; there'll be SLT Sundays whereanyone can join in on the conversation. This incorporates men too. Also we're planning a couple's retreat where the focus will be for the partner to come along and learn about female sexuality.
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Jannette continues. "One of the things we do at Scarlet Ladies is we put women back in charge so women can communicate with their partner what they need. We need to empower women to do that educating and pass it on to their partners and realize that our sexuality is our responsibility."
I say good-bye to Sarah and Jannette with my head buzzing from the excitement and the enthusiasm they both embody. I certainly plan to attend more of the Scarlet Ladies events in the future. Please be sure to check out their website for more about their mission and for all upcoming events.


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