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I'm always that person waiting for that day when the weather finally gets cold enough to whip out the jackets and boots. Today, Phoenix finally delivered. It was the perfect rainy, cloudy, chilly day that made you want to stay in and cuddle up on the couch all day. Unfortunately, that's not at all what I did today but one can dream, right?
Speaking of the cold weather finally arriving, it's hard to believe it's already Thanksgiving week! Before we know it, 2017 will be here... Okay, I'm not ready to think about that quite yet. Let's just focus on eating all the pie and turkey our bellies can handle then we'll move onto thinking about the new year. I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving and are surrounded by love and delicious food!


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Wells Fargo: A Lawsuit That Deserves Public Outrage
This is just one more example that proves these "too big to fail" banks need to fall under major government oversight with someone like Sen Trey Gowdy breathing down their necks and then get whittled down to size so they can safely be put out of business for pulling these types of unethical and illegal antics – just like any other business would.
Wells Fargo Asks Court to Force Customers to Arbitration in Fake Accounts Cases
Wells Fargo want to make customers suing the bank over fake accounts opened in their names resolve their disputes in arbitration instead of in court. … The motion, filed in the United States District Court in Utah on Wednesday, is in response to the …
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Start from a twinkle (Muscat)
I read in World forum a long thread about "twinkle". I got many funny experiences with this twinkle.... in World forum, people see twinkle as another way of saying hello... but I think we all know that twinkle is not the way of saying hello... am I wrong?
a woman twinkled me and since she is a woman, I twinkled her back, the next day I got short message from her saying "are you interested in a woman?" :) lol
a total stranger man twinkled me and he sent me a message said "let have fun with me!" , I replied and say "if you can efford me!" :) lol
now, barely for me to use this twinkle thing except to friends or someone I have met in person.
I wonder if other IN members have any funny stories connecting to this twinkle things...let's roll the ball !!!


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drinking on 6th for st paddys was good. those darlins were good
partying with mickipedia and her pals at 3am was good.
its all good people.
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tonight Stone Temple Pilots
Quiet Company
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With but three months to go before a national referendum on independence, Scotland is turning to its youth for leadership.
Residents as young as 16 can vote in the Sept. 18 national referendum on whether Scotland should become an independent nation. At present, polls suggest the No side has the lead, but both sides are claiming a strong turnout by voters 16 to 24 years old could seal them a victory.
That age range represents 12 per cent of the country's population, so a decided swing in the vote among that group could swing the referendum outcome as a whole. If they actually decide to vote.
It will also be the first time people that young will have voting rights in the United Kingdom.
That aspect of this race makes the Scots' referendum worth watching, never mind the prospect of seeing the world peacefully create a new country.
Convincing young people that exercising their democratic right is worth the effort has gotten more difficult in recent years. Even with the rise in popularity of social media and its use by political parties in campaigns, young people seem to get turned off when the discussion moves from celebrity gossip to current events.
But when relevance rises, so does participation.
Student protests over tuition fees in Quebec drove young adult participation in Quebec's 2012 election to 62 per cent (it was 36 per cent in the previous election in 2008).
Organizers are hoping that a similar connection can be made for youth in Scotland in September.
The clincher, it seems, is to convince people that they have a personal stake in the outcome of a vote, and that their input matters. But shouldn't that be the case for all people, in all campaigns?
It shouldn't take much effort to convince people that one's national identity is important — especially at those moments in history when you get to choose what it will be.
But surveys of young people show that in Scotland, people aged 15 to 17 are quite able to imagine the consequences of the vote, and that rhetoric alone will not be enough to gain their support.
Carrington-Dean is a Glasgow-based financial group that provides advice to personal and corporate clients. They're the largest independent group in Scotland that people turn to when they get into debt trouble, for instance.
Their poll, taken in May, shows that young people are quite capable of looking into their own futures and questioning the outcomes of large questions.
Almost two-thirds of more than 1,000 15-to-17-year-olds said they worried about their country's economic outlook. An equal portion also worried about their families falling into debt. Just over half worried they themselves might fall into debt.
When the questions were taken a step deeper, the results got more complex, indicating the people taking the survey are quite able to connect the dots between Scotland's independence and their own futures.
The answers suggest they're not sure and are questioning what they're being told.
About 41 per cent said they believed their families would be worse off in an independent Scotland, versus 21 per cent who believed they'd be better off. A smaller minority — 39 per cent — thought they themselves would be worse off, versus 25 per cent who thought they as individuals would prosper better in an independent country. Being unsure is a good response, if it means one is looking to become more sure.
That should have lessons for the rest of the world.
Perhaps today's youth are not the entirely self-absorbed and personally entitled group they are often characterized to be. Maybe the superior educations and opportunities we've given them have indeed led them to a maturity that we've hoped they would grow into.
If youth as young as 16 can be trusted with helping to decide a national future in a referendum, maybe we can trust them with referenda on other long-future topics as well.
Should British Columbia call for a referendum on allowing the Northern Gateway pipeline to cross the province — and don't believe that question isn't likely — perhaps 16 year-olds should have a say in the outcome.
That's only one question that pops into mind.
A city council like Red Deer's, interested as it is in public consultation, could easily think of several others.
We've invested a lot in our youth. If they — like anyone else — can be convinced they have a stake in the outcome of questions, and that their input matters, why not trust them with a share of power over the answers to questions of the day?
Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate.blogspot.ca or email email@example.com.


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Schooner served as first Empire school
Empire derived its name from the schooner "The Empire" which was ice-bound in the harbor in 1865 and later served as the first Empire School.
Information with regard to teachers in those days is very indefinite. However, it was reported that George Ray was the first teacher in this area. Therefore, he may have taught on the ship school.
A few families had settled here then. John LaRue came from the Manitou Islands to Glen Arbor where he opened up a trading post and then came with his family to Empire in 1862.
The Henry Stormer, Sr. family came from the Manitou Islands in 1865 and settled here as loggers and farmers. Their children were among those who attended the ship school.
The second Empire school was located on Brotherton Road between M-22 and North Bar Lake, also known as Perry Lake, on the property now owned and occupied by the Stanchik family. The land upon which the school building was erected in 1867 had been donated by the Fritz Kreiger family. The teachers included Eliza Moran Brooder, Eva Farrant Day, Fritaz Rohr, Mary Cummings Young, and Lillian Lacore. (Hilda Moran Joy has the old recess bell used by her aunt, Eliza Moran Brooder).
This school was known as District No. 4 and was used for many years.
One of the students who attended this school, and who is still with us, is Maude Johnson Lambkin.
A new two-story school house (an eighth grade school) was built in 1891 near the railroad tracks on the property now occupied by James Johnson's Garage.
The teachers during the first years included Addie, Clara, and Mae Pettengill, A.F. Bunting, Edna Helm, Mayme Gordon, Ernest S. Wylie, Lizzie Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Carr, and Zabla Herbert Donavon.
Among the students attending this school were Maude Johnson Lambkin, Lula Daly Beatty, Gladys Collin Van Leuven, Elizabeth Rohr Roosa, Emmaretta Aylsworth Schrock, Anna Johnson Quinby, Thomas Gordon, and Philip Payment.
This school burned in the winter of 1898-99. Until the new school house could be built, classes were held in the Maccabee Hall (upstairs and down) near the present school building on Front Street and M-22, and in the Lacore building where Taghon's garage now stands.
In 1900-1901, a four-room school building was erected. The first teachers were Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Carr, and Grace King Hardy.
Members of the School Board throughout the years included: E.A. Voice, Dr. L.H. Shank, L.E. Collins, James Daly, Charles Ackerman, John Fry, Marvin Lacore and John Frehse.
Harry Dumbrille was Superintendent until 1915. Mr. Evans, B.H. Van Leuven (Dr. Van Leuven), Orin Chalker, Milton Manney and John Bacon were Superintendents later.
Jessie Aylsworth Solem, Lula Daly Beatty, Richard Sullivan, Blanche Norconk, Francis Marshall Voice, Emmaretta Aylsworth Schrock, Carrie Bennett, Gladys Collin Van Leuven were also teachers in the Empire Village School.
In 1956, three school units including Empire, Glen Arbor, Maple City and Cedar-Centerville combined to form the Glen Lake Community Schools. In January 1958 the Junior-Senior High School moved into their new building about a mile southeast of Burdickville. James Reed was Superintendent.
The Empire school was closed in 1968, giving way to the new consolidated school in Burdickville.
Ed. note: The following story is another installment of our series on Leelanau County history. It was written by Lula F. Beatty, and published in the book Some Other Day (Remembering Empire) and reprinted with permission by the Empire Area Heritage Group.
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Ahhhh, the joys of having a functioning memory card! I think I have my photo problem solved, thank goodness.
Chris and I slept in today and went for a late morning run (pain free, yay!) followed by brunch at First Watch. I had their veggie skillet.
And we shared a blueberry pancake.
Then we were on the go-go-go all day running last minute errands to prepare for our trip to Europe! Dare I say the air was a tad crisp today? It was a GLORIOUS change of pace from our usual stifling heat and humidity. It was nice to be able to wear a light jacket and catch a chill now and then. As the sun was setting, we made our final stop at Target.
On our way out we made a pit stop at Starbucks. I treated myself to a tall decaf espresso truffle. Mmmmm. It felt decadent to be able to "warm up" with a hot coffee.
Once home I launched Operation Produce Reduction. Chris wanted to get take-out for dinner but I insisted on cooking because I knew we had a bunch of produce that needed to be eaten ASAP. Our dinner included....
- Squash
- Barley
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Asparagus
- Green beans
- Spinach
- Pear
- Cranberries
I had a small squash on hand that I split into two, cleaned, and roasted at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes until fork tender. I roasted it face down in a pan filled with about 1/4 inch of water.
On the stove I cooked plain pearl barley according to the package directions and in a separate pan I sauteed onion, red bell pepper and asparagus in extra virgin olive oil. When the barley was tender and the veggies tender crisp, I mixed about 1.5 cups of the barley into the veggie mix and seasoned it with some balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. I spooned the mix into the roasted squash, topped it with some shredded parmesan cheese and popped it under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese was melted.
We each got a stuffed squash half, some steamed green beans, and a side salad of spinach, pear and cranberries simply dressed with aged balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper. I had a glass of Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc to accompany my meal.
I think Chris's favorite part of the meal was the salad. We're both big fans of sweet and savory salads. If I wasn't so lazy I would have toasted up some almonds to sprinkle on top. Feta cheese would have been a nice addition, too.
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Hi all,ordered the pads Friday night via their website, arrived yesterday ( Wednesday). Absolute bargain from what i can see. Lightweight pads and gloves, excellent protection and value. The gloves have a lovely pittard palm and are the most comfy ones I have tried on for a long time. Baring in mind that I paid £85 for them both an absolute bargain. The pads look similar to many on the market by the big brands and they are lightweight and comfy, quite gutted the season has ended now as I wanted to use these but will certainly do me the winter indoor leagues and nets! Very pleased with them.
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Welcome to my blog! I'm Angie Grace and I live in Los Angeles. I'm a mom, actor, comedian and writer.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
It's really hard when you're nesting but you have no energy to do anything! I want to paint all the walls in our apartment, go look for a new car, clean the refrigerator and start re-arranging our bedroom! I don't have the energy for ANY of this, but little by little, I guess I'll get it done.
Part of the problem is I've been having trouble sleeping. And it didn't help that I was watching O.J. Simpson: Made in America before bed! There's a lot of gruesomeness. The murders and case took place when I was a kid, so a lot of the details of the case I didn't know! For some reason, all of a sudden this country chose to revisit the case through the tv show and this documentary, but I'm hooked. And yes, I've completely changed my opinion on the case. I mean, I was like 12 when this happened! I knew nothing!
It's also been super hot in Los Angeles, to a point where your ac and central air has to work overtime just to keep you from melting! We have central air, and had it running all day and found ourselves in the back of the apartment where it was cooler! The "real feel" actually hit 111 degrees a few days ago! It doesn't bother me too much, but it does make you feel more tired. We stayed in the house, drinking lots of ice water.
So my plans for the rest of this day includes a nap, cooking dinner, and then going to bed. Exciting!
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Ski & Board at Mt. Shasta Ski Park
"Think snow!" has been the rally cry at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park for years, and boy has it paid off! The park has 425 acres of skiable terrain (20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 25% advanced) 32 trails, 3 triple chairs, and 2 moving carpet lifts. Rentals, grub, and lessons are also available, and watch their event calendar for fun extras.
Snowshoe Across Volcanos at Lassen Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park makes walking on water easy with ranger-led snowshoe tours every Saturday and Sunday from January through April. The rangers will even rent you their extra snowshoes for a whole $1, teach you how to walk in them, and take you on a stroll through Lassen's beautiful, snow-blanketed southern corner. Learn about winter ecology in far nothern California's volcanic landscape as you discover what will surely be your new favorite hobby. Of course, if you're already pretty steady on snowshoes, you can skip the tour and explore on your own. Bring your own shoes or rent some in Redding. Lassen has several great snowshoeing trails throughout the park, and the park is close enough to Redding that you can do a half day excursion, or go for the whole day and pack your sled, cocoa, and snowman-making-kit..
Go Nordic in the Back Country
The Mt. Shasta region has an abundance of un-groomed, backcountry winter trails, which are suitable for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. At this time, the large majority of these trails are undocumented and unmarked. The Mt. Shasta Nordic Center offers 25 km of groomed trails for XC skiing and snowshoeing (snowshoes are allowed on the groomed trails, so long as snowshoers stay the very edge to maintain good skate skiing conditions), as well as rentals, lessons, and a warming hut at the trailhead.
Race a Snowmobile Across the Mountain
Enjoy Northern California snowmobiling at its best! Hundreds of miles of groomed trails, thousands of acres of valleys, vistas, volcanoes and more. All nestled around the winter wonderland that is Mt Shasta in Northern California in the Klamath, Modoc and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Rent on-site or off, just stay dry!
Renters must be 21 with valid drivers license
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Passengers must be a minimum of 5 years old. We offer kid harnesses!
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An hour's drive east of Redding off Highway 44, Eskimo Hill is one of the most popular sledding hills in the north state. Here are tips from the U.S. Forest Service on how to enjoy your visit: • Walk along either edge of the hill to reach the top. • Keep out of sled paths, don't linger at the bottom and keep an eye uphill for sledders coming down. • Dogs on the hill must be on a leash. • Do not build snow… More Information
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Less than an hour's drive from Redding sits beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park. The park boasts incredible mountain scenery reminiscent of Yosemite as well as fascinating thermal wonders similar to Yellowstone with just a small fraction of the visitors, making it one of our favorite California National Parks. Lassen offers three of the four different types of geothermal features, including steam vents, mud pots, and hot springs; all four types of volcanoes (shield, plug dome, cinder cone, and composite); and all… More Information
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At 14,161 feet, snow-capped Mt. Shasta dominates the northern skies as you journey through the region. It is the second highest peak in the Cascade mountain range and the fifth highest mountain in California. Mt. Shasta is an active volcano--the most voluminous stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc--and is said to erupt every 600 years. Many climbers attempt the summit of Mt. Shasta with the summer climbing season running from late April to October, but the mountain… More Information
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Siskiyou Ice Rink is located in Shastice Park in the City of Mt. Shasta, at the foot of beautiful, majestic, snow-covered Mt. Shasta. If you're lucky you may even catch the mountain under a full moon. The rink is 85 feet wide and 185 feet long – the same size as National Hockey League rinks. Skating in an open-air rink is a thrill, especially with the magnificent Mt. Shasta scenery surrounding you! The rink is usually open from late November… More Information
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Redding Sports Ltd is located in beautiful Northern California. We carry a large inventory of gear and apparel for skiing, snowboarding, camping, cycling, climbing and hiking. Visit our store in Redding California just off of Interstate 5 in Shasta County. We are open 7 days a week. More Information
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What do James Patterson, R.L. Stine, Dennis Lehane, Judy Blume, Ray Bradbury, Robert Crais, Michael Moore, Lee Child, Neil Gaiman, Nikki Giovanni, Michael Connelly, Faye Kellerman, Dean Koontz, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Brad Meltzer, and Victor DiGenti have in common? They will all be signing their new books at Book Expo America (BEA), at the Los Angeles Convention Center later this month. These and hundreds of other authors will convene in L.A. May 29 - June 1 for an event combining the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events.
BEA is huge and little old me will be there unveiling Windrusher and the Trail of Fire to the world. Frank Gromling, Ocean Publishing's head honcho, invited me to be part of this mega-event and set me up with three signings over two days. BEA is the industry's premier trade show attracting thousands of booksellers, publishers, authors, and librarians. I can't wait to be part of the excitement and launch the third Windrusher adventure in such an amazing venue.
Not everyone had to wait to read what happens to my heroic feline in Trail of Fire. Advance review copies were sent out to some special readers last month and here's what some of them had to say:
"DiGenti invites the reader into a rich and secret feline world, an experience that will change and enhance all you know, or thought you knew, about cats. Windrusher's third exciting adventure will keep you involved and purring until the satisfying end."
~Shirley Rousseau Murphy, author of Cat Pay the Devil
"Windrusher and the Trail of Fire cracks along at the speed of a bullet. DiGenti immerses the reader in a cat's secret world while building suspense with his human characters. I couldn't wait to see how it ended to be sure everything turned out all right."
~Lee Killough, author of The Leopard's Daughter
"Author Vic DiGenti has created a feline fantasy world unlike any other and it's a pleasure to return to in Windrusher and the Trail of Fire. From the first thrilling chase through the last, DiGenti's heroic Windrusher leads readers through a wilderness in which the cats are as brave, loyal, and spiritual as any two-legged creatures, and more sensitive, to boot. Great fun."
~Clea Simon, author of Cries and Whiskers
"GRIPPING…DiGenti knows how to depict complicated emotions and interactions. He paints a compelling portrait of both animals and humans in this story of self-knowledge, healing and redemption."
~Pamela Bauer Mueller, children's author
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I was very disappointed in M. J. Rosenberg's post "The Israel Lobby Is Killing Iran Negotiations in Favor of War" on Tikkun Daily.
Rosenberg makes the completely false assertion that the "Israel lobby" wants war with Iran, simply because Netanyahu, AIPAC, and many in the U.S. Congress do not want to remove the military option in dealing with Iran's nuclear proliferation—a proliferation that is in total violation of international treaties and threatens to spark a dangerous arms race throughout the region.
Rosenberg bases his whole premise (that Israel and AIPAC are seeking war) on his statement that "it is obvious that Netanyahu and the lobby understand that no country would accept a deal in which it gives up everything in exchange for maybe something later." I find this particularly funny, since although Rosenberg finds it so patently absurd that anyone would ask a country to "give up everything" in exchange for "maybe something later," isn't that exactly what so many people—on the left, particularly, as well as people of all stripes in the Arab world and in Europe—want Israel to do? Isn't that what "land for peace" was all about? Isn't that what Abbas et al. want Israel to do in order to enter into peace negotiations—to agree to all their demands, make concessions, and accept major preconditions (like going back to the pre-1967 borders) even before talks begin? Isn't that what Israel in fact did when it returned the Sinai in exchange for a piece of paper? It is amazing that what is so transparently ridiculous for others to accept is precisely what Israel is expected to rush into with open arms.
—David Kronfeld
New York, NY
Lynice Pinkard's article in the Fall 2013 print issue, "Revolutionary Suicide," is one of the most profound and provocative articles I've read in many, many months. She's absolutely right. We have to commit suicide, or work on our own dying to the death-dealing capitalist society we've inherited and with which we've been complicit.
I spent about fifty years as an Episcopal priest trying to undo the domination system in the church. The church as a social phenomenon is designed to give divine sanction to the domination system that is destroying our planet and us.
I am now working on a new book with the tentative title The Apocalypse and Beyond: A Manifesto for Creating a New Humanity. There are three things we have to do to create a new postcivilized way of being human. The first is to repent: a radical turning around and dying to the old civilized ways in which we have been thinking, acting, and behaving, much like Lynice Pinkard's revolutionary suicide. The second is to work like crazy at nonviolently undermining all the capitalist strategies of domination while simultaneously recognizing that they cannot be defeated. Then we have to begin to create new underground structures and systems that can enable our heirs to survive the coming global apocalypse.
Thanks to all of you at Tikkun for supporting and encouraging the real humanity that is based on love and distributive justice.
—Peter Lawson
Valley Ford, CA
Lynice Pinkard's "Revolutionary Suicide" piece in the Fall 2013 print issue is a very powerful article. I was put off by the title—Suicide (!)—when we are threatened with death, the sixth great extinction. But then she makes clear that she is talking about living more fully, not compromising with the forces of death, and recognizing our complicity with the death-dealing systems in which we are all embedded. Pinkard is asking us to address the beliefs and fears that embed us in these life-destroying systems that are leading us all off the cliff. Until we address our own complicity with them and commit to working in solidarity with everyone to dismantle these systems by stepping out of them, delegitimizing them, and creating alternatives to them, we will in fact be cooperating in collective suicide.
—Susan Singh
Tulsa, OK
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To see why these claims are not hyperbole, I encourage all our readers to check out Cynthia Moe-Lobeda's book Resisting Structural Evil, Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, and Jerry Mander's The Capitalism Papers, and then join our Network of Spiritual Progressives and help us advance the Environmental and Social Responsibility Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ESRA) at spiritualprogressives.org.
Benefitting from the substance of Rabbi Lerner's Winter 2014 Tikkun article, "What Terms for Middle East Peace Would Actually Work?" the following is an organizational variation:
Agreed-upon subboundaries, with every person able to live anywhere in a combined overall Israel-Palestine state but able to vote only on issues handled by their own parliament, as per the Parallel State Plan (to be published this year).
Joint issues—such as sanitation, water distribution, and major crimes—needing to be agreed upon by both parliaments and 55 percent of both peoples, as per the Israel-Palestine Confederation Plan promoted by Joseph Alvarez.
Jerusalem divided, with each half serving as the capital of its respective nation, and joint municipal matters handled in the same manner as joint national issues.
A joint constitution limiting the immigration into each subsector, so that Israel would always have a Jewish Israeli majority and Palestine a non-Jewish Palestinian majority.
This plan could increase permanent acceptance by other Middle East countries, would allow both peoples to develop their separate distinctive cultures, and would also join them together in a partnership.
—Howard Cort
Chicago, IL
It has been almost 400 years since Galileo put the finishing touches on the Copernican revolution that relieved us of our illusion that our planet was the center of the universe. And over 100 years since Einstein made clear that the Earth's frame of reference has no valid claim to being special. Even the knowledge that our solar system is not unique and that there are planets beyond counting is nothing new.
Given this continuity of revelation regarding the place of our planet in the cosmos, it is striking that Paul Levy and Cat Zavis (Winter 2014) base their pieces on a questionable assumption, namely that, besides God, humans are unique as conscious beings, in our amazing "goldilocks" universe (perfectly tuned for stars, planets and life to evolve), with a unique role to play in co-creating and maintaining that universe.
"Humans have a unique capacity for self reflection, consciousness . . . Goddess is saying: 'Please help. I am doing all I can to transform and become the greatest universe I can be'" (Cat Zavis). Paul Levy says, "… it is humanity's divinely appointed task… as if humanity plays a vitally important role in the completion and actualization of the universe…"
While we may be the only creatures on our small planet with a high level of consciousness and participate in earth's intimate web of interconnections in a special way, ours is just one planet among billions. The odds are extremely good that there are many other planets on which conscious beings exist. Might they play the same role that Zavis and Levy ascribe uniquely to humans? Might they have a similar responsibility in the ongoing universal co-creation and maintenance, maybe even playing an indispensable part? While human consciousness and even the hidden righteous, the tzadikim nistarim, may be necessary for the continuation of life sustaining conditions on earth, it seems a huge presumption to assert that they/we "hold up" the entire universe.
For all we know, there are divine sparks in countless other conscious beings on many other planets throughout the universe. Metaphorically, the assumption of such a pivotal place for humanity is the same as the pre-Galilean belief that Earth is the center of the universe. To put it simplistically, it sounds like: "the universe revolves around = depends upon, humans."
Of course, our consciousness is surely intimately intertwined with the mysterious and ultimately unknowable greater Consciousness, call it God, in which we are enfolded. And it surely behooves us to practice tikkun ha-olam and live our lives in gratitude with a deep sense of interconnection. But beyond that, does our continuing anthropocentric arrogance really have no limits?
—William Glasner
Victor, NY
What makes a worship service? I just read Donna Schaper's article "When Liturgy Goes Wild, Worship Happens" in the Winter 2014 print issue about a liturgy of wild abandon. According to Schaper, the liturgy brings one a glimpse of Spirit, Energy, or Force, instead of Jesus. Worship is astonishment! In order to achieve this, one example was having two beautiful naked men enact a performance of their devising.
I'm grateful for this article and to the author. I'm grateful even though I couldn't force myself to read it with my usual thoroughness. I was assaulted by my feelings. I felt angry and frightened for my society. Not because of the events themselves; I've certainly experienced such avant garde productions of one kind or another. I specifically remember a service with Angela Davis as the worship leader. The astonishment was not Angela Davis, but the men spaced around the sanctuary holding weapons. No, as I read this article, I thought, "Is there no place today which is free of assault on the senses?"
Setting up liturgy to dissolve boundaries may be justifiable, but as the single goal, becomes confusing. I'm reminded that we are all confronted daily with non-stop advertising which attempts to rid us of our boundaries so that we buy, believe, trust, or whatever else we're being sold.
Worship and liturgy are the only placse outside of my own home where I can join with others in contemplation of concepts like goodness, love, kindness, charity, sacrifice and compassion. The key to such contemplation is that it must be done internally. The sermon may attempt to instruct me, but it is my internal integration of such instruction which is essential. The boundaries are set by the individual. Worship is an inside job!
Our society would have us believe that we are controlled by our environment. Advertising is a result, but not the only cause. Our beliefs in education, child rearing, house design, and clothing style are some examples. We live inside out. We attempt to define ourselves by our response to our environment. It has been my observation that focusing on the inner life is threatening to our society. I remember a time when psychoanalysis was seen as helpful. However, B.F. Skinner [American psychologist and behaviorist] came along and brilliant minds fell head long into a romance with our response to environmental stimuli. And then, even more powerfully, antipsychotic medications were discovered and the long, lonely journey of self discovery exemplified by psychoanalysis was abandoned. Recently, the avoidance of the mind's inner life has been underlined by the discoveries of stimulated areas of the brain. Another example of our preoccupation with our environment is seen in our preference for extroversion, which is seen as a more superior adjustment to life than introversion.
Worship, spirituality, whatever you choose to call it, is an inside job. It attempts to be impervious to outer influences. It flourishes in the absence of stimulation. We are easily distracted by our environments. Desire is seen as the culprit by some. I don't believe I've come to that conclusion. Desire is essential to the life of the body. But preoccupation with the senses to the exclusion of the inner life, results in rudderless lives. Is it any wonder so many of us overindulge in attitude adjustments like drugs and alcohol?
But, lest I leave the reader flummoxed by the rigidity of my opinion, let me quickly add that the author of the article has every right to her views. As do all those in our society with whom I have disagreed in the foregoing. I pray for a day of renewal and reconsideration of the current direction of our society and its worship experiences.
—Norma Warren
Asheville, NC
Here are some thoughts in response to Julie Greenberg's Winter 2014 print article, "Beyond Allyship: Multiracial Work to End Racism"—for what they're worth.
1. I am an unreconstructed integrationist. I believe an integrated and just society benefits us all. Therefore I am more than "just an ally" in the struggle against racism.
2. I am also more than just an ally because I belong to an interracial family and have had to advocate for my kid of color at least until she is old enough to do this completely on her own.
3. I am uncomfortable with the idea of an experienced white organizer withholding her expertise to allow a person of color to experience the sensation of empowerment at the expense of the important anti-racism goals of the group. If your goal is to develop a child's independence you might keep your mouth shut as she marched toward an obvious dead end while working on a school project. But if your colleagues are supposed to be your equals, and you were sought out for your expertise, and if the project is important, then you are doing everyone a disservice in my view by keeping quiet. An analogy for me: from time to time I mentor less experienced lawyers of color who are just starting to handle race discrimination cases. When I think they are making mistakes, I tell them. We have a common goal: to have them win their cases.
Sorry for the rant. I loved your piece.
Brooklyn, NY
Good grief, and I speak with humor and affection here, does the phrase "over-thinking" come to mind? It is good, very good, to ponder these things up to a point, but Julie Greenberg needs to get into a little of the "just do the next right thing."
—Joan Mistretta
Hammondsport, NY


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Artists & Fleas California, LLC LA Market Vendor Rules and Regulations
These Vendor Rules and Regulations govern Vendor conduct and the rental of booth space at each of Artists & Fleas California, LLC's ("A&F") LA Market locations at 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, California 90291at the Westminster Avenue Elementary School (the "Westminster Market"), each referred to herein as the "Market"."). Vendors must comply with, and cause their employees, contractors, agents and guests to comply with these Rules and Regulations. Artists & Fleas (A&F) may modify these Rules and Regulations time to time for the good order, safety, care and cleanliness of the Market.
The Rules and Regulations are made a part of each Vendor Space Rental Agreement that each Vendor has have entered into with A&F.
(1) Use of Space.
(a) Assigned Space.
Spaces are assigned to vendors by A&F on or prior to the applicable Market dates. Vendors cannot assign their space to others.
Each space measures approximately 10' x 10,' but size, location and configuration of individual spaces will vary. For example, some spaces will be free-standing, some will have a wall or a fence or other structural element. Vendors that are assigned space(s) against a wall are permitted to hang merchandise on the wall. A&F does not have hammers and nails available, therefore please bring your own should you require them. Please be advised that merchandise set-up cannot exceed the parameters of any assigned space.
We encourage Vendors to plan their merchandise set-up in advance. It is essential that Vendors leave room for entry and exit to their assigned space. Therefore, Vendors may visit the Market prior to their scheduled dates of sale in order to view the space(s) and determine how to create the best display and maximize their use of the space.
Shared spaces are permitted but require prior written approval by Artists & Fleas. Vendors interested in sharing a booth should note their request in the application form and both interested parties should submit applications for review.
(b) Permitted Merchandise.
Vendor may use the assigned Space only for the marketing, promotion and sales of "Permitted Merchandise," meaning only the products and/or merchandise identified and described by Vendor in the Application and approved by A&F. Vendors are not permitted to sell any additional or different merchandise without prior written approval by A&F. A&F may require Vendor to remove any non-permitted merchandise in its sole discretion at any time.
(c) Operating Dates & Market Hours.
The Market is generally open to the public from 11am-5pm and in Venice from 11am-5pm (summer hours until 6pm in Venice) on the scheduled Saturday, excepting only any days that the Market is closed, and any occasional delays or early closings as A&F shall, in its sole discretion, close for inventory review, renovations, or repairs to the Market. A&F operates rain or shine. Except as otherwise provided below, Vendors only have the right to enter and use their assigned space during the Hours of Operation.
(2) Vendor Load-In/Set-up.
(a) Vendor Load-In.
Vendor may access its assigned space for load-in/set-up beginning at 9am in Venice on the first day of its rental dates ("Term"). Vendor must be completely set-up and ready to sell to the public no later than 11am. If Vendor fails to show up on time (i.e., arrival and set up prior to the required time), A&F may, within its sole discretion release the reserved space and prohibit Vendor from selling that day; Vendor's pre-paid Rental Fee will not be returned. Vendors may also access their assigned space for load-in/set-up as follows:
(b) Vendor Load-Out/Tear Down.
Tear down and/or load-out may only commence once the selling day ends and the Market is closed to the public. Vendor may not close for business at the end of any selling day prior to the closing time, unless Vendor has obtained prior written approval from A&F expressly permitting such.
Vendors must completely remove all merchandise and/or items within the Space no later than 1 hour after closing on Saturday evening. Any items and/or merchandise remaining in the Space will be discarded after 7:00pm on Saturday evening. Any over-sized items left behind, including, but not limited to furniture, fixtures or other merchandising materials, that are not properly disposed of may result in the assessment of an additional trash removal fee of $100.00. Vendors must leave their space in broom-clean condition.
(3) On-Site Services.
(a) Equipment.
A&F does not provide equipment rentals. Vendors are permitted to bring their own tables, chairs and other equipment to set up and merchandise their products.
(b) Services.
A&F does not provide electrical outlets for vendor use. Vendors are responsible for providing their own extension cords to connect to power sources where available. If any vendor requires electricity beyond what is reasonable and necessary it must obtain the prior approval of A&F. Vendors are permitted to use the Market fitting rooms and bathrooms. A&F may terminate the provision of any of the above described services in its sole discretion and without notice to vendors at any time.
(c) Storage.
A&F does not provide additional storage. Any property remaining after the scheduled Term will become property of A&F. A&F IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULTING THEFT, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF ANY PROPERTY STORED BY VENDOR. VENDOR EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE STORAGE OF PROPERTY AT THE MARKET IS AT VENDOR'S OWN RISK.
(d) Risk of Loss; Safety.
Vendors are solely responsible for maintaining and securing their products and or furnishings. The use of space heaters, irons, hot water kettles and other high-wattage electrical equipment is strictly prohibited. Vendors are requested to make their power requirements known prior to set-up and are urged to employ low-watt/energy-saving light bulbs wherever possible to avoid damage to the venue's electrical wiring and equipment. A&F may request that certain equipment not be used at its own discretion. A&F is not obligated to repair any damage to products and or furnishings on the premises nor is the Market responsible to replace any lost, damaged or stolen items.
(4) Cancellation Policy.
Vendor, may cancel its scheduled booth operations on specified rental dates by providing written notice of cancellation to A&F no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday immediately prior to the first day of the scheduled Term. If proper cancellation notice is provided by Vendor, A&F will extend credit(s) for use by Vendor within 45 days of the original Term commencement date subject to scheduling by A&F, within A&F's sole discretion; provided however, that such credits shall automatically expire if not used within the 45-day time period. Credits may not be used in November or December. Vendor and A&F may schedule another date to use the credit(s) via e-mail. If Vendor fails to provide sufficient notice of cancellation, A&F is not required to reimburse any part of the Space Rental Fee to vendor and no credit(s) will be issued.
(5) Licenses and Business Practices.
Vendors are required to obtain, maintain and have copies on file of all applicable California State and City of Los Angeles licenses for its operations, including, but not limited to, California Sales Tax Certificate of Authority. Copies of Certificates of Authority must be on premises but need not necessarily be displayed. Vendors selling food or beverages must obtain the appropriate Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permits and licenses. All sales of food and beverages must comply with all applicable health code requirements. In addition, to the extent that A&F requests and requires additional documentation from Vendor, including other local licenses or certificates, certificates of insurance or applicable waivers etc. Vendor shall provide true and accurate copies to A&F within the time frame requested by A&F and shall maintain the validity such licenses, certificates and waivers. Venice vendors must have a Seller's Permit from the State Board of Equalization and a City of Los Angeles Business License.
(6) Return Policy; Price List.
Vendors must have a return policy for its customers which shall be clearly communicated. Vendors shall maintain a price list with respect to its merchandise. Such Price List need not be displayed, but should be available upon request by customers or A&F.
(7) Marketing Permission.
Vendors agree to permit A&F to use the Vendor's name, logo, product description and photographs for promotional materials and marketing purposes.
(8) No Future Obligations to Vendor.
Vendors acknowledges that A&F is under no obligation to offer Vendor the opportunity to continue its participation at the Market for subsequent dates, or in any other A&F events.


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It's stranger tides indeed when a $90 million opening is considered disappointing. The fourth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean is now perceived as having failed to reach the magic $100-million mark, reports Anthony D'Alessandro:
The highly anticipated opening for Disney's fourquel Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides didn't go off with the cannonballs the industry was expecting, but the Rob Marshall film starring Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush and Ian McShane certainly harnessed some wind in the vibrant summer season, taking in $90.1 million at 4,155 piers.
Box office analysts had been proclaiming for weeks that Pirates 4 would be the first $100-million opener of the year. But making such predictions weeks in advance is hazardous. Marketing data becomes increasingly reliable only days, if not hours, prior to a film's opening and when execs are looking at survey figures that fly off their charts, it becomes harder to pinpoint a $90-million three-day from a $150-million three-day.
In the world of perception, a Wednesday opening might have made a difference. Had Disney unspooled Pirates 4 over five-days, they could be writing press releases heralding a $100 million-plus opening. They implemented a wise distribution maneuver with the last Pirates pic, At World's End, opening on late Thursday evening prior to Memorial Day weekend, which bolstered pre-Midnight screenings to $14 million at 3,100 sites and total four-half day holiday gross of $153 million. It will be interesting to see if Pirates 4 crosses $100 million on Tuesday.
Sure, the bow of Pirates 4 might be third-best of the franchise, following part two's $135.6 million in 2006 and part three's Friday-Sunday $114.7 million haul over the 2007 Memorial Day weekend. However neither Disney nor exhibitors are griping about Pirates 4: A bow like this is excellent in this year's relaxed B.O. economy and indicates that summer is shaping up well at the B.O.
Pirates 4, which cost $420 million in combined production and global marketing expenses (including a lavish Cannes debut) drew a B+ Cinemascore, which is lower than the A- Cinemascore earned by the last two installments. While audiences remain upbeat on Pirates, critics have grown increasingly cynical. They loved the first one in 2003 at 78% fresh, followed by 54% rotten with Dead Man's Chest, 45% rotten with At World's End to finally a current 34% with Stranger Tides–the franchise's lowest Tomatometer score yet.
Pirate 4 drew 54% male to 46% female with older 26+ folks dominating at 54%. 3-D receipts at 2,747 locales are still being crunched by Disney.
In all, the opening for Pirates 4 is a boom for producer Jerry Bruckheimer who showed signs of going gray last summer with such pricey Disney blunders as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ($90.8 million) andThe Sorcerer's Apprentice ($63.2 million). There were few Pirates 4 marketing stunts that really took any breath away; the brand pretty much sold itself with advance trailers and casting news on cinephile sites. Penelope Cruz was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of Disney's El Capitan theater on April 1. Disney sold $1,000 tickets to the Disneyland world premiere of Pirates 4 to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Even though Pirates 4 didn't face any competition, there was a halo effect with three other films grossing in excess of $10 million. Bridesmaids buzz looks sexy with a second weekend decline of 20%, besting the comedy sophomore dips of The Hangover (-27%) and Wedding Crashers (-24%). Sony Pictures Classics took Woody Allen's Cannes fav Midnight in Paris out at six sites grossing a boffo $578,805 with a screen average of $96,468. That's the best screen average for an under top-10 release since last March, outstripping the $88,863 per site grossed by The King's Speech which made $355,450 at four venues.
Weekend Box Office Top Ten Chart:
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides $90.1 million at 4,155 theater. $21,685 theater average. Domestic total: $90.1 million.
2. Bridesmaids (Universal) $21.1 million down 20% in its second weekend at 2,937 theaters. $7,170 theater average. Domestic total: $59.5 million.
3. Thor (Paramount/Marvel) $15.5 million down 55% in its third weekend at 3,924 theaters. $3,950 theater average. Domestic total: $145.4 million.
4. Fast Five (Universal) $10.6 million down 48% in its fourth weekend at 3,622 theaters. $2,935 theater average. Domestic total: $186.2 million.
5. Rio(Fox) $4.65 million down 44% in its sixth weekend at 2,593 theaters. $1,793 theater average. Domestic total: $131.6 million.
6. Priest (Sony/Screen Gems) $4.6 million down 69% in its second weekend at 2,864 theaters. $1,606 theater average. Domestic total: $23.7 million.
7. Jumping the Broom (Sony/TriStar) $3.7 million down 47% in its third weekend at 1,472 theaters. $2,514 theater average. Domestic total: $31.3 million.
8. Something Borrowed (Warner Bros.) $3.425 million down 50% in its third weekend at 2,606 theaters. $1,314 theater average. Domestic total: $31.4 million.
9. Water for Elephants (Fox) $2.15 million down 49% in its fifth weekend at 1,894 theaters. $1,135 theater average. Domestic total: $52.4 million.
10. Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family (Lionsgate) $990K down 55% in its fifth weekend at 912 theaters. $1,084 theater average. Domestic total: $51.8 million.
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I live with the most wonderful little dog in the world. He is a Maltese named Scooter and he is preciously adorable, smart, playful, loving, and all-around delightful. However, when my husband was asked by a coworker if he recommended the Maltese as a breed, he said, "Absolutely not!"
Imagine my surprise!
"My Maltese baby is the light of my life, my little precious angel, the most adorably wonderful dog I ever met! Why on earth would my husband tell others to stay away from the breed?" I wondered as I cuddled my soft snugglebunny.
Then I forced myself to take a step back from the ridiculous dog-crush I have on my Scootiebug and evaluate him logically. In truth, I have to admit, my baby dog's breed has its faults.
First of all, if you are considering a Maltese, be certain you can treat him like a big dog, not like the sweet baby you know in your heart that he is. A small dog that is over-pampered and overly catered to can become a holy terror of need---a barking, snappish, dependent, terrified little bundle of noise and teeth.
It is vital that babydog walks from room to room and explores the world like a big dog. She's tougher than you think and needs the socialization that comes from four feet on the ground and interaction with a variety of people, situations, and other dogs. She needs to know that her place in the world is a confident one and that she has nothing to be afraid of.
Also, Maltese are prone to separation anxiety through no fault of their own. We create these needy little bark machines when we make the dog feel like every departure is the end of the world. If you have a freak-out fit of weepiness and cuddling before you leave him, he'll learn to associate your departure with horrible emotional turmoil. Downplay your comings and goings from the house as if it is absolutely no big deal to you, so that he too will be totally cool with your leaving and coming home.
Of course, I understand that your heart breaks completely at being separated from your little angel for more than a few minutes but never show that to the dog. Wait until you are in the car, then collapse into a pool of quivering emotion as you clutch his photograph. Just never let him see it! Ever! You are a person and understand that you are coming back. He is a dog and will only understand what you teach him. Teach him to be cool and confident with your routine and he will be happy all day long. Teach him to fear your departure and wonder if you are ever coming back any time you walk out the door and he will bark and cry all day long, making him seriously unhappy and fragile and making your neighbors furious.
In the same way, be wary of over-comforting Little Bit when he is upset or afraid. Doing so only reinforces the idea to him that the thing he fears truly is every bit as terrifying as he believes it to be. This leads to incessant barking at said vacuum cleaner or visitor or bug or raindrop. These things should be no big deal at all to a well-adjusted dog. Worse, should your baby decide that you need his protection from the terrifying world, you can expect him to leap to your defense by barking at or even worse biting everyone who attempts to hug, kiss, talk to, or otherwise interact with you. You can forget having a love life if your dog decides he is your personal bodyguard.
Maltese are also much smarter than they get credit for. Dogs are frequently judged by how willing they are to learn and perform as the measure of their intelligence. Well, I've had smart dogs and dumb sweethearts and I have to say Scooter is a very intelligent little dog. However, as much as a Maltese knows, he is often too stubborn to be very obedient. Scooter knows lots of tricks but refuses to work without immediate food reward. Plus, the Maltese can be a pain to house train because of his small bladder and tendency to just pee wherever the hell he wants. I highly recommend crate training and indoor pee pads. Scooter will hold his poop pretty well until he goes outside, but uses a variety of pee pads through the house . . . usually. If you aren't good with this, don't get a Maltese. On the upside, they are very little dogs and their messes are also very little. Just deal with it.
When Scooter was a puppy, I made every attempt to socialize him as a confident dog. Now that he is grown, he handles separation very well. To the best of my knowledge, he is quiet at home alone and is content to pretty much sleep and gnaw on chew sticks while we are away. However, he does have a tendency to be vocal (that means bark his fool head off) when we have visitors until he is certain they present no threat. He also warns us whenever there is a moth in the house. This makes him a great guard dog; unfortunately the volume and timbre of his bark gets right under my husband's skin. I have to vacuum the house with the dog outside or in another room entirely. In Scooter's world, that vacuum cleaner is the spawn of Satan and must die a horrible death, pulled apart by tiny dog teeth. I think it is adorable.
Despite its challenges, the breed has many wonderfully positive traits that more than make up for their tendency to develop small dog syndrome. They do not shed and have the softest, most luxurious coats ever. If you'll keep him bathed twice a month and trimmed up in a puppy cut every six weeks or so, he'll have a relatively easy-care coat that is about as hypoallergenic as a dog gets.
But the best thing about a Maltese is she loves your lap. Well over two thousand years of breeding nothing but cuddly sweethearts culminates in your very own precious white bundle of snuggledom.
A Maltese loves to cuddle against you and sleep and stretch in precious ways. There is no place on earth she prefers to your arms as you walk around the house, and she's small enough to carry everywhere (even though you shouldn't since she's a big dog and sometimes needs to walk like a big dog so she will remember that). Everything a Maltese does is precious to watch. They play and tumble and cuddle like perpetual puppies that never grow up, especially with a short cut. They also don't need much room to exercise. A game of fetch in the living room can be enough to wear them out. Top that off with a round of tricks to work their brain and most of their excess energy will be consumed so you can lie on the couch and watch TV or read a book together in cuddly bliss.
Sadly, it is the Maltese's complete adorability that is its worst enemy. It's so easy to smother them in love that they become spoiled terrors who bark incessantly for even more attention. Apartment dwellers choose them because they are small and don't need a lot of space. However, those barks can pierce walls and the neighbors will complain constantly if the dog is unhappy alone. If you aren't willing to put in the effort to make sure your baby dog is well-socialized and trained, stay away from the Maltese.
In both Australia and Seoul, South Korea, the Maltese is the number one breed dumped at dog shelters, usually due to barkiness. This fact is particularly heartbreaking because these dogs adore their owners so completely. The owner creates a dog who is terrified of being alone, then because the dog barks constantly when alone, the owner dumps the dog in a shelter---alone and without the owner it needs so desperately. I donate each month to Maltese Rescue to help unfortunate sweethearts like these find homes with new owners who can love them through the rough spots until they are happy little dogs again.
My Scooter brings me so much joy each and every day and loves me so thoroughly that I could not imagine owning another breed. I have had other wonderful breeds and dogs that I loved with all my heart, but Scooter is special. The mix of intelligence, adorability, personality, and cuddliness in a Maltese can't be matched. For those willing to invest themselves in their dogs (and willing to put up with some crap --- sometimes literally), I cannot recommend a Maltese highly enough.


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December is the time of year when we remember the past and look towards the future. We donate to charities during the holidays to spread seasonal joy and hope to those in need. Resolutions are made to make our lives better as we ring in the new year.
This December, a little more effort could have a huge impact on someone who needs the voices of the world to help them. Amnesty International is holding Write for Rights December 5-13.
Fairness does not reign supreme in much of the world. Equality is not recognized. Laws can be vague so that governments can use them as necessary.
Here are just three examples:
Arrested for sending an email
Officials in China arrested journalist Shi Tao for sending an email to a U.S.-based pro-democracy website in 2004.
The email simply summarized a government order for the press to downplay the 15th anniversary of the Tienanmen Square massacre which occurred when tanks were ordered to clear Tienanmen Square on June 4, 1989. Estimates placed the deaths at 400-800. Following the massacre the government arrested protesters and supporters and several officials who were sympathizers were put under house arrest. Foreign press was banned from the country.
Tao was charged with "illegally providing state secrets to foreign entities." Yahoo! Provided email account information in April 2005. He was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Tao is currently held in Deshan Prison in Changde City, Hunan Province. He was forced to labor under harsh conditions at Chishan Prison when he was first sentenced.
Tao's family claims it has faced harassment and monitoring by officials. His wife, who had been undergoing daily questioning, divorced him citing persistent pressure from her employer.
Abused by Police Officers
A local peasant organization in San Salvador Atenco had been conducting protests. In response, police arrested more than 45 women without explanation in early May, 2006.
Many of the women were subjected to physical, psychological and sexual violence by the officers who arrested them.
Officers pulled the hair of one woman, beat her and forced her into a state police vehicle with her shirt pulled over her head. It didn't stop there. She was forced to lie on top of other detainees and while en route to prison, officers sexually assaulted her repeatedly.
Her name is Bárbara Italia Méndez (pictured middle).
Prison doctors at Santiaguito prison near Toluca, Mexico State, did not document the physical injuries the women sustained nor did they gather evidence of the sexual abuse.
Federal authorities conducted an investigation and named 34 police officers who were suspected of perpetrating the attacks, however, they recently concluded that the prosecutions should be handled at the state level.
Death Threats; No Protection
Rita Hahato works with women in Nepal who have suffered acts of violence. As a result of her efforts, she has been threatened with death, rape and kidnapping.
Mahato is a health adviser at the Women's Rehabilitation Center (WOREC) and men from the village object to the center's work. Police will neither provide Mahato protection nor will they investigate the threats.
Cases of violence against women are documented by Mahata through her WOREC work in Bastipur Village Development Committee – a village in Siraha district. Although police are reluctant to officially register the incidents, Mahato ensures it is done.
About 70 men threatened Mahata and other staff members with rape and death and demanded they leave within five days. In addition to the threats, around 20 people threw bricks at the WOREC office and at staff members who went outside to confront them. The police took no action.
Mahato has been told that a woman who is not educated should not be doing a man's job and that men can force a woman to go back to where she belongs.
Despite the threats and discrimination, Mahato continues her work.
It is important that people world-wide gather as one voice and tell these countries to honor and support human rights. As a result of the Internet, our world is smaller than ever. We must help our brothers and sisters who are still denied rights, protection and justice.
The Walt Disney song says it best: There is just one moon and one golden sun and a smile means friendship to everyone. Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it's a small, small world.
Sample letters, addresses, and more case sheets can be found at Amnesty International.
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The National Lewis and Clark Corporation (NL&C) is an extremely fast growing company. Due to their recent expansion, many employees, especially those with disabilities, have concerns about their treatment.
Over the years, many acts have been passed to protect employees in the workplace. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), whose main job involves receiving and investigating job discrimination complaints (Dessler, p. 31). The EEOC gives an individual the opportunity to bring a complaint against an employer and the EEOC will attempt to solve the dispute without formal charges being brought.
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was not established until 1990, Sears began making accommodations and hiring individuals with a variety of disabilities prior to 1990. "Sears Chairman and CEO, Edward Brennan states, "Is Sears approach effective for transcending compliance with the ADA?" In response, Brennan asserted what would become a central theme of the 1994 report: "At the bottom line, when Sears hires, works with, and accommodates qualified employees with disabilities, Sears enhances its customer base, employee morale, and its overall business strategy goals" (Blanck, p.8).
Sears has implemented an "Informal Avoidance and Resolution of ADA disputes with the installation of an 800-telephone help line available to employees for guidance on ADA-related ethics and business policy" (Blanck, p. 28). Employees are encouraged to seek assistance from supervisors or the assistance line. Sears also offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that gives employees a place to see professional guidance or a referral to a specific professional for a particular disorder.
Another service available to NL&C is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). This organization is available to employers as a reference tool to find out what accommodation(s) an employee with disabilities would need. Since NL&C is currently experiencing issues where employees...


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Please note that you are purchasing only the KIPS valve in single units on this listing; if you need a pair with bushes and seals please select the separately listed kit (cheaper).
We have made these parts in response to high demand for the part and now hold good stock in these parts off the shelf.
Please note: Both valves are identical - the original Kawasaki parts had the punch mark indicating the valve position in different places dependent on whether they were 'left' or 'right' valves.
To assist on assembly ours go in with one valve one tooth out from the marking as shown in the description photo.
As you will see in the photo we have shown the valves with the bushes out so that you can see the punch marks, but the valves will not operate properly without the bushes in. The parts are made from steel as per the later versions and should be cleaned regularly to prevent jamming and damage (this was always the case - and what led to them being broken in the first place).
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A reminder today of how capricious spring can be: we woke, in Shropshire, to driving snow. At 700ft above sea level, halfway up the Wrekin, we were engulfed in a snow cloud that turned the tops of the hills white but left the houses and farms lower down the road untouched.
And then, impossibly, a skylark, the notes unfurling distantly, stitching the slate-grey clouds together like a bright needle. There he was, ascending foot by foot as though on an invisible pulley, pouring the notes down onto the freezing fields, his tiny body whipped by wintry rain, and singing, despite everything, because it was spring.
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So I was just listening to BigBang's new songs on YouTube minding my own business while I was drawing Ji Chang Wook, 'cause I'm practicing drawing realistic people... Anyway, so YouTube has the feature where the next suggested song plays automatically, and I just so happened to be using it. So when the new BigBang songs for 2015 ran out the next suggest automatic song was G.Soul- Love Me Again. I, being open to listening to music similar to BigBang's music, let the song play... and while listening to the music something clicked because now I am G.Soul's fan. For those of you who haven't heard of G.Soul here is his new song "Love Me Again". I hope you enjoy this just as much as I did, or even more!
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The United Nation's (U.N.) Inter-Agency and Expert Group on MDG Indicators recently issued the latest assessment of progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in a 75-page report. The Millennium Development Goals Report, 2015 is a rich document presenting data on each of the eight goals. In short, the MDGs have had mixed results, and the headline of one billion people lifted out of extreme poverty (living on less than US $1 a day) is almost entirely a result of the massive gains in China and India.
The 2015 MDG report presents the successes and shortcomings in the areas reducing poverty, increasing employment, and eradicating hunger. In the foreword, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon extolled these successes while conceding that "inequalities persist and that progress has been uneven." Specifically, few countries met their poverty alleviation targets, and women and other vulnerable groups still tend to be excluded in what gains there were. Maternal and child health is still a very serious problem around the world (especially these 17 countries), including the Philippines, where we have a project with Freedom from Hunger and CARD MRI whose express purpose is to address this problem.
In just a few weeks, world leaders will convene in New York to finalize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the successors to the MDGs. (Here is the SDG agenda for the U.N. Summit.) What is most important for the international community to consider is what worked with the MDGs and why. Moreover, we should take inspiration from the fact that the MDGs did reshape our world. Ban Ki-moon says it best:
"By putting people and their immediate needs at the forefront, the MDGs reshaped decision-making in developed and developing countries alike…Reflecting on the MDGs and looking ahead to the next fifteen years, there is no question that we can deliver on our shared responsibility to put an end to poverty, leave no one behind and create a world of dignity for all."
In the coming weeks, we will be publishing articles reflecting on each MDG and the assessment as presented in the 2015 report from the U.N. These are produced in partnership with our colleagues at RESULTS (our parent organization), a non-profit that supports a movement of passionate, committed everyday people who use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. RESULTS grassroots volunteers have been instrumental in so many (often unsung) ways over the years to bring about the successes that we do see in the 2015 report.
We will present the first post in that series tomorrow morning. In the meantime, check out this fantastic visualization of the MDG data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Published articles to date:
- Post-MDG 1: Focusing the lens on those still in extreme poverty
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Unbelievable! These bizarre animals have an unusual appearance of human faces. Whether they are a result of evolution or a hybrid product of human, they seem to have us amazed with their incredible human features.
Heike Crab
Heike Crab seems to have markings on their carapace resembling a human face. The Japanese believe that this crab is a manifestation of the spirits of drowned Samurai warriors.
As told in "The Tale of the Heike", Heike crabs were a reincarnation of the spirit of the Heike warriors who were defeated at the Battle of Dannoura. When these crabs are caught, Japanese fishermen will throw them back into the water.
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a type of an amphibian, but New Zealanders and Australians refer Axolotl as the Mexican Walking Fish. Due to its ability to regenerate, it's considered as a fascinating and unique creature. Since Axolotl is neotenic, it doesn't routinely undergo metamorphosis from the larva to its adult stage.
Green Shield Bug
This green shield bug (Palomena prasina) is a flattened, shield-shaped body bug seen occasionally in the United Kingdom, being found in many habitats. As its name suggests, it's bright green in color with delicate flecks of black resembling small puncture marks. In appearance, females are much larger than males.
Prior to hibernating over the winter as adults, these bugs turn from bright green during the summer to a darker green to brown in the autumn. During the late summer and autumn, they prefer to sitting on plant foliage in the sun.
This is the coolest looking bug I've ever encounter in my life. At a glimpse, I might doubt on what I see! Yuck, a human face-looking bug! It's called Casperonian.
Look carefully at this bug, not only does it resemble a human face, but also a tribal mask. While searching for food, its potential predator might spend longer time wondering what the heck this creature is.Eucorysses grandis
This insect, Eucorysses grandis, never stops to keep me in amazement. Seeing on this animal, it tells me a guy wearing a pair of sunglasses and he is also putting on a pretty cool mustache for a disguise purpose.
Barca Blanca
In this photograph, this creature looks like a crafting art, appearing as an African mask. I just love to see a unique animal like this one. This impressive bug has undoubtedly captured many eyes.
Tomasz Gorny
Although this stink bug appears huge in the photograph, its length is only about 1cm. Its shield seems like to be made of leather, doesn't it? This is indeed an amazing creature again!
Hey, what the heck is going on with these firebugs? Hmmm, actually, they're discussing a combating strategy to help defend their country (laugh). Well, these animals are called Landersz, and their scientific name is pyrrhocoris apterus. They're commonly seen in Europe.
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This might be a sexy girl putting on red velvet on her back. Yep! She was invited to dance with a prince in a ballroom! See, how she behaves, so arrogant with her newly sewn velvet! (laugh)
Hey, don't think that she is a good girl! She is a bad bug feeding on cotton during the harvesting season. She is in facts, a notorious crop pest every farmer hates of.
Insert Hunter
Hi, I'm called an Insect Hunter, but I'm not a hunter as my name suggests. Could you keep an eye on me? Don't you see I'm carrying a gorilla-looking mask on my back? Now, what's up? Take me a photo and make me famous!
Shield Bug
Shield bugs, commonly known as stink bugs, distributed abundantly in wet meadows, particularly in sedges, and are found primarily in the subtropical and tropical region. Worldwide, there are over 5000 Shield bugs species with over 200 of them being known.
Shield bugs have a distinctive triangular shield that hides their wings from the top and partially shield their body underneath. Since they've the ability to match with their environment with gray, green, or brown color, they're always not noticeable. They've four odor-emitting glands on their abdomen and will emit a fouling odor when threatened.
De*th's head Hawk Moth
Found in most parts of the United Kingdom, De*th's head Hawk Moths are the largest moths seen mainly from May to September on agricultural land where potato plants are grown. They feed on these crops and have an unusual habit of entering beehives in search for honey.
Due to their distinctive yellow rib-like markings on the back of their thorax which resemble a skull, they've been regarded as a striking creature.
Human-faced Carp
"Koi" or an ornamental carp is mostly bred in Korea and Japan. It was said that this so-called "human-faced fish" was a hybrid of common carp and leather carp, a product of selective breeding by the human.
It was rather big in size- about 32 inches in length- and its notably human feature forward-facing eyes became obvious when it was swimming about your eyes. It was also featured by Korean TV as a freaky fish.
Skull Back Spider
Yuck, this human skull-looking spider, really send cold chill down my spine! For now, I'm speechless.


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hi friends, i'm same old dreamydews from masalaboard... today i had the greatest luck to witness shobana's dance performance in plaghta,kerala- arranged as an inaugural ceremony for the launch of Times of India kerala edition.this was a dream come true for me,to watch the sensual goddess.she was exteremy sexy and sensual,and her blouse and dress allowed great feast to eyes.man,she is still very sexy,her skin and figure holding out against age.unfortunately,video/photography was strictly prohibited(she knows well how we will use it later).that was the sad part about it.besides it,she was a visual treat,man!her white bra was almost always visible,and her midriff was bare except that it scarcely covered her famous navel.but during dance,we got to see it several times,and it was breath taking.. and her blouse,with her breasts,were bouncing to the attention of our hungry eyes.and she was very,very,teasing man!oh!i just couldnt control myself.when i went there,i was thinking she would b looking very old.but i was wrong.she could compete with any 30 year old,and win easily and magnificently.her skin was superb even at this age,and her figure was mouth watering..especially her famous,round,plump buttocks!i cant control,friends... i wish i could photograph her.. she threw so many sexy/erotic poses,and her bra was always visible....how i wish! and i'm sure she is a dominant sexuality.. how i wish i was her sex slave!!!if anyone got her pictures or videos,please post....
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sorry,i meant 'palghat'...
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