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Opportunities are on every hand; what we need is, not a new chance, but clearness of vision to discern the chance which at this very hour is ours, if we recognize it. ~ Katherine Krieger
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Kasane [Chapter 76 - In the Midst of a Rainy Night ②]
Opportunities are on every hand; what we need is, not a new chance, but clearness of vision to discern the chance which at this very hour is ours, if we recognize it. ~ Katherine Krieger
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- AnonymousJuly 6, 2016 at 1:27 PM
Thanks for the summary :3ReplyDelete
Whoa is Izana is so mean because Sugeyo is someone Izana wants to be but can't (for now).
I think that the author will make Sugeyo cooperate with Izana,since Sugeyo is so kind and etc
I think that the world in that manga is strange...somehow there is no great actresses(yes females!!) like Izana and Kasane. I think it is kinda unfair, to make the manga interesting,Kasane needs a female rival,an other perfect actress..I mean come on Kasane can't be the only one. And also it is kinda Mary Sue that Kasane and Izana will have instant fame and main roles and good men..
So I think there should be more talented actresses,even better ones than Kasane is..I get it that manga is all about Kasane and even though the lipstick is a magic item...the manga needs to be a bit more realistic in that part that Kasane can't be the only perfect actress..lol but it is all up to author.
Also Nobuhiko is a talented actor but not female (very important) and a rival,he is a perfect male actor desinged to be Kasane's lover.
Oh and the victims(Kasane's and Izana's) always can't act..what's with that?? (Nina was actually good though that director said that she could become average which I don't believe..she could be better )
Actually I have come to a conclusion that maybe there is no point to steal an extremely talented actress's face because there wouldn't be that amazing change and sudden fame and so on..but the fame is kinda effortless achieved in manga for now, I don't see any struggle in rivaly..the only struggle is getting a new face hah..
But that doesn't mean that there can't be more talented actresses
I really wanna see a different talented actress as a rival for Kasane because I want her to see she that she is not the only one. I want to see the real struggle in getting a role and in acting not an effortless amazing acting and main role always for Kasane so a rival for Kasane pls lol
Maybe Kasane could be a side character in a play too and some other female mega talent the female lead for once in that world
And I am so sorry for my extremely long rant :/.
The manga is josei but the mary sue part in that manga started to annoy me quite a bit.
I don't hate the manga in fact I love it. A lot.
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Ya..most likely.
Hm..Izana have good man? You mean Atae?
Maybe later on? Even if I get your point but I'm not too sure how another great actress will contribute to the plot. This isn't exactly about rivalry in theater acting like in some other stories. Maybe another great actress who is actually a rival who would want to ruin Kasane by knowing about the lipstick?
Ah..I think that's the point of the series..the struggle is to get a new face and maintain it. Then, each play that was performed has a 'similarity' with Kasane/others' lives. I actually prefer it that way rather than for the series to become like Glass Mask.
Actually, it isn't josei. It is seinen. The series is aimed for older male readers.
Thanks for all the great recaps lately, kat! (^-^)Delete
Mmm, it's technically seinen. Generally any manga that can't be easily classified as josei, shoujo, or shounen tend to fall into seinen, for whatever reasons. In Kasane's case, it's probably because the dark, noir-ish atmosphere and yuri vibe make it a poor fit for josei magazines.
Anon, I feel like you're misusing the term "Mary Sue" in the way that people often misuse it to mean "a character I personally dislike". I don't really see how Kasane is a "Mary Sue". Sure, she's the protagonist, which means by definition she drives most of the plot (although at this point, she's arguably co-protagonists with Nogiku), but she also has numerous flaws and makes mistakes and struggles all the time, and not just in attempts to get a face. She had a lot of trouble playing Salome (to the extent that Nobuhiko, ironically, accused her of coasting by on her good looks), she had trouble playing Laura in The Glass Menagerie (until she met Nogiku and based the part on her), and just recently she struggled to do Lady MacBeth (until it was confirmed to her that Nogiku was betraying her). On top of that, she struggled almost constantly with guilt over Nina (both before and after her death), she's incredibly insecure when she has her normal face (not without justification, but still), she has a spiteful streak, she's made numerous mistakes along the way (putting a knife in her mouth, almost everything about her interactions with Nina, trusting Nogiku) and done extremely shady, morally-wrong things (drugging people, using people's faces and identities without consent, gaslighting Nina's mother). I feel like she's anything BUT a "Mary Sue".
I think your point that Kasane is such a supernaturally good actor that she achieves fame and success too easily is fair, though. I don't have an issue with it, personally, because it's been part of the premise of the series right from the start and she has numerous flaws to compensate for it, but I can understand why it would seem too convenient to some readers.
I feel like the only way a "rival" plotline could work is if that rival is Igarashi Iku (Kasane's friend/victim from high school), which I think would be interesting. ('-'*)
Thanks for reading, Pomelote ^-^Delete
Yup, though the elements on what makes it shoujo, shounen, etc can be evident. In this case, I would think that all that kissing is somewhat of a fan service =P It's too dark for shoujo or shounen. Josei tends to be a 'feel good' and the female protagonist tends to be 'good'.
Hm..rival in what way? Iku seems nice and everything. I actually thought Kasane would be her friend by the end of the arc. ^^;
As a "friendly competition/friends" kind of rival? A friend in the acting world? (゚◇゚ )ノヽ( ゚◇゚)ReplyDelete
I like the introduction to Zunda in this chapter a lot, too. What an extremely cat-like cat! :P

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* I wear my pink fleece sock monkey pajama pants when I drive carpool. (I call it making a fashion statement.)
*I let my kids eat popcorn, cereal & yogurt for dinner. (I call this utilizing their self help skills.)
*I don't make dinner and just wait until they ask to be fed. (I call this my social experiment.)
*I put things on my to do list that I have already done so I have a sense of accomplishment. (I call this my motivational tool.)
*I lose the garage door opener, mail key, debit card etc. & I don't look for it because I am hopeful it will eventually show up. (I call this what it is..LAZY & SCATTERBRAINED.)
*I put dirty dishes & other random objects in a box and shove it in the back of the mini van so I am ready for a house showing. (I call this resourceful.)
*I don't like other people's kids but I invite them over anyway. ( I call this building up my tolerance.)
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2 comments:
- The Preppy Girl in Pink said...
That I sometimes let my girls sleep in their comfy clothes when we are all being lazy & don't feel like making the effort to change. Sometimes I wake up to girls with cute shirts, skirts with leggings underneath and I think, "Wow! They got themselves ready this morning!" Then I remember that those were yesterday's clothes...doh!
- October 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- Robbie K said...
lol! That's a gret idea!
- October 10, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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The Law as the Bully's Pulpit
Bullies have been around for a long time. Those famous who have a bearing on this posting include Henry VIII. I mention Henry because the tactics he employed with the law have clear parallels with the matter about which I shall discuss today. Sadly, tyrants—bullies—like Henry don't seem to disappear. The bully can be the thug who wants everything for himself; the bully can be one's co-worker, the executive, fellow student, or even the professor who insists on things being done his or her way. Sometimes the bully can be the public official who wants policies or laws to reflect a particular constituency's interests. The bully can also be the lobbyist-advocate who wants more than that to which he or she is entitled by objective reason, equity, and justice. In many contexts, what makes a person the bully is the belief that the only thing which matters is what the bully thinks is right whether or not it is right.
In this context, I recently read with great interest Professor Donn Short's SSRN manuscript entitled "Queering Schools, GSA [gay-straight alliances] and the Law: Taking on God." [manuscript is available at SSRN and is here: Download Short's Taking on God] Professor Short is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba. Like many of us here at the Mirror of Justice, Professor Short is a teacher of the law; moreover, he is against bullying—or at least a certain kind. Nothing wrong with that initially, but as I continued to read his SSRN manuscript, I wondered if this advocate against bullying might be the model of a new kind of bullying which he finds not only acceptable but necessary.
The central theme of his essay to which I refer appears to be a critique of claims for religion-based exceptions to state-and-law mandated curricula for all schools. These curricula would combat "unjustifiable curtailment of citizenship for queer people and would undermine the equality gains that have been made by this group." Throughout this essay, Professor Short addresses equality, bullying, pressure on "queer" students to conform to "hetero-normativity"; moreover, in his presentation he contends that the "arguments against equality claims for queers are pretty much exclusively and overtly religious in nature." However, he does not cite the evidence upon which he bases this claim. In addition, Professor Short does not define what he means by "equality" nor does he acknowledge that many counterpoint arguments made by religious and non-religious people alike who disagree with his perspectives are not "overtly religious in nature."
At this site, I have argued the importance of equality on many important and fundamental fronts, but I have also pointed out that people are not equal in many ways (hence the basis of human diversity and pluralism about which we hear so much)—and one of those ways treads upon the subject matter of Professor Short's essay, human sexuality.
To cut to the chase, Professor Short advances the position that the law is to be harnessed in order to control the "transformative possibilities" of education and in order to establish the "comprehensive queering of schools." While he uses the existence of bullying students who claim to be "sexual minorities" as the pretext, his real ambition is to ensure that there is no exception to his plan for a uniform education that embraces the model of human sexuality which he champions. The purpose of his essay is to target the Catholic Church and the schools which she supports and directs and to make the Church and her institutions bow to positions that are antithetical to the faith.
Furthermore, Professor Short asserts that there is a "mistaken belief" amongst "religionists"—especially Catholic institutions—that Church institutions can " 'run their own show' ". He is lucid in his condemnation of Church institutions which do not reflect and embrace his views when he asserts that "religious dogma in some way justifies ignoring or indeed allowing the continue the harassment of queer students within the Roman Catholic school system." After identifying what he considers to be the enemy of society, he offers a solution to this offensive predicament, and it is the law—or more specifically, its commandeering by the interests that he holds dear but which conflict with the objectively reasoned views of many of his fellow citizens. By retooling the law according to this author, the ability of the Church to decide matters that transcend the state's legitimate interest of ensuring that all educational institutions provide a sound, fundamental education can be reined in. He is clear about his plan for state commandeering of all education by retooling the law when he discusses "the need for well-articulated ministerial intervention."
But is this not bullying by another name all for the cause of achieving "social justice for queer youth" at the expense of religious freedom—a freedom that is textually protected by the law?
While he insists that his plan is to demonstrate "the need to consider the law's potential from a pluralist perspective," it is clear that Professor Short is interested in neither pluralism nor diversity in education but tyrannical uniformity.
He is also not interested in "inclusive education" as he states in his conclusion; rather, he insists upon "anti-oppressive education" that will assure the "cultural transformation" upon which he insists but is prevented by the existence of Catholic education in Canada. It is clear that his objective is to target institutions which do not reflect his view of human nature; moreover, he contends that his proposal will rid the world, or at least Canada, of the sort of bullying that targets "queer" students. As he asserts, "It is clear that the culture of schools must be transformed." This goal will be reached by altering the curriculum of every school "to include queer content and to recognize queer families." However, he knows that his proposal requires the cooperation of the state and its juridical institutions which possess the muscularity to close any institution, especially the Catholic ones he has targeted, which fail to be transformed in his image. But this is bullying, pure and simple.
Here I again rely on the warning of Christopher Dawson that I have used several times before, but it seems all the more necessary to recall Dawson's prophecy pertaining to things like Professor Short's vision of transformative education. As Dawson said about sixty years ago,
[I]f Christians cannot assert their right to exist in the sphere of higher education, they will eventually be pushed not only out of modern culture but out of physical existence. That is already the issue in Communist countries, and it will also become the issue in England and America if we do not use our opportunities while we still have them.
Although Dawson was speaking about higher education, his point is applicable to primary and secondary education as well be it in England, the United States, Canada, or elsewhere. The bully is once again on the school yard, but this time his target is those whom he considers as bullies but are not.
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"Last December, the Department said it would accelerate the process of instituting a national animal identification system and this action shows the Department recognized the need to move forward," says Philippi, a Bruning, NE, pork producer.
"An identification (ID) system is needed to maintain and strengthen the health and biosecurity of the U.S. livestock herd by providing timely and effective tracing in case of a disease event," she says.
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The Apprentices of Caiaphus (often abbreviated to AoC) was an organization that was started by 2 Shadow Toa in 149,454 CMT. The apprentices were under the tutelage of Makuta Caiaphus in the ways of the shadows.
Two Shadow Toa decided to create the order shortly after they recollected the Antidermis of their master, Caiaphus. They subsequently built a temple above Aluic-5 using several materials, including the Makuta's own armor. Afterwards, they began to bring several recruits, all to be brought to Caiaphus for training.
Soon, the organization had developed into a cult-like Order, with ceremonies, laws, and practices, all from the mind of the jarred Makuta. With reforms of influential members, the Order slowly dissipated into a multi-racial army. They had numbered over 2000, but were not a formidable force, as they went contrary to the warnings of Caiaphus and attacked a base belonging to Blackout loyalists. They were led by a Cybertronian named Trikolais, but the attack failed, and they were killed. This occurred only 320 years after its formation.
The weary surviving members returned to the Temple, and swore to Caiaphus that they would reconstruct his organization. During these events, Kilatri, one of the survivors, attempted to destroy the vat his master was in. He was stopped by the other members. Once again, the remaining apprentices swore their loyalty.
Nevertheless, he was not convinced that they would be as powerful as they should be, so he told a few of his apprentices to destroy their comrade, an avian, so that he would be able to possess his body. They succeeded, and received training from their master, personally, for the next 220–300 years.
The Apprentices had once again become an enormous army, which was able to still remain formidable after conflicts with the Agrippa, Conquistadores, and a joint force between D-Klak, Abneris, the Malchiorian army, Klak, and Nadle.
Once Caiaphus revealed his form to be an enormous robot, all of the Apprentices where housed inside, going wherever he went, and being involved in a great deal of missions, including one where they stole the Keruvim, and universe-destroying devices from Atlantis.
As of today, there are only four Apprentices alive, all whom have rejected Caiaphus as their master.
Former members[edit]
- Raziel (now a member of the Kindred of Dawn)
- Klak (hero)
- Nadle (hero)
- The Baterra (working for Angonce)
- Rahn (resurrected by F-Blackout, unaware of the most recent fate of Caiaphus).
Known deceased apprentices[edit]
- Treveya (rogue; killed by Set during the Uterio War)
- SM Treveya
- Akzer (betrayed Order, killed by Klak; brought back, then killed again by Naju; brought back by Set, then killed again by Klak, then brought back again by F-Blackout)
- Tidal Wave (not the same one who attacked Blackout, but a different creature that shared the same name)
- Beastman (killed by Abneris)
- Trikolais (killed in an attack on a Brotherhood of Makuta base)
- Kilatri (presumably killed after trying to assassinate Caiaphus)
- An unidentified avian apprentice (sacrificed by the others so that Caiaphus could have his body)
- An unidentified gelatinous being (killed by Akzer)
- An unidentified mage (killed by Rahkshi onboard Darkmount)
- An unknown amount of shades (killed by the Conquistadores Guild)
- Two apprentices that combined to become a Rahi (killed by Abneris)
- All other apprentices that participated in many conflicts.


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Hey book nerds! :3 Two posts in a row, aren't you all lucky?! :D I needed to post this e-book haul because I've went a little crazy with buying them recently. I still have more to show you, but I'll include those in my October book haul, which will probably be posted sometime over the next week or so. :D Also, my September wrap-up will be posted probably on Monday - hopefully my internet will upload it! :) If any of you do follow my YouTube channel, then you should go check out my Document Your Life video for September, I uploaded it the other day. ^.^ Anyway, that's it for today - talk to you guys again soon!
E-books Bought
The Kiss Off (The Kiss Off, #1) by Sarah Billington.
Ashes and Ice (Ashes and Ice, #1) by Rochelle Maya Callen.
My Favorite Mistake (My Favorite Mistake, #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron.
Hopeless (Hopeless, #1) by Colleen Hoover.
Significance (Significance, #1) by Shelly Crane.
Ten Tiny Breaths (Ten Tiny Breaths, #1) by K.A. Tucker.
Perfect Regret (Bad Rep, #2) by A. Meredith Walters.
Find You in the Dark (Find You in the Dark, #1) by A. Meredith Walters.
Light in the Shadows (Find You in the Dark, #2) by A. Meredith Walters.
Allusive Aftershock by Susan Griscom.
Choices (Choices, #1) by Annie Brewer.
Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Becca Ann.
Fool Me Once by Sandra Lee.
Frozen Past by Richard C. Hale.
The Boys of Summer (Summer, #1) by C.J. Duggan.
Vain (The Seven Deadly, #1) by Fisher Amelie.
Recalled (Death Escorts, #1) by Cambria Hebert.
Flight (The Crescent Chronicles, #1) by Alyssa Rose Ivy.
Facade (Games, #2) by Nyrae Dawn.
What A Boy Wants (What a Boy Wants, #1) by Nyrae Dawn.
Avoiding Commitment (Avoiding, #1) by K.A. Linde.
Okay, so maybe I did go a little overboard buying e-books...^^; Please don't judge me! You have no idea how much I'm so excited to have all of these e-books in my collection! :D They've all been on my e-book wish list for months, so recently I thought I'd just have a little e-book spending spree. :P The only e-book that was a freebie this week is Significance, which is one the ones I can't wait to start and will probably do so very soon! :) As for my favourite covers, they're all so gorgeous - I can't decide! Some of the best ones in my opinion though are; Ashes & Ice, Ten Tiny Breaths, The Boys of Summer, Vain and Recalled. ^.^ Have you read any of these e-books, or have you heard of them? Let me know! ^.^
What e-books did you get this week? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out. ^.^ Happy reading! (:


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Game – Ain't No Doubt About It feat. Justin Timberlake & Pharrell Williams (Video)
Ironically, yesterday I was wondering why Game did not release a video for his single "Ain't No Doubt About It" featuring Justin Timberlake and Pharrell, and needless to say it has now arrived in a late fashion. The R.E.D. Album was originally set to drop in April of 2010 but was delayed to a later date. Much of the project is still produced by Pharrell and The Neptunes, so Game's sound should be very different from past offerings. Enjoy the clip above and go get the album on August 23rd!


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I was going to say I hate Blogspot, but that's to harsh for the home where I learned to blog.
Here's the situation - in the past week, Blogspot has removed my ability to upload pictures. ANY pictures. This is a problem a small percentage of users seem to be having since they upgraded the software. (Boo Sheep, for example, is having no problems.)
I have patiently given Blogger all my information and practically BEGGED for a response - anything to show that they are working on the issue and have gotten nada, nothing, zilch.
So, today - with Hubby's help - I have moved to WordPress. You can find me there as Mummy Butterfly (a step forward, I think): www.mummybutterfly.wordpress.com
I love Blogger, I really do - but if I can't upload photos, then why post? Head over there to my new blog to see pictures of B10's baptistism, GO's Teacher's birthday party and much more. I'm backdating the posts on that site, so they'll remain in chronological order.
Thanks for following!
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Saturday, October 2, 2010
I was going to say I hate Blogspot, but that's to harsh for the home where I learned to blog.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Today, we took Christmas Card photos - I can't show more than one, because then it won't be a surprise when you open your Christmas Cards, but they turned out GREAT!
I love their outfits this year - and they did so well, taking Christmas photos in 90 degree weather! (Anyone know where Fall is?)
Special thanks to Aunt K, who used her degree in Photography to make my Caterpillars look even better than they normally do!
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Our church has a car show every year, put on by the Men's Ministry, to raise money for the KidzLife program. We headed out their early, to take in the cars (and trucks, and VWs, and other assorted vehicles).I was surprised by how much B10 and CW enjoyed looking at the cars. I knew Hubby would like it!
GO basically rode in her stroller, until we got to the children's area. Then we let her bounce with her brothers in the bounce-house.
Hubby and I got everyone lunch from the Texas Roadhouse Truck - then we sat outside to eat.
B10 and CW sat inside and listened to the excellent music.
As we left, we took photos with our favorite cars.
We are already talking about next year! I'll have to look for more car shows to take the Caterpillars to!
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Thursday, September 23, 2010
B10 caught the most beautiful butterfly today. It makes me feel so wonderful inside to see him loving on animals.
He was literally holding the butterfly so gently by it's center - when it flew off. right out of his hands.
At that point, his sidekick, Little Bug, wanted to start turning over rocks just like her big brother.
Except - she can't lift a rock and dropped that sucker RIGHT on her toe!
B10 is a great big brother, he had her in his arms very quickly and was being just as gentle.
I have an awesome, amazing, incredible and perfectly wonderful oldest son.
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
I read this book, cover-to-cover, in less then a day. I was drawn to read it at first by the cover art (which seems rather shallow, but it was captivating). The book is the story of two men who come from vastly different worlds to join together in a true friendship.
The point of view changes from author to author in each chapter - which took me a few chapters to get use to, but I quickly realized how it gave a unique voice to this book. In the end, though, it was my point of view that was changed. I challenge anyone to read this book and not look at homelessness in a new light.
Was this book perfect in it's Theology? Not necessarily - but, it was perfect in it's ability to focus my mind in different ways to see what was right in front of me. I live in Atlanta - and area of the country where it's very common to drive home and see the poor and homeless out my car window, but this book made me feel shame (in that I hadn't really SEEN them) and also gave me hope for change within myself.
I highly recommend this book to everyone. I have already passed my copy on to a friend at the theatre and had another friend download it on his Kindle. It's one of the few books, that I know as soon as I receive it back - it'll be headed out the door to another person.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
B10 has been on a roll this week finding beautiful animals in our yard. This is some odd bug, but it had blue antenna and the wings shimmered gold when the sunlight hit them.
This is a giant wolf spider, and I really mean giant...it was as big as the palm of his hand (and you KNOW he doesn't have a small palm!).We also have a bush in our yard, where this type of garden spider comes every fall/spring. B10 thinks it's usually the same spider (because she gets bigger every year), but this year she was smaller - so he kept telling me that this is the daughter of the spider that use to be in our yard.
I love watching the care he takes with each of these creatures of God - even if it means sometimes a giant wolf spider shows up in a (TIGHTLY SEALED) container in my bed...
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
I love how her backpack is as big as she is! But she insisted on wearing it herself. (She did leave her night-night at home - no woobies at school for big girls!)
Daddy stayed home so he could come with us the first day. Everyone was so excited!
Waiting in line outside, before the school doors open.
GO was the second one there - right after cousin Sister Sheep (who is a staff kid). She only cried for a second, then sat down in Mrs. B's lap and there were no more tears!
When we came to pick her up, she had PASSED OUT in Mrs. L's lap!
Poor thing, she was tired after having all that fun!
I can hardly believe she's already big enough for school. I'm so glad that we are able to send her to such a great accredited Preschool. I know she's in loving hands every day.
~Lone Butterfly )i(
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Our local Sonic has been amazing! They have a program that not only gives us a percentage of the profits from one day - but for EIGHT days! Two Saturdays and the week in-between.
|No, the iPhone was not the Kid's Meal toy...it is the toy in Queen's purse!
GO and I (along with B10 and CW) support our Sonic even when it's not a fundraising week- if you live near us let me know, and I'll give you the exact location, so you can support them, too!
Our community succeeds, because of businesses like this!
~Lone Butterfly )i(
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
DJ Skyhigh - Heavy and Heartfelt Mix
I'm very proud to present my first publicly available mix to the masses!
This is my 3rd mix, recorded and mixed internally with Traktor Scratch Pro.
It's time for ya ta jump up and get ya GROOVE ON.
Runtime: 32 mins, 34 secs
Bitrate: 320
Bar 9 - Goldhawks - Keep The Fire (Bar9 Remix)
Bar 9 - Piano Tune
Ajapai - Mobilized
Vaski - Hurricane
Borgore - Nympho
Datsik - Game Over
Rusko - Woo Boost
Bukez Finezt - Ill Vibe (Ft Mr. Boogie)
Ajapai - Who Got The Bomb
Excision & Datsik - Calypso (Culprate Remix)
Eskmo - Cloudlight
Tek-One - Break Me Down
Freestylers - Cracks Ft Belle Humble (Flux Pavilion Rmx)
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Abuja – A crippled woman, Aisha Yunusa, who appeared before a Grade One Area Court, Lugbe, Abuja, accused by Hauwa Musa of attempting to kill her on Monday agreed to settle out of court.
The case first came up for hearing on Nov. 28.
Yunusa had alleged that her colleague, Musa who resides at Karmajiji village, Airport road, Abuja was dating her husband.
Musa, a widow also prayed the court to compel the defendant to desist from carrying out her threat as well as pay her the sum of N200,000 as damages for defaming her and her daughter.
Musa said that the defendant on Nov. 21, came to her house, armed with a knife and cutlass, accused both her and her daughter of having an affair with Yunusa's husband.
Musa also said that the defendant then threatened to kill the two of them, burn their house and harm them if they did not stop 'seeing' her husband.
Yunusa, however, denied all the allegations brought against her by Musa when asked by the judge to comment on the accusations against her.
At the resumed hearing on Monday, Yunusa told the court that a meeting was held at the weekend at Karmajiji village and was attended by the chief and some elders to settle the dispute.
She said that they were advised to go to court and request for the withdrawal of the matter so that it would be settled out of court.
Musa however, corroborated Yunusa's withdrawal wish, but said that if they failed to settle the matter, she would return to court.
The Judge, Haruna Manasawa, after hearing both parties in the suit, adjourned the case to Dec. 12 for "report of settlement''.
Musa and Yunusa are both physically challenged and are residing at Karmajiji residential settlement of the FCT. (NAN)


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Let me start by saying that I HATE going to the dentist. More than anything. But The Dental Suite was awesome. Their equipment was super up to date and made me feel even more comfortable.
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Night observe with Quadrantids meteor storm.
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Heart's Music Minute
Every night just after 5.45pm Paul & Lynne brings you the music minute. Just answer as many music questions as possible in 60 seconds and if you have the top score at the end of the week you will win tickets to head to a gig in Scotland!
If you want to play simply text POP to 82122 between the hours of 4-7pm and Paul & Lynne might be giving you a call back to play.
Texts are charged at your standard network rate and lines are open Monday to Friday between the hours of 4-7pm. You only have to enter once per week to have a chance of being randomly selected for any of the competition rounds that week. The exception to this is on a Friday where entries will be included for the following weeks game. The prize varies week to week and will be clearly indicated on the air.
Check out all the terms and conditions for the Music Minute here


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Angela Marklew's 'Caught at Sea' features a plethora of fishing-inspired images. Fishing nets become fashionable dresses and togas, shells become hair accessories and fish become arm candy.
Click through the gallery to see more from Angela Marklew's 'Caught at Sea' photo shoot, which was styled by Autumn Steed and featured hairstyling by Ashley Hall.
Implications - The concurrent rise of environmentalism and the DIY movement inspired a wave of fashion that used recycled, repurposed material and featured Mother Nature as a muse. Angela Marklew combined the two, outfitting models with outfits made of fishing nets and using fish and shells as props. Her modern mermaids evoke beauty and inspire viewers to pay attention to the environment.
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Barrier Security Products have an extensive range of anti slip floor plating and stair nosing that are designed to comply with Australian safety standards.
The floor plate is designed specifically to create an effective anti-slip surface in all commercial and industrial situations. Designed to comply with AS1428.1, the floor plate received CSIRO "R13" rating, which is the highest possible rating for slip resistance. Backing is 1.2m galvanised sheet and coating is two part high build epoxy resin with diamond hard silicon-carbide aggregate.
Heavy duty and durable prefabricated sections are suitable for any size stairs, steps and small to medium sized floors, platforms and walkways. Prefabricated sections can be easily installed to any flat, textured or perforated surface with minimal down time required.
The plating can sustain heavy pedestrian and light vehicle traffic and can be used in areas that are exposed to oils, solvents, water, chemicals and acids as the stair nosing is totally non-porous and will not absorb liquids. The plating can be custom made if required. It is available in 600mm x 200mm in yellow or other colours and can be mechanically fixed.


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Upscale, Pet-Friendly Cabin Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, CaliforniaMi-wuk Village, California (United States) view map
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Description of Glamping Units
Guests will certainly not be disappointed when they stay in this luxury, pet-friendly cabin rental located in Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. This glamping cabin is equipped for a family of 10 and not forgetting their four-legged friend. There are four large bedrooms with two of the rooms having an outdoor balcony, and there are two full bathrooms which have luxury bathtubs in. Spa-like towels are provided along with beautiful linens for guests' convenience.
The kitchen is fully-equipped as it has everything needed to whip up delicious home-cooked meals. The amenities include a four-burner stove, a dishwasher, a refrigerator/freezer, two full-sized ovens and a waffle maker. The luxury rental is air-conditioned meaning glampers can control the temperature throughout the year. Other amenities that are provided include a dryer, a washer, an elevator to transport items from the garage to the house, and free Wi-Fi.
Even the littlest of glampers will have something to do as there is a large array of entertainment. They can enjoy the large collections of books and games, two flat-screen HDTVs with Blu-Ray and DVR, and a large Blu-ray/DVD collection. After a busy day of adventure, pets and their owners can relax in front of the wood-burning, cast-iron stove and unwind. Perhaps the cabins most exciting feature is the large deck that has the most beautiful views, a picnic table, and a propane grill to cook over, and a luxury hot tub. Read More
Accommodation Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Fridge
- Linens provided
- Microwave
- Pet-friendly
- Satellite/Cable
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Wood-burning stove
There is a luxury hot tub at this pet-friendly site for guests to soak their muscles and watch the stunning sunset. Glampers can also enjoy the luxury of having free Wi-Fi, free spa-like linens, and a fantastic new game room. Visitors will also have free access to Pinecrest Lake nearby, meaning they can enjoy the views at any time of the day.
- Barbecue
- Deck or balcony
- Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
- Patio furniture
- Shared game room
- TV room
Location + Surroundings
This secluded glamping destination in Mi-Wuk Village, California, provides visitors with the perfect retreat into the beautiful evergreen forest. This luxury vacation home is located near the breathtaking Stanislaus National Forest, and there are dozens of lakes in the surrounding area, including Pinecrest Lake, which guests can access for free. Guests can visit Mi-Wuk Village and Pinecrest Lake for a selection of restaurants and shops. Twain Harte, Sonora, Jamestown, and Columbia are also a short drive away. Guests also have the option to take a scenic road trip to Yosemite National Park to see the majestic wildlife scenery. Read More
- Biking
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Guests who love being in the outdoor do not have to look any further, explore the American wilderness like never before and have the vacation of a life time. The site is tucked away in the Sierra Nevada Hills meaning pets and their owners can explore to their hearts' delight. They can explore by horse, bike, or foot, the most stunning views are guaranteed to be seen. Dogs will constantly have their tails high up in the air, and they will be in there element as they can stretch their legs for miles. Glampers can enjoy many water sports, as there is kayaking, fishing, water skiing, whitewater rafting, and swimming available in the area.
If glampers want a change of scenery, they can visit Pinecrest Lake, where they will find a general store, an art gallery, a fantastic restaurant, and an espresso bar. There are many local events in the area such as outdoor concerts, art and wine festivals, and movies to suit every personality.
If guests want to take time out and simply relax, then they can enjoy the natural scenery while having a picnic and bird watching. Make sure to bring a camera as guests will want to capture everything. By night, enjoy a soak in the hot tub with a glass of something special and watch the sunset over a fantastic day.
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Cancellation policy
- You will receive a 50% refund when you cancel at least 15 days prior to check-in.
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Additional Information
Glampers must be aware that check-out time is 12:00 noon, however the hosts are flexible with times, and check-in time is after 4:00 p.m.
Dogs are more than welcome at this property as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them. Guests must make the hosts aware that they are bringing their dog before arrival, and there is a pet fee of $50 per dog. If glampers do not clean up after their furry friend, they will be charged an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Fires are not allowed outside due to the area in which the cabin is in, and smoking is prohibited indoors. If smoking occurs indoors, then guests will be charged $500 dollars and they will lose their deposit. Other fees include a $125 cleaning fee, a hot tub fee of $50, a $25 fee for the game room per night, and a $250 deposit. Read More


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Two cup showdowns with Fothergill and Whittles will determine whether Walsden C & FC's second season in the Rochdale Online Alliance is one to remember.
Walsden face the champions at Kingsway on Saturday in the quarter-finals of the President's Cup.
The winners will be favourites to go on and lift the trophy as the two sides have filled the top two places in the league.
The pair also meet in the final of the Chairman's Cup, at Rochdale Town on Friday, May 15 (7.0).
Walsden manager Dan Howley and players Paul Marrow, Josh and Joe Gale, Danny Brown and Cameron Hanson will miss cricket matches on Saturday in a bid to get the football team through to the semi-final.
However, Jamie Shackleton and Stevie Barker have opted to don their whites rather than football boots.
The two meetings this season between the sides have resulted in a 3-3 draw and a 3-2 win for Fothergill and Whittles in what was effectively the league decider recently.
That second meeting was on a small pitch and Howley is hoping Walsden can turn the tables on a bigger pitch.
"I am fairly confident because I think we are the better footballing side," he said.
Gary Brierley could sit out the quarter final after fracturing his wrist in the semi-final win over Rochdale Asia.
Todmorden Athletic Under Eights did themselves proud in the Calderdale Junior World Cup at The Shay on Bank Holiday Monday.
After goalless draws against Ryburn Juniors and Thackley Storm, Frank Cooper scored the only goal late on against Guiseley Blues.
Will Hammond equalised in a 1-1 draw with Northowram and Tod finished with a 4-0 win and then a goalless draw.


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To prom I wore an olive green suede draped dress from All Saints. The thing I love most about this dress is how flexible it is. I can seriously do anything I want with it. Make it short or long, make it draped or straight down. I chose to make the front short and the back long.
A close up of my shoes that I wore with the dress:
I went to the studio with a couple of my friends a few weeks ago, and I had to bring my prom dress. Here are a few shots with it from the studio:
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Jupiter Transit Horoscope For Thula Rashi (Libra) - (June 18, 2014 to July 13, 2015) - Guru Peyarchi Palangal
Guru Bhagawan was in your 9th house so far. There is a saying is tamil "Odi ponavanuku onpathula guru". 9th house Jupiter is so powerful compared to all other aspects of Jupiter and it is capable of stopping Saturn from doing bad things and provide good results. So you would have enjoyed a lot and especually you would have seen great career success and happiness in your family environment. Now Jupiter moving onto your 10th house is a really bad news for you. Since Saturn woud not be able to do any malefic results in the last one year, now Saturn will try to do it when Jupiter is going weak on transit, that is the for next over 5 months. Severe testing period is indicated until Oct 2014 and followed by some relief can be seen with current Jupiter transit.
Click on the youtube video below for transit horoscope or continue reading.
June 18, 2014 to Sep 03, 2014 Sudden Debacle (15 / 100)
Your health was completely protected by benefic Jupiter so far. Now your health condition needs more attention since you may develop weak immune system to capture diseases very easily. Your family environment would be very tectic and sometime you might be surprised on how to handle the sequence of problems. Problems with close relations including your spouse, children and parents are most likely. Temporary separation from your family is also indicatedon the cards, You may also need to take care of your elder parents since they will also have weak health.
Since Jupiter moved onto your 10th house, you would see the malefic results of Saturn immediately. In turn, you will start having more problems at your workaplce. There is no surprise if you have been asked to go out of the Job during this time. Since Ketu is in your 6th house, that can provide some support to handle the politics in your office. However your office environment would not be smooth for sure. If you are unmployed you need to wait for at least about an year ro look for a macth otherwise you will go through serious painful incidents.
Financially this period looks really worse and you need stop trading in this time. Business people and traders will see sudden debacle on their investments. Try not to expand your business and work on downsizing your business where you can maximimze the profits.
Politicians will suffer a lot and may even face failye after June 18, 2014. The people involved in movies, multimedia and entertainment industry need to be careful since they can lose their good name and fame in the society.
Sep 03, 2014 to Dec 09, 2014 Some Recovery (20 / 100)
Congrats for graduating from Janma Sani. But stll you are under the last pohase of Sade Sani (7 and 1/2 years sani). This period looks much better compared to recent months since no Saturn has moved into your 2nd house. Your health will recover a lot and family environment will be supportive somewhat.
The intensity of the problems at your workplace will go down a lot. Since you have seen the bottom, you will see siginificant relief and growth. If you are not happy with your current Job, you can try to get a new one. However this move is advised only for the people running with strong maha dasha and bukthi period.
Dec 09, 2014 to April 09, 2015 Some Relief (35 / 100)
This period will give you some relief compared to the recent past. It does not mean that you are out of the wounds. It is the time for you to digest the recent past incidents before you take another round of bitter pills. Job change is not advised and you need to stick with your current job for the near future. Relocation is indicated however this is going be an unwanted change for you.
Saturn will go aggressive during this period and can cause some problems on your health. So you need to keep your health and finance in a good condition. Do not put long hours at your workplace since it can not take you anywhere! If you are unemployed, you will a get Job in which you will not be happy with salary and positioin. But you need to accept since there is no other option left out for you!
April 09, 2015 to July 14, 2015 Severe Testing Period (25 / 100)
Saturn, Rahu and Jupiter will team up together to push you down in many aspects of your life including your health, family, career and finance. There is no suprise if you lose your job during this time. These planets combination is good enough to destroy your wealth and can also help you to create debt mountain slowly.
People who are into politics, movie or any other popular sector, need to be very careful. Since they can lose their hard earned good name and fame in the society. You can expect the unexpected worst incidents happening to you. The very good news for you is the next Jupiter transit on July 14, 2015 will provide you great relief and siginificant growth in all areas of life.
Warnings / Pariharam
Be careful until end of Oct 2015 and then you will have some support from the planets that can push the intensity of problems down.
1. Avoid taking Non-Veg food on Saturdays and Thursdays.
2. Visit Kuchanur in Theni District and / or Thirunallaru.
3. Help older people and students
4. Visit temples on each and every Thursdays and Saturdays.
5. Do charity as much as you can.
6. Meditation and Prayers as much as possible.
Click on the following link to access how this Jupiter (Guru) Transit will impact you in the coming year from June 2014 - July 2015.


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Having spent many a year in the world of Madison Avenue, I knew all about naysayers. These are the folks who predicted the downfall of the stock market--in 1930. Same folks who predicted Pearl Harbor--on December 8th.
The original title of the book was to be "The Castle Doctrine" as the premise was, and still is, the right of ordinary American citizens to use whatever force necessary to defend themselves against threat of imminent, bodily harm and to not have to face prosecution, civil or criminal, for having done so.
My wife hated the title. As good husbands do, I ignored her for the majority of the book. But then I line I'd written in a later chapter where a showdown occurred in the Dirksen Senate conference room over a national reciprocity bill, the title "Above Reproach" came out all on it's own.
From the book:
"We have rules, Mr. Cole," Senator Maguire said quietly. "And I've already warned you about your language."
"Yes ma'am, you do and you have," Dillon replied. "But so do we. And our rules, from the people that elect you and pay you, are that you treat us with the same respect and dignity that you demand from us. All across the country these past few days, we've watched and listened to reports about armed citizens defending themselves, their families, their neighborhoods and businesses against these sleeper cell terrorists that have recently woken up and are going on murderous rampages. The people fighting back against these terrorists are ordinary citizens, just like you and me who—"
"They're not ordinary, Mr. Cole," the senator from New York yelled, again rising to his feet. "They're barely one step above the animals whose rights they violated and then murdered, and as such, should not be—"
"Wrong, Senator!" Dillon thundered, slamming his open palm down on the table with enough force to make everyone in the chamber jump. "These are good people. They are decent, law-abiding people. They are patriotic citizens looking out for themselves and their families. When such people as these defend themselves or their families or friends or neighbors using whatever force necessary, they are acting morally, ethically and lawfully and as such, Senator, they are above reproach from you or anyone else in this screwed up town as well as the media!"
As cool as it was to see the book come to fruition in e-book form, it is now available in print edition.
For once, the timing worked out how I wanted it also. The print edition debuted on Memorial Day weekend at Amazon.com. It will be another month or so from the date of this writing until it becomes available at Barnes & Noble and other online retailers.
But for now, virtual has become reality. And for me, that's pretty cool.


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On December 3rd, I sat in front of Zion Gate Missionary Baptist Church at my brothers funeral. It was rumored to be one of the biggest funerals in Kankakee history. I do not know if that is true, but it was the biggest one the church and the funeral director ever had. Everyone talked about my brother and all I heard was "Joe Buck" this, "Joe Buck" that. I never knew this person the community grew to love. I only knew Joe… Both great guys but on 2 different levels. I am not ready to open the can of worms about his death yet, maybe another day. I will share a few artificial I found on him.
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Kankakee: Anti-violence rally aimed at youth
Joe visiting Trend Setter to teach
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Kyo Korean BBQ & Sushi House – There's something for everyone!
South Granville is located mere minutes from downtown Vancouver, and is easily accessible from all over the Lower Mainland. South Granville is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in
Vancouver, and as such it
is rife with history. You'll find the Stanley
theatre, one of Vancouver's
most iconic and historic buildings, mixed in with a myriad of more modern fare.
This bustling neighbourhood is well-known for being one of Vancouver's premier shopping districts. As
you walk amongst the plethora of businesses you'll find great boutiques, art
galleries, restaurants and quaint little cafés. Nestled in the heart of it all
is where you will find Kyo Korean BBQ & Sushi House.
The newly renovated restaurant opened in the summer of 2011, and features a bright and modern interior. Diners will be seated in a spacious and beautifully decorated dining area with an exquisite stone fire place as the center piece and delicate orchids lining the bay windows.
Natural light streams in from the large floor to ceiling windows and opens up the dining room area, providing diners with a relaxing atmosphere as they enjoy their meal. For those that enjoy watching their meal be put together, they can choose to be seated near the hustle and bustle of the sushi bar - where Kyo's chefs prepare the fresh seafood, and put together delicate pieces of sushi.
Kyo provides two menu options for diners to choose from: an A-La Carte menu for those who know exactly what they want, and an All-You-Can-Eat menu for those who want a little bit of everything. The All-You-Can-Eat menu has a variety of Japanese and Korean appetizers such as tako and ebi sunomono or kimchi and sweet and sour radish. Kyo's All-You-Can-Eat menu also features an extensive selection of maki style sushi rolls as well as specialty rolls and cones. Some of the favourites are the Aburi Salmon and Aburi Hamachi. There's also fresh salmon, saba, tuna and even tai sashimi as part of the All-You-Can-Eat menu.
If you are not a fan of sushi, fear not! Because Kyo's All-You-Can-Eat menu offers deep fried or cooked dishes too, as well as a Korean barbeque option. The Korean barbeque option allows diners to get interactive with their dining experience. Each table is equipped with a Korean barbeque where they can grill their own food! For the ones that have a voracious appetite chicken, beef, lamb, and pork are readily available. The meat dishes are pre-marinated in savoury sauces, such as the black pepper beef short ribs and honey garlic pork. If meat is not your thing, there is also a variety of seafood fit for grilling too! There are also vegetable options like eggplant and zucchini for those that want to balance out their meal.
If you're looking for a place to accommodate large parties and special events, Kyo has three Japanese style rooms and a very large VIP room that can sit up to 50 guests comfortably. The VIP room is great for hosting special events such as birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners and just about any kind of large social gathering.
The next time you're in the neighbourhood, go and watch a show at the Stanley Theatre then grab a bite at Kyo Korean BBQ & Sushi House. The best part about Kyo is that there's something for everyone!


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From huffingtonpost.com
02/02/2017 11:14 am ET | Updated Feb 02, 2017
This Anti-Bullying App Helps You Brighten Someone's Day In Seconds
Because we could all use some good vibes right about now. 😊
Austin Kevitch was in high school when he first came up with the idea for an app that would allow users to send compliments to each other anonymously. But it wasn't until tragedy struck years later that he decided to turn that idea into reality.
Kevitch was studying abroad in South Africa when his friend, Oliver Pacchiana, died in a rock climbing accident. Soon after, positive and loving messages flooded Pacchiana's Facebook wall. The tributes moved Kevitch deeply, and he imagined how much they would have meant to his friend if he'd received them while he was alive.
"Just hearing one of those comments could change your life," said Kevitch, now 25 and the CEO of the app Brighten. "I learned a lot about him just from what people were sharing. It was a wake-up call that the world needs something like [Brighten]."
Today, Kevitch runs Brighten out of Santa Monica, California, with a six-person staff. The app, downloaded over 1 million times since its 2015 release, allows users to send out anonymous compliments called "brightens," although Kevitch says most people choose to identify themselves. Users can also send a snapshot of their smile to the person who complimented them.
Social media can be a minefield of anxiety for many, so Kevitch has made it his mission to create a space that's focused on spreading positivity.
"It's all about establishing a positive culture," he said. "No one is inherently bad. People just have bad days and project that negativity onto someone else."
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Here's how Brighten works.
The positivity is now spreading through communities and classrooms, with many educators embracing the app as an anti-bullying tool.
Lauren Naselli, a third-grade teacher in in Bridgewater, New Jersey, began using Brighten with co-teacher Courtney Rothkugel last year, after their principal encouraged them to test it out with students.
Since the school uses Chromebooks, students couldn't work with the actual app (Brighten is currently available only to iOS users), but Naselli came up with a low-tech way to teach the concept.
Each day, a different group of students received pieces of paper with hand-drawn iPhones on them. The students would write their own "brightens" on the papers and hand them out to different students each day.
"They loved it," Naselli said. "It created a warm and comfortable environment. ... Our class really lifted each other up and supported one another."
She reached out to Brighten to see if there was a version of the app she could use in her classroom. Kevitch said his team was so touched by her story that they sent Naselli's students free Brighten t-shirts. An Android version of the app is currently in the works.
Naselli said she's "super sensitive" to bullying and was pleased to see how the Brighten-inspired activity created class unity. "There are people with good hearts everywhere," she said. "And I think this app can help bring that out."
Tim Cannon/Brighten
Lauren Naselli's third grade students wrote thank you notes to the Brighten staff on homemade iPhones.
Tim Cannon, who has been friends with Kevitch since high school, left his corporate job in Chicago to lead Brighten's community outreach program. He now works with more than 1,000 high school and college students who volunteer to promote the app on their campuses.
"To know that I've at least given it my all to put something good out in the world ― I wake up every day feeling grateful and appreciative and happy," he said.
Brighten recently partnered with the gun violence prevention organization Sandy Hook Promise for "Start With Hello Week," a weeklong effort to fight social isolation. Students in more than 1,700 schools will be introduced to the app.
More than 20 percent of students ages 12 to 18 report being bullied, according to a 2015 survey conducted by the Department of Education.
Anti-bullying expert Dr. Malcolm Smith is optimistic about Brighten's "power to use social media to do good," though he is hesitant to embrace the app's anonymity feature as a way to combat cyberbullying.
"Anytime a child can say something positive to someone ― even if it's someone they don't know ― it causes a very positive brain interaction," Smith said of the app. "But it's so much better for a person's soul to give compliments in person."
First lady Melania Trump announced her desire to tackle online bullying in November. Though President Donald Trump frequently engages in cyberbullying on Twitter, Kevitch said he would gladly partner with the White House if it would spark positive change in society at large.
"I think it's going to benefit the current generation of high schoolers," Kevitch said. "Melania, if you're reading this, text me. Send me a Brighten compliment."===================================
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