Fr. Paolo Molinari
Although separated from her by three centuries, an ocean and major cultural differences, Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari absolutely loves Kateri Tekakwitha, the Mohawk woman who will become a saint in October.
While the 88-year-old Italian Jesuit was forced to give his successor most of the sainthood causes he still was actively promoting when he turned 80, "thank God, they let me keep Kateri."
Molinari, one of the Church's most prolific postulators - as the official promoters of causes are called - inherited Kateri's cause from his Jesuit predecessor in 1957. He shepherded her cause to beatification in 1980 and is now in talks with the pope's master of liturgical ceremonies to ensure Kateri's First Nations brothers and sisters will have a prominent role during her canonization Mass Oct. 21 at the Vatican.
Molinari hopes that one of the readings at the canonization Mass will be in Iroquoian, the language of the Mohawks. And First Nations choirs should be able to share their sacred music at the liturgy.
"I love her," said the Jesuit, his eyes sparkling. "She's a lovely young lady indeed."
Molinari said his admiration for Kateri, combined with the complex Vatican process for declaring saints and the fact she died some 330 years ago, gave him 55 years to practise the virtue of patience.
Kateri's cause was supported by plenty of eyewitness accounts of her life, faith, good works and death.
The Jesuit missionaries who baptized her in 1676 and provided her with spiritual guidance until her death in 1680 at the age of 24 wrote formal annual reports about their missions to the Jesuit superior general. Kateri, known as the Lily of the Mohawks, is mentioned in many of the reports, he said.
Molinari also had access to the Jesuits' letters that spoke about Kateri in glowing terms and to biographies of Kateri written by two of the Jesuits who knew her at the Mission of St. Francis Xavier in what is now Kahnawake, Quebec.
Kateri was born to a Catholic Algonquin mother and a Mohawk father in 1656 along the Hudson River in what is today upstate New York.
After her Baptism, Molinari said, "she kept living the life of a normal Indian. She continued to be an Indian young lady, and yet she did it with the spirit of the Gospel: showing goodness and tenderness to people who were in need."
Molinari said that although the cause was challenging at times, he kept working for Kateri's canonization because of her importance to the native peoples of North America. Kateri is a model who can "help those who are Christian live the Gospel in their own culture."
Once Kateri was beatified, Molinari's efforts turned to helping more people learn her story, encouraging people to trust that she could intercede with God to help them and finding an extraordinary grace that could be recognized officially as a miracle granted by God through her intercession.


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Located near a rocky shoreline just south of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sea Cliff is a traditional home built by Albert Farr in 1920 that epitomizes the city's architectural richness.
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Farr's most famous creation is the Wolf House in Glen Ellen. That structure caught fire and was never completed. It was being built for noted author Jack London.
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‘A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH’ THE EP
After being featured on a UK music blog titled IndustryMe, the world renowned digital publication Okay Africa, being played on a national radio station in South Africa and placed on Apple Music’s R&B Now and New Music Daily playlists (amongst many others) new up-and-coming artist, Thando, is returning with her debut EP titled ‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’.
‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’ is a six song project that explores self-discovery through beautiful melodies and lyrics and touches on a love that one can only wish to experience. This EP does not just have one sound. Instead, it is a blend of sounds ranging from R&B, Pop and Soul showcasing Thando’s vocal, melodic and lyrical ability. There is definitely something in there for everyone to enjoy. The EP starts off with a bold record of self-realization titled ‘FTBRW’ and moves into the first single ‘First in Line’ which is a real journey of introspection and self-confidence. ‘All of Me’ is where she admits her everlasting love for someone while ‘Do you want me to’ has a sensual yet passionate tone to it, evoking a feeling of desire that most people crave. The second single, ‘Weak’ has a similar sensual atmosphere but is more of a representation of a perfect and consistent type of love. The last track on this EP is titled ‘One More Night’ and it is a Pop-Dance jam which highlights the happiest moments you may have in a relationship.
Through the journey of self-realization, introspection, understanding and sensuality, Thando makes her mark as a force to be reckoned with in this industry.
‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’ here.
Have you ever felt detached from your music? How did you overcome this?
I really try my best to write my experiences down on paper, but sometimes I have not actually experienced everything that I want to write about. I kind of get inspiration from what my friends have gone through and what my mom has gone through or something I happened to hear on the radio. I think in that sense parts of my music I do feel are a bit detached only because I did not write about my own experience as opposed to songs that are fully from my experience.I feel that song more and it would be my most favorite song where I think I have experienced all of my emotions. I only ever do feel detached from my music if it is not coming from my personal experiences.
What is one thing your fans don’t know about you?
I think the fact that when I speak I change and use different accents, it’s crazy. Also, I am obsessed with Friends the tv show, that is definitely one of them.
If you could sum up the year 2020 to one song, what would it be?
Your Song by Elton John. Especially the beginning of the song where something is bubbling and you are like what is happening right now.
What is the greatest sacrifice you have made for your music?
In general, letting go of my ego and my pride. You have got to put everything that you are feeling on a piece of paper. It was the hardest thing ever to let go of these thoughts in my brain and tell myself I was going to sit down and write songs about how I feel. Writing down all of my feelings and creating music out of that and then having people listen to it. I think that would be the greatest sacrifice.
What can we expect from Thando in the coming months? Any new projects?
I’m definitely working on new music, even though I thought I wouldn’t like releasing music because it would be very overwhelming and a lot of anxiety. I’ll also be working on music videos for the EP so more to come.
What has been like as an independent artist?
It is kind of wherever the river takes me. I’ve just started my own record label TK & Productions which is very exciting. It has never been the goal to join a record label as I really would like to just continue creating music, but if the opportunity presents itself that is totally worth it, then I would probably look toward a record label. For now I’m not really chasing that, so we shall see.
What was it like creating “A Force To Be Reckoned With”? / What was it like creating your first EP?
It was honestly really scary. It was really different from creating a single. With a single, you have one song that is three minutes long and that’s kind of it. I had to make sure that every single song on the EP fits well where it is, and that it flows properly and is going to be well received. It’s not just one song, it's that every single song on the EP has to have that “wow factor” so that I think was the hardest thing for me.
Other than that I had the most fun creating it. Usually you have to get the beat and then create the song and I was fortunate enough to be able to collaborate with the producer on a couple of songs on the EP. It was a very exciting experience.
Favorite song on your Spotify 180 playlist?
I’ve got two, it is such a hard choice. I would say my top two right now are Bedside by Elöhim, Michael Tuohy, Malachi and Ben September and my second is my hair by Ariana Grande.
What would you like the world to take away from “A Force To Be Reckoned With”?
You are worth so much more than what others think your value is. No-one can come to you and tell you otherwise, because you are a force to be reckoned with. You’re taking up space in everything you do, and never allow anyone to make you feel like you are not good enough to take up that space.


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In the unpredictable world of relationships, the threads of love, loss, and longing intertwine to create patterns both bewildering and confusing.
These patterns can sometimes lead us into a place where the past and present collide causing us to wonder if our ex has resorted to a game of playing hard to get.
It can be hard to know exactly what is going down unless one understands what signs to look for and how to interpret them. Your ex could be completely opposed to seeing or talking to you or on the other hand, your ex could be at play seeking to tease and playfully resist all in her efforts to play hard to get.
So we also must also ask ourselves if we are misreading what we thought might be telltale signs of our ex playing on her charms and tactics. Otherwise, if you miscalculate, you could set yourself back.
Exploring the Signs of An Ex Playing Hard To Get
- The Inconsistent Texter: One day, her texts light up your phone with the intensity of a summer solstice; the next, she’s as elusive as the winter solstice. This oscillation might be her way of keeping you guessing, a classic move in the game of hard to get.
- Social Media Sorceress: She weaves her magic on Instagram or Facebook, posting stories or photos that seem curated just for your eyes. It’s as if she’s casting a digital spell, designed to remind you of her vibrant presence without direct engagement.
- The Chance Encounter Connoisseur: You start encountering her in places that hold significance in the tapestry of your past relationship. These “coincidences” might be her subtle way of staying visible, hoping to ignite the flames of nostalgia.
- The Memory Weaver: She reaches out to reminisce about the golden threads of memories you shared, yet pulls away when the conversation steers towards reconciliation. It’s as if she’s dancing on the edges of your shared history, careful not to fully step into the present.
- The Mixed Signal Maven: Her words and actions are a swirling mix of warmth and coolness, like a spring breeze that can’t decide between the thaw of winter and the promise of summer. This confusion could be her attempt at keeping you intrigued.
- The Curious Cat: She inquires about your life through mutual friends or directly, displaying an interest that seems more than casual. Yet, when you reciprocate, she retreats into the shadows of ambiguity.
- The Jealousy Juggler: She subtly (or not so subtly) displays signs of jealousy or discomfort when you mention other potential romantic interests, despite asserting she’s moved on.
- The Hot-and-Cold Comet: Just when you think she’s fading into the cosmos, she returns with warmth and brightness, only to become distant again. Her reappearances are like a comet’s; brilliant but unpredictable.
- The Compliment Conundrum: She sprinkles compliments into conversations, reminiscing about what she admires about you, yet these accolades are often followed by a swift change in topic or an abrupt end to the conversation.
- The Invitation Illusionist: She extends vague invitations, suggesting you should “catch up sometime” but never pinning down a time or place, leaving you hanging in a limbo of anticipation.
- The Late Night Lore Keeper: Those late-night messages, laden with emotions or cryptic musings, seem designed to keep you tethered to the realm of ‘what-ifs.’
- The Boundary Balancer: She respects your boundaries in conversation, never overstepping, yet her presence is felt just enough to keep you aware of her subtle gravitational pull.
- The Empathy Enchanter: She shows a heightened level of empathy towards you, making you feel seen and understood, yet this connection doesn’t seem to progress beyond platonic boundaries.
- The Future Flicker: Talks of the future occasionally slip into your conversations, hinting at possibilities, yet she quickly extinguishes these topics like flickering candles in the wind.
- The Nostalgia Navigator: She sends you songs, movies, or anything that was special to your relationship, steering the ship of your emotions towards the nostalgic shores of the past.
- The Privacy Protector: While she shares aspects of her life with you, certain areas remain shrouded in mystery, as if she’s guarding the gate to her current emotional landscape.
Did We Get It Wrong?: When Interpretations Blur Reality
The human heart speaks a language that’s often lost in translation. Each sign, like a piece of a puzzle, can be misinterpreted when viewed through the lens of our desires or fears.
The Inconsistent Texter might just be someone struggling with her own healing journey, her responses ebbing and flowing with her emotional tides.
The Social Media Sorceress could simply be embracing her individuality, with no ulterior motive. The Chance Encounter Connoisseur might genuinely be following the rhythms of her daily life, with no intention of orchestrating these meetings.
It’s crucial to approach these signs with a blend of intuition and rationality, allowing space for the possibility that what we perceive as a game might just be the complex dance of human emotions.
Communication, that delicate bridge between hearts, becomes indispensable here. Engaging in open, honest conversations can illuminate intentions and dispel the shadows of doubt.
What Should You Do If Your Ex is Playing Hard To Get?
If you’ve sifted through the signs and your heart whispers that she might be playing hard to get, the next steps should be taken only after you have given considerable thought or have consulted with a Breakup Coach. Remember showing respect, both for yourself and for her, should be the compass guiding your actions.
- Reflect on What You Truly Want: Are you seeking reconciliation, or is the allure of the past simply a comforting echo in the corridors of the present?
- Communicate with Clarity and Courage: If the door to a conversation opens, step through with honesty. Express your perceptions and feelings without expectations, allowing her the space to share her truth.
- Set Boundaries with Compassion: It’s essential to protect your emotional landscape. Define what you’re comfortable with, and communicate these boundaries with kindness.
- Embrace Self-Growth: Regardless of the outcome, this journey is an opportunity for introspection and growth. Focus on your path, cultivating self-love and understanding and healing. What you are going through is rough, so if you have a setback, be kind to yourself. No one really knows the future.
In the end, whether your ex is playing hard to get or simply navigating her own emotional roller coaster, the journey is as much about understanding your ex as it is about discovering deeper layers of yourself.
The Expert’s Corner – Insights From Chris Seiter
1. How can I tell if my ex-girlfriend is playing hard to get or genuinely not interested?
Distinguishing between genuine disinterest and playing hard to get can be challenging. If she’s playing hard to get, she might still show interest through indirect actions like engaging on social media, initiating casual contact, or showing up in places you frequent. These actions suggest she wants to keep a connection with you but is hesitant to make it straightforward. Genuine disinterest, on the other hand, is often marked by consistent disengagement, clear communication about moving on, and a lack of effort to maintain contact or connection.
2. Why would my ex-girlfriend play hard to get after we’ve broken up?
There could be several reasons why an ex might play hard to get. She might be uncertain about her feelings and is trying to gauge your interest or reaction. She could be seeking validation or reassurance that you still care, or she might want to rekindle the relationship but fears rejection. Sometimes, it’s a way of coping with the breakup by gradually distancing themselves rather than cutting off contact abruptly.
3. What should I do if I believe my ex-girlfriend is playing hard to get?
The best approach is to communicate openly and honestly. Express your observations and feelings calmly and ask for clarity about her intentions. It’s important to set and respect boundaries during this conversation. If you’re open to rekindling the relationship, make that clear, but also be prepared to accept her response, whatever it may be. Remember, mutual respect and understanding are key.
4. Can playing hard to get be a sign that my ex-girlfriend wants to get back together?
It can be, but it’s not a definitive sign. Playing hard to get could indicate that she’s interested in reigniting the relationship but is cautious about being too direct. It’s essential to look at the broader context of her behavior and your past relationship dynamics. If she’s consistently engaging with you in a way that seems to invite deeper interaction, she might be interested in rekindling things.
5. How can I differentiate between friendly behavior and playing hard to get?
Friendly behavior is typically consistent, straightforward, and doesn’t carry an undercurrent of romantic or emotional intention. It’s characterized by clear boundaries and a lack of ambiguity in interactions. Playing hard to get, however, often involves mixed signals, flirtatious behavior, and actions that seem designed to elicit a specific reaction from you. It might feel like there’s an underlying tension or unsaid words in your interactions.
6. Is it healthy to engage with an ex who is playing hard to get?
This largely depends on your emotional state, the nature of your breakup, and what you both want moving forward. Engaging with an ex who’s playing hard to get can be emotionally taxing and lead to confusion. It’s crucial to assess whether these interactions are hindering your emotional healing or if there’s a genuine possibility of a healthy reconciliation. Prioritize your well-being and consider seeking advice from trusted friends or a counselor.
7. What are some clear signs that I should stop pursuing my ex-girlfriend who seems to be playing hard to get?
If the pursuit is causing you distress, anxiety, or preventing you from moving on, it might be time to reevaluate. Other clear signs include her explicitly stating she’s not interested in rekindling the relationship, consistent disrespect for your feelings or boundaries, or if you find that the pursuit is based more on the challenge than genuine interest in a healthy relationship. It’s important to listen to both her words and actions.
8. How can misinterpreting signs that an ex is playing hard to get impact my emotional well-being?
Misinterpreting these signs can lead to a roller-coaster of emotions, including false hope, frustration, and disappointment. It can keep you anchored to the past and hinder your ability to move forward and heal. It’s essential to approach the situation with a balanced perspective, being open to the possibility that the signs might not indicate a desire to rekindle the relationship. Prioritizing clear communication and focusing on your emotional growth can mitigate these impacts.
Disclosure: I am the Author and Creator of this content. My aim is to provide you with original, well structured and authoritative content about this ex recovery topic utilizing my experience and expertise. I have endeavored to produce content that is high quality, relevant, informative, accurate, and reliable. In doing so, I have used an AI tool to some extent to assist me in generating useful content for my readers. This assistance may include topic research, the development of outline structures, phraseology for titles and headings, content curation, narrative expansion, grammar usage, and optimizing readability. All of this is done for the purpose of adding value to the post that I have produced. I personally “proof” every quality post I write for accuracy, completeness, textual flow, fine-tuning purposes, inclusion of relevant media, and inclusion of helpful internal links to further assist the reader. I do not allow for any clutter that would distract from my content or confuse my readers.
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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the efforts to control Corona pandemic are meeting with success in Madhya Pradesh. The activities to educate common people about importance of wearing mask, social distancing and maintaining cleanliness will continue. He said that this virus will be totally subdued through these measures. However, we have to live in the present circumstances for some time to come. Everyone has to be alert on their own and other’s safety.
Chouhan held discussion with senior officers about area-wise activities in Lockdown-4, success of measures taken so far and the efforts to be made in next fifteen days, at Mantralaya .
Additional Chief Secretray and in-charge of the State Control Room,I.C.P. Keshari informed that 88 trains have already brought back labourers from different states and another 22 trains will arrive soon. Thus, the work of transporting migrant labourers is continuing on a large scale. The migrant labourers from other states are also being provided with food and vehicles for further journey by road. Adequate facilities have been provided in every district for labourers as per their requirement. Labourers have described the facilities in Madhya Pradesh better than other states, he added.
The meeting was informed that the order regarding area-wise activities in Lockdownn-4 will be issued soon.
Chief Minister was informed that the special efforts made in Bhopal to control the situation have met with considerable success. IG Upendra Jain informed that 10 Corona Mitras have been designated in every police station area to rope in community support. People of all communities are involved with the efforts. Bhopal is emerging as a model due to the sampling and surveillance arrangements made here. People are extending cooperation in home quarantine. The families where any members have come from outstation are helping in the quarantine arrangements. Commissioner, Bhopal division Kavindra Kiyavat and Collector Tarun Pithode also gave area-wise information.
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Only within the last two decades has Lewis Wickes Hine been acknowledged as one of America's principal twentieth-century photographers. Best known for his moving portraits of immigrants on Ellis Island, of child laborers in factories and mines, and of steel workers balanced on high girders of the Empire State Building, Hine was far ahead of his time in using the camera to document social conditions in America. As this ground-breaking study demonstrates, Hine was also one of the very first photojournalists. In World War I, Hine became a photographer for the Red Cross, assigned to record the devastation in Europe and to document the need for relief work. In the spring and summer of 1918 he photographed war refugees and hospitalized soldiers in France (as well as glimpses of a prewar Paris), and in November he toured war-torn Italy, Greece, and Serbia. Hine returned to Paris and then set out again to document the suffering in formerly German-occupied areas of Belgium and northern France. Some of these pictures appeared in Red Cross publications, but most of them went into that organization's archives, never to be seen again for sixty years. At the end of world War II, the Red Cross deposited its photograph collection--some 50,000 pictures--in the Library of Congress, where Hine's work was effectively "lost" due to an eccentric filing code that baffled historians for nearly forty years. Author Daile Kaplan finally was able to break the code, identify Hine's photographs, and reintroduce to the world the best of this master's "lost" photographs--an event that not only brings to light a completely new body of Hine's work but gives him his due, at last, as a true pioneer of photojournalism.
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Doing what we love is indeed a fun thing. This includes food bloggers who create content by making dishes.
Previously, I discussed tips for beginner food bloggers who want to review food and dining places.
This time I will discuss why plating your dishes is important.
Let's get started!
Plating Makes You Look Professional
I am not a professional food blogger. Initially, I was a fiction writer who then focused on creating content about food. It made the growth of my HIVE account even better.
I'm sure so are those of you who are still learning to become a professional food blogger.
By plating your dishes, you are one step ahead of your content.
You show your blog readers that someone is working hard for your content. You don't carelessly make your content look more attractive.
Start Plating in a Simple Way
If you look on the internet or YouTube about how a professional chef plates their dishes, it will look very complicated.
You don't need to plate your dishes that much. The simple thing you can do with your plating is to use a special serving plate or bowl, usually made of ceramic to make your food look more luxurious, beautiful, and delicious.
Choosing a special serving plate will make your food look cleaner too. A white plate or white bowl is a standard plate that you must have in your kitchen.
To make your plating look nicer and more professional, you can use vegetables or fruit that you form specifically to complement your cooking results.
Using liquid ingredients like sauces can also help add interesting details to your dishes.
Plating will Add Aesthetic Value to Your Content
You focus on your cooking recipes. But you also need great photos to compliment your recipe. That is what will make your content valuable.
By doing plating, you can make great photography of your dishes, even if you are not a photographer. Photos of food that you produce will be better than if you are taking pictures of food that is not plating.
Of course, it will be different if you only take pictures of your cooking results on a cooking plan, compared to photographing the results of your dishes on a special serving plate.
Your dishes that use cheap ingredients will look luxurious with plating.
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Every 10 years, states redraw the boundaries of their congressional districts to reflect new population counts from the census. South Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature drew a map that likely maintains the party’s 6-to-1 advantage in its US House delegation. The new map makes the coastal 1st Congressional District — the only one in the state that has been competitive in recent years — safer for Republicans by bringing more rural areas into the district. Rep. James Clyburn will likely still be the only Democratic representative from the Palmetto State.
How the districts voted in 2020, by presidential vote margin in percentage points
Old map 7 districts
Change in Democratic districts: 0
Change in Competitive districts: 0
Change in Republican districts: 0
New map 7 districts
How the new map shifts voting power by demographic
The Palmetto State will continue to hold seven seats in the House. Under its new map, South Carolina’s 6th District, between Charleston and Columbia, has been redrawn and is no longer a Black-majority seat.
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|metadata.artigo.dc.title:||Diode laser reliability in dynamic laser speckle application: stability and signal to noise ratio|
|metadata.artigo.dc.creator:||González-Peña, Rolando J.|
Braga Júnior, Roberto A.
Dynamic laser speckle
|metadata.artigo.dc.identifier.citation:||GONZÁLEZ-PEÑA, R. J.; BRAGA JÚNIOR, R. A.; PUJAICO-RIVERA, F. Diode laser reliability in dynamic laser speckle application: stability and signal to noise ratio. Optics & Laser Technology, [S.l.], v. 108, p. 279-286, Dec. 2018.|
|metadata.artigo.dc.description.abstract:||The biospeckle, or dynamic laser speckle, is used as a potential tool to monitor activity in many biological and non-biological materials from agriculture to medicine, and it is usually based on the use of He-Ne and diode lasers, the latter of which has great potential to be embedded in portable equipment. Some queries about the stability of the diode laser were raised, such as the real influence of the mode hopping phenomenon as a drawback in solid-state devices in comparison to the well-known He-Ne lasers, and thus we decided to test it. In addition, we present an alternative way to enhance the stability and the signal-to-noise ratio of the information using a relative index rather than the absolute and single data traditionally provided and analysed. We compared the He-Ne and diode lasers using a power light sensor, and the usual dynamic laser speckle indexes (DLSI). We tested both cases using a clean and inert surface, as well as a drying paint process. To test the relative index, we used two different temporal series of speckle patterns and created a signal-to-noise ratio in dB, using a drying paint process, and in a raw data of a drying paint process associated to a drop of alcohol. The results show that the stability of the diode laser is greater than that of the He-Ne laser in all cases, breaking the paradigm of the stability of He-Ne devices. The signal-to-noise ration showed reliable results when the named dynamic laser speckle relative index (DLSRI) in dB was adopted.|
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- Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson have trended on social media after they were spotted together in Mabalacat, Pampanga
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- For the event, Gerald had fans swooning over his dashing look and figure as he donned his uniform while Julia wore a classy outfit
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Julia Barretto, 24, and Gerald Anderson, 32, have swooned the hearts of JuRald fans and supporters with their latest photos in Pampanga.
Just recently, KAMI learned that Julia accompanied Gerald to the groundbreaking ceremony of the PCG-PPA K9 Academy in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
In the photos and videos, which trended on social media, the two could be spotted posing together with other people who were present at the event.
Throughout the groundbreaking ceremony, Julia could be seen supporting Gerald, sticking by his side at all times which had fans swooning.
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Julia Barretto is one of the most promising Kapamilya actresses. She is the daughter of celebrities Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla, and the niece of Gretchen and Claudine Barretto. Lately, she has been linked with actor Gerald Anderson, who eventually confirmed their relationship in an exclusive interview.
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Taimur Ali Khan was born to Kareena Kapoor Khan and her actor husband Saif Ali Khan in December 2016. Taimur is nearing two, but this munchkin has taken the internet by storm ever since he was born.
Taimur Ali Khan enjoys massive popularity on social media. Taimur has dedicated fan clubs that keeps his fans updated with his new adorable photos.
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Do you know the fan groups of Taimur Ali Khan refer to the tot as Tai Tai? They feel it sounds cute and fits Kareena and Saif Ali Khan's munchkin perfectly who is just learning to speak.
The little munchkin is often spotted playing with football either with his daddy cool, Saif Ali Khan, or alone, just kicking it all the way long!
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Metropolitan Board of Works
Board of works
|Succeeded by||London County Council, the (District of the) Metropolis being renamed the County of London|
Length of term
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|Spring Gardens (1859–1889)|
The Metropolitan Board of Works (MBW) was the upper tier of local government of London's metropolis – it upgraded the infrastucture between 1855 and 1889. Also, it had a parks and open spaces committee which set aside and opened up several landmark parks. The metropolis, which the board served, included substantial parts of Middlesex, Surrey, and Kent throughout the 33 years leading up to the advent of county councils. This urban zone lay around the medieval-sized City of London but plans to enact a similar body in 1837 failed. Parliament finally passed the Metropolis Management Act 1855 which dissolved a short-lived building office and a sewers commission and made the Board effective as of December that year. The board endured until it was succeeded by London County Council, as its directly elected, direct successor, in March 1889.
Its principal responsibility was to provide infrastructure to cope with the rapid growth of the metropolis, which it accomplished with varying degrees of success. The MBW was co-opted from boards, districts of vestries who were elected by their ratepayers rather than directly elected, but which during its period were separated into civil parishes removing many residual Church of England ties. It was accountable to Parliament but not to a particular ministry to supervise accounts. This democratic deficit vexed journal critics and rate-paying Londoners, especially having grown in budget and been seen as a reliable contract source when some of its members and staff engaged in embezzlement, bribery and breach of fiduciary duty (unfair contract procurement and mismanagement). However the national proliferation of such a tier of government on its demise recognised the advantages of economies of scale in uniting districts in procuring, improving and maintaining energy, street lighting, fire fighting, sanitation, and transport in the same way as large, well-funded, democratic, ministerially and accounting-regulated Municipal Corporations had widely done since 1835.
The growth of the city around the commercial City of London was continuing apace; as the British Empire grew so the London Docks had grown in trade, population sharply grew and demand for housing rose as did the building of homes. Half of the population of the two of the three counties that adjoined that medieval-walled city definition were within a few miles of it. However the government of this metropolis was chaotic, with over 100 key authorities having statutory or customary powers and much overlapping territory. Specifically, providing a rate-paid service or capital improvement in a given place sometimes needed the co-ordination or consent of many of these.
In 1835 elected municipal boroughs had been set up covering every major city except London. The City of London, the very core of the sprawling metropolis which keeps its medieval boundaries, was untouched by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 and resisted all moves to expand its borders to include the generally poorer districts surrounding it. This meant that commissions (justices) of the peace of three counties, key landowners, and powerful parish council vestries beneath them, had authority over the clearly urban area, the metropolis: Middlesex north of the Thames and west of the Lea up to several miles from the City, Surrey to the south and south-west, and Kent as to the south east.
In 1837 an attempt was made to set up an elected authority covering the whole of the metropolis; however, the wealthier districts of Marylebone and Westminster resisted this, as some of their own local powers and low rates would have been lost. They defeated the motion. In 1854 the Royal Commission on the Corporation of the City of London proposed to divide an urban area around the City of London into seven boroughs, each represented on a Metropolitan Board of Works. This proposal was abandoned, but the next year the board of works was set up to cover all this.
To empower this body to coordinate work to plan and build infrastucture of the metropolis, Parliament passed the Metropolis Management Act 1855 which created the Metropolitan Board of Works (which took over the responsibilities of the short-lived Metropolitan Buildings Office and Metropolitan Commission of Sewers, established in 1845 and 1848 respectively). It covered "the Metropolis", the area designated London in the 1851 census (an enlarged variant of the Bills of mortality area fixed in 1726), the alternative proposals had been the Metropolitan Police District; the coal tax area; or that used for the Metropolitan Interments Act 1852.
It was not to be a directly elected body, but instead to consist of members nominated by the vestries who were the principal local authorities. The larger vestries had two members and the City of London had three. A few vestries were for tiny parishes who co-convened into a district board for nominating members to the MBW. There were 45 members, who would then elect a Chairman who was to become a member ex officio. The first nominations took place in December and the Board met first on 22 December 1855 where John Thwaites was elected as chairman. The board took over the powers, duties and liabilities of the Commission of Sewers and the Buildings Office on 1 January 1856.
A major problem was sewage: most of London's waste was allowed to flow into the Thames resulting in a horrendous smell in the summer months. In 1855 and 1858 there were especially bad summers with the latter being known as "The Great Stink". A notable achievement of the Board was the creation of the core London sewerage system, including 75 miles (120 km) of main and 1000 miles (1650 km) of street sewers, which solved the problem. A large part of the work of the MBW was under the charge of the Chief Engineer, Joseph Bazalgette, previously engineer with the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers.
Streets and bridges
Activities included slum clearance and making new streets to relieve traffic congestion. The most important streets built were Charing Cross Road, Garrick Street, Southwark Street and Northumberland and Shaftesbury Avenues.
From 1869 the MBW bought all the private bridges across its section of the Tideway (Thames) and freed them of tolls. It also rebuilt Putney, Battersea, Waterloo and Hammersmith Bridges.
- Commons-tabled plans for a bridge serving the role of Tower Bridge
The board wanted to build a new bridge east of London Bridge, discussed for many years. In 1878 Bazalgette drew up plans which were estimated at £1.25 million (equivalent to £129,000,000 in 2021). The Treasury refused to help by upping the coal and wine duties (most of the board's income). The MBW advanced its plans, but saw its private bill which included negotiated payments and similar rejected by the House of Commons for lack of headroom for light shipping.
The Board funded the tree-studded surface in the three sections of its contractor-designer Joseph Bazalgette's Thames Embankment from 1864.
From 1865 the MBW became responsible for administering the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Architects employed by the MBW who specialised in fire stations included Robert Pearsall, responsible for Fulham Fire Station and Woolwich Fire Station.
Parks and open spaces
In 1856 the MBW obtained an amending act of parliament giving them the power to provide "parks, pleasure-grounds and open spaces", subject to parliamentary approval. Among the parks and open spaces acquired or laid by the board were:
- Finsbury Park (acquired 1857, formally opened 1869)
- Southwark Park (acquired 1864, opened 1869)
- Victoria Embankment Gardens (opened in 1870)
- Leicester Square (opened in 1874)
- Wormwood Scrubs (vested in the MBW in 1879)
- Hampstead Heath (acquired in 1886)
- Battersea Park, Kennington Park, Victoria Park and the gardens surrounding Bethnal Green Museum (taken over from the Office of Works in 1887)
- Clapham Common (transferred to the board's ownership in 1887)
- Wandsworth Common (duties of the conservators transferred to the board in 1887)
- Ravenscourt Park in 1888 and Clissold Park in 1889
- Dulwich Park laid out by the MBW but opened by the successor London County Council in 1890.
Under the Metropolitan Commons Act 1878 the MBW obtained the right to purchase and hold saleable rights in common lands in the Metropolis, in order to preserve the right of public access. The board also purchased the manorial rights in Streatham Common and Tooting Common.
The MBW at first had its meetings in the Guildhall of the City of London and its headquarters at Greek Street in Soho. It then built its own headquarters at Spring Gardens (which became a metonym for the MBW), designed by its first chief architect Frederick Marrable and built in an Italianate style in 1859. When John Thwaites died (8 August 1870), he was eventually replaced by James Macnaghten Hogg, later Lord Magheramorne, who remained chairman until the MBW was abolished. There was an increase in the membership to 59 in 1885 when some district boards were divided and others were given more members.
Few ratepayers and construction contractors thought MBW were transparently rewarded or that their property deals and tendering amounted to fair price and competition. Its status as a joint board insulated its members from any influence of popular opinion, though all property owners had to pay for its work as part of their local government rates. Worse, the very many building contracts issued by the MBW made membership of it desirable for anyone wishing to bid for them. The MBW took most of its decisions in secret. There were a succession of corruption scandals in the late 1880s, which led to a Royal Commission investigation. By this time, the MBW had the moniker the "Metropolitan Board of Perks".
The knub of the scandal arose from the MBW's purchase of the old Pavilion music hall in Piccadilly Circus in 1879, when the site was thought necessary for the construction of Shaftesbury Avenue. As the street was still in the early stage, the site was leased to music hall proprietor R.E. Villiers. In addition to this, Villiers paid a small sub rosa amount to F.W. Goddard, who was Chief Valuer for the Board, for favourable treatment.
In 1883 Villiers met with Goddard and Thomas James Robertson (MBW Assistant Surveyor) to ensure that the remainder of the site was granted to him for a new Pavilion. They agreed to help him, in return for one corner becoming a public house under the landlordship of W.W. Grey who was the brother of Robertson, though this was not apparent.
In November 1884 Robertson told Villiers that the time had come to make a formal offer to the MBW to rent the new site. Villiers offered £2,700 ground rent per year. The Board instructed its superintending architect, George Vulliamy, to value the site: he was old and left practically all of the work to his subordinates – Goddard and Robertson (it was said by the Deputy Chairman of the Board that "Mr. Goddard and Mr. Robertson were Mr. Vulliamy"). They prepared a report valuing the ground rent at £3,000, which Villiers immediately accepted; this was then hurriedly pushed through the Board which agreed it despite a higher offer of £4,000. Ground rent was paid £2,650 for the largest part, and £350 for the corner. Goddard continued collecting secret sums from Villiers, and Grey took up the cheap corner plot – he sold his existing public house on Tichborn Street and divided the £10,000 profit between Goddard and Robertson. In December 1886, Villiers sold the Pavilion and gave £5,000 to Goddard.
For years, vague hints had been made that the Board tended to encourage those applying for leases to employ members of the Board as architects. In particular, James Ebenezer Saunders had been appointed as chief architect on the Pavilion, on the Grand Hotel and Metropole Hotel on Northumberland Avenue, on land owned by the Board did little design and oversight. Francis Hayman Fowler, although he had done much other work as a board member, had taken money from site owners and lessees in circumstances which clearly indicated bribery.
At lowest level, MBW's Assistant Architect, John Hebb, had responsibility for inspecting theatres for safety. He began to write to the managers of theatres with upcoming inspections to suggest that they might want to send him free tickets. Given the power of the board to close theatres, most complied. However, displeased by the inspections themselves, and by the attempt to extract gifts, the managers tended to send Hebb tickets for seats that were at the back of the house or hidden behind a pillar.
The Goddard-Robertson scandal was revealed by a series of articles in the Financial News beginning on 25 October 1886. The Board itself undertook an incompetent investigation under the Chairmanship of Magheramorne, which found Robertson was "injudicious in allowing relatives to become tenants of the Board without informing the Board" but could not find anything worthy "of more severe censure". Anti-Board campaigners were not pleased and kept up the pressure. On the motion of Lord Randolph Churchill (who represented Paddington South where anti-Board feeling was at its highest), the House of Commons voted on 16 February 1888 to establish a Royal Commission to inquire into the Board.
The commission was headed by Lord Herschell and found the main allegations of the Financial News to have been correct, and indeed understated. Some other scandals were also discovered including the corruption of architects who were members of the Board. However, the Commission repudiated the view of critics that corruption was endemic in the Board.
While the Royal Commission was still preparing its hearings, the President of the Local Government Board Charles Ritchie announced that elected County Councils were to be created throughout the United Kingdom. Without much opposition the Bill had clauses that, on passage into an Act, divorced MBW's ambit from the power-weak Quarter Sessions and other Courts of Surrey, Middlesex and Kent to turn it into a county with an elected London County Council. This matched the aims of anti-Board campaigners, principally the London Municipal Reform League.
The Metropolitan Board of Works was abolished by the Local Government Act 1888; and the London County Council had been elected on 21 January 1889, to assume its new powers on 1 April. With the MBW a lame duck, its last weeks were its most inglorious period. The LCC were due to assume financial responsibility; and the MBW began to award large pensions to the retiring officers and large salaries to those who would transfer. The MBW then decided to allow the Samaritan Hospital in Marylebone to use an additional 12 feet of pavement, which the LCC opposed. The LCC wrote to the MBW asking it not to take the decision; the MBW did not reply and gave the permission.
Finally, the MBW received the tenders for the Blackwall Tunnel and decided to take a decision to award the contract at its final meeting. The LCC again wrote asking the MBW to leave the decision to them. The Chairman of the MBW replied (18 March 1889) that it intended to continue. At this the LCC decided to appeal to the government which exercised its power to abolish the MBW and bring the LCC into existence on 21 March 1889.
The magazine Punch printed a cartoon to mark the abolition of the MBW entitled 'Peace to its Hashes', representing the MBW by a black suit of armour (i.e. blackmail). The citation lauded the MBW for showing 'how jobbery may be elevated to the level of the fine arts'.
The MBW's headquarters by Admiralty Arch off The Mall were taken over by LCC until County Hall was complete in 1922. It was renamed 'Old County Hall' and was a satellite office until the hundred-year lease expired in 1958. It became used for central government and was demolished in 1971, for a new headquarters for the British Council.
- Sir John Thwaites 1855–1870
- James Macnaghten Hogg 1870–1889
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- ^ "Division i. London comprising the districts or poor law unions, sub-districts, parishes and places, included within the limits of the Metropolis, as defined in the present London weekly tables of mortality being parts of the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, and Kent". HISTPOP.ORG. pp. Census > 1851 > Great Britain > Population tables I, Vol. I. England and Wales. Divisions I–VII, 1851. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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- ^ Bracken, G. Byrne (2011). Walking Tour London: Sketches of the city's architectural treasures... Journey Through London's Urban Landscapes. Marshall Cavendish. p. 56. ISBN 978-9-814-43536-9.
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- ^ Historic England. "FULHAM FIRE STATION, 685, FULHAM ROAD (1079761)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ JJ Sexby (1905). The Municipal Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces of London; their history and associations. London: Eliot Stock.
- 'Professionalism, Patronage and Public Service in Victorian London: The Staff of the Metropolitan Board of Works, 1856–1889' by Gloria Clifton (Athlone Press, London, 1992)
- 'The Government of Victorian London, 1855–1889: The Metropolitan Board of Works, the Vestries, and the City Corporation' by David Owen (Harvard University Press, Cambridge MA, 1982)
Architectural plans for the Spring Gardens building (CRES 35/2420 and CRES 35/2421) can be found at The National Archives.


VIDEO: Pippa's Impression Of Brick Top From Snatch Is Epic
5 July 2018, 12:05 | Updated: 5 July 2018, 13:20
Watch Pippa take on one of the most iconic lines of British the 2000 British classic.
This week Pippa showed-off another one of her party tricks, this time taking on the character of Brick Top in Snatch.
Is there absolutely no end to her talents? But more importantly, do you know where the saying "greedy as a pig" comes from?
Neither do we, but Brick Top - who's played by Alan Ford in the hit gangster caper - had a pretty good idea.
Watch her take on the iconic lines in our video above.
Re-live the epic moment in Snatch here:
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A portion of closing costs associated with FHA loans can be financed if the loan-to-value meets the maximum guidelinesand the loan and closing costs don’t exceed 96.5 percent of the home’s fair.
FHA streamline refinancing helps lower your mortgage payments on your. No appraisal loans are good for those willing to pay the closing costs up front and.
The closing costs associated with a refinance can be substantial, but it’s possible to wrap these expenses into your new loan with a no-closing-cost mortgage. In a typical refinance, a borrower.
An FHA Streamline is primarily for lowering your interest rate, so the amount of cash you can get out of your home from refinancing is limited to $500. Call (800) 251-9080 or fill out this form to apply for an FHA Streamline.
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The new maximum loan amount does not include an "allowance" for closing costs. For an FHA streamline refinance, typical closing costs range between $1,500 and $4,000. Though, closing costs can vary widely depending on the lender, borrower characteristics, and the loan amount.
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Terrance Ross of the Atlantic has written about an upcoming documentary that "reveals the important role schools and teachers play in keeping some teens off the streets.The Homestretch aims to challenge stereotypes about youth homelessness and demonstrates the complexity of the issue—a problem that's often hidden from the public eye."
Ross talks to several youth advocates about the issue including Communities In Schools President Daniel Cardinali who explains the value of CIS site coordinators who are "trained to identify and address homelessness, theoretically taking some of the onus off of classroom educators."
According to Cardinali, "Teachers are with the kids all day, but they are not trained to understand what's going on, and they are dealing with 30 other students. We don't think it should be left to chance. When schools are places of holistic support, we have a really good chance of catching kids when they are in distress. You have a much higher probability of getting to a problem before it becomes really disastrous."
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James Lawrence, known by his stage name EDGE, a rising star from the vibrant landscapes of St.Ann, Jamaica, is set to release his long-awaited single, “1994.” The track, scheduled to premiere today, February 12, at 1 PM EST marks the end of the rapper’s brief hiatus from the music scene, showcasing his evolution as an artiste and his unwavering commitment to authenticity and self-expression.
Born and raised in the scenic environs of Mount Edgecombe, Runaway Bay, EDGE’s musical voyage began in the corridors of his school, where his passion for various music genres flourished. It wasn’t long before he realized that the unique sound he sought was not to be found in the music of others but within himself. This revelation set him on the path to becoming the artiste he is today, with “1994” symbolizing a homecoming to his true creative essence. With his music heavily influenced by figures in hip-hop and rap – EDGE has cultivated a unique musical style that will resonate with fans across the globe.
EDGE, a name that reflects both his stage persona and his approach to life, is no stranger to the spotlight. His exceptional talents as an extreme athlete and stuntman have landed him features in numerous local music videos, earning him recognition and collaborations with international brands and publications like HIGHSNOBIETY and OVO Nocta alongside notable artistes like Popcaan and Skillibeng. Despite his achievements in the world of extreme sports, music has always been his first love, and “1994” is a testament to his dedication to his art.
Produced by Justin ‘OooThatsJustin’ Caine and featuring visuals co-directed by Gareth ‘The Truth’ Cobran, the music video for “1994” is a narrative-rich presentation that captures the essence of EDGE’s hometown. It portrays the artiste’s journey towards self-acceptance and his desire for the same from others, both professionally and personally. The video stands as a vivid representation of EDGE’s complex personality—charismatic yet straightforward, daring yet introspective.
“I want my fans to know that ‘1994’ is more than just a song; it’s a piece of me,” says EDGE. “Music has always been my truest form of expression, and with this track, I hope to connect with people on a deeper level, sharing my story and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.”
“1994” is not just a single but a declaration of EDGE’s return to the music scene, ready to share his stories and experiences through a blend of compelling lyrics and captivating beats. Stay tuned for more electrifying releases from EDGE, an artiste whose journey is a compelling reminder of the power of staying true to oneself.


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Taj Burrow announced his transition away from competition on the WSL Dawn Patrol Show.
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Taj Burrow (AUS), 37, perennial WSL Title contender, announced that 2016 will be his final season as a full-time competitor on the elite Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour, stating the June’s Fiji Pro will be his last event.
"The sport has given me so much,” Burrow said. “Years of incredible waves, experiences and friendships that I’ll never forget. The WSL officials and competitors have not only pushed me to be a better surfer but have also become family to me."
A nationally-celebrated amateur career in the 1980s and 1990s laid the foundation for a preternatural rise to the international stage. At 17 years of age, Burrow successfully navigated the WSL Qualifying Series (QS) in 1996, but respectfully declined qualification to the elite level in favor of preparing another year. The postponement yielded significant dividends with the Western Australian going on to post one of the sport’s longest and most celebrated careers.
“Taj Burrow has made a huge contribution to the sport of surfing,” Kieren Perrow, WSL Commissioner, said. “He is a surfer who inspired generations and sparked an approach that has raised the level of performance surfing in competition to unprecedented levels. The WSL is extremely fortunate to have had Taj on tour for nearly two decades and we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his life.”
After 18 years amongst the world’s elite, Burrow has been a Top 10 finisher 15 years, posting WSL Runner-Up positions in 1999 and 2007.
In addition to his competitive success, Burrow lead the evolution of high-performance surfboard design (working with world-renowned shapers like Maurice Cole, Greg Webber, Nev Hyman and Matt Biolos) as well as starred as one of the planet’s preeminent free surfers in films such as Sabotaj, Montaj, Fair Bits, Hit and Run, Stranger Than Fiction, Trilogy, Still Filthy, Snapt I and II as well as a host of others.
Burrow is currently competing at home in the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, where he posted a Round 1 win and advanced directly into Round 3.
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Yesterday was a long day and I didn't even arrive home until 9:30 pm or so, but I was determined some more work would be done on the painting. I had a meeting right after work and needed to stay in town until Heather finished at dance camp at 8:30 so I killed time by shopping for groceries. I'm sure my family is thankful I finally did so as the pickings were getting slim in the cupboards! When we're all this busy we tend to just grab a few things at the store on our way through town to get us through a day or two, or a meal or two. I had lots of time to kill because with gas so high I refused to come back home and then go back to town for Heather. I took my time shopping and still had over 30 minutes to wait in the parking lot. My friend Clara and I killed time catching up and exchanging ring tones on our phones. I teased her that we were as bad as our teenage daughters!
As soon as I arrived home, Marty (who'd spent the evening working on a side job) came inside and cooked dinner so I could get to work on the painting. He even fixed my plate and brought it to me so I wouldn't have to stop. At one point I was so tired, but was on a roll so didn't want to stop but I knew if I didn't stop I'd make mistakes and have to fix it later. I decided I'd take a nap and wake up later and finish the jeans and hair of the father figure in the painting. I woke at sometime after 3, wide awake ready to tackle it again. In no time I had the figure complete.
The first time Heather walked in early in this project and I had all 3 canvases upside down I'm sure she thought I'd lost my marbles. Once complete, these canvases will not be framed so the bottom edges have to be painted too.
All in all I am enjoying this project. VBS is looming next week and I know I will be way too tired at the end of the days next week to work on this at all. I also need to finish before then to allow plenty of drying time before I can put the canvases back in their box and deliver them to Kelle. That day is approaching very soon!


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When I first started buying books on magic and witchcraft, I looked for texts which included tons of exercises, spells, and rituals. I tend to learn from doing. So I would read, try, tweak, try again.
The results were mixed, to say the least. I read a lot of books that were lackluster. I read a lot of books that were just plain shit. I read even more books that just rehashed the same basic information again and again.
Something had to change.
Which is when I got my grubby little hands on a copy of this bad boy:
This book contains zero exercises, spells, or rituals. It’s written by a man with a long history in systems I have little interest in. And yet I found it to be a wellspring of knowledge.
Duquette (whether accidentally or on purpose) teaches not through step-by-step ritual outlines or magickal correspondences, but through story. Seriously funny and engaging stories, to be exact.
During the course of the book, we’re treated to tales of a Shakespeare influenced curse reversal, how an experimentation with invocation caused him to act like both an asshole and a whole ass, a two man exorcism, an impromptu working preformed on the tarot deck he created, and astral travel fueled by quiche. And that’s just to name a few stories off the top of my head.
I walked away from this book with fresh ideas on how to switch my own shit up and a renewed vigor for my own spiritual and magical practices. Which was not something I’d ever felt after reading a how-to, like A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, for example.
I hesitate to say much more about the book, honestly, because I feel as though it’s one of those where potentially everyone can walk away with something unique and fulfilling from it. And I wouldn’t wish to get my own stank on that, y’know?
You can purchase your own copy here. If you have read it, or end up reading it later because of my recommendation, drop me a comment and let me know your thoughts on it!


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Crackdown on overloud vehicle music called a success
Vehicle noise limits came in response to resident complaints
BARTOW — Loud vehicle music is harder to hear these days in Polk County, the County Commission was told Monday.
Commissioners approved an ordinance in December authorizing law enforcement officers to issue tickets and fine motorists who had a vehicle sound system turned up excessively loud.
The ordinance, which was also adopted by most Polk cities, came in response to complaints about loud music in residential areas.
”It's working well; we are making a difference in the quality of life,'' said Maj. Larry Williams of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in a report during an agenda study session.
The report came in response to a request from commissioners after they passed the ordinance to determine whether it was working or whether tougher enforcement was justified. An earlier version of the ordinance authorized jail time.
Williams said deputies didn't begin actively enforcing the ordinance until April 1, following a three-month education period.
Since April 1, he said, the Sheriff's Office received 989 complaints, and of the 606 cases where the vehicle was still present when deputies arrived, they decided to issue citations in nine cases and in 45 cases conducted what Williams called field interviews to give deputies the basis to take further action if they received a complaint again involving that person.
The fine for a first offense is $100. Repeat offenders can be fined $500.
There have been no repeat offenders, Williams said.
“Were they aggressive toward you?” asked Commissioner Todd Dantzler.
“No, we haven't had any problems,'' Williams said, explaining deputies carried copies of the ordinance to show people.
Commission Chairman John Hall asked if all of the stops were the result of complaints or were some initiated by deputies.
It was both, Williams said.
Commissioner George Lindsey asked if Williams had any suggested changes to the ordinance.
Williams said he did not.
— Tom Palmer can be reached at email@example.com or 863-802-7535. Read more views on the environment at http://environment.blogs.theledger.com and more views on county government at http://county.blogs.theledger.com/. Follow on Twitter @LedgerTom.

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text: The serene grounds of the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa, was the setting for the 10th anniversary of the Tutu Programme. AFLI has a comprehensive news post recapping the event, but this page captures some of the mood of the event and the engagement by the Fellows with each other and the ideas they were discussing. under the theme, Leadership, Consciousness & Change-Making. The celebration also served as a reunion, bringing together Fellows from across the years and across the continent. This post will try to recapture the magic of that weekend by sharing some of the memorable moments from the event. We hope you enjoy the gallery of pictures from the event below.


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The Dom Museum – Temple for Science and Art
The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The origins of the museum go back to 1773; however, the exhibition focuses on the period of the Dom Museum (1890–1936), with a particular emphasis on the Baltic German contribution to the preservation of Latvia’s cultural values and the fortunes of cultural treasures during the Second World War.
The major source for the Dom Museum collections was donations – archaeological artefacts, stamps, coins, medals, paintings, engravings, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, chinaware, silver and pewter objects – the gold fund of the modern Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The focal points at the exhibition are objects from various Dom Museum collections in their historical showcases. On view is also a reconstruction of the Rococo Room, originally exhibited in the early 20th century. Among other objects there is an 18th century bureau bookcase, a remarkable piece made by cabinetmakers from Bauska. One of the curious exhibits is a two-hundred-year-old stuffed fish, which used to decorate the entrance hall of the Dom Museum. In the early 20th century it was given by the Black-Heads Association as a gift to the Museum.
The exhibition was created in co-operation with the Herder Institute in Marburg (Germany) and dedicated to the 800th anniversary of Riga.


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Teddy Bridgewater and the Miami Dolphins returned to the negotiating table.
Bridgewater met with the Dolphins at their training facility Wednesday night, one day after he rejected a two-year, $10 million offer from Miami to become the team’s starting quarterback.
Bridgewater, a former 2014 first-round pick, could become Miami’s highest-profile signing this offseason after a number of low-risk, cost-effective moves geared toward helping the Dolphins in their rebuilding efforts.
Miami intends to draft a future franchise...
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) hands the ball off to running back Ryan Mathews (24) during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Qualcomm Stadium.


On this page has been collected all the vehicles which were featured in Robert Zemeckis movie “Back to the Future” (1985). A lot of 40’s early 50’s car brands! And famous DeLorean DMC-12 of course. If you are interested of the vehicles engaged in this movie you can find information about in this post.
- The story of stainless steel DeLorean DMC-12
- DeLorean DMC-12 gallery
- DeLorean Time Machine
- “Back To The Future” DeLorean Behind the Scenes
1954 Plymouth Savoy P-25-2


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The Portuguese Antonio Costa administration dumps the U.S. dollar hegemony as an international reserve currency.
The Portuguese government, lead by socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa, decided that Portugal will be the first Eurozone country to issue bond notes in Chinese currency after receiving authorization from the Asian country, Finance Minister Ricardo Mourinho Felix confirmed Wednesday.
Portugal, which already issues loans denominated in euros and dollars, will issue a three-year bond worth of RMB 2,000 million, appoximately US$290 million.
The Portuguese Yuan-denominated financial operation will begin next week and its average cost will be just 0.2 percent higher than a Euro debt issuance.
"Our goal is to be in a large, full of liquidity market and thus expand our investor base," Mourinho said and explained that the Chinese regulators' authorization paves the way for larger transactions in the future.
In May 2010, the Chinese government set rules aimed at allowing countries to issue this kind of debt titles. This financial opportunity has already been grasped by Poland in 2016 and the Philippines in 2018.
'The dollar’s dominance is increasingly seen as a problem in Brussels, as it limits the bloc’s room to achieve foreign policy objectives, while it also complicates the transmission of the ECB’s monetary policy across euro-area financial markets.' https://t.co/nFPUZbl3XZpic.twitter.com/bfcQQXiSDC
On March 20, Italy, the first Group of Seven major industrialized nation to join officially the New Silk Road project, also announced a Panda Bonds program to co-finance Italian companies which are working in the Asian country.
China is currently the largest non-European foreign investor in Portugal and has investments in sectors such as electricity, water, banks, insurance and health.
In the last visit to the Mediterranean country on Dec. 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an agreement with PM Costa to include Sines, Portugal's main port and industrial city, in the New Silk Route, a multinational project which seeks to join China to Europe.


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On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 11:28 a.m., Austin Police responded to a check welfare call at 2409 Lakehurst Drive. A 13-year-old female was found unresponsive and was transported to Dell Children’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. There were no obvious signs of trauma to her body.
The Travis County Medical Examiner performed an autopsy but a final ruling is pending toxicology results.
The APD Homicide Unit’s investigation is quickly progressing and investigators believe they will have a clear understanding of what caused the girl’s death within the next few days.
There have been many inaccurate details reported by people other than the Austin Police department and we ask for your patience as we gather more information to determine how this young girl died.
The investigation into this case continues. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 or CrimeStoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES.
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