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TITUSVILLE -- A 51-year-old Centerville woman was killed in a two-vehicle, head-on crash Tuesday on Route 408 in Troy Township, Crawford County, state police at Corry said.
The crash occurred at 5:39 p.m., about a half-mile west of Newtontown Road.
Police said Sandra Nichols, 51, died in the crash.
Nichols was driving a Chrysler LeBaron west on Route 408 when she lost control while attempting to negotiate a right curve, police said. Nichols veered into the eastbound lanes, striking a Jeep Cherokee head-on.
The driver of the Jeep, William Kessell, 35, of Cambridge Springs, was taken by ambulance to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment of what police said were moderate injuries. A passenger in the Jeep, a 9-year-old child whose identity was not released, was taken to UPMC Northwest Hospital in Franklin for treatment of what police said were minor injuries.

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In the last months, more than 10 thousand Central Americans, mostly families with children, have left their countries fleeing from gangs, state violence and poverty, joining the hundreds of thousands of Central Americans forcibly displaced for these reasons for more than 15 years. Facing this situation, we partnered with the Minerva Bello Center, who is monitoring migrants' travel to protect their human rights, and offering shelter and legal assistance to those seeking refuge in Mexico.
Without an integral accompaniment it is very difficult for migrants to integrate into active life, through the social, economic and cultural inclusion of the place where they arrive. School and health systems in Mexico are not yet inclusive to receive this population; this is why our legal support and accompaniment plays a crucial role. Another challenge is to have access to a safe environment, as well as to offer a safe place to live, study and work.
We have established collaborative relationships with the local office of the federal government's Migration National Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) to receive vulnerable migrants that seek asylum or refuge in Mexico; and also we have placed migrants in training and employments projects in alliance with local entrepreneurs. In coming months we hope to establish links with educational institutions to enroll Jefferson Rodriguez, a young man from Honduras, in law school.
In their long and difficult passage through Mexico, migrants face high risks of violent crimes -as murder, kidnapping, extortion, sexual abuse and person trafficking- by the numerous criminal gangs, as well as of serious human rights violations by authorities. This is why we focus on personal integrity protection of migrants and, along with other human rights centers, act to change public policies that may prevent such crimes and violations.

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A fine quality early Victorian silver comport or pedestal standing dish, the body with pierced scroll detail, atop a cast rococo shell and scroll spreading foot.
Complete with contemporary opaque glass liner with star-cut base.
Charles and George Fox.
Height: Base to rim 10cm. Base to top of handles 13cm.
Diameter of bowl: 15cm. Width: Across handles 22cm.
Weight: Total 741g. Without liner (silver only) 344g / 11.06ozt.

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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects and a vehicle of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in the 1300 block of Kenyon Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:08 pm, several suspects shot at each other at the listed location. The suspects then fled the scene. No injuries were reported.
Three persons and a vehicle of interest were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this video link: https://youtu.be/Ypr4X4kj1Vw
Anyone who can identify these individuals or vehicle, or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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Columbus Point Series #5
Brad Schick is your Open winner shooting and setting the course record for a single round of 51 and a two round tournament score of 108. Congratulations to Brad and all the winners. There were lots of great comments on this course. A reflection of the Columbus Flyers, Marysville parks and recreation, and those individuals who gave of themselves to work on the course. Look for this tournament to be a B-Tier next year.
Masters winner- Bo Nash- shooting a 122
Advanced Winner-Aaron Trimmer
Shooting 109 for the day with the only other sub par round of the day, 52
Intermediate Winner- Richie Adkins
Shooting 105- Only Intermediate under par -3. First tournament ever! Nice
Recreational Men Winner- Walter Lake
Shooting 111- Tying the best Rec. round of 55.
Recreational Women- Danielle Mahl
Juniors- Jason Barker
Shooting a 173- shot 7 strokes better the second round!
Of note would be Steve Heckathornes’ last shot of the day hole 18 ACE! One heck of an ace! 🙂

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The Best of Pussycat - Студийный альбом от Pussycat. В альбом вошло 14 треков.
Album Hollands Glorie. It's the Same Old Song Lyrics.
Randy Crawford - Same Old Story (same old song). Akanoid - Same Old Song. Cornbread Red - Same Old Song & Dance. Life Line Project - Same Old Song. Doyle Hayes - Same Old Dance Same Old Song. The Weeknd - Same Old Song. Hank Sundown & the Roaring Cascades - Same Old Song. TrIcky - Same Old Song (feat. Aerosmith - Same Old Song And Dance. David Massey - Same Old (New) Song. Pain - Same Old Song. Pussycat - It's The Same Old Song. Albatross - Same Old Song.
Pussycat - The Same Old Song 1978. Top Songs By Pussycat. It used to bring sweet memories of a tender love that used to be, now it's the same old song but with a diff'rent meaning since-a you been gone. Now it's the same, same old song, but with a diff'rent meaning since-a you been gone. Fool am I to hear a old love song. And wanna cry but the melody keeps haunting me reminding me how in love we used to be. Keep hearing the part that used to touch our heart saying together forever.
Song Duration : 2:55. Pussycat It's The Same Old Song. Sweet as a honey bee but like a honey bee stings, you've gone and left my heart in pain. Fool am I to hear a old love song
It's the Same Old Song" is a 1965 hit single recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song is today one of The Tops' signature songs, and was reportedly created-from initial concept to commercial release-in 24 hours. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. It also reached number 34 in the UK.
The Armada Orchestra. Same Old Song (Dolor Remix). It's the Same Old Song. Playin' That Same Old Song. Fancy Megamix 2000 Medley Slice Me Nice, Running Man, Fools Cry, I'm Free, It's the Same Old Song, Love in Japan, Flames of Love, Soul for Sale, Push and Shove of Love (Maxi Version).


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If you’ve been to any weddings lately, you know that the cocktail truck and food truck craze is on a roll. Literally. By constantly creating new specialties with bold flavors and modern twists on popular classics, it has never been so easy to grab a delicious meal or cocktail at one of these magic wedding vendors on wheels. Any couple looking to mix things up on their wedding day should take it to the next level by having their local favorites serve up dinner, dessert, signature cocktails or some much-needed late-night eats. Located all over the country, these food and cocktail trucks are ready and waiting to make your party *that* much better. Time to jump on the bandwagon… err, truck!
1. Miho Catering Gourmet Food Truck: This isn’t your average burger-and-fries joint. By sourcing local and fresh ingredients from San Diego, every dish from Miho Catering is made with love and care. You’ll be impressed with the distinctive spin on your favorite classics that come out of this cute truck. Mini lobster roll, anyone? (Photo via Green Wedding Shoes / Joielala Photographie)
2. Tom Collins Signature Cocktail Truck: This mobile Melbourne cocktail bar is making us think of Drunk in Love in a new (and way classier) way. Known for its iconic gin cocktails, it’s sophistication and charm all bundled up into the perfect caravan and delivered right to your wedding venue. Work with their professional team to create your own signature cocktail to start the celebration off right. (Photo via Tom Collins Caravan Bar)
3. MexiCalbi Taco Food Truck: These days, good tacos are *everything*. This LA and Orange County-based truck expertly blends the traditional tastes of your favorite Mexican tacos with the authentic flavors of Korean BBQ to create a match made in foodie heaven. Set up your own DIY margarita bar and you’ve got yourself a fiesta! (Photo via MexiCalbi)
4. Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck: You’ve been dancing all night, and now you have that hankering for something ooey, gooey and extra cheesy. Luckily, you planned ahead and parked this beauty right outside those reception doors. Located in Boston, this truck is full of our two favorite ingredients: bread and cheese. What’s not to love? (Photo via Zac Wolf)
5. Street Hot Dog Stand: Forgot to book a food truck for your wedding? No biggie. If you’re tying the knot in a big city like Austin, NYC or Portland, there are food trucks aplenty for you to scope out and take your pick from. Your choice of cuisine really is unlimited. Just be sure to grab extra napkins when you’re chowing down! (Photo via Forever Photography Studio)
6. Carpe Donut Food Truck: Everyone loves dessert. Give your guests a little sugar high beyond wedding cakes with this Virginia-based organic donut truck that makes hot and delicious donuts right on the spot! Dusted with crispy cinnamon sugar, you do(nut) want to deprive your guests of this downright delicious food truck. Trust us. (Photo via Abby Jiu Photography)
7. Happy Camper Pizza Food Truck: Pizza is the go-to late night food for, well, just about everyone. This family-run business creates their pizzas with fresh and seasonal ingredients that will have your mouth watering just looking at the menu. Bonus: The Melbourne-based food truck comes complete with garden games and colorful umbrellas to create that true backyard feel. (Photo via Happy Camper Pizza)
8. In-n-Out Food Truck: Living on the West Coast sure does have its perks, and In-n-Out is definitely one of them. If you’re getting married in California, you can get the same hamburgers, cheeseburgers and double-doubles from everyone’s favorite drive-thru served at your wedding. This will make those late-night fast food runs less of a hassle. We’ll take two. Animal style, please. (Photo via Wedding Chicks / Jihan Abdalla Photography)
9. The Duke Customizable Bar Truck: This hip, vintage mobile bar and bartending service will have your guests lining up for their next drink. Located in Napa Valley and Scottsdale, this full-service truck will bring everything you need, including the bartenders, music and lighting, to create the perfect atmosphere for your event. (Photo via The Duke Truck)
10. The Big Waffle Food Truck: Located in Bismark, ND, this waffle truck serves everything from pulled pork waffle sandwiches to sweeter options covered in whipped cream and sprinkles. Piled high with toppings and made with only the freshest ingredients, these fluffy waffle creations will have your guests getting in line for seconds… and thirds. (Photo via The Big Waffle Truck)
11. The Silver Seed Vegan Food Truck: Planning an all-vegan menu can be difficult, so let someone else do the work! This vegan food truck located in Colorado is famous for their delicious squash tacos and thirst-quenching beet lemonade. Vegan or not, your friends and family will love the creative and yummy options that will fill them up for a fun evening of dancing and laughing. (Photo via The Silver Seed)
12. DIY Food Truck: Are you the queen of crafts and won’t settle for anything but the best? Set up your own little food truck for your guests! Fill it with homemade desserts, create a pie buffet or build a little make-your-own cupcake station that everyone from your flower girl to your grandma will enjoy. (Photo via Mod Wedding / Arrowood Photography)
13. Polly’s Parlour VW Bus Ice Cream Truck: Nothing says vintage chic quite like a baby pink Volkswagen Bus. Fill that bus with yummy ice cream and sorbet, and you have an instant quirky dessert for your English wedding. (Photo via Kanashay Photography)
14. Lucky Lab Coffee Food Truck: Don’t forget about the morning after! Refuel your guests with a good cup of joe as a post-wedding send off that will make them happy and nostalgic for all the memories made. Located in Austin, this food truck also serves extra chocolatey brownie bites. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a win-win. (Photo via Lucky Lab Coffee Company)
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7 August 2018Hot off the Press
Robert Redford has announced that he will retire from acting after his latest film, The Old Man & the Gun.
On Monday (local time), the 81-year-old Oscar-winning actor confirmed that he will have his last on-screen performance, according to The New York Post.
“Never say never, but I pretty well concluded that this would be it for me in terms of acting, and [I’ll] move towards retirement after this ’cause I’ve been doing it since I was 21,” he said.
Mr Redford told Entertainment Weekly, “I thought, Well, that’s enough. And why not go out with something that’s very upbeat and positive?”
Throughout his 60 year-long career in acting, Mr Redford has starred in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and All The Presidents Men, movies which are cemented in cinematic history as classics.
He first discussed his retirement plans in 2016 during an interview with his grandson Dylan Redford.
“Yeah, a lot — and a lot lately because I’m getting tired of acting. I’m an impatient person, so it’s hard for me to sit around and do take after take after take,” Redford said.
“At this point in my life, age 80, it’d give me more satisfaction because I’m not dependent on anybody. It’s just me, just the way it used to be, and so going back to sketching — that’s sort of where my head is right now.”
Mr Redford said that Our Souls at Night with Jane Fonda, a love story for older people, and The Old Man & the Gun, starring Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek, would be his swansong.
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When did Dr. Garcia’s passion for mental health begin? Maybe it began when as a young man attending college in Austin another family member developed hallucinations and other signs that eventually led to the diagnosis of what is now known as bipolar disorder. He couldn’t help but feel their suffering and learned first hand how mental illness impacts whole families. Most likely it developed further when he started using acupuncture for treating patients with mental illness. One evening he was called by a parent of a patient with schizophrenia who was described as agitated and fearful. Dr. Garcia made a house call and was able to use acupuncture to calm their agitation and psychotic break symptoms.
For over 10 years, Dr. Garcia was a professor at the National University of Natural Medicine. He served as the Chair of the Mind Body Medicine program and developed expertise in academic and clinical communication skills. He saw how respecting student safety while learning communication skills supported their empathy and trust and built authentic confidence for their future work with patients. His passion for mental health deepened further as he began to include psychotropic or psychiatric medications as part of his patient treatment. He began to appreciate the strengths each of the various medical approaches carries towards supporting the desired outcome of improved mental health. His experience with both psychiatric medications and naturopathic approaches gives him a unique foundation from which to help patients move forward in their mental health choices.
Dr. Garcia has significant training in psychiatric medications, mental health diagnoses, and biomedical ethics, and has used his knowledge and experiences extensively in aiding those in need. He serves as the only psychiatric medication prescriber for several organizations including Quest Center for Integrative Health. He’s given professional presentations on the role of cannabis in mental health including how it can impact schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
Dr. Garcia grew up in northern Europe and considers Germany his childhood home. His family lived near the Mosel River and as a young boy played within the grounds of old towers and castle ruins nearly 900 years old. His passion for mental health resonates with his experience in foreign cultures and in his own biological family and has given insight into appreciating our shared humanity while treasuring our differences.

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Input presents Kevin de VriesINPUT Dance Club - Barcelona, Spain
Kevin de Vries is a young and upcoming producer based in Berlin, Germany.
Showing his very own trance-inspired techno sound in his first EP called “A Journey Through Life“, he gained the support from some of the biggest players in the industry, with names like Adam Beyer , Richie Hawtin and many more supporting him.
With Releases on Major Labels like Drumcode, Cocoon and most recently Tale Of Us' Label Afterlife in 2018, de Vries' "continues to lock down his reputation as one of Europe's most promising techno talents" as Mixmag said.
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In the depths of the famous Poble Espanyol you can find one of Barcelona’s techno hubs, INPUT High Fidelity Dance Club. INPUT was born with one ambitious goal in mind: to make your night an incredible, out of this world experience. When you cross through the emblematic door that separates the medieval spirit of the old Spanish village nothing will... [see more]


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Suzanne Here: EAGLEROCK RESERVE
As the sun rose a few minutes ago, I stood in my Circle of Stones sanctuary and began to hear the drums beating and then the calling, singing, honoring of the Indigenous Peoples who gathered at their Ancesteral Healing and Ceremonial grounds. Ah the dancer of many a long step dance automatically began circling and stepping and connecting to we begin again, it’s another new day…keep on drumming and singing FOR ALL OUR RELATIONS.
Below is a writing I wrote seven years ago when I once again heard the drums calling.
Nothing like the vibrational feel of a distant drum and then hearing the calling from the singers marking a new day to alert my senses of extraordinary presence of time. Our writing group (20 years practicing) meditates a half hour before writing and this morning was honored to hear and feel the ancient ways of land based peoples.
Just this past weekend when a father and his three year older daughter while on a walk in my neighborhood stumbled upon the “Eagle Rock Preserve”. Upon returning to my home, the father asked me what I knew about this piece of wild land that is tucked away from any road. I had the opportunity to share a history of this sacred piece of land at the base of an outcropping of rocks that resemble eagles, a geothermal mother spring, a ceremonial and healing grounds for our Indigenous ancestors.
For decades (Mid-seventies to mid-nineties) many who cared about the land based people who had gathered in East Boise for centuries around these geothermal waters for healing, for honoring those ancestors whose bones rested in the hillside below the Eaglerock visioning place, met at the base of Eaglerock now called Castlerock and prayed with representatives of the Shoshone and Bannock tribes affected by the ways of early white man and government. In the early 1900’s, we whites killed, raped and mutilated these hunters and gathering natives. We rounded them up and forcefully moved them to reservations in the most “god forsaken lands (Duck Valley in Nevada, Fort Hall in Idaho). We claimed their ancient ceremonial lands and long held gathering place, disgraced them and then imprisoned them where the water didn’t flow and the land couldn’t produce. We doomed them to die away, to lose their life style.
We would gather just before the sunrose, smudging to cleanse, an ol’ spiritual messenger, medicine man called Corbin would shuffle around the circle of participants, eagle feather fans in each hand, he’d call, he’d honor all our relations in all the directions. The drum with its drummers would replicate the heartbeat of the Mother Earth and we would sing for our lives, deep respect growing and praying that a vision would occur for All Our Relations. He would thank us for showing up for the sake of all our relations.
Sometimes we’d go to Capitol steps or the City Council Hearings petitioning for respect for those who walked this Idaho land prior to white man’s domination. It was a time of great heart break for me—to hear the stories of natural people who walked well with nature; only to get to the place in time where greed and materialism and misconduct harmed their people, their women, their men, their elders their future generations.
I advocated filming their stories once and for all. . .to remove the necessity to retell and relive their fall from grace at white man’s hand.
In the 1980’s, the Indigenous people were allocated five acres of land. Their cry to respect their burial grounds ignored and now big homes line the ridge. I thought we failed them.
Yet this weekend, when the father said “Thank you for all you did to help save this chunk of land based history”, I ‘ve been rethinking winning and losing.
This morning drum beats greeted a new day, a new season of growth and an ancient way to honor the ancestors who walked on this land. The Natives still gather! I feel and hear the heartbeat and I am comforted.
The measure of success is being revamped while a new day, a new season still honoring the past, the present and the future has begun. Success measured by sensory gratitude that time keeps on turnin, turnin, turning. Land based values of respect for all our relations still the same.
Water Song From the Morning Prayer – Corbin Harney – YouTube

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Director: Lucio Fulci
Cast: Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci returns to the hard core gore movie with his goriest movie ever. Cat In The Brain is mostly a bunch of gore scenes from older movies (mostly Fulci) interspersed between footage of Fulci playing himself as an aging movie director who is haunted by the gory visions which he puts on the screen. There are decapitations galore, five different ones, but all together they are shown a total of eleven times.
The movie starts out with a cute cat hand puppet ripping at Fulci’s brain in close up fashion. Afterwards we follow Fulci through a hard day of work and start to see anxiety overtake him. Slowly he begins to loose his mind, seeing many old movie visions in the process. Fearing for his health he goes to a psychiatrist seeking help, but the psychiatrist is some weird guy who hypnotizes Fulci and goes on a killing spree, framing Lucio in the process. In the end the psychiatrist gets shot and all ends on a happy note with Lucio supposedly chainsawing a girl. Then the girl comes out after a boat comes by and says "Good Take Sir." Highly recommended for the Fulci fan and for all other gorehounds alike. Far and away his goriest movie.
Blood and Guts: A+

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Following the smartphones Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi K20 Pro, a stable version of the MIUI 11 shell got
What is known
The update also came out for Xiaomi Mi MIX 2,Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in China. The firmware contains all the main innovations of the new shell, including a dark theme for the system and applications, new ringtones, a slightly updated interface, a redesigned Always-On Display function and much more.
When to wait in the global market
Xiaomi has not yet shared the release dates for MIUI 11 for devices in the global market, but the manufacturer promised to talk about it on October 16 at the Indian presentation of Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.
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The T-80U Spacewalker is a Premium version of the Tier 7 Main Battle Tank, with a unique space-themed paint job/level 5 crews in Armored Warfare.
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The yet to be revealed HTC Butterfly 2 leaked out in a number of press images on Twitter. The high-end Android smartphone is a version of the Japan-only, latest generation HTC J Butterfly, made for Asia-Pacific markets.
The alleged images confirm that the upcoming device will have the same design as the HTC J Butterfly. It looks like it will be offered in the same white, red, and blue color schemes too.
Furthermore, the leaked press photos reveal that the HTC Butterfly 2 will sport IP57 dust and water resistance certification. Dual stereo speakers with JBL LiveStage will also be on board.
We can reasonably expect that HTC Butterfly 2 will have the exact same specs as the J Butterfly. They include 5-inch, 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 SoC, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory with microSD card slot, 13MP main camera with dual-sensor setup, 5 megapixel front-facing camera, LTE and Android 4.4 KitKat.
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Rite Aid’s mission in San Leandro, CA is to improve the health and wellness of our communities through engaging experiences that provide our customers with the best products, services and advice to meet their unique needs.
Customers confidently choose us first for their everyday health and wellness needs because we consistently understand and exceed their expectations.
It also gives you the peace of mind of not having to worry about looking for lunch money every day or worry that it might get lost, stolen or used for other things other than lunch.
Cambridge, Massachusetts GMDVP works with victims and survivors of domestic violence, raises awareness about domestic violence in the LGBT community and advocates for policy reform to ensure LGBT victims of domestic violence have equal access to government-funded resources.The first inhabitants of the geographic region which would eventually become San Leandro were the ancestors of the Ohlone people, who arrived sometime between 35 BC.The Spanish settlers called these natives Costeños or "coast people" and the English-speaking settlers called them Costanoans.Investigators are trying to find out if this case is more than prostitution.
The home has been red-tagged after code enforcement found violations inside.
Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

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Green living is a lifestyle choice that focuses on reducing our environmental impact and improving our health. It involves making conscious decisions about the products we buy, the food we eat, and the activities we participate in. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big difference in our health and the health of the planet. This article will provide eco-friendly tips and practices to help you live a healthier, greener lifestyle.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Live a Greener Lifestyle
Living a greener lifestyle is an important step in reducing your carbon footprint and helping to protect the environment. Here are some tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
1. Reduce your energy consumption. Turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. Unplug appliances when not in use, and consider investing in energy-efficient appliances.
2. Reduce your water consumption. Take shorter showers, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, and use a bucket to collect water for watering plants.
3. Reduce your waste. Reuse and recycle items whenever possible, and compost food scraps. Avoid single-use plastics and opt for reusable items instead.
4. Eat a plant-based diet. Eating a plant-based diet is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
5. Choose sustainable transportation. Walk, bike, or take public transportation whenever possible. If you must drive, consider investing in a hybrid or electric vehicle.
6. Shop responsibly. Buy local and buy second-hand whenever possible. Avoid fast fashion and opt for sustainable and ethical brands.
By following these tips, you can reduce your carbon footprint and live a greener lifestyle. Every small step you take can make a big difference in protecting the environment.
The Benefits of Eating Organic and Locally-Grown Foods for Better Health
Eating organic and locally-grown foods has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Organic and locally-grown foods offer numerous health benefits that can help improve overall health and well-being.
Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals. This means that organic foods are free from potentially harmful toxins and chemicals that can be found in conventionally-grown foods. Eating organic foods can reduce the risk of exposure to these toxins, which can have a negative impact on health.
Organic foods are also often higher in essential vitamins and minerals than conventionally-grown foods. This is because organic farming practices focus on soil health, which helps to ensure that the soil is rich in nutrients. Eating organic foods can help to ensure that the body is getting the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy.
Locally-grown foods are also beneficial for health. Eating locally-grown foods can help to reduce the environmental impact of food production, as it eliminates the need for long-distance transportation. Additionally, locally-grown foods are often fresher than those that have been transported long distances, as they are harvested closer to the time of consumption. This can help to ensure that the food is higher in nutrients and has a better flavor.
In conclusion, eating organic and locally-grown foods can offer numerous health benefits. Eating organic foods can reduce the risk of exposure to potentially harmful toxins and chemicals, while also providing the body with essential vitamins and minerals. Eating locally-grown foods can also help to reduce the environmental impact of food production and ensure that the food is fresher and higher in nutrients. For these reasons, eating organic and locally-grown foods can be an excellent choice for better health.
Green living for better health is an important concept that should be embraced by everyone. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big difference in our health and the environment. By reducing our consumption of resources, recycling, and using eco-friendly products, we can help reduce our carbon footprint and improve our health. Additionally, by eating organic foods, using natural cleaning products, and avoiding toxic chemicals, we can reduce our exposure to harmful substances and improve our overall health. Green living is not only beneficial for our health, but it is also beneficial for the environment. By making small changes, we can make a big difference in our health and the environment.


text: GS 2 U.S. quits UN human rights body The UNHRC has been among the targets of President Donald Trump’s politics against global organisations and treaties. Under his presidency, the U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. climate treaty and the UNESCO. Trauma at the border As part of its “zero-tolerance” approach to dealing with undocumented migrants, the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. has been separating parents and children within migrating families, leading to outrage over the burgeoning number of minors lodged in foster care. Right on Kashmir’s rights? India has said that the report violates its “sovereignty and territorial integrity” as it has used terms such as “Azad Jammu and Kashmir” and “Gilgit Baltistan” to describe the part of the State under Pakistani control. Kim, Xi agree on resolution of key issues North Korean leader promises cooperation on securing ‘true peace’ in the region Sanctions act passes, sans any waiver provision The U.S. Senate has ignored the Donald Trump administration’s request for inclusion of waiver provisions in the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). Oli’s China visit to focus on connectivity Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit to China, which began on Tuesday, will focus on advancing cross-border connectivity, including through a railway corridor to Kathmandu, which could be extended to India in the future. GS 3 ‘Pattiseema scheme will help revive Krishna delta’ The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme will help revive the Krishna delta to its past glory and infuse life back into the Krishna that has dried up completely Shillong bags Smart City tag As the Smart Cities Mission enters its fourth year, the Centre has finally announced the 100th and the last city which will be part of the project: Shillong. India’s first river interlinking project caught in U.P.-M.P. tussle Disagreements over water-sharing and difficulty in acquiring non-forest land impede the Rs18,000-crore Ken Betwa river interlink project. Transmission troubles Customers of Indian banks continue to foot the bill for banking system inefficiencies Neither new nor undesirable The lateral entry decision is based on the assumption that since our civil servants, especially those of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), are generalists and hence ill-suited to deal with policy implications of new technologies and new modes of thinking, the country is in dire need of domain experts. The seeds of sustainability In early June, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the State would fully embrace Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), a chemical-free method that would cover all farmers by 2024. Beating plastic pollution The focus must be on waste management and recycling Defining death India needs clear standard operating procedures as well as a legal definition of death How high altitude shapes human body Living the high life — growing up, in other words, at extreme altitude — forces a developing human body to conserve energy, and that can translated into shorter arms, according to a study published on Wednesday.


Not to be confused with the smart TV platform of the same name (2010-2014, RIP) or the Android TV platform it’s built on top of, Google has just taken the wraps off the new Google TV. The name refers to the interface for the new, aptly titled Chromecast with Google TV, combining streaming services, live TV (via YouTube TV) and various other Google offerings into a single, streamlined UI.
In that sense, the new Google TV is similar to offerings from Apple and Amazon, serving as a kind of one-stop-shop to replace cable TV outright. It works with most of the top streaming offerings, including Disney+, france.tv, HBO Max, Netflix, Rakuten Viki and, of course, YouTube, with NBC’s Peacock coming soon.
Live TV is accessible for those who have a YouTube TV membership in the States. The (admittedly pricey at $65 a month) service brings access to 85 live stations, including the networks, CNN, ESPN and Nickelodeon, available via a Live tab. The company will also be adding additional live TV provider integration down the road.
The real secret sauce here, however, seems to be the underlying search smarts that serve as the foundation for so much of what Google does. Here’s the company discussing the new feature in a blog post:
To build this, we studied the different ways people discover media—from searching for a specific title to browsing by genre—and created an experience that helps you and what to watch. We also made improvements to Google’s Knowledge Graph, which is part of how we better understand and organize your media into topics and genres, from movies about space travel to reality shows about cooking. You’ll also see titles that are trending on Google Search, so you can always and something timely and relevant.
Users can search for specific recommendations via voice. They can also use Assistant to get the weather, sports scores and view their security cams via compatible products like Nest straight from the TV set. The fact that the system is built on top of Android TV means that Google TV is compatible with some 6,500 apps at launch, with support for the company’s own streaming gaming offering, Stadia, coming in the first half of next year. When not in use, Ambient mode will display a slideshow of Google Photos.
Google TV is available for Chromecast with Google TV, which launches today at $50. Users can also access it as part of the new Google TV app — an update to Google Play Movies & TV for Android, which also arrives today.


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The ancient town of St Andrews in Fife is gearing up to celebrate the day of Scotland's patron saint with a 4 day weekend of festivities next month.
The St Andrew’s Day Celebrations, which will run from 27 - 30 November, are part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals - a programme of events funded by the Scottish Government and managed by EventScotland.
A new website has been launched with all the information you’ll need for the weekend at www.standrewsdaycelebrations.com
Ideal for families, students, and everyone in between, the St Andrews Day Celebrations will be a weekend of unforgettable festivity, all in recognition of Scotland’s cultural history and the people who continue to make it.
Highlights of the long weekend will include an open-air ceilidh and the town’s annual Festive Lights Switch-On. Notably the celebrations will encompass the St Andrews Food and Drink Festival.
New for this year – a St Andrews v the Rest of the World golf match will be played on the famous New Course.
Additionally, the celebrations will feature the final few days of ‘Previously…Scotland’s History Festival’, as the festival decamps from Edinburgh to St Andrews for the weekend.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, said: “St Andrew’s Day marks the start of Scotland’s winter festivals and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all that is great about Scotland – including our thriving contemporary culture, our rich heritage and our world-renowned warm and friendly welcome.
“That’s why, once again, we are proudly encouraging Scots and Scots at heart from around the world to join us in celebrating our national day at one of hundreds of brilliant free events and attractions taking place across Scotland from 28-30 November – including, of course, in St Andrews itself, where an excellent four-day programme of events is planned.”
The climax of the festivities will be the events on St Andrew’s Day itself – an afternoon of free, open-air activities will take place in Andrews’ historic town centre on 30 November.
Headline act Eddi Reader and her band will feature – one of Scotland’s best-loved performers, renowned for her emotive and passionate renditions of modern and traditional songs. Supporting acts will include – top folk-rock band Anderson McGinty Webster Fish; the Edinburgh Banghra Crew and Siamsoir Irish Dance Performance Troupe and street theatre – paying tribute not just to traditional Scotland but also to contemporary, multicultural Scottish society.
As darkness falls, the St Andrews Festive Lights will be switched on and the event will transition into a traditional open-air ceilidh – 2000 party-goers, young and old, are expected to join in.
Several local organisations are helping to plan and deliver this year's celebrations under the coordination of local charities the St Andrews Partnership and The Fellowship of St Andrews.
Further events and exact timings will be announced over the coming month – for all the latest details, please visit www.standrewsdaycelebrations.com


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ZUG, Switzerland, Jan. 31, 2019 -- ODEM is pleased to announce its debut ranking among the 50 largest blockchain companies by market value in Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s Crypto Valley blockchain cluster.
ODEM was named in a Crypto Valley survey conducted by investment company CV VC AG, in collaboration with PwC Strategy, and IT provider inacta AG. As of the fourth quarter of 2018, ODEM had a crypto-market capitalization of US $41.6 million. Today, ODEM is worth about $50 million, according to CoinMarketCap. ODEM was among 15 ventures that entered the CV Top 50 in the latest survey.
“ODEM’s inclusion in the Top 50 is a testament to the value we’re creating at ODEM and the hard work of our team,” said ODEM Chief Executive Officer Richard Maaghul. “It’s also an endorsement of the fertile regulatory environment in Switzerland and Liechtenstein that encourages companies like ODEM to prosper.”
ODEM is among about 750 blockchain-related companies identified by CV VC in Switzerland and neighboring Liechtenstein. The average market value of the CV Top 50 was $400 million in the fourth quarter. Members of the entire group of blockchain ventures had an average valuation of $27 million, the survey showed.
ODEM is developing the ODEM Platform on the Ethereum blockchain to streamline the organization and delivery of academic courses and certifications. The Platform empowers students to customize their education through interaction with educators and employers. ODEM plans to roll out the Platform in the first quarter of 2019..
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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association does not believe that recent events have justified the government’s use of emergency measures, including creating a national crisis that threatens Canada’s security.Ewa Krajewska, a lawyer representing the union in the case, said.
The Association explains that it is important to ensure that the government does not infringe on the rights guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, especially since this is the first aid of the law.
The situation in Ottawa is complex, difficult and painful, especially for marginalized groups who have experienced racial or homosexual atrocities.Recognized by the Director of ACLCNova Mendelssohn Aviv.
However, it believes that governments already have the tools to deal with the situation and that emergency measures should be resorted to by law.
Unnecessary, unjustifiable and unconstitutional.
The federal government announced on Monday Used the emergency law Demonstrations blocked some more border crossings earlier in the week to put an end to the occupation of downtown Ottawa.
The Prime Minister promised that the adopted measures would respect the Charter of Rights and Freedom.
The scope of these measures will be time-bound, geographically targeted, fair and proportional to the threat to Canada’s security.Said Justin Trudeau.
This promise does not convince the Canadian Civil Liberties Association that the text of the decrees does not limit their scope to certain cities or provinces. He therefore concludes that they apply to all Canadians and to the country as a whole, including the provinces where the chiefs have declared that they do not need the rules provided by the Emergency Act.
The association is also concerned about the rules affecting the freezing of bank accounts and the communication of personal financial information without any judicial review.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association emphasizes the importance of defending the right to demonstrate in a democracy.
An illegal disruptive struggle, such as blocking the pipeline or occupying public space, may also be the best way to raise awareness for powerless people.Ms. According to Mendelsohn Aviv.
The Emergency Act passed in 1988 has not been used before. This changed the law of war operations.
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An ex- CIA operative is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving high level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect.
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A new Franklin & Marshall College Poll shows Pennsylvania voters give President Trump a grade of "F" on fixing healthcare and an "A or B" on dealing with terrorism.
City Commissioner Al Schmidt on Thursday called on the Pennsylvania Department of State to identify and contact noncitizens who registered to vote due to a flawed procedure at PennDot centers across the state.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A group affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association is out with its first ad in the race to succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
For about eight years, Philadelphia's probation and parole department has used a computer algorithm to rate the riskiness of nearly every offender it oversees. But officials there won't say what factors the tool weighs, raising questions about transparency. The city plans to create a similar risk assessment...
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The federal corruption case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is rooted in disproven allegations that the senator engaged in overseas trysts with underage prostitutes, but at trial a strong-willed judge has kept out any remotely prurient evidence.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night platform to continue his assault on the GOP health care bill, firing back at critics including U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and "Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she respects young immigrants who shouted her down at an event in San Francisco, but said their call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul was premature.
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Millions of people suffer from sinus problems, which can be tough to treat. When sinusitis, an inflammation of the nasal sinuses, is chronic, it can be debilitating and life-threatening.
Dr. Alexander Chiu and his team at The University of Arizona Medical Center are specializing in these challenging complex cases, helping the division to earn recognition as one of the nation's top programs.
Out of about 5,000 U.S. hospitals, UAMC was ranked No. 30 in ENT by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list of 2013-14.
And Chiu, professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in the UA Department of Surgery, was named one of the 2013 Best Doctors in America.
For patient James Dean, 66, the national ranking isn't high enough.
"They should be No. 1," said Dean, who suffered debilitating sinusitis for 15 years before Chiu performed minimally invasive sinus surgery that changed his life.
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Dean developed allergies after he and his family moved to Tucson from Illinois in 1980. He developed polyps, which prevented him from breathing properly.
"My nose was so plugged that my ears would pop when I swallowed," said Dean, a land surveyor. "My nose ran constantly. It got so bad at work I would turn out the lights, close the door and lie down under my desk.”
Steroids shrank the polyps, but they grew back. He tried surgery, but the relief was short-lived. Dean developed sinus infections and headaches that put him out of commission. His community ENT said further surgery was possible, but it would require opening his skull. "I would have had a big old bumpy scar across my forehead."
However, when a pre-surgery scan revealed erosion of the bone between the brain and the sinuses, Dean's doctor sent him to Chiu. The greatest concern was that Dean could suffer from a dangerous complication, such as meningitis.
"Although we think of sinusitis as a fairly benign problem, its location can make it potentially a very serious problem," Chiu said. "Your sinuses are right next to your eyeballs and your brain. You can have a serious eye or brain condition that started with a sinus infection."
Instead of opening his skull, Chiu went through Dean's nose and drilled open his frontal sinus, removing polyps and allowing it to drain. "He is now safe from having an infection in his brain," Chiu said.
Recovery from the three-hour outpatient surgery was fairly simple. Endoscopic surgery, Chiu's specialty, results in no facial scars, less pain and easier recovery.
"The operation was on a Wednesday and by Saturday I was at estate sales," said Dean, who along with Laurie, his wife of 46 years, is an avid collector of artwork by Tucson artists.
He said he feels great and is infection free.
Author of the textbooks, "Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus" and "Skull Base Surgery and Sinonasal Tumor," Chiu is also editor-in-chief of the leading journal on sinus disease, American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy. He came from the University of Pennsylvania three years ago to start the UA's otolaryngology division.
"I was tasked with building something from scratch," Chiu said. "I came in with a very determined plan to make this one of the best programs in the country.
"What I wanted to do was to focus on the tough ENT cases and these tend to focus around head and neck cancer, revision surgeries (surgeries that have been done two and three times) and complex ear surgeries," he added.
Chiu has recruited national experts to the program, which now has seven surgeons. Among them: Dr. Abraham Jacob, director of the UA Ear Institute; and also Dr. Audrey Baker Erman and Dr. Thomas J. Gernon, head and neck cancer experts specializing in reconstructive surgery.
"From life-saving surgeries for head and neck cancer, to advanced treatments for chronic sinus problems, to helping deaf patients regain the ability to hear, our faculty in the Division of Otolaryngology are committed to improving the quality of life in our community and beyond," said Dr. Rainer W.G. Gruessner, professor and the UA Department of Surgery chairman.
And the department is equipped to handle the most difficult cases, including that of Aundrea Aragon who made international headlines in 2012 when Chiu and Dr. Michael Lemole, chief of the Division of Neurosurgery, teamed up to repair cracks in the back wall of Aragon's sphenoid sinus that allowed brain fluid to leak out of her nose. Both also partner to remove brain tumors through the nose.
The department is drawing patients from throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California.
"We have faculty here that can practice anywhere in the country and we are so lucky to have them in Tucson," Chiu said. "We are representative of the new UAMC, which is bringing premier academic medicine to Tucson."

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Concept camera requires just one hand
When you’re out with the kids, you’ll usually have to offload their accessories before you’ve got enough hands free to take a picture. But one intrepid designer’s single-handedly changing all that.
Designer Mikhail Stawsky's concept one-hand camera
Mikhail Stawsky's concept design is called Index and it enables single-handed operation thanks to a handgrip that rotates around the camera’s main body. Pulling the grip from left to right allows you to have the handle on either side, but also causes the main body to rotate too.
Stawsky’s also built the camera’s flash into the end of the handle and, at the point where your thumb would rest, there’s a shutter button and display.
At one end of the main body is, obviously, the camera lens. Sadly there’s no indication as to whether lenses can be changed at whim, much like on a digital SLR. We suspect not - that would require two hands.
At the opposite end to the lens are all the standard features you’d expect from most modern cameras, including an LCD screen and a button for cycling through image modes.
A Canon logo also rests on one side of the Index shooter, but no plans to release the camera under a Canon brand have been mentioned.
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A and I were walking up to the Clement Street Farmer’s Market yesterday and she’d noted that the weather felt quite autumnal: clear, bright, and cold. Of course, our weather here in the Richmond District rarely gets truly autumnal. Depending on the fronts coming in, some days it’ll be clear and chilly, other days it’ll be forever overcast and damp.
I still miss autumns in New England, to tell the truth. I miss the chilly mornings driving into work with a large coffee to warm me up. I miss the back roads canopied with yellow, orange and red. I miss the quiet whispers of wind through the trees, helping the leaves fall.
These are the kinds of things I like peppering into my novels. In My Blue World‘s universe is New England-y, with several moments taking place in leaf-strewn woods, apple orchards and hilltop cabins at the start of the season. Meet the Lidwells! has the kids writing songs inspired by New England seasons. Diwa & Kaffi also sees the change of seasons as a passage of time and life. And even Queen Ophelia gets to experience weather changes as well. It’s my way of inserting some personal memories of autumnal moments. And I’m sure I’ll keep doing it with future stories as well.
I remember going to see this movie back when it came out in 1991, when it played briefly at Coolidge Corner theater in Brookline, just a short-ish trip on the T from Charlesgate dorm near Kenmore Square. I remember it being a long-ish movie — the US version was apparently two and a half hours — but for some reason I also seem to remember somehow seeing the European cut, which is closer to three hours. It’s visually gorgeous, filmed in eleven different countries.
The director’s cut, however, is closer to five hours, and I sat through it all this past weekend during our flight back from New England. And I enjoyed every single minute.
It’s one of my all-time favorite movies, but I can totally understand why others might question my sanity, as it’s not a movie for everyone’s tastes. From the beginning it has a slow and deliberate pace — not a glacial one, which quite a few European art films tend to suffer from, but a novel one. I say ‘novel’ because that’s what it feels like: reading a novel, playing it out on the screen. It takes place in the final days of 1999 when a nuclear-powered satellite is spinning out of control and threatening to crash somewhere on the planet’s surface. But the story is not about the satellite; that’s just the framework of the more personal stories that unfold. There’s Clare, a young and emotionally lost French woman trying to find meaning and stability in her own life; there’s Sam, an American on the run from the government after stealing top secret hardware; there’s Eugene, Clare’s ex and a writer who still loves her; there’s Henry, Sam’s scientist father who focuses more on his projects than his son. And there are even more secondary and tertiary characters who also have their own storylines. It’s about dreams, love, loss, and hope.
It’s kind of hard to explain everything that goes on with this story, though not because it’s confusing or convoluted; it’s more that what we think is the story is only the surface of a much deeper and more important one that involves every single person on the screen. It goes in quite a few unexpected directions but does so deliberately and always for a reason.
I was first drawn to the movie due to its fantastic soundtrack featuring numerous well-known bands of the early 90s performing songs that, on the request of director Wim Wenders, were to evoke what each band would sound like at the other end of the decade. It features songs by Depeche Mode, U2, Can, Lou Reed, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, REM, Elvis Costello, and more. The soundtrack alone is worth picking up, even if you’re not interested in the film!
I mention the movie here on my writing blog, not just because I’d sat through the marathon five-hour director’s cut (which, to Wenders’ credit, manages not to drag at all), but because one of the reasons it’s my favorite movies is because it was an extremely important influence on my writing. From this movie I learned pacing; I learned that not every story needs to be going at a tangible constant speed, nor does it even have to hit high and low points at specific times within the story. This is a slow-burner that starts off calm and introduces new plot points at a leisurely pace, until we get to a point where we suddenly realize we’ve been going at a pretty damn good clip for the last hour or so. It’s a perfect example of how pacing can help tell the story by way of playing with our emotions and expectations.
Until the End of the World has just been released as a remastered Criterion dvd, and I highly suggest watching it if you have a full weekend afternoon.
Oh hey! I’m back again. Sorry about the delay. So what’s been going on in the writing world for me lately, anyway?
Glad you asked! Because I’d been getting rather annoyed with myself because nothing was going on. I mean, I have been doing my daily words for the most part, but I really wasn’t getting anywhere with it. It’s all fine that I was using this time to write something just out of necessity — in this case, a few holiday-themed experiments in the Mendaihu Universe (which I may or may not expand on at some point) and quite a few outtakes for an as-yet-unnamed college campus story set in the Diwa & Kaffi universe. I even played around a bit with a few older ideas…but nothing seemed to be sticking. I was either getting bored with it, or there really was no story there to begin with.
To put it bluntly: I’m itching to start a new project. And none of these outtakes were calling out to me.
That is, until I decided to try a different approach: one day last week, I wrote out a few detailed paragraphs of various story tropes that I’ve positively gravitated towards, both past and present. Nothing specific, just working out what kind of stories resonate with me at this time. In the process, I let my imagination go wild: how would I go about writing these stories, anyway? Would I be able to expand on this, make it a novel or some other format? Not that I was about to write one then and there — this was just to expand my mind a bit. This is exactly how I’d approached my last three novels, and the process worked pretty damn well.
In all honesty, this was EXACTLY what I’d needed to do. Because now I have a few Possible New Projects worth looking into. Again, I’m not going to look at these as Big Epic Undertakings… I’m just going to let them evolve.
And hopefully something new and exciting will come out of it.
I’ve been having this itch to do a major book purge. I mean, I’ve done quite a few of these over the years, so this is nothing new. I’ll get rid of books I haven’t read in ages, ones I’m no longer interested in, ones I’ve had for years but never cracked open. Do I need to have these in my life? As I’ve said before, the books are donated to the library and it opens up spaces for new books. Win-win!
I’ve also been having this itch to find new inspiration for my writing. This happens now and again, especially if I spend far too long reading my own stuff for revision purposes — which I’ve been doing the last few months with Diwa & Kaffi. I’ve finished that part of the project, however, so now it’s time for me to read new things again.
But what? My tastes have definitely changed over the years, to the point where I’m not entirely sure what I’m interested in reading at the moment. There’s the manga: the intriguing and unique storytelling such as Nagabe’s Siúil, a Rún: The Girl from the Other Side or Paru Itagaki’s Beastars. There’s the countless music biographies and histories I can catch up on, such as Ed Ward’s The History of Rock and Roll Vol II (the first volume was much more enjoyable than I’d expected it to be), or Prince’s The Beautiful Ones.
But I’m also at a loss when it comes to new titles. I used to find them via Publisher’s Weekly, but I let that subscription lapse some time ago. Sometimes it’s word of mouth, sometimes it’s just a book store browse. But I haven’t really looked for anything completely new in a while now. I’m not sure if I’m just dithering or if I’m just lacking inspiration. Not much is really jumping out at me lately.
I know it’s not the titles themselves or the current trends. I’m just out of the loop and not being very active about my search. I’ve been busy with a lot of things. But now I’m not as busy, and I’m looking for something new.
And I feel like I’m no longer resonating with a lot of my old collection, either. I gave up a lot of titles some time ago, but I think it’s time for another go-round. A KonMari level purging this time: if I’m not going to read it within the next six months, chances are good I won’t be reading it at all. Time for it to go.
It’s time to open up more space on these shelves again. Time to find new inspiration. Time to find new books that will refresh and reinvigorate my creativity.
I’ve said it many times before, this is one of the biggest reasons I watch anime and read manga: it forces me to think outside the box.
We’ve recently been watching Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan on Netflix, and it’s a hell of a lot of fun. On the surface it might be one of those fantasy animes that start off cute and fun and eventually turn weird and creepy (one of my favorite storytelling styles, I should add), and there’s enough bonkers humor to sustain multiple episodes, but it’s really wonderfully written. The short version: four young female air force cadets (and one back-up) are chosen to fly secret planes that are actually ancient dragons hiding under armor that makes them look like fighter jets. There’s a much darker and stranger story line that kicks in about three episodes in, of course, but on the way there, we’re given the usual shojo silliness: boy trouble, self-doubt and embarrassment, strange and mysterious adults, the power of love, and so on. I especially enjoy the camaraderie of the special air force team and its leaders, as there’s definitely a Patlabor-esque ‘group of misfits’ vibe going on. I’m utterly fascinated at how the main plot is unfolding. While it might just be about the girls training with their dragons, there’s a deeper, more sinister reason for what’s really going on where their lives may be at stake.
It’s precisely this type of story that inspires me to write my own. I’m always drawn to stories with this kind of creativity, where it pushes me to rethink my own ideas. The idea of dragons as fighter jets would not have occurred to me at all. But after watching just the first episode — in fact, a prologue on the first one explains the entire backstory of it to brilliant effect — I was completely sold on the idea. It was definitely a damn, why didn’t I think of that?? moment for me.
And I know a lot of readers enjoy this kind of creativity as well; after all, Ann Leckie’s Ancillary series, Yoon Ha Lee’s Machineries of Empire series and Becky Chambers’ Wayfarer stories have the same kind of unique and original styles that have given them huge audiences and Hugo nominations and wins. It’s taking older tropes and making them new again.
I highly recommend checking this series out…it’s really good fun.
Recently Dave Grohl released a 23-minute instrumental called “Play” that was written and played entirely by him alone, and upon hearing it, I realized the creation of this track is very similar to how I write novels.
The accompanying video is prefaced by a six-plus minute talk about not just the recording but a music school for kids that he’s taken part in. It’s worth watching for both; in particular, I’m intrigued by how dedicated he is to his creation. It’s not a long-winded progfest at all, but very similar to an orchestral piece in its structure. It’s going in a specific direction through deliberate sections, laying down certain motifs to experiment on and later return to, and each instrument is supporting the other. Grohl also ensures that each segment is played to the best of his ability, leaving no weak or meandering moments.
This is how my mind works when I’m writing an extended project like a novel. While the initial pass-through might be raw and desperately in need of revision, once I immerse myself in the serious work of laying it all down, I’m all in. I immerse myself in the story by seeing it from multiple angles: there’s the shape of the overall piece, where I can see the plot’s peaks and valleys as a whole; there’s the attention paid to the scene itself, and its relationship not only to what’s already gone on, but how it’ll affect future scenes; there’s the volume of the piece, where I can feel when it needs calm and when it needs friction; there’s the motifs (such as character traits, for instance) that I will return to in different shapes and forms throughout the novel.
Over the years I’ve talked with writers and musicians (and music historians) alike and interestingly I’ve found that many of them are kind of surprised when I tell them this is how I taught myself how to do it all, that this was the way it made the most sense to me. I think this is also why I find myself drawn to other creative people whose process is unique and/or unexpected. To me it gives their projects a deeply personal touch; it’s not just their style that gets imprinted in the words or the music or the art, it’s their own spirit. It’s what makes their creation uniquely their own.
I try thinking about new ways I can play around with storytelling. I’ve often said that the stories that inspire me the most are the ones that have moments of brilliance. I’m not talking award-winning prose here… I’m talking about moments of damn, I wish I’d written that!
Like the above gif, from Fullmetal Alchemist, where Edward Elric uses his alchemical powers (major character trait) to not just pull the atoms of metal from the nearby pipes (major ability) but to reshape it (another major ability) into a rod that he can use for fighting. Moments where three or four separate character traits come together in creative and sometimes unexpected ways, and propel both character and story forward. It’s both a moment of clarity for the viewer (‘aha, that’s right, he can do that!’) and a moment of action for the story (‘oh man, he’s about to beat someone’s ass, isn’t he?’) and it’s all threaded together beautifully in one five-second moment.
I try to work those kinds of moments into my stories when I can. I try to put a spin on them as well, by not always relying on expectations. That way when these seemingly different points come together, it’s often unexpected. Those are my favorite moments to read and watch, and they’re definitely my favorite to write.
Mind you, the story doesn’t have to have wall-to-wall moments like that. But they’re certainly one of my favorite weapons in my writing arsenal.
With the recent passing of genre giant Ursula K Le Guin, and the hundreds of remembrances of fans and fellow authors who were introduced to science fiction and fantasy via her novels and short stories, I got to thinking… I don’t think I’ve ever read any of her work! I do now own one of her recent short story collections, The Unreal and the Real, that I’ve yet to crack open. I’m well familiar with the titles, of course. She’s one of the list of authors I will almost always find in bulk at used book stores.
So what did I read when I was first starting out as a teenage writer? Well, that’s a good question. I tried and failed at reading The Lord of the Rings in junior high because I had little patience for it. I read some YA here and there, a lot of music books and magazines. Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine was one of the few reading assignments I adored. My freshman year I devoured Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series. I went through a short spell reading Vonnegut and Asimov. Some comics. But that was about it. I spent more time enthralled by radio and records, as well as visual outlets like MTV, Miami Vice and the various movies we’d rent on the weekends.
And it kind of stayed that way, to be honest. I read books here and there, but not nearly as voraciously as I do now. I went through a Stephen King spell in the early 90s, maybe a few other authors here and there. Douglas Coupland was probably the only mainstay for me then. Instead I watched a lot of movies (and anime, whenever I could find it). It wasn’t until maybe the late 90s, right about the same time that I started taking my writing a hell of a lot more seriously, that I decided that maybe I should start reading more, especially in my genre.
Occasionally I’d head to a book store and pick up one or two paperbacks. By 2000 (right about the time I switched jobs and started the trilogy), my visits to Barnes & Noble and other book stores were becoming more frequent. For a good couple of years I’d do a run to Leominster (about 30 miles east of my home town) that started at Newbury Comics for a cd run, and ended with a three-hour browse at the B&N up the road. That was when I finally started finding my own literary influences; Kate Elliott, CJ Cherryh, Richard Paul Russo, Lyda Morehouse, Anne McCaffrey, and so on. Interestingly, a lot of female genre writers and not that many male writers. I looked for writers that jumped out at me, that did something unique that fascinated me in some way.
I didn’t read The Lord of the Rings until around 2007, to be honest. And I finally read Neuromancer around the same time. I still don’t think I’ve read any Philip K Dick, Alfred Bester, Harlan Ellison, Brian Aldiss or many of the old-school classics, many of whom had movies made from their books by that time. Some, but not nearly that many as others.
Still, I’ve found my influences in my own way to get where I am today, and I’m still discovering more. Haruki Murakami is a big current favorite of mine, for instance. I’m fascinated by storytelling from different angles and avenues, different cultures and points of view. Just like my avid movie watching back in the day, it’s all about a story that makes me stop in my tracks and think two things: How the hell did they make that work?, and Okay, I need to get back to my computer RIGHT NOW and start writing! Whether it’s a movie, a book, a manga or an anime, if it moves me just the right way, I’m hooked and inspired.
A. and I decided to restart our Anime Nights, something we used to do at our old place in North Beach but hadn’t done in ages since. I’ve always been a huge fan of anime since the mid-90s, though my watching habits always tend to come and go, depending on how much time I can devote to it and when it’s available. I was a huge fan of Cartoon Network’s Toonami back in the ’00s, and it introduced me to some great titles like Naruto (of which I’m still a fan), One Piece and more. We would also rent out anime through Netflix, checking up on some great titles like Haibane Renmei, Ergo Proxy and Trigun.
I kind of let it go for the last few years, mainly due to wanting to focus on finishing and publishing the trilogy, and also needing to get myself back into a consistent writing habit. But lately I’ve come to realize that maybe I should at least take a night off and watch more of the things that inspire my writing in the first place. Maybe in the process I’ll be inspired once more by newer, different stories.
Last night’s viewing, courtesy of Funimation, was finally catching up with Yuri!!! on Ice, which I believe all of our otaku friends have already seen when it was first released not that long ago. It’s a lot of fun to watch (and I now understand the plentiful shipping that went on back then).
I should also point out this was a great example (one of many) of why I love anime so much: it’s a cartoon series about competitive figure skating. It proves you can write a compelling story about pretty much anything, whether it’s about sports or cooking or high school girls starting a rock group. As a writer, it reminds me that no idea is too weird or too corny or too goofy. It really is the storytelling that counts.
It’s also made me think about finite serial storytelling. For instance, something like Cowboy Bebop. It tells a specific story over the course of its twenty some-odd episodes and its film, but it also has many shorter stories within the span of each episode. That gave me a lot to think about as a writer; it made me rethink how to interweave the main story arc around several smaller subplot arcs.
[I should add that I recently rewatched an episode while on our flight home from Boston, and realized just how great that show really is; I definitely need to watch it again.]
Then of course there’s my favorite movie of this year, hands down: your name.
I’m totally a fanboy for this film, because a) it’s beautifully made with some absolutely stunning shots, and b) its storytelling is amazingly detailed (I pick up more bits the more I watch it) and woven together in a really creative way. On the surface it looks like a girly ‘star-crossed lovers’ story but it’s not. I’ve watched it three times already this year (twice during our UK trip earlier this year) and I’m pretty sure I’ll watch it again before the year is over, just to study the storytelling.
So yeah…I’m looking forward to watching more anime in the coming months again. It’s not only fun, it almost always inspires me to come up with new story ideas and storytelling styles.
No, really. If you put me on the spot and say “WRITE SOMETHING!”, I’ll completely freeze up. “Okay, write something about goats!” …goats…? Umm. I got nothing. I’m not a big Mountain Goats fan. LJ had a goat for a mascot. Aaand…that’s about it. “It’s not that hard! Write a story about a goat!” Doing what? “I don’t know! Make something up! You’re the writer!” Umm…
Yeah, from that transcript, it sounds like I just don’t have much of a thought process at all. It sounds like my brain just can’t get out of first gear.
On the contrary, my brain is most likely going:
Okay, goats. Goats. Mountains? Which mountain? Any mountain in the US, or one in Siberia? Which country is it that we usually see mountain goats on those BBC nature shows? Okay, a story about a goat that’s filmed by Attenborough’s team. No, that’s stupid. A goat that befriends the team? Meh. Too hokey. No, let’s back it up. The Pet Goat. NO! No no no. Not gonna go there. What the hell should I write about a goat? Why goats, anyway? I don’t have any interest in goats. Well, goat’s milk cheese is pretty tasty…that reminds me, we need to do our food shopping this weekend. I need to get that, and some more cereal — wait. Where was I? Goats. Man, I can’t think of anything.
This is why I’m not much of a person to write via a suggested prompt. I tend to overthink the exercise. It’s not that I can’t write like that, it’s that my default setting is usually long-form story. It’s why I’ve never really tried writing short stories in the past. It’s also why I know I’d never be a reporter on assignment. It’s not my default setting.
That said, however…
This is one of the reasons why I’ve resurrected the daily practice words. I’m trying to break out of that habit of thinking oh god I have to write 750 words about something and my brain is blank. I don’t know what the hell to write about. Or more to the point: I’ve already written about X, Y and Z. I’m sick of writing the same damn thing over and over again. I want to write something different but I DON’T KNOW–
You know, this is why I need to tell myself to STFU every now and again.
But seriously, I’m doing my best to break my bad writing habits. Instead of blanking out or freezing up, I’ll just write a random passage of conversation, just to see where it goes. It’s one of my favorite exercises, actually: writing a passage that tells a story or part of a story, using only dialogue. No prose, no ‘he said’, ‘she exclaimed’, no descriptive action. I force myself to write as if it’s two people on a blank stage, interacting purely through voice. And in the process, it makes me rethink how to approach my writing.
It’s good that I know what my bad habits are, that way I can do something about getting rid of them.


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The Pittsburgh Courier, a black newspaper, railed against “Beulah” — and, by extension, much of what Waters had come to represent as a performer — in a review Bogle quotes, charging that the program “defiles and desecrates colored people” and promoted “the dread and despised stereotype — that of colored people presenting themselves as buffoons, slavish menials and ne’er-do-wells.” As the paper noted: “Lena Horne . . . has refused to lend her talents in roles that will reflect” badly “upon her people. . . . Miss Waters deserves condemnation.” Americans black and white came to think of Ethel Waters not as mother, but as mammy to us all.
The Life and Career of Ethel Waters
By Donald Bogle
Illustrated. 624 pp. Harper/HarperCollins Publishers. $26.99.
Waters had a different point of view, one informed in part by memories of her early life. Born in Chester, Pa., to a single mother who had been impregnated around the age of 12 after a rape at knife-point, Waters brought herself up from destitution, working for a time in domestic service. In her maturity, she found playing a maid much preferable to being one, she said. As Bogle quotes her, “I like being Beulah — she says such clever things.”
Indeed, Waters conveys irrepressible intelligence and integrity in virtually all her performances surviving on video, no matter what the role or the setting. YouTube provides the striking evidence of a clip from the low-budget musical “Bubbling Over,” produced in 1934 by RKO. A book otherwise rich in detail, “Heat Wave” has just a few sentences on this film and never mentions the sequence of Waters costumed as a washerwoman, her hair covered in an Aunt Jemima bandanna. Waters scrubs clothes in a big pan the whole time she sings “Darkies Never Dream,” a squeamish lament that she imbues with grace more miraculous than anything in “Cabin in the Sky.”
Waters was sexually venturesome, apparently, and she probably had same-sex partners on and off throughout her life, Bogle suggests. He handles this dimension of Waters’s life matter-of-factly, much to his credit. Bogle makes no misguided effort to reposition Waters as an unsung hero of transgressive sexual identity. After all, sexual fluidity was so common among the early blues queens that it was scarcely transgressive in their sphere; it was practically the norm.
Behind her relentlessly cheery public face, Waters was volatile, rough, unforgiving and often crude, Bogle shows. Privately, she was essentially the antithesis of the genial, contentedly subservient helpmate she portrayed over and over, to the distress of her critics. Her personal tastes veered toward the dark, too; as Bogle tells us, Waters loved horror movies, and she was an ardent prizefight fan. As I learned so much about Waters, I couldn’t help wondering how we would think of her if she were working today, functioning in a celebrity culture that holds no secrets. The fierceness of the private Waters makes the unyielding amiability of the public one all the more vexing. Eddie Anderson would have a hell of a time choosing between them.


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Happy Wednesday friends! How has the week treat you so far? Hopefully it’s well! I really don’t like snow- as I’m sure you now all know. However, I will say that I think snow portraits are BEAUTIFUL. Elliot wanted half of his senior session done during the winter and I thought that would be a piece of cake. It was not, seeing as we had a crazy season of unpredictable weather.


OC Transpo is missing a golden opportunity to understand how customers are travelling across the transit network by not requiring customers to tap their smart cards between buses and trains at LRT transfer stations, according to a local university professor who researches data issues.
University of Ottawa law Prof. Teresa Scassa, who’s the Canada Research Chair in information law and policy, said she started getting interested in how public transit agencies collect data as she worked on a research paper about six years ago.
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“Now when I use transit I’m always thinking about transit data,” Scassa, a Transpo customer, said in an interview.
“What struck me in the switch to the O-Train was that the Presto smart cards are fare-collection devices, but the data they collect includes data about passenger movements and that transit authorities get that data through an aggregate, de-identified form and use it for planning.”