Dream sequence [electronic resource] : chamber music of Andrew Imbrie
- Imbrie, Andrew, 1921-2007
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- Works. Selections
- Additional Titles:
- Chamber music of Andrew Imbrie
- New York, N.Y. : DRAM,
- Additional Creators:
- Roethke, Theodore, 1908-1963, Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620, Narucki, Susan, Korf, Anthony, Imbrie, Andrew, 1921-2007, Recorded Anthology of American Music, Inc, Parnassus (Instrumental ensemble), and DRAM (Online service)
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- Dream sequence (23:51) -- Five Roethke songs (15:12) -- Three piece suite (7:54) -- Campion songs (8:48) -- To a traveler (8:45).
- Streaming audio.
"Recorded Anthology of American Music, Inc."
The 1st work for flute, oboe/English horn, clarinet/bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, viola, and cello; the 2nd for soprano and piano; the 3rd for harp and piano; the 4th for vocal quartet (SATBar) and piano; the 5th for clarinet, violin, and piano.
Title from image of compact disc cover on Web page (viewed July 10, 2007).
Eds. recorded: C.F. Peters (1st-2nd works); Shawnee Press (5th work).
Includes program notes.
AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.
- Participant/Performer Note:
- Parnassus ; Susan Narucki, soprano (2nd work) ; Anthony Korf, conductor.
- Data/Place of Event:
- Recorded Feb. 12, 1990, at Holy Trinity Church, New York City (1st work); and at SUNY Purchase, Purchase, NY, Sept. 24, 1993 (5th work), Sept. 29, 1993 (4th work), Mar. 14, 1994 (3rd work), and Sept. 13, 1994 (2nd work).
- Other Forms:
- Also available as compact disc; previously issued as New World Records 80441-2.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Web browser; QuickTime 6.5.2 or later.
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Bill O'Reilly's History Collection
Audiobook Boxed Set
Author: Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard; Read by Bill O'Reilly
Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, Killing Jesus, and Killing Patton-riveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in history. Now all four volumes are together for the first time as an audio box set.
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Killing Patton tells the story of the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding Patton's tragic demise.

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It’s that time of year, nominees for all sort of automotive awards being revealed in time for the launch of the 2015 models. But where performance and luxury features might sway most juries, at least one major award focuses on things environmental.
So, it might come as a surprise to see Green Car Journal tipping its hat to five new pickups, but the magazine says vehicles like the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and Chevrolet Colorado underscore the dramatic changes sweeping through all aspects of today’s automotive world.
“The significant efficiency and environmental improvements being made in the truck segment signal an important change in the industry,” said Ron Cogan, publisher of the Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com.
Along with the diesel version of Chrysler’s big Ram pickup, the five nominees include General Motors two new midsize pickups, the Colorado and the GMC Canyon, both boasting segment-leading fuel economy. Ram has a second nominee in the form of the 1500 HFE. Meanwhile, Ford rounds out the quintet with its new aluminum-bodied F-150.
The “aluminum-intensive” pickup has been the subject of intense scrutiny from analysts and investors to potential buyers. The switch from conventional steel will shave as much as 700 pounds off some versions of the full-size F-150 pickup, and is expected to yield significant fuel economy improvements. But there are questions about durability and repairs, and several analysts have issued warnings that Ford earnings could suffer due to a slower than expected production ramp-up.
(Click Here for our review of the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks.)
Nonetheless, the shift to aluminum could accelerate the pace of the industry’s so-called “lightweighting” in the face of stiff new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards going into effect in 2016 and then in 2025. Some forecasts predict Ford’s competitors will have to make a similar move in the coming years.
Chrysler is taking a different approach with its various high-mileage Ram powertrains, particularly with the EcoDiesel, the first light-duty full-size pickup to offer an “oil-burner” option in years.
(Chrysler doubling output of new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Click Here for more.)
GM plans to introduce a diesel for its new midsize trucks in 2016, as well. But it has already struck an apparently resonant chord with buyers who want something a little more efficient and maneuverable than full-size trucks. Like Detroit rivals Ford and Chrysler, GM seemed to be abandoning the declining midsize segment several years ago, but came back with completely new designs.
That has competitors, both foreign and domestic rethinking the potential of the midsize market. Ford originally ruled out a U.S. version of its new global Ranger midsize truck, but is now hinting it might come back with a smaller, less expensive alternative. Honda was ready to walk away from its Ridgeline but is now developing a replacement. And both Nissan and Toyota are set to update their midsize models, the Frontier and Tacoma, respectively.
(For more on Ford’s possible change of heart, Click Here.)
“These five finalists show that environmental improvement in the truck world is changing in a very big way,” said Green Car’s Cogan.
The winners of the Green Truck of the Year will be announced on November 6th during a ceremony in San Antonio. The magazine will separately reveal its Green Car of the Year during a ceremony at the Los Angeles Motor Show next month.
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Bach at One
After performing the entire sacred vocal works output of Johann Sebastian Bach, Trinity's Bach at One series returns to put these masterworks in the context of Bach’s musical world. We begin a complete survey of Bach’s organ works with the miniature jewels from the Clavierübung III. Taking the theme from each part of the Lutheran liturgy, these organ works will be paired with favorite Bach cantatas and works of Bach's contemporaries Buxtehude, Krieger, Heinichen, and Telemann. The series, held on Wednesday in the fall, moves to Mondays at 1pm and features musicians from the period-instrument ensemble New York Baroque Incorporated and soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street
New York Baroque Incorporated, Wen Yang, artistic director
Bach at One: Law
J. S. Bach: Clavier-Übung III: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, BWV 679
J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.5, BWV 1050, Movement 1
D. Buxtehude: Ist es recht, BuxWV 54
J. D. Heinichen: Concerto in D, S 266
J. S. Bach: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9
This event is free and open to the public. Click here for the complete Bach at One schedule.


Woodward, Okla. —
A lease-purchase and a zoning decision are part of Monday's agenda for Woodward City Commissioners.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the commission room at city hall.
Commissioners will consider 2 items involving a lease-purchase for maintenance and other equipment at Boiling Springs Golf Club.
First, they will take up the resolution to authorize the negotiation and execution of the agreement between the city and TCF Equipment in the amount of $164,327 for the equipment. The second resolution is to decide whether or not to approve the agreement.
Board members are also scheduled to approve restating the management agreement between the city, Woodward Municipal Authority and Dunn Golf Group LLC for management of the Boiling Springs Golf Course.
The rezoning is a request to change an area in the approximately 300 block of Downs from R-1 single family dwelling to C-2 general commercial district. Bryce Hodgden made the request, which was postponed from earlier in order for all the commissioners to be at the meeting.
Another proposed ordinance involves revising regulations to off-street parking and loading.
As the municipal authority, commissioners will take up the restatement of the golf course management agreement and also approve receipt of a permit for construction of 300-feet of 8-inch sewer line to serve the Lakewood Addition.


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Romantic Indigenizing of New Religions in Contemporary Europe Critical Methodological Remarks
Issue: Vol 9 No. 2 (2018) Special Issue: Indigenizing movements in Europe
Journal: International Journal for the Study of New Religions
Subject Areas: Religious Studies
Romanticisms, not colonialisms, drive the indigenizing and the religionizing in the cases described and analyzed in this special issue. In what follows, I shall explain what I mean by this observation and suggest ways to think about it critically. The task of this essay is to highlight entangled methodological and political contexts for the discussion about “indigenizing” that Graham Harvey opened in his introduction, a discussion that the different case studies then continued and exemplified. Inspired by Paul Christopher Johnson’s theorizing about indigenizing (Johnson 2002a), Harvey asks whether it is useful to employ the concepts “indigenous” and “indigenizing” in studies of contemporary movements in Europe: British Druids (studied by Suzanne Owen), Italian shamans and witches (by Angela Puca), The English Bear Tribe (by Graham Harvey), Irish or Celtic Pagans (by Jenny Butler), English Powwow enthusiasts (by Christina Welch), Anastasians in Lithuania and Russia (by Rasa Pranskevičiūtė), and Goddess devotees in Glastonbury (by Amy Whitehead). These are movements (and scholars) that have been associated with the study of paganisms and the study of new religious movements, but usually not with the study of indigenous religions (except Harvey and Owen who have worked extensively in both fields of research).
Author: Bjørn Ola Tafjord
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Feeling anxious is a common experience that many of us face from time to time. We often seek out various remedies and strategies to help manage these feelings. One popular option that has gained attention is tea. But does tea really help with anxiety? Let’s explore this topic further.
Tea, particularly herbal varieties like chamomile or lavender, has long been associated with relaxation and calming effects. These teas are known for their soothing properties and may offer a sense of tranquility when consumed. The warm ritual of brewing a cup of tea can also provide comfort during stressful moments.
While some studies suggest that certain compounds found in tea, such as L-theanine, may have anxiolytic effects, the evidence is still limited and inconclusive. It’s important to note that individual responses to tea can vary greatly, and what works for one person may not work for another. Consulting with a healthcare professional is always advisable if you’re seeking natural remedies for managing anxiety.
Therefore, while there are anecdotal claims about the benefits of tea for anxiety relief, more research is needed to establish its effectiveness conclusively. Incorporating a cup of herbal tea into your self-care routine may provide some temporary comfort but should not replace professional guidance or treatment options for managing anxiety.
The Relationship Between Tea and Anxiety
Tea has long been hailed for its soothing properties, but does it really help with anxiety? As a tea enthusiast and avid researcher, I’ve delved into this topic to shed some light on the relationship between tea and anxiety. While there is limited scientific evidence directly linking tea consumption to reduced anxiety levels, anecdotal evidence and certain components found in tea suggest that it may have a positive impact on our mental well-being.
- Calming Ritual: For many people, preparing and savoring a cup of tea can be a comforting ritual that promotes relaxation. The act of brewing tea allows us to slow down, take deep breaths, and focus on the present moment. This mindfulness practice alone can help alleviate feelings of anxiety by promoting a sense of calmness.
- L-Theanine Content: One particular component found abundantly in green and black teas is L-theanine. Known for its potential calming effects, L-theanine is believed to promote relaxation without causing drowsiness. It achieves this by increasing alpha brain wave activity, which is associated with a state of wakeful relaxation.
- Herbal Options: Certain herbal teas like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm have been used for centuries as natural remedies for stress relief. These herbs contain compounds that may help reduce anxiety symptoms by acting on specific receptors in the brain associated with stress regulation.
- Caffeine Sensitivity: While caffeine is known to increase alertness and energy levels, some individuals are more sensitive to its effects and may experience heightened anxiety or restlessness after consuming caffeinated beverages like black or green tea. If you’re particularly sensitive to caffeine or prone to anxiety, opting for decaffeinated or herbal teas might be a better choice.
- Individual Variations: It’s important to note that everyone responds differently to various substances and stimuli. What works wonders for one person’s anxiety might not have the same effect on another. It’s always best to listen to your body and observe how you personally react to tea consumption.
While tea may not be a cure-all for anxiety, incorporating it into your daily routine as part of a holistic approach to managing stress can potentially contribute to overall well-being. Remember, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional if you’re experiencing severe or chronic anxiety symptoms.
In the next section, we’ll explore some practical tips on how to incorporate tea into your self-care routine and maximize its potential benefits. Stay tuned!
Understanding the Benefits of Tea for Anxiety Relief
When it comes to finding natural remedies for anxiety, many people turn to tea as a soothing and comforting option. While it’s important to note that tea is not a cure-all solution, there are several benefits that make it worth considering as part of an overall anxiety management plan. Let’s explore some of these benefits:
- Calming Properties: One of the reasons why tea is often associated with relaxation is its calming properties. Certain types of tea, such as chamomile or lavender, contain compounds that can help reduce feelings of stress and promote a sense of calmness. Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea can be a simple yet effective way to unwind after a long day.
- Ritualistic Nature: The act of preparing and consuming tea can have therapeutic effects on our mental state. The ritualistic nature of brewing and enjoying a cup of tea can provide a sense of comfort and familiarity, which in turn helps us relax and alleviate anxiety symptoms. Taking the time to slow down, sip mindfully, and focus on the present moment can create a much-needed break from the hectic pace of everyday life.
- Antioxidant Content: Many teas are rich in antioxidants, which have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation and protecting against oxidative stress. While more research is needed specifically regarding their impact on anxiety relief, incorporating antioxidant-rich teas like green or black tea into your daily routine may contribute to overall well-being.
- Hydration: Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining optimal physical and mental health. Dehydration has been linked to increased feelings of anxiety and fatigue, so ensuring you’re drinking enough fluids throughout the day is crucial. Choosing caffeine-free herbal teas or opting for decaffeinated versions allows you to reap the hydrating benefits without any potential stimulant-induced jitters.
- Mindfulness Practice: Engaging in mindful activities has been proven to reduce anxiety symptoms. Tea can serve as a tool for practicing mindfulness, as it encourages us to slow down, savor each sip, and fully immerse ourselves in the present moment. By incorporating tea into your mindfulness practice, you can cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and promote overall relaxation.
While tea can provide some relief from anxiety symptoms, it’s important to remember that everyone’s experience may vary. It’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional if you’re experiencing severe or persistent anxiety. Additionally, finding healthy coping mechanisms and seeking support are crucial components of managing anxiety effectively.
Incorporating tea into your routine may offer some benefits for anxiety relief. Still, it should be seen as part of an overall approach that includes lifestyle changes, therapy, and self-care practices. Remember to choose teas that suit your personal preferences and consult with a medical professional if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns.
So why not brew yourself a cup of tea and take a moment to relax? It might just be the little indulgence you need to help ease those anxious feelings.
Different Types of Tea Known to Help with Anxiety
When it comes to finding natural ways to alleviate anxiety, tea has been a popular choice for centuries. Here are several types of tea that have been known to help with anxiety:
- Chamomile Tea: Chamomile is widely recognized for its calming properties. Sipping on a warm cup of chamomile tea can promote relaxation and reduce stress levels. It contains compounds that interact with receptors in the brain, helping to soothe anxiety symptoms.
- Green Tea: Green tea not only offers numerous health benefits but also possesses an amino acid called L-theanine, which promotes relaxation without causing drowsiness. This natural compound helps to balance neurotransmitters in the brain and has been shown to reduce anxiety.
- Peppermint Tea: Peppermint tea is known for its refreshing flavor, but it can also have a calming effect on the mind and body. The menthol present in peppermint leaves acts as a muscle relaxant and can help ease tension associated with anxiety.
- Lemon Balm Tea: Lemon balm has long been used as an herbal remedy for soothing nerves and reducing anxiety symptoms. Drinking lemon balm tea can have a mild sedative effect, promoting tranquility and aiding in sleep quality.
- Lavender Tea: Lavender is renowned for its relaxing scent, but it can also be consumed as a tea for its calming properties. Lavender tea may help relieve feelings of restlessness or nervousness and induce a sense of calmness.
Please note that while these teas may provide relief from mild anxiety symptoms, they are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. If you experience severe or persistent anxiety, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional.
Remember to try different teas and find the ones that work best for you personally in managing your anxiety symptoms effectively.
Exploring the Active Compounds in Tea that Promote Relaxation
When it comes to finding natural remedies for anxiety, tea often comes to mind. But have you ever wondered what exactly makes tea such a soothing beverage? In this section, we’ll delve into the active compounds found in tea that contribute to its relaxation-promoting qualities.
- L-Theanine: A Calming Companion
One of the key compounds responsible for tea’s calming effects is L-theanine. This amino acid is predominantly found in green and black teas and has been shown to promote relaxation without causing drowsiness. L-theanine helps increase alpha brain waves, which are associated with a state of wakeful relaxation. So when you’re sipping on your favorite cup of tea, know that L-theanine is working its magic!
- Polyphenols: Powerful Plant Guardians
Tea contains a group of beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols, which act as antioxidants in the body. These polyphenols help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can contribute to anxiety symptoms. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is one specific polyphenol found abundantly in green tea and has been studied for its potential anti-anxiety effects.
- GABA-Boosting Effects
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an important neurotransmitter known for its inhibitory effects on the brain, promoting feelings of calmness and reducing anxiety levels. Some research suggests that certain components present in tea may enhance GABA activity or mimic its effects, contributing to the overall relaxation experienced after consuming a cup of tea.
- The Ritualistic Nature
While not necessarily an active compound itself, it’s worth mentioning that part of the relaxation induced by drinking tea stems from the ritualistic nature surrounding it. Taking time out of our busy lives to prepare and enjoy a warm cup of tea can provide us with a sense of comfort and a temporary escape from stressors, allowing our minds to unwind.
So the next time you sip on your favorite tea blend, remember that it’s not just the taste and warmth that contribute to its anxiety-reducing benefits. The active compounds in tea, such as L-theanine and polyphenols, and their potential interactions with GABA play a significant role in promoting relaxation. Embrace the ritualistic nature of tea drinking as well, and let yourself be transported into a moment of calm amidst the chaos of everyday life.
How to Incorporate Tea into Your Daily Routine for Anxiety Management
If you’re looking for natural ways to manage anxiety, incorporating tea into your daily routine can be a beneficial practice. Not only does tea have a soothing effect on the mind and body, but certain varieties also contain compounds that can help reduce anxiety symptoms. Here are some simple yet effective ways to include tea in your daily routine for anxiety management:
- Start Your Day with a Calming Cup: Replace your regular morning coffee with a warm cup of herbal tea known for its calming properties. Chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm teas are excellent choices that can help promote relaxation and reduce stress levels.
- Take Time for Tea Breaks: Throughout the day, make it a habit to take short breaks and enjoy a cup of green or black tea. Both types of teas contain L-theanine, an amino acid known to promote relaxation without causing drowsiness. Sipping on these teas during breaks can provide you with moments of calmness amidst a hectic schedule.
- Create Evening Rituals: Establishing evening rituals centered around tea can signal your body and mind that it’s time to unwind and prepare for restful sleep. Consider brewing a cup of chamomile or valerian root tea before bedtime, as these herbal infusions have sedative effects that may aid in better sleep quality.
- Explore Adaptogenic Teas: Adaptogens are herbs that help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. Teas made from adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha, holy basil (tulsi), or ginseng can enhance resilience to stressors and support overall well-being.
- Experiment with Blends: Don’t be afraid to get creative with your tea blends! Combining different herbs such as passionflower, peppermint, or lemon verbena can create unique flavors while providing additional anxiety-reducing benefits.
Remember, while tea can be a helpful tool in managing anxiety, it’s essential to approach it as part of a holistic approach. It’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional or herbalist for personalized guidance and recommendations.
Incorporating tea into your daily routine for anxiety management can offer a gentle and comforting way to support your overall well-being. So why not give it a try and experience the calming effects of this ancient beverage?
Tips for Choosing the Right Tea for Your Anxiety Needs
When it comes to finding the perfect tea to help with anxiety, there are a few key factors to consider. Here are some tips to guide you in selecting the right tea for your anxiety needs:
- Opt for herbal teas: Herbal teas, such as chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm, are known for their calming properties. These teas contain natural compounds that can promote relaxation and reduce stress levels. The soothing aromas and flavors of these herbal blends can have a soothing effect on both mind and body.
- Consider adaptogenic teas: Adaptogens are herbs that help our bodies adapt to stress by regulating our hormonal response. Teas like ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, and holy basil fall into this category. They work by supporting our adrenal glands and balancing cortisol levels, helping us better manage stress and anxiety.
- Look out for caffeine content: While some people find caffeine helpful in boosting mood and focus, others may be more sensitive to its effects. If you tend to experience increased heart rate or jitters from caffeine, opt for caffeine-free or low-caffeine teas like green tea (which contains less caffeine than coffee) or rooibos tea.
- Experiment with different flavors: Finding the right tea is not just about its potential benefits but also about personal preference. Explore various flavors like mint, fruity blends, or earthy tones to see which ones resonate with you the most. Enjoying the taste of your chosen tea will enhance your overall experience.
- Choose high-quality loose-leaf teas: When possible, opt for loose-leaf teas instead of teabags as they generally offer higher quality leaves and a more robust flavor profile. Loose leaf teas also allow you more control over steeping time and strength of infusion.
Remember that while tea can be a helpful tool in managing anxiety symptoms, it’s important to approach it as a complementary practice alongside other self-care strategies and professional guidance if needed. Incorporating tea into your daily routine can provide a calming ritual and contribute to your overall well-being.
So, whether you prefer the gentle embrace of herbal teas or the adaptogenic support of specific blends, there’s a wide range of options available to help you find the perfect tea for managing anxiety.
Other Lifestyle Changes to Complement Your Tea Consumption for Anxiety Reduction
When it comes to managing anxiety, incorporating tea into your routine can be a beneficial step. However, tea alone may not provide a complete solution. To maximize the potential benefits and achieve overall well-being, it’s important to consider making additional lifestyle changes that complement your tea consumption. Here are some examples:
- Regular Exercise: Engaging in physical activity is known to have numerous mental health benefits, including reducing anxiety symptoms. Incorporating regular exercise into your routine can help release endorphins, improve mood, and alleviate stress. Whether it’s going for a brisk walk, practicing yoga, or hitting the gym, find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your daily life.
- Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating mindfulness can greatly contribute to anxiety reduction. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been shown to promote relaxation and calmness. Take some time each day to focus on the present moment and practice these techniques to enhance the effects of tea on your well-being.
- Balanced Diet: A healthy diet plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental health. Consuming nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids can support brain function and reduce anxiety symptoms. Avoid excessive caffeine intake from other sources while enjoying your cup of tea for optimal results.
- Sufficient Sleep: Sleep deprivation can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress. Prioritize getting enough quality sleep each night by establishing a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. Consider incorporating calming herbal teas like chamomile or lavender into your nighttime ritual to promote better sleep.
- Social Support: Building strong connections with supportive friends or family members can provide a valuable source of emotional comfort when dealing with anxiety. Surround yourself with positive influences who understand your struggles and offer encouragement during challenging times. Share a cup of tea with loved ones and engage in open conversations to foster a sense of community.
Remember, while tea can contribute to anxiety reduction, it’s important to adopt a holistic approach by implementing these lifestyle changes. By incorporating regular exercise, mindfulness practices, maintaining a balanced diet, prioritizing sleep, and seeking social support, you can enhance the benefits of tea consumption and promote overall well-being.
These examples serve as starting points for making positive changes in your life that complement the effects of tea on anxiety reduction. Experiment with different strategies and find what works best for you, as everyone’s experience with anxiety is unique.
Conclusion: Harnessing the Power of Tea to Alleviate Anxiety
Tea has long been celebrated for its soothing and calming properties, but can it really help with anxiety? After diving deep into research and exploring the potential benefits, I’ve come to the conclusion that tea can indeed be a valuable tool in managing anxiety. While it may not be a cure-all solution, incorporating certain teas into your daily routine can provide a natural and gentle way to alleviate symptoms and promote relaxation.
Here are a few examples of teas that have shown promise in reducing anxiety:
- Chamomile Tea: Known for its mild sedative effects, chamomile tea has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for stress and anxiety. It contains compounds like apigenin that bind to specific receptors in the brain, promoting feelings of calmness and tranquility.
- Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants and L-theanine, green tea offers a unique combination that can help reduce anxiety. L-theanine is an amino acid that stimulates the production of alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with relaxation and improved focus.
- Lavender Tea: The pleasant aroma of lavender alone can have calming effects on both mind and body. Drinking lavender tea has been found to reduce anxiety levels by promoting relaxation and better sleep quality.
- Lemon Balm Tea: Lemon balm is another herb known for its anxiolytic properties. Studies have shown that lemon balm tea can help reduce symptoms of anxiety by increasing GABA levels in the brain, which helps regulate mood and promotes relaxation.
While these teas offer potential benefits for alleviating anxiety, it’s important to remember that everyone’s response may vary. It’s best to experiment with different types of tea to find what works best for you personally.
Incorporating tea into your self-care routine can be a simple yet effective way to manage anxiety naturally. However, it’s essential to approach tea as a complementary strategy and not rely solely on it for anxiety management. If you’re experiencing severe or persistent anxiety symptoms, it’s crucial to seek professional help from a healthcare provider.
Therefore, while tea can’t magically make all your anxiety disappear, it can certainly play a supportive role in promoting relaxation and reducing symptoms. So why not brew yourself a cup of your favorite calming tea and take a moment to savor its soothing effects? Your mind and body will thank you.

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More than 800 students in India are about to have their lives changed—thanks the support of Maranatha donors and volunteers. For the past week, 27 volunteers have been in southern India, building One-Day School structures at the Bhalki Seventh-day Adventist Higher Secondary School. By the time the volunteers leave in a few days, the campus will have 12 new classrooms—ready for students and teachers to move in.
‘Everyone at the school is overjoyed,’ says Vinish Wilson, Maranatha’s country director for India. ‘I talked to some of the kids and asked them how they liked the classrooms. The first words that came out of their mouths were, ‘Thank you for changing our lives.’
The Bhalki Adventist School was established in 1983 with just 20 kindergarten students. Over time, enrollment increased to more than 800 students. The good reputation of Adventist education has drawn many families to the school, and 80 percent of the students at Bhalki are not Adventist. Unfortunately, the school structures have not kept up with the growth; overcrowded classrooms—with 60 per room—and campus deterioration became a significant concern. Additionally, cramped quarters meant the school was unable to accept more students. The new classrooms will not only create more capacity, it will also provide a safer and more pleasant place for students to learn.
Bhalki is a small farming town, located in the state of Karnataka. Maranatha’s first project in Karnataka was in 2001. Since then, Maranatha has completed more than a dozen projects in the state.

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Book Week is happening next week, from Monday 21 to Friday 25 August and we have lots of different activities planned!
Our lunchtime activities for Book Week are:
- Monday: Quiet reading space (Room 10 & 11)
- Tuesday: Book Lovers – bring your favourite book to recommend to other people! (Room 10 & 11)
- Wednesday: Dress Up & Fundraising BBQ (Middle School Quad)
- Thursday: Book Trivia Competition (Room 10 & 11)
- Friday: Secondhand Book Sale & announcement of Writing Competition (Room 10 & 11)
We are raising money for Reading Out of Poverty. You will need to bring gold coin donations for:
- BBQ on Wednesday
- Dress Up Day on Wednesday
- Secondhand Book Sale on Friday (books $1-$3 each)
Remember we are still taking donations of secondhand books, so keep bringing them in!


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42) In the ball-Earth model Antarctica is an ice continent which covers the bottom of the ball from 78 degrees South latitude to 90 and is therefore not more than 12,000 miles in circumference. Many early explorers including Captian Cook and James Clark Ross, however, in attempting Antarctic circumnavigation took 3 to 4 years and clocked 50-60,000 miles around. The British ship Challenger also made an indirect but complete circumnavigation of Antarctica traversing 69,000 miles. This is entirely inconsistent with the ball model.
The Rev. D. Olmsted, in describing a diagram whish is supposed to represent the Earth as a globe, with a figure of a man sticking out at each side and one hanging head downwards, says "We should dwell on this point until it appears to us as truly up," In the direction given to these figures as it does with regard to a figure which he has placed on the top! Now, a system of philosophy which requires us to do something which is, really, the going out of our minds, by dwelling on an absurdity until we think it is a fact, Cannot be a system based on God's truth, which never requires anything of the kind. Since, then, the popular theoretical astronomy of the day requires this, it is evident that it is the wrong thing, and that this conclusion furnishes us with a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
If the, Earth were a globe, the distance round its surface at, say, 45 "degrees" south latitude, could not possibly be any greater than it is at the same latitude north; but, since it is found by navigators to be twice the distance -- to say the least of it -- or, double the distance it ought to be according to the globular theory, it is a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
47.) In consequence of the fact being so plainly seen, by everyone who visits the seashore, that the line of the horizon is a perfectly straight line, it becomes impossible for astronomers, when they attempt to convey, pictorially, an idea of the Earth's "convexity," to do so with even a shadow of consistency: for they dare not represent this horizon as a curved line, so well known is it that it is a straight one! The greatest astronomer of the age, in page 15 of his "Lessons," gives an illustration of a ship sailing away, "as though she were rounding the top of a great hill of water;" and there – of a truth – is the straight and level line of the horizon clear along the top of the "hill" from one side of the picture to the other! Now, if this picture were true in all its parts – and it is outrageously false in several – it would show that Earth is a cylinder; for the "hill" shown is simply up one side of the level, horizontal line, and, we are led to suppose, down the other! Since, then, we have such high authority as Professor Richard A. Proctor that the Earth is a cylinder, it is, certainly, a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
100) If Earth were a ball, the Southern Cross and other Southern constellations would all be visible at the same time from every longitude on the same latitude as is the case in the North with Polaris and its surrounding constellations. Ursa Major/Minor and many others can be seen from every Northern meridian simultaneously whereas in the South, constellations like the Southern Cross cannot. This proves the Southern hemisphere is not “turned under” as in the ball-Earth model, but simply stretching further outwards away from the Northern center-point as in the flat Earth model.
If the Earth were a globe, it would, if we take Valentia to be the place of departure, curvate downwards, in the 1665 miles across the Atlantic to Newfoundland, according to the astronomers' own tables, more than three hundred miles; but, as the surface of the Atlantic does not do so - the fact of its levelness having been clearly demonstrated by Telegraph Cable surveyors, - it follows that we have a grand proof that Earth is not a globe.
78) From Anchorage, Alaska at an elevation of 102 feet, on clear days Mount Foraker can be seen with the naked eye 120 miles away. If Earth were a ball 25,000 miles in circumference, Mount Foraker’s 17,400 summit should be leaning back away from the observer covered by 7,719 feet of curved Earth. In reality, however, the entire mountain can be quite easily seen standing straight from base to summit.
The best possessions of man are his senses; and, when he uses them all, he will not be deceived in his survey of nature. It is only when some one faculty or other is neglected or abused that he is deluded. Every man in full command of his senses knows that a level surface is a flat or horizontal one; but astronomers tell us that the true level is the curved surface of a globe! They know that man requires a level surface on which to live, so they give him one in name which is not one in fact! Since this is the best that astronomers, with their theoretical science, can do for their fellow creatures - deceive them - it is clear that things are not as they say they are; and, in short, it is a proof that Earth is not a globe.
It is supposed," in the regular course of the Newtonian theory, that the Earth is, in June, about 190 millions of miles (190,000,000) away from its position in December. Now, since we can, (in middle north latitudes), see the North Star, on looking out of a window that faces it - and out of the very same corner of the very same pane of glass in the very same window - all the year round, it is proof enough for any man in his senses that we have made no motion at all. It is a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
64) Quoting “Earth Not a Globe!” by Samuel Rowbotham, “It is known that the horizon at sea, whatever distance it may extend to the right and left of the observer on land, always appears as a straight line. The following experiment has been tried in various parts of the country. At Brighton, on a rising ground near the race course, two poles were fixed in the earth six yards apart, and directly opposite the sea. Between these poles a line was tightly stretched parallel to the horizon. From the center of the line the view embraced not less than 20 miles on each side making a distance of 40 miles. A vessel was observed sailing directly westwards; the line cut the rigging a little above the bulwarks, which it did for several hours or until the vessel had sailed the whole distance of 40 miles. The ship coming into view from the east would have to ascend an inclined plane for 20 miles until it arrived at the center of the arc, whence it would have to descend for the same distance. The square of 20 miles multiplied by 8 inches gives 266 feet as the amount the vessel would be below the line at the beginning and at the end of the 40 miles.”
88.) If we could – after our minds had once been opened to the light of Truth – conceive of a globular body on the surface of which human beings could exist, the power – no matter by what name it be called – that would hold them on would, then, necessarily, have to be so constraining and cogent that they could not live; the waters of the oceans would have to be as a solid mass, for motion would be impossible. But we not only exist, but live and move; and the water of the ocean skips and dances like a thing of life and beauty! This is a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
185) We are told that the Earth and atmosphere spin together at such a perfect uniform velocity that no one in history has ever seen, heard, felt or measured the supposed 1000mph movement. This is then often compared to traveling in a car at uniform velocity, where we only feel the movement during acceleration or deceleration. In reality, however, even with eyes closed, windows up, over smooth tar in a luxury car at a mere uniform 50mph, the movement absolutely can be felt! At 20 times this speed, Earth’s imaginary 1000mph spin would most certainly be noticeable, felt, seen and heard by all.
106) The so-called “South Pole” is simply an arbitrary point along the Antarctic ice marked with a red and white barbershop pole topped with a metal ball-Earth. This ceremonial South Pole is admittedly and provably NOT the actual South Pole, however, because the actual South Pole could be demonstrably confirmed with the aid of a compass showing North to be 360 degrees around the observer. Since this feat has never been achieved, the model remains pure theory, along with the establishment’s excuse that the geomagnetic poles supposedly constantly move around making verification of their claims impossible.
116) There has also never been a single experiment in history showing an object massive enough to, by virtue of its mass alone, cause another smaller mass to orbit around it. The magic theory of gravity allows for oceans, buildings and people to remain forever stuck to the underside of a spinning ball while simultaneously causing objects like the Moon and satellites to remain locked in perpetual circular orbits around the Earth. If these were both true then people should be able to jump up and start orbiting circles around the Earth, or the Moon should have long ago been sucked into the Earth. Neither of these theories have ever been experimentally verified and their alleged results are mutually exclusive.
It is certain that the theory of the Earth's rotundity and that of its mobility must stand or fall together. A proof, then, of its immobility is virtually a proof of its non-rotundity. Now, that the Earth does not move, either on an axis, or in an orbit round the Sun or anything else, is easily proven. If the Earth went through space at the rate of eleven-hundred miles in a minute of time, as astronomers teach us, in a particular direction, there would unquestionably be a, difference in the result of firing off a projectile in that direction and in a direction the opposite of that one. But as, in fact, there is not the slightest difference in any such case, it is clear that any alleged motion of the Earth is disproved, and that, therefore, we have a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
The first verse in Genesis chapter 1 are about the water on the earth before God spoke land or life into existence. Genesis 1:1 Verse 1 says, “darkness was on the face of the deep.” First of all the word “face” means a flat surface, like the face of a clock or the face of a building. Interesting that a clock has a circular, flat face under a dome of glass. The flat earth works in perfect precision like a clock.
God speaks to us through the Bible, Creation, and the Holy Spirit, but how does Satan speak to us in order to deceive us into following him and rejecting God? Through the media! The media (TV, movies, music, books, news/ newspapers, internet, video games, etc.) is Satan’s mouthpiece! The media is being controlled by Satan’s human followers. Everything being taught by the media is against God and the opposite of what is taught in the Bible! Think about it. We are being brainwashed by the media to believe that we came from monkeys, the earth took millions of years to form, you can choose your own gender, sex is a free-for-all and is ok outside of a heterosexual marriage (the opposite of God’s design), that its ok to lie, hurt people, and do whatever feels good, as long as it’s what you want to do. The media says, “Do not follow God and the Bible! Do what thou wilt!”. This is Satanic Theosophy being pushed on us through the media.
149) Throughout thousands of years the same constellations have remained fixed in their same patterns without moving out of position whatsoever. If the Earth were a big ball spinning around a bigger Sun spinning around a bigger galaxy shooting off from the Biggest Bang as NASA claims, it is impossible that the constellations would remain so fixed. Based on their model, we should, in fact, have an entirely different night sky every single night and never repeat exactly the same star pattern twice.
There is no problem more important to the astronomer than that of the Sun's distance from the Earth. Every change in the estimate changes everything. NOW, since modern astronomers, in their estimate of this distance, have gone all the way along the line of figures from three millions of miles to a hundred and four millions - today, the distance being something over 91,000,000; it matters not how much: for, not many years ago, Mr. Hind gave the distance, "accurately," as 95,370,000! - it follows that they don't know, and that it is foolish for anyone to expect that they ever will know, the Sun's distance! And since all this speculation and absurdity is caused by the primary assumption that Earth is a wandering, heavenly body, and is all swept away by a knowledge of the fact that Earth is a, plane, it is a clear proof that Earth is not a globe.
39.) We have abundance of evidence that the Sun moves daily round and over the Earth in circles concentric with the northern region over which hangs the North Star; but, since the theory of the Earth being a globe is necessarily connected with the theory of its motion round the Sun in a yearly orbit, it falls to the ground when we bring forward the evidence of which we speak, and, in so doing, forms a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
110) Magellan and others’ East/West circumnavigations of Earth are often quoted as proof of the ball model. In actual fact, however, sailing or flying at rights angles to the North pole and eventually returning to one’s original location is no more difficult or mysterious than doing so on a globe. Just as an architect’s compass can place its center-point on a flat piece of paper and trace a circle either way around the “pole,” so can a ship or plane circumnavigate a flat-Earth.
89.) It is well known that the law, regulating the apparent decrease in the size of objects as we leave them in the distance (or as they leave us) is very different with luminous bodies from what it is in the case of those which are non-luminous. Sail past the light of a small lamp in a row-boat on a dark night, and it will seem to be no smaller when a mile off than it was when close to it. Proctor says, in speaking of the Sun: "his apparent size does not change!" – far off or near. And then he forgets the fact! Mr. Proctor tells us, subsequently, that, if the traveler goes so far south that the North S
5) The sun is much closer than we have been told. It is, in fact, in our atmosphere. You can clearly see that it is not 93 million miles away. Many times you can see the sun’s rays shooting out of a cloud forming a triangle. If you follow the rays to their source it will always lead to a place above the clouds. If the sun was truly millions of miles away, all the rays would come in at a straight angle. Also the sun can be seen directly above clouds in some balloon photos, creating a hot spot on the clouds below it and in other photos you can clearly see the clouds dispersing directly underneath the close small sun.
It is a well-known fact that clouds are continually seen moving in all manner of directions - yes, and frequently, in different directions at the same time - from west to east being as frequent a direction as any other. . Now, if the Earth were a globe, revolving through space from west to east at the rate of nineteen miles in a second, the clouds appearing to us to move towards the east would have to move quicker than nineteen miles in a second to be thus seen; whilst those which appear to be moving in the opposite direction would have no necessity to be moving at all, since the motion of the Earth would be more than sufficient to cause the appearance. But it only takes a little common sense to show us that it is the clouds that move just as they appear to do, and that, therefore, the Earth is motionless. We have, then a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
The remark is common enough that we can see the circle of the Earth if we cross the ocean, and that this proves it to be round. Now, if we tie a donkey to a stake on a level common, and he eats the grass all around him, it is only a circular disc that he has to do with, not a spherical mass. Since, then, circular discs may be seen anywhere - as well from a balloon in the air as from the deck of a ship, or from the standpoint of the donkey, it is a proof that the surface of the Earth is a plane surface, and, therefore, a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
33.) If the Earth were a globe, people – except those on the top – would, certainly, have to be "fastened" to its surface by some means or other, whether by the "attraction" of astronomers or by some other undiscovered and undiscoverable process! But, as we know that we simply walk on its surface without any other aid than that which is necessary for locomotion on a plane, it follows that we have, herein, a conclusive proof that Earth is not a globe.
109) There are no fixed “East” or “West” points just as there is no fixed “South.” The North central Pole is the only proven fixed point on our flat Earth, with South being all straight lines outwards from the pole, East and West being concentric circles at constant right angles 90 degrees from the pole. A westerly circumnavigation of Earth is thus going around with Polaris continually on your right, while an easterly circumnavigation is going around with Polaris always at your left.
Astronomers, in their consideration of the supposed "curvature" of the Earth, have carefully avoided the taking of that view of the question which - if anything were needed to do so -would show its utter absurdity. It is this: - if, instead of taking our ideal point of departure to be at Valentia, we consider ourselves at St. John's, the 1665 miles of water between us and Valentia would just as well "curvate" downwards as it did in the other case! Now, since the direction in which the Earth is said to "curvate" is interchangeable - depending, indeed, upon the position occupied by a man upon its surface - the thing is utterly absurd; and it follows that the theory is an outrage , and that the Earth does not "curvate" at all: - an evident proof that the Earth is not a globe.
7.) If we take a trip down the Chesapeake Bay, in the day-time, we may see for ourselves the utter fallacy of the idea that when a vessel appears "hull down," as it is called, it is because the hull is "behind the water:" for, vessels, have been seen, and may often be seen – again, presenting the appearance spoken of, and away – far away – beyond those vessels, and, at the same moment, the level shore line, with its accompanying complement of tall trees towering up, in perspective, over the heads of the "hull-down" ships! Since, then, the idea will not stand its ground when the facts rise up against it, and it is a piece of the popular theory, the theory is a contemptible piece of business, and we may easily wring from it a proof that Earth is not a globe.
96.) If we refer to the diagram in "Cornell's Geography," page 4, and notice the ship in its position the most remote from the observer, we shall find that, though it is about 4,000 miles away, it is the same size as the ship that is nearest to him, distant about 700 miles! This a an illustration of the way in which astronomers ignore the laws of perspective. This course is necessary, or they would be compelled to lay bare the fallacy of their dogmas. In short, there is, in this matter, a proof that the Earth is not a globe.
Some say the flood was a myth. But there is plenty of evidence of Noah’s flood to prove that it really happened. If you believe in the story of the flood in the Bible, then you must also believe in the “waters above” that God used to destroy that wicked generation. The only Earth model that fits the Biblical description of a glass firmament, holding the waters above, is the Flat Earth. Again the globe falls flat!
Problem #1: The moon rotates around and above the flat earth from east to west, but the moon will be eclipsing the sun from the WEST on August 21, 2017. How can it be the moon if it’s coming from the wrong direction? And does the moon move faster than the sun? No. The moon moves slower than the sun so how can it be moving in front of the sun from the opposite direction?
The only explanation which has been given of this phenomenon is the refraction caused by the earth’s atmosphere. This, at first sight, is a plausible and fairly satisfactory solution; but on carefully examining the subject, it is found to be utterly inadequate; and those who have recourse to it cannot be aware that the refraction of an object and that of a shadow are in opposite directions. An object by refraction is bent upwards; but the shadow of any object is bent downwards, as will be seen by the following very simple experiment. Take a plain white shallow basin, and place it ten or twelve inches from a light in such a position that the shadow of the edge of the basin touches the centre of the bottom. Hold a rod vertically over and on the edge of the shadow, to denote its true position. Now let water be gradually poured into the basin, and the shadow will be seen to recede or shorten inwards and downwards; but if a rod or a spoon is allowed to rest, with its upper end towards the light, and the lower end in the bottom of the vessel, it will be seen, as the water is poured in, to bend upwards–thus proving that if refraction operated at all, it would do so by elevating the moon above its true position, and throwing the earth’s shadow downwards, or directly away from the moon’s surface. Hence it is clear that a lunar eclipse by a shadow of the earth is an utter impossibility.

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By Kenan Machado
Asia-Pacific stocks rose broadly Wednesday, ahead of the release of minutes from this month’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
But gains on some of the region’s key benchmarks were muted.
“Markets [in Asia] are in a cautious phase,” said Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at broker CMC Markets.
While most investors aren’t anticipating a rate rise from next month’s Fed meeting, future increases are widely expected to exceed the quarter-points of 2015 and 2016.
“The rhetoric on inflation has turned among Fed officials, with many now expecting the firming to continue,” said Sue Trinh, head of Asia forex strategy at RBC Capital Markets. The Fed’s last statement flagged the turn, she added, and a similar vibe is expected from this month’s.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index /zigman2/quotes/210598030/delayed HK:HSI -1.03% was a leader, up 0.99%. The index was hit Tuesday by an afternoon selloff stoked by a downbeat fourth-quarter report from HSBC /zigman2/quotes/202687335/delayed HK:5 +0.17% . The bank’s shares on Tuesday fell 5% and were off a further 0.2% Wednesday.
The day’s laggard by far was New Zealand, where earnings news helped push the NZX-50 /zigman2/quotes/211587880/delayed NZ:NZ50GR -0.55% down 0.8%. “Stock-specific action seems to have dragged down the market,” said Greg McKenna, chief market strategist at broker AxiTrader.
North Korea embassy official involved in Kim killing, Malaysia says
Malaysian police said that they had identified two more suspects in the killing of Kim Jong Nam and that the two women who claimed they thought they were shooting a prank video were trained for the crime. Photo: Kyodo/AP
Elsewhere, Australia’s ASX 200 /zigman2/quotes/210598100/delayed AU:XJO -0.07% and South Korea’s Kospi /zigman2/quotes/210598069/delayed KR:180721 -1.04% each rose 0.2%, while the Japan’s Nikkei /zigman2/quotes/210597971/delayed JP:NIK -0.39% eased by less than 2 points as the yen /zigman2/quotes/210561789/realtime/sampled USDJPY -0.1786% gained modestly against the dollar. Its weakness Tuesday had helped lift Japanese shares. The dollar was recently around ¥113.15, versus ¥113.70 earlier Wednesday.
Lower yields on Japanese government bonds weighed on financial stocks, which logged modest declines. But steelmakers continued to rally amid hopes that metals prices will continue rising. JFE /zigman2/quotes/204336633/delayed JP:5411 -0.58% rose 3% and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal /zigman2/quotes/209782682/delayed JP:5401 -0.26% added 1.8%, both to 18-month highs.
In the oil patch, futures extended overnight gains in Asian trading. Tuesday’s advance during European trading came after leaders of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries affirmed that their production-cut deal is being implemented.
April Brent oil futures, after rising nearly 1% Tuesday, are up nearly 0.5% more to $57 a barrel, just shy of the highest close this year.

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A type of Harry Potter fanfiction that ships Draco Malfoy with Harry Potter. In my opinion, ridiculous, as the books tell Harry`s thoughts and clearly state that he wants nothing to do with Draco. And in no part of any of the books does it ever hint that they could be together. If you write Drarry fanfiction, or think it is the best possible ship, remember not to tell Draco that, as he will most likely hex you.
I read a Drarry fanfiction today, and Draco and Harry were all sweet and lovey and sickening in it.
That`s Drarry for you!
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Vonn dominates Cortina downhill training again
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn dominated training for a World Cup downhill for the second consecutive day on the Olympia delle Tofane course.
Vonn finished a massive 0.96 seconds ahead of Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein and was 1.25 seconds ahead of American teammate Jacqueline Wiles on Thursday.
Sofia Goggia of Italy was fourth and overall World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin — racing this downhill for the first time — was fifth.
Vonn holds a record 11 wins in Cortina, and with three races scheduled this weekend, the Italian resort should be the perfect place to ramp up her preparations for next month’s Pyeongchang Olympics.
Downhill races are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, followed by a super-G on Sunday.
Vonn also led Wednesday’s opening training by nearly a full second.

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Ok, first, I love birds. I envy them because they can fly and I cannot (without use of some dangerous man-made device, that is).
So while shopping at Goodwill for fabric to make my next batch of skirts out of, I found this adorable dress. With birds on it! And with a train down the back! The down side is that it is a size 6. With a zipper. Which makes it incredibly hard for me to make a skirt out of, even if I just hacked it off under the ribcage band. Plus, that would ruin the effect of the train.
I'm having a difficult time trying to cut into this little dress, even if it would make a cute skirt. I think it's just fine as a dress, but as it is, it does not and will not ever fit me. The last time I could wear a size 6, I was 6 (I was a very tall child). So it's doing me no good hanging on my dressform, mocking me, whispering to me at night "Ha ha, I'm so cute and you can't wear me!"

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The Knoxville-based Suffrage Coalition is getting ready to unveil its memorial sculpture to late legislator Harry Burn and his mother, Febb Burn, on June 9. The monument, which will be installed next to the East Tennessee History Center, at Clinch Avenue and Market Street, is a tribute to two good citizens whose actions changed America. One group of young West Knoxville citizens will be looking on with particular interest. The 2018 fifth grade class of Blue Grass Elementary pooled their money to purchase a memorial brick.
Blue Grass librarian Kerstin Sisco headed the drive. She had been immersed in the story of Tennessee’s role in ratifying the 19th amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. She found out that the Suffrage Coalition, headed up by attorney Wanda Sobieski, had commissioned sculptor Alan LeQuire to design the memorial. A contribution of $100 would get the donor a “forever brick,” and there were about 100 fifth graders in the class of 2018.
“Wouldn’t it be great if we had a lasting thing?” she asked herself. Students would be able to go downtown years later and point out “their” brick. She asked each one to bring one dollar. Altogether, the kids contributed $119.
“I love social studies,” Sisco says. She says the fifth grade curriculum can be quite daunting, with dozens of dates and personalities that the students are expected to memorize. By taking a personal interest in the memorial, she got the children as excited as she is about history.
The story of legislator Harry Burn and his deciding vote on women’s suffrage is detailed in Elaine Weiss’ book “The Woman’s Hour.” (Weiss was in town for a reading last March and will return for a speech at the East Tennessee History Center June 8.) In August 1920, Tennessee was set to vote on ratification of the 19th amendment. If the legislature voted yes, Tennessee would be the 36th state to do so, and women would have the right to vote. Opinion was bitterly divided, and the Tennessee legislature was deadlocked on a resolution to table the vote.
Harry Burn, a 24-year-old from Niota, the youngest man in the legislature, preferred that the vote be tabled, because tempers were running so high. It wasn’t, and he had to make public his decision. Everyone expected him to vote against it, as he was wearing a red rose in his lapel favored by the “anti” crowd. Instead, he pulled a letter out of his pocket from his mother, a college-educated farm widow, asking him to “be a good boy” and vote for ratification. He did.
Sisco read the letter with her students.
“They were interested that he was 24 years old and Mama was still writing him letters,” she says. She and her fifth graders were enthralled with the many primary sources she found related to the story, which include the telegrams Harry Burn sent later, explaining to the press that it was his own conscience along with “a mother’s advice” that made him vote yes.
“You look at things differently when you can see things as they existed at the time,” Sisco says.
Sisco says that when she attended Weiss’ reading in March, at a Friends of the Knox County Library event, a woman in the question and answer session said, “Raise your hand if you were raised in Tennessee and have never heard this story.” The audience was a sea of hands.
“It got forgotten, somehow,” Sisco says. “It’s one of the greatest stories in Tennessee.”
This group of fifth graders won’t forget Harry Burn and his mother.
“This one thing they’re going to remember, because they delved so deeply into it.”


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Dutch singer Anneke Van Giersbergen (AGUA DE ANNIQUE, ex-THE GATHERING) will release a new live album, "Live In Europe", on October 15. She states, "The vast majority of the 12 songs were recorded during our spring 2010 tour in France and Spain. The touring band consisted of; Ruud Jolie (guitar), Jacques de Haard (bass) and Rob Snijders (drums). Yours truly sang, shook her booty and played piano and guitar. My front-of-house engineer Erik-Jan Dodd recorded and mixed the album. I'm really excited that the energy of a live show is captured well on this release!
"There will be three brand new up-tempo songs on it: 'Fury', 'Laugh It Out' and a song called 'Who I Am'. I wrote that one together with Devin Townsend while we were working on his 'Addicted' album. I've also re-recorded an old favorite of mine: 'Shrink'. I wrote this song when I was 19 years old and I first recorded it for a demo I made in 1992. It ended up on THE GATHERING's album 'Nighttime Birds' (1997) and now it's revived on 'Live in Europe'. It's a song dear to my heart and I'm proud to share it with you in a new arrangement.
"I had already chosen a picture for the album cover when Mehmet Turgut sent me a photo from a shoot I did with him in Turkey earlier this year. I fell in love with that shot instantly! Arda Aktas made a beautiful cover design."
"Live In Europe" track listing:
02. The World
03. My Girl
04. Who I Am
05. Day After Yesterday
06. Hey Okay!
08. Beautiful One
10. I Want
11. Laugh It Out
Anneke Van Giersbergen will embark on a Dutch tour on October 15 in support of the upcoming live CD.
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN & AGUA DE ANNIQUE's "Wonder" video can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Erwin Arkema of IQ-Media.
"Wonder" comes off ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN & AGUA DE ANNIQUE's third album, "In Your Room", which was released on October 30, 2009. The 12-song effort was written entirely by Anneke except for two tracks: "Just Fine" was co-written with Devin Townsend and "Adore" was composed by AGUA DE ANNIQUE bassist Jacques de Haard and Cyril Crutz.
AGUA DE ANNIQUE has released three albums so far: "Air" (2007), "Pure Air" (2009) and "In Your Room" (2009).

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Alfred Morris - RB - Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24, and is listed as probable for Week 4.
Huddle Up: After being spelled late in Week 3, Morris looks good to go Thursday night against a Giants' defense which is slightly better than average (13th) against opposing fantasy RBs.
Bernard Pierce - RB - Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens RB Bernard Pierce (quadriceps) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. Pierce missed the team's Week 3 game because of the injury.
Huddle Up: This makes Pierce almost certain to return to action Sunday, but be prepared for a fantasy-unfriendly three-headed RBBC monster following rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro's breakout performance last week.
Tyvon Branch - S - Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after undergoing surgery for a fracture in his foot, according to a source.
Huddle Up: The winless Raiders just can't catch a break with one of their top defensive players apparently shelved for the remainder of the season.
Maurice Jones-Drew - RB - Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders RB Maurice Jones-Drew (hand) said Wednesday, Sept. 24, on NFL Network's NFL AM, he will play in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins.
Huddle Up: MJD has missed the past two games, and it's still unclear if he'll return to his starting role or spell Darren McFadden. Unless you don't have another option, MJD is probably best kept on your bench until the roles get sorted out in the Raiders' backfield.
Roddy White - WR - Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (hamstring) is working off to the side with trainers during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Huddle Up: White was a game-time inactive and missed the Week 3 rout of the Bucs but is expected to return this Sunday against the Vikings given the extra rest he's received. He'll have to show more Thursday and Friday, however, so check his status.
Ryan Tannehill - QB - Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill said he will be the starting quarterback in Week 4 even though head coach Joe Philbin is still not ready to name the starter.
Huddle Up: Tannehill is almost sure to start in London, but the clear message here is that the QB is on a short leash and another lackluster performance will likely lead to a change under center during Miami's Week 5 bye.
DeAngelo Williams - RB - Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (hamstring) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Huddle Up: Strong sign that Williams will return Sunday after missing the last 2 games. The Panthers, meanwhile, certainly need him back with Mike Tolbert going on short-term IR this week and the oft-injured Jonathan Stewart week-to-week with a knee issue.
Matt Cassel - QB - Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings QB Matt Cassel (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list, Wednesday, Sept. 24, which ends his season.
Huddle Up: It was only a matter of time until Teddy Bridgewater took over, and Cassel's season-ending injury expedited the process.
Carson Palmer - QB - Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (shoulder) said the nerve in his shoulder feels better, and he expects to play in Week 5 after the bye week. He expects to throw this week.
Huddle Up: Palmer would be a sneaky add during the Cardinals' bye, as he'll be throwing to some elite receivers in a pass-heavy offense--all the reasons he was a solid sleeper fantasy QB heading into the season.
Bishop Sankey - RB - Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans RB Bishop Sankey was on the field for a season-high 27 snaps in Week 3, and head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Sankey's play will dictate his future snap totals. 'He's got good vision, and he looks to have good movement skills,' Whisenhunt said. 'What I didn't like is attention to detail with him. If he can get the attention to detail better, his reps will increase.'
Huddle Up: Sankey and starter Shonn Greene each got 10 carries in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, and it was the rookie who had the better numbers, finishing with 61 rushing yards to Greene's 33, even though the veteran got the short rushing TD. Definitely expect more from Sankey going forward as he picks up the nuances of the pro game.
Rob Gronkowski - TE - New England Patriots
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) played a season-high 42 snaps in Week 3, and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said a further increase in playing time is coming. 'Rob has done the things we have asked him to do,' McDaniels said. 'He has been fine in terms of his assignments and his conditioning. But we just have to try to add to it as we go throughout the course of the year.'
Huddle Up: Although his targets dipped from 11 in Week 1 to 6 in each of the past 2 games, definitely expect more looks for the big TE going forward, especially given the struggles Tom Brady has had connecting with other pass-catchers not named Gronk or Julian Edelman.
Riley Cooper - WR - Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles WR Riley Cooper leads all wide receivers in routes run, according to Cecil Lammey of ESPN Denver, but has totaled just nine catches for 71 yards.
Huddle Up: More alarming for Cooper owners is the Sunday performance of rookie Jordan Matthews who nearly matched Cooper's season totals in one game, catching 8 passes for 59 yards, including a pair of TDs. Cooper remains the starter in two-WR sets, but any more games like Matthews had on Sunday might result in a reversal of roles.
Geno Smith - QB - New York Jets
New York Jets QB Geno Smith remains the team's starting quarterback, according to head coach Rex Ryan. 'Everybody is behind Geno. He's our quarterback and our football team believes in him,' Ryan said.
Huddle Up: More than any other stat, turnovers are the key with the second-year QB after giving the ball away 26 times last year. Smith already has lost 5 (4 picks & a fumble), and needs to clean things up or Michael Vick's name will start figuring prominently in Big Apple tabloid headlines.
Andrew Hawkins - WR - Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns WR Andrew Hawkins is tied for fifth among wide receivers in targets (32) through three weeks.
Huddle Up: Hawkins has caught 21 of those 32 targets for 244 yards -- making him a definite starter in PPR leagues -- and all that's missing are the TD catches -- something that's eluded him since Week 14 of the 2012 season.
Chris Ivory - RB - New York Jets
New York Jets RB Chris Ivory may get more playing time, according to head coach Rex Ryan. Ivory and Chris Johnson both had 10 carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 3, but Ivory saw more action in the passing game.
Huddle Up: Ivory has most definitely been the more productive back, rushing for 66 more yards (189-123) and 2 more TDs (2-0) than Johnson on 2 fewer carries and posting 32 more reception yards (55-23) despite one fewer catch. The concern, though -- especially with an increased workload -- is Ivory's health as he's played in only 42 out of a possible 67 games in his four-plus-year pro career.
Jake Locker - QB - Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker has a wrist strain, according to an MRI. The quarterback's status for Week 4 is still uncertain.
Huddle Up: Locker's star has faded fast since his 266-yard, 2-TD outing in Week 1 and now health is once again a question for the QB who's missed a combined 14 games over the previous 2 seasons. See what practice holds this week.
Vincent Jackson - WR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson wasn't limited in practice Monday, Sept. 22, after sustaining a slight wrist fracture in Week 3. He had his wrist wrapped Monday.
Huddle Up: Jackson, with 10 receptions on 25 targets for 102 yards and a TD, is off to a slow start like almost every other member of the Bucs. See if the wrist is a problem during practice later this week, but for now plan on starting him if you need him.
Vernon Davis - TE - San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis (ankle) said his ankle is doing much better and he is reportedly looking better with no sign of a limp.
Huddle Up: Davis missed the Niners' Week 3 debacle in the desert, but early signs are pointing toward a return Sunday vs. the Eagles. If so, Davis should be able to get in some practice reps this week.
Ryan Tannehill - QB - Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is scheduled to start this weekend in London against the Oakland Raiders, despite head coach Joe Philbin repeatedly not committing to Tannehill as the starter. 'At the end of the week, we're going to pick the 46 guys that give us the best chance to win the game in London,' Philbin said Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Huddle Up: With two interceptions, Tannehill isn't making killer mistakes. Rather it's the plays he isn't making --missing open receivers, converting in key situations -- that are frustrating the Dolphins and fantasy owners. It's netted only 624 passing yards, 18 rushing yards and 49 fantasy points, and continued struggles against the winless Raiders could certainly lead to a change in the team's QB thinking during the following bye week.
Dennis Pitta - TE - Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens placed TE Dennis Pitta (hip) on Reserve/Injured Tuesday, Sept. 23, officially ending the tight end's season.
Huddle Up: Rugged turn of events for Pitta, who went down on a non-contact play Sunday. Look for Owen Daniels, who was with offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak in Houston, to assume most of the TE workload. Daniels had a big Week 2 with a pair of TD grabs but has only 5 receptions for 42 yards in the Ravens' other 2 contests.
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Victoria Justice and Cody Simpson have some flirty fun at video event in Hollywood
Victoria Justice and Cody Simpson got cozy and flirty on Thursday.
The two made a splash side-by-side at the Vigo Video launch party at the popular Hollywood lounge Le Jardin.
The stars were seen chatting and laughing as they took selfie after selfie.
Flirty fun: Victoria Justice and Cody Simpson cozy up at the Vigo Video launch party in Hollywood on Thursday
Snap this: They went on a selfie craze as he put his arm around her on a grey sofa
Hollywood hang: Justice and Simpson took selfie after selfie
There's no word on whether they are dating or just friends. It looks like they may just be pals, however, as she has been dating Reeve Carney since October 2016.
As for the 21-year old Cody, it appears he is currently single.
The Aussie singer, who now lives in Venice Beach, California, has dated a number of Hollywood starlets that includes Sahara Rey, Gigi Hadid and Kylie Jenner.
Part time! The actress showed off her sexy figure in a sheer see-through top
All eyes were on Victoria when she strutted into the Hollywood hot spot wearing a black-and-white see through sheer top. That checkered shirt was so sheer you could see her bra. And it was cut short enough that it highlighted some of her toned midriff.
The 25-year old rounded out her sexy outfit with some form-fitting black pants that showcased her curvy figure and some red leather boots by Tony Bianco. The TV darling wore her beautiful brunette tresses styled flat and sleek and parted in the middle.
Cody looked very young Hollywood. He wore a black hoodie, black jeans and sneakers with a fashionable black hat.
Sheer beauty: Justice wore a see through top that showed off her bra as she sat on a blue car; she added red boots from Tony Bianco
Fashion statement: Victoria and DJ Madds showed they aren't afraid to get risque with their outfits
Justice wasn't the only one who got a little risque with her look. Friend DJ Madds wore all black with a low-cut top that revealed her toned and tanned tummy.
Victoria has been making some fashion statements of late.
Earlier this month she looked super glamorous at a gala the night before the 144th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, and again when she walked the red carpet for the running of the race at Churchill Downs the following day.
Justice looked elegant in a white two-piece as she walked the red carpet for the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs race track
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