Nonviolent Communication (NVC)’s persistence—in trusting people’s desire and creativity in meeting their own human needs and illuminating the potential for compassionate collaboration—roots my musical efforts. This week I was interviewed about NVC on my friend’s Quaker radio station. I welcome you to listen to the episode, comment on it, and share it with others. https://northernspiritradio.org/episode/primer-nonviolent-communication. Also, I’d be happy to help you learn about Nonviolent Communication – please read these details.


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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Hyundai Sells More Than 1,300 Accents in January 2019; Sales Still Drop 5 Percent Year on Year
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country started 2019 with a slight dip in January sales, proving that the economic havoc brought about by the new vehicle excise tax is far from over.
HARI sold a total of 2,758 vehicles for the first month of 2019, a decrease of 5 percent year-on-year and 6.7 percent month-on-month.
Last month, the Passenger Car or PC segment was hit pretty hard and declined 29.1 percent from 2,036 units sold in January 2018 to 1,443 units in 2019. However, HARI attributes this to a transitionary phase and says PC sales will pickup once more with the introduction of its 2019 Accent and Reina.
Meanwhile, Commercial Vehicle or CV sales continue to grow. Last month, HARI reported a 51.7 percent increase in sales from 867 units in January 2017 to 1,315 units in January 2018. This is due to the continued popularity of the Kona and heightened demand for the H-100.
The drop in sales hasn’t affected HARI’s optimism towards the end of the year. Together with a positive economic outlook, the Korean carmaker is aiming to release new models into the country to boost demand to carry them forward in 2019.

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This folder contains Collections of LINKS to both the Zenfolio images of other photographers from Zenfolio and the best of my own images .
I hope that you enjoy them also.
I am grateful to these outstanfing and inspirational photographers on Zenfolio who permit myself and others to enjoy the best of their craft.
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The application of producer gas from biomass gasification for power generation through engines requires cleaning and conditioning. Wet scrubbing is often chosen to remove organic components (tars) and particulate matter and to cool the gas, resulting in the production of contaminated water. On the other hand, even for dry gas cleaning technologies, cooling still produces contaminated liquids. The serious environmental problems posed by such effluents can be faced only by adequate pre-treatments before discharge into urban network. The proposal is concerned with the development and optimisation of a technology for the purification of contaminated water from biomass gasification, which also allows energy to be recovered from the tarry pollutants. Currently, these are separated into a heavy fraction, not soluble in water and recycled back to the gasifier, and a light fraction, soluble in water that needs treatment. The treatment technology is based on supercritical wet oxidation/gasification (SCWO/G). The R&D activities proposed include experimentation at laboratory and pilot scale and mathematical modelling, both supporting evaluations for full scale (technical and economic) implementation .The overall objective is to evaluate the full scale application of supercritical wet oxidation/gasification (SCWO/G). Indeed liquid effluents from biomass gasification plants are too dilute to incinerate and yet too toxic to bio-treatment. The process under study refers to the aqueous oxidation/gasification of organic (and inorganic) materials at pressure and temperatures above the critical data for water.
More specific objectives are:
1. to characterise the chemical composition of waste water from updraft gasification of wood (in particular, light tar components which are soluble in water),
2. to apply and optimise SCWO/G of such waste water at laboratory and pilot scale,
3.to formulate kinetic and transport models for the SCWO/G process including validation and process simulation,
4. to provide a chemical characterisation of the effluent water from the SCWO/G process,
5. to extend the results of the analysis carried out for the effluents (of a wet gas cleaning process) from a 6 MWTH updraft wood-chips plant to other gasifier configurations and other gas cleaning technologies, based on literature information,
6. to provide a full scale evaluation of the process for both the technical (energetic and environmental) and the economic aspects.
The project will be carried out on 3 different levels:
1. The Laboratory Scale Unit (LSU - already existing 1 kg/h system, financed exclusively by some of the Partners) will be used to establish parameters for the thermo chemical mechanisms involved under various process conditions (retention times, temperature/pressure levels and influence of raw tar-water acidity and added carbon powder catalyst).
2. The Process Development Unit (PDU - which is in the process of being designed for a capacity of 60 kg/h, financed in part by a national Energy Agency) will be used for correlation with the mathematical model and tools to be developed, for optimisation of the SCWO/G processes and as a basis for up-scaling the process for full scale application.
3. A full-scale implementation layout (1000 kg/h of waste water), which will be used to evaluate the capital/operational cost and environmental impact of the technology.
Call for proposalData not available
Funding SchemeCSC - Cost-sharing contracts


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COMFORT IN TRIALS
Praying at Every Time in Spirit and
Making Petition concerning All the Saints
1 Tim. 2:1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men;
Eph. 6:18 By means of all prayer and petition, praying at every time in spirit and watching unto this in all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints.
Prayer Being General,
and Petitions Being Special for Particular Needs
In First Timothy 2:1 Paul mentions petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings. Prayer is general, with the essence of worship and fellowship. Petitions are special and are for particular needs. The Greek word rendered “intercessions” means approach to God in a personal and confiding manner, that is, intervening, interfering, before God in others’ affairs for their benefit.
In mentioning petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, Paul’s spirit was very burdened concerning the importance of prayer. He wanted his dear spiritual children to pray. Again and again I would emphasize the fact that we can have a proper church life only if we have a prayer life. I could testify that my prayers have not been as many until recent years. I could also testify that my prayers have being answered in a definite way. At present, my moment is limited, so that I could have some rest and pay attention to my physical health. Meanwhile, whenever I’ve heard about certain needs, I would pray for these matters. May we all learn the lesson that the way to have a good church life is to pray. This is crucial. If our talking is turned into praying, the church in our locality will be transformed. (Life-study of 1 Timothy, msg. 3)
Praying at Every Time in Spirit
A Christian must be a praying person. It is a sin not to pray. If you fail to pray for others, the saints or those in your family, you are sinning. However, not many Christians regard the lack of prayer as sin. We need to exercise our will to be people of prayer. For the sake of a proper prayer life, our mind must be sober, our emotion must be regulated, and our will must be strengthened. Then we shall be able to pray at every time in spirit.
Watching unto This
in Petition concerning All the Saints
In Ephesians 6:18 Paul speaks of “watching unto this in all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints.” This indicates that we need to be watchful, on the alert, for this prayer life. We need to be on guard lest we be robbed of time that should be devoted to prayer. To be watchful in a practical way, many in the churches set aside specific times to pray.
In verse 18 Paul also speaks of “petition concerning all the saints.” This indicates that we need to pray for the saints. In order to watch unto our prayer life, we need to pray in a particular way. This means that we should pray particularly for our watching unto prayer, that is, pray for our prayer life, for our prayer time. We also need to make petition concerning all the saints. Consider how much time is required to pray for the saints in your locality and for the saints in other cities and countries. (Life-study of Ephesians, msg. 66)
Lord, thank You for revealing to me that how I need the prayer and interceding life, particularly for all the saints. Lord Jesus, bless the brothers and sisters on the whole earth. You know their needs. Take care of their situations that they may experience and enjoy Your presence in every circumstance.

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Barrel fits to M4 series AEG replicas in Marui standard and compatible. The barrel has a counterclockwise thread.
AEG AR-15/M4 Ambidextrous Magazine Release APS and compatible
Corpo in metallo per fucili elettrici AEG/ASG AK47S CYMA e compatibili.
Corpo completo di calcio a stampella Full Metal per fucili elettrici AEG/ASG AK74SU e compatibili.
It is high-quality aluminum trigger made on CNC machine. It has improved shape, which gives the much faster reaction of the mechanism when we pull the trigger, comparing to the stock trigger. It is very light and has anodized coating, the main axle is made of metal.
Delta Ring per fucili elettrici AEG/ASG serie M4 e compatibili. Disponibile in colorazione Nero e Tan
Ergonomic trigger quard per fucili elettrici AEG/ASG. Disponibile in colorazione Nero, Verde e Tan.
Receiver Extension (M4 Buffer Tube).
Metal body, full of parts for electric guns AEG - HK416 Series and M compatible.
Metal body for M4/M16 Series and compatible.
Outer Barrel to M15/M4/CQB and compatible.
Tacca di Mira in metallo abattibile per fucili seri M COLT e compatibili.


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Lentils, Vegetables & Eggs make for a great start to the day. Its a protien packed colourful way to brighten up your morning. Healthy and simple, this should definitely be part of your weekly breakfast plan.
Power EggsPrint Recipe
- 4 Eggs
- 160g cooked lentils
- 4 radishes (sliced)
- 1 Carrot (grated)
- Handfull of Rocket
- 4 pieces of asparagus (cooked)
- 4 pinches of chilli flakes
- Micro cress
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Lightly oil a cup or Ramekin with olive oil.
Crack an egg into each cup and place in the oven at 120’c for 7 minutes till the whites are set.
Arange the Vegetables, Rocket & lentils artistically in the cup.
Sprinkle the chilli flakes and fresh corriander and micro greens.
Serve and enjoy.

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Helen Egger, MD, Director, Child Study Center, NYU Langone Health
It’s back to school week in the US. In this episode, StartUp Health sits down with Dr. Helen Egger, Director of the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Health to learn how digital tech and data science are improving how and when we identify mental health problems that children are having
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Kindly notify us if it is no longer available, to help us maintain an accurate database of pets.
This fluffy boy found wondering in neighborhood and feeder rescue him to safer place because council come do their daily job. He is a calm and gentle boy who will be a companion indeed. Adopt him to spend his time live with human he love.

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Margaret Cho - Intervention - featuring Tegan and Sara
Alligator - Passion Pit Remix!
Tegan The Creator (Tyler The Creator x Tegan & Sara)
Reflections - Episode 5
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Club thanks Evesham library for support
EVESHAM Probus Club have thanked the helpful staff at the town’s library for allowing the group to have its awareness and recruitment displayed in the library from Monday, September 17, until Saturday, September 22.
The display gives people the chance to see what the club does and what it has planned for its up coming 40th anniversary celebration next year.
Anyone interested in the club is welcome to attend meetings, which are held Thursday mornings at Ecgwins Club in Evesham from 10am, as a guest.
For more information about membership and the club contact Chris Donough on 01386 446180.


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LISBON — Angola is emerging as the primary magnet for U.S. companies looking for investment opportunities in Africa.
After being deterred for years by political unrest in the former Portuguese colony, Amoco Corp. is sending an executive team to the African nation at the end of July, said Antonio Martins Alves, a Lisbon-based consultant for the U.S. oil giant.
``We`re going if there are enough hotel rooms. There`s more people coming through the country these days,`` said Martins, referring to the recent surge of European, Japanese and other foreign visitors to Luanda, Angola`s capital.
The Chicago-based oil company is more seriously considering an investment in the country since a peace settlement was signed in May between the government and rebel forces, Martins said.
Chevron Corp., which has had a presence in Angola for more than 30 years, is looking at ways to expand its investment now that the 16-year civil war is over.
``The overall climate is bound to improve . . . now that there`s a movement toward a free market,`` said Charles G. Wootton, a spokesman for the San Francisco-based company.
Chevron, in a joint venture with the Angolan national oil company and an Italian firm, is producing about 260,000 barrels of oil a day at an offshore site.
The company`s production is about half of the nearly 500,000 barrels that the southern African nation turns out each day.
The oil company executives were among more than 150 key officials and corporate executives from the U.S., Europe and Africa attending a recent three-day conference on investment in the five former Portuguese African colonies-Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe.
The Lisbon conference was sponsored by the Luso-American Development Foundation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank.
Leon Tempelsman & Son, an international investor in minerals and precious stones based in New York, is looking at opportunities for mining and trading diamonds in Angola.
Twice the size of Texas, Angola is one of the richest countries in Africa, with resources ranging from oil and diamonds to coffee and other agricultural products.
``We want to educate U.S. investors in the changes in the Lusophone states and the new dynamics that exist,`` said Shawn McCormick, an Angola specialst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
``It has the potential to offer U.S. investors a good return on the dollar,`` he said.

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text: Calcium chloride is in the salt family. It is used extensively in colder climates as a compound that is spread on sidewalks and driveways. As the salt ionizes, or splits in two, it reacts with the water, forming a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, releasing heat at the same time. Heat is good on cold sidewalks, as you can imagine. Calcium chloride also reacts with sodium bicarbonate to release carbon dioxide gas.

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With the lyrics "She held the world upon a string, spun the stars on her fingernails."
This journal is almost full and it’s ending on a happy note. Note: Don’t waste your time journaling about someone who hurt you.
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28 Classy Cat Tattoos Every Cat Lover Will Adore
This example of photomontage works well because it is visually interesting and has a lot of contrast. The photo of the woman is in black and white while the photo of the plant is shown in color this contrast makes the image stand out more.
1000drawings: by Adara Anothe Egon Schiele-based drawing

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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Community group MV4U (Mount Vernon For You) collected toys through Toys For Tots at Maggie Spillane's on Saturday.
Residents from across the city donated toys for needy children in the city. MV4U President Roberta James said the toys will be distributed Dec. 23 at four locations, including the Levister Towers and Traphagen Elementary School.
"We are all about the people of Mount Vernon," James said. "We care about our community and want to make sure we help out people who don't have much around the holiday season."
MV4U Treasurer Cathlin Gleason-Boncardo said the whole premise of the toy drive is to give back to the community.
"We want to bring back the pride we grew up with in Mount Vernon," Gleason-Boncardo said.
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It’s true. I was planning to stay away from politics in this space. Then Don Trump happened.
I’ve never had much use for the guy, his suits, his billions or his buildings. I think people who feel compelled to put their name on everything they own are deeply insecure.
I’ve seen the promos, but I’ve never watched his little show where he fires people. I was an employer for almost three decades and had to let people go from time to time, but I never yelled “You’re fired!” at anyone. It’s a bad way to treat people. I understand that’s his schtick. He’s a loud-mouth, self-aggrandizing New Yorker with seriously weird hair.
(For the record, let me state that there are some loud-mouth New Yorkers whom I love, but both they and what’s left of their hair are real in a way Don Trump could never fathom.)
Because Don Trump has a bunch of money, he thinks he’s smart. So, apparently, do a rapidly declining number of other people. Like many 1) small-town, 2) Texan, 3) immigrant-loving, 4) veteran-respecting, 5) people who actually do have a filter between our minds and our mouths — I’m alarmed that this man could remotely be considered for the job of president of the United States.
I think we’re smarter than that, but my faith gets shaken now and then. I hope the public sees that Don Trump is a “reality” TV star who wouldn’t know reality if it was hiding in his hair. But he has name recognition, a familiar face and lots of money. If the White House can be bought, he can buy it.
The good news is, so far, he’s also got both feet firmly planted in his own mouth. It seems that if the other 47 Republicans running for president aren’t able to defeat him, he’s virtually a shoo-in to defeat himself.
First, he talked in a TV interview as if he believes immigration across our southern border consists of Mexico emptying its jails and dispatching people to the U.S. — like Castro did back in the 80s (it’s confusing, I know, Don — all those Hispanics). He said Mexican immigrants were mostly rapists, drug dealers and criminals — then added, as an afterthought, “… and some, I assume, are good people.”
It struck me an off-the-cuff remark by someone who has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. You can hear a more informed level of political discourse at any coffee shop in America.
Then last week, he popped off and said Senator John McCain is not a war hero. Seriously? John McCain is a third-generation Naval officer who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, flew jets off of aircraft carriers and was shot down while serving his country. He spent nearly six years in a North Vietnamese POW camp — refusing early release — and still suffers every day from the wounds he sustained in his military service and the torture he endured as a POW.
And he’s been elected to the U.S. Senate five times.
Trump is a second-generation real estate magnate who used student deferments and some kind of toe injury to avoid military service. While McCain has been serving his country, Don Trump has been serving himself at the buffet of freedom our veterans paid for with their blood.
No, you don’t have to have been in the military to be president, but a Commander-in-Chief should at least be able to recognize, honor and respect the sacrifices of heroes.
Don Trump can’t do that. He also can’t see those who criticize or question him as anything but idiots. Nor does he seem familiar with concepts like humility, diplomacy, listening, learning, seeking the counsel of smart people or thinking before one speaks.
He thinks he is presidential material. I’m pretty sure I know what he is. I’m also pretty sure if he gets on a ballot, he’s going to think everyone who doesn’t vote for him is an idiot.
I’m hoping that’s a large, large number of people.
3 thoughts on “I wasn’t going to get political, but…”
Keep writing Bob. Well stated opinions are always welcome in a free society.
I really like this essay. Do the political thing more often.
Thanks, Jerry! Usually I’d rather put pepper in my underwear, but now and then through the lead-up to the election, I’m sure I’ll feel the urge. Enjoying your stuff a lot, working my way back through it.
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Avoid the bullies.
If it’s only words…
Adrian cannot escape reality with video games and his graphic novel art any longer! He must stand up to Doug and the other thugs whose gay-bashing has gone from talk to violence or he won’t be able to live with himself…if he survives their wrath, that is.
Visit the book’s website here to meet all the characters who’ve moved from Adrian’s real world into the graphic novel that he’d rather live in.
The paperback of Draw the Line releases in May 2017, but grab it now to see how this epic superhero battle on paper turns out in real life.
Standing up for what’s right – who’s next?
Book info: Draw the Line / Laurent Linn; illustrations by Laurent Linn. Margaret K McElderry Books, 2016. [book website] [author site] [publisher site] [book trailer] Review copy and cover image courtesy of the publisher.
My book talk: Adrian escapes from his homophobic rural Texas high school by creating the detailed Renaissance world of gay superhero Graphite in graphic novel art, until violence demands action.
He finally has a date with super-sweet Lev (‘Teen Drag Queen Bingo’ in Dallas – who knew?), when a hate crime shocks their town, and Adrian knows that he must finally speak out and come out – at home and at school – regardless of the consequences.
Can the support of best friends Audrey and Trent keep him strong?
How can the school and town turn a blind eye to Doug’s attacks?
When will Adrian being himself be good enough for everyone else?
Chapters of his graphic novel with Graphite, Sultry, Willow, Oasis, and villainous Thug punctuate this story of becoming true to yourself and standing up for everyone’s rights.


Oh here is the fuel tank I want for Christmas
Check this out! I can see building a bike around this tank. I love the detail by the filler cap!
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Kings 70cc 3200+ miles. Now on a Schwinn Point Beach NOW in mothballs..


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Mothers' Day is just around the corner, so that means the next 48 hours will consist of flustered sons and daughters rushing to the nearest Walgreens to clean out the shelves for any last-minute gifts for their mothers. No matter how many people deny it, no one is too cool to hang out with his or her mom, and definitely don't look to your hard-living, rock n' roll idols as justification for not even giving your ma a phone call. There are plenty of musicians who are proud, self-proclaimed Mama's Boys, and in honor of moms everywhere, here are a few famous examples of musicians who adore their moms. Kids, consider these guys the bar to hit in terms of showing a proper amount of affection to the women who gave you life.
Everyone's favorite hipster bum has become known and adored for his brand of chill indie rock, but he's also become known for bringing his mom with him literally everywhere he goes. They do interviews together (she sometimes does them on her own
), they tour together, and she even runs her son's fan club. It's honestly adorable to watch the banter between these two, and it's safe to say they might be the most adorable mom/son duo in rock music.
Afeni Shakur is a fascinating figure in her own right, even if her son didn't happen to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. An assertive political activist, Shakur was a prominent leader of the Black Panthers' Harlem Chapter, and she was even on trial as part of the famous Panther 21 court case. As if she couldn't be more badass, Shakur decided to represent herself in court, in the face of a 300 year
prison sentence, and managed to get herself acquitted of all charges. Oh, and she was pregnant with Pac during the whole 8-month long trial, giving birth to him a month after the acquittal. With a role model like that, it's no wonder Tupac grew up to be the assertive, no-bullshit artist we all knew and loved. Much respect indeed, Mrs. Shakur.
Usher famously gets a lot of flack for his tight-knit relationship with his mama, Jonetta Patton, since she's been apart of his musical career basically ever since he could talk. She ushered her son (sorry not sorry, #Usherpuns) to sing at talent shows when he was 12, eventually leading to his first record deal at 13, and she was even his manager up until 2007. In a classic mom move, she also skipped out on her son's first wedding because of her adamant disapproval of the bride. Apparently no girl will ever be good enough for her little boy/megastar.
Donda West played an instrumental role in her son Kanye's life, and Kanye has spent a good portion of his career and resources to make sure the rest of the world understands that. There are songs like "Hey Mama" and "Only One," which were written directly for his mom. Then there are the many breakdowns West has gone through since her sudden passing in 2007, which often leads to long periods off the grid (including now, apparently). Most interesting of all, Yeezy's apparently funding a video game
about her ascension into Heaven, prompting everyone else in the world to wonder how much they need to step it up next Mothers' Day.
Though he could have the love of any girl in his heyday, there was no woman more important in Elvis' life than his mama, Gladys Love Presley. After all, the 18 year-old Presley walked into Sun Studios and recorded his very first song, "My Happiness," as a birthday present for his mom. His career literally began because of the love for his mother; the ultimate mama's boy, arguably. Throughout his meteoric rise in the 50s, Elvis called his mom every night while he was on tour, and sometimes even brought her along for shows. He made sure she never had to live in poverty again, giving her property within Graceland, and when she died in 1958, Elvis sent a fresh bouquet of flowers to her grave every week until his own death in 1977.


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Glorious Glengarriff and Garinish, the ‘near island’,can indeed be called gems in that they are precious, more precious with every passing year, trenchant survivors of that classical Irish scenery beloved of Victorians, trees and mountains reflected on still brown waters.
Sun, 01 Sep, 2019
Amid the palette of autumn colours now adorning the landscape, a yellow, daisy-like plant stands out. Ragwort, even though a banned weed that can kill if ingested by cattle or horses, is to be seen on farmland, abandoned plots in urban areas, and roadsides countrywide.
Mon, 10 Sep, 2018
It’s National Biodiversity Week and there’s hardly a better time for enjoying the outdoors. The Irish Environmental Network has helped organise over 50 free events across the country over nine days, May 19-27. All about encouraging people to connect with nature and celebrate the wildlife, plants and habitats on our doorsteps.
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Bicultural music mashers Nortec Collective will present special sets by Bostich + Fussible at Casa México during South by Southwest Interactive on March 11-14 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. A slew of other Mexican performers including hip-hop icon and mix master Toy Selectah (of Control Machete fame) will help kick off Mexico’s first large-scale event at SXSW, which will bring entrepreneurs, tech innovators, tourism and cultural leaders together.
Casa México events, which are free with registration, range from art and tech panels to entrepreneur meetups. Musical performances will be interspersed throughout the day with evening performances starting at 6 p.m.
Other featured performers include Mexican alternative rockers Centavrvs, who are SXSW alums that energize crowds with their electro-corridos and N.A.A.F.I., a collective of DJs redefining Mexico’s dance music scene.
Casa México guests should register here. For more information about the panels and shows, visit casamexicosxsw.com.
Here’s a look at the complete musical line-up:
Friday, March 11
2-2:30 p.m. McCallum High School Ballet Folklórico
4:30-5:30 p.m. Organización Kumbiambiera
6-8 p.m. Toy Selectah at Open House Mexico
8-9 p.m. Centavrvs
9-11 p.m. Tropicaza
Saturday, March 12
2-3 p.m. Autume
3-4 p.m. El Tule
4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridah Band
6-8 p.m. Nortec Collective Presents Bostich + Fussible “Tuba Set”
8-10 p.m. Toy Selectah
10-11 p.m. Centavrvs
Sunday, March 13
2-2:30 p.m. Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklórico de Texas
3-4 p.m. Peke Straver
4:30-5:30 p.m. Arzalez
6-8 p.m. Nortec Collective, Presents Bostich + Fussible “Tuba Set”
8-9 p.m. DJ AAAA
9-10 p.m. NAAFI
Monday, March 14
2-3 p.m. Macizo
3-4 p.m. Vitera
4:30-5:30 p.m. Sefo
6-8 p.m. NAAFI
8-9 p.m. Micca
9-10 p.m. DJ AAAA


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Guan Di Temple of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Where to visit in Kuala Lumpur? As if you will wonder at Chinatown, why don't you extend your sneak and peeking to the Guan Di Temple or so called God of War temple. This temple was built in year 1888 and claimed as one of the oldest temple with existing of the finest traditional features.
Historically, the God of War was the greatest China's warrior during the time and known as Guan Di, General Kwan or Guan Yu. Exploring in the temple, you will find the statue of the Guan Di sit on the altar with his face painted in gold in order to portray his status.
Many Chinese will come to this temple to worship the Guan Di to seek protection and make wishes. Other deities in the temple are including of Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy), Choy Sun )God of Prosperity) and Wen Chong (God of Education and Learning).

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In utter desperation, in pain and despair, I went to a dermatologist Monday. For me to go to a doctor is rare and an indication of the severity of my problem. My faith in doctors was greatly resto ....
In utter desperation, in pain and despair, I went to a dermatologist Monday. For me to go to a doctor is rare and an indication of the severity of my problem. My faith in doctors was greatly restored as I was shown great concern and compassion by the entire staff and most especially by the P.A. and the doctor who is booked for the next 6 months, but made time to see me and make a diagnosis - CONTACT DERMATITIS. These two people were beautiful, vibrant, healthy, not in a rush, explained that they know prednisone can be dangerous when taken over a long period of time, but that 1 week of a low dose would not harm me and would bring about significant improvement. NO KIDDING. After only 1 dose that evening, I slept all night pain and itch free. I have two different steroid creams to use for a week, one for face, the other for arm and chest. The improvement is so dramatic it's incredible. I am molting again, but no redness, no inflammation, no pain, no itch. Underneath the skin is beautiful - especially for a woman my age!
Once I am healed up we will do some patch tests to determine what caused this problem. I suspect that when I was working our cart at the Ohio ren faire, there was one windy dusty day. This is an agricultural area with corn and soybeans sprayed with all kinds of nasty stuff. I may have had a tiny cut or bug bite, some little opening in my skin. I can't imagine it's my coconut oil, but we will find out, testing shiitakes, red clover, coconut oil, tea tree oil, Skin Dressing, anything I have been anointing myself with or consuming.
I am so heartened to know that there are compassionate, responsible, competent, healthy doctors out there. That has hardly been my experience in the past in dealing with my parents, children, and self.
They even approved highly of my diet and use of herbs - unlike Susun Weed who basically bitched me out for not eating meat and more animal products!
Thank you all for your concern and insights as well.


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The Six Elements – Printed wine bottles as a collaborative project
The story of a wine friendship
The two winemakers Ralf Komminoth and Gaudenz Thürer from the beautiful Grisons region already shared their love of wine between 1997 and 2000, when they attended the vocational school in Wädenswil and shared a room together at the boarding school. Even then, the two winemakers were inspired to set up a winery with its own logo as a self-development project. At that time, no one would have thought that 21 years later, a joint project of the two winemaker friends would actually be realised. The joint project is meant to symbolise the friendship and passion of the two winemakers.
The wine for The Six Elements project
Ralf Komminoth and Gaudenz Thürer were already enthusiastic Pinot Noir connoisseurs 21 years ago. For their joint creation, it was therefore only natural to use the best wines from their barrique barrels. After 18 months in 225 litre barriques, the wine has reached its full maturity. The wine was stored for 18 months in selected and new barriques made of French oak. The wine impresses with its noble wood note and is very rich on the palate.
The idea behind the design of the printed wine bottles
To symbolise this long and deep friendship, a special wine bottle had to be created. The name “The Six Elements” is no coincidence. The six elements are the most important factors around wine: earth, water, air, fire, vines and of course the winemaker. If one of these six elements were missing, there would be no wine. A very nice anecdote to create a special wine and the corresponding wine bottle.
The two winemakers chose printed wine bottles using the digital printing process. A personalisation option for wine bottles that allows you to be as creative as never before. Various shapes and colours can be printed, just like the designs of The Six Elements’ wine bottles show.
The success of The Six Elements printed wine bottles
Gaudenz Thürer is enthusiastic about the success he has experienced in a very short time after the launch of the printed wine bottles: “We have experienced positive feedback throughout. I almost have the feeling that my customers have been waiting for something like this” Gaudenz writes us as feedback on the wine bottle project.
He was surprised by the outstanding quality of the print on the wine bottle.
“Within a very short time, we were able to sell more bottles than ever before of one variety and with Ralf we can imagine bringing another vintage onto the market” Gaudenz Thürer writes to us full of enthusiasm.
The entire Univerre team would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for the trust you have placed in us. It was an honour and a pleasure for us to realise such a project.


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President Barack Obama's proposed 2014 federal budget would give the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $163 million dollars for the Olmsted Locks and Dam project. The budget still needs to be authorized by congress. Corps of Engineers spokesman Jon Fleshman said finishing the projects as soon as possible is a priority.
The Army Corps of Engineers is ahead of schedule with its construction of the Olmsted Locks and Dam project. The Corps placed five concrete shells for the dam so far in 2012, and expects to finish a sixth by the end of the year. Previously workers have only completed 4 shells per year.