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THE ROOF IS OPEN, 2005
Village of Ervenik, Croatia, former war area
Materials: Wax, pigment, stone walls, houses
Duration: 30 minutes
DESTRUCTION, SUBTLE AND ABSTRUSE
Since 2003, I produced an array of works related to the area of village Ervenik, which is situated in Dalmatia, southern costal region of Croatia. For many centuries this area was inhabited by the Serbian national minority, which made about 12 % of the entire population in Croatia. Before the civil war, that took place in the 1990s, there were around 3,000 people living in this village. There was one factory, one hospital, two inns, a few stores, one cinema and one school with 400 students. After the civil war, area was almost completely devastated and the village became completely deserted. The majority of houses were havocked, and then burned. Today, this region has lost its particular purpose and is a “no man’s land “. Only 182 people live there. Average age is 72. The other former inhabitants have either migrated as refugees to other countries or were executed during the civil war. This area became a nature reserve and was completely forgotten from the state officials. Also, there is no cultural initiative connected to it.
Ervenik obtained a symbolical character. The fact that I spent time there and I knew how very different it looked before, had a crucial impact on my perception of it after its destruction. It is the absence of human beings, the savaged surrounding nature with the river, trees and animals which remained, burned houses, empty deteriorated roads, empty school with no children, that turned into a noise of signs which I tried to re-read and to re-connect. My works related to Ervenik developed out of the need to make history and relations in this area visible again. My intention was to make the connection with this, through the society, demolished world rehabilitated. It was in this process that the whole new territory appeared in front of my eyes, a “place within a place”, a volcanic mental terrain, shifting towards a metaphysical realm. Those kinds of territories, metaphysic in their subtleness and abstruseness, show up sometimes in the places devastated by humans such as this one.
THE CHRONICLE, 2006
DURATION: 5,21 minutes (loop)
„The Chronicle“ was filmed in the old elementary school in the village Ervenik, in the former war area in Croatia. Due to its destruction during the civil war (1991-1995), the school lost its initial function. The video was taken in one singe shot, which shows a long school corridor with a big window at its rear end. The floor is covered with scattered schoolbooks, but in the middle of the corridor the chaos is being interrupted: three rows of accurately ordered, opened books are lying on a clean, swept floor stripe. A sudden wind blow sweeps through the building and interrupts the silence and desolation of the place. The pages of the opened books start to move, as being turned by invisible ghost hand, for minutes, before the silence returns.
With its minimal devices the „The Chronicle“ is telling a story about the war and its consequences; the story about the absence of children, who used this space for learning and living.
Materials: rubber band, plastic tablets with alphabet letters, a tree
Duration: 10 min.
Village of Ervenik, Croatia, former war area
“The perfomance is based on the act of firing the tablets with letters by the catapult made of a tree. What seems to be a violent tool is here used to reexamine the impact of the declined system on the destruction of the language. The artist now performs the role of the destroyer, as if she wanted to understand the routine process of the sensless deconstruction.“ Anna Schneider, curator
Duration: 12.02 min
This video work is conceived in the area of the village Ervenik, which is situated in Dalmatia, southern costal region in the Republic of Croatia. For many centuries this area was inhabited by the Serbian national minority, which made about 12 % of the entire population in Croatia. Before the civil war, that took place in the 1990s, there were around 3,000 people living in this village. There was one factory, one hospital, two inns, a few stores, one cinema and one school with 400 students. After the civil war, the village became completely deserted. The majority of houses were havocked, and then burned. Today, 182 people live there. Average age is 72. The other former inhabitants have either moved or passed away. This area became a nature reserve and was completely forgotten from the state officials. Also, there is no cultural initiative connected to it. Latest Croatian statistics, from 2014, show that the Serb minority has decreased to only 4.4 % in Croatia.
Today, this region has lost its particular purpose and is a “no man’s land “. The environment that was to be found after the process of extermination was the only witness of a culture that here once existed. Regardless of the reason for destruction, the environment is itself after a certain time unable to show the original consequences or to give a reasonable explanation for these devastations. Due to this past, for me as an artist, this space obtained a symbolical character. Since 2003 I produced different works connected to it*. Those works were developed out of the need to make history and relations in this area visible again. My intention was to make the connection with this, through the society, demolished world rehabilitated.
“Kamena s ramena“(Stonegame), is based on an ancient game with the same name typical for the Dalmatian hinterland in Croatia. It was also a very popular game in Ervenik. In this game, during important local festivities, only the strongest men were chosen to compete in throwing the stone from the shoulder. For the chosen ones, it was a way to show their strength and their skills. The winner was the one who could throw the stone the farthest distance of all the others.
In “Kamena s ramena”, this ancient game of the stone throwing is being recreated in order to make the history of this place and to make lives of its former inhabitants visible. It is taking place on the abandoned and destroyed fields surrounding the village Ervenik today. The aim of this work is to emphasize the persistent nature of the people from this area. They led hard lives during peacetime and they suffered under a severe experience during wartime.
This ancient game performance associates and mixes with the constantly repeated action of the arduous stone throwing throughout the landscape, until the vanishing point, executed by a single performer. In this regard “Kamena s ramena“ is also a symbolic, Sisyphus like story about human nature. It symbolizes a human who is ready to invest all the strength and all the skills to throw the stone away and to get rid of the burden, but at the same time, this action leads him to go further, take the burden again and throw it once again, in a cyclic process. In this way, the stone game becomes an allegory of a cyclical character of human striving and persistence.
I AM NOT MY BODY, 2013
I AM NOT MY BODY, 2013
Performance and sound installation
The work focuses on the content of graffiti messages in Mostarska Street, which is located in Belgrade’s district of Savamala. Conceived as performance and sound installation, it explores the utopism and idealism of young people who live in the area. The content of the graffiti reflects the two opposite sides of their attitude: conceived as an opposition to the society they belong to, their specific utopian worldview is characterized by downfall and tragedy, and could be inherently a part of fundamentally passive, autistic attitude of young creative individuals in Belgrade toward their surroundings. On the other hand, in their unfaltering belief in true values of human society and a better world, lies a potential energy, which could be used to alter Serbian society.
The artists regards the inarticulate, chaotic space in Mostarska Street as part of a decomposition process of the symbolic body of Serbian society. Thus, the title of the project – ‚I am not my body‘. Having in mind that the medium of sound, as a carrier of emotions and messages, is capable of polarizing the space and changing viewers perception of it, the project ‚I am not my body‘ emphasizes that art and willingness to resist could be used as a moving force behind changing the state of apathy and absence of ideals in the world that surrounds us.


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United National Movement (UNM) is a strongly united team based on values and there is no internal strife within the party, President Saakashvili, who is also chairman of UNM, said on April 16.
He made the remarks after he was asked during an interview with Rustavi 2 TV about allegations voiced against UNM secretary general Vano Merabishvili purportedly by Data Akhalaia, a former senior interior ministry official and brother of Bacho Akhalaia, ex-defense and ex-interior minister.
“I don’t even want to talk about it; it’s simply not serious,” Saakashvili said on those allegations.
He said that he had never had close ties with Data Akhalaia and since the Rose Revolution had met him only for “two or three times”.
“I do not think that he was an activist of the National Movement at all,” Saakashvili said and added that main political process was ongoing in the Parliament where UNM “has a very good team” of lawmakers.
“National Movement is not a group based on personal relations; National Movement is unity based on principles – people come and go, sometimes they argue… that has been happening and that will happen in the future as well,” Saakashvili said and also added that UNM’s parliamentary minority group showed its unity during a vote in the Parliament on constitutional changes.
Asked if the UNM was planning to name its presidential candidate at its rally on Rustaveli Avenue on April 19, Saakashvili responded that he was not aware of details of the planned rally, “because it’s not and it should be a function of the President.” He also said that the rally should not be used for the purpose of naming a candidate.
Asked if Vano Merabishvili would be UNM’s presidential candidate, Saakashvili said that UNM would select its presidential candidate “transparently” among multiple contenders through internal competition within the party.
“Vano [Merabishvili] is a very dignified person, but it’s not about personalities, it’s about the process and Vano himself is one of the imitators of this process” to select a candidate through internal party competition, possibly through primaries, Saakashvili said.

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Recovery from addiction
One look in the mirror is all it took.
This despicable, desiccated look, the hair that resembles more a crow’s nest resting on top of my head. I can barely remember, this worn-out face, my voice, a lazy drawl. What has become of my skin? It’s dry and leathery from all that spurious drinking, enough to turn an amazonian croc a jealous green.
I could hide in shame, the damage of all those years of heavy smoking, the dirty yellowed teeth, these bedraggled clothes which hang off my emaciated body and reek of stale cigarettes.
I drag myself out of bed most days. I don’t feel a pretty sight when I look at myself in the mirror in the morning. Is that how it is most days? This dreary life is dragging me down. All those enduring years, the shaming criticisms and constant put-downs. I’m desperate for some comfort these days. I just want to kill this pain. It’s no longer good enough, this gripping bottle, my lonely trusted friend.
I seek comfort by the misty reverie, this tenacious false belief that I’ve been exploiting for years, to deceive myself all my life. The unreality, that my beloved man will provide for me and give me everything I need; mostly love, security and respect. The ugly truth haunts me, so I reach out once again for that poisonous container, those familiar fumes of nauseating liquid that always promises me happiness.
But this isn’t going to get me anywhere. As I witness through alcoholic diplopia, the neglect that is destroying my precious children, and they, in turn, bear deplorable witness to me, their wretched, hapless mother spread across the floor, as I demolish myself slowly, their angry cries hurled violently against me. The guilt consumes me. How can I possibly carry on living with myself in this way, knowing all this, in full view of the hateful damage that accompanies my terrible addiction? How can I fix this? Who can I turn to? What can I do to save myself now?
By some miracle, I’ve managed to remove myself from the unspeakable abuse and self-neglect. Assisted by the wisdom of my long-suffering sister, who gave me temporary refuge while I gathered my senses, and collected my belongings.
“Counselling is a way out of and sometimes the only escape from a desperate situation. No matter how difficult, no matter how hopeless, without the right help, support, influence, it is very difficult for a vulnerable addict to fight the battle for change with and within their own mind. The poisonous mind is a powerful force to contend with by one’s self.”
I am so grateful for Mignon’s compassion, wisdom and support. Together we danced around the fire of guilt. It took every ounce of gnarly courage that I could muster. With agonising determination and harrowing resolve, I thought to myself, “What do I have to lose?”. I had given away everything, my dignity, my soul. I had lost any respect I might once have claimed to own. Is there any way I can get back to where I began, that carefree child, running around in the garden sunshine with my siblings, untroubled by my own parent’s abject rejection of me and happily taking emotional refuge in my sister who was barely older than me?
And today, I can’t believe it! I am marrying again. I am leaning into vulnerability, I am learning to feel comfortable with respect, and love. I’ve learned that above everything else I value most in this man, is the simplicity of a lovely friendship that he brings into my life. Something precious that has always been just out of my reach. The challenges that accompany age, my lived experience and recovery from mental illness and the joy of my newfound spirituality, has given me brand new insights and taught me valuable lessons. I am so free now, to think, to feel and to allow myself some peace and happiness for the rest of my life.
Today I stand strong in my own light and I’ve found love. My hazy, dishonourable foregone life, two suffering collapses, now solidly rooted within firm ground.
Counselling provided the torch, that shone a light on all my dark inner places and held me in complete safety while I worked hard to transform myself. Counselling has validated my strength, courage and determination, and has provided opportunities for letting go of all that anger, shame, guilt and low self-worth. I now have all the permission I needed to get hold of the controls myself and to fly again. I am a different person inside. My life is so much more exciting now that I have clearly defined and established emotional boundaries.

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Slightly-shoegazey, slightly-surfy, guitar-popster’s Real Estate are the next up in Nashville Scene’s Sounds Like Summer series this Thursday night (July 14th).
Real Estate is a collective of New Jersey musicians including guitarist/lead singer Martin Courtney (formerly of lo-fi rockers Titus Andronicus) and lead guitarist Matthew Mondanile (who’s side project is Ducktails), as well as, Alex Bleeker on bass and Etienne Duguay on drums. They previously released a self-titled LP and an EP, Reality. Both of these efforts brought a lot of attention for Real Estate. Pitchfork named Real Estate as the number 20 on their Top 50 albums of 2009 (and gave the album a score of 8.5), and included the song “Fake Blues” at number 63 on their Top 100 songs of 2009. Also in 2009, Stereogum slapped the “Band To Watch” label on Real Estate.
It looks like things aren’t slowing down for Real Estate. After touring and playing several big festivals (including Pitchfork in Chicago and Primavera Sound in Barcelona), they hit the studio to record the next LP, Days (releases on October 18th via Domino). The first single, “It’s Real”, from that LP has been released, and, just yesterday, that single was named “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. You can download “It’s Real” (for the cost of an email address) by clicking on the “mp3” button in the video at this link HERE.
Get your chance to hang out with them in Nashville (and get a listen to some of the new songs from their upcoming release) on Thursday night, July 14th at Nashville’s Hard Rock Cafe. You can get tickets in advance for $5 through Nashville Scene, or you can pay $10 at the door.
I attached the well-hyped “Fake Blues” below, and there is a SoundCloud link to “It’s Real”
Fake Blues (from Real Estate)
It’s Real (from upcoming LP Days)
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Originally Posted by DerekS
The initial ATS sales are apparently mostly coming at the expense of CTS sales, which have plunged by 40%. GM has responded by cutting CTS production. I doubt that cannibalism within the marque was GM's sales objective.
Whether Cadillac becomes a serious threat to BMW's many loyal fans remains to be seen, but as you so correctly said, "competition is good for the breed".
The all new CTS comes out in 2013 is the main reason for lower sales. Whether BMW fans like it or not they are losing sales to the ATS. I am a case in point. Also my dealer has pointed out alot of their sales have come from the German brands. Time will ultimately tell, but alot of BMW fans are in denial. I agree competition is good and we need to keep BMW in check.


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A lot of restaurants around the world are making dishes inspired by the novel coronavirus. Would you try any of these?
The novel coronavirus outbreak changed the world and our lives. But that is not all that it changed, it also altered menus at some of the restaurants. Well, let us tell you what we are talking about.
To keep up with the trend of the novel coronavirus and lure customers, a lot of restaurants started making food that was inspired by Covid-19.
Coronavirus Burgers in Hanoi
Now serving in Vietnam…..— Anthony James (@Mooopah) March 27, 2020
The Corona virus Burger 🦠😇
End Transmission pic.twitter.com/X9ehy4v4bu
A chef in Hanoi, Vietnam started making burger buns that looked like the virua. His motto behind making the burgers was: You’ve got to eat it, to beat it. According to multiple reports his thinking was that if you eat a burger in the shape of the virus, you are already victorious. No, we are not making this up.
Coronavirus Sandesh in Kolkata
Well after the burger, it was time for something sweet. A sweet shop in Kolkata started selling Sandesh made in the shape of the virus. If you look carefully at the image you will see many small pieces of dessert as well which have a similar shape.
The images of the dessert were tweeted with the caption, “As the world grapples with #COVID, look what makes a debut at a sweet shop in #Kolkata: the #Corona Sandesh!”
Masknaan and COVID Curry in Jodhpur
Overcome the fear of corona with world’s first ever invented in corona Pandemic… #covidcurry served with #masknaan. We are super proud of being world’s first inventor of these unique concept… the motto behind this dish is to bring awareness about #corona pic.twitter.com/1Bpd0IJowS— Vedic (@Vedic_jodhpur) July 29, 2020
The latest trend that we came across has left us speechless. Burgers and Sandesh we still understand but naan shaped like a mask, takes tings to a whole new level. Not just that, the masknaan is being accompanied with malai kofta that look like coronavirus.
Vedic Restaurant in Jodhpur recently shared images of the food items on Twitter and captioned them, “Overcome the fear of corona with world’s first ever invented in corona Pandemic… #covidcurry served with #masknaan. We are super proud of being world’s first inventor of these unique concept… the motto behind this dish is to bring awareness about #corona.”
Would you try any of these food items?

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What is the link between memory loss and lack of sleep?
Find out why getting the right amount of sleep can help your memory
A good night’s sleep is important at any age – everyone recognises how ‘foggy-brained’ they feel if they’ve been tossing and turning, or had a late night.
But sleep is even more important as you get older, because there is a very clear link between having enough sleep and how well you can remember things. Although studies show that it can be harder to achieve the kind of deep, restorative sleep needed to consolidate memories as you age, there are still plenty of ways to help yourself get the right amount.
Here’s the science
When we sleep, slow brain waves are carried from the hippocampus, where memories are stored temporarily, to the pre-fontal cortex where they’ll then be stored in long-term memory. As you get older, the slow brain wave sleep is harder to come by, often because you have a harder time falling and staying asleep than you did when you were younger. This can eventually affect the brain so that memories get ‘stuck’ in the short-term memory part of your brain and not stored permanently.
So it’s important to get a decent night’s sleep as you get older – around 7-8 hours – to allow your brain more time to store memories.
But – there’s a fine balance…
Too much sleep…
A 2014 study from the University of Warwick looked at sleep habits and found that too much sleep could have an adverse effect on memory. The reason for this isn’t clear but it could be that long periods of sleep can actually reduce the quality of the sleep itself, because it disturbs the body clock. Doing this regularly could then eventually have a knock-on effect on your memory.
What can you do?
Scientists agree that the key is getting good quality sleep, and there are steps you can take to do this:
1. Check your health
Are your sleep problems related to any health issues you might be having? If something is waking you up repeatedly in the night, it could lead to poorer quality sleep. Talk to your doctor and he can see if this is the case, and treat the root cause so that hopefully, a restful night’s sleep can follow.
2. Switch off and unplug
We live in a digital age and electronic devices such as TVs, tablets and phones are everywhere. It’s been well-documented that these can affect the quality of your sleep because they not only distract you from going to bed and sleep, but they also emit a type of blue light that can disrupt your natural body clock. Wind down with a book or some music before bed for a more restful night’s sleep.
3. Get exercise
A brisk walk outdoors can be great for helping to encourage sleep. A Mayo Clinic study found exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep.
4. Ditch the lie-in
Yes, they’re relaxing, but in the long-term, lie-ins and sleeping late are actually quite disruptive for your body clock, so it’s best to get up as soon as you wake up, and avoid that temptation to go back to sleep for a few hours.
5. Limit caffeine
The last thing you need if you’re trying to get some good quality sleep is a case of the caffeine jitters. Limit caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and energy drinks to before lunch time so your body has time to get it out of its system before bedtime.

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30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant (Pursuant to 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; Form I-192.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2004 at 69 FR 77766, allowed for a 60-day public comment period. The USCIS did not receive any comments on this information collection during that period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 30, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Start Printed Page 9669agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant (Pursuant to 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-192. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information provided on this form allows the Service to determine if the applicant is eligible to enter the U.S. temporarily under the provision of section 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 12,000 responses at 15 minutes (0.25 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 3,000 annual burden hours.
If you have comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20529; 202-372-8377.Start Signature
Dated: February 8, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Releasing lower vibrational trapped emotions allows the body to heal faster and more efficiently. Emotions are vibrations of pure energy. Every emotion has its own unique vibrational frequency. Everything in the universe is made of energy, whether that energy manifests in physical form or remains invisible to us like radio waves, X-rays, infrared, thought waves, etc. Emotions are no exception. Quantum physics has proven that energies affect other energies. So it follows that we are affected by the energy of our emotions simply because our bodies are also made of energy.
Three things happen when we experience an emotion. First, our body generates the emotional vibration. Second, we begin to feel the emotion and any thoughts or physical sensations that come along with it. Third, we process (choose to let the emotion go and we move on, after a few seconds to several minutes). If either the second or third step is interrupted, the emotional experience is incomplete, and the energy of the emotion is likely to become trapped in the body. The emotion is what gives a “charge” to a memory.
The traditional approach in Western society is to talk about the past and discuss coping mechanisms with a therapist. While this is often helpful and can save lives, it does not address the trapped emotions directly, which means that the true root of the problem remains. A significant percentage of self-sabotage, physical illness, and emotional difficulties are actually caused by these unseen energies. The longer a trapped emotion remains in your body, the more likely it is to create emotional and physical pain for you. When a trapped emotion is released, a burden is literally lifted.
The Emotion Code is about clearing away the baggage so that you can be who you really are inside. Trapped emotions can keep you from living the vibrant, healthy life you are meant to live. About 90% of the time, physical pain can be thought of as a message from the subconscious mind that trapped emotions are present and need to be dealt with.
The most ancient idea in the art of healing is that disease is caused by imbalances in the body. Trapped emotions are the most common type of imbalance human beings suffer from. Trapped emotions create distortion in the body’s energy field which lowers immune function and makes the body more vulnerable to disease. They can distort body tissues, block the flow of energy, and prevent the normal function of organs and glands. For example, people whose lives are ruled by anger seem to suffer from liver and gallbladder trouble. People who have dealt with excess grief often suffer from lung or colon trouble. Fearful people tend to have kidney and bladder problems.
The only way to know whether you have trapped emotions is to ask the subconscious mind. This silent and unconscious intelligence within you is constantly busy storing information and keeping your body’s systems running efficiently. Everything you’ve ever done in your entire life has been logged in your subconscious mind. Your subconscious is also aware of exactly what your body needs in order to get well. It is actually possible to retrieve information from the subconscious mind, using a form of kinesiology, called “muscle testing”. The Emotion Code approach is like “emotional surgery” because we are searching out the trapped emotions with a clear intention of removing them. Each trapped emotion resides in a specific location in the body, vibrating at its own particular frequency. That emotional vibration will cause surrounding tissues to vibrate at that frequency. We call this phenomenon resonance. When you have a trapped emotion, it’s a bit like having a tuning fork in your body that is continually vibrating at the specific frequency of that negative emotion. Unfortunately, this may bring more of this particular emotion into your life. And can even infect a room of people! Ever experience a waiting room with a person who is angry about having to wait?
If you have a trapped emotion, you will attract more of that emotion into your life. You will also tend to feel that emotion more readily and more often than you otherwise would.
Your body is a collection of energies, flying in close formation. When you introduce the negative vibration of a trapped emotion into that formation, you alter the normal vibrational rate of the whole. Trapped emotions are negative energy, and they distort the body’s tissues. Distort the body tissues long-term, and pain and malfunction will be the result. The cells in your body actually distort and change over time to revert to a more primitive cell. Trapped emotions tend to gravitate toward weaker areas of the body where there is extra stress, an injury or infection, or other imbalance.
By releasing your trapped emotions, you are removing the unwanted negative energies that are hampering the normal function of your tissues, and you are helping to reestablish the free flow of energy, thus helping your body to heal itself. Your mind will return to a more natural state as well, without the drama, pain, and weight of your old emotions blocking you from progressing in your life.
The Emotion Code combines ancient healing principles with the power of magnetic energy in a simple method. First, we discover which trapped emotion is ready to be released. It is then possible to release the trapped emotion using the power of your intention. We use a magnet because they magnify the power of your intention. Even a light, small magnet can powerfully enhance the energy of your intention and carry it into the energy field of the body. The entire process seems almost too easy to be real, but we assure you… it is real and is that simple.

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London, May 15 (MNN) The UK government said on Saturday that it will convene the world’s first Global Vaccine Confidence Summit virtually on June 2 in an effort to drive vaccine uptake amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The summit will bring together experts in the public and private sectors to look at innovative solutions to tackle misinformation and support confidence in life-saving COVID-19 vaccines around the world, the UK Cabinet Office and the Department of Health and Social Care
Speakers at the summit will include UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Professor Heidi Larson, Founding Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, and other international speakers to be announced on G7 social channels in the coming weeks.
The government said that misinformation continues to pose one of the biggest threats to global recovery from the pandemic by damaging perceptions of the importance, safety, and effectiveness of vaccines.
The UK is working throughout our G7 Presidency this year to improve access to coronavirus vaccines, treatments and tests around the world, and vaccine confidence is a key part of that.
The participants will discuss ways the governments, civil society and private sector – including social media companies – can tackle vaccine misinformation and amplify public health messages to improve vaccine confidence.
Nadhim Zahawi, Minister for Vaccine Deployment at the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, said: “Vaccines are the route out of the pandemic, and nobody is safe until we’re all safe. This summit is a significant opportunity for G7 countries to come together with partners across the world to take action to maintain high levels of trust in vaccines and those that provide them.”


Misheard Lyric Of The Week: "Big Pimpin'" - Jay-Z
For those of us lucky (or, should I say affluent) enough to have snagged tickets, it's important to keep in mind that not only do we need to know the Watch The Throne album word for word, front to back, but we gotta brush up on Hov and 'Ye's solo work, too!
Both prolific rappers, there's a deal of songs they could choose from for a surprise throwback jam, but Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" is a pretty safe bet. And if you don't have time to learn the whole thing, at least get the chorus right, ya'heard?
Yo yo yo, big pimpin', spendin' G's / We doin', big pimpin', on B L A D's / We doin' big pimpin' up in NYC / It's just that Jigga Man, Pimp C and B U N B
Seems pretty simple, but you wouldn't believe the amount of people who think the lyrics are:
Big pimpin' spinach and cheese
Say what? Hova ain't makin' no omelette.
If you flub this up at The Throne concert, you will most definitely be stripped of your knight status.
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Update from yesterday – an additional benefit to Toastabags for all you coeliacs!
I’ve recently been talking about the excellent Toastabags, plus giving out a few quick and easy recipes brought to you by food writers and authors of The Jewish Princess, Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine. But I wanted to share with you a benefit I hadn’t previously thought of.
Being such a fan of this product I mentioned it to my sister, who told me she had recently started using them herself but for a different reason. Being a coeliac (allergic to gluten) she can’t use the family toaster for her gluten free bread (or anyone’s toaster when staying away from home), because of the risk of getting gluten from the crumbs already in the toaster. Problem solved with the Toastabag. Previously she had to use a tray covered in tin foil under the grill simply to have a piece of toast in the morning. Now she uses the Toastabags in the toaster and takes it away with her! So much for telling my sister about Toastabags (older sisters always know best!)


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As of February 27, 2017, the museum is permanently closed to the public. The university is digitizing the museum’s holdings for research and can be viewed on our Collections page.
Edible Nanoscape: Food in the Scanning Electron Microscope
December 1, 2011 - December 15, 2012
When magnified up to 6500 times, the samples pictured in this exhibit are transformed into interesting photographic subjects that also provide scientific information about the structure and components of everyday foodstuffs. This collection of images was Geoffrey Williams' first to be conceived around an edible notion. According to the artist, "the individual subjects were not devised as a menu, but more an investigation into the interesting shapes and textures that can be found in most any kitchen."


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State Policy on Development of ICT up to 2025, implemented by Communications and Information Technology Authority, includes commitments to improving information security while developing ICT:
- Foster legal environment for enforcing cyber security standards;
- Build capacity for defending critical infrastructure;
- Expand cooperation with professionals and international community; and
- Improve education and awareness of cybersecurity issues.
Chapter 25 of the Criminal Code of Mongolia contains substantive law provisions corresponding partially to data and system interference, as well as misuse of devices:
- Article 226. Alteration, damage or destruction of the computer data or software;
- Article 227. Illegally obtaining of the computer data;
- Article 217. Preparation and sale of devices for illegally entering the computer data network;
- Article 229. Designing, using or dissemination of a computer virus.
The Criminal Procedure Code does not include procedural powers corresponding to the Budapest Convention.
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Mission to: 1. Ensure information and communication security of the state 2. Coordinate cyber security efforts at the national level 3. Increase public awareness against cyber crime
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“Art goes on in your head. If you said something interesting, that might be a title for a work of art and I'd write it down. Art comes from everywhere. It's your response to your surroundings.
Cleveland Institute of Art exhibitions performing arts Contemporary Art treasures of heaven Gauguin China museum music audio curator wari Education textiles behind the scenes art conservation Parade the Circle film Dean Yoder Caravaggio Cleveland university circle community arts #get2knowcaravaggio david Chef Doug Katz community interview visitors Events Photography Exhibition Video The Cleveland Museum of Art international Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection guest artists Paul Gauguin: Paris Collection


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One of the things that people spend lots of their money on are dietary supplements, which is understandable, because we don’t want to get sick. It is said that the dietary supplement market is worth over $14 billion in Europe alone in 2018. It is also estimated that more than half of the American population take one or more nutrition supplements daily or on occasion. Unfortunately, some people heavily depend on these supplements, and they no longer care about their diet. They treat these supplements not as supplements, but as substitutes.
Scientists, however, say that having a healthy diet is much better than taking pills.
"Anytime somebody is missing major food groups, the first question is, can we target the missing nutrients with food? If not, then we would look into a supplement," said registered dietitian nutritionist Melissa Majumdar, who is a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
"Eating a healthy diet is going to do far more for you than any supplement you can take, and yet we have a whole industry that is based on selling us all types of supplements," said Martha H. Stipanuk, James Jamison professor of nutrition emeritus in the division of nutritional sciences at Cornell University.
"Fruits and vegetables have phytochemicals and fiber; when you pop a pill, you never get the same outcomes," said Lisa Young, a registered dietitian nutritionist and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University.
Experts worry that high doses of nutrients can give a false sense of promise.
More details about this over at CNN.
What are your thoughts about this one?
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Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr. requests the assistance of the public to locate missing adult JOSHUA D. RICHHEIMER, age 32, of 1219 Cty Hwy 49 in the Town of Pittsfield, NY. He is described as 5’11”, 165 pounds, black hair and with a goatee, brown eyes and tattoos on his forearms, elbows and neck. He was last seen wearing an older black leather motorcycle jacket, black long sleeved t-shirt, green military fatigue pants and black engineer boots. RICHHEIMER was last seen on Tuesday evening (July 24th) around 5:00 p.m. on Copes Corners Road in the T/Butternuts. RICHHEIMER has been depressed lately and has frequented the Utica and Binghamton areas in the past.
Anyone with information on RICHHEIMER’S whereabouts is asked to call the OCSO CID at 607 547-4363 or the OSCO Tip Line at 607 547-1690. All calls are confidential.


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We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat” and while that is certainly true and a cornerstone of our Authentic Human philosophy, it is not the whole picture. As important as good, healthy food is to good health and vitality – there is more. So, to rephrase that popular adage – “You are what you eat, what you digest, metabolize, assimilate and what you don’t excrete.”
Bearing in mind another other old adage – “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” – there are five basic steps in the digestive process and each step can either be functional or dysfunctional:
Ingestion is the initial intake of food and drink.
- Includes our appetites and tastes for foods, which influence food selection. These are usually influenced by our culture.
- A healthy, balanced body will support instincts we need to make the right food choices, and a calm, balanced appetite that assures good, sensible eating habits.
- An unhealthy body will have a deranged appetite and food choices, and manifest either as poor appetite or as a sudden, ravenous hunger and cravings that induce binge eating and discourage sensible eating habits.
Digestion is the breakdown of food into its constituent nutrients.
- Functional digestion proceeds smoothly and efficiently.
- Dysfunctional digestion can result in bloating, gas, distension, colic, discomfort or pain.
Metabolism is all biochemical reactions or transformations of nutrients.
- During the metabolic process some nutrients components are kept and used, some are cast off as unusable and by-products are released to be eliminated.
- Functional metabolism results in efficient transformation of nutrients and facilitates optimal body weight and wellbeing. Dysfunctional metabolism leads to metabolic disorders, emaciation or obesity, illness or disease.
Assimilation is the absorption or incorporation of nutrients into living organs, tissues and bones.
- Functional assimilation results in efficient transport of nutrients for use by the body.
- Dysfunctional assimilation food sensitivities or allergies, deficiencies, disorders and degeneration of the body.
Elimination is the final step. Elimination occurs on a micro level from cells, organs and tissues and on a macro level which is what we see.
- The importance of this step in assessing the health of the whole process is evidenced by the charts we see these days showing the various prducts of elimination as having personalities like the “poopie policeman” we tell our daughter to strive for.
- Functional elimination results in a brown, perfectly formed end product that has no offensive odor.
- Dyfunctional elimination results in a variety of odoriferous, discolored and malformed end products ranging – view a poopie line up.
In keeping with our “human as individual” theory, there are individual differences in the digestive process.
Slow & Steady: When functioning well, digestion is slow but steady. When not functioning well, digestion becomes sluggish producing bloating, lethargy, drowsiness after meals, heavy head and limbs and cravings for sweet. Foods which contribute to sluggish digestion are sweets, starches and for some, dairy. Hot, pungent spices can be helpful in reducing cravings.
Solid: When functioning well, stools are solid, bulky, well-formed and may be slightly soft – the perfect “poopie policeman”. Intestinal transit time tends to be slow. When dysfunctional, stools can be excessively soft or loose and in extreme cases there may be remnants of undigested food in the stool. This can lead to weight gain, and obesity due to low metabolic rate and residues from inefficient metabolism and assimilation. These residues can lead to cellulite, lipomas or soft nodules as the body tries to store them away.
Balanced & Relaxed: The most balanced and relaxed digestive type will generally be unproblematic as long as good, sensible eating habits focusing on light, easy to digest foods are followed. What is easy to digest can vary from person to person. This type can be prone to overeating and when doing so can overwhelm the digestion with an over too much sweet, rich, creamy, fatty food. This will result in digestion becoming too sluggish and intestinal putrefaction and liver congestion may follow. Overeating can cause it to become too relaxed, even sluggish.
Nervous & Variable: Shows fluctuations with emotional and mental states, being slow with moodiness and depression but fast with nervousness or agitation. Digestive dysfunction produces colic, gas, distension, bloating, flatulence and irritable bowel. Often characterized by intestinal flora imbalance and poor intestinal immunity which may result in autoimmune conditions. Mental state during ingestion can be key to managing the variability. Make meals stress-free and enjoyable. For this person it will be counterproductive to worry about what and when they are eating so a “diet” will do more harm than good if it results in stress and anxiety. Certain foods can also be problematic – astringent foods, nightshade, beans, soy, nuts, and certain others. Spices can be helpful – particularly those with pungent, sweet aroma. Erratic digestion can also result in nutritional deficiencies leading to anemia, hypoglycemia, dehydration and mineral imbalances. Likely to crave sweets or starches starches for the quick energy or mood boost. Stools aree usually hard, compact alternating with diarrhea when irritable bowel is present.
Tips to support your digestive process:
- Never eat when you’re tired, angry, upset or worried – fatigue or negative emotions can impair proper digestion. Try to eat with enjoyable company, to make meals a happy time.
- Don’t eat if you’re not hungry – if you are not hungry your body is not ready to receive a new supply of food.
- Eat until you are comfortably full but not overfull. It is best not to overeat or eat too little. Think of your stomach as a washing machine. It needs a little air around the contents to really work effectively.
- Eat slowly and enjoy your food thinking about how it is delicious and nutritious for your body. Chew well – digestion begins in the mouth. Your foods need to be reduced to small pieces and mixed with saliva. Don’t eat on the go.
- Chew your food thoroughly until it is liquefied.
- Try not to eat your largest meal at dinner – lunch is best, or breakfast is okay too.
- Try to eat dinner 3-4 hours before going to sleep.
- A little light exercise before meals can stimulate your appetite and aid digestion.
- Try to only sip a little water while you eat – drink most of your water between meals.


CHICAGO (NewsNation) — “Sound of Freedom” has now grossed over $100 million in box office revenue, selling over 8.9 million tickets and reaching a new theatrical milestone for its production company Angel Studios, according to a press release.
The new faith-based film about child trafficking has flipped the script on the traditional Hollywood summer blockbuster formula.
But the strong performance was far from guaranteed. The film, starring Jim Caviezel, had to overcome significant obstacles to get made and was even dropped by Disney five years ago.
The film took five years to make but has made a quick profit and generated lots of buzz. It took second place in the July 14-16 weekend box office wars with $27.3 million, according to Box Office Mojo. On July 4, the movie took Hollywood by surprise when it brought in more money than the latest Indiana Jones film on the same day.
Critics have said the movie amplifies conspiracy theories about trafficking, and experts have warned it doesn’t paint a realistic picture of how sex trafficking works. They’ve expressed concerns that the movie perpetuates myths about trafficking that could have very real consequences for victims.
The faith-based group portrayed in the film, Operation Underground Railroad, conducted stings in an effort to rescue children. But some criticized the group’s tactics, including allowing citizens who don’t work in law enforcement to take part. They’ve also accused the group of overwhelming local authorities who were not prepared to deal with the aftermath of the stings.
However, those who have been to the packed showings say they are leaving with a mission and want to help spread awareness about child trafficking.
Taylor Delandro contributed to this report.


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USC (3-0) at Washington State (1-2) Noon at Martin Stadium TV: FSN. Radio: 850 AM, 1300 AM, 1380 AM. Line: USC by 22. The setup: It's the...
USC (3-0) at Washington State (1-2)
Noon at Martin Stadium
TV: FSN. Radio: 850 AM, 1300 AM, 1380 AM. Line: USC by 22.
The setup: It’s the conference opener for both teams. USC has played mostly unimpressively under first-year coach Lane Kiffin. But the Trojans have won seven straight in the series, including a 27-6 triumph last year in the LA Coliseum.
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What to expect: USC will try to pound the Cougars with a multi-tailback system, featuring Allen Bradford (193 yards, 8.4 average), Marc Tyler and freshman Dillon Baxter, mixed with excellent quarterbacking from sophomore Matt Barkley (9 TDs, 2 interceptions). WSU has been inconsistent protecting QB Jeff Tuel and must shore that up.
Notes: In the teams’ last meeting in Pullman, USC won 69-0 as WSU featured a conservative game plan aimed at not adding to a long injury list. … WSU coach Paul Wulff said this week he would consider burning redshirts of freshmen Bennett Bontemps and Tracy Clark because of lack of depth. … No USC coach since 1951 (Jess Hill) has started 4-0 his first year.
Key matchup: For this to be interesting, the WSU offensive line must hold its own against USC’s stout defensive front, led by DT Jurrell Casey.
Injuries: USC — DL Armond Armstead (shoulder), questionable; DE Nick Perry (ankle), probable. WSU — DT Toni Pole (calf infection), out.
Upset brewing? It takes a huge imagination to see that happening, as the Trojans, even with some depth issues, have a major edge in size and speed.
Pick: USC 38, WSU 10.


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Efficacy Of Cbd Oil Arthritis
1. Anxiety relief
CBD may have the ability to help you manage stress and anxiety. Scientists think Relied on Source it may alter the way your brain’s receptors respond to serotonin, a chemical linked to mental health. Receptors are small proteins attached to your cells that get chemical messages and help your cells react to different stimuli.
One study Relied on Source discovered that a 600mg dosage of CBD assisted people with social anxiety offer a speech. Other early studies made with animals have revealed that CBD may help alleviate stress and anxiety by:
decreasing physiological results of anxiety, such as an increased heart rate
improving signs of trauma (PTSD).
causing sleep in cases of sleeping disorders.
CBD has been in the news before, as a possible treatment for epilepsy. Research is still in its early days. Researchers are testing just how much CBD is able to reduce the number of seizures in individuals with epilepsy, in addition to how safe it is. The American Epilepsy Society mentions that cannabidiol research uses expect seizure disorders, which research is presently being carried out to much better understand safe usage.
A research study Trusted Source from 2016 dealt with 214 people with epilepsy. The study individuals included oral doses of 2 to 5mg of CBD daily to their existing anti-epilepsy medications. The study’s researchers kept track of the individuals for 12 weeks, tape-recording any unfavorable adverse effects and examining the frequency of their seizures. In general, participants had 36.5 percent fewer seizures monthly. However, severe adverse effects were tape-recorded in 12 percent of the participants.
Researchers are looking at a receptor situated in the brain to discover the ways that CBD might help people with neurodegenerative conditions, which are diseases that cause the brain and nerves to weaken in time. This receptor is called CB1.
Researchers are studying making use of CBD oil for treating:.
Alzheimer’s disease several sclerosis (MS) Parkinson’s illness stroke CBD oil might also minimize the inflammation that can make neurodegenerative symptoms even worse. More research study is required to completely understand the impacts of CBD oil for neurodegenerative illness.
4. Discomfort relief.
The results of CBD oil on your brain’s receptors might likewise help you handle discomfort. Studies have actually revealed that cannabis can offer some benefits when taken after chemotherapy treatments. Other pre-clinical research studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health are likewise looking at the role of marijuana in easing signs triggered by:.
arthritis persistent discomfort MS discomfort muscle pain spine injuries Nabiximols (Sativex), a several sclerosis drug made from a mix of TCH and CBD, is approved in the UK and Canada to deal with MS pain. Researchers believe the CBD in the drug might be contributing more with its anti-inflammatory homes than by acting versus the discomfort. Clinical trials of CBD are necessary to determine whether it should be utilized for pain management.
The results of CBD on receptors in the immune system may help in reducing general swelling in the body. In turn, CBD oil may use benefits for acne management. A human study released in the Journal of Scientific Investigation found that the oil avoided activity in sebaceous glands. These glands are accountable for producing sebum, a natural oily compound that hydrates the skin. Excessive sebum, however, can cause acne.
Prior to you think about CBD oil for acne treatment, it deserves going over with your dermatologist. More human research studies are needed to assess the possible benefits of CBD for acne.
6. Cancer treatment.
Some studies have actually investigated the role of CBD in avoiding cancer cell growth, but research is still in its early stages. The National Cancer Institute Trusted Source (NCI) says that CBD might help reduce cancer symptoms and cancer treatment adverse effects. The NCI doesn’t totally back any form of marijuana as a cancer treatment. The action of CBD that’s promising for cancer treatment is its ability to moderate inflammation and alter how cell recreate. CBD has the result of lowering the ability of some kinds of growth cells to recreate.
How to use CBD oil.
CBD is extracted from cannabis plants as either an oil or powder. These can be blended into creams or gels. They can be put into capsules and taken orally, or rubbed on your skin. The several sclerosis drug nabiximols is sprayed as a liquid into your mouth. How CBD needs to be utilized depends largely on what it’s being used for. Talk with your doctor before using CBD oil. It hasn’t been authorized by the U.S. Fda (FDA) for any medical usages, and it can have negative effects.


Norwegian DJ Kygo has dropped a new single called “Kids in Love”. The new single comes only a month after the “It Ain’t Me” producer released his “Stargazing” EP. Does the premiere of “Kids in Love” indicate Kygo plans to release a new EP project this fall/winter? Could be!
“Kids In Love” is a big-sounding ballad with an explosive chorus where the elements of '80s rock intertwine with EDM. In the lyrics, the uncredited male vocalist sings about still not being able to move forward from a love he thought was the one. “I still love you on every word / My heart is beating / And I'm sorry that I left you hurt” are some of the remorse-filled lyrics of the first verse. Then he will switch to begging in the hook: “But won't you hold me close tonight? / Like we're kids in love”.
“Kids In Love” may not feature the most uplifting lyrics ever but that is a matter taken care of by those magnificent Kygo-produced EDM drops.
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After having established their rule over the 12″ format and turning your run-of-the-mill dance EP into a miniature opera in its own right, BLOND:ISH were bound to come up with a debut full-length at some point – but even so, WELCOME TO THE PRESENT drops as a major surprise: flexing the psychedelic and spiritual influences that already informed their LOVERS IN LIMBO EP (KOMPAKT 253), INWARD VISIONS (KOMPAKT 268) and WUNDERKAMMER (KOMPAKT 308), this new material presents itself not so much as the collection of DJ-ready peak-time bangers that some would’ve expected, but as what we admiringly would call a total trip. It sees the duo embark on a universal journey, departing from the club comfort zone and exploring the deeper shades of world electronica from within. Here, each track is part of a bigger story, accomplishing its role in a vibrant, colourful mix of electronic moods, field recordings, traditional instruments and polyglot vocals – a masterfully crafted and fully intoxicating soundscape unlike any other album debut out there.
Things start off in the most unassuming manner, when opener SHY GRASS lives up to its name and gently introduces a few fleeting chords to what sounds like the recording of casual child banter. The first real bass drum takes its sweet time to hit – and… more
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This past weekend, I went on a two night backpacking trip with a bunch of other northeast hikers who are active on the Backpackinglight.com Forums. Clint, Ryan, Seth, Ben, Steve, Bryce, Eric, Walter, Greg, myself and Peter (not shown) all met up at Mt Washington State Park in the Taconic Range near the Berkshires for a weekend of hiking, camping, and good times.
We got to hike through some nice autumn foliage overlooking the Hudson River Valley and of course check out each others’ ultralight gear including a panoply of shelters and backpacks from the usual cottage and ultralight manufacturers. It was great for me because I got to inspect and discuss some that gear that I’ve never seen up close like a Laufbursche Backpack (don’t know the model), a Tarptent Rainbow, a Gossamer Gear “The One” tent, a ULA Circuit Backpack.
But even more fun was checking out all of the MYOG or inexpensive ultralight finds that people are using. Ultralight backpacking sometimes gets a bad rap for being very expensive, but the truth is you can make a lot of stuff yourself in the American Hobo tradition, or use everyday objects for purposes they were never intended for.
- Clint showed us a great backpack that he’d made that can compress down to a much smaller capacity day pack
- Walter made hiking poles from carbon fiber golf club shafts
- Greg had a Rayway tarp kit he’d sewn and was using shrink-wrap window insulation as groundsheet
- Steve had a 12 oz kids XL down jacket he’d found at Costco for $30
- Bryce was using a exterminator fumigation bag as a pack liner, and Webber Fire Cubes instead of Esbit
- Eric had a homemade supercat stove and pot cozy he’d made out of closed cell foam
- I was trying out a inexpensive tyvek tarp and sleeping bag cover
- Bryce and Walter were using $20 Dri Ducks rain gear
- Most everyone was using soda or Gatorade bottles for water
The evenings were rather chilly this weekend with temperatures dropping down into the mid thirties, but we had a good time in camp sitting around a fire (which most of us never make when backpacking), sipping wine and toasting marshmallows. It was really great meeting all of these folks and I’m pretty sure we’ll be taking more backpacking trips together in the future.
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As the founder of New York's underground party series Mutual Dreaming, and co-founder of electronic music festival Sustain Release, accomplished synth artist Aurora Halal works to create meaningful music spaces where the listening experience comes before large-scale commercialization and sponsorship. Ital is an electronic music producer who has released three albums of dreamy house and techno on esteemed U.K. label Planet Mu. The collaborated as Ital & Halal on a 12" back in 2014, and after a short break, are back with more late night explorations.
Today, they share with us "Tower B," an experimental techno track that shares its name with an upcoming EP. "We named this 'Tower B' after a dream Aurora had a year ago of this massive hovering helicopter arriving at night which was unnervingly silent and still," Ital & Halal told The FADER. "People were celebrating its arrival but it signaled a dark shift and the feeling we were being watched."


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This January, The MERL embarked on 51 Voices, a new year-long project celebrating the Museum’s seventieth anniversary in 2021. Throughout the year, we will be working with a range of writers, artists and different communities to give contemporary voice to fifty-one objects and archives in The MERL collection connected in myriad ways to our founding year. In this monthly roundup of our 51 Voices work, join us as we reflect on how over four hundred people have been using poetry to give Voice to some of the fifty-one objects.
Supported by the University of Reading’s Arts Committee, we hosted ’51 Voices – Spoken Word’ on National Poetry Day 2021, using objects from 1951 (the year of the founding of The MERL) to inspire the creation of poetry. This was the first event we had delivered in the building for the public since February 2020 and for all of us it marked a very happy return to welcoming people back into our galleries and spaces. We were also very glad to be able to offer in person and creative event opportunities to our volunteers, too.
We collaborated with poets Desree and Dorothy Yamamoto who designed and delivered creative activities based on 51 Voices Object 31, Biscuit Tin, as well as the (soon to be published) 51 Voices Object ‘Giant Teapot’.
Attendees created their own pieces and gave voice to them in a spoken word open mic held in the museum. The event had a visibly moving impact on the participants, whose responses to the objects in our collection were both heartfelt and profound. They were clearly as appreciative of being at an in-person event as we were, and many who had never done so before were inspired to write poetry and perform throughout the night.
We also marked National Poetry Day with sessions for University of Reading English Literature and Museum Studies students, led by local poet Lesley Saunders and focusing on the 1951 Festival of Britain Michael O’Connell ‘Cheshire’ wall hanging recently displayed at The MERL as part of our anniversary year.
The University students also designed and delivered poetry workshops for The Langley Academy. This is one of the schools in a non-participation area that The MERL has been working with as part of Widening Participation. After the sessions, the school shared with us that the workshops had:
- enabled students to approach poetry in a new way
- improved students’ understanding of the process of writing poetry, developing vocabulary, and learning new poetic terms
- allowed students to gain understanding and experience of how museums objects can be used to inspire creative expression in the form of poetry
- increased students’ confidence in their poetic skills
- been a lovely way to work and collaborate
Read the poems by Langley Academy students:
We are now planning follow-up poetry sessions for some of The Langley Academy pupils in early December, and are really excited to see and listen to their amazing creativity once again. Simultaneously, students in the University of Reading’s English Literature department are working on a poetry pamphlet, which will enable them to create and publish their own work in response to our collections, as well as pass these skills onto Langley Academy pupils.
It’s been brilliant to work with colleagues and students from across the University as well as with the range of brilliant poets and the secondary school pupils, and has enabled us to extend 51 Voices’ reach and the range of perspectives and experiences expressed.
We were delighted that several of the University students chose to participate in the public elements, too, as our student and Reading audiences connected over their shared love of museums and the written (and spoken) word.
Read more poems written in response to objects that feature in the 51 Voices online exhibition:
With many thanks to all the poets – first time and experienced – who came together to produce some extraordinary creative responses to our collection. And thanks to the University of Reading Arts Committee, Arts Council England and the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund – and our volunteers and colleagues across University of Reading and the Museums and Special Collections Services – for making all this possible.


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SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states, kicked off the season of giving in November with its semi-annual Round Up for Kids fundraiser, raising a grand total of $25,908 across all participating locations. Customers were asked to round up their purchase total to the next dollar, and the difference was donated to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals.
“We are thrilled with the results of this Round Up campaign, which really gets us in the holiday spirit each year,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone said. “CMN helps the more than 10 million kids each year who rely on care from a children’s hospital to get the best possible medical treatment.”
This was the third Round Up for Kids fundraiser Rocky’s has held this year, with 100% of the money raised going to benefit local CMN hospitals, including Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield.
Participating Rocky’s locations included the Island Pond Road and Liberty Street stores in Springfield and the stores in Agawam, East Longmeadow, Westfield, Ludlow, Palmer, and South Hadley.
Since 1983, CMN hospitals have helped fill funding gaps by raising more than $7 billion. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

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Squid in Ragout – 120g Can
Squid is a good source of omega 3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids, contributing to the reduction o heart problems. Squid is high in minerals and vitamins, including Vitamin B-12, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and copper. All of which are beneficial in aiding in ones health, blood cells, bones, and immune system. Copper, which is not commonly found in many foods, is one of the key minerals in preventing and fighting anemia. A disease that occurs when one has a lack of blood cells, which can be deadly. Furthermore squid is low in calories and has zero carbohydrates, perfect for keto diets. Recent studies have shown eating more squid along with shellfish can lower blood cholesterol level.
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White Flint is located just outside of Washington, DC on Rockville Pike (Route 355) in Montgomery County, Maryland, just outside of the Capital Beltway (Route 495).
Metro Rail (RED LINE towards Shady Grove) Walking Directions
When exiting the White Flint Metro Station, Rockville Pike will be on your right and Marinelli Road will be directly in front of you (the giant buildings are a great landmark to remember where the Metro Station is). Continue South on Rockville Pike (straight ahead) for 1.5 blocks. Once you pass Nicholson Lane, White Flint will be ½ block on your left hand side.
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a couple of years and tonight I started piecing "Old Time Treasures". This is made with nothing but scraps which is one of my priorities this year. Do you find fabric you forgot you had when you go through your stash? Alot of this fabric was forgotten, but not anymore! Here is one block done, just had to put one together to be sure it was going to look like I wanted it to. Love it! This is just the beginning and have a long way to go but it should be awesome.
This next picture is of the 1/2 square triangles which came the blocks above, there are more than 120 of them which I will make into a smaller quilt when the one above is done.


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Riku Onda’s “Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight” begins as a murder mystery: Aki and Hiro’s mountain trek is suddenly cut short when their guide mysteriously falls to his death and the couple’s relationship is irrevocably changed. A year later, suspecting the other of the murder of the guide, the two men agree to spend one last night together in their apartment which will soon be vacated before separating forever.
Over the course of the novel, Onda plays with the ideas of attraction, truth, and memory like building blocks: one piece upon another in a carefully constructed tower. Chapters pile up in increasingly precarious constructs that defy expectation as the author navigates the genres.
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