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By: TLB Staff Writer | David-William
May 27, 2016
Dr. Psalm Psalm El
May 24 at 10:54pm · San Diego, California
Your actually worth more dead (debt) than alive.
The Social Security # on the front of your Social Security Card is assigned to the DEBTOR or STRAW MAN, the red number on the back of the card is your exempt priority prepaid account number and is assigned to one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks, designated by the letter in front of the number. There are 12 letters and 8 numbers after the letter.
These letters designate which Federal Reserve district or bank is handling your account, the 8 digit # is your account number, all charge backs should be to this bank and not the Secretary of the Treasury, who in reality is the Secretary of the Treasury of Puerto Rico. The office of the Secretary of The Treasury of the United States was done away with in 1926; I have the legislative documentation of this. The International Monetary Fund has replaced the office of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, which was or is being chaired by Nicholas Brady. The letters below designate which district or bank is handling your account.
A: Boston / B: New York / C: Philadelphia / D: Cleveland
E: Richmond / F: Atlanta / G: Chicago / H: St.Louis
I: Minneapolis / J: Kansas City / K: Dallas / L: San Francisco
The whole problem and nothing else is that the public and national debt or deficit is not being redeemed on the public side through your exemption on the private side. This is the reason you have run away inflation and wars in the public realms.
The reason wars are fought is to kill or execute people to cancel the debt. You will find out that under Title 12 section 1811 and section 3104 [insurance of deposits] every demand deposit account including checking, savings and credit card accounts are insured under the FDIA [Federal Depository Insurance Act] through the FDIC [Federal Depository Insurance Corporation] Title 12 section 1811 (a).
When they execute the debtor to eliminate the debt, they also collect the insurance money; you are actually worth more dead [debt] than alive. Why do you think the police are so quick to shoot people? This executes or eliminates both the debtor and the debt, in one swift action or execution. This is all Karmic and involves the laws of Karma, which in physics involves the Laws of Cause and Effect. This is also the occult or hidden meaning of the scriptures in regard to salvation and redemption.
The 1912 Private FED’s Purchase of the USA a.k.a. United States Corporation
In 1912, the USA, a.k.a. the original Trust Management Organization (U.S. Corporation), was purchased by a consortium of banks doing business as the Federal Reserve. By 1913 they had pushed through the “Federal Reserve Act” and via legal tender laws began a purposeful agenda to devalue the American Dollar and bankrupt the original corporation doing business as the United States of America, Inc.
The private Federal Reserve System, which issues fiat U.S. Federal Reserve Notes, is financially owned and controlled by the Crown Temple in City of London, from Switzerland, the home and legal origin for the charters of the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and most importantly, the Bank of International Settlements.
The Bank of International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland controls all the central banks of the G7 nations. “He who controls the gold rules the world.”
The legal system (judiciary) of the U.S.A. is controlled by the Crown Temple BAR from the independent and sovereign City of London.
Posted on January 23, 2016
You don’t own yourself — the Federal Reserve does.
by Gary Vey for viewzone
For a while I have been receiving e-mails from a good friend who has asked me to investigate something weird about the Birth Certificates. He wanted me to take a look at them because they have certain numbers and other things printed on them that need an explanation.
When I looked at my own Birth Certificate, I noticed it was a copy of the original. So I went through old boxes and baby books that my Mom had saved before she died and found what I was looking for — my original Birth Certificate. It was brittle and yellowed with decades of age but — wow — it was NOT the original!
What I have learned since is kind of like discovering that you are part of the Matrix. It seems none of us have our original Birth Certificates — they are all copies. And the copies have a serial number on them, issued on special Bank Bond paper and authorized by “The American Bank Note Company.” Huh?
The truth is stranger than fiction. But here it is:
It seems that back in 1913 the United States was short of cash. By the end of World War I, wartime costs had depleted the treasury and there were several really bad financial panics. The country needed to print more money than it had as equity to restore confidence in the money supply and get the economy back on its feet.
When you or I need more money, we use something as collateral and go to a bank for a loan. When a country needs more money it has to go somewhere also. But in 1913 there wasn’t anywhere to go. So the US created the Federal Reserve Act. This established a private central bank (The Federal Reserve Bank) that would regulate the amount of money the US government was allowed to borrow and put in circulation. It also would expect to be repaid, like any bank, with interest.
After only 20 years things went from bad to worse. During Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, in 1933, the US was unable to pay its debt. The county was bankrupt. The private banks that made up the Federal Reserve demanded their money and Roosevelt responded. He had to use the only thing left of any value to pay the banks and continue doing business with them — the citizens of our country. Us!
Exactly how all this was orchestrated is too lengthy to be addressed here, but this much can be told. The original birth or naturalization record for every U.S. Citizen is on file in the official records in Washington, D.C. (you get to keep a copy!) and the property and assets of every living U.S. Citizen is pledged as collateral for the National Debt!
Within two weeks and three days each Certificate of Live Birth is to be filed in Washington D.C. Evidence reveals that there is even a Federal Children Department established by the Shepherd/Townsend Act of 1922 under the Department of Commerce that appears to be involved in this process in some way. Every citizen is given a number (the red number on the Birth Certificate) and each live birth is valued at from 650,000 to 750,000 Federal Reserve dollars in collateral from the Fed.
This kind of makes you feel a little different when you look at Federal Reserve Chairman, Nancy Yellen, doesn’t it?
OK. Let’s take a pause to look at the Birth Certificates [below]. You will see the red numbers and you will see the fact that it is, in reality, a “Bank Note.” Congratulations — you and I are commodities!
Names in “ALL CAPS” on Birth Certificates
Since the early 1960s, State governments have issued Birth Certificates to “persons” with legal fictional names using “ALL CAPS” names. This is not a lawful record of your physical birth, but rather the acknowledgement of the “birth” of the juristic, all-caps name. It may appear to be your true name, but since no proper name is ever written in all caps (either lawfully or grammatically) it does not identify who you are. The Birth Certificate is the government’s self-created document of title for its new property — you and me! In a way, it makes us a kind of corporation whose company name is the same as our real name, but written in ALL CAPS. This “corporation” then generates taxes and wealth over its lifetime and in this way repays the collateral that Uncle Sam borrowed from the Federal Reserve.
Remember that “Bond” thing printed on the bottom of the certificate?
“Bond. 1a: A usually formal written agreement by which a person undertakes to perform a certain act (as fulfill the obligations of a contract) … with the condition that failure to perform or abstain will obligate the person … to pay a sum of money or will result in the forfeiture of money put up by the person or surety.
1b: One who acts as a surety.
2: An interest-bearing document giving evidence of a debt issued by a government body or corporation that is sometimes secured by a lien on property and is often designed to take care of a particular financial need.”
–Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Law (1996).
Banknote. A kind of negotiable instrument, a promissory note made by a bank payable to the bearer on demand, used as money, and in many jurisdictions is legal tender. Along with coins, banknotes make up the cash or bearer forms of all modern money.
Birth certificates are a form of securities called “warehouse receipts.” The items included on a warehouse receipt, as descried at Â§7-202 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the law which governs commercial paper and transactions, which parallel a birth certificate are:
the location of the warehouse where the goods are stored…(residence)
the date of issue of the receipt…..(“Date issued”)
the consecutive number of the receipt…(found on back or front of the certificate, usually in red numbers)
a description of the goods or of the packages containing them…(name, sex, date of birth, etc.)
the signature of the warehouseman, which may be made by his authorized agent…(municipal clerk or state registrar’s signature)
Birth certificates now appear to at least qualify as “warehouse receipts” under the Uniform Commercial Code. Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th ed. defines:
Warehouse Receipt. “…A warehouse receipt, which is considered a document of title, may be a negotiable instrument and is often used for financing with inventory as security.”
It is not difficult to see that a state-created Birth Certificate, with an ALL CAPS name is a document evidencing debt the moment it is issued.
Once a state has registered a birth document with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Department notifies the Treasury Department, which takes out a loan from the Federal Reserve. The Treasury uses the loan to purchase a bond (the Fed holds a purchase money security interest in the bond) from the Department of Commerce, which invests the sale proceeds in the stock or bond market. The Treasury Department then issues Treasury securities in the form of Treasury Bonds, Notes, and Bills using the bonds as surety for the new securities.
This cycle is based on the future tax revenues of the legal person whose name appears on the Birth Certificate. This also means that the bankrupt, corporate U.S. can guarantee to the purchasers of their securities the lifetime labor and tax revenues of every citizen of the United States/American with a Birth Certificate as collateral for payment. This device is initiated simply by converting the lawful, true name of the child into a legal, juristic name of a person.
Legally, you are considered to be a slave or indentured servant to the various Federal, State and local governments via your STATE-issued and STATE-created Birth Certificate in the name of your all-caps person. Birth Certificates are issued so that the issuer can claim exclusive title to the legal person created thereby.
Sleep well, fellow slaves.
A follow up to your well written and very important investigative article. I just wondered why you stopped just short of telling the whole story to include what i will term the ” Deception Contract Slavery Doctrine” that was adopted and put in place long before 1913 or the Fed or even subject slavery adopted even under the roman empire and earlier cultures of time.
Our Republic system was designed to prevent it by placing the option of being a exempt citizen which are Article 4 Section”The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States”. To things become clear from this reading which first point is that a natural born citizen has “all Privileges” and can become president of the union of states with a capital in DC. as no other citizen by law legally lay claim to this office it is a special class of citizen. The second is that we have this Privilege by way of an entitlement that can be used to contract these “Privileges away for an assumed enrolled benefit.”
This was set up by the 13, 14, and 15 amendments are asset of a hidden banking power structure “Beast” if you will and uses greed, fame, promotes morally detached behavior and indulgences all a fixture its plan to rule the people of the world i.e., Rule the world One world Order folks we are all so fond of these days.
Oddly enough as surely as those families and organizations who have worked this plan many times and on many continents down though the Ages. They don’t seem to be to shy at admitting what the plan is to those they think they can corrupt, and turn to the Dark side of Materialistic greedy behavior. These clever people and those who help them progress against the Natural Born Citizen is that every step to deny these Persons of Interest, their pound of flesh and become here is my most favorite word Immunities of a Natural Born citizen as opposed to a Article 14 Subject Person under the Jurisdiction of All Governments.
Approached from this point of view it becomes plain to see that most of the free people have become tricked into become property by way using British Laws of Admiralty in trading as a structure by moving it from the sea to the land via commerce exchanges and assignment of vessel property from birth to grave by the laws of contract. Therefor the answer to both the immediate problem of the lions, tigers and bears statement “OH GOD we are Freaking Slaves traded by criminally sneaky people with a money making printers pushing us around because we are ….. drum roll please… really Ignorant of the truth of who we are.
We who are Natural Born Citizens are very powerful in this republic and not because we can do this or we can do that. We are powerful because we are born with all immunity. In short what can not happen to anyone rich or poor it can not happen to us. We are immune free from oppression, free to act in commerce in any way we feel necessary and no one can impede us as we are immune to all civil law as a code of commerce yet can apply any law of commerce to aid and abed our action without fear of reprisal without a complaint, grand jury under common law for crimes.
I have known this for a very long time. So the questions that truly need to be raised are: what type of person are you? what kind of citizen are you? are you a slave or not? do you have a choice?
The Good Book says you cannot serve two Masters, right? So whom do you serve?
Are you corporate because they say you are a legal person or are you a natural born person who has God given rights. You see when you pick up the banner of legal person you have supposedly waived your rights for priviledges. It up to you and all of us to announce what kind of person you are.
Unfortuantely for most they have most of us in lock step with the Uniform Commercial Code and the law of contracts. A Birth certificate (registration of birth) is nothing more than a Contract. Did they tell you you were signing a contract. Did you know you didn’t have to register the birth? What ever happened to the family Bible and the recording of births?
To make matters worse they have registered a “bastard” child. They show the father’s name and the mother’s maiden name and not the married name. Now why in the world would they do that? I suspect any contract has to be signed by two witnesses and of course those would be their own birth names
If you think this has all happened by accident you are mistaken. The “banks” own you and all you own. Don’t pay your real estate property taxes and your house is paid off,,,,,guess who really owns it. Your car is never owned by you…..the State owns it. Don’t tag it and watch who gets it.
There is a very good book that everyone needs to read…..The Creature from Jeckyll Island by G. Edward Griffin. The founding of the Federal Reserve. It doesn’t end there.
The FED in not a bank owned and controlled by the U.S. Government. It is owned by International families. So to take it a step further you are owned by foreigners. You body has been collaterallized and a bond has been issued on all your future earnings, your children and all their future earnings. Did they explain this to you in Public School? I think not!
Isn’t finding out the truth such fun? It kind of takes the steam out of your focus….dont it?
There is so much more to understand how our own U.S. government has swindled the American people. Did you know there are three definitions for United States in Black’s Law Dictionary? Why so many? The first two are corporate the third is the united states of America, under the Constitution. Gosh I guess that means the other two are not………..how profound.
By contract these bastards can do anything they want and not have to worry whether or not something is Constitutional. When they do they are only giving lip service. When you exchanged your signature on your Social Security Card you exchanged your natural rights for a future economic benefit and is so doing you contracted away your so called freedom. Are you required to have a SS number? No…..is it any wonder Mexicans can come into the Band of America and open an account without one.
What are we going to do about all this when most folks don’t even know they are not free?
Only God can help us at this point.. Please join in and pray that he will hear our plight.
PS> The book of Revelations also speaks and too the oceans will be the color of blood. Remind you of the red oil slick even the scientists cannot figure out what causes it……..other than oil.
Dear viewzone magazine, you are doing a fine service to those who want to know more. Whoever is not curious these days is missing a basic part of being human. Thanks again for this brilliant and utterly digestible (for a non-US citizen) piece. I hope there will be one or the other comment of serially numbered fellow slaves. Come on people, stir a little to show you are alive.
Fantastic Article! I have been studying this as much as possible, and most of what I find can become a little confusing or just doesn’t have the ring of truth. This was easy to read, and although did not impart new knowledge for me, it put it together in a way that makes it very easy to share. I have made the personal decision to find out as much as possible about correcting this slavery of the soveriegn. Not just for myself, but for others. The one thing I have been unable to find is a easly understood solutions to each aspect of this problem. As this is only the litteral beginning “birth” of the trickery in play. If you have any step by step solutions and or suggestions, please do a piece on that, I would love to use and share. Of course if you have the chance you could email me back. It just gets so confusing with the maritime law, jurisdiction, etc. I have seen alot of conflicting or at least not congruant information. Gotta have my own flag, my own seal, sign stamps to become my own postmaster, remove the house numbers from my address, pick up my mail don’t have it delivered, get rid of my Drivers License, etc, etc. Yet what I have not found are the obvious solutions to the issues created by some of these steps, if even they are necessary. Not to mention… can a soveriegn even vote? How do you get around jobs that want a social security number? How do I stop them from deducting social security insurance, medicad, medicare, and the debt owed to the Fed Reserve they take out called Federal Income Tax? I could use alot of help with this, as well as others. I appreciate this post and any help you can provide.
Return to Real Money.
The real reason you pay an income tax, is for the privilege of using a private currency.
Also known As A: Federal Reserve Note
Demand from your bank or brokerage, lawful money and the tax goes away, with a tax exemption on lawful money, all of your money is yours.
Tax Exemption: http://stormthunder.com/federal-reserve-act/#ixzz1pOYzDgEm
Web search these three different phrases:
Redeemed in Lawful money or
Redeemed in Lawful money Pursuant to Title 12 USC Â§411 or
deposited for credit on account or exchanged for
non-negotiable federal reserve notes of face value
FEDERAL RESERVE ACT REMEDY

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Of six virtual workspaces, guess which one ranked the highest for professionalism. Hint: Think scholarly.
In recent months, organizations around the globe have adopted remote work policies. During this time, video conferences have replaced traditional in-person meetings for many. To create a more professional background in lieu of a traditional workspace, many individuals are using virtual backgrounds on video calls. Needless to say, not all backgrounds will invoke the same level of perceived professionalism. A new survey was designed to understand the impact various standard virtual backgrounds have on one’s perceived intelligence, professionalism, and more.
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Like so many things throughout 2020, the traditional Christmas dinner might look a little different this year. Depending on mid-December’s COVID-19 restrictions, our gatherings might be a little smaller, or may even take place at different times. Change like this can be difficult to deal with, but I’m certainly trying to find the positives, and “control the controllables”. I might not be in charge of who I can and can’t sit down with – but I can decide exactly what to serve at my table. In other words, there has never been a better time to free yourself from seasonal culinary constraints. If you’ve never been a fan of traditional turkey, this is most definitely the year you don’t have to cook one! I think 2020 is the perfect opportunity to experiment with other any Christmas dinner recipes you’ve had your eye on, and please your own personal palate.
The main event, reimagined
In years gone by, Christmas dinner recipes meant poor pickings for vegetarians. The traditional Christmas meal – minus the meat, pigs in blankets and gravy – was often the only option on offer. How times have changed! If you have vegetarian guests to feed, or simply fancy cutting down on your meat consumption during the season of excess, this Festive Tomato Lentil Stuffed Squash recipe, courtesy of food blogger Nourishing Amy, is an absolute winner. I’ve found it a filling, crowd-pleasing dish that’s simple to prepare. Serve with roasted potatoes and extra fresh thyme. It’s delicious!
If you’re keen to serve up a show-stopping vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas dinner, I recommend this Mushroom, Lentil and Red Wine Wellington. This unique recipe has been conjured up by the brilliant chefs at Riverford Farm. The cooking time required is fairly speedy but, as with its beef-based counterpart, this dish does require some assembly. However, it looks impressive, and tastes amazing, so be assured that the effort you put in is completely worthwhile.
Top tip: Allowing plenty of time for the filling to cool will make the pastry much easier to work with. If possible, prepare the interior elements the day before. Then all you need to do is wrap and bake on Christmas morning!
Nut roasts have endured their fair share of bad press in years past. But this vegan Cashew Nut Roast recipe, courtesy of writer and blogger Thinly Spread, is an absolute game-changer. Firstly, let’s admire the presentation. I absolute love the clever Christmas tree design, don’t you? Of course, you can prepare this dish in a regular roasting tin if that’s all you have. Don’t be put off by the longish list of ingredients either. Most of it is seasoning, and there’s nothing that’s difficult or expensive to source. This nut roast is packed with flavour and works really well with all the usual festive accompaniments. Think roast potatoes, gravy (vegan or regular) and vegetables. Tasty, filling and easy on the eye, I think it’s one of the best vegan Christmas dinner recipes I’ve found.
Top tip: Grease your tin thoroughly to aid extraction after cooking. If the top of your roast is browning too quickly in the oven, simply cover it with foil or baking parchment.
Going with goose
Carnivores, rejoice. Christmas dinner this year most certainly doesn’t have to mean dry, tasteless turkey. In recent years, roast goose has become a popular option with the general public and TV chefs alike. It’s true that goose is fattier than turkey. However, that’s why it tastes so good. But most of this fat is under the skin, as opposed to in the meat. As it melts, it bastes the breast, keeping it moist and juicy, so it’s naturally less labour-intensive, too. If you’ve never roasted a goose before, this Gressingham recipe is simple and straightforward to follow. If you really don’t feel you can forgo traditional turkey, Kitchen Queen Nigella’s recommendation may suit you well. She suggests cooking a goose for Christmas Eve dinner instead, which could be your perfect compromise.
Top tip: Conserve the goose fat you pour off to make the most divine roast potatoes. Remember that this extra fat layer means that weight for weight, a goose a will feed fewer people than a turkey. So adjust your calculations accordingly.
Puddings that please
Christmas Pudding is the traditional festive dessert but I have never been a huge fan. I tend to find it rather too heavy to enjoy much after a filling roast dinner. However, I’m going to add this Christmas Pudding Ice Cream to my Christmas dinner recipe repertoire. I think the combination of seasonal fruits, rich maple syrup and hand-made ice cream sounds absolutely mouth-watering! And how pretty does that holly garnish look?
Another dessert I like to indulge in on special occasions is Crème Brûlée. However, that hasn’t felt like a particularly festive option – until now. This Clarence Court recipe for Spiced Cranberry Crème Brûlée is a genius seasonal take on a classic French stalwart. The jewel-like cranberries add a refreshing zing to the custard. And they will add a welcome splash of colour to your Christmas table, too.
Top tip: This is not an express dessert option suitable for impromptu entertaining. The method involves cooking, cooling and chilling, so plan well ahead instead.
No feature on Christmas dinner recipes would be complete without mince pies. This vegan version, courtesy of The Wholefood Warrier, is a lighter, healthier option than the traditional shortcrust equivalent. It’s also gluten-free, so do give these a go if you are catering for guests on special diets.
Top tip: Serve these warm from the oven with a glass of sherry, homemade mulled wine. You could try it with a cheeky cocktail!
Another firm festive dessert favourite is Panettone. This Italian sweet bread is traditionally made with raisins, almonds and candied fruit. However, it’s now available in many non-traditional versions, such as chocolate and orange. However, just like turkey, I often find Panettone to be disappointingly dry. This marvellous Panettone Festivo recipe is from Carluccio’s. It features layers of nuts, chocolate cream, chocolate sauce and Vin Santo. These combined elevate this humble bake into something quite extraordinary. It’s become one of my favourite Christmas dinner recipes. Add it to yours and let me know how you get on!
Is there an easier way?
Hosting friends and family can be stressful. I am fully aware that not everyone enjoys cooking, at Christmas or indeed at any other time. The good news is, it’s not obligatory to be chained to your kitchen sink! Even if you do usually enjoy cooking, if you’re not hosting friends and family this year, you may wonder whether all the time and effort is worthwhile.
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Enter Cook…I’m a huge fan of this company, which appeals to people who enjoy eating good food but don’t always have the time or inclination to actually cook it from scratch. They’re a great option if you fancy a night off from the kitchen. And they provide the perfect meal if you want something a little more nutritious than a calorific take-away. They have an extensive Christmas menu that’s a fast track to delicious homemade dishes, without the hard work. If you’re dining à deux this December, they have some excellent set menu bundles. These include Christmas Dinner For 2, Christmas Veggie Dinner for 2 and Christmas Vegan Dinner for 2.
All Cook dishes are frozen, so you just pop them in the freezer until you need them. I always have a couple in case of emergencies! Click and Collect is free, although home delivery is also available. I must confess I have ordered their eye-catching Winter Pudding. This colourful twist on the traditional summer recipe features blackberries, apple, raspberries, cranberries and blueberries. You’ll even find a touch of cinnamon for instant Christmas on a plate!
Top tip: Defrost this overnight in your fridge. And don’t try and turn it out until just before you serve it.
Feeling festive? Keen to explore more Christmas dinner recipes? Click here to discover a bigger selection of my favourite Christmas dessert ideas.

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Most everyone has the perfect Easter celebration all worked out in their mind’s eye. Some envision well-behaved children dressed in their Sunday best, gathered around the dining room table, hands folded and ready to say grace. Others’ hearts skip a beat when they see their children respectfully taking turns as they dip their eggs into the brightly colored neon PAAS water. Perhaps you too are blissfully thinking of all the angelic giggles & toothless smiles as your kids run around the yard looking for candy-filled plastic eggs that you had hidden just minutes before.
Does it ever feel like your perfect holiday dreams and plans always turn into a nightmare instead?
Question: Are you looking to create perfection or a loving memory? That may be part of the issue if you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to friends’ (or distant acquaintances) lives on Facebook, longing to have a life as exciting as theirs looks. Or maybe you’re constantly digging online trying to find the most creative ideas and projects – trying to prove that this next holiday, vacation, birthday party, etc. is going to be the best one your family has EVER had. But maybe it ends up looking more like a big Pinterest fail instead.
I think we all want the perfect “Hallmark Movie” Easter experience. But more than that, it’s important to remember that if we are going to have a peace-filled life and family, we can’t expect perfection from flawed human beings…including ourselves.
Here’s a bonafide life guarantee: things will always go wrong.
Spiral-honey hams will burn, eggs will crack, colored water will spill, people will make wrong choices, and kids will get cranky when they are tired. When you release your grip of demanding perfection out of people, it allows them the freedom to live free from the fear of messing up. Isn’t this the very same grace you want to receive when you make a wrong turn?
The cool thing is that we can decide in advance how we are going to respond when things do not turn out the way we planned. I’ve decided to just shrug my shoulders and laugh off the inevitable imperfections of life instead of getting angry and bent out of shape. For it is in those times that we are making the conscious choice to leave our family a legacy of loving and kind memories, instead of everyone reeling in a wake of selfish frustration and disappointment.
So this Easter, why not choose to embrace the beautiful imperfection of life?
Just as Jesus embraced our brokenness and imperfection, my hope is that we can extend the very same compassion and kindness towards those that He has entrusted into our care.
Remember…YOU are LOVED!

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Cotton futures offer market participants a way to hedge their risk and regain control over their cotton investments. Producers and Marketers of cotton can minimize the risk of price fluctuations in the cotton market by using a short hedge, which locks in a fixed selling price for the cotton that they produce. Thus, futures allow them to get the specified amount in the contract, even if prices fall in the future. Consumers of cotton, like textile companies, can use a long hedge to set a fixed purchase price for a specified quantity of cotton as per their need.
Cotton futures are also traded by speculators.
Speculators have no vested interest in the underlying asset, that is, they will neither deliver cotton nor take delivery for cotton. They trade in and out of cotton futures only based on speculations about the price fluctuations of cotton over the trading period. They take on the price risk that hedgers are trying to avoid, because they hope to profit from the price movements.
Historically, cotton has shown very low correlation to both stocks and bonds. This attracts investors who wish to manage their overall portfolio volatility and risk. It is also used to hedge against inflation, since it is widely used in textiles.
Cotton Futures Contracts
Cotton futures are traded on the ICE under the symbol “CT.” Each contract represents 50,000 pounds in net weight of cotton that meets certain minimum requirements of grade and staple length. The contracts are quoted in cents and hundredths of a cent per pound, and minimum price fluctuations are 0.01 of a cent. They are traded in March, May, July, October and December.
Cotton No. 2 futures trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), under the symbol “TT.” Each contract is for 50,000 pound by weight of cotton. The basic grade for futures is strict low middling quality with 1 2/32nd of an inch staple length. Trading is carried out in March, May, July, October and December for the next 24 months and settlement is financial. The minimum price fluctuation is $0.0001 per pound.
Cotton futures also trade on the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F), India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), and China’s Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (CZCE).


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In the midst of the ongoing public outrage over the President’s recent remarks explaining why opposition parties fell short of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress in the election on February 25, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has come forward to accuse Muhammadu Buhari of attempting to influence the judiciary prior to the start of court hearings on election petitions.
In an official statement made public on Thursday by his Senior Special Adviser on Media Publicity, Buhari emphasized that the reason the opposition candidates fell short of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was that they were both overconfident and complacent.
While the results of the elections were still unknown, Momodu, the PDP candidate’s spokesman, criticized Buhari for making such a claim.He claimed that statements like these might be used by the President’s office to influence the judiciary’s decision on a particular petition.
I disagree with his use of language, he declared. While a candidate is still running for office, the election cannot be said to have been lost. He will eventually learn if he was successful or not. Since the case is still pending in court, it would therefore be overly emphatic to say that he lost. Since we are law-abiding citizens, we should let the court decide who won and who lost the election. When he said that the opposition lost for one reason or the other, I saw it as a way to stampede.
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO
I don’t mind that INEC has already declared a winner at this point. But we have to respect the judiciary and permit it to work independently.
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Tommy’s Famous Boom Boom Shrimp
Mouthwatering fried shrimp in our Boom Boom sauce.
*Gulf Oysters Steamed or Raw
A full dozen, with crackers, horseradish, cocktail sauce, and lemon. (Half dozen $12.95)
A full pound, deliciously steamed and seasoned, served cold with cocktail sauce, or hot with lemon and drawn butter. (Half pound $11.95)
*Ahi Tuna Appetizer
Seared rare, and served with pickled ginger, Wakame salad, wasabi, and our own sauce.
Two delicious, homemade, 3 ounce crab cakes (with no filler). Sautéed or fried, and served with a zesty sauce.
Full Pound Clams
Tender Little Necks, steamed in white wine and garlic.
Lightly dusted calamari fried to perfection with a marinara dipping sauce.
Combination of conch, onions, green peppers and spices blended in flour and deep fried to a golden brown, served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
Florida Gator Bites
Wild caught Florida gator, flash fried to a golden perfection.
A generous portion of sauteed escargot in a white wine and garlic butter sauce topped with melted Swiss, and served with a garlic butter breadstick.
Two shrimp skewers, blackened, grilled, or Caribbean glazed, served with our ginger dipping sauce.
Smoked Fish Dip
Smoked Mahi fish dip with a platter of dippers.
We Got Your Wings Right Here!
Your choice of plain, mild, medium, oh-my-myan hot, teriyaki, garlic, or Caribbean jerk, served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
*Ahi Tuna Nachos
Ahi tuna and seaweed served on a bed of crisp wontons with a drizzle of spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, teriyaki glaze, and sesame seeds.
A new twist on an old favorite! Tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a balsamic vinaigrette, served on crispy garlic bread with melted mozzarella and a balsamic reduction. (Half order $4.95)
Caribbean Jerk Quesadillas
Tender jerk chicken on a grilled tortilla with cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
Teriyaki Chicken Potstickers
Snow Crab Legs
Cold water Snow Crab served with lemon and drawn butter. 1LB. or Half LB. (Market)
Jumbo tater tots stuffed with bacon and cheese, served with Ranch dressing.
New England Clam Chowder
Authentic chowder, with clams in every bite.
Thick and spicy tomato base loaded with conch in true Key West style!
Chefs du Jour
Chef inspired every day. Ask your server for details.
Add to any salad; Chicken $4. Shrimp $5. Mahi $5. Grouper (Market)
Chopped greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, and onions with your choice of dressing.
Romaine lettuce, creamy garlic Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan. (Add anchovies $1.50)
Sol de Pescado (Sunfish Salad)
Garden fresh greens with tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar cheese Tilapia, and grilled pineapple slices, served with our mango vinaigrette.
House salad with an 8 oz. sirloin cooked to your liking, topped with shredded cheese, and onion rings.
Prices and menu items are subject to change without notice. For your convenience on parties of six or more, an 18% gratuity will be added to the check. This is subject to your discretion and can be increased, decreased or eliminated entirely. Unfortunately, separate checks are not available for parties of 12 or more. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach, blood, or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If uncertain of your risk, please consult a physician.


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About The Bolds
A Christmas cracker of a family show!
★★★★★ A genuine Christmas cracker WhatsOnStage
★★★★ An unbridled joy The Stage
★★★★ Sparkling… will delight youngsters and parents alike The Telegraph
★★★★ An absolute delight The Times
★★★★ A shining example of thoughtful theatre for kids ReviewsHub
Julian Clary’s adaptation of his best-selling book The Bolds returns this Christmas following huge critical success when it was first presented in 2021.
The Bolds are just like you and me. They live in an ordinary house on an ordinary street, and they love to laugh. But there’s one slight difference… they are hyenas!
How long can they keep their beastly secret under their hats? Join Mr and Mrs Bold and their twins Betty and Bobby as they navigate work, school and friends whilst trying to keep up their disguise.
Combining live music and songs by Julian Clary and Simon Wallace, The Bolds will have you laughing like a bunch of, well, hyenas, in a show which revels in the joy of being anything but ordinary.
Julian Clary’s series of children’s books is a Sunday Times best-seller having sold over half a million copies worldwide.
A Unicorn Production
With special thanks to Charles Holloway, Christmas Production Partner.
Sat 11 Nov – Sun 31 Dec
Under 18s £10.50 - £22.50 / Adults £12.50 - £31.50
Previews: Under 18s from £10.50 / Adults from £12.50
Production photos by Ikin Yum
Georgina GoodchildMinnie and Ena
Amanda GordonMrs Bold
Kandaka MooreBetty Bold
Sam PayMr McNumpty and Boo
Khai ShawBobby Bold
Jon TrenchardUncle Tony
Jack WilkinsonMr Bold
Callum Patrick HughesUnderstudy
- Written and adapted for the stage by Julian Clary
- Songs by Julian Clary and Simon Wallace
- Arrangements and incidental music by Simon Wallace
- Directed by Lee Lyford
- Remount Directed by Ewa Dina
- Design by James Button
- Movement Directed by Natasha Harrison
- Lighting Design by Anna Watson
- Sound Design by Dinah Mullen
- Fight Directed by Claire Llewellyn of Rc-Annie Ltd
- Associate Movement Directed by Georgina Makhubele
- Associate Lighting Design by Teresa Nagel
- Associate Sound Design by Riwa Saab
- Costume Supervision by Cristiano Casimiro

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Thomas Andrew Angel Giveaway
*Angel* hand engraved crystal by Catherine Miller of Catherine Miller Designs * Engraved both sides *Technique-Stone wheel*Starfire Crystal 8x10. Rose wood base illuminated by LED.
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Swarovski Annual Edition Angel Ornament, 2013
Swarovski Crystal: Angel Figurine - Unique Gifts
Crystal Christmas Angel
This is a picture of two hands in contact. I chose to pin this because the parietal lobe allows us to have touch as one of our five senses.

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Advantages and Shortcomings of LAVA Pay as a Primary Casino Tool
A fundamental advantage of this particular service is the availability of a whole diversity of different payment options accessible to users, meaning you may order pre-paid services or bank-based options as well as text message deposit tools and much more. All this makes it possible to conduct transactions easily and with little fuss. Another benefit of this system is its boundless global accessibility. There are no particular geographical boundaries, so you can easily find this method in virtually any place of residence. This serves as the primary privilege of this system.
The major shortcoming of this service is the need to verify each transaction, which might take a prolonged period of time and require certain efforts from your side. However, in certain districts of Europe, this process has been simplified by the company, so you will not face much trouble on your way to funding your balance. One of the negative sides of this method is the inability to access this tool from some gambling sites, so you might wish to use another option if the casino of your choice does not support this cash storage tool. This is because this method of payment is rather new to the market.
Finally, it is worth noting, that although nowadays this payment tool is accessible only inside the gambling market, chances are that in the future it will expand its boundaries even further. For now, LAVA Pay remains a desirable payment variant in many online gambling locations where clients are seeking quick and convenient deposit services for their gambling-associated needs. In the coming years, the system is likely to grow and develop, adding more functions to the range of its services and making users ever more satisfied.

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A 28 years old man, Ojo Yemi has been remanded in prison by an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for allegedly killing a 65-year-old woman, Josephine Ajayi.
The suspect was reported to have killed the woman and threw her body into the river, and as such, he is being tried for murder.
Inspector Johnson Okunade, the Prosecutor accused the defendant of committing the offence on September 9 in Ado-Ekiti.
Okunade told the court that the body of the deceased was retrieved from the side of a river.
He added that the offence is contrary to Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.
The prosecutor admonished the court to remand the accused in prison, pending legal advice from office of Director of Public Prosecutions.
According to Punch, the plea of the accused was not taken, while Chief Magistrate, Mr Adesoji Adegboye adjourned the case until Oct. 8 for mention.


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It’s no secret that Portlanders love dogs and bikes. So, it might come as no surprise that Sunday’s inaugural Tour de Lab bike ride was a huge success.
Ayleen Crotty with Good Sport Promotion (the company that put on the ride) says 1,200 people came out to enjoy a day of biking around Portland and to support Dove Lewis (along with 120 volunteers). The ride was a benefit for the non-profit, 24-hour emergency animal hospital and the pet theme wasn’t lost on ride organizers.
at the finish line.
Crotty said most of the riders were, “All dogged up with ears and tails as they rode through the city.”
The ride took participants on a tour of three Lucky Labrador Brewpubs in Southeast, Northwest and Southwest Portland. So many people wanted to do the ride that Crotty says some were turned away.
Those who registered in time and made the tough climb up to the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village enjoyed a finish line party that included food, music, drinks, and plenty of the riders’ four-legged companions.
Here are a few more fun photos (courtesy of Ayleen Crotty):


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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Cole Hauser, one of the stars of the show Yellowstone, stopped by Theo's in Fayetteville while in town this week.
Theo's posted a photo of Hauser on Wednesday, May 31, with the caption, "In case y'all didn't know - Theo's is Rip approved! Thank you so much, Cole Hauser, for coming in! We are definitely fans of Yellowstone so it was a treat for us!"
Hauser also made an appearance at the 2023 Walmart shareholders meeting.
Hauser plays Rip Wheeler, known as the "fixer" of the Dutton Family in the widely acclaimed show streaming on Peacock.
Hauser's son is heading to TCU in the fall, which Arkansas could play against in the NCAA Regional baseball tournament on Saturday.
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Over a hundred varieties of hazelnut are cultivated in many temperate countries, with Turkey being the world’s largest producer. The rounded nut, which may also be called cobnut or filbert, has a sweet flavor and a pleasantly crunchy texture. Fresh “green” hazelnuts are juicier and milder in taste than the mature, ripe hazelnuts.
Fresh hazelnuts are available in the late summer months. The common mature nuts are sold either in their brittle brown shells or shelled, when they may be raw, blanched to remove their skins, or roasted. If buying in shell, choose unblemished nuts that feel heavy.
Keep both unshelled and shelled hazelnuts in a cool, dry place; eat shelled nuts as soon as possible. Or store shelled nuts in an airtight plastic container in the fridge for 6 months, or the freezer for a year.
Roasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor and makes it easy to remove their papery skins. Eat as a snack. Use in cakes, cookies, and desserts, as well as in savory dishes.
Fish, apples, plums, cinnamon, coffee, chocolate.
Romesco sauce; nougat; lokum.
Traditionally sold in its thick, shiny shell, this Italian variety is excellent for biscotti and pastries.
This small, flavorful Italian variety is associated with the Piedmont region of Italy, noted for the quality of its hazelnuts. It is the nut used in much Italian confectionery.
This variety of cultivated hazelnut is harvested and eaten both when green (when its flavor is very mild) and when brown and mature.
There are a great many versions of this traditional Catalan sauce, which is served with grilled seafood or vegetables such as asparagus.
- 1 Romano or red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 1/4 cup skinned hazelnuts (filberts)
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1oz (30g) stale baguette, cubed (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
- 1 ñora or other dried mild red chili pepper, soaked in cold water for 15–20 minutes, then drained and chopped, discarding the stem and most of the seeds
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Under a broiler or over a gas flame, roast the red pepper, turning frequently, until charred on all sides. Seal the pepper in a paper or plastic bag and leave to cool, then peel off and discard as much of the blackened skin as possible. Chop the pepper, discarding the seeds and stem. Set aside.
Spread out the almonds and hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool.
Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed medium frying pan. Add the whole garlic cloves and cook, stirring, just until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add the cubed bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and reserve. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until slightly charred at the edges. Remove the pan from the heat.
In a food processor, pulse together the almonds, hazelnuts, garlic, and bread cubes until finely ground. Add the tomatoes, red pepper, chili, tomato purée, and paprika. Process until the mixture forms a thick purée.
Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.


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Australian Student Visas
Breaking news: Australian post-study work visas and student visa work hours.
The Australian Government has announced a significant increase to post-study work rights for international graduates studying eligible degree courses.
The changes, which come into effect from 1 July 2023, will allow international graduates with specific qualifications to work in Australia for an additional two years on their subclass 485 visa (otherwise known as the Post Study Work Visa).
So that is two further years, on top of the time that this visa already allows eligible students. This will take the allowance from:
- Two years to four years for specified Bachelor degrees;
- Three years to five years for specified Master degrees
- Four years to six years for all PhDs.
The list of qualifications eligible for the additional PSWV time can be viewed here
The Australian Government is also set to increase the number of hours a student visa holder can work during their studies from the current cap of 40 hours per fortnight to 48 hours per fortnight.
If you have any questions about the changes and how they might affect you and your plans to study in Australia, please contact us for free expert advice
Anyone enrolling as an international student on a course lasting four months or more in Australia will need a student visa. Here are the key things to know.
Please note that in order to apply for an Australian student visa, you must have an unconditional offer of place at a university, have accepted that place in writing and paid the required tuition fee deposit. It is therefore one of the last parts of the process to organise.
What type of visa do I need?
For all programmes of study you will be applying for a subclass 500 student visa. This visa must be applied for using the online system, here
When should I apply?
Is there an age limit?
Can I still get a student visa if I’ve already had a working holiday visa for Australia?
How much does it cost?
The visa application fee is currently AU$650, which needs to be paid when you submit your application. Please note that visa application charges are reviewed annually on July 1. If you have dependents joining you on your visa there will be additional fees payable when you make your application.
How long does the visa last?
How long does the visa take to get?
When can I travel to Australia?
Can I work while on this visa?
Can I take my partner with me on my student visa?
Do I need to provide any health documents or checks?
Can I apply for another visa when my course ends?
In some circumstances it may be possible to apply for a further visa at the end of your course. Please visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au to find out what your options are. Under current visa rules if you have studied for two years towards a university bachelors, masters or research degree you will be entitled to apply for a Post Study Work Visa. This visa will allow you to remain in Australia for two to four years (dependent on level of study).
How do I apply?
- You must remain enrolled in a course registered on CRICOS (cricos.deewr.gov.au).
- You must maintain satisfactory attendance on your course, as required by your education provider.
- You must make satisfactory academic progress for each study period.
- You must advise your education provider of your home address within seven days of arriving in Australia. If you change address during your stay, you must tell your education provider within seven days.
- You must maintain suitable health insurance throughout your time in Australia. This can be done by obtaining OSHC.
What will I need to apply?
Your nationality (according to your passport) and your chosen Australian university will determine what documents you need to show for your visa application. Please use the document checklist tool at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions to check this before making your application. You will also need your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), the application fee, your passport number, and evidence you have paid for appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) insurance.

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The “Constellation of Memories” is a digital platform towards collective consciousness to engage communities with their memories. This first edition was developed for the Waking Life’s The Space Between online digital edition festival as an interface to the memories of the Waking Life community. The interface is represented as a Word Cloud with the words that give greater prominence to the question “What appeals to you Waking Life ?”. This question was addressed and answered by the Waking Life community during the COVID19 isolation period. Now is represented as an online digital platform where users can navigate through the memories and each time generate a unique constellation of words that relate to the present moment. We hope that from sharing our memories in a meaningful way, we engage better in our present and get enthusiastic about the time we will all meet together!
Credits: Concept and UI: Rudolfo Quintas; Audiovisual Programming: Joan Sandoval; Data Science: David Rau; Web Developer: Nir Elbaz; Production: Challenge Silence. Co-Production: Waking Life.
Mattia Tosti curatorial text: MAPPING STARS AND COMMUNITIES : THE CONSTELLATION OF MEMORIES BY RUDOLFO QUINTAS: The Constellation of Memories is a web-art project by Rudolfo Quintas Studio created specifically for Waking Life’s The Space Between. The work takes the shape of a social platform self-regulated by algorithms, in which members of the Waking Life community can share, visualize and interact with their ideas and memories of the festival. The intention of this platform is to create a digital transposition of the festival’s collective memory, that allows for a direct and sensorial engagement with the main memories and ideas of its participants. Transferring memories and consciousness to computers has been a recurring element in science fiction novels. Already in 1988, Canadian roboticist Hans Moravec, wrote the book Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence, in which he argued that the boundaries between the body and the machine are dissolving. In this book he described an operation whereby the brain is carefully dissected and its pattern replicated in a machine, thereby transferring consciousness from the biological body to a computer. If we temporarily forget about the surgical element in the story, and consider the term “operation” in a computational fashion, we can easily see how this practice does not belong to a distant and dystopic future, but is rather a procedure that is deeply rooted in our present, when we use social platforms and feed them with our memories and patterns of behaviour. In this social platform, the memories and ideas of the participants of Waking Life won’t find a new home inside of the usual newsfeed based interface, but in a word-cloud with the words that give greater prominence to the question “What appeals you to Waking Life?”. This interactive word-cloud resembles the shape of a galaxy, formed by many constellations that the user can explore and map its patterns around their own narrative. The fascination with stars and constellations dates back to prehistory, when early human communities recognised patterns in the sky resembling objects, animals and mythological figures. Once these patterns forming familiar shapes were first recognized, early humans started constructing different narratives around them: from personal experiences to shared religious beliefs, in order to attach to some higher, mysterious -yet constantly visible, memories and ideals that could strengthen the values, ideals and beliefs of a given community. This tendency of recognizing patterns in nature and objects is known as pareidolia and can be applied used to describe the way in which ancient communities connected the dots formed by the stars, but also to a certain extent, to the inner workings of social platforms that are constantly surveilling its users in order to recognize their patterns of behaviour. In contrast, the memories present in The Constellation of Memories’ word-cloud, are free from the machine gaze of social platforms, therefore (hence) its users are the only ones that can recognize patterns between the different contributions collected. In this work, the vastness of the sky as a place where humans can project narratives and beliefs, is substituted by the virtual world of the internet, which in the same way becomes a site where these reflections can last and continue to shed light on awareness of a group of individuals’ shared consciousness. This notion of a shared consciousness as one of the founding pillars for the creation and consolidation of a community, can be traced back to the movement of the New Communalists. This wing of the American counterculture, which was responsible for the biggest wave of communalization in American history during the ‘60s, aimed at organizing itself around the pursuit of a shared consciousness and with it, a levelled social structure that would obviate the need for politics. One of the means through which they believed it was possible to achieve this objective, was borrowed by American visionary architect and designer Buckminster Fuller, who believed that the repurposing of industrial technologies was one of the keys to obtain social change. Nowadays, this possibility of repurposing technologies is still a relevant topic that needs to be addressed in order to obtain a better future. Innovations such as blockchain, AI and Big Data, provide for the possibility of imagining a post-Neoliberal world, where technology could allow for automated production, reliable checks and balances, universal healthcare and basic income. The Constellation of Memories, it seems to suggest us in a simple and intuitive way the idea that digital tools, in particular social platforms, if de-scaled and freed from the current infrastructure driven by profit through surveillance, can become sites of mutual assistance and solidarity that can enable community engagement and awareness through the creation and consolidation of a shared digital consciousness.


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PRINCE MUSARURWA HAS DIED
Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa of the Runonzi Rudo fame has passed on at Chinhoyi Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
Prince Musarurwa was an Afro-Jazz artist who became a household name after featuring on Pah Chihera’s Runonzi Rudo song in 2013.
He is the grandson of the late Augustine Musarurwa the Skokiaan singer and is also Pah Chihera’s uncle.
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President Tsai Ing-wen is pushing Taiwan into “stormy seas”, China says, after Beijing held navy workouts in response to Tsai’s current assembly with US Home Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California.
Tsai stated the abroad journey, which included the assembly with McCarthy within the US and stops in Guatemala and Belize, confirmed the world Taiwan’s dedication to defend freedom and democracy.
The journey infuriated Beijing, prompting days of navy drills designed to point out it might forcefully retake management of the self-ruled island, which China claims as its personal.
China views Tsai as a separatist and has rebuffed repeated calls from her for talks. Tsai says she desires peace however that her authorities will defend Taiwan whether it is attacked.
“Tsai Ing-wen introduced hazard to Taiwan. Tsai Ing-wen nearly utterly sided the US, pushing Taiwan into stormy seas,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Workplace (TAO) spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated on Wednesday.
Zhu stated the drills round Taiwan had been “a critical warning in opposition to the collusion and provocation of Taiwan independence separatist forces and exterior forces”.
Tsai, who returned to Taiwan a day earlier than the drills started, stated the journey had been successful in successful help in opposition to an aggressor that was threatening the island’s freedom.
“Via this journey we once more despatched a message to the worldwide group that Taiwan is set to safeguard freedom and democracy which gained acknowledgment and help from our democratic companions,” Tsai stated as she met Canadian lawmakers at her workplace in Taipei.
“Confronted with continued authoritarian expansionism it’s much more crucial for democracies to actively unite,” she added. “Canada is an important democratic companion. We’re keen to do our utmost to collectively safeguard the values of freedom and democracy with Canada and plenty of extra like-minded worldwide companions.”
Regardless of the tensions with China, Tsai appeared relaxed as she greeted the ten Canadian legislators, even cracking a joke after the interpreter stated “bonjour”, the French phrase for good day, in translating her opening remarks into English.
“That is French!” she stated in English, smiling and pointing to the interpreter, because the lawmakers chuckled.
Regardless of China saying the three days of drills had ended as scheduled on Monday, Beijing has continued navy actions round Taiwan.
Taiwan’s defence ministry stated on Wednesday morning that within the earlier 24 hours it had detected 35 Chinese language navy plane and eight navy vessels round Taiwan.
Of these plane, 14 had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, in line with a ministry-provided map; the road often serves as an unofficial barrier between the 2 sides.
Though Chinese language fighters beforehand solely sometimes crossed the median line, the nation’s air drive has completed so often since staging conflict video games close to Taiwan in August, after a go to to Taipei of then-US Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China says it doesn’t recognise the existence of the road.
Taiwan’s authorities strongly rejects China’s sovereignty claims and says solely Taiwan’s folks can determine their future.
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Instead of enjoying the Swedish summer by growing vegetables and foraging for berries and mushrooms, I have been stuck with NY’s summer heat. I can’t say it has all been miserable though, it just hasn’t been the same. In Sweden I would have picked wild black cherries instead of gluttonized on local peaches. I would also have picked yellow chanterelles instead of trying to grow my own oyster mushrooms. Its all good as both places have their own unique quality.
I have found it a little hard to be in my kitchen cooking when the city gets too hot and humid. Some nights I end up just eating cold watermelon with feta or something like that. Delicious and simple. Luckily we have had direct access to a really lovely garden so many dinners have been cooked outside on the terrace. Often vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini and field mushrooms (sliced up and simply marinated with herbs, garlic, olive oil and tamari) served together with steak, just barely grilled and thinly sliced.Other specialties are BBQ’d mussels and shrimps (see below). The mussels can be BBQ’d as is and eaten with squeezed lemon. You can also precook them and grill them topped with garlic butter and breadcrumbs.
Grilled Spicy Shrimps
one lb un-shelled raw shrimps, small or medium
about ½ cup olive oil
juice from ½ a lime
fresh chili (what kind depends on how spicy you want the shrimps)
two cloves of garlic
plenty of cilantro
sea salt (seasoning)
Rinse the shrimps and let them dry. Mix together olive oil, lime juice and finely chopped cilantro, garlic & chili. Season with sea salt. Place all the shrimps on the grill on high temperature (but no flames). Turn the shrimps over to the other side when they have got some nice color (after about a minute). They are done when they are cooked through and they all have a nice pink color.
Drop the shrimps directly from the grill into the olive oil mixture. Stir around and serve immediately together with bread and salad.
This article was originally published at Honest Cooking, 27 August 2012
Before buying any fish check with Seafood Watch (US) for the most sustainable options.


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TEPO-AUTO Car Washing Machine Once Again Appears in Tianjin
TEPO-AUTO car wash machine of Autobase appeared in Tianjin , which was installed and put into use.
TEPO-AUTO latest tunnel car washing machine is washing cars.
The car wash center’s on-site work Record of Hexi District in Tianjin.
Autobase CEO personally write calligraphy for the car wash center in Tianjin!
Partners calligraphy gift by the CEO Mr. Xu Zhu of Autobase which is very precious!
Autobase brings to you more than just washing machine equipment, as well as the sincerity. The CEO of Autobase participated in the ribbon-cutting activities of the car wash center in Tianjin.


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Why is this place so important ?
The keep is by far the most representative remnant of the castle. The seigneur, or lord, and his family generally lived in one and the same room, in the keep. Moreover, it was at the top of the rock that the Castle of Les Baux was built.
To counter any attempt to scale the walls, the Lords of Les Baux constructed the keep by cutting into the rock—which reaches a height of up to twenty metres—overlooking the valley. It is mostly made of rock, because the keep was built into the section of rock that was largely removed. Stones were therefore readily available and the blocks ready to be shaped, at a time when many castles were still wooden constructions. Quarries were, in fact, often located some distance away and transporting the stone was expensive.
The lowest level of the keep had only one room, but on the first floor there were three and the total area measured 35 by 12 metres.
Today, the stones still show traces of certain constructions, such as the arches supporting the first floor, the doors and windows, and the holes indicating the anchor points for the wooden beams.
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The keep was still inhabited at the beginning of the fifteenth century, as Alix des Baux passed away in ‘the large room in the tower’. The latter was richly furnished and included a buffet and coffers containing silverware, jewels, and family documents.


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In June we shared with you the first trailer for Walt Disney Animation’s next film Moana, which mostly focused on Dwayne Johnson‘s character, demigod Maui. A new international trailer hit the web last night, showing a completely different sequence from early in the film.
Fans in attendance at last year’s D23 Expo will recognize this footage as an early version of it was shown off in Anaheim. The story at the center of this film has yet to suck me in, but this beautiful and poetic sequence has me very interested. Watch the Moana international trailer now, embedded after the jump.
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Posted on Thursday, July 14th, 2016 by Angie Han
Everyone knows A-list movie stars can make a ton of money. But who makes the most money? According to a new report, Dwayne Johnson was the highest-paid actor of the past year, raking in an impressive $64.5 million to beat out the likes of Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Robert Downey Jr., and Jennifer Lawrence. Read More »
In this edition of Sequel Bits:
- Dwayne Johnson teases a big change for Hobbs in Fast 8.
- Fast 8 organizes an Omaze campaign to benefit the Paul Walker Foundation.
- James Gunn counts down to the release date of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
- A new featurette explores Idris Elba‘s Krall in Star Trek Beyond.
- Go behind-the-scenes of Rihanna‘s new Star Trek Beyond song and watch her discuss her fandom.
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It took eleven different guys to take down Andy Garcia in Ocean’s Eleven, so it should come as no surprise that even Dwayne Johnson will have some trouble facing off with the Oscar nominee in the forthcoming second season of the HBO series Ballers.
The series is essentially Entourage set in the world of sports, but with much more of a focus on the business side of things. Essentially, it’s like Dwayne Johnson is Jeremy Piven’s character, but he’s much less obnoxious and nowhere near as offensive or angry. The second season is premiering later this week, and a new Ballers season 2 trailer shows that Andy Garcia will be a force to be reckoned with for Dwayne Johnson. Read More »
I’ll give Universal this much: they appear to be hellbent on ensuring that their upcoming Universal monster revivals are major events. The original films were B-movies in the classic sense of the word, produced for small budgets by clever filmmakers forced to work within the confines of a genre that many audiences and artists simply did not take seriously. Time has been kind to Dracula and Frankenstein and the rest of their cinematic siblings, but it took a few decades for the original run of classic monster movies to truly earn their place in the larger cultural canon.
And now, we’re looking at a possible future where Dwayne Johnson, one of the biggest movie stars in the world, is apparently being eyed to star in a new version of The Wolf Man.
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Take one of the biggest movie stars in the world and team him up with one of the smallest, and it sounds like a gimmick in the making. On paper, just the sight of Dwayne Johnson standing alongside Kevin Hart will incite a smile. But do the two have what it takes to lead an action comedy that is funny, exciting and overall entertaining?
Thankfully, in Central Intelligence, from We’re the Millers director Rawson Thurber Marshall, the answer is mostly yes. However, this may only be because Johnson and Hart are such an irresistible duo that they make you forget that the action and plot surrounding them is hollow, dull and merely acts as an excuse for these two to engage with each other for laughs.
Continue reading our Central Intelligence review after the jump.
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This fall, Disney adds another princess to their roster of female characters with Moana. However, rather than having another princess who needs saving by a handsome, Disney is continuing their increased dedication to creating strong female characters for little girls to look up to while also delivering some diversity with their first South Pacific princess, voiced by newcomer Auli’i Cravalho.
The first Moana trailer has arrived, and it gives us a taste of what’s in store for the title character’s high seas journey that will see her teamed up with a demi-god named Maui, voiced by none other than one of the hardest working talents in Hollywood today, Dwayne Johnson. Watch the Moana trailer after the jump. Read More »
Just over a week ago, a video from the production of Fast 8 featured nearly the entire cast of the action sequel on set, though not with all of them together. Now a new photo from Vin Diesel rounds up all the principal performers from the film directed by F. Gary Gray, including all the returning cast members and the new ones as well. It also gives us our first look at Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju in the film with that wild red beard of his intact. Check out the Fast 8 cast photo below. Read More »
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Posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 by Angie Han
If you’re a fan of Dwayne Johnson (and who isn’t?) you may already be aware that his Instagram is the best source of updates on any and all Dwayne Johnson-related projects. It’s where we got some of our first looks at Central Intelligence and Baywatch, and where we learned Johnson had officially been cast in Shane Black’s Doc Savage, and where we once got that amazing photo of The Rock rescuing his puppies from the pool.
Now, Johnson’s taken to Instagram to offer a little sneak peek at his work in Disney Animation’s Moana, as well as the first photo of his character Luke Hobbs in Fast 8. Read More »
Nearly two weeks ago, Dwayne Johnson teased a new project that would having him teaming up with Iron Man 3 and The Nice Guys director Shane Black in 2017. The project was not specifically named, but since Black is beginning production on his new Predator movie later this year, we assumed that Johnson would be leading the long-gestating big screen adaptation of the pulp hero Doc Savage.
Now we have official confirmation of Dwayne Johnson as Doc Savage thanks to a new Instagram post that features him alongside Shane Black as well as writers Anthony Bagarozzi & Chuck Mondry and producer Hiram Garcia, the vice president of production at Johnson’s own Seven Bucks Productions. Read More »


Please join the Armory for a special guitar-based performance by artist Terry Chatkupt. Chatkupt will be improvising atmospheric music inspired by images and video outtakes from the works on view in his exhibition Terry Chatkupt: A Year. He will be joined by collaborator Nick Barnett who will add textural sound elements. This performance is free and open to everyone. RSVPs are appreciated.


McDonald's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK city - bar London.
The fast food giant employs hundreds of people here in Brum.
They work hard, serving up fries, burgers and more to hungry, ravenous customers.
And now, in great news which will be welcomed by workers everywhere, the staff are set for a pay rise.
In fact, employees of the Golden Arches are set for their LARGEST pay increase for a decade.
The move comes into force on January 22 this year and is banded by position, region, and age, according to the Mirror.
Only company-owned McDonald's restaurants are affected.
A staff member at a McDonald's branch in London shared with Mirror Online a company notice put up by management on Tuesday night.
The employee, who falls into the 21-24 category and has asked to remain anonymous, said in a private Facebook post: "WE WON THIS. Biggest pay rise for 10 years! If 0.001% going on strike can win this imagine what more can do!"
They told Mirror Online : "[We've been told] pay will be raised, with some crew over 25 even getting £10 an hour!
"Everyone's pay has gone up. It's not loads, but it's a win! My pay was around £7.45 and now it will be £7.95. It's the biggest raise in ten years."
McDonald's recommends starting rates to managers.
For perspective, under 18s currently get around £5.10 per hour, while those over 25 usually start on £7.60.
McDonald's has confirmed to us that the wages on the pamphlet are correct.
A spokesman said : "Reward and recognition for our people and their contribution is a key priority, and to ensure we can attract and retain the best people, we regularly review pay and benefits.
"While our franchisees set their own pay rates, we have recommended an increase across all age bands for our hourly employees to be implemented from 22 January."
Now, 16-17 year-olds will join on a minimum wage of £5.75, while crew over the age of 25 will initially receive £8 per hour.


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Institutional share classes for retail investors will boost RDR
Offering institutional share classes to retail investors could help asset managers to comply with the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), Deloitte has said. The FSA has confirmed that RDR rules will outlaw commission on legacy investments from January 2013.
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has suggested that adapting existing institutional share classes for retail investors could be simpler than developing new share classes.
Eliza Dungworth, lead investment partner at Deloitte, said: “Fund managers will need to offer investors a factory-gate share class that strips out all adviser charges to comply with RDR.
“They could develop a new share class but the costs will be high; fund managers, for example, will need to seed the new share class, register the classes and publish a simplified prospectus and key information documents.
“The costs could be prohibitive, particularly if repeated across a large number of retail funds. Rather than meet the high costs of developing new RDR share classes, fund managers are looking at adapting institutional share classes for retail investors.”