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- Break, Blow, Burn
- Pantheon, 272 pp.
Learning to Read Poetry Again
Blest be anyone who, in this age of meretricious materialism, nascent narcissism, and hapless hedonism, returns us to poetry, to the joy of language for its own sake, for its distilled passion, and for its summons to discipline, in both writer and reader. Camille Paglia’s Break, Blow, Burn is a reading of forty-three English language poems ranging from Shakespeare’s sonnets to a Joni Mitchell lyric. Her title is from one of John Donne’s so-called “Holy Sonnets,” where he appeals to God to overwhelm him, possess him, and transform him. Paglia explains, “My secular but semimystical [sic] view of art is that it taps primal energies, breaks down barriers, and imperiously remakes our settled way of seeing.” Operating wholly within the secular city of the present, she avers nonetheless, that “the sacred remains latent in poetry.”
Anyone who has read Paglia heretofore knows that she thrives in polemic and is never afraid of a good fight. In choosing to write a book which might curiously look conventional, she is in fact throwing down the gauntlet again. “In gathering material for this book, I was shocked at how weak individual poems have become over the past forty years. Our most honored poets are gifted and prolific, but we have come to respect them for their intelligence, commitment, and the body of their work. They ceased focusing long ago on production of the powerful, distinctive, self-contained poem.” She goes on to say that they have lost ambition, which may mean vision, and the confidence that they can speak to their age and thus typically “treat their poems as meandering diary entries.” “To be included in this book,” she proclaims, “a poem had to be strong enough …to stand up to all the great poems which precede it.” The reader may or may not agree with her thesis, but the reader will likely puzzle over her inclusion of Robert Lowell’s most confessional “Man and Wife” as one of her standards against which so many lesser poems are to be judged.
But the worth of this book will be found not in quibbling with her choices, for we all would come up with our own idiosyncratic list, but in whether her readings are helpful to us. I think they are, mostly. Paglia’s passion for poetry reminds one of the cliché that often the best response to poetry is to write one’s own poetry. She rightly critiques the many ideologies which have risen in recent years, especially post-structuralism with its confessional cant, precious terms, and unearned condescension, and rightly reveres the gift of the so-called New Criticism with its respect for the text and its effort to return us to what the poet actually said in the way actually said. Nonetheless, she frequently departs from the canons of such criticism for her own impassioned subjective response to the text. I find no fault with this for she is a woman unabashedly in love with her subject. In her analysis of May Swenson’s impressionistic poem “At East River,” she concludes, “For her, the artist is not a better person but someone who makes us see better.” Paglia makes us see better.
Is the purpose of literary criticism to “explain a text”? Too often, whether in classroom or in essay, the critic summarizes the content, points to the game afoot, and adjudicates thumbs up or thumbs down. Recalling Empson’s studies half a century ago that graduate students rated poets by their reputation, not their own capacity to read for themselves and form judgments for themselves, we find that too often literary critics act as if the poem is some fortune cookie which, cracked open by the critic, reveals its secret message. We are grateful to the critic for having made the “message” available to us, but do we understand the poem? Too often, then, literary criticism becomes a testimony to the subjective biases of the critic and less the provision of an entry into the mystery of the creative process. Thus, when we have explained the poem, we have not explained it.
Paglia risks all this contradiction. She affirms the deliberative neutrality of the new criticism, and yet is a passionate partisan for her own perspective. Her reading of Plath’s “Daddy,” for example is both explication de texte, subjective response, and engagement of the strong emotions stirred by the poem (I would emphasize some other aspects of the poem, plus emphasize that Plath’s unspoken complaint against her Father is that he had the bad manners to die and abandon her to her Mother, but that is my reading). Paglia successfully lets us know that war is going on, not only in the themes of the poem, in the poet’s life, but in the reader who also is not allowed neutrality in the end.
Perhaps because I was least familiar with some of her contemporary, hip, experimental poems, I found myself most learning from Paglia’s observations. She values the rich mythos of contemporary pop culture and rightly finds high drama coursing through the most mundane of images. Reading the presence of the spirit in the guise of tangible image is the high calling of the critic, the cleric, and the depth psychologist. This reading Paglia does as well as anyone and, whether one agrees with her or not, she enlarges her reader. Matthew Arnold noted that literary epochs may tend to swing between moments of creative impulse and critical consideration. He noted that, after the decades of high romanticism, he lived in an age of criticism, as do we. Paglia reminds us that criticism is also, in the hands of some, creativity of a high order, and her gift is to keep both poetry and passion in our face.
James Hollis, Ph.D., was born in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated with an A.B. from Manchester College in 1962 and with a Ph.D. from Drew University in 1967. He taught the Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82). He is a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Houston, Texas, where he is also Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center of Houston. He lives with his wife Jill, an artist and therapist, and together they have four adult children. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was the first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is vice-president of the Philemon Foundation, which is dedicated to the publication of the complete works of Jung.

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gemini wrote:ladylinn wrote:Wow! What an interesting idea. I too always thought of Kemp being Hunter. But now that you have made me go back and think more on the characters - perhaps there is a little of Hunter in several of them.
Kemp of course because his life seemed to fit a young Hunter.
searching for "something".
Sala - he was a friend that you could count on and a fellow rum
drinker that was fun to be with.
Sanderson - on the edge of just getting in on the ground floor
wanting to make alot of money.
Yeamon - I know that Hunter did not have great understanding
or relationship with women at that time - but I hope Hunter
wasn't that mean.
I don't know - maybe this is a stretch. Just some thoughts.
Of course Hunter is in all of them, he created them from his experiences. They all sure had drinking that rum in common with Hunter. All were looking for adventure far from home. They had bad or problem relationships with women. In the Charlie Rose video Hunter says about Yeamon and Chenault," that was what young love was". Maybe it was for him as he admitted making Kemp and Yeamon from himelf.
Even Zimmburger a gun nut, had that in common with Hunter. This makes me recall Martin the pilot who was Zimmburgers right hand man on the island. He was ex military and was stationed there and fell in love with the island and came to live there after the service. Remember Hunter joined the air force to become a pilot before he was rejected and became a sports editor. I think Martins life was a dream Hunter had in the military. Sala's complaining reminds me of some of Hunters gonzo articles when he got on a rant. Yes ladylinn, there were many aspects of Hunter in them all, even Moberg.
Gosh, I think I was so caught up in the Charlie Rose video that I think I missed Ladylinn's post. Sorry.
I think it was quite intuitive of you to point out that there was a part of Hunter in many of the characters. I think that there is a tendency in us to focus on the easy character, and don't think any further. But that also makes me think that we should try (as hard as it is) to have an open mind about the film adaptation.


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by Nadia Ramoutar MMM Communications Coordinator Ireland 23.11.2023
There is a major storm in Ireland today on a Monday morning and the schools are opening late. We are fortunate that with all the technology we have we can know in advance that a storm is coming and we can make plans accordingly. The electricity is out in much of the country but there are professionals working hard to get it restored quickly. We are the lucky ones.
This frequency of bad storms now is becoming common all over the world, just in some places they are not equipped to deal with them and have few if any resources. Without a doubt the amount of environmental impact on weather is causing massive fires, droughts, floods, and storms. The weather is becoming more exaggerated and places are experience more catastrophic weather.
When we were visiting Tanzania, people were explaining how the erratic weather is making it even harder for people to grow food. This seems like such a cruel turn of events. The very people who need to be able to grow food are unable to do so because of climate crisis weather changes. Also, we know that the people in this area had the least to do with creating the climate change we are experiencing.
Is this the true nature of injustice? The people who are suffering are not the ones who caused the crisis to occur, yet they are experiencing is the most harshly. This without a doubt seems to be hard to fathom.
When we look at the lessons in the bible we see that wonderful story of the visitation which is the inspiration for the MMMs ethos. When someone is in need, we will rush to their side no questions asked and will be there for them. We know that when Mary rushed to her Cousin’s side it was with a pure heart and open arms to help.
When we think of our brothers and sisters around the world suffering with the side effects of climate crisis, can we not perhaps increase our efforts to change our habits to protect them more? Can we in the west not be a bit more aware that our convenient behaviours and ways of creating waste are causing a crisis for others.
Can we find a way to be inspired to bring real change and to bring our open minds and arms to greater efforts? If we don’t get going on this in a serious way very soon, our window of opportunity for the Earth will pass us. There is no drama or theatrics in saying this. We have known for some time that major change is essential but as a species we don’t seem to be heeding the warning.
It is our time to show up for our global families in their hours of need by being less selfish each day and finding ways to collectively be better stewards of our own planet – and our only planet.


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Great articles! I made RB&R yesterday and really beans and rice is my favorite dinner. It's easy, it's cheap, it's healthy, and it tastes good! I also like your suggestion of white beans with kale; I often stir leafy greens into white beans and I like to make soup with red and white beans and kale. Yummy!
That soup sounds really good. I rarely mix beans- although I used to love it when I was a kid and my dad would make 9 bean soup (or 13 bean, or however many different kinds of dried beans he had) on the weekends.
I didn't know you were running today, although I suppose I could have guessed. We'll have to get together for a race sometime! I agree w/you about the Spillway - definitely one of my favorite races. And I think I'd really like a longer trail races, too. I think they may do some in Mississippi; if I find out I'll send you a link.
I would definitely be interested in doing a longer trail race in Mississippi! I'll leave my contact info in your comments so you can send me the links if you find them. :) There was a 4 miler in Baton Rouge earlier this summer that I skipped b/c I didn't have anyone to run with.
Rich wants us to go hiking in the Red Rock national park to the west of the city...but it's 113 out there during the day, and I just can't bring myself to do it. Maybe come October. :)

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Official press release, November 13, 2012
First year participants' work to establish a Design community in East Van brings a fresh perspective to the 2012 Culture Crawl.
From November 16 – 18, the House of Doors will aptly open its doors to the public in an event hosted by OGA Design Group as part of the 2012 Eastside Culture Crawl.
The event highlights the work of in-house designers, Logan Gilday, Pat Christie and Ben McLaughlin: Emily Carr Industrial Design graduates, pursuing independent design-related ventures in Vancouver. Their work includes a collection of furniture, acoustic pieces and objects for space, derived from wood, ceramic and metal.
Owners Logan Gilday and Danielle Jasinski started the OGA Design Group two years ago with the dream of creating and fostering a local design community.
“Operating as a door company has been our means to pursue the elusive design career here in Vancouver,” says Gilday,“We wanted to establish an affordable shop space that would encourage and attract like-minded designers into the area.”
The House of Doors manufactures and supplies custom solid wood doors to home owners and industry in Vancouver and lower mainland. This base business has allowed them to open up their shop to OGA and a tight-knit community of wood-working designers at an affordable rate.
“Our main goal of the Culture Crawl is to give people entering our space a reason to come back, as our doors are always open from nine to five, five days week.”
The House of Doors building is located at 1295 Frances St and will be open for viewing Friday from 5 – 10 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 11 – 6 pm as part of the Eastside Culture Crawl.
On Friday evening following the crawl, OGA’s real event begins. The newly formed Vancouver Industrial Design Alliance (VIDA) will hold its first meeting in the space - a meeting they hope will bring designers together to support entrepreneurial design growth in Vancouver.
For more information visit: www.eastsideculturecrawl.com
About House of Doors
The House of Doors is an independent door supplier of solid wood doors. All products are solid wood, built in British Columbia, and are made to order by specification. Ranging from shaker, panel, French doors and specialty glass – if you want it, we can make it happen. Visit www.houseofdoors.ca to learn more.
Get to know the designers:
Logan Gilday has been combining his love of art with his Industrial Design degree. Late night shop sessions with after work ideas has built up an interesting collection of furniture and other objects in space. Logan uses wood, ceramic and metal to express such ideas.
Benjamin McLaughlin is a practicing artist and Industrial Designer in Vancouver, Canada. He studied at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, for several years before emigrating to Canada, where he received his Bachelor of Design majoring in Industrial Design from Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
His current work blends his appreciation of acoustics and resonance with his fascination for wood, collaboration and design innovation.
His 'Ubuntu: Sound Resonating Furniture' pieces encourage interaction within communal spaces. Adapting characteristics from Ancient African Drums, they use consistent form language and aesthetic to create a design with functionality, longevity and an inherent curiosity.
He explores the opportunity to combine two separate entities; sound and furniture into one design.
McLaughlin’s drums have been exhibited in International Galleries, included in artist talks, and written about in several publications.
Since graduating from the Emily Carr Industrial Design program in 2011, Pat is defining a place for himself within the expanding Vancouver Design landscape.
Pats most recent undertaking is the Daly Company, thats re-interpreting past ideas into modern strategies for contemporary living.. Currently focused on wood, the Daly Company is exploring the lighter side of the home creating small furniture with big personality.
Pats multi-disciplinary approach to design is crystalized in his work and has allowed him to excel in identifying design needs and implementing creative and meaningful solutions.


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Posted Sept. 20, 2012
By ROBERT PURSELL
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Contrary to what most citizens living outside of the Northeastern region of the United States believe, there are more cities in the Northeast than simply Boston and New York.
In fact, while this may come as a shock to many readers, located directly in between those two cities lies a historic city with a rich cultural and culinary history, and filled with a fascinating nightlife.
I’m talking about the Elm City. I’m talking about New Haven, Conn.
What most people don’t realize is that, during the three-hour drive in between New York and Boston, not only are they passing through one of America’s oldest and culturally richest cities, but also they are missing a chance to have a great time and enjoy some of the best food in the country.
New Haven has a few well-known calls to fame. One is Yale University. The old university sprawls through the heart of the city, The century-old Gothic stone architecture of the university buildings stands in stark contrast to the ultra-modern glass and stainless steel buildings of the clothing shops and banks downtown.
And while the buildings of Yale are truly beautiful, most specifically in Autumn when the brilliant hues of purple and red and yellow of a New England fall cloak the surrounding hills in magnificent foliage, the true wonder of a trip to New Haven is the tastes you will take in.
Put simply, New Haven is one of the culinary centers of America.
Visitors looking to enjoy one of the best slices of pizza in all of America should head down to the historic State Street and take in a piece of pie at Modern Apizza (pronounced AH-beets in the New Haven vernacular). The shop, located in a quaint red brick shop tucked into the heart of State Street that lacks any real form of parking, has been a local favorite since the pizzeria was started in 1934.
Locals flock to the restaurant for its famous brick oven pizza and familiar environment. The trademark pie, a clam’s casino pizza, is a white mozzarella (pronounced MOOZ-uh-Del) with fresh-caught New England clams, green roasted peppers, and crisp bacon strips, all served on a thin crust. Small pizzas go for $11.
If you don’t feel like pizza, but would prefer to say, have a quick bite to eat, you can grab a burger and a piece of history at Louis’ Lunch on Crown Street, New Haven, also known as the birthplace of the hamburger. The small painted wood building has cherry red siding and a dining area roughly larger than a walk in closet.
The burgers, which are a blend of five different cuts of beef, are flame broiled vertically and garnished with cheese, tomato, and onion and served on pieces of white toast. The burgers are a juicy handful, and for only $5 you’ll be hard pressed to find a better burger anywhere.
But beware, the shop will not, under any circumstances, provide you with condiments, and will consider it an insult if you ask for them. Opt instead, to walk to one of the numerous street vendors across the street if you find it completely necessary to request ketchup or mustard packets.
If you decide that you want to take in a little nightlife while in the Elm City, head down to Toad’s Place nightclub. The nightclub, which started in 1974, has hosted the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and The Doors on stage. The walls of the club are covered head to toe in photographs of famous musicians, and from the very back of the stage you feel as though you could almost reach forward and touch the stage.
The feeling in the venue during a shoe is pure electricity and if you happen to catch it on the right night for the right show, it can end up being an unforgettable experience, like the time Bob Dylan played a five hour set there, his longest ever, or the time the Rolling Stones played an unannounced hour-long set there.
The beautiful thing about the Elm City, is that since it is still a relatively unknown city, everything you find in the city feels unique and original. At no point while touring New Haven will you feel as though you are in any other city in the nation. Each and every restaurant or delicatessen or bar that you go to feels like some hidden gem that you have found.
So the next time you’re making the commute from New York to Boston, or vice versa, take a detour on I-95 into New Haven, and enjoy a slice of pizza, and maybe catch a great show. I guarantee you it will be unlike any other place you’ve ever been.
IF YOU GO
Take exit 45 off of I-95. Make sure to park at the Yale Commons Lot where parking is only $10 for the day.
Visit toadsplace.com for details on show times and ticket prices. Make sure to visit in mid-to-early October when the trees have started to change color.


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Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday said his administration had delivered dividends of democracy to the people of the state in the last seven years.
Ajimobi, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, scored his administration high in infrastructural development, security, education, agriculture and healthcare.
He also said that his government had built more roads than all the previous administrations combined since the inception of the Fourth Republic.
“Our administration dualised strategic township roads in Ibadan such as Toll Gate Interchange; Challenge; New Garage-Toll Gate Interchange and Onireke-Jericho-Aleshinloye-Dugbe-Agbarigo road.
“This administration dualised major township roads in Oyo, Ogbomoso and Iseyin.
“ Some ongoing road projects are Eleyele-Ologuneru-Eruwa road and dualisation of Saki township road.
“Others are Idi-Ape-Basorun-Akobo-Odogbo Barracks Junction road, Gate-Old Ife road-Alakia and expansion of Oke Adu-Iwo road,” the governor said on the eve of this year’s Democracy Day.
Ajimobi also stated that his administration constructed the Mokola flyover which he said was the first to be constructed by any civilian administration in the state.
The governor said that his administration restored security in all parts of the state through the establishment of a special security outfit, provision of patrol vans, communications equipment and armoured personnel carriers for security agencies.
Ajimobi said no fewer than 36 companies had been attracted to the state in the last seven years, generating about 4,000 direct employment for residents according to figures from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
“Our state was rated fifth most investment-friendly by the National Bureau of Statistics having attracted more than $61m (N22.4 billion) in foreign direct investment,” he said.

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maggieofneverland said: Can you explain the basic plot of Castle? I'm not sure what it's about, so idk if I wanna watch it. Thanks! -M
Yes!! But first let me warn you that whatever I am about to say will NEVER describe fully how AMAZING this show is…
Castle is a show about a mystery novel writer named Richard Castle (well….actually…. it’s Richard Edgar Alexander Rodgers Castle…he likes the 5 names thing…like Dumbledore…). So one day, there is a murder and the crime scene is laid out like one of the plots of his books. So Detective Kate Beckett meets with him and eventually, he helps out on the case. After the case closes and after a convincing phone call from his friend, the Mayor, Castle begins to shadow Beckett so that he can write a book (or six) based off of her. And one thing leads to another thing which leads to another thing and before or after one loong rainy day…THEY BECOME THE OTP THAT MAY OR MAY NOT (BUT MOST DEFINITELY MAY) DESTROY YOUR WILL TO SEARCH FOR A RELATIONSHIP THAT IS ANYTHING LESS THAN THE PRECIOUS BOND THAT THESE TWO LITTLE SHITS HAVE . I have never in my life loved a ficitonal couple’s story the way I love Casketts<3
Welp…that was long…if you need any more convincing…just watch the show.
I PROMISE you won’t regret it!
He figured out that Anna was lying right away.
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Sierra plans hybrid operating room
Sierra Medical Center has started the process to build the region's first hybrid operating suite, an operating room where teams of surgeons and cardiologists can perform cardiac catheterization and surgical intervention in the same space.
Traditionally, patients who need heart, aortic aneurysm or vascular surgery undergo procedures and diagnostic tests in a cardiac catheterization lab and then undergo surgery by a separate surgical team in the operating room. In the hybrid OR, patients will be diagnosed and operated on in the same place, with a collaborative team of heart and vascular specialists providing diagnostic and surgical care together.
"The Hybrid OR will take the cardiology services in El Paso to the next level and will allow our patients to have convenient access to state-of-the-art technology," Dr. Oscar M. Aguilar said in a news release.
The Hybrid OR, which Sierra Medical Center hopes to open by the end of the year, will create an environment where interventional approaches can be performed under challenging conditions, including for patients who are considered high risk. It's also part of a new program the center is starting to perform valve replacements through a small catheter rather than through open-heart surgery, according to Dr. Mohammad Laiq Raja.
"This technology ushers in a new era of treating patients with heart disease," Raja said in the release. "With this technology we can treat patients who have up until now not been considered candidates for heart surgery in the past."
Financial aid available for some with cancer
The New Mexico/El Paso Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wants to tell patients about financial assistance available for those in need.
The society's Patient Financial Aid Program offers up to $100 per year to help offset expenses. Receipts aren't required. Those eligible must reside in the United States and be in active treatment or ongoing medical follow-up for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma or Myelodysplastic syndromes or another blood cancer.
To learn more about the organization's services or to receive an application, contact Patient Services Manager Ana Portillo at the New Mexico/El Paso Chapter, 505-872-0141 or 888-286-7846. You may also go online to lls.org/nm.
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DAVIS, CA - Davis police say they've been seeing a number of unlocked doors, windows and sliding glass doors in a string of recent residential burglaries.
Lt. Glenn Davis said the police department has received 21 burglary reports in the last two weeks. Electronics, laptop computers, purses, jewelry and gaming systems have been taken.
The thefts have taken place varying times of the day and all over town, with 10 in west Davis, five in south Davis, four in central Davis and two in east Davis.
The Davis Police Department advises keeping doors, windows, garages, sliding glass doors and gates locked when both away and at home.
Report suspicious activity such as people walking or driving or slowly cruising up and down the street and/or checking doors and looking in windows, backyards and cars.
And go with your gut: If something doesn't look or feel right, report it to police.


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Probiotics have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their potential to improve gut health. The gut is home to trillions of bacteria, both good and bad, that play a crucial role in digestion, immune function, and overall health. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that can provide a host of benefits to the gut and beyond. Here are some of the ways that probiotics can improve gut health:
Restoring balance: The gut is home to a delicate balance of bacteria that can be disrupted by factors such as antibiotics, stress, and a poor diet. Probiotics can help restore this balance by introducing good bacteria to the gut and reducing the growth of harmful bacteria.
Enhancing digestion: Probiotics can enhance digestion by breaking down food and producing enzymes that help the body absorb nutrients. This can improve nutrient absorption and reduce digestive issues such as bloating and gas.
Boosting the immune system: The gut plays a crucial role in the immune system, and probiotics can help boost immune function by producing antibodies and enhancing the activity of immune cells.
Reducing inflammation: Probiotics have been shown to reduce inflammation in the gut, which can lead to a host of health problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and allergies.
Improving mental health: The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication system between the gut and the brain, and research has shown that probiotics can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance cognitive function.
While probiotics can provide a host of benefits for gut health, it's important to note that not all probiotics are created equal. Different strains of bacteria have different effects on the body, and it's important to choose a probiotic that is backed by research and tailored to your individual needs. In addition to taking a probiotic supplement, there are also many foods that naturally contain probiotics, such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi. Fermented foods in general are extremely beneficial to maintain a proper and balanced internal atmosphere.
Incorporating these foods into your diet can provide a natural source of probiotics and enhance gut health. In conclusion, probiotics can provide a host of benefits for gut health, including restoring balance, enhancing digestion, boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and improving mental health. By choosing the right probiotic supplement and incorporating probiotic-rich foods into your diet, you can improve your gut health and promote overall wellness.

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Inspirational speaker and trauma expert Eric C. Arauz, author of the memoir “An American’s Resurrection: My Pilgrimage from Child Abuse and Mental Illness to Salvation” speaks this broadcast to the power of family during extremely difficult periods of a relationship that may be struggling with mental illness, trauma, and addiction. Mr. Arauz is the President of Trauma Institute of New Jersey and shares a bit of his personal story this evening as well as shares with our audience some tools about how to communicate in the face of highly charged moments when all parties are feeling dysregulated. An interesting conversation. Pat O’Brien and Chester Jackson host Play Radio Show
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BY SENA KAYASÜ (ARCH/II)
The Design and Architecture Society (DAS, previously known as TMT) held the fourth annual “Tasarım Bilkent” Design Week from March 31 through April 4. The event showcased many aspects of the field, such as tattoo design, jewelry design, computer-aided design techniques, urban design, interior design and graphic design.
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Tasarım Bilkent has been DAS’s main event since the society’s establishment four years ago. DAS aims to bridge the gap between students and professionals, as well as to spark or support interest in design and architecture for students not studying in these fields. This year’s Design Week was successful in that it presented many niches within these areas—for example, tattooing—allowing students to see that their education can be a springboard to many different paths of their own making.


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On the Validity of the Beck Depression Inventory
A ReviewRichter P. · Werner J. · Heerlein A. · Kraus A. · Sauer H.
a Department of Psychiatry and b Institute of Psychology, University of Heidelberg, Germany; c Department of Psychiatry, University of Santiago de Chile, Chile; d Department of Psychiatry, University of Jena, Germany
The present review discusses validity aspects of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) on the basis of meta-analyses of studies on the psychometric properties. Shortcomings of the BDI are its high item difficulty, lack of representative norms, and thus doubtful objectivity of interpretation, controversial factorial validity, instability of scores over short time intervals (over the course of 1 day), and poor discriminant validity against anxiety. Advantages of the inventory are its high internal consistency, high content validity, validity in differentiating between depressed and nondepressed subjects, sensitivity to change, and international propagation. The present paper outlines agreements and contradictions between the various studies on the BDI and discusses the potential factors (composition of the subject sample, statistical procedures, point in time of measurement) accounting for the variance in their results.
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Want to know how Izabel Goulart made it to 1,000,000 Instagram followers this week? All you have to do is check out some of her awesome Instagram pics from this past week–as the Victoria’s Secret model once again hits the gym and shares the kind of intimate pics that keep this column very busy all week.
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Ryanair facing legal action over refusal to compensate thousands of UK customers
The Civil Aviation Authority has said it is taking legal action against Ryanair over its refusal to compensate thousands of UK-based customers.
Thousands of flights – including 400 in a single day – were cancelled or delayed over the summer because of strikes by Ryanair pilots and cabin crew.
The CAA says passengers are entitled to compensation under EU law but Ryanair insists the strike action amounts to “extraordinary circumstances” and that it does not have to pay.
Figures from the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service showed the airline accounted for the largest proportion – 30 per cent – of all appeals.
In the first nine months of 2018, it received 22,159 complaints, but processed just 1,347 of 6,653 Ryanair cases.
According to the CAA, under EU legislation, passengers are allowed to make an EU261 claim when flights are delayed by three hours or more, cancelled or when they are denied boarding.
Ryanair was signed up to abide by ADR decisions but has now told the CAA that it has terminated its agreement with ADR.
The CAA said: “As a result of Ryanair’s action, passengers with an existing claim will now have to await the outcome of the Civil Aviation Authority’s enforcement action.”
In response to the CAA’s announcement, a Ryanair spokesperson said: “Courts in Germany, Spain and Italy have already ruled that strikes are an ‘exceptional circumstance’ and EU261 compensation does not apply. We expect the UK CAA and courts will follow this precedent.”
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The word saree is derived from the Sanskrit word, ‘शाटी,’ which means, “a strip of cloth.” The saree is a piece of garment that originated in the Indian subcontinent, however, it is not simply a garment; it is a form of expression, a story, and centuries of Indian history draped around a woman’s body. All over India, from north to south, east to west- there are not only a variety of sarees produced, but each of these sarees differ in small intricacies such as the material, production technique, and design. Therefore, the sarees produced by each state convey the history, tradition, and rituals of that particular state.
In the temple town of Thirubuvanam, several silk weavers design and produce beautiful, elegant sarees for women. These sarees are decorated with heavy zari work, bright colours, motifs, and exquisite designs to convey the femininity and boldness of women. The patterns on the saree are inspired by the temple architecture of Thirubuvanam due to which they can be seen as emblems of South India. It is the softness of the silk, glimmer from the golden zari, prismatic appearance, and cultural expression through the motifs that make the Thirubuvanam saree stand out amongst several others.
They say that when you buy a Thirubuvanam saree, it is not simply 5.5 metres of textile that you own, it is a slice of culture, tradition, and spirituality.Most of the times, these sarees are worn on special occasions such as weddings and marriages Picture this, the groom has been found, the date has been decided, everything is set in motion- it is now time to decide upon the most important bridal arrangement- the saree for the marriage. After consultation with the panjangam, the bride decides upon the designs, patterns, and motifs she would want on her saree for her most special day. The path near the famous temple of Kampaheswarar, Thirubuvanam is lined with sari shops on either side showing the prevalence of this market and its attachment to religion. Amongst this rush of sellers, customers, and markets, the bride has to find the perfect Thirubuvanam saree that will not only be representative of her but will also allow her to feel beautiful and special. Not only her, but every other woman who attends the marriage ceremony will be dressed in these Thirubuvanam sarees.
The temples play a central role in influencing the culture of Thirubuvanam, many times, women also adorn these sarees for various temple festivals. Apart from this, women often dress up in the bright colours of the Thirubuvanam sarees for other prominent festivals such as Pongal and Onam which are celebrated with immense joy and pleasure all over South India. These sarees can also be presented as gifts given on special occasions from family members, relatives, or even distant acquaintances. Their richness and significance in Tamil culture makes them socially appropriate and extravagant gift items.
Since the sale of these sarees is for the purpose of special occasions, the customers also check for special days in the week to purchase these sarees. For example, Sunday is considered to be an auspicious day for purchasing wherein people wait in long queues, however, there are no sales on Tuesdays and Saturdays. In general, the months from April to May experience less sales.
What also makes Thirubuvanam sarees special is that they are passed down from one generation to another. Thus, from a mother to her daughter, these sarees serve as reminders of maternal ancestors and their love.
In the 21st century, these sarees cater to both traditional as well as contemporary tastes. They can be worn by a 19-year-old girl or a 60-year-old woman- showing that the variety of styles and patterns fit the needs of every customer. In the Indian ethnic fashion, these sarees are considered to be extremely opulent and well-created garments. The richness of these sarees makes them most suitable for formal and semi-formal occasions.
Therefore, Thirubuvanam sarees are not just garments worn by women to look beautiful, there is a cultural, religious, and emotional significance attached to these sarees, as a result of which, they are worn and used by women from this state and from all over the country.
The usage and significance of Thirubuvanam sarees are inextricably linked. The reason for their significance is their usage -not only in India but all over the world.
The design and production technique of these sarees is known to set them apart and contribute to their significance. The weft and the wrap of the sarees are made with filature silk that results in the creation of lustrous high-quality silk. In the case of wedding sarees, the zari isextremely heavy and thus, the weaver uses the zari as a wrap itself.
The visuals and designs on the saree are also significant since they are largely derived from nature and South Indian culture. Motifs of mangoes, kalasam, temple, rudraksham, diamond,Neli, Kodi, and even Visiri are displayed on saree. Colours like parrot green, coffee brown, and golden yellow are the most popular ones. Thereby, making this saree one of the most exotic and coveted varieties of silk sarees in India.
The price of the saree ranges from 3000 to about 2 lakh rupees. For festivals, women usually prefer buying sarees between the range of 3000-10000 rupees, however, for weddings the price paid is much higher. In the most extravagant sarees, real gold is used for the zari work. Therefore, the weight of the saree is also a significant indicator for identifying its worth. Later on, these sarees can be sold in second-hand and the weight of the saree determines the amount one receives for it. It is also possible for the weaver to extract the gold from the saree later on. The Thirubuvanam sarees have an extremely strong construction that is displayed by the sellers in the selling process.
While sarees from Rajasthan and Gujarat and even the Kanchipuram sarees of Tamil Nadu are popularized by the media to an extent, the Thirubuvanam sarees are less widely known and therefore, less worn by women throughout the country. This adds an element of exoticity, not only for Indian women but also for foreign women who wear these sarees. The mystique surrounding the saree contributes to its popularity for women across all demographics.
The Thirubuvanam Silk Handloom Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society (THICO Society) has also contributed to the significance of the Thirubuvanam sarees. It is the largest cooperative society of Tamil Nadu that was registered in 1955. The production of the Thirubuvanam sarees began during the reign of the Chola dynasty after which it continued under the master weavers of that area. This led to a lower income and poorer facilities for the weavers. The establishment of the THICO society facilitated the improvement of these conditions.
The Geographical Indication (GI) tag given to the Thirubuvanam sarees has also ensured that the authenticity of the product remains intact and no counterfeit products can be sold in the market. This has also increased the sale of these sarees all over the world. These sarees also have excellent draping qualities and natural resistance to creasing and wrinkling. Notably, this is the only society with an ISO Mark, which speaks volumes about the quality of the goods.
Moreover, the usage of these sarees by women for various festivals, rituals, and even as gifting items, has contributed to their cultural, religious, and emotional significance. Thereby, showcasing that these sarees play an essential role in this town and the modeling of its culture.
The tradition of wearing sarees or saree-like drapery goes way back in time. Indian history has accounted for several mentions of sarees since time immemorial. Various paintings, poems, and literature point out the significance of sarees and their evolution.
The word ‘sattika’ has been mentioned in early Sanskrit literature which evolved to become the word, ‘sari.’ This sattika or sari was composed of three pieces, namely- Antriya (lower garment), Uttariya (veil worn over the head and shoulders), and Stanpatta (chest band). This is mentioned in Sanskrit and the Buddhist Pali literature of 6th century BC. Other works in Sanskrit such as the Kadambari by Banabhatta and ancient Tamil poetry, Silappadhikaram, describe women dressed in exquisite drapery or sarees.
Although in ancient India, women often wore sarees that bared the midriff, texts from the Dharma Shastra state that women should be dressed in a way that does not reveal the naval. Contrary to this idea, the Natya Shastra states that the navel is the source of life and creativity, as a result, it must be left bare while wearing a saree.
It is widely accepted and known that saree-like drapes were worn by women in ancient India wherein the lower garment was known as ‘Nivi’ and the upper body was usually left bare. Works by Kalidas mention ‘Kurpasika’ or a tight-fitting band that was worn by women to cover their chests.
Tamil works like ‘Silappadikaram’ from the Sangam period indicate women wearing a single piece of clothing to cover their lower body and head while the midriff was left entirely bare. Similar saree styles can be found in the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma in Kerala.
One must also notice that in Hindu culture, all goddesses in temples and shrines are dressed in beautiful sarees. These sarees are changed regularly and special colours are worn on certain days. Festivals and other celebrations call for even more extravagant and beautiful sarees for the goddesses. Moreover, movies, TV serials, and even animated cartoons featuring Hindu goddesses always showcase these goddesses being dressed up in sarees. This further allows us to understand the deep connection between Hindu mythology and saree garments.
The literary and historical sources from India point out the different styles of draping a saree and the different names given to it. Even today, we find different sarees and draping styles all over India. It is this difference and diversity in Indian sarees that adds to their beauty and cultural significance. Every saree is an expression of a state culture embedded in the Indian culture. As a piece of clothing, these sarees speak volumes about India’s notion of ‘unity in diversity’ and how a single piece of cloth worn differently by Indian women, connects them and creates a perfectly balanced blend of religion, culture, and distinctiveness.
The Chola dynasty was the longest-ruling dynasty under whose reign the crafts of South India flourished greatly. The production of the Thirubuvanam sarees also started under the rule of the Chola dynasty. Today, these sarees have been prevalent for about 150 years.
It was believed that the city of Thirubuvanam was built by King Chola’s family and named after Kulothunga Chola III, also known as Thirubuvanam Chakravarti. The most lucrative venture of Thirubuvanam was its trade in handloom silk and pure dhotis. However, since that time, this industry underwent a series of changes and ultimately confined its production to the beautifully woven silk sarees for women. Therefore, the royal patronage helped Thirubuvanam to progress its craft of silk saree weaving. Under the rule of the Chola kings, the weavers of these silk sarees had plentiful resources and facilities.
Another historical evidence claims that these weavers came from the Saurashtra community. The Nayak and Maratha rulers had requested these weavers to settle down in Thirubuvanam to weave special silk items for the family of the kings. Since then, a large number of Saurashtrian weavers and their families settled down in this temple town.
It is said that about 1000 years ago, this cluster was by the Saurashtrian weavers from Gujarat who had come down South to explore various vocational opportunities. These weavers first settled in Madurai and then later went on to settle in other areas of Tamil Nadu, Thirubuvanam being one of them. Thus, a group of highly skilled weavers settled down in this region and currently reside in a lane that is named after them. In the earlier days, these weavers had shops outside of their houses, however today, these have been replaced by bigger shops and traders.
These Saurashtrians earned the title of ‘Pattunulkarar’ which meant ‘the silk weaver’ for the fine quality of their weaving. Even though their mother tongue is Saurashtrian, these weavers have picked up on Tamil since it is main language of communication in this region. As a result, Tamil has entered into their households as a primary communication language as well.
However, gradually as the power of the kings diminished, and British rule grew in power, a feudal system was established. Under this system, the traditional weavers were placed in a hierarchy and provided with extremely low incomes in comparison to the work put in by them.
In the present day, the weavers can work under the master weavers or cooperative societies.
In 1955, the THICO society (The Thirubuvanam Silk Handloom Weaver’s Cooperative Production and Sale Society) was established wish helped in the revival of the Thirubuvanam silk saree production. Under this society, the weavers began gaining more profits, and weaving became more than a business- it became a way of life. At present, the Society has 1836 weaver members and employing 2002 families. The Society is functioning in its own building with 37 sales outlets in Tamil Nadu and 2 in Pondicherry. This society now sustains the livelihoods of thousands of individuals in Thirubuvanam.
Another society called Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers’ Co-operative Society Ltd or Co-optex is also popular in this region. Co-optex was established in 1935 and primarily works for the marketing of all handloom fabrics that are produced in Tamil Nadu. It has a network of about 200 showrooms all over India. This co-operative society has proven to be successful in successfully meeting the challenges and demands of the society.
The historicity of this craft is based in the royal patronage of the kings and its prevalence in today’s day and age is due to various cooperative societies. The Thirubuvanam silk sarees have an indispensable position in Indian tradition, especially in Tamil customs and rituals. The history of the weavers and their craft captures the essence of ancient India and the Thirubuvanam silk sarees, with their culturally inspired motifs and designs, tell us more about the majestic Tamil culture than a history book will ever be able to tell.
The Thirubuvanam silk sarees feature a unique combination of softness and strength. These sarees usually measure 18 feet in length and 4 feet in breadth and weigh around 450-1250 grams. The weavers take about 15 days to make these intricately designed sarees.
The basic pattern of the saree includes one side of the border in a striking colour, different designs of motifs and heavy zari work. Zari, which refers to the embroidery done using threads of gold or silver for pattern creation, is one of the most expensive type of embroideries and enhances the rich-looking appearance of the saree. The zari work itself weighs around 400 grams. However, many times, these sarees can also have dual tones. The most popular colours are green, brown and golden.
The most common usage of the Thirubuvanam sarees is for weddings and marriages. Therefore, the sarees designed for these purposes are considered to be extremely special. The wedding sarees are popularly called south silk sarees. These contain heavy zari work and the blouse piece attached to these sarees is the most sought after by every bride. It may take 25 days for the weavers to make these wedding sarees. Other simpler sarees are also designed with 3/4th borders where a joining line segregates the blouse from the rest of the saree and the pallu is woven with the main body, without a joint. It may take up to 4-5 days for weaving these sarees.
The silk saree is folded like an ‘Angavastram,’ and this fan fold is called as ‘visirimadippu’ in Tamil. The weaving technique of ‘Korvai’ is used which is a labour intensive, intricate, interlocking process used for joining the Udal to the pallu and borders. There are two kinds of warps used in Thirubuvanam sarees. These are the zari warps and silk warps.
There are different names for identifying these sarees, these are- Rukhmani, Todarkodi, Ananda, Violet, Samudrika, and Chilli red. Here the Samudrika implies ‘beautiful’ and comes in a multitude of pink shades and multicoloured ‘jaal.’ On the other hand, a saree like Jangla which implies ‘ a web of creepers,’ is woven in a single coloured zari.
There are also different types of motifs on the Thirubuvanam sarees that largely draw their inspiration from nature and architectural constructions of Thirubuvanam. These are-
Borders- This includes the Korvai or contrasting borders. The three bells denoting the chalangai or anklet, the chequered pattern of the peacock’s eyes, bunches of grapes, creepers, and mangoes- all are included in one saree.
Colours- Usually single colours like parrot green, coffee brown, and golden yellows are popular. However, other colours such as the blueish-green (inspired by the peacock’s neck) red-orange (inspired by a lion) and violet-green (inspired by the leaf of a new mango tree) may also be used.
Each of these motifs has a deeper meaning either in Tamil religious rituals or the legacy of the thousand-year-old temples. The Thirubuvanam sarees are designed in a way that prevents wrinkling, creasing, and provides sufficient stiffness and drapability.
The uniqueness of Thirubuvanam Sarees: There are mainly three reasons that set apart the Thirubuvanam sarees. These are- first, the warping of the saree. All of these sarees are woven in a single warp. Therefore, it is extremely smooth and spreads over the entire body with much grace and elegance due to the two-warp weaving style. Second, the Thirubuvanam saree is woven continuously on the loom and the pallu is simply made to run on from the body of the saree. This technique is called the ‘poraiilapu’ and it ensures that there is no unevenness or splitting of the yarns. Third, the usage of filature silk which results in high-quality, lustrous, and uniform sarees. Other special features of the Thirubuvanam saree are that it is uniformly thick, has better drapability, and no wrinkling.
There are a large number of challenges that are faced not only by the weavers of Thirubuvanam sarees but also by the overall handloom industry.
Government spending is mainly directed towards the agricultural sector and other prominent sectors due to which the handloom industry is often ignored. In particular, the handloom industry of Tamil Nadu faces a problem with a lack of financial facilities. Various commercial banks have failed to provide the cooperative societies with resources and this has directly resulted in the failure of the cooperative movement in Tamil Nadu. At the same time, there has been an unexpected sprout in the power looms which has led to a scarcity of yarn. Therefore, the main challenge is the lack of yarns. This points out the need for the government to supply yarn to the handloom industry.
There has also been a sharp increase in the cost of production of these textiles due to which there has been a challenge in the process of selling. This is further worsened by the problem faced by this industry in the marketing of its products and pressures of globalization. It has been suggested that the government must take more initiatives to modernize the power loom sector to make in competitive domestically and internationally. Thereby highlighting the need to improve the infrastructure in the industry.
Labour Experiences: In a study done in 2018, the weavers in Thirubuvanam were studied in order to understand their experiences and working conditions.
The study revealed that the majority of the weavers were male and fell under the age group of 50 and above. More than 95% of the respondents stated that their handloom location was attached to their residential area. The respondents also expressed their happiness due to THICO society since they were paid in advance and an Annual General Meeting was organized especially for them and redressal of their concerns. During this meeting, the workers were allowed to freely express their opinions. 80% of the weavers said they were satisfied with the dividend schemes, however, over 70% expressed their dissatisfaction with the government. These weavers stated that they were not made fully aware of the welfare schemes directed towards them and were charged exorbitantly high rates of interest on loans. All of these workers stated their desire for government incentives and subsidies, uninterrupted power supply, continuous work, and housing facilities.
Another set of problems faced by this industry is the lack of skilled workers and decreasing interest of the new generation in the silk saree weaving. In earlier days, a team of two weavers, either husband-wife or parent-child, would come together to undertake the back-breaking and labour intensive task of joining the borders and saree body together. However, today, children express a lack of interest in weaving, and therefore, the work of two weavers is being done by one. This leads to an increase in the time taken for weaving and slows down the speed of the weaver since he is burdened with more work, this further impacts his/her wages.
All of these problems have culminated in a drop in the sales of the Thirubuvanam sarees that has endangered the livelihoods of several weavers. In an interview, Manimurthy, the Secretary of Silk Saree Weavers Association said that “the government has shown no interest in reviving the dying art. A rebate will go a long way in helping us. Since the handloom industry was no longer profitable, many traditional weavers opted for other professions. “If this trend continued, the knowledge to make traditional handloom sarees will be lost forever.”
The process of making Thirubuvanam sarees is a labour intensive and back-breaking task that requires plenty of days and heaps of effort. However, one must note that the process and production technique of the Thirubuvanam sarees is what makes them unique and significant in South Indian culture.
The following raw materials are used in the process of making Thirubuvanam sarees-
Silk yarn (kora)- This silk yarn comes from ‘Genus Bombyx’ silkworm that feeds on the leaves of the mulberry tree. The filature silk from this silkworm gives the finest quality of raw silk and the highest fibre production. This is the basic and most important raw material used in the production of the silk sarees.
Zari- This refers to the embroidery done using threads of gold or silver for pattern creation. It is one of the most expensive type of embroideries and enhances the rich-looking appearance of the saree. The weavers usually use half point of golden copper zari which comes all the way from Surat and can be bought only in the Madurai market.
Chemical dye colour– This is used to dye the silk and zari in different colours for making the sarees more colourful and bright. Different colours of the dye are bought from the local markets and this colouring powder is mixed with hot boiling water for dyeing the silk yarn.
Other chemicals and materials- These could help in the dyeing process.
Glue solution- This is a natural glue solution that is applied to the weaved saree to attain stiffness.
Paper card board- This is used for the making of punch cards that contain designs for the Thirubuvanam saree.
The intensive process of making Thirubuvanam silk sarees requires a large variety of tools and technology. These are-
Different types of Thirubuvanam silk sarees are produced for different rituals and festivals. For example, the silk sarees made for marriage are very different from the ones made for a semi-formal event such as a house warming party. Not only this, but the colours of the saree also vary according to the ritual for which it has been designed.
Various temples have special ceremonies in which the sculptures and statues of goddesses are adorned in sarees. Therefore, different rituals call for different colours, patterns, and designs of the Thirubuvanam sarees.
Woven from the pure mulberry silk in contrasting colours, the Thirubuvanam sarees display a unique combination of strength and smoothness. The process of making these sarees can take anything between 15-24 days, depending on the usage of the saree.
The conceptualization of the design is the very first step of beginning this process of silk saree making. 2-3 local designers usually sit down either with the master weavers or with the cooperative society in order to conceptualize the design and colour for the saree according to the market demands. After this is finalized, the process of weaving the saree begins.
This process involves multiple steps that must be undertaken with utmost delicacy and diligence. The steps are as follows-
Silk is the basic raw material that is required in the production of the Thirubuvanam silk sarees and the process of sericulture is carried out to meet the demands for silk saree production. In the process of sericulture, waste is often generated that must be utilized and disposed off appropriately to ensure zero wastage or pollution.
Source of silk waste: In the process of production and manufacture of silk, a significant portion of the cocoon fibre is unfit for working up or reeling into fine silk fabric. Most of the waste is generated in the reeling process. The waste can come from-
Various techniques can be used for the treatment of these silk wastes such as degumming, boiling, beating and opening, carding, and combing, drawing and spinning, to produce various other products like embroidery and knitting silks, ribbons, silk cords, cheap silk dresses and polishing goods.
Initiatives have been taken by government bodies and several private companies to minimize the waste and efficiently make use of the raw silk.
Majority of the times, chemical dyes are used for the purpose of adding colour to the sarees. This is done since the chemical dyes ensure that the saree has bright and vibrant colours that are preferred by the customers. As a result, natural dyes are no longer given preference. Due to this, after the dyeing process, whatever portion of the dyed water is left has to be thrown away. This contributes to significant amount of wastage and pollution.
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I had struggled to love myself my entire life,
...until I accidentally peered through the pressure of my environment, culture and social system, unpredictably gaining a depth of insight into my own impulses that I had only dreamed of, reaching the source of my disillusionment though a radioactive cloud of judgment that had been growing, infecting and suffocating me ever since I began to ground my sense of imagination to "fit in."
Sure, throughout my entire life I felt fortunate, more than most for my personal subjective situation.. but that was only when I compared myself to others as I was told to do. I was convinced that feeling or thinking anything else was unappreciative and disrespectful to others.
But that wasn't making me feel fulfilled anymore. Only the opposite.
Being content with what others are content with never felt like an answer to me. Thinking like them made me feel less positive. Fitting in didn't feel as good as it used to and the older I got the less I could ignore it. My senses and my world were getting more and more stale, yet every option and influence was not an option for me.
And I'm eternally fortunate for feeling that way, because I would never have gained the insight I needed to not only find myself, but truly love myself. At last.
“He made it up!”
What is a leap of faith?
There are few things as beautiful and as powerful as coming of age, and nothing as unpredictable to a foundation of one’s self. My dreams and nightmares never made sense, until by accident they all of a sudden did… and my world turned inside out. Unexpectedly and unpredictably. Life is not what I thought.
“Insight is a whole new sense of immeasurable profit that is meant to be shared, something so proudly humbling that it reshapes all who have ever gained such a perspective."
External judgment is nothing to fear, and it almost cost me literally everything of value. I didn’t know I lost myself decades ago, until I found myself where I least thought to look.
The only thing to fear in this world is developing the wrong impulses in the wrong direction, based on the pressure of those who lost themselves and lost their ability to create their own new objective senses for themselves.
I thought wisdom was one thing my whole entire life, until I discovered for myself how the experience of developing insight can fulfill my point of view.
Beware of grounding your impulses to other’s shallow misinterpretations. Dreams are meant to be grasped, and only you can grasp them for yourself. You can’t make this shit up. But you can misinterpret them. It’s all a matter of perspective. Literally and figuratively.
What is profit? That’s up to every single person. The cost however, is steeper than you could ever imagine. Heaven is real, and so is the leap... but what insight has given me is the grounding I need to find it for myself, and I promise you it is not a reward after your life. Heaven is life itself.
Insight is a whole new sense of profit.
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Went eclipse watching this last weekend. Some highlights include: Coyotes laughing at us every two hours while we tried to sleep. A cold cold cold night. An epic 12 hour drive home. Forgetting pillows. Sound horrible? Not even close. It was absolutely amazing. Photos like the one above (my favorite), our little dog Bridget had […]
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“Throw the switch, Igor!” “Yes master.” Stitched together from the words of countless blog posts, the abomination twitches on the slab as electricity courses through the thoughts and edits, bringing something akin to life. Or unlife. Some pieces may be missing, some changed to make them fit, but the creature animates none the less, in […]
Hello. My name is Roxanne, and I’m a nightwalker. (this is where y’all say “Hi Roxanne” and clap). No, I’m not talking about being a vampire. Or a sleepwalker. I’m just nocturnal. Don’t get me wrong, I do like the sun. I really do. It’s a really great thing. But…I’m really at my best at […]
Taking a moment out of my NaNo writing for a little rant. I avoided going to see SuckerPunch in the movie theater as the reviews were an endless flood of ‘this is the worst movie ever made.’ I was skeptical that it would unseat Ulli Lommel’s “The Raven” or Highlander II : The Sickening. Regardless, I […]
I rather like to travel. Really, I do. And I’ve picked up this lifetime goal of traveling to all of the locations used in James Bond movies. Not the exact locations, but the cities or general areas. Here’s what I got so far: London/England – pretty much every film Istanbul – From Russia with Love, The […]
I’ve been working on a plan to conquer mars for some time (if the zombie apocalypse doesn’t materialize). I like the color red, and Mars is a really cool place. First, it’s gonna take time to conquer entire planets, starting with Mars and moving on to Earth (and maybe beyond). Patience is a virtue. 2030 – Medical […]
The zombie apocalypse is coming. It might be tomorrow, or it might be next year, but it’s definitely coming. Are you prepared?
I’ve been working on a plan for survival for some time now. I think I’ve got it nailed down pretty good now. We’ll see in the upcoming year or two.
First, my assumptions. I’m going with the worse case.
Yes, some folk may sneer at fast zombies. They prefer the old-school George Romero style leg draggers, but why simply assume those stupid lumbering fragile corpses will be the worst thing you’ll face. I’m preparing for fast zombies. The Left 4 Dead I Am Legend style zombies. Ones who were turned while alive and still have zoom left in those bones.
I’m also going with the infectious zombie paradigm. Get bitten and you turn, simple as that. Even a scratch could give you the nasty. The epidemiology of zombiedom would be rough. It’ll spread far and wide, with very few left untouched. And those will be the smart and quick. N
Ok, this is getting ridiculous.
78 Minutes of summer? Come on, Seattle. I know you can do better. I had such high hopes when we had the first sunny 4th of July in memory.
After this last winter, we deserve a little pity. Maybe it’s the solar flares. Maybe it’s Leviathan or the Kraken. I don’t know and I don’t care. I want a little bit o sun.
And here Minnesota is suffering through 120 degrees of apparent heat. I’d be willing to take 15 or 20 of those degrees. Just for a little while.


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Rougned Odor hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Tuesday night.
Austin Hays led off the inning with a single against Yimi Garcia (1-4), and Odor followed with his 11th homer of the season.
Baltimore has won the first two games of the three-game series.
Bo Bichette hit two home runs and had four RBIs for Toronto.
Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah allowed three runs, eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts in five innings.
Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish allowed three runs, five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
Cedric Mullins walked and Adley Rutschman singled to lead off the first. Anthony Santander then singled to a diving Whit Merrifield in center field. It was first ruled a catch that could have resulted in a triple play, but a review determined that the ball hit the grass before entering Merrifield's glove to load the bases.
One run scored when Ryan Mountcastle grounded into a double play before Terrin Vavra added an RBI single.
Bichette hit a solo homer with one out in the second to cut Baltimore's lead in half.
Santander was hit by a pitch with one out in the third, took third on Mountcastle's double and scored on Vavra's sacrifice fly to put the Orioles up 3-1.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a one-out single in the sixth to extend his hit streak to 20 games and took second on a wild pitch. Alejandro Kirk then singled to center and took second on second baseman Odor's errant relay throw while Guerrero came around to score.
Bryan Baker then replaced Bradish and walked Matt Chapman before allowing Bichette's 17th homer of the season for a 5-3 Toronto lead.
After a 78-minute rain delay, Anthony Bass pitched a perfect bottom of the sixth.
Adam Cimber walked Rutschman in the bottom of the seventh and one out later, Mountcastle followed with an RBI double.
Louis Head, who was perfect in the top of the seventh, allowed two singles in the eighth before Nick Vespi (4-0) replaced him with one out and finished the inning with two strikeouts.
Felix Bautista pitched around an infield single in the ninth to earn his sixth save.
Toronto signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Tuesday. He was released by the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 4.
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- Inflammation of the angles of the mouth, characterized by fissures, scaling, erythema and crusting (fig. 1).
- Cause is usually multifactorial, due to a primary infection and/or non-infectious causes, such as mechanical irritation, nutritional deficiency or other dermatologic condition.
- Individuals with increased folding or wrinkling of skin at the corners of the mouth
- Individuals wearing dentures with decreased vertical dimension of occlusion
- Saliva pools in the fissures, creating a chronic moist environment for infection with Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and/or Streptococcus (rare)
- Individuals with underlying systemic conditions including endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes), immunological disorders (e.g., HIV infection), nutritional deficiencies, hematologic malignancies or solid organ malignancies
- Red, scaly fissured lesions at the angles of the mouth, usually bilateral
- Pain severity: can range from asymptomatic to severe discomfort
- If the patient wears dentures: Are the dentures stable and comfortable? Is the vertical dimension of occlusion appropriate?(Poorly fitting dentures could cause the wrinkling that creates a favorable environment for the condition to manifest.)
- Does the patient have a tendency to lick their lips/corners of mouth?
- Have there been any recent changes to saliva quality or quantity?
- Does the patient report oral burning or taste alterations, which may be indicative of a generalized oral fungal infection? If present, it could be a source of re-infection.
- Ask the patient about any recently prescribed medications (including antibiotics) that may cause this condition.
- Obtain a thorough dental and medical history.
- Recognize responses to review of systems that raise suspicion for underlying systemic disorders.
- Determine the stability of current medical conditions.
- Tobacco use may predispose to the development of this condition.
- If a more thorough investigation is warranted, refer for cytology culture or laboratory assessment to rule out local or systemic predisposing factors.
Based on clinical finding of erythematous fissures at the angles of the mouth, a diagnosis of angular cheilitis is determined.
- Contact dermatitis
- Actinic cheilitis
Common Initial Treatments
- Initial evaluation of predisposing local factors:
- Evaluation of prostheses
- Maintenance of oral hygiene
- Maintenance of prosthesis hygiene
- Local salivary gland issues
- Intraoral fungal infection
- Prescribe a topical ointment or cream:
- Usually a combination of topical antifungal and antibacterial (e.g., nystatin and mupirocin); consider the use of combination antifungal/antibacterial/glucocorticosteroid ointment (e.g., Viaderm-K.C.® ointment) as an alternative.
- Apply a thin layer to the angles of the mouth 2–3 x daily for 2 weeks.
- Patients should use a new toothbrush when management is started as their toothbrush may be contaminated.
- If an intraoral fungal infection is present, appropriate therapy should be initiated.
Follow up recommended at 2 weeks:
- If the condition is resolved: continue monitoring.
- If the condition is not resolved: consider prescribing an appropriate systemic antifungal.
- If systemic issues are suspected as a cause: the patient should be referred to their primary care physician for additional evaluation and/or management.
- Neville BW, Damm DD, Allen CM, Bouquot JE. Erythematous candiasis. In: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier; 2009. p. 214, 216–17.
- Farah CS, Lynch N, McCullough MJ. Oral fungal infections: an update for the general practitioner. Aust Dent J. 2010;55(Suppl 1):48–54.
- Giannini PJ, Shetty KV. Diagnosis and management of oral candidiasis. Otolaryngol Clin N Am. 2011;44(1):231–40.
- Park KK, Brodell RT, Helms SE. Angular cheilitis, part 1: local etiologies. Cutis. 2011;87(6):289–95.
- Park KK, Brodell RT, Helms SE. Angular cheilitis, part 2: nutritional, systemic and drug-related causes and treatment. Cutis. 2011;88(1):27–32.
- Sharon V, Fazel N. Oral candidiasis and angular cheilitis. Dermatol Ther. 2010;23(3):230–42.

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SINGAPORE -- U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday signed a statement in which North Korea committed itself to work toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
With the agreement, Kim said, "the world will see a major change.”
But the statement offers few details about how the U.S. and North Korea will go about making that major change.
Before the summit, the Trump administration was adamant about North Korea ridding itself of its nuclear weapons in a "verifiable" and "irreversible manner." The statement, however, does not include this language.
Details were also sparse later in the day, when Trump gave a press conference. The U.S. president continued to speak in lofty terms but offered little in the way of clarification.
He did tell reporters that economic sanctions on North Korea will remain, and that they will stay in place until nuclear arms are no longer effective.
He also dropped a bombshell -- that the U.S. is ready to halt military drills with South Korea.
Trump and Kim signed the statement hours after they shook hands at the Capella Hotel, on the resort islet of Sentosa, following the first-ever encounter between the two countries' leaders. Trump and Kim also declared that they will work toward a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The president's news conference lasted over an hour. At one point, he began talking about joint military exercises that the U.S. conducts with South Korea on a regular basis.
"I call them 'war games.' They are tremendously expensive," Trump said. "The amount of money we spend on that is incredible. South Korea contributes, but not 100%, which is certainly a subject that we have to talk to them about also.
"That has to do with military expenses and also the trade. It’s a very provocative situation. Under the circumstances that we are negotiating a very comprehensive complete deal, I think it’s inappropriate to have war games.”
In Seoul, when asked for a reaction, the Blue House said it needs to figure out Trump’s intentions. Later, the same official said the Blue House understands that it is possible to consider many options in this time of serious dialogue.
But Trump also stressed, "Sanctions remain."
The joint statement mentions neither how North Korea would give up its nuclear arms nor when. "We didn't have time" to get to these details, Trump explained.
The U.S. president said denuclearization is a long process.
“I think we will do it as fast as it can be done scientifically," he said, "as fast as it can be done mechanically. There will be a point at which, when you are 20% through, you can’t go back. When you hit a certain point, you cannot go back. It’s very hard to go back."
A reporter asked how long it would take to reach this point. "We don't know," Trump replied, "but it will go pretty quickly."
“The sanctions will come off when we are sure that the nukes are no longer effective,” Trump added.
The signed document does not mention a "complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement" of North Korea's nuclear weapons and facilities. Trump noted that in the document Kim reaffirms his "unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." He was implying this commitment is just as good as CVID.
He emphasized that the denuclearization process will be verified by the U.S. and other nations and institutions.
Trump said he discussed human rights problems in North Korea and brought up the issue of Japanese abducted by North Korea.
As for the Korean War, he said, "We can have hope it will soon end and it soon will." He did not elaborate.
The two men began their summit just after 9 a.m. They shook hands, then went into a meeting with only translators. Aides from both sides later joined the talks, which continued through a working lunch.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping that a rapprochement between Washington and Pyongyang will end six decades of enmity and lead to an eventual reunification of the two Koreas.
"President Trump and Chairman Kim [did] not settle for that outdated and familiar reality but [took] a daring step towards change," Moon said in a statement released after Trump's news conference. "Building upon the agreement reached today, we will take a new path going forward. Leaving dark days of war and conflict behind, we will write a new chapter of peace and cooperation."
The agreement represents a dramatic turn of events from a year ago, when North Korea carried out a number of ballistic missile and nuclear tests. During it all, Kim and Trump hurled thinly veiled threats of nuclear war across the Pacific, and the Trump administration convinced the United Nations to impose crippling economic sanctions on North Korea. The U.S. military also applied pressure by staging exercises near the communist nation.
The historic summit was watched closely by the governments of other countries in the region -- China, Russia and Japan -- all of whom want North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.
Russia and China think North Korea's provocations give the U.S. an excuse to reinforce America's military presence in Northeast Asia. The two countries also want peace so they can explore economic opportunities in North Korea, which is rich in natural resources.
Japan is concerned that Trump might trade the security of U.S. allies for a diplomatic deal with North Korea. The fear is that the U.S. will agree to pull troops out of Northeast Asia before North Korea fully dismantles its nuclear weapons.
The U.S. has tens of thousands of troops in South Korea and Japan.
Nikkei staff writer Justina Lee and Masayuki Yuda contributed to this story.