The True Identity of Humans
by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Sick of #IdentityPolitics? Tired of watching as humans are divided into hostile groups of oppressors versus oppressed by activists who thrive on discord? Do you believe that #AllLivesMatter with sacred, individual rights? It's time to reexamine the true identity of humans!
What is a human being? Who are we? What is our identity? Are we simply evolved from squirmy, squiggly, little things? Are we proud that we’re smarter than our granduncle Frankie the Baboon? Or are we created by a divine intelligence of love? If we are, what impact does that reality have on human relations?
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by Peter Falkenberg Brown: A comprehensive review of freedom of speech and the offense of political correctness, ranging from the goodness of people and puppies to the Salem witch trials, Mao's Red Guard, totalitarianism, the Civil War, slavery, Frederick Douglass, American exceptionalism, social justice warriors, identity politics, intersectionality, the oppression olympics, the tyranny of Islamic Shariah law, and the healing vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Do you value freedom of speech? Do you think that political correctness has gone too far? Are you frustrated with the rhetoric of social justice warriors? Are you looking for ways to cut through all the PC confusion with clarity and truth?
You are not alone!


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A Master is not just a top to his soumise,
but her friend and her lover as well.
He is the captain of her ship,
steering her with a firm, but gentle hand,
rejoicing when her course runs true,
and correcting her when she blows off course.
He provides her with a safe port
in the face of the storm,
and restores and rights her lovingly
from the ravages of wind, rain and sea.
He cherishes her as the vessel of his soul.
With her crew, he is fair and honest,
and so earns their trust and respect.
For without HER trust and HER respect,
he would only be a top to his soumise.
Foord copyright 1999


Some of the Hogwarts filming locations
- Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the river. It originated in 678 or 679 with the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter (dissolved by King Henry VIII).
- Durham Cathedral is acathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093. The cathedral is regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it across Palace Green.
- Lacock Abbey in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England, was founded in the early 13th century byEla, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order.
- Christ Church , is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. As well as being a college, Christ Church is also thecathedral church of the diocese of Oxford.
- Duke Humfrey’s Library is the oldest reading room in the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford. It functions primarily as a reading room for maps, music, and pre-1641 rare books. It consists of the original medieval section (1487), the Arts End (1612), and the Selden End (1637). It houses collections of maps, music, Western manuscripts, and theology and arts materials.
- The Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library.
- Alnwick Castle is a castle and stately home in the town of the same name in the English county of Northumberland. It is the residence of the Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest, and renovated and remodelled a number of times. It is a Grade I listed building.
- Harrow School, commonly known simply as “‘Harrow”, is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School of today was officially founded by John Lyon under a Royal Charter of Elizabeth I in 1572.
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Your path to true health starts with breaking free from the mental picture of medicine that you grew-up with. It doesn’t translate well to the natural herbal and holistic nutrition traditions that get to the root cause of disease. So many health clams sell a picture they can’t deliver. Be an educated natural health consumer, learn practical ways to nourish your family, and effective recipes to save money and remove harmful toxins from your environment. Book Printing Promotion: You get both the Mission Nutrition ebook and the Mission Nutrition Recipe ebook with over 34 private “how to” videos. This is a great ebook combination for you to read more in-depth about nutrition and natural health, to see pictures of the recipes, and to watch many demonstration videos. These work together nicely to encourage and support you in your journey to true health. The books that keep on giving: because the field of nutrition is exploding with research, nutrition professionals are constantly reviewing … [Read more...]
Book Printing Promotion: You get both the Mission Nutrition eBook and the Mission Nutrition Recipe ebook with over 34 private “how to” videos. The books that keep on giving: because the field of nutrition is exploding with research, nutrition professionals are constantly reviewing their perspective based on current findings. I intend to provide free updates to these ebooks. That is an enormous savings over the years.
Mission Nutrition eBook:
A God honoring and research based approach to holistic nutrition and natural healing, this book is full of practical wisdom for healing and energy. Live life fully engaged with the energy and focus necessary to unconditionally pursue your God given purpose. I provide vital perspective on natural healing and sustainable recipes for nutrient dense foods, non-toxic alternatives, and natural remedies.
Possible Side-Effects of reading this book may include:
- More energy
- Less mental confusion about diet
- Discontent with common toxic products
- Abundant life
- Real perspective to natural healing
- Real recipes, real answers...
Mission Nutrition Recipe and Video eBook:
Having a separate ebook allows me more room to organize and include photos and private video links. This book has over 76 recipes, the ones in Mission Nutrition and some of the tastiest on my facebook page. The best of both worlds. Another amazing feature of this book is that it includes over 34 exclusive links to Demonstration videos for many of the recipes. You can watch me make it before you. So many things are easier to make after you see someone else do it first.
- Over 76 recipes from Mission Nutrition and Redeeming Vitality Facebook page
- Over 34 Demonstration Videos
- More photos
- More information on the 12 Herbs to learn in a year


Unique Floral and Home Decor/Three Big Seasonal Shows a Year
Save the Date: Next Event–Pie on the Porch, Labor Day Weekend
Wishing everyone an enjoyable summer. Our next event is the ever popular Pie on the Porch returning Labor Day weekend. Friends of the Library host two days of delicious pie served on our Victorian porch and in the shaded, landscaped area surrounding our home. The shop will be filled to the brim with fall decor and creations from our talented artisans. While pie is available for just one weekend, the shop will be open for a second weekend in September.
We finish out 2018 with our Holiday Show, when we will be open every weekend in November!


Self-Paced, Online Moodle Course
Foundations of IEFA & Classroom Integration K-12
(Formerly Titled Integrating Indian Education for All into the Content Area Curriculum K-12)
Open now and complete by August 15, 2020
Designed for preservice and inservice teachers of grades K-12, this self-paced online course builds knowledge of Indian Education for all by first focusing on its foundation in multicultural education theory. Participants will develop a personal rationale for Indian Education for all (IEFA) and build the skills necessary to thoughtfully integrate (IEFA) into the content areas and grade levels they teach, including but not limited to language arts, social studies, science, visual arts, music, and library-media.
Through reading, viewing, lecture, and examination of high-quality and authentic literature and teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature and professional teaching materials, learn to distinguish which materials are of the highest quality, and develop strategies and lesson plans for immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
1. Become familiar with major Multicultural Education theorists, including James Banks and Sonja Nieto.
2. Understand the history of the Indian Education for All Act, from the constitutional convention through the school funding lawsuits to passage of the IEFA Act (MCA-20-1- 501).
3. Dive deeply into the Seven Essential Understanding Regarding Montana Indians.
4. Develop a personal rationale for Indian Education for All.
5. Explore literature appropriate to their content area and grade level for use in integrating IEFA into their curriculum, and create an annotated bibliography of useful resources.
6. Utilize literature selection criteria and tools.
7. Design two classroom lessons that integrate the materials and concepts covered.
8. Create an integrated teaching unit or other instructor approved final project (graduate credit only).
This is a self-paced course. As such, course participants must be comfortable working independently and self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. Participants may register for the course now. No new registrations will be accepted after July 31, 2020. Participants must complete the course by August 15, 2020.
Upon receipt of course payment by WMPLC, the instructor will enter the student into the course Moodle and send an introductory email, at which time the participant may begin the class. The instructor will then collect the UM credit paperwork and payment, which will be sent to the University of Montana on August 31, 2020, along with final grades.
Instructor: Erin Lipkind email@example.com
Registration fee: $350
Credit: 45 OPI Renewal Units or 3 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155. The course instructor will provide a separate registration form).
Event Number: 21521003
EDU 455 and C&I 555
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“No flour, no Torah; no Torah, no flour.” – Pirkei Avot 3:21
Miriam died and was buried there. – Numbers 20:1
The Israelites arrive at a place called Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin at the beginning of the month of Nisan. Miriam, Moses’ oldest sibling, dies and is buried there, seemingly without further comment. A closer look reveals that the word “water” appears more than 20 times in the chapters immediately preceding and following mention of these events. This might not be extraordinary except that the prophetess’ life and leadership were so closely tied to this precious resource.
In Egypt, Miriam is present when the three-month-old Moses is placed in the river by their mother and confronts Pharoah’s daughter when he is discovered (Ex. 2:2-8). When the Israelites succeed in crossing the Sea of Reeds into freedom, Miriam leads the women in praising God in dance and song on the far shore (Ex. 15:20-21). Later, Miriam is afflicted with tzara’at which causes her skin to turn white as snow (Num. 12:10), provoking such fear of her death that Moses intercedes with God on her behalf. Water features prominently in the purification rituals prescribed in preparation for her return to the encampment after seven days (Lev. 14).
At Miriam’s death, the sequence is reversed. Numbers 19 describes the means by which ritual contamination by a corpse is removed, including multiple uses of water for sprinkling, washing, and immersion. All but the final paragraphs of the subsequent chapter, which concern the loss of Aaron, emphasize water as the foundation for life by focusing on the severe problems the Israelite leaders and people experience when this precious resource is in short supply.
Rabbi Jose the son of Rabbi Judah taught: Three good leaders had arisen for Israel, namely, Moses, Aaron and Miriam. And for their sake three good things were conferred [upon Israel in the wilderness] – the well, the pillar of cloud and the manna; the well, for the merit of Miriam; the pillar of cloud for the merit of Aaron; the manna for the merit of Moses. When Miriam died the well disappeared, as it is said, And Miriam died there (Num. 20:1) and immediately follows, And the community was without water (Num. 20:2).(BT Ta’anit 9a)
We honor Miriam’s memory by acknowledging that water stands between life and death for all of us and using it judiciously.
"The Torah begins and ends with acts of loving kindness."
– Babylonian Talmud, Sotah 14aTake me to the Torah Morsels Archive


You cannot just rely on your own personal knowledge and resources to make money online.
Being successful online is a long journey and you are definitely not the only person who has ever tried this income stream. Many people have walked the same path and whether they are succeed or not, their experiences are truly valuable in helping you succeed by not making their mistakes again. The best way that I have found to get good information about the making money online pioneers is through books.
Books are great because if you buy them online from a store such as Amazon, you can read all the reviews and suggestions before you make your purchase. Also, the other thing about books is that they will have been read by multiple editors (and pre-release testers) and the information should be coherent and very useful. Online resources are not generally read by anyone else except the author, so the information presented could be misguided, incorrect or artificially boosted (with regards to sales success etc).
Over the past few years, I have learned a lot… both from online and offline resources. The most remarkable online source for me is Google and the offline resources are books.
I read a lot. Anything from web and software development books to business books, and recently, books related to marketing. While technical books help you build the necessary background to startup your online business, marketing and business books are full of advice on how to promote your business. At the end of the day, everything relates back to sales. No sales means no income.
Here is my list of the top 10 books that helped me the most with making money online:
1. The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Blogs, News Releases, Online Video, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly
I grabbed this book from Amazon while searching for some books about marketing in the modern age.
I like this book and included it in this list because it contains the fundamentals about how new technology is changing the way people are now doing marketing. Unlike the old days where you would spend big bucks for print ads and television mass advertising, the author of this book presents several case studies to show how small business directors are using methods such as New Releases, Blogs and Podcasts to change the way they promote their businesses. This is an introductory course and it is a must read if you’re stepping into the new marketing age.
2. The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More
You may often hear the term “long tail”. This term was coined by Chris Anderson, the chief editor of Wire magazine. Read about his publication of the Long tail story on Wired. But do you wonder why he needs to publish a book for this easy-to-understand term?
It’s because “long tail” encompasses a lot more than what you think. It’s the new economy of the future, where businesses not only focus on the popular items, but also focus on diverse sets of items to satisfy niche markets. It’s a must read if you love the blend between business and technology.
3. ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging your Way to a Six-Figure Income
While there are plenty of resources talking about blogging online, it is far more convenient if you can collect all of the resources into a single book. That book is wisdom is “ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging your Way to a Six-Figure Income”.
The book is divided into topics: Setting up your blog, Blog Writing, Blog Income and Earning Strategies, Buying and Selling Blogs and Blog Promotion. Overall, it’s a from-start-to-finish book. A definite must read if you want to start a blog right and avoid the common mistakes in blogging.
4. SEO Warrior
I love SEO and I love this book. In SEO Warrior, you’ll learn the basics of SEO as well as more advanced SEO topics such as link building & PR optimization. You’ll have a chance to use & practice several codes that SEO experts are using to test and apply SEO themselves. A must read for SEO bloggers.
5. The Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization
Together with SEO Warrior, these two books will give you a solid background knowledge about SEO. If information in SEO Warriors are more technical, knowledge in the Art of SEO is more easily consumed. It does not go as deeply into link building like SEO Warriors, but the Art of SEO is still a must read for the start-up CEO to understand how to attract millions of customers without spend massive amounts of money.
6. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
It’s funny that although this book has been famous for a number of years, I just read it a few months ago.
The book is a story of a boy who has two dads. The two dads have the same skill sets, however one works for the money and one lets the money work for him. This difference leads to two different lives. One dad can never get out of debt whilst the other dad enjoys his life every day. A must read personal finance book for every one.
7. Marketing in the Age of Google: Your Online Strategy IS Your Business Strategy
Grabbed this book randomly from my bookstore. I decided to buy it right away because of the precious information about marketing that this book provided.
The author of this book is Vanessa Fox, a former employee of Google. Understanding how the search engine works, she uses her knowledge to help businesses understand how to take advantage of Google data into making their websites align with what customers want on the Internet. I can’t tell how this book has encouraged me with my marketing efforts. Just read it and you’ll know what I mean.
8. Social Media Marketing – One Hour a Day
There are more to it in social media than any traditional marketing method. It’s not the old school one-way communication channel to try and randomly grab people’s attention. It’s the new, two-way marketing method in which businesses communicate directly to users and use viral marketing to spread targeted messages to thousands of people.
If you don’t know where to start in this process, start with this book because it will walk you through the whole plan in just one hour a day, for 3 months. You will be surprised at how much you have learnt when you have completed the book.
9. Ultimate Guide to Pay-Per-Click Advertising
If you think that creating PPC ads is as easy as picking some random title, description and keywords for your ads… then think again!
PPC experts like Richard Stokes will show you that there is more to it than that. PPC is not a game. It’s a battle where marketers that have more knowledge will win and newbies end up losing all of the money trying to play the PPC game. A must read for bloggers and marketers to finish your skill sets.
10. Advanced Web Metrics with Google Analytics
It’s a definite warning sign if you do not have any analytics software set up for your website, blog or financial system because this is how businesses are competing right now.
You may ask why use analytics software at all? There is much to learn about the data the tools can yield about your websites.
A blog can use its analytics to discover an exploding market niche that no one else has exploited yet. A blog may use its analytics to further harness good content and compelling design, to make it a winner over its competitors. These are some of the applications of using analytics. Many more methods, case studies and how-to guides are discussed in this book.
Share What You are Reading
This is a short list of ten books that I personally own that I feel were helpful for me, and are probably books that will benefit you as well. But what about you? Do you have any books in your collections that you think have helped you to make money online? Or what about books that have helped you in business and life? Share your recommendations by commenting below.


Kate, the woman behind House of Talents, is an inspiration. You can learn about her early years and the impact of one anthropolgy grad student on her life on the House of Talents website. As an adult, Kate went on to form House of Talents, which seeks to empower the talented poor of Ghana by providing education/training, health insurance and childcare to their participating artisans. House of Talents partners with the artisans’ communities on community development projects, like building libraries. Check out Kate’s inspiring TedX Talk to learn more. While you are at the House of Talents website, make sure to check out the amazing wares. They have one of a kind candle holders (often made from recycled materials), pet goods (the cutest cat baskets), baskets, and more! Through the end of the year, shipping is free!!


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Kim Stafford’s latest poetry and writings collection, “Singer Come from Afar” considers war and peace, pandemic struggles, Earth’s imperatives, and forging kinship. Readers have called the Singer Come from Afar “a deep well of gratitude,” “a collection of bright wings and wild songs,” and “a big-hearted book.” Stafford views the writing and sharing of poetry as an essential act of testimony for the healing of the world. May this book be the hidden spring you seek.
This event is part of the Nature of Writing Series run in partnership with the North Cascades Institute.


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Members of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America unanimously recommended the agenda for the 19th All-American Council [AAC] and passed the 2018 budget before concluding their Fall Session on Friday, September 22, 2017. The agenda and budget will be presented to the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops at their upcoming session November 13-17.
The gathering, which opened at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY on September 19, was chaired by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon. Also in attendance were His Eminence, Archbishop Michael and His Grace, Bishop Paul of the Standing Synod of Bishops. His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin was not present due to illness.
Sessions opened with a one-day retreat, during which Archivist Alexis Liberovsky reflected on the history of the OCA within the context of the 50th Anniversary of the granting of autocephaly, slated to be celebrated in 2020. Also addressing the Council were the members of the original delegation who traveled to Moscow in 1970 to receive the Tomos of Autocephaly — Protopresbyter Daniel Hubiak, Archpriest John Nehrebecki and Dr. Constantine Kalluar — who shared their experiences and insights. Metropolitan Council members spent the remainder of the retreat discussing possible activities and celebrations marking the anniversary, as well as the 50th Anniversary of the glorification of Saint Herman of Alaska, also to be observed in 2020.
In his opening remarks, Metropolitan Tikhon further developed his vision of the Church for the future, including specific issues to be addressed by the Metropolitan Council. Specifically, he presented a draft document on his “Four Pillars” for Council members to review. Archpriest John Jillions, Chancellor, reviewed the work of the Department of Pastoral Life, as presented by Priest Nathan Preston, Department Administrator. Father John was joined via video conference by Cindy Heise and Bernard Wilson in reporting on the work of the Office of Review of Sexual Misconduct Allegations [ORSMA] and the Sexual Misconduct Policy Advisory Committee [SMPAC]. Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, Secretary, offered an update on the Archives Renovation Project, reviewed ongoing work on the upgrading of the OCA web site, and reported on a number of issues involving the Chancery building and grounds. He also reviewed the work of the Preconciliar Commission and Local Committee planning the 19th All-American Council. Protopresbyter Leonid Kishkovsky, Director of External Affairs, reported on a number of recent developments in world Orthodoxy. Melanie Ringa, Treasurer, and the Finance Committee reviewed the current budget and presented the draft of the 2018 budget, which passed unanimously. She noted that five Church Planting Grants were included in the 2018 budget. Council members also heard the positive reports of the Internal and External Auditors, which will be released in the near future. [See related story.] The Legal Committee reported on current legal and related issues.
Updating Council members on the work of the Department of Evangelization was Priest John Parker, while Archpriest Ian Pac-Urar, who was unable to attend, offered a written report highlighting ongoing efforts on the part of the Department of Continuing Education. Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak reported on the work of the Stewards of the Orthodox Church in America [SOCA] and projected upcoming appeals.
Metropolitan Council committee reports also were offered. The Human Resource Committee reported that new job descriptions for the Chancery staff had been drafted, while work on a revised employee handbook continues. In response to a recommendation by the Charity Committee, the Metropolitan Council approved funds to assist the Diocese of Mexico in recovery efforts in the wake of the September 19 earthquake.
Complete minutes and reports will be posted as they become available.


I appreciate the honesty of a love story that blossomed in a society with a religious backdrop that caused it to be “forbidden”. The unveiling and discovery journey of the son, Joe, is extraordinary, as his biological mother, a Catholic nun reveals her struggle with loving the black priest, having his son, Joe, and her racial ambivalences. I love the mystical gentle Father’s prodding of Joe in dreams to do the book of his love. The book brings to life a complex Family with Great texture and Color. I would like to see it on film. It would make a great movie!
October 26, 2018
Loved the book! Loved how the author shared Joe's many personal identities - adoptee, racial, gay, religious, global, socio-economic, Harvard, etc. in such a vivid, yet nuanced, manner. I see a mini-series on the horizon.
“I enjoyed learning all about Sophie and Billie. They really had some obvious challenges due to their religious vows, racial attitudes for the period and wanton feelings. I too would have discarded my vows and chasity belt for such a beautiful love! !!! I think the title "Forbidden Love" is quite appropriate.”
A defiant love story between a Polish Nun and a black Priest
Forbidden Love, written by Lisa Jones Gentry as told by Joe Steele, is in the fifties in Buffalo, New York. But if that transgressiveness wasn’t enough to arrest the reader’s attention, this memoir also speaks to the power of love between a long-lost son and a biological mother forced to give up her biracial son to an adoption agency where he remained until the age of two. Joe ‘s birth was a result of a powerful yet doubly illicit love between two individuals who in God’s eyes and in society’s, should not have been joined together. The offspring of this love that defied tradition, Joe, the son of Father William Grau,
and Sister Sophie Legocki has yearned for his past. Through a wave or unpredictable circumstances, Joe eventually meets his biological mother in a hospital in Buffalo, where during the final months of her life, she journeys back in time detailing her relationship with Billy, Joe’s deceased father. Through this retrospective narrative, Joe comes to learn about both his parents and their union and ultimately is able to come to terms with his identity in unanticipated ways. Forbidden Love is a universal story that will transform all who have ever doubted the power of love and its ability to transcends all.
–Kpakpundu Ezeze, Silver Spring, MD
Such a captivating story. Religion, racism, and love all entwined in one man’s journey to discover his heritage. Loved it!
–September 24, 2018
I am adding it to my favorites! I loved and was very touched by the author's story. I think anyone who has ever been in deep love or has struggled with racial tension or identity conflicts and how to maneuver through their trials and obstacles can relate to it. And most definitely if you are/were Catholic and are aware of the rules/restrictions, it adds a whole new dimension of interest to the story. It is a very interesting story with aspects that everyone can relate to.
Lorna S - September 14, 2018
"Outstanding book! Sensitively written that takes the reader to a place where they understand the compelling feelings of the characters. A true love story that results in the birth of an outstanding intelligent and beautiful addition to society. Buy the book and see how even "forbidden love" can have wonderful results!"
Joy Harris - September 14, 2018
Maybe you too are weary of hearing the phrase, "In our current climate." To me, it's yet another reminder that right now hate and incivility swirl around us every day. This book is a quick little escape hatch into what feels like an old Harlequin romance. Like a dog-eared, racy paperback that ladies pass around to each other at the hairdresser. Except the main characters in this one are an inter-racial, nun-and-priest combo that never ever should have hooked up according to any logical or societal or clerical standards. A black American priest and white Polish-American nun in the late 50's early 60's? Are you kidding me? Crazy-sounding but true. The product of their rather steamy, covert union is the living, breathing, recipient of this motherlode of a story as told to him by his birth mother, the former nun. Nearly impossible to get your head around, but oddly familiar at the same time. The familiarity being references to trappings of black culture that cut both ways for those of us who are, or look, bi-racial. Too light to avoid annoying black people and too black to be comfortable with whites who would prefer we not call out our blackness. Afros that won't curl. Jack and Jill socials for the light-skinned kids. The book flip flops between the lives of the son who was put up for adoption as an infant, the nun's life and the father's life so buckle your seat belt to follow the sometimes abrupt scene and time period changes. But it's a seesaw that's well worth embarking. It reminded me of the brilliant psychologist Evelyn Hooker's quote, "love is love no matter where you find it." Find this book and read it now.
Lisa Stewart - September 13, 2018
“This story is told with so much love, depth and empathy. The details are engulfing and will definitely snare one into seeing the humanistic and natural sides of emotions which are experienced, at some point, by most of us through the lives of a man and woman from which these emotions are least expected because of their committed lives of a Catholic priest and a Catholic nun. So refreshing — knowing that they too — were two people who just wanted to love and be loved like most of us. Excellent!!!”
Jakee Steele - September 9, 2018
I finished reading your book and would be remiss if I did not tell you how much I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it. I even cried at the end which is super rare for me. I read A LOT (sometimes several books a month) and it is well written and captivating. In fact, I am adding it to my favorites list and there are few books I add to that.
I love and was very touched by your story. I think anyone who has ever been in deep love (I am fortunate to know this sentiment) or has struggled with where they belong and how to maneveur those obstacles can relate to it. And most definitely if you are/were Catholic and are aware of the rules/restrictions, it adds a whole new dimension of interest to the story.
As you, I am African American but few people can tell until I get around my peeps LOL. I grew up in a white neighborhood- actually we were the only family of color in the whole town- so the identity conflicts spoke volumes to me too. I am sure all people of color, not just AA’s, can relate to the racial tension your parents endured. I can relate to your 9/11 introduction too as it too changed my life in so many ways and I love the intermingling of your dad’s “messages” to tell his story through Sophie- totally can relate to that after several of the experiences I have had.
Lorna Smith – August 15, 2018


lobally, populations are ageing at a rapid rate. The increase in the number of older citizens is accompanied by an increased prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, one of the most common disorders in older people. However, the diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction in older people is hindered by several factors, including the scarcity of thyroid dysfunction symptoms in older people. We describe the physiological changes in thyroid function that occur with increasing age, focusing on literature regarding changes in thyroid function test results in older populations. We also discuss treatment considerations for clinical and subclinical thyroid dysfunction according to international guidelines for older people. Finally, we discuss the relationship between variations in thyroid function and common diseases of old age including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cognitive impairment, and frailty and suggest directions for future research.
|Title||Clinical aspects of thyroid function during ageing|
|Date||13 July 2018|
|Issue name||Ageing and endocrinology|
|Issue number||2018 Jul 6;9:733-724. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30028-7|


Before Barack Obama had even taken the oath of office after his historic victory, cadres of lobbyists, political hacks, oil tycoons, and right-wing politicians met to plan his political demise. The massive conservative infrastructure created by business groups beginning in the 1970s would not be sufficient, they concluded: in the age of Obama, something new—and bold—had to be done.
Written by the blogger who was the first to report on the lobbyists who brought us the Tea Parties, here is a groundbreaking exposé of the plans to make America conservative again. A Field Guide to the Right dissects astroturf strategies, the coordination between corporate power brokers and Republican leaders, the political infrastructure building, and the true history of the Koch brothers’ war on Obama.
For anyone interested in comprehending the new landscape of the conservative movement, here is an essential guide to the people, the money, and the strategies that make it tick.
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I think the best way to describe this book is to say that it is a combination of a biography of the scientist and a science fiction novel. In my opinion this is the best science fiction book that I have ever read.
This book is based on the events of the first part of David Foster Wallace’s ‘Twilight Zone.’ The author, Chris Roberson, is very much a science fiction aficionado. I am personally not a fan of science fiction books, but I really like this book. In fact, I think it’s probably the best sci-fi book I’ve read. The science fiction in this book is just so good that it is hard to believe that a person could do it justice.
The most interesting part of the book is that it takes place in a future where people are living in a completely different time-lapse world. In fact, most of the book occurs in a time-lapse world, which is kind of cool. The main character, David Foster Wallaces, is in a time-lapse world and the main character of the book is in a time-lapse world.
The science fiction in this book is just that good. It’s so good that I can’t believe that a person could do it justice. It’s such a perfect science fiction world that it’s hard to believe that a person could do it justice. It’s so interesting, and yet so believable. I love it.
It is almost impossible to describe the style of this book in a way that makes sense. Some of the details are amazing and all, but the main character is a little guy who runs around in a time-lapse world. We see the first part of the book in a time-lapse world, and then the main character goes back in time and tells the story from the point of view of an alien. The alien is really awesome in this book.
I really like the way the Alien narrator tells the story. He’s not just a voice, but he’s really a character. He’s cool, and the way he tells the story makes him a cool character. It’s so refreshing to be reading a book where the protagonist is a really cool, interesting, and non-threatening character.
This is also a book that is a great time-lapse story. I really liked the way the story unfolded. And we learn a lot about the aliens we meet just by looking at the world-of-the-future world. We learn that the aliens are basically an alien race and that they are all time-loopers. And we learn how they are all linked together in this timeline.
When the plot opens, we see two people who have gotten up from each other and are in the same room as one another. The first is a party-looper who has a lot of money and a lot of money to spare, and the second is a party-lopper who is the same guy as the party-looper. It’s a good time-lapse thriller but is a little bit a bit too much like the first one.
The bad call: this one is called “time loop.” It’s a time loop that’s basically a time-lapse thriller but with the twist of a time loop. The plot is basically the same as the first but with the twist of being looped time-wise.
An awful time loop is one that has the characters on time-looper as one, and the characters on time-looper as two. The characters in time-looper don’t get to do anything else, and the characters in time-looper don’t have a lot of time to do anything.


Arshay Cooper, author of the memoir A Most Beautiful Thing, which has now been transformed into a remarkable documentary film, spoke virtually to the Belmont Hill community on Friday.
Mr. Cooper was joined by Aquil Abdullah, who earned a silver medal in the single at the 1999 Pan Am Games and was the first African American male rower to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Joining them in the discussion was Caleb Collins ’93, Director of Community and Diversity, and Stephen George, math teacher and rowing coach. The film was produced by Mary Mazzio, an Olympic rower and Belmont Hill parent.
“A Most Beautiful Thing” tells the story of the first African American high school rowing team. The rowers came from rival gangs who had experienced the crippling trauma of living in the violent neighborhoods of the West Side of Chicago. Mr. Cooper and Mr. Abdullah offered their views on experiencing the mostly white sport of rowing. Mr. Cooper also fielded questions from students and faculty, who had watched the film earlier in the week during their advisory time. A Most Beautiful Thing is a powerful, inspiring, and hopeful story of transformation and empowerment.
Mr. Cooper has been a guest speaker for JP Morgan, Winklevoss Capital, NAACP Convention, Atlanta Hawks, Comcast NBC Events, Oakland A’s, Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, Cornell University, Union Hospital, Moody Analytics, Hobson’s, Morehouse School of Medicine, USRowing Conference, British Rowing, Victory Outreach International, SC Johnson, Vanguard, UFC Fighters, Americorps, Ebertfest, University of Chicago, among many other conventions, companies, universities, and organizations.
His book can be purchased anywhere books are sold and his film A Most Beautiful Thing is now on Xfinity Comcast, Peacock, and Amazon Prime.


Reading is a safe space where you can go on adventures without feeling overwhelmed.
Many of my fondest childhood memories involve books. I remember early winter mornings when I would rush upstairs to the bookcase and settle down to read in the dark, not caring that everybody else was still fast asleep. Then there were the evenings spent in the local library with my mum, leafing through books as it poured with rain outside. One of my favorite memories is of the Snoopy collection in our holiday house in Northern France. I would spend hours sitting surrounded by dusty copies of Snoopy, inhaling their old book smell.
I’m sure a lot of highly sensitive people (HSPs) feel the same way. Reading is a safe space where you can go on all kinds of adventures without feeling overwhelmed. It’s an activity you can do at your own pace — a relief for HSPs, who absorb so much external stimuli that they often find themselves drained. There’s just something peaceful about being alone with a good book.
The best books are the ones where you can relate to the story or the characters in some way. You want a story that sounds a little bit like yours — or a protagonist whose thoughts sound like your own. Of course, everyone’s tastes are different, but here are six books that I think will resonate with HSPs.
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Books for Highly Sensitive People
1. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
A novel about two teenagers during the Second World War, All the Light We Cannot See takes the reader on a rich and thought-provoking journey. It follows the lives of Marie Laure, who lives in Nazi-occupied Paris, and Werner, who is a member of a Nazi service in Germany.
Doerr portrays his characters brilliantly, particularly young bookworm Marie Laure, who is blind. He describes her world the way she sees it, with intricate descriptions of sound, touch, and smell. The reader starts to feel their way through the world with her. It’s a wonderful exploration of the non-visual senses. HSPs, who are particularly tuned into their senses and process a lot of external stimuli (sounds, touch, general “moods”), will no doubt appreciate this startling depiction of the outside world. The title says it all.
“To shut your eyes is to guess nothing of blindness. Beneath your world of skies and faces and buildings exists a rawer and older world, a place where surface planes disintegrate and sounds ribbon in shoals through the air.”
2. Death and The Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
This surrealist dark comedy explores diverse themes such as isolation, loneliness, the Mafia, and a human’s relationship with his pet. Set in post-Soviet Ukraine, it tells the story of a writer, Viktor, and his pet penguin, Misha. Viktor works for the local newspaper as an obituary writer and lives a solitary life with Misha. However, obituary writing turns out to be a much more dangerous profession than Viktor could ever have imagined, and suddenly Viktor finds his very survival resting on little Misha’s shoulders.
The loneliness and warmth in Viktor and Misha’s relationship touched me as a sensitive person (HSPs often have a special connection with animals). And if, like me, you’re a writer, you’ll find it reassuring to read about another writer’s struggles.
“Misha had brought his own kind of loneliness, and the result was now two complementary lonelinesses.”
3. Quiet by Susan Cain
This Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller is a popular read among introverts. Not all HSPs are introverts, but most HSPs do share a few similar traits — notably disliking loud, crowded environments and needing frequent downtime. This non-fiction book applauds the listeners, the quiet thinkers, those who do their best work alone or in very small groups. It even touches upon high sensitivity, and some of the overlapping research on the two traits.
For me, it was hugely validating to see that certain traits that society tends to frown upon (not participating in class, needing time away from people) are not bad traits at all. Indeed, they’re powerful, unique, and can be massively beneficial to society. HSPs often feel a little unvalidated for being who they are. Quiet tells the world just how much power there is to be found in being true to your inner self.
“The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it’s a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk… Everyone shines, given the right lighting.”
4. No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre
In this French play, three strangers die and go to hell. They end up locked in a room together, waiting for whatever hell has in store for them. While they wait, they get talking and realize that they don’t really get along. They start getting on each other’s nerves — and there seems to be no way of escaping each other’s company. Hell, it turns out, is very different from what they all expected.
If you’re an HSP who hasn’t had enough downtime away from people, this wonderful dark read will almost certainly resonate with you.
“Can you stop your thoughts? I hear them ticking away like a clock, tick-tock, tick-tock, and I’m certain you hear mine.”
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5. Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
This Turkish novel, originally published in 1943, has become a bestseller in recent years. It tells the story of Raif, a sensitive young man from Ankara who is fond of the arts and somewhat addicted to romance novels. Not too keen on his son’s interests, Raif’s father sends him to Germany to make a career for himself. In Berlin, Raif spends his time wandering the streets and going to art galleries — not exactly what his father had in mind. One day, he finds a painting of a woman that stops him in his tracks. She is surely the woman of his dreams. Deeply moved, he decides to find her.
The story is heart-wrenchingly romantic and reads like a work of art. HSPs often find themselves moved by art, beauty, and the deeper emotions of life. This novel, with its deeply sensitive protagonist, has all of these things.
“Surely I knew this pale face, this dark brown hair, this dark brow, these dark eyes that spoke of eternal anguish and resolve. I had known that woman since I’d opened my first book at the age of seven — since I’d started, at the age of five, to dream… She was a swirling blend of all the women I had ever imagined.”
6. The Witches by Roald Dahl
A childhood favorite of mine, I picked up this book again last summer and couldn’t put it down. A young boy, enthralled by his Norwegian grandmother’s folkloric stories, goes searching for “REAL WITCHES” — monstrous, toeless creatures who turn children into mice.
Both grandson and grandmother live in their own little bubble, separated from the outside world (as an HSP child, escape from the real world was often on my agenda). Together, they build a world where folklore and reality merge into one. They have the kind of deep and meaningful relationship that HSPs crave. And the writing style is so charming that it’ll put a smile on your face, guaranteed. A good, light read when the real world is too much!
(Honestly, Dahl is such a master that you might be happier just getting the full 16-book Roald Dahl collection.)
“’Children should never have baths,’ my grandmother said. ‘It’s a dangerous habit.’”
“I agree, Grandmamma.”
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This post was originally published today on Dana Hall School’s blog, The Roar.
On April 12, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for marching for civil rights without a permit; he remained in jail for 11 days, during which he wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” That is, 56 years ago this very week, King was in jail and writing the Letter that continues to inspire thousands of people.
My students and I read King’s Letter fairly early in the year whenever I teach AP English Language and Composition, both because it is brilliant in its own right and because it lays the groundwork for my pedagogy of asking students to begin building what I call “an internal library.”
One of the many things that astonishes me about King’s Letter is that he wrote it under such adverse circumstances. An ally smuggled into his jail cell the newspaper that contained a statement by eight white Alabama clergymen denouncing King’s activities, and he immediately began writing a response. As he later explained, “Begun on the margins of the newspaper in which the statement appeared while I was in jail, the letter was continued on scraps of writing paper supplied by a friendly black trusty, and concluded on a pad my attorneys were eventually permitted to leave me.”
And yet, sitting there in his jail cell, writing on scraps of paper and with nary a book in sight, King draws powerfully on 2,000 years of resources. He discusses ancient and modern history as well as current events. He quotes from the bible, from legal statements, from Abraham Lincoln and from Martin Luther. And he can do all of this because he essentially carries those writings within himself. In my imagination, I see him going into his own mind and browsing the bookshelves of the extensive library that resides there.
An internal library helped King write an extraordinary manifesto of civil rights, and that Letter has in turn become part of my own internal library. I turn to it often when I’m trying to work through the right and wrong of a situation … and by “turn to it,” I mean that I call up the relevant passages in my mind. Yes, I could easily look it up on the internet, but I know it well and can simply flip to the passages I want in my own mind. My internal library comes nowhere close to rivaling King’s, but in just this past week, I have pulled King, Henry David Thoreau, and Emily Dickinson off the bookshelves of my mind so that I can consult and quote from them.
And so I have my students begin to build their own internal libraries. My AP English Language and Composition students select and memorize five lines from King’s Letter that they can imagine wanting to consult in the future. My US History students this winter memorized and recited Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” so that “of the people, by the people, for the people” now lives within them. I asked my seniors this month to choose five books from their high school reading that they want to be able to carry around with them mentally. And later this spring, my ninth graders will memorize the speech of their choice from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and I will tell them the story of a wonderful spring day several years ago, when my class was performing the final act from the play for some visiting grandparents. As one student began speaking Macbeth’s “out, out, brief candle!” speech, a grandmother began delightedly reciting it with her, having learned it in her own high school days. There could have been no better lesson in the joy that comes from a well-built and well-maintained internal library.
What’s on your own library shelves?


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In the last installment, we had just arrived at the point in which the sidhe had returned from Arcadia. At first, most of the kithain were overjoyed, as this seemed to signal a new Spring, a symbolic end of the hardships of the previous six hundred years, as Glamour began to return to Earth.
Their hopes were soon dashed, however, as the sidhe looked around themselves and said, 'Your rulers have returned. Bow down and serve us once more.'
Obviously, the commoner kith were none too pleased at this development. The sidhe had, after all, abandoned them to potential Undoing at the hands of Banality, only to return and demand fealty once more without even so much as a 'Good job in our absence.' Tensions mounted, until in most areas of Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, war broke out between the commoners and the sidhe. In some ways, this conflict was most severe in the Americas, where hostilities began with the Night of Iron Knives, otherwise known as the Beltaine Massacre. The sidhe had agreed to meet with the commoner leaders and forge a peace treaty. The leaders were instead betrayed, as the sidhe slew every one of them with Cold Iron, obliterating their faerie souls for all eternity.
The beginning of conflict wasn't so violent in other parts of the world, though the conflict itself was harsher. In the British Isles, the sidhe won a decisive but brutal victory, and returned to rulership. The Iberian peninsula suffered a similar fate. The Scandanavian commoners, on the other hand, chose to hand the crown back to the sidhe willingly; perhaps they had had their fill of self-rulership and were only too pleased to return to the traditional system of governance. In North America and (more slowly) Australia, the sidhe won the war, but then met with the commoners and agreed upon a compromise: the sidhe would resume their traditional positions of monarchical leadership, but their rule would be tempered by the existence of a Parliament of Dreams which could override the king. Furthermore, positions of leadership would be opened to non-sidhe changelings for the first time. In fact, with all of North America unified into the Kingdom of Concordia ruled by David Ardry, the continent was subdivided into several lesser kingdoms (Apples in the New England area through New York and Pennsylvania, Willows in the South, White Sands in Florida, Grass in the midwest, Burning Sun in the Southwest, Pacifica on the west coast and Hawai'i, Northern Ice covering Canada and Alaska, and all of Central America as the Feathered Serpent), the Kingdom of the Feathered Serpent was ruled by a troll monarch.
The Galatian Confederation was the oddball amongst the conflicts. The commoners in Eastern Europe all the way to Germany united to defeat the sidhe invaders. After their success, they formed the Galatian Confederation, a commoner paradise. There are very few sidhe here at all; most of them fled to France, which became the Kingdom of Neustria, a traditional monarchy in the style that had existed before the Shattering (the collapsing of the portals into the Dreaming). In fact, because of the influx of sidhe from Galatia and the commoners fleeing the harsh treatment of the sidhe, Neustria's changeling population is 90% sidhe.
For several years afterwards, there was peace and prosperity amongst the kithain. There were political intrigues, conspiracies and secret societies, and no shortage of adventures, but most were content. Things began to unravel in 1997 though, when David Ardry went missing shortly after his wedding to Faerilth ap Eiluned. Concordia began to unravel as many competing factions vied for the newly-vacant throne. Eventually, the sidhe Danwyn ap Gwydion ascended to the throne, and began warning the kithin of the return of the Fomorians.
His rulership did not have the auspacious beginning that he might have hoped. The kithain of California rebelled, and eventually won their independence. They formed the Golden Confederate Republic, a democratic state free from the monarchy of the rest of North America. Many of the existing sub-kings fell or disappeared, and Danwyn had to replace them.
Then more global omens began. Originally, only eight of the thirteen noble houses of the sidhe had returned from Arcadia (not counting those Scathach sidhe who'd remained on Earth after the Shattering). But after the secession of the Golden Confederate Republic, the reamining five houses appeared. Shortly after that, new kith began to appear from the deep recesses of the Dreaming. Although the Fomorians have not arrived yet, these omens along with prophecies from noted seers indicate that it is coming. It is only a matter of time.
Thus ends the history of the fae (thus far).
I should note, at this point, that some of what has been included in this history is of my own devising. Some of the events in the recent history (such as the creation of the Golden Confederate Republic and the ascension of Danywn ap Gwydion) are the result of games that I have GMed, and so were influenced by gamers in my games. Others, such as the existence of Dark Glamour and a Dark Dreaming, are of my own devising based on my personal philosophies on the nature of the game's setting.
But, even with that in mind, I hope that you have enjoyed reading this history of Changeling: the Dreaming. I will see you here again next week! Until then,


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Often imitated, but never surpassed, the story of the Music Man is the classic tale of a man trying to be something that he is not and, ultimately, discovering that who he really is can be just as rewarding as the myth he shrouds himself in. I’m talking about the classic original that you can probably find on AMC or any of those classic movie channels that you can get through http://www.rasertech.com/ or the like. While good things were certainly said about the various remakes and versions of this American musical classic, there is just no substitute for the original.
Taking place in the countryside of Iowa, music man Harold Hill is a con man who sets out to swindle the local townsfolk by getting them to invest in a school marching band. What they don’t realize is that Harold Hill has no intention of fulfilling their orders for uniforms and instruments and plans to skip town once he has enough money. Along the way, he dodges the various town council members who try to investigate him and ultimately manages to fool everyone except the lovely librarian, which kicks into all sorts of musical nonsense. If you have not seen the Music Man then you are missing out on a true American classic.


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Book Study: Lent and Easter Wisdom – Week 8, Days 48-54
April 25, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Starting Ash Wednesday 2022, we will begin our daily meditations using the book Lent and Easter Wisdom by Thomas Merton. Each day we will read one “Day” which will include writing from Merton, a passage from scripture, a meditation, and a Lenten practice.
We will then gather via Zoom on Mondays beginning March 7th at 7:00 pm.
At an acceptable time, I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation, I have helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! ~ 2 Corinthians 6:1-2


Ayala Science Library and Science Tower – The Well Kept Keys
The Ayala Science Library is a modernday marvels and was created by the distinguished architect Salvador Ayala.
The building is intended to present its occupants a comfortable and relaxing environment and also to provide a special and enlightening adventure.
The Science Library was officially opened on January 25th, 1994 by its esteemed grasp architect Sir James Griffith. The construction was made in an exceptional architectural style that demonstrates its aim of providing an improving educational experience for its users. The arrangement is composed of 4 key wings.
The first thing is separated into a few components. The lower wing includes the front desk and reception area whereas the top wing includes the executive officeand seminar space, library and storage rooms. The second wing is also divided in to a few parts, including the reception and studying rooms.
The Ayala Science Library can be known as the Science Tower and can be found in the southern corner of their building. This region of the construction is employed as a exhibition hall and serves as the heart of the library to all different aspects regarding the science fiction world.
Even the Ayala Science Library supplies a variety of companies to its patrons. This includes a library with wide array of reference substances, electronic textbooks, CDs, DVDs, electronic books, software, music and audio. In addition, there are several computer labs and game rooms, which were created in a way they make use of high excellent technology and computer systems.
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The library also offers lessons and internet programs for your community. This includes lectures, tutorials and interactive learning tasks.
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Dotty DeCoster is currently preparing a biography of John Nagle. She contacted Laurel Lemke, Grave Concerns Association, to determine whether his gravesite was at the historic Western State Hospital patient cemetery. Laurel did not have a match, Dotty pursued her search and found his burial site in King County. She prepared this obituary which describe a fascinating life. Thank you, Dotty, for your research and allowing us to know about this important person, who spent so many years at the institution.
John H. Nagle (1830 - 1897)
John H. Nagle (pronounced Nail), was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1833 with his family, to Hagerstown, Maryland, then to Pennsylvania and Indiana. In the summer of 1853, Nagle arrived in Seattle. Family history recounts that he was joined by his sister, Catherine Anna Nagle, who arrived by sea with the Rev. David Blaine and Catharine Paine Blaine in November, 1853. (It is possible that Mr. Nagle also arrived with the Blaines, or he may have come overland through the new Naches Pass trail.)
John H. Nagle was one of the first members of the church the Blaine's established, the Methodist Episcopal Church or White Church , the first church in Seattle. Nagle filed Donation Land Claim #233 on September 24, 1855 for 161 acres. This is the area of Seattle now from Harvard Avenue to ½ block east of 14th Avenue; and E. Union Street to E. Thomas Street. In March 1866, Nagle received a patent from the U. S. government and took over ownership of his homestead. Catherine Anna Nagle married Alexander Murray Gow in March 1866 and moved with him to his farm near the White River (near O'Brien). The Nagles were friends of Arthur Armstrong (1822-1899) and Mary Ann Boren (1822-1912) Denny and John Nagle's homestead was neighboring to their donation claim as well as that of his brother and her sister, David T. (1832-1903) and Louisa Boren (1827-1916) Denny.
John H. Nagle participated in an exploring expedition for a new pass over the Cascades at what is today Snoqualmie Pass in late July and early August 1855. In July 1857, Nagle was elected King County Assessor and served until 1859. He was elected Assessor again in July 1860 and served until July 1861. In 1858 he was elected County Commissioner with Henry Yesler and served for a year. In 1865, Mr. Nagle was on the executive committee of the King County Agricultural Fair and served as a judge of fruits, along with David Denny and C. Clymer. He was a farmer and raised stock and maintained an orchard.
In 1874, the King County probate court arranged for John H. Nagle to be examined by Dr. G. A. Weed (a respected local medical practitioner) who found him œinsane and dangerous. On July 13, 1874, Nagle was transported by the court to the Hospital for the Insane in Washington Territory at Ft. Steilacoom. At the request of his sister, Kate Gow and her husband Alexander Gow, his only relatives in Washington Territory, David T. Denny was appointed guardian of John H. Nagle's estate on July 14, 1874.
On February 8, 1897, John W. Waughop, M.D. and N. J. Redpath, M.D. reported the death of John H. Nagle due to œexhaustion from chronic mania at the Western Washington Hospital for the Insane where he had resided for 22 years 6 months and 26 days. His remains were transported to Seattle that night and he was buried at what is now Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Queen Anne hill. A brief notice appeared in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer on Tuesday, February 9, 1897, p. 8.
Mr. Nagle was survived by the children of his sister and brother-in-law, Catherine Anna and Alexander Murray Gow, who had died in Sumner, Washington in 1895 and 1894 respectively. Mr. Nagle's care at Western Washington Hospital for the Insane was paid for by his estate through his guardian, David T. Denny and the King County probate court. Mr. Denny platted the first portion of the Nagle Estate in 1880 in order to pay Mr. Nagle's bills and taxes.
The inscription on John H. Nagle's grave stone reads "Sweet His Beloved Sleep". His remains are joined at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (originally the Free Methodist Cemetery) by those of Rev. David Blaine (1824-1900) and Catharine Paine Blaine (1829-1908) who returned to Seattle in 1882.
Prepared by Dotty DeCoster, November 24, 2009 based on public records


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- Year of movie : 1994
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- Release date of movie : 1994-12-16
- Companies of movie : Bedford Falls Productions, TriStar Pictures, Pangaea,
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- Actors of movie :Tantoo Cardinal (Pet), Charles Andre (Federal Officer), Robert Wisden (John T. O'Banion), Julia Ormond (Susannah Fincannon Ludlow), Randall Slavin (Teen Alfred), Gordon Tootoosis (One Stab), David Kaye (Samuel Decker), Anthony Hopkins (Col. William Ludlow), Bill Dow (Longley), Sam Sarkar (Rodriguez), Paul Desmond (Decker), Weston McMillan (Noel), Sekwan Auger (Young Isabel Two), Christina Pickles (Isabel Ludlow), Nigel Bennett (Asgaard), Keegan Macintosh (Boy Tristan), Karina Lombard (Isabel Two Decker Ludlow), Henry Thomas (Samuel Ludlow), John Novak (James O'Banion), Brad Pitt (Tristan Ludlow), Christine Harder (Isabel Three), Aidan Quinn (Alfred Ludlow), Doug Hughes (Teen Samuel), Eric Johnson (Teen Tristan), Kenneth Welsh (Sheriff Tynert)
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Director : Edward Zwick, Set Decoration : Dorree Cooper, Production Design : Lilly Kilvert, Art Direction : Andrew Precht, Producer : William D. Wittliff, Casting : Mary Colquhoun, Screenplay : Susan Shilliday, Editor : Steven Rosenblum, Screenplay : William D. Wittliff, Novel : Jim Harrison, Art Direction : Rick Roberts, Producer : Edward Zwick, Original Music Composer : James Horner, Director of Photography : John Toll, Producer : Marshall Herskovitz, Costume Design : Deborah Lynn Scott
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Books play a key role in the children’s learning process. This is why introducing books to a child is very important. There are plenty of publishers today but you have to choose the one that can provide you with a good quality. One of the best publishers is from Melbourne, Australia called Hinkler.
Hinkler has been providing the best children’s books in 77 countries around the world. The produce and sell over 20 million products available in 38 different languages in just one year. That is why this company is the best source not only of Childrens books but also a wide variety of books for adults.
With Hinkler, there are different kinds of books and learning kits depending on the child’s age. There are Babies and Toddlers Books for ages 0-2 years, Preschoolers Books for children who are 3 to 5 years old, and Children’s Books for kids 6 to 12 years old. The books available ranges from slime making instructional gift sets which comes with the key ingredients and different recipes for slime making, bedtime stories, a book compilation of jokes, and a lot more!
The Gift Sets
With Hinkler, they know that finding gifts for little kids should not only be all about toys. Books and craft ideas should also be given from time to time. So here are the best selling gift sets that you can find at Hinkler.
- Read To Me, Grandma. This is a hardback type of book that was recently released this January 2018. This is a 144-page book with different character-building stories that can develop and teach the child about love, friendship, and a lot more. The five different stories that come with this book are well-illustrated that can be a great way to gather all the kids in the house when grandma is over and entertain the kids with stories while building the characters.
- Craft With Me: Mini Garden. One way to spend the weekend is to teach the kids about gardening. This gift set is the kit that you will need. You can craft and grow plants, paint the pots for your mini-garden. No need to worry about getting the little ones dirty! These are all paper-crafted plants which will be a perfect start for them to practice before trying out their green thumb.
- Kids Who Craft: String Wrap Bracelets. This is one of the best ways to bond with your girls. It is time to develop their creativity. You and your little ladies can make your own unique bracelets using this kit. You can start with a black bracelet and help them decorate using different washi tape, strings, and adorable buttons. This is also the best way to teach them to create their own gifts that they can give to their friends.
Nurturing the child’s mind is very important. It’s not all about the new technology. Help them learn how to love books since the learning that they can get from these are priceless. Grab one for your kids and learn more about the different books and instructional materials from Hinkler.


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A journey of forty years and sixty thousand leagues! From the seraglios of Persia to the empire of Shah Jahan--from the lands of The Great Mogul of India to the court of the Sun King of France, the true story of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier and the French Blue, the world’s most famous diamond, unfolds across a panorama of two continents.
Between 1630-1668, the French gem merchant Jean-Baptiste Tavernier made six voyages to Persia and India. His true exploits by land and sea go far beyond the paper and ink adventures of purely fictional heroes. Tavernier knew and did business with some of the 17th Century’s most powerful princes and romanced some of the world’s most beautiful women.
Tavernier acquired a magnificent 116 carat blue diamond. Upon his return from his sixth voyage, he sold this diamond to Louis XIV for 147 kilos of pure gold. The Sun King ennobled him and he became Baron of Aubonne.
The great blue diamond! Recut, set in the fabulous Jewel of The Golden Fleece (see back cover), then stolen and recut again! The remains of this fabulous gem is on display at The Smithsonian, the world famous Hope Diamond, but for the first 200 years of its history, it was called simply The French Blue.
“The fascinating back story of the Hope Diamond. It is both a delightful read and a treasure trove of insights into the world of
the 17th Century gem trade.”


- Japanese language materials that can be borrowed from the library
- On this page, you can search for Japanese language materials in the International Student Library at Osaka University Main Library (at Toyonaka Campus).
- Study Columns
- In this section of the website, columns written by students of Osaka University and faculty members of the Center for International Education and Exchange. They give you their recommendations of Japanese language materials and study methods.
- Guide to Life at Osaka University
- In this section of the website, useful information for living in Osaka University is introduced through columns and videos.


Read: October 2016
Summary: A psychiatrist makes an unusual discovery as he researches Freud’s failure to win a Nobel Prize. The discovery stems from a file of letters written by several Novel laureates addressed to the executor of Alfred Nobel’s will including Rudyard Kipling and Marie Curie. The letters offer explanations on the mystery behind Stonehenge’s construction. Upon this discovery, it uncovered an added secret prize for solving the mystery of Stonehenge.
My thoughts: This was a delightful read. I really enjoyed reading this mix of facts and fiction and seamless it seemed to be. It is one of the few novels that I was looking up information as I was going along to have the background information.


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This fourth edition of Retail Banking is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the principles of banking.
In the context of a challenging global economy and the continuing recovery from the global financial crisis, good banking and the capacity of retail banks to anticipate and react to economic, environmental, political, social and technological pressures are more relevant than ever.
Packed with international examples and case studies, the text covers all aspects of banking in the modern financial services industry and clearly explains the regulatory, social, technological and practical environment in which retail banks operate. Topics covered include: banking risks and regulation payment methods, fund transfers, collecting and paying banks principles of the banker-customer relationship the balance between liquidity and profitability principles of lending and key credit risk tools.
The text is complemented by a tutor resource containing dozens of practice tasks for students
Published by Gosbrook Professional Publishing
This text is structured as 15 separate topics relating to the mid-corporate sector. It forms the study guide for a Level 6 module offered exclusively by the ifs University College.
There is a natural flow through the chapters aimed at gradually building knowledge and understanding of the module and the sector.
The financial services environment has been subject to significant volatility and change since the 2007−08 financial crisis; the global implications of the crisis’ main triggers continue to play out in a variety of ways. Consequently, students need to ensure they maintain their wider reading into relevant topics that will broaden their perspective.
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The Board of Education created Educational Equity Policy 444 to ensure that FCPS endeavored to create equitable learning opportunities for all students. I have charged leaders throughout FCPS to “lead with an equity lens,” and I witnessed that happen today!
The Mobile Literacy Clinic drove down the street, and the honking horn prompted young students to run excitedly from their homes! Excited about practicing reading? Absolutely!!
Staff members from Valley Elementary School invited students inside to read and practice essential reading skills that can easily be forgotten over a long summer. Led by Literacy Specialist Jill Barnes (who, you may remember, actually won the Farmers’ Insurance Company contest to purchase the RV that houses the Mobile Literacy Clinic), a team of teachers—Jessica Sparacino, Courtney Souders, Christine Pullen and Cindy Newmeyer—worked with small groups of students from several grades. Students were eager to read and practice, as their smiling faces demonstrated. Principal Tracy Poquette was there supporting the team along with Instructional Director Kathy Prichard.
They managed to fill every nook and cranny in the RV, and I think that was part of the fun. Mrs. Barnes proudly shared with me that they had fit 24 people inside at one of their stops. That’s right, the Mobile Literacy Clinic makes 3 stops every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Two of the stops are in neighborhoods where transportation is a challenge for families, and one stop is at the school’s parking lot.
An added bonus for this stop was the partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries. As students finished their work in the Mobile Literacy Clinic, they bounded home to get their library books to exchange at the Bookmobile. Even younger siblings came to peruse the books and make selections for the week ahead.
I am confident that the teacher leaders from Valley ES will be able to document the reading performance of students who are benefiting from the reinforcement the Mobile Literacy Clinic provides. What they cannot measure is the joy this opportunity brings to the students and their families, but you could see it and feel it all around!
To me, that is equity in action!


Importance of Academic Literacy in Higher Education3 min read
Think about the time when you felt confident about a topic, you opened a book and right after reading one line, you closed the book. The reason behind that is the tone of language written in that academic book.
Academic literacy is the ability to understand the vocabulary that is used in the context. It is highly essential as it helps to understand all the metaphors and idioms. Without academic literacy, you cannot survive in this digital world. For further enhancement, you can also take help from different cheap essay writing services.
The purpose of academic books is to make sure that the student understands the topic properly. Since childhood, students are taught from different academic guides to make them understand the structure of professional academic pattern.
In higher education, there is a huge need to comprehend the skill of understanding academic literacy. In childhood, most of the books are based on the same area and the same language, having the same context used as examples.
The academic literacy is completely diverse within the academic boundaries. To complete just one assignment, student has to read and learn the academic write-ups from several sources, these sources ranged from their content to the other part of the world.
In the colleges or universities, students need to write their academic articles; academic articles require thorough research and a clear understanding of the topic. No matter how intelligent a person is, no matter how much knowledge he has, he still needs several articles to collect evidence based research.
In academic writings, there is also a need for references. As the usage of the internet is increasing, several websites have content that is only the opinion of the people. No matter how accurate it is, still the opinion could never be counted as the reference in academic literacy.
Academic literacy helps people to understand and communicate in effective ways with the strong evidence. Various sites have hundreds of articles that can aid you in becoming an academic literate person. For example, 7 dollar essay offer you academic essays that will boost up your knowledge. So what are you waiting for? Visit them now.
The student in higher education has to read academic articles which are written and checked by the professors and everything written in them is research-based. Even if the research shows something different from the opinion of the student, even then it is counted as authentic because the research proved that. If you want to sound persuasive and justified then make sure that you are quoting relevant and authentic in your arguments and statements.
Academic literacy not only helps the student in learning, specifically in their field or assignment, instead they give the student an exposure to the world. They read and learn about how different people could have diverse opinions on certain things. They learn through vast diverse academic literacy that the perceptions and behavior of the people differ from one place to another.
So, what’s your take on this? Have you ever struggled in writing an effective academic paper? If yes, then take a chill pill because now there are plenty of online courses available. Just login the reliable website and start learning more about the academic literacy along with its importance.


Fredillo was an artist who created woman spanking art illustrations in the 1920s. He illustrated works such as la Voluptueuse Souffrance (Voluptuous Suffering) by Max des Vignons
On this page you can find his 24 Fantaisies Parisiennes (Parisian Fantasies). I think these are supposed to be illustrations of the life in Paris during Fredillo's time with some added imagination. That's all I know about him and his artwork.
Please note that I translated the titles for above picture myself and they might not be completely accurate. The translation of the title for picture 9 was suggested by a helpful visitor who would like to remain anonymous.


The Great Silence
Il Grande Silenzio
Italy, France | 1968 | 105′ | DCP | Color | Italian, English | Group: C
Director: Sergio Corbucci
Featuring superb photography and a haunting score by Ennio Morricone, Sergio Corbucci’s Italian spaghetti western masterpiece. Set in the snow swept landscape of Utah, a mute gunfighter Silence (Jean-Louis Trintignant) stands against a group of ruthless bounty hunters, led by Loco (Klaus Kinski).
Gordon and his wife were murdered by bounty killers. Their son was hurt and became permanently mute. As Gordon’s boy grows up, he is called Silence and works with the bandits and their allies to fight against the killers. At that time, the Outlaws who have taken shelter in the hills must descend into the valley for food. Snow Hill has become a muster place for bounty hunters, who simply waylay the outlaws and slaughter them to collect the bounty. One of the outlaws, he is killed by a bounty killer. His widow writes to Silence to ask him kill the murderer. Meanwhile, in order to maintain the order of the town, the Governor assigns Gideon Burnett to be the sheriff. The bounty-killing gang led by Loco gives the sheriff a hard time. He is killed by Loco as he saves Silence. Silence gets beat to near death. Nursed back to health by the beautiful women that hired him, he falls in love and tries to take Loco out again. Will he succeed?
* Pre-screening introduction by director Takashi Miike
|Dec 9 (Fri)||5:00pm||Macao Cultural Centre|
|Producers||Robert Dorfmann, Attilio Riccio|
|Cast||Jean-Louis Trintignant, Klaus Kinski|
|Scriptwriters||Sergio Corbucci, Vittoriano Petrilli,|
|Mario Amendola, Bruno Corbucci|
|Art Director||Riccardo Domenici|
|Production||Adelphia Compagnia Cinematografica,|
|Les Films Corona|


Drake has published numerous short stories in a variety of science fiction and fantasy anthologies.
Drake begun seriously pursuing a career as a full-time writer.
Drake's first novel, Farmers & Mercenaries, was published by a small press, Imagined Interprises, Inc. This book has won several awards, including a Moonbeam Young Adult award for Excellence in Fantasy Literature and being named Dragonroots Magazines' Best New Fantasy Saga of 2009.
Drake began professionally teaching creative writing at large fan events such as Comic Con San Diego and Gen Con Indianapolis. He was also contracted to teach monthly creative writing classes by the Clark County Library District in Las Vegas, NV.
Drake's second novel, Mortals & Deities, was published by Imagined Interprises, Inc. It won another Moonbeam Young Adult award for Excellence in Fantasy Literature.
Drake took a position with Sony as the Lead Fiction Writer for a 650 million dollar budget game titled EverQuest Next.
Drake did a graphic novel project with famed illustrator Larry Elmore titled SnarfQuest.
Drake's first story for the Shadowrun game franchise was published by Catalyst.
Drake released his first book on creative writing titled Drake's Brutal Writing Advice - Dynamic Story Creation in plain English.
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