Friday, March 24, 2017
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO
I Am Not Your Negro is brilliant and disturbing and educational and poignant and enlightening and sobering and infinitely captivating. This documentary film directed by Raoul Peck is based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript Remember This House, and is masterfully narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. It explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin's reminiscences of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
I first became aware of James Baldwin when I read his semi-autobiographical book 'Go Tell it on the Mountain' in high school, and was fortunate enough to hear him lecture in person some time later (around 1985) at what was then Dekalb College. This was just a couple of years before his death in 1987, and I remember that he was just as relentlessly and unapologetically outspoken that day as he had ever been...just as he had been in the TV interviews from the '60's that I had seen with him. Much of the material in his lecture was difficult for me to listen to because it was so brutally honest and indicting of American history and of white culture, but he was so intelligent, articulate and even poetic in his delivery that I could have sat there all day and heard even more. His mastery of the English language and finesse as a wordsmith made it easier to absorb the sword of truth from his lips.
'I Am Not Your Negro' does an expertly commanding job of using movie clips, archival news footage, and clips of interviews with Baldwin to illustrate the powerful words of his manuscript, and much of it serves as a compelling time capsule that somehow resonates with uncanny accuracy and relevance for today. His words, written decades ago, ring quite sadly prophetic as it relates to our present reality.
Baldwin was incredibly and unflinchingly courageous, not just as an man of color who fearlessly gave a voice to the voiceless, but also as an out gay man who embraced his sexual orientation without trepidation. He is therefore an icon in several communities, including the literary community, and IANYN is a powerful tribute to his work and legacy on every level.


The Central library of the institution is centrally air-conditioned with multi storied levels. The structure stands in the centre of the spacious landscaped campus; it stores a vast and volumes collection of recent text books, references materials and interesting case studies. There are around more than 200 periodicals and peer reviewed journals and back volumes of National and International publishers pertaining to the modern medical sciences are archived and subscribed.
There is an outside always accessible common reading room with a seating capacity for 150 students where they can bring their own books or material and read. The inside reading room hall accommodates more than 250 students with modular and most comfortable luxurious furniture giving privacy to each student to avail his library services. A separate post graduate reading room with 100 seating capacity is situated on the first floor of the library. Additionally also a separate reading room for the staff. The text books and reference books of all the required specialties and subjects significantly relevant to undergraduate and postgraduate education are stacked in this hall systematically so that students can pick them easily. Computerised cataloguing is done for easy access of books to them.
The digital library with 40 computers on both first and second floor provides convenience for the end users in access to browse the internet, to view the C.D'S and to have the connectivity to the digital library of the affiliated Dr. N T R University of Health Sciences. In addition to this the library provides the access to downloading the developments in the field of medical science. Printer and photocopier are available for the students to make copies of any reference material they require. Separate toilets for men and women, safe drinking water and coffee wending machines are provided for the students’ utility. The library remains open from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Common Reading Room
Silent Study Area with Privacy Cabins


NEWLY brought back into print by Hester Publications! Like a Meteor Across the Horizon: The Jesse B. Ferguson Story is actually three books in one. The main section of the book was written by Johnny Tucker and gains its title from a description from H. Leo Boles:
“Like a meteor that flashes across the horizon, making a trail of glorious light behind it, and then suddenly disappearing and leaving nothing but darkness in its wake, so Jesse B. Ferguson came above the horizon and shone as a great orator in the church of Christ at Nashville, Tennessee, and then as suddenly disappeared and dropped into obscurity. Perhaps no preacher of the gospel ever stood so high in the estimation of the people and received the plaudits of the populace and then dropped so low as did this man.” (Biographies & Sermons of Gospel Preachers, 1932)
In a succinct and eloquent manner, Johnny Tucker tells the tragic story and fascinating tale of the demise of the once-beloved Nashville preacher. As he gained influence and fame in the Restoration movement in the 1840s, Ferguson’s star flashed across the Nashville landscape as he rose to great prominence as a preacher, magazine editor, and thought leader among the churches of Christ.
Tucker’s research and analysis tracks Ferguson’s rise and ultimate downfall, demonstrating how the influential preacher began to espouse increasingly strange heretical doctrines in his writing and preaching, namely Universalism, Unitarianism, and Spiritualism, which would lead to great division and trouble in the congregation and in the brotherhood.
This book serves as a relevant and striking warning against false teaching, pride, and blind trust in human heroes and human wisdom. Any Christian will benefit from the valuable lessons found in Johnny Tucker’s insightful work.
In asking Sam Hester why he chose to bring this book back into print, he replied: "I chose to reprint Meteor because it shows that: (1) an individual who once preached the truth can turn aside, especially when a rising yet fickle multitude crowd into the church to hear the heretic’s ear-tickling (even hypnotic) eloquence; (2) good leaders and a faithful remnant of true believers can oppose the heretic and begin again, while the heretic and his followers fade away."
In addition to Tucker’s original book, first published in 1978, a helpful chronology from Scott Harp et al from therestorationmovement.com is also included in this printing. The last section of this book is a reprint of a document published in 1854, called the History and True Position of the Church of Christ in Nashville: An Examination of the Speculative Theology Recently Introduced from Neologists, Universalists, etc.
Andy Baumberger gives an excellent explanation of why this book was written. “Composed by a concerned group of Christians in the heart of the Restoration movement in the mid-nineteenth century, the book seeks to establish the original foundation for the church of Christ in Nashville…and show how the church gradually, yet dramatically, parted from that foundation due to the teachings and leadership of Ferguson…
Throughout the book, the authors strike a regretful and solemn tone as they acknowledge their solemn duty to renounce the gross error of Jesse Ferguson and the adherents of his teachings as those not in fellowship with those practicing the true Christian faith. No delight is taken in the denouncing. No pleasure accompanies this duty to defend the truth by calling out religious falsehoods…
The book reminds believers today of our responsibility to uphold the Bible, to be uncompromising in standing for truth, and to do so in a way that reflects compassionate love and genuine concern for those in error. If we are to be truly loving in this generation and in future ones, we must not abandon the realities of the coming judgment or the horrific nature of sin. Indeed, we must do as Fanning and others did in response to the error in the church of Christ in Nashville and point lovingly and unwaveringly to the unshakeable, unchanging truth of the Bible.”
Click here to purchase Like a Meteor Across the Horizon.


Part of the funds for scholarships for children whose parents are victims of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina are provided from the publishing activities and sale of wall annual calendars. We have made calendars from 1998 – 2015 year which sales provided over 1,500 scholarships.
“Drugs – a myth, hell, reality ” in a specific and multidisciplinary approach deals with the issue of drug abuse. In addition to the historical section of this phenomenon, analysis of the situation in different countries of the world, special emphasis was put on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the book you can find: plenty of exclusive information on the Balkan drug routes, the new godfathers of the Italian Mafia, drug producing countries, different ways of transporting drugs, basic concepts about drugs and their division, traces of drugs, unknown facts from the world of drugs, drugs among celebrities, drugs and inspiration, and also the book gives the drug slang (vocabulary of the drug addicts), but also you can find a very detailed overview of the concepts characteristic for the world of drugs.
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Sexual violence against children” is a book which is dealing with the problems of sexual violence against children and on the comprehensive manner handles with such mindless human phenomenon. This book gives a historical overview, examples from different countries of the world with special reference to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Srpska, performs analysis of criminal legislation, provide analysis of samples of such human behavior, performs profiling of persons who fall into the category of sexual abusers, gives suggestions for prevention and combating this phenomenon, and provides instructions for parents how to recognize that their child was sexually assaulted, as well as instructions on how to react when your child disclose that it was sexually abused. All of this correlates with the Convention on the Rights of the Children. Sexual violence against children – Price 20.00 BAM
Children without parental care“, deals with the problems of children who lost both parents during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995. These children, especially vulnerable population, are seeking engagement of all stakeholders of society who can provide them with support in the course of growing up, proper and comprehensive education and thus preparing to become useful member of the community.
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|1998.||Oliver Dragojević, kantautor iz Republike Hrvatske||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2003.||Jose van Damm, operni pjevač svjetskog renomea iz Belgije||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2003.||Sarajevski gudački kvartet||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2003.||Jovan Kolundžija, violinista svjetskog renomea iz Srbije||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2004.||Ibrica Jusić, kantautor iz Republike Hrvatske||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2004.||Tuzlanski estradni umjetnici||BiH, Tuzla|
|2005.||Halid Bešlić, Hanka Paldum, Alma Čardžić, Nihad Alibegović, estradni umjetnici iz BiH||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2005.||Dragana Jugović del Monaco, operna pjevačica iz Srbije||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2006.||Fadil Toskić estradni umjetnik iz BiH||Švedska|
|2009.||Ricardo Mutti, koncert “Putevi prijateljstva: Od Sarajeva do Sarajeva”||BiH, Sarajevo|
|2010.||Elvira Rahić i Adnan Jakupović, estradni umjetnici iz BiH,||Švicarska, Cirih|
|2011.||Kemal Hasić, estradni umjetnik iz BiH||Švedska, Orebro i Norrkeping|


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Author and writer
Cin Fabré is a New Yorker born and raised in the South Bronx and Queens. A child of Haitian immigrants, she learned from her parents how to hustle so that one day she could escape poverty. At the age of nineteen, she joined a brokerage house on Wall Street, eventually becoming a high-earning broker at a top firm, before leaving in search of a more meaningful life. She’s the author of Wolf Hustle, a memoir revealing her extraordinary rise as a young black female stockbroker running with the white male wolves of Wall Street.
Fabré is a citizen of the world and divides her time between New York City and Europe, where she’s always searching for the best craft cocktails and yummy food. She enjoys spending time traveling with her wife, Irina, and four children. When she’s not playing softball and seeking thrills, you can find her on the beach relaxing with a good book.
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The UCSD Pepband was founded in 1983 as part of the Music Department. For the first few years, band members came from all parts of the UCSD community: undergrads, grad students, med students, faculty, staff, and alumni all in fairly even numbers. Over time, membership shifted to primarily undergrad students. Rehearsals were held in Mandeville Hall, and the band would perform at athletics events in Main Gym, the occasional away game, and various community events. The band existed under the Music Department for a decade, eventually seceding due to budget cuts and successive leadership changes.
In 1994, the band was re-established as a student-run organization supported by Intercollegiate Athletics. Initially working out of the offices in Main Gym, the construction of RIMAC in 1995 gave the band a new home, with the Green Room for a rehearsal space and a closet for equipment storage. Largely this is the band as it is known today. Over the next couple years the website and mailing lists were established, and the band started its tradition of playing at Picnic Day at UC Davis.
Oddly enough the last time a written history of the band was compiled was in 1998. Many thanks to Mike “Sparky” Sklar for that. If you’re interested in a more… colorful (and complete) history of the band up to that point you can check out the full version here.
While the body of available text may be lacking, photographic evidence of the band since then has been collected at an exponentially increasing rate. You can see these galleries here.
As of 2006 (and assuredly earlier), the band has thrived. Boasting a large pool of members, the band can be seen at dozens of events throughout the year. The music library is updated with a few new songs every year by student arrangers. The structure of the officer corps has been mostly the same, with Peptide replacing Equipment Manager and the Historian position expanding to two people in 2008. The annual Davis trip has become a hugely popular event, with elaborate themes, decorations, and costumes being devised by band members every Spring. For reaaal specific stuff check out my attempt at getting some words down about recent years here.


As we look ahead to the celebration of Black History Month at the University of the Toronto, the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) in the Division of HR & Equity in partnership with U of T’s Black History 365 Committee would like to compile a list of all the events, campaigns and initiatives planned across U of T’s three campuses that recognize and honour Black History events in the month of February.
This year we will be launching a comprehensive online calendar on the ARCDO website to support the communication and promotion of the many events and initiatives that will be occurring at the University of Toronto that are directly connected to Black History Month.
We would deeply appreciate your participation in this initiative by sharing any event, campaign, or initiative that is being planned at the University of Toronto in celebration and recognition of Black History. Submissions are welcomed from students, staff, faculty, librarians and chaplains. Please submit the details of your initiative using the button below.
Thank you for your continued support. Please share widely.


The act of cooking, a fundamental aspect of human civilization, has evolved significantly from its humble beginnings around open fires to the sophisticated culinary techniques of today. This journey through the history of cooking reveals not just changes in how we prepare food but also insights into the development of cultures, societies, and technologies over millennia.
From the discovery of fire to the advent of agriculture, and from the first simple recipes to the complex dishes that grace our tables now, cooking has been a constant companion in the human story. This article aims to trace the milestones that have shaped the culinary world, highlighting how our ancestors’ innovations and discoveries have influenced modern cooking practices.
The roots of cooking trace back to prehistoric times, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of human society. The discovery of fire, estimated around 1.5 million years ago, laid the foundation for the development of cooking. Early humans, such as Homo erectus, were the first to harness fire’s transformative power, leading to the advent of cooked food. This breakthrough not only made food safer and more palatable but also had profound implications for human nutrition and social organization.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the controlled use of fire for cooking began in earnest around 790,000 years ago, with findings from sites like Gesher Benot Ya’aqov in Israel showcasing the remnants of hearths and charred animal bones. The introduction of cooking enabled early humans to consume a wider variety of foods, including meat and tubers, which were difficult or impossible to eat raw. This dietary expansion provided the calories and nutrients necessary for brain growth, fueling the development of Homo sapiens.
The invention of pottery around 20,000 years ago further revolutionized prehistoric cooking. Earthenware pots allowed for the boiling of food, opening up new culinary possibilities and making it easier to digest and extract nutrients from plant-based foods. This era also saw the beginnings of agriculture, around 10,000 BCE, which dramatically changed human diets and cooking practices. The domestication of plants and animals led to the development of settled communities, where food could be stored and prepared in more complex ways.
The history of ancient cooking is as diverse as the civilizations that shaped it, each contributing unique flavors, techniques, and traditions to the culinary world. The ancient Egyptians, around 2000 BCE, were among the first to use yeast, unlocking the secrets of leavened bread and beer, staples that would nourish their society, and laborers who built the pyramids. Meanwhile, in ancient China, the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE) refined the art of fermentation, producing soy sauce and other fermented condiments that remain central to Chinese cuisine.
In the Mediterranean, the ancient Greeks, around 500 BCE, developed a diet focused on simplicity and balance, emphasizing vegetables, fruits, and fish seasoned with olive oil and wine. This tradition laid the groundwork for what is now known as the Mediterranean diet. The Romans, building on Greek culinary foundations, introduced the world to a more elaborate dining culture around the 1st century BCE. Their banquets showcased a wide array of foods, from exotic meats to rich sauces, highlighting the empire’s wealth and culinary diversity.
Across the Atlantic, the ancient Mayans (2000 BCE to 900 AD) were cultivating crops like maize, beans, and chili peppers, ingredients that remain central to Mexican cuisine. They developed techniques like nixtamalization, treating corn with lime to make it more nutritious and versatile for making masa, the dough used in tamales and tortillas.
Medieval cooking, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, reflects a period of culinary evolution deeply influenced by social hierarchies, agricultural practices, and the expansion of trade networks. The early medieval period saw the continuation of Roman culinary traditions in Europe, but as the centuries progressed, distinct regional cuisines began to emerge, shaped by local ingredients and the feudal system.
In the noble courts, feasting was a display of wealth and power, with elaborate dishes prepared by skilled cooks. Meats such as venison, boar, and poultry were central to these feasts, often accompanied by rich sauces spiced with precious ingredients like saffron and cloves, which were imported through expanding trade routes with Asia and the Middle East. The introduction of sugar in the 11th century, following the Crusades, brought about a transformation in European desserts, leading to the creation of sweet pastries and confections previously unknown.
For the majority of the population, however, the diet was simpler, based on grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Bread was a staple, along with pottage—a thick stew of vegetables and sometimes meat. The medieval period also saw the widespread establishment of monasteries, which played a crucial role in the development of agricultural techniques and the preservation of culinary knowledge. Monks cultivated vineyards and herb gardens, brewing beer and wine and experimenting with herbs and spices to create medicinal and culinary concoctions.
The medieval kitchen was a place of innovation out of necessity, leading to the invention of tools and techniques that would lay the groundwork for modern cooking. The spit roast, for example, allowed for more efficient cooking of large cuts of meat, while the development of pottery and metalwork expanded the possibilities for boiling, stewing, and baking.
The Renaissance, a period of profound cultural and intellectual rebirth spanning the 14th to the 17th century, brought significant changes to the culinary world. This era, predominantly centered in Italy before spreading across Europe, saw the emergence of cooking as an art form, deeply influenced by the exploration of new worlds and the rediscovery of ancient texts.
One pivotal figure in Renaissance cooking was Maestro Martino of Como, whose work in the mid-15th century laid the groundwork for modern Western cuisine. His cookbook, “Libro de Arte Coquinaria” (The Art of Cooking), compiled around 1465, introduced recipes that emphasized seasonality, the art of sauce making, and the presentation of dishes—concepts that were revolutionary at the time.
The discovery of the New World in 1492 by Christopher Columbus introduced Europe to a plethora of new ingredients, including tomatoes, potatoes, maize, and chocolate, which would eventually become staples in European diets. However, it’s worth noting that the integration of these ingredients into European cuisine was not immediate and took several centuries to become widespread.
The influence of the Renaissance on cooking and dining extended beyond recipes to include dining etiquette and the aesthetics of the dining experience. Banquets became elaborate displays of wealth and power, featuring intricate dishes that were as much a feast for the eyes as they were for the palate. Cooks began to experiment with ingredients and presentation, leading to the development of new cooking techniques and the refinement of kitchen tools.
One notable work that reflects the culinary sophistication of the time is “Opera” by Bartolomeo Scappi, published in 1570. Scappi, who served as a chef to several cardinals and popes, compiled an extensive collection of recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment designs, offering insight into the sophisticated banquets of the Renaissance elite.
Victorian Era Cooking
The Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901 under the reign of Queen Victoria, was a time of significant change in British society, which was reflected in its cooking and dining habits. This period saw the rise of the middle class and the establishment of new social norms and traditions, many of which revolved around the dining table.
One of the most notable aspects of Victorian cooking was the introduction of formal meal structures, with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner becoming established parts of the day. Dinner parties became elaborate affairs, often consisting of multiple courses designed to showcase the host’s wealth and sophistication. This era popularized the concept of “service à la russe” (serving meals in courses) over “service à la française” (where all dishes are presented simultaneously).
The Victorian era also witnessed advancements in kitchen technology and food preservation. The invention of the icebox in the 19th century and the development of canning techniques greatly impacted food storage and preparation. This period also saw the publication of influential cookbooks, such as Mrs. Beeton’s “Book of Household Management” in 1861. Isabella Beeton’s comprehensive guide covered not just recipes but also advice on household management, solidifying her status as a household name.
The expansion of the British Empire during this time introduced a variety of new ingredients and cuisines to the British palate. Spices from India and other colonies started to make their way into traditional British dishes, giving rise to fusion cuisines that are still popular today.
Despite the era’s reputation for opulence, Victorian cooking was also marked by stark contrasts between the rich and the poor. While the upper classes enjoyed an abundance of food and variety, the working classes often subsisted on a more monotonous diet centered around bread, porridge, and potatoes. However, this period also saw the emergence of philanthropic movements aimed at improving food access and nutrition for the less fortunate.
20th Century Cooking
The 20th century was a transformative period for cooking and culinary practices, shaped by technological advancements, societal changes, and the globalization of food culture. This era witnessed the birth of fast food, the rise of celebrity chefs, and a growing awareness of health and nutrition.
The early part of the century saw the introduction of home appliances that revolutionized cooking, such as the gas oven and the refrigerator. These inventions made food storage and preparation easier, leading to changes in how meals were cooked and consumed. The 1950s and 1960s further embraced convenience with the popularity of TV dinners and processed foods, reflecting the era’s fascination with speed and efficiency.
This period also marked the rise of fast food, with the opening of the first McDonald’s by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940, which Ray Kroc later turned into a global franchise. Fast food changed the way people ate, emphasizing speed, convenience, and consistency.
The latter half of the 20th century also saw a shift towards health-conscious eating, spurred by research linking diet to health outcomes. The publication of “Diet for a Small Planet” by Frances Moore Lappé in 1971 and the government’s dietary guidelines introduced in the 1980s encouraged people to consider the nutritional value of their food choices.
Celebrity chefs and television cooking shows began to rise in popularity, influencing home cooking trends and making gourmet cuisine more accessible. Julia Child, for example, introduced French cooking to American audiences with her book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in 1961 and her television show “The French Chef.”
The globalization of food, facilitated by advances in transportation and communication, brought a wide array of cuisines into homes and restaurants around the world. This led to an increased appreciation for diverse culinary traditions and ingredients, fostering a more interconnected global food culture.
As the century closed, there was a growing movement towards sustainable and organic eating, driven by concerns over food production practices and their environmental impact. The slow food movement, founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy in 1986, advocated for preserving traditional and regional cuisine and emphasized the importance of farming practices that are good for the environment.
The turn of the millennium ushered in an era dominated by the internet and social media, drastically changing how people interact with food. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram have allowed chefs, both professional and amateur, to share recipes, cooking tips, and food photography with a global audience. This democratization of culinary knowledge has led to a more informed and adventurous dining public.
Sustainability has become a significant concern in modern cooking, with chefs and home cooks alike focusing on locally sourced, organic ingredients. The farm-to-table movement, popularized in the early 2000s, emphasizes direct relationships between restaurants, farmers, and consumers to ensure fresh, environmentally friendly meals. Notable proponents include chef Alice Waters, whose restaurant, Chez Panisse, opened in 1971, has been a pioneer in sustainable gastronomy.
The 21st century also saw the rise of plant-based diets and alternative proteins, reflecting growing concerns about health, animal welfare, and the environment. Innovations in food technology have produced meat substitutes that closely mimic the taste and texture of real meat, appealing to vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike.
In tracing the evolution of cooking through the ages, from the open fires of prehistoric times to the sophisticated culinary techniques of the modern era, we’ve journeyed through a fascinating narrative of human innovation, cultural exchange, and social transformation. The history of cooking reflects not just changes in food preparation methods but also broader shifts in society, technology, and the way we relate to food and to each other.


by Chris Miller at 08:26:00 AM on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
This book was actually commissioned by IBM to be written. Hurwitz & Associates do not mention any specific products in the book itself, just provide the basics needed for individuals and companies to understand collaboration. IBM did provide the subject matter experts to assist and the book itself is only 64 pages long.
Some of our IBM Lotus family are listed as contributors like Ed Brill, David Hsu, Don Neely, Brendan Crotty and more. There are six chapters from ‘Rethinking Business Collaboration” all the way to the ending ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ The book follows the standard icons and flow of the other Dummies books and makes for an easy read. Chapter 2 digs into the meat of why you are reading the book and handles Collaboration 101, as one section is titled. The section on making the game plan around collaboration asks many of the basic questions that most mid-level managers that are finally exploring this area need to ask and doesn’t go way over their head.
Overall, this book hits right where it was designed and keeps it short enough not to lose attention. It does not dig deep into what is the best product, nor does it answer questions it asks directly. Instead, it forces the reader to make assumptions and decisions to get the movement of collaboration in their own environment and encourages checking out all the possibilities before choosing what platform you wish to build on.


International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access online journal. The Nursing journal provides open access mode of publication to the authors and publishes almost all types of write-ups like research articles, reviews, case reports, case studies, commentaries, short communication, book reviews, editorials, etc.
This Nursing journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Health sciences journal focusing on knowledge transfer and exchange in nursing and health sciences. It has international authorship, readership, and Editorial Board. By encouraging the global scholars to share their knowledge and experiences, Nursing & Health Sciences provide readers with a deeper understanding of health care worldwide and the opportunity to enrich their practices to improve global health.
Nursing Journal aims to publish on all aspects of advances in health care, bipolar and anxiety disorders, community health, critical care medicine, geriatric research, midwifery nursing, neonatal nurse, obstetric care, paediatric psychology, palliative and geriatrics nursing, pediatric care, psychiatric and mental health, psychology and psychiatry, self management., etc.
Health Sciences Journal is indexed in Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, ResearchBib, ICMJE, CrossRef, Scinapse, RJIF, Academia, ResearchGate, and Scilit.
• This is a peer-reviewed Nursing journal
• DOI from CrossRef to each published paper
• Publication Certificate will be provided to all authors
• Open access journal (High Citation Rate)
• This Nursing journal is indexed by various reputed databases
• Rapid publication after acceptance
Online submission of the manuscript is strongly recommended in the Nursing journal. The author can send their articles to firstname.lastname@example.org. A manuscript number will be mailed to the corresponding author within one week or earlier by the managing editor of the Health sciences journal. All manuscripts are subjected to a RAPID peer review process and those of high quality (which have not previously been published and are not under consideration for publication by another journal) would be published without any delay in subsequent issues of nursing journal after approval.


Chris Edwards' dissertation for his Urban Regeneration MA at Leeds Metropolitan University bears the
following sub-title - "An investigative study assessing the ability of Watford Professional Football Club
through its Families, Youth and Community Department to promote social inclusion". Which is why it's
The Families, Youth and Community Department at Watford undertakes an enormous amount of great work, and we, as supporters,
must use the skills and facilities that the club has to offer for our benefit, our kids' benefit
and for the benefit of the club's finances! If the club are not effectively marketing the huge range of
schemes to us (and current finances may prohibit such marketing), then we must go to them and find out
what they offer. At the moment, the Families, Youth and Community Department is the "best kept
secret" at the football club. It needs more use!
BSaD is delighted to be able to make this fine piece of work, which received the best mark in the year
and was published by the university library, available to its readers. Well, its readers with broadband,
anyway - be warned that the PDF document linked below is large (about 8.5MB), so you'll either need a decent
connection or the patience of a saint to download it. And you'll also need Acrobat Reader.
Download the document (8.5MB)
want to contact Chris, you can e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Note: Where parts of the appendices are missing, these are interviews that are not for publication.
With thanks to Paul Goss for perseverance with the PDF conversion!


Here you can find comprehensive guides with everything you need to know about lawn care. Prepare correctly for the installation of your lawn. Keep your turf grass healthy and green for the whole family to enjoy.
Preparing your turf provides a detailed overview of DIY turf installation. There is plenty of useful information available here. If you are paying to have your turf grass installed it is still worthwhile have a look. We cover the tools you need and the steps you should take before and during the installation of your new lawn.
Caring for your turf is a quick reference guide to the essentials of lawn care. For bothPreparing your turf and Caring for your turf, we have downloadable PDFs which summarise the information. You can print this information out. Take it with you into the backyard for easy reference.
Webisodes is a collection of videos made in collaboration with Sir Walter. The series covers a wide range of topics about lawn care. If you would like further information, have a look at OUR BLOG. We regularly update the blog with relevant information about important lawn care topics.


Your Guide to Living in the West
About the Piece
Your Guide to Living in the West April 26 6:00-9:00pm
For Your Guide to Living in the West, I selected a range of travel logs, personal journals, stories, and periodicals that addressed, in some way, the broader notion of camping and the relationship between shelter and land in the west. My research lead me to select a range of materials from different points in time, ranging from travel journal across the plains to california from 1851 to articles about early pioneer homesteaders in the 1940’s in the Mojave desert, all the way to today with the little house movement. The materials included women’s journals, children’s diaries, newspaper articles and pamphlets by the United States bureau of land management. From the 1950’s among others. Articles from early Sunset Magazine as well as from Desert Magazine were also included.
I familiarized myself well with the selected materials and made selections that focused on the notion of demarcation and the claiming of space, on the relationship between shelter and the elements, and on mans relationship to land and the idea of settling. I was constantly thinking about the concept of camping as a starting point as connected to the Schindler House and the SH as connected to development in Los Angeles.
During the event, we all sat on blankets( wild running horse blankets) on the floor around the fireplace inside the Schindler House. MAK staff, guests, and I read selections from the texts as well as their own contributions. I began to respond to the reading of one text with another, creating a conversation between these texts that span through different times. What emerged for me was a history and relationship to land. The continued history of claiming space and demarcation within the west rose to the surface during the readings. The evolution of the notion of the private residence and ultimately, our relationship to housing and the roots of that cultural heritage.It was clear to me that this was a new history for me. My personal relationship to housing has continues to seem inherently inaccessible. The notion of owning a hows somehow has always felt foreign to me. Ideas of gentrification and notions of land and ownership rose to the surface for me during this process. The work continues to grow in this way and expands outside of itself ( as the object) and into the Los Angeles landscape though these events/programing.


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You’ve probably come to know Dr Steven Covey from his famous book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People For the study of character and its role in leadership I recommend another one of his books: Primary Greatness: The 12 Levers of Success This book is a collection of Dr. Covey’s essays that never appeared in previous books and were published after his death.
Dr. Covey does the reader a huge service in their leadership journey by differentiating between primary greatness and secondary greatness.
He writes that primary greatness “is who you really are – your character, your integrity your deepest motives and desires.” Dr. Covey contrasts this with secondary greatness, which is “popularity, title, position, fame, fortune and honors.”
He continues: “A successful life is about primary greatness – a life of duty, honor, integrity, perseverance, self-sacrifice, and service, regardless of material rewards or circumstances. These are natural, universal, unbreakable principles.”
“Ironically, secondary greatness often – but not always – follows primary greatness. People of good character tend to win at life because people trust them.”
Character, in Covey’s view, is the source of primary greatness.
He emphasizes the preeminence of character believing that ‘what you are [your character], is ultimately more important than competence, what you can do. Primary greatness is, at its base, a matter of character.”
“All else builds on this cornerstone. Even the very best structure, system, style, and skills can’t compensate completely for deficiencies in character.”
“Ultimately, what we are (character) is the most critical component of success.”


Mama Needs A Drink!
Mama Needs A Drink! - By Tage Lee
This isn’t a book that’s going to tell you how to be a perfect parent. Let’s get real about parenting—it’s hard. On days when you find spaghetti in your hair or realize that your pants have been on backwards since dawn, open this book up, have a laugh, and pour yourself a glass of wine. First-time mother and author Tage Lee wants you to know that laughter (and a really good glass of pinot) are the best medicine.
Tage Lee is a bad ass mompreneur who wrote this book to take her family on a trip to the Bahamas, she may or may not end up bringing the family.
The perfect gift idea for all those deserving mommas out there x


Ananka attends an all-girls school called Atalanta, and lives in a small apartment nearby that is crammed with books on every subject imaginable, but very messy as well as, at the beginning of book one, very filthy. Although she does not believe it, she is quite intelligent, and a bit eccentric. When asked what she would like to be when she grows up, she says she would like to be a marine biologist who studies Giant Squid.
Ananka is not gifted in school, but she learns much more important things, such as how to survive in dangerous situations and to look at things and see them as they were in the past. Her parents do not recognize her special talents, and are instead very focused on how she does in school. Her grandfather was a rat lover and invented a way to safely and effectively get rid of them, The Reverse Pied Piper.
She has brown, mousey hair, glasses, and thinks of her self as very unattractive, especially since in book one she's slightly pudgy. Later in the book, she is given a makeover by Betty, and finally sees herself as pretty.
Ananka first met Kiki at the Atalanta School for Girls and was intrigued with her answer to what she wants to be when she's older (dangerous). After that, she started following Kiki, who knew it all along and mysteriously invited her for coffee at the Cafè des amis. They become very close friends by the end of book one, but in the middle Ananka and the Irregulars believe her to be an international assassin who tricked and used them like tools.
In the third Kiki Strike book, Ananka finds herself falling in love with Betty's boyfriend, Phineas Parker (or at least she thought she was falling in love with him). After Betty leaves for Paris, France, Iris McLeod reveals to Ananka (while they're at a meeting at Iris's house) that she knows about her crush on Kaspar. Later in the book, while they're at Oona's apartment, Luz, DeeDee and Oona reveal they also knew about Ananka's crush on Kaspar (even Betty knew that, but she also knew that Ananka wouldn't actually steal Kaspar from her). At first, Ananka assumes Iris told them about her crush on him, but then the other girls point out to Ananka that she was very bad at hiding her crush on him, so it was actually obvious from the beginning (Ananka didn't realize it was that obvious).
After realizing how foolish it was of her to let a crush on some guy (even if it is someone like Kaspar) get in the way of her friends and her duties as the (temporary) leader of the Irregulars while Kiki was also away, Ananka gets over her crush on Kaspar.
After she gets over her crush on Kaspar in the third book, Oona and Iris introduce her to "a gorgeous brown-haired boy with glasses, who looked like a cross between a Roman statue and a young Indiana Jones" named Hector, who may essentially be the male version of Ananka.
At the end of the third book, Oona and Iris explain that they met him on Doyers Street, and that he was apparently "boring" a bunch of people from Boise with a "lecture" on the Chintatown gang wars, which Ananka argues aren't boring at all, claiming, "Do you know how many people were murdered on Doyers Street?!" Oona and Iris explain that they told Hector that they have a friend who knew more about the history of New York than he ever would, and that they could also prove it. Hector accepted their challenge, and came to Oona's apartment to meet Ananka, who at first was really nervous about talking to him. But, the meeting between them apparently went well, because Hector asked Ananka out on a date, which she accepted.


dLOC: A Multi-Institutional, International Digital Library
The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is a cooperative of partners within the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean that provides users with access to Caribbean cultural, historical and research materials held in archives, libraries, and private collections. dLOC comprises collections that speak to the similarities and differences in histories, cultures, languages and governmental systems. Types of collections include but are not limited to: newspapers, archives of Caribbean leaders and governments, official documents, documentation and numeric data for ecosystems, scientific scholarship, historic and contemporary maps, oral and popular histories, travel accounts, literature and poetry, musical expressions, and artifacts.
The Digital Library of the Caribbean’s (dLOC) diverse partners serve an international community of scholars, students, and peoples by working together to preserve and to provide enhanced electronic access to cultural, historical, legal, governmental, and research materials in a common web space with a multilingual interface. dLOC's partners collaborate with scholars and teachers for promoting and performing educational outreach on Caribbean Studies, developing new works of digital scholarship, and pursuing other research and teaching initiatives.
The amount of open access content available through dLOC surpasses many commercial Caribbean collections and includes newspapers, official documents, ecological and economic data, maps, histories, travel accounts, literature, poetry, musical expressions, and artifacts. dLOC now provides access to 2 million pages of content related to the Caribbean and has registered a cumulative total of 36 million page views.
The founding partners - Archives Nationale d'Haïti; Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM); National Library of Jamaica; La Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE); Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela; University of the Virgin Islands; Florida International University; University of Central Florida; University of Florida - officially established the Digital Library of the Caribbean on 17 July 2004 at a Planning Committee at a meeting held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Development and planning leading to up to the meeting included many prior cooperative projects for preservation and access. The Planning Committee for dLOC sought to leverage new technologies in service to those ongoing needs, yet with an expanded vision of what preservation and access could mean. dLOC partners applied for and were awarded a TICFIA grant for 2005-2009 (grant proposal online). With this grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education, along with cost share from the partner institutions, dLOC developed the technical infrastructure, training materials and network of active partners that have collaboratively built this resource. With continued institutional support and outside funding through grants and donations, the Digital Library of the Caribbean continues to support its goals of ensuring digital preservation of Caribbean materials and providing increased access.
Administered by Florida International University (FIU) in partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the University of Florida (UF), dLOC's technical infrastructure is provided by the University of Florida (UF).
dLOC's multi-institutional collaborative model is bolstered by a democratic governance structure which allows for all partner institutions to contribute to dLOC's evolution and success.
Working Across Borders
dLOC is comprised of educational, research, governmental and non-governmental institutions aligned for the purpose of facilitating efficient access to electronic collections about the Caribbean. As such, membership in dLOC is open to archives, libraries, and museums; associations, organizations, and research centers; and publishers.
Current partners are on the Partners Page, all of whom are currently digitizing content to be hosted in dLOC.
Institutions are eligible to join the organization based on the following criteria:
- Willingness to contribute collections and to make these freely available to the project.
- Availability of appropriate collections with Caribbean content.
- Willingness to comply with common standards.
- Willingness to designate a representative to manage local participation.
Partners in the project may :
- Contribute digital content to dLOC's centralized repository via FTP or another form of web transmission.
- "Snail mail" dLOC hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, or other digital media containing items for submission.
- Make their digital collections available to dLOC in compliance with the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH).
dLOC, however, does not make any claim to ownership of the materials it hosts and serves in its collection. All project partners are responsible for copyright control of their own submitted content. For more information on eligibility requirements for partnership and conditions of membership in dLOC, please see our Invitation for partner institutions to join dLOC (in .pdf format).
Acquisition of Content
While some dLOC content was "born digital," its holdings are primarily made up of items digitized on-site by partner institutions. In many cases, dLOC has been able to collaborate with partners to acquire funding both for state-of-the-art digitization equipment and on-site training from its expert staff. dLOC also accepts partnerships from institutions willing to increase access to their collections using the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH).
Current and ongoing funding for dLOC is contributed directly and in-kind from dLOC Partners, dLOC Members, granting agencies for specific projects, and other sources. Early funding for dLOC was made available by dLOC Partners and in part by a generous grant from the United States Department of Education's Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access (TICFIA) Program from 2004-2009.
dLOC is working with several partners on grant proposals. dLOC encourages current and prospective partners to collaborate with us on pursuing new avenues of potential funding.
Publications Utilizing Resources in dLOC & Publications about dLOC
Also, see publications, presentations, and trainings related to the SobekCM Open Source system and tools, which power dLOC and for which dLOC partners are major contributors: http://dloc.com/sobekcm/presentations
Many of the links below are to external sites and some are closed access:
- 2016. Lowell Fiet. "Where Do Journals Come From? The Case of Sargasso." Small Axe 20 (2), July 2016, pp. 92-97: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/622473
- 2016. Small Axe. sx: archipelagos. http://smallaxe.net/sxarchipelagos/about.html
- 2016. The American Historical Review. "Digital Primary Resources: Caribbean Newspaper Digital Library." http://ahr.oxfordjournals.org/content/121/2/709.full
- Smart, Cherry-Ann. "Born fi dead? Special collections and born digital heritage, Jamaica." IFLA Vol. 41 (3), 2015: http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-41-3_2015.pdf#page=42
- Montague, Rae-Anne. "Leading and Transforming LGBTQ Library Services." IFLA WLIC 2015: http://library.ifla.org/1288/1/128-montague-en.pdf
- Taber, Robert D. "Navigating Haiti's History: Saint-Domingue and the Haitian Revolution." History Compass, 13.5: 235-250. May 2015: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hic3.12233
- Desmond A. Moulton. A Jamaican Voice: the Choral Music of Noel Dexter. Dissertation. University of Southern Mississippi, 2015.
- Bonnie Jean Smith. "The case for international collaboration in academic library management, human resources and staff development." IFLA Journal (June 2015) 41: 140-152, doi:10.1177/0340035215580140.
- Caribbean Digital NYC: session 1 – pioneering the caribbean digital "Researching and Teaching with the Digital Archive" by Donette Francis (University of Miami), Leah Rosenberg (University of Florida), and Rhonda Cobham Sander (Amherst College); "Building Digital Archives in the Caribbean – Librarians, Techies, and Scholars Required" by Brooke Wooldridge (Digital Library of the Caribbean); Dec. 4, 2014.
- "Scholarly Publishing in the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC)." By Laurie N. Taylor, Brooke Wooldridge, Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler, Mark V. Sullivan, Benjamin Hebblethwaite, & Megan Raitano. Library Publishing Toolkit (2013).
- Baugh, Edward. "The West Indian Writer and His Quarrel with History." Small Axe. 16:2 (July 2012).
- Donnell, Alison. "All Friends Now? Critical Conversations, West Indian Literature, and the 'Quarrel with History.'" Small Axe. 16:2 (July 2012).
- Renwick, Shamin. "Caribbean Digital Library Initiatives in the 21st Century: the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC)." Alexandria 22:1 (2011).
- Rosenberg, Leah. “The new woman and ‘the dusky strand’: the place of feminism and women's literature in early Jamaican nationalism.”Feminist Review (2010) 95, 45–63.
- Wooldridge, Brooke; Laurie Taylor; and Mark Sullivan. "Managing an Open Access, Multi-Institutional, International Digital Library: the Digital Library of the Caribbean". Resource Sharing & Information Networks. 20: 1 (2009).
- Ochoa, Marilyn and Mark Sullivan. “Digital Library of the Caribbean: A User-Centric Model for Technology Development in Collaborative Digitization Projects.” Special Issue, OCLC Systems & Services: International Digital Library Perspectives. 25.4 (2009).
- Francis, Hannah. “Digital Libraries: opportunities and challenges for the English-speaking Caribbean.” Information Development May 2008 vol. 24 no. 2 143-150.


The Wardstone Chronicles (Published in the United States as The Last Apprentice and in the UK as The Spook's Apprentice) are a series of books written by the author Joseph Delaney and published by Random House. The series is about a seventh son of a seventh son, Thomas J. Ward,(normally goes by Tom Ward) who can see and sense creatures of the dark and other things that others cannot. He is apprenticed to train as a "Spook" so he may learn how to deal with the dark. Five books in the series have been written so far: The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse, The Spook's Secret, The Spook's Battle, and The Spook's Mistake. The fifth book was released before its June 5, 2008 release date. In their release in America they are titled, Revenge of the Witch, Curse of the Bane, Night of The Soul Stealer, Attack of the Fiend and The Wrath of the Bloodeye, respectively. The fifth book was released in America on August 28, 2008; and was entitled "Wrath of the Bloodeye" In this fifth installment Tom is sent to another spook, "Bill Arkwright" to receive further training against the everlasting battle of the dark. However The Fiend sends his daughter, Morwena, after Tom in this new territory, to kill him.


Depending on the type of games you are developing, you may want to use one or more of the many libraries that make it easy to do things that are needed in games – for example, animation, collision detection, viewpoint automation, etc. Here are some of the libraries we have used and recommend.
|LimeJSLimeJS is an HTML5 game framework for building fast, native-experience games for all modern touchscreens. Released under Apache’s open source licence, LimeJS can be used to make a vast assortment of games.|
Here’s a comprehensive HTML5 game engine list, covering commercial, open source, and abandoned game engines.
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Collections are at the heart of organizing and streamlining your API testing and development workflow in Postman. They serve as containers for grouping related API requests, allowing you to efficiently manage, execute, and collaborate on various endpoints and scenarios. In this section, we’ll delve into the concept of collections in Postman, guide you through the process of creating and organizing them, and offer valuable tips for maintaining a structured and well-documented API testing environment.
Understanding Collections in Postman
What is a Collection?
In Postman, a collection is a logical grouping of API requests. Think of it as a dedicated folder that holds a set of interconnected requests. Collections provide a means of structuring and organizing your API tests, making it easier to manage, execute, and collaborate on specific use cases.
The Role of Collections
Collections in Postman offer numerous advantages:
- Organization: Collections help maintain order in your API testing and development workspaces. They allow you to categorize and structure requests, ensuring quick and efficient access when needed.
- Efficiency: Collections enable you to run multiple requests at once, streamlining the testing process and saving valuable time.
- Collaboration: Collections can be shared with team members, making it easy to work on API testing and development as a group.
- Automation: Collections can be integrated into automated test scripts, making it possible to schedule and run tests automatically.
Creating and Organizing Collections
Let’s take a closer look at how to create and organize collections in Postman:
Step 1: Launch Postman
- Open Postman on your computer.
- If you haven’t created a Postman account yet, you’ll be prompted to do so. An account isn’t mandatory, but it offers additional features and collaboration options.
Step 2: Navigating the Postman Workspace
- After launching Postman, explore the user interface. You’ll find the left sidebar, which contains options like “Collections,” “Environments,” “APIs,” and more.
- For now, focus on the “Collections” tab.
Step 3: Create a New Collection
- Click on the “Collections” tab in the left sidebar.
- Hit the “New Collection” button to initiate the creation of a new collection.
- Provide a name for your collection, and consider adding a brief description for context.
- Click “Create” to finalize the creation of your collection.
Step 4: Organizing Requests Within Collections
Once you’ve created a collection, you can begin adding requests to it:
Step 1: Select Your Collection
- From the left sidebar under “Collections,” click on the collection you wish to populate with requests.
Step 2: Create a New Request
- With your collection selected, use the “Add Request” button to craft a new API request.
- Specify a name for the request and pick the request type (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- Enter the request URL and configure any headers, parameters, or other settings as necessary.
- Select “Save” to incorporate the request into your collection.
Step 3: Executing Multiple Requests
- Collections offer the remarkable capability of running multiple requests in a single action.
- To run all the requests in a collection, locate and activate the “Run” button in the collection view.
Step 4: Sharing and Collaborating
- Collections can be conveniently shared with your collaborators or team members.
- Click on the “Share” button for your collection to generate a shareable link. Your colleagues can then import the collection into their Postman workspace.
Best Practices for Collection Organization
Maintaining a structured and well-documented collection is crucial for seamless API testing and development. Here are some tips to consider:
- Descriptive Names: Give your collections meaningful, descriptive names. This ensures clarity when selecting the right collection for a specific task.
- Categorize Requests: Group related requests within a collection. For example, you can create collections for user management, product catalog, or payment processing.
- Subcollections: Utilize subcollections to further structure and organize your requests, providing an additional layer of hierarchy.
- Documentation: Add comments or descriptions to your requests to provide context and clarity. Documenting requests aids in understanding their purpose and functionality.
- Regular Maintenance: Periodically review and update your collections to ensure they remain relevant and organized. Remove redundant or obsolete requests.
By following these best practices, you’ll be able to maintain a tidy and effective collection of API requests, making your testing and development work in Postman both efficient and organized.
Collections are a fundamental element of Postman that simplifies the management, execution, and collaboration of API requests. With collections, you can categorize and structure your API tests efficiently, collaborate effectively with your team, and seamlessly automate testing processes. As you continue your journey with Postman, mastering the use of collections will prove to be a valuable asset in your toolkit.


Twenty weeks old Gray wolf pups (Canis lupus) from the Sawtooth pack
Pictures by Jim and Jamie Dutcher
Women of the Classical World | Ovid's Daphne
Again and again in Roman poetry, a nearly identical model asserts itself: A female nymph, pursued by an unwelcome male god, is turned into a plant as a means of escape from attempted rape. Ovid’s story of Daphne and Apollo isn’t the first or last instance, but it’s one of the most well known:
'da mihi perpetua, genitor carissime,' dixit
'virginitate frui! dedit hoc pater ante Dianae.'
'Dearest father,' she said, 'grant me
virginity eternal, the same as Diana’s father
granted her before.’ (Ovid, Met. 1.486-87)
Cupid punishes Apollo for his arrogance by causing him to fall in love with Daphne, but what scholars often neglect to mention is that Cupid is implicitly punishing Daphne as well, using Apollo to threaten her with sexual violence because she dared to live a celibate life. At the end of the story, Daphne asks her father - ancient women must always ask their fathers’ permission - to rescue her from her would-be rapist. Her father, the river-god Peneus, turns his daughter into a laurel tree. But even as a tree, she is not safe from Apollo; he takes her leaves for his crown and tells her that she will henceforth be arbor mea, ‘my tree.’
You can find the full story of Daphne and Apollo here. Myths which follow a similar model include Pan and Syrinx (Metamorphoses Book 1), Lotis and Priapus (Metamorphoses Book 9), Statius’ ‘The Tree of Atedius Melior’ (Statius, Silvae 2.3), and the story of Pitys (Nonnus, Dionysiaca 42. 257 fr).
These stories share a common theme: A woman who chooses celibacy over the wishes of males is to be punished, and in the end she will become male property no matter how she tries to avoid her fate. The Romans could not accept the wishes of women, and in order to protect their patriarchy, any woman who rejected the institutions of marriage and male dominance had to be stamped out.
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Forgiveness. The frail beauty of the word takes root in me as I make my way back through the woods, past the caves and the ravine, where the earth has accepted the flesh of the deer, leaving nothing but a bone or two, peeking about Kartik’s makeshift grave, to prove that any of this ever happened. Soon, they’ll be gone too. But forgiveness… I’ll hold on to that fragile slice of hope and keep it close, remembering that in each of us lie good and bad, light and dark, art and pain, choice and regret, cruelty and sacrifice. We’re each of us our own chiaroscuro, our own bit of illusion fighting to emerge into something solid, something real. We’ve got to forgive ourselves that. I must remember to forgive myself. Because there’s an awful lot of gray to work with. No one can live in the light all the time.


Adult Learners’ Week is the biggest annual learning festival in the UK.
Surrey libraries will be using the festival to promote our “new look” IT learning offer. Whether you are completely new to computers or want to discover how to make the most of the internet and develop your skills there are plenty of options to help you.
Key to the offer is a range of online learning resources available through the library and from home for independent learners. Check out the free resources on our library website www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/learning.
For the not so confident, we offer free supported group sessions where you can:
- Learn how to use a keyboard and mouse
- Search online
- Keep in touch with your family and friends using email.
For more information about the free group sessions for beginners please ask at your local library:
Addlestone, Ashford, Banstead, Camberley, Caterham Valley, Chertsey,Cranleigh, Dittons, Dorking, Egham, Epsom, Ewell, Farnham, Godalming,Guildford, Haslemere, Horley, Leatherhead, Oxted, Redhill, Staines, Sunbury,Walton, Weybridge, Woking.
If you require further help with the internet you can make an appointment with one of our volunteer Computer Buddies who can offer free individual support.
We’re also looking for volunteer Computer Buddies who can spare a small amount of time to help others learn new IT skills. Visit our library website for more information about the role of a volunteer Computer Buddy.
To find out more about our online learning opportunities, talk to a member of our library staff, call 0300 200 1001 or visitwww.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/learning.


Tips in Writing an Eye-Catching Article
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Begin the process by coming up with an idea of what you will be writing. Go ahead and try to relate with what you will putting down in writing. Find out articles that fit the points you need to pass across. It is recommendable that one brainstorms their topics. Identify several topics that can do well with what you have written. Your topic will guide you on what to write. A great author will be at a point where they can select an interesting and catchy topic. You should write papers that interest you for you to save time and come up with new ideas efficiently. Go on and see page for details and ideas on developing attractive topics and unique articles.
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If you want to come up with unique content, then it has to be original without plagiarism. Book authors are protected by the patent rights that ensure no one copies their work. Plan on how you will write the pieces. The introduction ought to be precise with few sentences. Everything you write should be a fact. All titles and subtitles must be as per the provided outline. You should use simple and correct grammar in all pages. Sum up your content in the final paragraph.


張其賢*, 2013.07, 'Some Preliminary Observations on the Pre-Qin Thinking on the Interstate Wars in the Early Chungqiu Period, ' The Chinese School of International Relations and Its Critics, Uni. of Bristol, National Taiwan Uni..(*為通訊作者)
Chishen Chang, 2011.12, 'Some Reflections on Tianxia System, ' International conference on Democracy, Empires and Geopolitics, Center for Political Thought, Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica,. Ref.
Chi-shen Chang*, 2017.12, 'The Idea of Chineseness and the Ethnic Thought of Wang Fuzhi, ' Religion and Nationalism in Chinese Societies, Amsterdam University Press, pp.55-88.(*為通訊作者) Ref.
Chishen Chang*;Kuan-Hsin Chen*, 2017.09, 'Chapter 11: Tracking Tianxia: On Intellectual Self-Positioning in the Rise of China, ' Chinese Visions of World Order: Tianxia, Culture, and World Politics, Duke University Press, pp.267-292.(*為通訊作者)


They say you only live ONCE. But that is not true at all. Enjoy this epic Muslim short film on the true nature of what happens after your death.
The final verse "Read your book" refers to final day of judgement when we return to Allah to be judged. Our book will be represented to us on this day. The book will be a record of all our deeds in this life, the big, the small, the bad or the good. On the day of the judgement, we will be held accountable of all these deeds.
Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion. [3:185]
May Allah ease our journey in increasing our faith towards Him. InshaAllah.


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Hardcover: 266 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (March 15, 2010)
Michael Lewis is one of my favorite writers. In this book, he introduces you to several people who saw that 2007-2009 financial storm coming and went short against the mortgage bonds. These people are very interesting to me somehow. In particular, this one medical doctor, Dr. Michael Burry, struck a cord with me.
Dr. Burry is not a new name to me. The first time I heard about him was in the late 1990s. At the time, he had this "blog" about investing before the word "blog" was used.
I was learning about investing at the time and Dr. Burry's writing and real-time stock picks on the site showed me that there is an intellectual way of thinking about investment in general and stocks in particular. I may say that I have my networth today, to some extent, due to the intellectual framework formed at the time when I was reading his website.
For people who want to be an investment manager, I think it is important that they read about Dr. Burry's experience during the whole time he was short mortgage bonds by CDS.
Here is his writing about CDS and how he use CDS to short the worst of mortgage bonds. Scion capital CDS primer
Other characters in the books are also very interesting. I think many of readers on this website may identify themselves with the three guys from Cornwall Capital. These are people who have little money at the beginning but made big money (for private investors) by exploiting the inefficiency of the market.
This has to be the best book that I read this year. Don't laugh, I am not making this up. I do read about 40-50 books a year in my spare time.
If you don't mind reading in English, I think you would like this book.


Hands Across America TourJuly 21, 2018 Burlington, KY
DetailsTime : 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Venue : Boone Woods Park
Address : 600 Veterans Way
State : KY
Zip : 41005
Phone : 334-2283 for weather updates
Summer concert series! Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Arrive early for best seating! Sponsored by the Boone County Library.
In the event of inclement weather, the rain site for all of the outdoor concerts is Boone County Public Library, Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, in Burlington. If rain begins after 5 p.m., there may not be enough time to move the concert indoors. Call the Parks hotline at 334-2283 for weather updates.


The advent of e-readers has opened up the door to a plethora of additional reading options. Before the invention of this technology, if you wanted to get your reading fix you would go to a bookstore, a library or borrow books from friends.
For many years I resisted getting a Kindle but finally did cave after hearing all the rave reviews. My personal preference is to hold a real live book in my hands; however I will admit that Kindles do have their place.
When traveling there’s nothing better than being able to bring along a whole stack of reading material in one small device. On a cold, snowy day when you actually have time to read the ease in which you can peruse new material and buy with a push of the button (and not having to venture out in the cold!) is awe inspiring.
Of course, with the advent of easy access comes the ability to spend money without thinking. The “one-click buy” is certainly convenient, until you look at your bank account and realize how much you spent!
There are multiple ways to access free content over the Kindle. I’ve read many an excellent book that was free; of course I’ve also gotten many a stinker for free. Many libraries also have copies available to lend although it may take a while to get a popular book.
One other option of getting an unlimited number of books is by purchasing a subscription to Kindle Unlimited. For $10 per month you get access to a variety of books for no additional charge. Just like with any service, there are pros and cons. Whether this is right for you depends upon your reading preferences.
- Not all books are available in Kindle Unlimited. In fact, most of the books that I wanted to read weren’t included. If you are particular about what books you read this may not be a good option for you. However, if you like to be adventurous in your book choices then go for it!
- It costs $10/month whether you use the service of not. When I tried the service, I thought that the kids and/or my mom might be interested in well. Unfortunately no one else used the service and I don’t read that much. I found that it was more cost effective for me to buy 1 – 2 books that I would really enjoy versus spending the $10/month.
- You can only check out 10 books at a time. This may or may not be a problem for you. Personally I don’t have time to read 10 books. However, if you have multiple family members using your Kindle and/or you like to read multiple books at a time this may be a downside. Once you have reached the maximum amount you will need to “return” a book to check out any more.
Overall I wasn’t impressed with Kindle Unlimited and have cancelled my membership. I’d be interest to hear from people who like the service and how they make it work for them.


The digital age makes information more accessible.
Importance of books & reading
Books are important because they provide a source of information and entertainment. They can also help people develop their critical thinking and communication skills. In addition, books can promote imagination and creativity, and they can also help people learn about different cultures and perspectives.
These are some of the best UI and graphics design books that can help you improve your skills and knowledge in the field.
1. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.
2. The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
3. The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
4. The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell
5. The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage by Roger Martin
These are some Brilliant Graphic Design Books You Need in Your Collection
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War, loss, love, compassion, nightmares, dreams, hopes and catastrophes; this is literary Asia at its best. From a wide range of geographies spanning from Palestine to Japan, from Kazakhstan to the Malaysia, mobilizing a wide array of innovative narrative styles and writing techniques, the short stories of this anthology, carefully curated by one of Asia’s prominent and daring writers, will take you on a power trip of deep exploration of local (yet global) pains and hopes, a celebration (and contemplation) of humanity and its impact, as explored by 24 writers and 6 translators, many of whom identify with many homes, giving Asia what it truly represents across (and beyond) its vast territory, expansive history, and many traditions and languages. This book is an open celebration of multi-faceted creativity and plurality.
The Best Asian Short Stories 2019 includes
JOEL DONATO JACOB (Philippines)
LANA ABDEL RAHMAN (Lebanon)
RAZIA SULTANA KHAN (Bangladesh)
DEENA DAJANI (Palestine)
ALAN IRID FENDI (Syria)
SAMIDHA KALIA (India)
SCOTT PLATT-SALCEDO (Philippines)
ANITHA DEVI PILLAI (Singapore)
ANGELO WONG (Hong Kong)
ODAI AL ZOUBI (Syria)
SIMON ROWE (New Zealand / Japan)
SEEMA PUNWANI (Singapore)
VRINDA BALIGA (India)
NAMRATA PODDAR (India / USA)
T.A. MORTON (Irealand / Hong Kong)
HAMID ISMAILOV (Uzbekistan)
SUCHI GOVINDARAJAN (India)
YD CHANG (China / Malaysia)
JOLIN KWOK (Malaysia)
IMRAN KHAN (Bangladesh)
YAN TI (Taiwan)
ZIRA NAURZBAYEVA (Kazakhstan)
KAISA AQUINO (Philippines)
JOSE VARGHESE (India)
Hisham Bustani is an award-winning Jordanian author of several collections of short fiction and poetry. He is acclaimed for his bold style and unique narrative voice, and often experiments with the boundaries of short fiction and prose poetry. Much of his work revolves around issues related to social and political change, particularly the dystopian experience of post-colonial modernity in the Arab world. Hisham’s fiction and poetry have been translated into many languages, with English-language translations appearing in prestigious journals across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including The Kenyon Review, The Poetry Review, Modern Poetry in Translation, World Literature Today, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. In 2013, the U.K.-based cultural webzine The Culture Trip listed him as one of Jordan’s top six contemporary writers.
Zafar Anjum is a Singapore-based writer, filmmaker and publisher.
Copies will be shipped after 8 Nov 2019.


MONEYGOLDPOWER Style Guide 2016
in 2015 i bound an all-black sketchbook (even the links on the spine were black - it was that dedicated). it laid unused until 2016, when i found a golden glitter marker for sale at an art supply store. within 3 days i filled 70+ pages with what became the landmark MONEYGOLDPOWER Style Guide, a visual library for the luxurious MONEYGOLDPOWER brand.
an online adaptation of the Style Guide is also available, though i didn't digitize all of the original book.


Big Files Finder-7.
Fileman Pro 22.214.171.124 , Windows Fileman Pro is a powerful file search and management software created by Mustek Systems Inc. The program is available in two types; the personal and the premium version, with the latter being the one that features QuickScan feature. The premium version also offers tools to quickly locate documents and files, create and manage lists of files and folders etc. Read more… https://lilirire.weebly.com


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A commemorative book celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the parish was published in 2004. Written by Nikola Lukich the book includes many historical photographs and documents and is available from the Church or online for $20.00 AUS (plus postage $35). Regretfully international postage charges are expensive for a book of 750 grams. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the parish project fund. To purchase click on Add to Cart button to pay via PayPal.
Eboli Camp 1945 ~ 1947 a photographic history.
After World War II the town of Eboli in southern Italy was the site of one of the largest displaced persons camp housing members of the Royal Yugoslav Army and families. “Eboli Camp 1945-1947 a photographic history” records everyday life in this camp of 14,000 inhabitants.
The Serbian inhabitants of this camp, choose life, “outside of the homeland” and would become the new core of Serbian Orthodox Christianity in the diaspora. Written in Serbian and English with 200 photographs capturing the life of its inhabitants this book is the first of its kind and has been well researched and documents, through photographs, the life and struggle of its inhabitants. The book is available now for $50.00 AUS (plus postage $35). Regretfully international postage charges are expensive for a book of 750 grams. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Parish Project Fund.
To purchase click on Add to Cart button to pay via PayPal.
If you would like to make a donation to our Parish click on Donate via PayPal. In advance many thanks fr supporting our Parish.


Burkinabé Rising is definitely worth the viewing as it might be the broadest showcase of Burkina Faso’s arts and culture catalogue in one sitting. Iara Lee manages to pack the political history and social condition of the people into the film whilst defining the characteristic of the art fuelled culture of resistance in the state.
Whether you’re completing the edits on your debut short film or looking for a new audience for your student documentary, the following African film festivals are good places you should consider sending your work too.
Captivated by the kung-fu masters in the movies, a young Gabonese sets off for China to learn the sacred art. Years later, in 1985, he becomes the Shaolin Temple’s very first Black master.
The 2017 documentary, This Land, directed by Miki Redelinghuys narrows in on the people of Makhasaneni in KwaZulu-Natal and their struggle to overcome governmental neglect, a corrupt traditional hierarchy and the threat of corporate interests. During apartheid, the family and forbearers of the indigenes we spend time with were forced off their land at the expense … Continue reading Film Review: “This Land” Documentary Redefines The Value of Land For South Africans
Glitter, feathers and bright-coloured wigs. On a small Cape Verdean island, Tchinda helps her community prepare for Carnival. Directed by Marc Serena and Pablo García Perez de Lara, this 2016 feature length documentary is both a portrait of the eclectic Tchinda Andrade—one of the island’s first and most beloved transgender women— as well as a … Continue reading Film Review: The Portraits of Cape Verde’s Trans Queen and Carnival Culture in “Tchindas”
The film released early in 2017, uses the Sankofa motif, to stitch a ripple in time and transports you to the 1960’s, when the movement was at its peak in post-colonial Ghana.
This special edition of SUPER 16 comes to you from the Jozi Film Festival which took place from September 21 to 24 in Johannesburg screening over 50 films from all over the world. Our fave comrade, Nkgopoleng Moloi was in attendance and decided to put together some brief notes on her impressions of the films screened at the festival.
Filmmaking is one the most efficient story-telling tools, offering a visual representation to a narrative, and it is no coincidence that British Ghanaian poet, Victoria Adukwei Bulley chose it for her poetry project, Mother Tongues. The film project is an intergenerational translation series that takes the works of african poets from English into Ga, Yoruba, … Continue reading Interview: Victoria Adukwei Bulley Creates A New Space For African Poetry With “Mother Tongues”
Funding is where many dreams go to die. Well, not necessarily. However, the success of your artistic project does hinge on your ability to invest financially in it. Yet the creative industry in Africa tends to be criminally underfunded, causing many to let go of their expressive desires. African filmmakers are not exempt from this. … Continue reading Funding For African Filmmakers : July – August 2017
It's been a while but Super 16 is back. For those of you unfamiliar, Super 16 is a monthly list of short films for Africans by Africans from all over the world that we recommend you see. Everything from experimental performances to short documentaries find their way onto our reel as long as they attempt … Continue reading Super 16 [Take IV] – African Short Films To See


Watch The Life and Death of Owen Hart (1999) : Full Movie Online Free "The Life and Death of Owen Hart" chronicles the short but eventful life of pro-wrestling superstar Bret "Hitman" Hart's brother Owen Hart, May 7, 1965 - May 23, 1999.
|Title||The Life and Death of Owen Hart|
|Release Date||Nov 03, 1999|
|Casts||Bret Hart, Mick Foley, Harley Race, The Honky Tonk Man, Dave Meltzer|
|Plot Keywords||sport, woman director,|
HimselfThe Honky Tonk Man


Book Club: Zelda, Diana & Grace
I love stories about people's lives and experiences ... why they are the way they are ... the people/places/moments that have inspired them most ... the way they saw and experienced happenings and events. Everyone's story is unique. Which is why I can't get enough of these books about Zelda, Diana and Grace.
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald –
I just finished this book, and I loved
it. It's written like a first-hand account of Zelda Fitzgerald's life, but is actually fiction. The author did such a great job of following the actual history of the Fitzgeralds, taking stories and facts about their highs and lows as a couple, writing as if she were Zelda. It's a quick read that transports you right to the Jazz Age. Highly recommend.
If you're a Jazz Age or Fitzgerald fan I also recommend reading Gatsby's Girl.
I'm about 70 pages in, but what I really love about Diana Vreeland's autobiography is that it's written like she speaks (at times it is hard to follow) so it feels like we're having a conversation. It's a glimpse into the eye of one the most colorful and influential ladies in fashion – highlights of experiences, places and people she found important throughout her life.
Did you know she also wrote a column for Harper's Bazaar called "Why Don't You?" where she made fashionable (and sometimes extravagant) suggestions on ways to better ones life ... "Why don't you paint a map of the world on all four walls of your boys' nursery so they won't grow up with a provincial point of view?"
Grace: A Memoir –
This autobiography is next on my list (I've only read the first chapter), but it opens with
Grace talking about The September Issue
& her childhood in Wales. I think it will be interesting to see how the fashion industry has transformed since she started back in the 50s and 60s. Definite bonus: the fabulous little illustrations by Ms. Coddington scattered throughout the book.
Do you have any must-read recommendations for autobiographies or books? I'm looking to bulk up my summer reading list!
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Installation and Setup¶
On Debian, Silas works right out of the zip. On other distributions, you may need to install the TBB library. For instance, on Ubuntu you may install it using the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libtbb-dev
If the package libtbb-dev cannot be located, you can add universe in your sources.list using the following command:
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ bionic universe" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
If you wish to run Silas from any directory, you can include the executable directory in “PATH”.
On a Mac, you can install the TBB library using Homebrew. You can install Homebrew using the commands below:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
Once Homebrew is installed, you can install the TBB library using the following command:
brew install tbb
Then Silas should work. Note that you may need to grant Silas the access the run in System Preferences -> Security & privacy -> General tab.
On Windows, you can run Silas in the Linux Subsystem. You can refer to Microsoft’s website about how to install and run the Linux Subssytem on Windows.


It's been a little over a month since I've started the 'book a week' project for myself. Sometimes I would read two in a week depending on the length of the book.
Here is an overview of what I have read so far (in no particular order...)
An Education - Lynn Barber
The Essential Dalai Lama - Rajiv Mehrotra
Thelonious Monk (the life and times of an american original) - Robin Kelly
A Single Man - Christopher Isherwood
Speak, Memory - Vladimir Nabokov
Laughter in the Dark - Vladimir Nabokov
The Zen And Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig
Marianne Faithfull (memories, dreams and reflections) - Marianne Faithful
Summer Crossing - Truman Capote
Pale Fire - Vladimir Nabokov
Now, I am about to read Jean Rhys: Letters 1931-1966. Found it at a local used bookshop, and it seems rather interesting. The letters range from love, despair, happiness, loneliness, etc etc.
I should be done with this book rather quickly. Reading old letters is rather fascinating. Just like collecting old photographs.
After this, I am stuck on what to read next. What is everyone reading currently, or some of you favorites?


These informal sessions, open to anyone, began several years ago as a response to newcomers to our church who knew little of the Bible, and were absolutely new to Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, the textbook of Christian Science by Mary Baker Eddy. These two books are our dual Pastor, so getting acquainted with them is really important!
The subjects for reading are chosen by the participants — we've explored the Bible, and all the writings of Mary Baker Eddy; we’ve looked at/read the many biographies of Eddy; and we’ve been exploring the various magazines published by the Christian Science Church. All these contain ideas which have proved to be as practical for healing today as they were in the time of Jesus.
Join us each month as we meet to share insights gained from reading the books we’ve chosen to study. We ask questions, puzzle over the meaning of passages and discuss ideas that have helped us in our study of Christian Science and our practice of Christian healing. We usually meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the Sunday School of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bedford, at 84 Kimbolton Road, MK40 2PD. We start around 10:30 a.m. and the sessions last for about two hours, but people feel free to come and go as they’re able. You’ll receive a warm welcome at our next meeting whether you’ve read the pages being studied or not.
All the books and magazines we’ve chosen to study can be read, borrowed or bought in the Christian Science Reading Room here in the church building at 84 Kimbolton Road. You’ll find opening times here. Come in any time and ask to be guided to the Lending Library. You can also read the Bible and Science and Health on line, and can usually borrow them from Public Libraries.
Let these meetings help you on your spiritual journey. People of all faiths and backgrounds study Christian Science and countless thousands have been touched and healed by the ideas in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Call and leave a message on 01234 352914 if you need further information, or email firstname.lastname@example.org — we look forward to meeting you!
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