I know I have mentioned it before, but I am a huge fan of Melanie Dobson’s work. Her historical novels are the ultimate form of escape – transporting you to another place and time. I often get so engrossed in her writing that I stay up until the wee hours of morning to finish, rather than having to wait to see how the story ends. Her latest book, Where the Trail Ends, is set during the Westward Expansion and follows a young woman and her brother as they travel along the Oregon Trail.
About the Book:
A young woman traveling the Oregon Trail in 1842 must rely on a stranger to bring her to safety. But whom can she trust with her heart?
For two thousand miles along the trail to Oregon Country, Samantha Waldron and her family must overcome tremendous challenges to reach the Willamette Valley before winter. Together they weather autumn storms, hunger and thirst, and the dangers of a wild and unfamiliar country. But when their canoe capsizes on the Columbia River, they must rely on handsome British exporter Alexander Clarke to rescue them from the icy water.
Alex escorts Samantha and her young brother, Micah, to Fort Vancouver. There Samantha is overwhelmed with men vying for her affections, but the only one who intrigues her-Alex-is the one she cannot have. When his betrothed arrives unexpectedly from England to escort him home, Samantha becomes determined to create a home for herself and Micah in the fertile valley far away from the fort. But how will an unmarried woman support herself and her brother in the wilderness alone?
Then Micah disappears into the wilderness one rainy night, and Samantha must rely on the man she loves-the man she’s trying desperately to forget-to rescue her brother before it’s too late.
About the Author:
Melanie Dobson has written ten contemporary and historical novels including five releases in Summerside’s Love Finds You series. In 2011, two of her releases won Carol Awards: Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa (for historical romance) and The Silent Order (for romantic suspense).
Prior to her writing career, Melanie was the corporate publicity manager at Focus on the Family and a publicist for The Family Channel. She later launched her own public relations company and worked in the fields of publicity and journalism for more than fifteen years.
Melanie and her family enjoy their home in the Pacific Northwest. The entire Dobson family loves to travel and hike in both the mountains and along the cliffs above the Pacific.
When Melanie isn’t writing or playing with her family, she enjoys exploring ghost towns and dusty back roads, line dancing, and reading inspirational fiction.
Find out more about Melanie at http://www.melaniedobson.com.
At it’s heart, Where the Trail Ends, is a story of hope and how that can sustain a person through the most dire of circumstances. The journey along the Oregon Trail was not easy for our main character, Samantha, yet she carried on – always determined and filled with the hope of a new life.
I love how well-researched Melanie Dobson’s books are. I felt if I were really traveling along the Oregon Trail with them, facing danger at every turn from wild animals, volatile weather, or devastating illnesses. The book makes you appreciate all the hardships and sacrifices the pioneers made by traveling to the west and opening up that area of the country for the rest of us.
I have to wonder what I would do if I were faced with some of the same choices Samantha was in the book. Would I have ever left the comfort of my home to start a new life in the great unknown? Would I have the strength to stay with my father in his final hours, knowing that the choice meant the rest of the group would leave me behind in the wilderness? Would I always take the easy way out, or would I have the strength to do what I knew in my heart was right?
I think what endeared me the most to the main character was Samantha’s determination. This is a young woman who is beaten down by the circumstances of life, but not crushed. She lost her mother before the journey even began. She walked for thousands of miles. She faced dangers and fear. She endured periods of little food and water. She watched her father die, powerless to do anything. She was left alone as the sole protector of her brother with no way to support them. Yet through all the struggles, Samantha never lost sight of the fact that God was providing for her and watching out for her. Samantha persevered and was able to find love despite all that she had been through.
Where the Trail Ends is a beautiful story of how God’s love can sustain us against all odds and how we can find love even in the darkest of circumstances. If you are a fan of inspirational historical fiction, I would definitely recommend that you read this book. And now on to a fun giveaway…
American Tapestries Kindle Fire Giveaway
and 10/18 Facebook Party
Celebrate with Melanie by entering to win a Kindle Fire!
- A Kindle Fire
- Where the Trail Ends by Melanie Dobson
- Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 17th. Winner will be announced at the American Tapestries Author Chat Facebook Party on 10/18. Connect with authors Melanie Dobson and Janice Thompson for an evening of book chat, trivia and fun! There will also be gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!
So grab your copy of Where the Trail Ends and Queen of the Waves and join Melanie Dobson and Janice Thompson on the evening of the October 18th for a chance to connect with the authors and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the books – don’t let that stop you from coming!)
Don’t miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 18th!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received and all opinions stated are my own.


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In the next three to five years, the Southdale Library will be rebuilt, but there is room for much more. Members of the public can help shape concepts for the Southdale Library site at two upcoming interactive workshops.
A workshop to shape preliminary concepts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. Revised concepts will be reviewed at a workshop from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. Both workshops will be held at the Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. Neighbors, library patrons and other community members from Richfield, South Minneapolis, Bloomington and Edina are invited to one or both of the workshops. Participants will work together in small and large groups.
Additional public meetings to discuss specific details of library programs and design are planned for later in 2017 and 2018.


Q: I’m looking for general information on “Voice of the Customer”. Specifically, I’m putting a slide show presentation together and was interested in any guidance that you could offer, thanks.
A: Thank you for contacting ASQ and the Quality Information Center. I received your request for information regarding voice of the customer. Voice of the customer can be defined as “expressed requirements and expectations of customers relative to products or services, as documented and disseminated to the members of the providing organization” (from The Quality Improvement Glossary by Donald L. Siebels).
“High Priority: Voice of the customer analysis can help you build business-to-business relationships“, Quality Progress, Feb. 2010
“Translate Know-What Into Know-How“, Quality Progress, Dec. 2003 (open access)
“Ways to Evaluate Voice of the Customer Information for Meaningful Improvement“, World Conference on Quality and Improvement, June 2003
“Using Qualitative Data to Learn About Customer Needs: Understanding Employer Desires When Designing an MBA Program“, Quality Management Journal, April 2008
“Taking the Wheel“, Quality Progress, Feb. 2012
“Deliver Great Service By Listening and Adapting“, Quality Progress, March 2007
“In It for the Long Haul“, Quality Progress, Feb. 2010
“Voice of the Customer Webcast“, August 2010
Voice of the Customer Table Tutorial:
I hope that this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need additional assistance.
ASQ Research Librarian


Popcorn is a bouncy bear with ticklish paws who just ‘pops’ with imagination. He has a fun-filled attitude and his creative approach to problem-solving inspires everyone around him to be creative too! He also has a very special heart shaped button in his ear!
Debbie Howard created Popcorn the Bear in 2004 from a passion for bears and since then this exciting brand has gone from strength to strength.
Popcorn lives deep in the English countryside nestled amongst the valleys, hills and trees in a little village called Berryville. He lives there with his sister Brie and many little friends – all of whom are named after food!
There are several illustrated books published about his adventures.
Popcorn the Bear and his friends cover a whole spectrum of age ranges due to the broad appeal – who can resist a bear and his sister?
A beautiful range of books has been published for pre-schoolers and the merchandise program covers a number of other product categories.


If you are interested in reading a great book with your spouse, I highly recommend the book “If Only He Knew” by Gary Smalley. This book is loaded with great information that can transform your marriage.
I don’t think that any marriage is easy, but for some reason I think it is very hard for men to understand women. It is no secret that men and women are very different from each other. It is often said that men are very simple and women are very complex. This causes a problem for both spouses to understand each other. Women cannot understand the simplicity of men, and men cannot understand the complexity in women.
Gary Smalley does a great job of explaining to men how to treat a woman. Women are very emotional and they operate on emotions most of the time. The way a husband talks to his wife has a great impact on how she feels and this book explains this in great detail.
This book is great for both men and women, but it can really help a man understand what a woman really needs. It explains how to treat a woman and how to talk to a woman, and this information can also be beneficial to women. Women can learn a little bit about how men think and why they think the way they do. If you are looking for a great book to read about marriage, this is the book. It is easy to read and it is very interesting.


What Does Pyke Do for Me?
Pyke was primarily designed to allow you to "cook" your Python code. You write Python code, and then you write Pyke code to cook that Python code -- i.e. to assemble the Python functions that you've written and customize them for a specific situation or use-case.
Pyke can also be used for difficult decision making applications where each part of the problem has multiple possible solutions and the selection of a solution to one part of the problem affects whether another part of the problem can be solved or not.
Cooking Your Python Code
Cooking your Python code is a form of meta-programming, or writing programs that manipulate other programs. I.e., it's a means of programming in the large.
Thus, Pyke provides a way to directly "program in the large", which dovetails with using Python to "program in the small". Pyke supplements but does not replace Python!
Pyke helps programmers to achieve order of magnitude improvements in:
- Using Pyke allows your Python code to be combined into thousands of different configurations.
- Thus, your application or library takes on the characteristics of a Domain Specific Language to achieve an order of magnitude increase in adaptability without a corresponding increase in your program's "surface area" to your users.
- Thinking of your application or library as a Domain Specific Language (DSL), you're using Pyke to "compile" rather than "interpret" your DSL to achieve an order of magnitude improvement in performance.
- Code Reuse
- Making your code an order of magnitude more adaptable and an order of magnitude faster allows it to be (re)used in a correspondingly broader range of situations.
Examples of Cooking Python Code
Database Access Library
You're writing a library package to make it easier for Python programmers to access relational databases. You write Python code that deals with the mechanics of accessing relational databases, and then you write Pyke code to make a cooked version of this code for each database access with your user's application.
You might also use Pyke to provide help installing and configuring the database and help creating the schema.
By taking this approach, your library will be an order of magnitude faster than competing database access libraries because you've used Pyke to essentially compile custom code for each database access.
The sqlgen example demonstrates this approach.
HTML Templating Library
Or you're writing an HTML templating package to make it easier for Python programmers to generate HTML. You write Python code that deals with the mechanics of HTML, and then you write Pyke code to make a cooked version of this code for each HTML template.
By taking this approach, your library will be an order of magnitude faster than competing HTML templating libraries because you've used Pyke to essentially compile custom code for each HTML template.
The web_framework example demonstrates this approach. It uses the sqlgen example to make a little web framework. The 2 HTML templates in this example were also done in TurboGears 2 and then a siege benchmark test done on both:
- TurboGears 2 ran 75.83 transactions/sec
- The Pyke example ran 791.01 transactions/sec
Linux Configuration Program
Or you're writing a new Linux configuration program. You write the Python code to query and set the various system configuration options, and then you write Pyke code to ask the user what he wants and build a cooked version of your code to make the necessary changes.
In this case, you're not looking for performance. You use Pyke to handle the complicated decision making and use its plan facility to postpone making any configuration changes until your program is sure that it's "dotted all of the i's and crossed all the t's".


The history of Belize is one of struggle, resilience, and determination. One particular event that stands out in the annals of this Central American nation’s storied past is the Battle of St. George’s Caye.
A significant military confrontation that has since become a cherished national symbol of resistance and unity, it was a remarkable demonstration of the courage and cooperation of the settlers and their slaves.
Here, we delve deep into the events leading up to, during, and after this momentous battle, tracing its lasting impact on Belize and its people. Dive in and immerse yourself in a tale of bravery, strategy, and the unwavering spirit of a nation.
- Historical Significance: The Battle of St. George’s Caye lasted from 3 to 10 September 1798 and marked the final Spanish attempt to take over the area now known as Belize. It is now a national public and bank holiday in Belize.
- The Baymen: The battle was fought between an invading force from Mexico and the Baymen, resident woodcutters assisted by black slaves. They stood their ground against the Spanish to protect their livelihoods.
- Spanish Attempts: Spaniards had tried to expel the colonists six times prior to the Battle of St. George’s Caye, making the victory in 1798 particularly symbolic for the residents.
- British Involvement: The British had entered Belize as early as 1638, primarily for logging purposes. Tensions over territory control persisted, leading to the involvement of British forces in the 1798 battle.
- Treaty of Versailles: This 1783 treaty acknowledged the rights of Baymen to work between the Belize and Hondo rivers. However, territorial disputes continued, contributing to the conditions leading to the battle.
- Formidable Fleet: Despite their losses due to sickness and internal disagreements, the Spanish fleet remained intimidating with numerous frigates, brigs, and sloops.
- Battle Strategies: Differences in strategic opinions between military commanders Barrow and Moss proved crucial. Moss’s decision to defend St. George’s Caye was pivotal in the victory over the Spaniards.
- Slave Participation: The battle was unique in that slaves fought alongside the Baymen. Their joint efforts were critical in repelling the Spanish invasion.
- Commemoration: 9 and 10 September were declared national holidays on the 100th anniversary of the battle. The event symbolized the combined efforts of both Baymen and slaves in shaping the nation’s history.
- Modern Celebrations: Today, St. George’s Caye Day on 10 September is a proud reflection of Belize’s history and identity, honoring the sacrifices and courage of its ancestors.
After immersing in the rich history of Belize, particularly the monumental Battle of St. George’s Caye, what better way to celebrate the September celebrations than at the luxurious San Ignacio Resort Hotel?
Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Belize, it offers a blend of relaxation and festive activities that make it one of the best places to appreciate Belize’s rich heritage.
Celebrate, reflect, and enjoy the culture, all while indulging in world-class amenities. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply someone looking to relish the festivities, San Ignacio Resort Hotel promises an unparalleled experience.


Hello parents! Good day! Are you aware of how crucial poetry books are to your kids? Children’s imaginations can be greatly stimulated by poetry. They may be inspired to express their emotions and self through this poetry. Interested in learning all the magic it can perform for your kids? The best poetry books for kids are reviewed in this article. Come! Let’s get to know them!
Why Poetry for Kids?
A form of expression is poetry. Writing poems enables us to express our thoughts and feelings about a subject, whereas reading poems inspires us to connect and derive significance from our experiences. Children’s learning of social and emotional skills can benefit from poetry. It might give them a fresh perspective on a subject. It can help kids articulate ideas that they might not otherwise be able to. Children are encouraged to express themselves and their emotions via poetry.
Expose kids to a range of text types and styles as they learn to read. For a better chance of noticing an improvement in your children’s reading and communication skills, enroll them in the best personality development institute! Parents want their children to like reading and the material they read to learn. Reading can be challenging, and the first books kids encounter sometimes lack that special element. Poetry can promote and encourage children’s inherent curiosity. In a child’s mind, it inspires wonder and enchantment. Children are inspired to create new worlds and experiences through poems.
“Every Child (Regardless Of Age, Or Condition), Should Have Three Things: Nature As A Playground, A Dog, And A Mother Willing To Let Her Child Enjoy Them All.”
Some of the best Poetry Books for Kids to Broaden Their Understanding:
- National Geographic children’s Book of Animal Poetry:
There are 200 poems and images in it. With the help of this lovely poetic picture book, you may introduce kids to the wonderful world of animals. It is one of the best and most approachable poetry books of the year, and it will appeal to both children and adults.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/National-Geographic-Kids-Animal-Poetry/dp/1426310099
2. National Geographic children’s book of Nature Poetry:
More than 200 poems are included, along with images. With a mix of contemporary and traditional nature poems, you may teach kids about the wonders of nature and the cosmos. You and your child will embark on an adventure over rivers and mountains, endure snowstorms, and much more, with writers like Billy Collins and Robert Frost!
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/National-Geographic-Kids-Nature-Poetry/dp/1426320949
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3. The Hugging Tree:
Use this book about resilience to teach kids that it’s okay to be angry when horrible things happen in life. Even young children may find it challenging to appreciate the difficulties of daily living! Help children understand that while it’s okay to fall, getting back up is even better. Some adults might find it particularly poignant.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Hugging-Tree-Story-About-Resilience/dp/1433819074
4. Wondrous You:
This collection of poems for magical children is inspiring. Use this inspirational poetry book to teach kids that they are amazing! This book, a silver medal winner, tells children that their opinions count and that they are valuable. Give youngsters the means to communicate with adults and other kids while understanding the world and themselves.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Wondrous-You-Empowering-Poems-Magical/dp/1735487015
5. 8 little planets:
It is a children’s solar system book that features distinct planet cutouts. This engaging children’s graphic book featuring concrete poetry explains what makes our solar system so special. Children can discover that every planet has unique characteristics exactly like them through poems for kids.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/8-Little-Planets-Chris-Ferrie/dp/149267124X
“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.”
6. The wonderful things you will be:
With the help of this Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic book, you can demonstrate to your children how much you believe in them. It will provide many parents the chance to express their emotions in beautiful ways. It is a poetry book that every family ought to own because it makes a great present or bedtime read.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Wonderful-Things-You-Will-Be/dp/0385376715
7. Poetry for kids: Emily Dickinson:
This interesting book will introduce kids to the late poet Emily Dickinson. Kids and families will adore the elegance of Dickinson’s poetry thanks to the lovely pictures and intelligent explanations. What a wonderful chance to teach youngsters about a classic while revisiting the qualities that make Emily Dickinson a legend in this lovely collection of poetry!
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Kids-Emily-Dickinson/dp/1633221172
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8. Poetry for kids: William Shakespeare:
Help make Shakespeare accessible to children of all ages! Shakespeare’s most well-known and timeless works have been illustrated and explained to children to teach them that you can never be too young for Shakespeare. Preschoolers and school-going children will both enjoy these works.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Kids-William-Shakespeare/dp/1633225046
9. Poetry for kids: Robert Frost
Robert Frost, a prize-winning poet, can teach children about poetry and inspire them to pursue the path less traveled. This lyrical poetry will come to life when kids explore a frigid abandoned house or experience a blizzard cold winter’s evening as they learn that the world they live in is different from coast to coast thanks to keywords and colorful commentary.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Kids-Robert-Frost/dp/1633222209
10. Poetry for kids: Walt Whitman:
Poetry for children can be used to introduce young people to Walt Whitman. Children will be introduced to great poems like “O Captain! My Captain!” in this uncomplicated rendition. Children and even adults who are unfamiliar with poetry will readily understand this book.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Kids-Walt-Whitman/dp/1633221504
11. A diamond in the sky:
Swim through this beautiful exploration of learning that being oneself is always the best course of action. Join Kya as she discovers that sometimes what we want isn’t as good as what we already have by diving beneath the water.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/Diamond-Sky-Vada-Carter-Garbutt/dp/0989714209
12. The one-minute gratitude journal:
With the help of this imaginative gratitude diary, provide children the means to express their thankfulness through poetry, journaling, or art. Even adults may benefit from motivational phrases that inspire youthful minds. We all need to discover the joyous loudness we have inside of us, after all. Personality development for kids may be enriched as a result.
Amazon Link – https://www.amazon.in/imusti-The-One-minute-Gratitude-Journal/dp/1523242701
Children may completely miss out on poetry if you don’t introduce them to it through this list of the best poetry books for kids. If they have never read poetry before, kids are less likely to choose to read poetry books. Disrupt this barrier and tell them! Together, cultivate a passion for poetry! Bye-bye!


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Celebrates authors preserving culture, sparking conversation and weaving tales in Appalachia. Please come and join us for this three day festival, November 1st-3rd, 2019, featuring national, regional and local authors such as Ron Rash, Sharyn McCrumb, Amy Greene, Frank X. Walker, Lin Stepp and more! The festival will include celebration of local history and the Blount County Public Library's Centennial. Live Appalachian arts demonstrations, musical performances and fun activities for the whole family to engage with East Tennessee’s unique literary history. The festival is named after Cormac McCarthy to highlight his time in Blount County and also a piece of public art he made in 1971 while living here. For more author and schedule information please go to the library’s website or go to the library’s Facebook Event page for more updates!


Welcome to the School of Nursing guide to information resources at Miner If you do not find what you need, please feel free to contact the liaison librarian Dan Trout at email@example.com
At Miner library, we have a wide variety of information sources to help you succeed during your time here at the School of Nursing.
Services Offered to students
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- Lessons on how to search CINHAL, PubMed, Google Scholar and other important resources
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published by the Anderson gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University
72 Pages. 49 Plates. Design by Common Name. Interview with Ashley Kistler. Essay by Will Steacy.
From 2009 to 2013, American photographer Brian Ulrich collected found images and objects that offer an idiosyncratic history of postwar consumerism. Featured in this volume are images printed by Ulrich from long-buried newspaper negatives documenting the "Great Prosperity" of the 1940s and 50s that he acquired from private collectors on eBay. He explains: "Almost all of the pictures were taken with a Speed Graphic press camera equipped with flash bulbs, which produces a very specific and, in my opinion, wonderful photographic language that goes well beyond our understanding of Weegee’s street photographs, for instance." An extensive cache of salvaged Polaroids depicting shoplifters evokes one consequence of the "Great Regression" of the 1980s and 90s, reinforcing just how successfully the previous era manufactured and exalted desire as the indelible core of consumer culture. Objects such as neon signage, department store door pulls, architectural plans and an array of other documents extend this captivating narrative.
Close Out - Retail Relics and Ephemera accompanied an exhibition at the Anderson Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University.


YOUR MEDITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES:
MP3 files of 2 guided meditations, music, and interview, plus a pdf file of the Companion Workbook.
All materials are downloadable.
Each meditation in this program begins with a general relaxation. James Van Praagh then guides you with exercises and reflections to improve your receptivity to the subtle messages from your own heart and the spirit world. The combination of James’ voice and Steven Halpern’s healing music creates a total experience that you will want to hear over and over again. In addition to the two guided meditations, this program includes a musical interlude selection by Steven Halpern for personal meditation experiences.
In this special workbook, James Van Praagh has written exercises to support you in knowing clearly what motivates your choices in life and how to change your perspective to embrace love more fully. When you learn how fear holds you back, you will learn how to let go with love.


Prevailing Against Character Assassination will help you build your life and give you the tools you need to overcome human and spiritual obstacles that has been set in place to hinder you from progressing into greater dimensions of life. This book can help you confront fears, limitations, and self negative thoughts. You will gain effective clear strategies and dismantle diabolical forces from controlling your life. You will grasp the keys necessary for over coming betrayal, lies, and rumors. This book is designed to build self confidence, spiritual awareness, and godly potential. That you may maximize your passion for life.


The adventures of four friends through time, space, and ridiculous moments of emotional instability (also elemental magic and guns)
August 31st, 2014
Oh BOY I was prepared for this. Sit your ass down, buddy. It’s story time.
The myth of “elves” or elf-like creatures exists in cultures across the globe. For example, in Hindu mythology, later adapted to Buddhism, there are Gandharvas who sometimes correspond to European male elves and Asparas who sometimes correspond to female elves. On a more linguistic level, the origin of the word “elf” has been linked to the Indian myth of the Ribhus. Or maybe you’d like another example of elf-like mythology from another folklore.
The Emere of the Yoruba culture are a sort of super children, who can travel between the worlds at will, are beautiful and powerful – the Elves of West Africa.
And even if that weren’t the case. The fantasy genre, particularly the high fantasy genre, does not keep to the Norse/Scandanavian folklore of elves at all.
Elves have become part of a wonderful new mythology that has been created. From J.R.R. Tolkien’s otherwordly high elves to the downtrodden elves of Dragon Age (the world in which I was basing my picture, by the way) people are beginning to create their own lore, their own stories.
And are you seriously trying to tell me that in new, fantastical and magical worlds that people have created there is no space for non-white elves?
If you truly are that close-minded, I actually pity you.
you tell em my friend
August 17th, 2014
Fire Signs : Se
Aries : ESFP/ESTP
LEO : ESFP/ENTJ
Saggittarius : Se & Ti ; ESTP/ISTP
EARTH SIGNS : Te, Si, Ni,
Taurus : High Si & Te ; ISTJ/ESTJ
Virgo : Ni - Te ; INTJ (maybe ISTJ too)
Capricorn : ENTJ / ESTJ (TE dom)
AIR SIGNS : A Combination of Fe, Ti, Ne /or Ni
Gemini : Ne & Ti ; ENTP
Libra : xxFJ (Fe dom/aux)
Aquarius : ENTP
WATER SIGNS : Fi, Se/Ne
Cancer : Fi and Se (i would say Fi and Si) ISFP
Scorpio ; High Ni (fixed focus) and Fi
Pisces : High Fi and Ne, low Te (INFP)
August 15th, 2014
August 12th, 2014
August 11th, 2014
August 8th, 2014
August 6th, 2014
August 5th, 2014
important headcanons to consider:
- can they use chopsticks
- what do they do when they cant sleep
- what would they impulse buy at the grocery store
- what order do they wash things in the shower
- what’s their coffee order
- what sort of apps would they have on their smartphone
- how do they act around children
- what would they watch on tv when they’re bored and nothing they really like is on
July 30th, 2014
July 30th, 2014


Henceforward…: ArchiveThe Archive highlights significant documents relating to Henceforward… which are held in Archive by either Alan Ayckbourn, the Ayckbourn Archive at the University of York or The Bob Watson Archive at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. All material is copyright protected and should not be reproduced.
Extract from correspondence between Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round's press office from May 1987. Alan looking to emphasise that although Henceforward… is set in the future, it is a future that is - technologically at least - very close. (Copyright: Alan Ayckbourn)
In rehearsals for the 1988 revival of Henceforward… at the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round with Barry McCarthy & Jenny Funnell. (Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)
A very rare image from the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round’s touring production of Henceforward…, in 1988, which was produced for end-stage venues. Designed by Roger Glossop, the steel shutters of Jerome’s flat are clearly visible amongst all the technology - something left to imagine in the original production. (Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)
Creating the set for the original production of Henceforward… at the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round, Scarborough, in 1987. To the right is Master Carpenter Frank Matthews who was responsible for many ingenious solutions to Alan Ayckbourn’s production challenges over the years. (Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)
In 1986, the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round started receiving major sponsorship for productions for the first time. Scarborough Building Society sponsored Henceforward… and here Alan (left) and the company visit the company’s offices to - apparently - learn about ‘cutting edge’ computer systems for the play. Alternatively to look awkward for staged publicity photographs… (Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)
Alan Ayckbourn (right) directing rehearsals for the 2016 revival of Henceforward… at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough. This marked the first time the playwright had directed the play since 1988. Also pictured from left are Jessie Hart (Geain), Bill Champion (Jerome), Laura Matthews (Zoë / NAN) and DSM Jen Hirst. (Copyright: Tony Bartholomew)
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Megalogenis' documentary is a political-cultural history that spans the period of around 1950 to 2013. As a history of politics and of culture interested in prime ministers, political economy and rock music, I'm very interested in the sorts of methods and arguments it will make, as this is common terrain to what I read, worked with and on.
The first episode of three looked at the period spanning the pre-Whitlam era (c1965) and took us up to around 1986/7. Megalogenis had interview access to those Prime Ministers that were alive during filming (one, Malcolm Fraser PM 1975-1983 Liberal Party, passed away yesterday and Whitlam earlier this year), as well as a Reserve Bank Governor and other key political figures. This is a history from above, in one sense, as it is told largely through the understandings, and apparent consensus, of the main political leaders. The consensus mirrors the main narrative line of Paul Kelly's The End of Certainty: that Australian modernity was stillborn in the early twentieth century due to a five pillar Australian Settlement: protection in (white) race, (local manufacturing) tariffs and (white male) wages combined with state paternalism and imperial benevolence. The crumbling of this protectionist settlement, so this hegemonic national narrative goes, was due to the new global economic conditions that started to emerge in the late 1960s with the US de-coupling from the gold standard and the OPEC oil shocks. These shifts in global, post-war capitalism called out for new forms of political-economy, and a new political culture. It was during this situation that neo- or hyper- or turbo-liberalism gained a foothold. Kelly's narrative is not just about the changing world: it is also about the need for Australia to grow up, come of age and be economically mature and independent. My thesis challenges this orthodoxy.
The other interesting element of Megalogenis' political cultural history, and the one that makes it resonate with my work on a similar period, albeit one that finishes in around 1998, is his use of 'culture'. With only one episode broadcast, it is perhaps too soon to tell how this cultural element will be handled overall, but the initial cultural emblems chosen--redundant cars, heavily unionised workforce, 'political' pub rock, and sporting successes--were, unfortunately, given a 'content' reading: their historical meaning was tied back to blunt sociological understandings of the 'times'. An example: Midnight Oil had an angry style that voiced youth opposition to Fraser's punitive government. This sort of sociological content analysis is fair enough on one level for a 1 hour show that needs to move quickly, but it illustrates the conclusion you have already reached without going through the music-cultural field or through the form of the songs, which is a much more interesting historical journey and much more revealing of what was at stake at the time. The documentary's focus on music is directed into a soundtrack, crystallising what political journalists refer to as 'the atmospherics' rather than as cultural phenomena that each have embedded historical information about how its aesthetics interacts with the culture of the time and the content inscribed in the lyrics.
And yet the cultural analysis is interesting all the same, because there is a suggestion (maybe in the unconscious of the doco's choice of music and cultural artefacts) that the post-war (post-1945) culture had adhered around the post-war political-economy. Peter Beilharz has cheekily suggested we call this male, white, wage-earner culture Holdenism: a dry reference to Gramsci's concept of Fordism. In choosing the Leyland P76--this oversized, petrol guzzling, poorly engineered car--as one of the first episode's central tropes of the failed old ways of the Menzies period, Megalogenis' team have landed on a potent emblem of the forces acting on what I call the Labourist-social-liberal armature. Over the 1970s and 80s, this armature unwound, burnt-out, ceased to act as a force-field against which minority social movements defined themselves, was unable to support the fashioning of industrial citizens, failed to provide protection.
This period then was marked by a war of times--of rhythms. The Bildungsroman (coming of age narrative form) offers a temporal solution to the arrhythmia of finance capitalism, the breakdown of the armature's regular beats, but this narrative solution relies on abjecting--deferring and displacing--a range of valuable social forms. How Making Australia Great deals with this war of times will be fascinating.
I look forward to the next 2 episodes. The first can be viewed an ABC iView here
Unbecoming-of Age: Australian Grunge Fiction
In recent years the term Neoliberalism, although increasingly contested, has been central to understanding changes in global political life. Neoliberalism has been generally used to describe and explain the political-economic project that arose out of the Thatcher and Reagan governments in the UK and USA, and has come to be a defining concept with which to account for the Global Financial Crisis. In Australia, however, Neoliberalism is associated with the putatively left wing Australian Labor Party Bob Hawke and Paul Keating governments that held power for more than a decade: 1983 to 1996. This period has been termed the long Labor decade by sociologist Peter Beilharz, who argued that the ALP and the labour movement was fundamentally transformed over this period.
In Unbecoming-of-age, this transformation of Labor and Labourism—its primary discourse—is explored through analysis of non-fictional and fictional narratives of the long Labor decade. Unbecoming explores how Australian Labourism was narrativised through three central figures and stories of the period: Gough Whitlam, Paul Keating and Paul Kelly’s The End of Certainty. Analysing Whitlam as a spectre, biographies of Keating and his poetics, and Kelly’s journalistic political history as a Bildungsroman of nation, Unbecoming draws out how Neoliberalism functioned via narrative techniques to become embedded in Australian textuality.
Unbecoming-of-age then jumps tracks, moving from a literary analysis of political texts, to a political analysis of literary texts. This literary history interprets how the textuality of Neoliberalism functions within key texts of the long Labor decade, looking at the careers of two of Australia’s most political fictional writers: Frank Moorhouse and Amanda Lohrey. Unbecoming then turns to its central focus: Australian Grunge fiction. Through a close reading of Andrew McGahan’s first two novels, Praise and 1988, Christos Tsiolkas’ debut Loaded, and three post-grunge novels: Andrew McCann’s Subtopia, Elliot Perlman’s Three Dollars and Anthony Macris’ Capital, volume one, the analysis hones in on the literary infrastructure of the Bildungsroman narrative form and how each of these novels engages with this form of coming-of-age. The central argument here is that through the introduction of tropes of illness, abject conduct and forms of mobility that are out of time, these novels provide the resources for understanding how Neoliberalism was narrativised in Australia in the long Labor decade and, importantly, how it might be worked through.
Through this literary analysis of political culture and political analysis of literary culture, Unbecoming-of-age offers a new understanding of the experience of Neoliberalism as it affects everyday life and subjectivity.


An Argument for States to Outlaw 'Revenge Porn' and for Congress to Amend 47 U.S.C. §230: How Our Current Laws Do Little to Protect Victims
AbstractThis note examines the intersection of law and technology as it relates to the issue of revenge porn. Revenge porn comes in many forms but most commonly refers to the online posting of sexually explicit photos or videos of past lovers, without their consent, after the relationship has ended. The author explains how the current legal framework has left many victims without legal recourse to punish those who have posted their intimate photos or videos without consent, and few options to have their images removed from the internet once they have been posted. The note argues that in order to protect victims, states should make laws to criminalize the posting of revenge porn and the Communications Decency Act should be amended to give victims the power to have their images removed from websites.
How to Cite
Martinez, C. (2014). An Argument for States to Outlaw ’Revenge Porn’ and for Congress to Amend 47 U.S.C. §230: How Our Current Laws Do Little to Protect Victims. Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law & Policy, 14(2), 236–252. https://doi.org/10.5195/tlp.2014.141
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Travels of Four Years and A Half In The United States Of America During 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, and 1802.
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1909.
Hardcover. Black cloth and gray paper boards with paper label on spine. Lean to spine, paper label faded and scuffed. Boards and extremities rubbed and faded, corners bumped. Good. Item #2792


Not far from Jamestown, there was a tribe of Indians led by great Indian chief, King Powhantan. The chief loved his little daughter, Princess Pocahontas, and gave her everything she asked for.
One day, a group of warriors returned to the village with someone they had captured - Captain John Smith! They were going to kill him when they first captured him, but the Captain pulled out his compass and showed the Indians the needle trembling under the glass. They did not know what a compass was - perhaps a weapon or perhaps magic? It worried them. They decided to take their prisoner to their village and give him to their king. Certainly their king would know how to protect them from this powerful weapon.
The Captain was kept prisoner for days. Each day, and into the night, the Captain told the Indians stories of the sun and the moon, and of the great cities and the amazing inventions that could be found on the other side of the ocean. While he told his stories, he watched the Indians carefully, looking for a way to escape. The Indians loved his stories. There were always several Indians in attendance, listening to his tale, especially one little girl named Pocahontas,which left him no chance to escape. Pocahontas was only twelve years old. She had already learned to admire the colonists. She had hidden and watched them many times. Although Pocahontas did not tire of his stories, the warriors did. The day came when Captain John Smith's fate was decided by the chief.
The Captain was brought into the chief's tent. The chief was dressed in racoon skins. Around him were his warriors, some of whom held clubs. His wives were there as well. In front of him, a fire burned. Two warriors entered the tent, each carrying a large stone. Captain John Smith was forced to lie down and put his head on the stones. The warriors with clubs moved slowly toward him. Pocahontas rushed forward. She took the Captain's head in her arms and begged her father to spare his life.
Her father denied her nothing. He ordered the Captain to be released. Much to the Captain's amazement, instead of being slowly clubbed to death, he was adoped by Chief Powhatan as his son.
After some time, the Captain was allowed to return to the Jamestown colony. The Princess frequently visited the colony. She always brought vegetables with her, or blankets, or something else the colonists would enjoy. She played with the other children. She was greatly loved. When she grew up, she was baptized a Christian and given the name Rebecca. The colonists called her Lady Rebecca because she was a princess, the daughter of a king.
One of the colonists, John Rolfe, fell in love with her. He asked Chief Powhantan if he could marry her, and the chief said yes. Both the Indians and the colonists attended the wedding. The young couple traveled to England, where they were received at court. They spent some time there, but missed home. They were about to return to Jamestown, when Rebecca (Pocahontas) became very sick and died. She left behind a little son. Her husband and her son returned to Jamestown, where her son spent some of his time with his father and the colonists and some of his time with his grandfather, the great chief Powhantan, and the Indians.
Sounds like a fairytale, doesn't it? But it's the true story of Pocahontas, the Indian princess.


Little he was in the hands of his mother,
Till he grew before her eyes,
Cute to handsome, his face had changed.
Distorted are his thoughts,
And young his blood.
Short is his sight,
Though he wears no glasses.
Small is he in life,
Though tall he seems to be.
Wrong may be his vision,
Though he believe it is right.
'All that glitter is not gold', they teach him.
Yet, he is carried away,
By the mirages of the world so wide.
Seldom does he know,
'Not all that is gold glitter.'
The road of life is so deceptive,
Yet so definite and decisive.
It is tricky and yet simple.
He sees them for the first time, and he falters.
People known and unknown,
Are the signposts of these roads,
Yet it is his decision,
That decides his destiny.
A road so twisting and turning,
And yet so straight,
Along which he must ride, under sun and moon.
The sky may grow pale or bright,
And ground dusty or lush green.
Yet, he shall ride his way.
He knows no land beyond the river,
Or over the mountains,
To which the road he choose may take him.
Yet a strong will he has,
That is harder than a rock,
And does not wither under sun or snow.
His will is his hope,
And in his hope lies his future.
What future holds, he can't say.
But he chooses his destiny, and lives it.
Bright days may turn black or evil,
And not a ray of hope may be seen, but
From the shadows a ray shall come,
Leading him to brighter days,
Like a rainbow after a storm.
He may stare ahead,
On the unfinished road,
Wondering how far or how near,
Is its end.
Miles shall flee under his feet,
And years like gale over his head,
And he learns more,
With each twist on the road.
Each mile covered,
Teaches him more,
Years behind him sharpens his ears,
Deeper shall his eyes become,
And wealthier his heart.
He now sees the winters and springs ahead,
With the eyes of the long gone seasons,
Each summer shall pass.
Making his mind broader,
And his hair lesser.
Each spring shall sprint away,
Making his legs feel weaker,
But mind stronger,
Each Christmas shall gift him,
A new stick to lean on,
A new hope to live on.
When he sees far ahead,
Though he may then wear glasses,
When he becomes taller in life,
Than what he seems to be in sight,
And when right is his vision,
Though his children believe it is wrong,
He shall begin to see,
The end of the long road,
That he had covered in life.
Then may be the time when he looks back,
Down the long winding road of life,
To cherish the beauty
Of the first flower he saw after winter,
Of the people who were around him.
And now there he is,
At the end of the road,
Knowing his end is near,
He too now serves as a signpost,
In the lives of his younger ones.
This was originally written some time in Nov-Dec 2002 and is the first poem that I remember to have penned down.
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Mary recently received the Society of American Travel Writers' (SATW) Silver Award for her photographic essay on the Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timkat, a UNESCO-honored event. This came a year after she received the Gold Award for her coverage of the colorful, centuries-old livestock market in Nizwa, Oman.
In addition, our documentary travel-related and social issues films continue to be Official Selections in festivals from Iran and Russia to the U.S.
Ongoing projects include supporting social justice issues, among them civil rights and climate change. The Dream Revisited, Civil Rights in Perspective, our first documentary focusing on social issues, has been screened in many film festivals and other venues in the U.S. Our film about the history of the women's suffrage movement was screened by the League of Women Voters and the Levine Museum of the New South. Currently, we're promoting Catastrophe Now!, The Era of Global Boiling about the urgent need to take action to protect our environment before it's too late.
We hope to make a return visit to French Polynesia in the summer 2024 and journey to Scotland in the fall, 2024. Finally, we are planning to explore the remote islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Reunion, Madagascar, Seychelles, Zanzibar and more) with a British company called Noble Caledonia. We'll begin the cruise in Mauritius and end in East Africa— Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Meanwhile, a 4-volume set of books that showcases our imagery over three decades is a work in process: Horizons (destinations worldwide), Contours (figure studies of performing artists), Meditations (still life and conceptual images). and Sacred Places (hallowed spiritual sites around the world),


New Divorce Section
Chabad.org has rolled out a new section devoted to Jewish divorce. Though a painful subject to cover, unfortunately divorces do occur, and this section provides guidance and insight for people undergoing this painful process.
This section covers the basics of the divorce ceremony as well as in-depth study of the various issues involved. It also supplies insight as to the Jewish approach to divorce, and exactly when it is called for.
Also contained in this section is a section of readings and essays on divorce, and a comprehensive article on the tragic agunah issue.
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Books and how they affect us are very individual; what resonates for one person is gobbledygook for another. My criteria for this list is that each of these books has been pivotal for me at some point in my life. I hope they may be meaningful for you too.
Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood
by William Pollack and Mary Pipher
This book can also help us as men understand what happened in our child hood and how we have been affected by the myths of masculinity.
The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
by David Deida
A deep dive into recognizing oneself as a being with masculine energy.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love
by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
This book helped me to understand how we are conditioned early in life to relate to others.
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette
Being able to think of myself through the lens of different archetypes has helped me to move through life more skillfully.
The Abascal Way: To Quiet Inflammation for Health and Weight Loss
by Kathy Abascal
This anti-inflammation diet helped me to understand how the food I consume affects my mood.
Videos / Podcasts
I've found Brene Brown to be very inspirational and easy to understand. She has many YouTube videos but these are what I would describe as her foundational videos on shame and vulnerability.
Self-compassion is one of the keys to leading a balanced life. Here is a good introduction.
Workshops and Trainings
New Warrior Training Adventure
A men’s initiation training focused on emotional literacy and mission.
Getting the Love You Want
A couple’s workshop; learning to more fully connect with your beloved.
Woman Within Weekend
A program to help women know, empower, and embrace all parts of themselves.
Websites for Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse of males is downplayed in our society; it's easy to feel alone with our knowledge and experience. Here are some resources that can help broaden one's understanding.


Some people, myself included, just don't completely get Murakami. His storytelling style is in turns psychedelic and wildly unrestrained, but also carefully directed. It works for some people, and it falls miserably short for others.
There is so much contention on what Murakami's "best" and "worst" novels are. One person will claim one novel completely turned him off Murakami, while others will point to that same novel as what drew them to Murakami in the first place.
What I can really draw from all the debate is that you need to be in a certain mood and mindset to enjoy certain books by Murakami. In my case with Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, the meandering and dreamily emotional storyline hit the bulls eye for what I didn't know I needed.
This book is split between parallel storylines. The first is set in contemporary Tokyo and told from the perspective of a somewhat average yuppie. Except, this yuppie is a “Calcutec,” a human data processor/computer who uses his subconscious to encrypt data. He gets assigned to work for a mad scientist type, who not only specializes in “sound removal” but suspiciously reminds me of an insane Santa Claus. This assignment, however, sets off a string of events that gets him embroiled in a corporate information war, the savage “Inklings” who dwell in the sewers of Tokyo, and the impending end of the world.
The second storyline tells the tale of a traveler, who is in the process of becoming a citizen of a walled city called “The End of the World” (also mapped in the front page). In order to enter, the narrator must be severed from his Shadow. As he goes about his Dreamreading duties—which is reading the dreams of unicorn skills—it becomes apparent that his Shadow is his only remaining clue behind where he came from and what he is meant to do.
This is an incredibly complex novel, one that I plan on rereading later with a fresh mind. Similar to Kafka on the Shore, I haven't really quite figured out the entire novel. But here is what I know about Hard-Boiled…or at least, what I think I know. Hard-Boiled is:
-filled with a unrequited yet unselfish longing for meaning in life
-deceptively unassuming in prose, but still emotionally potent
-a gentle story that touches upon the nature and purpose of our existence
-a love story, though I feel this point is highly debatable
Now, for potential readers who have little idea of the rabbit hole into which they are about to fall, let’s talk about what Hard-Boiled is not:
-a character-driven novel; rather, like in Kafka on the Shore the protagonists are tabula rasas, defined and shaped by external forces, even if they are fundamentally connected to these forces
-a sci-fi novel... actually, the shallow exploration of experimental neurology and computer science is quite hokey and falls short of being within the realm of applicable possibility, more "fringe" science than not
-straightforward—trust me on this one
I found that the ending to this novel was one of the best and strangely complete endings I’ve read. Surprisingly, for the type of story it was, the story came full circle by the final page with many loose ends tied up. The finale was a melancholy yet uplifting tone.
Though I love this book to death (it’s made my all-time favorites list, in fact), I hesitate to recommend it to everyone. As I mentioned before, you need to be in a certain mindset to enjoy a Murakami. But if you found the above description of the book interesting, it may be an extremely worthwhile read.


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An article may be published only after a positive expert opinion of not less than 2 peer-reviewers and if necessary a specialist on biomedical statistics;
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Study conception and design - Ivanov A.A., Sidorov V.V.; data collection and handling - Petrov B.B.; statistical processing - Petrov B.B.; draft manuscript preparation - Sidorov V.V.; manuscript revision - Ivanov A.A.
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Literature [all publications in the native language (Russian words in Cyrillic, foreign words in Latin)] (state standard GOST R 7.05 2008);
- References [description of Russian-language sources (authors’ surnames, titles of sources of publications and names of publishing houses are transliterated, titles of the works themselves - a book, article, dissertation - are translated into English) (National Library of Medicine - NLM). Please, bear in mind that the necessary information may be transliterated using the site http://translit.net, section BGN.
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Below are examples of bibliography.
Imaev T.E., Salichkin D.V,, Komlev A.E., Kolegaev A.S, Kuchin I.V., Depilin P.M., Tripoten M.I., Fedotenkov I.S., Balakhonova T.V., Akchurin R.S. Endovascular prosthetic repair of aortic arch. Angiology and Vascular Surgery. 2021; 27 (3); 14-39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33529/ANGIQ2021303
Zotikov A.E., Teplov A.A., Gritskevich A.S., Extracorporeal surgery of kidneys and renal arteries. M.: Fund “Russian Knights” Foundation. 2019; 128.
References (according to NLM - National Library of Medicine)
Imaev T.E., Salichkin D.V., Komlev A.E., Kolegaev A.S., Kuchin I.V., Lepilin P.M., Tripoten' M.I., Fedotenkov I.S., Balakhonova T.V., Akchurin R.S. Endovascular repair of the aortic arch. Angiology and vascular surgery. 2021; 27 (3): 40-45. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33529/ANGIQ2021303. (in Russian).
Zotikov A.E., Teplov A.A., Gritskevich A.A., Ivandaev A.S. Ekstrakorporal'naya khirurgiya pochek i pochechnykh arteriy. M.: Fond "Russkie vityazi". 2019; 128. (In Russian)
Please, bear in mind that the necessary information may be transliterated using the site http://translit.net, section BGN.
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In accordance with the decision of the Presidium of the Russian Society of Angiologists and Vascular Surgeons, the journal "Angiology and Vascular Surgery" will be named after Academician A.V. Pokrovsky starting from No. 2/2022.


BEST BOOKS ABOUT CRYSTALS
Learning about crystals can be a bit overwhelming due to the vast amount of information out there. One site says one thing, another site says another. What crystal does what? Which crystal is best for what Chakra? What crystal helps with a certain ailment? We get it.
Luckily, we’ve compiled a top rated, simple list for you to narrow down the top go-to books for all things Crystals/stones that you'll absolutely love.
CRYSTALS FOR BEGINNERS by Karen Frazier (our favorite)
An easy, fun, practical and informative read, even for novice crystal collectors. It provides you with wonderful information (including Chakra placements) and practical applications and guides so you can experience the magical shifts these Earth elements can provide.
“Discover how crystals can help you fight stress, cope with anxiety, and more. Crystals for Beginners takes a step-by-step approach to introducing you to crystal healing. Never touched a crystal before? Don’t worry―this book will guide you through the myths and confusion as it shows you how crystals can help improve your life.
Crystals for Beginners features:
Crystal Healing 101―Find out how crystals work and how to use them
Useful Remedies―Discover how to help treat negative emotions and foster positive growth using specific crystal prescriptions and healing mantras.
Illustrated Guides―Identifying crystal types is easy thanks to 50 detailed crystal profiles that feature images of both worked and unworked versions.” -Amazon
THE CRYSTAL BIBLE - A Definitive Guide To Crystals by Judy Hall
Is an easy to read, comprehensive, informative book on everything you need to know about crystals. Each crystal is broken down and described for each of its variances.
“Find a known crystal instantly or identify an unknown crystal in this easy-to-follow directory that includes photographic identification, detailed descriptions, and information on the individual properties of each crystal--including the spiritual, mental and psychological, emotional and physical effects, plus its use in healing. It's an indispensable reference for crystal lovers everywhere.” -Amazon
CRYSTALS FOR HEALING: The Complete Reference Guide With Over 200 Remedies for Mind, Heart & Soul by Karen Frazier
This book has a great layout and is very understandable and informative, offering a wide index of crystals (close to 100)that you can meditate and heal with for ailments such as depression and anxiety. Each entry has descriptions of the mineral, what colors it comes in, which ailments it helps with, and a meditation script for that particular thing.
“Heal your mind and spirit through the restorative power of crystals―the beginner’s guide.
Whether you’re working through grief or holding onto grudges, seeking love or increasing gratitude, Crystals for Healing offers the basics for beginners to explore the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. Learn the fundamentals to clear emotional blockages, stimulate creativity, and elevate your mood through the vibrational power of healing crystals, with:
Clear descriptions of crystals and their unique healing properties
Over 200 remedies, plus profiles of 95 crystals covering colors, primary uses, corresponding chakra, and placement recommendations
Daily meditations and mantras for a truly holistic approach
Guidelines for creating grids to harness the positive power of crystals and healing stones” - Amazon
CHAKRA HEALING: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Healing Techniques that Balance the Chakras by Margarita Alcantara
This is a great read, straight forward, in depth knowledge on all things Chakra. It contains so many different ways to heal the chakras, not just with crystal's, but with oil and herbs, as well. This is the book you want as a reference, inspiration, and guide to chakra knowledge.
“The complete guide to balancing your chakras and healing your mind, body, and spirit
Within all living beings are seven powerful centers of energy called chakras. Every chakra holds the potential for immense healing and restoration, and Chakra Healing can show you how to harness that power with a wide range of simple, beginner-friendly exercises that anyone can do.
This book will put you on the path to healing pain, allergies, indigestion, headaches, fatigue, and even emotional turbulence like loneliness. With practical instruction and guidance, you’ll learn how to identify what’s ailing you and which chakra is causing it. Discover how easy techniques like yoga and focused breathing can make a difference in your wellness.
Chakra Healing includes:
Different ways to heal―Explore how to connect with your chakras using everything from meditation to crystals, essential oils, and even diet.
Helpful illustrations―You’ll find detailed photos and drawings that make the tools and exercises even easier to understand.
Perfect for beginners―Experience full chakra healing inside and out through accessible, bite-size advice that requires no previous knowledge.” -Amazon


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Three DeKalb County School libraries will receive books from the Library of Congress.
Northeast Alabama Community College will have its graduation ceremony May 15. The chancellor of the state's two-year college system will be on hand as the featured speaker.
Plainview’s Bear Theater will present its spring play, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” beginning Friday.
An Ider police officer caught a man breaking into a storage building and stealing its contents, and got the suspect to confess, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris said.
On Saturday, extra chairs had to be brought outside of the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum to seat people attending the fourth annual memorial service for victims of the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak.
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Skate Park Science Trip
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A selection of my writing on cinema.
On the Side of the Disease and Not the Cure · Bright Wall/Dark Room · August 2018
On the meaning of illness and medicine in Todd Haynes’ Safe.
How subtitles change the way we watch movies · Little White Lies · April 2018
On different approaches to translation in multilingual cinema.
How to Act Drunk · Bright Wall/Dark Room · March 2018
On the best performances of inebriation in film.
The Goy’s Teeth and the Coenesque · Vague Visages · August 2017
On storytelling and auteurism in A Serious Man.
How Atanarjuat brought Inuit cinema to the world stage · Little White Lies · September 2016
On the blossoming Inuit cinema movement.
I Could Use Some Time in the Woods · Bright Wall/Dark Room · September 2016
On transcendentalism, masculinity, and Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy.


Presenter(s): Paul Barry, MSW, LICSW
Date: April 2019
This module focused on the impact of trauma on people seeking treatment for SUD/OUD. Topics covered include: a brief introduction to ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and how that impacts physical and emotional health; trauma history and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; how trauma impacts the brain and how that can impact behavior (fight/flight/freeze, trust); the role of the provider in working with clients with a trauma history; things to avoid when working with people with a trauma history; how to create a safe clinical environment; tips for engaging with clients with a trauma history and the importance of a strengths-based assessment; and tips for calming a client.
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