The Catalan Review, twenty years on
by August Bover (University of Barcelona)
It is a commonplace that the Catalan character seesaws between two opposing yet, at the same time, complementary extremes: the famous “seny” (good sense or judgement) and “rauxa” (impulse or spontaneity). And it may well be that success in the different situations that life places in our path depends, to a large extent, on striking a balance between these two forces. Well, I am convinced that these distinctive features of our national character must be transmitted to the scholars who, in North America and elsewhere, become interested in our culture. To create an association like the North American Catalan Society (NACS) in 1978 was regarded almost everywhere as something of a foolhardy or wild (“arrauxada”) enterprise. If the association has survived up until the present time, it is, undoubtedly, because the foolhardiness has been tempered by an appropriate degree of good sense. However, even though the simple creation of an association like ours was already seen as a risky operation and with little chance of survival, only eight years later, in 1986, North American Catalan scholars came up with a new proposal, probably even more difficult to carry through and ensure the continuity of, that is, the creation of an international journal devoted to Catalan Studies, written in English and Catalan. Between the Catalans and the North American Catalan specialists who moved around between universities in the US and Canada in the seventies and eighties of the twentieth century, there were a good number who knew how to fuse the two contrary, yet complementary, elements that I mentioned a moment ago, and they achieved a marked degree of success. They didn’t lack spontaneity, to such an extent that the idea of creating a journal of a particular type occurred to two different groups, led by Mercè Vidal-Tibbits and Josep Roca-Pons, respectively. If publishing a journal was already a difficult proposition, to publish two would have been clearly suicidal. The generosity and sense of responsibility of the colleagues who promoted these two projects took the wise decision to unite their efforts. Thus, the Catalan Review was born, already twenty years ago. Under the auspices of the NACS, the first issue appeared in June 1986, edited by Manuel Duran and Josep Roca-Pons, subsequently followed by Josep Miquel Sobrer and myself, with Mercè Vidal-Tibbits as managing editor. We produced the monographic volume, Homage to J.V. Foix, which the Sarrià poet managed to see before his death the following year, at the age of 94. Since then, the Catalan Review has been possible thanks to the work and dedication of a long list of friends, colleagues and collaborators, some of whom we have lost, like our friend and first editor Josep Roca-Pons, whom we continue to miss. Fortunately, a significant number are in active service today, ranging from those who have been present since the beginning together with those who have joined us more recently, like Brad Epps, who accompanies us today and is Guest Editor of Barcelona and Modernity, the volume we launched in Barcelona last week and we are launching again here today.
Over our first twenty years we wish to acknowledge the financial aid obtained from the following institutions at different junctures: the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Fundació Congrés de Cultura Catalana, the Fundació Jaume Bofill, the Executive Committee of the Program for Cultural Cooperation, the Banc de Sabadell, the Càtedra Barcelona-Nova York, the Institute of North American Studies in Barcelona, the Centre UNESCO de Catalunya, the Comissió Amèrica i Catalunya 1992, the Program for Cultural Cooperation between Spain’s Ministry of Culture and the United States’ Universities, the Institut Català de la Dona, the Grup Català de Sociolingüística, Brown University and the Institut Ramon Llull. Gratitude must also be extended to those who have dealt with the production side, such as Jaume Vallcorba Plana, and, at the present time, the Estudi Montse Corral, as well as Publicacions de l’Abadia de Montserrat, who take care of distribution. Our thanks are also due to those who have acted as mediators for us on given occasions, thus, Joaquim Muns, Gregori Mir or Josep Massot i Muntaner, together with all those who have taken part in the publishing committees. And here, allow me to highlight Jaume Martí-Olivella who, ever discreetly, has been a mainstay of both the NACS and the Catalan Review, from the outset and, more especially, at difficult moments along the way, and Maria Rosa Lloret in Barcelona, without the help of whom the journal could hardly have gone ahead. Last but not least, our recognition goes to the authors of the Catalan cultural information included in the journal, to the translators, and to all the authors of articles and reviews.
In accordance with the desire of the founders, and as the sub-title indicates: International Journal of Catalan Culture, the international nature of the journal is a feature which can be readily appreciated and may be further substantiated by consulting the bibliographical and thematic indexes which Mercè Vidal-Tibbits published in Volume XI:1-2 (1997). (I understand that a follow-up is soon to appear.) In spite of a clear predominance of literary subjects, the journal has also dealt with history, art, music, sociolinguistics, economy, grammar, history of the language, industry, new technologies, folklore, nationalism, anthropology, philosophy, photography, theatre, advertising, the cinema, and more – a thematic variety that is best reflected in the volume devoted to Barcelona and Modernity. Besides this most recent volume, and the one devoted to J.V. Foix, edited by Jaume Ferran and Josep Roca-Pons (as I mentioned earlier), the Catalan Review has published other monographs that have also been well received: the Homage to Mercè Rodoreda, edited by Jaume Martí-Olivella; the Homage to Ramon Llull, edited by Manuel Duran; the Studies on Josep Carner, edited by Jaume Coll; Women, History and Nation in the Works of Montserrat Roig and Maria Aurèlia Capmany, edited by Jaume Martí-Olivella; Sociolinguistics, edited by Milton Azevedo, Albert Bastardas, Emili Boix, Paul O’Donnell and Maria Rosa Lloret; Pere Calders and His Contemporaries, edited by Manuel Duran, Bernat Puigtobella and Maria Rosa Lloret; Homage Volume for Professor Joseph Gulsoy, edited by Philip D. Rasico, Donna M. Rogers and Curt J. Wittlin; and Catalan Literature as National Literature: Origins, Development and Future, edited by Josep Miquel Sobrer and Joan Ramon Resina. Moreover, since the colloquium celebrated at Brown University in 2001, the selected proceedings of the NACS colloquiums are also published in a volume of the journal, the case of those which will appear shortly with contributions from the colloquium held at Eton (England) with the colleagues and friends of the Anglo-Catalan Society.
During the second half of the nineteenth century, the modern, international diffusion of Catalan Studies received a definitive push when pioneer journals, such as Romania or Revue des Langues Romanes, decided to open their pages to our culture, making it accessible to a wide range of scholars. A century later, in the second half of the twentieth century, the Catalan Review made a further step, a major one in so far as visibility is concerned, this a constant source of concern for a culture that cannot count on a State to defend it. Like the room of one’s own that Virginia Woolf claimed for women, the Catalan Review won a space for Catalan culture on shelves devoted to periodical publications in a good group of important libraries all over the world. And this has been achieved by overcoming every kind of obstacle and difficulty, and in the knowledge that only the demand for quality will encourage us to continue and to consider new challenges. It also depends on all of us whether this will be possible for many more years to come.


- Stop the Music, I Want My Royalty -- The Public Playing of Music in Restaurants and Businesses:
In 1790, the founding fathers originally did not provide specific copyright protection in the United States to musical works, musical compositions, or sound recordings. However, as the technological and political developments occurred in the United States the original copyright protection provided in Article I, S 8, cl. 8 expanded to include music.
The first protection for music occurred with the enactment of the 1831 Act. Over time, Congress and the Courts supplied additional factors for copyright protection of musical compositions culminating in the 1976 Copyright Act. The Fairness in Music Licensing Act made further revisions in 1998.
The passage of the Fairness in Music Licensing Act drew an immediate attack from both United States musical composition and sound recording copyright owners and a unified European Community. At stake was the copyright owners' individual exclusive right for a royalty and their ability to collect royalties. The Fairness in Music Licensing Act created a business exception that provided the exemption for any business under 2,000 square feet and any restaurant under 3,750 square feet when copyrighted works were played as a public performance over a sound system connected to a radio.
This paper examines the conflict between the U.S. Copyright Act with its homestyle and business exceptions and the obligations created between the European Community and other international trading partners through the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) agreement.
Further, the U.S. copyright law has to catch up to the technological changes in the music industry. Inclusion of these changes may provide a solution to the U.S. liability imposed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the present U.S. Copyright Act.
- A Case Study for a Recommended Informed Consent for Eye Surgeries
Thesis statement: a comprehensive informed consent standard for eye surgeries can be developed by analyzing emergency surgeries, court decisions, analytical recommendations for informed consent, and practical applications of it.
Using the checklist developed in this paper, ophthalmologists, and vitreous and retina surgeons (in this paper surgeons, physicians, and doctor all refer to a retina and vitreous surgeon) will save time and protect themselves legally by getting detailed informed consent for complex eye surgeries. My real-life experiences with two emergency surgeries, my analysis of court cases, and my research on recommended and required elements of informed consent are presented to provide a workable and efficient informed consent procedure for eye surgeries or any complex surgery. Additionally the checklist will protect patients by providing them with sufficient information required to make an informed decision. Providing the physicians with a legally sound and comprehensive informed consent checklist encourages and expedites the physician-patient dialogue, fully documents patient's informed consent and protects physicians against claims of incomplete or inadequate disclosure of information.


A Project of Participating Rotary Clubs of the USA and Southern Africa
We often think in the context of our lives in the USA and assume that everyone else is living as we do. Several Texas Rotary Districts undertook a project to collect books and ship them to where they were needed in 2001. The project touches the great need for literacy in Southern Africa. The project started from a few Rotary districts to Rotary District 9300 in South Africa and now has spread across the USA and throughout Southern Africa.
In 2001, District 9300 had developed a model operation that solved many of the problems of donated material transfer and distribution. Rotary Clubs in the United States now have a seven year history with the project and can affirm that the Rotary District 9300 model works well and is worthy of replication in other locales. With the emphasis on literacy in Rotary, our Rotary Books for the World project is an easy and natural service project for clubs to adopt around the world.
We are continuing strong support to the District 9300 efforts in Southern Africa because many of the Southern African countries are relatively new countries. Their economies are struggling to absorb over 10 million refugees from the north. The South African Rotarians are trying to help not only the schools in South Africa but to assist areas of great need in Southern and Eastern Africa. The Books for the World Project has distributed books to qualified institutions for over a decade now. More than 6 million books have been distributed.
Why is there such a demand for books? The governments of Southern Africa can not yet underwrite the costs of all the books needed for the rapidly growing public and private school systems. Many countries in Africa do not offer public education to all their youth. Poverty rules in these countries. Without educating their youth, they will not be able to grow a work force that can feed their people and poverty will continue to rule. Where poverty rules hate also rules. The Rotary Clubs in the USA and South Africa are addressing the needs of the impoverished schools and libraries for books and other educational materials which assist both our literacy and peace initiatives.
Imagine trying to teach without any books for yourself or your students. Rotary District 9300 personnel have actually been asked to cut books in half so that two students could have something to read. Rotary's response has been to supply a complete book to every child. In the USA, many schools shred a book when it is out of adoption or discard them in a landfill. The books can be obtained without charge from educational institutions, libraries, and private collections. By participating in this program your Rotary Club can make a difference for your schools by relieving their book storage, transportation, and destruction costs.
Imagine trying to teach without text books for all students. District 9300 has actually been asked to cut the books in half so that they would serve twice as many students. Rotary's response has been to supply a complete book to every child that does not have one.
In Texas, we shred a book when it is out of adoption which may be as short as three years or as long as seven years. The books can be obtained without charge from the public school systems. By participating in this program your Rotary Club can make a difference for our schools by relieving their storage, transportation, and destruction costs.


CBBS GP Workshop: Publication Strategies
With that online workshop on publication strategies PhD/MD students and postdocs will get the chance to meet and get advice from Prof. Dr. Constanze Seidenbecher (LIN), Prof. Dr. Markus Ullsperger (OVGU) and Dr. Matthew Betts (DZNE) on:
- How to find the right journal for publishing?
- How to develop an own publication strategy?
- How to deal with impact factors?
- How do reviewers work?
- How important is open access publishing?
- Are preprint servers recommendable?
- What is predatory publishing?
On the second day, Dr. Daniel Klimmeck working as senior editor at The EMBO Journal will briefly report on EMBO and the usual methods of publishing and shed light on dos and don`ts when publishing in EMBO Journal.
Details can be found in our calendar.
Registration via mail.


I bought A Quick Bite a really long time ago (2 years according to the inside flap) and, like so many good books on my tbr pile, just got around to it. I tend to lean more towards the darker, nittier and grittier vampire ParaRoms out there; I just have a thing for those dark anti-heroes. Still, I found myself really enjoying the more comedic undertones of this story. And any book that features vampires in Canada, even if they’re three provinces away from me, is awesome in my books! Funny, quirky characters and a strange antagonist made for a nice, light read with some sizzle.
Lissianna Argeneau is more than pleasantly surprised when she enters her old room in her mother’s house looking for replacement stockings and instead finds a well-built, dark stranger tied to her bed. The bow around his neck cinches it: this is her mother’s birthday gift for her. Before yum can leave her lips, Lissianna finds herself sprawled next to him to take a quick sample of her gift, despite knowing her mother will be mad that the surprise is ruined. However, much to Lissianna’s disappointment, when her mother and cousin walk in on her little feast, she learns her gift isn’t for eating. Rather, he’s a renowned local psychologist her mother has brought to cure Lissianna of her debilitating phobia.
Gregory Hewitt can’t believe he crawled into the trunk of some woman’s car, walked into her house, and essentially lay down on a bed and allowed her to tie him to it. Fearing he’s suffering some break from reality, he decides he must be dreaming when a gorgeous blonde enters said room and starts to seduce him. Much to his disappointment, he learns he isn’t destined to be her sex slave; he’s been (willfully?) kidnapped to cure her of her hemophobia. Angered he missed out on his first vacation in decades to cure someone of such an irrelevant phobia, Greg convinces Lissianna to let him go. But then a few things he overheard in her house full of relatives starts to click and he finds himself entertaining the thought that vampires might actually exist.
Can Greg help Lissianna get over her phobia and convince her that they could have a future together? Can Lissianna save Greg’s strong mind from the council and get over her fears?


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Susan is an author, speaker, public relations professional and book reviewer. She grew up in a Chicago suburb and graduated from NIU with a degree in journalism, then became a newspaper reporter before moving to New Mexico. Living in Albuquerque, she landed a job with an NBC-TV affiliate and worked as a television reporter for a couple of years before returning to Illinois. The author of Show Me a Sign (young adult suspense), Susan has also had several short stories published in anthologies. She is a Christian and member of Willow Creek Community Church and the American Christian Fiction Writers. She loves to travel, especially with her family, and enjoys photography, hiking, boating, snorkeling and diving, cooking, baking, and reading. Susan is happily married and the mother of two adult children and one incredibly adorable cat.


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Working in the Gig Economy is a book that teaches readers all they need to know about working freelance and offers advice for making the most of this unique career path. The author, Thomas Oppong, is the founder of resource website AllTopStartups. He has written for a huge amount of publications, including HuffPost, Quartz, Thought Catalog and the Muse.
The new book by Kogan Page is published on October 3rd. It explains why the gig economy has huge benefits for both companies and workers in the modern world, and how it can offer flexibility and a more fulfilling work-life balance. The campaign is off to a great start, and already has interest from Forbes and The Sunday Times Ireland.
We are looking forward to continuing with this campaign and publicising this guide to creating a career in the gig economy.


As Minor Leaguers preparing for the 2013 season and taking yet another step toward achieving our Major League dreams, it is important that we take a few things into consideration. First, while physical preparation (i.e. weightlifting, conditioning, hitting, throwing, proper sleep and nutrition) are crucial components, there is still one major element left out, THE MIND.
Secondly, our minds can be our greatest asset or our greatest liability. As such, it is our responsibility to train our minds to become the lethal weapons they are capable of becoming. The Cup Check team has assemble their “Starting 9: Mental Conditioning Titles” below:
(Announcer voice) In the leadoff spot from way back in his coaching dynasty at UCLA is…Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks For a Better Life by: John Wooden, Jay Carty
Batting second is Heads Up Baseball: Playing The Game One Pitch at a Time by: Ken Ravizza, Tom Hanson
In the three hole The Mental Keys to Hitting: A Handbook of Strategies for Performance Enhancement by: H.A. Dorman
Hitting clean-up is The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance by:H.A. Dorfman, Karl Kuehl
Batting fifth, another gem from H.A. Dorfman The Mental ABC’s of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement by: H.A. Dorfman
Sixth up, although not a book directly devoted to baseball The Inner Game of Tennis: the Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by: W. Timothy Gallwey
Batting seventh, everyone has a few extra minutes for 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins by: Jason Selk
Hitting in the eight spot, including a forward by Alex Rodriguez is Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence by: Gary Mack & David Casstevens
Rounding out the line-up is a hometown favorite and written by the current mental conditioning consultant of the University of San Diego Toreros is Winning the Mental Way: A Practical Guide to Team Building and Mental Training by: Karlene Sugarman, M.A.
The Cup Check…protect the goods.


The Love Tree
Journey to Everlasting
Why should we trust God when life can be hard and is often unfair? Why would God allow so much chaos and conflict to continue in our world? If my life is easy does that mean I have God’s blessing and approval? These are the age-old questions of life.
The Love Tree drops clues to the mystery, as we each travel our own journey. Elise Abiel shares her tale of overcoming the unexpected to find belonging, adventure, and purpose. From New England, to California, to Istanbul, and finally home, Abiel weaves together real-life stories with God’s message for mankind, capturing snapshots of the beauty of God’s plan. It is a story of love, giving us assurance that God has not abandoned us. Consider your own life journey in the light of God’s justice and grace.
Discovery questions are included.


There is no doubt that there are many occasions that have to do with the giving of gifts and the wrapping of these gifts. People get creative with the gifts as well as the way they will be wrapped before given to the recipient. However, the tradition of gift wrapping can be traced back to centuries ago. Today, however, the tradition is much different than it was in the past.
The time of Shakespeare provides a window into how people used to prepare their presents before giving them to someone. The differences between the previous trends in gift wrapping and how it is done today are in the materials used and the reasons for wrapping the gift in the first place. With this in mind, it is worth taking a look into the history of gift wrapping to see how it has evolved throughout the years.
The History of Gift Wrapping
There is really not much documentation as to what old packaging consisted of or how it looked in the past. There were different tendencies to what role wrapping paper played in present giving and how it had to look as a consequence. While there’s little information on the topic, a little research can give you an idea as to who invented wrapping paper.
No single person is attributed to creating wrapping paper, but ancient Chinese documents credit their country with using bamboo fiber and rice straws to wrap gifts in the very beginning. As you can see, the beginning of the tradition can be traced back to centuries ago, and it changed throughout the years depending on the new materials and values of the society.
Presents During Shakespeare’s Time
Shakespeare was born in 1556. He went on to become one of the most productive writers of the time. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is still one of his most famous plays. Practically every student has to work on an essay about Hamlet for school with lots of examples. They have to provide an example of Shakespeare’s work as well as a free sample to illustrate any topic. With the work being so versatile in its interpretation, this author remains to be one of the most talented figures in the history of English literature.
Many people wonder what kind of presents were given during Shakespeare’s time and how were they packaged. Since this particular period in history is so interesting on its own, it’s not surprising that the aspect of gift giving has gained much attention.
Considering the matter of how gifts were wrapped during the time of Shakespeare’s life, there is little written. It’s no wonder that looking for an essay about Hamlet does not provide much information about the topic. At least, one can find some examples posted by Edusson.
The Holiday Season
During Christmas time, which was the biggest time for gift giving, the presents that were passed out consisted of generous tokens. During holiday times, people who were wealthy gave to those who were less fortunate. Houses were heavily decorated, and the celebrations were overflowing with plenty to eat and drink as well as entertainment. The celebratory season actually ran more than 12 days.
Upon researching what kind of presents were given during Shakespeare’s time and how they were gift wrapped, the gifts were nothing like what is given out today. Since a lot of people wanted to make their presents look richer, they used the wrapping paper to intensify the appearance of the presents. In such a way, the old packaging was a part of the gift, which made it more impressive to receive. Wallpaper, which emerged in the early 16th Century was used to wrap gifts, although, it cracked and tore easily when folded.
With the rise of the middle class, however, wrapping preferences began to change. Soon, the idea of wrapping gifts into expensive looking packaging became less appealing. The reason was that people did not want the passers-by to get the idea of what they had in their boxes. In addition, people wanted to conceal the expectation the recipient could be having regarding what was inside the present.
Eventually, the majority of people started to use old packaging to ensure that no one realizes what the present was until actually unwraps it. Interestingly, using wallpapers to wrap gifts was the trend for average people during the time of Shakespeare.
As you can see, the old packaging for gifts was completely different from how it looks today. There’s not much information on why and who invented wrapping paper, but the idea of hiding presents in some kind of packaging originated centuries ago. Over time, the trends in gift wrapping have changed, yet the approach was the most interesting during the time of Shakespeare. Eventually, the packaging now looks different and is considered to be an essential part of any present.


I'm a Swedish writer of fiction and non-fiction books in both Swedish and English. I'm also an artist, a historian of ideas and an aikido instructor. Here's my bio.
THE GREEK PHILOSOPHERS
by Stefan Stenudd. Qi, prana, spirit, and other life forces around the world explained and compared. Click the image to see the book at Amazon.
Tao Te Ching
The Taoism of Lao Tzu Explained. The great Chinese classic, translated and extensively commented by Stefan Stenudd. Click the image to see the book at Amazon.
Cosmos of the Ancients
The Greek Philosophers on Myth and Cosmology
elissus (flourished circa 442 BC) was the student of Parmenides, but also in contact with Heraclitus - that would have been in his early youth, since their flourishing differs some 60 years. To Parmenides, the difference was a little more than 30 years. Melissus wrote one book, the title of which is referred to with different titles in antiquity, one being Concerning Nature or What Is.
That which was, was always and always will be. For if it had come into being, it necessarily follows that before it came into being, Nothing existed. If however Nothing existed, in no way could anything come into being out of nothing.
By the same method of reasoning he concludes that the world is one, uniform and unlimited, cannot move and cannot change.
Thereby, he would necessarily refuse to accept the cosmogony given in Hesiod, and a portrayal of gods mighty enough to cause genuine change to the world - to add things to it or take things away from it, to disturb its uniformity or set it in motion. With such limitations, there would not be much divine remaining for the gods, and indeed he makes no reference at all to them in his cosmology. Therefore, in stating that it is impossible to have any knowledge of the gods, Melissus may have masked a total disbelief in them behind this somewhat diplomatic thesis, very similar to what had been stated by Protagoras - of the same age as him - in the year 411 BC. There were limits to the tolerance of Greek society, and they could be dangerous indeed to exceed.
© Stefan Stenudd 2000
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Introducing Practical Ayurveda, a natural approach to self-healing, herbal remedies, meditation and wellness.
Featuring tailored remedies including ayurvedic recipes, natural skincare, yoga, and mindful meditation techniques, this wonderful wellness book is a one-stop guide to all things nature and nurture.
New to Ayurveda? No worries, we've got you covered!
Ayurveda encompasses a view of the world based on ancient beliefs that everything is connected and that balance is the key to wellbeing.
With a core focus on the prevention of disease by adopting anti-inflammatory and clean-eating diets, mindful meditation, and massages, this little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring:
-User-friendly book structure explains how to apply Ayurveda to all areas of life.
-A self-assessment questionnaire helps you work out your body type.
-Step-by-step instructions on massage, meditation, yoga, and home therapies.
-Ayurvedic guide to food, with customizable, rebalancing recipes.
-A-Z guide to common ailments with recommended Ayurvedic remedies.
Discover your Ayurvedic body type through a simple self-assessment questionnaire, and how to apply ayurvedic practises to elements of any lifestyle. Whether it's adjusting your diet to suit your body type; energising your body through yoga; or relaxing your mind with meditation and positive thinking exercises, this all-encompassing health book has something for everyone to love. Featuring tips and tricks on wellness practises designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit, complemented by healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions.
Whether you discovered this ancient lifestyle practice yourself, through your yoga practice, or as an alternative therapy, use the top tips in this handy herbalist book and apply its wisdom to your modern lifestyle.
Fancy a new you this New Years? This carefully curated collection of dietary recommendations, healing remedies, and spiritual practises will show you how to practice Ayurveda at home, and become a better-balanced version of yourself. Make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus
September 30, 2016
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The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, is about young teens who are demigods, which are half human and half Greek or Roman god. Since both series connect, it makes a very interesting experience. The books are good AR points and are very interesting. Rick Riordan makes the books fun, adventurous, and action-packed while you learn history. I greatly recommend reading these books. You can check them out at the Sundale library.


The Grothendieck archives, which are physically hosted at the University of Montpellier, are now argely available online under open access. The full archive can be found here. The official announcement follows.
it is with great excitement and enthusiasm the we announce that – after months of negotiations – we are now able to put in open access on the internet an important part of Montpellier Grothendieck’s archives. These contain about 18000 out of 28000 pages of scanned notes, and actually almost all of the public ones.
The address of the full archive is:
It is a very important event for our local mathematical community, and in particular for the algebraic geometers, and we are happy to share it with you.
In the years to come we expect to organize events/conferences to honour the memory of Grothendieck, spread out his legacy, and maybe discuss some “lost gem” that will be found in our archives…
On the behalf of all the IMAG department in Montpellier,
All the best,


Francis Testa, the author of “EVE”, studied to be a Catholic priest for 6 and half years. In that time he studied art, history, linguistics, philosophy, angels and demonology…and of course, the Bible. He studied in the US, Canada, South America and Rome, Italy. He also worked with some very prominent exorcists. That experience helped him to craft the relationship between Eve and the serpent who is Lucifer, aka Satan, the so-called “god of this world”.
His fascination with the Book of Genesis and the creation stories, especially the apparent “contradictions” found therein, led him to want to understand how the first man and woman had experienced life. He decided that since Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, figures prominently in the history of mankind’s redemption, the old or first Eve was not an irrelevant or an embarrassing distant relative but was the starting point for mankind’s history.
The Bible itself refers to Eve as “the mother of all the living”!
So, combining all his education and experience with exorcists, his love of a woman as well as roping in dinosaurs and angels, Francis wrote and produced the graphic novel “EVE”. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it!
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The world of music has evolved significantly in recent years, with the rise of digital streaming platforms and online downloads dominating the market. However, amidst this technological revolution, there is still a place for physical music collections that offer a unique and immersive experience. CD box sets have emerged as the ultimate music shopping experience, providing fans with an opportunity to delve deep into their favorite artists’ discographies while enjoying high-quality sound and beautifully designed packaging.
One captivating example of a CD box set that embodies this ultimate music shopping experience is “The Beatles Stereo Box Set.” This comprehensive collection features all 13 studio albums by the iconic band, digitally remastered in stereo for the first time. The meticulously crafted box set includes meticulously restored original album artwork, along with a lavish hardbound book containing rare photographs and insightful essays documenting The Beatles’ musical journey. By immersing themselves in this extensive compilation, fans are transported back in time to witness the evolution of one of history’s most influential bands firsthand.
CD box sets provide not only an audio experience but also serve as tangible artifacts of musical history. They allow enthusiasts to explore an artist’s complete body of work at their own pace, gaining insights into their creative process and artistic growth over time. Moreover, these box sets often include exclusive bonus material such as demos, alternate versions of songs, live recordings, and unreleased tracks. This additional content offers fans a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artist’s work, giving them access to rare and previously unheard material.
Furthermore, CD box sets often come with detailed liner notes and informative booklets that provide context and background information about the music. These resources can enhance the listening experience by providing insights into the inspiration behind the songs, the recording process, and the overall artistic vision of the album. For avid music lovers who enjoy immersing themselves in the stories behind their favorite artists’ creations, these accompanying materials are invaluable.
In addition to their immersive qualities, CD box sets also offer superior audio quality compared to digital formats. With physical CDs, there is no need for compression or lossy file formats that may compromise sound quality. The uncompressed audio on CDs allows listeners to fully appreciate the nuances and intricacies of the music as intended by the artists and producers.
CD box sets have become more than just a collection of music; they have transformed into collectible items that hold sentimental value for many fans. Owning a physical copy of an album or a complete discography allows individuals to form a personal connection with their favorite artists. It provides a sense of ownership and pride in one’s musical taste while creating opportunities for nostalgic experiences flipping through albums and admiring artwork.
While digital streaming platforms offer convenience and accessibility to vast catalogs of music, CD box sets cater to those seeking a more intimate and curated listening experience. They allow fans to engage with their favorite artists on a deeper level through meticulously crafted packaging, exclusive content, superior audio quality, and tangible artifacts that capture moments in musical history. In an era dominated by digital consumption, CD box sets continue to thrive as cherished treasures for passionate music enthusiasts.
What Are CD Box Sets?
CD box sets have become increasingly popular among music enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive and immersive experience for fans of particular artists or genres. These collections typically consist of multiple CDs packaged together in an elaborate box, often accompanied by additional material such as booklets, posters, or exclusive merchandise. To illustrate the appeal of CD box sets, let us consider the case study of “The Beatles Anthology” box set released in 1995.
One key feature that makes CD box sets unique is their ability to provide a deep dive into an artist’s musical journey. Take “The Beatles Anthology,” for example. This expansive collection comprises six discs featuring rare recordings, alternate versions of well-known songs, and previously unreleased tracks. By delving into this extensive compilation, listeners gain insight into the creative process behind The Beatles’ iconic sound and witness the evolution of their music over time.
In addition to its historical significance, a CD box set can also evoke nostalgia and sentimental value through its packaging and accompanying materials. For instance, “The Beatles Anthology” includes a lavishly designed booklet filled with photographs and detailed liner notes documenting the band’s remarkable career. This tangible representation of the group’s legacy allows fans to relive cherished memories while immersing themselves in the rich history surrounding their favorite artists.
To further highlight the emotional impact of CD box sets on music lovers, consider the following list:
- Unveiling hidden gems: Discovering unreleased tracks or live performances adds excitement and novelty to one’s music collection.
- Enhanced listening experience: The high-quality audio production found in these sets ensures optimal enjoyment for audiophiles.
- Collectible items: Owning limited-edition releases or exclusive memorabilia provides a sense of pride and uniqueness.
- Connection with fellow fans: Sharing experiences and discussing favorite tracks from box sets fosters camaraderie within fan communities.
Moreover, here is a table illustrating some noteworthy examples of influential CD box sets:
|Box Set Name||Artist||Key Features|
|“The Dark Side of the Moon: Immersion”||Pink Floyd||Remastered album, live recordings, and booklets.|
|“Bob Dylan: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 – The Cutting Edge 1965-1966”||Bob Dylan||Unreleased studio outtakes and alternate versions.|
|“Prince Originals”||Prince||Previously unreleased demos recorded by Prince for other artists.|
|“Led Zeppelin: The Complete Studio Recordings”||Led Zeppelin||Remastered albums with additional companion audio discs featuring alternate mixes and previously unreleased material.|
By offering a detailed exploration of an artist’s body of work along with visually appealing packaging and exclusive content, CD box sets provide a unique music shopping experience that caters to both emotional connection and intellectual curiosity. Consequently, these collections have become highly sought-after items among passionate music enthusiasts around the world.
Transitioning into the subsequent section about the benefits of CD box sets, it is evident that their appeal extends beyond mere nostalgia or collector’s value.
Benefits of CD Box Sets
CD Box Sets offer music enthusiasts a comprehensive and immersive listening experience. These collections typically include multiple CDs, packaged together in an appealing box, often accompanied by bonus material such as booklets or exclusive content. To illustrate the benefits of CD Box Sets, let’s explore a hypothetical example featuring a popular rock band.
Imagine being a devoted fan of “The Rockin’ Rebels,” a legendary rock band with an extensive discography spanning several decades. You have collected their individual albums over the years, but now you discover that they have released an ultimate CD Box Set containing all their studio albums, live recordings, rare demos, and unreleased tracks. This comprehensive collection provides you with unparalleled access to their entire musical journey, allowing you to delve deep into their evolution as artists while relishing in previously unheard gems.
One of the key advantages of investing in CD Box Sets is the opportunity for exploration and discovery. With these sets, music lovers can unearth hidden treasures that may not be available through streaming services or digital downloads alone. The physical nature of the CDs allows fans to engage more tangibly with the music; flipping through album artwork and reading accompanying booklets enhances the overall experience.
Let us now consider some emotional responses that CD Box Sets can evoke:
- Nostalgia: Revisiting classic albums from one’s youth can transport individuals back to cherished moments and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
- Excitement: Unboxing a new CD Box Set can generate anticipation and excitement akin to unwrapping a long-awaited gift.
- Satisfaction: Owning a complete collection offers fulfilment and satisfaction for dedicated fans who appreciate having every aspect of an artist’s work at their fingertips.
- Connection: Sharing favorite songs or discussing lesser-known tracks with fellow enthusiasts strengthens bonds within communities of like-minded listeners.
To further illustrate the appeal of these box sets, here is an example table showcasing different elements commonly found in CD Box Sets:
|Exclusive Content||Bonus material such as live recordings or rare demos||Excitement|
|Extensive Booklets||In-depth liner notes, photos, and behind-the-scenes info||Connection|
|Remastered Quality||Enhanced audio quality for a superior listening experience||Satisfaction|
|Complete Collection||All albums compiled in one place||Nostalgia|
By investing in CD Box Sets, music enthusiasts can immerse themselves fully in an artist’s body of work, uncover hidden gems, and enhance their overall enjoyment. The next section will delve into the popular genres that often receive special treatment through these comprehensive collections without losing any detail.
Popular Genres for CD Box Sets
Imagine this scenario: you are a passionate music lover who wants to immerse yourself in the complete discography of your favorite artist. You have already listened to their popular albums, but now you crave something more comprehensive and immersive. This is where CD box sets come into play, offering an unrivaled music shopping experience that goes beyond individual albums or digital downloads.
CD box sets provide a treasure trove of musical content bundled together in one captivating package. They offer numerous benefits that enhance both your listening pleasure and overall appreciation for an artist’s body of work. Let’s delve into some key reasons why CD box sets have become the go-to choice for avid music collectors:
- Unparalleled Variety: With CD box sets, you gain access to a wide array of tracks encompassing an artist’s entire career. These collections often include rare demos, alternate versions, live recordings, and unreleased material that may not be available elsewhere.
- Enhanced Listening Experience: The physicality of CDs allows for a more intimate connection with the music compared to streaming or downloading files digitally. Holding the album artwork, reading through liner notes, and carefully selecting discs heightens the sensory experience and deepens your engagement with the artistry behind each song.
- Collectible Appeal: CD box sets are highly sought-after collectibles among music enthusiasts due to their limited availability and unique packaging designs. Owning these tangible artifacts can bring immense satisfaction as they become cherished items within your personal collection.
- Longevity and Preservation: In today’s fast-paced digital age, physical media like CDs offer durability and longevity that surpasses rapidly changing technologies. By investing in CD box sets, you ensure that you will always have access to high-quality audio regardless of future advancements in formats.
To further illustrate the impact of CD box sets on music lovers worldwide, consider the following table showcasing statistics related to global sales volume and revenue generated by CD box sets over the past decade:
|Year||Global Sales Volume (in millions)||Revenue Generated (in billions)|
These figures demonstrate a consistent increase in demand for CD box sets, emphasizing their enduring appeal in an era dominated by digital consumption.
In summary, CD box sets offer a music shopping experience that transcends traditional album formats or streaming services. The unparalleled variety of tracks, enhanced listening experience, collectible appeal, and longevity they provide make them a compelling choice for avid music collectors worldwide.
Transitioning seamlessly to the subsequent section about “Collecting Rare CD Box Sets,” one can explore further depths within this fascinating realm of music appreciation.
Collecting Rare CD Box Sets
Having explored the popular genres that are widely available in CD box sets, let us now delve into the fascinating world of collecting rare and limited edition releases. To illustrate this further, we will consider a hypothetical case study involving a music enthusiast named Alex who embarks on a quest to collect rare box sets.
Collecting Rare CD Box Sets:
Imagine Alex, an avid collector of classic rock music, stumbling upon an elusive Led Zeppelin discography box set at a local record store. This 20-disc collection not only features their iconic studio albums but also includes live performances and unreleased tracks. Excitement fills Alex’s heart as they realize the rarity and value of such a find.
To shed light on the allure of collecting rare CD box sets, here are some emotional responses often experienced by enthusiasts:
- Thrill of Discovery: Uncovering hidden gems brings about a sense of thrill and anticipation.
- Nostalgia: Owning vintage or out-of-print box sets can transport collectors back to memorable eras in music history.
- Prestige: Possessing limited edition releases showcases one’s dedication and passion for music.
- Fulfillment: Completing a collection instills a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
|Thrill||Experiencing excitement through discovering hidden musical treasures.|
|Nostalgia||Evoking memories associated with specific periods in music through owning vintage or discontinued editions.|
|Prestige||Demonstrating commitment and love for music by possessing exclusive limited editions.|
|Fulfillment||Feeling accomplished and content when successfully completing a cherished collection.|
The pursuit of acquiring rare CD box sets adds an extra layer of excitement and satisfaction to the music shopping experience. It allows collectors like Alex to cherish unique pieces that carry historical significance or personal meaning.
With the knowledge of popular genres and an understanding of the allure behind rare releases, let us now turn our attention to important tips that can enhance your CD box set purchasing experience.
Tips for Buying CD Box Sets
CD Box Sets: The Ultimate Music Shopping Experience
Collecting Rare CD Box Sets has become a popular hobby among music enthusiasts. These limited edition collections offer an immersive and comprehensive experience, allowing fans to delve deeper into the artist’s discography or explore a specific genre. One notable example is the Pink Floyd “The Early Years 1965-1972” box set, which consists of 27 discs featuring rare recordings, unreleased tracks, and live performances from the band’s early years.
When it comes to buying CD box sets, there are several factors to consider in order to make an informed purchase:
Authenticity: With the rise of counterfeit products in the market, it is crucial to ensure that you are purchasing a genuine box set. Look for official certifications or holograms that indicate authenticity.
Condition: Collectors place great value on the condition of their items. Check if the box set is new or used, and examine any potential wear and tear on the packaging or discs themselves.
Content: Take time to research what is included in the box set. Are there any exclusive bonus materials such as booklets, posters, or additional tracks? This can greatly enhance your overall experience.
Price: While collecting rare CD box sets can be an expensive endeavor, it is important to compare prices across different platforms and sellers. Consider whether the asking price aligns with the rarity and content of the collection.
To better understand these considerations, let’s take a look at this hypothetical scenario involving three different collectors who come across a limited edition CD box set:
|Sarah||Unverified||Used||No extra materials||$150|
In this scenario, Alex has a box set that is both authentic and new, with an exclusive booklet included. Sarah’s box set is unverified and used, lacking any extra materials. On the other hand, Mike’s box set is also verified as authentic but comes with an exclusive poster instead of a booklet. These differences in condition, content, and price highlight the variations collectors must consider before making a purchase.
As CD box sets continue to captivate music enthusiasts worldwide, it is evident that they offer more than just a collection of songs. The immersive experience provided by these limited edition treasures allows fans to connect with their favorite artists on a deeper level. Now let’s explore what the future holds for CD box sets and how technology might shape this ultimate music shopping experience.
Future of CD Box Sets
Transitioning from the previous section, where we discussed tips for buying CD box sets, let us now delve into the various benefits that these collections offer. To illustrate this point further, let’s consider the case study of a music enthusiast named Sarah.
Sarah has always been fond of classic rock bands and wants to explore their discographies in depth. She decides to purchase a CD box set featuring the complete works of her favorite band. This comprehensive collection not only contains all their studio albums but also includes bonus tracks, live recordings, and extensive liner notes. By investing in this box set, Sarah gains several advantages:
Enhanced Listening Experience:
- Uninterrupted enjoyment: With a box set, listeners can immerse themselves fully in an artist’s body of work without having to switch between different CDs or digital playlists.
- Optimal sound quality: Physical CDs often provide better audio fidelity compared to compressed digital files, offering a more authentic listening experience.
- Comprehensive collection: CD box sets typically include rare or previously unreleased material, giving fans access to exclusive content they may have never encountered before.
- Thoughtful curation: These compilations are meticulously curated by experts who select the best versions of songs, remastered tracks for improved audio quality, and additional extras like demos or alternate takes.
- Aesthetic appeal: Many CD box sets come packaged with visually appealing designs such as deluxe booklets or artwork unique to the release.
- Limited editions: Some releases are limited in quantity or feature special edition packaging, making them highly sought-after collectibles among avid music enthusiasts.
|Table 1: Examples of Iconic CD Box Sets and their Historical Significance|
- Preservation of music history: CD box sets often serve as historical archives, documenting an artist’s evolution or a particular era in music. They provide valuable insights for researchers, scholars, and fans alike.
In conclusion, CD box sets offer numerous benefits to music lovers like Sarah. From enhancing the listening experience to providing curated content, collectible value, and preserving musical history, these comprehensive collections prove to be the ultimate shopping experience for avid enthusiasts seeking a deeper connection with their favorite artists. So why settle for individual albums when you can indulge in the immersive world of CD box sets?


Cultural institutions, public institutes, and funds
Since 2015, the Institute has been carrying out activities in the field of culture. The competences of the institute in the field of culture are the permanent and uninterrupted implementation of the cultural program and the transmission of artistic creativity in the fields of visual, musical, performing arts and other artistic practices in the local, regional, and international space. The institute performs tasks in the field of cultural education and takes care of the implementation, coordination, and promotion of events. The Kranj Institute of Tourism and Culture manages the following facilities: Khislstein Open-Air Theatre, Kavarna Khislstein 12.56, Rovi Pod Starim Kranjem.
The Kranj Institute of Tourism and Culture organizes over 45 events a year, with a total of 100,559 visitors, which means an average of 2,235 visitors per event.
The heritage models collected, preserved, researched, and presented by the Gorenjska Museum are intended for modern needs and support the creation and maintenance of regional and local identities, as well as inspiration and help in finding solutions to contemporary cultural problems of people in Gorenjska and beyond.
They build their mission based on their main collections: archaeological, ethnological, and folk art collections; older, artistic, cultural, and recent history and modernity; the cabinet of Slovenian photography; and the artistic creativity of Gorenjska and Prešeren.
The museum is focused on constant communication with the environment - the heritage is presented through exhibitions, publications, workshops, study circles, and lectures.
The Kranj City Library is a general library operating in the municipalities of Kranj, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Jezersko, Naklo, Preddvor, and Šenčur. It is intended to meet the needs of the population for education, research, culture, and entertainment, as well as the development and consolidation of literacy. Its general objectives include: providing access to and use of materials and information, learning about the achievements of creating different cultures, providing information of a local nature and active participation in lifelong learning, consolidating reading culture and information literacy, and enabling active and creative leisure. For these purposes, in addition to materials, it also offers residents space and equipment.
Kranj City Library, Photo: Mare Mutić
It thus contributes to the general cultural and educational development of individuals and social groups in its operation. At the same time, it also develops the professionalism, organization, connection, and unity of library activity in the wider area of Gorenjska.
The library also performs additional or special tasks of the central regional library for Gorenjska. In accordance with the law, the implementation of these tasks is financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. It fulfils the tasks of the central regional library in cooperation with other central regional libraries in joint projects and in the Gorenjska region in joint projects with other Gorenjska public libraries.
Prešeren's Theatre Kranj is one of the smallest but nevertheless very ambitious Slovenian repertoire theatres, which is recognizable in the Slovenian theatre space for its socially engaged performances of contemporary (domestic and foreign) playwrights.
The ensemble has nine players and nineteen employees in administration and engineering. Theatre members have received numerous awards over the years, including at various theatre festivals at home and abroad.
Every year, the theatre organizes the Week of Slovenian Drama, a festival that presents the best performances created in Slovenia and abroad on the basis of Slovenian drama texts. That is why they perform and support contemporary Slovenian drama with drama workshops. They also pay special attention to quality performances for children and youth.
Small gallery of the Kranj Art Society
Gallery in the Škrlovec tower (Janez Puhar Gallery)
Pavšlar House, Glavni trg 18, 4000 Kranj
Gallery of the Municipality of Kranj
Municipality of Kranj, Slovenski trg 1, 4000 Kranj
Gallery of the Carniolan House
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Zavarovalnica Triglav Kranj, Bleiweisova cesta 20, 4000 Kranj
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Born In Warrenton: John Marshall
Warrenton, Virginia, and the surrounding area have a rich history. After all, Virginia is at the very heart of this nation’s past. It should come as no surprise, then, that one of the most famous political figures in this nation’s history was born right here in Fauquier County. Chief Justice John Marshall was a statesman, congressman, and a Supreme Court Justice. His influence significantly shaped U.S. history, but he himself was deeply shaped by the town where he grew up.
John Marshall was born on Sept. 24, 1755, and his family moved from town to town throughout Fauquier County. He served in the Continental Army alongside his father, but he took a leave to study law. In 1780, at the age of 25, he was admitted to the bar. He then moved to Richmond to practice law. That was where he met his wife, Mary “Polly” Willis Amber in 1873. The couple had 10 children together.
Though his background was significantly different than those of other Founding Fathers, it is hard to underestimate John Marshall’s influence on the country’s history. Not only did he serve on the Constitutional Convention and the Virginia House of Delegates, but he also served on the US House of Representatives and as the Secretary of State. However, Marshall is most famous for his work on the Supreme Court. He was named a Supreme Court Justice in 1801, and in 1803, he oversaw the Marbury vs. Madison case. This case strengthened the role of the Supreme Court. Because of his decision, he is sometimes known as the “Defender of the Constitution.” He served 34 years on the Supreme Court, which is longer than any other Chief Justice in history.
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A Love for Fauquier County
Even though John Marshall was active on the national scale, he always remembered his roots. In 1825, he said, “I can never forget this county was the revered author of my being… that in this county I first breathed the vital air, that in it my infancy was cradled and my youth reared up and encouraged; that in the first dawn of manhood I marched from it… Here my affections, as well as my interest, still remain, and all my sons are planted among you. The brave people of Fauquier – brave soldiers in time of war, good citizens in time of peace, and intelligent patriots at all times.”
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Root Your Life in Jesus
The Rooted Experience is a 10-week journey where you will grow deeper in your faith, share significant faith-stories, and experience life-change. You will receive teaching directly from the Bible, discuss your learnings in your group, and apply your learnings through powerful service.
Beyond a bible study, seminar, or class, The Rooted Experience leads to life-change. It provokes questions, conversations, and group experiences that will help you know God, grow deeper, and go serve. You begin to experience God in a whole new way. In a time when life feels broken, distracted, and lonely; we can truly find community, intimacy, and generosity.
Save the Date: Our next season begins on Tuesday, September 5 | 6:30 p.m.
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Do you learn through self-directed reading? Check out the variety of resources in our library that will challenge you intellectually, spiritually, and practically.
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8:15 - 8:45 a.m. in the Gym (next to the Library)
While you're grabbing a cup of coffee on your way to or from worship or your bible study group, listen in on commentary connecting the scriptures and current events. Don't forget to grab the weekly talk sheet to continue the conversation throughout the week in your group, home, or workplace.
The Gospel of Luke, led by Pastor Reuben Baerwald - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Lower Level Activity Room
Grab a cup of coffee and let's get to know Jesus better, who He was, what he did and what he taught. We will also see how Luke's story compares with Matthew and Mark and place the story of Jesus in the context of the Old Testament.
People attending the Contemporary service are invited to come at 10:00 and step out in time for the 10:30 service.
My Mission: My Church, led by Pastor Marty Homan - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10
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We will walk through the entire Gospel of Luke looking at how the life of Jesus connects the Old Testament prophecies and Paul's teachings. It truly all begins and ends with Jesus.
Discover Your Spiritaul Gifts led by Jenny McAdams - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11
6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Parlor
Participants are taught the biblical nature and purpose of the church as the body of Christ and the importance of each member’s unique contribution. network revised is a dynamic three-session process to help Christians understand who God has uniquely made them to be and guide them to a place of meaningful service in the local church. Revised and updated, the enormously popular Network approach has been refined for even greater effectiveness and ease of use.
Brand Luther led by Pastor Reuben Baerwald - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18
1:30 - 3:00pm in the Library
Brand Luther by Andrew Pettegree (a Penguin Book) will be the
first book up for discussion during September and October. It will be another opportunity for our church to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The group meets on the first and third Monday afternoons each month. Books are available for purchase in the church office for $12.50. Everyone who likes to read and discuss is welcome.
Brand Luther is the story of how an unheralded monk turned his small town into a center of publishing, made himself the most famous man in Europe - and started the Protestant Reformation.
Hosea, led by Linda Schroeder - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18
7:00 pm in the Library
We will discover an understanding of God and His amazing love for us. We will also be guided into some type of community outreach as a response to our learnings. If you are interested in participating in this study, please sign up by Sun., Aug. 20th. Materials will be available by the weekend of Sept. 2 & 3, in the church office. If you have any questions contact Linda Schroeder at 630.879.5066.


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- Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found
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Part of our Fall 2023 Humanities Forum
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery
Date & Time
December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences presents the Lipitz Lecture:
The Black Ships: Commodore Perry, American Exceptionalism, and the Opening of Japan, 1852-54
Constantine N. Vaporis, Professor, History, and Affiliate Faculty in Asian Studies and Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies, UMBC
This talk explores the story of the official American expedition to Japan in 1852-54 to "open" the far-flung country to trade and a western-based diplomatic order. In examining the role that civilians played on the mission, Constantine Vaporis considers their work not only during the trip but also afterwards, as they disseminated information about the mission to a broader American and international audience.
Biography: Constantine N. Vaporis is a Professor of History and Founding Director of Asian Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is the author of Breaking Barriers: Travel and the State in Early Modern Japan; Tour of Duty: Samurai, Military Service in Edo and the Culture of Early Modern Japan; Nihonjin to sankin kōtai (in Japanese); Voices of the Shogun’s Age: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life in Tokugawa, Japan, 1603-1868 (2nd edition); The Samurai Encyclopedia. A Comprehensive Guide to Japan’s Elite Warriors Class; and (pre-press) Samurai: Stories of Warriors in an Age of Peace.
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“I wish I’d a knowed more people. I would of loved ’em all. If I’d a knowed more, I would a loved more”. — Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.
The is similar to the quote I live by… “You are the people you meet and the books you read.”
A stat that I constantly share: 40% of all white people do not have any black friends. 55% of white people have one black friend. The average black person has eight white friends.
Over the next 28 days I am going to provide you with 28 books that I think all Americans should read. These are books that I have read. I took their photo on the first luxury item I ever bought (or what I believed at the time was a luxury item!) after graduating law school: a leather chair with a matching ottoman from the Pottery Barn, 20 years ago.. It is the place where I have read, by now, hundreds of books.
With the Arizona Legislature making voting difficult, if I was to jump on their bandwagon: I would require every American to read at least one novel by Toni Morrison and pass a test regarding the book before they would be allowed to vote. Toni Morrision is the best American author: full stop (the only other person I will entertain who might be better than her is John Stienbeck.). Song of Solomon is a book that my mother read, my father read, my brother read, and I have read. When my daughter becomes of age, she will read it as well.
The plot point involving the “Seven Days” is the devil on the shoulder that black America continues to resist, but for how long? Toni had an ability to write in lyrical prose. The Biblical story of Solomon is about lament, and she captures that feeling in her novel. Her writing style is difficult. Reading one of her novels is hard. Yet, no author is able to tell stories that are so intimate about what it means to be an American than her. She is an American author. Her stories are deeply American.
If you have never read Toni, do yourself a favor and read this American treasure. She is a gift we gave the world and she proved that an education from a HBCU (Howard U.) is a first-rate education that prepares you for the world, contrary to what some might have you believe.
“If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.”
- Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.
#BlackHistoryMonth 1 of 28.


Addicted to the Monkey Mind—Over 30,000 copies sold!
Want to break the pattern of negative self-talk? Tired of your crippling behaviors? Ready to rewire the way you respond to everyday challenges?
JF Benoist has over twenty years of experience guiding those grappling with addiction, mental health, and relationship issues. And now he’s here to share how to transform destructive core beliefs into positive daily practices to help you thrive.
Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life is a practical manual that shows you how to stop your self-defeating way of thinking and gives you a clear roadmap to develop a powerful new mindset.
Following the journeys of two highly relatable characters and the people around them, you’ll learn invaluable lessons from real hurdles and understand how you’ve been programmed to automatically default to defeatist habits. You’ll empower yourself to shatter mental chains and improve your quality of life exponentially.
In Addicted to the Monkey Mind, you’ll discover:
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Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life is a must-have therapeutic toolbox for living with joy. If you like straightforward exercises, sympathetic guides, and essential skill sets, then you’ll love JF Benoist’s innovative and powerful resource.
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“One of the most important books you will ever read. The way he teaches his knowledge makes the topic highly accessible for everyone. It is a book where you will have a realisation. As someone with a long history of self-sabotage, this has been life changing for me. I cannot recommend it enough, I’ve read a lot of books of its ilk and this one really is up there with the best of the best.” — Nigel, verified Amazon customer
“I would recommend this book to anyone who is living. Adulting isn’t always easing and learning new tools along the way to help enrich our lives could only be seen as a positive. I’ve learn so much about myself and the power I have to change my viewpoint. While it’s easier said than done, I stay hopefully. I have been implementing these strategies daily over several months and am very pleased with my progress!” — Angela, verified Amazon customer


Happy Hanukkah! Whether you are celebrating the holiday with your own family and friends, or you want to teach your family about Hanukkah traditions, this is the guide for you. Hanukkah Sameach!
Often referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated with food, fun, and family. This year, the festivities begin on November 28 and last for 8 nights, ending on December 6.
If your organization's event is NOT listed and it includes fun for the whole family, please tell us about it by submitting the details to our event calendar.
November 18 ~ VIRTUAL ~ What To Do in December: A Live Q&A for Grandparents Balancing Hanukkah and Christmas
Join moderator Linda Silberman, Rabbi Robyn Frisch, and Rabbi Malka Packer-Monroe, who will answer the questions they hear the most from grandparents around the December holidays. You’ll get equipped with tools for how to make Hanukkah meaningful for you and your grandkids (whether you live near or far).
November 19 through December 6 ~ VIRTUAL ~ Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins
Back by popular demand, Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins is a play about an unlikely hero who tries to save Hanukkah and bring back the light. The story is adapted by Eric A Kimmel's book, An Outdoor Play for Scoundrels and Scamps. Streaming is available through December 6th. This performance is suitable for children ages 5+. Tickets are $11 per device.
November 22 ~ VIRTUAL ~ Adult Education - Family & Parenting: Making Holidays Fun for Kids
Join Natalie Boscoe for an interactive exploration of how to make Jewish holidays fun and meaningful for you and your family. The focus will be on how to incorporate your child's voice in the celebrations and how to pass on traditions and Jewish values to your children.
November 28, 5 PM ~ IN-PERSON ~ Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Cherry Creek
Celebrate Chanukah with seasonal fun: fire jugglers, face painting, hot latkes, delicious sufganiyot, and crafts. RSVP online.
November 29 ~ VIRTUAL ~ The Troll that Stole Hanukkah with Arapahoe Libraries (Ages 5-12)
When three monsters steal the village's menorah, dreidel, and shamash candle, it's up to the least likely person of all to win it back. This extremely silly Hanukkah puppet show is about mindfulness, making friends, empathy, and problem-solving.
November 30, 5 to 6:30 PM ~ IN-PERSON ~ Chanukah at the Capitol
Join Governor Polis, State Government representatives, and the Denver community for the annual Chanukah Menorah lighting on the West Steps. With food & fun for all ages, guests can enjoy live music, an epic fire-show, BBQ, doughnuts, chocolate Chanukah coins, and more! RSVP to this free event.
December 1 ~ IN-PERSON ~ Hanukkah Leke Maka & Hanukkah Menorah Contest
Celebrate the Festival of Lights Island-style! Put on your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts for a tropical evening with Menorah-lighting, crafts, music, performances by Kamala Polynesian dancers, and a whole lot more family fun!
December 9 ~ VIRTUAL ~ What To Do in December: A Live Q&A for Parents Balancing Hanukkah and Christmas
Hanukkah and Christmas can be a joyful time, but let’s be honest: It can also be incredibly challenging for those of us in interfaith families. Join Lauren Schreiber Sasaki, Rabbi Robyn Frisch, and Rabbi Malka Packer-Monroe, who will answer the questions they get asked the most from parents around the December holidays.
Find even more Hanukkah information on these helpful websites:
- Get FREE printable activities from thatjewishmoment.com.
- The Chanukah Packet by Sari Kopitnikoff includes 14 pages of fun, educational activities to celebrate the season.
- Celebrate Jewish values, culture, and tradition with FREE books from PJ Library. Sign up at pjlibrary.org/enroll-in-a-community.
Thank you to Sarah Hauge, Publisher, Macaroni Kid, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, for creating this amazing guide and allowing me to personalize it for Macaroni KID Downtown Denver.


This is the latest book in Parenting with a sneak peek into lives of many families. The Real Life Examples and Many stories. A quick read with useful tips. 15 4.8/5-star reviews in Amazon.com, 4 5-star reviews on Amazon.in.
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Please note the print book is not yet published for this book. It is available in kindle version and Pdf version.
A sneak Peek into the life of the families with smart parents and kids. Come take the journey with me for real life experiences and amazing stories.
Are you anxious about your parenting methods? You have a doubt and need a confirmation? Would like to know other parents methods and results? You have come to the right place. This book gives you real life examples of different parents, their experiences, their techniques, lessons, and stories to give you an entertaining and informative reading experience.
Find out the secrets of smart parents to grow your children with excellent learning and social skills, creative abilities and teach your children complicated life lessons in a simple and fun way. Learn the parenting skills needed to grow with your smarter child.
Watching children grow is a wonderful feeling. We find a few children smart, intelligent, disciplined and few mischievous, ill-mannered, with behavioral problems too. As a parent, we all want our children to have better, positive qualities in them? Then why is the difference in attitudes of kids? Why are few kids smarter than others? What do smart parents in raising their smarter children? What is their secret? The search led to the revelation of many secrets. The parent in me wanted to share those few, joyful, valuable secrets with you to improve the parenting ways. Hope you enjoy reading the secrets. The secrets are just around you, waiting for you to be recognized and revealed.
Which type of parent would be better now? There are so many doubts. This book is written as an answer to this search. It is not the experience of few people, but thousands of parents, teachers, counselors their experiences, and their own little secrets.
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Both parents and their children need help on understanding finance and financial issues.
Understanding the Numbers is the first book in the Back to the Black Debt to Wealth Programme.
If you do not understand how the numbers work, frankly there is no way you can handle your money. This is the essential first step.
Here is the official blurb
Who else want to manage their money better? Understanding the Numbers” takes a practical rather than theoretical approach to dealing with the everyday financial situations that we all have to face. This is the first of a short series where Dr Lawler will show you how to take control of your finances and set yourself on a track to improved wealth. The first stage of the book concerns dealing with the basic mathematics you may have forgotten about after leaving school, then Dr Lawler moves on to explain cashflow and cash analysis and shows you how, with simple yet devastatingly powerful techniques, you can get a grip on your spending and improve the management of your money.
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They will be made available to members with licensing agreements with NCR at the end of June and updated at the end of June on the NCAR website. Authorized users of the forms have 60 days after the effective date to upgrade to new versions. Therefore, older versions should not be used in transactions that will take place after the end of August 2020. The forms below have been revised with effect from July 1, 2020 or added to the NCR Forms library. A summary of the substantial changes to each form follows the list. A marked copy of each form showing the exact changes can be viewed by clicking on the form name. Step 1 – Download the document and first date the document in mm/tt/yyyy format. .


Here, we’d like to add what people have said about the book, and perhaps even more importantly, if you’ve any suggestions for corrections or additions to the next version, please use the Comments form at the bottom of this page, or let us know!
The FSBI newsletter, Spring 2015 (please note our contact details printed in the article are out of date).
SubSea magazine, autumn 2015.
“If you’ve ever wondered exactly what you’ve just caught, this book is essential”
“Great publication, easy to use, all interesting stuff and laid out well. I would like to spread the word”.
“This is a great book for modern times where we need to identify species at point of capture and before release. An important tool for all sports fishing charter skippers!”
“It is without doubt the best fish guide by a mile. Brilliant effort”.
“Just read the download on the Cod family; very informative”.
“I’ve been looking for this kind of book for years; always the fish of Western Europe, never strictly the UK”.
“… looks like an excellent resource for anyone interested in British fish and the marine environment”.
“All in all probably the best general resource available for identification of fish from this area”.
“The fish ID book is brilliant, the best I have ever used/seen … what a super approach to the topic”.
” probably the most comprehensive book of its kind available … if one has any interest in fishes at all, it is difficult to stop turning the pages once started”.
“This is a major reference work for the modern day and will appeal to anglers, naturalists and professional fish biologists alike, as well as anyone with a general interest in our inshore marine world. My previous bibles have been Alwyne Wheeler’s superb books on fish ID, as well as many others, but this new work sits well alongside those fish ID icons, and will undoubtedly become a major classic in its own right”.
“Although a professional reference work, it is so written that it is easy to understand, even if you are new to targeting species, or simply want a more detailed ID book for the more difficult species you may need to identify. This is a quality work and an essential addition to any keen anglers library!”
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I.first pass: gives you a general idea about the paper.
- Carefully read the title, abstract, and introduction
- Read the section and sub-section headings, but ignore everything else
- Glance at the mathematical content (if any) to determine the underlying theoretical foundations
- Read the conclusions
Glance over the references, mentally ticking oﬀ the ones you’ve already read
Category: What type of paper is this? A measurement paper? An analysis of an existing system? A description of a research prototype?
- Context: Which other papers is it related to? Which theoretical bases were used to analyze the problem?
- Correctness: Do the assumptions appear to be valid?
- Contributions: What are the paper’s main contributions?
- Clarity: Is the paper well written?
II.second pass : grasp the paper’s content,but not its details.
read the paper with greater care, but ignore details such as proofs,“note down terms you didn’t understand, or questions you may want to ask the author.” An hour.
- Look carefully at the ﬁgures, diagrams and other illustrations in the paper. Pay special attention to graphs. Are the axes properly labeled? Are results shown with error bars, so that conclusions are statistically signiﬁcant? Common mistakes like these will separate rushed, shoddy work from the truly excellent.
- Remember to mark relevant unread references for further reading (this is a good way to learn more about the background of the paper).
- don’t fully understand? (a) set the paper aside, hoping you don’t need to understand the material to be successful in your career, (b) return to the paper later, perhaps after reading background material or (c) persevere and go on to the third pass.
III.third pass: understand the paper in depth.
What papers should you read?
1.use an academic search engine such as Google Scholar or CiteSeer and some well-chosen keywords to ﬁnd three to ﬁve recent highly-cited papers in the area.
2.ﬁnd shared citations and repeated author names in the bibliography.Download the key papers and set them aside. Then go to the websites of the key researchers and see where they’ve published recently.
3.go to the website for these top conferences and look through their recent proceedings.
If you are reading a paper to do a review, you should also read Timothy Roscoe’s paper on “Writing reviews for systems conferences” .
If you’re planning to write a technical paper, you should refer both to Henning Schulzrinne’s comprehensive web site and George Whitesides’s excellent overview of the process.
Finally, Simon Peyton Jones has a website that covers the entire spectrum of research skills.
http://www.ee.ucr.edu/∼rlake/Whitesides writing res paper.pdf