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Having a pet is wonderful – the amount of love you feel for them, and the love and loyalty they show in return is second to none. Although, while it's lovely having a pet it can become quite expensive. One way you can save money when it comes to your pets, is to make your own treats. Not only will you feel proud when your pet shows appreciation for your creations, but you could save plenty of cash too. Take a look at these 10 pet treats from Mr Lender.
This simple treat is perfect for the warmer weather. Simply melt one cup of peanut butter in the microwave before mixing in 900grams of original yoghurt. Pour the mixture into cupcake cases, and then place them in the freezer on a level surface.
If you're feeling up to a bit of serious baking, why not make these yummy dog biscuits. Made from pumpkin, peanut butter, eggs and flour, these dog biscuits are a delicious treat for any dog. The recipe makes around 30 large dog treats, and only take 15minutes in the oven.
You don't need to wait until Valentine's Day to show your dog a little love – make these heart shaped treats any time of the year. All you need to make these treats is chicken, rice flour, parsley, and rice (cooked and mashed). They're cooked at gas mark 4 for 20-30 minutes and are best stored in the fridge.
Just like humans, dogs are prone to diabetes too. If your dog suffers with this disease, you can make these special dog treats. They're made from wheat, flour, eggs and beef liver, and take just 15 minutes to cook.
If you have a cat, you may want to give some of these special treats a go. These simple cheesy bite treats take just 20 minutes to make, and are made from flour, cheddar and parmesan cheese, plain yoghurt and cornmeal.
It's a well known fact that tuna is a cat's best friend. Why not quickly knock up a batch of these quick cat treats using a can of tuna, egg, flour, water and parsley. Bake them for 20 minutes in the oven at gas mark 4.
Because everyone deserves a special treat every now and again. Treat your cat to these delicious croutons, made from tuna, coconut flour, olive oil, eggs, water and dried catnip. They take just 12-15 minutes in the oven, and will keep for a week in the fridge if placed in an airtight container.
If you want the best treats possible for your cat, you may want to try out these organic cat treats. They take just 20 minutes to bake in the oven at gas mark 4. Make them from wheat flour, powdered milk, chopped chicken, oil, egg, water and catnip.
When making homemade pet treats, always make sure you check the ingredients before giving them to your pets. Just like humans, pets can have food allergies and intolerances too – if you do give your pet a treat and they then have a reaction, make sure you seek medical advice if they appear to be in a bad way.


Jungle Coca Cola. Soft Pastel on Paper.
A new set of colored pencils from the Czech Republic have inspired me. They are so lovely, I want to eat them. These are the drawings done in the past month.
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Wall of delights in our dining room.
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As the personal confidante, partner and right hand woman, the role of the first lady is not only important for the President, but also for the people. The first lady is an extension of her husband's diplomacy and public persona and to appear as a strong unit.
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Just like every president has different policies and forward thinking, so does the first lady. From their own initiatives to charity work, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump have inherently different personalities and passions. But when it comes down to it, who's the favorite FLOTUS? This might help you decide.
The campaign trail – Michelle Obama
When Barack Obama was running for President in 2008, Michelle Obama was a huge part of his campaign trail, traveling on buses to different states to speak to voters and assist in the mission of getting on board with Obama's manifesto.
Michelle was constantly bouncing back and forth between the campaign tour, and being at home with her daughters in Chicago. She wanted to ensure she could juggle it all, being a potential future first lady as well as being the doting mother.
The campaign trail – Melania Trump
Slovenian Melania Trump took some time to get used to the whole concept of a campaign trail and how she could reinforce the positive work of her husband as the future president. In a rare appearance, Melania spoke at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in 2016, describing how she was spending time with her young son Barron at home while Donald went to get the country's backing for his leadership.
Melania described how being a full-time mom is her most important role and she wants to teach Barron, and other children how to be kind to one another.
Inauguration style – Michelle Obama
Barack Obama was sworn in as president on January 20th 2009 and Michelle was constantly by his side. In her first official appearance as first lady, Michelle wore a muted lime green custom Isabel Toledo dress and coat.
The style itself was classic, but the color was bold and gave everyone an insight into the fact that Michelle wasn't going to blend into the background during their stint in The White House. She followed the ceremony by donning a delicate white Jason Wu gown at the Inaugural ball.
Inauguration style – Melania Trump
Donald Trump was sworn in the 45th president of the United States on the 20th January 2017 and Melania was by his side wearing slim-fitting powder blue suit and suede gloves by Ralph Lauren. Her outfit was reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy's at JFK's swearing in ceremony in 1961.
People hailed Melania's outfit choice as classic and poised. She followed this by wearing a white, off-the-shoulder gown by Hervé Pierre to the Freedom Inaugural Ball. Her choice to wear white resulted in the comparison of fashion between Trump and Michelle Obama.
Moving in to The White House – Michelle Obama
Michelle wasted no time getting acquainted with her new home at The White House. Not only did she order a total renovation of the president's private quarters to suit their own interior style, but she also made some changes in the grounds.
Michelle famously added a vegetable garden to The White House so she could grow her own fresh produce. She even made an event out of planting fruits and vegetables in the garden, hoping others would choose a healthy lifestyle and follow suit.
Moving in to The White House – Melania Trump
Melania was in absolutely no rush to move into The White House with her husband and was quite comfortable residing at the Trump's 5th Avenue penthouse in Trump Tower, New York City, with youngest son Barron. Melania only moved into the world famous Washington D.C. residence 5 months into Trump's presidency.
She wanted her son Barron to finish up the 2016-2017 school year before moving him to a new school and redesigning The White House together with Donald.
FLOTUS staff – Michelle Obama
One of Michelle Obama's first points of business when moving into the East Wing was to employ a whole new team of staff to cater to her needs. It was reported that Michelle hired a team of around 25 people to implement her agenda.
Michelle was clear about her mission as first lady and wanted to make a difference in as many areas as possible and needed the people behind her to be able to manage this workload.
FLOTUS staff – Melania Trump
Despite being used to a luxury life in New York with all the staff she could ever need, Melania took a much low-key approach when coming into The White House. She only hired around five individuals to work for her, a number far less than preceding first ladies.
In the next year, Melania's staff added an additional five people to her staff, rounding the number out at 10. Melania focused on going for the quality of her staff than the quantity.
Hosting events – Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was extremely active in Obama's campaign trail and this was no different when she transitioned into her role as first lady. It was said Michelle was determined to enhance her public profile and position within Washington, so hosted many events within her husband's early presidency along with doing plenty of community service in the local Washington D.C. community and visiting soup kitchens.
Boasting two Ivy League degrees and a hefty resume full of executive positions, Michelle knew exactly how she was going to position herself on the international stage.
Hosting events – Melania Trump
Once she got into the swing of things in Washington, Melania became more active in planning events at The White House, even co-hosting and speaking at the annual Governor's Ball at the White House.
In addition, she hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll with her husband and held a lunch on International Women's Day where she gave an empowering speech on the importance of education and nurturing the younger generations. Nonetheless, Melania was clear in making her number one priority her son, Barron.
Trips abroad – Michelle Obama
Michelle was often seen on presidential trips with her husband and while he was meeting with government officials, Michelle often visited impoverished communities and the less fortunate. One of Michelle's most talked about appearances was at a girls school in the UK with 900 refugee pupils and where 55 languages were spoken.
Michelle spoke about diversity and standing up for who you are in a speech that was hailed around the world. Together with Barack, Michelle took daughters Sasha and Malia to Ghana to learn about their ancestry.
Trips abroad – Melania Trump
In Trump's first trip abroad to the Middle East and Europe, Melania accompanied him the entire time and delved into the culture and communities in many of the different locations. One of the most poignant moments on the tour was between Melania and Pope Francis when he asked the Solvenian-native about some of her national dishes that he loved.
Melania also gave opening remarks in Warsaw before Donald's speech, telling the nation that we should never have to live in fear.
First Lady mission – Michelle Obama
One year after Michelle Obama became the first lady, she launched her "Let's Move" campaign in order to combat child obesity. Coming into the White House, Michelle had voiced her concerns on getting the country healthy and one of her first acts in planting a vegetable garden made this mission clear.
The campaign helped contribute to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which improved nutrition standards of public schools and gave them the necessary funding to make these changes.
First Lady mission – Melania Trump
Melania Trump also launched her initiative over a year after coming into the White House, but she was clear in her motivation from the outset. Melania launched the "Be Best" campaign in order to combat cyber-bullying on the Internet and to focus on promoting "safe and positive online behaviors."
Despite her mission, Melania received plenty of backlash from media outlets and reinforced that if she can stand up against the world's media, she hopes it would give individuals the belief in themselves to do the same.
FLOTUS getaway – Michelle Obama
When Michelle wanted some much needed time off, she would often escape to the Obama family favorite, Martha's Vineyard. The island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts was a regular spot for Obama and Michelle frequently escaped there with daughters Sasha and Malia.
While the family didn't own a permanent residence there, they would often rent houses in the area and get some time away from the media circus and everything that encompassed politics and their public life.
FLOTUS getaway – Melania Trump
Being married to the president who also happens to be a property and hotel mogul certainly has its perks. When it comes to vacation spots, the options for Melania are endless with Trump hotels all over the world. Having said that, when it comes to down time, the Trumps are always found at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
The members-only club is the Trump's go-to location where they are surrounded by their close family and friends. With numerous pools, restaurants, a golf course and many other amenities, they have everything they need right there.
Fashion designer friendships – Michelle Obama
Being the first lady, top designers compete for the opportunity to dress them for big events that will have their designs shown around the world. Of course, the style stakes were extremely high and everyone was quick to critique an outfit. Michelle Obama opted to work with up-and-coming designers with an unusual background to elevate their profile.
She favored designers including Jason Wu, Tracy Reese, Thakoon, Sophie Theallet and Brandon Maxwell. After dressing the first lady, these designers began dressing the A-listers of Hollywood and became household names.
Fashion designer friendships – Melania Trump
Melania Trump ran into some issues when working with fashion designers due to their political affiliation, but no matter what Melania wore, she looked absolutely phenomenal and oozed class. Melania is often seen donning pieces by Dolce and Gabbana, Badgley and Mischka, Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, J. Mendel and Monique Lhuillier.
Melania's love of couture fashion began years before she became the first lady and her style has been elevated ever since she took to The White House.
Celebrity supporters – Michelle Obama
Throughout her time in the White House, Michelle Obama brought a sense of cool and down to earth nature that so many people admired and appreciated. Her status of course earned her some very famous friends along the way and she developed relationships with celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Ellen Degeneres and Alicia Keys.
Michelle utilized these friendships in her public missions, using Beyonce to help tackle childhood obesity and Ellen Degeneres in many different campaigns.
Celebrity supporters – Melania Trump
As her husband, Donald, has been in the public eye for over 40 years as a businessman and mogul, Melania honed in on his celebrity friendships ever since they were married in 2005 at Mar-A-Lago. The likes of Simon Cowell, P. Diddy, Katie Couric, Heidi Klum, Anna Wintour and Barbara Walters were just some of the famous faces to attend the nuptials.
However, ever since becoming the first lady, Melania has taken a step back in mingling with celebrities and her main focus is on raising her son in the most private way possible.
Mom life- Michelle Obama
When Obama took office, his daughters, Malia and Sasha were ten and seven respectively when they started living in The White House. Both girls were enrolled in Quaker Sidwell School in Washington and Michelle was vocal about wanting her girls to live a normal life, despite their extraordinary situation.
The girls were very much kept out of the public eye unless they were attending an official event with the president. When Malia went to prom, Michelle made sure she got the full experience without being bothered by secret service.
Mom life- Melania Trump
Melania only has one son with Donald, Barron, but she also has four step-kids in the family. Even during Trump's campaign, Melania insisted her first priority is Barron and at 10 years old, she didn't want to change his whole life immediately.
Melania ensured there was as little disruption as possible and waited for Barron's school to finish for summer before changing his school to Washington. Barron is rarely seen at public events with his family and lives a quiet life inside The White House.
Background- Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama grew up in Chicago and had an extensive education, attending both Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She worked at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met Barack Obama and later went on to work for nonprofits and as the associate dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago.
Then, she worked as the vice president for Community and External Affairs of the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her strong background put her at an advantage of succeeding in her missions as first lady.
Background- Melania Trump
Melania Trump grew up in Slovenia and went onto work as a fashion model, being signed to agencies in Milan and Paris. It wasn't until 1996 that Melania moved to New York to pursue her career. She met Donald in 1998 when he was divorcing his second wife Marla Maples and they became engaged in 2004.
Melania launched her jewelry company Melania Timepieces in 2010 and also marketed a Melania Skin Care Collection, sold in high-end department stores.
Wedding bells- Michelle Obama
Michelle and Barack were married on October 3rd 1992 at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. The ceremony was attended by their close family and friends, Michelle's brother walked her down the aisle and Barack's brother was best man.
The former first lady noted that the couple danced all night and their first dance was to "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole. The couple went on their honeymoon in California. Today, they have been married for 27 years and still going strong.
Wedding bells- Melania Trump
Melania and Donald's wedding was nothing short of a lavish, star-studded affair with no expense spared. The were married on January 22, 2005 at the at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida before going on to their wedding reception at Donald's estate Mar-A-Lago.
Melania wore a $200,000 dress made by John Galliano of Christian Dior and their A-list guests were serenaded by Billy Joel. The whole event was widely covered by the media.
Off time- Michelle Obama
When Michelle isn't attending presidential events or working on her own advocacy, she enjoys working out in her spare time, going on walks with their dogs Sunny and Bo and she would often help out at various homeless shelters in Washington.
Many have said that Michelle works out "like a gladiator" and she puts herself through grueling exercises. When she has more time off during the holidays, the family travel together to Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod.
Off time- Melania Trump
While it is known that Donald Trump loves to golf whenever possible, while he is on the golf course teeing off, Melania usually travels down to their estate Mar-A-Lago with him and enjoys the amenities of the beautiful resort.
With many of the Trump's friends members at the club, it is a time for them to unwind with close people around them. Here, Melania is close to Worth Avenue where she can browse her favorite designer stores.
Cover lady- Michelle Obama
Ever since Michelle Obama became the first lady, many notable magazine publications were vying to get her on the cover with an exclusive interview. The lucky ones that managed to get the deals were Vogue, Vanity Fair, People, Essence and Elle.
Michelle delved into life at The White House and as first lady as well as life after being the first lady and how she would go on with life. Michelle used many of these interviews to further her efforts in advocacy.
Cover lady – Melania Trump
Melania Trump has always been most comfortable in front of the cameras at photoshoots as this was how she gained her name in modeling. Prior to becoming first lady, Melania shot a nude GQ cover on Trump's private jet and she has also appeared on the covers of Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Time as well as Vogue taking her exclusive wedding photos for their cover.
Considering she was known as Trump's wife before becoming first lady, not much has changed for Melania.
Dripping in diamonds – Michelle Obama
Being the first lady of the United States sure has its perks and one of them is to be able to wear, borrow and be gifted with some incredible one off diamonds jewelry pieces.
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Michelle has been seen wearing some fabulous brooches, one of her favorites was a hummingbird diamond brooch in white gold. Another of her famous pieces was her pearl necklace that she has been seen wearing to plenty of White House events, as well as her large diamond hoop earrings.
Dripping in diamonds – Melania Trump
Being the wife of a billionaire, even before becoming first lady gave Melania Trump access to many pieces of jewelry that one could only dream of. Donald proposed to Melania with a 15 carat, $1.5 million ring by Graff, followed by gifting her with a $3 million diamond ring for their 10-year wedding anniversary.
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She also has a diamond encrusted Cartier watch in her collection along with many teardrop diamond earrings and diamond necklaces worth an eye watering amount of money.
Code name – Michelle Obama
The secret service use code names to refer to each member of the presidential family. Michelle Obama had chosen the name Renaissance during her time as first lady and many speculated why she had chosen such a name.
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The truth behind it was that Michelle had read an issue of Vanity Fair which detailed Jackie Kennedy's obsession with the Mona Lisa in November 2008. From then she loved the sentiment and chose Renaissance as her code name.
Code name – Melania Trump
The Trump family were given a list of codenames to choose from which all began with the letter M. For obvious reasons, Donald chose the codename Mogul, while Melania also went for something that described her past. In a nod to her modeling career and the reason why she moved to the United States, Melania Trump's codename is Muse.
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Covering the magazines of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair among many more, this was an obvious choice for the Solvenian-born first lady.
The second term – Michelle Obama
When it came to campaigning for Barack Obama's second term in office, Michelle Obama pulled out all the stops to ensure that her husband won the race to the White House. This included being a present and important figure on the campaign trail, giving encouraging and inspiring speeches at conventions, celebrating the last four years and giving a glimpse into what the next four looked like.
Michelle received plenty of standing ovations and praise in her well-thought and poignant messaging for the election, which was a big factor into why Obama won.
The second term – Melania Trump
With the next presidential election looming, the press have noted specific actions presented by Melania Trump which may give some kind of insight into how she is going to tackle the race to the White House.
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Political commentators have noted that Mrs. Trump has been much more present at state dinners and different events, perhaps showing that she is gearing up to take a more active role as first lady and starting to test the waters for the next campaign and the type of appearances she is going to have to make.
First lady legacy- Michelle Obama
There is no denying that Michelle Obama was an incredibly passionate and active first lady during Barack Obama's presidency. From traveling by herself to different international events, advocating on behalf of military families, helping women, people of color and standing up for those who couldn't, Michelle's public approval was incredibly high and she was even voted the most-admired woman of 2018.
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After leaving the White House, Michelle penned a biography detailing her thoughts on all things as the first lady and what life is now which topped all of the best-sellers lists.
First lady legacy – Melania Trump
Melania Trump is three years into her role as first lady and in the last few months, more than ever, we have seen her take more initiative in attending events and being seen in public. Despite Melania wanting to take a more behind-the-scenes approach, she has still impressed many with her comments and determination in reducing cyber bullying.
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It remains to be seen how she will tackle the 2020 presidential campaign and if she will take an active role in speaking on behalf of her husband to encourage more voters.
The best FLOTUS?
Both Michelle Obama and Melania Trump have shown determination and hard work in their own right, but when it comes down to their work as first ladies, they have clearly taken a very different approach.
Michelle's background in law and university administration helped her in delivering successful public speeches and advocacy work whereas Melania came from modeling and has always appeared classy and poised in every public appearance. With a potential four more years on the line for Melania, it will be interesting to see how she makes her mark as first lady.
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Sub-Title: Illustrating an Address by Major LEONARD DARWIN, R.E., President of Section E. of the British Association, 1896.
Notes: Associated with book ID 1564. The latitude scale on the right of the map is unknown to the cataloger. It was taken as valid only the scale of latitudes on the left of the map. There is a duplicate associated with book ID 691.


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We Fight to Build a Free World
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Columbia University Visual Arts MFA candidates and recent alumni present new video, sound, and performance artworks in response to We Fight to Build a Free World: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz. This exhibition looked at how artists have historically responded to the rise of authoritarianism and xenophobia as well as racism, anti-Semitism, and other forms of bigotry. It also addressed issues surrounding immigration, assimilation, and cultural identity.
This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and took place virtually in Spring 2021. The artists presented their work in a live virtual program, and works are archived below.
Aika Akhmetova
Lindsey Brittain Collins
Juan Hernández Díaz
Yifan Jiang
Joseph Liatela
Kate Liebman
Paula Lycan
Cara Lynch
Farah Mohammad
Yi Sa-Ra
EVERYTHING IS FINE
EVERYTHING IS FINE is an infinite loop video experiment that toys with the commonly used words for calming oneself. The video attempts to put the validity and honesty of those words into question by absurding them through repetition, layering and transparencies inside the video.
The Past is Not Past
This piece interrogates the purpose and placement of Confederate monuments in America. The artist's experience of confronting the Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, VA is narrated by a video of a projected light installation on Jonathan Horowitz's piece, Untitled (August 23, 2017- February 18, 2018, Charlottesville, VA), that was on view at the Jewish Museum in 2020-21.
A mediation on two photographs about two events and two individuals who made different choices under parallel circumstances.
Soil screenprint and embossment on cotton paper
Here We Are is a print made of soil that uses language and material to explore issues of belonging, land claim, and identity. This work employs the use of pressure on printmaking techniques as a metaphor for the stress that governments and economic markets execute over the land and its inhabitants.
One Sunday Morning
The animated short chronicles the events followed by humanity's sudden loss of language on one unsuspecting Sunday morning. Told from the perspective of two protagonists originating from opposite sides of the world, the Fable-Esque tale is a thought experiment exploring the limits of language and human empathy.
VITAL RESPONSE
VITAL RESPONSE was filmed in New York City's oldest gay bar, Julius, during the coronavirus pandemic. Dedicated to José Esteban Muñoz's essay "Stages: Queers, Punks, and the Utopian Performative" in which he describes the empty gay bar stage as a utopic space embued with queer potentiality, this work investigates how we may choose to re-enter, re-configure, and re-imagine these necessary spaces of queer world making and collective movement. In our paradoxical moment of increased visibility of TLGBQIA+ people and heightened transphobic and racial violence, VITAL RESPONSE explores notions of surveillance, visibility, and glitches, while posing the question—how will we choose to gather once it is safe to dance together once more?
Legal Tender
In a yearlong collaborative devising practice, collaborators Andalyn Young (performance), Kate Liebman (video), Kyle Dacuyan (poet/performance), and Michael Costagliola (music/sound) with Antigravity Performance Project (directors Michael T. Williams and Francesca Montanile) present Legal Tender. Exploring the relationships between information, consumer culture, labor, and borders – Legal Tender draws attention to our eroding news and media environments, and the places where fact, opinion, and falsehood settle unconsciously. Made partly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Legal Tender is inflected with our more fully digital and remote present tense.
16mm film of their partner and collaborator, Cedar Kirwin. The film was developed with elements present in the filming such as spit, salt, and dust.
Dreamin'
Dreamin' is a performative installation documented through video, featuring a singing, dancing vase that performs Dreamin'by Johnny Burnette. While this song speaks to matters of the heart, of pining and longing, the lyrics also communicate a larger cultural portrait of America: a picture in which dreams and reality are not in alignment and we are consumed by our own desires. The work offers a romantic vision which spoils, corrupts, and eats away at itself, ultimately collapsing.
Taang Arana
Screenprinted poster with hand coloring
The piece Taang Arana is a screenprinted poster. It is an extension of an ongoing project, Totewali, that I started with my sister, Inisyah Bergeron, in 2018. With Totewali we make literal representations of Urdu idioms, screenprint them on tote bags, and disseminate them. The idiom, "Taang Arana," depicted on this poster literally translates to "getting leg tangled," which means to interfere in another's business.
Always Returning
Always Returning is an essay inspired by my experience of visiting my mother in Korea after the Covid-19 outbreak when I was an international student in the U.S. Considering the societal, cultural and economic changes through a generation in Korea, this personal story of a mother and a daughter contemplates on the complex dimensions of trauma, survival and womanhood.
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The presentation of We Fight to Build a Free World: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz at the Jewish Museum is made possible by Audrey and Zygi Wilf, Jane and Mark Wilf, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, The Goldie and David Blanksteen Foundation, The TD Charitable Foundation, The Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc., Jane and Reuben Leibowitz, Nili Lotan, Rita and Charles Bronfman, Wendy Fisher, Goldman Sonnenfeldt Foundation, Brice and Helen Marden, Wexler Dermatology PC, and other generous donors.
Left image: Installation view on We Fight to Build a Free World: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz, October 1, 2020 - February 7, 2021, at the Jewish Museum, NY. Photo: Kris Graves
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Apple is pretty ruthless when it comes to their business strategies. The company is said to overprice many products accessories. It is also reported that they charge hefty sums of money for simple jobs like a screen or battery replacement. In the past, Apple has tried to limit users from purchasing non-authentic charging cables for the iPhones. Such charging cables would prompt as not supported when plugged in. Recently, Apple launched a new series of Macs with a built-in T2 security chip. The company claims it increases the security of devices but 3rd party repairers like iFixit profess otherwise. 3rd party repairers suggest that this is a move to limit the repair of Apple devices by non-certified technicians.
The T2 Chip is an IC (Integrated Circuit) which acts as a co-processor to the main CPU on Macs. According to Apple, the chip stores sensitive user data like the Touch ID details and cryptographic key which are essential for a device to boot. But, the T2 chip is not only limited to this and it is much more capable than basic security features. It can even leave a Mac device inoperable if the user opts for 3rd party components or repairs.
Recently, TheVerge asked Apple to comment on these allegations, which the company did reply to. The company agreed that the T2 Chip would lock down a Mac device if non-Apple certified service provider fixed a device. It is for the first time that Apple has openly acknowledged the fact. The company added that the T2 chip is critical for features like responding to 'Hey Siri' commands. It also prevents the microphones to be taken over by remote hackers when the lid of the device is closed. Conclusively, the chip can communicate with other parts on Mac devices, and Apple can control these devices however they wish. Whether in a positive manner like tightening the security or in a negative way by overcharging customers for repairs.


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April is the perfect time to test that New Year's resolution.
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One of the greatest myths draped over this land is that the so-called wing nuts mainly come from the far right and left. And that there is, however, a wise and moderate establishment that will save us from their madness.
In fact, the real wing nuts are to be found in the middle. Mistaking their power for wisdom, corruption of principles for principled conscience, and unprovoked surrender for hard earned common sense, this syndicate of supercilious sycophants, having captured both public office and major media, spread disaster, death and decay with impunity.
Take, for example, the 60,000 some American troops killed in pointless wars beginning with Vietnam. Now count the number of political assassinations, hate murders, terrorist acts and so forth. There is simply no comparison.
Yet every war that we have fought in modern times has been the direct choice of the American establishment, those who pompously describe themselves as moderates, centrists, or biparistan.
Add to the military casualties, the disastrous war on drugs - which has failed to reduce either drug trafficking or use - and you can add several more thousand unnecessary deaths a year to the count.
Now, let us turn to less violent matters such as the American economy. For the past thirty years the American establishment has preached, created, legislated, manipulated and subsidized economic behavior which has led to the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression. While cheered on by the right, the hard work was done by self-proclaimed moderate politicians aided mightily by a deceitfully self-described "objective" media.
And what progressive or rightwing whackos created the climate crisis that will result in the deaths of millions and global misery? Again, that was the work of our educated and thoughtful establishment, the one that repeatedly told us not to worry about it and didn't have time to worry about it either.
Going back further, equality for women, blacks and gays would probably still not have made to the table if only the smug center had called the shots. And there would have been no environmental movement, for that matter.
In these cases, as in almost every great step of American progress throughout our history, it has not been the center that brought change, but the progressive left.
This doesn't mean that those on the left and right can't also be dumb, cruel or careless; only that, in fact, it has been consistently the cancerous center that has fouled things up to badly.
We should stop treating them so kindly - whether they're at the White House, Congress, the Brookings Institution or on the editorial board of the NY Times. We should regard them as the arrogant, ignoramuses that they are, delusional in their self-regard, reckless in their behavior, and deeply dangerous in their results.
They sit still ensconced in their Washington manors like decaying British lords of a time well past as on some PBS Masterpiece Theater series. And the sooner we learn to treat them the same way, as ridiculous relics of a disastrous era rather than as purposeful guides to the future, the sooner we can begin to have a the state of our union worth talking about.


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Lorde to Tour Behind Melodrama
New Zealand pop star Lorde (real name: Ella Yelich-O'Connor) has announced the North American portion of her Melodrama World Tour via her Twitter account. See the dates below.
The singer will crisscross the country from the beginning of March to late April, hitting arenas in every major market. The tour will feature an opening act that has yet to be announced.
Melodrama, Lorde's sophomore effort, was released on June 16th to near universal acclaim. The album was produced and written almost entirely by O'Connor and collaborator Jack Antonoff. The follow-up to 2013's Pure Heroine was preceded by the jarring, key-shifting single "Green Light" and, more recently, "Perfect Places."
O'Connor, who is only 20 years old, told USA Today that Melodrama is not a concept album, but does revolve around a loose narrative of a house party which she described as an "interesting metaphor for young adulthood."
Lorde Melodrama Tour Dates
3/01- Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Harris Bradley Center
3/02- St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
3/03- Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
3/05- Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
3/08- Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
3/10- Portland, OR @ Moda Center at the Rose Garden
3/12- Sacramento, CA @ Golden1 Center
3/13- Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
3/14 Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
3/16- Glendale, CA @ Gila River Arena
3/18- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
3/19- Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
3/21- Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
3/23- St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
3/24- Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Arena
3/25- Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena
3/27- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
3/28- Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
3/29- Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
3/31- Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
4/02- Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
4/03- Boston, MA @ TD Garden
4/04- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
4/06- Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
4/07- Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
4/08- Washington, DC @ The Anthem
4/11- Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
4/12- Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
4/14- Duluth, GA @ Infinite Energy Center
4/15- Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
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The 2011 eruption of Grímsvötn was a Plinian eruption of Grímsvötn, Iceland's most active volcano, which caused disruption to air travel in Northwestern Europe from 22–25 May 2011. The last eruption of Grímsvötn was in 2004, with the previous most powerful eruptions in 1783, 1873 and 1902. The Grímsvötn eruption was the largest eruption in Iceland for 50 years.

Timeline
The eruption is estimated to have started under the glacier at around 17:30 UTC on 21 May 2011 when an intense spike in tremor activity was detected. At around 19:00 UTC, the eruption broke the ice cover of the glacier and started spewing volcanic ash into the air. The eruption plume quickly rose to .  A series of small earthquakes had commenced at the time of eruption. Glacial flooding was anticipated, which normally occurs within 10–12 hours after eruption, but it never occurred as a flood had occurred the previous autumn, meaning a smaller chance of another flood appearing.

On 25 May, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) confirmed the eruption had paused at 02:40 UTC. Later the BBC reported that the volcanic activity appeared to have stopped. At 15:00 the IMO issued an update stating that no further ash plume was expected. Pulsating explosions continued to produce ash and steam clouds, some reaching a few kilometers in height, rising up from the vents. There was widespread ash in cloud layers up to 5 km from the eruption site.

On 26 May the IMO and the University of Iceland reported that ashfall was only occurring adjacent to the eruption site. Visual observations indicated that little ice meltwater was produced during the eruption, so that an outburst flood (jökulhlaup) was not expected.

The eruption ceased at 7am on 28 May 2011.

Ash characteristics
The ash content from the Grímsvötn volcano in Iceland had a much lower silica content (50%) compared to the ash from the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull (63%), giving the latter a higher viscosity. The ash emitted from Grímsvötn is also more coarse than the smaller, more abrasive particles emitted from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption as a result of the basalt-based magma of the Grímsvötn volcano exploding through the glacier, rather than reacting with meltwater.

Effect on flights
A total of 900 flights (out of 90,000 in Europe) were cancelled as a result of the eruption in the period 23–25 May.

On 22 May, Iceland closed down its main airport Keflavík International Airport, with domestic flights operated from Reykjavík Airport cancelled as well. Transatlantic flights had also experienced delays, and the threat of further air travel disruption cut US President Barack Obama's state visit to Ireland a day short. Part of Greenland's eastern airspace was also closed, with one flight being cancelled by Air Greenland between Denmark's Kastrup Airport and Greenland's Kangerlussuaq Airport.

By 23 May, authorities in Denmark closed airspace below  in the northwestern part of the country, with some delays and cancellations at Copenhagen.

On 24 May, more than 1,600 flights were grounded as ash clouds travelled over Scotland, with airports in Scotland and northern England closed and 250 UK flights grounded. British Airways, KLM, Aer Lingus, Flybe, BMI, Loganair, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair cancelled most flights in the Scotland region, seeing Wales' Cardiff Airport also cancelling inbound and outbound flights by airline Flybe. Certain flights from Northern Ireland were also grounded. The BBC has provided a list of affected flights to and from Irish airports. By nightfall, 20 flights had been cancelled to and from Göteborg Landvetter Airport, with anticipated wind shift bringing the ash clouds from southwestern Sweden to the northeast, possibly reaching Stockholm's Arlanda Airport by 02:00 on Wednesday morning. Furthermore, Continental Airlines Flights 75 and 97 (from Hamburg and Berlin Tegel to Newark Liberty) had to make stopovers at Gander Airport, Newfoundland, to refuel as they were assigned more southerly routes that exceeded the Boeing 757-200s' range.

On 25 May, Germany also shut down airports in the north of the country, specifically Bremen Airport and Hamburg Airport at 03:00 and 04:00 CET, while Berlin Airports were closed from 09:00 CET. 600 flights were affected in Germany, however the closure was lifted by the afternoon.

By 26 May no European airspace was closed due to Grímsvötn volcanic ash, which was dissipating.

However on 27 May Greenlandic airspace was closed due to a concentration of ash over Greenland and the North Atlantic, affecting 1,000 passengers and 20 tonnes of cargo. The following day, certain flights had been restored with a Dash 8 taken out of service for technical issues, leaving minor disruptions to restored services. Ash clouds also remained over the region of Uummannaq and Upernavik, meaning northern-bound flights were still subject to weather developments. By Sunday 29 May, more flights and services had been restored, with few passengers stuck in coastal regions with arrivals expected on Monday or Tuesday.

Effect on locals

Kirkjubaejarklaustur was one of the most affected areas by the volcano. The Icelandic civil defence agency Almannavarnir established a service centre to organise cleanup efforts and provide a point of contact for people who need help. During a local public meeting on the 26th, residents were permitted to claim for losses and additional costs for those who possess household fire insurance.

Health effects outside of Iceland
A study based on mortality data from Sweden found that there was an increase in mortality in the week following the ash cloud passing over Sweden the 24th and 25 May 2011, but the results were not statistically significant.

Effect on markets
Trading on jet fuel recovered as concerns on the volcano eased, causing the June swap contract to gain $18.30 to reach $1,019.14 per tonne by 16:15 GMT, after having reached a week low of $995.64 on Monday. Jet fuel barges on the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub had dropped to $989 on Monday, dropping from $1,003 per ton on 20 May. June jet fuel cargo swaps dropped to $93.15 per tonne on Tuesday compared to $99.45 on Monday trading.

See also
 Volcanic ash and aviation safety
 Air travel disruption after the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption

References

External links

 Update on Grímsvötn Activity – from the Icelandic Met Office and University of Iceland (will be updated if activity resumes)
 Current seismology around Grímsvötn – Earthquakes in last 48 hours
 Webcam by Míla, Iceland (exact location unknown)
 Webcam at Jökulsárlón, south of the volcano, by Míla, Iceland
 Grímsvötn volcanic ash advisory from regional Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre, London (updated every 6 hours)
 Grímsvötn updates from NATS – UK air traffic control plus the Eastern part of the North Atlantic
 BBC news report of the 23 May 2011 eruption
 Report on the start of the Grímsvötn eruption from the Icelandic Met Office
 National Geographic Photo Gallery of Grímsvötn's eruption - National Geographic Daily News}
  Links and articles, Icelandic Met Office

Eruptions of Grimsvotn
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Airliner accidents and incidents caused by volcanic events
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Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer Hits With New Doctor!
Exterminate! Exterminate! Don't you love those words, especially when spoken in a robotic tone by evil machines hell-bent on doing what they do best; exterminating? That sweet single word holds a special place in the hearts of all Doctor Who fans.
The Time Lord is back! Thank you, Comic-Con. The series 11, trailer for Doctor Who is here. The latest trailer follows on the heels of the teaser released just 4 days ago. Sadly, there is no sign of the TARDIS in any of the trailer's footage. What we do get is an introduction to the Doctor's gang of comrades that will no doubt be rollicking around time to right wrongs, battle Dalek's, and save the universe.
Villains are noticeably absent from the trailer, but don't fret. I am sure the series will have some awesome villains this series. The trailer certainly captures the series' science fiction spirit.
Are you excited for Series 11? Do you think Jodie Whittaker can fill the boots left behind by Doctor #12; Peter Capaldi? Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think.


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Kjell Wangensteen is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University studying Northern Baroque art. His dissertation, "Hyperborean Baroque: Sweden and the European Landscape Tradition, 1644-1718," focuses on the artistic milieu of Sweden's so-called "Era of Greatness." He is a recipient of the Theodore Rousseau Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and has held positions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the J. Paul Getty Museum. He received his B.A. with honors in art history from Yale College, an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management, and an M.A. from the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.


Elizabeth and Terry have had the sweetest love story. When Elizabeth met Terry at the young age of 14 she declared she was going to marry him and over a decade later her wedding dream came true. They both love the outdoors and the country so the moment they viewed the incredible wedding venue of Strawberry Farms Golf Club they knew this was the place to have their ceremony and reception. The day was filled with so much love. Elizabeth was glowing from all of the love she had inside and Terry could not stop smiling and looking at his beautiful bride. This couple is so in love and it is so sweet to witness.
Strawberry Farms is such a magical place for a wedding. It is tucked back in the hills of Orange County in the city of Irvine. You would never guess that a turn off of a busy street would take you down the most charming road lined with rose bushes and beautiful bougonvillas. It is so charming. The best part is when you see the cutest rustic red barn at the end of the street. The red barn is so unique and the only barn venue of its kind in Orange County. Our team absolutely loves working with Strawberry Farms Golf Club and all of their incredible clients.
Elizabeth and Terry enjoyed their magical wedding ceremony and their fun filled reception. All of the guest enjoyed drinking and eating fine food and beverages all evening long. This Strawberry Farms wedding was one of the best of the summer.
Shannon + Eric dreamed of their destination wedding in the desert of California for years. Coming from Chicago, they look forward to the heat of the Desert. They both enjoy the sunny days out by the pool and the warm evenings to relax and reminisce about their day. They chose one of Palm Desert most pristine venues to host their wedding. The JW Marriott Desert Springs resort and Spa is the deserts most tranquil oasis. The wedding was held on the pointe with mountain views and the sparkling lake that surrounds the property. It truly is a gorgeous setting for a destination wedding. Desert Springs Resort and Spa sure does know how to spoil it's wedding guests. They have hand passed hordourves and chilled champagne served to the guests right after the ceremony. The reception was held in the Wood Room which is a hidden gem just off of the Rockwood Grill.
Shannon and Eric celebrated the evening with their family and friends listening to amazing music and eating 5 star food. They had the time of their life and I was so thankful to be a part of their Palm Desert wedding. I wish them all the love in the world.
Yolanda and Adrian were the sweetest couple. The moment that Yolanda and I met we instantly connected. I knew her dream wedding to Adrain was going to be perfect. The beautiful ceremony was held at St. Denis Catholic Church in Diamond Bar. This church is stunning. I always enjoy photographing weddings at St. Denis. The architecture is so beautiful and the photos always turn out amazing.
Next we headed off to the Double Tree By Hilton Claremont for the fun filled reception complete with horse and carriage rides of the guests during the cocktail hour. The guests enjoyed this very special treat.
The evening at the Doubletree By Hilton Claremont was filled dancing, food and friends. The guests loved the decadent candy table and the gorgeous cinderella cake.
Yolanda and Adrian danced the night away and truly had the time of their life. I wish them so much happiness and joy.


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Some Trump Tower tenants didn't pay their rent, including the company behind Ivanka Trump's shoe line, report says
According to a Washington Post report, multiple tenants fell behind on their rent at Trump Tower.
The Trump Organization sued Ivanka Trump's shoe manufacturer earlier this year for $1.5 Million in unpaid rent.
According to The Post, one tenant who pays its bills consistently is a PAC For Donald Trump.
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Marc Fisher Footwear, the ex-manufacturer of Ivanka Trump's shoe line, was liable for nearly $1.5 Million in unpaid rent at Trump Tower, New York City, according a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Trump Organization.
Bloomberg first reported the lawsuit in March. It alleges that the company owes rent for a 2015 lease for the entire 21st and part of the 22nd floors at Trump Tower. Marc Fisher was not liable for rent payments since November 1, 2020, according to the suit.
Before Ivanka Trump closed her fashion line in 2018, the shoemaker made Ivanka Trump's shoes.
Washington Post reported Friday that the suit was settled in April, for an undisclosed amount. The report states that the company was not the only tenant who missed rent payments at Manhattan's skyscraper.
The Post reviewed court documents and found that suit maker Marcraft Clothes rented Trump Tower's 18th floor. It owed $644,000 in rent. The company went out of business last year. According to court documents, $198,000 was owed by another company that Kris Jenner once owned.
Grace Panetta, an Insider reporter, reported that Trump Tower experienced financial woes similar to other commercial realty properties in New York City during COVID-19. A decline in foot traffic to Fifth Avenue, a place known for luxury shopping, and low tourism rates played a part.
The Trump Organization's iconic building has had a steady source of income from a Donald Trump political action committee. The Post reported that the PAC paid nearly $40,000 for office space on 15th floor.
According to the outlet, PAC staffers seldom use the space as they work remotely from home or from Trump properties in Florida and New Jersey.
According to Liz Harrington, Trump's spokeswoman Liz Harrington, "We pay market rate for leased offices space used to help President Trump create a financial juggernaut that will help elect America First conservatives to help flip both the House of the Senate to the Republicans during the midterm elections."
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Trump is in advanced talks to sell the leasing rights to his hotel in Washington, DC: report
Trump is owed a $1 million tax refund for his Chicago skyscraper but local officials are trying to block it
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Scipion, marquis de Dreux-Brézé et baron de Berry, né au Petit-Andely le 14 frimaire an II (1793), mort au château de Brézé le .

Biographie
Orateur politique, il est le fils de fils aîné d'Henri-Évrard de Dreux-Brézé, grand maître des cérémonies de France sous Louis XVI, qui avait reçu la fameuse réponse de Mirabeau :
« Allez dire à ceux qui vous envoient que nous sommes ici par la volonté du peuple et que nous n'en sortirons que par la force des baïonnettes. »

Admis à l'École militaire de La Flèche, il servit comme officier de cavalerie dans les dernières guerres de l'Empire, quelque temps aide de camp du Jean-de-Dieu Soult, entra dans les cuirassiers de la garde de Louis XVIII, se retira en 1827 avec le grade de lieutenant-colonel.

Héritier, en 1829, de la pairie de son père, ainsi que de la charge de grand maître des cérémonies de France (il en sera le dernier titulaire, la monarchie de Juillet supprimant définitivement les grands offices de Cour), il continua à siéger à la Chambre des pairs après la révolution de 1830, et se fit avec éloquence sous Louis-Philippe  le défenseur de la cause conservatrice et légitimiste, il soutint le droit de tous les contribuables à être électeurs.

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D'azur au chevron d'or accompagné en chef de deux roses d'argent et en pointe d'un soleil du sec

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Maison de Dreux-Brézé
 Liste des marquis de Dreux-Brézé

Liens externes

 Les archives des grands officiers (dont le grand maître des cérémonies) de la Maison du Roi, sous Louis XVIII et Charles X, sont conservées aux Archives nationales (France).

Marquis français du XIXe siècle
Membre de la Chambre des pairs à titre héréditaire
Pair de France (Restauration)
Pair de France (Monarchie de Juillet)
Grand maître des cérémonies de France
Personnalité légitimiste du XIXe siècle
Élève du collège Stanislas de Paris
Scipion
Naissance en décembre 1793
Naissance aux Andelys
Décès en novembre 1845
Décès en Maine-et-Loire
Décès à 51 ans


*This itinerary is completely customizable. Extra days and activities can be added or taken away. Service projects and 'classroom time' can be added at your discretion. This is simply a guide to help you envision the possibilities for your Exploration of the Galapagos Islands on a student / educational tour.
Landing on Baltra Island, a former US Air Force base during World War II, your Galapagos Adventure begins! It is a bit of a journey from Baltra Island to Puerto Ayora, requiring a bus, ferry and taxi. Keep your eyes open for potential giant tortoise sightings as you drive through the highlands.
Puerto Ayora, the biggest town in the Galapagos, has shops with supplies to stock up on things like sunscreen, hats or other necessities if you forgot to pack anything. After a nice lunch, you'll be able to check out a bit of the waterfront, looking for sea lions, as you get ready to take a boat to Isabela Island.
Taking 2-3 hours, the boat ride to Isabela can sometimes surprise us with whale or dolphin sightings! Upon arrival in Puerto Villamil, you'll notice right away this is a much smaller, quieter town than Puerto Ayora. Life on Isabela moves slow, just like the tortoises and iguanas!
Galapagos penguins, curious sea lions and spotted eagle rays are spotted in the bay here. Once you are checked in, your Galapagos Naturalist Guide will give you a bit of a walking tour of the town. You'll have some free time to explore before and after dinner.
Hiking time! Today is a very active day as we tackle one of the world's largest volcanic calderas - Sierra Negra volcano. The trek up to the rim of the crater takes us along some lush landscapes, where we may spot a wide range of vegetation and birdlife not commonly seen down near the coast and towns in the Galapagos.
Sierra Negra last erupted in 2005 and has shown high levels of activity as recently as 2018. Upon arrival at the crater you'll be able to see a huge, black lava field from past eruptions. Continuing on, the view gets more desolate as you circle around part of the rim and/or head towards Volcan Chico. Volcano vents, lava tubes and tunnels, hearty cactus plants and a strange moon-like landscape offers quite the contrast to the vegetation zones you first hiked through.
Stopping for a packed lunch before heading back to town, you'll encounter a number of Darwin's finches, see if you can figure out which species some of them are!
In the afternoon, you'll get an entirely different view of the Galapagos. Head towards the sheltered bay near town for a kayak or snorkel adventure. The activity will be partially dependent on tides. Kayaking here is mostly in very calm and clear water where you can spot sea lions, rays, fish, sea turtles, penguins and other animals swimming around you. Snorkeling is done in a similar area, but may get you close to some other interesting aqualife such as sea urchins, octopus or sea stars.
Finishing up wit ha bit of time before dinner, head to the beach to catch the sun setting off in the distance. If you're lucky, there may be a soccer match going on in town, where you cna take in the action, or perhaps challenge some Galapagos locals to a match.
Soak up some final sand andsay goodbye to Isabela as we head bak to Santa Cruz today in search of giant Galapagos tortoises.
After a morning boat ride, we'll head into the highlands to a private reserve where the most famous of Galapagos animals, the giant tortoise, roams free. Up here, in their natural environment, you can find tortoises cooling down in mud holes, "running" across fields, and just lazing about. Take a tortoise selfie and learn about the interesting history of these unique animals.
After a nice lunch, get geared up at the hotel for an afternoon adventure to Tortuga Bay or Las Grietas. At Tortuga Bay, there is an expansive white, sandy beach on one side, and a sheltered mangrove-lined cove on the other. It is a spot where marine iguanas and baby sharks may be seen! Over at Las Grietas, you can enjoy swimming in a special channel, with tall lava rock walls and super clear water.
Back to town for a local dinner this evening.
On the edge of town is the Charles Darwin Research Station, where we can find a variety of tortoise species, including babies and fully grown adults. It is about a 15-20 walk to get to the "route of the tortoises". There are a number of threats to giant tortoises in the islands, many of them introdcued, invasice species. Find out what is being done to help protect them and re-populate species that were decimated back in whaling days and by these various pest species.
Many Darwin Finches and even some land iguanas are also at this facility, as is the most famous of all Galapagos animals - Lonesome George. George died back in 2012 and was the very last of his species. This recent extinction hopefully serves as a wake up call to many people that we need to do more to protect our planet. "Taxidermy" George is now on display in a special temperature-controlled room.
After the research station we are off to our third, and final, island - San Cristobal.
Upon arrival at San Cristobal you may notice an abundance of sea lions! There are more sea lions accessible here than on any other island in the Galapagos! They often hang out on the boat docks, lava rocks and all the beaches in town.
After a lunch and short walk in town, we will head off to Tijeretas. Also called Frigatebird Hill, this is a hiking area beyond the educational Interpretation Center. Lava lizards, frigate birds and blue-footed boobies are most commonly spotted on this hike. If time permits, we can cool down with a swim in nearby Darwin Bay or Punta Carola. If lucky, you may have some curious sea lions join you in the water!
This is a great area to spend the afternoon, and we will begin to head back to the hotel before sunset.
Have your underwater cameras ready today, as we're xploring the underwater world of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Marine Reserve, which surrounds the islands, is 133,000 square km in size, and protects a huge range of sealife. Today, we'll be on the lookout for schools of fish, as well as sea turtles and sharks!
At Isla Lobos, the snorkeling is done in a mostly protected wide channel. The often calm waters here allow for great visibility, where you can spot fish swimming by and animals hiding in the sandy bottom such as rays and octopus. A colony of sea lions lives here too, so chances of getting close to sea lions in the water are very high. Sea turtles like this area, and marine iguanas also feed in this area. It is an extremely beautiful spot that always surprises us.
The other potential snorkel spot today is Kicker Rock, also called Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion). Off the coast, Kicker Rock can be seen from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and presents a deep water snorkel experience. Cold currents and upwells here create the perfect environment for mega fauna of the sea such as hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles and spotted eagle rays. Booby birds nest on the rocks here as well. It is another one of our favorite snorkel spots in the Galapagos and quite different from Isla Lobos. While currents can be strong and swells can reduce visibility, on a clear day it is hard to beat!
The snorkel adventure takes up most of the day today, as you'll have a packed lunch on the boat. You'll also have time to visit a remote beach along the coast for a swim or beach walk before heading back to town.
Need some souvenirs to take home? This morning is your last chance to grab something from the Galapagos Islands. Coffee is the only locally-made product that is exported from the islands, and is a great gift for friends or family.
You also have the option to do a early morning paddle, for one final adventure in the Galapagos. Hop on a SUP or grab a kayak and head out into the bay outside of town. Your Galapagos Naturalist Guide will be happy to take you to some spots where sea lions are commonly encountered.
We'll help transport your bags to the airport this morning, which is only a five minute drive from town on San Cristobal. Enjoy the rest of your travels in Ecuador, or the journey home!


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Twitter has a strong message for Bernie Bros who think Trump and Hillary are the same
"Since the store didn't have my favorite beer, I'm gonna drink bleach."
By Heather Dockray on July 25, 2016
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Hillary Clinton is poised to capture the Democratic nomination within the next 72 hours -- but some Bernie supporters won't give up hope.
At the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, Sanders supporters, like Trump supporters the week before, marched and proudly shouted, "Lock her up.(Opens in a new window)" While there have been innumerable think pieces, explainers and angry Facebook posts delineating the differences between the two candidates, some supporters just don't see the difference. And Twitter honestly can't handle them anymore.
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HMS Queen Elizabeth is the biggest and most powerful warship ever built by Britain.
At it reached its home in Portsmouth on Wednesday Theresa May made diplomatic allusions, saying the 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier helps Britain forge a "new, positive, confident role for ourselves on the world stage in the years ahead."
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Dodgers sign infielder Hector Olivera for six years, $62.5 million.
The Dodgers and infielder Hector Olivera have agreed to a six-year contract worth $62.5 million, including a $28 million signing bonus, a source confirmed Tuesday. The contract has not been announced because it is pending a physical.
Olivera, who turns 30 on April 5, was the most highly sought-after free agent from Cuba remaining on the market. In terms of both years and dollars, Olivera's contract represents the most significant commitment to any free agent the Dodgers have made since president Andrew Friedman took over last October.
Olivera profiles as a second baseman or third baseman, which is a potential position of need for the Dodgers after this season. Howie Kendrick, 31, and Juan Uribe, 36, are both eligible to become free agents after 2015, as is shortstop Jimmy Rollins.
The Dodgers believe they have their shortstop of the future in 20-year-old Corey Seager, who slashed .286/.500/.429 in 21 Cactus League plate appearances. Olivera solidifies one of the other two positions; Alex Guerrero, who's under contract through 2017, could fill the other. The Dodgers might now use the 2015 season to sort all the roles out.
Olivera's signing presents other, more pressing, concerns.
Once his contract becomes official, the Dodgers will need to make room on their 40-man roster for Olivera. He's a legal resident of Haiti, and obtaining his U.S. work visa could take time. He also must pass his physical, which has raised varying degrees of concern among interested teams. Yahoo! reported on March 5 that "serious concern exists that Olivera has a damaged ulnar collateral ligament." An executive whose team was pursuing Olivera at the time told me that he didn't share this concern.
If Olivera needs Tommy John surgery, he would likely miss all of the 2015 season and wouldn't cost the Dodgers a spot on their active roster.
If Olivera is deemed healthy, he could begin the season in the minor leagues. In that case, the Dodgers would be able to give Olivera one of the 40-man roster spots that will become available when pitchers Chris Withrow and Brandon Beachy, who are recovering from Tommy John surgery, are placed on the 60-day disabled list.
But the Dodgers already had a logjam among Guerrero, Darwin Barney and Justin Turner all vying for infield playing time behind starters Uribe, Kendrick and Rollins.
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PANCAKES WITH A SIDE OF HATE: Gwinnett Republicans Imported New Zealand's Most Notorious Racist and Islamophobic Conspiracy Theorist to Headline a "Hate Breakfast"
The Gwinnett County Democratic Party, State Senator Sheikh Rahman, Democratic Candidates Nabilah Islam, Farooq Mughal, Ruwa Romman, and Josh Uddin Condemn Gwinnett GOP Candidates Who Hosted and Appeared with Trevor Loudon
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(GWINNETT COUNTY) – On Saturday, August 6th, the Gwinnett County Republican Party hosted a paid, ticketed breakfast headlined by notorious racist, Islamophobic purveyor of hate speech and conspiracy theories Trevor Loudon.
The Southern Poverty Law Center describes Loudon, a native of New Zealand, as a "far-right conspiracy theorist" who is "known for seeing communist infiltrators everywhere and claims the political left are working with so-called Islamists to overthrow the United States."
The Gwinnett Republican Party's own website describes Loudon as "passionate about winning the multi-generational war being waged against Western Civilization by the Cultural Marxists." Other speakers at the August 6th GOP "Hate Breakfast" included Republican state senate candidate Josh McKay, who is running against Nabilah Islam to represent the 7th District and state house candidate Arefeen Chowdhury, running against Farooq Mughal in District 105.
"The Gwinnett Democratic Party condemns hate speech in the strongest possible terms," said Brenda Lopez Romero, Chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party.
"The Gwinnett GOP owes every voter an apology for importing hate into our district and for amplifying dangerous conspiracy theories. Gwinnett County is a diverse and welcoming community where people of all backgrounds and faiths deserve dignity and respect."
"As a Muslim woman running for office, I expect to put up with a certain amount of crap," said Nabilah Islam, candidate for Georgia State Senate District 7. "But there is absolutely no room for hatred and insane conspiracy theories in our politics. Voters want us to focus on the issues that matter to them – like healthcare and jobs and the cost of living. Not whatever this hate breakfast was about. The Gwinnett Republicans and Josh McKay should be embarrassed and ashamed, but I know they won't be. They should apologize. And I can't believe they flew this guy in all the way from New Zealand to peddle such trash."
"At a time when religious and racial hatred threatens many in our diverse community, inviting Trevor Loudon, a bigot and liar who attacks people of faith and minority groups to Gwinnett County by the Gwinnett County Republican party is dangerous and irresponsible," said Josh Uddin, Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 48. "We urge all voters to be informed about who the Republican Party promotes and supports, and hold candidates for public office accountable when they affiliate with hate leaders. Like my opponent for State Senate, Loudon also spread lies about the validity of the 2020 election results and endorsed Donald Trump's efforts to deny the will of the voters. It is never acceptable to promote Trever Loudon or those like him."
"Republicans continue to lie to the public by suggesting that hate has no place in their party while actively fundraising and promoting actual hate leaders," said Ruwa Romman, Candidate for Georgia State House District 97. "They know they don't have better policies or plans so they resort to hate to create fear and division. There is no place for hate in Gwinnett, and we will make that clear in November."
"Post 9-11, discrimination and hate crimes against Muslim Americans, people of color, and South Asian communities have skyrocketed," said Farooq Mughal, Candidate for Georgia State House District 105. "American Muslims are part of the fabric of America and have been contributing to this nation since the days of George Washington and the Revolutionary War. We are veterans, lawyers, engineers, doctors, retailers, teachers, and small business owners. I have worked hard with faith leaders, law enforcement, community leaders, business leaders, and elected officials in both parties to make sure American Muslims have a seat at the table and together we can fight discrimination, bigotry, and hate crimes. The Gwinnett GOP inviting a hatemonger and anti-Muslim speaker in Gwinnett is a slap on our faces. We cannot let hate in Gwinnett be embraced. I will continue to be a strong leader and public servant while I advocate for the people of our communities in HD-105 and the State of Georgia and stand against hate."
Loudon has advocated for anti-Muslim laws, including that Muslim student groups should be designated as hate groups, in addition to restrictions on refugees and immigrants. While Muslims are a favorite target of Loudon, his bizarre rantings have also attacked a number of other communities:
- He claimed Black Lives Matter was a front for a pro-Chinese Communist group.
- He said that George Floyd's murder and the subsequent protests were planned years in advance.
- He has spread the "birther" conspiracy theory and has compared Barack Obama to Hitler and Stalin.
- He accused Eskimos in Alaska of being in cahoots with communists.
- He said 100 Democrats in Congress need to be investigated for "working for foreign governments and the communist and Islamic movements."
- He also said, "Pedophilia right now is now being pushed as almost acceptable in the name of inclusion and diversity."
- He blamed the infamous white supremacist "Unite the Right" hate march in Charlottesville, Virginia, which resulted in 3 deaths, on "left-wing communists."
- He has authored pieces for a known anti-Muslim extremist group, including a "study" that the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was enabling "Sharia-supremacism."
Loudon's home of Christchurch, New Zealand is noteworthy for the 2019 anti-Muslim terrorist attack that killed 51 worshippers at two separate mosques in one day and was "was linked to an increase in white supremacy and alt-right extremism." Therefore, Loudon should be well aware of the dangers of spreading hate speech and anti-Muslim conspiracy theories.
Statement for Om on the Gwinnett County Millage Rate
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Gwinnett County Commission voted 4-1 to keep the county portion of the millage rate the same, due to a significant increase in the value of assessed residential and commercial properties in Gwinnett County, this will mean that many commercial property owners and tenants, renters, and homeowners who do not qualify for the value offset exemption will see higher tax bills than previous years.
As a longtime business owner and entrepreneur in Gwinnett County, I know like many communities around our nation, Gwinnett's small business owners and entrepreneurs, and many residents are struggling with rising costs and record high inflation. I echo the sentiments of Commissioner Carden, who represents many of the residents of House District 99 in supporting immediate tax relief in Gwinnett. Gwinnett's School Board adopted a partial roll back, and the state government has also provided some tax relief. Taxpayers, residents, and our business community in Georgia needs local leaders who understand the economic challenges they are facing and are effective partners in helping them meet these challenges.
In the Georgia State Legislature I will work to be a champion for taxpayers and small businesses, protecting against excessive and unfair taxes and fees, and supporting tax relief so that the people of Gwinnett and all across Georgia can keep more of their hard earned money.
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Candidate for Georgia State House District 99 Om Duggal Comments on Roe vs. Wade Overturn
Today, the US Supreme Court upended decades of settled law as it pertains to abortion rights and reproductive freedom in America by reversing the Roe v. Wade decision. Republicans in Georgia have long pursued extreme legislation that restricts reproductive choice in our state, and due to an activist Supreme Court, they now have even more ability to pass and enforce laws that put women's lives at risk.
Women's rights are on the ballot this November, and I am running to be part of a Democratic majority in the State House, alongside a new Governor Stacey Abrams, who will work to protect women's healthcare and abortion rights. Like the majority of Georgians, I believe in women's rights to privacy and choice and do not believe it is the role of government to interfere in deeply personal family planning decisions. Now is the time to make our voices heard and stand with women. If elected, I will do everything in my power as a State Legislator to fight for women's rights.
Om Duggal Reaffirms Support for Healthcare & Reproductive Rights After Leaked Supreme Court Opinion
For Immediate Release May 3, 2022
Contact: Brenda Lopez Romero
Yesterday, a draft majority opinion by the US Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade and other cases that protect the rights of women and the right to privacy was leaked to the media. Should the US Supreme Court move forward with this majority opinion, the rights of women to make their own reproductive choices would be imperiled nationwide, and especially in Georgia, as Republicans in the Legislature, and Governor Kemp have supported and passed into law trigger laws that would immediately restrict reproductive choice based on the ruling of the Supreme Court.
Om Duggal, Democratic nominee for Georgia State House District 99 (Duluth, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County), released the following statement regarding this issue:
"The legal opinions expressed in this leaked draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court make it clear that the rights of women, the right to privacy, and reproductive choice continue to be under attack by judicial activists and those who do not believe that women have the right to make their own medical decisions. It is incredibly disheartening that my daughters and my wife continue to have to fight for their right to be equal citizens under the law.
I am running on a pro-choice and pro-healthcare platform, because it is important to me that women and their families have the right to determine their own family planning, and that the health and well being of women is at the forefront when policies are made. Republicans in the Georgia legislature have pursued extreme restrictions on abortion rights and choice, that have real consequences for women and their families in a state that ranks as one of the worst in the nation for maternal care and maternal mortality. Their policies do not even include protections for victims of rape, and incest, and women who face severe and life threatening healthcare challenges due to their pregnancy.
Now is the time that we must stand with women and come together to advocate for laws that will protect choice and civil rights. The actions taken by Republicans in the Georgia State Legislature, and the Supreme Court, have put these rights at risk, and we must secure a Democratic majority in the Georgia State House that will change direction on not just this issue, but other issues such as our right to vote that continue to be on the line."
"Reproductive healthcare is a fundamental individual right."
To learn more about Om Duggal and his Democratic campaign for Georgia State House please visit Om Duggal | Candidate, Georgia House District 99 - Om Duggal Georgia State House District 99 (om4georgia.com)
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P.S. 90, a 104-year-old New York City public school located at 220 West 148th Street in Harlem is in the beginning stages of plans to be converted into a residential condominium development.
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The historic P.S. 90 which is notable for its iconic block-through "H" plan is being converted into a modern condominium by replacing most of the building's infrastructure while keeping the façade and steel structure intact.
Having been abandoned for nearly 30 years, L&M Development Partners of New York City took over and began construction on the school in 2008 converting a historic building into a modern condominium by replacing most of the building's infrastructure while keeping the facade and steel structure intact.
P.S. 90, originally designed by Charles B. J. Snyder who served as the superintendent and chief architect for New York City Schools from 1891-1922 is notable for its iconic block-through "H" plan, a design which allows for far more windows than would otherwise be possible and creates two important spaces rarely found in urban residential buildings; a front courtyard that frames and leads to a grand front entrance, and a larger landscaped rear courtyard. P.S. 90 also includes grand dimensions such as high ceilings, oversized windows, and a prominent entrance; the re-designed over 20-ft high grand lobby with a mezzanine level reading area. Gothic features also remain on the exterior including ornate spires, intricate masonry, elaborate stonework and gargoyles.
Once construction is completed, P.S. 90 will be a 6-story conversion featuring 75 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom condominium residences ranging in size from 700-1,640 sq ft and will include a fitness room, an attended lobby, a landscaped European-style garden terrace courtyard, common lounge, work studio, media room, storage lockers and bicycle room. Every penthouse features all new construction, with insulated glass doors that open onto private rooftop terraces.
The majority of residences will feature herringbone pattern oak flooring and thermostatically controlled central air and heat, open kitchen plans with stainless steel appliances, walnut tones wood cabinets and pantries, quartzite countertops and backsplash, and hones Palmira tiled bath and shower walls.
The project is currently under construction with initial occupancy expected in 2010.
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Joseph's Review: Blood on Her Name
By tastethemilkofchocula February 27, 2020
★★★★1/2 out of ★★★★★
A woman follows her conscience after a murder and winds up making her life an absolute hell in this intelligent, beautifully acted neo-noir film.
Directed by Matthew Pope
If you are a fan of noir films, rush to watch Blood on Her Name and expect one of the best movies in that genre in recent memory — and indeed, one of the finest films so far of this young year. Director Matthew Pope's taut backwoods thriller involves viewers in the middle of a bloody, messy mystery from the get-go and never lets up.
Bethany Anne Lind (Doctor Sleep; Stranger Things; Doom Patrol) gives a superb performance that is both gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. She stars as Leigh Tiller, a woman running her husband's auto body shop while he is in jail. Her teenage son Ryan (Jared Ivers) is on probation for an act of violence, and matters get worse from the beginning of the film as Leigh, holding a wrench, stands over the bloodied corpse of a man in the shop's garage.
Leigh's decision to bring the man's body to his family's home so that his widow (Elisabeth Röhm of Wish Upon and Beauty and the Beast TV series) and son have some form of closure is a misguided step that is a huge part of her continually downward spiral. Leigh's estranged father (veteran character actor Will Patton of Halloween [2018] and Swamp Thing TV series), who happens to be the town sheriff, reinserts himself back into the lives of her and her son, which doesn't help matters, either. Jimmy Gonzales (Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2 U) also features as Rey, Leigh's coworker at the garage.
Pope, who cowrote the screenplay with Don M. Thompson, helms his debut feature masterfully. The smart script provides jaw-dropping revelations and unexpected surprises. The dialogue is believable, and the cast members give gripping performances. Leigh's guilt, stress, fear, and anger are palpable thanks to Lind's amazing turn, and Patton is remarkable as the father who harbors secrets of his own.
Blood on Her Name is truly a film that viewers should go into knowing as little as possible, so I am keeping this review brief. I highly recommend this chilling slice of noir.
Blood on Her Name, from Vertical Entertainment, opens in select cinemas and on VOD on February 28th.
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It has been an interesting week. In light of recent acts of violence and terror, adding that my son is heading into high school, I felt it imperative to open up a dialog about life with my son.
Yesterday, I expanded the conversation to have him ask me about my high school days. I wanted to have an open conversation so we could build a basis of trust as he enters some difficult and challenging years. We had an open dialog about the different drugs and what I thought they did to people per my observation. We talked about alcohol and even touched on the birds and the bees. It felt good to know he was comfortable asking the 'tough questions' without my judgment and just a healthy conversation.
Well, today took another turn of a deep conversation as I broached the topic of terrorism, violence and the many issues confronting us today, here in the U.S. and abroad. I started out by asking what he thought about everything going on in the world and then I asked him if he was in fear because of it all. I was beyond happy when he replied "no, that he isn't afraid." That meant so much to me because I believe that we cannot live in fear, DESPITE the chaos and unexpected violence that is everywhere and appears to be so random. I believe wholeheartedly that we have to TRUST. We have to remain vigilant in enjoying our lives. We cannot give up our peace to those that are creating violence, chaos and terror. If we do, then they truly win. We have to remain in our PEACE even in the most, dire situations.
After this in-depth conversation, I then asked him if he was afraid to die and he said "no." I asked why and he replied, "that it is just another facet of life, as we all die." Again, I cannot express how much this answer warmed my heart because it is my truth. I truly believe that when we leave our physical beingness, that we transition to complete spiritual beingness and that is nothing to fear. Don't get me wrong as I believe in heaven and hell, I just believe that they exist here on this physical plane and that in every moment of everyday, we get to choose to live or be in heaven or hell.
I believe that our future lies in our children and their beliefs and desires of the world they want to live in, therefore, it is vital that we open up the conversations and dialogs of what they think, what they believe and what they want in this life and world.
The more we can engage our children, the more impact we have of shifting this current situation of mass violence and destruction, to a more peaceful state of being. I BELIEVE that our children DESIRE PEACE and LOVE. Let's foster that and nurture that in lieu of feeding into fear, anger, separation, violence, etc. Let us all move to our natural state of LOVE. Let's be kind to one another. Let's love our earth and take care of her. Let us show gratitude and live in peace. Let us find joy in our moments. Let us take care of one another. Let us get carried away by fun, generosity and humor. Let us make the shift. Let us do it NOW.
Hi, my name is Bonnie and I am a recovering sugar addict.
We all have our vices and I've had mine which included a soda addiction of which I broke back in 2009 because I had what I would deem as a prophetic dream showing me that if I didn't quit drinking soda then I was going to get cervical cancer. I listened to the call because deep down I knew that I had to…so after decades of being addicted to soda, I knew it was going to take a dramatic effort to quit it, so I fasted. I went on cleanse and didn't eat for six days. I gave my body time to detox and get rid of the chemicals that were taking up residence in my body. I went though withdrawals, fever, nausea, headaches, etc. but thankfully, I listened, because many months later after having an array of health issues, my doctor found a tumor in my cervix. It was the size of a grapefruit. The whole time, I thought I was just putting on weight but I was growing this tumor which was making me look pregnant.
The doctor wanted to take a biopsy of which I agreed to out of precautionary measures but on a spiritual level I knew it was benign because I listened to the still small voice within. Fortunately, the results came back as I predicted….benign. Even though it wasn't cancerous, I still had to have a hysterectomy due to the size of the tumor and the problems it was causing but was I ever so grateful to have listened.
How many of us ignore that voice? We know what to do but we do everything but what we KNOW we are meant to do for the betterment of ourselves…to include our state of health, mind and being.
Why do we often choose to ignore the intuitive voice? What would your life look like if you started listening? What is the worst that would happen if you took the necessary action to take the reigns and move toward answering the call from within?
Today, take a good, hard look at yourself…inside and out. Then, do one thing that you KNOW to do, that will help you.
Let me know how I can support you. Sometimes, we just need support or encouragement. Allow me to be your champion.
Love is a natural state of being. It is our baseline, our home. We are love. It isn't what we do, although we do love, but it is more of just who we are, the essence of us.
When we are internally driven, love just exists, the problem is the majority of us are externally driven therefore we constantly seek love outside of us. We often look for others to give us love, show us love and to fulfill our need for love. We seek love from our partners, our children, friends and even our pets. Unfortunately, external cravings and expectations of love are just a recipe for disaster because when the love isn't reciprocated or if it leaves due to a break-up, death or a falling out, all that remains is pain and heartache. We basically have given our power to another and suffering ends up being the result at every turn.
Say there is a romantic partnership and you love your partner with all of you as he/she is filling a void or hole within you. What happens when your partner misses the mark of what you 'deem' to be a loving action or verbal sentiment? I would suggest you are left with the pain and heartache as described above. This is an example of being externally driven as it is only sets both you and your partner up for failure. No one can ever love you the way you truly 'need' to be loved as only you can fill that void, since only you know what it looks like.
This can also be extended to a parent/child relationship. If we self-sacrifice and give to our children with an expectation that they have to respond a certain way to what we are giving, we then again, are setting everyone up for failure because each of us responds differently and disappointment is virtually guaranteed. Also, add that we are projecting onto our child(ren) and perpetuating the cycle of being externally driven as we are demonstrating and teaching them to do the same.
Basically, when negative emotions creep in, we move from our natural state of love. We no longer feel good, as we now are being driven by a new set of emotions be it, fear, anger, anxiety, etc. We are allowing the negative thoughts to intrude and replace what is essentially who we are—Love.
Now, imagine if you looked into the mirror and loved you. I mean really loved you, every inch of you. No criticisms, just pure love and acceptance. This would be the epitome of an internally driven love of which no one can ever disappoint or let you down, as you feel it from within. The beauty is from this whole space, you can now extend it outward to others without having an attachment to any expectation. You can now just share it and give it away freely without the need to receive anything in return, a kind of "pay it forward" premise. This is an example of unconditional love of which you extend to yourself, first and foremost, from the deepest recess of your wounds, healing the core of you. We have to reprogram and learn to give ourselves all of which we have sought from others. Fill yourself up with anything you missed from your childhood. Be to yourself what you have been seeking from others to give to you and then you share that love outward with complete joy and peace.
There is an easy assessment as to whether you are coming from an authentic loving space, just inquire if your action or thought makes you feel good or not, regardless of anyone responding to you? Or ask yourself if you are giving for the sole purpose of giving or if you are giving with an underlying need to get something in return?
Below are a few questions of reflection to ask yourself to aid in shifting your perspective.
What would my life look like by extending unconditional love to myself?
How can I remain internally driven when outside forces aren't supporting me?
What would my life look like if I released attachment and expectations of love from others?
From this new loving space, who would I extend love to that I have been withholding it from?