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5 Astonishing Things Ancient Sex Positive Civilizations Can Teach Us
Written by Mariah Freya
The earth has been rollin' for 4.54 billion years. Homo sapiens came around and procreated – big time. Then we evolved, and besides procreation we developed the desire to have sex without wanting to make babies. This by the way distinguishes us from the animal kingdom. Though there are a few Primates whose sexual behavior is mainly for self satisfaction. Anyways we have continued to evolve, because there is no way of stopping evolution and that desire has turned into the need for making love, and for emotional and spiritual connection.
Civilizations both large and small existed in the past that held sex positive views. In some instances sex positive practices were supported by tradition and even by law. In this post I want to look into the interesting cultural ideas that those civilizations have to offer.
1. Acknowledging the Magic Powers of Feminine Energy (Taoists)
The Chinese Taoist tradition goes back to around 6000 year B.C. In those days sexuality was not thought of as being anything shameful or dirty, in fact quite the opposite. Sex was seen as necessary for the spiritual evolution of the self, and pretty much as independent from the urge or necessity to procreate.
By the age of 40 a man had to have acquired the skill of satisfying a woman fully. Even Art at that time was inspired by sexuality, with erotic literature and juicy drawings. Certain pieces of furniture were even designed to support Taoist love play.
Around 500 B.C Confucius confirmed that Chinese women had the official right to be satisfied by their husbands. But don't be too impressed; it was still a patriarchal society, where women were at service to men.
Men actually cared so much about the sexual satisfaction of women because they knew that they would benefit. Not exactly a matter of being unconditional lovers. The woman was seen as an abundant vessel of Yin or Feminine Energy that contributed to the harmony and longevity of the man. Through love play the man replenished his Yin Energy while he made sure that his woman had many orgasms.
Cunnilingus was a big trend at that time, as it made the women feel great, and the men could drink from the inexhaustible source of Yin Energy. The so-called Fountain of Youth.
What we can learn?
Let's start studying this ancient wisdom on feminine, Yin energies, and acknowledging them as a gift of the universe. But this time without greedy strings attached, of course.
2. Seeing the Divine in Everything, including Sex (Tantrics)
Tantric societies were another big movement that happened around 2000 years ago in India and Tibet. In Tantra sexuality was deeply rooted and linked with religious views. And the search for orgasm was part of the spiritual search.
People from Harappa worshipped a vulva statue that symbolized the Goddess Shakti. This was one of the rarest cults where the genitals where worshipped. It actually still continues nowadays with the God Shiva and its symbolic cult of revering the phallus.
One central attitude within Tantra is that we are all Divine. Every woman is a Goddess and every man a God.
In some monasteries sex was used as a religious ritual for becoming closer to the Divine. The common phrase in India is Namaste, and one interpretation of that phrase is "The Divine in me sees the Divine in you".
Sexual activities were generally initiated by the woman, and the man remained sexually continent (not ejaculating) to make sure the woman had one or more orgasms. Quite the gentleman! One reason for this was that he wanted to keep his life force, or ojas.
Tantra is a spiritual path, it can show us absolute oneness with the Divine, with Everything, allowing us to be free, strong, independent, having power over our lives, by breaking through our own self-imposed barriers. Trying to see the divine in each other is a beautiful practice that doesn't even require a belief in God.
3. Worship of the Genitals Instead of Vaginoplasty (Hawai'i)
Hawai'i was one of the first South Pacific societies to be visited and written about by Westerners. In traditional Hawai'i, nudity was not seen primarily as sexual. Warm climate often dictates less clothing. Only the genitals were covered for protection, but hey, not shame.
The genitals were considered holy. They were treated with respect and worshipped. Also, it was believed that they possessed mana (spiritual power), and this belief was clearly demonstrated in the traditional woodcarvings of the powerful gods, whose genitals were depicted as prominent.
Among the Marquesas Islanders, the young female's labia minor were stretched to make them longer, as a sign of beauty and strength. Pretty much a completely different angle to the plastic porn pussy which has become the pussy ideal nowadays. In pornographic magazines every inch of too long labia will be photo-shopped out. They may even be cut by a cosmetic surgeon.
Instead of cutting around beautiful vulvas to make them fit into the mold, we could learn to worship them as they are.
4. Empowerment of Unashamed Masturbation (Hopi)
We don't talk about it much. And if we did we would probably blush with embarrassment, and feel kind of small. Guys learn from an early age how to release their frustration with efficient porn influenced masturbation. Women tend to have their ups and downs.
Anyways depending on your upbringing, you've either developed some strong shame and guilt issues because your parents punished you when they caught you playing with your genitals, or you are one of the lucky ones, with a hippyish anti-authoritarian background, where you had a pretty relaxed childhood, without sexual boundary punishment.
The Hopis in Arizona were a tribe that actually encouraged young folks to masturbate in order to get in tune with their desires and grow into confident and skillful lovers.
What can we learn?
Re-educating ourselves about the importance of unashamed masturbation. It's a great tool to develop your orgasmic abilities and skills as a lover. Especially if it's done consciously.
5. Orgasm or get ill (!Kung)
There is a shamanic tribe in Namibia, Botswana and Angola that are called !Kung. They are famous for their extensive number of click consonants in their language. Pretty cool, check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcE-BdgCW2A
Anyways, they are even more famous for their openness when it comes to female sexuality. The women of the !Kung tribe are very exited about discussing their sexual relationships with their lovers. Not only because they are very interested in having harmonious relationships, but also because they believe that those who do not have orgasms risk falling ill.
This belief system leads very often to infidelity, as polyamory is not allowed, so the extra lovers are generally kept secret. So some real opportunities for cultural explosiveness here!
Besides the potential drama, it shows that the !Kung society makes satisfying sexual desires and maintaining a fulfilling sexual life a huge priority.
Quite extreme, but there is a pinch of truth there.
One orgasm a day keeps the doctor (pretty much) away. Orgasms are full of healing and nourishing hormones. So keep them coming.
Mariah Freya
Mariah Freya is a sex & orgasm coach, urban goddess and founder of Beducated.com. She opens up the topic of sexuality in all its diversity through her videos, articles and online courses. Mariah has a powerful global mission: Liberating sexuality from below the belly button up, and helping the individual grow through pleasure into fulfilment.


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Bloganthropy Announces Finalists for 2013 Blogger of the Year Awards
November 13, 2013 By Debbie
The fourth annual Bloganthropy Awards held Nov. 21 at the Champions for Kids Annual Conference.
PAOLI, PA – The Annual Bloganthropy Awards, which recognize and honor bloggers who use their sites to support charitable causes, announced its finalist selections for the 2013 Bloganthropy Blogger of the Year award.
This year's finalists are:
New Jersey Digital Moms and Social Media Moms
– Social Media Moms, a united group of mothers active in social media, and New Jersey Digital Moms, a network of mothers and strong business leaders in New Jersey, created the #JerseyLove project and Jersey Love Retreat to support Jersey Shore tourism and to raise funds for Hurricane Sandy-ravaged Belmar, N.J. The event reached over five million people via social media and raised $5,000 for displaced Belmar, NJ families. Christine Young and Jessica Cohen will represent the groups at the Bloganthropy Awards.
Jennifer Burden
-Jennifer Burden is the Founder and Managing Editor of World Moms Blog, an award winning website on global motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. World Moms Blog currently writes from over 20 countries, has over 50 bloggers, is a volunteer effort and was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 and 2013." Also in 2013, World Moms Blog was called a "must read" by the New York Times Motherlode. Jennifer is the stay-at-home mother to two young girls, a UN Foundation's Shot@LIfe campaign Champion, an advocate for #ONEMoms and the creator of the "GAVI Global Tea Party" advocating for life-saving vaccinations for children in the developing world. She was also a UN Foundation "Global Influencer Fellow" in 2013. Most recently, she has co created the #Moms4MDGs Twitter campaign going on now to raise awareness on all 8 of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. Her writing has been featured by Shot@Life, Huffington Post, ONE.org, and The Gates Foundation's "Impatient Optimists."
Denisse Montalvan
– Denisse Montalvan is Chief Inspired Visionary and founder of The Orphaned Earring, a nonprofit blog dedicated to bringing arts and crafts, school supplies as well as year-round festivities to four orphanages in Latin America, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico. By collecting orphaned earrings and unwanted jewelry, The Orphaned Earring re-purposes and recycles the materials by creating bracelets to sell. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the orphanages and their surrounding communities. Denisse has a degree in Public Relations and is passionate about her job. She was recently named Young PR Professional of the Year by Hispanic Public Relations Association for her contributions in PR and her community.
Launched in 2010 by Bloganthropy, the unique awards program is dedicated to recognizing bloggers who effectively use social media for social good.
The top three finalists will receive up to $500 toward their travel expenses, two nights at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, AR and transportation to and from the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to attend the awards ceremony at the 2013 Champions for Kids Annual Conference in Rogers, AR Nov. 21. The Champions for Kids Annual Conference brings together a dynamic group of corporate executives, national nonprofit/educational leaders, bloggers and thought leaders committed to accelerating social impact for kids. The winner will also be featured on Bloganthropy.org.
For more information about Bloganthropy and the Bloganthropy Blogger of the Year Award, please visit bloganthropy.org
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ABOUT BLOGANTHROPY
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Cometh the hour, cometh the Garbhan.
The Highlanders rose off the canvas to steal a win off the Chiefs in Hamilton last night.
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger paid tribute to his new players and his old ones for the side's comeback victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton last night.
The Highlanders came alive in the final quarter of the first Super Rugby game of the season, beating the Chiefs 30-27 in Hamilton.
The conference system is doing a disservice to the New Zealand teams in Super Rugby and gives a clear advantage to teams from Australia and South Africa.
The World Cup always signals change for the sport in New Zealand, as players head away and others rise up.
Players from the South have been selected in New Zealand development teams set to head to Japan next week.
You can talk about luck. You can talk about the referees. You can even find some sort of conspiracy theory in the draw.
Everyone was available to play for the Highlanders, but it will be a mixed team which clashes with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow night.
Josh Ioane is first man up on the stage, and has a couple of things working for him already.
The four other NZ teams all fancy their chances of Super Rugby glory as the competition starts on Friday. Steve Hepburn takes a look at the sides and who to fancy.
The Highlanders have mixed up their side for the opening game of the season against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the chances of the 10 Super Rugby teams from outside New Zealand.
The futsal juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon in the South.
Players want to play - and in the case of Highlanders flanker James Lentjes that will be more than welcome this season.
Roger Robinson is showing no sign of slowing down - even though he needs two knees named Mark and Russell to help him out.


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Q: Does UMD offer a single night rental?
Q: When is the earliest arrival date? Latest departure date?
A: The earliest arrival date is Thursday, June 20. The latest departure date is Sunday, June 23. A two night minimum is required.
Q: Are bedding and towels provided?
A: Yes - we provide bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow, pillow case) and towels and washcloths for guests.
Q: What are the bathrooms like?
A: Residence halls have communal restrooms. Each restroom contains at least two toilet stalls, at least two showers stalls and at least two sinks. There will be both a men's and women's restroom located within one floor of your room. Within the Residence Halls, there are gender neutral bathrooms (without showers) in the public areas of the buildings. Each apartment has its own bathroom.
Q: What is the capacity of the rooms?
A: Rooms within the Residence Halls are designed to accommodate 2 guests and include 2 twin XL beds. Our apartments are designed for 4 guests and include 4 twin XL beds. We are unable to provide cots or cribs to our spaces.
Q: If I depart on Saturday, can I shower after the race?
A: Yes, you can request a towel at the Ianni Hall lobby desk after the race to take a shower before you depart.
A: There are no cooking facilities in the residence halls. Each residence hall room has a small refrigerator and there is a microwave for communal use in the Ianni Hall lobby. Each apartment has its own kitchen with refrigerator, sink, and stove. Dishes and other cooking utensils are not provided.
A: A shuttle for runners from UMD to the race start for both the full and half marathon (and from the race finish back to UMD) is provided by Grandma's Marathon. A shuttle is also provided by Grandma's Marathon to Canal Park on Friday and Saturday evenings.
A: Yes, complimentary parking is available at UMD for guests staying on-campus.
Q: How far is UMD from the race?
A: UMD is four miles from the race finish line in Duluth's Canal Park.
Q: We loved staying at UMD for Grandma's Marathon weekend! Can I stay a different weekend?
A: We're glad you had a great stay! Sorry, but with the exception of marathon weekend, UMD offers neither short-term weekend nor vacation rentals. We'll see you again next year!
Q: Can we block rooms for our local Running Club?
A: Unfortunately no, we are unable to hold blocks of rooms for Grandma's Weekend. All reservation requests and payments must be made by individuals and the refund policies outlined will apply. If individuals from a running club would like to have the units near each other, they can indicate that on their reservation forms.
A: We are able to offer refunds on cancelled reservations through May 31st. A $25 cancellation fee does apply for any refunds issued. After May 31st, refunds are only offered for cancellations if a medical situation prevents a guest from participating in the race - documentation from a medical provider will be needed to issue a refund.
Additional questions? If you have any additional questions not answered here, please e-mail sumhsg@d.umn.edu or call 218-726-7390 between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.


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Chapter 29: "Burn 'Em Out"
Burn 'Em Out
Over a year after his departure from the United States, Peter had spent his time in France training resistance fighters to sabotage Nazi supply lines into the country. The Allies had secured entry into mainland Europe, and they were quickly approaching the French capital. The fighting would soon be over here, and Peter would be thrust into an entirely different side of the war, behind enemy lines.
Harvey Yena successfully infiltrated Group 935 last May, initiating the first phase of Operation Firebrand. Though communication with Yena was sporadic and limited, he had updated the OSS on Doctor Richtofen's status. Just a little over a week after Yena had joined Group 935, he attended a rally with Doctor Richtofen as a speaker. His ambitions were alarming, but even more troubling was an attempt on Richtofen's life during the rally by an unknown assailant. No one in Group 935 was sure who tried to eliminate the Doctor, but it was certainly not the OSS. Yena continued to observe and report on Richtofen, discovering a great deal of paranoia in him. The OSS ordered that Yena attempt to form a closer bond with Richtofen, and perhaps garner his support to turn on the rest of Group 935. With any luck, he will cooperate.
The streets of Paris were eerily quiet, a far cry from Peter's own home town. After the bombings and firefights in the street the previous days, the Germans were now preparing for the upcoming Allied advance. Those not involved in the conflict stayed out of sight, the only life populating the open streets being stray cats and curious turtle-doves. Nearly every business on every street had broken windows, smashed doors, or bullet-holes in their walls, the occupants nowhere to be seen. It hardly looked like an ongoing warzone; But, looks can be deceiving.
Peter came to a stop under a sign reading "Cafe Le Petit," turning to face the entrance, a door with faded paint and a single hole punctured in the center. Plastered on the nearby alleyway walls were posters decrying the German invaders, rallying readers to the cause of the French Resistance.
Peter dusted off his civilian button-down shirt, preparing himself to enter the bistro. He was unarmed, but he had a compact handgun strapped to his ankle underneath the leggings of his pants. Even so, he had been trained to be vigilant and ready for any potential conflict.
He pushed open the door, painting a tiny section of the dimly-lit room with sunlight. Seated at the bar at the other side of the room was an older gentleman in a beret and blue suit who turned around to see Peter, before returning to his drink. Peter shut the door, passing several men playing cards at a nearby table who had stopped to gawk at him. He took a seat to the right of the older man drinking from a bottle. Peter waved the bartender away as he approached, turning his gaze to the older man's face, marked by a thick, brown mustache above his lips. He matched the description of the man he was looking for.
Peter leaned in, whispering, "Union."
The man turned to face Peter with a look of confusion. Peter repeated again under his breath, "Union." He did not change his expression.
Out of the corner of his vision, Peter could see a similarly aged man with a rugged face, beret, and thick brown mustache, but with an expression of befuddlement as he leaned forwards into Peter's view.
Realizing his mistake, Peter smiled, nodding to the confused man as he muttered, "Je suis désolé… "
Peter promptly rose to his feet, finding a seat near the man he actually intended to meet, the British Captain Thackwaite.
Feeling a hint of humiliation, Peter did not look the Captain in the eyes, muttering, "Union… "
The Captain shook his head, wrapping his arm around Peter as he guided him to the door, casually. As soon as they passed out of the door and into the streets, Thackwaite chastised the young Agent, "You nearly ruined this whole operation before it had even started."
Peter replied, "To be fair, I hadn't seen any pictures of you, just a description. You two looked pretty-"
"Word of advice, lad, act with a little more discretion next time, aye? Get to know yer surroundings before you do anything stupid."
"Good. Now, did ya run into any Jerries on the way here?"
"None. This place is like a ghost town."
"On this side of the city. But I can assure you, they're out there."
Thackwaite led the way down the street, passing a few blocks before stopping near an alleyway. He inspected his surroundings to be sure they were not being watched before advancing into the alley. Near the end, he knocked on a grey door twice, waiting a moment, before knocking four more times in quick succession. The door came open, and Thackwaite nodded to Peter to enter and shut the door behind him.
The room appeared to be some kind of warehouse, the walls covered with stacks of wooden boxes and tools, with only a single window tinted with a layer of dust allowing any light into the room. Resting nearby a lone crate were two members of the French Resistance that Peter had trained personally in prior months. Looking over a map of the city was the 25-year old artist turned soldier Marque Foucault, and to his right was Silvie Segouin, a 19-year old student eager to push the Germans out of her city of birth.
As Peter approached, Silvie rolled her eyes and muttered, "Merde ..."
Peter chuckled, "What, aren't you happy to see me?"
Silvie replied calmly, "I would not say 'happy', but I am relieved to see a familiar face."
Marque Foucault nodded, "As am I, sir."
"Please, you guys can just call me Peter. I think you've earned it."
Captain Thackwaite stepped between the trio, pointing to the map, "If we're done exchanging pleasantries, yer on a tight schedule, Agent McCain. Foucault, have you two sorted yer route to the rendezvous point?"
Foucault replied with haste, "Oui , Captain. Sylvie and I have passed through the catacombs many times over the past year. We know the fastest, and most importantly, safest route to the meeting location. There, Peter will meet with the informant and return safely with the acquired information."
Thackwaite approved, "Outstanding. I shan't need to remind our Agent here of the importance of this mission. But for the rest of ya: failure is not an option."
Sylvie interjected, "What is it that Peter is securing, exactly? How will it help in liberating Paris?"
"This mission is bigger 'an Paris, madam. It could keep this war from dragging on for years to come. The contents of what Agent McCain is recovering are not a concern of yours."
Sylvie seemed dissatisfied with the answer, but said nothing as she twirled a strand of her curly hair with her fingers.
Peter assured the Captain, "We'll get it done, Captain. I think we're all ready."
Thackwaite nodded, "I will leave you to it then. Remember, if you get lost or caught, there is nae much we can do. Keep yer wits about you, and use discretion."
Peter gave a nod back, saying nothing as he was reminded of their first encounter.
Thackwaite chuckled, opening the door leading into the alley, saying "Good luck, we're counting on you," as he left.
Marque and Sylvie looked to Peter expectantly, awaiting his orders.
Peter said aloud, "Let's gear up and get moving, then. The informant won't stick around for long."
The two fighters nodded, Marque removing and folding up the map on the crate as Sylvie removed the top. She sorted through its contents, passing a German Walther pistol to Marque before removing an MP-40 from the box. Peter prepared to accept the submachine gun as Sylvie held it in her arms, ensuring the weapon was loaded.
Peter inquired, "Are you sure you can handle that, Sylvie?"
Sylvie met eyes with Peter, rolling hers as she set the weapon aside, "I am more than sure, Peter. For you… I have a Gewehr 43. I am sure you can handle this one, no?"
She passed the semi-automatic rifle to Peter as she placed several cartridges of its ammunition into her pockets. Peter graciously accepted the weapon, noting, "Yeah, I think I can."
Sylvie smiled, "Then we understand each other."
Peter approached the door, peering down the alley at either side, before motioning his allies to follow, "We're moving out."
The air was still and cold within the stone tunnels beneath Paris. With no natural light to speak of, Sylvie held a flashlight provided by the OSS, guiding the trio down a set of cracked stone steps deeper into the catacombs. Along the grey walls were works of art painted by citizens who had explored the tunnels. Marque Foucault took time to admire the works, running his hand along a depiction of Saint Genevieve.
"Such beautiful work… When the Germans are gone, I will finally have time to appreciate it."
Sylvie turned back to Marque, "You will not if Hitler burns the city."
"Surely they would have done so already if that was their plan?"
"They need time to steal every last valuable from us first… but we will remove their occupation before they can raze the city, right, Peter?"
Peter replied from the rear of the group, "Actually, Marque may be right. From what I have heard, Choltitz has been defying Hitler's direct orders by leaving your monuments standing this long. He may be planning to surrender."
Sylvie said, "Perhaps he will. But they do not deserve a peaceful surrender after what they have done to our people."
Peter sighed, "Come on, Sylvie, revenge won't do anything but cause more pain. You shouldn't be saying things like that… you're so young."
Sylvie stopped, pointing the flashlight in Peter's eyes, "Peter, I am not a child. You cannot speak to me like I am one. I have lived for years in this occupation, and I will die fighting for our freedom. Does that sound like the resolve of a child?"
Marque placed his hands out, trying to calm her, "We need to stay quiet, our voice can carry quite a distance down here."
Sylvie shook her head, facing forwards again, "Sorry, Marque."
Peter kept quiet, feeling guilty for provoking Sylvie under such stressful conditions. He peered ahead, past the light, as the group approached a corner.
As they came around, the trio entered a large, hexagonal room. Water dripped down through cracks in the ceiling, pooling at the floor beneath them. Around the edges of the entire cavern were rows upon rows of human skulls, their color faded and form crushed under the weight of the ceiling above. Assorted bones separated the skulls, forming a large portion of the walls in the tunnel. Around them were two other possible directions to take, both with a similar assortment of ancient human remains lining the interior.
Sylvie turned the light to Marque's map as Peter crouched down to look over it as well. Sylvie ran her finger along a curved path towards a location marked with an X, where the informant would be meeting with him. "We will head left, followed by another left, continuing until we reach another chamber like this one."
Peter scanned the map, noticing a shorter path straight ahead to the X. "Why not head straight there? Wouldn't we get there faster?"
Sylvie shook her head, "The path straight this way is very dangerous. The walls there could cave in at the slightest provocation. It also passes right under a German fortification in the middle of the city, and there could be patrols searching the tunnels."
Marque nodded, "She's right, taking the long way will be safer. Will you have time to reach the informant?"
Peter pulled back his sleeve to view his watch, noting the time of 12:25 PM. "We'll have time. We just need to keep at the pace we're going."
"We're approaching the intersection… " Marque whispered from the center of the pack.
Sylvie dimmed the flashlight, allowing Peter to pass in front of her. Peter crouch-walked through the dark tunnel slowly, keeping balanced with his hand along the wall. Just a few feet ahead was the chamber where the informant should be waiting. He waited a moment, listening for any sign of them. There was only the sound of occasional dripping water from the cracked ceiling.
Placing his hands around his lips to throw his voice, he called out into the chamber, "Union… "
For a moment, there was nothing but silence. A voice then cut back through the darkness, "... Jack."
Peter stepped backwards into Sylvie's view, motioning her to intensify the light and step into the chamber. As the trio stepped inside and scanned the room with light, a sitting young man with black hair came into view, resting against a closed tomb and holding a satchel in his arms. He wore a worker's uniform with a Group 935 insignia stitched on his breast pocket. He appeared both relieved and frightened as he rose to his feet to shake Peter's hand.
"You must be Pablo." Peter took the informant's dry hand, before motioning Sylvie and Marque to watch the surrounding exits during the exchange.
With a Mexican accent, Pablo responded, "It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Agent McCain. I wasn't sure you'd find your way through these catacombs."
Peter nodded, "I had some help." He pointed to the satchel, "Is that the information I came for?"
Pablo opened the satchel, removing several laminated documents, "Indeed it is. There are copies of staff directories, shipping manifests, and pictures from inside several Group 935 and Division 9 facilities. This was all I could manage to acquire… I fear they are catching on to what I am doing."
"Stay strong. This war can't go on for much longer."
"We can only hope… " Pablo pointed to the documents as he passed them to Peter, "One last thing, I heard it after I had gathered this intelligence: Doctor Maxis is set to make a presentation on the… undead army to high-ranking Nazi brass, perhaps even Hitler himself. I could not gather a date nor a location, but this proves that the project has continued to make progress. The direction of this war lies within the outcome of this presentation… "
"I will let the OSS know as soon as I'm out of here. Those Group 935 bastards are gonna destroy the world before they take it over… "
"Not if we have anything to say about it, amigo. "
Peter gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder, "Good luck out there, Pablo."
Pablo closed the satchel, turning on his own flashlight, "Best of luck to you on your mission, Peter. I hope to see you again one day."
"Likewise."
Peter placed the documents in a manila folder, before moving the folder back into his inner shirt pocket as Pablo trekked into the long, dark abyss ahead.
Marque turned back from his position near the way they had come in, "Are we ready to leave, Peter?"
"I've got everything. Sylvie, you can take point again. I'll follow behind, and Marque, you follow from the rear."
Peter handed Sylvie the flashlight as she placed the MP-40's strap around herself. They embarked back the long route they had come from.
Peter had begun to think of home to take his mind away from the staring skulls adorning the walls. He thought of Mary, whom he had not seen face-to-face in over a year, only able to send her letters in his freetime. The possibility that he could lose his life and leave her fatherless chilled Peter's spine. Who would teach her responsibility? How would she learn how to be tough? How could she grow up without him?
Peter thought of Sylvie, a young, innocent girl thrust into a war created by adults for reasons she does not understand. Yet, she chooses to fight the good fight to protect herself and her people. She reminded Peter of… Mary. Both are naturally strong, always trying to protect others from bullies. They're both smart, clever girls that are mature for their age. Maybe Mary will be alright, no matter what happens to Peter.
He whispered, trying to grab Sylvie's attention, "Sylvie… I'm sorry for treating you like a child… Here and during your training."
"Sorry? That's a first from you."
"Yeah, well… I know it hurts to be talked down to. You just remind me so much of my daughter."
"How old is she?"
"It's not the age… She's real smart, like you. But she keeps getting in trouble at her school because she tries to fight bullies picking on her friends. I keep telling her she shouldn't be doing that or she's going to get hurt, but she knows it's the right thing to do."
Marque spoke up, "Is this a good time for this, Peter?"
Peter looked back, "What, have you got somewhere to be?"
Marque shrugged.
Sylvie sighed, "Well, I am not your daughter."
Peter continued, "That's right, and I accept the fact you're old enough and capable enough to protect yourself."
The group stayed silent, continuing their pace through the tunnels under Sylvie's direction. Finally, they reached the first intersection they had arrived at inside the catacombs, meaning the exit was through a straight passage that would take around twenty-five minutes to travel. As Sylvie prepared to take a step in this direction, she halted the trio, whispering, " Listen… "
From the passage they initially arrived through, the sound of boots scraping against stone and Germans speaking could be heard. Listening intently, Peter could make out some of the words, "General Choltitz ... französischer Hund ... ihnen ausbrennen … "
Peter motioned for the trio to turn back. They quietly paced until the voices could no longer be heard. Peter's heart racing, he whispered to the trio, "They said something about Choltitz… I, I think they said they were going to burn something. "
Marque shook his head as Sylvie proclaimed, "I knew this… "
Peter asked Marque, "Is there an alternative way out of here? "
Marque looked over the map, "Not one that does not lead us behind enemy lines."
"Then we need to draw those soldiers out of there… That's the only feasible way out."
Marque asked, "How many do you think there are?"
"Too many for the three of us to handle with the weapons we've got. We just need them out of the way so we can run for it."
Sylvie said demandingly, "We can't let them leave the tunnels! They said they would burn the city."
Peter replied, "They'll run into Resistance forces before they get too far."
"And if they do not?"
"I want to save the city as much as you do, Sylvie, but we are not equipped to deal with a direct fight against who-knows-how-many Germans."
Sylvie pointed to Peter's shirt where the documents were being safely kept, "For all we know, they could be on their way to capture Captain Thackwaite. If this exchange of yours is bigger than this war, then we must prevent the Germans from ever leaving the catacombs. We must act."
Peter mulled over the thought for a moment, motioning Marque to hand over the map of the tunnels. He motioned his finger over the straight line to the exit where the Germans were heading, passing into the intersection the three of them were kneeling just before. They had taken the long route to reach Pablo because the shorter, direct route was considered dangerous.
Peter looked between the two Resistance fighters, asking, "When you say dangerous… How dangerous is this section of the catacombs?"
Marque replied, "Parts of the ceiling are known to crumple and fall… scaffolding put in place long ago to hold it up is beginning to fall apart."
Sylvie added, "We never go through there because even slightly grazing the old scaffolding could cause a collapse. It's very easy to make that mistake in the darkness."
Peter asked, sarcastically, "Easy enough for, oh, maybe a dozen Germans?"
Sylvie said, "They were lucky to have passed through alive the first time."
Marque asked Peter, "What if we could force a collapse as they passed through?"
Peter thought it over, "That could work, but we don't have any trip-wire or explosives."
Sylvie glanced back into the passage ahead, before reaching into her pocket, and removing a German hand grenade.
Peter flinched back, "When were you going to tell me you had that, Sylvie?!"
Sylvie smiled, "When you realized I could handle using one."
Peter shook his head, "So you can toss one of those pretty far? You're not going to want to be in the passage when it goes off."
Sylvie frowned, "Of course I can! You're the one who showed me how to do it!"
Peter scoffed, "Yeah, but, neither of us are exactly Babe Ruth, so… "
"I can handle it."
Peter looked over the map again, reviewing the plan in his mind. "Alright, I believe you."
Marque inquired, "So, who will draw their attention?"
Peter responded immediately, "I will. You two will head the long way back in the direction of the meeting spot and wait at the end of this fucked-up tunnel of yours. How long should that take?"
Marque pondered for a moment, "Uh… around five minutes."
Peter continued, "Alright, then I'll wait here for five minutes, then charge towards them making a whole bunch of noise. I'll draw them into that tunnel, and when I find you, start firing your weapons back where I came from to keep them inside the passage. Then, toss the grenade, and we'll run like Hell the long way back."
Marque and Sylvie looked at each other before nodding in compliance with Peter's plan.
"Good. One last thing… just in case something goes wrong in there…" Peter removed the mission documents from his shirt, handing them to Sylvie, "Hold on to those, and get them to the OSS any way you can. Oh, and uh, don't read them."
Sylvie handed Peter the flashlight, as he handed her a lighter from his shirt pocket to light their path ahead, "I'll want that back, by the way."
As Peter prepared to depart, he offered his Gewehr to Marque, before removing the small sidearm he kept at his ankle, and loading the weapon. "I actually don't think I'll be able to handle the rifle… I'll need to be quick."
Sylvie smiled, igniting the lighter and placing the documents safely on her person.
Peter waved to them as he turned away, "Vive le Résistance."
Marque corrected him, "It's actually Vive la Résistance."
Peter nodded and winked, "Gratzi!" He paced away around the corridor and into the open chamber, out of the light of the French fighters.
Marque leaned over to Sylvie, asking, "Does he know that is-"
Sylvie interrupted, "He knows."
Briskly, without any discretion, Peter jogged through the tunnel with his handgun in one hand and the flashlight in the other. The sound of his boots meeting the stone floor again and again echoed between the art-covered walls. He began to hear the Germans chattering again.
Peter maintained his pace, his light bathing the interior of the tunnel as he advanced forward. He could now see the Germans' own lights up ahead, bobbing up and down as they marched towards the exit. As he prepared himself to turn around as soon as he was spotted, he came to a sudden halt as his light illuminated a German soldier dressed in full army uniform with a massive tank strapped to his back, in his hands a flamethrower. The soldier seemed just as shocked as Peter, unsure what to do as he called out to his rear, "Hier ist jemand!"
Peter quickly turned tail and ran with all his energy back towards the chamber. With the five minutes of waiting for the Germans to advance, there was quite a distance left for Peter to run back, but he was motivated out of fear of being shot or burned alive. The German troops thankfully were slow to regroup and hindered by their heavy equipment, but that did not assure Peter of his total safety.
He ran for several minutes, finally reaching the chamber and taking a moment to breathe. He paused to allow the Germans to catch up and notice where he was headed: Into the unstable tunnel.
The lights of the Germans came into view, prompting Peter to flash his light back at them and charge head-first into the unknown. He slowed his pace, now crouched inside the tiny, cramped tunnel, taking note of the wooden scaffolds made of rotting wood barely holding together. Making a decent pace, he began to speed up slightly. The flashlight was flung from his hand as he tripped on a section of uneven ground, and his chest impacted a rock resting in the path, knocking the wind from his lungs.
"Bewegen Sie sich eins nach dem anderen!"
Peter lifted himself up, retrieving the flashlight and catching a glimpse of a small, flickering red light in the distance. Finally, he had reached the chamber at the end of the tunnel, where Sylvie and Marque were waiting safely.
Marque called out, "Peter!"
Peter halted, falling to his knees and nearly vomiting from the long run. He looked back into the tunnel where the German lights were bobbing up and down, searching desperately for him. He could see at least six through the darkness.
Sylvie raised her MP-40, and Marque his Gewehr, pointing them into the tunnel ahead as they braced against opposite walls.
Peter waited for the opportune moment, before signaling for them to fire into the shaft. Shots rained out in an arc from Sylvie's weapon as a German cried out in pain. They began to yell indiscriminately in the dark, before one began to fire back with single shots. They whizzed by, pinging off skulls embedded in the walls within the chamber.
As Sylvie's ammunition ran dry, Marque began to fire his rifle into the hallway, further agitating the Germans inside. Peter turned to Sylvie with the light, nodding his head to signal her to initiate the final phase of the plan.
She lowered her weapon, taking the grenade in her hand and preparing to pull the pin. The room suddenly lit up in an orange flame as the flamethrower's spray shot forth from the German squad's position, the flames reaching just a few feet away from Peter, and he could feel the intense heat as it scorched the rock floor ahead.
"Throw it now, Sylvie!"
Sylvie underhandedly tossed the grenade past the burst of flame, rolling out of sight behind the flamethrower.
Peter grabbed Marque by the collar, guiding him and Sylvie down the corridor to their side where they dove for cover. The tight, cramped catacombs amplified the sound of the explosion, dulling Peter's sense of hearing for an entire minute. Looking back, flames shot out from the tunnel, lighting up the entire area. Sylvie grabbed him by the shoulder, pulling him to his feet, and guiding the group through the tunnel as Peter recovered from the shock. With any luck, the Germans were all killed in the explosion or trapped beneath rubble.
Peter took a moment to lie down on the concrete sidewalk of the Parisian streets, appreciating the natural sunlight and clean air he had taken for granted.
"You'll be needing these." Sylvie placed the lighter in Peter's pocket, and laid the mission intel flat on his stomach.
Peter inhaled the open air, before releasing it and sitting straight up, "Yeah, I suppose I will."
Marque was smiling as he offered his hand to Peter, "I didn't hear anyone following us… I think we were successful."
Peter grunted as he regained his balance, now able to stand tall, "Yep. Now, let's get out of these streets." He brandished his pistol, directing the others to follow closely.
The trio paced quickly, walking beside several empty shops on the street before arriving at the corner. Peter peered around, surprised by the sight of an American tank and truck surrounded by dozens of US soldiers and French Resistance. In the middle of the group was Captain Thackwaite, puffing on a cigar.
Peter looked back to his allies, "Lower your weapons and raise your hands."
Doing as told, they passed into view of the Americans, who quickly raised their weapons at the sight of intruders. As Thackwaite caught sight of them, he called out, "Jumpy Yanks, stand down! They're ours!"
Thackwaite approached them, cigar still in his teeth, "Was yer mission successful?"
"Yes, sir." Peter removed the documents Pablo acquired, handing them to the Captain.
"Well done, lad. Yer needed for a debrief, and er, yer handler wants a talk with ya on the radio."
"I'll get right on that, sir."
Peter turned to the two freedom fighters who had fought by his side, offering final, parting words, "I'm proud of the both of you for what you did today. By the look of things, the fight here is all but won."
Sylvie nodded, "Paris may soon be liberated, but the war is not over yet. We'll fight until the world is free from the Fascists."
Marque agreed, "Thank you, Peter, for everything. When there is peace, I hope we will see you again, someday."
"I hope so too, Marque." Peter looked back to Captain Thackwaite, standing near the portable radio. As he prepared to walk away, he turned once more to Sylvie and Marque, saluting, "Vive la France! "
Message For Cpt. Takeo Masaki
Chapter 30: One Final Effort


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Q: Logging script to email I have a script that scans a log for a list of words, then sends an email with the results. I would like to expand this to do the same for other logs in the same directory but make it a new email with each log. How would I do that?
#!/bin/bash
LOG="pdb.lg psmseis.lg psyseis.lg"   # three logs to look through

REPORT_NAME='/tmp/pdb.lg_report'

LOGDIR="/pdb1"  # directory containing the log

# errors being searched for.

    LIST="
    abnormal
    allow*
    attempt*
    beyond
    cannot
    corrupt*
    damage*
    dead
    died
    disappear*
    drastic
    enough
    error
    exceed*
    fail*
    fatal
    illegal
    impossible
    increase
    insufficient
    invalid
    kill*
    missing
    overflow*
    stget
    stop
    system
    unable
    unexpected*
    unknown
    violation
    warn
    wrong
    "

rm ${REPORT_NAME}

for words in $LIST
do
    RESULTS=`grep -i ${words} ${LOGDIR}/${LOG} | grep -v 'exceeded. Automatically increasing from'`
    if [[ ${RESULTS} > "" ]]
    then
        echo -e "\n-----------------------" >> ${REPORT_NAME}
        echo -e "SEARCH PATTERN = ${words}" >> ${REPORT_NAME}
        echo -e "-------------------------" >> ${REPORT_NAME}
        grep -i ${words} ${LOGDIR}/${LOG} >> ${REPORT_NAME}
    fi
done

MESSAGE_HEADER="Please check these possible errors from the /pdb1/pdb.lg log.\n"
MESSAGE_BODY=`cat ${REPORT_NAME}`
MESSAGE_TAIL="\n\nThis email is from ${0}."
MESSAGE="${MESSAGE_HEADER}${MESSAGE_BODY}${MESSAGE_TAIL}"
SUBJECT="ERROR REPORT from ${LOGDIR}/${LOG}"

for USER in ${USERLIST}
do
    echo -e "${MESSAGE}" | mailx -s "${SUBJECT}" ${USER}
done

A: for i in messages cron maillog
do
if [[ $i  == "messages" ]]
then
echo "Its messages log"
#you can use same script which you are using
#mailx -s subject <emailid>
elif [[ $i == "cron" ]];
then
echo "Its cronlog";
#you can use same script which you are using
#mailx -s subject <emailid>
elif [[ $i == "maillog" ]]
then
echo "its mail log";
#you can use same script which you are using
#mailx -s subject <emailid>
fi
done

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KidLit411
The Weekly 411 (3/20/20)
© Annette Hashitate
March 20, 2020 vol. 12
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KID LIT NEWS
We are in an unprecedented time, dealing with a coronavirus pandemic. To the extent authors and illustrators can keep creating, writing, and drawing, we're here to provide resources to help you create and cope.
Author Kate Messner shares author, illustrator, and publisher resources for parents and students who are at home.
Covid-19 Resources from the Kid Lit Community
Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children's Books
Today we are excited to feature author Liz Lawson and her debut YA novel THE LUCKY ONES (Delacorte Press, April 7, 2020). Enter to win a copy!
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY
We are excited to present a special giveaway of the picture book, LET'S DANCE! by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Maine Diaz (Boyds Mills Press, Mar. 3, 2020). Order it here, and enter the giveaway in the Rafflecopter widget below.
This picture book showcases dances from all over the world, with rhythmic prose that encourages readers to tap, spin, and boogie along.
From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, dancing is everywhere you go. This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away. This read is so full of energy, kids everywhere will want to dance along!
About the Author: Valerie Bolling has been an educator for over 25 years and a writer since age 4. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University, Teachers College and currently works as an Instructional Coach with middle and high school teachers. In addition to writing picture books, Valerie writes a Monthly Memo for teachers that she publishes on Twitter, and she has a poem accepted for publication by Cricket Media. Valerie is a member of NCTE, SCBWI, the NESCBWI Equity and Inclusion Committee, the Authors Guild, the WNDB Mentorship Program, #12X12PB, 2020 Diverse Debuts, 20/20 Vision Picture Books, and a picture book critique group. Valerie and her husband live in Connecticut and enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, going to the theater, and dancing.
About the Illustrator: Born in La Plata, Argentina, Maine Diaz, grew up drawing and painting. At the age of 16 she took a workshop and start animating, working in films like Patoruzito, El Arca (Patagonik, Argentina), Gizaku and Nocturna (Filmax, Spain). Simultaneously, she enrolled in Audiovisual Communication at Universidad DeLa Plata (UNLP). Soon after, she also started illustrating for children's story books and educational books. In 2002 with Crimsomnia Studio, she was a finalist at Ford's "Saldras mas" publicity contest, with "Habitos noctunos" short. In 2005 she won first prize for the character design category of Bizpills (Hi Impatc Learning Experiences), España. Currently, Maine lives in a tiny green house where she spends time with her two cats, Chula and Lola.
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Melissa Miles March 20, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Congrats to Valerie on her new book! It looks great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Danielle H. March 20, 2020 at 1:01 PM
I've wanted to read this book ever since I first saw it on another blog. Congratulations!
Carl Scott March 20, 2020 at 1:33 PM
This is such a cool-looking book. I'd love to have a copy, thanks for the chance to win one.
Nancy P March 21, 2020 at 12:05 AM
Fabulous artwork
Angie Quantrell March 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM
Sounds like just the type of book we need to read right now! Congrats!
marty bellis March 22, 2020 at 8:20 PM
Dancing and rhythm - kid appeal for sure!
Look forward to reading this. Congrats, Valerie!
Amanda D. March 24, 2020 at 9:54 PM
Congrats, Valerie! Looks so vibrant and full of energy! Congrats!
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A city centre hub for Stirling's third sector organisations is to be established thanks to a unique partnership between Stirling Council and The Robertson Trust, Scotland's largest independent Trust.
The hub – an integral part of the City Deal ambition to deliver inclusive growth across the Council area - will be sited within the existing Barracks complex on Forthside and will house a number of organisations.
Dyslexia Scotland is very excited at the prospect of being one of the first tenants in this innovative new hub in Stirling from April 2018. We believe it is an ideal opportunity for Dyslexia Scotland to build on our existing services and offer more to help people with dyslexia and those who support them.
We are very much looking forward to the networks and partnerships that will develop through working in this Third Sector Hub.
Click here to see Stirling Council's press release.


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Expert Blog › Lauren Urbanek
New Ceiling Fan Standards Will Keep Consumer Bills Cool
November 22, 2016 Lauren Urbanek
Temperatures may be cooling across the country, but new ceiling fan energy efficiency standards announced this week mean that consumers will stay comfortable in their homes in years to come while paying less on their energy bills. With an estimated 80 million U.S. households owning at least one ceiling fan, the energy and dollar savings will really add up under this update required by federal law to cut energy waste.
The U.S. Department of Energy projects the new standards will cut the energy use of ceiling fans by about 26 percent, resulting in national savings of about 200 billion kilowatt-hours of energy over 30 years, an amount equal to the annual electricity consumption of about 17 million U.S. households. They also will save consumers up to $12 billion and keep more than 120 million metric tons of harmful carbon pollution out of the air during that same period. That's equivalent to a year's worth of emissions from 25 million cars!
In spite of the proven benefits of energy efficiency standards to reduce electric bills, cut harmful pollution, and spur American innovation, the plans to update the efficiency standard had faced Republican opposition in Congress back in 2015 and the final version may see resistance under a GOP administration. But updating these standards to a cost-effective minimum level of energy savings will produce results that appeal to all political persuasions, ensuring we aren't needlessly wasting energy while allowing manufacturers the flexibility to innovate and make even better products for consumers as we've seen time and time again from efficiency standards.
Ceiling fans are among more than 60 product categories—from light bulbs and refrigerators to electric motors and furnace fans—that must meet energy efficiency standards under laws passed by Congress. The first ceiling fan energy efficiency standards went into effect in 2007, but only set prescriptive standards (i.e., requiring that ceiling fans have adjustable speed controls). This new standard marks the first-ever time that standards are being set for the performance of ceiling fans. The updated standards announced this week are scheduled to become effective in late 2019, three years after the official publication of the rule in the Federal Register.
The ceiling fan standards can be met by optimizing the fan design (e.g. adjusting the pitch of the fan blades to be able to move more air) and using a more efficient version of the motor. With these more efficient designs, the fans deliver the same great performance while also saving money on electric bills. DOE's analysis found that any incremental cost of buying a new fan that meets the standard will pay for itself with energy savings in under two years in many cases . A typical homeowner will save about $25 in energy costs per fan over the 13 year lifecycle of the fan (after accounting for any increase in purchase price), and commercial or industrial customers save up to $128. The savings add up as many homes and businesses have multiple ceiling fans.
And ceiling fans can do more than cool. During the winter, switching the direction of the fan's rotation will blow air upward so the warm air bounces off the ceiling and back down to keep the room even cozier.
The new standards come after DOE recently issued a final rule to amend the test procedures to better measure the energy use of ceiling fans. In addition, DOE last year issued an efficiency standard for ceiling fan light kits, which is projected to save consumers between $500 million and $660 million over the next 30 years alone.
Efficiency standards bring benefits to everyone. In 2015 alone, they saved American consumers $63 billion on their utility bills and helped the U.S. avoid 300 million tons of carbon pollution, equivalent to the annual carbon emissions from about 63 million automobiles.
The updated standards for ceiling fans also will contribute to President Obama's goal of reducing carbon pollution—a major contributor to climate change—by at least 3 billion metric tons by 2030 through efficiency rules for appliances and federal buildings.
Lauren Urbanek
Senior Energy Policy Advocate, Climate & Clean Energy Program


n the wake of Bernie Sanders' 2016 Campaign for President in the Democratic primary and especially in the aftermath of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-NY) election to the United States Congress, Democratic Socialism is seeming to enjoy its moment in the sun.
On November 6, 2018 the Democrats won back the House, several Governorships, and state legislatures. However, they failed to achieve a victory similar in scale to that of the Tea Party wave of 2010. This is likely due to the increased polarization of society in the intermittent eight years. With that being said, 2018 can still be considered a victory for the Democrats due to the number of key races that they did win. More important than these victories though, is the impact that they will have on American society.


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Brad Wilkin set for Waratahs debut
The return of halfback Nick Phipps to the starting XV is the only change to the run-on team that will take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday in the penultimate Vodafone Super Rugby match before the June break.
NSW Waratahs Head Coach Daryl Gibson has also named rookie backrower Brad Wilkin on the bench, alongside veteran prop Paddy Ryan.
Gibson said Wilkin's selection was reward for the 23-year-old's hard work.
"Brad is a guy who consistently contributes at training, working away and it's a great opportunity for him. We can't get through this tournament without the whole squad contributing and this is his chance," Gibson said.
In the Chiefs, the NSW Waratahs face an opponent known for their physicality.
"That's what we are expecting again this weekend. The way they play the game, they are strong in contact and at the breakdown. They are also good with ball in hand from loose play so we cannot afford to be loose in any way."
"It is no secret that we like to play positive rugby with the ball in hand, that's a combination of what we have been doing at training. At the same time, we are really trying to tighten up our turnovers because with adventure comes mistakes."
Gibson said the challenge for the team this weekend is to continue the momentum from last week's win against the Highlanders.
"Our performance last week was pleasing, and on par with what we were projecting. This weekend we want an even more improved performance because consistency is important."
NSW Waratahs team to face the Chiefs (number denotes number of Super Rugby caps for the NSW Waratahs; * denotes debutant)
1. Tom Robertson (38)
2. Damien Fitzpatrick (42)
3. Sekope Kepu (118)
4. Tom Staniforth (11)
5. Rob Simmons (9)
6. Will Miller (10)
7. Michael Hooper (Captain, 91)
8. Michael Wells (26)
9. Nick Phipps (67)
10. Bernard Foley (Vice Captain, 98)
11. Taqele Naiyaravoro (43)
12. Kurtley Beale (121)
13. Curtis Rona (11)
14. Cam Clark (17)
15. Israel Folau (83)
Reserves:
16. Tolu Latu (46)
17. Harry Johnson-Holmes (11)
18. Paddy Ryan (100)
19. Jed Holloway (34)
20. Brad Wilkin (*)
21. Jake Gordon (22)
22. Lalakai Foketi (11)
23. Bryce Hegarty (24)


The Striped Flamingo: wednesday wardrobe: OOTD!
I have a very special surprise for today's Wednesday Wardrobe post. It's an OUTFIT post!! Hooray!
I'm getting a few of these out of my system...otherwise I'll probably only post one a week. Too see all of my outfits, you can go to the "Outfits" page in the top navigation bar of this blog.
Remember when I was naming my outfit posts? Well, I still will do that...mostly because it's just fun. HAHA. This one was EASY to name. I call it The Jolly Leprechaun.
The first pose may look a little leprechaun like but the others don't at all. To me this outfit looks more like a modernized elf from Lord of the Rings (yes, I am a LOTR geek and a Potterphile, as well). You look lovely.
You know I love green!
And p.s. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!


Is anyone out there is still using the PS04 for day to day recording duties?
I just wondered what type of applications people are using the "Little Wonders" for.
I don't believe anyone ever put so much technology in such a small package!
About the only thing putting a cloud over the unit is getting smart media cards.
Anyone come up with good solutions?
I found a way around the lack of a USB problem is running the unit directly into my SONY "Soundforge " software. Seems to work quite well. That way I don't have to use the card reader anymore.
Would like to hear from anyone about applications with their PS04.
Re: Still using a PSO4?
I still use my trusty PS04 and also have problem with the memory card. They're kind of flimsy. But I manage to put tape on them to keep from breaking and am able to continue recording. Recently lost the PC with the universal card reader so I have to line-in record directly to my Soundblaster Audigy 2ZS. Lot o noise though. Think I'll get an inexpensive USB audio interface like Lexicon or Mobile-Pre to cut way down on the noise factor. Anyway, sorry for this oh so late response. I don't get around these parts much. In fact, I'm wondering if you are still using yours in 2016?
I have newer Zoom recorders, but I just picked up a PS02 used and I think it's a great little unit. I bought a couple of old smart media cards on-line and while waiting for them, found one around the house. I'm going to try that tape trick before the cards become a problem. I also have a usb multicard reader which is very helpful. I see them in recycle shops all the time for peanuts. There is no "Master" track as in my other units so to get the basic 'mastering' effect applied, I also have to record through a line out and an audio interface. Although this isn't the highest quality of recording, less than 44.1, it's still pretty good. And I think I'll get a lot of use out of it since it's so darned small and portable.
Thanks Toyguitar, good pointers. I broke down and ordered a very inexpensive USB card reader from Amazon and will look around online for the SM cards, maybe on Ebay. I could probably find some other equipment that an infrequent Zoomer such as myself might be able to afford. Don't know why I didn't think of that before. Happy recording on your PS02.
Hey Roy-Al, glad to be of help! Friday I stumbled on a used PS04 for 20 bucks! Lucky me. :-) And a minute ago I stumbled on a used 128mb smartmedia card on-line for 20 more bucks. Go figure! It's hard to believe the ps04 has the full drum machine in it and uses the F.A.S.T. system. Now off to tackle the manual and figure out how.
Hey there, wow $40 bucks well spent. Wish I could find these places that you keep having the good luck with. I went to a couple of recycle stores looking for components that I need. Bum luck. Oh well. I just got my USB card reader this very moment from Amazon. The first one didn't host the cards that I need. Anyway, enjoy your new portable studio. It is quite the versatile little machine.
Thanks, Roy-Al. I'm in Japan so I doubt you'll stumble on my local gear shops. Speaking of which, I saw another ps04 last weekend. And I managed to find a couple of smart media card readers for a couple of bucks each, but I haven't tried them out yet.


27.2.2012 I have now been in India 3 weeks. Ann Ferguson arrived last week and so we are about to start Stacks 2( working title). The plan was to begin this morning but a slight hitch so it is now a good time to reflect on my first 3 weeks here. The first week was given to 'getting connected', phone, internet , interpreter, work space and living space, this went well and even had time for a quick trip to Rajasthan for a family ritual obligation with Dharmveer's family ( he was in Australia for Tallarook Stacks last year). I began my work the following week. The intention is to retrain my throwing to the rapid continuous technique of the kalud potters ( makers of small vessels 'use and throw') I want to do this to free up the forms I make efficiently. I have a wheel space at Manohal Lal's (ML, Australia 2003,2008, 2011) family workspace. The first challenge was using the open ended cutting string to take the pot from the lump and place it. ML and I team threw for awhile, him throwing, me cutting and placing, this was fun, I got the idea but not mastered. Each throwing session I focus on a specific aspect on what looks like a simple process, subtle actions make the difference. It is great to be able to visit other potter's work places to see the different actions to get the different forms. I am a long way from the forms I eventually want to make but it is a rewarding process and wonderful to have a focus for my stay here. Now I know the short cut to ML's I can relax on the walk and take in the diverse and dense life of Kumhaargram ( potters colony). The hospitaly of the potters we know and the ones we don't is most generous.
Team Throwing with Manohar Lal on my first day.
Jugdish looking over my sessions work, the wheel I am using on the left.


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Alberto Saavedra Brazo (Sevilla, 15 de noviembre de 1971) es un exfutbolista español que se desempeñaba como centrocampista.

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Articles, Politics, The Left, Trump Administration
Democrat Radicalism Takes Center Stage for SOTU
Rebuttal speaker Stacey Abrams bucking to be identity politics superstar.
By: Joe Schaeffer February 03, 2019 Articles, Politics, The Left, Trump Administration
by Joe Schaeffer
The Democratic Party is losing control of its most radical components at the worst possible time. As the 2020 presidential campaign approaches kickoff, we have Virginia Democrats pushing for full-term abortion and the governor discussing his support for murdering babies born alive. Amazingly, post-birth infanticide is no problem for Democrats today. But when it was revealed that Gov. Ralph Northam posed for a racist picture in college 35 years ago, then and only then flooded in the demands for his resignation.
Amid this stark display of extremism, the party has tabbed failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams to give its official response to President Trump's State of the Union address. Since Trump is the man Democrats will have to defeat in 2020, one might think the party would aim for a unifying message that is able to reach Americans residing in all parts of the country. One might think wrong.
Abrams is chipping out a role for herself in the party as an unabashed champion of identity politics. She has penned a "major" essay in a respected publication to explain why Democrats need to promote even more division and feelings of "victimization" by certain demographic groups as a way to oppose and crush a "dominant" class of Americans.
Divisive By Design
In prose befitting a Black Panther activist of the 1970s or a communist street agitator in 1920s Berlin, Abrams cites in a deranged manifesto published by the journal Foreign Affairs, "recent political upheavals" in our society, exacerbated by social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, as signs of an America in crisis. She writes:
"Facebook captures examples of inequality and makes them available for endless replay. Twitter links the voiceless to newsmakers. Instagram immortalizes the faces and consequences of discrimination. Isolated cruelties are yoked into a powerful narrative of marginalization that spurs a common cause. These changes have encouraged activists and political challengers to make demands with a high level of specificity — to take the identities that dominant groups have used to oppress them and convert them into tools of democratic justice."
In other words, the hype about racially charged incidents that may not even have happened but go viral on Twitter is now pushing the national debate in one of our major political parties. This is the level of stupidity that we are descending to here.
Abrams dismisses an article by Francis Fukuyama condemning identity politics, writing that "what Fukuyama laments as 'fracturing' is, in reality, the result of marginalized groups finally overcoming centuries-long efforts to erase them from the American polity — activism that will strengthen democratic rule, not threaten it."
She truly believes it is the role of the Democratic Party to advocate exclusively for these "marginalized" groups that now demand redress from the "oppressor" group – that would be white people – that has "dominated" them. "The marginalized did not create identity politics: their identities have been forced on them by dominant groups, and politics is the most effective method of revolt," she writes.
It bears emphasizing: This woman, who is now apparently a major voice in the Democratic Party, is laying out a political strategy that distinctly chooses to expel a certain class of Americans from its constituency and even demonize it as an "other" that needs to be overthrown.
Emotion Decrees Guilt
The danger of Abrams' juvenile social-media-fed rabble-rousing is revealed by her comments about the Covington Catholic high school kids who were smeared by leftist political and media figures. After it had been made crystal clear that the social media hysteria feeding the outrage against these kids had been inaccurate and misleading, Abrams declared that it didn't matter what the facts were; the appearance of oppression against one of the precious "marginalized" was there and must be stamped out.
Here are her comments in an interview with radical leftist website Democracy Now!
"I know that there is a narrative that says that we don't have the full picture of what preceded at that moment. But the issue is what happened in the moment we saw. And in that moment, we saw disrespect. We saw communities divided. And we heard language that is not appropriate. So, no matter what instigated it, what we have to focus on is why this was the reaction.
"And unfortunately, this begins at the top. We have a commander-in-chief who has never failed to signal his xenophobia, his racism, his bigotry and his hatred. And that will absolutely filter down to the youngest and most impressionable members of our communities. And so, we all have to stand up and say that, regardless of why it began, it ends now."
In the name of fighting for the "marginalized" and against the "dominant" group, Abrams is saying these kids should be held accountable for something they did not do, because they were perceived by grievance-obsessed lemmings on social media to be "disrespectful" to oppressed peoples. Facts don't come into the equation at all.
This is the woman who Democrats have chosen to give one of the most important speeches a member of the party will make this year. It is a sad sign of how far down the social justice rabbit hole this political party has fallen. By choosing to boost some individuals and condemn others not based on deeds but on group identity alone, Democrats are betraying the civil compact that keeps this country together.
LN Radio 2/3/19 – Deconstructing the Dems' Radical Agenda
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MADISON is a women's specialty, multi-brand retailer representing accessible luxury. Inspired by classic design with contemporary updates, MADISON offers unique and feminine pieces that fashionable women have come to love. MADISON's collection is current and exciting, focusing on the most coveted styles with an emphasis on quality and detail. Every season delivers a fresh aesthetic featuring flattering cuts, colors and prints. From timeless shift dresses and luxurious sweaters to carefully curated accessories, there is something for everyone. These irresistible pieces will compliment each customer's individual style without having to spend a fortune.


When you bought your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, we not only promised you freedom, but also promised to give you your full purchase price back when you traded up to a new model. And you're still free to do just that, at your original dealer. Take advantage of the Freedom Promise today.
Experience the original freedom machine. Schedule a test ride with your local dealership.
1. The customer ("Purchaser") must purchase a new Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle available and in stock at a participating Harley-Davidson dealer ("Eligible Motorcycle") between January 14, 2019 and June 30, 2019 ("Sales Period").
2. Purchaser who purchases an Eligible Motorcycle during the Sales Period has the option to trade-in the Eligible Motorcycle at its original purchase price towards the purchase of a new, unregistered, model year 2019 or 2020 Harley-Davidson Touring, Trike, Softail or CVO Big Twin motorcycle ("Eligible Trade-Up Motorcycle"). Offer is limited to one claim per eligible VIN.
3. The trade-in must occur no later than one year after the purchase date of the Eligible Motorcycle, as determined by Harley-Davidson in its sole discretion ("Trade-Up Period").
5. The purchaser must have the original bill of sale and title in the original owner's name as valid proof of purchase of the qualifying new motorcycle at time of trade-in to qualify for this offer.
6. Original purchase price does not include taxes, title, registration, license fees, state fees, parts and accessories, dealer set-up/prep/freight charges, ancillary products (e.g., Extended Service Plans, GAP, wheel and tyre coverage, etc…) and other dealer add-ons, regardless of the amount actually paid.
7. The Purchaser is responsible for the difference between the trade-in value of the Eligible Motorcycle and the purchase price of the Eligible Trade-Up Motorcycle.
8. Trade-in must be a vehicle in good condition and good working order. Tyres, suspension, engine, and transmission must all be within factory specifications and are subject to inspection by the participating H-D dealer. Vehicle exterior cannot reflect neglect or abuse. The participating H-D dealer will make the sole determination regarding whether the trade-in is in good working condition and good working order.
9. The purchaser is responsible for all costs of operating and maintaining the Eligible Motorcycle prior to trade-in.
10. This offer may not be combined with any other promotions, offers or discounts.
11. This offer is not transferable except to the original owner's spouse or to the original owner's legally recognized domestic partner, provided such person lives in the same household and has the same permanent address as the original owner. The H-D dealer may require documentation to substantiate this relationship before extending the offer to the spouse or domestic partner.
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Four passengers of a CNG-run auto rickshaw were killed as a bus rammed the vehicle in Kendua upzila of Netrakona on Saturday.
Details of the deceased are yet to be known.
A bus rammed the auto rickshaw in Maska Kathaltala area of the upazila in the afternoon leaving four dead and two others injured, said Md. Shahjahan, additional superintendent of Netrokona police.
The injured were rushed to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.


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Eloise McCue
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Eloise McCue is a celebrity kid from America. Eloise McCue is the single daughter of popular TV personalities, Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa.
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Eloise McCue was born on March 25, 2014, and is currently 7 years old. He was born on Tuesday under the birth sign of Aries. Likewise, talking about her nationality and religion, she is American and follows Christianity.
Moving on towards his family members, she was born to Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa. Her father is a popular American actor recognized for his role as Jake Hanson in Melrose Place. Whereas, her mother Katherine is also a well-known American actress, a former ballet dancer, and s choreographer. Similarly, being a single daughter, she has no siblings.
Caption: Eloise with her parents (source: Ecelebritymirror)
Regarding her educational status, her parents haven't revealed any information. However, being born in a lavish family, she might be taking her schooling from one of the top schools.
Being a 7-year-old girl, she hasn't started her career yet. She came into the limelight as the daughter of Grant and Katherine.
Her father Grant Show's Career
Grant's first notable role was Rick Hyde on the daytime serial opera 'Ryan's Hope,' which he performed from 1984 until 1987. Grant traveled to London to hone his skills before returning to the United States in the late 1980s.
He first appeared on television as Jake Henson in a few episodes of the popular series 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' and then reprised his role as the lead in the subsequent series 'Melrose Bleeth.' The show was not well received, and it was changed from an episodic straight-laced drama style to a melodramatic soap opera serial structure in the spirit of "Dynasty" in the midst of the first season.
During the 1990s, the program made him the most popular and well-known actor on American television. He made an appearance on a Laura Leighton-hosted edition of 'Saturday Night Live.' Grant, along with other cast members, quit the show, and the show's ratings plummeted. Despite not liking the scripts during his last season, he ultimately regretted his choice to quit.
From 1997 until 2017, he appeared in a number of films, including 'Blesses Assurance,' 'Between Love and Honor,' 'Homeland Security,' 'Point Pleasant,' 'Six Feet Under,' 'Beautiful People,' 'Dirt,' 'Swinton,' 'Private Practice,' 'The Possession,' 'Devious Maids,' 'Dynasty reboot,' and others.
Caption: Grant's movie scene (source: Pinterest)
Her mother Katherine LaNasa's Career
She was still a ballet dancer when she relocated to Los Angeles in her early twenties. She received her first job in a feature film in 1989, when she was cast as a waitress in 'Catchfire,' after aiding theater and 'Broadway' director John Carrafa as a choreographer in the film 'Rooftops' (1990). 'Rocking This Ship,' her first choreographed theatrical production, premiered in 1989.
She had guest parts in a variety of prominent TV shows during the 1990s, including 'Seinfeld,' '3rd Rock from the Sun,' 'Touched by An Angel,' and 'The Practice.' 'NBC's comedy series 'Three Sisters' (2001–2002), in which she played 'Bess Bernstein-Flynn Keats,' gave her her first main role.
She was cast in recurrent parts in programs including 'Judging Amy' (2003–2005), 'The Guardian' (2002–2003), 'NYPD Blue' (2002), 'Big Love' (2009–2011), Love Monkey (2006), and 'Longmire' (2012–2013) based on her performance in 'Three Sisters.' She was also cast in HBO's '12 Miles of Bad Road,' which was set to air between 2007 and 2008.
'Deception' (2013), 'Satisfaction' (2014–2015), 'Devious Maids' (2016), 'Imposter' (2017), 'Dynasty' (2018), and 'Future Man' (2018) are some of her more recent TV works (2019).
Eloise has no net worth as of now as she is still in her school days. Besides, her father Grant has a huge net worth of $5 million US dollars, and her mother also has a net worth of $5 million US dollars.
Her parents are still in charge of the young daughter, who is now seven years old. So, there is no way to get into any kind of love affair.
Talking about her parent's relationship, her mother was already married two times before marrying her father. Also, Grant was also a married guy before marrying Katherine. Her parents got engaged in July 2012 and got married on August 18 of the same year.
Body Measurements and Social Media
Enhancing her body measurements, the celebrity kid weighed 6 pounds during her birth. On the other hand, her physical stats of today's date is not available. In fact, she is still in her growing phase and will surely gain an average height and weight.
Caption: Eloise posing in her style (source: Ecelebritymirror)
When it comes to her social media availability, she doesn't have accounts on any of them. In fact, she is not old enough to be using them.
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Where the Web was born..
Today I visited the CERN, the research center in Geneva, Switzerland, where Tim Berners-Lee worked when he developed the "World Wide Web" back in 1990. This sign is right next to his former office door in a dark corridor of the oldest building of CERN.
I attended a talk on the history of the web given by Robert Cailliau, who was the main collaborator of Tim Berners-Lee. The most interesting part of his presentation was on "le grande erreur". They had to significantly reduce the features of their first web browser and server in order to run on almost any computer. Their original attempt included also the editing of the pages, but the reduced version was very basic, with no pictures and only static pages containing text with numbered links.
When things took off, they thought that not implementing all their many ideas due to the lacking support on most computers would be a big error. However, due to this very simple version they made the web as we know it today possible. After all, starting with such a very basic and rather limited version, enabled the flexibility of the standards that were the result of Tim Berners-Lee's work.
It has not always to be the amount of features that a software supports, but sometimes, if very few things fit incredibly well together the overall result more valuable. In our discussions on future features for Prototype Creator we follow the approach that with few but well implemented concepts a better result can be achieved.
p.s.: and yes, at CERN they might create some black holes with their new accelerator. However, everybody assured that they won't be dangerous.


Some people spend most of the year outdoors, greeting their guests in their backyard rather than in their living room, while others seldom even visit the place. "Why is this so?" you wonder. Well, some people simply enjoy spending time outdoors more than others. Still, things may not be so simple. You see, sometimes, it's up to the yard itself to persuade you. A pleasant, oasis-like backyard might lure you out with its charms, while a messy and overgrown back garden may repel you. In order to get the most out of your backyard, here are a few tips that will help you give it a complete makeover.
In the introduction, we suggested that your backyard could double as an alternative living room during the warmer part of the year. For this to work, however, you need a proper patio. Start by building a deck or revamping your old one, and furnish it with appropriate outdoor seating solutions. In this way, you will have all the basics. Next, some people decide to outfit this deck with a shade-providing solution, yet this is completely optional. Nonetheless, it does save you quite a bit of time on the furniture sheltering and maintenance.
Those willing to start a vegetable garden in their backyard might want to explore the option of companion planting, in order to make it as self-sufficient as possible. For instance, beans get along quite well with cabbage, carrots and cauliflower, while they are definitely to be kept away from garlic, onions and shallots. Needless to say, this isn't something you are supposed to learn by heart or even apply in your everyday life. All you need to do is take a brief look at the list and your gardening efforts will become a lot more efficient.
A lot of parents are devastated that their children refuse to play outside like they used to, but would rather stay indoors with their computers and smartphones. Instead of trying to force your kids to play outside, why not try something a bit subtler and more persuasive? Why not rearrange your backyard and create a particularly stimulating children's playground that will draw them out on its own? You can start with something as simple as a chalkboard wall in one section of your fence or even set up a backyard tent. Those a bit more courageous might even feel like going with a zip line.
So far, we've discussed standard backyard remodeling options, but now, it's time for something completely different. For those with enough money and imagination, there are so many exciting backyard makeover ideas to explore. There's nothing preventing you from using a section of your backyard to make a small yet efficient lap pool. Needless to say, you would be surprised by just how little space such a project requires, and the difference it makes is astronomical. Those willing to go one step further might even consider installing a luxury spa on their property.
In order to make a bit of a contrast, we should mention a creative and frugal option of utilizing the terrain to your benefit. Let's imagine there's a tree that needs pruning or even a complete removal. In the latter case, you might be even required to pay between $50 and $500 for this service. Instead, why not use the stump to your benefit and turn it into an organic flower pot? It'll be your backyard's own little landmark.
Finally, in order to turn your backyard into a proper outdoor haven, you need to hang up a DIY hammock between two trees or posts, and proclaim it your official outdoor getaway. Most importantly, however, try to provide as much shade as possible, seeing as how falling asleep in the sun during the greatest heat of the day might be something you will soon come to regret. All you need for making a hammock is a sturdy fabric (one that can withstand your weight) and a couple of ropes.
With these several simple steps, you can turn your garden around and make it into the absolute hotspot of your home. Sure, some may argue that sometimes the costs of this may be substantial, yet they are nothing when compared to the overall resale value boost that these projects may bring to your property. In other words, apart from investing in your own lifestyle, by remodeling your backyard you are also making a financial investment that is bound to pay off in the future.
Depending on your wedding, you are definitely going to want to customise every aspect that you possibly could. And if your venue doesn't allow for sweeping changes, especially if it's a museum or historic wedding venue, then every small detail can go a long way. There are plenty of ideas that can alter the ambiance of a wedding, and allow you to personalise it as much as possible, without having to pay high-maintenance changes. Here are a few easy to implement ideas that can make a big impact on the wedding.
With just a small amount of fabric, you can have some fantastic effects. You can reinforce the formal and elegant style with white drapes, or if you're looking for more lively moods, then you can choose bright and vivid colours. If you opt for this approach, you can go light on table décor and still get that complete look that your reception deserves.
If you have a lounge area in your venue or have thought of using your own or rented furniture, then a great choice is to have pillows. The best way to decorate those pillows is to buy patterned fabric yourself, and then decorate them the way you see fit. And since you'd be the one buying fabric rolls, you can also use it for any other low-key decoration, whether it's for chairs, tables, or some more eccentric dress design, it's up to you.
Instead of arranging flowers on the tables like everybody else, consider suspending them above the tables. This way you would create a much more intimate space for the guests. This way, their view is bound to be much more focused on the flowers, rather than the ground or their dinner plates. Experiment a bit with the height, and since it's such an easy décor to implement, get ready for the compliments from the guests.
Instead of focusing on a very intricate centrepiece, which most of the guests won't even interact with, you can opt for getting coloured glassware that your guests will be using nonstop. You can choose a colour scheme that goes with everything else, or if you prefer something more festive and playful, use different colours for every piece of glassware. Only make sure to not have an explosion of colours, as that can detract from a wedding rather than enhancing it.
Instead of printing generic and simple menus, you can make good use of calligraphy to add an extra touch of flavour. There are plenty of different scrips that you can choose from, and all sorts of styles that can go along with every type of wedding. You can use traditional copperplate for black tie formal, or even something more free-form for a more playful setting. It's up to you.
A wedding doesn't have to be decorated by previously set standards. Making good use of your imagination can go a long way towards hosting a wedding that will be talk about for years to come.
come.come. Simply make sure that you'll enjoy it yourself, because that day is for you.