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CAROLINE DELK
storyteller, reader, student
Reasons I Love the Royal Family
Trooping of Colour 2018. (From left to right: Queen Elizabeth; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex; Prince Charles, Prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge; Princess Charlotte of Cambridge; Savannah Phillips; Prince George of Cambridge; and, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge)
I was a young girl when I first heard the word "princess." Back then, it was in reference to Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Cinderella. As I started to get older, the idea of being a princess in real life continued to grow. I imagined myself twirling around in a big, puffy dress with a crown of perfect jewels on my head, a gentleman would accompany to a ball and whisper into my ear that he was the Prince of so-and-so, and we would run away together before the King and Queen could find out.
It wasn't until my sophomore year in high school when I finally did some actual research on princes and princesses. I typed in the word "prince" and guess who popped up? That's right, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis. He quickly turned into a real-life Prince crush for me. I learned all about Prince Henry "Harry" Charles Albert David, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, and most importantly, Princess Diana. Researching the Royal Family completely changed my life. Not only did I find real-life princes and princesses, but I also found a whole family of role models and strong women to look up to. Learning about Princes turned into something more than the idea of loving and marrying one. Here's why:
Reason #1 - The Duchesses: Also known as Duchess Kate Middleton of Cambridge and Duchess Meghan Markle of Sussex, these two blow my mind. Not only are they living my lifelong dream of being royalty and not only are they gorgeous, but they are some of the smartest and charitable women I know. Duchess Kate Middleton gives so much time and work to the many charities she's a patron of. She's a committed champion of issues related to children's mental health, adult's mental health, addiction, athletics, and so many more. Ever heard of Heads Together? Yeah, that's the Royals.
Duchess Meghan Markle has always been an advocate/activist for women's rights, even way before marrying Prince Harry. She was a Global Ambassador for World Vision, the largest international children's charity. For her wedding to Prince Harry, instead of asking for gifts, they asked for money to be donated to charities that help with HIV/AIDS, environmental issues, women empowerment, conservation, homelessness, and armed forces.
Reason #2 - The Brothers: Also known as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Having lost their mother at such a young age (William was 15 and Harry was 12), being Royalty, and always in the public eye, their childhood was probably not easy. Being the eldest and second to the throne, Prince William had bit more of a reputation to keep track of. After this mother died, he made sure to watch out for his brother, especially when Harry got into some serious trouble. Having decided to choose a military career, he was selected to be an officer. But because he was second to the throne, deployment was possible but being potential danger decreased his chances of seeing combat. So, he trained in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, where he earned his wings. In 2014, he announced that he took a full-time job as an Air Ambulance Pilot. He left his position in July of 2017 to have a more active role in his Royal duties to support the Queen.
In addition to his support for the Queen, Prince William is also a patron of many charities. He works to help young people and raise awareness around what things young people could be going though: homelessness, bullying, etc. He continues his mother's work to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. He, his wife The Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry started a mental health campaign called Heads Together. It is a coalition of eight mental health charity partners to change the conversation about mental health.
And for Prince Harry, it definitely was not an easy childhood. Drinking, drugs, and partying took up a good chunk of his teenage life. Turning his life around, he joined the British Army and served for ten years. Now, he does all he can to promote welfare for those to served and who are still serving. He's a big patron for The Invictus Games, which is an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. In 2006, Prince Harry jointly founded Sentebale, a charity that helps orphans in Southern Africa with HIV/AIDS. He even went so far as to take an HIV test on Facebook Live. Lastly, he too is a part of Heads Together, along with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Reason 3 - The People's Princess: Also known as Princess Diana of Wales. Princess Diana went from being a kindergarten teacher to an icon. Marrying Prince Charles on July 29th, 1981, completely changed her life. She turned out to be an international style leader and hailed as one of the world's best dressed and most elegant women. Her clothes and outfits were planned weeks in advance, only changing if radical weather were to hit. And all that was just the beginning.
Not even a year after their wedding, in 1982 Princess Diana gave birth to Prince William. And in 1984, Princess Diana gave birth to Prince Harry, starting a family of their own. Prince William said that "she was a very hands-on mother." She wanted her sons to have as much of a normal life as she could. After being unhappy for years, Prince Charles and Princess Diana decided to announce their separation on December 10th, 1992. Their divorce was finalized in 1996, just one short year before her unexpected death.
Initially Diana's work as a patron was mainly in the arts field: RADA (the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), the Royal Academy of Music, and the English National Ballet were just a few that she was President of. She did a lot of work with children of abuse. One cause that was close to her heart was drug abuse. She hosted a reception at Kensington Palace for Turning Pointm a charity which concerns itself with both drug and alcohol abuse.
By far her most significant and memorable role was the support she gave to the less obviously popular and high profile charities. When she visited Aid suffers in April of 1987, at a time when there was widespread hysteria about the disease, she met, shook hands with, and sat on the beds of nine terminally ill men. Her close involvement in Aids fundraising took some bravery in facing the social taboos around the disease. But when a good friend of hers died from Aids in 1991, she took on the role if patron to the National Aids Trust.
On August 31st, 1997, Princess Diana died to due injuries she suffered in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, France.
I've opened my heart to this family and have yet to be disappointed. They have such caring souls. Take a moment and really look into them like I have. I promise you, you won't be disappointed. For more information about these wonderful human beings, please visit https://www.royal.uk
Reflection of the Last Six Months as an IA
My whole life changed for the better the moment I was offered my job at Gold Academy Elementary in Decatur Township. I will gladly admit that I was in over my head the moment I walked through the doors as an educator instead of a student. Walking through the hallways felt a lot like déjà vu, even though I was on the Blue side for my fifth and sixth grade years. A lot of memories reappeared, mainly since the principal and assistant principal of Gold were also my sixth grade teachers on Blue. The two fifth grade teachers I work with were also my fifth grade teachers at Blue. A third grade teacher that I work with was also my former fourth grade teacher from Stephen Decatur. It oddly felt like coming home. And those five teachers have turned into my colleagues and my friends. Not many people can say that about their former elementary school teachers.
My very first day was filled with A LOT of NWEA testing and shadowing the English Language Learner Instructional Assistant (ELL IA) on the Blue Academy. I got to see what the days of NWEA testing was like. I remember taking it as a student, but boy, things have changed. Instead of taking it just twice a year, they take it three times a year. Anyway, that day, I only met three of students: my three fifth graders. Along with them, I also met four other marvelous IA's that I now share a LGI room with. That was also the day the LGI room was all moved around and chaos ensued. It was definitely an interesting and overwhelming first day.
The following days after that consisted of a lot of testing and introducing myself to the teachers and the students I'd be working with. Walking into classrooms to talk to teachers was probably one of the scariest things I have ever done. I mean, I'm taking students from their rooms to work with in a small group. I wanted to make sure every teacher trusted that I would take care of and help their student, which is difficult to persuade them of such a thing given I was freshly out of college and the only students I've ever worked with before were college students. However, I walked into their classrooms with confidence. And, honestly, all the teachers I work with are AMAZING. I'm not just saying that. They are. They put hours and hours of work into their classrooms for their students and I guess I never really realized that until now. Lesson planning isn't always easy. I, a little ole IA, have stayed at work until five or later for lesson planning (my schedule is so packed that sometimes my prep time turns into a pull out session). I know of several teachers who have stayed until eight or later grading and making copies and just getting things prepared for the upcoming days. It's inspiring.
About a week after starting the job, I finally got to work with my students! I was so nervous that I didn't eat all day. Since I didn't know any of them and they didn't know me, I thought it would be fun to fill out little index cards with fun stuff like birthdays, favorite colors, favorite foods, favorites books, etc. (I actually just found those cards yesterday). Little did I know then that just an act as simple as having them write down some of their favorite things was huge steps toward building a relationship with them. Six months later, the bond I have with all 45 of my students is strong. They trust me, they're comfortable around me, and that's a feeling like no other.
It took some as little as a few weeks to be comfortable around me, others it took a couple of months. Now, I'm not saying everything has been perfect or that I'm perfect or that my students are perfect. I've had arguments, I've written students up, I've taken away recess, I've started a clip chart in my room, I've done behavior charts. As an educator (can I call myself that? I mean, I am teaching them some things), I've taken a step back and looked at everything I've done wrong when it comes to disciplining my students. I talked to the Master Teacher. I've talked to other teachers. I'm still learning, but I've learned so much from them and I've been going about things differently than I was before. So far, so good!
One of the hardest things I had to get used to was lesson planning. I didn't know my student's weaknesses right away, so it was slow going. A lot of spelling board races, reading as a group, talking about the day just to get them using English, and rereading the story of the week. What I didn't know then was that all of that was exactly what they all needed. A few extra minutes with the story helped with their comprehension tests. More spelling practice helped with spelling grades. Everything I thought I was just putting together to hold me over until I knew exactly what they needed, was perfect for them. They aren't crazy needy students, they just need a little extra help to make things click easier for them.
One thing that I make my students do is to read for thirty minutes every night. At first I didn't make them document it, but now they have to. Anyway, every single one of them fought me on it. BUT… I'm going to brag a little bit real quick, THEY ARE EXCELLING IN READING. Going up on NWEA tests, going up levels in benchmarking. I've even got some to actually like reading! It's crazy but so much fun.
Just so everyone knows, I love sleep. I love sleeping in. But on weekdays, I don't mind waking up early to go to work. I don't mind standing in the commons area and greeting all the students when they get off the bus. I don't mind staying after school to plan for pull out groups during testing season. I don't mind when I need to change my schedule up a little when a teacher needs to me help a student at a certain time. I love my job, and sometimes I wish I went to college to be a teacher. But for now, I don't mind working with ELL students, fighting for what they need, or being someone they can talk to. This job has been one of the best accomplishments of my 23 years of life.
For this blog post, I decided to make it fun. In doing so, I'm going to list my favorite things/people. The things in the following list mean a lot to me and I want to share them with whomever decides to read this post. And I think it'll be a fun way to learn something about me that you didn't know before. Or you might find out that I'm secretly crazy. Either way, it'll be fun.
1. BOOKS – now, if you didn't know that already, then you truly don't know me. Because of my love of books, I found what I wanted to do with my life: literary agent (more on that a little later). I mostly like all genre of books except for a few. My favorite books fall under the following genres: women's fiction, romance, young adult, adult contemporary, fanfiction, and non-fiction. Just for fun, here is a list of my favorite authors (who I will recommend ALWAYS): Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Amy Reichert, and Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan (these two are a duo).
2. LITERARY AGENT INTERN – to continue on with the book theme, one of my favorite things is working and interning with Brent Taylor. I've been his intern since April and I've learned so much. And I am truly enjoying every minute of it. Being his intern has allowed me to start thinking about what kinds of books I would want to represent when I (hopefully) become an agent. Every time a manuscript shows up in my email, I get so happy. So, Brent, thank you for taking me on as your intern. It means the world to me.
3. WRITING – writing has always been a big part of my life. Ever since my sophomore year of high school, I believe. I still have the manuscript from the very first "novel" I've ever written. Although it's embarrassing, it's something I'm super proud of. I can only hope to be able to write like Jodi Picoult one day. Not only that, but I've made one of my best friends ever because of writing. Amanda, thank you so much for forgiving me after I dropped icing on your computer (HAHA). And thank you for putting up with all of my craziness. It truly means a lot to me. I cannot wait to really dive into the book we're writing together.
4. ONE DIRECTION – I bet you all were wondering when this would pop up, so here it is! First, I would just like to say to those who think it's a little weird that I like a boyband: whatever, get over it. Harry, Niall, Liam, Zayn, and Louis are all either my age or a year or two older than me. It's not like I'm obsessed with guys younger than eighteen. Secondly, the members of this band are just so amazing. They care about people. Harry is fighting for equality all over the world. Louis spends a lot of time raising money for children who are dying from cancer. As a band for Red Nose Day, they took the money for a music video for "One Way or Another" and donated it to those in Africa. And finally, together or apart, they make some pretty great music. Their music has gotten me out of some pretty hard times. If I'm stressed, upset, or sad, I know if I listened to 1D, I'll be happy. There is just something about these guys . . .
5. THE ROYAL FAMILY – Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Harry, Prince George Alexander Louis, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, and William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are some of my favorite people on this planet. I've been mesmerized by their existence for the longest time. Everything about them is perfect. And because of them, I have made some great friends who are just as obsessed as I am. More specifically, Gail Werner. The moment something big happens, we are instantly messaging each other about it. It will definitely always be one of my favorite things.
6. TRAVEL – granted, I haven't actually traveled to these places I'm about to list, but the idea of one day being able to sends adrenaline through my body. London and New York have been on my mind all of my college career. So much so, they made their way on to my graduation cap. New York has always been a place I've wanted to live in. When I started college, I knew I wanted to work within publishing, I just didn't know what. But the one thing I did know was that I needed to be in New York. That has changed quite a bit lately. Now, I would love to live and work in London. It would be the perfect fit for me, I just know it.
7. FAMILY – last year, my grandfather on my dad's side passed away. At his funeral, I met some of my family I didn't know or remembering meeting when I was younger. But his funeral pushed that side of my family to get together for reunions. In the last year, we've had three, and I'm so grateful for having these chances to get close with the family I didn't know I had. I have gotten super close with some of my "third" cousins. Zach was the first one I met (I met him at the funeral). He accepted me into the family like it was nothing. Allie was the second one I met (I also met her at the funeral). She's the one I go to whenever I have a problem. We've gotten so close in the last year. And, finally, Kameron. I don't think I can put how much he means to me into words. He's stuck with me for the last year, through all my panicking about graduation and after graduation, relationship issues, and so much more. Even though he yelled "Go Big Red" while I crossed the stage at graduation, I think I'll keep him. Oh, and my sister is pretty great too. My best friend for life for sure.
8. PETS – I love all of my pets. I don't know what my life would be like without the dogs and cats that are in my life. Sometimes they drive me up a wall, but I wouldn't change how things are. EVER.
These are just some of my favorite things, but they're the most important. They make me who I am and they allow me to be myself. Without these things, I don't know who I would be.
Different Directions
Top left: Harry Styles' album cover.
Top right: Niall Horan's "Slow Hands" cover
Bottom left: Liam Payne's single cover
Bottom right: Louis Tomlinson's solo cover
If you know me at all, then you know just how much I love One Direction . . . especially when they were still together as a boy band. For a little over a year, the members (Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson, just in case you didn't know) have gone in their own direction (HAHA, get it?). But that hasn't stopped me from being one of their biggest fans. So, I'm taking this blog post to talk about and share my opinion on all of their new music. And because I'm me, I'm going to write about them from youngest to oldest, just in case they happen to see this and think I'm playing favorites (But that Harry Styles, though. What a babe!).
Okay, being the only member of 1D to have an entire album out, I just want to take a second and thank him for gracing us all with his angelic voice and his beautiful lyrics once again. Also, I just love how every song is different. Meaning, a nice mixture of rock and pop. It truly fits his voice. Since it came out on May 12th, I think I've listened to the entire album over seventy-five times. Yeah, I'm that person. I might claim that I love ALL of the songs, but I'm a human and I have my favorites.
"Ever Since New York" is probably my favorite, I'm not going to lie. There is just something about this song that pulls me in every time it plays on my phone. I've found myself singing it at random times throughout the day, also. Maybe I do have a problem?
"Two Ghosts" is just beautiful. I honestly can't think of a better word than "beautiful." Whether this song is actually about Tay Swizzle (EW) or not, everything about this song screams Harry Styles. It's sweet and light and just an all-around amazing song.
"Sweet Creature" just makes me so happy. Now, I'm not sure why H. Styles is calling this person a "sweet creature" instead of something like "sweet woman" or "sweet man" but I totally dig it. And I totally dig the song and loving someone so much that, no matter what happens, "sweet creature, wherever I go, you bring me home."
And, finally "Sign of the Times." When I first heard this song, I was like "why is it so flipping long?!" but then I understood. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the high notes he hits in the song, I just love the meaning behind it. Styles said in a recent interview that the song is about everything that's been happening in world. More specifically, Brexit and Trump.
Those four songs are my personal favorites. But the whole album is amazing. Whether you LOVE One Direction and Harry or not, you should definitely listen to his album titled "Harry Styles." The passion he has for music comes through in all the songs. It's definitely worth a listen.
Being the first one of the members to release their first single, Niall baby, you are amazing. I just want to point out how far this Irish boy has come. When 1D first started, he didn't have a lot of solos in the songs. But as the years went on and his voice got stronger, he was able to have more singing parts. And now, he has two solo singles out and I couldn't be more proud of how far he's come. Every time he announced when each of his singles would drop, I stayed up until midnight to download them, and then I would listen to them once or twice before going to bed. And I've been obsessed with them ever since.
This Town," which came out in September of 2016, is so Niall. In saying so, I just mean that it's sweet and adorable just like him. And I know that's a weird statement given that it's a song about heartbreak, but the words he uses to describe everything he still wants to say to "her" or "him" is so cute. Is that the right word? I'm not sure, but it definitely works. And I can imagine how it feels to see "her" or "him" just by listening to his words.
"Slow Hands." Two words; HOLY CRAP. Excuse me, but where did this Niall Horan come from? I mean, there were sexual songs on the last 1D album that he apparently helped write BUT WHAT THE HECK. And the fact that this song is categorized as "funk-pop" is amazingly beautiful, and 100% true. Every time I listen to it, I just groove. It's so catchy, that even my sister has it downloaded on her phone. CRAZY.
All in all, the first two singles have completely blown my mind. And I cannot wait for the entire album to come out later this year. Why he's making me wait so long, I have no idea. But from what I've heard from Niall so far, this album is going to be amazing. And I CANNOT wait to hear him perform these two songs LIVE this summer when he's here in Indy. Honestly, if you haven't given these two songs a listen yet, you all probably should. They're amazing.
I just want to say a quick congratulations to this new father! Little Bear is going to be the cutest kid ever, I just know it. And I want to mention how amazing Liam is too. He's been away from his newborn son to finish the single he just dropped with Quavo. I know that can't be easy, but I'm so happy to have some new Payno music!
1. "Strip That Down" is everything that I pictured Liam would make outside of 1D. Speaking of 1D, I think I'm the only person who is not upset about one line in the song that goes "You know I used to be in 1D, now I'm out free." I don't take that as he's happy to be in a hiatus from the band. I think he's just happy to make the type of music he wants. Because everyone knows that a song like this would have never made it on a 1D album. Anyway, I digress. The song is so good, that once again, my sister has downloaded it on her phone. This song just works for Liam. I don't exactly have the words for why, but just believe me. Would I steer you wrong?
This song is so good, I honestly can't wait to hear what else he has up his sleeves. Maybe more collaborations? Maybe a song with another member of the Migos? Who knows, but I know that it will be good. And I'm happy to listen to anything he will make. Especially since I'll be able to see him perform live this summer as well! Exciting times for this 1D fan!!
Being the second member to release a single, Lou, you are just as amazing as the rest of them. Especially since he released this song shortly after his mother passed away from Leukemia. He was able to perform his song with Steve Aoki on the X Factor and dedicated it to his mom. And, just like Niall, I know how far Louis has come. He didn't get very many solos on the 1D albums at the start, but he clawed his way up just like Niall did and won the hearts of Directioners all over the world. On December 10th, 2016, he took the world by storm once again.
1. "Just Hold On" was rumored to have been written for his mom when she found out that she had cancer. Whether it was for her or not, it's a great song for anyone that's going through something difficult. A line in the chorus goes "if it all goes wrong, darling just hold on." On top of that line that appears more than once, the music behind the words is so upbeat, thanks to the lovely Steve Aoki. I honestly don't know how to describe this song other than perfect. Perfect for Louis. Perfect for everyone.
I don't know if Louis plans on putting out an album anytime soon, but I think I can live with this one song for right now. Anytime I find myself upset or in a weird mood, I turn to "Just Hold On." Something about it makes me feel safe. Then again, anytime I listen to 1D, I feel safe.
If you've made it to this part of my post, I applaud you. And I want to thank you. I love sharing what I love with other people. I love Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson a lot more than I probably should, but I don't care. And I'm definitely not ashamed of it, either. Actually, my heart is so full of happiness and pride, it might burst. Not only do they make great music, but they're great human beings, and they definitely deserve to be bragged about. Anyway, listen to their music!! All four of them will blow your mind. If not, oh well. I'll love them enough for all of us.
Vessels: A Love Story Book Review
Vessels: A Love Story
By Daniel Raeburn
Trade Paperback, 176 pages, $23.95
When Dan, a writer with a passion for underground comics, and his wife Bekah, a potter dedicated to traditional Japanese ceramics, met through a mutual friend at a Memorial Day party, they fell in love quickly. "Of all the women I've ever met," Dan told a friend, "she's the first one who felt like family." But after spending Christmas with Dan's family, tragedy struck. The baby, whom Bekah and Dan named Irene, wasn't moving and Bekah didn't feel right. The following day, Bekah went to the doctor only to find out that Irene was dead. Leaving her with the only decision: deliver a stillborn.
After the devastating loss of Irene, Dan and Bekah were stuck in a cycle of being depressed and not wanting to live. Bekah spent most of that time being stuck on bedrest while the rest of the world sped past her. She got to the point where she was tired of everyone else doing the work for her and willed herself out of bed. "She didn't want to work with anyone who'd known her before the birthday. When her fever receded she got dressed and rode a bus to the skyscrapers downtown, where she took a job in an office where no one knew anything about her but her name" (pp. 47).
A little over a year, their wedding and honeymoon later, Bekah was pregnant again. Knowing and remembering what happened with Irene, Bekah and Dan were on edge about everything. And in hopes of not jinxing this pregnancy, Bekah and Dan didn't tell anyone. The baby was breech, so a C-section was scheduled, and the baby was delivered with no problems. They named her Willa.
Based on Daniel Raeburn's acclaimed New Yorker essay, Vessels: A Love Story is the story of how he and Bekah fought and clung to each other through a miscarriage in December of 2003, a still-birth in December of 2004, a C-section in May of 2006 (Willa), a miscarriage in December of 2008, and then finally having Hazel and joyfully becoming parents. In prose as delightful as his wife's pottery, Raeburn recounts a marriage cemented by the same events that nearly broke it.
Vessels is an unwavering, immensely moving story of intimacy, strength, and love.
J Mac at BSU
** First off, just in case this somehow makes it to Jesse himself, I just wanted to thank you for making all my childhood and teenage dreams come true. I never thought I would see you in concert, let alone meet you. So thank you. For everything. **
Jesse McCartney,
All right, let me tell you a story. When I was about five, I was introduced to the lovely boyband called Dream Street. I wasn't really into music back then. Granted, I was only five years old, so what did I know? Anyway, my sister and I were really into everything that was involved in Dream Street, especially when we picked our favorite members. Courtney's favorite was always Chris Trousdale. And, Jesse, you were always my favorite. My five-year old self always saw something special in you. Believe me when I say, seeing something special in you hasn't stopped. And probably never will.
When Dream Street broke up in 2002, my heart broke with it. But it definitely spurred my love for all boybands. But I never stopped being a fan of yours, Jesse. And when your album "Beautiful Soul" came out in 2004, everything was perfect. I was only ten years old at the time, but every song on that album meant so much to me. I didn't know it at the time, but your songs have helped me through every rough patch I've ever endured in my life. More specifically, "Because You Live." It just spoke to me. But don't think I have forgotten about your other three albums. They were equally just as amazing as "Beautiful Soul." All yours songs have touched me in a way that I can't seem to put into words at the moment.
Given everything that I just told you, when I say that seeing you, Jesse McCartney, in concert has been in preparation for years, I mean it. Anytime he was in Indiana (I don't remember all the specific dates), I was either too young to go to a concert or my mother didn't think I was ready for it. And then, on my way home from Ball State one weekend, your face pops up on my facebook page and announces that you will be coming to BSU. When I say I freaked out a little bit, I'm lying. I completely lost my shit. I'm pretty sure I screamed. I think I might have even started hyperventilating. But in the best way possible. It's my senior year and I wanted to go out with a BANG. Seeing you in concert and taking a picture with you made my senior the best year here.
The morning before the concert, I was too excited to do anything else but think about hearing "Beautiful Soul" performed live. How pathetic, right? Anyway, I took my sister back to her dorm for her to get ready for her class. And then I got ready. I showered, did my make-up, and counted down the hours until it was time to head over to campus. I was so excited and nervous to meet you that I let my sister do my hair so I looked perfect for the picture we would take together. Shortly after, my friend Monica showed up and we were ready for our night to begin.
We got to campus around four in the afternoon and spent some time in Woodworth, since it was the closest to Pruis. We enjoyed some fast snacks, taking selfies, and just talking about everything going on in our lives. And then it was finally time. We got there just in time to be at the beginning of the second row of people to meet you. We waited for over an hour, but it was so worth it. When it was finally our turn to take our picture with you, I was so nervous that I thought I was going to pass out. But seeing your smiling face made everything so much better. You greeted us with "Hey, guys" and a smile. I shook your hand, even though I wanted to go in for a hug, but I didn't want to be too forward. So I was just happy that I got to stand close to you. And when you said "Say hi to Instagram," I didn't know what to do, so I did this stupid wave thing? I don't know, I was just so nervous. Meeting you took about a whole twenty seconds before we were rushed off. But I understood. I don't regret a thing from that night.
Fast forward to you gracing us with your presence on the stage, and starting the show off with "Leavin'." I remember everything from that night. Everything from me screaming so much and so loud that my throat hurt instantly to watching you choose some random girl in the front row to sing "The Stupid Things" and another girl to hold your water bottle, and finally, to you ending your stay at BSU with singing "Beautiful Soul."
Everything about that night was a dream come true for me, and probably for most of the others that saw you. I don't know how to explain how much you mean to me, Jesse. But I thank you and eagerly await your new album.
My Experience as an Agent Assistant
For a long time, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do after college. Publisher or author? Or both? Being an agent assistant at #MWW16 has helped me see that I do, in fact, want to be an agent above everything else. Seeing how my agent interacts with writers has been magical in a way I can't put into words. Also seeing how agents have formed relationships with writers they've signed has been amazing. This whole experience has put my life and future into perspective.
My first pitch session with Rachel Ekstrom was probably the most nerve-wracking but thrilling experience in my life. We had just gotten done with the All Agent Panel and barely made it up to the third floor in time for the first pitch. We made it just in time for Rachel to get settled in at her table before I went to get our first pitch. Until Friday, I had no idea how fast five minutes could fly by. Jacqueline came in, introduced herself, and immediately jumped into her pitch. The whole time, I couldn't stop watching how intensely Rachel was listening to Jacqueline. She was taking everything in and I could see the gears working in her head. Rachel then asked about comp titles and about a specific thread that was in the novel, and the whole process was mesmerizing.
Friday, Rachel and I were all over the place, jumping between the second and third floor. She was on three panels, all of which I got to sit in on. Of the three, my favorite had to be the Agent/Author Relationship panel. Because, not only were Rachel and Amy Reichert on the panel, but so were Molly Jaffa with Julie Murphy and Natalie Parker, and Uwe Stender, Brent Taylor, and Summer Heacock. It was nice getting to see the relationships that were built all on an idea for a novel. Relationships like those are ones I strive to have.
The rest of Friday consisted of more pitches (some of which Rachel asked for pages of or for the full manuscript) and some query critiques. It was a packed schedule but it was worth every minute of exhaustion and craziness. After the delicious Italian dinner we had, I went to two buttonhole sessions, one with Karma Brown and one with Amy Reichert (ahhh!). In those two 20 minute sessions alone, I learned more about publicists and genre than I could have ever imagined. It was so much fun!
AND THEN, it was book signing time! I went straight to Lori Rader-Day, because she's Lori Rader-Day and she's freaking awesome. And, then I made my way to Amy Reichert and had her sign both of the books I own of hers. But, above all else, I think my favorite part of the night was when pictures were taken. I got a picture with Amy Reichert, squeeze-hugging me! And then I got a picture with Julie Murphy, which was probably one of the highlights of the whole weekend. Then, it was photo booth time with my girls (Lauren, Amanda, Rachel, and Rachel). And finally, I ended the night with a picture with Lori Rader-Day.
After the lovely Amanda Byk picked me up for the day, the two of us spent our morning in the pitch room, bonding more than we had before. At about 10:00 am, we went down a floor to make sure our agents got to the places where they needed to be next. For Rachel: query critiques. For Lauren: just some time alone. Rachel and I made it through two critiques before we got a break. During that short amount of time, we talked about being an agent and New York. Also during that break, Rachel looked at me and said, "I should ask you more about what you thought of the pitches!" And she did. She asked me which ones I liked the most and if I enjoyed a pitch. It was the experience I wanted and I got it.
During a two and a half hour break and Rachel's nap, I got to enjoy the teaching of Ashley Ford. In a short hour, I learned more about unfinished essay than I could have ever imagined. She used a metaphor of an unfinished essay is like a sculptor and that the essay just needed to be chipped away until the real essay is found. It was the greatest lecture/session I had been to. I learned so much and changed my thinking process about essays.
And then it was time for Julie Murphy's keynote speech. As a woman that is heavier than others, Julie's speech really spoke to me. Not just about that, but because she put everything bad that happened in this world in the last month or so into perspective and it changed everything I thought I knew. It was beautiful and brilliant. She's beautiful and brilliant.
As the night came to a close, as sad as it was, I got to spend time with the brilliant minds behind the whole Workshop, I took a lot of pictures, laughed and smiled a lot. It was the perfect ending to the perfect workshop known as Midwest Writer's Workshop.
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By Stephen Frink
DAN MEMBER PROFILE
David Crosby tests an experimental diving helmet created by Kirby Morgan.
For many DAN members, a soundtrack to the most significant times of their lives might very well feature the music of David Crosby. Crosby's music has been consistently iconic: as a founding member of the Byrds; in collaboration with Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young and through a celebrated career as a solo artist.
But this is not a story of his music, which has been well chronicled in decades of Rolling Stone and other magazines; nor is it a story about his epic substance abuse and resulting health issues, which included a liver transplant and a horrific motorcycle accident. Crosby told those stories, candidly and eloquently, in two autobiographies: Long Time Gone and Since Then: How I Survived Everything and Lived to Tell About It. Instead, this is about something he shares with all Alert Diver readers, a love of the ocean and a passion for scuba diving.
It was while reading Since Then that I realized how deep Crosby's connection to diving must be. Describing his liver disease, he said, "The process was accelerating; my liver was less and less functional. So I came to terms, as much as one can, with the knowledge I might be dead before much longer … my only chance was to get a replacement … the uncertainty is awful." With that mindset, and fearing an organ donor might not be found in time, Crosby described his immediate priorities, "I decided to go sailing and get in a few last dives."
Surely, many of us have wondered what we might do if faced with the end of life and perhaps thought it might involve scuba diving. For Crosby in 1994, the decision he made was to take a trip on his beloved 60-foot schooner Mayan with friends and his wife, Jan, to the Channel Islands.
If ever there was someone who needed dive accident insurance, it would be a guy planning to jump into the ocean with a liver so badly diseased that fluid was building in his abdomen and his brain was being poisoned by ammonia. He acknowledged it was a very bad time for him and that his judgment wasn't particularly good either: "Yeah, that was pretty scary. I just wanted to stay alive long enough to get another dive in, but eventually we put her under full canvas and hauled ass to get to the hospital." A donor was eventually found, and the liver transplant was successful. Crosby can now look back on those times with the introspection of a survivor.
Today, enjoying a life of sobriety and the company of family and close friends, he still writes and performs. The day we spoke he was packing for a show in San Francisco, preparing to record a new album and getting ready for an upcoming Crosby, Stills and Nash tour of the U.S. and Europe, but he still made time to talk about scuba diving.
AD: Thanks for taking the call. I know you are a DAN member, and we appreciate it.
Crosby: No worries. I get Alert Diver, and I actually read it — great information!
We have a family membership, and my son, Django, is 17 and really passionate about diving. Ed Stetson in Santa Barbara was his scuba instructor, and Django took to it like a duck. He's a strong swimmer, and with me being 71 and Jan being 60, we love diving together as a family, knowing Django is looking out for us.
I've been diving for 43 years, so it's become second nature to me. I haven't been certified that long though. At first we just had a compressor on my boat, and I went out diving with experienced friends who taught me enough to keep me out of trouble. You would have laughed at some of our original gear. In the early years of my dive adventures we sailed Mayan to Hawaii and salvaged aluminum sheeting for backplates and held the tanks in place with seatbelts from a junked car. It wasn't until I wanted to dive off other boats that I realized I had to be certified to get my tanks filled.
David Crosby at the helm of his schooner, Mayan, with Bev Morgan
One of my best friends is dive-equipment manufacturer Bev Morgan. He is well known in dive circles for developing Kirby Morgan commercial dive helmets among many other things. We met at the marina in Santa Barbara a long time ago, and we have been diving and sailing together forever. After meeting Bev, finding modern gear was never a problem again.
AD: Bret Gilliam quoted Morgan's recollection of your early years together as follows: "He had this big Alden schooner, and he used it to get away from the crazy side of the music business and concert tours.... I had a lot of underwater camera gear and time to break away to do things. Crosby had a great sailboat set up for diving, enjoyed diving and was a good guy. The boat always also seemed to have a lot of very good-looking girls aboard. Let's see now: big sailboat, lots of dive gear, lots of camera gear, good food, good music, lots of money and time enough between concerts and work to go anywhere we wanted." It does sound like a recipe for lifelong memories.
Crosby: It's true, we've had some amazing dive adventures off Mayan. Actually, the waters of my backyard, the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara, have provided some of the best dives I've had anywhere. You can get good days with amazing visibility, and when we started diving there were abalone and lobsters everywhere. These days I dive the Channel Islands from my own boat sometimes and from one of Truth Aquatics' dive boats other times. I love just getting out there.
I'll take almost any excuse to get in the water. The ocean is real. It is welcoming if you respect it, and it's a great teacher. It can punish you if you underestimate it, but the time I've spent underwater is the most purely satisfying time I've spent in life. The more time a person spends in contact with the ocean, the more complete that person will become.
AD: If you had to pick one song from your catalog to represent your love of the sea, which would you choose?
Crosby: Graham Nash wrote a beautiful song called "To The Last Whale" that we first recorded in 1975 on our Wind on the Water duet album. I wrote a harmony called "Critical Mass" to be played at the front end of that song, and it came to the attention of the Cousteau Society. They graciously provided footage of whales and dolphins to be projected on a massive screen when we played live, and we did a Crosby, Stills and Nash tour with those visuals synched with our music. As a pure homage to the great whales and a symbol of respect for the ocean's inhabitants, that's probably my favorite.
AD: It seems like some of your famous peers are likewise passionate about the sea and ocean conservation. Jackson Browne and Neil Young are both members of the Ocean Elders, for example. Is it a musician thing?
Crosby: I don't know that it's a musician thing. Neil loves to sail, and Jackson is a surfer, so they both really relate to the sea and naturally want to influence its preservation if they can. I'm the same way. Remember, I grew up in Santa Barbara as a kid, and I would spend all day, every day at the beach. I was sailing that water by the time I was 11, and now, 60 years later, I'm still at it — either sailing on it or diving under it.
Mayan under full sail near California's Channel Islands
You can't be around the ocean and not notice things are changing. Drift nets are a horror show … 30 miles of line that kills anything that swims in its path. Global warming and ocean acidification are massive challenges to the sea — and to mankind for that matter. I find diving to be the most peaceful thing I do in life, but as divers we need to be fighters. The ocean is so elevating to my spirit that I am willing to fight for it.
I feel we, collectively, can work against global warming, underwater tests of nuclear weapons and the sheer mass of plastic and Styrofoam in our lives. People can make a difference. An example that immediately comes to mind is Louie Psihoyos and Ric O'Barry educating the world about a culture of dolphin hunting in Japan when they made The Cove. Those kinds of messages deeply resonate.
Thankfully, there are still amazing things to see. When I descend onto the reef I'm inspired all over again. We all want to save and nourish and protect the sea, and if in some small way I can contribute to the greater good, I'll be there.
Hometown: Santa Ynez, Calif.
Years Diving: 43
Favorite Destination: "Fiji. I love Fiji's extraordinary water clarity and richly vibrant coral reefs."
Why I'm a DAN Member: "[Joining DAN] seemed to be the right thing for a diver to do. I like it for the information and education DAN brings."

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Use your family name for this Design! Just in time for the Holidays approaching! Our new, DIY project; Designs for your kitchen Glassware. This Monogram is the perfect pattern for an oblong 9" x 13" glass pan Your design will come to you as vinyl, just as our other designs come, however, this one will be used just as a stencil. You will place the vinyl stencil on the bottom of your glassware and follow the detailed instructions that we send you to etch a permanent pattern into your glassware. Unlike our other patterns, which last as long as the vinyl lasts, your etching will last a lifetime. Choose a Monogram to represent your family name that will last generations to come. Read our easy guide on how to do it yourself HERE!


Pictures: (1) Catch pool at the source of the Arkansas River, below Climax Mine; (2) Twin Lakes, at the interlocken; (3) Cottonwood Lake.
Area attractions and recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
Enclosed are all the monthly Pikes Peak Country newsletters dating back to 2006.
Here are some links that are my personal favorites. I hope you enjoy them and find them interesting.
I am grateful to all the contributors whose photos, added to my own, are a tremendous pictorial testiment of the natural wonder and beauty of the great state of Colorado.
And in case you think the other "link" links are exhaustive, here are a few more.
This page is a continuation of the My Colorado Photos.
In my travels I've been fortunate to have visited some interesting and beautiful sites around our country. In addition, my friends and some relatives have contributed additional photos. See and enjoy.
Here are photos from other parts of the world. I'm especially grateful for the photos contributed by a friend showing Vietnam today.
Here an extensive list of links to other sites which may be of interest.
Useful information for buyers and sellers, as well as other information about the area, moving, altitude sickness, 1031 Exchange processes and other facts.
Here is mortgage information that home buyers can use.
Colorado Division of Wildlife website about being living with a variety of wildlife - avoiding conflict, etc.


Wangnoo Houseboats are classified Super Deluxe by the Department of Tourism. Our boats are moored on the top sight on the west side of Nigeen Lake, granting a superb view of the Himalayas. Each boat has been built by hand, its exquisite interior intricately carved from fragrant cedar wood and sumptuously decorated using beautifully carved walnut furniture, hand-woven wool and silk rugs, Khadi embroidery and richly colored papier mache items. All provide the guest with a feeling of gracious living which is a perfect complement to the rich natural beauty of the surrounding scenery.
Wangnoo Houseboats is located on picturesque Nageen Lake in Srinagar. The exquisite interior intricately carved from fragrant cedar wood, well-appointed dining room and a scenic view of the lake truly offer a memorable and relaxed stay.


Your Sales Secret for 2018: The Coffee Gift Card!
If you're selling business to business then it's all about relationships, and what better way is there than to start a relationship with a coffee.
There is absolutely no doubt that using gift cards (for recognition, as a reward or as an incentive) will leave a lasting effect on the receiver. Can you imagine how you would feel about a business that sent you a coffee 'on them?' You would certainly remember their brand name. It's also a great idea for reaching new customers and retaining your loyal customers.
Coffee is the most popular drink worldwide with around two billion cups consumed every day. In the UK we drink approximately 55 million cups of coffee per day! It seems if you want to find a decision maker, they are probably already holding a cup! Reports have also shown that Starbucks expects each store to drive around 750 customers each day in 2020! That's quite a figure.
A Coffee Gift Card is a great sales secret for your sales teams. Get them to send the cards out and arrange meetings at local venues.
If you sell directly to consumers, you can still use Coffee Gift Cards to maximise your own sales! A 2008 survey found that it costs 500% more to acquire new customers than it does to keep current ones, so it's key to offer competitions promotions and deals that continue to inspire and rewards. The cost of bringing a new customer up to the same level of profitability as an old one is up to 16x more and a huge 82% of companies agree that retention is cheaper to execute than acquisition! If you have customers– keep them!
A Coffee Gift Card can be given as part of your campaign as a reward. Perhaps you'll decide to do some market research, acquire some email subscribers or wish to encourage sales over a certain threshold. A Coffee Gift Card makes a small value reward (£2-3 is sufficient for a luxury cup of coffee or a cake) seem more impactful. Meaning you can spend your budget on the promotion advertising and getting it in front of people.
We'd love to help you choose the Coffee Gift Card that's right for you! Why not call us today, or take a look for yourself on our website.


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Texas A&M University, Operation Hat Trick Surprise Student Veteran With Prize Package
Max Kutch, who served more than 12 years in the Marine Corps, came home to find a backyard full of Aggie gear and more.
By Lesley Henton, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications December 1, 2020
Max Kutch with his wife, Liz, and children, Cain, 2, and Scarlett, 7 months.
Billy Smith/Texas A&M Division of Marketing & Communications
When Texas A&M University student veteran Max Kutch '21 arrived home on Veterans Day, he got quite a shock – a backyard full of Aggie gear and other prizes, a surprise orchestrated by the university and Operation Hat Trick (OHT) with the help of his wife, Liz.
The family of four – including the couple's two children, Cain, age 2, and Scarlett, 7 months – live in College Station. They'd been house-sitting for Kutch's brother in the Hill Country when they arrived home to find that staff members from the Texas A&M Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC) and the Division of Marketing & Communications had set up all the prizes in the family's backyard.
The prize package included OHT-Texas A&M apparel, a tent, table and chairs, a projector and outdoor screen, a grill and Aggie football tickets, among other gifts.
The prize package included a variety of Aggie gear.
A senior from Dallas pursuing his bachelor's in basic exercise physiology, Kutch shared his delight with the surprise, saying, "I pulled up and saw the lights in the backyard and I wasn't sure what was going on; I thought maybe we left the lights on," he said. "But then we came in and saw all of it and I was totally taken aback. I thought, 'Wow this is incredible, this is insane.' I'm forever grateful, this is incredibly nice."
Kutch transferred to Texas A&M after serving more than 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served as a scout sniper in Marine Special Operations Command and achieved the rank of staff sergeant before being medically retired in February 2018. He served honorably and completed six combat deployments to the far corners of the globe before his military career was cut short when the driver of a motor vehicle ran a stop sign and struck him.
He said the silver lining to his traumatic accident is that it provided the catalyst to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine. He is a member of the Texas A&M Pre-Medical Society and the university's powerlifting team. He is a full-time student with a current GPA of 3.51 at Texas A&M and 3.76 cumulative with the night school and online classes he took while on active duty. He is projected to graduate from Texas A&M in December.
The family was chosen to receive the prize package with input from staff at the VRSC, including Assistant Director Sgt. Maj. Donald Freeman (Ret.), who was on site for the surprise event.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for us," Freeman said. "It's our chance to give back and show the appreciation for all their hard work. Things like this boost veterans' spirits and help them and their families know that people out there support them."
Texas A&M has been partnering with Operation Hat Trick for the past four years to sell Aggie gear to raise money for wounded soldiers and veterans.
OHT is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness, support and funding for the recovery of America's wounded service members and veterans through the sale of OHT-branded merchandise, the proceeds from which are distributed to organizations throughout the country that support the OHT mission.
Shane Hinckley, vice president for brand development at Texas A&M, was also present for the event and said the university's partnership with OHT over the past four years has led to many opportunities to positively impact the lives of Aggie student veterans.
"Operation Hat Trick is a great program that aligns perfectly with our core value of selfless service and the military-friendly nature of Texas A&M," Hinckley said. "I couldn't be happier than to be here to surprise Max and his family. I know there are others besides Max, and he'll be the first to say the spotlight doesn't belong on him. But he deserves it, his family deserves it and we're excited to have this opportunity to give back for all he's done for our country and our freedoms."
Liz Kutch, who conspired with the Texas A&M team to surprise her husband, said she was truly blown away by all of the generosity and hard work that went into the event. "We'll never forget it," she said.
Media contact: Lesley Henton, lshenton@tamu.edu


The construction of several hermitages or chapels started in the years that followed the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. Some of them have become parishes over the years, through consecutive construction stages.
However, those hermitages erected as part of private manors and estates will now be state-owned. The best examples of hermitage heritage are located in the lower area of the municipality, where the main manors and estates are found.


Since Tesla produced its first car in 2008, the transportation industry's attention has shifted towards vehicle electrification. Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and General Motors, to name a few, are in the midst of a race to get their own electric cars onto people's driveways as soon as possible. This is having a dramatic effect on demand for certain commodities as carmakers scramble to secure the raw materials needed to manufacture large batteries. According to McKinsey & Company's 2018 Lithium and cobalt – a tale of two commodities, global demand for lithium is expected to triple between 2017 and 2025 thanks to vehicle electrification. Over the same period, demand for cobalt is also expected to increase by 60 percent.
To meet this new reality, the mining industry is undergoing a lot of changes. One country playing a particularly important role is Finland. Speaking with Mrassociates, Harry Sandström, Programme Director at Geological Survey of Finland, said the country is currently the only European Union nation producing cobalt, and is already a critical player in European battery cluster development. is one of the leading geological research and development organisations in the world, and discovered most of the mines currently under operation in Finland. "It's estimated that half of all the cobalt chemicals used in global battery production are produced in Finland," Sandström added.
This has placed Finland at the forefront of the industry, but the country is now confronting the challenges presented by increased battery production. Vehicle electrification is guaranteed to increase, but the specific rate of growth is still up for debate. This has made establishing a sustainable rate of growth in the mining sector difficult. Sandström explained that there are also challenges arising in terms of mineral processing: "There is a growing worry regarding how the metals used in batteries are produced, and whether they are based on ethical and sustainable production practices in countries that respect environmental and social values." However, with Finland's impressive history of mining innovation, the country is perfectly equipped to overcome these challenges.
Mining in Finland dates back to the 13th century, but became a significant national industry after the discovery of the Outokumpu copper mine in the early 1900s. Following the Second World War, the Finnish metal industry grew rapidly thanks to a high global demand for metal products. After the EU in the mid-1990s, Finland saw a change in government policy that allowed the provision of mining licences to foreign companies, prompting the ownership of Finland's mining industry to diversify. Today, Finland has more than 40 mines and quarries, and is the only EU country producing phosphate and cobalt. It is also the largest gold producer in Europe, and has an extensive downstream minerals industry.
The Finnish mining industry has always put a lot of resources towards research and development. "Our ores are normally of a low grade and the metallogeny is difficult, making processing fairly challenging. Cooperation between mining companies and technology providers has been instrumental in paving the road for the world-class and innovative industry we are now home to. Today's industry, which includes mines, research organisations and mining equipment technology and service providers, has good internal cohesion and strong international connections," Sandström told Mrassociates.
The Finnish Government's policy and regulation base is also reasonably stable and predictable, and has so far been supportive of the growing demand for sustainable mining. Between 2011 and 2016, Finland implemented a remarkable development programme known as Green Mining. The project had a budget of over €120m ($136m) and saw more than 150 participants take part. Currently, the government is financing the Mining Finland Programme, which aims to boost the export of Finnish mining technology and encourage growth in the sector's small and medium enterprises.
These efforts have been adding up: for the last few years, the Fraser Institute's annual mining industry survey has listed Finland among the top five mining jurisdictions in the world, and last year the country was ranked first in terms of attractive mining investment targets. According to Sandström, the country is also on the cusp of some major developments: "Finland has good potential for graphite and vanadium mining. Finland is also a significant nickel producer, and within a two-year period a new chemical plant for processing cobalt and nickel sulphates will be constructed by Terrafame Oy." Keliber, a Finnish exploration and mining company, also has intentions to open the first European lithium mine with a lithium chemical plant between 2019 and 2020.
One area of concern is the environmental footprint that mining leaves, and the potential conflicts of interest that arise between mining and other sectors, such as tourism and agriculture. Finland has tackled these challenges with the establishment of the Network of Sustainable Mining. The organisation consists of representatives from various relevant stakeholders and interest groups, with the goal of discussing and solving potential conflicts of interest before they escalate. "Handling land usage rights with the indigenous people located in the small, northernmost part of the country is an issue that has also been taken very seriously, and with full respect of the views of these parties," Sandström told Mrassociates.
Another current global trend is that ore grades are decreasing in quality, demanding better processing technology and more selective mining, according to Sandström. "Finland's approach is to improve productivity through technology, and we also already have knowledge of processing low-grade ores." Finland is also home to some of the most cutting-edge mining and processing technologies, such as flash smelting, autogenic and semi-autogenic grinding, hydrometallurgical processes and automatic pressure filters. Even today, approximately 80 percent of all underground mining technology is developed in either Finland or Sweden.
This is only the beginning of Finland's efforts to become a significant actor in global battery production. "Finland's aim is to concentrate on its strengths in the entire battery production chain: raw material supply, its processing, chemical production, control technologies of battery systems, development of electrified machinery and finally recycling technologies," Sandström told Mrassociates.
Another challenge is that Finland is currently not home to much car manufacturing, although it does have a pedigree in mobile technology development. "Finland is also looking for closer cooperation with other Nordic countries," Sandström said. "In the future, Northern Europe will be very strong in the sectors of both raw materials and technology." With its long history of success, there are few countries as well equipped to meet the challenges that vehicle electrification present.


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Mohanlal to Dulquer Salmaan, Malayalam filmstars thank CM Pinarayi Vijayan for 'standing with movie industry'
The Kerala government on Monday announced movie theatres in the state will be exempted from paying entertainment tax till March 2021, taking into consideration the difficulties faced by the industry due to the pandemic outbreak. Following the announcement, a band of Mollywood actors have come forward extending their gratitude to the Pinarayi Vijayan government. From Asif Ali to Mammootty, here are some of the artists who thanked the Kerala government on social media.
Happy birthday Chiyaan Vikram: Did you know the 'Pithamagan' star acted with Mammootty, Suresh Gopi in Malayalam?
Back then, he was a young actor showing great potential, but yet to conquer the heights of stardom. Established director Joshiy cast him to play Mammootty's trusted associate in his superhit action flick "Dhruvam" - handing the youngster a perfect launchpad. Vikram starred in eight Malayalam movies between 1993 and 2001.
published on : 17th April 2020
Vijay to Virat Kohli: Forbes top 50 highest earning Indian celebrities list 2019
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Vineyards of passion and bloody beaches: 5 eternal Padmarajan films for movie buffs
Writer-director Padmarajan, one of the most gifted individuals in the history of Malayalam movie industry, passed away this day 29 years ago. For beginners who are not accustomed to this genius' creations, here are five movies to begin with. For his fans, well, consider this our tribute to the great artist.
published on : 23rd January 2020
Citizenship Amendment Act stir: From Parvathy to Mammootty, Malayalam movie world reacts to student crackdown
After days of silence, the Malayalam movie industry has finally come out against the controversial Citizenship Act with prominent actors rallying to support those protesting against the new law.
published on : 18th December 2019
Mollywood @ 89: A closer look at the history and achievements of Malayalam cinema
At 89, Malayalam cinema is looking young. Nine decades after 'Vigathakumaran', the first silent movie, it's a time where a superstar's 100-crore blockbuster can co-exist with a gritty medical thriller, experimental movies and festival circuit favourites. Have a look at the history and achievements of Malayalam cinema.
published on : 2nd December 2019
Here is a 101 on how to become a Mammootty fan, Step 1: Watch the following classics
Watch these movies to know how a lawyer from Kerala turned into a Padma Shri awardee, three-time National film award winner, seven-time Kerala state award winner, megastar Mammootty.
published on : 7th September 2019
Happy birthday Mammootty! Check out 40 vintage photographs of the Malayalam megastar
'Mamukka' (born as Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil), who has a pan-India appeal and an audience across all kinds of cinema, turns a year older today. We have compiled a selection of rare photographs to take you across his four-decade-old journey in the film industry. Enjoy!
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Mammootty has been acting since 1979 and has appeared in more than 350 films.
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The number of American workers receiving unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest level in 44 years, according to government sources.
The Department of Labor reported that 1.87 million Americans were receiving benefits at the end of December. The number marks the lowest level of applicants since 1973, the Washington Examiner reported.
The Department of Labor also noted that the largest number of newer filings for benefits came as a result of a destructive hurricane season that caused massive damage to businesses in several southern states and Puerto Rico. But the number of new applications was still amazingly low.
"The ultra-low claims have been among the most encouraging indicators about the economy, reassuring Fed officials that they are on the right track by slowing raising interest rates and withdrawing the stimulus programs they put in place during the recession," the paper reported.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported last week that the economy added 148,000 jobs in December and noted that the unemployment rate remains at 4.1 percent.
Indeed, many companies were in a rush to outdo each other by offering raises and year-end bonuses on the heels of the passage of President Donald Trump's tax reform bill.
More than 100 American companies gave employees bonuses after Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Several corporations, such as AT&T, Comcast, and Nationwide, also increased their 401(k) matching rate, raised their minimum wages, and increased domestic investment based on their enthusiasm with the Republican tax bill.
The latest company to offer greater benefits to employees is retail giant Walmart, which announced a one-time bonus, higher wages, and other new benefits to its 2.1 million employees.


CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR HOSPITALITY CLIENTS.
Tasked with creating a brand identity that was modern, approachable and not overly kitschy, Agentsie arrived at a clean type-driven solution for the restaurant logo, paired with a geometric pattern of hexagons. The five-sided shapes applied to menu/wine list covers as well as brand business cards and stationary subtly reference the five Hawaiian Islands and the patterned backs of sea turtles often found on local beaches. In addition, the geographic motif echoes the design of an illuminated feature wall which acts as a fixture of the restaurant space. A color palette referencing cool natural elements was used to balance the interior's grey cement and dark wood finishes.


The Gran Teatro (Great Theatre) was built by Pedro Sánchez y Núñez in 1923.It is a stately building of classic style, typical to the late nineteenth century with Second Empire decoration.
In the twentieth century, after a lack of cultural infrastructures, the construction of a theatre was insistently demanded after Teatro Colón, Teatro Mora and Teatro Comico had all deteriorated and eventually disappeared.
The project was demanded and promoted by Joaquín Gonzalo Garrido, was inaugurated as "Real Teatro" in honour of the title granted by Alfonso XII. Its design sought the coexistence of both theatrical performances, despite its small stage, and cinematographic shows.
The theatre was restored in the late 1980s by Antonio de la Lama, and since 1984, it has been owned by the Diputación de Huelva and Huelva City Council. In 1990 it was re-inaugurated by SM Reina Sofia during a cello concert by Mstislav Rostropóvich.
Today, the Gran Teatro is the only theatre in the city of Huelva and offers a great variety of musical concerts, theatre performances, Easter Week and the Colombian carnival group contest.Once a week it also screens films in their original language with Spanish subtitles.
Located at a small kiosk opposite the theatre.


Match was at first outdoor venue of the season.
The women's tennis team fell 5-2 to George Washington Saturday in Washington, D.C in both teams' first outdoor match of the spring.
The Owls fall to 5-11 (2-5 Atlantic 10 Conference) with six matches remaining in the fall. The Colonials improve to 9-5 (3-1 A-10).
In the top singles flight, junior Alicia Doms fell 7-5, 6-1 to junior Leah Pascarella. Junior Yana Mavrina fell to freshman Lana Robins in the second flight 6-0, 6-2. Junior Jordan Batey defeated freshman Stephanie Wei 6-4, 7-5 in flight three.
In flight four, sophomore Ama Osei lost 6-2, 6-4 to senior Mimi Hamling. In the fifth flight, sophomore Rebecca Breland triumphed over senior Dorota Lysienia 6-1, 1-6, 6-0. Freshman Minami Okajima dropped a 6-2, 5-7, 1-0 (6-0) decision to freshman Christina Carpenter.
"She played pretty well," Mauro said of Okajima.
Okajima and sophomore Cristina Grimaldi lost the first flight doubles match 8-3 to Hamling and Pascarella. This was Grimaldi's second match of the season, after missing time due to injuries.
Batey and Doms fell 8-6 to Lysienia and Robins in the second flight. In flight three, Breland and Mavrina defeated Carpenter and Wei 9-7.
Temple is next in action on Saturday, April 6 at Massachusetts at 12:30 p.m.


Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings per share of 24cents after the close of trading today, ahead of the 21cents expected by Wall Street. Revenues were in line with estimates.
The company increased full year 2009 earnings guidance to 80cents, just head of the 76cents currently anticipated.
With a rich 21 Price-to-Earnings ratio and a 150% move off the March lows, SBUX needed to outperform in order to maintain its price gains.
-->>Cost savings initiatives delivered full-year savings of approximately $580 million, exceeding target by $30 million.
-->>Operating cash flow totaled $1.4 billion and free cash flow exceeded $900 million.
Per the guidance below, they expect Free Cash Flow of $900 million in 2010 -->> that's a Free Cash Flow Yield of 6.4% based on the current market value of the company, and I think that makes shares fully priced.


No Fenders -Formula 1, IndyCar and A Whole lot more..: Ecclestone: Bahrain Must Go On!
Formula 1 Czar Uncle Bernaughty, nee Bernie Ecclestone is being his usual churlish self by refusing to back down over continuing on with the Bahrain Grand Prix despite its Political ramifications... Uh, gee Wally; can Y'all say 40-million British pounds! Like Bernie's gonna pass up upon that?


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Fyora was in the council room sorting through the alarmingly large pile of reports she had just received. The water and air faeries from the council helped her as best they could.
"Abbie, could you hand me that paper please," asked the young queen. The air faerie obliged.
Fyora was just about to ask Rani, the water faerie a question when a guard burst into the room. The light faerie was frantic. Her golden colored eyes cast about the room until they landed on the queen. The guard beckoned hastily.
The guard didn't need to explain any further. Fyora and the council members were on their feet and out the door in seconds. They rushed to the courtyard and were greeted with total chaos. Guards and palace servants tried to restrain a hysterical Navaleen from approaching her unconscious guards. Healers surrounded Lydriel and Anna, trying to heal the faeries and block their view from the princess at the same time.
As the council members ran to the fallen bodyguards, Fyora went to help restrain her sister. The queen grabbed her sister's arm and desperately tried to get her attention. Tears rolled down Navaleen's pale cheeks as she tried to pull away. Fyora and the others were shocked by how strong the eighteen year old was. With a little persuading and much forcing, Fyora managed to get her sister to sit on a bench away from the scene before them. She sat down and held the trembling Navaleen and tried to coax the princess into telling her what had happened.
"It was that fortune teller," whispered Navaleen. "The one that attacked us in the marketplace." Fyora felt anger rise in her throat. She dearly wished she could teach that faerie a lesson, but instead, she continued to listen to her sister's tale.
"They attacked us and the fortune teller used a spell on them," her voice trailed off. Fyora had a bad feeling of who "them" were. She beckoned to Navaleen's maids, who had just arrived at the scene.
Fyora walked up to the council members, who were standing in a tight circle, while the maids led their weeping mistress away.
The council members shook their heads sadly and their queen's face paled with horror. Seeing what they had given the impression of, the faeries hastened to ensure their queen that the guards were just very badly hurt, but not dead, as she had originally thought they had meant.
"They're okay, but they got hit pretty bad," began Lilia, the earth faerie.
"That dark faerie used a powerful spell on them," said Prilla.
"Neither of them were very highly gifted when it came to magic," added Lilia.
"How's Navaleen?" asked Sira the fire faerie, trying to keep an argument from breaking out. Fyora's face fell.
"I think she's in shock," she said weakly. "Unhurt for as far as I could tell just confused and more than a little frightened." The council members nodded in understanding.
"I'll drop by with a calming potion," said Rani, trying to be reassuring. Fyora looked at her gratefully.
"Would you? That would be wonderful," said the queen. The water faerie nodded.
"Let's try to get this mess cleaned up," stated Prilla, who hated disorder. The others nodded.
"It might be nice to try and keep rumors from spreading also," said Lilia. She always was very good at viewing problems with a calm eye.
The queen and the others began to sort out the mess caused by the attack in the city. None of them realized that the worst had yet to come.
Navaleen lay on her bed in her rooms. It had taken her forever to get rid of her maids. She was glad they left. It gave time to think.
She reviewed the day's events. The shock of the dark faeries' hostility had worn off after drinking Rani's potion. Navaleen had to give the water faerie credit. That potion worked like a dream. She had been glad to learn that her bodyguards were now resting in the infirmary but something still troubled her.
She couldn't understand why those faeries in the city could be so cruel. Why did they blame her and Fyora for crimes they didn't commit? Why did they take their anger out on them? Why not Thyora instead of her daughters? The distraught princess could come up with no answer to these questions. All she knew was that she dearly wished she were somewhere far away. A place where she didn't have to worry about faeries becoming upset with her. A place where she could be Navaleen and didn't have to be the princess at the same time.
As she lay there in the shadows of the approaching night, an idea formed in her head. It would mean leaving everything she had ever known and loved behind if she carried out her plan. Was it worth it? Finally, she decided that, yes, it would be.
Getting up from the bed and walking across the now dark room, she pulled out a piece of paper and a pen. She quickly scribbled a small note explaining what she was doing and sealed in a small envelope. She stopped and seemed to think for a second, before laying the small locket she had always worn on top of the envelope. Satisfied, she turned to get ready. She grabbed her cloak and, after a moment's hesitation, she reached out and buckled her swords onto her waist. She didn't take anything else. She wouldn't need it. As quietly as she could, she moved out of her room, whispering an invisibility spell as she did so.
Fyora had finally managed to escape from the dreary meeting she had been sitting in for hours to go check up on Navaleen. She reached her sister's rooms and knocked. There was no answer. Puzzled, the young queen knocked again, this time a little harder. Still no answer. Fyora reached out and opened the door. She was surprised to see that the room was unlit.
"Navaleen," called Fyora quietly. Was it possible her sister was asleep? "Navaleen, are you okay?" Once again, no one answered.
The queen quickly said a spell which caused the candles in the room to instantly light themselves. Fyora gasped when she saw Navaleen wasn't even in the room. She was about to leave and look for her sister when something caught her eye. Approaching the desk at the far end of the room, Fyora picked up a small envelope with Navaleen's old locket wrapped around it. Staring at the necklace for a moment, the queen opened the letter and read it. Her face paled at the note's message and the locket dropped from the queen hands to land on the floor with a small clatter.
The shocked queen sat on the bed, staring at the piece of paper in her hand. She didn't know how long she sat, staring into space. Getting up she looked outside. The beautiful day had suddenly turned a frightening night. The wind howled outside, demanding to be let in. What was worse was that Fyora knew her sister was out there somewhere, going to some unknown place.
The queen laid the note down and walked slowly out of the room. She knew she had to tell the council, and now was as good a time as ever.
The queen Fyora quickly wiped away the tear which had fallen down her cheek. She hated that memory. She hated her sister for leaving and she hated herself for never looking for her.
She had just put the locket and picture away when an air faerie guard came into the council room.
"No, Lydriel, it's okay," said Fyora, rising. She walked past her friend, giving the guard a reassuring smile. As she walked, she wondered who would pay her a visit so late at night.
Her question was answered when she walked into her study. The cloaked figure that stood near the hearth turned to face her, at the same time pulling her hood down. Violet hair fell down her shoulders and green eyes blazed. Fyora paled.
"Hello Fyora," said Navaleen with a smile. "Long time no see." Fyora could only stare in bewilderment and happiness.
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While the EU net neutrality proposal we mentioned last week is far from perfect, in US a new bill for new media users challenges the monopolies gatekeepers such as Verizon are aiming to protect. The Consumer Choice in Online Video Act as it is called faces long odds. Nevertheless, it notes the interest in "promoting a diversity of views" of the US Constitution First Amendment and by doing this "sends a strong signal that preserving the free and open Internet is a legislative priority".
If until now we were worried about what a single spying agency can do to infringe our privacy (take a look at EFF's NSA spying documents compendium or read this article!), imagine the consequences of this real life scenario: NSA and GCHQ teamed up in a secret deal which allows the NSA to store Britons' personal data. Add to this what Foreign Policy columnist Colum Lynch calls "America's plan to kill online privacy everywhere"!
Fortunately, there a few companies (although too few) who are encrypting their customers data. Moreover, Google's Executive chairman Eric Schmidt predicts that "censorship around the world could end in a decade, and better use of encryption will help people overcome government surveillance". We love his optimism, but he might be too optimistic.
In Sweden, NSA type of surveillance will not only be carried by the national surveillance agency, the FRA, but the Swedish citizens will also be wiretapped by the police. According to Rick Falkvinge, "The only telecom operator to say a blank never, this is completely unthinkable to the Police demands is the Swedish Tele 2″. (As I am writing Short Copy all the way from Stockhom, I am sure glad I chose Tele 2 :).
In 2012, US copyright industries accounted for 6.5% of the nation's economy, according to a study by the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), "reaching new heights". This study is currently being used by anti-piracy lobbyists to highlight the advantages of copyright. Do you agree? With these new heights, what's all the fuss about piracy threatening, for example, the film and movie industry? Moreover, issuing fake DMCA takedowns on purpose for non-infringing material is seriously affecting Hollywood's credibility.
The music industry representatives, both in US and UK, are focusing on Google to fight online piracy. As we found last week though, in 2013 only, Google removed 200 million search results at the requests of copyright holders. This is 4 times as many links as in 2012. You can look over all the take down requests Google receives on their Transparency Report page.
EFF participated along with other organizations in a Reddit AMA (Ask me anything) where they answered users' questions about TPP and its consequences on intellectual property. Another interesting piece is Washington Post's quantitative perspective on each of the 12 countries positions at the negotiation table: while US is rather isolated and seems not to be able to shape the treaty to its liking, Canada is definitely up to something.


What's the best camera? Okay, we admit it – it's an impossible question to answer, but we'll do our best to make sure you end up buying the right camera for you.
The camera world didn't offer up a whole lot of big surprises in 2018. The trends that became clear in 2017 were taken to new heights, with big sensor mirrorless rigs taking center stage, putting medium format and full frame horsepower into ever smaller and lighter bodies.
Compact, mirrorless medium format rigs are on the rise, and if we thought the mighty Hasselblad X1D was compact, Fujifilm took it to the next level with the GFX 50R, a 51.4-megapixel G Format (43.8 x 32.9mm) sensor in a body about the size and shape of an old-school rangefinder. Lordy.
On the other end of the scale, Fujifilm also teased a high-end consumer grade MF rig with 100-megapixel resolution, for people who really like to burn through memory cards. Shown as a concept at Photokina 2018, the GFX100Megapixels concept will likely hit showrooms in 2019.
But if 100 megapixels sounds like high resolution, Hasselblad's got news for you. The Swedish company's H6D-400C MS might only have a 100-megapixel sensor, but that sensor moves around during a six-shot multi-shot sequence to produce images with a ludicrous 400-megapixel, or 23,200 x 17,400 pixel resolution. That means you could print something 77 x 58 inches at 300dpi, without duplicating a single dot.
If you're a camera mirror, there will soon be nowhere left to hide; the world no longer wants you or your kind. Vastly late to the party, the two biggest names in DSLR cameras got with the picture in 2018. Nikon was first, announcing its Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless rigs in August, along with a new range of Nikkor Z lenses and typically outstanding Sony sensors.
Canon followed suit soon after with the EOS R system, and a new range of RF-mount lenses. Its first mirrorless camera is a 30-megapixel machine that can talk to EF-mount lenses via an adapter. But honestly, Nikon and Canon, we live in the age of the Sony a9, and thus we're looking at the Z series and the EOS R series and shrugging. It feels like it's only legacy lens collections that are keeping the two big fish in the game at this point.
Panasonic also threw its hat in the ring at Photokina, announcing it's moving into full frame mirrorless as well. We got a peek at the Lumix S series cameras at Photokina, and the first two models (in 47- and 24-megapixel flavors) will hit our desks early next year.
We roll these two together because they may well eventually end up being one and the same. GoPro made some decent strides with its Hero7 Black and its inbuilt "HyperSmooth" stabilization capabilities. It's also waterproof even outside its case, and capable of live-streaming, automatic timelapse and voice commands.
On the other hand, Insta360 is coming at this space hard with a 5.7k 360-degree action cam that can do the job of two GoPros in certain situations, and has a few other tricks up its sleeve besides. The Insta360 One X tracks inertial motion while you shoot, so it can give you ultra-smooth FlowState stabilization in post, and throwing it around, combined with some nifty motion tracking capabilities, lets you get bullet time-like shots that have simply never been possible before.
Nikon's new Coolpix P1000 took the whole hyperzoom thing up a notch with a ludicrous 125x zoom. Optically, it's capable of going from a nice, wide 24mm equivalent all the way to 3,000mm. If you're willing to sacrifice some image quality (which you are anyway, with the kinds of wacky glass you need for these monster zooms), you can get that all the way up to 12,000mm in digital zoom. Or, you know, walk a bit closer. That's another option. What fun!
Compact cameras are just about pointless given the quality of a good smartphone camera these days, but Sony had a great crack at making something relevant with its RX100 VI, released in June. This clever little cookie offers a superb 24-200mm equivalent zoom range – good for the vast majority of practical purposes – with its f/2.8-4.5 Zeiss lens. It also weighs next to nothing and has what Sony describes as the world's fastest autofocus. But it costs US$1,200. So … yeah.
And there we have it, that's really about all that caught our eye over the last 12 months. A meagre crop, perhaps, but it all seems to be moving in good directions, with vast amounts of firepower being crammed into smaller and more portable rigs every year. Happy snapping in 2019!


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The Dyldam Parramatta Eels are preparing to take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval this Thursday (14 April) and Blue and Gold second rower Tepai Moeroa says the side's attack needs to continue to click.
After another big defensive effort against the Raiders last week, coming away with the two points after a 36-6 victory, Moeroa says the big defensive hauls may come to hurt the Eels at the back end of games.
"We had a big defensive effort against Canberra, and hopefully we can back it up against the Sea Eagles," Moeroa said.
"It gives everyone a bit of a boost that we can back our defence, but we can't rely on that. The back end of games, that is where it will hurt us." Moeroa added.
However off the back of strong defensive performances from the Eels over the past few weeks, the Blue and Gold offence, in particular the left edge, began to click with Michael Jennings crossing for two tries last week.
Moeroa hopes to see further improvements.
"Normy and Foz are starting to get their combination going which is good to see," Moeroa said.
And looking ahead to Thursday nights clash at Brookvale Oval, Moeroa expects a big contest up front, including coming face to face with former teammate Darcy Lussick.
"They are a strong side with Marty Taupau and the two Trbojevic's. They will be able taking it to us up the middle and hopefully we can front up and give a big defensive effort," Moeroa said.
"It will be good to play against Darcy Lussick. We will probably get in his ear during the game and try and get him to bite." He joked.
The Eels kick off against the Sea Eagles on Thursday, April 14, at 7.50pm. The Round 7 clash will also be centre Michael Jennings' 200th NRL appearance.
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