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Thoughts on Non-Western Liberalism
December 12, 2022 · by Cameron Shaffer · in Uncategorized
My friend Tracy Johnson passed along Paul Miller's 2018 article "Non-'Western' Liberalism and the Resilience of the Liberal International Order". Miller takes Donald Trump's 2017 speech in Warsaw on the nature of liberalism's relationship to Western civilization as his jumping off point. Miller argues that liberalism could have developed anywhere in the world, not just the West, and that the nature, origins, and failures of global liberalism and democracy demonstrate that liberalism does not need the civilizational features of the West (i.e., Christendom and its legacy) in order to flourish. It was a good read, and provoked a few thoughts from me. In no particular order,
1. Miller is working in the area of political science, not philosophy. Political science can be a helpful discipline (I did my undergraduate degree in it) to understand the quantifiable effects of policies, but it cannot determine whether policies are good. The good is a philosophical question; science, including political science, can only measure effects. But even the nature of the measuring rod used (e.g. the different ways Freedom House and the Center for Systemic Peace try to measure [quantify] freedom [qualitative]) is philosophically charged. Political science often makes the same mistake of the other sciences in thinking that the manner of measurement and the object being measured are objective and accessible, rather than subjective. This was one of the frequent critiques of Miller's 2022 The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism. Miller in this article makes the same assumption: that the measure of freedom in a country is the same thing as its degree of liberality…
Are Evangelicals Presbyterian?
July 7, 2022 · by Cameron Shaffer · in Uncategorized
My four-point defining feature of confessionalists, in distinction from evangelicals and pietists, is that they are
Church oriented, grounded in the Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, or Reformed traditions arising from the Protestant Reformation in the 16th-17th centuries.
Church forms matter and are central for spiritual life, especially liturgical and doctrinal formulations, along with polity.
Spiritual practice orbits the public worship of the church, with emphasis on preaching, the sacraments, and prayer.
Ordinary life in the world is good and welcome.
In Reformed and Evangelical Across Four Centuries: The Presbyterian Story in America (2022), historians from four different American Presbyterian churches wrote on the subject of the intersection between Presbyterians and evangelicals…
Gardening in the Negative World
May 23, 2022 · by Cameron Shaffer · in Uncategorized
Alan Jacobs has argued that parts of American culture and history have always been hostile to certain orthodox Christian beliefs. In this case, he points to the hostility shown to those who spoke out against racism, Jim Crow, and segregation. He is rejecting the premise of Aaron Renn's Three Worlds Evangelicalism model: there never was truly a positive world and the negative world of today is not uniquely negative. Point taken. However, there are two key differences between the abolitionist and integrationist movements and our current situation. The first is that the church, particularly the Black church, was challenging an historically embedded establishment. Currently, the cultural establishment has shifted while the church has not…
Evangelicalism and Pietism versus Confessionalism
British historian David Bebbington famously provided his four-point sociological taxonomy of evangelicalism in 1989. While the edges and applications have been debated on and off, the framework of the Bebbington Quadraleteral still proves useful. Evangelicalism is characterized by,
Biblicism: a particular regard for the Bible (e.g. all essential spiritual truth is to be found in its pages).
Crucicentrism: a focus on the atoning work of Christ on the cross.
Conversionism: the belief that human beings need to be converted.
Activism: the belief that the gospel needs to be expressed in effort.
Wheaton professor Timothy Larsen similarly provided a five-point definition in his introduction to the 2007 Cambridge Companion to Evangelical Theology…
Individualism and Virtue in Education
June 16, 2021 · by Cameron Shaffer · in Uncategorized
George F. Will's op-ed this morning in the Washington Post is fantastic.
"[Kay Hymowitz] says America's middle class demands K-12 education that cultivates and celebrates each child's individuality. Yet the middle class also expects schools to instill this class's values — accountability, diligence, civility, self-control — 'that are often in direct tension with students' autonomy and individuality'…
'In other cultures, both East and West,' Hymowitz writes, "parents prize manners and ritualized courtesies over the child's self-expression. The French teach their two-year-olds to say "bonjour, madame" or "monsieur" in every encounter.' Such ritualized greetings strike Americans as artificial and a worrying sign of an overly programmed child.'
They are artificial. As is civilization."


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Venezuela is not the only country in South America facing political instability and crisis: After losing a parliamentary vote of non-confidence on December 21st, in the small neighboring country of Guyana, the government of President David Granger has refused to resign or schedule elections, in clear violation of the constitution.
A former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence officer who defected to Iran six years ago has been charged with spying for the Iranian government and helping Iran target other U.S. intelligence agents. Monica Elfriede Witt, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of disclosing the code name and classified mission of a U.S. military special access program to the Iranian government. She was also charged with helping Iranian intelligence services in targeting her former co-workers, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday.


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The second – and the most painful – factor was the 2008 recession. Yet it's the aftermath that mattered more. As the government handed out money to the banks, schools and hospitals lost funding in the name of austerity. Rich bankers kept paying themselves million-pound bonuses while businesses went bankrupt all over the country. People lost their houses while people with big houses were handed cheap loans and tax breaks to buy more houses.
The third – and most predictable – issue was a complete loss of trust in the establishment politicians. While the country was being forced into austerity, the MPs from all parties were claiming expenses for all sorts of weird, luxurious and illegal stuff, for non-existent houses and even porn CDs.
Since the 1990s, Britain, along with other western nations, settled into a form of 'consumer democracy'. This was the opposite of 'what you can do for your country' moment of the 60s: Instead, this was a Thatcherite dream world of politics-free economy, where getting rich was glorious, being political was bad and economic growth was the sole object of policy. The wrecking ball of recession undid part of this arrangement: the unfamiliarity of immigrants, the unfairness of the bail-out and the unpopularity of the politicians soon converged in a perfect storm of public disgust.
The totemic figures of Syrian migrants and European bureaucrats were invoked and subjected to social media equivalent of public burning; frivolous promises of directing public money to Britain's beloved NHS were made out of hand. With no-one credible to tell the truth, everything was possible and anything could be true. The Brexit rallying cry of 'Take back control' gave the voter a feeling of sticking two fingers up at the powerful, and let him gain, even if for a fleeting moment, the control of his own life.
Therefore, on the morrow of 24th June 2015, the penny dropped.
Churchill once said that if forced to a choice between Europe and the open sea, Britain must always choose the sea. Its history, built on the sea-borne empire and trade, is full of painful engagements in Europe. The island-mind, obsessed with conjured nightmares of invaders across the channel, always wanted to and did keep away. Post-empire, the country still imagined itself as a hub of connections, between the three great economic spheres of Europe, the United States and the Commonwealth. Therefore, its membership of Europe, shaped by cold war politics, was forever fragile, marked by contention and tendencies of exclusivism. That relationship, maintained for geopolitical reasons, needed a redefinition after the Cold War.
Someone should have seen it coming. Princeton's Dani Rodrik predicted that a country can't have global markets, nation-state and democracy together; it must choose two, any two, of the three. However, such choice is hard: Democratic governments, which live from opinion poll to opinion poll, love to defer such issues as long as they can. It was only an accidental exercise of direct democracy, made possible by David Cameron's hubris and imperial nostalgia of the backbencher MPs, opened up the issue.
But, while Britain could leave, surrounded by water as it is, the United Kingdom could not go so easily. All of a sudden, the question of Ireland is back on the table – and even Spain is circling around Gibraltar. Brexit meant Brexit for a while, and then not: After the initial flurry of rhetoric, resolve and deadlines, extensions and fudge took it over.
A thousand Brexits bloom in the meantime. Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour party leader and a silent Brexiter, sees a wonderful world of nationalised railways and giant public sector companies, not unlike the years before Thatcher, as Britain escapes the restrictions imposed by EU law. Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, dreams of a low tax mega-Singapore, a world of no labour rights and truly free global trade, a capitalist Disneyland free from the restrictions of being in a trade bloc like EU. Nigel Farage, with his German wife and French girlfriend, sees a whiter Britain, free of immigrants; Indians, who voted for Brexit, dream of one where the Indian immigrants would replace the Poles and the Czechs. Between everyone's Brexit hopes and Brexit nightmares, Britain, a country which survived half a millennium with a weak monarch and an unwritten constitution, now looks expectantly to the Queen and its courts to find a resolution.
But, away from middle-class men fretting about their European holidays and Indian migrants waiting for hassle-free supply of ghee from home (free of European import restrictions), the ghost of Brexit-future showed up in a tragic clarifying moment: Right in front of 19-year-old Harry Dunn, in the form of speeding car driving at the wrong – American – side of the road. Harry was killed in the crash and Anna Sacoolas, the US intelligence officer's wife who forgot which side to drive, left the country using her diplomatic passport. President Trump expressed sympathy, not with the victim but the runaway American, saying 'we have all done it'!
Britain now finds itself on the wrong – American – side of the road, not knowing what's coming its way. In this end time of 'consumer democracy', opportunists galore and the conversations fracture. Through the thousand realities of breaking of times, history is being made.
"Men make history", Marx said, in agreement with Hayek, "but they don't make it as they please", because "the tradition of all dead generations weighs like a nightmare on the brains of the living." That's Brexit, summarised.

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Do you grow British cut flowers, or are you a florist that uses British flowers whenever possible? Are you passionate about using and promoting British grown flowers?
For British Flowers Week 2016 Emma Davies is offering the chance to win a free photoshoot. Enter by midnight UK time on Thursday 16 June 2016, and the winner will be announced on Friday 17 June.
1. If you are a grower, you must grow British flowers. If you are a florist you must use more than 50% British grown flowers in your floristry business.
2. You must be based in Great Britain. The shoot will take place at a time, place and a date mutually agreed between me and the winner. It will last approximately 2 hours. The shoot must use seasonal British grown flowers.
3. You will be able to use the images from the shoot for your own self publicity and promotion. You may not claim you took the images, sell them or enter them into competitions.
4. The winner will be the person I think will make the most of the shoot to promote both their business, and British flowers.


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Bitter Greens
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Pie without a net
Apparently summer in Ireland smells like gooseberries. Ross and I went to the farmer's market Saturday where they had gooseberries in quantity. In the US, I've only seen a few, and never tasted them. They also had fresh blackcurrants, which I've never seen or tasted. I asked Ross if we could make pie with both, and he said it's not traditional but sure. These two photos show before & after trimming the fruit, and were taken an hour and a half apart. No fucking around either, just 90 minutes of straight work resulting in a miniscule pile of discarded stems. This explains why no one grows this stuff in the US.
I make enough pie that I felt like I could wing it - no recipe, no scale, no measuring cups, no tools. That's called hubris, folks. Here's what to do: Chill 1 250g packet of cultured butter and chop it into smallish cubes. Put it in a bowl with 3 teacups lightly spooned full of Type 405 weizenmehl (white flour with some finely-ground bran) and a pinch of salt. Use 2 knives held between your fingers to integrate the butter into the flour mixture (I learned this from TK in college). Add very cold water until the dough comes together, separate into 2 balls and refrigerate while you look for something to bake the pie in because you certainly don't have a pie plate. Thank God Ross brought all that great cookware over from Ireland including an all-metal 8.5" frying pan. Preheat the oven to 190C and roll out your pastry with a flour-dusted wine bottle. Use flour to dust the hell out of your pastry since you obviously underestimated how big those teacups were.
Add a teacup and a half of sugar, a tiny pinch of salt, and make up the pie. While it's baking, send your friend to the grocery store to buy a whisk since 1337 as you may be, there's no fucking way you're whipping cream with a fork. Serve it with a nice sweet Sauternes and sprinkle the plated pie with sugar and because it's mind-bendingly sour.
If you're really making pie with these delicious berries, I recommend you use at least 2c of sugar for 500g fruit (yes, I know, that's crazy). You could also cut the filling half and half with grated apples, though you'll stil have to use way more sugar than you'd ever consider. I wish I had the time & equipment to make jam out of this fruit before the season is over, because the taste is really stunning - viny, fresh, weedy, wild. Well worth the work, and that's saying a lot.
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2 Experiments
I'm here in Berlin with very limited kitchen equipment, unpredictable food varieties, and no spices, so it's like I'm in college again, improvising, experimenting with simple combinations and base ingredients I'm not too familiar with. Eggplant, I repeat too often, can either be the best vegetable or the worst vegetable, depending on how it's prepared. I never cook eggplant because it's just so bad when it's bad. When Natalie was visiting during my first few weeks here, we tried making eggplant parmesan. We made the breadcrumbs with a mini-baguette, the sun, and the back of a spoon, and even so it turned out delicious, so I was inspired to try cooking the mysterious vegetable again.
First I diced up one small eggplant, salted it, and tossed it with olive oil. I roasted it in the oven just above 200 celsius until it was all brown and caramelized as shown. Meanwhile, I sauteed a finely diced small onion and a few cloves of garlic, roughly chopped and mashed with the side of the blade, in olive oil til they were translucent. I then threw in half a 500g jar of tomato puree, gave it a little rinse since I don't have a spatula and used the tomatoey water to deglaze the eggplant's roasting plate, then added that too. I cooked it at a very low temperature for an hour or two - I really wanted the eggplant to melt into the tomato sauce because it gets creamy, almost sticky. Then poured it over pasta. Would've been nice with cheese, but I consoled myself by noting what a nice treat it is to eat a satisfying vegan meal every now and then, especially here in Schweinland.
I'm a big fan of white bean soup with cabbage. Or with turnips. It's extra good with cured pig of any kind. Easy enough here, right?
So I soak little white beans, then add them with 3 chopped potatoes, 2 carrots, a chunk of magerer speck and some vegetable-broth-powder to a pot of water. It was Sunday evening, so I couldn't go out for the missing onions. I brought it to a boil, then turned the heat all the way to low and left it cooking overnight. The solid ceramic burners on my electric stove suck ass for sauteeing, but they're ideal for this sort of thing. A couple hours after I went to bed, I started smelling something I have no interest in eating: baked beans. The American/English kind, comes in a can with a chunk of pork fat, full of sweet yuckiness.
Apparently that flavor comes not only from the saucy ingredients, but also from the beans themselves. So in the morning I added some lovely chopped savoy cabbage and let that cook in for a while. Still gross. Then I took my remaining speck, cut it into slices (where it becomes familiar as bacon), fried it, and fried some onions in the fat. I left all that to mingle a while, then I took it downstairs to the compost bin and dumped it, assuming that if onions fried in bacon fat couldn't make soup good then nothing could.
the last 10 books I read
David Sedaris: When You Are Engulfed in Flames
I have noticed in the last couple years that reading while eating has become dissatisfying - I enjoy both less, taste less, remember less. I read most of this while eating. I think it was more mature and not as hysterically funny as Me Talk Pretty One Day, but I also think that last burger needed salt.
Charles Palliser: The Quincunx
A thoroughly engrossing and very long victorian legal mystery/adventure. Also quite enjoyable! It did not end the way I expected.
Cormac McCarthy: The Road
Easily one of the best books I've ever read. I'll give you a dollar if you can make it through without crying.
Anais Nin: Little Birds
Not the one in the picture, but a lovely old red hardbound edition given to me by Heather. It reads like the stories were written over a long period of time, but perhaps the progression of tone was intentional?
Haruki Murakami: Norwegian Wood
My only excuse for not having read this before is that it was just perfect for me now. Rocketed to my favorites list straightaway.
Ernest Hemingway: A Farewell To Arms
The progression of language and complexity through the book was most interesting to me. The depiction of the central couple's affair seems disturbingly co-dependent and unhealthy, but that's just age, I guess.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Memories of My Melancholy Whores
Yes, quite good, the right length for a domestic flight. I hate to say "nothing special" but that's how I remember it.
Jerzy Kosinski: Steps
A re-read of a book I thought was too creepy and yucky to ever read again. Densely packed with uncomfortable feelings and moments of brilliance.
Charlie Brooker: Dawn of the Dumb
This is a collection of Charlie Brooker's columns in the Guardian from the last couple of years. If you don't read it, you really ought to start. http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/charliebrooker He writes about (british) TV and pop culture in a way that's so f'ing funny it makes me forget that I don't get the references. A bit formulaic when you read them all at a stretch.
James Kelman: How Late It Was, How Late: A Novel
A claustrophobic stream-of-consciousness rant, the focus set so tight you feel like you yourself are blind. Review quotes refer to how funny it is, but perhaps I'm too American to find it anything but choking. In a good way.
pandoracomplexa (not exactly a comic, but)
Sheldon: The Daily Comic Strip by Dave Kellett
The Fart Party
qwantz.com - dinosaur comics
Nedroid
Spamusement! Poorly-drawn cartoons inspired by actual spam subject lines!
white ninja comics
Perry Bible Fellowship
thingpart by joe sayers


So that's it for this great Friday. Keep a watch here because I am going to be trying to make my own enamel dots one day soon. I will share the outcome once I do it. have a wonderful Friday!
I like them! I've been meaning to try that acrylic block thing too but someone don't seem to get around to doing it. It is the water on the wood desk that makes me hesitant. I have a whole "who cares" table behind me though.


Thiruvananthapuram: Terming as "unfortunate" the incidents that took place at Sabarimala over women's entry issue, spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Sunday said traditions of temples should be protected though changes in the society were a necessity.
"Changes in the society are a necessity. But that should be done by protecting the traditions. Temples are the pillars of our culture and we need to protect them," Amrithananda Mayi said.


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The Hoosiers are an English pop rock band formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Alan Sharland (drums, percussion, vocals).

Their first single "Worried About Ray" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. In October 2007, they released their debut album The Trick to Life, which reached number one in the album charts. The band released their second top ten album The Illusion of Safety on 16 August 2010 and was preceded by the lead single "Choices", released on 1 August 2010, and which reached the UK top 20.

In July 2015, bassist Martin Skarendahl left the band in what was described by the remaining members as "one of the most amicable decisions in music history".

Biography

When the band was formed in Indianapolis in 2003, Alan "Alphonso" Raymond Sharland (drummer) and Irwin Nathaniel Sparkes (lead singer and guitarist) spent some time in the United States, encouraged by their chemistry teacher (Grant Serpell, who was part of the band Sailor during their fame in the 1970s), in an attempt to broaden their horizons. The pair won themselves a football scholarship at the University of Indianapolis, despite a reputed claim to be "allergic to running" (a claim which is backed up by lead singer Sparkes' asthma).

Their time spent in Indiana inspired the band's name, as a citizen of Indiana is colloquially called a Hoosier. Having gathered enough material to compile an album, Al and Irwin returned to London, where they met Swiss keyboard player and sound engineer Duri Darms and Martin Skarendahl, a Swedish ex-fireman who was then working with Darms as a recording studio engineer and studying at The London Music School. The original group included two band members (Tony Byrne and Tom Easey) who had left by this point, leaving Sparkes and Sharland to replace them with Skarendahl.

This newly revamped trio of Sparkes, Skarendahl, and Sharland subsequently signed to RCA and released their first album The Trick to Life on 22 October 2007. The band have spoken of their desire to write songs that are about more than just "boy and girl... finding love on a Friday night on the lash with your mates". In February 2008, they were named as Worst Band at the annual NME awards. They were produced by ex-member of Jamiroquai, Toby Smith, until his death in 2017, and managed by Steve Morton.

The band's second single, "Goodbye Mr A", appeared in the football video game FIFA 08, and the game can also be seen in the "Goodbye Mr A" music video. Following the release of "Worst Case Scenario", the next release from The Trick to Life was "Cops and Robbers".

For their second album, The Illusion of Safety, several changes were made, including a more synthesised sound and the drummer 'Alphonso' returning to his given name Alan. The Illusion of Safety gave the first single "Choices" and includes the song "Unlikely Hero", for which a video was filmed in a quarry in Derbyshire. The latter was due to be a single until it was announced that this was not the case on 14 October 2010.

Departure from record label
It was announced on 1 April 2011, that the band had departed from their record label Sony after a dispute over the promotion of their latest album The Illusion of Safety. Sparkes told Daily Record, "I don't think many people knew that the second album had been released, so we're having to reissue it to bring it to people's awareness."

The band announced that they were repackaging and re-releasing the album with a new title, Bumpy Ride, on 11 April 2011. The rerelease comes with 4 new album tracks, and a deluxe version comes with a DVD of live performances.

On 24 May 2013, they appeared at Bradford University's Party on the Amp to perform a few songs Including "Goodbye Mr A".

On 25 May 2013, they appeared at Roehampton University's summerball to perform a few songs. On 18 July 2013, they performed at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, England. On 19 July 2013, they appeared at Bugjam, Santa Pod Raceway, as one of the headline acts.

It was announced by the band on Twitter that long term keyboard player Sam Swallow would be joining the band as a full member in 2013.

Crab Race
On 17 September 2013, the Hoosiers sent an email out to their fans announcing the planned release of their new album The News from Nowhere. The news was accompanied by the release of the first single from this album, "Somewhere in the Distance", a few weeks later. The band asked fans to pre-order the album. They also gave fans the chance to appear in their "Somewhere in the Distance" video and visit the recording studio.

The album was released on 14 April 2014 under the record label 'Crab Race' and was made available on iTunes, Google Play, as well as streaming services such as Spotify. Shortly after the release of the album the band embarked on a UK wide tour in the summer of 2014. This tour would be their last with founding bassist Martin Skarendahl who left the band amicably to pursue new projects.

After the departure of Skarendahl, the band began work on their fourth studio album titled The Secret Service. Like News from Nowhere, the band asked fans to pre-order the album and offered a similar incentive system to help with the production of new music. On 9 October 2015, the album was released, preceded by the EPs The Wheels Fell Off and Up to No Good. The band followed up the album with two live albums; one with recordings taken from a performance at the London Islington Academy from the 'Tour from Nowhere' in May 2014, and the other was titled Acoustic Songs in a Church which included 12 tracks from across the band's four albums to date, each song recorded in one take on a single day in February 2014. As both albums were recorded in 2014 before Martin's departure, they are the last albums to feature the full line-up of the Hoosiers to date.

After finishing their tour in 2016, it was announced that Swallow would be leaving the band.

"Route 66"
In 2021 The Hoosiers teamed up with former Britain's Got Talent contestants and YouTubers Woody & Kleiny, to record a tie-in record to the Euro 2020 Football Championship called "Route 66". Based on an old song called "PC Wilson", the football song is a charity record with proceeds from the single going to the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), while the video features appearances from Naughty Boy, The Wealdstone Raider and indie band Two Weeks in Nashville. "Route 66" charted on the Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100 at number one on the
18 June 2021, beating Will Mellor's charity cover of "Vindaloo" (recorded as Together For England with celebrities like Keith Lemon, Danny Dyer and Paddy McGuinness) which charted at number three, however neither record made the streaming chart or the Official UK Top 40.

Members

 Alan Sharland – drums (2003–present)
 Irwin Sparkes – lead vocals, lead guitar (2003–present)

Former members
 Tony Byrne – bass guitar (2003–2007)
 Tom Easey – rhythm guitar (2003–2007)
 Martin Skarendahl – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007–2015)
 Sam Swallow – keyboards, backing vocals (2013–2016)

Discography

Studio albums
 The Trick to Life (2007)
 The Illusion of Safety (2010)
 Bumpy Ride (2011)
 The News from Nowhere (2014)
 The Secret Service (2015)
 Greatest Hit(s) (2019)
 The Trick to Life (15th Anniversary Edition)  (2022)

References

External links

 The Hoosiers video interview with stv/music, October 2007

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Musical groups established in 2003
Musical groups from Reading, Berkshire
Musical groups from Indianapolis


Hi I hope this is an appropriate part of the forum to place this post as I didnt see anything listed open or off-topic.
Anyway, Over the last four months I watched The West Wing tv show, I presume you lot are aware of the show and yes I know it ended about 11 years ago, anyway, I REALLY enjoyed it, and have since been fascinated in reading about American policics even more than before, I used to like watching the likes of Bill Clinton on tv, anyway, I have since listened to the Michael Wollff book Fir and Fury, its a fantastic one to listen to! I was just wondering are any of you into listening to books about politics?
Hi I have a sort of dilemma, I'd like to watch house of cards for the entertainment side of it as I've recently become interested in American politics however given the Kevin spacey abuse scandal it kinda feels like I shouldn't be. I wanted to watch it prior to the scandal unfolding.
Sorry Newman. Politics is not allowed in this forum. It never ends well. There are plenty of places to go for such discussions. Here we focus on matters of awakening consciousness. This thread is now locked.


It is very important to realize that Twitter can work for anyone when used in the right way. Whether you are a writer, a designer, a marketer or an ambitious journalist, there is always a specific path for you to follow on Twitter in order to promote your work and meet potential customers.
For today's post, I will be sharing with you 5 great Twitter tips for journalists.
Monitor activities and discussions of people in your community.
Connect with people who will provide you with helpful tips and information.
Connect with colleagues and share ideas with them or get ideas from them.
Crowd source stories by asking the community for story ideas or information.
Quickly find people who witnessed or experienced news worthy events.
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Arthritis Pain that Moves between Joints (Roving Joint Pain) is Easily Explained by Chinese Medicine.
This type of "Bi" (a term meaning pain or obstruction) is characterized by it wandering nature. It is not stationery, but rather different joints are effected at different times. IT shares similarities with wind, as with wind itself, it is both moving and changing.
In Chinese medicine many disorders are explained by the invasion of external pathogenic factors. This is nothing more than a way of saying that a disease is caused by some external agent, such as a bacteria or virus. The ancient Chinese described this as the invasion of an external pathogenic factor.
In addition to pathogens such as viral and bacterial agents, disease is also explained by invasion of natural elements such as wind or damp. A wind invasion, while it may sound strange to modern people, is in fact something we are all familiar with. Think about a stiff neck or other condition that is caused by being exposed to a draft. That exposure is what the ancient Chinese would call an external pathogenic wind invasion.
Such a condition is often acute in nature, however, if it is not properly treated, it can process to a chronic phase. We all know someone who suffered a stiff neck from catching a draft and who now suffers from chronic stiff necks. It is quite likely, the wind has become lodged and is causing chronic recurring or ongoing pain.
A classic symptom of a wind condition, is its migratory nature. Patients who presenting with roving pain, which moves from joint to joint most often are found to be suffering from a wind bi condition.
This kind of joint pain is quite treatable. If the patient is willing to be vigilant with treatment and take any herbs his or her acupuncturist may prescribe, the likelihood of substantial, if not complete relief, is quite good.


Understanding Globalization introduces students to the concept of globalization, providing an essential history, overview of key themes and theories, and a wealth of engaging examples. The fifth edition has been completely revised to connect with students today, opening with a discussion of the far-reaching causes and effects of the recent financial crisis and including new material on global migration patterns, ISIS, and more, while maintaining the book's accessible and student-friendly style.
Robert K. Schaeffer is professor of sociology at California Polytechnic State University. He is author or coauthor of a number of books, including Social Movements and Global Social Change: The Rising Tide and Fast Forward: Work, Gender, and Protest in a Changing World.
This book is wonderful. It presents a very clear history of modern globalization and the role the United States has played in this process. It is currently the best book on explaining the historical conditions that have led to modern globalization.
Understanding Globalization reveals the complex, uneven, and often contradictory outcomes of globalization, such as growing economic inequality in some places, and increasing equality in others. It can facilitate economic integration as it has done in China or exacerbate disintegration and marginalization as it has in Africa. In this fifth edition, Robert Schaeffer explores how globalization impacts long-term processes such as development, democratization, and climate change, and how it can create short-term crises, such as war and conflict, and the 2008 global financial crisis that began in the United States. As a geographer, I appreciate that the book soundly documents the consequences that globalization has on both people and places, and that it seeks to explain a dynamic that is unevenly experienced around the world. The book is both accessible and substantial—a rare accomplishment. It has become my 'go-to' book on globalization.
This clearly written and vastly comprehensive book is a valuable and fascinating read. . . . Schaeffer turns his gaze to topics as varied as inflation, debt crises at home and abroad, stock market booms and busts, hunger and agriculture, free trade agreements, global climate change, democratization, and the global drug trade. In nearly every case, the research is solid and the choice of details fascinating. . . . I would recommend this book for general readers . . . or mid-level courses wishing to incorporate a global perspective.
Understanding Globalization is an exceptional book that thoroughly covers contemporary issues relating to globalization that students find extremely readable.
The book begins by examining the roots of the recent global financial crisis, looking at the roles of inflation, the housing crisis, Wall Street, policy makers, and more. It also explores the varying impact of globalization—from democratization and equality in some countries to destabilization and inequality in others. The fifth edition of Understanding Globalization is a compelling and current introduction to the myriad influences of globalization in our lives.


Why Use an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) When You're Ready to Buy a Home?
Buying a house is a big deal. More often than not, buyers look at around 10 houses before making a decision. It definitely helps to have someone you can trust to help you through this process. In addition, it is probably the biggest investment that someone will ever make – and the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional, especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation. This accreditation signifies the agent provides best-in-class in buyer services.
When you look for an ABR® before you look for a home, you'll be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. And you will be working with someone who has gone the extra mile by completing specialized training in delivering the best in buyer-representation services. Plus, a REALTOR® who has an ABR® designation also has an established track record with proven experience in representing the concerns of home buyers.
What is an ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representative)?
The Accredited Buyer's Representative is designed for real estate agents who focus on working directly with home buyers. An ABR® is a specialized practitioner who has demonstrated a commitment to working with buyers. ABRs® are trained to work as hard for the buyer as the listing agent does for the seller. When every dollar counts, as it always does, it is important to have someone trained to negotiate the price, terms, and conditions to your advantage.
What is the difference between a normal Real Estate Agent and an ABR?
While any agent can represent a buyer, not all buyer's agents have the experience and dedication of an ABR®. There are many benefits to establishing a written relationship with your ABR®. With a signed buyer agency agreement you become a client and, therefore, you have certain rights.
An ABR® must tell you all they know about the seller.
An ABR® has taken extra training to represent buyers.
An ABR® has demonstrated a commitment to the industry and not just trying to add up sales.
If you work with a non-ABR®, and you have no written agency relationship, your interests are second to the seller's interests.
The agent can tell the seller all that they know about you, including how much you are pre-approved for, why you are moving, and any other information that puts the seller in a stronger negotiating position.
The agent will keep all information they know about the seller confidential because the seller has a written agreement and the agent owes the seller a fiduciary responsibility.
The agent will attempt to solve problems to the seller's satisfaction. Their job is to protect the seller.
What special training does an Accredited Buyer's Representative have?
To become an ABR®, a REALTOR® must first show the successful completion of 5 transactions representing a buyer. A REALTOR® must also complete two courses, including the designation core course which teaches agents about buyer representation, negotiation strategies, and best practices and procedures between contract and closing. The ABR® agent must also be in good standing in bot REBAC® and NAR®.
The ABR® designation is awarded through the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, or REBAC®, which was founded in 1988 to promote superior buyer-representation skills and services. REBAC® is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®).
Every state has different laws regarding agency relationships. It's best to have a meeting with your agent to ask questions about your rights and your agent's role in the buying process.
The best way to be certain your interests as a buyer are represented is to sign a buyer agency agreement with a trained buyer's representative – an Accredited Buyer's Representative.
You can find an Accredited Buyer's Representative in the directory here.
Have you used an ABR® before or purchased a house without an agent? Tell us about it in the comments section below!


Remember, one man's junk is another man's treasurer. Anyway, this prompted more "does anyone remember" thoughts.
Do any of you cowboys remember saddle cinches made with fish cord? Remember the heft of the old grain buckets and oil cans? With them being made in the USA and when comparing them to the weight of the same items today, the purchasers were probably getting their money's worth.
On to household goods. Remember canning jars with the same small top as the Crisco jar I mentioned in an early article? Whatever was preserved in a jar with that small of an opening?
Then there were hash knives. Remember those? Or for that matter, remember when "hash" was a weekly meal?
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Two girls use forbidden magic to fly and fight--for their country and for themselves--in this riveting debut that's part Shadow and Bone, part Code Name Verity. Seventeen-year-old Revna is a factory worker, manufacturing war machines for the Union of the North. When she's caught using illegal magic, she fears being branded a traitor and imprisoned. Meanwhile, on the front lines, Linn defied her father, a Union general, and disguised herself as a boy to join the army. They're both offered a reprieve from punishment if they use their magic in a special women's military flight unit and undertake terrifying, deadly missions under cover of darkness. Revna and Linn can hardly stand to be in the same cockpit, but if they can't fly together, and if they can't find a way to fly well, the enemy's superior firepower will destroy them--if they don't destroy each other first.
"Set in a world torn apart by war...how they get out and what they learn about each other is the main point."--School Library Connection "A fantastic story of fierce female friendships, flying, and finding your place...The world doesn't have enough stories about girls who need each other to survive--and this fills that void amazingly."--Amanda Quain, One More Page Books (Arlington, VA) "Throughly enjoyable. Linne and Revna deal with complicated issues of family, country, loyalty, and trust and how those intermingle... Their conflicting relationship, stemming in large part from their different backgrounds, drives the story as they both work for the success of the women aviators in a world with fascinating living metal planes."--Gwendolyn Baltera, Buttonwood Books & Toys (Cohasset, MA) "Has the feel and imagery of a World War II novel, but in a world run on magic... This novel is about beating the odds, female empowerment, and female relationships. It's a strong novel and I loved it all."--Lauren Nopenz Fairley, Curious Iguana (Frederick, MD) "An empowering story about the power of female friendships that questions the blind loyalty associated with patriotism and provides insight into the role that women have actively played in battle."--BCCB * "Full of sharply realized characterizations, intriguing magical elements, and twisty plots."
--School Library Journal, starred review * "Bartlett's electrifying feminist fantasy debut uses keenly wrought characters, harrowing action sequences, and creative yet economical worldbuilding to explore misogynistic military culture and the human cost of war."--Publishers Weekly, starred review * "The richly textured world, painted in snow and fire, filled with disparate, diverse people who all want to win the war, is background to a powerful, slow burning story that develops Linn and Revna's reluctant friendship, their growing understanding of the world, and their emerging identities as soldiers who may not entirely trust the country they are willing to die for. Undercurrents of religion, hypocrisy, betrayal, and honor roil beneath the alternating third-person perspectives.... A fierce and compelling breakout debut that should not be missed."


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Q: Why won't an anchor tag generated with JQuery fire its onclick event? I am dynamically generating an anchor tag using jQuery. I have added an onclick attribute to it but when I click on the link the onclick does not fire.
I am generating the link as follows:
$(document).ready(function() {

    var attributes = {
        "id": "xxx",
        "onclick": "alert('xxxx');",
        "href": "https://localhost/widget/TabTest.aspx#"
    };
    var link = $.create("a", attributes);
    $(link).append("xxxx");
    $("#WidgetContainer").append(link);
});

A: Set the click attribute with the jQuery's click() function.
var attributes = {
     "id": "xxx",
     "href": "https://localhost/widget/TabTest.aspx#"
 };
 var link = $.create("a", attributes);
 $(link).append("xxxx").click(function(){ alert("HELLO"); });
 $("#WidgetContainer").append(link);

What you did will likely work in some browsers but not others (I'd had that work in FF but fail in IE). Generally, if jQuery has a function to do something, use it.

EDIT:
In response to Adam Backstrom's comment on the question I figured I'd better offer an alternative.  When I've done this in the past, I did it like this:

$("#someplace").wrapInner("");
$("#someplace a").click(function() {
    alert("Hello");
});

EDIT 2:
From the comments to this post, how to do this in one line (not always in the best idea):

$("xxxx")
      .click(function() { alert("Hello"); })
      .appendTo($("#WidgetContainer"));

A: If you're using jQuery 1.3 or above, you could use "live" event binding to attach the click event to any  tags you add to your page. E.g.:
$('a').live('click', function (evt) {
    alert('Hello');
    evt.preventDefault();
});
var link = $.create('a', {
    'id' : 'xxx',
    'href' : 'http://localhost/'
});
$('#container').append(link);

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Normally I wear it in a single braid, so no-one in my class knows how long it really is - if I undo it to tidy it up at school, it's wavy. So my plan is to have it hanging loose with the hair at the front fixed at the back: hopefully straight or straighter than it normally is.
I know there are several ways of fixing the hair at the front: twisting sectiong at a time or just leave it plain and put a band at the back, but I was wondering if you had any ideas.
French braids that meet in the back with a barrette, clip or other pretty hair toy is always a good look.
Recently I did my neighbor's hair before her prom. I did a french braid on each side, joined them at the back of the head and continued to braid to the end. I then threaded a large darning needle with a satin ribbon and "sewed" the ribbon through the braids and ended with the ribbons tied at the end of the single braid. Adding a few small flowers to the hair will dress it up even more.
Another option would be to twist the hair in narrow rows. Each row can be secured with a cute little claw clip or other clasp or elastic.
That sounds really cool: I'll practise that - thank you!


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Q: Potentially diagonal $K$-algebra In our abstract algebra class, we had two lectures on field extensions. Then we were given the following homework problem (with this problem on diagonal $K$-algebra).
Let $K$ be a field. A commutative $K$-algebra $A$ such that $[A:K]$ is finite and $A$ is isomorphic to $K^X$ where $|X|=n$ is called a diagonal $K$-algebra.
A commutative $K$-algebra $A$ is said to be potentially diagonal if there exists an extension $L$ of $K$ such that $L \otimes_K A$ is a diagonal $L$-algebra.
There are two questions.
1) Let $\Omega$ be an algebraic closure of $K$. Let $P(X) \neq 0$ be a polynomial of degree $n$ in $K[X]$, and let $A = K[X]/(P(X))$. Assume $P(X)$ has $n$ distinct roots in $\Omega$. Show that $A$ is potentially diagonal.
2) Let $B$ and $C$ be potentially diagonal algebras, and let $A = B \otimes_K C$. Show that $A$ is potentially diagonal.
I am really lost as to how to solve these two questions. Any help/ hint/ comment is very much appreciated.

A: For 1)

*

*Show that $\Omega\otimes_KA$ is isomorphic to the $\Omega$-algebra $\Omega[X]/(P(X))$.

*Since $P$ has no repeated factor, it admits a factorization $P(X)=\prod_{i=1}^n(X-\omega_i)$ with the $\omega_1,\dots,\omega_n$ are pairwise distinct elements of $\Omega$. Use the Chinese remainder theorem to show that $\Omega[X]/(P(X))$ is isomorphic to the diagonal algebra $\Omega^n$.
For 2)

*

*Show that $A$ is a potentially diagonal $K$-algebra if and only if $\Omega\otimes_KA$ is a diagonal algebra.

*Show that $\Omega\otimes_K(A\otimes_KB)$ is isomorphic to $(\Omega\otimes A)\otimes_\Omega(\Omega\otimes_KB)$.

*Use these two facts to conclude that the tensor product of two potentially diagonal algebras is potentially diagonal.


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Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Announces Candy Color Paradox
Posted on March 4, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team
SuBLime has announced a new romantic comedy from Isaku Natsume with the release of Candy Color Paradox on March 12th.
Candy Color Paradox is rated 'M' for Mature Readers. Print editions will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN each. Digital editions of Candy Color Paradox will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. per volume. Readers have two methods of digital access to the series on SuBLimeManga.com – a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the online manga viewer. Fans can also purchase a digital version through NOOK, Kindle, Kobo, Google Play, and ComiXology. SuBLime will publish subsequent volumes of Candy Color Paradox on a quarterly basis.
Satoshi Onoe, a reporter for a weekly magazine, has a new stakeout partner, and he's anything but thrilled about it. Photographer Motoharu Kaburagi's unconventional reporting methods and overall bad attitude are enough to drive Onoe insane. But the more the two work together, the closer they get.
Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Debuts New Manga Series – Coyote
Posted on September 3, 2018 by Graphic Policy Team
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, launches on October 9th a newmanga series about a forbidden romance between a werewolf and a human with the print and digital debut of Coyote.
The series, by creator Ranmaru Zariya, is rated 'M' for Mature. Print editions carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN and the digital versions will have an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. per volume. Readers have two methods of digital access to the series on SuBLimeManga.com – a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the online manga viewer. Fans can also purchase a digital version through NOOK, Kindle, Kobo, Google Play, and ComiXology.
Coyote, a werewolf living among humans, goes through life hiding his true identity. But when the handsome pianist he's had his eye on catches Coyote off guard during his first heat, forbidden passion explodes.
Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Debuts New Manga Series – Escape Journey
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, delivers the eagerly awaited English-language debut of creator Ogeretsu Tanaka's manga series Escape Journey on September 11th.
The new series about a love that is rekindled between a pair of former schoolmates is rated 'M' for Mature Readers. Print editions will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN each. Digital editions will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. Readers have two methods of digital access to the series on SuBLimeManga.com – via a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the onlinemanga viewer. Readers can also purchase a digital version through the NOOK, Kindle and Kobo eReaders as well as on Google Play and ComiXology. SuBLime will publish subsequent volumes of the series three times a year, ending with volume 3.
In Escape Journey, Naoto and Taichi's first try at love during their high school days crashed and burned. Years later the two unexpectedly reunite on their first day of college. Tumultuous love often burns hot, and the glowing embers of their previous relationship reignite into a second try at love.
Yaoi Manga Imprint SuBLime Releases A Strange and Mystifying Story
Posted on November 20, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, delivers the launch of new series A Strange and Mystifying Story, available now after being previously out of print.
The series, by creator Tsuta Suzuki, is rated 'M' for Mature Readers. Print editions carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN each. The digital versions carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. Readers have two methods of digital access to the series on SuBLimeManga.com – via a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the online manga viewer. Readers can also purchase a digital version through the NOOK, Kindle and Kobo eReaders as well as on Google Play. SuBLime will publish subsequent volumes of the seven-volume series on a quarterly basis.
In A Strange and Mystifying Story a man named Akio Yamane falls terminally ill, presumably from his family's curse. Remembering his grandfather's final words about their family protector, he looks to where his grandfather pointed and finds a tooth. Upon holding it, he accidentally summons a god who promises to cure him, albeit in a rather odd and intimate manner!
A Strange and Mystifying Story is Tsuta Suzuki's second English-language release, with her first being Your Story I've Known. Formerly working under the penname, "Yogore," she has also published doujinshi (independent comics) under the circle name "Muddy Pool." Readers can find out more about Tsuta Suzuki on her Pixiv page: Pixiv.net.
SuBLime Manga Imprint Announces Participation At YaoiCon 2017
Posted on October 2, 2017 by Brett
SuBLime heads to North America's largest dedicated yaoi fan convention as it announces its participation at YaoiCon 2017. YaoiCon takes place October 6th-8th at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA. SuBLime will be located in Booth #22 in the Dealer's Hall.
This year, SuBLime is proud to welcome YaoiCon 2017 official Guest of Honor, Sakira, who is the creator of SuBLime's Pretty Men Fighting Dirty. Attendees are also invited to catch the official SuBLime panel and stop by the SuBLime booth for exclusive discounts on a variety of top yaoi manga.
YaoiCon is a one-of-a-kind 18+ convention for fans of all things yaoi. The annual convention delights attendees with a fun, fan-centric atmosphere and unique programming, which includes the Guest of Honor panel and autograph session, industry and fan panels, and the iconic and not-to-be-missed Bishounen Auction.
Saturday, October 7th
5:00pm – 6:30pm SuBLime Industry Panel
Bayshore Panel Room 2
Will your OTP finally make its debut in English? Join SuBLime for its panel full of yaoi news, games, and prizes and be the first to hear this year's new yaoi title announcements!
During YaoiCon 2017, SuBLime's booth will offer a wide array of popular yaoi manga titles for sale at discounted rates! Fans can also pick up a prestreet copy of Jackass! before it's available anywhere else.
FINDER DELUXE EDITION · By Ayano Yamane
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Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he's been stalking in his viewfinder – the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Ryuichi Asami! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?
JACKASS! · By Scarlet Beriko
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Practical Keisuke's incredibly handsome best friend Masayuki has always rubbed him just a little bit the wrong way. Maybe it's because Masayuki is rich, carefree, and so stunningly handsome that he can, and does, have any girl he wants? But one day, when Keisuke accidentally wears his older sister's panty hose to gym class, it's suddenly his hot friend who's doing the rubbing…on Keisuke's panty hose-clad legs! Has he unwittingly unleashed a secret fetish that will change their relationship forever?
THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIRST LOVE · By Shungiku Nakamura
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past – but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future!
TEN COUNT · By Rihito Takarai
Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion. As the two go through each of the ten steps, Shirotani 's attraction to his counselor grows.
Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Debuts Romantic Comedy Series Jackass!
Posted on September 25, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, announces the English-language debut of creator Scarlet Beriko's Jackass! on October 10th.
Jackass! is rated 'M' for Mature Readers and will be available as a single-volume release in both print and digital formats. Print editions will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN each. The digital versions will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. Readers have two methods of digital access to the volume on SuBLimeManga.com – via a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the online manga viewer. Readers can also purchase a digital version through the NOOK, Kindle and Kobo eReaders as well as on Google Play.
In Jackass!, practical Keisuke's incredibly handsome best friend Masayuki has always rubbed him just a little bit the wrong way. Maybe it's because Masayuki is rich, carefree, and so stunningly handsome that he can, and does, have any girl he wants. But one day, when Keisuke accidentally wears his older sister's panty hose to gym class, it's suddenly his hot friend who's doing the rubbing…on Keisuke's panty hose-clad legs! Has he unwittingly unleashed a secret fetish that will change their relationship forever?
Yaoi Manga Imprint SuBLime Releases Midnight Stranger
Posted on April 2, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga (graphic novel) publisher, delivers a new supernatural series from highly requested author Bohra Naono with the launch of Midnight Stranger on April 12th.
The paranormal fantasy series about the love between a god and his goat-spirit servant will be released in print and is rated 'M' for Mature Readers. Each volume of the 2-volume Midnight Stranger series will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. The second and concluding volume of the series is scheduled for release later this year.
In Midnight Stranger, Roi, a black goat spirit, is getting bullied when out of nowhere he's rescued by the beautiful fire god Xiu. Xiu gives Roi the ability to take human form, and a grateful Roi decides to serve Xiu as his new master. Now by Xiu's side every day, Roi wishes to become more than just his servant. Painfully aware of just how ugly he is, Roi believes Xiu could never care about him, and one day something happens to bring Xiu's wrath down on Roi. What must he do to gain the fire god's favor?
Yaoi manga artist/creator Bohra Naono has created over twenty manga, some of which also have been adapted into popular drama CDs. She has also published several doujinshi (independent comics) under the circle name "NAIFU." Naono's previous English-language releases include Yokai's Hunger and Three Wolves Mountain (published by SuBLime; rated 'M' for Mature Readers). To find out more about Bohra Naono, please visit her website at www.bnlyz.com.
VIZ Media Debuts Acclaimed Yaoi Manga Series The World's Greatest First Love
Posted on April 19, 2015 by Brett
SuBLime, the global yaoi manga imprint of leading North American manga publisher VIZ Media, has announced its first print release of 2015 with the debut of The World's Greatest First Love.
The acclaimed series by famed yaoi creator Shungiku Nakamura about a passionate romance between a manga editor and his boss is rated 'M' for Mature Readers. Individual volumes will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN with future editions of the continuing series set for publication on a bi-monthly basis.
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled to learn his new boss is an old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? In the series' opening volume, tired of accusations that family connections got him his current position, Ritsu Onodera quits his job as an editor at his father's company and transfers to Marukawa Publishing. Once there, he is assigned to the shojo manga editorial department – something he has no interest in and no experience with! Having sworn he'd never fall in love again, the last thing he wants to do is work on love stories. To make matters worse, it turns out that his overbearing boss, Masamune Takano, is actually his first love from high school!
Shungiku Nakamura is one of the most popular yaoi creators worldwide. She is best known for her series Junjo Romantica, which was adapted into both an anime series and drama CD. Her current series, The World's Greatest First Love, appears in Japan in Emerald magazine and has been adapted into an anime series. Her other English-language title, Hybrid Child, is also being turned into an anime release.
Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Launches Digital Catalog on Kobo eBookstore
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Brett
SuBLime, the global yaoi manga publishing initiative between VIZ Media and Japan's Animate, Ltd., has announced the launch today of its diverse yaoi manga library to Kobo, a global leader in eReading.
You can find these manga via Kobo's eBookstore which takes advantage of the platform's E Ink eReaders, the award-winning Kobo Arc Android tablet, and top-ranking free apps for iOS, BB10 smartphones, and Android devices. Digital volumes are generally available for $5.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Individual volumes are generally rated 'M' for Mature Readers.
Among the scores of SuBLime digital titles now featured in Kobo's eBookstore that are sure to capture reader's attention are acclaimed titles such as Embracing Love, by Youka Nitta, Awkward Silence, by Hinako Takanaga, Nights, by Kou Yoneda, Oku-San's Daily Fantasies, by Noboru Takatsuki, and Tableau Numéro 20, by est em, in addition to many more.


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package com.taobao.weex.ui.action;

import android.text.TextUtils;

import com.alibaba.fastjson.JSONObject;
import com.taobao.weex.WXSDKInstance;
import com.taobao.weex.WXSDKManager;
import com.taobao.weex.common.Constants;
import com.taobao.weex.utils.FontDO;
import com.taobao.weex.utils.TypefaceUtil;

/**
 * Created by listen on 18/01/10.
 */
public class ActionAddRule implements IExecutable {

  private final String mPageId;
  private final String mType;
  private final JSONObject mData;

  public ActionAddRule(String pageId, String type, JSONObject data) {
    this.mPageId = pageId;
    this.mType = type;
    this.mData = data;
  }

  @Override
  public void executeAction() {
    WXSDKInstance instance = WXSDKManager.getInstance().getWXRenderManager().getWXSDKInstance(mPageId);
    if (instance == null || instance.isDestroy()) {
      return;
    }

    if (!Constants.Name.FONT_FACE.equals(mType)) {
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    FontDO fontDO = parseFontDO(mData, instance);
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An equities sell off on Friday night in the U.S and Europe saw the the local market down over 1% yesterday while the AUD and commodities also succumbed to the negative sentiment across markets. AUD/USD which had reached as high as 0.7170 on the wholesale market late last week is now down around 100 points from that level. Thankfully the losses on Friday didn't follow through when U.S and European stocks opened last night with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P all finishing more or less flat.
Gold and Silver, which typically perform well in times of fear not surprisingly surged through yesterdays trade with Gold up about 30AUD an ounce while Silver was up 1%. Iron ore prices remain robust but are off the highs we saw early last week, while other base metal prices are holding up quite nicely, as expected.
Speaking to import clients recently about the AUD tells me a few things, first is importers appear overly optimistic about the prospects for the AUD and what I mean by that is that many thing we have based out around the low 0.7000's on the wholesale market. However another jolt to financial markets or continued local poor economic data could see the Reserve Bank of Australia forced to cut interest rates to record lows, this would be a negative for the AUD no matter how you look at it. Consensus forecasts, and by that I mean the majority of forecasts have AUD in the 60's over the next 12 months vs the USD, and while that's not what importers want to hear that's unfortunately the reality that we should start to prepare for. Clients wishing to hedge their exposures can do so with a Forward Contract, please call me to discuss as it's probably the best strategy to mitigate foreign currency risk.
Yesterday saw the latest from the U.S Federal Reserve, who in the early hours of yesterday morning decided to keep rates on hold for a third consecutive month at 2.5%, while at the same time ratcheting down inflation expectations and the likelihood we'll see any further significant increases in U.S interest rates. In fact the latest estimates suggest one hike over the next several years. The AUD rallied vs the Greenback on this reduction in interest rate expectations but remains under pressure locally due to the weak housing market and weaker consumer spending.
Aussie employment data was released yesterday morning and showed only a small increase in the number of employed people, however that increase of about 4,000 jobs helped move the needle and saw the unemployment rate drop to 4.9% in seasonally adjusted terms.
Overnight stocks in the U.S had a very good session thanks to the Federal Reserve stance on interest rates yesterday morning. The reason being that stocks perform better when interest rates are stable or falling as opposed to rising. Our local market should open around half a percent higher this morning.
European economic data out of Germany and France is out later this evening.
Well that might just be it for the time being for the AUD's good little run with the local currency making a swift retreat from the 0.7100 level vs the Greenback but is also lower against all the other majors. The Home Price Index was released yesterday and showed that in the December quarter prices declined by 2.4% nationally taking the total losses for the full year to around 5.1% nationally with Sydney and Melbourne the worst performers. More recent data for the latest quarter won't be released by the ABS for another 2 months, however CoreLogic's more recent data is showing continued steep declines.
While the RBA have watched the deteriorating housing market and lending conditions, in their minutes released yesterday they suggested that a lack of dwelling investment was expected to subtract from growth and the decline "could be sharper" than currently expected however "members agreed that there was not a strong case for a near-term adjustment". Strange when you consider that our economy is built on just a few pillars of which housing is a major part. I think a rate cut is still likely at some point this year. As such for Importers Forward Contracts in my opinion are the best way to play the current scenario especially if protecting your costing levels is the main focus.
The FOMC meet to set U.S interest rates early tomorrow morning, however no change is anticipated as the U.S Fed take a wait and see approach to monetary policy. The market may still move on comments from Jerome Powell, so clients wishing to avoid risk should probably book USD payments today.
The AUD is up across the with the majority of those gains made versus the GBP which slid in overnight trade. AUD/USD and AUD/EUR moved only marginally higher. Financial markets more broadly were bid, with both U.S and European stocks gaining along with commodity prices. The biggest gainer in the metals space was iron ore which leapt over 4% as a Brazilian court shuttered a 12 million tonne per annum Vale Iron Ore mine. RIO, FMG, BHP and the soon to be restarted Koolan Island mine owned by MGX all benefited and should continue to do so as iron ore supply remains tight.
No economic data was released yesterday however Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes from the latest RBA meeting are due out this morning, followed by the ABS's Home Price Index at 11.30am. House prices have been falling and the declines have been accelerating in the early part of 2019. Economists have tipped a 1.9% decline in Aussie house prices this quarter which would be officially the sharpest falls we've seen since the aftermath of the GFC.
I can report this morning that there is very little to report in financial markets; of course though the whole Compass team share in sending our condolences to the Christchurch community and Muslim community worldwide.
The AUD is in much the same position as Thursday morning, with very little movement in any of the majors during Fridays session or over the weekend. AUD/USD continues to meander between 0.7000 and 0.7100, while AUD/GBP could be set to test support again around the 0.5300 level as we hear what's next for Brexit negotiations.
No economic data is due out today, however our local equities market should open higher this morning thanks to a strong finish in the U.S and Europe on Friday evening. Commodities prices remain robust with the low AUD helping to support profit margins for the major miners and exporters as a whole.
GBP was again the biggest mover overnight up 2% vs. the Aussie Dollar as the U.K Parliament ruled out a no-deal triggering of Article 50 (aka Brexit). The reject result was a sigh of relief for many across the U.K and certainly also a sigh of relief for financial markets who had sold off the Pound on the slim chance that Parliament would go ahead with a no-deal Brexit.
In other news both U.S and European stocks moved higher in unison with gains around 0.6%-0.7% across the board in the U.S, while in Europe the best performer was the French CAC which rallied 0.69%. The solid moves overnight along with a bit of buoyancy from the latest Brexit vote means our local market should open around 0.6% higher this morning. Base metals moved marginally higher overnight.
More Chinese economic data out today in Industrial Production, Retail Sales and the Unemployment Rate. Data out of China recently has been weaker than expected, so there's probably more upside than downside risks for the Aussie Dollar on the back of this data given that the worst is probably priced in.
The biggest mover overnight was AUD/GBP thanks to another failed Brexit Vote which saw Theresa May's latest plans rejected in emphatic fashion. Where this all leaves the U.K and it's Brexit negotiations remain to be seen but the Pound has been sold off on every rejection in the vote, as a result AUD/GBP is nearly 1% higher overnight. AUD/USD edged higher with commodities prices.
U.S stocks advanced once again with the only detractor being the Dow which fell 0.4%. The Nasdaq and S&P finished 0.44% and 0.3% higher. Metals prices also gained with Zinc leading the pack up $100 a tonne as inventories/stockpiles hit 11 year lows, the other base metals made smaller gains along with oil prices.
Ahead today Westpac Consumer Sentiment numbers, followed by U.K annual budget release and U.S producer prices tonight.
A public holiday in Victoria yesterday hence no report from me as I chose lounging around over following financial markets - it's good to take a break sometime.
The good news this morning is the AUD appears to have bounced back and is trading around half a percent higher versus the USD, GBP and JPY this morning. AUD/NZD has however continued it's decline with the pair now down around 800 points since mid August.
Markets performed well overnight, with U.S equities flying. The best performer was the Nasdaq up over 2%, followed by the S&P 500 up nearly 1.5% and the Dow finishing the session just shy of 0.8% higher. Why the big bounce? As is always the case it's usually several factors which may include momentum, sentiment, news or data. Overnight the release of better than anticipated retail sales showed gave the market something to cheer about while on Friday night the unemployment rates dropped to 3.8% while average earnings rose. All rosy data and not the bleak view that some bears hold.
Ahead today is home loans data and business confidence followed by U.K GDP figures and U.S inflation numbers tonight. We could see some further good moves for the AUD tonight if the data shows the world economy continuing to make progress.
More poor local economic data released yesterday put further downward pressure on the Aussie Dollar with the latest retail sales figures showing a very lacklustre 0.1% increase in month on month sales. Department stores again fielded the brunt of declines off 0.4%, while food retailing and spending at cafe & restaurants grew 0.3% and 0.2% respectively. AUD/USD is off around 10-15 points since yesterday and is nearly 2 cents lower than in late Feb.
All the data now seem to point to a rate cut from the RBA as opposed to a rate hike, which unfortunately probably also means a lower AUD. How low will we go? Well I'm not a big fan of making long dated forecasts as the book "Future Babble" paints a pretty bleak picture of expert predictions, but I can provide a basic range and suggest something like 0.6500 to the downside and 0.7500 on the upside over the next 12-24 months is certainly possible. Which means for importers, if we get an opportunity to lock something in around 0.72-0.75 then it would be wise to hedge some of your exposures. The key here is not being greedy, greed always ends in tears.
Exporters really can sit back and relax I think given the way the AUD is travelling and the way local data has been performing.
Ahead tonight is U.S non farm employment numbers which is as I say every month a crucial data event. AUD could fall under further pressure tonight if employment numbers are strong and vice versa.
Quite a boil over for the Aussie Dollar overnight with a raft of poor data this week putting the Aussie Dollar well and truly on the back foot once again. AUD vs. the EURO, USD and GBP is down around 0.75% since yesterday while AUD/JPY is off closer to 1% as U.S and European stocks faltered and data yesterday showed we have entered a GDP per capita recession "GDP per person dropped 0.2 per cent, the second consecutive fall in the widely used measure. It was only the third per-capita GDP recession since 1991." Household spending has also been weak, with retail sales struggling while new car sales have continued to decline as a result of the negative wealth effect from lower house prices - all this points to lower interest rates or some stimulus down the track if things continue to worsen. The shining light right now is once again our commodities sector which is benefiting from a low AUD and supply deficits in almost all base metals.
Ahead this morning is further local economic data in Retail Sales at 11.30am. Retail sales have been poor over the past few years so I wouldn't expect a turnaround just yet for the above-mentioned reasons, however we will be watching the data closely. Growth in retail sales is expected to come in around 0.3%.
The ECB decides on Interest Rates later this evening, forecasts are for no change to their rates which stand at 0.00%.


How do you auto-fit columns in Excel?
You can highlight the entire spreadsheet and adjust one column to automatically auto-fit all columns.
Double-clicking on the vertical line between the columns will auto-fit the column to the largest value in the column. You can tell you are in the correct location because your cursor will turn into a cross with two arrows going left to right.
Select the entire spreadsheet using a CTRL+A or click in the box above the row number and to the left of the A that identifies the first column.
Once the entire spreadsheet is selected, double-click between two columns to resize everything.


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Up to what age a person will be considered youth is still not a point of agreement. Different countries and agencies have different understanding of youth age groups. The Bangladesh Youth Policy considers people aged 15-35 as youth. The State of World Population 2011 report informs that world population reached 7 billion in 2011 and 43 percent of this population is less than 25 years old. The young peoples' rights of health, education and employment are now at the centre of development debate unlike any other time.
Greater numbers of world's youth live in developing countries as opposed to developed countries. In other word, poorer countries are likely to be younger while richer countries tend to be older as observed by Washington DC based Population Reference Bureau. Niger and Japan are two extreme examples. In Niger, a country of Sub Saharan Africa that is world's poorest region, more than half of population is aged below 15. On the other hand, about 23 percent of Japan's population, one of the world's richest nations, is aged above 65.
Asia-Pacific is home of the 45 percent of world's youth amounting to 700 million young people while South Asia is the most youthful region of the world. Youth constitutes 20 percent of South Asia's population and they are 26 percent of world's youth population. So, it is high time to bring rights and empowerment of our youth to the centre of development agenda.
With this consideration in mind the joint regional conference titled "Giving Youth a Voice" was held at Colombo on 22-24 March 2012. Institute of Governance Studies (IGS) of BRAC University, Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC) of Colombo University, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and IDRC Canada joined hands in organising the conference. The Giving Youth a Voice (GYV) conference had 6 thematic panels respectively on citizenship and state, right to education, youth policies, search for decent employment, family and community life, and, digital generation. Professor Mathias Albert of Bielefeld University of Germany gave the keynote speech of the opening session. He talked about issues and challenges of researching on youth. There was also a panel discussion where government and academic representatives from different South Asian countries discussed respective youth policy agenda. Let me now reflect from discussions at the conference as they culminated into possible policy agenda for rights and empowerment of the South Asian youth.
To begin with, youth citizenship and their accessing of state are at critical juncture in most of the region's countries. State machineries are not sufficiently aware of and equipped to effectively deal with youth issues. But youth expectations from state are growing and they are increasingly trying to push their demands through political and administrative channels. Such gap between demand and supply sometimes lead to social and political tensions.
Sanjay Kumar of CSDS, New Delhi said that youth is emerging as a political category in India. They are interested in youth leadership as evident from their greater support for younger candidates in election over the older ones. But their voter turnout is low. There is lower turnout of youth compared to voters of other age groups consistently over last 15-20 years. Again, young women vote lesser than young men and the urban youth show more interest in politics than the rural youth.
About youth and state in Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuruiya of Open University, Colombo said that historically active political engagements of youth were often violent and hence something feared. Young students were the main drivers of two major insurrections in the country: JVP insurrection in the south in 1970s and LTTE insurrection in the north in 1980s. In between there were other student led movements. The insurrections and movements saw violent clashes between youth and authorities. There was also violent response from government that led to arrest, killing and disappearance of youth. Campus based youth politics is now suppressed. Independent student unions are disbanded and university students are sent to military camps for leadership training. But the political rationale of violent youth movement hasn't totally withered. Such movements were mostly rooted in resistance to erosion of welfare state system under neo liberal prescription. But that process is still continuing causing increasing marginalization of the non elite.
Martin Daltry from British Council Islamabad talked about youth citizenship in Pakistan. The country is often making headlines for violence and religious extremism that is creating negative publicity especially for its youth. The dissatisfaction at the backdrop is revealed from a British Council study of Pakistan youth where they are most worried about injustices and oppressions suffered as citizens, where 30% identify injustice as cause of violence and 28% name poor education. Only one tenth of youth have faith in government and overall they feel forgotten or refused by international community.
Syeda Salina Aziz and Kazi Haque discussed about Bangladesh. Their paper was based on Bangladesh Youth Survey (BYS) dataset. Their findings see that youth are interested in voting and that interest grows with their growing age. But political participation other than voting like memberships of political parties, associations or groups is significantly lower. There is strong conviction about free and fair elections. Voting decisions are made mainly on the basis of the candidates' commitment to youth and local issues not on suggestions of friend and family or party affiliation. Youth are open and candid about institutional performance and in doing so they emphasized on efficiency and service delivery.
The writer is a Senior Research Associate, IGS, BRAC University.


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