It's always a good vibes when you see someone smile. A not-so-good day will be filled with positivity when someone shows his/her genuine smile. Do you agree? Well, we all the have reasons to smile because the favorite ice cream brand of all time recently announced two of their important achievements this year. Baskin-Robbins marks two significant milestones as it celebrates its first year in the Philippines and simultaneously 70 years since its birth in California in 1945.
Baskin-Robbins is inspired and committed to serve fun and smiles for the past seven decades, Baskin-Robbins is truly proud to welcome the 31 beneficiaries of their BR 31 Smiles Project. These children were also present during the event where they all enjoyed the games and the ice creams served by Baskin-Robbins. They have cleft lip and cleft palate before and the operation have changed their lives.
BR 31 Smiles Project is a campaign intended to bring back the smiles of children with cleft lip and cleft palate through free reconstructive surgery, funded by Baskin-Robbins Philippines. The number 31 is symbolic of the brand's heritage as it is known for carrying 31 flavors of ice cream at any given time – one for every day of the month. The amount needed for the 31 surgeries was raised through various promotions at the store level as well as at special selling events.
Aside from this heart-warming campaign, there's another reason to put a big smile on our faces because Baskin-Robbins introduced new offerings that are already available in their stores. I can sense more happiness as these delicious new lineup of indulgent Cookie Sundaes, premium Baskin-Robbins ice cream paired with warm, chewy cookies and topped with sundae toppings can now be purchased in their stores.
Starting October, guests can create indulgent sundaes customized to their liking by choosing from a selection of warm and chewy White Chunk Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Double Fudge Cookies to serve with up to two of their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors. The Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sundae can be topped with hot fudge, praline caramel sauce, candy pieces, cookie pieces, whipped cream and cherries.
If you find these too sweet for your linking, the infamous banana split is also available in Baskin-Robbins. In time for the 70th anniversary, scoops of fun and sweet deals such as Banana Split Junior, Banana Split Quarter, Banana Split Pint, and Sprinkle Cake will be available in all their stores here in the Philippines.
Over the past 70 years, Baskin-Robbins has brought its famous 31 ice cream flavors to the world. While the brand started as a neighborhood ice cream shop in California in 1945, it now has more than 7,500 locations in nearly 50 countries worldwide. It was founded by two ice cream enthusiasts and brothers-in-law who shared a dream to create an innovative ice cream shop that would be a neighborhood gathering place for families. Baskin-Robbins offers guests around the world a wide range of hard scoop ice cream flavors, along with custom ice cream cakes, delicious frozen beverages, ice cream sundaes and take-home frozen treats.
Thank you so much Baskin-Robbins for having me. I'm sure that through this advocacy, more and more children will have a great and wonderful smiles throughout their lives. To my dear readers, keep on visiting Baskin-Robbins stores near you and delight in these new exciting and super sweet flavors!


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SVPAs can scan emails for important information, present a daily meeting schedule and be used for a to-do list. Imagine the possibilities in your workplace—sign me up. This technology is just emerging too. New developments for the future of SVPAs are on the horizon, with Apple allowing third-party developers access to Siri and multiple businesses creating chatbots and SVPAs of their own.
When it comes to connectedness, these collaboration technology trends are changing the way employees work and businesses operate. Full adoption of collaboration tools is enhancing productivity while giving employers the ability to hire talent no matter the location. But businesses won't truly understand the complete benefits of the tech trends until they really are adopted across the organization. Take the time to work with employees and explain the benefits of these technologies. It will pay off in the end, I promise. I'm sure these collaboration tech trends are only just the beginning too. As more businesses begin to use them, new uses will be discovered. I, for one, can't wait to see what else emerges. But for now, I think it's important to focus on the adoption of collaboration tools into your workflow. It's time to change your workplace.


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25 A.D. Caiaphus made Jewish High Priest
26 A.D. Pontius Pilate made governor of Judea
27 A.D. Christ baptized and begins His ministry
31 A.D. Christ crucified (April 25)
31 A.D. Church receives Holy Spirit (June 18)
31 A.D. Simon Magus baptized
35 A.D. Paul converted
36 A.D. Pilate sent to Rome
37 A.D. Herod Agrippa made king of Judea and Samaria Gaius (Caligula) made Emperor at Rome
41 A.D. Claudius made Emperor
42 A.D. Matthew written
43 A.D. James is martyred
44 A.D. Agrippa dies
47 A.D. Paul's First Journey
49 A.D. Council at Jerusalem
50 A.D. Paul's Second Journey
50 A.D. Gospel goes to Europe exactly 19 years after founding of the Church
51 A.D. Paul writes I and II Thessalonians
51 A.D. Felix made Procurator
52 A.D. Paul writes Galatians Herod Agrippa II made Tetrarch Claudius banishes the Jews from Rome
53 A.D. Paul's Third Journey
53-55 A.D. Paul's stay at Ephesus
54 A.D. Nero becomes Emperor
55 A.D. Paul writes I Corinthians (spring); II Corinthians (fall)
55-56 A.D. Paul writes Romans
56-58 A.D. Paul imprisoned at Caesarea
59 A.D. Paul appeals to Caesar; is sent to Rome
59-61 A.D. Paul writes "Prison Epistles" Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon
60-62 A.D. James (Christ's brother) writes his epistle Festus made Procurator (60 A.D.)
62 A.D. James (Christ's brother) is killed Albinus made Procurator
64 A.D. Paul writes Hebrews Florus made Procurator Conflagration at Rome — Persecution of Christians
64 A.D. Paul visits Asia Minor, perhaps also Spain and Britain
65 A.D. Paul returns to Rome
65 A.D. Writes I Timothy, Titus, II Timothy
66 A.D. Paul's death at Rome — probably beheaded
68 A.D. Galba becomes Emperor
69 A.D. Otho becomes Emperor; Vitellius becomes Emperor; Vespasian becomes Emperor
70 A.D. Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus
75 A.D. Peter writes I Peter
77 A.D. Peter writes II Peter
79 A.D. Titus becomes Emperor
80 A.D. Death of Peter
81 A.D. Domitian becomes Emperor; Christian persecutions
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The EU Referendum and Scottish Independence @vote_leave #TakeControl #Brexit #EUReferendum #indyref2 #indyref
Posted by bryanajparry in EU Referendum, politics, Scottish independence, Scottish Independence Referendum, Scottish referendum and tagged with #EUReferendum, #indyref2, #TakeControl, @BetterOffOut, @LeaveEUOfficial, @voteleave, @vote_leave, Alex Salmond, Better Off Out, Better Together, Bremain, Brexit, Catalonia, David Cameron, devo-max, Devolution, Ed Milliband, England, English parliament, EU Referendum, independence for England, indyref, national democracy, Nick Clegg, Nicola Sturgeon, Northern Ireland, politics, Rajoy, Scotland, Scotland Decides, Scottish independence, Scottish referendum, Spain, UK, Union Flag, Union Jack, United Kingdom, Vote Leave, Wales June 14, 2016
There has been much talk in the EU referendum that a vote for leave would trigger a second Scottish independence referendum. Why? The logic is that support for the EU is highest in Scotland (leave is currently polling at a mere 17%). Indeed, the idea of a second Scottish independence referendum makes sense; if the majority of the UK, and a majority of the other constituent nations, voted for leave, but a clear majority in Scotland voted remain, this would indeed legitimately raise the question of whether the UK still worked for Scotland (if indeed it ever did). Certainly, Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP, is fond of raising this point.
As a unionist, yet someone who is strongly for leave, this worries me.
However, two points are worth making.
The SNP's position is incoherent. On one hand, they persist in calling for independence from the UK (actually, methinks, from England; I reckon the SNP would be happy for Scotland to carry on alongside the other Celtic nations). They say Westminster is too far away and removed from the affairs of Scots, and that being an independent nation would enable politicians in Scotland to much better represent the people of Scotland. Their logic: how could a population of a mere five million make its voice heard in a larger nation of some 65 million? Yet at the same time, the SNP equally firmly persists in the notion that being integrated within the EU, a far larger polity with some 508 million people!, would lead to better representation for the Scottish people. I simply cannot get my head round this, and I have never heard a truly convincing argument for how this makes any sense.
What if a majority of England votes for leave, but the UK as a whole votes remain? Does England then get an independence referendum to leave the UK? I suspect, from anecdotal evidence, that the percentage of Englishmen wanting to leave the UK is higher than the number of Scots who do!
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Scotland's Referendum: Aftermath
Posted by bryanajparry in politics, Scottish independence, Scottish Independence Referendum, Scottish referendum and tagged with Alex Salmond, Better Together, Catalonia, David Cameron, devo-max, Devolution, Ed Milliband, England, indyref, national democracy, Nick Clegg, Northern Ireland, Rajoy, Scotland, Scotland Decides, Scottish independence, Scottish referendum, Spain, UK, Union Flag, Union Jack, United Kingdom, Wales September 19, 2014
Scotland has decided to remain a part of the United Kingdom, and rather convincingly too: 28 councils 'no' vs. 4 councils 'yes', 55% 'no'. Thank <<insert mythical being here>>! But, as the BBC keeps telling us over and over until the words have now lost all meaning, "a vote for 'no' is also a vote for change". So here's some serious pros and cons as I see it now that Scotland has voted 'no' to independence.
The Union has been saved — for now!
A record voter turnout of 86% has permanently re-invigorated the democratic process forever until tomorrow when it will be business as usual.
I won't need an EU passport that they won't check anyway because it's the EU should I travel to Scotland in my life which I never have done so far even though I am thirty years old because it's so cold and dreary up there and it's cheaper to go to and stay in Malta or Spain from London than to Scotland which is ridiculous really but there you go…
The new Union Flag that I invented is no longer needed. I have been deprived of my latest and GREATEST accomplishment.
We'll probably end up having this whole referendum again within the next 15 years (think Quebec 1980 and 1995).
Spain will carry on pretending to be democratic whilst actually overriding the will of the people at all times, and feel justified in doing so. To the point, Spain will now have greater cause to deny the Catalan people an independence referendum of their own. The cause of national democrats, like myself, has been dealt a blow.
The UK is stuck with Alex Salmond forever, it would seem.
We'll probably end up re-awakening the Northern Irish question, possibily ending in a vote to see if Northern Ireland should stay as part of the UK or become a part of the Republic of Ireland (perhaps in some kind of concessionary Hong Kong-China style relationship). THEREBY resparking violence in Ireland.
English nationalism and resentment will likely bubble up again, due to the bending-over-backwards to appease the Scots, with more demands for more powers for England… probably resulting in England leaving the United Kingdom, or else England itself breaking up as every city and town decides it wants more and more powers.
The UK will likely now not leave the EU or get a better settlement for the UK (due to the influence of Labour and Scotland).
…wait. Why was I pro-union, again? Oh, shit!! Can we do this vote again please, and this time really irk the Scots so they vote 'yes'…
Scotland's Referendum
Posted by bryanajparry in politics, Scottish independence, Scottish Independence Referendum, Scottish referendum and tagged with Alex Salmond, Better Together, Burns, David Cameron, Iain Banks, Scotland Decides, Scottish independence, Scottish referendum, Union Jack September 17, 2014
Proposed Union Jack if Scotland votes 'no' to independence
I usually now post blog updates to The Doggerelizer every Monday, four times a month. However, I have to break with that today and write an emergency blog entry.
Tomorrow is the most important vote in this country for a very long time indeed, the result of which will be felt forever — no joke. Tomorrow, Scotland goes to the polls to answer this simple question: Should Scotland be an independent country? If a simple majority votes 'yes' (that is, 50.01%), then Scottish independence is guaranteed.
I am on the verge of tears (seriously). I am a patriotic Englishman. But I'm also a patriotic Briton. And the idea of the country I love so much, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, — the country that defeated Hitler, that invented capitalism, that invented almost all sports worth playing, the country of the Beatles, and so very much more besides — breaking up absolutely breaks my heart. I am a unionist through and through. Why? It doesn't really matter, I just am; why do you like salsa music, the colour red, or football? You just do. The union with Scotland resonates deep in my soul.
But I'm also 100% behind this referendum. I am fundamentally committed to national democracy (see my campaign to force the British government to recognise Somaliland, a campaign which would, ironically, more likely find favour within an independent Scotland). Therefore, any nation which demands independence must be allowed and helped to achieve this, thereby becoming part of the brotherhood of nations. Simply put: if Scotland vote 'yes', my heart will be broken, but I will accept it gladly as a national democrat.
I won't rehash the arguments for us being better together. There are many, and I think both Scotland and the remainder of the UK will indeed be better together. But of course neither will sink into oblivion if Scotland secedes from the Union. Life will go on. But both nations, I feel, will be diminished — albeit, the leftover stump of the UK rather more profoundly.
I won't go through the arguments, as it will be longsome and you've probably already made up your minds. Simply put, though: together, Scotland and England (and, yeah alright, Wales and Northern Ireland, too) have achieved some of the greatest feats mankind has ever seen. The lists of great thinkers, artists, and deeds of these two nations, united in one and joined at the hip as the UK, is almost endless. Scotland is a great nation and has always punched well above its weight. Just look at their amazing thinkers, like Adam Smith, their incredible sportsmen, like Andy Murray, and their wonderful writers, from Burns to Iain Banks. Scotland has nothing to fear from independence. But Scotland and the rest of the UK are so much better, have achieved so much more, and can continue to achieve so much more — together.
I didn't worry about the referendum's outcome until the 'yes' vote snuck ahead in the polls. Then I felt physically sick. Blasé nonchalance turned into gut-turning nausea and fear.
Please, Scotland, vote to stay with us. This is a beautiful 'marriage of two mindes' that should not end and to which we should 'not admit impediments'. We haven't even fallen out! It's like a long-term couple, perfectly at ease and comfortable with each other — but perhaps slightly bored of the sex — who decide to have an open relationship. Except that if that doesn't work out, the hubbie and wife can just agree to not do it again. Yet if Scotland votes to secede, it really is all over for good.
Two more thoughts before I leave for a restless night of unsleep.
1. Why have the 800,000 or so Scots who live in England been denied the right to vote? This vote will change the fate of their nation (be that Scotland or the UK) forever. This is a despicable travesty, and only Alex Salmond is responsible — well, Cameron is too for agreeing it. Neither clearly care about national democracy and the views of the Scottish (as opposed to "Scotlandish", if you will). I wonder why Salmond set the vote up this way. Nothing to do with English-dwelling Scots being more likely to vote against independence, is it…?
2. Just heard that, in a desperate last bid to save the Union, all three main British parties (Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat) have voted to change the British flag if Scotland votes 'no', so that the saltire is place in the foreground and not the background…
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Just a thought. You know what else makes Great Britain "Great"? The vote in Scotland has been condoned by Westminster. So if Scotland votes 'yes', it will become independent. This country uniquely understands democracy. Contrast this with Spain, where Catalonia is denied such a vote; and if it goes ahead with such a vote, it will be deemed 'illegal'. See here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29234242
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Bryan Parry: Genius
Posted by bryanajparry in flags, politics, Scottish Independence Referendum, vexillology and tagged with Alex Salmond, Alistair Darling, Better Together, David Cameron, democracy, flags, nationalism, politics, Scotland, Scotland Decides, Scottish referendum, UK, UK flag, Union Flag, Union Jack, United Kingdom, vexillology September 15, 2014
The United Kingdom's New Flag?
Scotland is going to vote on Thursday 18th of September. The outcome will decide if Scotland stays as part of the United Kingdom or becomes an independent nation. If the people in Scotland vote to leave the UK, that means that the left-over part of the United Kingdom might have to change its flag; the Union Jack gets it's blue, after all, from the Scottish flag.
I came up with some alternative, Scotlandless UK flag designs. I believe this was 2012, but it may have been before. Either way, I posted my ideas up in July 2013, and then again more recently. Check out my posts here and here.
The Metro newspaper had an article (12th Sept. 2014) with what the Flag Institute believes should be the flag of a Scotlandless UK (below). Look familiar? As you can see, I think that qualifies me as a genius: yes, Bryan A. J. Parry invented the British Flag (kind of). I expect the cheques in the post any day now…
Scottish Independence & The Union Jack
Posted by bryanajparry in articles, flags, politics, Scottish Independence Referendum, vexillology and tagged with flag, flag debate, Scottish independence, Union Jack, vexillology March 27, 2014
I tried posting this before, but couldn't quite manage it.
That was back in the days when I didn't know how to use this blog.
So I'm reposting it, but properly this time.
When Three Become One: The Union Jack is formed from the flags of the patron saints of three of the home nations.
As you no doubt know, Scotland has an independence referendum in September 2014. If the vote backs independence, the UK will go on without Scotland, of course (the United Kingdom of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, that would be). But if Scotland does go, what'll happen to the treasured Union Jack? Surely it will have to lose its blue background which represents the Scottish patron saint, Andrew. Not the most serious implication of Scottish independence, you may say, but it's not totally insignificant either: after all, the Union Jack isthe main branding of UK plc. Furthermore, the psychological blow of having our flag bleached will surely be great.
The Anaemic Jack: The UK flag minus the field of azure.
But there's no need for us to have an anaemic flag.
The current Union Jack, of course, is a blend of the flags of the Patron Saints of England, Scotland, and Ireland: that is, the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick. Many have proposed properly representing Wales, especially if Scotland leaves the union, by defacing the Union Flag with a welsh dragon ("defacing" is the technical heraldic term, by the way). However, the superimposition of the Welsh Dragon on the remains of the Union Jack doesn't quite hit the spot from an aesthetic point of view. It also runs against analogy: the Union Jack is made up of the flags of the patron saints of the home nations. So why not incorporate the flag of the patron saint of Wales, St. David, into the Union Jack?
The flag of St. David.
So without further ado, I submit the following as what I think the Union Jack should look like in a Scotland-less UK.
I personally think Scotland and England are both stronger together (surely recent sporting successes highlight this). So I hope Scotland and England remained wedded, in sickness and health, rich and poor, and so on. But if Scotland does become a sovereign natoion, there's no need for the remainder of the UK to have a radically altered or feeble-looking flag.
We might wish to incorporate St. David's flag, but leave the yellow out. This would give us a powerful red-black-white colour scheme.
And what if Scotland stays in the UK? We still might want to properly recognise Wales' contribution to the union by giving us a new flag. In which case, add the yellow cross of St. David's flag alongside the blue of St. Andrew's.
Red, White, and Black: if the White Stripes designed a new UK flag.
The current UK flag with Wales' patron saint, St. David, recognised.
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Scottish Independence and the Union Jack
Posted by bryanajparry in flags, politics, Scottish Independence Referendum, vexillology and tagged with 2014, British flag, flag, independence, Scottish independence, Scottish referendum, Union Jack August 3, 2013
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Sorry to Bother You is one of the best movies of the year. It is an incisive and funny satire that never let's the viewer get comfortable in its world. That world is close enough to the real world to be recognizable, but far enough away to be disorienting, creating something that feels like a mix of Jonathan Swift and Robocop. Sorry to Bother You is an insightful social commentary that keeps its message front and center while not getting in the way of its humor.
LaKeith Stanfield stars as Cassius "Cash" Green, a down on his luck man who wants to make a difference in the world. He shares his troubles with his performance artist girlfriend Detroit, played by Tessa Thompson. Cash starts his journey to greatness when he gets a job at RegalView, a telemarketing company. While he initially struggles, after a coworker, played by Danny Glover, teaches him to use his "white voice" Cash excels. He also joins a group of coworkers who are organizing a union. Soon, his newfound success at work creates a conflict with his friends and Cash is forced to choose between his ideals and his newfound success.
That is the surface level story of the movie, but there is more going on. So much more and it gets so much weirder. From the fake TV show "I Got the S#*@ Kicked Out of Me" to the advertised corporate slavery of WorryFree living, the movie starts in a weird place and just keeps amping up the weirdness from there until it takes a turn into out and out scifi in the last third of the movie.
The satire of Sorry to Bother You is that of a hammer; it is blunt rather than subtle. This is not a mistake, subtlety can be misinterpreted and Sorry to Bother You does not leave itself open to misinterpretation. The system that Cash must join into to survive is built to keep keep people like him in their place. From how he succeeds to what his success actually gets him, the movie makes it clear that Cash can't truly win in this system.
The material is helped by almost uniformly excellent performances from the cast. Stanfield is great in the movie, being something of an everyman than never really feels comfortable in his role. Thompson is as good as she always is. Danny Glover and Terry Crews each show up for a couple of memorable scenes, especially Glover. Armie Hammer is perfect as Steve Lift, the "visionary" CEO of WorryFree. One of the more interesting choices the movie makes is dubbing over the voices of its black actors when they speak in "white voice," with Stanfield done over by David Cross. It is strange, but like in most aspects of this movie the strangeness works for it.
Writing this review has been difficult because I am reluctant to spoil any part of the experience. Sorry to Bother You is a movie that deserves to be experienced with fresh eyes. The ride is so much more exciting when you don't know where it is going. But it is a ride that you should definitely take.


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Curiosity, following of faith has led Iowa native, writer to faraway travels
By Laura Farmer, correspondent
Nov. 25, 2017 6:17 pm, Updated: Nov. 27, 2017 8:03 am
Writer Lori Erickson has come a long way since her childhood days on the family farm in Northeast Iowa.
She's spent decades traveling the world as a travel writer and now specializes in writing about spiritual journeys and pilgrimages. Her latest collection of essays, 'Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God,' is available now.
'I love having a childhood that was not one of travel,' Erickson said in a recent phone interview. 'I never forget how fortunate I am. And I love Iowa. Iowa is full of holy places.'
Erickson, who has published eight travel books, said there are a number of misconceptions about pilgrimages. 'One is that pilgrimages are only for really religious people or fanatics. And what I try to do in the book is expand the definition of a pilgrimage. At its heart it's a journey that changes people.'
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While Erickson said there are the familiar pilgrimage sites, such as Mecca or Jerusalem, there also are places that may be sacred to just one individual. 'What's a pilgrimage for you or a place that's holy or special to you might not be to anyone else. It often has to do with memory.'
'A lot of people have a place that's really special to them. Maybe a family farm or a cabin that they've gone to for many summers.
Returning to a place like this is a pilgrimage, Erickson said. 'It's a place you go when you are more open in one way or another. When you're there you're not rushed, you're noticing nature more, you're connecting with loved ones. That's the heart of spirituality. And you don't have to follow a doctrine or say a particular prayer in order for that to resonate for you.'
Erickson's own passion for pilgrimage began in the religion section of her local public library. In her 20s, Erickson drifted from her Lutheran roots and sought out other paths to the divine, eventually following Wiccan, Buddhist, and other traditions before returning to Christianity.
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'I'm a firm believer in being a curious spirit,' she said.
Her sincere interest in, and appreciation for, various faith traditions is what lead her to pursue so many pilgrimages over the years.
'There's nothing wrong with an ordinary vacation, but sometimes, especially at transition points or when people are recovering from some kind of loss, I think that a more deliberate journey is exactly what we need.'
Erickson, who now lives in Iowa City, says people over 50 seem particularly keen to pursue spiritual travel.
She said this could be because our spiritual questions deepen as we age. 'But the questions don't necessarily get answered. For people on a spiritual path often the questions deepen and multiply. But you become more comfortable with not having easy responses to them.'
'Most people have spiritual yearnings. Even if you don't attend a faith community of any sort, that doesn't go away — you have to do something with it, especially, I think, as you grow older.'
And while one does not have be part of a specific religious tradition in order to find great meaning in its holy sites, Erickson cautioned that all such travels should be approached with reverence and respect.
'Unfortunately, sometimes people think that they can take on 'whole cloth' someone else's tradition. I think there's a way of taking other traditions seriously and learning from them without appropriating them.'
In her essays, Erickson weaves together details from her pilgrimages with candid reflections on her own spiritual journey, including her growing need for a faith community.
'That gets to the heart of some of the difficulties with being spiritual and not religious,' Erickson said. 'As I say in the book, I was that for a number of years and learned a lot, but at a certain point it really becomes hard to do it all on your own: being freelance, as it were.'
'The value of community is it can carry you when you don't have the energy or the ability to do it yourself. There's deep wisdom built into a tradition that's been around for a long time. There are prayers, songs, foods, traditions, and the way you learn those and experience those is in community.'
For Erickson, it became 'really important' to be rooted in one tradition. 'That was one of the things I learned in my own travels — that I wanted to have real roots. The line in my book about being in an open marriage with Jesus — I really do believe that. It's like being married: you have a firm commitment to your spouse, but that doesn't mean you can't go out to coffee with a new neighbor down the street.'
In an age when there is often conflict and misunderstanding between religions, Erickson sees pilgrimage as a way to find common ground.
'There's so much more that unites us than divides us. It's easy to focus on differences between people and religions and doctrines, but there is a common thread that runs through all traditions.'
'Without exception, I have been welcomed at every holy site I've visited, even when I wasn't of that particular faith. People really want to share these places and are honored when you visit them.'
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By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:51+02:00 28th July, 2016|Categories: Turkey, West Turkey|Tags: bicycle touring, hills, hospitality, Journey, Mojo & Isaba, Santos travelmaster, sun, Tent, Turkey, Wild camping|
Lately we have been a bit quiet. The main reason for this is that we have been cycling strongly across Europe. Updates are coming and this is our first recollection of returning to the Asian side of Istanbul and cycling towards Europe. Finally… a decision was made to fly from Nepal to Turkey and continue cycling from [...]
By Twistingspokes|2019-08-15T10:03:56+02:00 30th December, 2015|Categories: Iran, TwistingSpokes in ...|Tags: cycling in Iran, desert, food, headscarf, hospitality, sharia, watermelon|
Bicycle touring Iran gave a new dimension to our journey. Our personal perception would be triggered on a daily basis, differences in culture embraced and negotiating traffic would almost become the norm. It was very special to tour this country of which most people only have an idea that has been created by media. We entered Iran during Ramadan on the 8th of July 2014 and left the country on the 24th of August 2014. We have cycled 2016 km and ascended 10833 meters.
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By Twistingspokes|2019-08-15T10:03:58+02:00 10th November, 2015|Categories: Turkey, TwistingSpokes in ...|Tags: bicycle touring, Cappadocia, country overview, Dogs, Turkey, wildcamping|
Bicycle touring in Turkey is a great experience! Before we started travelling Turkey by bicycle we had heard from other bicycle tourers the country is one of the best for traveling by bike. We were enthusiastic to reach the country and make our way from Europe to Asia. We entered Turkey on the 1st of May 2014 and left the country on the 7th of July 2014. We have cycled a little bit more than 2440 kilometres and ascended around 20709 meters (2 and a half times mount Everest).
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:16+02:00 18th August, 2014|Categories: Heat and desert, Hospitality, Iran, North Eastern Iran|Tags: bicycle touring, Golestan, Mashhad|
In Iran we are really heading east. The route out of Tehran goes straight in the direction we are heading. We decided to take the longer North-east Iran route to Mashhad so we could avoid cycling only in the desert and heading to the apparently more humid and green Caspian Sea area. See latest photos: Tehran to Golestan and Golestan [...]
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:16+02:00 3rd August, 2014|Categories: Ancient civilizations, Central-Southern Iran, Heat and desert, Iran|Tags: Shiraz, South Iran, Tehran, VIP Busses, Yazd|
The days sorting out our visa in Tehran were stressful and hot. Somehow it all worked out very well for us and in two days of searching for embassies we had the visa we needed. If you wonder how and what, please read our post "Iranian and Central Asian visa Information". Latest photos : Tehran, Desert day, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz and [...]
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:16+02:00 23rd July, 2014|Categories: Hospitality, Iran, Northern Iran, Off the beaten path|Tags: Cycling in to Tehran, Extensive heat, WarmShowers, Welcoming|
The intensity of Iran has kept a high level regarding people, temperature, headwind and experiences. The last few days we have been cycling over small roads. One Iranian said: "that way only desert and small village", and wanted us to take the main highway. We thought: "perfect", and continued on the small road towards the desert and, [...]
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:16+02:00 13th July, 2014|Categories: High mountains, Hospitality, Iran, Western Iran|Tags: Adventure, bicycle touring, iran, Iran cycling, people, Takap|
While we cycled over the last Turkish mountain pass (2250m) before reaching the Turkish/Iranian border we were imagining how welcoming Iran would be and how much would change. See all photos West Azerbaijan Iran The border crossing was a bit hectic. As they are building a new border the traffic is redirected around the building site, [...]
By Susanne|2015-11-09T06:03:49+01:00 6th July, 2014|Categories: Reflections, South East Turkey, Thoughts, Turkey|Tags: bicycle touring, Mental battle, Quitting, Susanne, thoughts|
The thing that is keeping me back most on this trip is my mind... It is hard to say but my mind is really screwed up sometimes. The last three days have been the hardest days for me on this trip. I was almost ready to call it quits. My mental battle of bicycle touring, how did [...]
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:16+02:00 6th July, 2014|Categories: Heat and desert, Hospitality, South East Turkey, Turkey|Tags: Adventure, bicycle touring, Hakkari, Iraq border, Kurdistan, Mountains, Remote, Sirnak, Valleys, Zab River|
How interesting is it that we make plans along the way of our journey and still they always change all the time. We had planned to stay in Mardin to relax, investigate our route in Iraq or Mardin to Hakkari, update website and explore the town. For the photos see, Mardin and The road to Hakkari The town Mardin is [...]
By Twisting Spokes|2019-08-15T10:03:17+02:00 21st June, 2014|Categories: Ancient civilizations, Central Turkey, Off the beaten path, South East Turkey, Turkey|Tags: bicycle touring, Journey, Mardin, Passes|
Leaving Cappadocia towards the South-East of Turkey was tough after a few great days with friends and eating out a lot. At the same time we were looking forward to be back on the bike and in our bicycle rhythm. We had been looking forward to first Istanbul, then Ankara for our visa and Cappadocia because of [...]


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I've been putting off and putting off posting up photos from my experience at The 12 Hours of Sebring this year.
Mostly because my photos were so screwed up that I simply didn't (and still don't) want to edit the majority of them… I'm guessing that many of you read my blog post titled: "My New, Damaged, Canon 1D-X. And Canon USA's refusal to help" If not, click the link and you'll immediately see why I haven't edited much from that trip. And you read the whole thing it will be sure to piss you off at the lack of customer service I dealt with.
However, now that we're approaching the THIRD Le Mans race of the 2013 season, I wanted to share my images from Florida before people simply didn't care anymore… if they don't already. Haha!
My original plan at Sebring was to freelance and attempt to sell my services to various teams at the race that weekend. But that hope was dashed as soon as it was clear my camera was damaged and all my photos would require serious editing.
I did do a bit of work for John Edwards Racing though. So, my focus was the M-Power BMW you see up top.
Go ahead and click the break for a large assortment of shots from Sebring. The majority will be dusk and night photos since those are the images I was able to edit quickly and without much editing because the damage to the sensor was not visible as wide-open apertures.
I'm currently on my way to Atlanta for Formula Drift this weekend and not Monterey for Le Mans. So, this is very likely my only American Le Mans Series post of the year unfortunately.
I love Florida. I used to live there… years ago. And I don't get back nearly as much as I would like to.
But last weekend I was back out in the Sunshine State for the 12 Hours of Sebring – the kickoff to the 2012 American Le Mans racing season. I was shooting for Falken Tire.
It's been a month since I've posted a new blog. I'm so incredibly behind on updates, and I feel terrible about it. I know there are quite a few people out there who do read my blogs and are genuinely interested in my stories. Over the last month, in addition to shooting more Supercross for Falken, I have also worked with several models on different shoots as well as a full shoot with the Budweiser Girls in Orange County. I should probably create blogs with those photos for everyone, too.
But, anyway, I know thousands of people follow my work between Twitter and Facebook, and knew I was out in Sebring for a little race photography.
Ok. Let's be real. It was a LOT of race photography. I was there to make sure that Falken had plenty of images from the race of their brand new 2012 Porsche on the track. I spent about four days with the Falken crew between traveling and shooting. I always enjoy the chances I have to work with their team. They're amazing people. I was particularly interested in meeting their ALMS race team. I had been in loose contact with someone who handles their @FalkenALMS twitter feed. Whoever it was was someone that was very interactive – a trait you RARELY see from industry people. Turned out it was their PR Rep, Kelly. She's awesome if you ever meet her.
I also got the chance to see two of their models again; Brittney and Melanie were both their to support the team this past weekend. I hadn't had a chance to see Melanie since our shoot in Malibu several months ago – and this was the first opportunity I would have to get her to sign my poster. Haha! Brittney and I saw each other at Supercross. So now, after this trip, I have my poster complete! Silly things like getting signatures from models on pieces of my work mean a lot to me.
Most of my weekend was spent on foot though. I was walking around the track numerous times trying to get an idea of the corners and locations. I had never been to Sebring so I wasn't familiar with the layout. The downside to all the walking was the 30+ pounds of gear I was carrying. On the one hand I could have left most of it in the rig at the paddocks. On the other hand I was out at two or three hours at a time and rather have all my stuff with me so I wouldn't have to keep leaving the track.
I had an amazing time out at Sebring. I took a bit of video, too. I was hoping to do some behind the scenes type clips to show everyone what it's like to see the race how I see it. However with all the gear I was already carrying it was too much to also try and get video and I didn't come home with as many clips as I would have liked.
I shot over 2,500 photos over the weekend. I threw out 500 or so yesterday. And from the remaining I made a selection of about 60 to share with you guys below. So, click past the break… check out my weekend at the races.
Oh, and I promise I'll get back on top of my blogs in the next week and have an update for you guys with other recent work of mine.


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Planting perennials for the best show...plant them in groups. By planting a few (or more) in the same area you will end up with waves of color in your garden. This is striking. If you would like a more informal look spread them out, so you have color here and there.
When creating a perennial garden, as is a good idea with any garden, lay out the design and place the plants before putting them in the ground. This will give you a good idea of how the garden will look when it is finished. It is easier to make changes before all the holes are dug. Check the information tags to find out the requirements of each plant. If you plant the perennials where they will be happy, the results will astound you. I even use perennials in my planters. They make an interesting and unusual look in pots and even hanging baskets.
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The past few months have been the best of my life.
Not only have I learned a lot about business, I have learned a lot outside of the classroom about myself, friendship and life.
Commerce student Nicole Noseworthy overlooks London from the top of St. Paul's Cathedral.
My Harlow experience has been one I will remember for the rest of my life. I will carry the knowledge gained and the friendships made with me forever. I feel as though studying here has broadened my education experience, as well as taught me the things I didn't know I needed to learn.
My Harlow term is almost up. The courses I've taken here have given me knowledge I would have never gained back home, and taken me places I never imagined I would go.
Who knew there were so many global implications of Brexit? Who knew there were a million (okay, maybe not a million) stairs to the top of St. Paul's cathedral and that it would have one of the most amazing views? (Pro tip: don't wear heels).
With London — and the rest of the world — on Harlow's doorstep, a new world of learning and experience is less than an hour away. I think I can speak for my whole class when I say that being some of the first people to tour the brand new Bloomberg headquarters was one of the best field trips ever.
Our little group of 19 has learned so much about global business that we probably would never have learned had we not come here. I feel that my education is more well-rounded, and as someone who has always tried to think and live globally, this has been an enriching experience for me.
The staff at Harlow Campus go above and beyond anyone's expectations. Meals every day, fresh sheets and towels every week, dish soap when we need it. Helpful management staff has made our lives pretty good over here.
Our on-campus professor knows everything and everyone there is to know, so we never have to worry about missing a train or having a boring class. They treat the students like family. I don't think we would ever be able to repay the hospitality they have shown us.
If you are a student reading this who is thinking about applying to the Harlow program, I assure you it is worth it. Aside from the exchange rate and the ever-changing weather (not unlike St. John's), studying in Harlow has been fantastic. Even the owners of the pub down the road will treat you like family.
So pack your boots (and shorts and mittens and T-shirts) and make your way to the campus on the doorstep of the world.


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Q: Laurent series for $\frac{1}{z^2-4z+3}$ for $|z|<1$ As title suggests, I want to find a Laurent series expansion for $$\frac{1}{z^2-4z+3}=\frac{1}{(z-3)(z-1)}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{z-3}-\frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{z-1}$$ about $z=0$ with $|z|<1$. We have singularities at $z=1$, and $z=3$. I am confused about whether I want a Taylor series for both terms. That is, is the series expansion given by the following:
$$\frac{1}{2}\sum_{0}^{\infty}\frac{z^n}{3^n}-\frac{1}{2}\sum_{0}^{\infty}z^n?$$ I'm somewhat confused about the region. Both singularities lie outside the center, so they should both be Taylor series expansions, but I'm not so sure.

A: \begin{align*}
\dfrac{1}{2}\dfrac{1}{z-3}&=-\dfrac{1}{6}\dfrac{1}{1-(z/3)}\\
&=-\dfrac{1}{6}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\left(\dfrac{z}{3}\right)^{n},
\end{align*}
note that $|z|<1$ implies that $|z/3|<1/3<1$.
\begin{align*}
-\dfrac{1}{2}\dfrac{1}{z-1}&=\dfrac{1}{2}\dfrac{1}{1-z}\\
&=\dfrac{1}{2}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}z^{n},
\end{align*}
so the whole sum is
\begin{align*}
\dfrac{1}{6}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\left[3z^{n}-\left(\dfrac{z}{3}\right)^{n}\right]&=\dfrac{1}{6}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\left(3-\dfrac{1}{3^{n}}\right)z^{n}.
\end{align*}

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