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KU football notebook: Celebration returns to Memorial Stadium
By Matt Tait
Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney is mobbed by fans following the Jayhawks' 31-19 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.
KU football v. West Virginia
Images from Saturday's game between the Jayhawks and Mountaineers at Memorial Stadium.
Charlie Weis post-game vs. West Virginia
KU 31, W. Va. 19
The scene on the Memorial Stadium turf following Saturday's 31-19 victory for Kansas University over West Virginia provided the kind of joy and excitement for which KU fans, coaches and players have been waiting a long time.
Strangers embraced, coaches smiled, players passed out gear to appreciative classmates and sounds of happiness filled the air as the south goal post came crashing down and was given the customary escort to Potter Lake at the base of Campanile Hill.
Inside the Kansas locker room following the Jayhawks' first victory over a Big 12 opponent in its last 28 tries, things were turned up a notch and the players were happy to share a few of the details.
"A big party," said fifth-year senior Kevin Young, who recorded one of KU's two sacks. "That's the best way I could put it."
"It was crazy," said freshman quarterback Montell Cozart. "Coach (Charlie) Weis was just yelling."
As is the case following most games, Weis was the last one to get to the locker room. After losses, he's greeted by silence and long faces. Saturday, it was something entirely different.
"They're all sitting there waiting on you and, when you come in there, they maul you pretty good," Weis said. "It was good.... My enjoyment comes from them. I enjoy watching them have fun."
Gatorade bath
Several KU players made sure to show their appreciation for Weis' efforts in snapping the losing skid by giving him a Gatorade bath as time expired. Asked what that meant to him, Weis remained his typically honest self.
"It means I'm soaking wet right now," he joked. "When you get water or Gatorade (dumped on you), especially after a long losing streak, you don't mind one bit."
In earning the victory on Saturday, Cozart became the eighth Kansas quarterback to win his first start in 17 total tries since 2000. He joined Zach Dyer (2001), Brian Luke (2004), Kerry Meier (2006), Todd Reesing (2007), Jordan Webb (2011), Dayne Crist (2012) and Jake Heaps (2013).
"He had a pretty nice day at the office," Weis said of Cozart. "I think Montell has been aggressive each week. He gave us a lot with his efforts today. He got us some big first downs. He has a lot of work to do, but that was a good effort for him this early in his career."
Heeney almost scores
Midway through the fourth quarter, with his Jayhawks leading 24-7, junior linebacker Ben Heeney picked off a Paul Millard pass at the West Virginia 29 yard line and returned it 28 yards to the one-inch line, covering the final five yards with the abandon of a cheetah stalking his prey in the desert.
Despite coming just inches away from a defensive TD, Weis said Heeney, a former standout running back at Hutchinson High, did not beg to be put in on offense to finish the job.
"I apologized (to him) for not challenging," Weis said. "Because, watching the replay, I thought he scored. But it was too late. I don't know if he did or didn't, but I would've challenged just to try to get him a touchdown. But, no. He didn't lobby. He was feeling pretty good about himself."
Instead of Heeney, junior running back Brandon Bourbon (48 yards on 12 carries) plowed in from a yard out to put KU up 31-7.
Pierson popped again
Junior Tony Pierson, who, once again, did not appear to be quite himself in the wake of missing time because of a concussion, was sandwiched between two defenders late in the game and stayed down on the turf for a couple of minutes before jogging off the field.
When asked about the hit after the game, Weis said Pierson reported that his head hurt after the blow and added that he was still in the game because West Virginia had begun to clog the middle.
"We hadn't shut down the game yet," Weis said. "He was out there because they were collapsing the inside and we were trying to run it to the outside."
The Jayhawks won Saturday's opening coin toss for the fifth time this season and chose to defer their choice to the second half. West Virginia elected to receive the game's opening kickoff.... Saturday's victory was KU's first all-time against West Virginia.... Senior defensive tackle Keba Agostinho recorded the first blocked field goal of his career on a 42-yard attempt by WVU's Josh Lambert as time expired in the first half.... Agostinho's blocked field goal was the first for Kansas since Phillip Strozier in 2008.... Temperature at kickoff was 66 degrees, under overcast skies with winds of 30 mph out of the south.
Notebook: Freshman QB Montell Cozart gets extended time; Tony Pierson leaves with dizziness
Jayhawks land Bishop Miege QB Montell Cozart
Column: Can Cozart continue as KU's QB?
Andy Tweedy 6 years, 2 months ago
Thank you to my 'Hawks for making the drive back to Omaha enjoyable for the first time in some time! And thanks to Matt for his Strozier reference, not sure anything makes me smile more than that game in Arrowhead!!!
Ashwin Rao 6 years, 2 months ago
I believe that this game clearly indicates that burning the red shirt of Cozart was a great move! He has given the program the reason to celebrate (even though by just a little), and hopefully we continue to improve after this game. An added benefit is that he has gained good experience this year, and hopefully he capitalizes on it during the off-season, and comes back much better the next year.
Joe Ross 6 years, 2 months ago
Hadn't even thought of that until you said it. Congrats for pointing that out (seriously). There are a lot of us who think we can be coaches. We can't.
Ethan Berger 6 years, 2 months ago
I would say his play was above average. He did miss some slants and that is fixable. But what was the difference is the ability to extend broken plays. One almost resulted in a 60yd td pass on the move.
RE: "...the only difference between Cozart and Heaps was Cozart's mobility."
Um. No. Heaps has a TON more experience. That omission borders on criminal if you line the two up to make comparisons.
Aaron Paisley 6 years, 2 months ago
The majority of the mistakes Cozart is making is because he's a freshman and the game is going at fast forward speeds for him. When the game slows down for him, and it will with more experience and comfort with the offense, he should be a QB capable of making big plays for KU and possibly be good enough to help KU spring a major upset or two if his supporting cast improves as well.
Billy Smith 6 years, 2 months ago
They should keep the mean looking Jayhawk. It is football after all.
Erich Hartmann 6 years, 2 months ago
ABSOLUTELY keep the "Fight"Hawk (or WarHawk...)
Heaps may have more experience, but his skill set is more catered to what we don't have right now (receivers who aren't very good, below average pass blockers). Cozart is the guy for right now. He has shown he has the ability to move around in the pocket and take off if need be. Heaps is more of a pocket passer. I feel bad for the guy. You aren't the #1 rated qb coming out of high school for nothing.
Good point, Billy! I hope Heaps feels that he can celebrate, too, but if you are a true competitor, you HAVE to hate knowing there was a big win you didn't contribute to at all...such a good kid, too!


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After a 'traumatic' 2020, Rhea Chakraborty will return to work in 2021, says Rumi Jaffery
Rhea, who may have not garnered as much fame through her movies, headlined as late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend post his death.
Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was one of the trending personalities on Google search in 2020. The result was an extensive media trial and a 'witch-hunt' that made Rhea the most talked about person for months.
Now, after a traumatic 2020, the actress is all set to resume work in the New Year, informs close friend and filmmaker Rumi Jaffery.
Speaking to Spotboye, Rumi said, "It has been a traumatic year for her. Of course, the year was bad for everyone. But in her case, it was a trauma on another level. Can you imagine any girl from a well-to-do middleclass family spending a month in jail? It has crushed her morale completely."
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Major College Football Rivalry Is Ending Because Of Conference Realignment
Alek Arend
Conference realignment is shaking up the college football world. Unfortunately, one major college football rivalry won't be sticking around because of it.
The Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State rivalry, which has been played 116 times in football, will no longer be an annual game. The rivalry will come to an end when the Sooners transition over from the Big 12 to SEC.
Conference realignment is supposed to be a step forward for the sport. But this feels like one giant step back. Enjoy these last few years of the Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State rivalry because it won't be around much longer.
"Bedlam Series b/w Oklahoma & Oklahoma State is done when OU joins SEC, both ADs told @ActionNetworkHQ. Bedlam Series is latest iconic rivalry destroyed by conference realignment," said Brett McMurphy.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione accuses Oklahoma State of showing a lack of interest in scheduling the rivalry during the non-conference portion of schedules. It's plausible the Cowboys are trying to send a message to the Sooners for ditching the Big 12 for SEC.
"Oklahoma State has shown no interest to schedule any future games in football, so we're moving on," said Castiglione, via the Sports Business Journal.
Conference realignment could all be worth it down the road. But right now it appears to be a significant step back.
Oklahoma hosts Oklahoma State later this season on Nov. 19.


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Night Is Alive Partners with Willie Jones III
News, From the Magazine, Willie Jones III
By Michael J. West I Jan. 8, 2020
Willie Jones III has worked on a pair of releases for the newly established Night Is Alive imprint, helmed by Kathy Moses Salem.
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"We started off very small: I was only doing management for jazz musicians," said Kathy Moses Salem, managing director of Akron, Ohio-based Night Is Alive Productions. "But musicians come to me all the time, asking 'Can you do this, can you do that?' We realized that there were bigger needs, and we ought to be 360-degrees."
That's how Salem's five-person company expanded from focusing on artist management to a mind-boggling list of services. Night Is Alive's purview includes audience research, social media curation, digital and physical media design, advertising and promotion, and recording and production for the company's new eponymous record label.
But Salem, at 75, is a newcomer to most of these aspects of the music business. And at first, she didn't even plan on working as an artist manager. Salem's background includes advertising at the Cleveland Plain-Dealer and lobbying in Washington, D.C. But after her husband passed away in 2004, she decided to channel her energy into a lifelong love of music.
She began with charity events in 2008. Then, when the new BLU Jazz club opened in Akron, she booked tenor saxophonist Harry Allen there. "One thing led to another and Harry asked me if I wanted to manage him," she said. "I'd had no intention, but I said, 'I'd love to.' The next thing I know I have [drummer] Willie Jones III, [saxophonist] Jeff Rupert, [pianist] Bill Cunliffe, [saxophonist] Ralph Moore, [trumpeter] Terell Stafford, and [pianist] Donald Vega. They liked the way I handled stuff, and liked me."
"It's the energy she brings to it," Jones said. "Her enthusiasm and desire to be part of the process—all that is a big deal. That's what makes it work."
Salem decided to expand into a one-stop shop after attending Jazz Congress, an industry conference, in New York during 2019. "People who run festivals and book big clubs were speaking, and these people said, 'It's up to the musicians to get people into the seats. They have to do their own marketing,'" she recalled. "Most musicians have no idea how to do that."
She spent months reorganizing Night Is Alive, hiring media- and marketing-focused employees and building a mailing list and database of 60,000 venues and journalists. Starting a record label wasn't on her agenda, but it happened serendipitously when she asked Jones to organize an all-star band for a concert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The WJ3 All Stars, which featured Moore, Stafford and Vega, among others, played to a sold-out crowd. "When they came out, they wanted to know if we had CDs," Salem said. "So, we did Lovers And Love Songs, my very first CD."
Although Jones runs his own WJ3 label, he happily produced the Night Is Alive record, as well as leading the session. "You can't have too many people presenting this music," he explained. "If I could be on the ground floor for a new one, that's attractive to me."
Lovers And Love Songs, released in September, was followed by Night Is Alive's First Christmas, where Jones and a batch of top-tier players accompany vocalist Christie Dashiell on classic repertoire.
Though her client list is small, the scope of her work is not. "I got six guys now, and I can barely keep track of them," she said. "I need to find more bodies, more staff."
But Jones is confident that she'll persevere: "You're talking about jazz, so it's a challenge. Are you ready to lose money? Are you ready for a marathon, not a sprint? Most people aren't, even if they say they are. But Kathy has a realistic view; I think Night Is Alive will be around for a long time." DB


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bitmap: is the load balancer doing anything funny with the HTTP_HOST header?
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Freso: here, and want to claim #5?
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bookbrainz-site/master a77e816 Ben Ockmore: Updated message form URL in editor page link.
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Sorry, phone company's April Fool's gag is to make tethering not work properly.
if not, can't we just add /ws to the front of any hand-types urls, and use bookbrainz.org as the ws setting?
We could. Mostly we just need to decide if we're going to hardcode /ws or if we're going to allow that to be a config thing.
What's up with the editor page?
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Oh, it's because I'm not logged in and there's no check to make sure that req.user exists before accessing it.
Not in routes/editor.js for the /:id route.
so it says "Person" under persons but nothing under the publication?
Is it a book, maybe?
Okay, I need to go back to bed now. Back in a little while.
do we really want the type to be part of the <a>?
What does language mean for a creator? and what does the "primary" checkbox signify?
bookbrainz-site/master e622cfe LeoVerto: Updated message form URL in message reply link.
LordSputnik, can you update the server?
Is a translation a different work?
bookbrainz-site/master 6a4c8df Ben Ockmore: Add beta notice onto homepage.
LordSputnik, does that mean it wouldn't make sense to add multiple language aliases to a work then?
as a different language alias would be a different translation..
Hmm, not sure what the right type would be for a "series of short stories"
perhaps an "Anthology" work would be best for now?
apparently you removed the multiple alias thing but why is the "Primary" checkbox still there?
Leo_Verto: ahh, adding the culture novels?


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Ethnic enclaves hurt Canadian 'belonging'
Douglas Todd
University of Victoria study finds many immigrants feel less "out of place" by grabbing apartments and houses among neighbours of the same ethnicity. That makes it possible to hold onto the same language and religion of the old country. But, when immigrants alleviate their worry through ethnic enclaves, they're also less likely to feel loyalty to Canada. Photo: Richmond, B.C.
The University of Victoria's Zheng Wu is leading an important study into one of the most profound challenges facing Canada, which has the second highest per-capita immigration in the world.
How can waves of newcomers to Canada feel they belong here?
That question, explored by Wu and his sociological team, is particularly crucial to cities such as Vancouver and Toronto, where more than two out of five residents are foreign born.
The disruption that comes with pulling up stakes and leaving one's country – whether China, India, the Philippines, Nigeria or Norway – can be shattering, even leading to depression.
Arriving in Canada, immigrants are often jolted to find weather, language, food, buildings, holidays, ethical norms and neighbours bear little resemblance to their homeland.
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Where, some newcomers ask, can we find decent Malaysian or Armenian food?
Why is Halloween such a big deal here?
Why does my next-door-neighbour seem bothered my in-laws and grandparents live with us?
How come homosexuality is not illegal in Canada, as it is where I come from?
What is the mania about ice hockey?
Instead of blending into mainstream Canadian culture, many immigrants try to deal with disor
ientation by moving in among "their own," to neighbourhoods that are ethnic enclaves.
In Metro Vancouver, early Italian immigrants strove to join fellow Italians in East Vancouver.
Many Chinese immigrants now flock to Richmond.
East Indian Sikhs have been buying homes in central Surrey.
The statistical study by Wu and his University of Victoria sociology colleagues, Christoph Schimmele and Feng Hou, suggests many new immigrants feel "comforted" and "protected" by settling into ethnic neighbourhoods.
However, on the down side, Wu also discovered that first-generation immigrants who relocate to ethnic enclaves are more likely to report that they don't feel "a sense of belonging to Canada."
For new adult immigrants, "where they live really matters," Wu says.
"Ethnic enclaves and in-group exposure slows the pace of their integration."
Given the stark reality, the question of ethnic enclaves, sometimes referred to as self-imposed ghettos, is no small matter.
According to other research, in 1981 Canada had only six ethnic enclaves, which are defined as neighbourhoods where more than 30 per cent of the population is of one visible-minority ethnicity.
Now there are more than 260 such enclaves.
How far do Canadians want this trend to go, particularly when the vast majority of immigrants avoid small-town Canada and flood into the nation's three largest cities.
Chinese-themed Aberdeen Mall, Richmond, B.C.
Wu's study used 2001 Census data and Statistics Canada's 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, and included more than 21,000 participants living in thousands of neighbourhoods.
It measured social integration based on people's answers to two related but distinct questions, one being: "How strong is your sense of belonging to Canada?"
The second: "How often do you feel uncomfortable or out of place in Canada now because of your ethnicity, culture, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion?"
The University of Victoria researchers explored many issues, but the results related to ethnic enclaves were among the most intriguing, if not disturbing.
Many immigrants and their offspring experience a double bind in Canada, the study confirms.
Many end up feeling less "out of place" by grabbing apartments and houses among neighbours of the same ethnicity.
That makes it possible to hold onto the same language, share familiar foods, uphold inherited morality and follow the religious rhythms of their old country.
But, when immigrants alleviate their worry through ethnic enclaves, they're also less likely to feel loyalty to Canada.
That suggests they're less likely to feel healthy patriotism, send their children to diverse public schools, move beyond ethnic loyalty in the voting booth or find common ground with others, to protect the environment or supporting the United Way.
Even though Wu's team found the negative effects of ethnic enclaves receded after the first generation of immigrants, his research reinforces how self-chosen ghettos are an expanding phenomenon to be taken seriously.
It is understandable that immigrants seek reassurance in neighbourhoods filled with members of their own ethnicity.
Many of us are often nervous about interacting with The Other.
But, for the sake of building a country where citizens can have shared purpose, reaching out beyond our own ethnicity and traditions is becoming a necessity.
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I must admit, as someone born in Vancouver, I have some dislike for areas of the town which are ethnic enclaves – at least when I am in the area and I find that English is not spoken well, if at all. Never had any issue with 2nd generation folks. But I think when there's too much concentration, there can be a disconnect, and that disconnect causes tension.
What about the ethnic enclaves on HUTTERITE or MENNONITE communities across Canada. They are far more ethnic than Surrey and Richmond. What about Jewish Thornhill in Toronto or Anglo Westmount in Montreal??? What about Chilliwack or Mayerthorpe, Alberta lol. Kitchener, Ontario was even called Berlin at one point. We have London and Nova Scotia here and did i mention "British" Columbia? It must hurt French or Aboriginal's Canadian sense of belonging. You're continuing the arguements of the last century. Thankfully the next generation has found a way to accept and celebrate our diversity rather than complain and b***h abou it every day like the old folks here.
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Jonn Mick. says:
BILLY PILGRIM: Re; your post of 1:12 A.M. is accurate and well spoken. Thanks! Cheers. Jonn Mick
Billy Pilgrim says:
} Personal experience confirms the observation that ethnic clumping is normally, though not always, a one-generation phenomenon beginning with the immigrant families and groups. Thereafter there's a tendency to want to demonstrate one's independence by forsaking the parents' ghetto-mentality. } "Multi-culturalism". The "mosaic" -vs- the "melting pot". We are schizoid about this in Canada. We say we celebrate diversity then chafe and fret when it manifests itself in neighbourhoods. Not to bore or nag, but I have long heralded the alternative concept of "interculturalism" as one which should be championed, like Michele's Saskatchewan story of the Eritreans. } In 1973 I enrolled the first two senior high school students in Newton, BC — Satwinder and Amarjit. I remember their names (also their surnames, but for obvious privacy reasons can't share them here) because out of a school population of nearly 1,000 students, they were the "first and only" South Asian students in the school. To-day "Bobby" and "Susy" might be remarkable for being the only caucasians there. That is just the force of history on the move. A generation hence it may be very different. } Xenophobic religio-cultural backlash by "incumbents" against "insurgents". In the race to beat the 1997 repatriation of Hong Kong (officially) to mainland China, hundreds of thousands of HK denizens with a minimum $250,000 were permitted to queue-jump normal immigration hurdles and catapult into Canada (unlike myself who in 1968 had to have a mix of money, education, training/job-readiness, and *personality* [they said so, not me…]). When vast swatches of neighbourhood around formerly white bread Kitsilano and Point Grey and Richmond were bought out by the HK emigre's, the folks left behind or those who would otherwise have got "in" there but for the off-shore newcomers got quite distressed at what happened to "their" neighbourhoods. I conclude from the above that diasporas at all times in / into all countries have produced these kinds of experiences and tensions. Not to be forgotten that Hitler and his cronies felt the Jewish diaspora required a "final solution" so many generations after it commenced. We are a sad and sorry lot, often, we the people. Maybe a few hundred centuries hence, if still here, we will have evolved to higher planes. Why do I have my doubts…?
Wes, I first noticed the 'saturation' you speak of when I lived in Saskatoon. At that point the city largely Anglo, with some Ukrainian/First Nations and French influence – hardly a crazy-quilt of ethnicity! Their was one (1!) Vietnamese family in town, and THEY had 'emigrated' from Vancouver to start a restaurant, bless their hearts! Then Eritreans (this was during the refugee exodus in the '80s) began to arrive in groups of about twenty per year. The good folk of Saskatoon were somewhat bemused, but friendly. The good Eritreans were also bemused (largely by the 8 months of cold), but also friendly – within a year they were as tightly knit into the community as anyone else. The reason Saskatoon received such relatively high immigrants from Eritrea was because they had been classed as farmers, and U of S was working cutting-edge research on grain production. Immigration Canada had decided to drop off these good folk into the heartland of 'grain-crop country'. However, they had neglected to take into account, explain or fund the immigrants' need to dress in parkas, mitts and boots 6 months of the year, so the community helped out with donations. I still remember these lovely laughing children running in circles of joy with their faces turned up to the snow, the rest of us in wonder at THEIR wonder!
TT Esty says:
The experience of my grandparents is similar to that reported by carolt and Perspective. They arrived in Canada en masse with hundreds of others fleeing similar persecution and were settled en masse. This settlement was seen as an advantage as it populated unoccupied land and allowed the community to self help in an appropriate manner. In time, as experience and circumstance changed so did dispersal. Some remained near the original settlements while others travelled across the country. Today, progeny are spread across North and South America. My generation may still retain some sense of the original settlers but to our children it is just stories. What became clear to me is that the customs and the traditions of the old country were maintained long after there was change in the old country. Even the language that was to be preserved, was unable to incorporate new vocabulary and new concepts because it was removed from the source. We spoke a language that was rural and basic in contrast to the more sophisticated and cosmopolitan language of the progressive home country. Today, only the diligent still maintain the language with fluency. Oddly, the diligent are those who still live in what would be termed 'enclaves'. However, their retainment of language and even of custom and tradition is more out of respect for their ancestry than it is as an identification with the mother country. They are Canadians with this quaint ability to talk, dance, and sing in another time and this glimpse into the past pays homage to the people who made us Canadians. I see these activities similarly to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico. The receiving citizenry has always been apprehensive about new comers. In times of prosperity, the newcomers are welcomed because they add to the prosperity through increase of labour and consumerism. In more difficult times, they are seen as taking from the economic pool. If history is to be a guide, we will benefit from immigration. History also shows that a 'shared purpose' is never a problem if in fact it is 'shared' and a 'purpose'.
Perspective says:
Ahh, yes Idi Amin .While I am not from Uganda, I know about Idi Amin's "ethnic cleansing" efforts, who towards the end of his life converted to Islam and sought refuge in Saudi Arabia. Ugh. I did try to watch the Last King of Scotland but I found it too violent… The following may be of interest to all: http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2007/07/aga_khan_a_man_of_vision_inspi.html
CAROLT: You don't read very well this morning. I didn't say anything about sh*t. Or is it you have an under active self-worth depressing you ? I encourage you to hereafter respond to my comments only if you understand what I write, or if the shoe fits you. I've enjoyed reading the several very interesting narratives posted here about each author's personal experiences after coming to Canada. Even though its a dark, wet day, try to be cheerful. Cheers. Jonn Mick
carolt says:
Hey Jonn, When you reiterate your philosophies a number of times in fairly lengthy columns, I don't recall making a derogatory remark about sh*t. Perhaps you might consider returning the favour if you have nothing useful to say on this topic. Thanks.
"Birds of a feather flock together." That's the way it is! No one needs to get mental diarrhea running out of their mouth attempting to explain it. Cheers. Jonn Mick
Lighter says:
IImmigrants of various ethnic backgrounds tend to gravitate to their own cultural enclaves because it is the easiest way to live in a new cultural landscape in a new land. I'm sure that if I emigrated to Mexico, I'd live in one of the English-speaking enclaves there so I could survive and prosper. But my descendants, increasingly over time picking up the lay of the land culturally and linguistically, would gradually learn Spanish and assimilate into the Mexican cultural landscape. So it should be no surprise that the same pattern is followed here. Each successive generation down from the original immigrants has melted into the overall cultural pot to a greater and greater extent, and this process can be expected to continue unabated.
How interesting! Both what you wrote and the Duffy article. As I read of Saeed's family background, I was reminded of a lovely friend I'd had in the 8th grade: Shaheen. She was an Ismaili whose family had fled Uganda at the start of Idi Amin's terrible reign. They'd lived kitty corner to him. I was so fortunate to know her, for her humour and intelligence, but also to be able to spend some time with her family and be exposed to different cultural practices when I was young. It defined my life: in my work teaching adult immigrant students, every day I get to be with people from different countries, in a positive atmosphere. I'm as prone to thinking in stereotypes as many others, but, through family, friends and vocation, I get a lot of changing perspectives about people of various ethnic groups. This is a totally different association that just popped into my memory: when living in Calgary, I got a chance to get to know a woman who'd grown up in the Sudan. She'd been bitten by a venomous snake and lost the use of her legs when she was 18 years old. Her friends carried her several miles on foot, over the border to Addis Ababa for medical treatment. After being released from hospital, she settled in the city: she lived with 17 others in an apartment near the hospital, and dragged her legs behind her by sliding on cardboard. Several months after her accident, a friend told her of a surgeon who might help her recover her strength. It was 18 months after the initial snake attack. She could walk again. Her journey to Canada followed when she met and married a Christian man, a pastor. Nuabiey (spelling?) used to sit on the floor and make a kind of traditional cornbread dough. I'd sit with her. I hung out with the kids much of the time. Just helped out. I've got nothing on a Turkish friend I met, who is a travelling director for CIDA. When he goes deep into China, or Indonesia, he "goes native" entirely immersing himself in the food, language, culture and workplace of the people he is working and living among – for weeks at a time. He becomes one of them. Nejat's life is fascinating. So my bias is clear. Stop insisting "they" become like "you'. Go and become one of them; you just may learn something. Cheers Perspective – have a great rest of weekend (and I'd love to hear the response from your Social Research professor – let me know what you find out).
One thing I've never understood is why certain cities become so saturated with strictly one ethnicity of immigrant. Prime examples are Surrey, where of course some have said exists the largest concentration of Punjabi's outside of mainland India. Then you have Richmond, which attracts a large mainland Chinese population. Then you see certain pockets of the city with predominantly one ethnic group, again South Vancouver (south of 49th avenue) mostly all east indian. I drove down Victoria Drive not to long ago and was astonished to see majority all Chinese people south of Kingsway heading towards Marine Drive. It's like cliques in high school. I've never understood why? Especially in a multi cultural country like Canada. All my friends growing up were represented by most all races and ethnicities, not all one homogenous ethnic race. It's rare to spot a black person anywhere here in Vancouver, and I've never seen a single chinese person ever in Surrey.
Hey Carolt, I just re-read DT's column and I'm baffled. I arrived in Canada as a child and was excited about Halloween but my folks didn't get what the big deal was because where I grew up there was no Halloween. It is understandable but not strange. We also didn't have Thanksgiving and in my family we still don't but I like to because it's fun and part of the tradition as we welcome fall and hockey season. Plus, I love to cook. However, it's too soon for turkey. In my view, turkey is best for Christmas day. As new Canadians we instantly became "radical" hockey fans when we arrived over thirty years ago. The Canucks of course. Sport was always big back home particularly cricket and football (soccer). Perhaps some people see "hockey mania" but it's not as generalized as DT suggests. Quite frankly, I think he's out of touch because he's "Canadian" and not an immigrant. Recently, I had car problems and BCAA came to my rescue, with my car in tow the BCAA service person and I chatted as he drove me to a garage. Among many things we talked about the elderly, he was an older, white, male "Canadian" as they come who told me he left a job in Alberta to move to BC to help his wife take care of her elderly parents. I don't think he would find it strange to learn that "immigrant" families live with their extended families. In many cultures and other countries this is quite normal, not so much in N. America. As for "ethnic enclaves hurting a sense of Canadian belonging" well for a very, very long time the "British" properties in W. Van were for just those, the "British." Where was DT's article then? I'm soo with you re the survey…I'm showing it to my Social Research professor. "21,000 surveyed in thousands of neighbourhoods." Well, who was surveyed? what is the socio economic background of those surveyed? How many ethnicities were surveyed?, What was the demographic? Did they speak English? Were they recent immigrants? Refugees? Citizens? All of that impacts the answers. Was the survey quantified, qualified or both. How relevant is 2001 census data? What world events took place in 2001 that may have affected people's answers? There are soo many variables. I could go on and on. I see Canada as a pluralist country. If, as DT suggests, "ethnic enclaves are hurting sense of Canadian belonging," then that clearly was not evident when Sydney Crosby scored the OT goal during the Olympics to give Canada the gold medal in men's hockey. As I recall, every ethnic enclave in the country errupted in jubilation. As well, Canadian Italian goalie Roberto Luongo who grew up in Montreal's little Italy didn't hurt anyone's sense of Canadian belonging. Canada is made up of immigrants…Richmond may be home to many Chinese Canadians, N. Van to Iranians, British Properties to our beloved DT, Surrey to a large Sikh community and us Muslims we're everywhere, after all there are over one billion of us. Sorry if that offends the sensibilities of the Sun's esteemed journalists… Canada is Canada. Yes, the landscape is changing and it is said caucasians will be in the minority but not at the Vancouver Sun. So, I get that some new immigrants might ask questions about those festivities but that does not mean they are "unpatriotic." After all, they chose, as my folks did, to immigrate here and make Canada our home. I get that when one first arrives in Canada people seek to interact with the lifestyle and people from back home but over time that evolves. And, those who have chosen to make Canada home among other things need to be good citizens, law abiding, contributors to good governance and education, literacy, and health care that make Canada so envied outside our borders Carolt, in today's Sun had a really good article by Andrew Duffy about a Canadian Diplomat who had her leg blown off by and IED mine in Afghanistan. She came to this country as a young girl from Pakistan with her family…I think you'll enjoy reading it…My journey from E.Africa to Canada has some similarities to the family that Duffy talks about in the article.
Hey there Perspective, yeah, it has left me scratching my head in wonder. What kind of assumption is behind this: "move beyond ethnic loyalty in the voting booth" – that kind of looks like Scottish people are so dumb they have to wait for another Scot to tell them who to choose on a ballot. "Diverse public schools"?? I'm in the public system, but is it really only people of colour who have their kids in private schools?? I say "of colour" because I see this as a veiled race/language concern POV from DT. "White" culture is on the wane (not among Vancouver Sun columnists though :o). But in the general Vancouver population, we're not making enough babies; we're filling in the gap with the world and their babies. No problem, in my view. Maybe locals should learn to speak another language or go shopping at Crystal Mall so we can speed up this hybrid Canadian we're supposed to create! Bottom line is, in my view, people born here need to learn how to be healthy patriots, concerned about the environment, supporting public schools, being all round good citizens. Pointing the finger at immigrants? What do you really want to say? Is it uncomfortable that the second most common language in parts of North Van is Farsi? Then say so. I think it is weird to see the changes. I grew up in North Van too, in the 60s and 70s. Why not survey locals and ask how often we feel uncomfortable because of "your ethnicity, culture, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion"? By the way, that is the most rambling and messy survey question I've ever seen. I can't believe the results are even held up as offering useful data. Anyhow, it would be interesting to learn more about you, Perspective. You said you are originally from a Muslim country. How long have you been here? Are you happy with your work? It's a beautiful city; hope you're enjoying life here overall. PS Here is an opportunity for everyone to get out of our respective ghettos and blend in a socially responsible way tomorrow: Come join us in Burnaby Central Park at 10:30 for a 5km walk sponsored by MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Just walk, no need to raise donations! See you there.
Carolt, as I read DT's column this morning I wondered what he's been smoking. I agree with your view. Curious to know which enclave DT lives in…
This article seems curiously off the mark in some ways. My grandparents came to Canada from Finland in the 1920s. They settled in Vancouver in the 1930s. Neither ever learned to speak much English. They loved Canada; I don't believe they ever had the money to go back and visit Finland. A few days ago, I had the pleasure of registering two Italian ladies, in their 60s, in a level one foundations course. Their spoken English was okay, but they said they thought it was time to go to school. "You can't depend on your husband to do everything for you!" said one. They've lived in Canada 38 years. ELSA and Foundations courses are FREE for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Our district has hundreds of adult students, from age 19 to 70, from many different ethnicities. Many have just arrived in Canada, or lived here for five years and wish to complete highschool; some have a backstory like the ladies above. They can join classes ANY time. Just like in any country, you get involved in a new country by going about your daily life, shopping and banking, talking with your kid's teacher, finding a job, volunteer or paid. Many of today's immigrants come with a high level of education and money, into this country with FREE education. My grandparents had none of that. They also had to face a monoculture of white Anglosaxon British-born types with no hesitation about racist attitudes and policies – they KNEW they were perceived as second or third class citizens. Today, the big issues for settling and navigating culture shock here are, in my view: 1) money; you need lots – or you do need a major network among your enclave – the Sudanese community in Edmonds comes to mind 2) language: English – the key to everything 3) a good job 4) an extroverted/charismatic personality to make connections asap As for your comment "many of us are nervous about interacting with the Other" I don't see it. We hear every language on the skytrain; we see various races in huge numbers on the university campus, 60% of Vancouverites weren't born here. This mix is old news. At workplaces where the excellent skills of those foreign-born are put to use, co-workers interact. They may not socialize together, but that in my view, is a uniquely Vancouver problem. In every city I've lived in, this is the hardest nut to crack socially. People are cordial, not friendly, and yes it would be hard in many cases for adults over 30 to make friends with Canadian locals. I challenge anyone to live overseas and completely immerse themselves in the target culture. I'm not boasting about it, but when I lived in Hong Kong for 2.9 years, guess where I chose to live? An expat ghetto. My job managing a law office at a British international firm, was very intensive. At the end of the day, I wanted my home to include a quiet, pretty place, and a place where people could understand me at the grocery store. So I lived on another island and commuted by ferry to Hong Kong. One more thing: I disagree with your "healthy patriotism" remark. This is wrong-headed. WE owe immigrants who have paid with money, education and time a JOB. How the hell do we get off even talking about patriotism when we lure doctors, lawyers and engineers here and then expect them to spend YEARS waiting to get a job in their field, if at all. We've got to look at Vancouver's responsibility – not socially – but economically to serve these people, before you fretting about their contributions to charity. And on the other hand in terms of economic loyalty, we as a country, need to mend our system that allows people to triple dip welfare, to earn the benefits in Canada for the whole family, paying a tiny income tax in say, Korea, then paying nothing in taxes to Canada. Look at where the money flows – that should be priority.


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It is hard to be a volunteer leader. We don't talk enough about the challenges of volunteer leadership positions.
Blog after blog tells you how to be a good leader, how to use your leadership to mentor and inspire others, even how to dress like a leader. No one talks about how hard it is to fulfill that position. As a person who holds leadership roles in the community, I have to say it is not all accolades and rainbows.
There is guilt, sleepless nights, second guesses, burn out, and on it goes.
Did I remember to thank all the sponsors? Did I miss something on the agenda? I'm dreading that conversation. Do we have to have another meeting about this? How do we capitalize on that opportunity? I really need to update that on our website. Did I post enough on social media? Succession planning! What projects can I ask someone to help me with? What projects should I ask someone to help me with? Did I give everyone enough time to share their input? Did I give too much of my opinion? Do all the volunteers feel appreciated? I need to check on that committee. How can I convey how important this is? How do I tap into that person's potential? I should be working on other things. I really don't want to make that decision. How do we get in that door? Am I doing enough?
Then, after all that whining to myself, I put on my big girl pants and I remind myself it is NOT about me. It is about the mission and what is best for the organization. Sometimes that means having tough conversations, making big decisions, and sacrificing a Saturday night to catch up on emails.
Give your time and talents freely. Sometimes this means saying no to other opportunities so you're not stretching yourself too thin. Being a leader means you will have difficult days, but it also means that responsibility affords you an opportunity to make a difference in the community. When you commit to a volunteer leadership position, commit all the way.
For more details about how to support your volunteer leaders, please contact Ivy Schneider, President of Helix Strategies, LLC at ivy@helixllc.org and visit www.helixllc.org for information about raising funds and developing your boards and leaders.


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Hydrogen bomb tests prove North Korea's nuclear ambitions
POWER is the currency of international affairs and nothing is more powerful than a nuclear weapon.
By Timothy Stafford
00:01, Sun, Jan 10, 2016
Last week North Korean leader Kim Jong-un claimed the country successfully tested a hydrogen bomb
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For states that fear stronger neighbours, or isolated regimes craving respect, nuclear weapons offer an attractive solution.
No state proves the point more than North Korea.
While Labour's shadow cabinet dealt with its own nuclear fallout last week the totalitarian state claimed it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
Placing faith in announcements of a country that exaggerates its successes would be a mistake yet the test is significant because it provides further evidence of the North's intention to build a nuclear arsenal.
For the 33-year-old Kim Jong-un and his officials doing so serves three purposes.
First, it gives the regime a chance to champion its technological successes in the hope of distracting its poverty-stricken people from their plight.
Second, it makes bigger players take notice, especially China and the US.
Beijing has still not invited Kim Jong-un to visit and Washington does not acknowledge the country's nuclear status.
For Pyongyang, which wants to be treated as an equal by both, this is intolerable.
Experts have questioned whether North Korea has the technical or economic capability to make a bomb
The North's hope is that by acting aggressively it can make itself more of a priority in foreign capitals.
Third, the test moves the country one step closer to its ultimate goal: to have the capacity to strike America's west coast.
Above all else, North Korea fears invasion by the US.
Attaining a hydrogen capability and in time a long-range missile system to deliver such a weapon would all but prevent that possibility.
This is the outcome North Korea wants, which is why it is prepared to defy almost every other country in the world by refusing to give up its nuclear programme.
It will, argue the country's leaders, all have been worth it in the end. North Korea is not alone.
A number of countries are investing heavily in nuclear weapon programmes.
Jeremy Corbyn's ill-advised anti-Trident campaign comes at a time of global nuclear instability
Russia is in the middle of a modernisation process that will leave it in possession of more sophisticated weapons, including ones it can fire from specially-designed trains capable of moving around the country at short notice.
Pakistan, knowing that it is weaker than its rival India in defence capability, is churning out additional weapons.
Iran, despite not possessing arms and placing its nuclear programme on hold in exchange for relief from economic sanctions, is pressing ahead with the development of missiles that could carry them in future.
None of these countries is seeking opportunities to use nuclear weapons.
But each knows that, in international affairs, having a sophisticated nuclear arsenal is like having an unlimited amount of money at an auction: you know that you can't be outbid.
They can pursue their interests aggressively and can afford not to shy away from a fight if challenged.
Which is why, just as the North was readying its test, Jeremy Corbyn was reshuffling his cabinet to install the anti-nuclear, anti-Trident Emily Thornberry as his shadow defence secretary.
After all, the UK's nuclear weapons are symbolic of its ability and willingness to play a role in world affairs, the last thing Corbyn wants.
Pyongyang is desperate to be seen as an equal on the international diplomatic stage
From the position of the far-Left, preventing the renewal of Trident and achieving nuclear disarmament in the UK is the first step towards dismantling the hallmarks of our international capabilities: its military, its far reaching intelligence services and its security relationships with other nations.
Doing so is essential if the UK is to be transformed from a powerful state into one more akin to the countries of Scandinavia, focused more heavily on the smooth running of welfare programmes than international events.
Moderate Labour MPs are aghast.
They take as much pride in the UK's international standing – its membership of the UN Security Council, its leading role in Nato, its close relationship with the US – as many Tories.
Yet they're on the back foot.
Corbyn is gaining control over the levers within the Labour Party by removing those who disagree with him from positions of influence.
Nuclear weapons strike a nerve and provoke strong emotions. Kim Jong-un and Jeremy Corbyn are pursuing divergent approaches yet have much in common, including an unshakable belief that they are right and an unwillingness to pay heed to critics.
If we learned anything last week it is that neither is about to change course.
Timothy Stafford is the proliferation and nuclear policy analyst at the Royal United Services Institute.
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In Istanbul, two of the presenters and one of the speakers of Module I, together with Hugo De Greef, spent the three days with the participants discussing and commeting on the experiences gained during Modules I and II.
Roy is currently the Planning and Operations Director of the Edinburgh International Festival. Roy has a wealth of experience, having previously held roles including Executive Director of Cheek by Jowl and the Michael Clark Company, the Programme Manager at Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Peacock Theatre, and General Manager of DB8 Physical Theatre amongst others.
Annet has been the managing director of the Holland Festival since 2009 where she has collaborated with artistic directors Pierre Audi (until 2014) and Ruth Mackenzie (since then). Annet Lekkerkerker has previously worked as Head of Programming at the Stadscchouwburg Amstersdam. She currently sits on various boards and chairs the Amsterdam Cultural Coalition.
Jerry Aerts has been the General Manager and Artistic Director of deSingel International Art Campus since 1991. Before he worked as a music programmer in the same house. His career started in public relations, advertising and sales promotion. Apart from his work for deSingel he has also been managing festivals such as HET THEATERFESTIVAL, OPERA 21, MIND THE BOOK and DE NACHTEN. Besides, Jerry is a board member in many Flemish arts organisations.


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An update on parking and renovation projects on NSU campus
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As of April 2018, NSU broke ground on the joint effort of Mako Hall and the new residential parking garage. Now the 32,000 sq. ft., 209 room residential hall and 1,320 spot, seven-floor parking structure is open to student use. With a resident-specific parking structure new to campus, new or returning students might not be aware of updates to the designation of parking lots and structures on campus. Students have, in the past, voiced their concerns about the Alvin Sherman Library parking garage and it's tendency to be at or near capacity. According to Marco Bravo, manager of special events and parking services, students shouldn't worry about this issue this academic year.
"Based on our studies, the [Alvin Sherman Library] garage does not getting filled on our regular field operations between the hours of 9-5. In case the garage does get full, [students have access to] the Horvitz or Mailman parking lot and the AC tan lot, which is right across from the library garage, northwest corner. It also has about 110 spaces. There are other options farther away such as the HPD garage, the [baseball field] lot on 75th Ave. and the upper left side of the West Garage," said Bravo.
In cases where the university holds special events, Bravo explained that students are notified through a mass email to inform them of the usage of the parking areas, making it easier to plan accordingly.
Another significant update to NSU's parking policies is that students, faculty and staff are prohibited from "backing" into a parking space, which began being enforced on Sept. 1. Unless a vehicle has a dual license, meaning a license is displayed on both sides of the vehicle, drivers on campus will not be able to back into parking spaces. This is part of a security provision to ensure parking stickers can be in view and to make it easier to catch parking violators.
"We are working on warnings [to drivers] for now, but once all the [signage is displayed in all parking areas] we will be able to fully enforce [this new policy]," said Bravo.
For guests visiting the university, they also have designated parking areas in which they can pay for their parking spaces in various locations across campus and by the "pay-by-phone" app.
"The [Pay-by-Phone feature] will be enacted in the next few weeks for guests and patrons to the Alvin Sherman Library in addition to parking meters. We added 14 meters around campus; the [Alvin Sherman Library] garage has two and there will be 12 additional meters at other locations around campus," said Bravo.
But these were not the only updates to campus over this past semester. The 24-hour Starbucks on campus was renovated through co-funding by the Starbucks corporation and NSU. According to Daniel Alfonso, vice president of facilities management at NSU, "It's a better feel. It's a more sleek modern [look]. It's a more open space and inviting to students. I feel we met our goal [of an update renovation] with [Starbucks]."
Over the winter semester, NSU also renovated the Mailman-Hollywood Building. According to Alfonso, the goal of this renovation was to consolidate all the faculty members and staff for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences into one building as well as a refresh the look of the building.
"The [Mailman-Hollywood Building] is one of the original buildings on campus and it needed a refresh. So we put in new carpets, repainted the walls, exchanged the furniture and the lighting. We had to harden the building in case of natural disasters and we needed to ensure that the windows were impact resistant and the roof was redone. So, it's all brand new. It was time. When [students visit] the building now, it should feel like a newer, cleaner facility, [whereas] before, it was kind of tired and beaten down," said Alfonso.
Over the next few years, NSU plans to "refresh" multiple buildings around campus as well as extend the lives of the roofs of multiple buildings as they reach their 20-year milestones.
"[President Hanbury] has given [facilities management] the task of establishing this multi-year capital plan for the university. We are considering maintenance and repair work of surface parking lots and roadways, a refresh of the furniture in the [Carl Desantis building] and the [Maltz Psychology building]. There are challenges, but this is a 300-plus acre campus and [construction and maintenance] is expected," said Alfonso.
Another construction project on the horizon for NSU is the current location of the Miami Dolphins training facility. The Miami Dolphins have broken ground on their new training facility in Miami-Dade county and are expected to move in 2021. According to Alfonso, the space that the Miami Dolphins currently own and operate will be left to the university for NSU-based developments.
"We are currently discussing what are we going to put in that nearly 80,000 sq. ft facility. There are some thoughts being passed around but nothing final yet. But I can say, it will be for NSU growth," said Alfonso.
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As a couple, you do your best to settle into bed at the same time. It might be one of the few moments of togetherness you get to experience during the day. The only problem is that you need to get up at 5am, while your partner needs to get up at 7am.
How do you make sure that you wake up to your alarm, but don't disturb your partner – who undoubtedly wants that extra 2 hours of sleep? If your partner feels like they need to get up with you, then you've encountered an issue with dyadic sleep.
One way to manage your different sleeping habits is to use two different types of alarm clocks. When you regularly need to wake up before the sun rises, you can trigger a circadian rhythm response with a sunrise alarm. This, along with a radio or sound trigger, can get you out of bed without the blaring alarm of a standard clock.
Then your partner can wake up to an alarm of their own preference.
Here are some other tips for you to consider if your sleeping patterns diverge from that of your partner.
#1. Understand where your mid-sleep time happens to be.
If you get 7 hours of sleep every night, then your mid-sleep point is 3.5 hours from when you went to bed. For most people, that means it is somewhere between 3:30-5am every day. Women have an earlier mid-sleep point compared to men, sometimes up to 2 hours earlier, and this creates a sleep disconnect that can make it difficult to rise when the alarm clock goes off.
Match up your mid-sleep points and you'll be sleeping better.
#2. Adjust your sleep time to be more in-line with nature.
If you are feeling groggy when you wake up and there isn't a medical issue causing the problem, then you may be out-of-sync with nature. Take a weekend and go camping. That really is all it takes to restore your natural sleep rhythms. In severe cases of sleep disturbance, especially for those who work indoors on a computer full-time, it may take up to a week of camping or outdoor activities to restore the body's nature rhythms.
Different sleep schedules can provide you and your partner with relationship benefits. If you have young children, this will allow each of you to receive sleep in consistent amounts. You may have time for social activities with friends, but still have time for each other. There will be fewer partner-related sleep disturbances as well.
Mismatched couples in terms of sleep patterns are often better at problem solving. It is important, however, to find time to connect with your partner every day in some way to maintain your relationship.
Sometimes the easiest way to manage multiple alarms is to upgrade your alarm clock. There are other steps you can take to improve your sleep and your partner's sleep as well. This allows couples to become aware of their differences, which can help teach tolerance, and that action can sometimes be enough to preserve a relationship that is strained by sleep.


A recent report in the Star Wars collector community of a Star Wars Black Series 6-inch "Prototype" Boba Fett figure that would be coming to Walgreens has proven to be true. Yet another Hasbro offering will be available at the drug store found on just about every corner in every city. Okay that is a slight exaggeration.
Hasbro is paying tribute to the early concept art by Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston that featured the famous bounty hunter wearing an all-white armor. This Star Wars Black Series 6-inch "Prototype" Boba Fett will be available exclusively at Walgreens later this fall.


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El hornito volcánico es un cono que se forma sobre la superficie de un flujo de lava basáltica. Se suele formar cuando la lava se ve forzada fluir hacia arriba a través de una abertura en la superficie enfriada para luego acumularse alrededor de dicha abertura.

Desarrollo
Al igual que el cono de salpicadura, el hornito volcánico carece de raíces, lo que quiere decir que no está directamente asociado a una fuente de magma sino suele ser creado por el lento ascenso de lava a través del techo de un tubo de lava. La alta presión hace que la lava se exude, salpique, se  acumule en la superficie para acabar de solidificarse creando la estructura inicial. Los hornitos volcánicos pueden crecer y llegar hasta los 20 metros de altura.

Etimología
La zona del faro de Orchilla en El Hierro se encuentra rodeada de estos conos, que los lugareños llamaban hornitos debido a su aspecto de pequeños hornos para cocer pan.

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Yoga of 12 Step Recovery: The Issues are in the Tissues
By Rosemary Keevil 11/20/18
Y12SR
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Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery
The Issues are in the Tissues
"The Twelve Step program and yoga saved my life….one is my lifeboat, the other my launching pad."
Nikki Myers
"Bringing the Twelve Steps and yoga together offers us a way to, not just process what goes on at the level of mind, but also release whatis being held in the body," says Nikki Myers, the founder of Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery, or Y12SR. This is a two-hour class that connects the cognitive and spiritual work done in the Twelve Steps with the body-based and meditation work done in yoga.
Addiction is often referred to as a physical, mental and spiritual disease, but there is no physiological component to the Twelve Steps. "We assert that what underlies any addiction is some kind of trauma and your body holds everything. The issues live in our tissues and until there is a release at all levels something is missing," says Nikki. She adds that yoga also complements the Twelve Steps because it involves meditation: "The Twelve Step program talks a lot about prayer and meditation but there are no meditation techniques taught. I assert that yoga is good for the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Steps are good for yoga, because," she states that some people feel, "We can get a little airy-fairy in the yoga world."
Nikki is a yoga teacher with an MBA who founded CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health in Indianapolis. She launched Y12SR in 2004 based on her own struggles with addiction. Nikki explains, "My addiction took me into some perilous conditions like domestic violence and commercial sex work." She also had a son die shortly after birth: "I was in the throes of addiction at the time of his birth. His health condition at the time of birth is something I've had to deal with."
Nikki went into treatment in 1987 and embraced the Twelve Steps but she relapsed after eight years. When she became clean again she re-immersed herself into yoga and stopped practicing her Twelve Steps, but she relapsed once more: "It was after that second relapse that I realized, at least for me, there had to be a union between the cognitive approach to addiction recovery offered by Twelve Step programs, and the somatic approach to healing offered through yoga. Y12SR is just that." Nikki combined the two and has been clean since July 15, 2000.
As a testament to her commitment to the Twelve Steps Nikki has a tattoo of the last line of the Serenity Prayer on her right shoulder that reads, "wisdom to know the difference."
In order to become a certified Y12SR leader, one must attend a weekend training session and complete a course which explores the symbiotic relationship between yoga and Twelve Step programs. Annie McCullough attended the Vancouver, Canada, Y12SR training with Nikki and states, "I felt like Nikki. It's not like I was trying to stay sober on yoga alone or on the Twelve Steps alone but I felt like I was marrying together my two favourite things—yoga and recovery." Annie appreciates the integration of the body work with the Twelve Steps: "I didn't realize until I was 37 years old and got sober that feelings happen in my body."
Nadine Bell also attended the Vancouver Y12SR training. She was a dancer since she was a young girl and lost connection with her body when she was in her addiction and Y12SR helped her to reconnect with her physical self: "When I was in my addiction I had a hard time retaining information so the cognitive element of the Twelve Steps helps as well as the breath work and movement work of the Y12SR. This has allowed me to walk as more of an integrated person. I don't feel so fragmented."
The Y12SR leader training costs about $550 US. It is open to yoga teachers and any professionals who work with people impacted by addiction, such as therapists and probation officers.
Anyone dealing with addiction—their own or someone else's—can attend Y12SR meetings. A Y12SR meeting includes a Twelve Step meeting and a yoga practice. Nikki explains, "Sometimes we do a meeting and then a practice or a practice and a meeting. The practice is themed in whatever topic is discussed in the meeting, such as surrender, gratitude or acceptance."
There is no charge to attend Y12SR meetings but, like in any Twelve Step meeting, a donation is expected. The money goes to the host facility and its head office.
Currently, there are more than 400 Y12SR meetings worldwide.
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