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The Chernobyl Zone: an apocalypse or a rebirth?
Posted On January 27, 2021 January 27, 2021 By Chernobyl_History
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One of the largest man-made disasters in human history took place on April 26, 1986. Since then, the time in the Zone, called the Chernobyl Zone, has changed its course. Tens of thousands of people had to resettle within days. Thousands more left their homelands over the next few years. As a result, time stopped in the Zone after the evacuation of people. Trees grow in the middle of the streets. Animals walk between houses. Everything done by man, in the name and for the sake of man himself, fell into decay.
The so-called Chernobyl Zone was created the day after the Chernobyl accident, on April 27. A circle with a radius of 30 kilometers was drawn on the map. The settlements located in it were dangerous for living. Those who lived in the critical 10-kilometer zone faced an urgent and obligatory evacuation. The rest left native places gradually, as the housing was commissioned, to resettle the settlers.
Parts of the villages abandoned by people are not even on the map today. Only their names remain… Now, you can hardly find some villages, covered with dense green cobwebs, undergrowth, bushes and abandoned gardens. They greet rare guests with broken windows. However, there are a few villages where people, mostly old residents, have returned after their decontamination. The Chernobyl catastrophe became a cruel warning that not everything in this world is subject to people.
If you get to the Chernobyl zone from Kiev, you will definitely come to the so-called "road of life". It is the only way where the evacuees left after the explosion at the ChNPP to the regional center Ivankov. In the course of numerous patching repairs today, "the road of life" resembles a "time machine". Riding on this, it is impossible not to indulge in the memories of someone's youth or childhood. There is an installation of a huge white egg along the road. It is a stone symbol of the revival of life in the Zone.
Traveling through checkpoints
The exclusion zone is 2600 km2 of the territory, contaminated with radionuclides, which will maintain a high radiation background for hundreds of years. There is a limited traffic on the territory of the Zone. Checkpoints are installed. You need to get permission from the State Agency of Ukraine for the management of the exclusion zone to come here and to go through checks. There are special requirements for guests. And you must not violate them. For example, one should visit the Zone only in the closed outfit. Also, you can not take anything out of the Zone, or smoke. To avoid the threat of contamination, they do not even allow putting things on the ground. Moreover, it is forbidden to enter buildings because most of the walls and roofs are in disrepair.
Having passed the check at the checkpoint and having received instructions, you need to drive several kilometers along a deserted road. There are plaques with the names of the evacuated villages and information on how many people once lived in them. For example, 3,000 people once lived in the village of Zalesye, located near Chernobyl. There were two collective farm brigades in the village, and a large dairy factory worked. After the accident, almost all the inhabitants of Zalesye relocated to the village of Novoye Zalesye. Of the forest dwellers, only five self-settlers, people who independently returned home, remained on the territory of the Zone. The last resident of Zalesye died in 2016.
In total, 1,200 of the nearly 120,000 evacuees returned to the Chernobyl zone. Now, the number of self-settlers is much less. Most of them live without any connection with the outside world. Besides, some houses don't have even electricity or gas. Periodically, law enforcement officers visit these people. On Thursdays the "car shop" delivers food to the elderly. They say that self-settlers live to an advanced age. However, their number is still decreasing every year.
The communist past remained in the Zone forever
Chernobyl has a long history. The first mention of it dates back to 1193. Then the city belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Later, it became part of the Russian Empire. In the second half of the 18th century, Chernobyl became one of the centers of Hasidism in Eastern Europe. Nowadays, Chernobyl is the administrative center of the Exclusion Zone. All enterprises operating in the Zone today, including the Chernobyl NPP itself, and employ several thousand people. Most of them live outside its borders, although Chernobyl has dormitories, a canteen, a hotel, and a post office. A favorite pastime of foreign tourists is sending postcards from this special city.
A memorial complex was built in Chernobyl at the expense of charitable assistance. It consists of symbolic tablets with the names of the disappeared settlements. But the memorial complex is going to replenish with a dozen more tablets due to the fire that took place in 2020. There are several sculptures, transported from the disappeared villages on the territory of the complex. They created a mini-park. Moreover, there are symbolic mailboxes between the plates. Many people leave letters there on memorial days.
And Chernobyl, like the rest of the villages of the Zone, remained forever in the USSR. There is a huge monument to the leader of the world proletariat on the central square of the city, along the club. A fire department is still operating in the city. Its rescuers were the first to take part in eliminating the accident. 28 firefighters from this unit received lethal doses of radiation exposure. They all died within two months of the accident. Today, a monument has been in front of the fire station. The monument has the inscription "To those who saved the world". Also, it is an interesting fact that the workers of this unit extinguished the Red Forest, which burned for several weeks in a row in 2020.
Technique is at the exhibition, liquidators are in the graves
The city has a small exhibition of equipment that took part in the elimination of the accident. Of course, all of its exhibits were selected from among the least contaminated objects. There are armored personnel carriers sheathed with metal plates. The staff used them to transport liquidators to the NPP. There are German-American robots, and a lunar rover, with the help of which liquidators threw fragments of graphite rods from the roof of the reactor. Although they did not work for long, they managed to go down in the history of eliminating the consequences of the accident.
The radiation background on the roof of the reactor was critical. Equipment went out of order faster than a person. Volunteer soldiers, who later replaced the equipment that had fallen into disrepair, coped with the task no worse than lunar rovers and robots. The technique continues to serve even now, at least as an artifact of the exhibition. But the guys who were throwing pieces of graphite from the roof of the reactor with shovels are no longer alive.
There is an inconspicuous turn into the forest near Chernobyl. There is a collapsed stop, hidden in thickets of trees on the side of the road lined with wide slabs. A smiling "Olympic Bear" is a painting on its wall. In Soviet times, people believed that a pioneer camp or a children's recreation center was somewhere nearby. In reality, it did not exist.
The road from the stop led to a completely different object, although it was really indicated on the map as a pioneer camp. The road led to the secret object "Arc". It was an early warning radar for ICBM launches. There were only two such stations in the USSR. And both of them had a top-secret mission. With their help, the USSR could determine the exact time and coordinates of the launch of US ballistic missiles. This made it possible to take measures for the evacuation and retaliate against the enemy.
"Arc" was specially placed near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The station was a reliable source of uninterrupted energy supply to multi-meter communications. The location of the "Arc" was encrypted, giving it the symbolic meaning of a children's recreation center. Well, who might be interested in a pioneer camp? After the accident at the Chernobyl NPP, a similar facility in Komsomolsk-on-Amur got a part of the equipment of the "Chernobyl Arc". The Komsomolskaya Arc dismantled after the end of the Cold War, at least as official sources say.
Pripyat: a Soviet breath disguised by the forest
Pripyat became a vivid example of Soviet construction: the same type of high-rise buildings lined with mosaics, monuments to communist leaders, party slogans. The settlement for power engineers finished building in 1970. And in 1979, Pripyat received the status of a city. According to the last census, 47,500 people lived in the city. All citizens evacuated within two days after the explosion at the ChNPP. However, until 1996, the pool continued to work here. The workers of the Chernobyl NPP went there. And even now, two service enterprises continue to function in the ghost town.
The burned and irradiated liquidators who put out the fire in the first hours of the accident got to the medical and sanitary unit of Pripyat. Station workers and local residents who got strong radiation exposure also went there. Medics could notice the symptoms of radiation sickness in patients. But at first, they doubted the diagnosis. Only few among doctors knew about the consequences of radiation exposure.
During the evacuation, residents of Pripyat could "only take documents". They said that it would last three days. These three days became eternity. People never returned to their homes. The military or specially created detachments of gamekeepers shot pets remaining in empty apartments. The same fate awaited the livestock of rural residents.
Initially, the abandoned dwellings resembled houses to which their inhabitants were going to return. At first, dosimetrists examined the entire housing stock. Household items contaminated with radiation got to radiation repositories. Everything that amenable to decontamination was washed and cleaned. And only then the owners could partially take them out. Subsequently, "looters managed to work" for many years in a row in the exclusion zone. They mercilessly smashed everything they could take out.
The Chernobyl Zone is the territory of the triumph of nature
Today, there is little in Pripyat that reminds us that people lived here, except the lanterns looking out among the trees. The houses hid behind tall trees. And weeds grow through the asphalt. The radiation background in the city is not everywhere above normal. However, even 34 years later, "radiation spots" remain in it. They are places where it goes off scale.
The most popular place in Pripyat among tourists is an amusement park: a ferris wheel and rusted cars. A little further is the city stadium, which is almost impossible to recognize without a guide. It is completely overgrown with trees. You can guess that there was a football field if only you bump into the stands. Several houses have modern graffiti painted on them, making them even spookier. Also, you can find Soviet slogans such as "Glory to the great Lenin" in some places on the roofs of high-rise buildings. Surviving toys are still lying around in the former kindergartens. Notebooks, books, kitchen utensils are dropping around.
Pripyat was a thriving city: a beautiful embankment with a romantic cafe on the shore, a floating restaurant-ship, and cinemas. In addition, the city was famous for the electronics factory "Jupiter", the hotel "Polesie", post-apocalyptic photographs of which spread all over the world today. Now, the plundered houses are slowly awaiting their end. The mosaic is peeling off in pieces from the walls of high-rise buildings. It is difficult to recognize the once bright stained-glass windows in the broken shop windows. The influence of a person on everything that we can see decreased to zero here. This is probably why the territory of the Exclusion Zone is both frightening and delightful, inspiring hope.
Paradoxically, but you can feel in some strange way a weak breath of life in the Exclusion Zone. Vegetation abounds here. There are more trees every year. The grass has not seen the spit for a long time. Instead of people, birds and animals inhabited Pripyat, including representatives of a rare fauna for this area. Some people like to call this place the Zone of the Apocalypse. But objectively, it rather resembles the Zone of rebirth. You may see what will happen when there are no people. The world will not stop. Nature will triumph.
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Man wants to sue NFL for $867 trillion over Super Bowl halftime show
The reactions to the Super Bowl LIV halftime show starring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira have been mixed. Many were left impressed by the duo's superstar appeal, immense talent and charisma, while others believed that the performance was just too racy.
Then there is this guy, who wants to file a class-action lawsuit against the NFL, arguing that viewing the scintillating performances from Shakira and J.Lo could prevent himself and others from getting into heaven.
Dave Daubenmire, who heads the Pass the Salt Ministries in Hebron, Ohio, castigated the performance as the "Super Bowl Porn Show" in a video this week, a title he attributed to all the "crotch shots," in his words.
"I think we ought to go sit down in the courtroom and as present this as evidence of how, whoever is keeping me from getting into the kingdom of heaven," Daubenmire stated, via the New York Daily News. "Could I go into a courtroom and say viewing what you put in that screen put me in danger of hell fire?"
The damages Daubenmire deems appropriate? $867 trillion.
"That's discriminatory against the values I have in my house — you can't just do that," Daubenmire added. "… I want to sue them. I want to sue them for about $867 trillion dollars."
Conventional wisdom — not to mention logic — would suggest that the NFL needn't worry too much about Daubenmire's threatened class-action lawsuit.
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Long hours baking in the sun, swimming in the sea and splashing in the pool can seriously dry out the skin and hair. Constantly being on the road can lead to some less than ideal nutrition choices and everyone knows the consequences of too many hours in stuffy airplane air.
Since being home this summer I'm putting my energy into getting back on track with my skincare regimen and fitness routines.
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The United States has not passed a major federal law to regulate the safety of ingredients used in personal care products since 1938. What's pretty scary is that numerous health issues such as infertility, cancer, acne, and asthma can be linked to many of the ingredients we consume through our beauty and skincare products. Trying to figure wade through the lists and lists of unidentifiable chemical ingredients that make up many of the products we find at CVS and Sephora can be super daunting but Beautycounter does the work for you.
The more I read about Beautycounter the more I couldn't believe how damaging some of the products I used every day actually were to me. Why aren't more people talking about this?! I partnered with one of Beautycounter's most lovely consultants, Caroline, and picked out a few of Beautycounter's bestselling products to see if they lived up to the hype.
First of all I couldn't get over how lux the packaging was. Everything is so beautifully curated and designed and I 100% didn't feel like I was 'giving up' having high-end beauty products in exchange for healthy products.
I'll start with the product I was most looking forward to trying: the Charcoal cleansing bar.
Charcoal seems to be the it thing at the moment as far as skincare and I was interested to see what that was all about. The customer reviews for the charcoal bar on Beautycounter's website are GLOWING. People are legit raving about this interestingly coloured soap bar.
I'll note too that my biggest skin issue is chronic acne. As fabulous as it is to spend nearly a year in a tropical climate my skin while I was in Australia was constantly sweaty and oily due to the heat and the consistent slathering of sunscreen on my face. So many of the reviews for the cleansing bar mentioned how much it helped clear up spotty skin when nothing else had worked. This soap couldn't be easier to use (you literally just froth it around in your clean hands and massage it into the skin then rinse—simple as) but it left my face feeling smooth, balanced and cleaner than even my beloved Clarisonic ever did. After using the soap regularly for just a week I already totally see a difference in the size of my pores and they're so much less clogged. LOVE. If there is one product you try from Beautycounter after reading this post I would absolutely recommend it to be this soap!
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As you guys already know I am SUPER active and so not the type of girl to spend anymore than 5 minutes on my makeup regardless of where I am going. I hate that I have such an uneven skin tone due to so many years of acne and *cringe* definitely some sun damage from too many hours at the beach. The tinted moisturizer is like the beauty product that was literally MADE for me. Wash your face, and spread this on like any other moisturiser and voila! Skin is clean, hydrated and literally glowing. It has just enough tint to balance out my skin tone if I am having a relatively good day, skin wise. It's by no means full coverage but for someone who doesn't like to put a lot of effort into makeup but also feels like they should probably be doing something before they leave the house and face the world this is the stuff for you.
Finally I tried the Sheer Lipstick in Petal.
Like I said before, I am so not the kind of girl that spends hours and hours on make up but this sheer lipstick is like lipstick for dummies in the most perfect way. It's pretty sheer so it's easy to put on without feeling like you're colouring outside the lines, it's got a little hint of sparkle, and it smells FABULOUS. It may just be the color I picked but it's not hugely pigmented and looks super natural (which is GREAT) but if you're looking for something a little more dramatic this may not be the thing for you. I, however, love it for day to day and am so excited to add it to my growing little beauty routine.
I've been using the products regularly for about a week now and am noticing major differences in the health of my skin. My face is feeling smoother, more even toned and my pores are a fraction of what they used to be. Now that I am more educated on the prevalence and effects of the scary, scary chemicals that lurk in so many of the products I had been using all my life I am trying to be so much more aware of not only what i am putting inside my body but what I am putting on my body as well!
Finally, I just love is how simple and low maintenance everything I picked out was to use. While staying on top of skin maintenance while on the road can be tricky things like the Balancing Mask would have been so easy to whip out while I was traveling up and down Australia's East Coast and I so wish I had discovered Beautycounter earlier!
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Wartime memories and sing-songs will be the order of the day as Failsworth-based Sgt Dom – AKA Dominic Collins – takes his 1940s Variety Show to St Herbert's Parish Centre in Chadderton on Saturday, April 27.
A terrific night is in prospect as a swing section will feature, a George Formby section, some good clean comedy and a huge selection of 1940s classic songs.
There will also be song books for everyone on the night, and waving flags.
A hotpot supper will also be included in the price of your ticket.
The night gets under way at 7.30pm and continues non-stop until 10.30pm.
Tickets for this brilliant show cost just £10 (and £8 for OAPs), but you can be there for FREE if you win our latest brilliant Chronicle competition.
We've got two sets of two tickets to give away to lucky winners.
The closing date for entries is Friday, April 19.


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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Rise in July 2012 Sales
Camry Maintains Spot as Best-Selling Car in America
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TORRANCE, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2012 sales results of 164,898 units, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in July 2012 compared to 26 selling days in July 2011, TMS sales were up 26.1 percent from the year-ago month.
The Toyota Division posted July total sales of 146,663 units, an increase of 36.7 percent on a DSR basis from July 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 26.1 percent from the year-ago month.
"Consumers are responding to Camry's strong value and affordability proposition, taking advantage of long-term, low interest rate financing and low lease rates," said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "Leasing has gone mainstream. For instance the Camry, the best-selling car in America, is benefitting from strong residuals — which allow for leases of less than $200 a month."
The Lexus Division reported total sales of 18,235 units in July 2012, up 35.9 percent from July 2011 on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Lexus Division sales were up 25.4 percent compared to the same period last year.
"Our new and redesigned models continue to drive our sales growth," said Lexus Group vice president and general manager, Mark Templin. "With good availability of the new 2013 RX, and with the all-new ES and ES Hybrid arriving at dealers nationwide, customers will find a great selection in August during our Golden Opportunity Sales event."
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded combined monthly sales of 80,061 units, up 33.2 percent from July 2011. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid with combined sales of 29,913 units, and Corolla reported combined July sales of 23,640 units. The Prius family of vehicles posted July sales of 16,643 units.
Toyota Division light trucks recorded July sales of 66,602 units, an increase of 18.6 percent compared to the same month last year. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV and Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, with monthly sales of 15,248 and 11,350, respectively. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid reported combined sales of 10,669 units, and the Tundra full-size pickup reported sales of 9,176 units.
Scion posted July sales of 6,904 units, up 97.3 percent on a volume basis over July 2011. The tC sports coupe led the way with sales of 2,013, up 26.6 percent, while the newly launched FR-S sports car reported sales of 1,649 units. The xD five-door urban subcompact posted sales of 977 units, and the xB urban utility vehicle posted July sales of 1,708 units. The all-new iQ premium micro-subcompact posted monthly sales of 557 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported passenger car sales of 9,759 units, up 22.4 percent from July 2011. The ES 350 entry luxury sedan led Lexus passenger car sales with sales of 3,759 units, while the IS luxury sports sedan reported sales of 2,296 units. The CT 200h premium hybrid compact posted sales of 1,499 units.
Lexus luxury utility vehicles recorded sales of 8,476 units, up 29.1 percent over July 2011. Lexus light truck sales were led by the RX and RX Hybrid luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined July sales of 7,357 units. The GX 460 mid-size luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 813 units, while the LX luxury utility vehicle recorded sales of 306 units.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted July sales of 23,044 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 126 percent compared to the same period last year. Toyota Division posted July sales of 20,309 hybrids, while Lexus Division reported sales of 2,735 hybrids for the month.
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Dave Ramsey has a Thanksgiving special going on right now, and I assume it will go all this week. Along with his books, cds and dvds he also has really handy and nice looking envelope system wallets.
If you haven't taken the leap to using cash for things like gas and groceries, now is the chance. These are usually $24.95 but now they are only $10. They come in different colors and there are also coordinating coupon organizers. (Though for you serious couponers, the organizers are way too small!) There are slots and compartments for everything and they have been locally tested by teething babies and have been found quite durable.
Both Angela and I use the wallets and I can say that it truly does keep me from spending more. It is so much harder to see cash leave my wallet than it is to use my debit card.
The Financial Peace Jr. kit is also included in the $10 sale. A great resource for those of you with older preschoolers & elementary kids.
There are also several items Buy 10, Get 2 Free. Any of these items would be fantastic Christmas gifts.
Shipping is free on orders of $65 or more.
Even if you aren't interested in using the envelope system, I would recommend visiting Dave's Site to check out his thoughts and tools to living with financial peace.
I'm so glad you posted this! My old envelope wallet is ripping and breaking all over the place, and I've been meaning to order a new one. So I just bought one identical to my old one and saved myself ten bucks!


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Tonight I found myself at the end of a long work day in a hotel in upstate New York missing my son, wishing I could be with my Dad on his birthday, and overwhelmed with the instances of loss and pain surrounding me. It's been a dark week and I needed a dose of hope.
As often happens in these situations, I got it. And also as it often goes, I'm sure the person who directed me to it has no idea that he did. Our texts back and forth were nothing spectacular but they let me know to flip my channel to ESPN at about 9pm. The Florida Gators were playing at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. Not that I care that much about the Florida Gators men's basketball team, but I do know that Jimmy Valvano's speech from the Espy Awards in 1993 was one of the best speeches I've ever heard.
They replayed it before the Gators v. Memphis game started and I had a healthy, cathartic cry as I found that dose of hope. Then, I made a contribution to the Jimmy V Foundation.
You can watch the speech and see the text on The V Foundation website.


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Evandro Carlos Jardim – selected works
2022 NOVEMBER 27TH - JANUARY 22ND
The solo exhibition "Evandro Carlos Jardim – selected works" presents engravings produced by the artist through over 60 years of career, four sculptures and unpublished works. The show opens on November 27th and closes its visitations on January 22nd, 2022, at Galeria Leme.
Evandro Carlos Jardim was born in the city of São Paulo, in 1935. In 1953, he entered Escola Belas Artes, where he learned the technique of engraving in metal with Francesc Domingo Segura. In 1973, he held his first solo exhibition at MASP, where he presented engravings and three-dimensional objects in bronze, iron, aluminum and wood. Two years later, in 1975, he participated in the 13th São Paulo International Biennial and a year later exhibited at the 38th Venice Biennale. Alongside his artistic career, he developed an intense teaching activity at various institutions, such as Escola Belas Artes, FAAP and ECA-USP, where he supervised more than a dozen doctoral theses.
In his atelier, at Granja Julieta, Evandro builds his sign-figures through drawing, engraving and sculpture. The approach of different visual languages does not follow, at first, a methodical order; nonetheless, it arises from the artist's own inner needs: like the path of a bird's flight, which begins in a small sculpture, among trees and clouds of wood, and ends its movement in a drawing, falling or entering a small house. The composition created by these two works represents space in sculpture, and in drawing the plane.
For Jardim, art is an attempt to express the inner world, coming from the limitations of the outer world, through language, "What I portray is the way I feel the city. And I feel it through a language, which I try to cultivate: the visual language". Thus, in the artist's view, art is a way of relating to the world around us, in which the encounter with the other is the only way to cultivate the multiple ways of feeling one another.
Muita chuva em setembro, 2000
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Jaraguá, sinais, manchas e sombras, 2015
Mix media on wood
Um dia de vento redesenha na memória partes da casa da praia, 1972 - 2021
técnica mista sobre papel
Fuga II, 1967
Mix media on eucatex
mix media on paper
A noite, no quarto de cima e Cruzeiro do Sul, 1971
Mudança para um bairro distante, 1967 - 1993
Mudança para um bairro distante, 1972
A preparação de Abril, 1965 - 1972
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Oily pastel on paper
I.S. km 23, 1973
Retrato: Mar Pequeno, 2003 - 2004
Um dia de vento, 1973
Círculo, 1973-2020
Wood and bronze detail
Retrato, 1972 - 1996
Retrato Um dia de vento, 2007
Untitled, s.d.
Noite, 1971
Tempera on eucatex
Espelho, 2020 - 2021
Mix media on canvas
Anhembi, 2019
Luz Recorrente, 2000
Margem do Rio Tietê, 1954 - 2021
Agora livre, s.d.
Pássaro, 1969-2021
Lugar do barco, s.d.
Círculo, 1973 - 1988
Figura, 1956
Um dia de vento, s.d.
Serra do mar, 1970
Pranto, 1970
Visão mais distante da árvore, 1973-2020
Aceno, s.d.
gravura em metal
Fogo, 2020
Vento, 1971 - 1987
Vento horizonte noturno, 1970 - 2007
O percurso de um vôo, 2010
wood | mixed media on paper
31,5 x 43,5 x 9 cm | 43,5 x 33,5 x 1,5 cm
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Cracking open a bottle of wine after a hard day. Enjoying a relaxing beer on the beach as the sun goes down. Popping the Champagne cork to celebrate some good news. Alcohol is oft associated with some of life's biggest occasions, however, an increasing focus on health and wellbeing has caused many to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol.
This growing trend for a no-alcohol or low-alcohol life has inspired the creation of viable non-alcoholic alternatives, which offer those opting out of booze a tasty and healthier alternative. Rather than going all-out with a glass of sparkling water, non-drinkers can now enjoy craft spirits and aperitifs that are just as (if not more) delicious as alcohol. Some of the key players are already available in Singapore.
With over a decade of experience within the Asia Pacific drinks industry, Lyre's Regional Asia Manager Rachel Ling is optimistic about Singapore's growing non-alcoholic drinks movement: "While there is still some level of education to be done both with consumers and in the industry, we're seeing an increasing number of great bars offering non-alcoholic cocktails that differ significantly from your standard mocktail. Far from a sugary drink that tastes nothing like a cocktail, non-alcoholic Lyre's cocktails look, taste and sashay around the palate just like the original alcoholic version. Bartenders in Singapore are becoming increasingly comfortable with whipping up non-alcoholic cocktails, especially as you don't have to change the recipes at all when you use Lyre's spirits. Through the amazing non-alcoholic drinks that the bars come up with, consumers are then presented with these unforgettable taste experiences which is enough to educate and convince them."
Crafted from 26 individually selected Asian botanicals, Singapore-based Melati was designed as a restorative non-alcoholic aperitif. A complex palate-setter, Melati is at once refreshingly fruity, floral, and spicy. With a classic spritz serve, drinkers can build one-part Melati and one-part tonic or soda water in a wine glass over ice, garnishing with an orange slice. Melati can also be combined with alcohol to create a low ABV cocktail.
Non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre's has crafted the world's most comprehensive range of alcohol-free spirits and liquors, revolutionising the way we drink. Whether it's a boozy brunch, laidback happy hour or a special celebration, the Australian-based brand places emphasis on the freedom of being able to opt for a low or no ABV tipple, no matter the occasion. With that in mind, Lyre's has teamed up with some of Singapore's favourite drinking spots – Manhattan, Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall and DON HO – to create inspiring non-alcoholic cocktails and offer guests an entirely different drinking experience. Indulge in the Vega from Manhattan which showcases the Lyre's American Malt mixed with clarified apple juice, chamomile ole Saccharum and lapsang souchong tea, the Isn't Life Grape, which is a mix of Lyre's Aperitif Rosso, white grapes, red wine vinegar, egg white and soda or the Grapefruit Spritzer with Lyre's Italian Spritz, grapefruit, grapefruit soda and olives.
Whether you're looking to cut down, cut out or just try something new, Big Drop has crafted a great beer for any beer lover. These alcohol-free craft beers are of the highest quality of care, skill and innovation. Known for having bolder, hoppier flavours, it's all about thinking outside the box to brew what beer drinkers love. Opt for the alcohol-free craft lager, which is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. The libation features light herbal and floral hop aromas, a hint of caramel with peppered spiciness on the palate and a touch of orange at the end.
Responding to global moderation trends and consumers seeking alcohol-free alternatives, McGuigan's winemakers set out to find a way to make generous fruit-forward and balanced wine, just with the alcohol removed. The result is McGuigan Zero, a range of zero-alcohol wines featuring the same high-quality and varietal characteristics you would expect from full-strength wine, free from alcohol yet full in flavour.
On Friday 7th February, Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits hosted a preview event in Singapore for their exquisite range of lovingly crafted alcohol-free, classic spirits.
Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious and founder of the movement, was present to share her personal experiences, assess the history of drinking, and help re-evaluate our perception of alcohol.
The sober curiosity movement has seen a sharp increase in traction over the last few years, as people have become more in-tune with their own personal wellness journeys. It has been increasingly reported that Gen Z is the least-boozy generation to date, with more pressure at school and work being cited as the main reasons behind this change.
But what exactly is sober curiosity?
According to Ruby, it's exactly that – to be curious about sobriety:
"[Being sober curious] means, literally, to choose to question, or get curious about, every impulse, invitation, and expectation to drink, versus mindlessly going along with the dominant drinking culture."- Ruby Warrington
Often, Ruby argues, we drink on autopilot, with the expectation to drink at social occasions being firmly rooted in society. The sober curiosity movement encourages a judgement-free exploration of one's relationship with alcohol and conscious drinking.
Drinking is socially ingrained
From weddings and birthday parties to work events and holidays, we commemorate many of life's greatest moments or achievements with alcohol, with Champagne in particular being synonymous with celebration. Often, people declaring that they are abstaining is met with resistance by other members of the party, or else it is assumed that there is an underlying reason – namely pregnancy or alcoholism – behind the decision.
A rise in month-long sober social experiments such as 'Dry January' and 'Sober October' are becoming more commonplace, suggesting that people are looking for an 'excuse' not to drink, but how can the movement shift these mindsets and allow sober curiosity to become accepted, as opposed to reinforcing the notion that you either drink or you don't.
So, what's the alternative? Living sober curiously
The movement towards sober consciousness has inspired the creation of and market for viable non-alcoholic alternatives, which offer those opting out of booze a tasty, 'grown-up' tipple to enjoy. Brands such as Lyre's are paving the way, lowering the 'barrier to entry' for the sober curious club and creating a talking point, bringing the questions of sobriety to the forefront of the conversation.
Every Lyre's spirit is designed to look, taste and sashay around the palate just as its alcoholic counterpart might, whilst allowing drinkers to remain clear-headed and in control. Lyre's will be available in Singapore from mid-March, and we can't wait!
For more information on Lyre's, and to take a look at their full range and recipe suggestions, visit their website.
If you are interested to learn more about Ruby Warrington and her journey towards sober curiosity, you can purchase her book 'Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Deep Connection, and Limitless Presence Awaiting Us All On The Other Side of Alcohol' here.


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Brewers Minor League Roundup Week #24
Shuckers close out season behind strong pitching performances
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Each week, I'll be bringing you a roundup of the Brewers minor league affiliates, including score updates, key players and more. Here is the week 24 roundup. Please note that the High-A and Low-A seasons have concluded, so there is no recap for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers or the Carolina Mudcats.
AAA Nashville
The Sounds bounced back with a 4-2 week against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (75-65) to remain in first place at 85-55 on the season. With a 4.5 game lead over the Columbus Clippers (80-59), the Sounds have a chance to lock up the division this week.
Esteury Ruiz continues to hit, slashing .478/.556/.696 with a homer, a whopping nine steals, and a team-high 11 hits this week. Fellow top prospect Sal Frelick is in the same boat as Ruiz, as he slashed .370/.379/.630 with two homers and six RBIs. Both players have played well all year, making their cases for an opportunity on the big-league team to start 2023. As a team, the Sounds slashed .301/.370/.451 with six homers and 30 runs scored.
The trio of Josh Lindblom, Robert Gasser, and Caleb Boushley all had strong starts again this week. Lindblom went six innings and allowed just one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts. Gasser went five innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks with four strikeouts. Boushley had the best start of the three, going six innings and allowing no runs on four hits and one walk with four punchouts. As a team, the Sounds pitched to a 2.33 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 54 innings.
The Sounds now travel to take on the Louisville Bats (56-85) for six games before finishing the regular season at home with three games against Memphis (69-72). Nashville is 6-3 against Louisville this season.
AA Biloxi
The Shuckers completed their season with a 5-1 week against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (33-34) to finish at 33-35 in the second half, although they finished on a 9-1 run to end the year.
Catcher Nick Kahle had a strong finish to his season, slashing .364/.417/1.000 with two homers and three RBIs on the week. Shortstop Ethan Murray also had a strong week, slashing .353/.476/.706 with six hits and four walks. Top prospect Jackson Chourio finally looked human this week, slashing just .087/.154/.130 with only two hits in 23 plate appearances. He finishes his age-18 season with a .288/.342/.538 slash line across three levels, including 20 homers and 75 RBIs. As a team, the Shuckers slashed .200/.301/.379 with seven homers and 24 runs scored.
Like Nashville, Biloxi had a trio of pitchers with strong starts this week. Justin Jarvis, Brandon Knarr, and Nick Bennett all earned wins in their starts. Jarvis threw five shutout innings with four strikeouts, Knarr threw six shutout innings with seven strikeouts, and Bennett went seven innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out 11. The pitching staff anchored the Shuckers, finishing with a stellar 1.87 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 53 innings.
Performances by Top 10 Brewers Prospects (Weekly Performance; Season Totals)
(MLB No. 11) OF Jackson Chourio (AA): .087/.154/.130 (23 at-bats), 0 HR, 4 RBI; .288/.342/.538 (400 at-bats), 20 HR, 75 RBI
(MLB No. 49) OF Sal Frelick (AAA): .370/.379/.630 (27 at-bats), 2 HR, 6 RBI; .326/.398/.464 (466 at-bats), 9 HR, 52 RBI
(MLB No. 89) OF Joey Wiemer (AAA): .375/.476/.500 (16 at-bats), 0 HR, 2 RBI; .255/.337/.466 (470 at-bats), 21 HR, 75 RBI
SS Brice Turang (AAA): .158/.273/.158 (19 at-bats), 0 HR, 2 RBI; .285/.360/.402 (502 at-bats), 12 HR, 72 RBI
OF Garrett Mitchell (MLB): .500/.571/.500 (6 at-bats), 0 HR, 1 RBI; .276/.368/.413 (286 at-bats), 6 HR, 41 RBI
2B Tyler Black (High-A): On 7-day injured list (7/18); .281/.406/.424 (231 at-bats), 4 HR, 35 RBI
C Jeferson Quero (High-A): No appearances; .286/.342/.439 (367 at-bats), 10 HR, 57 RBI
OF Esteury Ruiz (AAA): .478/.556/.696 (23 at-bats), 1 HR, 3 RBI; .328/.440/.523 (442 at-bats), 16 HR, 61 RBI
RHP Jacob Misiorowski (A): No appearances; 1 ⅔ IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 7 BB, 3 SO (5.40 ERA)
SS Eric Brown Jr. (A): No appearances; .268/.385/.454 (97 at-bats), 3 HR, 8 RBI


I'm trying all sorts of new formats for this blog. I haven't quite figured it out, so this is not the final look. I'd like to start posting the photos I posted in past years , the ones that match the date. Here are photos from May 29th from 2015, 2013 and 2012.


Welcome back, and I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween. This week's tip is to try some Green Tea! If you're looking to swap out a daily soft drink, sugary beverage, or even get a small dose of caffeine that's not from coffee (crazy right, because coffee rocks!), try green tea. Green tea has been found to be one of most beneficial teas available when it comes to improving health.
Let us know how you incorporated green tea into your day! And as always, thanks again for all of the #WellfieWednesday support, be sure to post your pictures again this week and tag Eric (@Eric_in_AmERICa) or myself (@PBernerSPT) and keep the wave of healthy change going!
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5. Khalesi S, Sun J, Buys N, et al. Green tea catechins and blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Nutr. 2014;53(6):1299-311.
6. Liu K, Zhou R, Wang B, et al. Effect of green tea on glucose control and insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;98(2):340-8.
7. Eiko Saito, Manami Inoue, Norie Sawada, et al. Association of green tea consumption with mortality due to all causes and major causes of death in a Japanese population: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study (JPHC Study), Annals of Epidemiology, Volume 25, Issue 7, July 2015, Pages 512-518.


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We continue what we started a few days ago and we are still entering the trends that H & M He is putting together for next fall. The Swedish firm returns to bet by informal groups that, on this occasion, they are inspired by work uniforms. Do you want them to know?
After reading the introductory paragraph, we can guess that the denim and kind bomber jackets will be indispensable in these autumn looks. Tissues padded or guateados are definitively established and its presence in jackets and jackets seems to be compulsory.
It seems lately, the black trousers and sweatshirts flecked in grey are two big must for the signature low cost. For relaxed moments, these sweatshirts I love because, besides being very comfortable, I remember enough to my childhood in the 1990s. With respect to black pants, when they are not in costume, I have to admit that they cause me some aversion.
Combine a jacket with a shirt always has seemed a much closer to the tacky than the elegant gesture. Now posts to do, better that is with an American's Chunky knit y elbow pads having a clear informal vocation. Although I insist, with a shirt it will always best.
On point, we have parts of sleeves combined in shades of blue and black, or marbled with sections point design on the shoulder.
H & M commitment to exempt from stamped with padded minimalist designs and flecked by flag. Military green and other muted tones, create sets inspired very urban worker and purely informal. Modern and up-to-date, it may be. Elegant, certainly not.
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Belgrave Community Meeting - Tuesday, 29 November 2022 6:00 pm
Venue: Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF
Contact: Laura Burt, Ward Community & Engagement Officer, (tel: 0116 454 1876, e-mail: laura.burt@leicester.gov.uk Jason Tyler, Democratic Support Officer,(tel: 0116 454 6359), e-mail: jason.tyler@leicester.gov.uk
The Chair will introduce those present and make any necessary announcements.
The Chair and any other Councillors who are present will make any declarations as required by the Councillors' Code of Conduct.
Councillor Chamund as Chair of the meeting welcomed all Officers and members of the public.
The Chair noted that this was the first Belgrave Community Meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chair paid tribute to all those who had lost their lives to the virus. The Chair also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, a minute's silence was held in memorial to her and the victims of Covid.
Apologies were received from Jethro Swift, City Warden.
ACTION LOG OF PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 354 KB
The Action Log for the last meeting, held on 3RD March 2020, has been circulated and Members will be asked to confirm it as an accurate record.
That the action log of the previous meeting held 3 March 2020 be confirmed as a correct record.
WARD COUNCILLORS' FEEDBACK
The Ward Councillors will provide an update on their involvement across the ward.
Ward Councillors provided feedback on their ongoing work in the Belgrave, it was noted that:
· In-person ward surgeries were being held at the Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre each Friday at 6pm.
· Patch walks had been held with Officers from various services in the ward.
· Seminars had been held in the community with Police addressing mental health and domestic abuse.
· Work was ongoing to determine how to invest into make Melton Road to bring regeneration.
· Improvement works had been carried out on the pathways in Cossington Recreation Ground.
· The Martin Street Playing Fields were now open and being used by community groups.
· Traffic calming measures had been put in place around Abbey Mead Primary.
· Meetings were ongoing with Police about issues of burglary and anti-social behaviour.
· A refurbishment of Catherine Infant School was upcoming.
· Work was ongoing to reduce street drinking. Issues on Marjorie Street were noted.
Residents raised concerns about issues with dog fouling and food waste at Waterfront Community Garden. Councillors noted that the City Warden was aware of and trying to address these issues, they stated they would further raise the issue.
Issues with fly tipping on Moorgate Street were noted, Councillors noted that any fly tipping, waste issues could be reported on the Love Leicester app and that consistent reporting of the issues would make clear to the Council which areas need addressing. It was noted that fines were given out for fly tips when Police were aware. Residents emphasised the importance of educating the public on this issue
There was discussion on the issue of pan spitting. It was noted that Crasbu had limited access to cameras to address the issue. Councillors stated they would pass specific details to the City Warden.
Councillors to report to the City Warden regarding issues at Waterfront Community Garden alongside details of pan spitting issues.
HIGHWAYS UPDATE
An officer from the Highways Team will be invited to provide an update on Highways and Traffic related matters affecting the ward.
Rupert Bedder, Highways Network Asset Manager, was present to give an update on highways issues in the ward, it was noted that:
· Resurfacing works had been carried out on Glendon Street and Donaldson Road.
· 178 footway repairs and 100 carriageway repairs had been recently carried out in the ward.
· A TRO had turned Brandon Street into a one-way road.
· A footway parking ban had been brought into place on Canon Street.
· A residents parking scheme on Doncaster Road was in the works, but due to staffing limitations would likely not be brought in until summer 2023. It was believed that this would be the best measure to address issues on Harrison Road.
· A patch walk had been held on Melton Road to look at what could be done to improve the road. The improvements would be a long-term project taking several years and coming in several phases.
The issue of the misuse of trade plates when parking was raised, Officers noted the concerns and stated they would take the issue back.
Residents raised concerns about vehicles parking on and blocking footways, particularly on Moorgate Street and Westbourne Street. Officers stated that blocking the footway was not acceptable and would take the issue back.
Concerns were raised about the dangerous conduct of some cyclists on Melton Road, with particular concerns about Deliveroo cyclists.
Rupert Bedder to investigate issues of misuse of trade plates and parking on the footway.
HOUSING UPDATE
Officers will be present to give an update on housing issues in the ward.
Paresh Chandarana, Neighbourhood Housing Team Leader, was present at the meeting to provide an update on housing issues in the war, it was noted that:
· Issues around anti-social behaviour in and around Council properties continued to be addressed with the help of Police.
· The current mini recycling bins at St Marks were not fit for purpose and would be taken out.
· Bids had been put in for a CCTV camera for St Marks, if funding was approved these cameras would only be able to be used for 3 years due to the cost without any further funding.
· Permit parking was being requested for John Mintos House, GB Parking were looking to provide this to residents and a meeting would be arranged with residents.
· 2 new staff had recently joined the team, however there were significant issues with finding new recruits.
CITY WARDEN UPDATE
The City Warden will provide an update on City Warden Services across the ward.
It was noted that Jethro Swift, City Warden, was not present to provide the City Warden update.
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING UPDATE
An officer from Leicestershire Constabulary will provide an update Neighbourhood Policing matters in the Ward.
Local Police Officers were present to provide an update on Policing issues in the ward. It was noted that beat surgeries and consultations in the local area were ongoing to build a picture of local issues. The Neighbourhood Link app allowed residents to message Police and report issues.
There was discussion of the disorder that occurred in the ward and the wider East Leicester area in September. Police noted that 73 people had been arrested so far in relation to the incidents. There were over 1000 exhibits related to the incidents and a significant amount of bodycam footage, therefore it would take time to go over all of the evidence and find all of the individuals involved in the disorder. The Council was conducting a review of the incidents and the Police were conducting their own review into the Police response. The spreading of fake news around the incidents was also under investigation.
COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE
An Officer from the Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Unit will be present to give an update on community safety issues in the ward.
Louise Lavelle, Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Officer, was present to give an update on Community Safety issues in the ward. It was noted that:
· The Community Safety team had a wide remit, looking at several crime and anti-social behaviour issues. This involved close cooperation with the Police.
· The team was made aware of Police reports of ASB, and would work with the beat team to investigate hotspots.
· Police had the most powers to tackle street drinking as they could enforce Public Spaces Protection Orders. Signage regarding PSPO was previously up in the area, however these had been taken down.
· The team had a limited number of cameras which were prioritised according to need.
· The decision had been made not to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for street drinking however this was currently under review.
· There were discussions ongoing around expanding the conditions for the PSPO which was due for renewal at the end of 2023.
· The most important thing in tackling anti-social behaviour was consistent reporting of issues by residents.
WARD COMMUNITY BUDGET UPDATE
Councillors are reminded that under the Council's Code of Conduct they should declare any interest they may have in budget applications.
An update will be given on the Ward Community Budget
The Ward Community Engagement Officer presented the Ward Communituy Budget. It was noted that at the beginning of the financial year, there was an opening balance of £19,800.00. Since then, a total of 34 applications had been received and 29 of those had been supported, 3 applications had not been supported and there were currently 2 applications being processed. This therefore left the current spend at £16,982.00 and the remaining balance at £2,818.00
ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS
There being no other business, the meeting closed at 8.02pm.


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Robert Ivy Embracing The Architectural World Through Professional Societies
Entering into any advanced professional field can be incredibly difficult without proper planning and foresight. Still, those individuals that work hard to set themselves up for success may still end up coming up short. While there are no sure things in the professional workplace, there are steps that you can take in order to limit the potential pitfalls that you come across. Robert Ivy is the President of the American Institute of Architects, a professional society focused on preparing architects for entering their field. Today, we are going to focus on why Robert Ivy believes that these professional societies can offer the necessary stepping stone to success for prospective architects.
First and foremost, you must understand that the world of architecture is incredibly small and self-contained. Unlike other fields, architects are considered a minority in the professional workplace and as such it is much harder to find a job in the field. For Robert Ivy, this fierceness of competition and limited field of work makes it all the more important that future architects take part in these professional societies. Unlike a trade union which focuses on recruiting companies, professional societies are focused on bringing in individual employees so that they can focus on themselves and their future. Find out more about Robert Ivy at mswritersandmusicians.com
Professional societies offer the chance for newcomers to the field to actually network and meet the professionals that they will be working with in the future. Networking is by far the most important aspect of the professional society, irrespective of the field that your society exists in. With that being said, networking isn't the only benefit that these professional societies can offer — there are many more!
Robert Ivy understands the value of education as much as any new college graduate looking to break into the field. That is why professional societies like the American Institute of Architecture are so focused on providing data and knowledge to their members. Using state of the art technology and data collection tactics, future architects are given the reigns to their future by way of detailed information pertaining to their career. The importance of always staying prepared cannot be understated. Educational resources are a huge element for prospective professional society members.
Robert Ivy has spent his career working in the field of architecture and now he is working hard to prepare others to enter into it. Architecture is a tough industry but with the proper preparation, anyone can find success as long as they work hard to apply their knowledge.
Learn more: https://discoverorg.com/directory/person/robert-ivy/7029647
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Alex Pall Talks Transistions in 2016 Interview
Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers fame, have been enjoying mainstream success for about four years now. Their first breakthrough hit, "#Selfie", hitting the charts in 2014. Since then it has been a thrill ride of success that has happened so fast their heads are still spinning. Now Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart are sitting down to talk about identity, pushing boundaries, and how Dashboard Confessional is responsible for their new sound.
According to Pall the duo gets together every day to work on who they are, it is an endless quest for self-discovery. "You have to try new things in order to stay engaged and interested" Pall says. This is certainly true of the Chainsmokers. They have been trying plenty of new things over the years. First and foremost, EDM DJs rely on other artists for a lot of things. Mainly songwriting and the song singing. The genre is awash in seven or eight remixes of the same source material. The 2016 release of charting single "Closer" pushed some boundaries as Taggart took the lead vocals. This is a very unique thing to do. The duo also involves themselves in the writing of their songs, taking part in some or all of its creation. When asked why they are forging in this new direction Pall responded with, "Why not? Nobody else was doing it."
Andrew Taggart also revealed that their new wave of songwriting came from sitting on a tour bus listening to music. Namely they were listening to Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday. Taggart remembers thinking about how he missed songs like that, relatable and thought-provoking commentaries on the world at large. It was then that the duo decided to write songs about themselves. "We do not want to make an album of twelve songs that have no connection," Pall says, "we want a cohesive album of work that relates to who we are." Their newest 2018 release, "Sick Boy" is yet another step in staying relevant. When asked how Pall stays current with his listeners he credited Instagram for keeping him up to date on trends.
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Erik Larson is an author, most recently of The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz. His other national best-sellers include Dead Wake, In the Garden of Beasts, Thunderstruck, Isaac's Storm, and The Devil in the White City, a National Book Award finalist and Edgar Award winner for fact-crime writing. Larson has been a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal and a contributing writer for TIME magazine; his stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and Harper's, among other publications. He has also taught nonfiction writing at San Francisco State University, the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, University of Oregon, and Chuckanut Writers Conference.
Churchill, Language, and What Makes a Leader


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GoStrengths Inc. takes your privacy very seriously. We don't ask for any more information than is necessary, and providing your personal data is always voluntary. We don't collect any sensitive data. We don't share or sell any of your data and take precautions to ensure that our site is safe and secure.
We know this page may seem long and daunting, but we want to make sure you're fully informed about how our site operates and how we honor your privacy. You can use the following links to skip to different sections:
Who we are and what this policy covers
What data we collect (and why)
How to access & control your data
Authorized third parties
About this Privacy Policy
Who we are and what this policy covers #
GoStrengths Inc. offers a suite of educational programs and tools designed to give parents and professionals what they need to arm kids with essential life skills. We offer free information to visitors through our blog and newsletter and paid programs through site memberships.
This privacy policy is here to inform you how we collect, maintain and disclose information collected from users of our website, https://gozen.com. This privacy policy applies to all sites, products and services offered by GoStrengths Inc., which includes: https://gozen.com, https://gostrengths.com, https://goawesome.com, https://resilientchildsummit.com, and https://positiveeducator.org.
What data we collect (and why) #
We collect the minimum amount of personal data to provide you the best site experience.
We may collect personally identifiable information from users only if it is voluntarily submitted to us. It is always up to you whether or not you wish to provide us with your personal information. Information submitted through contact forms, support forms, live chat, and via comments on articles is never used for marketing purposes.
We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about users means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and other similar information.
Although our site provides programs/resources for use with children, we never knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child provided us with personal information without their consent, they should contact us and we will delete/remove such information.
Like many other websites, our Site uses "cookies" to collect information or enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information.
How to manage your cookies, depending on your browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Essential/Functional Cookies
These cookies make it possible for you to stay logged in, post comments, and save items in your online cart. If you set your browser to block these cookies, then the site may not work for you as expected. We also won't be able to save your cookie preferences.
If you choose to add products to your cart, we use cookies to keep track of cart contents while you're browsing our site.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information. Login cookies last for two days. If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
These cookies track non-identifiable usage data about your visit, such as pages visited, in order to help us improve our site and programs. We use Google Analytics and Facebook Conversion Tracking to collect this data. If you set your browser to block these cookies, the site may still work as expected, but we won't be able to improve our services based on your data.
Click here for more details about how Google Analytics is used on our site.
Click here for more details about how Facebook Conversion Tracking is used on our site.
Contact and/or support forms
When visitors use our contact or support forms we collect the data shown in the form. We may also collect the visitor's IP address to help spam detection. We use this information to respond to questions/comments.
When visitors use our live chat support we automatically collect device information, including: operating system, browser, and browser version. We use this information to help us troubleshoot technical issues. We also collect the visitor's IP address to connect chat history and provide better support. Visitors may optionally provide their name and/or email address to continue correspondence via email and customize their chat experience.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor's IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Submitted visitor comments are checked through the Akismet automated spam detection service. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) is provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. You can read more about this process under authorized third parties.
Newsletter and/or webinar signups
When visitors subscribe to our weekly newsletter or sign up to attend a webinar we collect the data shown in the signup form. We may also collect the visitor's IP address to help spam detection. We use this information to send the newsletter or other requested information. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter or cancel your webinar registration at any time using the information at the bottom of your email.
Ordering from our store/registering an account
When you purchase from us, we'll ask you to provide information including your name, billing address, shipping address (if applicable), email address, phone number (optional), credit card/payment details and a password for your account. We'll use this information for purposes, such as, to:
Send you information about your account and order
Respond to your requests, including technical support and refunds
Process payments and prevent fraud
Set up your account for our site
Comply with any legal obligations we have, such as calculating taxes
Improve our site offerings
Send you messages about new material available as part of your membership
If you create an account, we will store your name, address, email and phone number, which will be used to populate the checkout for future orders.
We generally store information about you for as long as we need the information for the purposes for which we collect and use it, and we are not legally required to continue to keep it. For example, we will store order information for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes. This includes your name, email address and billing and/or shipping addresses.
How we use your personal data #
We collect, retain and use your data to provide services, optimize our site and comply with authorities.
We collect personal information only for internal use. Our site support team has access to information you submit to us (such as your name, email, billing details and order information) to fulfill orders, provide refunds, and support you.
Interacting with the site
We use your name to personalize any communications with you, whether through our newsletter or through a private support request. If you have an account, your name is also displayed on your dashboard to personalize your experience. You can alter your display name at any time if you'd like to use an alias instead. Your display name is also used if you leave a public comment on any articles.
We use your email address to communicate with you, whether through our newsletter or notifications about your account/orders. If you have an account, your email address is also used as your username to log in.
If you have an account, we use your password to verify your login. Your actual password is not stored on our site/servers and is not retrievable, only an undecipherable encrypted hash is used.
If you order any of our products or programs, we use your billing information to process your order. All transactions are performed over an encrypted, SSL-secured connection.
Reasons your data may be shared
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may use authorized third parties to perform functions on our behalf and provide services to you. We list all third parties we use to handle your data below.
We may share your personal data with relevant authorities in situations where we need to comply with legal obligations, such as for the purposes of fraud protection.
How to access & control your data #
You can opt out of our newsletter by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email. If you have an account, you can access, update or remove your information from your dashboard.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obligated to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
For newsletter subscribers
If you have subscribed to our newsletter and don't wish to receive it any longer, you can click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.
If you wish to subscribe to our newsletter using a different email, you can resubscribe using your new email address (and unsubscribe from your old email). You can also contact us to update your email record in our systems.
Please note that if you choose to opt out of our newsletter and have an account you will still receive automatic account-related emails, such as order confirmations, subscription reminders, and password change notifications.
For customers/account holders
If you have an account on the site, you can update/access your information at any time from your dashboard. If you can't remember your password, you can request a password reset email or contact us for help.
You can update your name, email, password, and address on the My Account tab. If you change the email associated with your account, you will use the new email to log in.
You can view or download details about any past orders/subscriptions on the My Orders tab. This is also where you can see start/end dates for any programs you have access to. If you have any recurring subscriptions, this is where you can view details for or cancel your subscription.
If you are managing a team, you can update your team's name and invite/remove users from the My Teams tab.
Authorized third parties #
We use authorized third parties to provide services and optimize our site.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Liquid Web
Our site and servers are securely managed and hosted by Liquid Web, LLC. ("Liquid Web"). Liquid Web is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Liquid Web protects your data in the Liquid Web Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Infusionsoft, customer relationship and email management software provided by Infusion Software, Inc. ("Infusionsoft"), to send out our weekly newsletter, as well as signup confirmation emails and webinar attendance reminders. Infusionsoft automatically manages unsubscribes, so you can opt out of receiving our emails at any time. Infusionsoft also allows us to segment our subscribers so that you only receive relevant communications. You can learn more about how Infusionsoft protects your data in the Infusionsoft Privacy Policy.
Our site uses SendGrid, an email delivery service provided by SendGrid, Inc. ("SendGrid"), to send transactional and support emails to customers. SendGrid is certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how SendGrid protects your data in the SendGrid Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Help Scout, a customer support platform provided by Help Scout Inc. ("Help Scout"), to provide one-on-one email support to customers and visitors. When you contact submit a contact or support form on our site or write to our support email, your information is shared with Help Scout to track your query. Help Scout only uses the minimum information necessary to aid our support process and communicate answers to you in a timely manner. Help Scout is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Help Scout protects your data in the Help Scout Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Chatra, a live chat software provided by Roger Wilco LLC. ("Chatra"), to provide real-time one-on-one live support to customers and visitors. When visitors engage with us through Chatra we automatically collect device information, including: operating system, browser, and browser version. We use this information to help us troubleshoot technical issues. We also collect the visitor's IP address to connect chat history and provide better support. Visitors may optionally provide their name and/or email address to continue correspondence via email and customize their chat experience. You can learn more about how Chatra protects your data in the Chatra Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Wufoo, an online form software provided by SurveyMonkey Inc. ("SurveyMonkey"), to let visitors contact us, let customers send in support requests, create interactive learning experiences, and occasionally to create surveys that help us better serve you. SurveyMonkey is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how SurveyMonkey protects your data in the SurveyMonkey Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Cognito Forms, an online form software provided by Cognito LLC. ("Cognito Forms"), to provide custom quotes to schools and organizations and to collect information necessary for processing purchase orders. You can learn more about how Cognito Forms protects your data in the Cognito Forms Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Zapier, an online automation tool provided by Zapier, Inc. ("Zapier"), to connect and transfer data between one or more of our other integrations. For instance, we may transfer data from webinar registrations to our email services to send registration confirmation emails, or route requests for information to our support desk software. Zapier is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Zapier protects your data in the Zapier Privacy Policy.
Other Site Features
Akismet & Gravatar
Our site uses Akismet to prevent spam comments from being published on our articles and Gravatar to apply avatars to user comments. Both of these services are provided by Automattic, Inc. ("Automattic"). Submitted visitor comments are checked through the Akismet automated spam detection service. This protects visitors from being exposed to unrelated, inappropriate, or misleading advertising content. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) is provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. If you are using Gravatar, your preferred avatar is assigned to your comment. If you are not using Gravatar, a randomly generated avatar is assigned to your comment. Automattic is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Automattic protects your data in the Automattic Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Typeform, an online form software provided by Typeform, SL. ("Typeform"), to create interactive learning experiences within our programs. Although these forms include the option to include an email address when submitting the interactive activities, this information is only used to email users a copy of their answers and is not connected in any way to any other data. You can learn more about how Typeform protects your data in the Typeform Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Wordfence, a web application firewall and security software provided by Defiant, Inc. ("Wordfence") to protect our site and its users from malicious cyberattacks and unauthorized data access. Wordfence does not capture or record any personally identifiable information. Collected data is used to improve global web security. Wordfence also notifies us about suspicious logins or login attempts to protect the security of all accounts on our site. You can learn more about how Wordfence protects your data in the Wordfence Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Zoom, a virtual event/webinar software provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ("Zoom"), to hold interactive webinar experiences for site visitors. Only the minimum information required is collected for webinar registrations through Zoom. Zoom is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Zoom protects your data in the Zoom Privacy Policy.
Our site uses WebinarJam, a virtual event/webinar software provided by Genesis Digital, LLC. ("Genesis Digital"), to hold interactive webinar experiences for site visitors. Only the minimum information required is collected for webinar registrations through WebinarJam. You can learn more about how Genesis Digital protects your data in the Genesis Digital Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Stripe, a trusted online payment processor provided by Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe"), to handle collecting, transmitting, processing, and storing credit card information for customers making purchases through our online store. Data only moves through Stripe's servers if a customer chooses the Stripe option during checkout. No sensitive billing information is stored on our servers, instead our records contain encrypted hashes that are verified against Stripe's servers to process transactions. Stripe is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Stripe protects your data in the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Our site uses PayPal, a trusted online payment processor provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. ("PayPal"), to handle collected, transmitting, processing, and storing billing information for customers making purchases through our online store. Data only moves through PayPal's servers if a customer chooses the PayPal option during checkout. No sensitive billing information is stored on our servers, instead our records contain transaction IDs that are verified against PayPal's servers to process transactions. You can learn more about how PayPal protects your data in the PayPal Privacy Policy.
Our site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site and compile reports on site activity. Google Analytics does not capture or record any personally identifiable information. Collected data is transmitted to and stored on servers in the United States by Google. You can change your browser options at any time to stop accepting cookies from Google Analytics. Google is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Google protects your data in the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through the use of a Browser Add-on. You can opt out of behavioral advertising from Google and other companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool.
Facebook Conversion Tracking
Our site uses the Conversion Tracking Pixel service provided by Facebook, Inc. ("Facebook"). This tool allows us to track the actions of users who visit our site by clicking on advertisements within Facebook, so we can compile information about our Facebook advertisements. Data collected by the Conversion Tracking Pixel is anonymous, which means we do not have access to the personal identification information of any users tracked. Collected data is saved and processed by Facebook, who may connect the data to your account and use the data for their own advertising purposes. You can change your browser options at any time to stop accepting cookies from Facebook Conversion Tracking Pixel. Facebook is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield. You can learn more about how Facebook protects your data in the Facebook privacy policy.
You can opt out of seeing targeted information by updating your Facebook Ad settings. You can opt out of behavioral advertising from Facebook and other companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool.
How we protect your data #
We work hard to keep your data safe and secure and will notify you if anything happens.
If a security breach causes unauthorized access of your data we'll notify you as soon as possible and later report any actions we took in response.
Safeguarding your own information
Your account requires an email address and password to log in. You should keep your email address and password secure to make sure you can continue to access your account properly. If you believe the security of your account has been compromised, please contact us right away so we can safeguard your account.
Compliance and accuracy
Our company and servers are located in the United States, so your data may be transferred and stored in the United States according to United States data protection, privacy, and other laws. We take great care to ensure the safety and security of your processed data. By using our site, you understand that you are consenting to your data being collected, stored, processed, and transferred in or to locations in the United States as described elsewhere in this policy.
About this Privacy Policy #
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
This privacy policy applies to this site, https://gozen.com, and all products and services offered by GoStrengths Inc. This policy applies to all visitors, regardless of whether or not they are customers/account holders.
GoStrengths Inc. has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of this privacy policy
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
GoStrengths Inc.
16501 Ventura Blvd, Suite 400
go@gozen.com
https://gozen.com
January 10, 2019: Added additional information regarding cookies.
May 24, 2018: Reorganized policy, added additional information regarding data stored/used by third party services, updated links
May 14, 2018: Added additional information regarding data stored/used by third party services
May 10, 2018: Clarified information regarding the data of minors, simplified language used throughout


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On his new release, Where the Galleon Sank (2017), Gonsalves continues to explore 500 years of history through his post-colonial, Trinidadian lens, armed with his trademark wit and gift for melody. Maverick producer Ivan Duran is once again manning the console, creating a warm, percolating, richly layered sound. The making of "Galleon", recorded in Montreal, Toronto and Belize, was delayed when Gonsalves and Duran became involved in one of the biggest musical comeback stories of 2016. Along with Manu Chao, they co-wrote and produced one of their childhood musical heroes, Trinidadian legend Calypso Rose, whose new album has already gone gold in France.
As on Kobo Town's two previous outings, "Galleon" is filled with buoyant music that stimulates both body and mind; propulsive, infectious grooves are juxtaposed with incisive lyrics that expose human folly and our tendency to repeat our mistakes. Part poet, part correspondent, Gonsalves delivers compelling dispatches from events both real and imaginary.
Gonsalves started writing his own calypsos and visiting calypso tents every time he visited Trinidad. In 2004, he put together Kobo Town with some fellow Trini expats in Toronto. The band's 2006 debut Independence received a warm reception and quickly made the band a crowd favourite on the festival circuit. When Gonsalves was introduced to Belizean producer Ivan Duran (who runs the label and production company Stonetree) the two musicians found that they shared a desire to revive the folkloric music of the West Indies by taking it in new creative directions. Their 4-year collaboration led to 2013 follow-up Jumbie in the Jukebox, a masterful record that was celebrated by critics at home and abroad.
The album reached #1 on the European world music charts and brought the band back to Europe for festivals and clubs shows in the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, and Slovenia. The album also climbed up to #5 on the Billboard Reggae charts and was nominated for multiple awards, including a JUNO (Canada's GRAMMY equivalent) and the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, which has been won by superstars like Feist and Arcade Fire. The success of Jumbie in the Jukebox led to increased touring across the US – from New York to Los Angeles, and from Seattle to the swamps of Louisiana.