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Bluesfest School of Music & Art
General Inquiries please email: bsoma@dovercourt.org
Fall 2020 programs
This fall we're excited to welcome you back to in-person classes, including group music classes, private music lessons and virtual visual arts classes.
Read on for more Covid-related information to keep everyone safe.
Before you come to BSOMA:
Stay home if you are feeling unwell, have symptoms of COVID-19, have been advised by Public Health to, have been in close contact with someone with COVID 19 or have tested positive for COVID 19
Students and staff will be screened when they arrive on site
We ask that only students enter the building. If parents or guardians need to come in, they will be asked to sign in
Come prepared: bring your instrument, accessories and books to reduce sharing equipment.
Ravenhill Ave Entrance is reserved as the entrance only
Churchill Ave Exit is reserved as the exit only
While at BSOMA:
Masks are expected to be worn in the building at all times. Exceptions are made for vocal lessons, where a face shield can be worn in lieu of a mask
Wash or sanitize hands before you enter your lesson room
Maintain 2m physical distance as much as possible
Wash or sanitize hands before you go home
Other precautions we are taking:
Staggered start and end times
Fewer classes taking place at the same time
Private lesson rooms are closed for lessons, only large multi-purpose rooms are in use
Reduction of sharing equipment. School equipment used will be clean and sanitized prior to reuse. If thorough cleaning and sanitizing is not possible, item will be "isolated" for 5 days
Waiting room is temporarily closed
BSOMA will have a staff at the desk to supervise the facility and be the main point of contact for staff, students and parents
Hand sanitizer will be provided
High touchpoints will be cleaned and disinfected at least twice during opening hours. These surfaces, (including; doorknobs, water fountain knobs, light switches, toilet and faucet handles, electronic devices and tabletops), are most likely to become contaminated
Daily cleaning of washroom facilities and program space by cleaning staff
During COVID-19 pandemic: BSOMA will not be issuing refunds for missed in-person private lessons. However, if you will be absent, please contact us as soon as possible so that we may send you a Zoom meeting invitation to your virtual lesson for that day.
Music & visual arts classes are presented by our partner, Bluesfest School of Music & Art (BSOMA)
About BSOMA
Founded by Dovercourt Recreation Centre and RBC Ottawa Bluesfest in April 2014, BSOMA is dedicated to supporting cultural development within the greater Ottawa community by creating opportunities through education that will allow students to discover, explore and deepen a relationship with the arts. BSOMA is operated by Ottawa Bluesfest and Dovercourt Recreation Association. Throughout the year, we offer group classes and workshops, special events, camps, private and semi-private lessons and concerts for all ages.
The Bluesfest School of Music and Art would like to acknowledge the contribution and support we have received from the former Westboro United Church Council. In recognition, the hall in which the school is housed has been named the Kitchissippi Community Hall.
In 5 years of operation, here's BSOMA by the numbers:
Active Staff
Bluesfest shows
CityFolk shows
Festival House, 450 Churchill Avenue North Ottawa, ON K1Z 5E2, 2 blocks south of Richmond Road.
Please access the school via our Ravenhill Avenue entrance.
General Inquiries and Private Lesson Booking: bsoma@dovercourt.org
Phone registrations and inquiries during non-operational hours can be made at Dovercourt Recreation Centre 613-798-8950 ex.0
Monday -Thursday: 2pm to 9pm
BSOMA Music Classes
Learning to play a musical instrument develops dexterity and coordination, improves academic skills, cultivates social skills, builds discipline and patience, while also building self-esteem. In addition, belting out your favourite tunes is awesome. Rock on.
Why Learn Music at BSOMA?
Learn from practicing and performing teachers
Flexible lesson packages
Teachers with music degrees and/or many years of teaching experience
Clean, comfortable and bright facilities
Welcoming administrative staff
Connected to one of Ottawa's biggest and most attended festivals, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest
Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students
Annual Spring and Winter Recitals
Group Music Lessons
Learning with others will enhance your experience in music education. Co-learners push each other to excel while making classes more fun and engaging. BSOMA Group Classes will help you to achieve individual success in an engaging group setting. Group lessons are for adults, youth, and kids. Our series of Family Classes encourage parents and children to learn (and practice!) together. Classes include choir, guitar, harmonica, musical theatre, rock university, and ukulele.
Browse group music lessons.
We offer lessons in vocals, guitar, ukulele, piano, drums, saxophone, harmonica and more!
Private lessons provide the most impactful experience in music education. Our teachers are equipped to prepare students for formal musical examinations, professional/semi-professional performances and casual play with friends and family. In-person, one-on-one lessons under the guidance of our teachers provide personalized instruction that corrects errors in technique, builds upon the experience and abilities of the student and focuses on tricks of the trade, as appropriate for the student.
Read instructor bios here.
Email to book a private lesson
Contact Kate Evans (kevans@dovercourt.org or 613-627-2762) so that we can match you up with the teacher who best suits your interests and abilities.
Rates and Payment
Each 30 min lesson is $26.
Students can purchase as many lessons as they would like. We recommend 4 lessons at $104 for those just getting started.
Lessons can be purchased over the phone with credit card at 613-627-2762 or 613-798-8950 ext. 0. They can also be paid for in person at BSOMA or Dovercourt with credit, or debit. We also no longer accept cash.
At BSOMA we maintain a 7-day cancellation policy regardless of the reason for absence. If 7 days of notice is received, a credit for the cancelled class will be given and applied at a later date with no penalty. No refunds or credits will be given if fewer than 7 days of notice is not given
Lessons are available Monday-Thursday between and 2pm and 9pm and Saturday between 10am and 5pm (we are closed on Fridays).
Lessons take place once a week on the same day and time each week. Provided your lessons are paid for in advance, the date and time you have booked is yours until you withdraw from your lessons. You will, however, forfeit your lesson date and time if you do not come to class without notice twice in a row.
Refunds and Withdrawals
There are no refunds given for unused private lesson credits, but the credit can be transferred to a friend or family member new to BSOMA. Full credit will be given to those who withdraw from a group class up to one week in advance of the program start date of the course. Pro-rated refunds for withdrawal will be given with a medical certificate for all programs. Private Lessons are non-refundable. There will be a $10 administrative fee charged for all refunds and returned payments.
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BSOMA Visual Arts
Our visual arts classes are your weekly creative outlet. Stimulate your brain and release the creativity inside while developing the skill set to present your ideas, in just the way you want for others to take in. Whether with a brush, a pencil a crayon or with paper maché, everyone can be taught to create a visual representation their thoughts, emotions and psyche. Side effect: even your doodling will improve!
Classes include adult art classes, watercolour, exploring visual arts, family art, afterschool art club, cartooning and more.
Online Watercolour Classes
Online watercolour classes with Beverley Payne. These classes were very popular in our summer sessions of online classes. Follow along on Zoom to learn techniques and create lovely watercolour sketches, guided by Beverley. Recordings are sent out after each class in case you missed it or want to repeat the lesson.
Tuesday mornings at 9am
Click on Visual Arts below for the new Watercolour classes.
Watercolour: Painting the Fall Colours (October)
Watercolour: Seasonal Cards (November)
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bsoma Instructors
Read about Andrew
Canadian guitarist Andrew Mah is a unique and exciting musician, widely regarded for his virtuosity, versatility, and heartfelt musicality.
Born in Ottawa into a family of guitarists, he has performed professionally on classical guitar for more than 20 years, carving out a uniquely eclectic international career as a solo concert artist, chamber musician, teacher, arranger, producer, and adjudicator.
Having concertized throughout Canada, the US, and Europe, he was the first North American ever to tour in the Republic of Cape Verde.
Adjunct to his performing career, he is active in a presenting capacity as President of the Ottawa Guitar Society and is often sought out for his expertise in the arrangement and notation of music from other cultures and styles into readable scores for classical musicians.
This year will see him embarking on a long term project to record his arrangements of J.S Bach's entire catalog of solo music for lute, violin, and cello.
For more information please visit: www.andrewmah.com
Andrew is available Tuesday and Thursdays.
Read about Daron
Daron is a Canadian guitarist and composer who recently completed his M.A. in composition at York University where he also did his undergraduate degree in jazz performance. An experienced performer, he has worked in many different musical settings, from jazz duo performances to pop and Motown groups, as well as work in musical theatre, performing in pit bands for musicals such as Footloose, The Spitfire Grill and The Boyfriend.
Daron has performed in and around Toronto and Muskoka at events such as Concerts on the Dock, the Huntsville Festival of The Arts, The Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival, Kensington Market Jazz Festival, The Barrie Jazz Festival and the York University Jazz Festival. He has played in venues such as The Rex, The Algonquin Theater, Rene Caisse Theater, The Emmet Ray, Deerhurst Resort and The Jazz Bistro.
Recently he has also been making a name for himself as a music teacher. He enjoys inspiring the next generation of musicians by focusing on developing musicianship. Daron is comfortable teaching a variety of styles of music including rock, jazz, funk, blues, folk and classical. He also enjoys teaching students other skills in music, from theory and composition, to stage presence and performance. Daron is a gentle, inspiring and creative teacher who will help you achieve your musical goals and aspirations!
Daron is available on Monday & Saturday.
Find out more about Daron at www.daronmccoll.com
Read about Shelby
Shelby is an instructor who teaches a different type of instrument – the mind. She has taught visual arts for the last 15 years, with the last 4 here with us at BSOMA. With a background in Social Working, Shelby graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Minor in Psychology in 2014, moving her further into a well-loved career of teaching drawing, painting and mixed media.
Shelby enjoys the feeling of a student incorporating a technique that she taught them in an unrelated project because it shows that they appreciate what she showed them. Teaching is reciprocal, and she learns as much from her students as they learn from her.
Read about Shann
Shann Bailey is the Vocal Producer, Vocal Arranger and Artist Development Coach at Sound of the Muse Records. Shann is also the lead singer for the adult contemporary touring groups: "The Life of Pearls," "SleepWalk Plaza" and "The Jazz Lounge Quartet." Rounding out her expertise in the Canadian music industry, Shann also serves as the Administrative Manager of the prestigious Ottawa Choral Society, Canada's premiere large ensemble symphonic choir. Shann also has a Fine Arts degree from the University of Toronto.
Drawing on her experience of 20 years working as a professional singer, co-songwriter, recording artist, in-studio vocal producer, and vocal coach for hundreds of young singers, Shann specializes in the development of young artists through the design of engaging vocal coaching programs for both beginners and advanced professional singers.
Shann's unique vocal training method draws on the specific musical interests and inspirations of her students while demonstrating and teaching a host of beginner and advanced vocal techniques and disciplines, appropriate for the different genres of music. To demonstrate vocal excellence on the concert stage and on recording, Shann has authored "The Body Voice" program and "The Pop Vocal Master Class."
If you are learning to sing just for fun or looking for advanced vocal coaching, preparing for an audition or vocal competition, vocal repertoire for the concert stage, or vocal arrangements for the recording studio, Shann can design the appropriate vocal coaching program for you.
Shann Bailey is available at Bluesfest School of Music and Art on Saturdays.
For a preview of Shann singing click here.
Read about Jesse
With over ten years of teaching experience under her belt, Jesse Green comes to BSOMA with a wealth of music knowledge and playing experience. She has spent 20+ years performing a variety of genres, ranging from vintage blues sounds, hard rock, folk and classical. She has come up in the Ottawa scene, gaining experience at Canterbury High School, achieving her Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 9 level. If you're looking to learn guitar, piano, ukulele or voice with instrument accompaniment, she could be a great match for you!
Jesse is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
Read about Ric
Ric Denis is a professional guitarist, teacher, singer/songwriter and performer with five CDs. He has over twenty-five years of teaching and performance experience in many styles, including jazz, rock, blues, folk and country. He honed his craft through the Jazz/Classical Musical Education program at Mohawk College, enabling him to develop a curriculum for his students, which includes: Chords & Progressions, Rhythms & Notation, and Styles & Strum Patterns. If you're looking for beginner drums, guitar, harmonica, ukulele or band coaching, Ric Denis can help you achieve the music skills you're looking for!
Ric is available Tuesday & Thursday.
Read about Tony
Whether you're looking to pick up the guitar for the first time, or looking to hone your skills – Tony Komery can bring you to the level you're looking for. He was first inspired as a teenager by popular Flamenco group, The Gypsy Kings, & the music Paco de Lucia – loving the power, the rhythm and feeling of the Flamenco guitar. Having spent years learning Classical Guitar, Tony became a teacher and performer in Syria, Jordan before moving with his family to Canada in April 2016. Since arriving in Canada, Tony has performed the 1000 Islands Jazz & Blues Festival to a full house gaining the attention and love of accomplished musicians in the area for his beautiful tone, versatility and talent.
Tony enjoys sharing his love of music with his students and will help beginners to advanced students achieve their musical goals, in all styles, whether it be classical, flamenco, acoustic or electric guitar.
Tony is available Thursdays.
Read about Albert
Albert Kaprielian is a pianist/singer originally from Toronto. Albert attended St. Michael's Choir School, a school noted for its excellent music program, weekly choir duties, and annual Christmas concerts at Massey Hall. After high school Albert continued his musical studies at the University of Western Ontario, studying piano with Peter Simon, who later became the President of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
In addition to his classical music background, Albert has developed a strong repertoire in other genres of music including jazz, blues, R&B, classic rock, musical theatre, country, Celtic, holiday, and more. Since making Ottawa his home in 2004, Albert has performed, as a solo act, or with groups from duos to sextets, at many of Ottawa's hotels, museums, banquet halls, restaurants, retirement homes, golf courses, and other venues. His trio can often be found performing for private events at the National Arts Centre.
Albert has taught piano and music theory in the past and enjoys the excitement of sharing his experience with others.
Albert is available for piano lessons on Mondays at BSOMA.
Jesse Kelly is a local multi-instrumentalist, writer, performer, and recording artist.
Jesse currently teaches guitar, drums, bass, ukulele and piano throughout the week at various institutions. He is a dedicated and passionate educator and musician.
He has done it all when it comes to music: he has shared the stage with bands from all over the country, helped develop music for local artists, done session work on folk instruments for emerging artists, and performed throughout Toronto, Montreal, Nashville and every venue imaginable in Ottawa.
Growing up he spent years working in camps and libraries, assisting in the development and implementation of educational programming for children, before turning his sights to music as a writer, performer, and instructor.
Jesse has established himself as an Ottawa staple, instructor, and creative. He prides himself on inspiring students of all ages to find their own love for music, and their own space for it within their lives.
Jesse is available on Wednesdays for lessons at BSOMA (no longer on Thursdays).
Read about Vincent
Vincent is currently a student in Carleton University's Bachelor of Music program specializing in jazz studies. He teaches the saxophone and the piano at Bluesfest School of Music, however, he is also proficient at the organ, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and drums.
Vincent is classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music, however, he has found a love for jazz and is interested in absorbing all types of music into his repertoire. He will listen to just about anything but has a particular affinity towards funk music and anything with a heavy groove.
Over the years, he has had a lot of experience teaching both children and adults, from coaching gymnastics to teaching swimming lessons, to teaching guitar lessons (among other instruments). Vincent aspires to be a teacher and is comfortable teaching in whatever method suits his students best. He is passionate about music and will rise to the occasion whenever given the chance.
Vincent is available on Saturdays.
Read about Clarissa
Clarissa Fortin is an Ottawa-based songwriter, performer and teacher. She trained as a classical vocalist for many years, and passed her Grade 9 Royal Conservatory of Music vocal exam in 2012. While her background is in classical styles she loves to teach a wide variety of musical genres, particularly folk/roots music and musical theatre. Her students range in age from 3 to over 60. Some are absolute beginners, and others are hoping to dust off rusty skills – all are welcome! Clarissa is also a self-taught guitar, ukulele, and piano player, and is happy to teach beginner classes or incorporate any of these instruments into lessons for students who wish to learn to accompany themselves while singing.
Clarissa has been teaching toddler group music classes along with private lessons for the past three years. Her years as a nanny and childcare provider helped prepare her to teach very young children basic musical concepts such as rhythm and pitch. She loves finding new music for children as well as incorporating classic children's artists like Ella Jenkins, Raffi, and Fred Penner into her repertoire.
Clarissa believes creativity and self expression must be developed and encouraged alongside technical skill. Singing is a very personal intimate form of musical expression and as a teacher she endeavours to create a safe space for students to find their own unique voice. Along with teaching new materiel she also loves teaching students about songwriting and helping them to compose their own original music.
Clarissa is available Mondays and Thursdays.
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When choosing a cake artist there are a few things to consider to be sure you are making the right choice.
Experience: How long have they been in business? How long have they been baking and decorating cakes?
Style: It is important to look at any artists portfolio and see what they have done. Do you love their designs? Is the work clean?
Reputation: Get on line and read reviews. You can find them on Google or Facebook if they use social media. Ask around. Ask your venue and other chosen wedding vendors who they recommend.
Legitimacy: Does your baker have a business license? Some venues require this for liability reasons. Is your cake being made in a proposer, health inspected kitchen? For food safety reasons this is important and also required by most venues. Does your baker carry insurance? You want to make sure there is protection in case something goes wrong. This situation is unlikely but does happen.
A typical wedding cake slice is 1" x 2" which is a reasonable portion as the cakes are close to 4" tall. Think of cutting each cake as a grid, not like a pie.
I recommend a dessert serving for each guest. Some guests will not have any and some will have a second serving if there is any left after serving the first round. If you are having a dessert bar order a smaller cake so you aren't left with extra.
Examples of cake sizes with servings.
What flavor profile are you looking for?
When ordering a tiered cake it is possible to order different flavours for each tier. If the cake is buttercream frosted you will want to choose a single frosting for each tier so it is consistent all over the cake. If you are covering the cake with fondant you can choose different frostings for each tier as well.
Based on a typical 3 tier I usually recommend a chocolate tier, a vanilla tier and something unexpected for your final tier. It is lovely to offer what you think your guests will like but it is your wedding so make sure you and yours love one of the selections for yourselves.
Booking a tasting prior to settling on flavours is an excellent idea. Nothing worse than ordering a beautiful cake and finding it is not to your liking flavour and freshness wise. It also affords the opportunity to discuss your vision and cake design.
You will likely want your cake to work with whatever decor you have carefully selected to enhance the beauty of your wedding. Most reputable cake artists will not copy another artists work so it is a good idea to find multiple photographs and describe the elements you like about each one. Your designer should be able to create a design that captures your vision and continue to fine tune it until you are happy.
The options for wedding cakes are limitless. Buttercream covered, Ganache covered or Fondant covered. Sugar flowers, cake lace, hand painting, metallic elements, sculpted pieces, specialty piping….if you can imagine it a well rounded cake artist is likely to be able to create it for you.
A quality cake is not inexpensive. You can safely budget at least $5 per slice for a simple buttercream cake and at least $6.50 per slice for a fondant covered cake. Each element adds into the cost of your cake so the more elaborate your cake becomes then more expensive.
A good Caker will lead you gently through the process understanding that it is not a light decision for some. They should be excited for you and passionate about creating your wedding cake for you. You should feel a connection with them. If these things are falling into place you likely have the Cake Artist for you.


When last did you fall before The Lord asking Him to break you; to refine u? Into The Potter's Hand? This is the bitter truth about the call to being a child of God. Not pleasant sometimes. It is like on and off through His dealings.
Today, I was listening to the song of Darlene Zschech (The Potter's Hand). It dawned on me that there are times that our heart deceives us to look away from this type of song. Or we even sing it without meaning it.
The truth is if you absentmindedly or hurriedly sing this type of songs with Christ-like or holiness intonation, then you need to pause and check your spiritual life or quest. Have you lured more after the sweet things of life? Maybe your heart has gotten too accustomed to the norms. Pause again. Where will that take us into? Is that why Jesus saved you? Is that the only reason He went to the cross?
Brothers and sisters, we are call into a life of holiness – a journey into God whereby we are changed day by day by the purging of His Word, His Presence, His Holy Spirit, by every experience He brings us into. Irrespective of having been through some in the past, every greater height requires a fresh dealing of the Holy Spirit. Do not be afraid to go through it. You will emerge on the other side as a pure and refined gold, ready for every good purpose.
Take a look at the lyrics of the song below.
I encourage you to click the YouTube or the online audio version and listen to them.
Can you sing that song sincerely from your heart before the Lord and mean every bit of the words?
Can you sing it without holding any part of your life back?
Can you like Abraham say to God to touch your Isaac? That which is so dear to you? Can you?
Not to condemn you, but to encourage you on what to desire. I know it can be difficult for many of us. Maybe you understand and people around you do. Surely the Lord feels what you feel. He is touched by the feelings of our infirmities, The Word says in Hebrews 4:15. I also understand. But, it doesn't remove the fact that we have become so attached to those things without even realizing it. They fuel our energy and we find fulfillment in doing them. We go to Him in praises with those things as our source of joy; we dance with all our might celebrating the arrival of those things. It good to give thanks to the Lord for His wondrous work in our lives. But, we must not ignore the Giver for the things He has given us. Always remember that the Lord your God is a Jealous God? Exodus 20:5.
The Lord your God is a jealous God. When you seek Him and He reveals Himself to you, He will not let you go. He desires you to be in His presence at all times, irrespective of what you are doing. He demands attention in the midst of our activities. If you don't give Him, He chastises you as his sons and daughters.
If you choose to just live by and only desires His gifts or the benefits of His Kingdom – it's okay! You are still His as long as you don't walk in sins. The only thing is that, by so doing, you have chosen to be a different type of vessel apart from that of gold or silver. His Word says in a large house (speaking of God's house) there are vessels of gold, silver, wood and clay. Some are honourable, while some are for common use. If any man allows the Holy Spirit to cleanse him at all times, that man becomes a vessel of honour.
It is all about submitting ourselves into the Potter's Hand to always mold us – no matter how painful it is. He will pass you through furnace of life experiences to refine your heart and make you come out as pure gold. The experiences might not be pleasant but stay put and like Isaac on the altar let the Holy Spirit completes His work on you at that phase.
Let the Lord use you. He can only use a clean vessel at every point in time. Be used of the Lord for His own glory. There is a great reward both on this earth and in heaven.
Ask Him to mold you and use you. Guess what? Seeing Him, beholding Him becomes easier. You become His friend. He tells you everything He wants you to know. He calls you His friend. Be His friend today! Be addicted to Him!
This is the bitter herb of the Word of God. Healthy for Christ-like living.


I thought he died a while ago? Maybe not then. NOOO CHEF!?! GOD WILL BE SUCKING YOUR CHOCOLATE SALTY BALLS!
Isaac Hayes, the voice of "Chef" on South Park passed today.
Isaac Hayes did leave the show for some time due to personal disagreements with the creators of South Park.
R.I.P. Isaac Hayes, keep on singing man, keep on singing!
The old saying goes "They always go in Three's!"
who is next? or was ledger the other one?
God, first Bernie Mac, Now this!?!
"Paris Hilton dies from multiple cases of HIV, Chlamydia and a possible pole shoved in her bowels"
"Paris Hilton dies from multiple cases of HIV, Chlamydia and a possible pole shoved in her bowels. All of which she got from an Australian guy named David."
Here more information. Hes cyberghey, he has a gangsta friend, he cybers with peng, slave and myself. He likes to dress up as a woman.
Ledger died of stupidity IMHO, so he would not fall under the "Three" guideline.
=( yes it sad. but he will be in a better world now. in heaven voice acting southpark up there now.
Heath Ledger, Isaac Hayes, and Bernie Mac.


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On Saturday, while I was on my way to do some much needed grocery shopping, I noticed that the Stop/Go Toyota Optimal Drive counter ticked over 24:00:00. My little 5-door 1.33-litre petrol Yaris was delivered in November 2009, so after about a year and a half, it means I've been at a stop situation for more than a day in that time.
In some ways this is quite sad... It means I've wasted a day in my life in traffic conditions or sitting at the lights. Keep in mind that I've been strictly following the EcoDriving training I've received by avoiding heavy congestion travel times. I'm also only using my car for home-work travel (sometimes picking up the grocery on the way).


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State Rep. McManus changes his mind on Congressional run
NASHVILLE - State Rep. Steve McManus of Cordova said today he's reconsidered his decision Monday to run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated this year by U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and will instead run for a final two-year term in...
State Rep. McManus changes his mind on Congressional run NASHVILLE - State Rep. Steve McManus of Cordova said today he's reconsidered his decision Monday to run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated this year by U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and will instead run for a final two-year term in... Check out this story on commercialappeal.com: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/government/state/2016/02/03/state-rep-mcmanus-changes-his-mind-on-congressional-run/90434014/
The Commercial Appeal Published 8:01 a.m. CT Feb. 3, 2016
NASHVILLE – State Rep. Steve McManus of Cordova said today he's reconsidered his decision Monday to run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated this year by U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and will instead run for a final two-year term in the state legislature.
McManus (R-Cordova) was one of several candidates who jumped into the race on Monday after Fincher (R-Tenn.) announced he would not run for a fourth two-year term.
McManus, 64, said he and his wife, Christal McManus, a certified public accountant and treasurer of an international company based in Memphis, decided Tuesday night and this morning that Washington now doesn't fit into their plans. While she was willing to back her husband, she couldn't move to Washington, he said. And clients of his investment advising business were concerned.
"Running for Congress is something I've always wanted to do," he said. "But quite honestly, my life has changed. We have already made plans in our lives to move on – we're building a (vacation) home in Michigan that will be finished at the end of this year. And I have every intention of running for one more term here. That would be 12 years."
"Then along came this opportunity. But quite honestly it's just not my lifestyle. My wife and I are very happily married. I love to come home on Thursdays. The very thought of a Washington lifestyle – of spending five days in D.C. and then coming home and saying 'Sorry honey but I've got to go to a pancake breakfast tomorrow in Dyersburg'…."
"And then I'm in the investment world. When it hit the paper that I was in, there was some concern from my clients, who said are you our financial advisor or are you going to Washington? Which is it? So then I said, OK, if I lose the race, I've also lost some clients along the way because I'm out trying to raise money for the next five months. It just wasn't coming up. So finally we said, look it's just not," McManus said.
"I'll run again (to the statehouse), and if I'm elected, that's it for me. It will be 12 years," he told The Commercial Appeal.
McManus then turned to his telephone to begin notifying friends who wanted to run for his Cordova-centered state legislative district if he ran for Congress.
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Prototype mouse models for researching SEND-based mRNA delivery and gene therapy
Channabasavaiah B. Gurumurthy, Rolen M. Quadros, Masato Ohtsuka
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One of the major challenges of gene therapy—an approach to treat diseases caused by faulty genes—is a lack of technologies that deliver healthy gene copies to target tissues and cells. Some commonly used approaches include viral vectors or coating therapeutic nucleic acids with lipid-based nanoparticles to pass through cell membranes, but these technologies have had limited success. A revolutionary tool, the CRISPR–Cas gene-editing system, offers tremendous promise, but it too suffers from problems with delivery. Another tool, called 'SEND' (for 'selective endogenous encapsidation for cellular delivery'), seems to offer a better solution. The SEND system uses endogenous genetic components to package mRNA cargoes to deliver them to other cells via virus-like particles (VLPs). The SEND-VLP tool has enormous potential as a gene-therapy tool, if the endogenous components of SEND can be repurposed to produce VLPs containing therapeutic cargoes. However, several aspects of this newly identified phenomenon are not yet fully understood. Genetically engineered mouse (GEM) models, expressing different combinations of SEND components in a controllable and inducible fashion, could serve as valuable tools to understand more about this tool and to repurpose it for gene-therapy applications. In this Perspective, we discuss how GEM models and mouse molecular genetics tools could be used for SEND-VLP research.
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TennCare waiver debate's first supporter emerges in a sea of opposition at final public hearing in Chattanooga
October 17th, 2019 | by Elizabeth Fite
CLARIFICATION: This story was changed on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 to clarify that "about" 40 speakers were at the public hearing.
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TennCare waiver public hearing
Chattanoogans are among a growing group of Tennesseans voicing opposition to a plan for the state to fund its Medicaid program, TennCare, through a lump sum from the federal government called a "block grant."
About 40 speakers at a public hearing Wednesday included nurses, doctors, educators, advocates, politicians, concerned citizens and TennCare recipients themselves. All but two who spoke at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library outright opposed the plan.
Chattanooga's hearing was the last of five public hearings on Gov. Bill Lee's block grant proposal and wasn't originally scheduled. It was also the only public hearing at which someone spoke in favor of the plan. Chattanooga's meeting was added after the initial hearings announcement, along with one in Memphis, home to the county with the most TennCare enrollees.
One of the more impassioned speeches Wednesday came from Rosalie Howes, who spoke against the proposal as her son, Hyrum Howes, sat beside her in his wheelchair.
"Without the help of TennCare, we would not be able to afford the co-pays on all of Hyrum's life-saving medications," she said with tears in her eyes.
Many of those opposing the controversial plan said it contains too many unknowns and not enough oversight for a state government that has watched its number of residents without health insurance reach a six-year high. Several also questioned the state's claim that the block grant would save money without cutting services, especially considering TennCare is already strapped for cash. Others said it would lead to higher health care costs and poorer health at a time when rural hospitals in Tennessee are closing at an alarming rate.
TennCare is the state and federally funded health insurance program that covers 1.4 million low-income Tennesseans — mostly women, children and people with disabilities — including nearly 66,000 Hamilton County residents. The federal government funds 66% of the program.
In May, Tennessee's Republican-controlled General Assembly passed a bill directing the governor to submit a waiver amendment to the federal government seeking permission to convert its portion of TennCare funds to a $7.9 billion block grant. The block grant would provide an increase to the current amount of federal TennCare funds, according to a TennCare spokesperson.
Proponents contend the block grant will give the state more flexibility to tailor TennCare to its needs and save money by freeing the state from federal regulations that come with the current system. Democrats and many health care groups, including the Tennessee Medical Association, fear a block grant will result in less coverage and limit future TennCare funding.
Of the two speakers not opposing the governor's plan, one was neutral and talked of Hamilton County's health disparities. Chris Ramsey, president of the Southeast Tennessee Health Consortium, said he would be for the block grant if it actually improves the community's health. The other, Marty Lotito of Franklin, Tennessee, said he supports Gov. Bill Lee for wanting to change a flawed system.
"No one's ever done a block grant, so how can we sit here and say what is going to happen? We don't know," said Lotito, who called on people to unify and look more to the faith community for solutions to health care problems.
Although representatives assured her that TennCare services wouldn't be cut, Rosalie Howes said the amendment states, "the state wants flexibility to exclude covering high cost, newer prescriptions until the market price of those medications are consistent with fiscal administration This prescription policy would be devastating for a family like mine."
Children with neurological disorders similar to Hyrum Howes' often take a combination of medications to control seizures, and these drugs are not "one size fits all," Rosalie Howes said. For years, her son had numerous, uncontrolled seizures every day as doctors experimented with different drug combinations until finally a new, "pricey" drug hit the market.
"It saved my child's life, and it gave him quality of life back," she said. "A generic and affordable version of that medication just now — five years later — has hit the market. Five years would've been too late for him."
Several others with disabilities who are enrolled in TennCare shared stories about how the program is a lifeline and allowed them to live healthy, productive lives.
Robert "Ned" Giles, a doctor of pharmacy who used to manage TennCare's pharmacy benefit, said the program as it is now is far from perfect but does a "pretty good" job considering the limited funding it gets. While he commended some of the governor's other efforts to improve the state's health, the block grant proposal isn't one of them.
"The governor says, 'People just don't understand the block grant.' He's absolutely right. Because with my education and experience, I don't get it," he said. "I just don't fully understand what the benefit of that is going to be."
Giles also said the state's refusal to adopt Medicaid expansion is "unconscionable" — a common complaint from others throughout the hearing. Tennessee is one of just 13 states that refused to expand Medicaid when the option became available under the Affordable Care Act. The move would have used federal funds to expand health insurance coverage to 300,000 adult Tennesseans, advocacy groups say.
Many voiced concern about the current 468,096 adults and children in Tennessee without health insurance. Some of those uninsured people qualify for TennCare but were kicked off due to flaws in the current system.
Dr. Clif Cleaveland, a past president of the American College of Physicians who spoke Wednesday, questioned how a government that ignores the needs of the uninsured could be entrusted to manage the block grant.
"The state would have complete, non-reviewable control of federal funds and would be exempt from federal regulations," he said. "Without federal oversight, eligibility for TennCare as well as the content of therapeutic services would become a political and economic football."
Everlena Holmes, who is executive director of Enroll the Region, a volunteer organization that helps vulnerable people in the Chattanooga region enroll in health insurance programs or find other health care options when they don't qualify for insurance, said she also opposes the governor's plan.
"We are definitely against this block grant. We see the people that are being neglected," Holmes said. "I'm here to represent all those people who could not come to the library to pay the parking."
State Rep. Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga, who voted against the initial waiver bill, was the only state legislator who attended the meeting.
Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, chairwoman of the House Insurance Committee, did not attend the meeting but on Wednesday afternoon said she voted for the waiver under the premise that the state has done a "terrific job with TennCare compared to other states through innovation" and she wants to give the governor the ability to reinvest the money it saves. TennCare already operates under a waiver from the federal government, and if the program saves any money, it goes to the federal government.
"TennCare is run in such a fashion that it saves [the federal government] a great deal of money," Smith said in a written response. "We should have that for use for Tennesseans if [the federal government] sends back a waiver that doesn't fit the needs of Tennesseans, I won't support [it]. But, I'm hopeful."
Those who were unable to attend Wednesday's meeting can submit comments online by visiting public.notice.tenncare@tn.gov. Comments are due by 5 p.m. Friday.
After the comments are reviewed, TennCare will submit its final proposal to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in November, at which point that agency likely will hold its own comment period. The federal government will then decide to approve or reject the proposal. If it's approved, it will come back to the General Assembly for a final vote.
Contact Elizabeth Fite at efite@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6673.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's $7.9 billion proposal would dramatically change both the funding and operation of the program that covers an estimated 1.4 million low-income children, mothers or other caretakers, seniors and disabled persons on the program.
Under current federal law, eligible individuals have an "entitlement" to coverage. States are guaranteed federal matching dollars. There is no pre-set limit.
A pure Medicaid block grant program, which the Trump administration hopes will save federal dollars, could end the entitlement and set limits on federal matching of state expenditures, in exchange offering states more flexibility to reduce costs in various ways.
But what Lee is pursuing is somewhat different. His administration is calling it a "modified block grant."
It includes a "base" block grant amount that is set on applicable TennCare experience over Tennessee's three last fiscal years.
The dollars would then be "trended forward" annually by using inflation projections made by the Congressional Budget Office.
And growth in TennCare membership rolls would be accounted for through per capita increases in the block grant amount under the governor's plan.
Lee is also proposing a "shared savings" provision in which he expects the state to benefit as a result of cost-saving measures he wants to implement under the flexibility of the block grant.
The shared savings are the difference between what TennCare actually spends and what the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects would be spent if TennCare didn't exist and the state instead relied on a more expensive traditional fee-for-service Medicaid program.
Differences between actual TennCare expenditures and the higher costs without TennCare are called the "neutrality cap." And that is what Lee is proposing to split going forward with the federal government, with the state getting half the savings while the federal government gets the remaining 50 percent. Tennessee could reap upwards of $1 billion annually through the split, according to the governor.
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Do you write those types of emails yourself?
It's not always possible, but try to express yourself in three sentences or less.
When you write better emails, you inspire others to follow your lead. (Hopefully.) Just think of how much nicer the world would be if we communicate through shorter and more succinct emails.
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Octomom Documentary Scheduled to Appear on Fox
Octomom documentary to be shown on Fox. An Octomom documentary will air on Fox as part of a two hour special. The Octomom documentary will be called Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage and will air for the first time on Monday, August 19th at 8:00 P.M. This move by Fox to be the first to air an Octomom documentary will surely bring them under fire, as the buzz surrounding shows like these often split the audiences between love and hate. Fox just made the announcement, and it is already coming with a warning that viewers are going to react strongly to what they see in the documentary.
Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage, will center around Nadya Suleman, who had octuplets not too long ago, and went from media darling to media pariah in the blink of an eye. Now Fox is looking to really capitalize on all of the publicity that has surrounded Nadya Suleman, and they will look to probably really promote the heck out of this two-hour special. Noting that the Octomom documentary will come out so soon after the announcement is probably intentional in order to draw more viewers, and if the spectacles over at Jon and Kate Plus 8 predict anything when it comes to increased viewership, Fox should expect to have a hit on their hands with this Nadya Suleman documentary.
In an article by Entertainment Weekly, Mike Darnell from Fox stated that the documentary is "incredibly compelling" and "it will feel like you are inside her life". He went on to state that the cameras have been filming since day one, so it will show both the ups and downs of her life so far, and it should definitely be an interesting look into the life of Nadya Suleman. Before this most people only had the press to rely upon when it came to information about Nadya Suleman and her octuplets, but now everyone that wants to watch the documentary will get a first hand look at the life of Suleman and her children.
Everyone knew that something surrounding Nadya Suleman and her octuplets would make it to television eventually. There were rumors that there would be a reality show, but that was taken over by a European company that will probably air that outside of the United States. That gives Fox a monopoly on the documentary footage of Nadya Suleman, and most likely a ratings winner with people wanting to tune in and learn more about "Octomom". It is a tad surprising that Fox didn't give more advance notice of the Octomom documentary, but in the end it probably won't hurt their ratings numbers anyways. Maybe it will be a way to put a face to Nadya Suleman as well, and show how she truly deals with the turmoil's of caring for all those children.
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From Murakami to Roy to Xueqin, these eight novels prove the English language has no monopoly on creativity.
The English language, as I'm sure everyone who is reading this will know, has produced some pretty incredible works of literature. From Chaucer to Steinbeck to Stephen King, as a language it has done pretty well for itself, with English materials really dominating the world literature scene.
But we should not neglect the literature of other cultures and languages. As a historian I've always been fond of literature because I believe that language and words are in many ways the gateway to a culture, and a culture's literature can tell you a lot about how a particular country sees the world or their place in it. Personally, I am very fond of literature outside of Europe, particularly from Asia, as it is just wildly different from most things that Westerners usually read.
So, in the spirit of trying to embrace different world-views (and read a bunch of good books before school really starts to kick into high-gear!), I've compiled a list of some of my favorite works of foreign literature.
Well, this is probably his weirdest book, following the story of Toru Okada as he goes on a bit of an adventure trying to find his missing cat. I don't want to spoil too much, but stuff gets pretty crazy, as per Murakami's traditional style. But that shouldn't put you off; it is beautifully written, and has a beautiful overall message. One that I wouldn't dare spoil.
But I suspect that he missed the entire point of the book—this is not some happy, romantic tale, but a plot that was driven by raw emotion and anguish. And the translation is excellent – it perfectly captures Yasunari's terse but powerful language that is just emblematic of his literary era.
This is cheating somewhat, as with a lot of Indian literature, Roy writes in English. But she describes here something rather close to my heart—southern India—and the delights and dangers that come with living there.
From religion to family to food, the book explores a lot of dynamics of Indian culture that people in the West probably aren't very familiar with, and as a result it is just fantastic, though, I'm afraid, not particularly joyous.
If you've not read Dostoyevsky…well, what you have been doing with your life?! Brothers Karamazov is not his most famous work—that probably goes to "Crime and Punishment"—but I believe it is his best.
The novel really is a book for everyone, with a fantastically diverse cast of characters and hitting every theme you can think of, from religion to romance. The only problem you might is it, well, a bit long.
Yukio Mishima was a pretty troubled guy. He was, err, a little crazy in terms of his political views, even attempting to launch a coup in Japan before promptly failing and committing seppuku (you might not want to Google that). But regardless of his own personal faults, his work is utterly fantastic.
This book is the first in an absolutely beautiful series that really delves into how modern Japanese society, both before and after World War II, really struggled to reconcile its traditional Shinto-Buddhist roots with Western modernization. This is a tragic story, and indeed a tragic series of books, but it fits the persona of its author perfectly.
Have you ever thought what the equivalent of, say, the Shakespearean works, are in East Asia? Well this is one of them. This is part of a collection of books called the "Four Great Classical Novels." They are, as you could probably guess, really well regarded.
A lot of you have probably heard of "Journey to the West" (also known as "Monkey King") or "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"—this is part of the same group of books, and in my opinion is even better. Ancient Chinese literature was very strange at times, and it was reflective, I think, of China's extensive history and wonderful mythology.
Want to read something that is totally different from anything you've ever imagined and want to break the stereotype that the Chinese are not "very creative"? This is the one for you.
Central Europe conjures up a pretty depressing image of Soviet-style buildings and whatnot, but I believe it is rather silly to stereotype an entire area as devoid of any rich cultural tradition. Poland in particular is often scapegoated in Europe as being boring and dreary, but Sapkowski proves that that stereotype is nonsensical.
This is, and I kid you not, part of one of the greatest fantasy series of all times. In fact, you may have heard it from that one gamer friend of yours: "The Witcher." The novel serves as a prologue to the events of the main series, and though my Polish friends have told me that the English translation cannot capture Sapkowski's excellent use of grammar and dialects, it still reads very well. I am not joking here. This book is not to miss.
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is a book with a rather daunting length (depending on the translation you get it can be up to almost 2,500 pages), but every single chapter is a little story in and of itself. It tells the story of the downfall of the Jia family as a metaphor for the ailing fortunes of the Qing Dynasty; when Cao Xueqin published this work, the Qing were starting on what would shortly become a long but speedy decline, eventually falling prey to the Western powers and internal tumult.
The book tells that story but through the Jia family, particularly centering around the love-life and antics of main character, Jia Baoyu. What I love about this book though is the strong female cast. Though you may be put off by the, err, excessive amount of "romantic" scenes, as it were, the female characters in this book have really agency to them and really break the stereotype that "traditional" China was so much worse to women than the West in the same time-period. Read this book. It is brilliant on so many levels. Just make sure you get the right translation. John Minford's "The Story of the Stone" edition is the best way to get your hands on this classic.
So there you have it. This is just a small dip in the ocean that is foreign literature – there are far too many authors and books to name, but just remember: The English language hardly has any sort of hegemony on good, creative writing.


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Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company traces its history back to the production of components for the famous Liberty engine, which first ran in 1917. Through its own production and the joint ventures it has entered, particularly CFM International, the company is the world's leading supplier of large commercial aircraft engines. In 2007, the company acquired Smiths Aerospace, for USD4.8 billion, significantly broadening its offerings for aviation customers.


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Top 10 Most Beautiful Turkish Actresses In 2022
April 21, 2022 April 18, 2022 by Christian
Most beautiful Turkish women
10. Hande Dogandemir
9. Oyku Karayel
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8. Cansu Dere
7. Serenay Sarikaya
6. Burcu Biricik
5. Songul Oden
4. Berguzar Korel
3. Selen Soyder
2. Hazal Kaya
1. Tuba Buyukustun
Turkey, as everyone knows, was once at the center of every historical exercise. There was a time when Constantinople, the old Turkish capital, had a significant role in determining the prosperity of many traders.
Since then, a lot of foreign merchants who have visited Turkey have been fascinated by the wonders that a number of women have discovered there. While the majority of tourists were blown away by the women's beauty, a handful was left speechless and felt compelled to relocate to the country solely to marry these lovely women.
So, here's a list of the top ten most beautiful Turkish actresses in 2021. These females are breathtakingly beautiful and exude the charm of being one-of-a-kind. Their majesty is unfathomable, and each of them has attracted a unique audience.
Until now, Turkish women were thought to be among the most fascinating women on the planet. It could also be the result of a fusion of two types of correct traditions, implying both Western and Eastern traditions. So, while we're talking about these ladies, it's time to provide you with a list of the top 10 most beautiful Turkish actresses in 2022.
These are the most beautiful Turkish actresses or women in 2022;
Hande Dogandemir
Oyku Karayel
Cansu Dere
Burcu Biricik
Songul Oden
Berguzar Korel
Selen Soyder
Hazal Kaya
Tuba Buyukustun
Hande Dogandemir was born in Turkey on November 22, 1985. Unlike many other Turkish actresses, this beautiful woman is well-known as a gathering scientist and host. She is well-known for her role in the Canal D series, and she also participated in the 2015 film Bana Masal Antma. In 2013, she won the Best Actress Award for one of her well-known roles.
This gorgeous young lady was discovered on August 20, 1990, in the well-known metropolis of Istanbul. She began to participate in theatre during her eighth year of high school, and she returned to her first professional role in the "wonderful things of our party," which also offered her the opportunity to win the best young talent award. Haidar Pasha High School honored her with the Female Player of the Year title in 2014. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish women in 2022.
On October 14, 1980, this lovely woman was born. She first featured on television in 2004 and worked on a number of film projects between 2006 and 2008. She is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular actors due to her versatility in roles ranging from comedy to drama. It has a fantastic appearance, making it excellent and nearly supreme for any modeling activity. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish actresses in 2022.
On July 1, 1991, this lovely actress was born in Turkey. In 2010, she was crowned as the First Runner-up in the Mystic, Beauty Contest. It is well known that this well-known lovely girl was nominated for a girl of the year by Turkey in 2014, and she gained worldwide recognition with a number of films becoming a huge success. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish women in 2022.
This lovely woman from central Turkey was born on May 4, 1989, and she was crowned Mediterranean Queen in the 2006 beauty pageant. Unlike most other actresses we see, after completing her training, she began teaching at an acting school and was also a well-known member of the City Theater's coaching staff. Currently a member of the Life Song collection, as well as working on a variety of film projects. She is one of Turkey's most beautiful actors, with a familiar visage that can be seen in any depiction of Turkish theater. She is one of the top ten most beautiful Turkish actresses in 2022.
This lovely lady was born on February 17, 1977, and unlike other actresses, she was well-known for her pleasant presence in any function of any collection or film, and she never failed to draw the attention of the audience. She began her acting career in 1999 with the popular television series Verhund Hannimelar. She also has a strong interest in theater and makes it a point to squeeze in as many performances as she can into her hectic schedule. She received numerous honors and top-of-the-line actress awards in 2012 as a result of her unique acting abilities. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish women in 2022.
On August 27, 1982, this gorgeous doll was born. It isn't inappropriate to refer to her as a doll, because she is one of the most Turkish ladies ever produced, and even dolls will be taken aback. After appearing in the film Beneber Jess as Evelioglu's Promises, she became one of Turkey's most well-known actresses. It is also said to have one of the most crucial charming features with a growing shine on its face, given its grandeur. She is currently a part of the well-known television series Karadayi. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish actresses in 2022.
On December 26, 1986, this traditional magnificence queen was born. She was crowned Miss World Turkey 2007 and went on to represent Turkey in the Miss World competition in Sanya, China. She was a part of a distinct collection throughout her career, the majority of which addressed her work as a wonderful collection striving for perfection. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish women in 2022.
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On October 1, 1991, Hazal Kaya was born. She made her television debut as Osage in the show Ginko, and she ascended to prominence in a very short time. She has been in numerous television series and has won numerous honors and acknowledgment films as one of the best Turkish actresses on the planet. It has also been included in most of the lists that practically all of the world's actresses are considered on television. She is likely to become well-known as one of the many high-paid Turkish actors in the year 2022.
Tuba Buyukustun was born on July 5, 1982, in Istanbul, Turkey. She began her acting career in 2003 with Sultan Makami, one of Turkey's most well-known television shows. In 2012, she made her first appearance in Turkish cinema with a leading role in the film Urgin Sur.
He also began appearing himself in a series called 20 Dakikas. She was nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Actress 42 for her role in the collection. Is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and fashionable actresses in the entire Middle East, and is known for her stunning new eyes. She is one of the most beautiful Turkish women in 2022.
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A kaleidoscope is a tube with loose, small and colourful objects inside. These objects can be beads or something similar. The inside is made using three long mirrors. A person looks into the kaleidoscope through one end and sees patterns created by reflections of the objects inside. Sir David Brewster began work that led to the invention of the kaleidoscope in 1815.
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I wrote this two weeks ago and I just logged in to post and saw it I thought I would share it now.
I have had a wonderful few days. I had a lovely easter and it was our anniversary too. I got out a lot more than I thought I would I have been going into shops it has been great. I have wanted to pop by and record all this for some time but the downside of doing more is that life gets busier plus and I still need rest. I do enjoy sharing my walk with the Lord though.
I do wish to share something that happened to me today.
Today was a hospital day, the results of the CT scan to be more precise. It turned out to be a fairly stressful event as there was no parking and I was forced to go in alone while hubby carried on looking for a car park with a space. Add to that that they were running late and so my stress levels were fairly high. I sat in the waiting room and cried, I couldn't stop the tears and got frustrated because of that which made things worse. I was mad at myself as I snapped at hubby about the parking situation and I felt so dizzy I started to panic in the waiting room I had no idea how late they were running but I knew there was a good chance I had to go in alone as hubby hadn't yet arrived. I looked up, tears streaming, I am one of those people whoses faces go red straightaway and I can't hide it. Everyone avoided my gaze except one young man, at first I was embarrassed as he was looking at me. Then I noticed the handcuffs on his wrists and the prison officer next to him. I met his gaze and he looked so concerned for me I cried some more, he smiled a reassuring smile then someone sat down between us. I felt so humbled that this man felt compassion towards me. And I felt great compassion towards him also.
It reminded me that no matter how bleak things seem it is always possible to think of someone else. The Lord teaches that we should always be there for others as He is there for us. I have to say that I feel incredibly humbled that the Lord chose that young man to remind me of this.


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