text:
EVERY WEDNESDAY ▪ 6:00 P.M. - 7 P.M. CENTRAL TIME
Over 1,000 expert guests have appeared on the show from around the globe since 2002, including:
2020 marks the 18th anniversary for Arab Voices on KPFT!
Outstanding Arab Media Award
Arab Voices Executive Producer and Host, Said, received the Outstanding Arab Media Award at the annual Arab American Cultural & Community Center's Unity & Friendship Gala, one of several awards and recognitions he received over the years.
This program is syndicated and it airs on other radio stations in California, Louisiana, Texas and Wisconsin.
Next Show:
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. central time
Did you miss the last show, or the previous shows?
(click on a date below to listen to a specific show)
Guests/
1st Segment: Ruth Nasrullah
We will speak live with Ruth Nasrullah, Communications Director for Houston Women March On, about the Houston Women's March.
This year, the march will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020. More details about the march is at www.houstonwomensmarch.org.
2nd Segment: Nader Alghoul
Freelance journalist, photographer, news contributor, columnist, political analyst and commentator with 20+ years in network, cable and satellite television production, including director, producer and translation & interpretation (English-Arabic) working high-profile news, general interest, breaking and feature stories globally. He has worked with and contributed to numerous media outlets over the years including Aljazeera English, BBC, France 3, NBC News, SIS, and RAMATTAN News Agency.
We will speak live with Nader about a recent "Jeopardy!" episode that caused outrage in which a contestant was told she was wrong for identifying Jesus's birthplace, the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, as Palestine, and that the correct answer was Israel!
3rd Segment: Phyllis Bennis DN! Remarks on Democratic Debate & U.S. Wars in the Middle East
We will air a portion of an interview Democracy Now! conducted last week with Phyllis Bennis with her reaction to the Democratic Debate and U.S. Wars in the Middle East.
Phyllis Bennis is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies who has appeared live on Arab Voices before. She has written a number of books, including "Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict", "Ending the Iraq War: A Primer", "Understanding the US-Iran Crisis: A Primer", "Before & After: US Foreign Policy and the War on Terror", and "Understanding ISIS and the New Global War on Terror: A Primer".
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of John Gardner.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
1st Segment: Dr. Assal Rad
Research Fellow at the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of Iranian Americans and promoting greater understanding between the American and Iranian people. Dr. Rad graduated with a PhD in Middle Eastern History from the University of California, Irvine. Her PhD research focused on Modern Iran, with an emphasis on national identity formation and identity in post-revolutionary Iran. She works with the policy team on research and writing related to Iran policy issues and U.S.-Iran relations, and also works to organize Iranian Americans around issues that affect the community.
We will speak live with Dr. Assal Rad about the U.S. assassination of Iranian Commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, Iran's decision to reduce compliance with nuclear deal, the Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, detentions of Iranian Americans at U.S. ports of entry, and more.
2nd Segment: David Swanson
Executive Director of WorldBeyondWar.org, a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace, and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. He is an author, activist, journalist, and radio host. Swanson's books include War Is A Lie and When the World Outlawed War. He blogs at DavidSwanson.org and WarIsACrime.org. He hosts Talk Nation Radio. He is a 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. Swanson was awarded the 2018 Peace Prize by the U.S. Peace Memorial Foundation. He speaks frequently on the topic of war and peace, and engages in all kinds of nonviolent activism. Swanson recently drafted a resolution urging Congress to move money from the military to human and environmental needs, rather than the reverse. Versions of the resolution were passed by several cities and by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
We will speak live with David Swanson about the increased tension and attacks between the U.S. and Iran, U.S. military bases/forces in Iraq and other countries in the Middle East and beyond, how to avert another war in the Middle East, and more.
Topics/
Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria & Yemen: A Look Back at 2019
Today on Arab Voices, we will look back at the year 2019, and particularly the situations in Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. We will air portions of interviews we conducted live on Arab Voices during 2019 with the following guests:
Iraq: Interview with Raed Jarrar, Iraqi-American political activist and writer
Lebanon: Interview with Maya Mikdashi, Assistant Professor at the Department of Women's and Gender Studies and a lecturer in the program in Middle East Studies at Rutgers University, and Co-Founder and Co-Editor of Jadaliyya
Palestine: Interview with Mohamed Mohamed, Executive Director of The Jerusalem Fund and The Palestine Center
Syria: Interview with Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Yemen: Interview with Jehan Hakim, Chair of the Yemeni Alliance Committee
Topic/
Archbishop Atallah Hanna's Houston Remarks
Archbishop Atallah Hanna, a prominent Palestinian Christian figure, has been hospitalized for inhaling poisonous gas from gas canisters thrown into his church in Jerusalem last week. The Archbishop suffered from temporary paralysis, but is now in stable condition in a hospital in Amman, Jordan. In a press conference held Monday, the Archbishop held Israel responsible for the attack against him and accused Israel of trying to silence his voice.
Atallah Hanna is the Archbishop of Sabastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. In 2008, he refused to meet with President George W. Bush at the Church of Nativity during his visit to Bethlehem. In 2002, he was arrested by Israel on charges of "incitement", the first time a Christian religious leader was arrested for his activism against the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
In 2008, Archbishop Atallah Hanna visited Houston, Texas, and spoke at the 9th National Convention of Birzeit Society. Today on Arab Voices, we will air some of his Houston remarks (in Arabic, followed by translation of the main points in English) where he talked about occupied Palestine (the birth place of Jesus Christ), the suffering of Palestinians under the Israeli occupation, Palestinian Christians, roles Arabs and Palestinians should play in the U.S., Christian Zionism, one-state vs. two-states solution, the U.S. media, and much more.
We will also listen to his recent message to all Christians around the world regarding occupied Palestine, the birthplace of Christ and where Christianity originated and spread its message throughout the world.
"Iraq Afterwards: Epistemic Violence and Poetic (In)Justice" by Dr. Sinan Antoon
The Center for Arab Studies and the Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Arab History at the University of Houston held the inaugural lecture of the Michael and Hoda Kardoush Lecture Series on November 20, 2019, at the University of Houston. The speaker was Dr. Sinan Antoon and the topic was "Iraq Afterwards: Epistemic Violence and Poetic (In)Justice."
Today on Arab Voices, we will air that lecture in its entirety.
Sinan Antoon is an Iraqi-born poet, novelist, scholar, and translator. He studied at Baghdad, Georgetown, and Harvard. He has published two collections of poetry and four novels. His most recent work is The Book of Collateral Damage (Yale University Press, 2019). His literary works have been translated to fourteen languages. His translations include In the Presence of Absence by Mahmoud Darwish, which won the American Literary Translators Association Prize. Antoon's translation of his own novel, The Corpse Washer, won the 2014 Saif Ghobash Prize for Literary Translation. His scholarly works include The Poetics of the Obscene: Ibn al-Hajjaj and Sukhf (Palgrave, 2014) and articles on the poetry of Mahmoud, Darwish, Sargon Boulus, and Saadi Youssef. His op-eds have appeared in The Guardian, The New York Times and many pan-Arab newspapers and journals. In 2003 Antoon returned to his native Baghdad to co-produce About Baghdad, a documentary about the lives of Iraqis under occupation. He is co-founder and co-editor of Jadaliyya and associate professor at New York University.
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of Travis Runnels.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
1st Segment: Remarks of Human Rights Watch Omar Shakir and Kenneth Roth after Israel's Expulsion of Shakir
We will listen today to the remarks of Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, one of the world's leading international human rights organizations, which operates in more than 90 countries. They spoke at a press conference last week, after Israel expelled Omar Shakir and revoked his visa.
Human Rights Watch vowed to keep documenting abuses despite the Israeli government's expulsion.
2nd Segment: Live discussion with Deya' Leonard Dresner & Yazan Meqbil about LE•O and the Educational Opportunities for under-privileged Palestinian Youth.
Deya' Leonard Dresner
Founder and Executive Director of LE•O, Leonard Education Organization. She has several years of experience managing key elements of international programs focused on educational opportunities for under-privileged Palestinian youth. She served as Director of Donor Relations for AMIDEAST and as the Director of Development and Student Relations for The Hope Fund. Her strong relationship, program and team-building skills include internship programs, mentoring partners for students, graduate school and job placement support, and most recently Friends of LE•O support groups in the students' countries of residence. Deya' has worked closely with over 30 colleges and universities to create sustainable programs to ensure a student's success in future leadership roles and fulfill their true potential.
Yazan Meqbil
Molecular Biologist/Biochemist with a B.A. in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry from Goshen College in Goshen, IN. He attended Goshen College as a LE.O scholar. Throughout his time at Goshen, Mqebil developed an interest in drug discovery which influenced his pursuit of a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology with the focus on Neuropharmacology. Meqbil grew up in the town of Beit Ommar in the West Bank, occupied Palestine, where he graduated from high school. In Beit Ommar, Meqbil started the Local Committee for Youth-Beit Ommar, an effort aimed to create the space and resources for students aged 10-15 for extracurricular and educational activities. Meqbil hopes to use his scientific expertise to transform scientific and pharmaceutical research in Palestine. As of December 2019, Meqbil is a graduate student at Purdue University in the Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Ph.D program.
"A Lebanese October Revolution: Reclaiming Public Spaces, Rejecting Patriarchy, and Demanding Social Justice" by Dr. Sana Tannoury-Karam
The Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Arab History at the University of Houston hosted Dr. Sana Tannoury-Karam on November 12, 2019, for a talk titled "A Lebanese October Revolution: Reclaiming Public Spaces, Rejecting Patriarchy, and Demanding Social Justice".
Dr. Sana Tannoury-Karam is a historian of the modern Middle East, writing on the intellectual and social history of the Left in the Levant during the Mandate period. She is an Early Career Fellow at the Arab Council for the Social Sciences and a lecturer in the Humanities Department at the Lebanese American University. Most recently, she had completed a post-doctoral fellowship in History at Rice University. She is currently working on her book Red Flags in the Streets of Beirut: An Intellectual and Cultural History of the Lebanese Left, 1920-1948. Dr. Tannoury-Karam, currently residing in Lebanon, and is an activist in the ongoing Lebanese uprising. She is a member of the Coalition of Independent University Professors and an organizing member of the Coalition of Independent Professionals, organizations that have been formed during the October revolution.
1st Segment: Mohamed Mohamed
Executive Director of The Jerusalem Fund and The Palestine Center. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he majored in Political Science and completed his senior thesis on statelessness and its practical implications on Palestinians living in the refugee camps of Lebanon. He also earned an M.A. in International Relations and an M.S. in International Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has written articles about Palestine issues that have been featured on Mondoweiss, Electronic Intifada, and others. Prior to joining The Jerusalem Fund, Mohamed campaigned and worked for a Palestinian-American city councilman and mayoral candidate in the city of Richardson, Texas.
We will speak live with Mohamed about the ongoing Israeli occupation and recent escalation of attacks on Gaza, and the US announcement that Israeli settlements are no longer considered a violation of international law.
2nd Segment: Raed Jarrar
Iraqi-American political activist and blogger. He is the Executive Director for MENA at the Delahunt Group. Since his immigration to the U.S. in 2005, he has worked on political and cultural issues pertaining to U.S. engagement in the Arab and Muslim worlds. He is widely recognized as an expert on political, social, and economic developments in the Middle East. He has testified in numerous Congressional hearings and briefings, and he is also a frequent guest on national and international media outlets in both Arabic and English.
We will speak live with Raed Jarrar about the ongoing protests and situation in Iraq, where more than 330 Iraqis were killed and more than 15,000 were wounded over the past three months.
Due to technical issues at KPFT Studios, we were unable to broadcast as normal, and ended up re-airing the October 23, 2019 program.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of Justen Hall.
ACC's Annual Unity & Friendship Gala
The Arab American Cultural and Community Center (ACC) in Houston held its 24th Annual Unity and Friendship Gala on October 19, 2019, and it highlighted Iraq, The Dawn of Civilization. The Gala Chairs were Mrs. Luna Madi and Dr. Ghaidaa Makki. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Sally Mamdooh, award-winning reporter at KPRC-TV.
The ACC honorees were Dr. Issam Raad (2019 ACC Lifetime Achievement Award), Mrs. Wafa Abdin (2019 ACC Outstanding Community Service Award), and The Khudairi Group (2019 ACC Business Service Award).
Today on Arab Voices, we will listen to some of the remarks delivered at the Gala, including the remarks of Dr. Mahmoud Rabie, ACC President, Mrs. Luna Madi & Dr. Ghaidaa Makki, Gala Chairs, Dr. Ali Al Ameri, President of the Iraqi American Society in Houston, with a tribute to Iraq, Dr. Jamal Zahalka, former member of the Knesset (introduced by Alaa Aburahmeh), Dr. Issam Raad (introduced by Dr. Kamal Khalil), Mrs. Wafa Abdin (introduced by Saleh Al-Mohtaseb), and Mr. Aziz Khudairi (introduced be Subhi Khudairi).
1st Segment: Ruth Ann Skaff
Ruth Ann Skaff serves on the organizing committee for the National Arab Orchestra's first ever Houston performance that will be held in Houston on November 16, 2019. She also serves on the board of The Arab-American Educational Foundation. Previously, Ruth Ann has worked for a number of Arab American organizations including the ADC, AAI, ALSAC-St Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Arab American National Museum.
Ruth Ann grew up in Houston. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States in the 1880s from the Ottoman province of Greater Syria. Their ancestral villages are in Lebanon. She grew up in the heart of the Arab American community and developed a great love and appreciation for her rich cultural heritage.
We will speak with Ruth Ann about the National Arab Orchestra, and the upcoming performance in Houston featuring Abeer Nehme and the Houston Youth Arabic Choir, sponsored by several Houston Arab organizations.
2nd Segment: Maya Mikdashi
Assistant Professor at the Department of Women's and Gender Studies and a lecturer in the program in Middle East Studies at Rutgers University. She is currently completing a book manuscript that examines the war on terror, sexual difference, secularism, and state power in the contemporary Middle East from the vantage point of Lebanon. Maya received her PhD from Columbia University's Department of Anthropology. She is Co-Director of the award-winning documentary film About Baghdad, and assistant director of Arabs and Terrorism documentary series. She is Co-Founder and Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, an independent ezine produced by the Arab Studies Institute. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, in addition to online platforms.
We will speak with Maya about the unprecedented protests in Lebanon where millions of all ages have been demonstrating across Lebanon for the past week and from across all religious and political groups. They are protesting against government corruption, lack of services, tax hikes, dire economic conditions, depressing electricity supply, austerity, and much more.
Topic: Arab Voices Needs Your Support
KPFT continues its Fall Fund Drive, and Arab Voices Needs Your Support. We are offering the following "Thank-You Gift" during this drive at the $100 pledge level:
"The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel's Public Relations War in The United States" DVD
Today on Arab Voices, we will listen to portions of an interview we conducted previously with Professor Sut Jhally, executive producer of the film and also listen to portions of this film documentary/DVD.
About the Film: Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and its repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. "The Occupation of the American Mind" takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. Narrated by Roger Waters and featuring leading observers of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the film explores how the Israeli government, the U.S. government, and the pro-Israel lobby have joined forces, often with very different motives, to shape American media coverage of the conflict in Israel's favor. The Occupation of the American Mind provides a sweeping analysis of Israel's decades-long battle for the hearts, minds, and tax dollars of the American people — a battle that has only intensified over the past few years in the face of widening international condemnation of Israel's increasingly right-wing policies.
Please call 713-526-5738 between 6 pm and 7 pm central time on Wednesday and support your commercial-free community radio station. You can also send email to info@ArabVoices.net with your name and the amount you'd like to pledge.
Fall Fund Drive
Re-Airing Portions of Previous Interviews with Melvin Goodman
Melvin Goodman is Director of the National Security Project at the Center for International Policy in Washington, DC, and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. He was an analyst at the CIA for 24 years; a former analyst at the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research; and author of several books on international security, including "National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism" and "Failure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIA". His latest book is "Whistleblower at the CIA". Goodman helped draft the report that described Israel's attack against Egypt on the morning of June 5, 1967.Last year, he published the piece The Six Day War and Israeli Lies: What I Saw at the CIA. Goodman has written numerous articles and op-eds over the years, appeared on various media outlets, and has lectured all over the country. He is also the national security columnist for counterpunch.org.
Because KPFT is currently in Fall Fund Drive, Arab Voices is offering the following books as a "Thank-You" Gift during this drive:
"National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism" book by Melvin Goodman - $100
"Whistleblower at the CIA: An Insider's Account of the Politics of Intelligence" book by Melvin Goodman - $100
Both Books by Melvin Goodman - $150
Please consider a contribution to keep Arab Voices on KPFT. You can call during the show on Wednesday between 6 and 7 pm central time and pledge your support (713-526-5738), or send e-mail to ArabVoices@hotmail.com with your name and the amount you want to pledge.
1st Segment: Ellen Siegel
Jewish American nurse, a longtime peace activist who has been a strong voice for justice for Palestinians for decades. Ellen serves on the advisory board of the American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), and works closely with the National Institution of Social Care and Vocational training known as Beit Atfal Assumoud (Lebanese NGO). Ellen Siegel was working in Gaza Hospital inside Sabra refugee camp in Lebanon during the Israeli massacre in Sabra & Shatila in September 1982 and witnessed the killing of thousands of Palestinian men, women, children and elderly, and testified before the Israeli Kahan Commission of Inquiry. Ellen returned to Lebanon each year after the massacre to participate in the commemorations.
We will speak with Ellen Siegel about the work she did in Lebanon as a nurse inside a Palestinian refugee camp; her eyewitness account of the Israeli massacre in Sabra & Shatila 37 years ago in Lebanon; the situation inside Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, and more.
2nd Segment: Jehan Hakim
Chair of the Yemeni Alliance Committee, which advocates for ending the US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen by raising awareness and pushing legislation. Previously, she served as the Community Advocate with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus to support communities through educational programs, community organizing initiatives and empowerment and advocacy, and also served with the American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals. Jehan is a Yemeni American based in California.
We will speak with Jehan Hakim about the crisis in Yemen as a result of the U.S.-supported Saudi-led war on Yemen, the current situation inside Yemen, efforts to stop the war, and what people can do to help end U.S. support for this war.
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of Robert Sparks.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
PACC Gala with Keynote Speaker Saree Makdisi
The Palestinian American Cultural Center (PACC), held its 10th Anniversary Gala on September 14, 2019, in Houston, to celebrate its achievements and accomplishments over the years, and in appreciation of the organization's sponsors and donors. The gala was held under the theme "Strengthening the community through unity". over the years. The Gala was held under the theme "Strengthening the community through unity".
Today on Arab Voices, we will air the remarks delivered at the Gala, including the keynote address on Palestine delivered by Saree Makdisi, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UCLA, and author of Palestine Inside Out: An Everyday Occupation, who was introduced by Abdel Razzaq Takriti, Associate Professor and Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Arab History at the University of Houston. We will also listen to the remarks of Tarek Abuata, Executive Director of Friends of Sabeel North America, the recipient of this year's Abu-Obaida Community Service Award, and the remarks of Abbas Yaacoubi, PACC board member, past president and one of its founders, Dr. Waleed Faris, PACC President, Muhammad Nabulsi, PACC board member, and Kareem El-Sadi with PACC.
The Gala was an amazing event, with nearly 400 people in attendance. The Gala chair was Muna Saqer, co-chair was Luna Madi, and the Mistress of Ceremonies was Nuzha Petro. In addition to the remarkable speakers, the Gala featured Palestinian folkloric performance by Alawdah Dabkeh School members, live traditional Palestinian music played by the talented brothers Muhammad and Hamzah Saadah, and an amazing national anthem and Mawtini performance by Muna Khalidi while Muhammad Saadah was playing the Oud. The gala also featured silent auction, authentic centerpieces of Palestinian clay water jars, a display of traditional Palestinian embroidered dresses, and entertainment by Jabour and Band.
One of the highlights of this year's Gala, was the photo gallery with incredible pictures and powerful Photo Essays by Palestinian American established Photographer, Hanan Awad, narrating stories about Palestine with a series of photographs she took herself when she was in Palestine. Each photo essay tells a story of how occupation destroys identity and land. Hanan Awad is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, and has held multiple photo exhibitions in the U.S., Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
1st Segment: "How the VCHR is Preventing Israel Affinity Organizations from Politicizing K-12 Textbooks" by Kathy Drinkard
We will air today the remarks of Kathy Drinkard on the topic "How the VCHR is Preventing Israel Affinity Organizations from Politicizing K-12 Textbooks". Kathy Drinkard is chair of the Ministry for Middle East Peace and Justice at Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield, VA, and a retired teacher and elementary school counselor. She's long been concerned about the suffering in the Palestinian territories, and has been involved with her church on the issue for more than a decade. She's traveled to the region four times, most recently Fall 2018, a trip she helped plan. During her second trip, she spent 10 days in Nablus visiting an Anglican congregation which is in partnership with her church. Her third trip was to participate in the seminar "Faith in the Face of Empire," sponsored by Rev. Mitri Raheb and Bright Stars of Bethlehem.
Drinkard delivered those remarks at The Israel Lobby and American Policy Conference held on March 22, 2019 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
2nd Segment: Sam Husseini on the Iraq War Lies Exposed in the New Film "Official Secrets"
Sam Husseini is a senior analyst and director of communications with the Institute for Public Accuracy. He has written widely on politics, foreign affairs, public policy, media, and culture. His writing is regularly published by Consortium News, CounterPunch, TruthDig and other outlets. He's a contributing writer with The Nation and has been published in the Washington Post, USA Today and other large circulation print outlets. He's appeared on CNN, "Good Morning America," MSNBC and FNC as well as many independent outlets. Prior to joining IPA, Husseini was media director for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. He founded The Washington Stakeout and VotePact.org.
We will speak live with Sam Husseini about the Iraq war lies exposed in the new film "Official Secrets" that opened nationally this week including in Houston, and described by Sam Husseini as the "Tip of Mammoth Iceberg".
"Official Secrets" is a remarkably accurate Hollywood account of how British spy Katharine Gun (played by Keira Knightley) attempted to stop the invasion of Iraq by exposing a top secret NSA document proving the U.S. and British governments were spying on other UN members to bully and blackmail their way to a UN authorization for war.
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of Billy Crutsinger.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Topics: 1st Segment: Dennis Johnson
Deputy Regional Director of the U.S. 2020 Census. We will speak live with Dennis about the upcoming 2020 Census, its importance, who will be counted, changes/what's new to the 2020 Census, important dates, 2020 Census jobs, and more.
2nd Segment: Khaled Elgindy
Nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, and a founding board member of the Egyptian American Rule of Law Association. He previously served as an advisor to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah on permanent status negotiations with Israel from 2004 to 2009, and was a key participant in the Annapolis negotiations held throughout 2008. He is author of the newly released book "Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump", and co-author of "The Arab Awakening: America and the Transformation of the Middle East". Prior to that, Elgindy spent nine years in various political and policy-related positions in Washington, D.C., both inside and outside the federal government, including as a professional staff member on the House International Relations Committee in 2002 and as a policy analyst for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2000 to 2002. He served as the political action coordinator for the Arab American Institute from 1998 to 2000 and as Middle East program officer for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs from 1995 to 1997.
We will speak live with Khaled Elgindy about his new book "Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump".
Arab Voices was preempted on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, for a special "Execution Watch" live coverage of the planned Texas execution of Larry Swearingen.
Our next show will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
In Memorium: Arab Voices Interview with Former Congressman Paul Findley
Former Congressman Paul Findley (R-IL), passed away on August 9, 2019, at the age of 98. He served in the United States Congress for 22 years representing central Illinois.
Findley was an advocate for Palestinian rights for nearly half a century, and one of the few who spoke against the Israel lobby in the United States. He was targeted by the Israel lobby and was pushed out of Congress in 1982. Paul Findley was co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Council for the National Interest, and was also a founding director of If Americans Knew.
Mr. Findley is the author of the best-selling book They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby. This was the first book to expose the power of the Israel lobby throughout the United States: in Congress, academia, and the press. He is also the author of Deliberate Deceptions: Facing the Facts About the U.S.-Israeli Relationship, and Silent No More: Confronting America's False Images of Islam.
Arab Voices had interviewed Paul Findley live on the program in April 2006 and talked about the Israel lobby in the U.S., the impact of the Israel lobby on the US foreign policy, Zionist Christians, why fewer congresspeople speak out about the Israel lobby, intimidation by the Israel lobby against congresspeople, his book They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby, and more!
Today on Arab Voices, we will re-air the interview we conducted with former Congressman Paul Findley.
Because KPFT is currently in Summer Fund Drive, Arab Voices will be offering Congressman Paul Findley's book They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby during the show today as a Thank-You Gift for $100.
Ahmad Awad and Astha Sharma Pokharel
From Palestine Legal
Students at Fordham University won a landmark legal victory this week when a judge ruled that Fordham University violated its own rules in prohibiting the formation of a Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) club. The Court annulled Fordham's decision to deny SJP club status, finding it arbitrary and capricious.
We will speak live about that with Ahmad Awad, one of the five students who filed the lawsuit in April 2017 against Fordham University, and Astha Sharma Pokharel, one of the attorneys who worked on this case. Astha Sharma Pokharel is a Bertha Justice Fellow at the Center for Constitutional Rights, where she works on international human rights, corporate accountability, Palestine solidarity, and abusive immigration practices.
The students were represented by the Center for Constitutional Rights, Palestine Legal, and cooperating counsel Alan Levine. They have taken on that case and filed the lawsuit on behalf of the five students. This lawsuit is the first major legal win for campus Palestine activists in the US.
Click here for a list of ALL GUESTS that appeared
on the show, and listen to their interviews.
KPFT is Listener-Sponsored, Commercial Free, Community Radio Station.


text:
Update: Typhus Outbreak in Los Angeles Due to Heaps of Rat-Infested Trash, Spreads to City Hall – May Force the Removal of Carpets
By Cristina Laila
Published February 7, 2019 at 10:34pm
As previously reported, a typhus epidemic is worsening in the liberal utopia of Los Angeles, California due to a growing homeless population and mountains of rat-infested trash.
Nothing says "progressive" more than a medieval infectious disease like typhus fever spreading through a city in the year 2019.
Typhus is mainly spreading across the homeless population through fleas that live on the rats that rummage in heaps of trash, however Liz Greenwood, the Deputy City Attorney who works at City Hall contracted the disease.
Typhus has spread to City Hall and now all the carpets may need to be replaced.
KTLA 5 reported:
All carpets at Los Angeles City Hall may need to be replaced amid a Typhus outbreak that may have infected one city employee while at work, according to a motion filed by Council President Herb Wesson on Wednesday.
Wesson first became aware of a vermin issue in November 2018, contacted pest control experts and removed all his office's carpets, according to the motion.
The motion reported cleanup issues and a noticeable increase in rodents in the area, which could have contributed to the outbreak.
Wesson's motion asks for a report on the scope of vermin and pest control issues at City Hall, and instructs city staff to report back with a cost estimate for removing all carpets in the building and an assessment of all live plants in any city building.
Symptoms of typhus include fever, headache and a rash. Untreated cases are fatal.
"It felt like somebody was driving railroad stakes through my eyes and out the back of my neck," Greenwood told NBC 4 last week. "Who gets typhus? It's a medieval disease that's caused by trash."
Ms. Greenwood believes she contracted typhus from fleas that have infested her office at City Hall East.
"There are rats in City Hall and City Hall East," Greenwood added. "There are enormous rats and their tails are as long as their bodies."
In October, Mayor Garcetti promised to clean up the heaps of rat-infested trash piling up around Los Angeles to help combat the Typhus epidemic.
Even though the Mayor allocated millions of dollars to help clean up the streets in LA, especially Skid Row, known as "the Typhus Zone," there are still mountains of trash everywhere and the infectious disease is worsening.
KTLA reported that city workers were seen power-washing the ground outside of City Hall Thursday and clearing out piles of rat-infested trash in the area nearby.
Heaps of trash, rats, typhus, exploding homeless population and tent cities — isn't liberalism grand?
Cristina Laila
Cristina began writing for The Gateway Pundit in 2016 and she is currently the Associate Editor.
Biden Lashes Out at House GOP: "We're Moving in the Right Direction...Now We Gotta Protect Those Gains From the MAGA Republicans in the House" (VIDEO)
Sen. Johnson Calls For Congress to Investigate Vaccine Manufacturers and Covid Vax Approval Process in Response to Project Veritas' Exposé on Pfizer
"Nothing Good Comes from Having Mitch McConnell's Mini-Me, Lindsey Graham, the Snake, Around You at All" - Steve Bannon Warns Trump on Lindsey "The Cancer" (VIDEO)
President Trump Defends Mike Pence After Classified Documents Found at Former VP's Indiana Home
Demonic: Madonna Criticized for "Mocking Jesus" with "Blasphemous" Last Supper Photoshoot and Portraying Virgin Mary for Vanity Fair

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


English Lan guage Teaching (ELT) began in Nepal in 1854 when the then prime minister, Jung Bahadur Rana, opened a school in Kathmandu, popularly known as Durbar High school. Since then, the English language has been taught and learnt as a foreign language in the schools and colleges of Nepal. In the olden days, it was used for an extremely specific purpose, i.e., for academic purposes.
When we scrutinise the current status of the English language and its teaching, we find that little attempt has been made to document its present state of affairs. The use of English has extended by leaps and bounds. English language institutes, English medium schools and colleges are mushrooming. Some 50 regular publications, including dailies, weeklies and magazines, are regularly published in English. A large numbers of books, journals and periodicals are produced in English. Nepali literature – stories, essays and poems have been translated into English for wider readership.
Cyber culture has fascinated the younger generation immensely and, therefore, the use of English has considerably gone up. What's more, in the Nepali society, speaking in English adds to one's status. All these have ultimately led to a craze among Nepalis to learn and speak English.
Nevertheless, English language teaching in Nepal does not seem to have drawn the needed attention of the authorities concerned, in particular, and the government, in general. The government has not formulated any policies yet for its use and promotion. Of late, English teaching has started from grade One, and today it is a matter of heated controversy among the politicians as to whether to start teaching English from grade One or from grade Four as in the past. The decisions that have been made so far lack study and research.
In 1984, a survey of English language teaching was carried out in Nepal. The report clearly pointed out the lack of required proficiency among the English language teachers. Several other studies indicated the low standard of English teaching in Nepal. Only about 50 per cent of English teachers of Nepal are trained. We can not expect better results from the remaining 50 per cent untrained teachers.
Until recently, English was taught as a foreign language. Nevertheless, its enormous demand and use have made it a second language. Today, English is not only a subject taught in the academic institutions but is also a medium of instruction, means of communication between students and teachers, and the language of trainings, seminars and conferences. English medium schools have treated their territory as 'English speaking zones'. This has transformed the role of every teacher to be an English teacher first. A considerable number of interviews on TV take place in English. FM radio stations beam a good number of programmes in English.
Recently, some presentations (by V. S. Rai at the 11th international conference in Nepal) and articles claim that a different variety of English is developing in Nepal. The Nepali variety of English, or Nenglish, shows not only remarkable disparity from the native dialects like British, American varieties but also from the Indian English, comically known as Hinglish (as it is influenced immensely by the Hindi language).As a matter of fact, English spoken in Nepal has considerably changed over the years. It has been observed that the way Nepalis speak English differs from the way other nationals speak, not only in terms of vocabulary but also structure and meaning and pronunciation.
Loktantra (a political system devoid of a monarch) is preferred to democracy as democracy was used to refer to prajatantra which included a monarch. Dot pen is used for biro and copy is used for exercise book. Likewise, 'no' is used as a filler and 'isn't it?' is a multipurpose tag for Nepalis. However, it is unfortunate that neither the constitutions in the past nor the newly inked interim statute make any mention of English, which has taken space in most of the Nepalis' hearts. A New Nepal is in the making. May my pen awaken the constitution makers!
The role of the English language in a New Nepal can hardly be exaggerated as this can stand as an icon of unity and national harmony since all other languages have been alleged to belong to specific communities. English can be an instrument to strengthen loktantra and promote human rights. As the nation is undergoing a transitional stage, everything is in a state of flux. This is the time for the nation to ponder over a language policy, in general, and ELT strategy, in particular.
Whenever our lips utter the word 'English', NELTA (Nepal English Language Teachers' Association) instinctively follows. English and NELTA have become so inseparable that it is impossible to think of one in the absence of another. Today NELTA has developed into a big umbrella that can accommodate one and all English language teachers from primary to university levels. Recently, NELTA has proposed for an ELT survey to bring to the fore the present situation of ELT in Nepal. This is a venture taken by NELTA to help the nation formulate scientific policies for the English language and its teaching. The initiative will contribute to finding out the standard of English language teaching in Nepal.
It will also explicitly sketch an outline of the variety of English emerging in Nepal and will guide ELT in the days to come. On behalf of NELTA, I urge the stakeholders of ELT in Nepal – concerned authorities like the Ministry of Education and British Council Nepal, to join hands with NELTA in its undertaking of the ELT survey.


Cute unicorn snowflake ready to be placed on your Christmas tree! Snowflake has lots of glitter to make any little girl's face light up with joy! Colors used on the unicorn will vary, if there is a specific color you'd like, please add it in the comments and I'll let you know if it's possible.
Ornament is approximately 7″ x 6″.


Content is the king – this phrase needs no introduction today. One of the most viral quotes on the internet today, it is the most important marketing fact that content marketing agencies all over the world are gambling on. Predicted to be a USD 300 billion industry by 2019, it is certainly time to invest in high-quality content marketing strategies to make a lasting impression on your existing customers, as well as attracting the potential ones.
Content marketing in simple terms is the creation and distribution of valuable and relevant content that is strategically marketed in a consistent manner. Its prime goal is to attract and retain a clearly defined target audience, in addition to drive them towards profitable actions. At a time where traditional methods of brand promotion are failing, content marketing provides a plethora of options to provide the customer with content, that is useful and relevant and helps solve their problems.
Content marketing through social media marketing. Needless to say, content marketing strategy must come before the social media strategy.
Promoting content using search engine optimization techniques; rewarding when quality and consistent content is published strategically.
Generating content around what people care about through PR strategies.
Pay-per-click campaigns run successfully on effective content.
Inbound marketing brings in traffic and leads when compelling content is the driving force behind it.
The list is endless for the types and formats of content you can play with. A study reveals that 47% of the buyers view anywhere between 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a brand. Blog posts, infographics, eBooks, case studies, FAQs, research findings, news, white papers, user generated content, image galleries, etc., as well as technologically advanced forms like videos, podcasts, etc. are few types and formats that can be mixed and matched to create an impression in the minds of the end user. Moreover, it is said that content marketing can generate over three times as many leads as outbound marketing while costing 62 percent less than it.
The key difference maker here is the word 'valuable' that can affect a marketing and advertising strategy more than anyone would wish for. To take stock of what's valuable and what's not – analyse campaigns around you to see what people sought, what they consumed, and what they avoided. This is something which 55 percent of B2B marketers have failed to comprehend for a successful campaign, according to a study, and this is where you can make a difference.
The problem is what everything starts with.
Once the consumer acknowledges the problem, he/she then starts looking for solutions.
To reach a solution, the user researches to educate him/herself.
Once the user has few solutions in hand, he/she then analyses by comparing them to consider the best.
Finally, the consumer makes the choice and moves ahead with the buying process.
Here, different forms of content marketing can either trigger the recognition of a problem, inform about solutions, help analyse the best option, and influence the decision too.
Content marketing is not wherein you simply hire a person who has sound knowledge about content and assume that your work is sorted. Content marketing requires a team of people coming from different disciplines of content, that together form a strategy to uplift your brand's value without imposing on anyone. This expertise is difficult to build in-house, which is why you must consider hiring a content marketing company. An agency/company that deals exclusively with content marketing will undoubtedly have the right team of skill sets who would analyse the market for you, consider the types and formats of content that would work best for your brand, mix and match few at the same time to create an impact, all the while driving your brand towards its ultimate goal.
Content marketing is an efficient, compelling and subtly persuasive future of marketing. A less expensive way of promoting a brand without overwhelming the end user, it is becoming one of the main ways for B2B and B2C brands to write a success story in the new digital space.


The ST 325 is a digital, self-contained system that is fully programmable and can be used to remove or install surface mount components when individual or multiple operations are to be run. From the front panel, the system can be used in either manual or "timed" modes. Manual mode means that the system generates heated airflow when the cycle button is pressed; when it is pressed a second time the system shuts off. "Timed" modes allow the operator to create up to 20 "Profiles" that consist of time and temperature parameters to ensure process control and repeatability. The system uses a pump to generate airflow that first passes through a heater, where it is warmed to the appropriate temperature, and then through optionally available heat-focusing nozzles that "shape" the air stream for the specific component. A user-friendly front panel interface with Digital Display allows for easy adjustment of temperature, flow rate and timing and intuitive programming and profile development.
The ST 325 features a Quiet-Flo turbine blower for close to silent operation and immediately turns off air flow after use. Air flow instantly shuts down because the ST 325 does not require a heater "cool-down" period, as competitive units do. The heavy-duty, durable metal housing ensures years of service. Additionally, the ST 325 comes with the Lo-Flo pump and the vacuum wand (PV-65 Pik-Vac Wand) for manipulating components manually. The capabilities of the ST 325 can be greatly enhanced when coupled with the ST 500A Z-Avis Platform, and PACE Preheaters such as the PH 100, ST 400 or ST 1600.
Patented Handpiece Design with 575 Watts of Power!
The ST 325's powerful handpiece features an integrated, spring loaded vacuum pick with interchangeable vacuum cup sizes for holding and lifting components. The "give" in the spring loading is set, but the absolute position of the vacuum pik is adjustable over a 1.5" length. Both cycle start and vacuum functions are activated with conveniently located switches on the handpiece. Unlike competitive handpieces, a unique Nozzle Adaptor does NOT require tools, allowing instantaneous change-out of heat-focusing nozzles!
Quick-Fit Nozzles Require NO Tools!
Expand your ST 325 into a Full Cabability Combo System!
Temperature stability° 9°C (° 15 °F) at idle tip temp.


How about a footlong with your next Kia?
The Kia dealership at Preston Farm, Stockton on Tees – ranked as one of the biggest in Britain for Kia Motors – has opened the outlet on the front of its existing showroom, creating nine new jobs and marking the beginning of a new business venture.
The sandwich bar is one of two Subways to open within a dealership (following the launch of Skipton Ford's in North Yorkshire in November last year) and will be run by Natasha Khan, the 26-year-old daughter of Jennings Motor Group manager Nas Khan.
The well-known fast-food brand now has 500 stories located in innovative locations across the country, from petrol station forecourts and universities to hospitals and convenience stores.
Greg Madigan, area development manager for Subway UK and Ireland, said: 'Non-traditional locations are a key area of growth for the brand in the UK and Ireland.
Wow, that is pretty interesting. I mean I get that they say it's a 'great location' but I don't see how it can be a good location. I mean yeah, a decent amount of people are going to come to get cars, but that doesn't always mean they are going to eat there.


The Oberoi Rajvilas is a 5 star deluxe resort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
The resort is an ideal venue for senior level meetings, board meetings and small conferences.
The resort offers 71 luxurious rooms & suites with all modern amenities.
Tijori – In house boutique which offers exquisite textiles, artifacts and handcrafted jewellery.


Thank you for your blog post. Jones and I are saving for just a new ebook on this theme and your post has made people like us to save all of our money.
Did you develop this web site yourself? Please reply back as I?m attempting to create my very own blog and would like to learn where you got this from or just what the theme is named. Many thanks!
Surprisingly individual friendly site. Tremendous details readily available on couple of clicks on.
You have wonderful info in this article.


Theological musings from your garden-variety heretic.
Portrait of a Real-Life Feminist.
For some reason, I've been meeting a lot of new people lately (cue panic). As I've been meeting what feels like the entire world population, I've had to answer the following series of questions several times.
So, you're a student? What are you studying?
Feminist theology? Really? At a seminary? I didn't even know that existed!
You're a feminist then? Oh. You don't look like a feminist.
I've been thinking about this a lot, though. I've been trying to figure out why it is that, despite my strong commitment to and activism for women's rights, people are so surprised that I, of all people, am so persuaded.
And then I had a "well, duh" moment.
People are so surprised because feminists, like any other socio-political group, are better known as a caricature than as real people.
A cursory Google images or iStockPhoto search will return a shocking amount of photos of female dominance over men, overly hairy (we're talking wookie status) women lighting bras on fire, and other similar, unrealistic photos.
And, while many of the people in my life are committed feminists, I had to wonder if this is what those who do not identify this way imagine when they think of us.
So I decided to prove them wrong.
This is a portrait of a real-life feminist, namely, me.
I am a feminist, and I am married. To a man. I even took his name.
I am a feminist, and I enjoy quilting.
I am a feminist, and I wear skirts. And dresses. And makeup.
I am a feminist, and I have a Pinterest account.
I am a feminist, and I struggle with accepting my body.
I am a feminist, and I shave.
I am a feminist, and I wear bras.
I am a feminist, and I feel safer when I'm with my husband.
I am a feminist, and I want kids.
I am a feminist, and I earn less than my husband.
I am a feminist, and I think men are pretty great. Usually.
I am a feminist, and I am religious.
I am a feminist, and I am in seminary.
I am a feminist, and I love it when my husband brings me flowers.
I am a feminist, and I have a hard time being confident.
I am a feminist, and I have far more male friends than female friends.
I am a feminist, and I was given away at my wedding.
I am a feminist, and I really, really love being female.
I am a feminist, and I am not a caricature.
I am a feminist, and I believe that, whoever you are, you deserve the same rights and responsibilities as anyone else.
I'm sure, by this point, you've all heard about the absolute cluster that was the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case (or, in our household, that which is referred to as "The time when five middle-aged, rich, Catholic men decided that companies are people but women aren't.") In case you haven't, this should sufficiently enrage you.
Today, Rachel Held Evans posted a response, including statements from eleven women who explained why it is they use birth control. This was an excellent response to a very complicated issue. I've long admired (read: envied) Rachel's ability to navigate controversial topics with respect and grace, while still bringing a much-needed critical eye.
I really appreciated this. The reasons these women shared were varied, and really helped to show that being sexually active and being on birth control are not interchangeable, though they often do correlate.
I, however, found one voice not represented: that of women who are, by choice, not on birth control.
And I think my voice counts, too.
Don't get me wrong. I'm very much pro-birth control, pro-family planning, and pro-women's health. I used to be on birth control. I was a Planned Parenthood client.
I wasn't on it because of health issues, and I wasn't on it because I wanted to be able to sleep with anyone on a whim without the risk of an unplanned pregnancy.* I was a newly married woman and a college student, and my husband and I neither wanted to have children at the time, nor were we, in any sense, ready.
Last winter, I stopped taking my birth control. Not because we were trying to have kids. Not because it was too expensive (I'm lucky to live in a state that covers family planning services, including birth control, for low-income women).
I stopped taking it because I didn't want to take it anymore.
I have an anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, and a bunch of other mental health challenges. I am on, between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, herbal supplements, and homeopathic remedies, roughly twenty different medicinal treatments.
Being on birth control, however, seemed to counteract much of the effort put into managing my mental health challenges. I was moody, grumpy, and tired, I gained weight, I had headaches, and my periods were, at best, unpredictable.
When I was diagnosed with anxiety et. al. in February 2013, I started to pay more attention to what I put into my body. Body chemistry affects brain chemistry, and therefore a body unbalanced begets a brain unbalanced–and more susceptible to attacks.
Putting extra hormones into my body seemed like an unnecessary risk.
But more than all of that, I just didn't want it. I was plain old tired of taking it.
That was nearly a year ago. Thus far, I have managed to not get pregnant, but who knows what will happen.
Some of my fellow feminists may call this irresponsible. They may tell me that I'm experiencing internalized sexism. They may tell me to embrace my sexuality, that my body is glorious and that I should realize that.
And, while some of that is true, whether or not I take birth control doesn't change any of it.
Just like being on birth control doesn't change whether or not a woman is sexually active.
I am grateful for the women (and men) who have encouraged me, helped me, called me out, and liberated me. I am grateful that I live in a time and place in which I can easily get birth control legally, inexpensively, and safely (even though my current insurance does not cover it). I am grateful that we, as feminists, are calling out injustice, sexism, and prejudice.
But I feel like I'm being pressured into a decision all the same. Because I'm a feminist, I ought to be on birth control.
*Not that there's anything wrong with this. I'm just deconstructing a caricature. Get some. Or don't. Your body, your choice.
Somewhere, in the recesses of my brain, there are neurons that do not function properly. They reabsorb serotonin and norepinephrine instead of passing them on to the next neuron.
It seems like such a tiny thing. Yet, this has made my life an awful, wonderful mess.
I have generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, several phobias (including agoraphobia), and other mental health challenges.
I am in the healing process, but like the best and worst of stories, I am eternally unfinished.
I have become pretty vocal about my mental health challenges as of late, and I have found some incredible people, some of whom were already in my life, who have shared their stories of their own challenges with me and have woven themselves together to form an amazing network of support.
But still, a lot of people don't understand what it's like. I get a lot of "just calm down"s, "stop worrying"s, "talk to God about it"s, and more completely baffling phrases that, while they may be well-intentioned, do much more harm than good.
If I could calm down or stop worrying, I would have by now. If the Divine could fix this, I think She would have by now.
I also get a lot of similarly well-intentioned people who have made the critical first step of realizing it's not that simple, but still think they have the solution. These are not, usually, people who have similar challenges. So, I get unsolicited advice like "take some deep breaths," "maybe you just need a break," "try out this tea, it's really soothing," et cetera.
Again, thanks, but if it were that simple, I'd be better.
My challenges are likely to be with me for the rest of my life. There will be seasons of intense struggling and there will be seasons where the burden is lighter. I'm slowly but surely building my skills and tools and learning how to manage.
I think the biggest problem in how others relate to those of us with mental health challenges is that those who do not have these challenges don't always understand how pervasive these challenges are in the life of one who is faced with them.
For that reason, I've decided to give you a glimpse into what an average day might look like for me, and specifically, how my challenges affect my daily life.
8:00-8:30 a.m.: An alarm specifically designed to monitor my sleep and wake me up at the end of a sleep cycle sounds. I (hopefully) wake up and manage to stay awake for more than 30 seconds. I record my mood upon waking and log my heart rate, as well as any traumatic or anxiety-inducing dreams I may have had.
8:45 a.m.: My husband brings me a breakfast of high-protein, refined sugar-free, all-natural Greek yogurt and gluten-free granola and a cup of decaf coffee. I have to avoid sugar, caffeine, and gluten because they can negatively affect my body chemistry and make my anxiety worse. I also often have intense nausea as a side effect of my medication, so I have to be careful to pack in the protein when I can manage to eat it. I eat my breakfast in bed because I usually am too anxious to get up right away, and I need time to prepare myself.
10 mg Prozac–I'm in the process of tapering off of this and on to a new medication. Doctors have no way of knowing which medications will be effective and which will not for individual patients, so it is usually trial and error.
150 mg Wellbutrin–This is the medication I'm tapering onto. It seems to be working okay thus far, but SSRIs and SNRIs have a long incubation period before they reach their maximum efficacy, so we won't know for a few more weeks.
10 mg Zyrtec–This is unrelated. I have allergies.
5000 IU vitamin D–My vit D levels are low. I don't go outside much because I am terrified of leaving the safe confines of my apartment. I also have a lot of medical anxiety, so I try not to spend too much time in the sun much because I am terrified of getting skin cancer. Also, vit D helps in improving mood.
B-complex vitamin–I'm sure this is good for me somehow. I've been told to take so many things that I don't really remember why I'm taking this. I think it helps regulate metabolism and mood?
Vitamin A–I get really bad stress acne, and when one has an anxiety disorder, there is a lot of stress that goes with it. Vit A helps to keep my skin in check.
Calcium–My chiropractor started me on this as it will help to keep my muscles relaxed, thus helping keep a physical calm.
Magnesium–I take this for the same reason as calcium.
Women's Daily Multivitamin–I take this because I am an adult who cares about her body. This is not directly related to my anxiety, though likely has some connection with my medical anxiety.
9:05 a.m.: If I can manage it, I get out of bed and start to get ready for the day. I spend about half an hour putting on my mask for the day, perhaps trying to hide my social anxiety with makeup and hair dye. Or maybe I'm just vain.
9:35 a.m.: I sit down to check my mail (panic), Facebook (panic), the weather (panic), and whatever else needs checking.
9:50 a.m.: I leave for work. I work on campus, so I walk up the hill, and I try to walk slowly so as to keep my heart rate down. Anxiety/panic attack #1 has usually occurred by this point.
10:00 a.m.: I begin working at job #1 in the Marketing and Communications Office. This is a great job for me as there are only four other people in the department, and while my projects are assigned by my boss, I work largely independently and can usually communicate with most people via email or gchat.
12:00 p.m.: My shift for job #1 is done. By this point, I have likely consumed 1.5 L/6 cups of water. I have to keep hydrated in order to both keep my body chemistry relatively constant and because I am terrified of having to go into the hospital for dehydration. I did this once already, and while I had probably the best nurse ever, it was still traumatic and I'd rather not relive it.
12:05 p.m.: I walk across to the other side of the building and begin working at job #2. I manage Luther's short-term housing. This involves making reservations, communicating with guests, assigning room turnovers to the custodial team, managing my hospitality team, processing payments, and preparing packets for guests. This is also a good job for me because it allows me to stay active and also work at my own pace. I can usually put my headphones in and listen to music, which means I largely do not have to speak with anyone.
1:30 p.m.: During an average week, I'm usually done with job #2 at this point. Sometimes it takes a bit longer. Once every two weeks, I head down to my therapist's office for a 2:00 appointment.
1:40 p.m.: I get into my car and brace myself for driving at highway speeds around other cars. I am terrified of this. Especially the 35W-94 interchange. It is hell. Anxiety/panic attack #2 occurs.
1:55 p.m.: I arrive at my therapist's office. I listen to some supposedly-calming-but-too-contrived plunky harp music mixed with whale sounds that's always playing in the waiting area as I wait for my appointment.
2:00 p.m.: My therapist, Rachel, comes to collect me. Depending on the day and my current struggles, we might do talk therapy, EMDR, sandplay therapy, relaxation exercises, or any number of other things. I am lucky to have a therapist who is very attentive to my needs, works cooperatively with me, and is generally flexible and open-minded. I would highly recommend her.
3:00 p.m.: I leave my therapist's office, usually feeling more relaxed and positive. I fill my water bottle for the third time today and brave the traffic headed back home.
3:30 p.m.: I arrive at home and change into workout clothes so I can head up to the gym. I am blessed with a gym on-campus that has a whopping one-time rate of $10 for life. I spend 30 minutes on the elliptical, and often do a set of strength-training exercises as well. Exercise is one of the best anxiety-reducing measures in existence, not to mention it's good for everyone and it's completely natural. I complete my workout with a brief yoga session to relax and bring my mind and body into harmony. I have worked with Shelley at the Yoga Sanctuary to incorporate some poses and breathing exercises that are particularly helpful for those of us with anxiety.
4:30 p.m.: I walk back home, shower, and eat a long-overdue lunch. I am terrified of cooking, so this is often a collection of snacks like veggies or chips and hummus, chips and salsa, olives, fruit, and/or cheese. I have low blood pressure to start, and one of my as-needed medications (Tenormin) lowers my blood pressure when I have panic attacks. I also drink a LOT of water. Thus, I often have to replenish my sodium levels post-workout.
4:45 p.m.: I settle into bed and rest. I often put on British panel shows or stand-up/sketch comedy shows because they help me to laugh and relax. I often fall asleep while watching these.
5:45 p.m.: My husband returns home from work. He snuggles in bed with me for a little while, both of us trying to connect and relax from the day.
6:30-7:00 p.m.: We finally get around to making dinner. This is largely dependent upon what my body can stand to eat for that given day. Essentially, we eat a lot of things with quinoa in them.
8:00-10:00 p.m.: Because I am terrified of being out in public on my own, and of driving, and of dealing with money, this is when we usually run our errands. It's much more peaceful at this time, though a lot of places are closed and we have to find ways around this. Anxiety/panic attack #3 occurs.
10:15 p.m.: We arrive back home. I wash my hands, feet, and face to remove the germs and bacteria I inevitably picked up while we were out. By this point, I have washed my hands over 20 times today, and my face and feet (on average) around five.
10:30 p.m.: We settle in for the night. This is when I usually write, process, and try to unwind from the day. Sometimes, especially during the school year, this is when I get around to doing my homework.
Two Benadryl tablets–My anxiety medication (and my anxiety in general) makes me quite an insomniac. My doctor thinks it would be unwise to add a prescription sleep aid into the cocktail of drugs I'm already ingesting, so I take the max dose of OTC medication. It doesn't really work all that well.
.5 mg Klonopin (occasionally)–If my anxiety is really, really bad, I will take my "attack pills" (anxiolytic muscle-relaxers) to help ease me into sleep. Sometimes, these make me high. Occasionally, I have to take them during the day, and then things get really fun when I have to be a grown-up but I'm quite loopy.
12:00 a.m.: My husband is fading quickly into sleep. I am jealous of his ease at this seemingly impossible task. Intense paranoia kicks in as the apartment is dark, weird noises are happening (as they do when you live in an apartment complex), and my primary defender is unconscious. I put on another panel/comedy show to distract myself and ease my mind.
1:00-2:00 a.m.: I finally get to sleep. For now.
4:30 a.m.: I wake up, drenched in sweat, heart pounding. I have nightmares most nights. I drink some water, cool myself off, and curl up on my husband's chest to help me relax and feel safe. I maybe get back to sleep within an hour.
Nearly every moment of my day is in some way shaped or affected by anxiety. It isn't just occasional bouts of intense worry–it is my whole life. I have a lot of ways to go about managing it, but just like a garden, it needs constant attention or it will grow wild and take over.
For those of you who don't deal with these challenges, I hope this has helped provide some insight. Please try to be respectful and mindful of those who do face this every day. May you find understanding.
For those of you who have similar struggles, be encouraged. We can do this together. Even if we have to do it in the safe confines of our own homes, we can support one another. May you find peace.
For all of us, may we learn to see each other not as our triumphs and struggles, but as humans. We are better together.


Hello guys I'm just wondering what beak grinding means. It is late in the evening here right now and I just noticed that my budgie is doing it.
Beak grinding usually means a budgie is content. Most budgies will grind their beak as they're drifting off to sleep.
As mentioned above, it's a "good" thing .


We've been in business since 1986. Al instruments, all ages, in your home, over 20 years experience.
If you have used the services of Pebop Conservatory-Modern we'd love to hear from you! Use the form below to review and comment on your experience.


A technical high school is a one of a kind chance for young men and women to complete their education and professional training that will qualify them to take part in developing vocational and technological plans and programs for entities focused on technical, technological and vocational projects. This is a chance for the students to get a job after graduation. The establishment of technical high schools reflects the sincere interest of the wise leadership of the UAE in education for all of its citizens.
To be the leading provider of skilled UAE nationals for the local market.
To empower UAE youth with the competencies needed for employability and lifelong learning.


text:
A Time To Hate
Star Trek The Next Generation
Part of Star Trek: The Next Generation
By Robert Greenberger
The long-running blood feud between two alien peoples came to a sudden close a century ago when both races colonised the planet Sigma IV. But their unaccustomed harmony turns out to be caused by a natural gas released by their new home planet -- an effect that scientists now determine will kill them over time. A treatment intended to nullify the long-term damage and danger has catastrophic results, triggering worldwide carnage as long suppressed aggression and rage are suddenly released.
In the midst of this maelstrom of hatred and violence is the USS Enterprise-E, on a mission which is going from bad to worse. Captain Jean-Luc Picard -- a man still waging his own personal battle for redemption in the eyes of his commanding officers -- must somehow find a way to resolve the disaster and save the lives of his crew.
Robert Greenberger
Robert Greenberger is known for his work as an editor for Comics Scene, Starlog, and Weekly World News. He has held executive positions at Marvel Comics and DC Comics. While at DC Comics, he became involved with the Star Trek franchise, and authored a number of novels and stories set in the Star Trek universe.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (September 11, 2012)
Book Cover Image (jpg): A Time To Hate
More books from this author: Robert Greenberger
More books in this series: Star Trek: The Next Generation


Bromley waiter Matt Terry has been crowned the winner of the X Factor 2016.
The 23-year-old beat Sharon Osbourne's finalist, Finnish singer Saara Aalto, to clinch the title at a star-studded show held at Wembley Arena.
Terry picked Sam Smith's Bond theme tune, Writing's On The Wall, as his favourite song of the show. His final song was a rendition of Randy Crawford's 1980 hit One Day I'll Fly Away.
Host Dermot O'Leary said there had been a total of 6.4 million votes cast and revealed Ed Sheeran has written this year's winner's single, When Christmas Comes Around.
A tearful Terry said: "Thank you so much."
This is the second win for his mentor, Nicole Scherzinger, who mentored James Arthur, the winner of the 2012 series.
During Saturday night's semi-final show, Terry sang Jess Glynne's Take Me Home and teamed up with Scherzinger for a rendition of the Prince hit Purple Rain.
Ahead of the Sunday finale, Terry tweeted his thanks to his fans writing: "Feeling blessed and grateful for all of you right now. Let's do this together. Thank you for being here with me every step of the way."
During his first X Factor audition he sang Ben E. King's Stand By Me and was told by head judge Simon Cowell that he reminded him of Olly Murs, who was the show's runner-up in 2009.


During my Ph.D., I tutored maths A-Level and undergraduate (mostly maths, physics and engineering-based) level courses. I also demonstrated labs to undergraduate students. Furthermore, I also worked in a local secondary school during my undergraduate as teaching assistant, primarily supporting maths and science classes.
Generally speaking, I prefer an active learning style where the student would regularly interact with me through exercises, games and case studies so that they can clearly demonstrate that they are getting to grips with the topic. This is what worked for me during my school and uni days but I would also be happy to deliver a more passive style of tutoring if the student prefers. At the end of the session, I will summarise the content, check that the student understands it and introduce the topic of the next session. If appropriate, I will also set some exercises to do between the sessions.
I lived in Pakistan for 4 years with my family.


This demo will give a quick overview of the NetBeans GUI Builder. In particular, this demo will show how the GUI Builder incorporates JSRs 295 (Beans Binding) and 296 (Swing Application Framework). The demo will also show how easy the GUI Builder makes localization.
NetBeans 6.0 Beta 1 with "Web and Java EE" support. The SJSAS 9 must be installed to make use of the "sample" database.
The GUI Builder makes visually creating a UI very simple by providing guides and eliminating messy layout nightmares.
The GUI Builder creates all the necessary code for a "Swing Application Framework" application including "About" processing.
The GUI Builder supports "Swing Application Framework" features like "Action"s by providing visual tools to create "Action"s.
The GUI Builder supports "Beans Binding" by allow the developer to visually bind components as well as visually drag and drop database tables onto components.
The GUI Builder makes localization easy be creating all the necessary property files and allowing the developer to easily manage locale information.
1. Create a new project "Java->Java Desktop Application".
2. Choose "Basic Application" under the "Choose Application Shell" list.
We could choose "Database Application" since we will be using a database but this demo will show the power of the Beans binding implementation in the GUI Builder.
3. Take the rest of the defaults and click "Finish".
4. Resize the frame created making it bigger.
5. Drag a "Swing Controls->Table" from the palette onto frame showing the guidelines for the top and the left side.
6. Resize the table to fit the guidelines on the left and right side leaving room on the bottom to later add a button.
7. Open the "Services" window and navigate to "Databases->jdbc:derby://localhost:1527/sample->Tables->Customer".
8. Drag the "Customer" relational table to the UI table and drop it.
NetBeans does lots of work here building the Beans binding to the database, creating an Entity POJO from the relational table, etc.
9. Add a "Button" to the frame just below the table centered on the table.
10. Drag a "Swing Windows->Dialog" onto the designer outside the frame containing the Table.
11. Right-click on the button and select "Set Action...".
12. On the "Action to Edit" pulldown, select "Create new Action...".
13. Enter "showDetails" for the Method:.
14. Enter "Details..." for the Text: and press "OK".
16. Switch back to "Design" mode.
17. Double-click on "_jDialog1" in the Inspector__ window to open jDialog1 in the designer.
18. Resize the dialog making it bigger in height and width.
19. Drag-n-Drop a "Swing Controls->Label" onto the designer using the guides to place it in the top, left corner and change the text to "Name:".
21.Select both the "Name:" label and the "Text Field" and do a copy and a paste.
22. Drag the new components down below until the correct guides are hit.
23. Change the new label to "Address1:"
24. Resize the "Text Field" associated with the "Name:" label so the left side aligns with the text field below it.
25. Right-click on the Name Text Field and select "Bind->text".
26. Select "jTable1" from the "Binding Source:" and "selectedElement->name" for the "Binding Expression:".
27. Right-click on the Address1 Text Field and select "Bind->text".
28. Select "jTable1" from the "Binding Source:" and "selectedElement->addressline1" for the "Binding Expression:".
29. Now run the application to show how it works so far. Open the Details window and show how the values change as the selection changes.
30. In the Design mode, right-click on the Form DesktopApplicationNview (N will vary) and select properties.
31. Click on the "..." next to the Design local: property.
32. In the "Predefined Locales:", select es_MX - Spanish / Mexico and select OK.
33. Close the Properties window.
34. Back in the GUI designer, double click on the "Name:" label and change it to "Nombre:".
35. In the Design mode, right-click on the Form DesktopApplicationNview (N will vary) and select properties.
36. Select the pulldown for the Design Locale: property and choose default language. Notice how the label in the designer changes back to English.
37. In the project window, drill down in the "desktopapplicationN.resources->DesktopApplicationNView.properties" and show the "es_MX - Spanish (Mexico)" property file.
38. Double-click on the "es_MX - Spanish (Mexico)" property file to show how the designer has maintained it.


Terry Donahue and John York hired Dennis Erickson they did so amidst overtures of a more explosive and aggressive offense. The 49ers would now employ more three, four, and five wide receiver sets. They would open up the offense. We would return to the "glory days" of 49er post-season bliss.
Yet the staples of the west coast offense engrained into this storied franchise are hidden under all that public relations fluff.
My eight year-old brother knows that the west coast offense is predicated on short, quick, timely passes. The slant, the screen, and the wide receiver drag are the norm. When Mariucci held the reins of the offense, those things disappeared. All I remember seeing is Hearst and Barlow. The running game in and of itself is not a bad thing. Being one-dimensional is.
For so many years we saw Jerry Rice catch a slant pass and break it open for another 20 yards. Rice's average yards-per-catch was high not because he caught the deep ball, but because he had the ability to break any play open at any time. The west coast offense relies on wide receivers making plays.
Erickson was supposed to bring it all back. The glory, the offense, a new sense of ingenuity that would create a hybrid offense, a combination of the west coast system made famous here in San Francisco, and an aggressive deep attack.
What the 49ers got, however, was predictability.
Jeff Garcia said, "(The Browns) had the right calls for what we were trying to do and that didn't allow the ball to go in the end zone to T.O. That's how the game works sometimes."
How can the 49ers improve an offense if the defense knows what coming?
"There were plays that we called, but based on the defensive coverage ... it's not like you can just call a play and say, 'We're going to throw it to T.O. in this situation.' You also have to consider what the defense is doing."
And on Sunday, the Browns' defense did it right.
Now for the fist time in recent memory, the offense has to rely on the defense. Jim Mora's unit has played 3 great games. Sure, there is the occasional lapse here and there, but on the whole the defense is playing with renewed vigor behind a healthy Jaime Winborn. Sunday's outcome cannot be attributed to the all too familiar pass interference penalties on Mike Rumph, or on the Browns' final drive, or even on Jim Mora's play calling.
"They kept a (running) back and tight end in for protection," Mora said. "If we were going to send a blitz, we would have to send eight guys, that's an all-out blitz."
There are limits to what the 49er's banged up secondary can do. The defense can do most of it, but it's called a football TEAM.
It all falls on the shoulders of the offense. For a head coach who is known as an offensive guru, this problem should be a quick fix. Get back to the west coast basics. Throw the slants, throw the screens, and for god sakes roll Garcia out. It's no secret that he is more comfortable and more accurate outside the pocket. I get a little worried when I can tell you what play the Niners are going to run simply by their formation.
One can only blame injuries for so long. The best teams always overcome adversity to win when they have to. The 1994 49ers showed us what that meant after a humiliating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2001 49ers showed us again winning overtime game after overtime game on their way to a 12-4 regular season mark. The level of tenacity on this year's squad will make or break the season.
The 2003 49ers are better than the Rams, they are better than the Browns, and they are better than they have been playing. Special teams are finally back after being MIA for a couple of seasons. The defense is there and even the kicking game might be there. Now, the offense is sputtering.
Erickson must realize that his personnel is suited for a specific type of offense. Garcia is mobile; instead of making him sit in the pocket on a seven-step drop make him get rid of the ball after three steps. It would help, being as the offensive line is banged up. Three steps, five steps at most, then release the ball to Owens on a slant. Let him break a couple and show why he's the best in the game. Roll Garcia out near the goal line. If Garcia is going to play with a "dive head first" mentality, it might as well be a dive into the end zone.
Erickson's time is now. He has to show the fans that HIS team has what it takes. Cut down on the penalties, execute, and get back to the basics. If Erickson concentrates too much on the razzle-dazzle, the 5-wide sets, and the vertical passing game, he will have the 49ers out-thinking themselves. Use what works, its called "what works" for a reason. The rest will fall nicely into place.


Tuesday, April 9, is the Primary Election for several local government entities. Click HERE to see / get the Official Sample Ballot.
To read the article we published about candidate Roy Christensen, click HERE.
If you're looking for a similar article about Mark Whitehead, we will be publishing one not long after this, but without the Q & A (unless he gets a hold of us).
In preparing to vote in Tuesday's election, we found basic background information about each candidate from a variety of sources, which includes the candidates' campaign websites, their mailers, and from news stories. We found that several important issues had not been covered in any of those sources and decided to make efforts to contact each of the three.
See the embedded images (bottom of the article), which are two mailers sent out by Mr. Fellers' campaign. To see a mailer sent out by the Lancaster County GOP, which features all three Republican candidates, see the article about Roy Christensen, here.
Mr. Fellers was Campaign Manager for Jon Bruning for Senate, Inc.
TAXATION POLICY: What are the candidate's plans, in more detail, for handling budgetary issues, if they have pledged that they will not raise taxes?
Rationale behind the question: Two of the three candidates (Trent Fellers, Mark Whitehead) have campaign literature which features the direct statement, "I will not vote to increase taxes". Roy Christensen's campaign material featured the statement, "We need to hold the line on taxes".
Is such a blanket statement a good idea? Let's just say, we're skeptical on the subject.
Mr. Fellers believes that taxes do not need to be increased, because City spending can be refocused. Like fellow candidate, Roy Christensen, Mr. Fellers cited the City's Wheel Tax and the allocation of those funds as an example of how spending should be changed. Wheel taxes were originally intended only for the maintenance of streets and roads, but an example of funding not appropriately allocated is the move of the Wheel Tax funds into the City's General Fund and the use of those dollars to build new streets around the new Arena.
Would large cuts be needed to fill gaps in funding if such re-allocation of dollars were to occur?
Mr. Fellers doesn't believe large cuts would be needed. It's more a matter of streamlining and finding efficiencies.
Also like fellow candidate Christensen, Mr. Fellers cited potential consolidation of City of Lincoln and Lancaster County government functions, noting that there are two police forces, for example.
Does Mr. Fellers envision a total consolidation of City of Lincoln and Lancaster County?
Current state statutes would prohibit total merger.
"FAIRNESS ORDINANCE" REFERENDUM PETITION: Leaving aside any potential position on the issue itself, does the candidate believe the City Council has handled the referendum issue properly? IN OTHER WORDS: Are the City Council's actions (or lack thereof) currently violating the law?
Rationale behind the question: The referendum petition drive, which garnered many multiples of the number required, had two legal effects: 1) the ordinance voted on by the City Council could not go into effect and 2) the City of Lincoln is required to put the ordinance in front of Lincoln voters. Nearly a year later, no vote has been conducted.
Mr. Fellers believes the City Council has not handled the issue correctly and that the law is currently being violated.
What would you do about this issue, if elected?
Move to convene a vote at the next available election. The City can't afford to convene a special election for this purpose.
Note: The next available election would be in May, 2014.
Are "CLEANER, GREENER LINCOLN" and associated "SUSTAINABILITY" efforts / policies a good idea, especially at this time based on economic conditions, and should the City continue such policies?
Rationale behind the question: We will cite previous articles and our Sustainable Development page as the basis for raising this issue. Please see the footnote for a list of links.
Note that Mr. Fellers is currently the Deputy Director at the Nebraska Department of Energy.
City policies like "Cleaner, Greener Lincoln", etc., make no market sense, and that's the problem. The ideas that such programs advance don't work and have no practical application. At the Department of Energy, it's all about measuring efficiency. For instance, it makes sense to encourage people to install more energy efficient furnaces, because they do reduce their energy use and save money.
Current City policy impacting the building codes aren't practical either – the cost of doing business is made more expensive and most of the ideas have little practical application.
Regarding LES, it's true that there is going to have to be some demand-side management as demand continues to grow. If there isn't some sensible management, the resources won't be available to meet demand. It's obvious that the best way to meet those demands through the use of coal, which is cheap, and it is burning cleaner now than it ever has. It makes no sense to push LES towards the use of renewables; the current renewables are not practical.
The only potential viable alternative to coal is natural gas, but it's likely in the future.
Considering his current position at the Department of Energy and comments about LES, a question was posed about recent moves by LES to employ the use of Smart Meters as a demand-side management measure.
Mr. Fellers has heard of, but is not well informed about Smart Meters, but said he would look into the issue.


"Every family is different. Why are so many family homes the same?" asks Alex Bozikovic, architecture critic for The Globe and Mail.
He explores the answer to this question in a recent article that spotlights a multigenerational home in Ancaster near Hamilton, designed by Associate Professor Shane Williamson and Besty Williamson, principals of Williamson Williamson Architects. This isn't the first multigenerational home that the firm has built. Their Grange Triple Double house, designed for a three-generational family, has won multiple awards.
Williamson Williamson Architects' House on Ancaster Creek "provides the suburban virtues of privacy and comfort, while making room for the elders of a family to live and age in place," writes Bozikovic. "This model of domesticity scrambles the very ideas on which the suburbs were built, to beautiful results."
"Property values are so high that it's becoming an easy decision to consolidate multigenerational family resources under one roof," Shane Williamson says.
"Multigenerational living is not so intrinsic to our North American culture as it is elsewhere," he adds. "But given the diversity of our society," he argues, "it's coming." Part of that involves the arrival of new Canadians who bring a cultural norm of multigenerational living; Binh, the homeowner in Ancaster, is of Vietnamese descent. South Asian families have likewise brought this practice with them to the Toronto suburbs.
Visit The Globe and Mail to read the full article.