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Freehold DM Jan 21, 2015, 08:04 am
Caineach wrote:
Freehold DM wrote:
Okay...phone lost my post.
Long story short, antagonistic girlfriend aranna, please watch Kinos journey and tell me what you think. I think you might enjoy it, and I recommend it strongly. I may put it on my watch list for the year.
I only caught bits of that when my roommates were watching it in college. It looked really interesting. I should find a copy.
a warning that it is an incredibly dry series. I wouldn't suggest watching it late at night. But it is very deep in parts.
TriOmegaZero wrote:
thejeff wrote:
I won't speak for Aranna and I don't actually agree that the place for such things is Hentai, but I do have problems with fanservice and objectification in anime. Despite that I do see a big difference between a risque scene as part of the plot in a romance anime and upskirt shots in a fight scene in an action one. The first could easily be more arousing, but neither fanservice nor objectifying.
Best example I can think of is the second Underworld movie. That scene was erotic and fit the plot, and not just fan service.
mmm.
interesting, and good point.
thejeff Jan 21, 2015, 08:07 am
Alzrius wrote:
Like racist stereotype characters.
Or for that matter female stereotype characters.
Both areas in which there has been vast improvement over decades, due at least partly to the exact strategies you suggest.
You do realize that "the exact strategies" that I suggest are to not use public shame and humiliation to somehow make things better for society, right? Because if you're saying that not using those tactics have played roles in making things better over the decades, then I agree completely.
Saying that you want to use shame and social scorn to make the "bad people" stop doing "bad things" is a horrible thing to do to people, just ask the families of the teenagers who committed suicide due to bullying.
Because as we all know racism in media and society was stopped without anybody ever saying it was bad to be racist.
And if such a thing was ever said, that was itself the real problem, because any such accusation is a horrible thing to do to people.
Icyshadow Jan 21, 2015, 08:10 am
Guys, can't we just go back to talking about anime?
Alzrius Jan 21, 2015, 08:10 am
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Because as we all know, a sexy female character in a story (even if it "doesn't make sense" - whatever that means) has the same moral corruption as racism in media and society.
That's why we need to continue to speak out against the evils of communism, Elvis, and Dungeons & Dragons, and not allow people to convince us that such things aren't bad when we know that they put real bad thoughts into real people.
Because as we all know, a sexy female character in a story has the same moral corruption as racism in media and society.
That's the debate we're having.
There were plenty of arguments about whether racism was "moral corruption" or just the natural way of things.
You disagree and think there's nothing wrong with it, therefore you're opposed to there being any shame attached. In cases where you do think a thing is seriously morally wrong, do you have a problem with using shame and social scorn?
TOZ Jan 21, 2015, 08:19 am
Icyshadow wrote:
I tried.
To be fair, they are talking about anime. Just not about 'good shows to watch'.
Alright. Alright.
I'm done. I promise I'll let it lie for awhile at least.
Can't promise I won't fail a save against a new post in a couple days and jump back in though. :)
We will have to agree to disagree here. It pains me in some places, but if everyone agreed with me, the world would be a boring, if satiated, place.
Caineach Jan 21, 2015, 08:25 am
I really like those types of shows. I absolutely loved Hanbie Renmei, which is probably one of the slowest paced well done shows I know of. I even didn't mind the standing around talking in the original .hack (though that show committed so many other crimes it is hard to forgive).
TriOmegaZero Jan 21, 2015, 08:26 am
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I personally enjoyed Rakuen Tsuihou: Expelled From Paradise, but I doubt it would be something that non-anime fans would like. Freehold would love it.
Rie Kugimiya voicing the female lead was a big point for me. Love her voice.
No, it's not. That's the manner in which you're attempting to frame it, but I believe that's fundamentally misguided. No way is mentioning anything about "just the natural way of things" here; rather, this is a debate about whether or not people should feel ashamed to create/enjoy the stories that they enjoy, because they don't live up to the moral dogma of other people.
You disagree and think there's nothing wrong with it, therefore you're opposed to there being any shame attached.
I disagree because I don't believe that the terms you're attempting to impose apply here. This isn't about racism; it's about moral authoritarianism.
In cases where you do think a thing is seriously morally wrong, do you have a problem with using shame and social scorn?
Yes, I do. All that you're proposing here is "the ends justify the means," because you believe that what you're trying to achieve is "right" and therefore it doesn't matter if you damage the people who don't believe as you do.
That's not a reason - it's an excuse, and a poor one at that.
I'm ready when you are. ;)
Seriously, I think that debate is good, so long as it doesn't descend into acrimony, and we've all been pretty good about that.
I will add it to my list.
Sissyl Jan 21, 2015, 09:58 am
If everyone agreed with me... There would be some changes... Oh yes...
Aranna Jan 21, 2015, 12:14 pm
If your sure I would like it and you aren't just trying to trick me into watching it, then I will add it to my watch list.
Freehold DM Jan 21, 2015, 12:18 pm
Aranna wrote:
turns up brightness on halo
would I try to trick you?
John Benbo RPG Superstar 2011 Top 8 Jan 21, 2015, 01:10 pm
I was excited to watch the latest disc of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam I received from Netflix (episodes 21-25) and the disc was cracked all the way through! I'm curious to see if they can actually send me a replacement disc since they do not even have the whole series.
Yuugasa Jan 21, 2015, 05:35 pm
Recently finished watching Akame Ga Kill, I really liked how unpredictable that series was. The fights were actually exciting because I had no idea who might die, unlike most violent series where the hero(es) wins every time.
Are there any other series like that out there?
Greylurker Jan 21, 2015, 05:44 pm
Yuugasa wrote:
have you tried Ga-rei Zero
Greylurker wrote:
I have not, is it any good?
Rathendar Jan 21, 2015, 05:54 pm
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I'll also suggest Fate/Zero for ya as similar. Which was awesome btw.
Here4daFreeSwag Jan 23, 2015, 07:16 am
With all this sidebar about gender objectification, I bring you an example of the female form being treated as objects to its' ultimate extreme... ;)
Sure thing...
The "non-fanservicey" hand giveth: Princess Nine, anime girls and baseball. The director was also responsible for the Giant Robo anime. The dubbed version, back in the day, helped to put ADV's voice talent stable on the dubbed anime fanbase map.
The "fanservicey" hand taketh away: The Familiar of Zero.
1. Be a human male, summoned to another world by accident.
2. Could get a Harem in that world.
3. ????
4. Profit with more seasons/sequels!
Also in dubbed format.
Happy now, everyone?
Loved princess nine.
Lemmy Jan 23, 2015, 07:58 am
Can't comment on Princess Nine... Never watched it because I really don't like baseball. ><'
I loved the idea for Zero no Tsukaima... Although I was disappointed that they din't explore more of the world and instead chose to focus on the usual harem comedy... Which should be expected but it's still a let down. :(
I wanted them to explore more of the magic that binds mages to their familiars and the connection between Earth and the world where the show takes place.
(IIRC, they never explained how the Japanese soldier reached the other world).
Here4daFreeSwag wrote:
I strongly endorse this post, since it's pretty much what I've been trying to say all this time: make enough stuff to appeal to everyone so everyone can enjoy what they like, and don't need to hate on the stuff that they don't.
Here4daFreeSwag, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Blayde MacRonan Jan 23, 2015, 04:37 pm
I've tried to stay out of the fan service debate, hoping that it would go away, if only for a while...
And it did, but not long enough for my taste...
So here's my take on the matter... fair warning, I may upset some people with the following words. It is not in any way intentional.
The fact is the Japanese make anime and manga that cater to their wants and desires. Fan service is engrained in the culture. It's even in their commercials. So complaining about it isn't going to change anything. Especially since we're consuming their product. And all censorship does is give us companies like 4Kids. I've spoken about the legacy they've left behind before, but many who know of them (myself included) harbor ill feelings where they're concerned. Because anime is more than just a genre.
It's an art form.
And art should never be censored.
Tequila Sunrise Jan 26, 2015, 10:16 am
Lemmy wrote:
But don't try to stop others from doing it if they want. And yes, censorship is exactly what some people are advocating here.
Citation needed. And let's keep our goalposts firmly in place; 'censorship' is a wider term than 'ban,' and might cover sentiments beyond the supposed ban-desires that you and others are reacting against.
Keep in mind that this whole sub-topic began with cmastah recommending a show, mentioning that it has no fanservice, and then Freehold replying with 'Sounds cool, but no fanservice = no Freehold.'
Afterward, Aranna said that she often finds that fanservice detracts from an anime, and that social awareness can and has led to improved entertainment. Before Alzrius badgered him into leaving the thread, Tels said that he doesn't mind fanservice in general but doesn't like watermelon boobs. And I followed up with my opinion that the world will be a better place when anime learns the meaning of 'everything in moderation.' No mention of bannings that I remember.
And then the thread exploded with a lot of overreactions* and [intentional?] misreading of posts. But hey, I could have missed these pro-ban comments, so feel free to link them. Because for the record, I do not support fanservice bans; what I do support is a bit of human empathy and social awareness.
*If you're not convinced of the general overreaction, take a look at Sissyl's comment about these supposed pro-ban fans getting orgasms from taking fun away from others. Lol, talk about throwing stones from glass houses! I might as well speculate that fanservice lovers want fanservice to be mandatory, because they get their jollies from knowing that their softcore [often child-]porn actively undercuts self-respect and cultural improvement.
lord of rabbits Jan 26, 2015, 10:20 am
code geass downloded all episodes from youtube great story but cant rewhatch it for some reasion thought.
Tequila Sunrise wrote:
oh come now, tequila. Softcore child porn? I fought through those accusations enough in the 90s.
I am officially snowed in tomorrow. Finishing off gundam movies, macross plus ova and may watch something from the oldie but goodie pile- either robot carnival or Venus wars.
I highly recommend both, though avoid the dub of Venus wars due to unnecessary bigoted commentary.
Cosmo had something to say about New York's weather.
I understand a lot more than you think I do, and I think if you let yourself cool off a bit and consider the progression of this sub-topic, you'll see a different picture. And no, I'm not up for dissecting all these post-fragments with you; I'm back at school and don't have the time or the energy.
Although I suspect that you're too preoccupied with being right to try this, I'll again suggest that you put on your roleplayer hat the next time you watch a fanservice-heavy show and try to look at the wider picture, rather than focussing on all these little debate points.
...After you cool off for a while. Human empathy really benefits from a clear head.
Crazy, right? And yet nobody seems to bat an eye at Sissyl's equally vapid speculation about, from what I can tell, is a strawman position.
Alzrius Jan 26, 2015, 01:30 pm
Afterward, Aranna said that she often finds that fanservice detracts from an anime, and that social awareness can and has led to improved entertainment.
Which carries the rather condescending connotation that anime with fan-service is somehow less "improved" than anime without it, to say nothing of the idea that a reduction in fan-service is in any way related to "social awareness."
Before Alzrius badgered him into leaving the thread, Tels said that he doesn't mind fanservice in general but doesn't like watermelon boobs.
A gross mischaracterization on your part, here. Debate, even spirited debate, is not badgering, even if the other person becomes upset. Likewise, if they choose to leave, they have not been talked "into" leaving the thread.
I understand a lot more than you think I do, and I think if you let yourself cool off a bit and consider the progression of this sub-topic, you'll see a different picture.
It's important to note the subtle dishonesty in the quoted passage, here. Even overlooking that it falls back on the old "you'd agree with me if only you really understood what I was saying; since you don't agree with me, therefore you simply fail to understand" cliche, it also posits that I'm somehow I'm worked up and need to "cool off" and that I haven't "consider[ed] the progression" of the thread.
All of which, obviously, is nonsense. As I mentioned above, engaging in a spirited discussion or debate is not indicative of losing one's cool. Likewise, I've considered the progression, and I find there to be no particular reason why I should consider the proverbial picture to be different.
And no, I'm not up for dissecting all these post-fragments with you; I'm back at school and don't have the time or the energy.
So you want to respond, but don't have the time or the energy to engage in the actual debate that's going on. That's fine, but it makes it rather hard to discuss the issue with you when you don't want to have the give-and-take that's at the core of a conversation.
That's leaving aside the attempts to mischaracterize my position as "you just don't understand the other side of it," of course.
Again, disagreement does not indicate a lack of understanding. It's quite ironic that you don't seem to understand this.
Again, mischaracterizing that I somehow need to "cool off," as well as a new mischaracterization that I somehow haven't developed "human empathy."
Given that you've eschewed debating as taking too much time and energy, but have found the time and energy to try and paint a grossly-inaccurate picture regarding how I'm presenting my points, instead of what those points are, it's rather ironic that you'd position yourself as being in a position to talk about "human empathy."
Lemmy Jan 26, 2015, 02:05 pm
There was talk that fanservice make men see women as nothing but sex toys, that it has a subtle but real negative effect on young women and and that it should only be done "in moderation". There were comparisons between fanservice and racism and homophonia, FFS.
1- There is no evidence that fanservice (or even porn) makes anyone sexist. It's a claim as empty as saying that video-games and rock n' roll music make people violent.
2- If people have such low self-esteem that they feel bad because they see attractive persons in tv shows, they have far deeper problems that should be looked into. Should every media only portray average people that are not particularly attractive or competent at anything, just to make sure no one feels bad about themselves?
3- What is "in moderation"? Who decides what's a moderate amount? The people producing and watching the shows apparently think the current amount is good enough. Who are you to tell them otherwise? Why is your opinion worth more than theirs? Don't like fanservice (or any other aspect of any media), don't consume media that includes it. It's as simple as that.
4- If you think a cartoon showing overly-sexualized fictional characters is as bad as thinking less of people just because of their ethnicity or sexual preference, then you really need to lower your consumption of PC-Holier-Than-Thou Koolaid...
And I doubt any of the people complaining about fanservice were protesting the amount of pointless shirtless scenes in Twilight (you know... that series of books/movies that made an incredible amount of money despite its terrible story and bland protagonist).
TriOmegaZero Jan 26, 2015, 02:07 pm
I think that is because most of us were already complaining about it being a terrible story and horrible example of a relationship.
Vahanian 89 Jan 26, 2015, 02:13 pm
Ive been really enjoying Akatsuki no Yona, Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu, World Trigger, and Nanatsu no Taizai. They all have pretty good stories and are fun to watch.
And that is a very valid criticism. I think Twilight is a terrible story in more than a few ways (I had to watch 2 of those movies in theater, I still cringe with pain when I see the way those characters act, especially the protagonists, who the audience is supposed to relate to -.-').
Now, if anyone told me Twilight is a bad movie because of its story and characters, not because the wolf guy dropped his shirt as soon as he was on camera.
On a separate note...
Is Tokyo Ghoul Root A the first season of Tokyo Ghoul? that's the only I could find, but the "Root A" part made me think it could be a sequel or something.
It is most certainly NOT the first season, but Funimation has mashed both seasons together in their listing. So as long as you watch it from episode one, you should be fine.
thejeff Jan 26, 2015, 02:21 pm
I've heard it mentioned along with all the other reasons it's lousy.
1) These claims seem to get perilously close to saying that media or literary portrayals have no impact at all. That mass media has no effect on shaping culture or individuals. There's a lot of space between that and "violent video games don't turn people into murderers".
4)Fanservice (of the kind we're talking about) is sexist. It's an aspect of sexism. It's putting women's bodies on display draw male eyeballs. And money.
Is it, all by itself, the moral equivalent of all of racism or homophobia? No. Of course not. It's an aspect of sexism, so it's equivalent to an aspect of racism. Parallel to the way black people were portrayed in film and tv, rather than to all of racism.
Anime has some differences from Western sexualized portrayals. The anime girls are sexualized with plenty of shots designed to titillate, but are otherwise often competent well-developed characters. Western equivalents tended to be just there to be seen or for the male leads to rescue. That's been changing, but the differences are interesting.
Caineach Jan 26, 2015, 02:52 pm
1. Put up some studies that can show it is bad then. Don't shout that something is terrible for doing things you can't show it does.
2. It is only sexism if it is a pattern that is shown to favor one group over another. As I pointed out when I commented on the difference between the US comic market and anime, while individual titles may favor one side or the other, anime as a whole does a whole lot of sexualization of both genders. They target material for a specific audience.
There is nothing wrong with disliking it. You can dislike anything for whatever reason you see fit. I don't like shirtless wolf-dudes either, but I don't use that as an argument to say that Twilight is guilty of misandry.
People are not stupid. Most people might be uncultured, but surprise, surprise... They. are. not. stupid. People can tell fiction from reality, at very least when it's presented in a highly over-the-top fashion like anime often does.
Does media influence people? Of course it does... But 99% of humanity is smart enough to differentiate fiction from reality. My 8-years-old nephew knows that violence is wrong, but he still loves seeing heroes kick the bad guys asses.
And yet, every time someone says something is bad influence on whoever, they never include themselves in the group being influenced, it's always "Well, I'm not affected by it, but all those stupid people are!". Funny how that works...
Sure, you're presenting attractive people to attract more viewers... So what? How the hell is that sexist?
It's seems pretty obvious that a show with a mostly male audience will include stuff that interests most male viewers (and, who knew, that includes attractive females), just like a show with a mostly female audience will include stuff that attract most female viewers (and that includes attractive males).
There is nothing wrong with having attractive characters. Absolutely nothing. You're not discriminating against anyone. You're simply providing what your viewers want. If they don't like it, they don't watch it.
It'd be sexist if every character of a certain gender was portrayed as incompetent, inferior or insignificant. That's often not the case. As Aranna herself said, the girls in Highschool of the Dead can hold their own and are pretty badass.
Personally, I'd say Naruto is far more sexist, simply because most female characters are all but completely insignificant, even the ones that are supposedly really powerful.
There is nothing wrong with having attractive characters. Absolutely nothing. You're not discriminating against...
1) I didn't say people were stupid or couldn't distinguish between fiction and reality. I said that fiction and the media influence people. Can you see the difference between those two things?
2) There's also a difference between "presents attractive people" and "random panty flashes"
I'm also amused that I just described one of the differences between anime fanservice and more traditional Western sexism seen in older comics and elsewhere is that the girls in anime are competent developed protagonists, not just subordinant to the male leads. But they still have to flash their panties. That they still have to do the fanservice is the point.
Different types of sexism.
Really that's what bothers most about it. If it was just stupid completely sexist shows where the women were nothing but bimbos or helpless screaming hostages, I could just ignore those shows. Instead the good shows with interesting strong female characters keep interrupted with random irrelevant fanservice. Often it seems forced and completely out of character.
Sissyl Jan 26, 2015, 03:55 pm
Lucky thing nobody is talking about forcing you to see anything, huh? The truth is, the debate here has been going between one side claiming again and again that "there should be less of it" without a single shred of practical suggestions as to how this would be acheived, and the other pointing out that without such suggestions, all it is is a cry for general censorship and banning, supported by nothing at all, and certainly no reason to institute any kind of censorship or banning.
It's impressive, really. Decade after decade, the call for censorship has gone out about the latest types of media. Decade after decade, would-be censors have researched the hell out of the area in search of the holy grail: evidence that society becomes worse in a measurable way with porn/swearing/D&D/dancing/rock music/whatever. And, decade after decade, they draw a blank. But the truly sad part is, despite this, there is never a shortage of people who buy into the completely unscientific argumentation anyway.
I can. And as I said, media does influence people... But not nearly as much as PC warriors want us to think.
There really isn't. All that is changing is how much you want to see/show in a certain media.
They don't have to do anything. The author has them do it because, guess what... The audience enjoys it, so if it's included, the author is likely to have a bigger audience.
It's not that because the author or viewer thinks they are better than women, it's there because the author knows that men like seeing hot women showing skin and adding more of the stuff your audience wants to see is good business practice. That's all.
Instead the good shows with interesting strong female characters keep interrupted with random irrelevant fanservice. Often it seems forced and completely out of character.
Sure, but that's a problem with a adding something where it doesn't fit, not a problem with fanservice itself (or with any other aspect of media). Anything can be bad for a show, if it's put somewhere it doesn't fit (and the opinion of where it fits varies quite a bit).
Fanservice can ruin a show for the same reason that the biography of Lincoln can ruin porn... Because it's not the right place for it.
Sissyl wrote:
Sad, but true... And don't I know it?
Here are some of the things that I enjoyed growing up (and still enjoy to this day)
- Rock & Heavy Metal music
- Comics
- Cartoons and Anime
- Action/Adventure/Horror movies
- RPG
- Video-games (especially fighting games and action games)
- Porn
Now guess how many of those were accused of turning youth into violent sexual degenerates who worship Satan or something...
Aaand i'm done with this thread. That topic just won't stay done. Pity, i liked the nuggets i'd find i overlooked when folks mention them but it's no longer worth wading through the debate.
Happy Watching, paizofolk. See ya elsewhere on the boards.(See ya space cowboy)
The opposite argument actually has something going for it. We do know that when violent movies are shown in an area, violent crime in the area drops significantly. We do know that in the US, sexual crime statistics have dropped with widespread introduction of internet connections in various states.
It's almost as if... and this is REALLY weird... people got stuff they wanted to do out of their system by reading about it or otherwise partaking of it in an immediate medial form such as movies.
The take-home message is that shutting down porn and violent media depictions might not be a very good idea at all...
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One of the joys of bookbinding is that the possibilities are nearly endless. From a creative standpoint, a book or journal can come in any form that you can think of. Typically, the sketchbooks and journals that I create will come in standard sizes from 3" x 5" - 6" x 9" in leather, wood, or a combination of the two. But realistically, they can come in many other forms.
Materials can range from thick card stocks, plastics, and even stone or glass. They can be as small as 1"x 2" or as large as 8.5" x 11". This is where it gets fun!
Commissions are my favorite because I get to work up close and personal with a customer. I find out details on what they are looking for specifically in a product and break down the production process into categories making it as efficient as possible.
How much are you looking to spend on this? Keep in mind here is that I always use high quality materials, so anything coming out of this shop will stand a lifetime of use if properly cared for.
Pretty straight forward; how big do you want it? Just about any dimension can be used up to 8.5" x 11". Any size over this, materials may have to be specially ordered.
Conservation? (scrap book/photo album, flower press). Writing, Sketching, or Painting? Paper stock can range in weight anywhere from 18 lb. to 140 lb.
Remember that the possibilities are pretty endless here and I am always open to new ideas.
a. Inlay - Setting a small stone or pendant into a wooden cover.
b. Personalize - stamp a name or initials into the cover of a leather sketchbook.
Remember that you're only limited by your imagination here!
It all boils down to commissions being the creation of an item that is entirely and specifically tailored to someones needs; there is nothing better than a truly satisfied customer.
I appreciate every single person who has supported me over the years. After all, they're the ones who allow me to keep doing what I enjoy; cheers to you!
Not every journal is for everyone.
That is my favorite part about this job. Each journal is created with its own individual personality and synergy.
My goal is to make each customer have a connection with their product. Through a combination of elements (whether it be the texture, the smell, the weight, or just the exterior appearance) I want each customer to feel an attachment. This is an instant process that will happen at varying intensities. The feeling can be good, bad, or neutral.
Not every journal is for everyone, but every journal is for someone.
So the dust is finally settling with the opening of the web store and the first order is already on its way out the door. Now I can focus on creating inventory and work on new journal collections ( a new post will be made with more detail on that later.) This post is focusing more on commissions, and new materials.
This last couple of weeks I have gotten my materials stocked for a variety of wood and leather journals is a range of sizes. For leather I have decided that I am going to stick to two main dimensions of 4" x 6" and 6" x 9" with custom sizing available for an additional commission based charge. For the wood journals, they will range in size quite a bit depending on the stock size that is purchased. Commission pricing is going to be a bit more for wood based journals as they take more time to produce (selection, cutting, and finishing) and will vary based on the kind of wood as well since some require special manufacturing. Fell free to Contact me for commission pricing if you have something specific in mind, as well as general questions or ideas.
This week in production of leather journals I gotten multiple different materials to work with. Leather work is still a fairly new medium for me so I am trying to learn what types of leather I like best and what they are each well suited for. My favorite line of leather so far has been utility leather, which is a heavy and incredibly versatile; generally used for chaps, bags, and cases.
*EDIT: Finding that this specific leather has a high oil content, as its main intention is for use is outdoors. I found that over a short period of time the pages of the journal absorb the oils from the leather and become stained. No longer in use.
Long stitch journal wrapped with high grade utility leather.
My next favorite is kind of a draw. I cannot decide whether I like the tan gloss cowhide or the distressed sheepskin more, as each has individual characteristics which make desirable.
This glossy tan cowhide feels soft but durable.
First of all, I love the weight of this leather. Fells like it could be used as a daily commuter journal and would really stand up to some abuse. The color is also nice; easy on the eyes with a soft earth tone with natural scarring, which adds to the character. To be honest, I didn't like the feel of it at first (sort of rubbery), but it grew on me as it varies per piece and wraps up quite nicely.
Next is the sheepskin. This hide came to me from a small tannery over in New York. and has a incredible appearance with natural scarring and a beautiful woodland distressed stain.
EDIT: Low durability with high oil content which transferred to the pages. No longer in use.
The weight of this hide was much thinner than I expected but it makes up for that with the texture and color, cannot wait to see what one of these journals looks like after a few months of wear on it.
Last but not least, the deerskin. An even lighter weight than the sheepskin, this leather is butter soft and has a great texture.
Since this leather is so soft and pliable, it may end up being double wrapped so the the journal has a bit more structure and protection. All in all it feels very luxurious and would work well as a special occasions journal.
*EDIT: Too this for use with anything above the size of 4" x 6". The thickness of the leather applies directly to how durable the piece is and therefor the ratio of cover thickness/pliability must match or best the weight of the interior, therefor protecting it.
As always, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more exciting products later this week!
With the launch date approaching in less than a week, I am busier than ever trying to prep inventory and put the final touches on branding and packaging.
While I wait for branding to be finalized, I also make busy work for myself by prepping cover blanks to be bound. This is one of the more time consing parts of the entire process, but it is also one of the most relaxing. The smell of sanded walnut mixed with the fresh rainfall is definitely one of my simple pleasures.
It has already been a very busy month and I am exciting that things are coming together and look forward to opening the store. Follow my instagram page for more updates and special promo codes!


This is the eight Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Click here to see all the lessons in this series.
Exegetical Idea: Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit, available to all believers as they abide in Christ.
Pedagogical Idea: As believers, we are able to display the fruit of gentleness as we abide and trust in Christ.
Cognitive Aim: Children will know gentleness is modeled most greatly by our God, is made possible through Christ, and is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Affective Aim: Children will feel comforted by the gentle nature of our God.
Behavioral Aim: Children will memorize Proverbs 15:4.
Kindle Curiosity (5 minutes) Description: Discover what Fruit of the Spirit today's lesson is about. Supplies: chalk/marker board with Galatians 5:22-23 written out, pictures of newborns OR actual new parents with their baby (or pictures of their baby to show). Have them talk about how they had to learn to handle a newborn gently.
God Revealed (15 minutes) Description: Look to God's Word to discover what He says about gentleness. Supplies: Bible, chalk/marker board (write out verse references on board).
Personal Pursuit (10-15 minutes) Description: Learning activity, coloring sheets, pray together. Supplies: A bowl or jar, slips of paper with different scenarios a 1st -3rd grader might find themselves in that requires a gentle response (ex. Telling a younger sibling their pet died, confronting a friend about sin, responding to a friend who had a family member die, defending your faith to someone who says it's not true, etc.), gentleness coloring sheets found here: Fruit of the Spirit.
Daily Knowing (7-10 minutes) Description: Memorize Proverbs 15:4. Supplies: Notecards with memory verse written out for parents.
**For the Fruit of the Spirit lessons, you could make a tree for the wall labeled "believer" or "Christian." Each week you can add the particular attribute you are teaching about. This week, you would add "gentleness," allowing a child to place it on the branch of the tree. I would encourage you to only use one type of fruit (if you are writing each virtue on a fruit), for though there are several virtues produced by the Spirit, they are all one type of fruit: the Fruit of the Spirit. There are also several object lessons and activities on the website that would complement this lesson if you have more time with your children. Many activities over the Fruit of the Spirit would work well as the children are arriving.
DO: Show pictures of newborn babies with their parents and siblings.
ASK: Do any of you have a baby brother or sister? (Allow time for them to respond.) How do we handle babies? (Allow time for response.) Babies are fragile. We have to be careful with them. We are never rough with babies because it will hurt them. We treat them with gentleness.
SAY: This is my prayer as I teach you this morning. Now let's read some verses together and discover God's truth about gentleness!
DO: Make a column on the board entitled Gentleness. Explain that together you will make a list of words that describe gentleness as you read different verses from the Bible. Begin by reading together Galatians 5:22-23.
SAY: The Bible tells us in this passage that gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. If we are saved, the Holy Spirit is living inside of us, and we can be people who overflow with gentleness! This does not mean that we will be gentle all the time. But as we come to know God more and more, we change! Gentleness becomes part of who we are. With the Spirit living inside of us, He gives us the power to be gentle! So what would be the first thing we write on the board to describe gentleness? (Fruit of the Spirit).
SAY: So gentleness is not keeping your faith to yourself, but proclaiming the Gospel with gentle words, in a respectful way. If someone asks you why you believe or even attacks your reasons for believing, you have to be ready to defend your faith in a gentle and respectful way. What do learn about gentleness from this verse? (Share truth with gentleness).
Do: Set out the jar full of scenarios. Split your children into two or three groups, depending on your class size. Have each group pull out a scenario.
SAY: Each group has pulled out a description of a situation you might find yourself in one day. Your job is to act out this situation two times. The first time, you will show us how to handle it without gentleness. The second time you will show us how you could handle it with gentleness based on the verses we just talked about. If you need any help, let us know! You have 5-7 minutes to plan your skits! Ready…set…go!
Adapt their time based on your schedule.
After they are finished, have everyone sit down and discuss what they have learned. While you are talking, pass out the gentleness coloring sheet.
Spend time in prayer together. Remember the specific situations your children are going through. Invite them to share their needs and praises. Praise God for the Fruit of the Holy Spirit, the gentleness we are able to have because He lives within us and for His great gentleness to us.
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In dieser Edition unserer HOMAGE SESSION wird Das World-Jazz-Ensemble der WERKSTATT DER KULTUREN, die "Little Big Band", das Album "Astrakan Café" des Anouar Brahem Trio spielen.
Astrakan Café is an album by Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem recorded in 1999 and released on the ECM label.
The Tunisian oud genius has done it again. Anouar Brahem has issued only five records under his own name over the past decade, each more adventurous than the last, without compromising his original vision: for the music of his region to meet with the other music of Africa and Asia and create a delirious sound that is equal thirds past, present, and future, along the precipice of historical lineage.
For Brahem there is no attempt to synthesize the globe, or even the sounds of the East with those of the West. He is content in his knowledge that sound is infinite, and that his tradition, as it evolves and expands into a deeper pan-African/trans-Asian whole, is more than large enough for a master musician to rummage through in one lifetime. Astrakan Café, the follow-up to his brilliant Thimar, is a smaller-sounding recording that reaches farther into the deep crags of the Balkans.
With Barbaros Erköse on clarinet and the Indian and Turkish percussion stylings of the professor of somber precision, Lassad Hosni, Brahem's oud enters into a dialogue, musically, that has never before existed (though he has collaborated with both players previously). Erköse is a Turkish clarinetist of gypsy origin. His low, warm, rounded tones are consonant with the oud. Erköse plays equal parts music of the Balkan and Arab worlds with a tinge of the ancient klezmorim whispering their secrets through his horn. Despite the journeying these musicians do here, they never stray far from the takht, a small ensemble capable of improvising to the point of drunken ecstasy.
Listening through Astrakan Café, you can hear the gypsy flamenco tied deeply to Indian ragas and even a kind of Eastern jazz. But there is no hyperactivity in it, no need to cram as many traditions as possible into one putridly excessive mix that expresses nothing but the novelty of the moment. Astrakan Café has many highlights: its two title tracks that have their roots in Russian and Azerbaijan music; "Ashkabad," which is an improvisation on a melody from the folk music of Turkmenistan; "Astara," a modal improvisation based on love songs from Azerbaijan; "Halfounie," a segment from a Brahem-composed soundtrack inspired by the medina or marketplace in Tunis; and "Parfum de Gitanie," which takes a fragment from Ethiopian sacred music, slows it to the point of stillness, and waxes lazily and jazzily over the top, with the oud and the clarinet trading syncopated eights.
This is deeply personal, profound music. It is also highly iconographic, with timelessness woven through every measure. The only "exotica" on Astrakan Café is its "otherness" out of space and any discernable era. The tempos are languid and full of purpose, the dynamics clean and clearly demarcated, the tones and modes warm, rich, and linear. This would be traditional music if a tradition such as this - which is original, though adapted from many sources on inspiration - actually existed.


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Aston Villa could be without two players if coronavirus risk is high
'There's a certain risk attached to the return to training': Aston Villa manager Dean Smith warns a medical issue and a high-risk relative could mean his side are missing two players if football is played with coronavirus fears still high
Dean Smith says Aston Villa could be without two players when football returns
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Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has warned his side could be without two of their players if the Premier League season gets up and running again because of health and safety fears.
Villa currently sit second from bottom in the Premier League but a win in their game in hand would lift them out of the bottom three, meaning every point will be essential if football returns.
But Smith, who has been in charge since 2018 and led Villa back to the top flight last season, has warned his squad may have to play the rest of the season without two players due to a medical issue and a high-risk family member.
Dean Smith has warned Aston Villa could be without two players if football returns too quickly
Speaking to The Football Show on Sky Sports, Smith said: 'Everybody wants to get back into training but they also want to see what the medical protocols are first.
'There's a certain risk attached to the return to training for all players and I think they want to make sure they tick the boxes so it's safe to do so.
'We've got a player who is asthmatic, we've got a player whose mother-in-law is in remission and living with the family. You have to be very careful, certainly the transmission knows no boundaries.
'From what I'm told, we have to be led by the government at the moment. There's a lot of hypothetical questions out there at the moment but until we get the guidance from the government about how they want to move forward out of this lockdown there are a lot more questions than there are answers at this moment.
'The players' health and safety is paramount and if they're not comfortable to return then you have to return without them, when it's safe to do so. We have to listen to our players, we have to listen to their concerns.'
Villa currently sit second from bottom in the Premier League but do have a game in hand
The former Brentford manager also insisted Villa are keen to complete the domestic season and has been grateful for the time the current situation has allowed him to have with his players.
'I've been having regular chats with the coaching staff about how we adapt to the new situation, what it might look like,' he added. 'But it's also given me time to review and reflect on what we've done so far.
'I've managed to do a video chat with each individual player and review their season so far, how they think they've done and how I think they've done, and we're having regular group chats now.
'Nobody wants to have this pandemic but it has given us the opportunity to review where we're at and reflect on what we've done so far.
'I'd never get a chance during the season to have a chat with my players for an hour, just on their season so far, what they need to improve on, how I feel they've done. Or to go back and watch every single game.'
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Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton's classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, 'Save Yourself', in The Target Storybook.


Bright golden orange in color with a light sheen.
A blend of citrus (orange fruit/candy), tropical fruit (pineapple), and pine hop up front. Lighter are the herbal and caramel notes.
Starts mildly sweet and transitions to a well-balanced bitterness.
Smooth start, lightly dry and a clean finish. Medium body.


Adam's competitive nature is contagious. He loves sports (he's a Detroit Lions fan; insert pity party here) and is a huge fan of playing and watching rugby (go New Zealand!). It's his love for competition and watching others excel at what they do that motivates him every day here at Zywave. Off the field, Adam loves spending time with his wife and three kids, all while trying to fit in some video games and homebrewing (hopefully he stocks WaveRunners, our company bar, soon!).


At the American session the euro/dollar rate again approached the 1.1070 mark after the publication of the US Federal Reserve's minutes. Sellers didn't manage to break the support since the members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Fed expressed doubts about their readiness to raise interest rates in June. Simultaneously, they didn't exclude the raising of rates at the start of summer.
Reaction to the minutes was varied. The minutes didn't change the bearish mood on the euro. The euro bulls still haven't been able to overcome the pressure that was mounted by Coeur's words on the ECB's program of quantitative easing. The euro/dollar rate was set in a range of 1.1061 to 1.1144.
On Thursday there's a full set of news planned. At 10:00 EET data for preliminary business activity index values in the manufacturing sector of European countries will start coming out. Half an hour later Eurozone figures for the same indicator will also be out.
At 11:30 EET the UK is publishing its' retail sales index. At 14:30 EET the ECB is publishing its minutes from its monetary policy meeting. At 15:30 EET, data on April US initial benefit applications will come out. At 17:00 EET April values for housing sales in the secondary market and the May business activity index from the Philadelphia Reserve Bank will be out. At 20:30 EET the head of the ECB, Mario Draghi, will give a speech.
Greece still hasn't come to an agreement with its creditors. Any further exacerbation of the Greek situation and the euro will see sales. I'm inclined to believe that the euro will stay in the 1.1064-1.1144 zone until Friday.
So, what do we have right now? First of all, a break in the trend. Secondly, a fall to the 1.1050-1.1070 support zone. I've highlighted the W-shaped pattern on the graph so as to prevent you from having any big ideas about a fall for the euro whilst the sellers aren't strengthening below the 1.1050-1.1070 support zone. In case of a fall for the euro below 1.1050, the closest target will become 1.0854 and if it falls further, 1.0650. If it jumps higher than 1.1211, then the pair may return quickly to 1.1466.


St. Mark's Church was originally built in 1836, in the Gothic style, the date of which can be found on the tower above the west door. The nave, small apse and western tower were consecrated on August 13th 1837. In 1876 the foundation stone of the new chancel and organ chamber was laid. This stone can be seen outside underneath the East Window. The present choir vestry was built in 1933 from stone belonging to the old Kelsterton Brewery, kindly donated by Mrs. Charlton of Plas Bellin, Northop. Between 1974 and 1975 the Memorial Gardens were laid out and the gravestones were removed and placed in two rows behind the church. The lych gates and limestone wall were then moved back towards the church in order to form the lay-by. The lych gates were constructed in 1917 in memory of the Reverend Thomas Williams, vicar of Connah's Quay from 1874 – 1909. His grave can be found at the far end of the churchyard by the Priest's Vestry. The clock was originally made by J. Benson of London, and is believed to have been installed in 1837. In 1991 the mechanism was repaired and the dial face refurbished by Joyce & Co. of Whitchurch. The peal of bells, given in 1891 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davison to commemorate his year of office as High Sheriff of Flint, were finally removed in the late 1990's having become unsafe.
This was given in 1876 by James and Sarah Davison in memory of their son Cyril, who died in June 1865, aged 4 years. Mrs. Hodgkiss in memory of Cecil Baird donated the font cover in 1921.On the wall behind the Font can be found one of two icons painted by Sister Seraphim, a hermit from Holywell. This one is of St Mark, flanked by two angels. This was given in memory of Mr. Gordon Aspinall by his wife, Margaret in 1992.
This book and case were given in memory of Alfred Prestidge, who died in September 1973. In it are the names of the deceased in whose memory various gifts were given to the church. The table next to the Memorial Book displays a remarkable selection of books, one of which is a Bible given by the Parkin family in 1924 and an Altar Service book that was given by Miss Bartley, the Headmistress of Connah's Quay Infant School (now Dee View Surgery), in memory of her mother and sisters in 1936 on the occasion of the Centenary of the church. There is also an electoral roll from 1965 and a matching Bible and prayer book set.
The window to the left of the font was placed there in 1912. This window was the central panel for the original East Window. The main panel shows the Crucifixion with our Lady and St. John on either side of the Cross, and is in Mediaeval style. Above can be seen an illustration of Jesus in the Temple when he was twelve. Below can be found the Nativity scene. The next window formed the right hand panel of the former East Window and depicts the Resurrected Lord. This window has been set in plain diamond shaped leaded lights to accommodate the larger frame. The main feature of this next window is a scene showing King David playing a harp, taken from 2 Samuel 1. Above the central panel is the figure of St. George, Patron Saint of soldiers, slaying the dragon, above which can be seen the Standard of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. At the base of the window can be seen the Bate family motto – "Live to Live". The window is in memory of Lt. Roger Whiteley Bate, whose memorial plaque can be found next to the window. The final window on the left side of the Nave is unique. The main panel shows Jesus by the Sea of Galilee calling the three disciples, Peter, James and John. The face of the disciple James has been replaced by that of James Davison, taken from a family portrait, and in whose memory the window was erected in 1871.At the side of the window stands the Mothers' Union banner for Connah's Quay. One banner is in ivory and gold. This alternates with a blue one, which features the Virgin Mary, which is kept at St. David's when not in St. Mark's.
On the top of this large oak desk can be found an assortment of books. There is a large Holy Bible with metal clasps, the Holy Bible on the stand at the centre was originally given for the pulpit and presented by Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Evans on September 20th 1936 in thanksgiving for the Centenary of the church. Mr. Evans was the Headmaster at Connah's Quay Infant School. There is also a Holy Bible that was given in 1970 in memory of Arthur Jones, a chorister for 60 years, and a Book of Common Prayer from December 1913.Underneath the desk is a wedding kneeler that was given in 2001 by Ivor and Barbara Radcliffe to commemorate their Ruby wedding anniversary. The oak kneeling desk to the left of the desk, and the one on the opposite side of the Nave were given in 1989 and 1990 in memory of Hilary St. John Heggs and Hilda Povey respectively. The chairs are two of a set of four that were given in memory of Matthew Vickers and Doris Owen.
The pulpit is made of Caen stone with carved and pierced panels. It was given in memory of Edward Bate, who died June 25th 1876. The inscription "Go ye into the world and preach to every creature" is from St. Mark's Gospel. The light was reconstructed in 1970 in memory of Arthur Jones. On the wall above the pulpit is an oak cross with a brass corpus. This corpus replaced a plaster one, donated by Emily Cruckshank, which was broken in 1988. The plaque on the cross now commemorates her as well as James Cruckshank.
The small oak credence table at the side of the Altar was given in memory of Alma Thomas, by her sister Anne Thompson, in 1980This portable Altar is made from pine and stands in the centre of the dais between the pulpit and the lectern. It is used at the 11am Eucharist services. It is positioned underneath the War Memorial for occasions such as weddings and funerals.
The two oak stools at the beginning of the choir stalls were given in 1981 in memory of Wilfred Leighton Walker, a church member for 72 years, by his wife. The choir stalls themselves are made from oak, and have the same carved design as the Communion rails. At the end of the choir stalls on your right can be seen the Processional Cross. This was given in memory of the Reverend and Mrs. Bowyer. The Reverend Bowyer was vicar of Connah's Quay from 1953 – 1965.Whiteley Brothers of Chester built the organ, on your left, in 1879. It was renovated in 1974 in memory of the Parry family of Pentre Golftyn Farm and restored in 2000 through money raised by the congregation and local businesses. At the side of the organ can be seen a pictorial record of the pew rents for St. Mark's in 1838. Note the number of pews, and the fact that 300 of the 500 seats available are not allowed to be rented at any time.
The plaque at the side of the organ refers to the original reredos, which was given in 1878.The window on the left of the Sanctuary shows Jesus offering his blessing after the Resurrection with the greeting, "Peace I leave with you". Below is a cameo of Mary and Martha at the tomb of Lazarus. The oak panels on either side of the High Altar were given in 1980 by O. W. Ellis and Miss H. Arnold in memory of her father, mother and brother. The present reredos was painted in 1924 and given as part of the refurbishment project, which included the extending of the then choir vestry, the repairing of the sacarium and the installation of choir seats. The credence table at the right of the High Altar, on which can be found the prayer book stand was given in memory of Vera and Paddy Welch. The intricately carved High Altar is made from oak and has five carved front panels. The main panel is overlaid with a carved cross and a crown of thorns. The outer panels on each side are in a Gothic window design. It was given by the choir in memory of those who fell in the Great War, a plaque referring to this can be found on the right hand wall, next to the entrance to the Priest's Vestry. The brass cross and candlesticks on the High Altar were given in memory of Mary Joy Hurlbutt, who died April 9th 1911, by her son. The Aumbry and light, on the right hand wall of the Sanctuary were given in June 1980 in memory of Hugh King Taylor and Mary Hannah Evans. The large brass Offertory plate, kept beneath the window to the right of the High Altar, has an embossed cross and the four faces from Revelation in its centre. Around the edge of the plate is the engraved inscription "All things come of Thee and of thine own do we give Thee". The window above the plate shows the angels of death reaping their harvest. One angel is carrying a sheaf; the other is holding a sickle. Strangely the angels wear the dalmatics of deacons and also priestly stoles. It was given in memory of Sarah Jane, the wife of James Davison. Also in the Sanctuary can be found the Bishop's Chair, one of the stools given in memory of Joseph Jones and a kneeling desk, both made of oak. The kneeling desk was given in 1939 by the Reverend R. D. Hughes and Captain I. T. Prince, Organist, in thanksgiving for recovery from illness. The Communion rails, also made of oak, were given in memory of Miss Williams in 1922.
The east Window was erected in 1912 in memory of Thomas Bate and depicts Jesus the Good Shepherd, the Crucifixion and Jesus the Light of the World. The scene from the Crucifixion incorporates the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Above the other two panels can be seen the letters I H S and the symbols depicting Alpha and Omega. At the bottom of the three panels can be found the Cross of Faith, the Heart of Charity and the Anchor of Hope.
The lectern is beautifully carved from oak in the shape of an eagle and was donated on September 23rd 1876 by Charles Davison. The oak base on which it stands was given in 1980 in memory of Sharp, Dean's Close. The Bible on the lectern was given in 1971, in memory of Alfred Henry Ashcroft, by his family. The lectern light was given in 1970 in memory of James Parry of Pentre Golftyn Farm. The public address system for the church was given in 1976, also in memory of James Parry.
This portable font is used at virtually all baptisms in the Parish Church. The bowl is made from copper and the stand is made from one of the pitch pine pews from the body of the church. It was designed by the Reverend D. P. Morris, a former vicar of the parish, and given by the Men's Society in 1989.
The War Memorial, positioned to the south of the Nave arch, is made of white marble, and was erected in 1920.A poppy wreath is placed at the base of the memorial every Remembrance Sunday. Directly below the memorial is a crucifix. This wooden cross has the figure of Christ dressed as a priest, with the crown of a king. Next to the memorial is the Votive Candle, the stool at the side of which, matches the one in the Sanctuary. The Votive Candle stand was given by Betty and Wynne Cotton in thanksgiving for the 150th anniversary of the church in 1986.
The window to the right of the War Memorial, like the stone font, is in memory of Cyril Davison. The top panel shows a stylised figure of the child being borne heavenwards by two angels into the open arms of our Saviour. The central panel shows Jesus calling the children to him and bears the same inscription as the font. The next two windows are in memory of Ellen and Charles Davison. The bottom panel of these two windows are identical and carry the Davison family coats of arms and motto – Probitate Et Labore. Ellen was obviously a woman of good works, thus the main panel illustrates Dorcas with her friends. The text is from Acts 9 v.36-39.The window in memory of Charles illustrates the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. The window given in 1917 in memory of Charles Hurlbutt, a Colonel in the R.W.F., shows Jesus healing the Centurion's servant. Charles was a favorite nephew of Charles Davison and inherited the estate at Farfield before his death. The Hurlbutt family coat of arms can be seen on the bottom panel of the window. The next window completes the former East Window. The left hand panel depicts the disciples gazing up after the Ascension of Christ.
The heavy pitch pine pews were installed in the Nave in 1876, following the building of the new Chancel. There are now only twelve rows of pews on either side of the church. On each side of the Nave, at the front of the pews, there are lightly stained kneeling rails that were given in memory of Mary Elizabeth Ashcroft and Nancy Mitchell. These are used as Communion rails at the 11am Eucharist services. At the far end of the Nave, above the Children's Corner can be found the second of Sister Seraphim's icons. This one is of the Holy Family and was given in memory of Austin and Annie Evans in 1992.At the back of the pews, opposite the icon can be found the prayer book cupboard, given in memory of J. B. Hughes by his sister Mrs. M. Chambers. On top of the cupboard stands a model of the church done by R.W. Hewitt of Kings Road in 1973.
Looking up from the Nave the Memorial Doors that form the entrance to the gallery are clearly visible. These doors were erected in 2000 with money given in memory of the deceased of the parish. Through these doors can be seen the stained glass window with the stylised symbol of the Evangelist St. Mark (the lion with book). On the left is the lily and on the right a white rose, these are both symbols of the Virgin Mary. On either side of the doors, immediately behind the pews, the gallery windows are made of small squares of opaque leaded glass in pale green and cream. A noticeable feature of the windows is the patches of black paint that adhere to them. This was used to black out the windows during the Second World War to prevent light from inside being spotted by enemy aircraft crews. The remains of the blackout paint can also be seen, from the gallery stairs, on the main window. At the top of the gallery stairs can be found twelve Standards from various local organisations. Access to the gallery is through the pair of glazed doors at the end of the Nave, which were donated by the Beetle Club in 1961.In front of the green and cream windows can be found two models of the church. The church on the left hand side was done by Stephanie Pratt. The church on the right hand side shows the church as it was before the extension in 1876.
As you leave church you can see the flagpole, which was given in memory of Maurice Hall. Graves of interest on the left include the Bate family vault, the pink marble pillar of ship builder Daniel Ferguson and his wife Elizabeth, the casket shaped tomb of the Reverend Morgan Davies, which has information about his life on the front, the stepped tomb with cross of the Reverend Thomas Williams, and to the left of this the grave of Charles and Ellen Davison. A number of the graves have small, unusual poems on them, and are well worth a look.


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Creating Default Templates in QuickBooks
By Harriet Gatter
Question: How do I make a particular template my default template in QuickBooks?
Answer: QuickBooks does not let you specify a particular template as your default template for a specific form, such as an invoice or purchase order. After using that specific template for a number of times, it will start coming up, but it's not a guarantee, nor an ideal solution.
One way to work around this is to make all the other templates of its kind inactive except for the one you want to use exclusively. In the list of templates, highlight the one you do not want to use. Right click on it, and select "Make Template Inactive." This will take it out of the list of templates. It will still be available to you if you want at a later date. You can view all your templates—active and inactive—by clicking "Include Inactive" at the bottom of the template list screen. You also can easily make it active again if you'd like.
Using the example of an invoice template, make all the invoice templates inactive except for the one you want to use all the time. This one will be the only one available for QuickBooks to choose. Repeat the process with the sales orders and the supplier purchase orders, which will have the effect of designating a default template for each.
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Police say Torres struck a 44-year-old man who was crossing North Western Avenue at 10:30 p.m. on April 20. The car was turning from West Madison Street onto the avenue and continued driving after striking the man, who suffered a head injury in the collision.
A tip led police to the suspect's car, police spokesman Sam Clemens said in a news release.
Torres was arrested Thursday by the Sioux Falls Police Department.


It's super easy for adults with ADHD to get on our own nerves by leaving certain things to do until the last minute.
Or how about this one? Not doing tasks at all.
Sometimes these oversights and avoidance drive my hubby crazy. Here's my argument: An important key to living with ADHD is prioritization. I had to learn to tell the difference between what actually needed to be completed yesterday and what I can do later.
I had to calm down and NOT let my priority function explode.
The past three weekends, for me, have involved running around with holiday functions, traveling to my daughters for Thanksgiving, getting blogs ready, managing two businesses, all completed BEFORE the holidays. Add training for bike races.
Imagine what the interior of my car looks like after running around last three weekends. It contained a blow up mattress (we need a place to sleep at my daughter's home), smelly cycling shoes, roasted almonds that got dropped between the seats, charging phone cords, and oodles of white dog hair from Riley.
The car was completely and totally a mess in every way.
Did I clean out the car right after we got home from the Thanksgiving weekend? Nope. Didn't happen. I was exhausted and not touching that stuff until I had to.
I'm sure lots of people think you should put everything away right away. I've so many other things in my life that are more important. Things that actually need to be done right away. After all, I have ADD. Every single time I have to motivate myself to clean the car, vacuum the seats, wash my cycling shoes, it takes extra effort.
I let necessity dictate the timeline for cleaning out the car.
Necessity makes itself evident this past weekend, where I needed to take my dog on a hike. After all, Riley spend nine hours in the car. One way. To get back to the office, I needed to be able to get into the car.
I actually pulled things out of the car and set them inside the foyer. I got out the shop vac because who wants their brand new black sweater covered with white dog hair?
I did it. I ended up setting aside time to do some cleaning and organizing. I split my time between doing the dishes and putting away our travel stuff. I didn't want to do either of those tasks.
I didn't freak too much about having to do either of them.
Don't waste your time and energy trying to make your life perfect.
Some tings need to be more perfect others. Make a list. Prioritize your list by putting 1, 2, or 3 next to your tasks. Mine would probably put washing dishes and cleaning out the car are low on the list.
If you put everything at the top of your list, you create an impossible expectation for yourself. Your list might look different than mine. By making a list, you give yourself a visual aid to come back to, when you need help figuring out what to do next.


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I'm the author of five books of poetry, a critical book on Theodore Roethke, and a translation of selected poems from the contemporary Spanish poet Julio Martinez Mesanza. I've also collaborated with composers. Prizes for my work include a Discovery Award; Fulbright positions in Spain and at the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry of Queen's University, Belfast; and fellowships from the Camargo Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. An emeritus professor at the University of Cincinnati, I serve as editor-at-large for The Cincinnati Review.
I'm available for readings, workshops, and talks. Please use the tabs for further information and to contact me.
My new book of poetry Immediate Song came out from Milkweed Editions in March of 2019.
At the 2019 AWP conference bookfair, I'll be signing copies of Immediate Song at the Milkweed Editions table (3012, 3014) on Thursday, March 28th, from 2:00 to 2:30.
The book will be launched in Cincinnati at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, on Thursday, April 25th. Details to follow.
Westminister College, Salt Lake City, Utah, Monday, February 3rd.
My poem, "Night Sky" appeared in the Winter & Spring 2019 issue of Poetry Northwest and was featured on the Academy of American Poets website; the link is below.
Two lyric essays are forthcoming in Hotel Amerika and The Carolina Quarterly. And my translations of four poems by the contemporary Spanish poet Juan Lamillar are forthcoming in Notre Dame Review.


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.In stdlib.h void exit "int status" void _Exit "int status"
The exit and _Exit functions terminate a process.
The _Exit function terminates without calling the functions registered with the atexit(3) function, and may or may not perform the other actions listed. Both functions make the low-order eight bits of the status argument available to a parent process which has called a wait 2 -family function.
The C Standard (-isoC-99) defines the values 0, EXIT_SUCCESS, and EXIT_FAILURE as possible values of status. Cooperating processes may use other values; in a program which might be called by a mail transfer agent, the values described in sysexits(3) may be used to provide more information to the parent process.
Note that exit does nothing to prevent bottomless recursion should a function registered using atexit(3) itself call exit. Such functions must call _Exit instead (although this has other effects as well which may not be desired).
The exit and _Exit functions never return.


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As the name describes, we spotlight those aspects of behavior and perception that impact self awareness and control the resulting behaviors. This approach highlights areas for improvement in Leadership and Communication, both individually and systematically. At the operational level, specifically, the cockpit or the physician-patient interface, the likelihood of errors is dictated by the lack of Human Factor (HF) skills. Our specialty is taking the academic and making it operational!
The most obvious indicators of impending errors are presented through communication, or lack thereof. Often it is the non-verbal expressions that can be the most telling. These concepts have been developed over the last 40 years in aviation safety. The lead operators in aviation, the Captains, did not jump at this culture change as a means to safety improvement. Captains were "infallible", "the final authority", had "paid their dues", "been there done that", which is a familiar response for similar personalities in high stress positions. Much of that attitude is also supported by the behavior of the passenger or the patient. They have placed the pilot and the physician on a pedestal as a superior individual worthy of unconditional trust. That culture created resistance to acceptance of error or failure. In some serious aviation accidents, it became clear during the investigations that other crew members were either unwilling to challenge the authority of the Captain or had an unfounded belief in his or her infallibility. Likewise, there are plenty of medical cases where an unacceptable outcome can be attributed to team members unwillingness to raise issues with the physician or team leader. The Mindseye Optimal Performance Model creates a Risk Mitigation strategy that inoculates the operator against error.


If you want added comfort and support for your bed, but you can't afford to go out and buy a brand new mattress, another option is to get a mattress topper. This is a one to three or four inch thick piece of foam material (often memory foam), that you just lay over the top of your existing mattress. It will help to give you added comfort, and provide support where your old mattress may be lacking.
One of the most common types of mattress toppers is that which is made of memory foam. This provides comfort and support, and it doesn't get hot, so you don't end up sweating in your sleep. Many people swear by using these mattress toppers, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are perfect. There are benefits as well as disadvantages to using mattress toppers. Today, we are going to discuss both the pros and the cons.
Perspiration – The average person sweats out about two pints of fluid every night. This goes directly into your mattress, and it stays there. If you have a mattress topper, you can remove it and clean it regularly, and the perspiration never reaches your mattress.
Dead Skin – We lose skin cells all the time, and at night they get trapped in the mattress fibers. Again, using a topper will prevent this from happening. You will continue to shed dead skin cells, but the topper can be washed. It is also good for keeping your mattress free of bacteria.
Settlement – Over time, your mattress is bound to settle, and you will notice indentations. A mattress topper will help to alleviate this problem. All that is really going to end up sagging or getting indentations is the topper, which is a lot cheaper to replace than the mattress itself.
Obviously, mattress toppers do offer a lot of benefits for users. To begin with, they help to reduce pressure on your body. In fact, memory foam is used in a lot of things besides mattress toppers for this very reason, including chairs, shoe insoles, and full mattresses. Let's take a look at some of the best features and benefits mattress toppers have to offer.
Comfort – If your mattress is too firm, a foam mattress topper can make it a lot softer and more comfortable. You won't find yourself tossing and turning to get comfortable nearly as much if you use a topper.
Many Styles – There are a variety of styles of toppers you can choose from. Many people who have back issues tend to like the egg crate variety, which also tend to often be the least expensive type you can get.
Value – If your mattress isn't comfortable, but you can't afford to spend thousands of dollars on a new one, you can save a lot of money with a mattress topper. Just adding two to three inches of thickness can make all the difference in the world, and costs a lot less.
Coolness – One of the best features of memory foam mattress toppers is that they allow you to sleep nice and cool. Some foams are made in a way that air flows freely, so heat isn't trapped, and you don't wake up sweaty.
Durability – Many people think that because mattress covers are cheap that they aren't durable. If you spend a bit more to get a good quality topper, you can expect it to hold up for at least four or five years.
Bedding – Because of the popularity of mattress toppers, sheets are now made to fit over both the mattress and the topper. You can find sheets, pads, protectors, etc. for mattresses that are large enough to accommodate any mattress topper.
Availability – You don't have to shop at a specialty mattress store to find great deals on mattress toppers. They are available in just about every department store, and you can usually find quality toppers for less than $200.
Now we have to discuss the drawbacks to using mattress toppers. For the most part, they are a great thing to have, and they provide you with lots of added comfort and support, not to mention protecting your mattress. But, there are a few negatives that need to be pointed out before you run out and buy a mattress topper.
Foam Breaks Down – Over time, memory foam, like any foam, is going to break down and you won't have the comfort or support that you originally had. You do have to replace mattress toppers every couple of years.
Gases – Memory foam is made with a lot of chemicals, and when you first get a mattress topper, it isn't going to smell pretty. It is a good idea to let it air out for a few days before putting it on your bed.
Price – Depending on the brand and the materials, some mattress toppers can be quite pricey. You will need to do your homework and shop around to get the best deal. Department stores often offer the lowest prices on toppers.
Not Eco-Friendly – Memory foam is not eco-friendly. When it comes time to replace your mattress topper, it is going to sit in a landfill for many years as it will not break down.
Rather than spending a lot of money on a brand new mattress, you might want to give a mattress topper a try first. This is going to extend the life of your current mattress, and help you sleep better at night. A mattress topper adds comfort and support to any bed, and there are a lot more benefits than disadvantages.


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If you've formed a nonprofit, you'll want to know the filings required to maintain your nonprofit corporation and federal tax-exempt status. This information serves as a general guide to what it takes to maintain compliance for your 501(c) nonprofit, although it may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits.
Nonprofits are held to a high standard of government regulation and public scrutiny. This is for good reason, as 501(c) nonprofits are exempt from federal corporate taxes and have access to public funding. These benefits are not typically available to for-profit businesses, so laws are in place to protect the public and ensure nonprofits do not abuse their financial privileges. States and the IRS have ongoing requirements that nonprofits must meet.
Importance of Compliance
While a 501(c) nonprofit receives key financial benefits, the penalties for failing to meet government requirements can be very serious. The IRS can revoke a nonprofit's tax exemption and impose fines that can accrue daily. A state can administratively dissolve a nonprofit corporation and levy steep financial penalties. Outside of state and federal requirements, an organization can lose out on a grant or large donation as a result of not keeping itself in good standing. A proactive approach to compliance helps ensure sustained success and the cost is small in comparison to the much larger costs of citations and penalties.
Key Aspects of Compliance
The IRS provides tax exemptions to eligible nonprofits under Internal Revenue Code 501(c). Public charities and private foundations receive 501(c)(3) tax exemption. The IRS scrutinizes organizations when they apply for 501(c)(3) status, but also ensure that those organizations meet the ongoing obligations to remain eligible. Nonprofits must file a 990 tax form each year with the IRS to disclose their financial data for the year.
Each state has their own set of requirements. The state in which a nonprofit has incorporated will impose requirements on the nonprofit and those responsibilities may span across multiple state agencies. Such responsibilities may include:
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As nonprofits expand outside of their state of incorporation or begin to operate nationwide, they must meet the requirements of other states as well.
It's important for nonprofits to keep adequate and complete records. This will prove critical when board members or donors request information, when applying for funding, or in the event of an audit. These records are also necessary for submitting applications and renewal filings with various government agencies.
Compliance lays a strong foundation for your nonprofit's success, letting you make plans and fulfill them with confidence. It builds trust with potential donors and safeguards your reputation. Most importantly, it gives you peace of mind so you can focus on fulfilling your mission and maximizing your impact.
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