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Here are the top 5 retail stores crushing their collaborations.
Packer Shoes humble beginnings started all the way back in 1907, making it the longest standing retailer in the list by far. Their incomparable heritage and curation of footwear, not forgetting their collaborations, has lead to them becoming one of the most respected retailers in the world.
There are 2 pairs that force the inclusion of Packer shoes. The Raewkwon x Diadora N9000 ‘Purple Tapes’ and the Asics Gel-Lyte III ‘Dirty Buck’. Both amazing shoes! The first pays great attention to detail throughout, paying homage to Wu-Tang legend ‘Raekwon’, while the later oozes quality and class with its classic colourway.
Established in the early 90’s, Scottish based retailer quickly cemented itself as the local spot to find exclusive footwear, alongside a broad range of European and US streetwear brands. Today, Hanon is respected globally by the sneaker community for it’s quality footwear and multiple collaborations.
Connecting with brands such as ASICS, Diadora and Reebok to name a few, as well as a remarkable 10+ year relation with New balance, it’s fair to say Hanon’s design team has been more than busy! And although some design may fall short of rememberable, they have hit bulls-eye more than a few times.
My personal favourites; the Asics Gel-Lyte III ‘Wildcats’ and ‘Solstice’, New Balance 1500 ‘Chosen Few’ and the Diadora N9000 ‘Saturday Special’, which is a cut above the rest in my opinion. Plus, their inspiration behind each pair is always worth a read, which you can find here.
Established in 2002, Solebox is a must visit if you ever find yourself in Berlin. It’s range of sneakers, from exclusive to high end, tickle the wallets of avid sneakerheads. And when they released the Adidas Ultra Boost collaboration, thats when they really caught my attention.
Taking advantage of the then new Ultraboost silhouette, they used the uncaged approach similarly adopted by Hypebeast to create a simply yet striking colourway. Since then, I believe some of their creation have gone unloved. Designs such as the Adidas Yung-1, Diadora ‘Azzurro’ and most notably the New Balance ‘Toothpaste’ pack, have been heavily overlooked.
The London based retailer opened in 2002 and since then has been a sneakerheads destination for rare footwear and exclusive releases. Based in the heart of the City, it has provided the necessary fuel to keep the sneaker community buzzing with its store launches, events and collaborations.
In its relatively short lifespan, its has connected with leading brands such as Nike, Le Coq Sportif, Reebok, Adidas and New Balance. However, it’s work with Asics on the Gel-Lyte III ‘Squad’ and Saucony with the "Only in Soho" and ‘Only in Tokyo’, gave Footpatrol a larger presence and respect in the global footwear community.
I just wished they did more with their recent design of the Adidas Futureraft 4D.
Undoubtedly the best store to do it! The Japenese retailer has repeatedly proven itself as leader of the pack when it comes to collaborations by providing some of the most iconic designs and colourways of this generation.
It began with Air Max 1 ‘Safari’, the first ever Air Max 1 collaboration. Needless to say, it became an instant grail. Limited in quantity and unique in design, the collaborative floodgates opened. At one stage, Hommyo told Sole Collector that the shop releases at least one collaborative project each month!
However, it seems like Nike and Atmos have created the most effective relationship.. They have produced some of the most coveted pairs in sneaker history, including The Viotech pack, Animal pack, Atmos Elephant and Duck Camos. There most recent effort, brought the classic Safari print to the Lebron 16, which is sure to be another big hit.
Special mention to Barcelona’s Limited Editions collaboration with Diadora, creating the Castellers and Carrefocs. Unbelievable quality and design!


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Imagine that you’re in an elevator minding your own business when a top-level executive with the influence to jumpstart your career walks in and says hello. You have no more than the time it takes to reach the exec’s destination to introduce yourself and why you’re important to the company’s future. That’s the idea behind an elevator pitch.
Whether you’re a student or an experienced professional, a solid elevator pitch can help you make the most of professional networking events. It can also help you to shine during that crucial “tell me about yourself” section of a job interview.
Your pitch should be a short, succinct introduction to who you are, what you’ve done, and maybe even where you see yourself in the future. You want to make it memorable, but it’s important to stay true to your personal style. If you have a personal story that illustrates your passion for an industry or a company, feel free to share it. But don’t force it. Hiring managers will know when you’re being genuine and when you’re faking.
At the end of the day, an elevator pitch is about leaving someone with the impression that their time will be well spent getting to know you better. A lot of people think that they’ll just wing it – after all, it’s just a self-introduction, they tell themselves. Yet, the reality is that the better prepared you are, the better your chances of success.
Mastering your elevator pitch can take time, but the potential payoff makes it worth the effort. These tips should help you craft a compelling pitch.
By definition, an elevator pitch should be brief. For networking purposes, a 30-second pitch should suffice. But some situations, such as the start of a job interview, may merit a self-introduction that takes a minute or two and includes additional details. Therefore, it helps to have a short and long version ready.
Like a resume, an elevator pitch should be tailored to your target audience. Let’s say you’re a data analyst trying to make the transition into a marketing role. Your interviewer will likely be less interested in the inner workings of your data models than how your analysis impacted the goals of the sales and marketing team. Keep this in mind when you craft your pitch.
Chances are not every interviewer will set you up to run through your pitch from start to finish. Many will start off with the classic “Tell me about yourself…” prompt, in which case you probably won’t have to deviate from your script. Others might start off by asking, “What made you decide to apply to this role?” or “What can you do for us?”. In this case, you can still utilize the core components of your pitch, but you’ll need to adjust the presentation on the fly to sync up with your interviewer.
Your elevator pitch should provide an overview of who you are and what you’ve done. Don’t try to cover everything. You want to make it memorable. You want to highlight some of your accomplishments. But leave room for follow-up questions.
Telling you to script out your pitch and to deliver it naturally may seem like contradictory advice, but it’s not. Pitching yourself, especially in the context of a job interview, can be stressful. The idea is to practice your pitch until you know it inside and out. Knowing you’re well-prepared will help you relax, especially when confronted by a high-stress situation. It will also let you deliver your pitch in a calm and collected manner.
The following is an example of a longer-form elevator pitch – the type that you might use to introduce yourself at a job interview. Again, you should feel free to make your elevator pitch your own, and let your personality show through.
Currently, I am a business analyst that acts as a consultant to internal clients.
In this role, I determine research goals with stakeholders across organization, work with internal and external datasets, construct databases and models, and present relevant findings and recommendations to executive-level colleagues.
I was instrumental in automating and streamlining many of our workflows, which earned me a promotion last year. But I am probably most proud of my success in supplying our sales team with great insights – my research was used to make critical changes to the sales process, leading to a revenue uplift of more than 15%.
Prior to this position, I worked as a business analyst for an educational software company, where I used CRM data to generate recommendations for business process improvements.
My educational background is in business, and I focused many of my classes on acquiring the quantitative skills needed to be a successful analyst.
With more than three years of experience under my belt, I’m seeking to apply my quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to a more strategic position. I’ve had a lot of success working with both internal and external clients, which is I believe that the role of associate consultant is a great match for me.

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Download Myths and Legends of China ebook. In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government’s’ Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century.
Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, the volume opens with an introductory chapter on the origins of the Chinese people. In succeeding chapters, Mr. Werner’s readable, well-illustrated text considers the gods of China and myths of stars, thunder, lightning, wind and rain; of water and fire; of epidemics, medicine, and exorcism; as well as tales about the goddess of mercy, the guardian of the gate of heaven, accounts of how the Monkey became a god, and much more.
In addition, 32 striking illustrations depict such traditional deities as the Spirit That Clears the Way, civilian and military Door Gods, the Kitchen-God, Dragon-Gods, the Gods of Happiness, Office, and Longevity, and others.
Engrossing and informative, Myths and Legends of China will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to anyone interested in Chinese art, culture, or philosophy.
I have the original hardbound copy of this book by E. T. C. Werner, with its delightful full page color illustrations–but I also love having this Kindle version, which I can read on my PC, tablet and phone using free Kindle Software. It’s so much easier being able to search an eBook, take notes, cut and paste (with the latest software update), and make bookmarks, and synchronize them all.
Granted, nothing beats holding the original, with its rich, musty leather, but on the other hand, it’s so hold I hesitate to hold it too much. So three cheers for eBooks. I think you’ll like the stories. And read about E.T.C. on Wikipedia. He wrote some other books as well that I’ve found every enjoyable. A British diplomat from the 1860s to about 1914, he was also a brilliant Sinologist. He lived almost 90 years (1864-1954–just 2 years before I was born, amazingly).

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Get Ready For The Biggest Party Of The Year In Florida: Mardi Gras At Universal Studios!
With half of 2018 gone by, 2019 will be here in the blink of an eye and so will the biggest party of the year – Mardi Gras!
Our expert guides at Five Star Private VIP Tours have put together a little guide to make sure you don’t miss out on the most incredible event at Universal Studios!
Literally meaning ‘Fat Tuesday’ and followed by ‘Ash Wednesday’, Mardi Gras is a religious observation that marks the start of Lent’s forty days of dietary restrictions.
Basically, it was on Mardi Gras that a carnival was held for people to devour meat and drinks in, before they had to bid farewell to flesh for the following forty days.
Although the religious significance faded over time, Mardi Gras is still celebrated more so for the fun and parade.
Scheduled to begin on February 9 and go on all the way up to April 4, 2019, Mardi Gras is one of the biggest parties at Universal Studio, Orlando.
Every single night is an exhibit of outrageous celebrations with parades, incredible food and plenty of authentic entertainment on the streets of French Quarter Courtyard, with streets full of Mardi Gras floats to add to the fun.
Also, much like the event this year, Universal Mardi Gras 2019 will also host some of the most happening live concerts featuring your favorite artists on select nights.
Mardi Gras is definitely an event that should not be missed! Spend one night to enjoy the concert and at least one more to take in all the regular parades and fantastic detailing Universal Studio works on all year to bring you the most authentic Mardi Gras experience.
While the specific schedule will be up closer to the event, now is the perfect time to start planning your vacation to experience this incredible party!
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Make the most of your trip to Universal Studios, Orlando, and experience the Mardi Gras in the most fun possible way by booking a private Universal Studios VIP Tour with Five Star VIP Tours!
From being taken in luxury transportation from the doorstep of your accommodation to ensuring you get exclusive VIP spots for all the parades and concerts that are of interest to you, and minimal wait time for any attractions you want to experience – your private Universal Studios VIP Tour guides promise to take care of it all while you have to do is relax and enjoy!
Enjoy the most memorable springtime fun with incredible street performers, bright costumes and infinite beads all over the place. Catch your favorite musicians in concerts on select nights and amazing bands from New Orleans every night along with the most scrumptious Cajun food at Universal Mardi Gras. Be a part of all the fun and experience Five Star Private VIP Tours!
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Protesters shut down Interstate 5 North near Nobel Drive in San Diego, Nov. 26, 2014.
Several dozen student protesters from UC San Diego lined up across a La Jolla stretch of Interstate 5 for about a half-hour Wednesday, causing a miles-long backup and angering motorists.
The protests in San Diego are spurred by the decision Monday to not file charges in Ferguson, Missouri, against a white police officer who killed an unarmed 18-year-old black man in August.
Another demonstration is planned at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex. According to the Facebook page for United Against Police Terror - San Diego, nearly 700 people by about 11:30 p.m. had said they would be at the protest.
Awbrey said that Tuesday night's protests were mostly peaceful, but six people were arrested.
"Thanks to SDPD’s work with the community, there was no reported vandalism," he said. "SDPD remains in close coordination with CHP and other local law enforcement agencies to make sure people’s first amendment rights are protected and criminal acts are quickly addressed."
The protest on northbound I-5 near Nobel Drive began about 6:50 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. It ended peacefully around 7:20 a.m. with demonstrators walking off the freeway and continuing their march on city streets.
Protesters, led by an unidentified man with a bullhorn, held signs objecting to a Missouri grand jury's decision not to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the Aug. 9 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was unarmed but allegedly came at the officer and, at one point, tried to take his service weapon.
San Diego police continued to monitor the protesters movements as they marched on city streets.
Protesters briefly blocked Interstate 5 north near Nobel Drive in San Diego during the morning commute Wednesday before being escorted off the freeway by police.
Hundreds of protesters in San Diego took to the streets Tuesday night, demonstrating in response to a Missouri grand jury's decision not to charge a white police officer for the shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old black man.
There were two evening protests, one in City Heights and the second in downtown San Diego. The City Heights protesters began marching from the City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex in the 3700 block of Fairmount Avenue and briefly made their way onto the northbound lanes of state Route 15 at University Avenue, where they blocked freeway traffic.
The California Highway Patrol closed the freeway at that location about 8:15 p.m. because of the demonstration. About half an hour later, the CHP said the lanes were open but the on- and off-ramps remained closed.
U-T San Diego reported that the protesters left the freeway, returning to University Avenue.
As the crowd grew near University and 41st Street, some began hurling water bottles at police, who declared an unlawful assembly. The U-T said demonstrators also threw rocks at police officers, and one CHP officer was spit on. Six protesters were arrested, according to the U-T.
The demonstrators returned to state Route 15 around 10 p.m. and blocked the northbound and southbound lanes near El Cajon Boulevard before police quickly cleared the freeway, the U-T said. A U.S. flag also was set afire.
Hundreds of San Diegans protested in City Heights and downtown San Diego Tuesday night the decision by a Missouri grand jury not to charge white police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black man.
About 20 people attended the first demonstration that started at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego. The organizers used a Facebook page to promote the event.
The site is run by the group Uhuru Solidarity Movement. Before the grand jury announcement Monday night in Missouri, the group said it would hold a protest after the decision regardless of whether officer Wilson was indicted in the killing of Brown in August.
United Against Police Terror - San Diego organizer Cathy Mendonca stands in front of the Mid-City Police Substation on Fairmount Avenue on Nov. 25, 2014.
Cathy Mendonca with the group United Against Police Terror - San Diego helped organize the protest at the City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex at 3795 Fairmount Ave. More than 400 people had sent RSVPs on Facebook to attend the demonstration.
Interviewed before the demonstration, Mendonca said that unfortunately she was not surprised by the decision not to charge the Ferguson police officer in Brown's death. "But that’s why we want to mobilize the community,” she said.
She organized a local protest on Ferguson this past summer.
Xavier McGregor, an organizer with Uhuru, said in an interview before Tuesday night's protests that San Diego's minority community, like the one in Ferguson, has an adversarial relationship with the police.
Uhuru Solidarity Movement organizer Xavier McGregor discusses a San Diego protest scheduled Nov. 25, 2014 in response to a Missouri grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.
“I think there is a much more repressive tradition of police terror in San Diego and brutality,” McGregor said. "Countless times this police department has tried to change its image with half-hearted attempts to reach out to the community to offer police hotlines, which the community has used. The community has gone out and had their voices heard, but again the issue isn’t being addressed."
The San Diego Police Department has been working to improve its relationship with minority communities this year after public outcry and the department's own data showed black and Latino drivers are subject to more traffic stops and searches than other racial and ethnic groups.
Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman has been meeting with residents in southeastern San Diego, a predominantly black neighborhood. As a result, she's changed department policies so officers are less likely to ask everyone they stop whether they're on probation and less likely to sit those they detain on the curb — practices considered especially offensive in the black community — and rolled out police body cameras in the city's most diverse neighborhoods.
The San Diego Police Department completely supports our public’s right to peacefully assemble and express their views. Our role will be to ensure everyone’s first amendment right to express themselves is respected in a safe and peaceful manner. Together we can set the national model for community trust and cooperation between all communities and our police department.
Despite a call from the Brown family for supporters to keep things civil, several violent protests that included fires and looting broke out in Ferguson on Monday night, shortly after the verdict was read in the case. But there were no such incidents in San Diego County, according to local authorities.
For more than three months, the officer-involved shooting death of Michael Brown has shined a national spotlight on the small Missouri town of Ferguson outside of St. Louis, and the issue of racism.
Brown was fatally shot on a residential street in broad daylight on Aug. 9 while allegedly trying to evade arrest by Wilson. At the time, Wilson, who had been with the Ferguson Police Department less than three years, was responding to a robbery call in the area and had stopped Brown and an another young man for questioning.
Don Dripps, a professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, told City News Service that an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice could bring far more change to Ferguson than the prosecution of one police officer.
Such an investigation could result in a "consent decree" that would place the police department under a federal monitor, tighten use-of-force restrictions and require reporting of interactions between officers and the public. The restrictions would be imposed if a pattern of civil rights violations was found, he said.
Police departments in Detroit, New Orleans and Pittsburgh are operating under consent decrees, he said.
Dripps said it was "extraordinary" for McCulloch to go through a grand jury and, even more so, to make the testimony and exhibits public.
"It didn't prevent violence in the community — it happened," Dripps said. "If that was the goal, it didn't work."
Justin Brooks, the director of the California Innocence Project at the California Western School of Law in San Diego, said that based on similar cases in the past, he isn't sure if positive change will come from Brown's death.
"I don't see enough change that's occurred because people are polarized in their positions," Brooks said. He said some people believe police have no racial bias, while others are so angered by it that they set fires.
He called the grand jury decision an "extraordinary result" because it's rare that prosecutors are unable to obtain an indictment.
Brooks, who works to free wrongfully imprisoned inmates, criticized the decision to go through the secretive grand jury process. In a more public proceeding, the evidence would come out piece-by-piece, he said.
"The general public would have a greater acceptance of it," Brooks said.
He said he hopes the episode leads to greater training for police officers.
San Diegans demonstrated downtown and in City Heights Nov. 25, 2014 to express solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri, residents who feel a grand jury failed to bring to justice a white police officer who fatally shot a black teen there in August.
KPBS' Tom Fudge and Patty Lane contributed to the Midday Edition segment. Associated Press and City News Service contributed to this report.

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On the occasion this year of the 160th anniversary of birth of Maria Konopnicka, Polish Post has issued on 23rd May 2002 the below postage stamp.
Maria Konopnicka born Wasilowska, poet, novelist, author works for children, translator, was born on 23rd May 1842. She made her debut as a poet in the press in 1870 with the poem "Winter Morning", which she published under the pen-name Maria of W.K. in the press title "Kaliszanin".
In 1880 she wrote her first book "From the past. Dramatic episodes", dedicated to positivist ideals. This book, which protagonists have been the great martyrs of the science /Hypatia, Vesalius, Galileo/ persecuted by the authorities of the Church, draw on her head attacks of the conservative critic.
Starting from 1890 abode in some countries of Western Europe co-operating with Polish press. She was a co-organiser of the international protest against the persecution of Polish children in a Polish town Września /1901-1902/.
In 1902 on the occasion of her 25th anniversary of literature work she received from the society as a gift a manor.
Konopnicka has gained a huge popularity and authority thanks to her patriot and social lyric in which she has been describing with bitter irony the flagrant symptoms of poverty and human harm. Maria Konopnicka died the 8th October 1910 in Lvov.
On the day of introduction of the stamp in circulation will be issued for sale an FDC, cancelled special issue in use of the Post Office Warszawa 1.
The seventh visit of Pope John Paul II in Poland will take place in the days from 16th to 19th of August current year. The Pope will visit among other the sanctuary of Calvary Zebrzydowska, celebrating its 400 years anniversary. The pope will also consecrate the basilica of God's Mercy in Łagiewniki in Cracow.
NB ! - On 4th August 2002 Mr. Jerzy Krysiak (Sweden) has informed me that Slania has not made the two small stamps, but only the sheetlet. But since the stamps are part of the set, they are shown here for those interested.
face value 1, 10 PLN - the pope John Paul II on the background of the basilica of Virgin Mary of the Angel from the sanctuary in Calvary Zebrzydowska. The sanctuary has been erected at the beginning of the XVII c. as the foundation of Mikołaj Zebrzydowski and is to-day in Poland one of the most interesting architectural and landscape site as well as the most frequented pilgrimage place in Poland. With this sanctuary was strongly bound The Saint Father John Paul II, who was coming here frequently.
face value 1, 80 PLN - the pope John Paul II on the background of the sanctuary of God's Mercy in Łagiewniki. It is situated on the estate of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Virgin Mary's Mercy. The convent of this congregation was well known to the pope. Already during the occupation times, going to his work in Solvey he was passing by the site and was calling at the monastery's chapel.
face value 3, 20 PLN - the silhouette of the pope John Paul II on the background of the Wawel castle. The hill of Wawel in Cracow was from the dawn of the Polish history a centre of the authority secular and ecclesiastic. In the year 1000 has been created in Cracow the seat of the episcopate and soon after has been erected on the Wawel hill the first cathedral. The Wawel castle was used by the sovereigns of Poland as a residence from the first half of the XI century up to the beginning of the XVII c. It got its present shape in the years 1504-1535 by the times of the kings Aleksander Jagiellończyk /1501-1506/ and Zygmunt Stary /1506-1548/.
On the day of introduction of the stamps into circulation will be issued for sale three types of FDC, cancelled with two daters special issues, in use of the Post Office Kraków 1.
In the days 4-6 October will take place the mentioned event. The object of the taking place every four years convention is the election of the new authorities of the Association. In the convention will participate 54 delegates, honour members of PPA and the representatives of Polish Post.
The post stamp brought into circulation which commemorates this event represents the Well-room of Mineral Waters. Constructed from timber in Switzerland style it has been erected in the years 1880-1881 according to the design of Edward Cichocki.
Ciechocinek - called the Pearl of the Polish Health Resorts is one of the most famous resort. It is hold in estimation thanks to its natural healing springs and microclimate. The wealth of Ciechocinek are salt waters having therapeutic proprieties.
The turning point in the history of Ciechocinek was the year 1836, when in the local inn have been installed four therapeutic copper bath tubs. This has initiated the Spring Plant which was the origin of the resort. With the time Ciechocinek has been growing more and more popular, have been erected pension houses for the more and more numerous visitors. The resort was expending and developing. It ended by granting to Ciechocinek in 1916 the rights of a city.
As before Ciechocinek attracts to-day bathers and holiday visitors not only because of its healing properties but also for its picturesque landscape, the green of the numerous squares and stroll areas.
In 1999 Poland initiated a series of stamps, named "Polonica" which reproduce stamps of other nations honouring accomplished Polish natives. Two of four stamps in this series, issued on December 12, 2003, include Swedish stamps which were engraved by Cz. Slania.
The Swedish stamp issued in 2000, honouring Wislawa Szymborska for her winning of the 1996 Nobel Prize (Scott 2399a) is shown on the 1.20 Zl-stamp. The other stamp, a value of 2.10 Zl, shows the stamp issued in 1986, depicting the presentation of the Nobel Prize by King Carl XVI Gustav to Czeslaw Milosz (Scott 1598).
Both of the original Swedish stamps were engraved by Slania. The Polonica set is designed by Maciej Jecrysik and printed in sheets of 25 by lithography, not intaglio.
Click on the links -- or the images -- to see the original Swedish stamps for 1986 and 2000 respectively. The links will open in a new window.
Poland 2003. Replica of Sweden 2000, Nobel Prize Laureate Wislawa Szymborska. See also the Polish commemorative stationery, issued in 2006.
Poland 2003. Replica of Sweden 1986, King Carl Gustaf's 40th birthday.
Please note that the Polish stamps have security perforations, whereas the original Swedish stamps have ordinary perforation.
The screened images are faithful to the designs, showing the strong engraving lines of the originals and the signature of Slania. These stamps, while not printed from die created by Slania, should be considered Slania-related items, because they include designs which were originally executed by him. On the upper selvedge of the Polish stamps is printed the word "POLONICA" (not shown here).
Source: CSSG-quarterly "Close-Up" No. 1/2004.


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When Can You Stop Payment on a Check?
Contact the bank as soon as possible; notify them orally that you wish to stop payment on the check.
The bank may often request a written statement; if so, issue them your written request as soon as possible.
Make notes in your own accounts regarding the stopped payment.
If necessary, you may wish to inform the recipient of the check that you have put a stop on the payment. If needed, you may consider an alternate form of payment. Some banks charge a fee for stopping payments on a check.
What If Someone Stopped Payment on a Check Issued to Me?
If you have been issued a check, and payment was stopped on it, you may be able to sue for damages. You will need to file with the court, and will need to provide evidence regarding the check and your losses. You can usually sue for the amount on the check, plus damages. You should be careful whenever you need to stop payment on your own check, as these types of legal penalties can be applied to you as well.
A postdated check is one that can only be cashed after a certain date has passed, which is indicated on the check. This can help the issuer of the check avoid financial problems like bounced checks and insufficient funds. For instance, the person may post-date the check to a date after their next pay day. It’s usually customary to inform the recipient of such as check that it has been post-dated.
What Other Legal Issues Are Related to Check Stop Payments?
Another legal issue related to check stop payments is that of breach of contract. For instance, the contract may require the person to issue payment for a product or services on a certain date. If they make the payment with a check, but put a stop on the payment, they might cause a breach of contract situation. Another legal issue to look out for is that of fraud and forgery on a check.
Do I Need a Lawyer for Help with Check Stop Payments?
Stopping payment on a check may be necessary at times, but there can also be consequences when doing so. You may need to hire a lawyer if you're facing legal issues due to a stopped check payment. Your bankruptcy attorney can help you file a claim if necessary and can represent you during trial.

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Here we go again. David Meade is once again in the news predicting the rapture will take place on 23 April 2018, according to AJC article “Is the world ending on April 23? No, but here’s what that Planet X conspiracy is all about“. This comes after his failed attempt to predict the end of the world last April, later updated to the fall. Now, we have the end of the world, 2018 edition.
Granted, at least this time, he is only predicting “the rapture“, an unbiblical belief that Christ will secretly return and spirit off believers into Heaven before the Great Tribulation and before His real “second” coming, but those can count would realize it really would be His third coming.
Most of all, when are we going to learn that we can know when the time is near, much like the seasons, but not really know the exact time until events start unfolding in a specific way?
Do people really think they know more than Christ did when He made this statement? Those words were written for not just those standing there at that time but for us as well!
The problem with mainstream Christianity is that they claim to “believe” but they don’t really believe God or the Bible.
Jesus Christ did not lie to us.
Many of the xcogs believe God is some sort of a twinity. Most professing religious people think God is some Trinity. Whether twinity or trinity: no beginning and no end, eternal existence, but send them to Deuteronomy and ask them who said the following?
There is no hint of plural gods in those verses, and life goes on.
Actually, Jn 17:25 does hint at a plurality. The world did not know the Father because Jesus came to reveal the Father.
No one has seen God the Father except Christ, and that includes Moses.
Yet, the Bible makes it clear that Moses did see God when He passed by Him (Ex 33:20-23). So, who did MOses see? The only thing we can logically do is to believe the Bible when it claims that Jesus not only came from God but is God.
sup>15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he (the Word, Who was and is God, made flesh) of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
When I said “There is no hint of plural gods in those verses, and life goes on,” I was referring to the verses just mentioned, Deut 32:39-40, and I was not referring to John 17:25. I apologize for the confusion there.
As an aside there are dozens of places in the New Testament KJV where the definite article “the” is not shown in front of the word God, but it should be there.
…Now let’s look at John 1:1.
The actual Greek characters of the words making up this verse in John 1:1 will not print out here. That phrase for TON THEON is in more than a 100 places in the New Testament. John 1:1 is only one example. Deut 32:39-40 reveals words using the personal pronoun “I” over and over again…as though there were only one God, not 2 or more gods.
I Tim 1:16, “Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.”, is a reference to God the Father, who has life within Himself and He gave life to Jesus Christ, who did not have it.
This is proof that western nations are sorely lacking in proper education and thinking skills. The above phrase clearly says God = the Word. In logic and in math, two sides that are equal can be stated in either order. Therefore, the Word = God.
Jesus Christ was and is God.
Therefore, John contradicted himself and is not a reliable witness. If Jesus had a beginning, that makes Him a created being, and, therefore, is not God. Furthermore, if He created everything, then how did He create Himself?
If He were a mere man, then He could only at best die for one other person. That means Jesus is either God or we are still dead in our sins.
Where in the Bible does it say that Jesus, made flesh, a partaker of flesh and blood, like us, would have a life only worth one other person? After all, God did sent His Son to save the world…not to condemn the world.
I Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
:17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
:18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
The God raised up His Son. Thank God, The God, for that! Jesus, who of Himself as a human being knew He could do nothing without His Father, The God, thanks His Father and His Will was and is being done.
Incidentally, many verses refer to God the Father as a Saviour, and many verses refer to Christ as a Saviour. Of course, The God is working out things through His Son (I Cor 8:6 “But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
He did not create everything. For example, Jesus did not create The God, His Father. Jesus was created in a beginning and He was the first in a series of things that were created.
He did not create God the Father because God the Father is an uncreated being, not created by anyone or anything else. Even you must admit that He is the self-existing one. However, “I Am” verses throughout the Bible apply to the Christ as well as the Father. Furthermore, you still have not answered the question. We are plainly told that Christ created everything. If He is a created being, then how did He create Himself?
The fact that He sent His Son into the world to save the world means He was not originally part of this world. The fact that He was and is God’s Son proves He is not an angel but an uncreated being.
As to whether nor not a mere man can atone for more than one person, do you think God is unjust? Is God unfair? Does God mean what He says?
God also instituted a way of life that enforces just weights and measures throughout the OT. Jesus came to fulfill the penalty of the Law. It would have had to have been a just fulfillment, else God is unjust. A man’s life is clearly worth a man’s life. No more, no less. Only God’s life is worth an infinite number of lives.
It is not necessary that Jesus be God to take us our of our sins.
Yes, it really is. My life is worthless. Your life is worthless. If Jesus was not God, then His life was worth only one life. Furthermore, if He gave up that one life for another, then He Himself would not be worth resurrecting. IOW, if He gave up His life, being only a man, then His life is by definition worthless.
As mentioned in another previous post: He, Christ, didn’t create himself.
The Lord mentioned there is a reference to The God, the One we know now as the Father, who created all things!
Proverbs 8:22 ¶ The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
The LORD mentioned there in verse 22 is a reference to The God, the One we know now as the Father, who created all things! The Word was created. The God worked through the created Word, who later was, in “another beginning,” made flesh: Jesus Christ.
And look up the word “beginning;” it means: the first person or thing in a series. If the Word wasn’t created, then the Word would not have been made flesh, …and you and I would probably never have existed.
The creation had a beginning. God the Father, The God, has no beginning. God is working out His Plan of Salvation decently and in order…and it too has a beginning!
I Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Ultimately, even Jesus Christ will “be subject” unto Him, His Father, The Creator, and our Father! And, why not?
Obviously, John D, what I am convinced and convicted of, you very well may not agree with, and that is okay!


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Children grow up so fast, and the older they get, the less time we have free to spend with them. Sometimes we get swamped in all the work we have to do, both in the house and away from it, leaving our children alone in front of the TV or a computer, slowly alienating from them. But no matter how busy you are, your child should always be your priority, and make enough time during the week to spend some quality time with them, so here we have a couple of ideas on what you can do to make the best use of it. And, it don’t have to be expensive, too!
Working from nine to five prevents you from seeing your family members all day, and that is why dinner time should be reserved just for you. Make sure that there is no TV in the dining room, no distractions, just focused on each other, talk about the day you had, share both good and bad, laugh together, and solve problems.
But it is not just about eating together. Wait for your young ones to come back from school or kindergarten, and prepare the meal together. They are never too young to learn how to cook, so from an early age, teach them how to eat and prepare healthy food, and avoid fast, unhealthy snacks. Also, let them use some user-friendly kitchenware to make your kids feel important and all grown up using it.
Involve your child from an early age into more creative projects, and teach them how to make different arts and crafts. From making your own toys, playing with plasticine, to painting a wall of their room, does not matter, as long as it triggers their imagination, and helps them practice their motor skills. One project that became quite popular is making of green wall that not only looks amazing for your interior design, but also improves the quality of air in your home. As it is quite a big project, it will not only teach them to take time with things and go through with what they have started, but also responsibility, as they will have to remember to water and pay close attention to it regularly.
Since family trip to the cinema can turn into a pricey affair when you’re buying tickets, popcorn and treats for everyone, bring the movies to you with these cheap ideas for creating a fun movie night at home. There is nothing better than when family gathers around a good movie, and all you need here is a comfy couch, some candies and a bowl of popcorns. If you want to give your movie night a fun flavour, choose movies to a set theme such as superhero, sci-fi, comedy, girl’s, boy’s, Harry Potter night. These are just some of ideas that will make your movie nights memorable.
Especially when they are really young, you should spend a lot of time playing with your children. But it is not just to have fun, building fortress and playing ball, you can get them some educational toys that are not only fun, but will make them learn through play. You can also read to your children, and make it a regular thing to read them bedtime stories. Also, when they are older, especially in these modern times, children tend to close themselves in their rooms and play video games all day long. In that case, what you can do is take interest in those games and learn how to play them. Or even better, bring these characters to life with original Hot Toys. They will absolutely love it! It is not just for them, trust me, you will love some of those games too.
Even if you do not have the time to go away for a couple of days, make the time at least once a week to hop on your bicycles and ride to the park in your neighborhood. After a great and light exercise as this you can take a walk and enjoy fresh air either in silence, or take this as one more opportunity to talk and bond with your children. Also, if they are willing and have enough time, you can make it a regular thing to take your young ones with you to the grocery store.
Do not make excuses for why you are not more involved with your child’s life, but make more time. Before you know it, they will be old enough to start a life of their own, get a job, their own families, and you will regret not devoting them more of your time.
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Have you heard that Black Panther is coming out next month? I’ll say it again, just in case: BLACK PANTHER IS COMING OUT NEXT MONTH. Marvel is keeping the hype machine churning with a bunch of new TV spots all featuring the out-of-this-world fashions, tech, and characters of the coolest nation in the Marvel universe. Wakanda forever.
We’ve heard a few whispers about Wakanda in the past, but four weeks from now we’ll finally get to see just what makes this place so special — and why so many bad guys want to find it. The first TV spot showcases T’Challa’s entourage of female warriors sworn to protect him and their country, and shows us that, when guns don’t do the trick, sometimes all you need is a good old-fashioned spear.
Not hype enough yet? Here are two more.

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The foundation stone of the ‘Islamabad Regional Blood Centre’ building has been laid down by the Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr. Tariq Fazal Choudhry.
The Islamabad Regional Blood Centre will be constructed under the Safe Blood Transfusion Programme (SBTP) at Park Road in Chak Shehzad and will cost of 175 million Rupees.
The centre would be constructed and equipped with the support of the German government through KFW-German Development Bank, amounting to Rs175 million (Euro 1.6 million).
Islamabad Regional Blood Centre will regulate blood banks in the capital, ensuring the supply of quality blood to patients. The authorities are hopeful to complete the project in one year to short time.
Speaking after the ground-breaking ceremony, CADD Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhary expressed his gratitude to the German government for the gift of a blood center to the people of Islamabad. He appreciated the presence of visiting German delegation in the ceremony.
“The Government is fully committed to improving the blood safety standards in the country. He said development of a model regional center in Islamabad will go a long way in achieving this goal”. Dr. Tariq Fazal added.
The German government was represented in the ceremony by Dr Henning Plate, Head of Division Afghanistan/Pakistan, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany, and KfW Country Director Wolfgang Moellers. Also present on the occasion were CADD Additional Secretary Dr Jamal Yousaf, Safe Blood Transfusion Programme Project Director Prof Hasan Abbas Zaheer, KfW Health Sector Coordinator Dr Masuma Zaidi and EPOS Health Management Team Leader Zahid Mahmood.
German delegation leader Dr Henning Plate congratulated the minister and secretary for their keen interest in the implementation of the project in the region and appreciated the government’s commitment to improve access to safe blood. He expressed the hope that the German government-funded blood centres would herald a new era of blood safety for the people of Pakistan. He termed the Safe Blood Transfusion Project a ‘success story’ and appreciated the untiring efforts of the federal and provincial teams in making the project a success.
Prof Zaheer informed the delegates that the facility would serve as a model blood centre in the country. “It will be a procurement and distribution centre, ensuring quality systems to regulate all activities, including mobilisation and retention of voluntary blood donors, maintenance of donor database, collection of blood donations and processing, screening, testing, component preparation and storage of the prepared components. A customised MIS (management information system) has been specially procured for the smooth functioning of the new system”.
The new center being built in Islamabad is one of the fifteen Regional Blood Centers (RBCs) which are a part of Phase II of the project which makes them eligible for development and upgrading. Other than this, there are about thirty other blood banks in the hospital that will be remodeled and re-equipped with the grant of Rs.1.1 Billion.

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Introduction and interview by Niram Ferretti. The Italian version is at "Daniel Pipes: 'I palestinesi hanno perso ma vogliono ancora rimpiazzare Israele'."
Daniel Pipes recently visited Israel to introduce the Knesset Israel Victory Caucus, which now joins a Congressional Israel Victory Caucus inaugurated in Washington. Both groups are based on a concept explained in a seminal article Pipes wrote in January 2017 published by Commentary as "A New Strategy for Israeli Victory." After a successful presentation event at the Begin Center in Jerusalem, organized by the Middle East Forum, during which Martin Sherman, Melanie Philips, Richard Kemp, Einat Wilf, among others, all gave insightful speeches about the Arab-Israeli conflict, l'Informale met up with Professor Pipes in Tel Aviv.
A fantasy map of Palestine, with the PLO flag's colors, and a second-grade Palestinian Authority textbook geography lesson that leaves out Israel.
Please explain the Knesset Israel Victory Caucus and its main aims?
Its main goal is to convince the Palestinians that the war they have waged against Zionism, the Yishuv, Israel, and Jews is over – and that they lost. It is time to see that this conflict has reached its end and to close it down.
As an American, I hope that the present or a future American president will tell the Israelis, "Do what you need to do within political, moral, legal boundaries to convince the Palestinians that they have lost." I hope the Israelis will then do exactly that. Then we can focus on the Middle East's real problems, such as the Syrian civil wars.
Have the Palestinians indeed lost?
Yes, they have lost. They live in a fantasy world. They promote the map of British Mandatory Palestine that disappeared 69 years ago; they believe UNESCO'S verdict that the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron is a Palestinian historic site; they depend on foreign assistance to fund their economy; they celebrate suicide bombers as heroes. They inhabit a crazy world that has continued too long, doing damage to Israelis and Palestinians alike, killing the former and distorting the latter. Once they acknowledge defeat, they can move on and construct their polity, economy, society, and culture.
In the fifty years since the Six Day War, the Arabs (with invaluable assistance from the Russians) built a persuasive narrative depicting Palestinians as victims and Israelis as oppressors. Has Israel been deficient in combating this propaganda?
Abba Eban in 1958, when he spoke on American television the words quoted here.
Yes, quite so. Who a hundred years ago could have predicted that Jews would be the great warriors and Arabs the great publicists? The Palestinian narrative of victimhood and misery has generally overwhelmed the Israeli one of, to quote Abba Eban, "joyous creation, of sovereignty restored, of the people gathered in, of a land revived, of democracy established."
The election of Donald Trump created an expectation in Israel of major changes. Other than a friendlier attitude, this administration seems to be pursuing the old policies, especially pressuring Israel to negotiate as equals with the Palestinians. Do you agree?
Major changes have taken place at the United Nations where Nikki Halley has rapidly become an extraordinary spokeswoman for changing America's UN policy concerning Israel.
In terms of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, yes, there has been a return to the usual "peace process," but its substance is unclear. It differs from Obama's, but does it also differ from George W. Bush's and Bill Clinton's?
We don't know, for the administration is still formulating its policies. As we speak, Jason Greenblatt is spending three days in Israel in consultation with the America ambassador, the Palestinian Authority, and Government of Israel, working on policy. I expect the new policy is quite different from the prior ones.
Yasir Arafat interpreted the Oslo Accord as a sign of Israeli vulnerability, so he incited violence against it, culminating in the Second Intifada. Isn't it clear by now that the Palestinians see negotiations as another way to fight Israel?
Yes, and this is by now clear to a significant majority of Israelis. It is not clear, however, to much of the outside world. Many observers think that on September 13, 1993 Arafat and the Palestinians accepted Israel, therefore the outstanding problems concern details; if diplomats would just work harder, those will be resolved.
But that's wrong: What Arafat did at Oslo was a pretense. The great majority of Palestinians, about 80% of them, still do not accept Israel. The Palestinian leadership, both in Ramallah and Gaza, does not try to reduce that number. To the contrary, it wants to increase rejection of Israel to 100%.
It has not fulfilled its part of the Oslo bargain but continues the hapless fight for "revolution until victory." Its maps in Arabic almost always never show the West Bank next to Israel but rather a British Mandatory Palestine instead of Israel. In short, it wants to pretend Israel does not even exist.
Is the Arab-Israeli conflict part of a wider clash between Islamism and the Western way of life?
Four distinct movements have inspired the Arabs against Zionism: in chronological order, they are pan-Syrianism, pan-Arabism, Palestinianism, and Islamism. So, only part of the Arab-Israeli conflict is connected to Islamism.
The Islamist movement began in Egypt, Iran, and India in the 1920s; you won't be happy to hear this, but Mussolini was an important inspiration, especially in Egypt. The dream of reviving ancient splendor through state power and militarism inspired many Muslims. This project has steadily been gaining strength during the past century.
It is an "ism" in the same way as socialism, fascism, and liberalism. It is a modern form of Islam; it has antecedents but it is modern. In economics, for example, traditional Islam has only rudimentary notions, for medieval Muslims did not dwell on this topic. Islamists turned simple regulations into elaborate treatises. Islamic economics is a innovative aspect of Islam.
Mordechai Kedar of Bar-Ilan University.
In an interview, Mordechai Kedar rejected the distinction between Islam and Islamism as artificial. "Muslims" he said, "are divided into two kinds: those who believe in Islam for Muslims only and those who try to impose it on others." Do you agree?
It's a novel and useful division, but it doesn't replace the crucial distinction between Islam and Islamism. Islamists wish to go back to the glory days of one thousand years ago when Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus were leading cities and when Muslims were the richest and most powerful people.
For Islamists, applying Islamic law is the way to get there. ISIS is the ultimate example of this phenomenon. Other Islamists pursue the same path in less extreme ways but with the same goal. Erdoğan in Turkey follows the ISIS path more cautiously and slowly but even he threatens beheadings. Of course, not all Muslims are Islamists, meaning they do not see the application of Sharia as the way to become rich and strong. Anti-Islamist Muslims are the hope for the future.
Islam divides the world in two opposite and conflicting spheres, Dār al-Islām and Dār al-Ḥarb, the House of Islam and of War. Given this premise how can Muslims coexist with the West?
From a modern point of view, Islam has many problematic aspects. Two of the greatest are Muslim relations with non-Muslim and male relations with females. In both cases, from today's vantage point, Islamic ways are intensely backward.
"Religions, being human constructs, change over time. Islam is what Muslims make of it."
The good news is that all religions, being human constructs, change over time. Islam is what Muslims make of it. In the words of an Egyptian philosopher, "Islam is like a supermarket, you can take from it what you will." Islam changes all the time. In my career, I have seen Islam going from more moderate to more extreme; that implies that it can also become more moderate.
We non-Muslims need to work against Islamists and help anti-Islamists. That takes up much of my work. As my slogan goes, "Radical Islam is the problem, moderate Islam is the solution."
I see the Islamist movement peaking in 2012 and facing deep problems. Yes, it still has plenty of successes, particularly in Turkey, but it is unpopular with the people who live under the system, plus Islamists are fighting each other. These trends are best shown in Egypt, with the revolt four years ago, and Syria, with Sunni and Shia fighting each other. Like the other modern totalitarian movements, I expect Islamism will fail.


text: “‘Sound travels,’ said Hemingway, whose dark eyes glitter merrily despite his 76 years. ‘And especially when there’s a pretty girl to impress in the boat, how often have I heard a guide say, “Oh, this isn’t really me, I’m just doing this for now.” My God, can’t these guys even stand up for their profession?'” (Well, just try standing up for your profession on those once-in-a-blue-moon moments when a pretty girl actually does step into your boat.) Pete Bodo writes about the life and philosophies of Pat Hemingway in The New York Times.


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Managerial jargon creates division between those who understand it and those who do not. Jargon is commonly used in order for people to get along with each other in such a way that those who can't get it become left out. This causes a rift between those who can comprehend and participate in the discussion from those who are left in the dark regarding what the jargon means.
Managerial jargon creates negative attitudes in those who use it. Because jargon implies a knowledge that others do not have, it fosters a feeling of pride and smugness in the jargon user. He may also tend to view those who don't use jargon as not keeping up with the times, unpopular, not having enough experience or knowledge thus deserving of discrimination. It also makes people choose those who they want to talk with, thus they may not hear from those who can contribute beneficially to the business but instead mingle only with other jargon users who may not really be of help to the company.
Managerial jargon leaves an undesirable impression. Managerial jargon is sometimes used in order to create cliques, encourage division and discrimination and bloat the ego of jargon users. Though this may be used subtly, people usually recognize this thus they feel that there is something wrong about the personalities of the users and influences the way they deal with them. Jargon non-users may also tend to withhold information from jargon users because they feel that they are covering up something by making use of hard to understand terms and phrases.
Managerial jargon causes misunderstanding. Because managerial jargon is oftentimes vague and unrelated to the original subject matter, it may cause misunderstanding most especially when used unconsciously and continuously. Some people who use jargon may expect that those they converse with understand what they are saying thus don't make any efforts in clarifying matters. This may cause a great deal of confusion and irritation.
Managerial jargon is limited and impractical. Jargon doesn't explain a lot of things and it is limited in its scope. It also requires the users and listeners to obtain a previous exposure and acquaintance with the terminologies. Therefore, understanding the context it involves an investment of time and effort. This is why in sensitive settings, it is best to avoid managerial jargon in order to conserve valuable resources and to eliminate mistakes resulting from miscommunication.
Managerial jargon changes frequently. Unlike normal conversation, managerial jargon imitates the trends of fashion in such a way that they can be modified constantly and some jargon becomes unusable. This makes conversing using jargon unreliable and exhausting.
The use of managerial jargon can cause positive effects such as letting others know about your specialized knowledge and bond together with other people that can speak the same jargon as you. Just take note of the disadvantages whenever you are using it in the workplace. You can learn how to speak with authority without having to resort to jargon by taking a few business communication courses online.


text: Fashioned from the inner bark of mulberry trees, Hanji is a form of handmade traditional Korean paper. Students will learn how to use hanji, which comes in a variety of colors and styles of traditional art patterns, to make pencil cases, small plates, and jewelry boxes. Hanji papercraft is an art that has been passed down over centuries, but these projects will provide students practical day-to-day objects they can use outside of the classroom.


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Mahia, Ramon and de Arce, Rafael and Thielemann, Eiko (2010): Immigration policy and its impact a comparative study with a focus on Spain.
Immigration dynamics have varied across time and across countries and immigration flows can have a significant economic, social, political and cultural impact on host countries. The challenge for policy makers and academics is to better understand to what extent public policy decisions can influence migration flows and their impact. To address this research challenge, we need to advance a broader comparative research agenda that allows for a systematic comparison of immigration policy outputs (laws) and immigration policy outcomes (the impact of such laws). This report seeks to contribute to such a research agenda and the development of a corresponding methodological framework that would allow for such an empirical investigation. This report will first provide a historical overview of European migration trends that will set the Spanish experience in its broader context. The next part focuses on the evolution of Spanish immigration policy and its impact, and also provides an analytical summary of recent research identifies the limitations of existing research designs and proposes a broader comparative research agenda that would help the academic and policy- community deepen their understanding of the variation and differential immigration policies.
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With that in mind the recovery has clearly been a success, but what did we do to achieve these results, and more importantly, what could the client have done to avoid the losses to begin with?
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Zenit reports on the installation of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran and Cardinal Julián Herranz at two churches in Rome entrusted to Opus Dei, St. Apollinare and St. Eugenio.
Sunday was a study in contrasts as two cardinals, named at the October consistory, took possession of their titular churches in Rome: Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran at St. Apollinare and Cardinal Julián Herranz at St. Eugenio.
Both churches are run by Opus Dei, and in their architecture, congregations and titular cardinals, seem to exemplify the wide range of styles that make up the organization founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei, had his hands full as both Masses began within a half-hour of each other. He greeted Cardinal Tauran at the door of St. Apollinare and then dashed off to St. Eugenio to meet Cardinal Herranz.
St. Apollinare is the church attached to Opus Dei's University of the Holy Cross, and the solemn ceremony of Cardinal Tauran's installation was attended by an attentive, intellectual crowd comprised of the priests and students of the university and members of the Vatican Secretariat of State.
By contrast, St. Eugenio, the parish church of Opus Dei, reminded me of the Masses I attended as a child, bustling with the activity of young children and parents trying to keep an eye on their wandering tots and an ear toward their cardinal, who clearly has the pastoral touch.
The cardinal spoke with ease to the concerns of his young parishioners, giving them advice on how to avoid "pessimism and sadness."
"It's very simple," said Cardinal Herranz, "a smile, a kind word, showing interest in another with a question, and not making a tragedy out of something of little importance."
Cardinal Herranz is one of two Opus Dei cardinals (the other is Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Peru) and head of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts. Known as a very competent canon lawyer (he is also in charge of the Disciplinary Commission of the Roman Curia), Cardinal Herranz is a kind and approachable Spaniard with an affinity for St. Josemaría Escrivá.
"I have come to take possession of this church," Cardinal Herranz said. "But in reality, this basilica took possession of me long before."
"I have been particularly involved for many years with this church," he said. "I walked on the pavement where you are now sitting, praying the rosary, praying for this basilica."
St. Eugenio was built by Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) in 1951 and dedicated to the Pope's patron saint. It 1981 John Paul II entrusted it to the priests of Opus Dei. The body of St. Josemaría Escrivá was exposed for eight days in the church last October during his canonization celebrations.
At St. Apollinare, meanwhile, Cardinal Tauran, who spent 13 years as the Vatican's secretary for relations with states and is now its head archivist and librarian, spoke of his work in the Secretariat of State and the troubles of modern society.
"I think that -- through the service to the international community by means of the instrument of diplomacy -- we have tried to translate and make resonate, in the context of international relations, the anxieties and teaching, or rather, the witness, of Pope John Paul II," the cardinal told those assembled in the medieval church.
In a reference, perhaps, to some current debate in Italy and France about Christian symbols in public places, the cardinal commented: "In these days, I have been reflecting on how mistaken are those who would deny a place for God and believers in the public forum of today's society. One can separate church and state, but one can never separate the Church from society!"
Insisting that Catholics must proclaim their convictions, Cardinal Tauran said, "The Muslim faithful have 101 names for God. They are missing only one: Father! This is our treasure!"
Cardinal Tauran, who is French, recalled the long and colorful history of his titular church with an anecdote.
"When you leave this basilica, I invite you to contemplate the beautiful fresco of the Madonna of the Portico which, in 1494, was covered over to protect it from possible profanation by the French soldiers of Charles VIII who had occupied this temple," he said.
"As a French citizen, I am glad to save something of the honor of my country, inviting you instead to appreciate the way in which Peter and Paul keep their gaze fixed on Christ!"
I am told by a Vatican official that cardinals are allowed to request their titular churches. I do not know whether the churches given to Cardinals Tauran and Herranz were their first choices, but it seemed that in terms of the spirit and the congregations of each place, they are certainly good matches.

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Gibson Guitar Factory in Memphis on Oct. 3, 2016.
The maker of the Gibson guitar, omnipresent for decades on the American rock 'n' roll stage, is filing for bankruptcy protection after wrestling for years with debt.
Gibson was founded in 1894 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. It also makes the Epiphone and Wurlitzer pianos.
The company has already sold off some noncore brands, acquisitions that contributed to its burdensome debt load.