A History of Historic St. James AME Church
In 1844, while slavery was legally sanctioned in Louisiana, a large segment of the Black population was enslaved. The Rev. Jordan W. Early, a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC), inspired a small group of free people of color to establish their own church. The group held membership in then-St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church (now Wesley United Methodist Church). St. Paul had a diverse membership of free people of color, whites and slaves. Whites worshipped on the ground floor and the very small balcony was designated for slaves and free people of color.
A group of ten members led by the Rev. Charles Doughty, a blacksmith, rented a site on the corner of Villere and Bienville Streets. They held worship service, calling themselves the AME Church. Almost immediately, police officers who objected to the congregation allowing slaves to attend worship services approached the congregation, fearing the new formation would incite slaves to seek freedom. The leaders persevered and their faithful community increased. Soon their quarters became too small and they began to seek land to build a church.
On October 6, 1848 the state issued a charter to the AMEC, authorizing it to legally operate in Louisiana with the ten founders as incorporators, including Jordan Bankston Noble, General Andrew Jackson’s drummer during the Battle of New Orleans. According to the charter, slaves were not allowed to become members of the church or the corporation. By December 1848, the church’s board purchased a site in the suburb of Treme and began constructing the church building. It was completed in 1851. The entire congregation carried materials to the new church site, with women carrying bricks in their aprons. They named the church St. James Chapel, with Rev. Doughty, the organizer and first leader of the congregation, traveling to the Indiana Annual Conference with a petition to affiliate with the AMEC. The conference, under the leadership of Bishop William Paul Quinn, accepted the petition and St. James Chapel became an official member of the connectional AMEC. Rev. Doughty, formerly a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was ordained a Deacon and continued as St. James Chapel’s pastor.
The second pastor was the Rev. John Miflin Brown, a well-educated Northern minister. He encountered much hostility because he allowed slaves to attend the services. Under Rev. Brown’s leadership, the church grew both in membership and financial stability. The church also actively helped to organize and build other AME churches in New Orleans, including Morris Brown AMEC. Rev. Brown was jailed five times during his five-year ministry in New Orleans and was later elected the eleventh Bishop of the AME Church.
From 1858 to 1862, police officers closed St. James Chapel because its membership advocated abolishing slavery. During the Civil War, Colonel James Lewis organized a company of Black Union Soldiers that used the church as their headquarters.
The Louisiana Annual Conference of the AMEC was organized at St. James Chapel AME Church on November 1, 1865 with Bishop Jabez P. Campbell, presiding. During the Reconstruction Era, some of the church’s members rose to great prominence in Louisiana politics, including Governor P.B.S. Pinchback and Lieutenant Governor Oscar J. Dunn.
Other historical events include the church being the founding site of the Black masonic organizations of Louisiana and the YMCA for Black men. The church also provided the young people and advocacy to establish of a Black elementary school, initially known as the Bienville School and later renamed the Albert Wicker School, in honor of an educator who was a St. James trustee.
During the Civil Rights Era, Historic St. James maintained an active presence in addressing social justice and racial equality. Moreover, in addition to the church’s pastors elected to the bishopric, several Historic St. James pastors have become presiding elders, as well as religious and thought leaders, in African Methodism and ecumenically.
St. James Chapel, the “Mother Church” of African Methodism in the Deep South, is praising God under the name, Historic St. James AME Church. From 2005 to 2015, the decade following Hurricane Katrina, the Rev. Otto W. Duncan, Jr., a son of Historic St. James, led the church’s restoration efforts. In 2015, Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Sr. appointed Historic St. James’ current pastor, the Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, to continue restoration, focus on renewal, and maintain excellence.


“Populists and the Pandemic: How Populists Around the World Respond to COVID-19” examines the response of populist political actors and parties in 22 countries around the world to the COVID-19 pandemic, in terms of their attitudes, rhetoric, mobilization repertoires, and policy proposals. The responses of some populist leaders have received much public attention, as they denied the severity of the public health crisis, denigrated experts and data, looked for scapegoats, encouraged protests, questioned the legitimacy of liberal institutions, spread false information, and fueled conspiracies. But how widespread are those particular reactions? How much variation is there? What explains the variation that does exist? This volume considers these questions through rich description and analysis of countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, by leading experts with deep knowledge of their respective cases. Some chapters focus on populist parties, others on personalistic populist leaders. Some countries examined are democracies, others autocracies. Some populists are left-wing, others right-wing. Some populists are in government, others in opposition. This variation allows for consideration of a variety of factors that systematically influence or mediate populist responses to the pandemic. “Populists and the Pandemic” thus makes a unique contribution to our understanding of the intersection between two of the most pressing social and political challenges of our time. It is expected to be published in 2022 as part the “Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy” book series.
View recordings of the lecture series here.


In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16 -22) the Johnson County Library will host the third Annual GovFest on Thursday, November 19, from 11 to 6 p.m. at the Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS. Fifty representatives from federal, state, and local government agencies including Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC, KCSourceLink, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas State Data Center, Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center and many more will be available to answer questions and offer information on how government agencies can help business owners start or expand a business for little or no cost. There will also be special programs throughout the day.
For more information, contact the Business Reference Team at the Johnson County Library, (913) 495-2400. Gov Fest is free and open to the public. No registration or reservations are required. For details and complete list of participating groups visit www.jocolibrary.org/govfest or call (913) 495-2464.
Special Programs in the Carmack Community Room:
10-11:30 a.m.: Winning Government Contracts - Cutting Through the Bureaucracy
Dewayne Long, Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance, Director, Northern Kansas Region
This program takes the attendee through the very basic steps of registering to become a government contractor. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from this program which helps cut through the maze of bureaucratic requirements and helps simplify the entire process.
12-1 p.m.: Lunch & Learn: ReferenceUSA
Learn about ReferenceUSA, a powerful tool that can help entrepreneurs gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Find out who your competitors are, create mailing lists of potential customers or locate new businesses in your area. Johnson County Library has a subscription to this product, so you can get free access with a library card. Box lunches will be proved courtesy of ReferenceUSA.
1:30-2:30 p.m.: How the Government Funds Small Business
Independence Council on Economic Development, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Mo. and Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation
There are a lot of myths about how the government gives grants to start small businesses. Get the
facts. Learn about state and local financial incentives that you can access to help you start or expand a small business. The panel will include representatives from municipalities around the metro area.
3-4 p.m.: Insurance Issues for Small Businesses
John Meetz, Senior Government Affairs Liaison, Kansas Insurance Department
The speaker will discuss insurance issues pertinent to small business. He will also cover health insurance, including legislative initiatives at both the state and federal level.
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Resources to Support Small Business in Tough Economic Times
Erik Pedersen, Associate Director, Network Kansas and Stephanie Zamora, Network Navigator, KCSourceLink
The success or failure of a business often depends on the business owner's ability to connect with the resources that are available. Come out to learn how KCSourceLink and Network Kansas can help you find the help you need, when you need it. Network Navigators from these agencies will be discussing specific challenges facing business owners in today's recessive economy, like financing.
5-6 p.m.: Reception (Gallery Area)
Networking & snacks provided by FastTrac®, a program of the Kauffman Foundation and the sponsoring agencies.
6-8:30 p.m.: Starting a Business: Success Right from the Start
Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC
Attend an overview of business information including government requirements, legal business structure, business plan creation and financial projections.
Interpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the program.


Shree Bhavan's Bharti Public School (SBBPS) Bhopal has excellent fleet of buses covering the entire city of Bhopal with stops at regular intervals for picking up students and teachers. The school runs buses as per the norms of RTO department and are spacious with a capacity to accommodate 52 students per bus. Every bus has a teacher to ensure proper discipline and safety of the students.
SBBPS has a spacious library for the students of all the classes. The total number of books in the library is approx. 10,000 with the number increasing each passing year.
Medical facility at SBBPS not only provides medical attention to those who are unwell but also conducts yearly health checkups for students, teachers and other staff members.
School has 6 Science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Social Science respectively. 2 computer labs one for senior section and one for junior section. There is one more lab i.e. Maths Lab, where students practically prove themselves all the theorems and facts for better understanding. These are airy, fully equipped and with all the facilities. Students can work in groups or individually. Together they provide the ultimate possibilities for the student's curiosity to be satisfied through exploration and experimentation while developing scientific thinking and temperament.


A few weeks ago, Matt found a book buried in a forgotten corner of our library called “Clear Waters Rising” by Nicholas Crane. Crane is now a well-known author, BBC presenter, and former head of the Royal Geographic Society.
In 1992 he completed a 506 day, 6000 mile walk across the mountains of Europe - from Finisterre in Spain, to Istanbul, Turkey. He chronicled that journey in the book “Clear Waters Rising,” published in 1996. Below is a Google Maps approximation of his route.
His route took him along a curving route through Europe’s main mountain ranges - starting with the Cantabrian mountains along Spain’s north coast, then the Pyrenees separating France from Spain, the Cevennes cutting through from southwest to southeast in France, then the Alps from the Rhone River to the summit of Mont Blanc and onward to Vienna. Crossing the recently opened Iron Curtain, he hiked the Carpathians from Slovakia to Poland, Ukraine, and Romania. His only ride on mechanized transport was a ferry crossing at the Iron Gates of the Danube, from Romania into Serbia, and then a last hike through the Balkan Mountains from Serbia, into what’s now North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and finally Turkey.
He undertook the journey well within my lifetime, but it was still a shock to realize how much the world has changed in the last 30 years. No internet, no cell phones. His only communications with his wife via answering machines or expensive long distance calls. Package delivery that would take weeks rather than via next day delivery. Austro-Hungarian military maps instead of GPS and Google Maps.
Geopolitically, the European Union existed only in embryonic form, the Eastern bloc was prostrate with unemployment after the shock of the fall of Communism; civil war was brewing in the Balkans. Terrorism, mass migration, and the common currency of the Eurozone were all in the distant future.
While Crane is a wonderful travel writer and the entire book was a pleasure to savor, I particularly enjoyed reading the book through the lens of “Save Our Shrines”’ mission of promoting beauty and culture that needs saving.
A remarkable through-line of his story was his discovery of the the historical traces or imperiled existence of mountain cultures that had resisted and in some cases survived the imperial or national homogenization that had befallen lowland peoples.
This summer I read the book Empire of the Summer Moon, a history of the Comanches in the American West. The dismal tale of their final demise at the hands of relentless US Army cavalry troops was shockingly similar to the stories of the last stands of Asturian tribal leader Viriatus or the Dacian chieftain Decebalus fighting the Roman legions, or of Albigensians fleeing from Simon de Montfort’s crusaders.
Likewise, the Carpathians featured tales of Hungarian and Romanian folk heroes opposing the Hapsburgs and the Ottomans, as well as survivors of Stalin’s mass removal of the Lemkos in Poland. The mountains have always been the last refuge of the hunted, and it was amazing to find out how many traces of these ancient hold-outs remained in the uplands of Europe.
Another theme of interest was the varied forms of religious buildings Crane encountered in his travels. Spain’s northern coast was dominated by the pilgrim churches and hostels of the Camino de Santiago, while the Cevennes range in France featured thousand year old Benedictine monasteries interspersed with alternating Calvinist and Catholic chapels - traces of the Wars of Religion.
The German and Austrian Alps were marked by the deep religiosity of Lutheran and Catholic villages but menaced by the neopagan occultism of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.
The Carpathians were covered with onion-domed churches, many of which were padlocked against thieves in the desperate years following the collapse of the Eastern Bloc regimes.
Romania featured medieval painted monasteries like Sucevita, shown below.
The Balkans again returned to alternating structures - this time Christian and Muslim, before giving way to the old lands of the Ottoman empire and the hundreds of mosques built by Mimar Sinan, considered one of the greatest architects in history. Sinan was the chief builder for Suleiman the Magnificent and his successors, and his designs influenced Ottoman architecture for centuries. He built the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, and his apprentices built the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and Stari Most in Mostar.
In sum, the book was a remarkably well-written travelogue - funny at times, evocative throughout, and beautifully paced so that the reader aches with both melancholy and relief as Crane describes taking his last steps up to Hagia Sophia and into the arms of his waiting wife.
As time permits, we’ll be retracing the names of the religious and cultural landmarks he mentions in his book. We suspect many that were crumbling in the early 1990s may now be in better shape thanks to EU restoration funds or better-organized private initiatives. We’ll report out what we find.
In the meantime, buen camino on your own journeys, metaphorical or otherwise!


The cooperative research project, Arthur Schnitzler digital. Digital Critical Edition (Works from 1905 to 1931), is being conducted by scholars at the Bergische University Wuppertal, the University of Cambridge, University College London and the University of Bristol, in partnership with Cambridge University Library, the German Literary Archive at Marbach, the Arthur-Schnitzler-Archive Freiburg, and the Center for Digital Humanities at the University of Trier. The German team, which began its work in January 2012 and is supported by the Union of Academies, is editing texts from 1914 onwards; the British team, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), began its work in January 2014 and is editing texts from the period between 1905 and 1913.
The aim of the project is to produce a new critical edition in digital form, to be published on an open access online platform hosted by Cambridge University Library. In contrast to those of other representative figures of the classical Modernist period, the works of the great Austrian writer, Arthur Schnitzler (1862-1931), have until now not been made available in a scholarly edition. Historical critical editions of works from the early period (up to 1904) have begun to be produced in print and e-book form by a team based in Vienna, supported by the FWF (de Gruyter 2011ff.), while our project exploits the potential of digital methods for its editions of works from 1905 onwards. The project draws upon the enormous store of archival material, saved in 1938 and transferred to Cambridge University Library, which still holds the larger part of the literary estate (a smaller collection is housed at Marbach, with individual holdings elsewhere). Our research will provide insights into Schnitzler’s working methods and the aesthetic principles that guided them. This will shed new light on an author whose rich and varied oeuvre helped to define the whole period of classical Modernism (c. 1890-1930), with a highly developed sensitivity to its problems and contradictions.
The online portal will for the first time draw together the physically dispersed archival holdings in a virtual form, combining the functions of digital archive and edition. The collected extant material – both manuscript and typescript – will be digitally reproduced, transcribed, and made accessible through commentaries, registers etc. Through different textual views (diplomatic transcriptions, genetically interpreted reconstructions, amended reading versions) a multi-perspectival edition will be produced, with due regard to both ‘textuality’ and ‘materiality’. Beyond this, the digital medium will open up the possibility of representing in an appropriate manner the rich picture of Schnitzler’s mode of writing. With its hypertextual structures and resources for non-sequential ordering, the digital edition will capture the systemic interdependence of composition processes that sometimes stretched over decades, with complex networks of transmission crossing textual and generic boundaries.


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The hologram on the cover of The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973 — composed of a series of head-shots — is a clear indication of the photographer's talent and Bowie's fearless experimentation to follow. In 1972, David Bowie released the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Along with the album, Bowie's iconoclastic alter-ego emerged. Ziggy Stardust was a glittery, heavily made-up, sexually ambiguous character who broke the boundaries between male and female, gay and straight and fact and fiction. Between 1972 and 1973, photographer Mick Rock had unprecedented access to the many facets of Bowie's personality and his fame. This edition features the best of Rock's portfolio including spectacular stage shots, intimate backstage portraits, press photos, and album jackets, as well as about 50% never-before-seen images. It is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist whose creative vision will never be forgotten.
•photography by Mick Rock
•introduction by Michael Bracewell
•interview of Mick Rock by Barney Hoskyns
•hardcover with lenticular cover


by Suman Gupta
~Watch, Read, Listen & Learn all at one place~
~ Over 20000 of the most popular toons, audio stories, the best of e-books and fun learning quizzes to make VOOT Kids India’s largest fun and learning app~
Mumbai, November 2019: India gets its first multi-format fun and learning app, VOOT Kids, one of the largest and most versatile content library available anywhere. With Early Childhood Association’s (ECA) certification, the app is created just for today’s kids who are digital natives. Home to 20000+ pieces of curated kids’ content, VOOT Kids is all set to make screen time meaningful for kids by bringing together children’s favourite world of popular and premium toons, e-books, audio stories, nursery rhymes and fun learn quizzes all under one roof. This making it a one-stop destination for children between 02-08yrs of age, which is safe, secure and ad free.
WATCH from a fantastic collection of toon characters across several genres across the world. From popular Indian themes to Japanese anime and western classic to current international favourites, that span from preschool segment to even older kids, VOOT Kids has it all. Motu Patlu, Shiva, Little Krishna, Chhota Bheem and Roll. No. 21 to Oddbods, Dora The Explorer, Paw Patrol, Thomas & Friends, Peppa Pig, Masha and The Bear. Not to forget Ben10, Lego Ninjago, Ninja Hattori, Pokemon to old favorite classics like Johnny Bravo, Spongebob Squarepants, Dexter’s Lab …this a is very long list, that every child will love. The library is further enriched by handpicked fun- learn live action shows that delve in the DIY space across Art/ Craft/ Science and various tenets of learning. This is truly an all-encompassing and extensive catalogue of over 13000 videos, carefully curated to cover a mix of hyper popular toons to premium franchises from coveted global content partners
READ some of the most popular tales from playtime to bedtime, as we firmly believe that reading is one of the key drivers of learning. All these e-books are from premium publishing heavyweights like Oxford University Press and Jim Henson for international evergreens to Karadi Tales for the Indian stories that we love to read, again and again.
LISTEN to a well-knit library of amazing audio stories across genres – Wit, valour, values and humour ranging from the ever-popular Birbal and Tenali Raman to legends of brave Indians and endearing animal fables. Every story is narrated to fire up the imagination of a child, many of them by celebrity narrators like Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Nasserudin Shah etc and even voiced by kids’ favourite TV characters like Shiva. We also have the most popular nursery rhymes along with Princess stories by Aneira and Rob’s Jataka Tales, both very popular export of the digital world.
LEARN and play a uniquely designed quiz game with over 5000 question quizzes that make learning fun. A multilevel, multiple choice game that is fun for the child – Good for the child! Built with leaning & development experts, these quizzes go beyond textbook learning and help enhance kids’ skills across 5 identified domains including Numeracy, English Literacy, Logic and Scientific thinking, Social and Emotional development and Creative development. The entire journey is gamified with features like badges, trophies, stickers, to make it engaging and encouraging, as there is never a dull moment, both for the child and the parent whilst enjoying it.


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The CALA Premium Webinar subscription plan gives your entire laboratory staff access to 24 live webinars a year PLUS access to the full library of CALA webinar recordings.
The CALA webinar library has over 85 webinar recordings currently available. Every live webinar is recorded, so the library is constantly growing.
This is a great training resource that our technicians can make use of whenever they want. I regularly assign specific webinars for my staff to take to improve both their technical knowledge and their interpersonal skills.
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The CALA Premium Webinar Subscription runs for 12 months starting from the date you register.
Your Premium subscription gives you access to all live webinars from the Laboratory Series and the Leadership Series. CALA offers one webinar from each series every month.
You will receive a reminder email prior to every live webinar.
In addition, you and your staff can access any of CALA’s recorded webinars from the Laboratory or Leadership series.
What topics do the webinars cover?
The Laboratory series covers topics related to laboratory accreditation and testing. This includes topics such as:
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- Active Listening
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Alessandro Masnaghetti is one of the most respected wine writers in the world – he is even highly respected in Bordeaux, which is something for an Italian!
From being the first editor of the Veronelli Guide to Italian Wines in 1990 to producing his own Wine Letter, Enogea, to the present day, he has been instrumental in bringing to international notice, the finest of Italian wines and their producers.
For the last eight years, Alessandro has been producing vineyard maps of the best Italian Crus (and some Bordeaux Crus) in painstaking detail, with notes on the vineyards and their owners, resulting in not only a product of esoteric beauty, but also an educational guide to the student and enthusiast alike. I have the privilege of being Alessandro’s exclusive UK agent for his maps.
Now Alessandro has come up with the ultimate in illustrated wine books, written in both Italian and English, embracing detailed personal knowledge of every facet of one of his favourite wine producing areas – Barolo. This lavishly illustrated book is a “must” for all wine lovers – and for lovers of Barolo – the Holy Grail!


WELCOME to Barbara Branden's web site!
This site provides biographical information about Barbara (including some photos of interest) as well as information about her landmark biography The Passion of Ayn Rand and Showtime's movie adaptation of the book.
This web site also contains a description of Barbara's seminal course "Principles of Efficient Thinking", her interview with the publication Full Context, and a short essay by Barbara on smoking, as well as her answer to Ayn Rand's famous charges of wrongdoing (from the 1960's).
The site also features information about the anthology Feminist Interpretations of Ayn Rand, to which Barbara was a contributor, and features Barbara's growing collection of book reviews.
For further information about any of the projects described on this site, you may contact Barbara Branden at:


Innovation Spotlight Series
Six (6) pre-recorded, on-demand videos featuring subject matter experts in innovation. The Innovation Spotlight series features key topics and information you can view at your own pace and schedule.
- New Avenues to Independence, Cleveland | (Runtime: 43:13)
- The FUSE Network, Newark | (Runtime: 28:46)
- The Abilities Connection, Springfield | (Runtime: 63:46)
- Starfire, Cincinnati | (Runtime: 63:38)
- Heidt Center of Excellence, Cincinnati | (Runtime: 6:59)
- Capabilities, Saint Marys | (Runtime: 43:18)


Following the success of the previous workshops on Patent and Scientific Literature Translation, we are organizing the 9th Workshop on Patent and Scientific Literature Translation (PSLT 2021) held in conjunction with MT Summit 2021. Due to continuing COVID restrictions on travel, we have decided to hold PSLT 2021 online on 16 August, 2021.Machine translation of patent information and different types of scientific literature is in high demand, while there still remain open problems to make the machine translation results more sophisticated. The workshop covers a wide range of topics related to the unique features of scientific literature including patents, scientific papers, and technical reports. The workshop, which consists of invited talks, presentation of submitted papers, and free discussion will be an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to get together and exchange their ideas and experiences.
For more information on MT Summit 2021, please visit: https://amtaweb.org/mt-summit2021/
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REGISTRATION SITE (MT Summit 2021 Website):
*** Participants of MT Summit 2021 can attend the workshop at no additional fee. ***
Early registration due: August 7, 2021


Rising Waters - Print
8”x10” Archival Print
Archival reproduction of Jessica C. White’s woodcut and polymer plate image with original text, a part of her “Heavens to Betsy” series which emulates the look of children’s book illustrations.
The text at the bottom of the image reads: “…and suddenly she understood why the rising waters were the least of their worries.”
Printed on archival paper and packaged in a protective sleeve with a card stock backing. Sized to fit a standard frame.


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We're located directly behind the climbing wall inside the Pohl Recreation Center and offer a variety of resources to help UNT students plan and run their own adventure trips. Our knowledgeable student staff are available to rent the right gear for your own trips or help you explore our library of guide books and DVD's. For more information on renting equipment or our resource library stop by the OPC or call (940) 369-8349 during open hours.
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Whether you're interested in learning more about a specific outdoor skill or need maps and guides about a specific location we've got you covered. Our resource library is full of guide books, DVD's, and maps for your own expeditions or just for entertainment. Even better, it's all FREE to checkout.
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Need equipment for your next outdoor trip and don't want to spend the money to buy it? The Outdoor Pursuits Center rents premium equipment including stoves, tents, sleeping bags, cook sets, backpacks, coolers, kayaks, canoes and much more! Our brands include Osprey, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, and Mad Rock to name a few!
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Take a break from the day-to-day routine and find your next adventure while meeting new people, learning new skills, and having fun. Day, weekend, and extended trips offered year round will get you out and exploring, all at a beginner level. Or sign up for one of our FREE outdoor clinics covering a variety of topics including stargazing, climbing, backcountry preparation, or any number of other things.
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The Minnesota Board on Aging’s 2018 edition of the Minnesota Health Care Choices booklet is now available online and in print to provide information for Minnesota Medicare recipients.
The annual guide is the only comprehensive, objective statewide publication with information about all Medicare plan options available on the open market for Minnesotans.
“This is an important resource for people wanting information about Medicare and all its programs and options,” said Kari Benson, executive director of the Minnesota Board on Aging.
The booklet includes information on Medicare supplements, Medicare savings programs, Medicare Advantage plans and other Medicare health plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Minnesotans are reminded that Medicare Part D open enrollment began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.


Kendi is an American historian, best selling author and contributor to the Atlantic Magazine. He argues that being non-racist passively is not enough, now is the time to be anti-racist, to dismantle systemic racism. He also has a Ted Talk interview which is good for those who do not have time to read the book. [ put in link here] *****
Amanda McFarlan of LPCC is leading a book study of this on February 24th
White Fragility, Robin D’Angelo
D'Angelo is a white American woman who runs racism awareness workshops in the corporate sector. This book explores the ways in which whites see Blacks through racist stereotypes, and at the same time deny that they are doing so, at work and in society generally.
Between the World and Me, Ta Nahesi Coates
Coates is a Black American writer who argues that the problem with racism in the U.S. is that white people really think that being white matters, that skin colour is what defines them, and that has been a disaster for people of colour, and white people.
Policing Black Lives, Robyn Maynard
Maynard is a Black Canadian whose book provides a richly detailed, scholarly account of how anti-Black racism permeates Canadian society, and has done so since the first Europeans arrived here and imported enslaved Blacks to New France. Excellent book for anyone who thinks that anti-Black racism is an American problem only.
The Skin We're In, Desmond Cole - March 16th, Maggie Wilkinson of ESG leads discussion
Cole is a Black Canadian, briefly a journalist for the Toronto Star before being unjustly dismissed for being too much of an activist. His book is an excellent chronicle of the acts of racism which made news ( or were kept quiet) in 2017, mostly in Toronto. Cole does a very good job of providing insight into how anti-Black racism works on the personal and systemic level in Toronto.
So you want to talk about Race, Ijeoma Oluo
Oluo is an African American woman. In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.
Crosshairs, Catherine Hernandez - March 31st, Rev. Stephen Milton of LPCC leads discussion.
Hernandez is a Toronto-based author who writes fiction from a queer BIPOC perspective. Her first novel was Scarborough, which looked at the lives of racialized poor people in that part of the city. Crosshairs is the tale of a racist takeover of Toronto by the Ontario government, set in the very near future. Black, brown and queer people are rounded up or on the run. Hernandez deftly extrapolates from the present to a racist future that looks all the more plausible after the January 6th insurrection in the US.


The SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) pandemic has revealed diverse neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case report begins with a background review of the neurological effects of COVID-19, focusing on stroke, neuroinflammation, and coagulopathy. It then describes the clinical course and autopsy findings of a young patient presenting with COVID-19-associated stroke. The formal neuropathological examination is presented, along with the systemic and brain histological features. Interesting aspects include multiterritory hemorrhagic infarctions, microinfarcts throughout the cortex and white matter, and prominent mixed inflammatory cell cuffing of intracerebral blood vessels distant from the infarcts.


Earth explores the contrast between spiritual barrenness and God’s promise that He is doing a new thing for His creation.
Created to be rich in Scripture, story, and powerful imagery, Earth and its sequels—Wind and Wood, all filmed in Hawaii—will change forever the way viewers see earth’s elements and the God who created them.
Erwin uses the metaphor of wind to explore the ideas of breath, life, and God’s Holy Spirit, who is the source of all life.
Wood unpacks the idea of choices.
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Erwin Raphael McManus is an artist, filmmaker, author, storyteller, activist, and innovator.
He sees imagination as humanity's greatest resource.
He is the author of An Unstoppable Force, a Gold Medallion Award finalist; Chasing Daylight; Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul; The Barbarian Way; Stand Against the Wind; Soul Cravings; and Wide Awake.


Chiang Mai Library Address
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The Burma Study Center library in Chiang Mai is a non-profit library and information center operated completely through the efforts of volunteers and donations from supporters. The library offers books, research reports, news magazines, films, and other materials about Burma for the English-speaking community, as well as books in Burmese and ethnic languages for the Burmese population of Chiang Mai. We also offer free English classes and Information Technology training for all migrants from Burma. The library is also a place where people can meet and discuss ALL Burma-related issues openly and freely.
The Burma Study Center library in Chiang Mai welcomed our first members in January 2010. We continue to build-up our collection of books and media so as to become a useful resource for the community. To be able to borrow from our library collection, you must first become library member. Please visit the library in person to become a member.
The library is always seeking donations of books and other publications about Burma in English and Thai, as well as materials in Burmese, Shan, Karen, Kachin, and other ethnic languages. We also welcome monetary donations to help with library maintenance and the purchase of new resources. Donate here.
Together, we will be able to further the goal of using our privileges and resources to resist repression and support those struggling for freedom in Burma.
For more information on Burma Study Center, click here
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king.
And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.
12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
- Matthew 1:3 Greek Aram; also verse 4
- Matthew 1:7 Asaph is probably an alternate spelling of Asa; some manuscripts Asa; also verse 8
- Matthew 1:10 Amos is probably an alternate spelling of Amon; some manuscripts Amon; twice in this verse
- Matthew 1:12 Greek Salathiel; twice in this verse
The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked
1 Blessed is the man[a]
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law[b] of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
- Psalm 1:1 The singular Hebrew word for man (ish) is used here to portray a representative example of a godly person; see Preface
- Psalm 1:2 Or instruction
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.


I got back from Greenland one week ago, yet I find myself caught in the transition between fieldwork mode and the “real world”. I am still shaking the impulse to pack a fleece, hat and rain gear when I head out the door for short errands on these indisputably beautiful summer days. I am struggling to convey to friends and family all the big and small things that made my 6 weeks in the tundra absolutely wonderful — like how thrilling it feels to dig and hit flat, smooth frozen soil, or how, when isolated without internet in the tundra, Courtney and I turned to Courtne-pedia and Juli-pedia as the most reliable (and entertaining, if not credible) sources of information.
To smooth the transition I seek out the things that bridge my summer of science and adventure with the world that has gone on without me. For this reason, I found myself at an exhibit of Ruth Gruber’s photographs at the International Center of Photography in my home town of New York City.
Gruber is a photojournalist who spent time in Alaska and the Soviet Arctic during the 1930’s and 1940’s. The exhibit had amazing documentation from her travels – pictures of Juneau, AK as a small frontier town on the precipice of the Alaskan wilderness and film footage of a native Alaskan cutting a child’s hair during a boat ride.
The most stunning photos were a series of color photos which are thought to be the earliest color images of Alaska, and were developed for the first time for this particular exhibit. The series is full of vibrant red and yellow tones that convey the conundrum of how much and how little has changed in the past 60 years. The single image that struck me most was one of a native woman reading an issue of Life magazine: her face and fur hood are lite up by the Arctic sun and a famous baseball player is poised on the magazine cover.
Looking at the photo I could almost feel the Arctic air on my own cheeks; I felt the profound significance of the merging cultures that now define Alaska.
In addition to the enthralling content of her photographs, I could not help but be impressed by Gruber’s life story. In 1931, at the age of 20, she became the youngest person (male or female!) to earn a PhD. Shortly after, she became the first journalist (again, male or female!) to travel into the Soviet Arctic and later, with a letter of reference from the famous polar explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, was assigned by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to report on the conditions of the remote Arctic frontier. On display in the ICP exhibit was video footage of an interview with Gruber from earlier this year. At 100 years old, she is engaging and provides animated reflections on her own career. She did not harp on her early scholarly success and did not even mention the innumerable challenges that she surely must have faced as an intelligent and ambitious young woman working in extreme conditions. Instead, she talked about how the Arctic forced her to reevaluate her native New Yorker instinct to speed through life and showed her how to exist in the present. She spoke about how her greatest moments came out of her dedication to the greater cause of human rights; photojournalism just happens to be her tool. I am inspired to learn Gruber’s story, to see the Arctic through her lens and, most of all, to hear her reflections on a lifetime of astounding success.


Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Series: Introduction to eBook Publishing
with Andy Grant
Circles of Wisdom, Andover, Massachusetts
Register here: http://www.circlesofwisdom.com/Heart-Centered_Entrepreneur_Se_P6648C73.cfm
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
This course is for anyone who has thought about writing a book. With so many people now reading from electronic devices instead of actually purchasing books the world of eBooks is exploding. In addition, publishing your own eBook is so much easier than the often long and drawn-out process of publishing a traditional book.
In this class we’ll explore:
- Why you should want to write an eBook
- Differences between eBooks and traditional books
- How to get world’s biggest store working for you
- Formats, tools, & templates
- And much more
Join me for this enlightening class as we learn more about the many advantages of eBook Publishing.
This is the first in a series of three monthly workshops specifically designed for the Entrepreneur. June will feature Websites & July will feature the use of Social Media.


For those of us juggling multiple hats, finding time to read can be a truly difficult task.
But these five books can be game-changers when it comes to productivity (and therefore, give you more time)!
Top tip: if you struggle with finding time to read, try audiobooks - I love listening to them when I’m in the car or exercising. Great way to multitask!
These books are written by amazing authors and offer great insights into overcoming distractions, mastering habits, reclaiming time and stepping up your productivity game.
So let’s dive right in!
This book is amazing if you’re easily distracted and have a hard time focusing. Eyal has a great system for understanding and overcoming distractions.
It operates on a simple yet powerful premise: the root cause of distractions is our desire to escape discomfort.
As Eyal puts it, “distraction is merely a mismanagement of internal triggers.” And these triggers can be anything from stress, anxiety, or even boredom.
What I like the most about Eyal’s approach is that he doesn't advocate for eliminating discomfort altogether - let’s face it, this would be a lost battle. But he suggests a healthier way to deal with it.
This approach involves a four-step process:
So you can begin by identifying your internal triggers.
What are the emotions or situations that typically lead you to become distracted?
Once you have a list, you can pick one trigger to focus on and develop a strategy for managing it more effectively.
This book takes you on a journey of discovering your purpose - the very foundation of your actions.
According to Sinek, the most successful individuals and organizations are the ones that know WHY they do what they do.
This 'why' is the fuel that keeps the engine running, especially on challenging days when you feel like giving up.
The book popularized the concept of the Golden Circle: Why, How, and What.
Many people and organizations know 'what' they do and 'how' they do it, but few understand 'why' they do what they do.
Most organizations work from the outside in.
They focus on ‘what’ and ‘how’, but very often neglect ‘why’. On the other hand, the most innovative and successful people work with an ‘inside-out’ approach - the core of their business is their ‘why’ and this makes a big difference.
Having clarity on your 'why' can serve as a powerful motivation and direction for both your career and personal life.
So here’s my request for you - start by figuring out your 'why'. Why are you pursuing this career? Is it getting you closer to the life of your dreams?
Once you have your answer, make it visible in your workspace as a constant reminder.
This book is one of my favorites of all time! It talks about the compound effect of small habits in our lives.
We often underestimate the power of small, consistent actions because we expect success to happen quickly.
Go big, or go home! - Isn’t that the saying we keep hearing? Well, that’s just NOT true.
As this book stated: “success is the product of daily habits, not a one-time transformative change.”
James Clear presents a four-step model for habit formation and gives practical advice on how to make good habits appealing and bad habits unattractive.
Cue, Craving, Response and Reward.
According to Clear, the key to building good habits is to make the Cue obvious, the Craving attractive, the Response easy, and the Reward satisfying.
On the other hand, to break bad habits, you can make the Cue invisible, the Craving unattractive, the Response difficult, and the Reward unsatisfying.
His approach to building habits is grounded in science and real-life examples, making it a super interesting read for anyone seeking to start new habits or get rid of bad ones.
Try implementing a small habit related to your productivity for the next week. This could be anything from writing a to-do list each morning or setting aside a specific time each day for focused work.
This is a really fascinating idea: create an 'alter ego' to overcome personal limitations.
According to Herman, successful people, from athletes to entrepreneurs, have often used this concept—whether consciously or not—to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
The book offers a step-by-step process to create your own alter ego, enabling you to step out of your comfort zone and tackle tasks you might find intimidating.
This might seem like an unusual approach, but Herman's compelling examples and science-backed explanations make a convincing case for the power of secret identities!
Think of a task or area of your work that you find challenging - create an 'alter ego' that excels in this area and try to channel this persona when tackling the task.
Of course, this may not be as simple as it sounds, but it’s a super interesting concept that’ll allow you to step out of your comfort zone and get things done!
THE book to read if you’re looking to reclaim your focus in an increasingly distracted world.
According to Newport, deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task.
In an era where it’s SO HARD to disconnect and where every notification draws our attention and scatters our focus, this skill becomes increasingly valuable.
The book offers practical advice on scheduling deep work, embracing boredom, and reducing distractions in our digital lives.
It gives a lot of examples and studies that emphasize the importance and benefits of deep work, making it a really interesting and engaging read.
And you can start putting this into practice today! Choose a time slot in your day for deep work—no distractions allowed. Start with a small period, like 30 minutes, and gradually increase as you become more comfortable and get better at doing undistracted work.
Short answer, the one that resonates with you the most at the moment.
It’s impossible to choose one book as the absolute best one for productivity as we are all different and work best in different ways.
These five books are all really good, well-written books that offer great insights into productivity, focus, and habit formation.
You don’t need to read them all at once of course, so just choose one that picks your interest the most and start there!
Reading is a great habit and I’m confident that all of them can add an incredible amount of value and get you the results you want.
By implementing the practical advice from these authors, you can take control of your time, increase your productivity, and move closer to your career and personal goals.
Remember, it's not about drastic changes, but small, consistent actions that lead to big results. So pick up a book, start with one action step, and let your journey to productivity begin!
I would love to hear your thoughts on any of them! Or if you’d add any other book to the list. Jump over to our FREE Facebook Community and let us know!
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The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is a prominent cultural institution located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and showcasing the diverse Hispanic and Latinx cultures, art, and history. Here’s some more information about the National Hispanic Cultural Center:
History: The National Hispanic Cultural Center was established in 2000 as a state agency and cultural center. It serves as a gathering place for Hispanic and Latinx communities, providing a platform for the expression of their cultural heritage.
Campus: The NHCC spans a 20-acre campus and consists of several buildings and outdoor spaces. The campus architecture draws inspiration from traditional Hispanic and Latinx design elements, creating a visually striking and culturally immersive environment.
Art Exhibitions: The NHCC features multiple art galleries that showcase a wide range of Hispanic and Latinx artwork. These exhibitions include contemporary and traditional art forms, such as paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, and mixed media. The center aims to promote emerging artists as well as established ones.
Performing Arts: The NHCC hosts a vibrant performing arts program that celebrates the rich heritage of Hispanic and Latinx music, dance, and theater. The center’s theaters and performance spaces serve as venues for concerts, dance performances, theatrical productions, and other cultural events. Learn more about Albuquerque.
Education and Workshops: The NHCC offers educational programs, workshops, and classes that provide opportunities for the community to learn about Hispanic and Latinx culture, art, and history. These programs cater to people of all ages and include activities such as art classes, dance workshops, language courses, and cultural lectures.
Library and Archives: The NHCC houses a specialized library and archives that focus on Hispanic and Latinx history, literature, art, and culture. It provides resources for research, study, and exploration of various topics related to Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Cinematic Arts: The NHCC features a state-of-the-art movie theater that screens a diverse range of Hispanic and Latinx films, including classic films, independent productions, documentaries, and contemporary releases. The theater also hosts film festivals and special screenings throughout the year.
Special Events and Festivals: The NHCC hosts a variety of special events and festivals that showcase Hispanic and Latinx traditions and cultural celebrations. These events may include music and dance performances, food festivals, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings.
Outreach and Community Engagement: The NHCC actively engages with the community through outreach programs, partnerships, and collaborations. It works with local schools, community organizations, and artists to promote Hispanic and Latinx culture and to create meaningful connections with diverse audiences.
Gift Shop and Café: The NHCC features a gift shop where visitors can purchase a wide range of cultural items, including books, artwork, crafts, jewelry, and music. The center also houses a café that offers traditional Hispanic and Latinx cuisine, providing a culinary experience that complements the cultural immersion.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is a dynamic institution that celebrates and showcases the rich heritage, artistry, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Through its exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and community engagement, it serves as a vital resource for preserving and promoting the cultural traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in New Mexico and beyond.


The Advanced-Forms® archive enables you to archive all documents that have been processed by Advanced-Forms® in an effective and easy way according to your requirements. The Advanced-Forms® Archive can be used for documents from several applications. You can use Advanced-Forms® to create your documents from your ERP application and automatically archive them with the required metadata in the Advanced-Forms® Archive.
If you are using MS Dynamics Business Central or Supply Chain Management, you can even open these documents from the Advanced-Forms® Archive directly to the customer card in your ERP application. This makes retrieval of these documents much easier. And in case you need to do a re-print of an invoice in your ERP application, Advanced-Forms® will automatically check if the document is already there in the Archive. If that’s the case, Advanced-Forms® will pick up that document from the Advanced-Forms® archive and do the re-print.
- Easily find documents in web portal
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- Archive with metadata
- Retention options
- Roles and rights structure
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The Advanced-Forms® archive runs on the Advanced-Forms® portal, so that end users can easily use the archive and find documents via their normal web browser. The Advanced-Forms® archive can be set up flexibly and with the correct authorizations according to the desired search criteria. The metadata is filled in via Advanced-Forms® (all data available on the document can also be used as metadata). Metadata is the data on which you can later search for the document. An example is the invoice number or customer number, etc.


LGBTQ Summer Reads and Tea Swap
The event will start on: Thursday Jun 28, 2012, 06:00 pm
At Brockville Public Library
21 Buell Street
Posted by: dorothysbff
Join PFLAG Canada Brockville Thursday, June 28th 2012 at 6pm at the Brockville Public Library for an informal session highlighting the LGBTQ books and resources at the Brockville Public Library.
Participants are encouraged to bring with them any all-ages LGBTQ books or resources that they would like to share or swap as well as their favourite tea.
New members are welcome.
For more info contact: 613-640-CARE (2273) or firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com


God is everywhere, pills and now, He can be in your phone thanks to Android Apps for Bible Study. Here are 6 of the best apps to help you get closer to the divine. Why only 6? Well, on the 7th App, He rested.
- Touch Bible NET: A modern English Bible in your phone with over sixty-thousand study notes, this Bible will make it easy to study on the bus, at home, or at church. It even has a bookmark feature so you don’t lose your place.
- Selections from the Cherubinic: Writings from teachers of Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been selected and translated by spiritual leaders to uplift and educate religious scholars.
- What the Bible Says About…: The Bible won’t be found in the Humor section of the book store, but it does have some funny advice on many everyday topics. This app has collected some of the most interesting verses.
- 101 Bible Contradictions: The Bible can create almost as many questions as answers. To be truly well-read in the Bible, you should know where people perceive contradictions, and then maybe you can help explain them.
- Great Doctrines of the Bible: These lectures on the Great Doctrines of the Bible were put to print in 1912 by William Evans, an American Bible teacher. He outlines the ten great doctrines of the Bible: God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Man, Savlation, The Church, Scriptures, Angels, Satan, and The Last Things.
- Bible Verses: At each touch of the screen, you’ll have a new Bible verse to inspire you. Like a word-a-day calendar, this app will help you learn and absorb Biblical information bit by bit, verse by verse.
Explore your faith by using these terrific apps today!
Religion is one of the more interesting fields of study to be in. With the vast amount of religions that exist around the world, being able to study them all can be quite a challenge. Additionally, studying religions can get quite expensive as education costs continue to rise. However, if you seize the opportunities given to you by the internet, and specifically the proliferation of open courseware, you can learn about religion - for free. This is a simple how-to guide for studying religion, online, without having to pay a dime.
First, you need to search for great free open courseware programs. MIT is a great place to start because they have the largest open courseware library currently available. In fact, one course offered through MIT is called Politics and Religion In this course you can study how religion and politics are intertwined today, and throughout history. This course offers a fascinating view into world religions.
In order to learn more about every world religion, you should go to Google. Any search for "religion" and "open courseware" should yield at least a few usable results. You can also take advantage of another huge open courseware project in the United Kingdom's Open University. Specifically, the Open University offers a course entitled, Religion today: tradition, modernity and change. This course has a curriculum that touches on a variety of religions around the world, and how changes in society today have affected religion.
Another way you can study religion online is by perusing some of the massive databases that exist. For example, religion-online.org has an extensive database that covers many facets of religion including communication, religious societies, cultural studies, pastoral care, counseling, and more. Another database that is excellent for the study of world religions is the World Religion Database.
So there you have some ways you can study World Religions for free, with open courseware. The internet is a powerful tool the important thing you have to know is how to use it correctly. With a little searching, you can drastically increase your knowledge without hurting your bank account.


Sunday, April 30, 2017
Jennifer McMullen and I celebrated the release of God from A to Z record album Sunday evening with family and friends at Jennifer's home. We had a great time visiting, eating, listening to music, and sharing in the joy of making a record to complement and reinforce the message of the book by the same title. Thanks to everyone who encouraged, rejoiced and celebrated with us.
What's better than finding a good book in the library? Reading one...
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
I had the opportunity to share and read my book to students at the First Baptist Church School in Shreveport this Tuesday morning. They were a wonderful audience, and we had a good time reading and learning more about God together.
Reading at First Baptist Church School!


Ready, Set, Read—Tacoma! (RSR-T) is an engaging preschool literacy and kindergarten-readiness program that aims to help children prepare for the transition into a school setting. By the time children enter kindergarten, they are expected to know the individual sounds that letters make, recite the alphabet, finish a rhyming sentence, and many other skills. Each of the 75 books in the RSR-T book set focuses on at least one of the kindergarten expectations. In addition, they help establish story time and reading as a part of an ongoing routine, both in and out of the classroom.
By attending weekly RSR-T story times with their children, parents are able to see story times modeled by certified librarians. A wealth of information and resources, these teacher-librarians can help parents support their young learners by teaching reading strategies that parents can use at home. Additionally, each RSR-T book contains reading tips, tailored reading activities, and suggestions for similar books (available at our local public schools and libraries). Establishing partnerships between schools, families, and communities, RSR-T surrounds our students with a network of caring individuals, ensuring that they start school prepared and ready to learn.


Photo credit: Tonatiuh Ambrosetti
**Currently longlisted for the 2021 Booker International Prize
Elisabeth Jaquette is a translator from Arabic and Executive Director of the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA).
Her work has been shortlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature, Warwick Prize for Women in Translation and TA First Translation Prize, longlisted for the Best Translated Book Award, and supported by the Jan Michalski Foundation, PEN/Heim Translation Fund, and several English PEN Translates Awards.
Her latest translations are Minor Detail by Adania Shibli (Fitzcarraldo/New Directions) and The Frightened Ones by Dima Wannous (Harvill Secker/Knopf). Other book-length translations include The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz (Melville House), Thirteen Months of Sunrise by Rania Mamoun (Comma Press), and The Apartment in Bab el-Louk by Donia Maher (Darf Publishers).
Elisabeth has taught translation at Bread Loaf Translators' Conference, among other places, and was a judge for the 2019 National Book Award in Translated Literature.
She has a MA from Columbia University, a BA from Swarthmore College, and was a CASA Fellow at the American University in Cairo. She is also a member of the translators' collective Cedilla & Co.


Richie Sadlier, Sally Hayden, John Boyne, Kellie Harrington, John Creedon and Marian Keyes are also among the winners at this year’s awards.
Meath based authors Gina and Karol Daly won the An Post Irish Book Award for The Daly Dish: Bold Food Made Good.
Richie Sadlier, Sally Hayden, John Boyne, Kellie Harrington, John Creedon and Marian Keyes are among the winning authors at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards, held in the Convention Centre Dublin. Charlie Bird claimed victory with his biography Time and Tide, while the Eason Novel of the Year Award was won by Louise Kennedy.
First awarded in 2006, the An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year it brings together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of Irish writing talent and 2022 is no different.
The An Post Irish Book Awards also presented Anne Enright with the ‘Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award’. The writer has occupied a central position in the cultural life of Ireland for over three decades, with her literary career spanning seven novels, three short story collections, a memoir of motherhood and the 2007 Booker Prize for her fourth novel, The Gathering. The author was also named the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction between 2015 – 2018.
As the 2022 Lifetime Achievement honouree, Anne Enright joins a host of other distinguished recipients such as Sebastian Barry, Colm Toibín, Thomas Kinsella, Eavan Boland, John Montague, JP Donleavy, Paul Durcan, John Banville, Maeve Binchy, John McGahern, Edna O’Brien, William Trevor, Séamus Heaney and Jennifer Johnston.
Brenden Corbett, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards, says:
“Our industry has worked so hard to grow the awards from something quite small into the behemoth it has become today and we are immensely proud of what we’ve achieved through a broad coalition of readers, writers, publishers, sponsors, booksellers and librarians.
Some wonderful books have been published this year, many by established literary stars, but also by an astonishing number of talented newcomers who seem to spring fully-formed on to the Irish literary scene every year. We are delighted to congratulate the winners with their An Post Irish Book Awards.”
David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, says:
“Books represent the best of us as a nation. An Post is very proud to be associated with the Irish Book Awards. It’s wonderful to celebrate such great writers, illustrators, poets and bookshops from across the island. I congratulate the winners and all those who were shortlisted.”


in Early Postcards
The wealth and variety of Albanian folk costumes was first captured in
photographs in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Albania’s
traditional isolation from the rest of Europe gave rise to much originality in
dress and early foreign travellers were quite captivated by what they saw. In
the harsh northern mountains of the country, each tribe, indeed each valley and
settlement, had its own distinctive dress that was easily recognizable by the
whole population. Costumes revealed not only tribal and religious affiliation,
but for women in many cases also marital status. These traditional costumes
were in general use well into the 1930s, and in some regions of the country until
after the Second World War. Even in the first decades of the twenty-first
century, it is no rarity to see traditional costumes worn by Albanian women
daily, or at least on market day, in particular in the northern regions of
Shkodra, Malësia e Madhe, Lezha and Mirdita and in some more isolated parts
of southern Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia. However,
globalization is swiftly taking its toll.
In the first three decades of the twentieth century, the photographs made of
folk costumes were turned into postcards and put on sale, as in other countries.
The present collection of these early postcards was kindly made available from
the archives of the Centre for Albanian Studies in London. It should be noted
that southern Albanian costumes are underrepresented in this collection, not
because they are any less spectacular, but simply because the earliest
photographers and the earliest costume postcards happened to be from the
north of the country.


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In the Maori culture, the spiritual wisdom keepers have had to remain secretive for many generations, due to government legislation and the oppression of religion. Now, in this fascinating short book, Charlotte Mildon explores the prophecy of the divine feminine, sharing some of the experiential learning that has enabled her to access the source of Maori healing.
Dr Arikirangi Turuki Rangimarie Rose Pere, Te Tohuna Kura Waka, is one of the most influential and well-respected leaders in Maori culture. She is an internationally acclaimed educator and priestess of the highest order, who unfolds the spiritual powers of being one with the tangible and intangible phenomena in the universe.
Dr Pere shares how it is the responsibility of the Tohuna to sow the seeds of wisdom so that people may remember who they really are, as a spirit first having a physical experience on earth. As a Tohuna Kura Waka, Dr Pere plays a vital role in the return of the divine feminine with a focus on the transmission of ancient knowledge to future generations.


Sir Ernest Alexander Campbell Macmillan (English Ernest Alexander Campbell McMillan, August 18, 1893, Etobicoke – May 6, 1973, Toronto) – Canadian conductor, composer, pianist, teacher and functionary of musical organizations. Long-term director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Choir. Mendelssohn. Companion of the Order of Canada (1970).BiographyBy the age of ten, Ernest Macmillan began to compose songs and give public organ concerts. As a teenager, he attended music courses at the University of Edinburgh and received an organist degree and a first degree in music. At the age of 15, he already got a job as organist in one of the in Toronto.In 1914, at the beginning of World War I, Macmillan ended up in Germany and spent four years in an internment camp as a subject of a hostile power. In the camp, he organized performances and concerts, and after returning to Canada in the early 1920s, he again became organist and choirmaster. He also wrote notes for magazines, gave music lessons, and continued to compose. Most of his own works were written during these years.In 1926, Macmillan became the head of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. He will hold this post until 1942. From 1927 to 1952 he was also Dean of the Department of Music at the University of Toronto. At the same time, he takes an active part in organizing concerts and music (including folklore) festivals throughout the country. In 1931 he became Music Director and Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and remained in this position until 1956. During the last 14 years of this period, he concurrently leads the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. He organized the first commercial recordings of both bands. As a conductor, he specialized in the performance of Bach and Canadian composers.Recognition of meritIn 1935, Ernest Macmillan was knighted. In 1964 he was awarded the Medal of the Arts Council of Canada, and in 1970 he became a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1973, posthumously, Macmillan was awarded the Canadian Council of Music Medal. He is also a of the Richard Strauss Medal (from the German Authors’ Society GEMA) and from eight universities.A theater in Toronto and a chain of fine arts clubs in Vancouver are named after Ernest McMillan. The Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Fund, founded by his family in 1985, is dedicated to helping gifted young musicians.


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2019 VCAL/VLA Workshop: ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
November 8, 2019
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT
Please consider joining us for a fun day of learning and networking.
View the agenda for the day. Check out the schedule and registration site for more information.
Registration is open through October 31, 2019, at the following URL:
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Save the Date: Framework Workshop
Engaging with the ACRL Framework:
A Catalyst for Exploring and Expanding Our Teaching Practices
Friday, November 8th, 2019
Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) andVLA College & Special Libraries SectionJudd Hall at Vermont Technical CollegeRandolph Center, VT
This fall, the VLA College & Special Libraries Section, in collaboration with the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries, is excited to present an all-day intensive workshop about the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. This workshop supports librarians in engaging more deeply with the Framework and exploring ways that it can enrich your individual teaching practices, as well as your local instruction programs and institutions.
Participants will explore concepts and pedagogical approaches outlined in the Framework and the significance to their own instructional work. Attendees will apply their learning and reflection to create instruction plans for their own local contexts and consider possibilities for growing teaching partnerships.
This workshop will be led by two expert presenters:
- Brittney Johnson, Digital Literacy Program Coordinator, Texas State University
- Lindsay Matts-Benson, Instructional Designer, University of Minnesota
More information about workshop curriculum, presenters, and a sample schedule can be found at: http://www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/roadshows/frameworkroadshow
Registration will open in September. Watch for another email to register soon!
Please note that this workshop is in lieu of our traditional annual fall program, which will resume in 2020. We hope you can take advantage of this incredible professional development opportunity so close to home!
VCAL OER Summit
April 25th 2019 9:30-2:30 PM
Vermont Technical College, Judd Hall, Randolph Center, VT
Almost all VCAL libraries were represented at the conference and everyone was excited about the conversations around OER. The featured speakers Marilyn Billings and Robin DeRosa generated alot of energy and interest. Their slide presentations are shared below.
Open Education: The Why, What, and How for Librarians- Marilyn Billings
Marilyn Billings is the Scholarly Communication & Special Initiatives Librarian at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her most recent activity has focused on her work as a campus leader and national speaker on the topic of alternatives to high cost textbooks, the use of open educational resources, and coordinator of the Open Education Initiative (OEI) launched at UMass Amherst in spring 2011.
Open Pedagogy, Social Justice, and the Practical Path to Commons-Oriented Learning- Robin De Rosa
Robin DeRosa is a professor at Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire, where she directs the Interdisciplinary Studies program. She is also an editor for Hybrid Pedagogy, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that combines the strands of critical pedagogy and digital pedagogy to arrive at the best social and civil uses for technology and new media in education. Robin represents a faculty perspective in implementing OER.The slides from Robin’s presentation.Raw slides in Google for remixing.
VCAL Opposes Federal Budget Proposal
Like others in the library community, the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) is dismayed at the draconian budgetary cuts proposed in President Trump’s FY2018 budget. The specific proposals to eliminate funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) would have a devastating effect on small communities in a rural state such as Vermont, communities that rely heavily on federal support to keep the doors of their libraries open to the public.
Read here for the remainder of our statement: VCAL Opposes Federal Budget Proposal
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. The attached statement details the centrality of information literacy to lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. The Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries, Vermont School Library Association, and the Vermont Library Association believe this important topic deserves the attention of all Vermonters.
We appreciate your time and attention in reading our statement, which is a starting point in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of information literacy to Vermonters’ success in school, the workplace, and society.
Information Literacy Initiative
The Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) and the Vermont School Librarians Association (VSLA) have joined forces to promote information literacy as an essential skill for all Vermonters, with a special focus on high school and college students and academic success.
A joint working group (Jane Kearns, Eileen Gatti, Nancy Fawley (VCAL); Sharon Hayes, Susan Monmaney, (VSLA); and Margaret Woodruff (VLA)) has been charged with the following as a first step in this effort: “The Information Literacy Working Group will circulate a letter focused on the benefits of an informationally literate student body to Vermont school committees in time for National Information Literacy Month in October 2016.”
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The Journal of Ecological Engineering Design (JEED) is the open access journal of the American Ecological Engineering Society, published in partnership with the University of Vermont Libraries. JEED invites communications, original research papers, research case studies, INSIGHT papers, and design portfolios aligned with AEES Tampa 2023 annual conference topics:
Restoration of coastal and aquatic ecosystems
Natural treatment and remediation
Wetland design, restoration and creation
We also welcome INSIGHT papers on ecological engineering design education, as well as justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of our field.
Papers should be rooted in the fundamentals of ecological engineering—the design of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both. Papers can cover topics related to ecosystem science, ecosystem engineering, and systems analysis, and should focus on informing ecological design. The design process is defined broadly and includes topics related to planning, technology, implementation, assessment, and communication. For full submission information, visit the Submissions page.


Happy New Year Janeites!
As you all know, Emma celebrated its 200th anniversary of publication on December 23, 2015, and JASNA’s theme for this year is “Emma at 200: ‘No One But Herself.’”
We will start discussing Emma at our January meeting to be held at the Toco Hills Library on January 23, at 2pm.
Here is the 2016 reading and meeting schedule using the page numbers for the Anchor annotated edition:
January 23, 2016: Introductory presentation/discussion of Emma, Read the Introduction to the Annotated Emma (let me know if you need a copy of the Introduction) and Chapter 1 of Emma, Pages 2-20 of the annotated edition.
February 20, 2016: Read pages 20- 235, Vol. 1 Chapter II through Chapter XV (Mr. Elton’s proposal to Emma).
March 19, 2016: Read pages 235 – 463, Vol. 1 Chapter XVI through Vol. 2, Chapter XII (Frank Churchill departs after the ball)
April 16, 2016: Read pages 463 – 670, Vol. 2, Chapter XIII through Vol 3, Chapter VII (The aftermath of the Box Hill Picnic)
May 21, 2016: Read pages 670 – 865, Vol. 3 Chapter VIII through Chapter XIX, complete Emma
June: Date/location TBD: Box Hill Picnic and Concluding Emma thoughts
The Toco Hills Library is located at 1282 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
I expect the February, March, April, and May meetings will also be at the Toco Hills Library. However, please look for the email updates, Facebook updates, and website updates for confirmation of the meeting locations. If you are not receiving email updates, please send me an email at ee @ jasnaatlanta.org to be added to the mailing list.


Search for Home, November 12&13, 2016
Search for Home: On Movement and Migration
November 12&13, 2016
Michael Blaakman, Sonja Bontrager, Conrad Erb, Amy Hochstetler, Nicandro Iannicci, Michael Johnson, Elissa Kranzler, Kurt Marsden, Cortlandt Matthews, Brian Middleton, Hank Miller, John Piccolini, Rebekah Reddi, Jordan Rock, Lizzy Schwartz, Melinda Steffy, Emily Sung, Caroline Winschel, Michele Zuckman
David Ludwig, The New Colossus
arr. Moira Smiley, Wayfaring Stranger
Tomas Luis de Victoria, Super Flumina Babylonis
Heinrich Isaac, Innsbruch, ich muss dich lassen
Stacy Garrop, Give Me Hunger
Dale Trumbore, Where Go the Boats?
Christopher Marshall, This Big Moroccan Sea
trad. Bambuti chant, Ama ibu o iye
Abbie Betinis, Suffer no Grief from From Behind the Caravan: Songs of Hâfez
Johannes Brahms, Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein
Ysaye Barnwell, We Are
Stephen Paulus, The Road Home
arr. Hall Johnson, Great Camp Meeting
Jocelyn Hagen, Now Our Meeting’s Over
Notes on the Program
We know that ours is a nation of immigrants; most of us here today descended from ancestors born on other shores. And yet the story of immigrants is not history. It is a living story being experienced by people all over the world at this moment. Our current political discourse might have us believe that immigrants, refugees, and America’s potential response to them is a tale of extremes: either an open welcome or a wall. The truth is not so black and white. Immigrants’ stories are varied and nuanced, but the thread common throughout is one of upheaval: there is uncertainty, pain, and loss, yes, but in these narratives there is also discovery, yearning, and opportunity. The stories in this program represent a range of journeys, from desperate to intentional, from community-wide to introspective. Whether or not we have experienced the physical act of leaving our homeland behind, it is clear that longing for “home,” whether or not home is a physical place, is a universal feeling. Today we journey together, seekers and refugees all.
We begin with local composer David Ludwig’s setting of Emma Lazarus’ sonnet “The New Colossus.” Lazarus donated the poem to a fundraiser for the Statue of Liberty, and it was inscribed on a plaque at the statue’s base in her memory in 1903. Her words have become the voice of the Statue of Liberty as she welcomes ships full of “huddled masses” to New York. Ludwig’s simple yet evocative setting, moving from unison to lush harmony, lets the poem speak for itself.
Believed to have roots in Appalachian folk tradition, “Wayfaring Stranger” has been adopted by the American folk, country, and gospel music communities, and it also appears in some hymnals. Like many spirituals, its message of traveling through toil to reach a better––be it a spiritual journey to the afterlife or a physical journey to a new home––gives hope to those experiencing hardship. Contemporary composer Moira Smiley’s arrangement incorporates call and response and syncopation, elements common in spirituals, and, like many of her arrangements, a driving beat provided by body percussion.
Spanish Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria’s “Super flumina Babylonis” sets the Latin text of the beginning of Psalm 137. The enslaved Israelites mourn their exile from Jerusalem and the cruelty of their captors: ordered to sing and dance along the way, they abandon their instruments, lamenting, “How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?”
“Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen,” a slightly early composition by Heinrich Isaac, is, by contrast, a secular tale of a traveler who leaves willingly but is nonetheless forlorn. Isaac himself traveled a great deal in his lifetime, from his home in Flanders to Germany, Austria, and Italy.
Poet Carl Sandburg is known for his rough, edgy portrayals of American industrialization and urban life. In At a Window, whose text Stacy Garrop set for her piece “Give Me Hunger,” he shows a rare softer side. He begins furiously, imploring the gods to give him their worst––“hunger, pain and want”––and, in a reference to Emma Lazarus’ welcoming “golden door,” challenging the gods to shut him out from “your doors of gold and fame.” But when his fury is spent, he pleads, “Leave me a little love.” Garrop mirrors the two contrasting halves of the poem with the two sections of the piece: the first is angsty, with a driving but unsettling rhythm and harsh sonorities, while the second wraps us in warm, lush harmonies that reflect the love for which we all yearn.
With Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Where Go the Boats?”, Los Angeles–based composer Dale Trumbore explores the deeper currents of a seemingly simple text for children. She writes, “I was struck by the fact that the narrator copes with the lost boats in the same way an adult must cope with lost love. Though the lost objects are gone forever, they will nonetheless be loved again in the future. This setting reflects a bit of that bittersweetness, that heartache.”
Christopher Marshall shows us a much darker look at the power of water in “This Big Moroccan Sea.” In 2006, a small, battered yacht washed ashore in Barbados that would be come to be known as the “death boat.” On board, authorities found the mummified bodies of 11 young men later determined to have left the coast of Cape Verde bound for the Canary Islands. Originally a group of 50 African migrants in search of a better life in Europe, they were abandoned by their paid guide when the yacht’s engine failed and left without food, water, or fuel to drift for months across the Atlantic. One victim, later determined to be Diao Souncar Diémé of Senegal, was found with a note penned before his death. In Marshall’s setting, Diémé’s heart-wrenching farewell is sung by the tenor soloist, while the choir echoes and surrounds him. When the soloist fades away, only the choir remains, evoking the overwhelming and unforgiving sea and sky.
We return for the second half of the program with “Ama ibu o iye,” a chant from the Bambuti people, an indigenous pygmy community in the rainforest in the Congo region of Central Africa. Imitating the sounds of the rainforest—a sacred place for the Bambuti—the chant calls the community together and is repeated until a sense of community has been achieved. As with many chant traditions, we learned this chant aurally: ensemble member Melinda Steffy taught it to us; she learned it years ago in a workshop with composer Ysaye Maria Barnwell, who had presumably learned it from someone else, and so on until the first transmission from the Bambuti community. This chant feels, perhaps, the most distant from our own context of any of the music on today’s program, and we acknowledge we know little about Bambuti culture or their singing traditions. Like the game of “telephone,” or the ongoing shifting of cultures across generations and geographies, we assume that information has been lost along the way—that meaning and style and context have changed as the chant has passed from one “generation” to the next, from one continent to another. It is our hope that by attempting to create our own community together as we sing, we honor the spirit of the chant and the Bambuti people.
Similarly, in setting the lyric poetry of 14th-century Persian poet Hâfez, Abbie Betinis admits, “The music is my own, and not authentically Persian. It is my interpretation of an assortment of influences, including my study of Persian speech, scales and modes.” Even if not authentically Persian, From Behind the Caravan honors the intonation of the language and the musical sensibilities inherent in the beautiful poetry. In the second movement, “Suffer no Grief,” which we excerpt today, Betinis highlights Hâfez’s longing for an end to suffering. Even amidst grief and displacement, we are assured that “there is no road that has no end.”
Paul Eber’s text “Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein” is a prayer for help from God to lead us through our darkest hour. This heartfelt plea is not unlike the prayers heard in African-American spirituals. Johannes Brahms composed his setting of the text late in his life. The first chord is a simple G major, but from the next beat, the harmonies progress in complex, unexpected ways, giving a simple prayer an earnest urgency.
The similarities that bind us all, from Europe to Africa to the Appalachian mountains, are the focus of “We Are,” an iconic composition by educator, composer, and longtime member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ysaye Maria Barnwell. Especially in our current political climate, refugees and immigrants are so often painted as foreign, alien “others.” But the human longing for love and for home unite us in spite of any differences that appear to divide us, as so many pieces on today’s program demonstrate, and Barnwell’s piece culminates by reminding us: we are one.
Prolific American composer Stephen Paulus is renowned for simple yet moving hymn-like pieces, and “The Road Home” is no exception. The tune is taken from a song called “The Lone Wild Bird” from The Southern Harmony Songbook, published in 1835. Paulus’ friend and frequent collaborator, poet Michael Dennis Browne, was between visits to his native England to see his ailing sister when he wrote the text for the piece. The universal theme of searching for home pairs perfectly with the pentatonic melody. Paulus wrote of the piece, “The most powerful and beautiful message is often a simple one.”
Hall Johnson was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up hearing spirituals sung by his mother and grandmother, both of whom had been slaves. Johnson went on to have an incredibly accomplished musical career and became one of a group of composers and arrangers who helped to elevate the spiritual to a respected art form in itself. His Hall Johnson Choir, whose arrangement of “Great Camp Meeting” we sing, traveled the world and appeared on movie soundtracks throughout the 1930s and 40s.
We conclude with American composer Jocelyn Hagen’s arrangement of a traditional folk song, “Now Our Meeting’s Over.” Like so many of the pieces on our program today, the message of the text is simple, yet universal, and can be interpreted either secularly or spiritually. We will meet our lost loved ones “on that shore”: we may be yearning to reunite with them in a promised land that is a new home across the sea or in the afterlife. Listen as the melody moves and is highlighted by each voice part in turn, reiterating that the search for home and for love is one that unites us all.


This week Roksana is joined by British-Bangladeshi Author Dhipa A. Lee as they delve into her book, “Written”. Written depicts the life of a young girl, Eleanor born into a complex family where restrictive religious and cultural beliefs bare the landscape for painful experiences and decisions. Written is a beautifully told story of Love, Secrets, Betrayal and Honour through the eyes of a four year old girl, the reader travels into adulthood with her.
Roksana and Dhipa read extracts from the book to fully understand the concepts and beliefs of the character. Dhipa shares an inspirational message of hope that we each have the capability, opportunity and choice to create a fulfilling life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• That Domestic Violence should never be tolerated
• You are in control of your life despite the challenges faced
• We have different experiences in life, and that makes us unique
• Through loving yourself, you have the power to rewrite your life story
D.A. Lee is a Bangladeshi-born British author, artist, and poet, best known for her novel 'Written' published in 2019. Raised in a small town in Lancashire, England, Lee describes the cultural challenges of growing up in a Bengali household whilst navigating a western world.
Lee's novel, whilst fictional, draws on many of her own experiences of growing up in a Muslim family and explores the underworld of cultural expectations, arranged marriages, honor, abuse, and domestic violence that often limit women's choices.
Lee first started writing as a form of self-healing through the challenges of home life. The word 'Written' had become a poignant theme throughout the book, a word often expressed culturally to describe the notion of determinism and predestination adopted by most traditional Muslim families as a common explanation for events in life. Lee takes us on a journey through her character Eleanor, a young girl caught between a web of family secrets and lies where she comes into conflict with these values.
Today, Lee is an advocate for women's freedom of choice and encourages women to speak out and seek help if they feel they are in danger.
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