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Zulu Traditional Male Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
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Bar at the bottom is a replicated version of the one by jordanfc for Mac (found -here-). I re-created it in Photoshop and ported it to Rainmeter. Don't know if it has a name so I called it "Transcendence".
Wallpaper of Lightning is from Social Wall (I think...)
CAD Skin: My own mod of the Pure Adium skin.
Dock Icons: Mnml by brsev
Meters at bottom right: Enigma v2.0 by Kaelri
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Left to right: Mike Weir, Jr., John Olszewski Sr., Governor Martin O'Malley, John Olszewski Jr., Ed Hale.
A video that shows most of the ceremony, with most of the troops and attendees in it, parts not also in photos, is at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6T1JgD1MgI&t=20s
As a part of the Star Spangled 200 festivities honoring the bicentennial of the War of 1812, on September 11, 2014 five hundred members of the Maryland National Guard (MDNG) 175th Infantry Regiment (Fifth Maryland) along with Maryland Defense Force members replicated the six mile route that the Maryland Militia took two hundred years ago to fight off invading British troops. The march began in Baltimore City’s Patterson Park, and the route was along Eastern Avenue into Baltimore County to Battle Acre Park in Dundalk, Maryland U.S.A..
The Maryland National Guard's 229th Army Band and the Maryland Defense Force Band performed during the ceremony. The event included a wreath-laying ceremony with British Embassy personnel, high ranking military members, and Maryland and Baltimore County government personnel. Baltimore County dedicated a new mural to commemorate the County's role in the War of 1812. The mural overlooks the newly renovated County park, which is on the site of the Battle of North Point, a crucial military engagement in which U.S. soldiers stalled British land forces so American troops could fortify Fort McHenry plus any Baltimorean who could help was fortifying Hampstead Hill/Patterson Park to save Baltimore from capture. Thankfully to the sacrifices of those who defended Baltimore, a great American victory was won that influenced the states to come together as a unified nation.
The "Home of the Brave" mural features the Battle of North Point engagement, with American troops holding formation, blocking British troops from advancing toward Fort McHenry. This panel is flanked by portraits of the battle's military leaders, U.S. General John Stricker and British General Robert Ross. Another panel highlights the historic Todd's Inheritance homestead, showing rural life in eastern Baltimore County during the early 1800's. A final scene shows a celebration ceremony held in 1839, just 25 years after the Battle of North Point was waged on the site.
The "Home of the Brave" mural was designed and painted by artist Marshall Adams and is a project of the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences in partnership with the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation. Funding was provided through grants from The Citizens of Baltimore County and the Maryland State Arts Council.
It was an intensely sunny day in Dundalk. The 200th March of the Defenders was kicked off by a large celebration in Baltimore City's Paterson Park. I had figured that all the major politicians, news people, spectators, and all would only attend the Baltimore City part of the event. Only the City politicians and most spectators stayed in town, and I was sunny-day-surprised when more and more people kept coming into Baltimore County's Battle Acre Park. When I saw some British military march up, I knew it was gonna be more than I had hoped for. I began seeing high ranking U.S. soldiers come in to the park. Then Maryland's Governor went strolling past me, and the local politicians were real happy to be there.
Just before the marching hundreds arrived, about seven military photographers - American and British ones - spread out on the scene. Several civilian pro-photographers came on board the scene. I knew that that dozen or so other photogs would be after shots of the very most important I attendees and parts of the ceremony. I determined that the best thing for me was to try and get at least one good, recognizable photo of everyone there - especially the 500+ in U.S. Army camo fatigues. I got about 90% of the people there in my photography of that mighty fine day.
I also covered several angles of view of the neighborhood, for people who lived in the area long ago and barely recall - or never knew - where Battle Acre is. I shot it all to bring us as close to being there as we can. I wanted as many different groups of soldiers as I could, so old friends can see each other's photos from that day. A big enough great day in all our lives there.
The Blue Angles flew over a few times, as they went to and from practicing air show maneuvers for their upcoming shows over Baltimore that Saturday and Sunday.
Hundreds of times, since the 1950's, I have ridden past Battle Acre Park. I recall being about 8-yrs-old in '58 and looking out my father's car window at the overgrown mess that was Battle Acre and being offended by the look of it all. I rarely ever looked over at the park after that. So I am quite well pleased to see what people, businesses & government have done by fixing up the memorial for a battle that helped keep America free.
Photography by David Robert Crews {a.k.a. ursusdave}
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Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
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Concrete pillboxes built to replicate Nazi bunkers rest on an old cattle farm now an area of critical environmental concern managed by the BLM in southwest Oregon, Sept. 26, 2018. BLM photo: Matt Christenson
A quiet oak savanna in southwest Oregon has a World War II story to tell.
It was the summer of 1942 when thousands of young American troops started arriving in Oregon to prepare for battle.
Only months prior, immediately after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor and America’s entry into WWII, the U.S. Army broke ground on Camp White, a massively ambitious training ground for troops north of Medford.
The national war effort was ramping up, and from the rationing at home to the drill sergeants yelling at new draftees, the task at hand was unified: Get America prepared for war as fast as possible.
At Camp White, in the heart of the Rogue River Valley, it got loud very quick.
Construction crews worked 24 hours a day until the base, consisting of 1,300 structures, was complete. Barracks, mess halls, a railroad, full electrical grid and sewer system were all built in six months.
And then the troops arrived.
The newly reinstated 91st Division went on 91-mile-long hikes.
They fired bazookas, mortars and tanks.
And they attacked concrete pillboxes built to replicate Nazi bunkers.
Despite creating what was then Oregon’s second most populous city at 40,000 people, there are now only a few lasting structures proving Camp White ever existed. Sadly, there are even fewer first-hand memories.
The pillboxes are still standing, though. They simultaneously represent a mostly forgotten military legacy and since 2013, an opportunity for historic preservation.
After decades of private cattle farming, Camp White’s pillboxes now rest on public land.
Read the full story about the Camp White pillboxes that rest on the northeast side of Upper Table Rock, an area of critical environmental concern for the BLM: www.facebook.com/notes/blm-oregon-washington/the-wwii-leg...
Associated with the Map of Middle Earth I decided to try my luck at creating a dungeon map replicating what I read about in the Hobbit about the Lonely Mountain. As I look at this, even I was a bit confused about the orientation. Notice the title on the map and the direction north. Now notice the orientation of the numbers I wrote on the map. I would probably have confused myself quite a bit as a 12 year old DM.
This N gauge West Highland Line train has an interesting prototype. The 1970s era 21:00 Sunday to Friday Euston to Fort William Sleeper train appears in the timetable as running to Mallaig, featuring a catering car from Glasgow to Bridge of Orchy except in summer to Mallaig. This means there were actually three portions involved, seating coaches from Glasgow to Mallaig being the not yet mentioned. In this photo the train is replicated shortly before arriving at Mallaig, so without sleeping coaches and minus the catering car. It all happened on a friends layout, but provided a very welcome change for the weekend from the usual covid froth. 25 September 2021
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The Hayward Public Library’s “Book-to-Action” series features the extraordinary and inspirational story of Infinite Vision: How Aravind Became the World’s Greatest Business Case for Compassion by Pavithra K. Mehta and Suchitra Shenoy. Based in India, the Aravind Eye System is the world’s largest provider of high-quality eye care, with surgical outcomes equal to or exceeding those in the developed world at less than one percent of the cost, treating more than half of its patients free of charge, and taking no grants or donations. Aravind’s model is so successful that it has been the subject of a popular Harvard Business School case study, has garnered multiple prestigious awards, and has been replicated internationally.
The Book-to-Action program is a variation on the traditional library book group – it offers participants not only the opportunity to collectively read and discuss a book and meet a book author, but to put their newfound knowledge or perspective into action by engaging in a community service project related to the book’s topic. Thanks to a grant from the California State Library, the library is offering a limited number of free copies of the book, available to community members interested in participating in this program. Read about Dr. “V”, the man who, in his late 50s, built the Aravind Eye Care System, and explore the distinctive philosophies, practices, and commitments that are the keys to its success.
Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 14
6:30 p.m. @ Hayward Main Library, 835 “C” Street in downtown Hayward
Join local residents to discuss the book, which tells the story of the Aravind eye care system. Share with other readers your favorite aspects of the book, and pose questions you’d like to discuss. Get ideas about how you can get involved in “pay-it-forward” projects in the Bay Area.
Meet Infinite Vision Author and Filmmaker Pavithra K. Mehta
Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m. @ Main Library
Pavithra K. Mehta comes from a family of 21 (and still counting) eye surgeons, including the legendary Dr. V, her granduncle. Pavithra is drawn to the space where service and story-telling meet. She started Aravind’s story archive in 2002, while freelancing on film and writing projects for nonprofits in India. Later she headed the volunteer program at Benetech, an innovative nonprofit in Silicon Valley, which runs the world’s largest digital library of accessible books for people who are blind. She is currently on the board of the Aravind Eye Foundation and Service Space ( www.servicespace.org/ ), an organization rooted in inner change that designs and runs experiments in generosity. She co-leads its inspiring news portal, DailyGood, as well as its pay-it-forward restaurant, Karma Kitchen, and is working on her next book. Pavithra studied English literature and broadcast journalism. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and travels back to Madurai each year.
“Infinite Vision” Film Showing
Monday, March 26 @ 6:30 pm @ Main Library
Enjoy the award-winning documentary Infinite Vision, which follows the life and work of Dr. V, the remarkable eye surgeon from South India who made it his mission to restore sight to the blind and whose work has resulted in one of the world’s most extraordinary models of service delivery. This film traces the inspiring life journey of a visionary dedicated to serving humanity, outlines the evolution of the Aravind model of eye care and affords glimpses into the spirituality that has guided both for over fifty years in service for sight.
Community Service Program: Encourage Literacy for World Book Day
Saturday, April 21, 9 am - 1 pm, Main Library, Front Lawn
Spread your love for a great book in our local community. Get involved with the World Book Day distribution of free books to new or returning readers. Bring a used copy of a book you have read and loved (including your free copy of Infinite Vision or any other favorite selection), to pass on to someone who isn't a regular reader.
For more information about the series, contact librarian Sally Thomas at 510-881-7700 or sally.thomas (at) hayward-ca.gov.
This series is supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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Zulu Traditional Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
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Zulu Traditional Male Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
The Barcelona Wall adds a real street element to the park that skaters love.
An innovative skate plaza with real granite ledges & brick-textured Barcelona Wall that provide the real street features today's skaters crave. Built with the SpohnCrete pre-cast concrete system, this park was built in Pennsylvania during the winter. The installation was quick and the grand opening was an enormous success. The central plaza features an extra-long fun box with manual pad, gap, rail & euro-gap. The park also features rails, stairs, quarter-pipes & ledges. The granite-topped hubba ledges are a favorite of local skaters, replicating the real street elements they crave. Dunlap Skatepark is a modern, plaza-style park that few designers are embracing, but that kids are demanding. Spohn Ranch has always placed skaters first, from their early days building courses for the X-Games, through the almost 450 skateparks they've built since 1993. For more information, please call 877-489-3539 or email info@spohnranch.com.
Photo by Casey Ellis
Zulu Traditional Male Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
Zulu Traditional Male Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
A stupa (Chorten in Tibetan) (Sanskrit: m.,stūpa "heap") is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing śarīra "relics", typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns, used as a place of meditation.
DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
Stupas originated as pre-Buddhist tumuli in which śramaṇas were buried in a seated position called chaitya. After the parinirvana of the Buddha, his remains were cremated and the ashes divided and buried under eight mounds with two further mounds encasing the urn and the embers. The earliest archaeological evidence for the presence of Buddhist stupas dates to the late 4th century BCE in India. Buddhist scriptures claim that stupas were built at least a century earlier. It is likely that before this time, stupas were built with non-durable materials such as wood, or even as just burial mounds, little is known about these early stupas, particularly since it has not been possible to identify the original ten monuments. However, some later stupas, such as at Sarnath and Sanchi, seem to be embellishments of earlier mounds. The earliest evidence of monastic stupas dates back to the 2nd century BCE. These are stupas that were built within Buddhist monastic complexes. These stupas replicated older stupas made of wood in stone. Sanchi, Sarnath, Amaravati and Bharhut are examples of stupas that were shaped in stone imitating the previous wooden parts.
The stupa was elaborated as Buddhism spread to other Asian countries becoming, for example, the chörten of Tibet and the pagoda in East Asia. The pagoda has varied forms that also include bell-shaped and pyramidal styles. In the Western context, there is no clear distinction between the stupa and the pagoda. In general, however, "stupa" is used for a Buddhist structure of India or Southeast Asia while "pagoda" refers to a building in East Asia which can be entered and which may be secular in purpose.
Stupas were built in Sri Lanka soon after Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura converted to Buddhism. The first stupa to be built was the Thuparamaya. Later on, many more were built over the years, some like the Jetavanaramaya in Anuradhapura being one of the tallest ancient structures in the world.
NOTABLE STUPAS
The tallest is the Phra Pathommachedi in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand, at a height of 127 metres The Swat Valley hosts one of the well-preserved stupa at Shingardar near Ghalegay and another stupa is located near Barikot in Pakistan. In Sri Lanka, the ancient city of Anuradhapura includes some of the tallest, most ancient and best preserved stupas in the world, such as Ruwanwelisaya.
The most elaborate stupa is the 8th century Borobudur monument in Java, Indonesia. The upper rounded terrace with rows of bell-shaped stupas contained buddha images symbolizing Arūpajhāna, the sphere of formlessness. The main stupa itself is empty, symbolizing complete perfection of enlightenment. The main stupa is only the crown part of the monument, while the base is pyramidal structure elaborate with galleries adorned with bas relief of scenes derived from Buddhist text depicted the life of Gautama Buddha. Borobudur's unique and significant architecture has been acknowledge by UNESCO as the largest buddhist monument in the world. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
TYPES OF STUPAS
Built for a variety of reasons, Buddhist stupas are classified based on form and function into five types:
Relic stupa, in which the relics or remains of the Buddha, his disciples and lay saints are interred.
Object stupa, in which the items interred are objects belonged to the Buddha or his disciples such as a begging bowl or robe, or important Buddhist scriptures.
Commemorative stupa, built to commemorate events in the lives of Buddha or his disciples.
Symbolic stupa, to symbolise aspects of Buddhist theology, for example, Borobuddur is considered to be the symbol of "the Three Worlds (dhatu) and the spiritual stages (bhumi) in a Mahayana bodhisattva's character."
Votive stupa, constructed to commemorate visits or to gain spiritual benefits, usually at the site of prominent stupas which are regularly visited.
SYMBOLISM
"The shape of the stupa represents the Buddha, crowned and sitting in meditation posture on a lion throne. His crown is the top of the spire; his head is the square at the spire's base; his body is the vase shape; his legs are the four steps of the lower terrace; and the base is his throne."
FIVE PURIFIED ELEMENTS
Although not described in any Tibetan text on stupa symbolism, the stupa may represent the five purified elements:
The square base represents earth
The hemispherical dome/vase represents water
The conical spire represents fire
The upper lotus parasol and the crescent moon represents air
The sun and the dissolving point represents the element of space
CONSTRUCTION
To build a stupa, transmissions and ceremonies from a Buddhist teacher is necessary. Which kind of Stupa to be constructed in a certain area is decided together with the teacher assisting in the construction. Sometimes the type of stupa chosen is directly connected with events that have taken place in the area.
TREASURY
All stupas contain a treasury filled with various objects. Small clay votive offerings called tsatsas in Tibetan fill a major part of the treasury. Creation of various types of tsatsas is a ceremony itself. Mantras written on paper are rolled into thin rolls, and put into these small clay stupas. Filling the treasury, one layer of Tsa-Tsas are placed, and the empty space between is filled with dry sand. On the new surface appearing, another layer is made, until the entire space of a treasury is full.
The number of tsatsas are dependent on the size of both the treasury and tsatsa, since it should be completely filled. For example, the Kalachakra stupa in southern Spain has approximately 14,000 tsatsas within.
Jewellery and other "precious" objects are also placed in the treasury. It is not necessary that the jewelry be expensive, since it is the symbolic value that is important, not the market price. It is believed that the more objects placed into the stupa, the stronger the energy of the Stupa will be.
TREE OF LIVE
A very important element in every Stupa is the Tree of Life. It is a wooden pole covered with gems and thousands of mantras, and placed in the central channel of the stupa. It is placed here during a ceremony or initiation, where the participants hold colorful ribbons connected to the Tree of Life. Together the participants make their most positive and powerful wishes, which are stored in the Tree of Life. In this way the stupa is charged up, and will start to function.
BENEFITS
Building a stupa is considered extremely beneficial, leaving very positive karmic imprints in the mind. Future benefits from this action will result in fortunate rebirths. Fortunate worldly benefits will be the result, such as being born into a rich family, having a beautiful body, a nice voice, and being attractive and bringing joy to others and having a long and happy life, in which one's wishes are fulfilled quickly. On the absolute level, one will also be able to reach enlightenment, the goal of Buddhism, quickly.
Destroying a stupa on the other hand, is considered an extremely negative deed, similar to killing. Such an action is explained to create massive negative karmic imprints, leading to massive future problems. It is said this action will leave the mind in a state of paranoia after death has occurred, leading to totally unfortunate rebirths.
TIBETAN STUPAS
There are eight different kinds of stupas in Tibetan Buddhism, each referring to major events in the Buddha's life.
LOTUS BLOSSOM STUPA
Also known as "Stupa of Heaped Lotuses" or "Birth of the Sugata Stupa," this stupa refers to the birth of Gautama Buddha. "At birth Buddha took seven steps in each of the four directions" (East, South, West and North). In each direction lotuses sprang, symbolizing the brahmavihāras: love, compassion, joy and equanimity. The four steps of the basis of this stupa is circular, and it is decorated with lotus-petal designs. Occasionally, seven heaped lotus steps are constructed. These refer to the seven first steps of the Buddha.
ENLIGHTENMENT STUPA
Also known as the Stupa of the Conquest of Mara. This stupa symbolizes the 35-year-old Buddha's attainment of enlightenment under the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, where he conquered worldly temptations and attacks manifesting in the form of Mara.
STUPA OF MANY DOORS
Also known as the Stupa of Many Gates. After reaching enlightenment, the Buddha taught his first students in a deer-park near Sarnath. The series of doors on each side of the steps represent the first teachings: the Four Noble Truths, the Six Pāramitās, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Twelve Nidānas.
STUPA OF DESCENT FROM THE GOD REALM
At 42 years of age, Buddha spent a summer retreat in the Tuṣita Heaven where his mother had taken rebirth. In order to repay her kindness he taught the dharma to her reincarnation. Local inhabitants built a stupa like this in Sankassa in order to commemorate this event. This stupa is characterized by having a central projection at each side containing a triple ladder or steps.
STUPA OF GREAT MIRACLES
Also known as Stupa of Conquest of the Tirthikas. This stupa refers to various miracles performed by the Buddha when he was 50 years old. Legend claims that he overpowered maras and heretics by engaging them in intellectual arguments and also by performing miracles. This stupa was raised by the Lichavi kingdom to commemorate the event.
STUPA OF RECONCILIATION
This stupa commemorates the Buddha's resolution of a dispute among the sangha. A stupa in this design was built in the kingdom of Magadha, where the reconciliation occurred. It has four octagonal steps with equal sides.
STUPA OF COMPLETE VICTORY
This stupa commemorates Buddha's successful prolonging of his life by three months. It has only three steps, which are circular and unadorned.
STUPA OF NIRVANA
This stupa refers to the death of the Buddha, when he was 80 years old. It symbolizes the Buddha's complete absorption into the highest state of mind. It is bell-shaped and usually not ornamented.
KALACHAKRA STUPA
A ninth kind of stupa exists, the Kalachakra stupa. Its symbolism is not connected to events in the Buddha's life, but instead to the symbolism of the Kalachakra Tantra, created to protect against negative energies.
SWAT DISTRICT
Swat District is a small place with large number of ancient Stupas.
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Zulu Traditional Male Ethnic Dancing at Shakaland Village Shaka Zulu Kraal Cultural Replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or Homestead Normanhurst Farm Nkwalini Kwazulu-Natal South Africa May 1998
nrhp # 84002937- Replications of E. M. Viquesney’s “The Spirit of the American Doughboy” are believed to be the focal points of over ten-percent of U. S. World War I memorials, exclusive of those memorials that are merely plaques. Additionally, some believe that except for the Statue of Liberty, Viquesney’s Doughboy replicas have collectively been seen by more people than any sculpture in the U. S., even though many don’t realize they have seen them.
Toward the end of his time living in Americus, Georgia, in 1920 Viquesney created his Doughboy in response to a national interest to honor those who died, were wounded, or served in the World War. He said he started thinking about creating a sculpture and what it should depict, as well as making preliminary sketches, during the war. (While the war was still in process, Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of War, Newton Baker, encouraged communities across the nation to erect memorial or monuments to honor the Doughboys, and that may have contributed to Viquesney’s initial thought on that line.) While he wanted to depict an American soldier in battle, he didn’t want to depict excessive might or power by portraying a soldier charging or running forward. Instead, he wanted to depict the "spirit" of the American Doughboy's determination to preserve freedom for their country and mankind. So he portrayed a Doughboy striding firmly forward in an erect posture through "no man’s land."
One of the most readily recognizable features of "Spirit of The American Doughboy" is his upwardly extended right arm with a grenade in the upraised hand. The other is the two stumps at his right front and left rear. His left arm extends downward and his left hand holds a bayoneted 1903 Springfield rifle, pointed forward at about thigh height. He wears a flat steel helmet, trousers bloused above the knee, and puttees (wrapped leggings) below the knees, all of the type worn by Doughboys in World War I. He wears a rectangular bedroll backpack with a bayonet scabbard on the side, a square gas mask pouch on his chest, a cartridge belt, canteen, mess kit, and first aid kit. Since he’s striding, rather than running or charging, his leading left leg is straight. His right leg is bent and, while the right heel is raised, the right sole is on the "ground." Barbed wire was originally strung loosely around his feet and the stumps, but it’s been removed for safety reasons from some Doughboys and is missing from others for other reasons.
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Our house replicated the yellow paint that BLM did in major cities with chalk. We live on a busy North Campus street with a lot of pedestrians so we thought it would be a good way to amplify the BLM message and justice for Breonna Taylor. I feel lucky that we live in a neighborhood that has a lot of signs, flag and posters in support of Black Lives Matter. BLM is a daily conversation with my friends and who I surround myself with, it is comforting to know that we have grace with each other for our shortcomings, but are urging to be better and make positive change in and outside our direct community.