Same Moonlight for Our Dreams

Lucio Dalla - Caruso

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:48:08 PST

I love Lucio Dalla's version as well as Luciano Pavarotti's.
Lucio Dalla's song is about Enrico Caruso.
I always loved this song, the sadness is as sweet as life.
It is pure poetry.
Enjoy....

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
- Anonymous

Lyrics:
Here where the sea sparkles,
and a strong wind blows,
on an old terrace overlooking the gulf of Sorrento,
a man holds a little girl in his arms
after he's been crying.
He clears his throat and sings the song again.

I love you so much;
so very much, you know.
It's a bond, now,
you know, that thaws the blood in the veins.

He looked at the lights, out at sea,
and thought about the nights in America.
But they were only the lamps of fishing boats
and the white of wake.
He felt the pain of the music.
He got up from the piano,
but when he saw the moon come out from behind the clouds
death seemed sweeter to him.
He looked into the little girl's eyes -
those eyes as green as the sea,
then suddenly a tear fell
and he thought he was drowning.

I love you so much;
so very much, you know.
It's a bond, now,
you know, and it thaws the blood in the veins.

The power of opera!
where every drama is a sham;
where, with a little bit of make-up and mimicry,
you can become someone else.
But two eyes that look at you,
so close and so real,
make you forget the script,
confounding your thoughts.
And so everything became insignificant,
including the nights in America.
You look back and see your life
like the wake [of the boats].
Ah yes! Life is ending,
but he wasn't worried about it any more.
Instead he felt happy
and began to sing the song again.

I love you so much;
so very much, you know.
It's a bond, now,
you know, that thaws the blood in the veins.

Qui dove il mare luccica
e grida forte il vento
su una vecchia terrazza vicina al golfo di Surriento
un uomo abbraccia una ragazza
dopo che aveva pianto
poi si schiarisce la voce e ricomincia il canto:

Te voglio bene assai
ma tanto tanto bene sai
è una catena ormai
che scioglie il sangue dint'e vene sai...

Vide le luci in mezzo al mare
pensò alle notti là in America
ma erano solo le lampare
e la bianca scia d'un'elica
sentì il dolore nella musica
si alzò dal pianoforte
ma quando vide la luna uscire da una nuvola
gli sembrò più dolce anche la morte.
Guardò negli occhi la ragazza
quegli occhi verdi come il mare
poi all'improvviso uscì una lacrima
e lui credette d'affogare.

Te voglio bene assai
ma tanto tanto bene sai
è una catena ormai
che scioglie il sangue dint'e vene sai...

La potenza della lirica
dove ogni dramma è un falso
che con un po' di trucco e con la mimica
puoi diventare un altro
Ma due occhi che ti guardano
così vicini e veri
ti fanno scordare le parole
confondono i pensieri.

Così diventò tutto piccolo
anche le notti là in America
ti volti e vedi la tua vita
come la scia d'un'elica.

Ah si, è la vita che finisce
ma lui non ci pensò poi tanto
anzi si sentiva già felice
e ricominciò il suo canto:

Te voglio bene assai
ma tanto tanto bene sai
è una catena ormai
che scioglie il sangue dint'e vene sai...
Te voglio bene assai
ma tanto tanto bene sai
è una catena ormai
che scioglie il sangue dint'e vene sai...

The Interrupters by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz Documentary

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:20:42 PST

Watch The Interrupters (Graphic Language) on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE.

"The film’s main subjects work for an innovative organization, CeaseFire. It was founded by an epidemiologist, Gary Slutkin, who believes that the spread of violence mimics the spread of infectious diseases, and so the treatment should be similar: go after the most infected, and stop the infection at its source. One of the cornerstones of the organization is the “Violence Interrupters” program, created by Tio Hardiman, who heads the program. The Interrupters — who have credibility on the streets because of their own personal histories — intervene in conflicts before they explode into violence." from here

I watched Interrupters on Frontline last night. It is the best documentary I have seen in a long time. I believe that many American documentaries are sometimes too Hollywoodish. In Interrupters, Steve James did it perfectly. It is real, raw, and for real. It is the story of many real people. To be honest, I did cry a lot because the film touched deep down in my story, in my fears, pains and tribulations. Yes, I am not from Chicago but I grew up in some impoverish neighborhoods or "ghettos or Cités ". Places where people fight everyday to stay alive inside. Where dreams are curses that alienate your soul. Where people are for real too. When my baby brother died the entire neighborhood, all his friends were present to support our family. They were family, there is beauty, kindness and love in "those" neighborhoods.... The sad part is that violence is only a tiny fraction of the pain and suffering experienced. This documentary was able to show that violence is just a symptom.
The funny thing is that the first time I came to America, I landed to Chicago. I was amazed by everything. It was in summer everything was new and fun. All I cared was about cheap shopping and improving my English. The second time, it was winter we stayed in a black neighborhood. Well, it was hardcore cold and cold. I could see how difficult it was to live there. But I felt comfortable, it is weird how when you from "those neighborhoods" any of them feel reassuring in a weird way... Of course , I am happy that our son is not growing up in one and goes to a good school. However, I frankly hope he gets some of that realness we got from where we from... Thank you to Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz for Interrupters.

Same Moonlight for Our Dreams...

Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:33:58 PST

I am in love with this book,Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass.
Our third grader has a poster report this month. It was not easy to find a non-fiction story at his ready level. We were in the library for 3 hours!!! We picked books on Gandhi and Einstein because let's be honest, I did not want to go there...I really tried to avoid slavery!!However this book is so well written and the illustrations are amazing. The author and illustrator did perfectly delivered this story with grace, compassion and pride.
So we really loved the story of young Frederick Douglas. First, it is a true and beautiful story. Second, it did encourage our son to write and believe that "words can set him free". Finally, as parents we had to confront our discomforts about slavery and race discrimination. I wished we had access to story like that when I was a kid...
I also love this story because it is an eloquent and subtle way to teach children that nothing in life comes easily. Finally, it is encouraging me to write children books one day about being immigrant, specially when our son asks if he is African, African American, or French American or just American...
Thousands of thanks to the author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James E Ransome for this book.
Thank you!!!
It is a perfect gift for African American History Month...
Same Moonlight for our Dreams

Artsy Peeks of the week

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:11:48 PST

Black Raven Wash 5x7 by poordogfarm

Home by Claire Elan

Winsome by Donna Zhang

Tamia - Officially Missing You (LIVE)

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:28:19 PST

This song is for my baby brother...We did listen to Tamia on the way to the airport this past November.
I did not want him to leave, I wanted him to stay with me a little longer.. I acted as a big sister but I wanted to cry. I wanted to freeze time, I wanted to pause time just long enough to be ready to let him go.. .Now he is gone for real and I am missing him...
Well mourning a loved one is painful...
But it is still the Same Moonlight for our Dreams.
Dawudi je t'aime!!!

"David Nkunzumwami est mort tragiquement en France, le Burundi a perdu un vrai patriote"by Gratien Rukindikiza

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:05:51 PST

I would like to thank Gratien Rukindikiza for this touching article about my brother. Thank you!!!

DAVID NKUNZUMWAMI EST MORT TRAGIQUEMENT EN FRANCE, LE BURUNDI A PERDU UN VRAI PATRIOTE

Par Gratien Rukindikiza

Burundi news, le 29/12/2011

Il y a des citoyens qui ont des qualités humaines, intellectuelles et patriotiques que les autres peuvent ignorer. Les plus valeureux ne sont pas ceux qui sont connus.

Il y a des morts qui emportent l'espoir et qui privent un pays d'un futur chef, capable de relever un pays. Ce sont des héros que nous ignorons et qui ignoraient même leur capacité de leur vivant.

Un jeune diplômé d'une grande école de commerce mort tragiquement, quelle perte!

Le jeune David Nkunzumwami né le 21 novembre 1987 est mort le 10 décembre 2011 à Saint Denis, dans la région parisienne. Une douleur pour sa famille, ses amis et tous ceux qui le connaissaient. Une douleur pour le Burundi.

Qu'avait-il de plus pour mériter une telle place?

Personnellement, j'avais discuté plusieurs fois avec David. Je me suis toujours posé la question sur son niveau intellectuel, politique et patriotique. Un garçon capable de formuler ses idées, d'avancer des solutions innovantes pour la question burundaise, d'avoir une vision apaisée sur la situation burundaise au point de captiver mon attention et mon admiration, je ne les rencontre pas souvent. Discuter de la politique avec David était une façon de se ressourcer comme jadis, quand nous fréquentions des cercles de discussions politiques dans les années 80.

A travers David, un espoir naissait. J'avais cru en lui, ce jeune nouvellement diplômé était le futur sauveur du Burundi, le futur pour incarner le futur, la réconciliation des Burundais. J'avais dit à un ami que j'ai rencontré un futur Rwagasore ou Ngendandumwe.

La mort a pris le dessus sur l'espoir. Le bon Dieu a emporté le sien sans laisser cette chance au Burundi qui a besoin des David.

En allant à son enterrement, j'ai accompagné le David, un homme physique mort. J'ai aussi accompagné l'espoir au cimetière, le grand patriote. La douleur était double; double car il s'agissait de la mort d'une personne mais aussi parce que cette mort emportait un espoir. Physiquement, nous sommes des mortels et nous avons une petite place. De son vivant, l'homme incarne des idées qui font sa valeur. Le corps physique meurt mais les idées restent et la grandeur de l'homme reste vivante, incarnée par ses idées. David est mort mais ses idées restent vivantes à travers ses amis, ceux qui l'ont côtoyé. Espérons que le Burundi aura plusieurs David qui sauveront son peuple.

Que David se repose en paix.

DJ Okawari - Luv Letter

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:17:16 PST

Life goes on....I am slowly healing from the irreparable loss of my baby brother. I am reading his last text messages everyday..because I cannot let go. However he is gone..He crossed that bridge...I miss him...I hope he can see that I am trying my best to smile.
I am trying to keep in mind what I wrote last year about life and may God help me.

Our individual life is a singly infinite sequence but we must remember that Life is a double-infinite sequence. It means that “it has neither a first nor a final element”. So we must be gentle with ourselves and remember that we are children of the Universe. We must enjoy each step of the process and still believe, hope, dream, and keep faith. From here

Luv Letter from DJ Okawari is full of hope and warms the soul.

Quote of Heraclitus

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:13:33 PST

"The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way."

Πάντα ῥεῖ (panta rhei) "everything flows"

Heraclitus.

On Death by Kahlil Gibran from The PROPHET

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:28:38 PST

On Death
Than Almitra spoke, saying, "We would ask now of Death."
And he said: You would know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.

For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the sheered not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

Source here
......

RIP David Nkunzumwami aka Dawudi

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:24:39 PST

My baby brother was my samurai. He was a great man.
He was and is my angel. Je t'aime.........
His smile and love are forever in my heart.
I love you, may you rest in peace.

Aline Nkunzumwami aka Ané
David was here....David is here

David,
Tu seras a jamais dans mon coeur ce chef d'oeuvre inachevé.
Ce sublime poème d'amour et de compassion qui résonne dans l'éternité.
Ton sourire réconforte nos cœurs meurtris.
Le temps nous a échappé mais ta presence restera graver dans nos vies.
La magie de ton caractère nous a offert des fleuves de fou rires
et des oceans de joies. Ta magie nous a tous reunis, au-delà de tout,
nous sommes tous ensemble, une seule famille.

David mon petit Samouraï, tu es un grand homme a la hauteur de tes rêves.
J’accepte que tu nous quitte un peu car la vie est un Mystère.
Petit frère repose en paix, car nous vivrons tous pleinement en ta memoire
et avec le sourire.
Ta soeur qui t’aime...
Never give up, never surrender...

you are missed.....

The Middle of the World (O Caminho das Nuvens) by Vicente Amorim

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:18:46 PST

The Middle of the World (O Caminho das Nuvens) is one of my favorite movie of the year. The story is about a family road trip on bicycles throughout Brazil looking for jobs. It is beautifully made. It is intense and weirdly soothing. Yes, it gives a real perspective of how hard it is to make a living in this global economy. It is a simple movie that captures the conflicts and complexities of life and family. I just love it! A must watch!!! On Netflix oh yes...In Portuguese with English subtitles.. Enjoy!!!

Same Moonlight for our Dreams

The Middle of the World is a road movie on bicycles. It is freely adapted from the true story of an unemployed truck driver who, with his wife and five children, pedals from Paraíba, in the poverty-stricken Northeast of Brazil, all the way to Rio de Janeiro looking for a job. Romão (the father) feels destined to earn 1000 reais (about 300 US$) a month a vast sum for Brazilian standards. On four bikes, the family goes through five states, knows solidarity and indifference, aggressiveness and cordiality. A 2000-mile odyssey through the hinterlands of Brazil all the way to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's best-known postcard. The Middle of the World shows the quest for the dream of a decent life a story of dreams and hope.

Sunni Colón - Lost Tribe

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:20:54 PST

This one is for my two brothers with all my love!!!
See you soon!!
"Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real." Tupac Shakur

um kalthoum - elf laila o laila by Shayma el shayad

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:52:39 PST

I just love this song!!!
Enjoy!!

Artsy Peeks of the week

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:30:52 PDT

Résilience by Bruce Clarke

Irisee Sombre by Isabel Chavet

The fashion Designer by Salvador Dali

Foundation of the week:Cultures of Resistance

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:14:39 PDT

Cultures of Resistance: The Official Trailer from Cultures of Resistance on Vimeo.

I stumbled on this amazing documentary by filmmaker and activist Iara Lee working with Cultures of Resistance.
Just watch the preview!!! I am buying the DVD!

CULTURES OF RESISTANCE is a project, a campaign, a mission, and a living, breathing, growing network. Our collective of activists, agitators, artists, and dreamers is primarily focused on issues of peace and justice in the global south, and we are especially interested in supporting organizations and activists around the world who are working toward international solidarity and social justice.
Worldwide, people from all walks of life are finding creative ways to oppose war and promote peace, justice, and sustainability. Culture, including film, music and food, is fertile terrain for this struggle. Education that nourishes a critical mind and fortifies the soul is just as essential. CULTURES OF RESISTANCE was established to identify and support international and diverse initiatives that embody these values, and to fortify an international network of activists and agitators, educators and artists, insurgent musicians, guerilla filmmakers, vanguard gardeners and gourmands.

California Senate Bill No.861 Conflicts Minerals in the Democratic Congo

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:28:22 PST

On October 9, 2011 the state of California did pass SB861, Corbett. Public contracts: contract eligibility: conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This bill will ensure that companies are held accountable when using conflicts minerals. Thank you to Senator Corbett and her staff, Djibril Diop!!!!

In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank-Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to impose regulations on militia-controlled minerals from Congo. Companies must reveal to the SEC whether they use these minerals in their products and the steps they are taking to make sure that they are using “conflicts-free minerals”.

I know that very few people know about blood minerals or even care about the impacts. I would like to thank everyone who made SB 861 happen, on behalf of “poor people that worked in hellish conditions” as nicely said by Tim Worstall, in" Blood in the Mobile: What,Conflict Minerals, Again? ". His point of view is very interesting and informative. He said “Get those refiners to stop taking Congo material, or even material that they cannot trace back to a mine, and you’re done.” So SB 861 is another step forward!! According to Amy Westervelt in “AnticipatingNew SEC Rules, Tech Companies Shift To Conflict-Free Metals” , companies are now willing to do anything to avoid PR nightmares....

And yes, very poor people work in hellish conditions for little money every parts of the World. So thank you California for caring!

Same Moonlight for Our Dreams...

Senate Bill No. 861
CHAPTER 715
An act to add Section 10490 to the Public Contract Code, relating to
public contracts.
[Approved by Governor October 9, 2011. Filed with
Secretary of State October 9, 2011.]

legislative counsel’s digest
SB 861, Corbett. Public contracts: contract eligibility: conflict minerals
in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Existing law authorizes contracting between state agencies and private contractors and sets forth requirements for the procurement of goods and services by state agencies and the various responsibilities of state agencies and the Department of General Services in implementing state contracting procedures and policies. This bill would prohibit a scrutinized company, as defined, from entering into a contract with a state agency for goods or services, as provided. This bill would not become operative until the later of January 1, 2012, or the date the United States Securities and Exchange Commission issues the final rules and regulations on the implementation of Section 1502 of Public Law 111-203, and would become inoperative upon a specified date.

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BILL NUMBER: SB 861 CHAPTERED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Corbett (Coauthor: Senator Anderson) (Coauthor: Assembly Member V. Manuel Pérez)

Les poèmes de Michelle by Teri Moïse

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:20:31 PDT

Please take this song as a gift. And please forgive my long absence. I was trying to slow down and enjoy my really life over my virtual stage which I adore. However I felt like I had nothing interesting to say. And did not want surf any momentum waves to keep on posting . In this song, Teri Moïse captured exactly how I felt and how I sometimes fell.I am slowly coming back for more moonlight dreaming with you all.
Thank you for the sweet emails I received!!!! Merci !!
Thank you to the 127 countries that visited!!!
And Teri Moïse please come back :)
Enjoy !!Les poèmes de Michelle by Teri Moïse
Michelle veut croire
En l'innocence que sa vie ne permet pas
Si jeune trop mûre
Elle connaît déjà la faim les nuits dures

Elle s'écrit une vie
Pour pouvoir tout changer, changer

Dans les poèmes de Michelle
Les enfants ont des ailes
Pour voler
C'est quand la nuit tombe
Qu'ils deviennent colombes
Pour rêver, rêver

S'enfuir de tout
Le crayon sera sa clef
Les feuilles son issue
Un vers une rime les mots s'unissent pour
Protéger la victime

Il lui faut ces mots
Pour pouvoir tout changer, changer

Dans les poèmes de Michelle
Les enfants ont des ailes
Pour voler
C'est quand la nuit tombe
Qu'ils deviennent colombes
Pour rêver, rêver

Avec ces mots si beaux
Elle voudrait tout changer, changer

Dans les poèmes de Michelle
Les enfants ont des ailes
Pour voler
C'est quand la nuit tombe
Qu'ils deviennent colombes
Pour rêver, rêver

Blitz The Ambassador "Best I Can" ft. Corneille

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:44:10 PDT

Hello to you all!!
Here is a beautiful video from Blitz The Ambassador, I found this on Kalae All Day's Blog.
I love the story behind, one story among many but so close to us...
Peace...
Same Moonlight for Our Dreams

Nujabes- Mystline [Full Version]

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:33:45 PDT

This is becoming my favorite tune to relax and focus. My son even loves it. So I am sharing!!
This is a perfect hymn to all the dreamers. Happy Friday to you all! And Peace..
Same Moonlight for our dreams...

England riots and Historian David Starkey "The whites have become black "

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:11:52 PDT

Well, I did not want to comment about it at first. Then I could not resit!!!
Mr David Starkey needs to learn more about "cultures" and forget his well accepted "patois". Seriously for an historian, his stereotypical approach did not surprised me. However,I was astonished by his confidence. This interview screams "academic racism". The colors, races, cultures and communities are just facades for a tragic discrimination against the " Have not". I fully support protests , not riots. At the end of the day, everybody chose a "camp". The truth is that we all need to belong to a collectivity. The sad part is that racism is always used a "propaganda". Once again it is a "they vs us". And it should not be!!!

Let us not forget it is still the Same Moonlight for Our Dreams.

Watch and let me know what do you think?

Inside Job by Audrey Marrs with Jeffrey Lurie and Christina Weiss Lurie

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:03:40 PDT

I finally managed to sit and watch this documentary. I am all for awareness but all the "political dances" tend to annoy me. It is well done. It gives a great understanding of all the "deregulation from 1981-2011" and the "global Ponzi Scheme". A must watch !!!

Erykah Badu - Time's a Wastin

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:22:52 PDT

This song is for all my brothers with all my love!!!
Same Moonlight for our Dreams

A perfect day at the beach!

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:00:00 PDT

My favorite pictures of the month! It was at the cliff house in San Francisco.
Life is good!
Peace and love...

Quote from August Wilson

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:41:57 PDT

I just love this quote!!!

“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”

August Wilson quotes (American Writer, 1945-2005)

Artsy peeks for 14 th july

noreply@blogger.com (Kunline) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:12:40 PDT

Growing up in France, civic lessons were my favorite part of the school day. Our elementary school principal was the mayor of a small village(Mr Clavez... if I recall). He was so passionate about our future as citizens. He gave us a beautiful message of hope. Thanks to him, I loved everything about the French revolution. The Marianne was the emblem of that free republic. In high school, I found out about Cordier's sculptures. Cordier described that other part of France, which I belong. Nevertheless, when I turned eighteen years old, I rushed to get my card of elector. So Mr Clavez did a great job.Thank you!!
Here some of Cordier busts...
Enjoy!!!

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Image of the Day: Supernova Fireball! A Never-Before-Seen Event
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Power from pondscum: Algal biofuels
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5 Famous Scientists Dismissed as Morons in Their Time
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Antimatter Trapped For the First Time
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