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I'm looking for a while after a song from an Italian movie of the seventies.
The first time I heard the song, it was used as an instrumental interlude for a hip hop track by the two German rapper Morlockk Dilemma and Hiob.
I have therefore written to the producers of the beat (Hiob) and he could tell me only that the sampler is from an Italian film of the seventies. At more he can not remember.
But perhaps one of you.
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Italien movie from the seventies
Used by the track "Morlockk Dilemma & Hiob - Der Zorn Remix" as an interlude.
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"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."-Maya Angelou
In my favorite book, The Alchemist, there is a poor shepherd named Santiago. He travels from Spain to the Egyptian Pyramids to chase his dreams of finding a buried treasure. Along the way he's taught many valuable life lessons from the people he's come in contact with during his travels. After a long and arduous journey across the desert on his way to Egypt, he reaches an oasis where he meets Fatima.
"She had a vessel on her shoulder, and her head was covered by a veil, but her face was uncovered. The boy approached her to ask about the alchemist. At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him. When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love. Something older than humanity, more ancient than the desert. Something that exerted the same force whenever two pairs of eyes met, as had theirs here at the well. She smiled, and that was certainly an omen—the omen he had been awaiting, without knowing he was, for all his life. The omen he had sought to find with his sheep and in his books, in the crystals and in the silence of the desert.
It was the pure Language of the World. It required no explanation, just as the universe needs none as it travels through endless time. What the boy felt at that moment was that he was in the presence of the only woman in his life, and that, with no need for words, she recognized the same thing. He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before committing. But maybe people who felt that way had never learned the universal language. Because, when you know that language, it's easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it's in the middle of the desert or in some great city. And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future becomes unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning."
Hayma is my Fatima, my twin soul, the one that has given my dream the meaning it's been missing.
The one that I've sold my sheep for, followed my omens for, and crossed the desert for without knowing it. In the story, Santiago keeps traveling towards Egypt and Fatima willingly stays behind at the Oasis saying, "If I am really part of your dream, then you'll come back one day."
However, right now, in the middle of this bustling Melbourne café is when I want to split from Santiago's story and create my own. So as Hayma wraps her big silver rings around the handle of her oversized coffee mug and sips her cappuccino, I put my plan in motion. I've thought about what to say all day, and its now or never. Her shuttle leaves for the airport in just a few minutes.
After she sets her mug down, I reach across the table and grab both of her hands, "I know you're leaving for Thailand in a few minutes and I know we've only known each other for three days, but none of that matters to me."
"I know you're only 24 and that I'm 35. I know you're a Muslim and that I'm not. I know that you live in Europe and that I don't. I know you're tiny and that I'm tall, but none of that matters to me."
"I know that things aren't perfect for you at home and I know how important your family is to you and how much that weighs on you. I know you have student loans to pay off and you're not sure what you're going to do for money. I know that you don't want to go back home and get a traditional job like everyone else. I know that you might not even want to get a job at all. I know you're a little unsure of where your spirituality stands at the moment, but I'm sure about one thing. I'm sure about you."
Then I look deep into her endless eyes and say, "I'm sure about 'us'."
The coffee shop is hectic, people are buzzing about on their lunch hour and I can hear the clanking of dishware and the hiss of the espresso machine off in the distance. But we're suddenly sucked back to that deserted island on that deserted planet. Every time I'm with her that's where we go and each time gets better than the last.
After I take a sip of my latte I say, "My walls haven't had to come crumbling down with you, they've never been up to begin with."
For the life of me I can't imagine my life without her in it. It's hard to remember what on earth I was even doing with myself before I met her.
As I keep talking, it dawns on me that I'm not exactly sure how to ask her to be my girlfriend. This isn't fifth grade after all. I can't just come out and say, do you want to be my girlfriend? Plus, I take the word girlfriend pretty seriously. I've only ever had three in my life. So, I find myself fumbling for the right words, "I think we can do this, will you, like you know…"
After a long pause I can't come up with any other way to say it so I blurt out, "Will you be in a relationship with me? I don't know what else to call it, but will you be my girlfriend?"
Hayma's never had a boyfriend in her life so I'm not exactly sure how she'll react. As I was talking her eyes kept getting wider and wider, inviting me in, but I just don't know what she'll say.
I see the corners of her lips turn up and then an excited smile spreads across them, "Yes! Okay, lets do it!"
My heart leaps out of my chest and I promise to Skype, text and call every day, but as I'm saying all that it still doesn't seem like enough. I want more. I need more. So I decide to go all in, and I take all my chips and push them into the middle of the table. Her flight is leaving for Bangkok soon and if I don't ask now I know I'll regret it for the rest of my life.
I take the thing that is nearest and dearest to my heart, the one thing that means the most to me. I take the thing that I've been fighting for, risking my life for and chasing relentlessly for the past two years and I offer it to her, "Will you come with me?"
I've never been so serious in all my life when I ask, "Will you live my dream with me and travel the rest of the way around the world with me?"
I'm a loner, a lone wolf, and I wouldn't ask just anyone to come and travel with me. In fact, I cringe when some of my very best friends bring up the idea of meeting me somewhere for just a few days and so this offer is the holiest of offers that I can make. It's marriage-like for me. And while yes I must admit that I can imagine how impossible my offer must sound to her or to anyone, it seems totally reasonable to me. It just feels right. I want her with me. I need her with me.
But here's the thing, not just anyone can drop everything to travel around the world with a guy they just met less than 72 hours ago. I get that.
I can tell by the look in her eyes that she's not sure about such a big step so soon and all the logistics it involves. I mean, in just two weeks I'll board a cargo ship for a month just to get across the Pacific Ocean, which isn't exactly everyone's idea of fun. So I say, "I know all the big life questions you're asking right now, I can feel them just under the surface of your skin. And I know your answers are coming."
Then I try to sell her, not in a used car salesman kind of way, but in a way that knows where the truth resides. I've been barreling down the road for nearly two years that's riddled with the same kind of questions and answers she's asking. So I say with full confidence, "The answers are out here, not back there." I point in the direction of Amsterdam before I keep going, "You can't get extraordinary answers doing ordinary things, you can't just vacation outside your comfort zone, you have to move all your things out there and live out there."
Hayma lets out a long sigh that tells me she agrees with me and then says, "I would love to, I really would, you have no IDEA how much I would love to do all that with you."
I can feel a but coming.
"But, I just can't right now."
"I have to go to Thailand today and then fly back home in a few weeks. Everything is already booked and paid for and that's all the money I have. Plus I have so many things I need to work out at home; my family, my finances, my religion, my employment and my future are all in question. There is so much for me to figure out that I don't even know where to begin."
I feel myself splitting in two in hopes that she'll take half of me with her. As she takes the last sip of her cappuccino the mood shifts because we both know that our last grain of sand has just slipped through the hourglass. The fairytale is over, and it's time to get Cinderella home.
My thoughts turn to the Chinese Bamboo Tree. It's a tough nut, and it requires nurturing; fertile soil, sunshine and water. In its first year, the farmer sees no visible signs of growth, or the second or the third. And even through the fourth year, still nothing. It isn't until the fifth year that the farmer's patience is rewarded and the Chinese Bamboo Tree finally breaks the surface of the soil. Then, miraculously, it grows 80 feet in just the next six weeks!
The age-old question about the Chinese Bamboo Tree is; Did the tree grow 80 feet in six weeks or did it grow 80 feet in five years?
When I look back at the last five years of my life, it feels like Hayma's been there all along, just under the surface, absorbing all the water and sunshine and patiently waiting to sprout 80 feet. When we finally met in Melbourne that's exactly what happened. So I tend to side with the group that says that the Chinese Bamboo Tree grows 80 feet in five years. Just because I didn't know her for the full five years doesn't mean that our relationship wasn't hard at work this whole time.
Hayma promises to text the second she lands in Thailand and I promise to hold my phone in my hand until the second that text comes through.
Maybe we can try to build a life together that somehow balances all of our Montague-Capulet differences and is divided between her life in Europe, the rest of my travels around the world and my eventual return to life in America.
It's a plan so crazy that maybe it might just work.
Just before Hayma slips out the door she leans into me and puts an Australian twist on Fatima's final line to Santiago, "If I am really part of your dream, then you'll come back to me one day like a boomerang."
And then just like that, she's gone.

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In a long-awaited decision released this morning, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it has denied two petitions to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (the "CSA"). The DEA concluded that marijuana should remain a Schedule I controlled substance because it does not meet the criteria for currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; there is a lack of accepted safety for use of marijuana under medical supervision and it has a high potential for abuse. The DEA's decision relies on a scientific and medical evaluation and scheduling recommendation from the United States Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), based on studies conducted by the United States Food and Drug Administration and National Institute on Drug Abuse ("NIDA").
The DEA's decision represents a blow to proponents of federal legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, and marks the continuation of the uncomfortable status quo of conflicting state and federal classification of marijuana that marijuana businesses and consumers face in states that have legalized the production, sale and consumption of marijuana. Accordingly, access to banking and other financial services, the threat of federal prosecution and the application of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E to marijuana businesses will continue to be issues faced in this emerging industry.
The DEA also announced a policy change that opens the door to expanded marijuana research efforts by increasing the number of DEA-registered marijuana manufacturers. Currently, only the University of Mississippi, acting through a contract with NIDA, holds DEA authorization to supply marijuana to researchers, who must also be registered with the DEA, in the United States. This has led some of the 350 currently registered marijuana researchers to complain about a shortfall of supply and lack in the variety of marijuana strains available to them.
Under the new policy, the DEA will register marijuana growers outside of the NIDA-contract system to supply researchers with marijuana if the growers agree that marijuana will be distributed only with the DEA's prior written approval. Additionally, growers will be authorized to supply only DEA-registered researchers whose research protocols have been determined by HHS to be scientifically meritorious. Notably, these limitations would appear to exclude licensed growers in states such as Washington who currently produce marijuana for recreational and medical markets from obtaining DEA authorization.
The DEA's policy also appears to highlight uncertainty regarding DEA authorization and state laws regulating the production and sale of marijuana. For example, in Washington, an individual or business is allowed to grow marijuana only if it holds a license issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and one of the conditions of the license is that state-licensed producers are allowed to sell marijuana only to other state-licensed producers or processors. Accordingly, any individual or business seeking DEA registration to produce and supply marijuana for research purposes will need to pay careful attention to applicable state laws when structuring their business.
Warning Regarding Federal Law: The possession, distribution, and manufacturing of marijuana is illegal under federal law, regardless of state law which may, in some jurisdictions, decriminalize such activity under certain circumstances. Penalties for violating federal drug laws are very serious. For example, a conviction on a charge of conspiracy to sell drugs carries a mandatory minimum prison term of five years for a first offense and, depending on the quantity of marijuana involved, the fine for such a conviction could be as high as $10 million. In addition, the federal government may seize, and seek the civil forfeiture of, the real or personal property used to facilitate the sale of marijuana as well as the money or other proceeds from the sale. Although the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently rescinded its guidance regarding prioritization of criminal prosecutions of individuals and entities operating in compliance with effective state regulatory systems, DOJ left in place long standing guidance to federal prosecutors regarding how to exercise this discretion. Individuals and companies are cautioned to consult with experienced attorneys regarding their exposure to potential criminal prosecution before establishing business operations in reliance upon the passage of state laws which may decriminalize such activity. Federal authority to prosecute violations of federal law as crimes or through seizures and forfeiture actions is not diminished by state law. Indeed, due to the federal government's jurisdiction over interstate commerce, when businesses provide services to marijuana producers, processors or distributors located in multiple states, they potentially face a higher level of scrutiny from federal authorities than do their customers with local operations.
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- Calories 126
- Fat 7.4g
- Satfat 2.1g
- Protein 3.5g
- Carbohydrate 13.5g
- Cholesterol 6mg
- Iron 1.9mg
- Sodium 274mg
- Caloriesfromfat 50%
- Fiber 2.2g
- Calcium 83mg
Spinach Salad with Fresh Cherries
Substitute a drained16.5-ounce can of Queen Anne cherries if fresh cherries aren't in season.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add cherries, tossing gently; cover and chill 1 hour.
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Toss spinach and cheese together in a large bowl. Pour cherry mixture over spinach mixture. Toss gently. Divide salad among 6 individual salad plates. Sprinkle each serving with cereal. Serve immediately.
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The most obvious way to earn income is by holding down a job -- and some states are better than others when it comes to job availability.
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, 14.3 million more people had jobs in 1983 than in 1973 -- a respectable 15 percent increase. But nearly half of that increase (46 percent) occurred in only four states -- California, Texas, Florida and Colorado.
While California and Texas gained more than 2 million jobs each, two other states actually had fewer employed people in 1983 than 10 years earlier. Ohio lost 40,000 workers and Michigan`s employment declined by 67,000 workers, a 2 percent shrinkage.
Is this tremendously wide variation in job creation going to continue? Not according to the latest bureau projections.
The bureau economists predict that in the seven years from 1983 to 1990 total U.S. employment will grow another 15 percent, a somewhat quicker pace than the preceding 10 years. The additional 16 million jobs is good news indeed for our long-term economic outlook.
The bureau also predicts that the fastest growth state in terms of employment will be Arizona, up 32 percent, and the slowest will be Alabama, at 9 percent. That small 23 percent spread from the top to the bottom means a wider distribution of job opportunities.
Among the top six growing states are Nevada (second) and Alaska (fourth), but the list also includes third-ranked Florida and fifth-ranked Colorado.
Despite the continued high employment growth in Florida, Colorado, Texas and California, those states are expected to account for less than one-third (31 percent) of the jobs created between now and the end of the decade.


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Cambridge Day Surgery contacted ACSS when it was necessary to change the exisiting patient information system. The conversion was streamline, efficient and user friendly.
The staff required minimal transitional training and technical support was prompt and reliable. The system is easy to navigate and meets all needs of the Day Surgery.
On the few occasions a problem has arisen phone support has been available.This is particularly important as the Day Surgery is located in Western Australia and the time difference is significant.
The excellent industry knowledge of the vendor gives confidence that upgrades are relevant to the business, user specific and meet Commonwealth and State requirements.
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SunPower offers a 25-year limited warranty—five years longer than the industry standard. But Green Convergence expects the quality of our materials and workmanship to protect your system well beyond that 25-year mark.
SunPower leads the solar industry, creating the most efficient panels available by controlling the entire production process from start to finish. This ensures only the highest-quality products reach your rooftop. SunPower high-efficiency solar panels generate 70% more energy over the first 25 years than conventional panels. And now, new data indicates that SunPower panels will have a useful life of more than 40 years! See SunPower 40 Year Useful Life PDF for more information on the durability of SunPower Panels.
Along with a warranty that guarantees more power for a longer period of time, SunPower panels offer unbeatable savings and may even increase home resale value.


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Seeing Spots Photography is working on its top five photos of the year and encouraged other people to do the same. So here goes:
This picture of a dear friend's daughter is my favorite picture from this year because I adore this child, but also because it is one of the best portraits I've ever captured. Continue reading


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When scientists are evaluating an experiment done on mice, they're usually careful to avoid jumping to the conclusion that what is true for mice in a laboratory cage is true for mice in the wild. The mice in the cage are usually inbred white mice fed a human-made diet. The inbreeding makes the mice fairly uniform, almost like clones, so if whatever is being tested—an anticancer drug, for example—has an effect, it's likely that it's the drug under study that made the difference and not genetic variations.
Humans are often studied for various reasons, and when they're studied, they're obviously not clones or inbred. They are, however, not really "wild," either, for several reasons:
(1) They know they're being observed. Werner Heisenberg is famous for noting that, when it comes to atomic-level events, observation changes the thing being observed. Heisenberg's principle applies to people, too: they behave differently when they're being observed. This effect is so profound that in many cases, all you have to do to have people adopt a successful fat loss diet is watch them. They start eating less and are further motivated knowing that their weight will be measured by someone in the near future.
(2) People forget and they sometimes minimize or even lie (not only to others, but also to themselves). Keeping track of every calorie consumed is notoriously difficult, yet a number of studies are based on three-day recall of foods and quantities eaten. Can you remember everything you ate three days ago? Are you going to report the portion accurately after eating half of a pie? Or will it be recorded as "pie, fruit, one serving?"
(3) To get around #2, sometimes studies are done in locked wards, so participants in the study can't sneak in food or sneak out to get it, which means everything that they eat can be tracked. This tends to be expensive, so studies done like this are usually quite short—two weeks or less—and don't accurately represent what can happen over several months as people either adapt to a new regimen or fail to do so.
(4) The people available to participate in locked-ward studies may not represent the typical person having trouble with weight gain. Who has time to disappear from the planet for two weeks or more? If you had that kind of time and freedom, would you choose to spend it in a locked hospital ward? Most people with jobs and/or kids can't do it, and many of those who could wouldn't choose to.
(5) Recent studies have found that the bacteria in our intestines (microbiota) have a lot to do with how we digest and absorb food. So not only are participants in human studies not inbred, their gut microbiota is diverse too. Unlike the participants' own DNA, however, the microbiota can change fairly quickly based on the food consumed and the environment (including the external temperature, even though the bacteria are inside the gut where it's always warm).
In summary, trying to make sense out of human studies is a difficult enterprise at best. What can we do? Instead of relying on what happens to others, we can see what works for one person in their natural environment. The only observer in this case is the individual. This is called the study of one.
The study of one is a good start, but how do you know what different things to try? The folks at MyFitnessPal (MFP) took a look at what was working for their 160 million users, and reported on the 4.2 million users who had either attained a goal weight or were closing in on it. What were they doing differently from other MFP users who weren't making headway? They were eating:
- More fiber
- More cauliflower
- More yogurt
- More raw fruits
- More almonds
- More olive oil
- More coconut oil
- More cereal (type not defined; it could be high-fiber or Froot Loops)
- Fewer potatoes
- Fewer eggs
- Less pasta
- Less meat
I was surprised that fish didn't make the list of beneficial contents, and eggs were on the downside. It's notable that fiber is the most outstanding component of them all, and the one most likely to influence the microbiota (the bacteria can digest the fiber and derive energy from it to grow; we can absorb some of what remains, but we can't digest it all without them.) Yogurt, as a source of beneficial bacteria, is also likely to influence the microbiota.
This is not science at its most rigorous, but it is data. It's data that may influence what you tweak in your study of one. If you're trying to lose fat, it may go better for you if you eat more fiber, more cauliflower and more yogurt while reducing your consumption of pasta, potatoes and eggs.
The good news is that the people it apparently worked for are real humans dealing with real world environments, just like you. There's undoubtedly some bias introduced by self-selection:
- People who choose to use MFP are more attuned to their health and diet than those who don't.
- MFP users are likely to be economically comfortable or better off as indicated by their possession of a smartphone.
Will it work for you? Nobody knows. Just because it worked for some MFP users doesn't mean it will work for anyone else. That's what the study of one is all about. If it works for you, that's great, and that's all that matters. If you give it a six-week trial and see no difference, then it's time to move on to something else.
As for me, I'm planning a break-fast of cauliflower with olive oil and almonds, followed by some yogurt with fresh fruit. Bon appétit!


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A suspended luminous globe, like the moon in the night sky or a fragment of light that flies, seeking freedom. Satellight is a simple, immediately understandable object, but at the same time it is original and profound in its poetic lightness, that goes straight to the heart. The diffuser in handcrafted blown glass in a milk white colour is inserted in the transparent body, also in blown glass, that as if by magic seems to support the luminous core of Satellight, capturing its light. The satin finish makes the diffuser like a "materic presence floating in the void" even when the lamp is off. When it is on, thanks to a LED source it transmits warm, soft, gentle light that never assaults the eyes of the observer, adding precious reflections to the shiny transparent glass of the enclosure.
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The Perils of Working Out with Your Woman
The idea of working out with wife or girlfriend is fantastic. Most men's magazines will tell you it's a great way to bond, get in shape, and fall deeper in love with each other. Then you try it, and find the actual practice of working out together is an exceptionally volatile experience.
Thomas Paine said it best: "These are the times that try men's souls." Working out together will test your bond. It will cause pain. You will come out on the other side, and if you're smart, you will not attempt this ill-advised activity ever again. My two cents: If you insist on following the misguided advice of men's magazines touting the wonders of "working out with your woman," your muscles won't be the only thing recovering.
Misguided Men
Ask Men suggests the following:
The truth is you can do your woman (and yourself) a huge favor by taking her to the gym and showing her the benefits of a high intensity weightlifting workout.
Great. Now you have a bunch of wannabe Romeos rounding up their women to show them the awesomeness of weightlifting, and of course those girls are just going to fall all over themselves with gratitude. That's the idea. In practice, guys are taking something they enjoy and assuming their girls will enjoy it just as much. Guys are also assuming that a girl will be 100% ok with the suggestion that her own fitness routine (and maybe even physique) is woefully inadequate, and what she really needs is a hunky exercise guru (like us guys) to show them how it's done.
So what if you both enjoy working out? Allison and I both have an exercise routine, and for a few painful months at the beginning of our marriage, I gently attempted to persuade her to adopt a variation of my strength training routine. This was a terrible idea, and our trips usually consisted of her not following my advice, and me getting frustrated. This was mainly because we both had (and continue to have) different fitness goals, and there is nothing wrong with this–that's why you don't see personal trainers simultaneously training two people with radically different fitness objectives. Yet we expect to waltz into a weight room with our wives while they drop everything to follow our manly master plan.
For the Sensitive Types
Maybe you're different. You are unselfish, full of grand ideas to help her achieve her goals. Even this altruistic act of husbandly sacrifice has its pitfalls. For example, a few years back Allison asked for a few good exercises for her legs and butt. I had been waiting for this moment for years, and I launched into an admittedly overeager description of squats, deadlifts, and lunges. I gave her a quick demo, and she informed me that she "didn't do exercises that made her stick out her butt." Well my genius plan consisted of a bunch of butt-sticked out awkwardness, so there went that idea. In her defense, she was concerned about the modesty of my exercise selection. (I understand modesty and awkward concerns, but someone needs to explain the female fascination with the immodest AND awkward abomination that is the abductor and adductor machine. This has to be the most popular machine at any health club).
So is working out with your woman a lost cause? For the most part, yes. There are a few ways to make it happen, the easiest of which is to show up together at the gym, kiss at the front desk, then go your separate ways. That worked pretty well for Allison and I before we had kids. Otherwise, the best call for us is to keep individual workout preferences separate, while using date nights and family time to explore activities that we can do together. When we're both on the same level as far as knowledge and experience, we have a great time. We've had success with kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, tandem bicycling, and rock climbing, so we have found a way to stay active without driving each other crazy.
One More Try
Some guys never learn. I invited Allison to the gym with me a few months ago, hoping for some sort of a tandem fitness breakthrough. When she agreed to try an exercise I suggested, man I was stoked. It was happening! I was working out with my woman! Then I noticed her backing away any time I came within a few feet of her, and she was glancing side to side to see if anyone was watching us. Like we were doing something against the rules. I asked her what the problem was, and she told me, "Um, sweetie, you look like a hobo in that shirt, and it's really embarrassing me."
The times that try men's souls indeed.
Allison's Take On It
Most of this post is pretty accurate. I was once a gym lover. Now? Not so much. The practice of exercising indoors and staring at other people working out is just not so alluring anymore. This stay-at-home mom of two littles needs fresh air, sunlight and most importantly …peace and quiet. Our kids are bursting with energy from the moment they wake up and exercising outdoors is my attempt at boosting my energy levels to match theirs. I can also use this quiet time to listen to audio books, sermons or my favorite jams. It's a win-win. So basically, I said to the gym, "It's not you, it's me."
I gave the tandem workout a valiant effort for the sake of spending time with my guy but it's hard to keep up with The Hulk (a.k.a my husband). In his account of the most recent attempt at a tandem workout, he very kindly, and patiently coached me through an awkward variation on a pull up. He was super excited. I tried it despite curious stares from other men in the weight area (because after all we looked like chimpanzees). I also couldn't help but nervously eye my husband's tattered t-shirt. It's been a big source of contention for us. He loves to keep clothing that is nearly as old as our marriage. This particular shirt is so old Tom Hanks could have worn it in Castaway. Thus the hobo comment. Eh, should have kept it to myself… File that under, "Wifey Fail". But I digress.
My advice? Exercise the way that meets your health needs best and then find something both you and your significant other can enjoy together for fun. It's really that simple. Are you listening, Men's Health?
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Sunday was Mother / Daughter day for Missy and Me. We had planned on a Mom, Daughter and Auntie day. Theresa was supposed to come but it turned out she had already said she would work OT on Sunday but forgot until they called her at 8:00 am saying " where you at" ? Missy and I had a nice day . We went to see the movie Precious and then had dinner at Angeline's. The movie was really good and the fried chicken and macaroni and cheese at Angelines's was beyond delicious- it was out of this world.. : )
Thought I'd take a look at the website for old times sake and fell upon this one. I am now drooling and can do nothing about it 5 hours away. Dammit.
Hope everyone is good at 800 - it was great seeing you and Theresa at halloween - Occupy Bio-Rad!
Love ya,
Angeline's it is then. Stewart reunion is only a front your Birthday dinner anyway.
I want to go to Angeline's when we have our "Stewart Reunion" day after Christmas!!
Mama, Thanks for our day on Sunday. Had a great time. Loved the movie, cant stop thinking about it. Can't stop thinking about that fried chicken too. I think it's the best I ever had. All around perfect day. Let's do it again really soon. Love ya!
Love how you took pics of the places in your story. How is Shattuck theatre? It reminds me of our "old town" Chabot theatre. I love it there. Angeline's? Never been. Sounds yummy. 4 thumbs up? :) It's wonderful that you and Missy take a day for each other that way. Hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I can't wait to get back to Angeline's and get some of that fried chicken. Off the hook!! Nice pics of the restaurant btw - I'm sure they appreciate the good pr ;)
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Daring Cooks #1 Zuni Ricotta Gnocchi...
I couldn't wait to make this recipe as I LOVE gnocchi but I have never made my own... I always thought that gnocchi are made mainly from potatoes but... in this recipe they are substituted by ricotta which is a great idea! This shows that with Daring Kitchen we not only bake/cook but learn new skills and recipes. I've made my own ricotta (the recipe for ricotta was posted on the 21st April). It was way cheaper than buying ricotta and was SO easy! I will definitely make ricotta more often. I served my gnocchi with sun dried tomato, green olives and mascarpone sauce. I had some more gnocchi left for the next day - they were fried - yummy!
How to make it...
- 450 g fresh ricotta (2 cups)
- 2 large cold eggs, lightly beaten
- 15 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 3 tablespoons flour (I had to add it as I couldn't form a decent gnocchi and they were breaking up during the cooking...)
- flour for forming the gnocchi
To make great gnocchi, the ricotta has to be fairly smooth. Place the drained ricotta in a large bowl and mash it as best as you can with a rubber spatula or a large spoon. Add the lightly beaten eggs to the mashed ricotta. Melt the tablespoon of butter. As it melts, add in the sage if you're using it. If not, just melt the butter and add it to the ricotta mixture. Add in any flavouring that you're using (i.e., nutmeg, lemon zest, etc.). Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, flour (3 spoons) and salt. Beat all the ingredients together very well. You should end up with a soft and fluffy batter with no streaks (everything should be mixed in very well).
Fill a small pot with water and bring to a boil. When it boils, salt the water generously and keep it at a simmer. You will use this water to test the first gnocchi that you make to ensure that it holds together and that your gnocchi batter isn't too damp. In a large, shallow baking dish or on a sheet pan, make a bed of all-purpose flour that's ½ an inch deep. With a spatula, scrape the ricotta mixture away from the sides of the bowl and form a large mass in the centre of your bowl. Using a tablespoon, scoop up about 2 to 3 teaspoons of batter and then holding the spoon at an angle, use your finger tip to gently push the ball of dough from the spoon into the bed of flour.
At this point you can either shake the dish or pan gently to ensure that the flour covers the gnocchi or use your fingers to very gently dust the gnocchi with flour. Gently pick up the gnocchi and cradle it in your hand rolling it to form it in an oval as best as you can, at no point should you squeeze it. What you're looking for is an oval lump of sorts that's dusted in flour and plump. Gently place your gnocchi in the simmering water. It will sink and then bob to the top. From the time that it bobs to the surface, you want to cook the gnocchi until it's just firm. This could take 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi from the boiling water. Serve with your choice of sauce.
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- AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Beautiful job as they look delicious and the photos are awesome!ReplyDelete
The sauce sounds FANTASTIC!ReplyDelete
Wowww, your gnocchis look perfect! THey're so round and plump, any tips? :PReplyDelete
Wonderful effort and I just LOVE the look of your gnocchi so professional. Good to see that you loved (like I did also) this recipe and yes home-made ricotta is so good and so much better.ReplyDelete
They are perfectly shaped!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the nice comments on my blog and you mentioned you live in Ireland; I went there in Sep last year and I just LOVED it the people were super friendly and the country side so green (almost too green) and strangely it never rained anywhere I was for the entire time I was there 4 weeks. People said that was very weird and I was looking forward to rain we don't get much of it at home and I miss it.ReplyDelete
I could do with a plate of that right now! Was a fun challenge and looking forward to the next one!ReplyDelete
It's so nice to find your blog Anula! My sister-in-law is from County Cork and I've visited Ireland many times.ReplyDelete
Your gnocchi are picture perfect! You did a wonderful job shaping them ...I think even better than the Zuni chef!
Your zebra cake below looks so interesting! My grandmother emmigrated to the US from the Ukraine, so I'm going to copy down that recipe to try someday.
Good job Anula!! Isn't homemade ricotta the most delicious thing ever! Yours look so well shaped!ReplyDelete
wow, those look fantastic. also i love the look of your blog :)ReplyDelete
Ooo.. I love sun dried tomatoes! What a great idea! Your Gnocchi look so plump and perfect!ReplyDelete
You made your own ricotta? I'll have to try that sometime. Ricotta is very expensive, but your solutions seems very affordable. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Mmm the marscapone sauce with the olives and tomatoes sounds so yummy! Your gnocchi look very pretty!ReplyDelete
Mmm, your gnocchi looks amazing!! I love your pictures =D.ReplyDelete
Your gnocchi look like a spring flower, almost too pretty to eat. Thank you for visiting my blog.ReplyDelete
Great job and your photos are awesome!ReplyDelete
I'll try making my own ricotta next time. This sounds so delicious!
Very well done daring cooker...your gnocchis looks amazingly delicious.ReplyDelete


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Review: Knight Slinger for iOS
Back in my day, your video game hero was a non-descript box. It shot at other boxes in an attempt to clear the screen. When the screen was cleared it filled back up…lather, rinse, repeat. Knight Slinger is kind of like that, except the boxes are a huge collection of wonderfully illustrated animals, bugs, monsters, men and typically inappropriately dressed women, all of whom can be leveled up in myriad ways and sent on so many types of adventures that it's hard to discern the point of it all.
Seriously. I don't understand the point of this game. Numerous characters have shown up to introduce new areas and procedures, and I've completed them, but I'm not sure why. Every time I launch Knight Slinger I'm met with exclamation marks that invite me into various areas, and I go there, and they give me things, and I use them, and I'm hoping I'll eventually understand what I'm accomplishing.
That's not to say the entire process isn't fun, because it is; it's a lot of fun. Despite the mess of options, Knight Slinger really comes down to do three basic principals: collect heroes, level them up, and attack bad guys. It's the attacking that's the game's most unique feature. Rather than fight on turn-based grids or while running from left to right, you're placed in battle arenas in which you launch your attacks against the enemy like a slingshot; pull your soldier back away from the enemy and launch his weapon, himself, or a buff, depending upon his capabilities. The fewer turns you need to kill the boss, the greater your reward.
There are over 500 characters you can collect, each with his/her/its own weapons and strengths/weaknesses. Certain elements are stronger against and resistant to others, characters have special individual strengths, ranged and melee attackers need to be properly positioned on the battlefield. It's a lot to think about.
But Gamevil gave you more to think about anyway. Alongside the main adventure, there are guerilla matches, the duel arena, siege battles, an elemental dungeon, and a magic tower that can all be used to acquire items and experience, and I haven't opened everything up yet; the shadow tower and something called "Divine" are locked until I progress to levels 30 and 40, respectively. Aside from your normal uses of these areas, collection events occasionally pop up that require you visit them in order to get special rewards so you can get more soldiers and continue to increase their capabilities. You'll have to play pretty much everything if you want to level up properly.
To help with all of this, Knight Slinger has a pretty good game guide. Also, "Daily Bingo" pushes you into all the game's featured areas if you choose to play it. And if all else fails, you can always just follow the exclamation marks each time you log in. This helps keep you engaged, but the drawback is that you lose sight of the main adventure. I've been bouncing around so much while playing this game that I really have no idea what's even going on with the plot, if anything.
Gamevil has also placed some slightly deceptive ads. These pop up as you're loading the game, and include headlines such as "Update Now!" and "New Years Payback Event" without providing the game title. They look like they could be for Knight Slinger, but they're actually ads for different games. Come on, guys.
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Knight Slinger is a quality game that certainly deserves a shot in the game folder of all mobile RPG gamers. Whether it'll remain there depends upon why you play games in the first place. If it's for story and characters, you'll likely become one of those in my list of in-game friends who hasn't logged in in over 30 days, as other freemium games out there offer a better balance. But if you're simply into collecting and leveling up heroes to battle AI and other players, there's no shortage of content here to keep you entertained for quite some time.
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Dr. Beth Simon is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Education Studies. Her research interests lie in the areas of computing education and online and technology-enhanced teaching. Beth is currently involved in the development of high school computing curriculum and the training and community needs of K-12 teachers wanting to bring computing education opportunities to their students. Previously, Beth has studied the impacts of evidence-based active learning practices (e.g., Peer Instruction) on student outcomes in higher education, student conceptions of computing concepts, and novice computing students' self-efficacy. Beth is currently the Faculty Advisor for Digital Learning in the UCSD Teaching + Learning Commons where she supports faculty and instructional staff in the use of technology to support their educational efforts both on-campus and through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).
Beth has served as a Teaching Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department and as Director of UCSD's Center for Teaching Development (now part of the Teaching and Learning Commons). From 2014-2015, Beth served as the Principal Teaching and Learning Specialist at Coursera, supporting faculty in the development of MOOCs and advising on pedagogical platform development. During 2007-2008, Beth served as a Science Teaching and Learning Fellow in the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at the University of British Columbia.
PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
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By Virginia Kruta
On Saturday, the United States Navy commissioned its newest warship, the U.S.S. Gabrielle Giffords.
Named for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who was shot outside a Tucson grocery store by Jared Lee Loughner in 2011, the 421-foot-long ship is the 13th to be named after a living person and the 16th to be named for a woman.
Giffords told a crowd at the ceremony in the Texas Gulf Coast city of Galveston that she was honored the 421-foot-long ship will carry her name and the vessel is "strong and tough, just like her crew."
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You make me proud. You make America proud," Giffords said as she stood next to
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According to NBC News, the Navy chose to name the $475 million investment after Giffords because of the resilience and determination she showed in the face of adversity, struggling to regain the ability to walk and speak after being shot in the head.
But there were those who questioned the move for another reason — particularly since the shooting, Giffords has been a staunch advocate for gun control (this in spite of the fact that additional gun control measures would not have stopped Loughner from shooting her, as the measures that were already in place should have stopped him but were not correctly applied).
A warship honoring an anti-gun leftist. And her qualifications for being so honored by the United States Navy??? She got shot by some nut. Damn, we're going to have thousands of incongruous events and unlikely people to name things after in the future, aren't we? Maybe we can begin by naming a maternity ward after the president of the National Organization of Women. Ed.


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Welcome Back Everyone!!
I hope everyone had a great summer and are excited to start another year of school! I would like
parents to know that we are trying to enhance our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up
procedures. We need your help, cooperation, and understanding to be successful! New signes
have been placed along the side of the building and as a reminder, this area is designated as a
drop-off and pick-up location ONLY. Unattended vehicles are not allowed in this area.
If you walk your children into or out of the school building, please use a parking spot located
within the large parking area.
If you have an interest in donating some time and assisting us in the mornings and afternoons,
please contact me and I would love to speak with you.
I look forward to seeing everyone again and will see you tomorrow!!!
Thank you,
Lt. J.J. Bixby - SRO
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In the past taking a top end quarterback and his favorite receiver didn't seem like the best idea. If the QB got sacked 6 times and threw 3 picks, two (QB and WR1) of your most important fantasy positions most likely had a bad day.
But it's a passing league now. The rules and fat TV contracts encourage higher scoring. The spread offense in college has made its way into the NFL and even rookie quarterbacks can make big impacts.
It's the era where doubling down on a QB and his top end receiver isn't that risky. In fact it's kind of a safe play. In 2011 Aaron Rodgers threw for 45 touchdown passes, 15 of them went to Jordy Nelson. In the 2011 fantasy drafts, no one was mistaking Jordy Nelson as the Packers number one receiver, but the team that did select Rodgers and later Nelson, probably had them in the starting lineup on most weekends.
The Matt Stafford to Calvin Johnson connection has been effective the past two years, but 2011 was their best in terms of touchdowns. Matt Stafford threw for 41 touchdowns and 16 of them went to Calvin Johnson. He also hauled down 1,681 of Stafford's 5,038 yards.
As you can tell with the Rodgers to Nelson connection, you don't necessarily have to target a WR1. So for 2013 a Peyton Manning to Eric Decker could be more dangerous than people think. So could a Tom Brady to Danny Amendola connection.
Think about it, a reliable connection could routinely erase 12 point deficits or create 12 point leads, with just one play.


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Does It Make Sense to Lease?
It's very difficult to make a fair head-to-head comparison between, say, a six-year loan and the standard three-year lease. At the point the lease ends, the bank borrower still has three years of payments to go, but the lessee has to look for another car—or perhaps take the lease's buyout offer.
An automaker may also kick in extra rebates on a lease deal, ones not available to a loan customer. In addition, the "money factor" (interest rate) on a lease may be different from the interest rate offered on a loan, making an apples-to-apples comparison almost impossible.
Opting for a longer-term loan of six to eight years may bring your monthly payment close to that of a lease, but not invariably.
Longer loans make it easy to get "upside down"—where you owe more than the vehicle is worth—and stay that way for a long time. If you need to get rid of the car early on, or if it's destroyed or stolen, the trade-in, resale, or insurance value is likely to be less than you still owe.
Indeed, buying a car with a loan is not the way to go if you want to drive a new car every couple of years. Taking out long-term loans and trading in early will leave you having paid so much in finance charges compared with principal that you'd be better off leasing. If you can't pay off the difference on an upside-down loan, you can often roll the amount you still owe into the new loan. But then you end up financing both the new car and the remainder of your old car.
If your goal is to have both low monthly payments and drive a new vehicle every few years with little hassle, then leasing is probably worth the additional cost. Be sure, however, that you can live with all of the limitations on mileage, wear and tear, and the like.
Last, be sure you'll be able to afford the lease for its entire term, because the early termination penalties can be costly.
The Upside of Leasing
On the surface, leasing can be more appealing than buying. Monthly payments are usually lower because you're not paying back any principal. Instead, you're just borrowing and repaying the amount that the car depreciates in the time you have it, plus finance charges. Here are the major advantages of leasing:
- You drive the car during its most trouble-free years.
- You're always driving a late-model vehicle, and one that's usually covered by the manufacturer's warranty, which may include free oil changes and other scheduled maintenance.
- You can drive a higher-priced, better-equipped vehicle than you might otherwise be able to afford.
- You don't have to worry about fluctuations in the car's trade-in value or go through the hassle of selling it when it's time to move on.
- There could be significant tax advantages for business owners.
- At the end you just drop off the car at the dealer.


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The Pour House Pub
A DENVER STAPLE + Boston Proud
The Pour House Pub is located in the heart of Denver, but we are the go to place for all things Boston. We have sports packages that include Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox, and Celtics, so it won't be hard to watch your team on one of our 13 TVs. And of course Sam Adams is just one of our 20 beers on tap!
Come see one of Market Street's oldest bars. We turn 16 in September!


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Tour description
Experience endless combinations of unspoiled natural beauties and scenery. Macedonia is a small and mountainous country with some of the most attractive and highest massifs in the Balkans. It has more than 50 lakes, 16 mountains higher than 2000m, and thousands of kilometres of back country roads. It is a land of hospitality, mixed cultures, splendid wines and delicious cuisine. With nearly 300 sunny days each year and ideal temperatures, Macedonia is the perfect place to be.
This trip takes you to the best locations and on the most exciting routes for active tourism. From remote places in Mavrovo, to Galichica National Park, Prilep, and ending in the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, it's a perfect active holiday accompanied by tasty food and great wines. Enjoy!
Some days you will have two activities. In 6 active days, you will average 20 miles/32km cycling and 1-4 miles/2-6 km of walking/hiking. Please note that vehicle support is not available during some of the daily rides/hikes.


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11B Portnalong, Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8SL, United Kingdom Tel ; 01478640815 E.mail ; email@example.com
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Welcome to Skye and
Fineviews Bed and Breakfast
Covering some 640 square miles, Skye is the second largest of the Hebridean Islands off the West coast of Scotland.
Although only some 50 miles long as the Eagle flies, and varying in width from 7 to 25 miles wide, such is the serrated area of it's coastline, that there are some 400 miles of coastline to explore.
The island forms a shape similar to a hand with the peninsulas joined in the centre. It is no wonder then that you are never further than 5 miles from the sea.
A very warm welcome awaits you on the Isle of Skye. Still very much an island, it is now forever joined to the mainland by the famous Skye Bridge. Ferry access can still also be used, either the Mallaig to Armadale ferry to the South of the Island, or the picturesque Glenelg Ferry to Kylerhea. This is a short crossing on the last manually operated turntable ferry in use in Scotland.
Skye Live Music Festival 2016 the start of the festivals
Skye Weather forecast direct from the BBC Web Site
Cuillin FM serving Skye and Lochalsh
The oldest - and only - working distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins, Talisker is an alluring, sweet, full-bodied single malt that's so easy to enjoy, and like
Skye Mountain Rescue Team
Fineviews is located in Minginish. It is some 3 miles from Talisker Distillery on the road to Fiscavaig. There are various signposts indicating our location, which is off the Fiscavaig road on the right hand side, just before Minginish Hall.
The Hotel Taigh Ailean is some 200 yards from Fineviews and offers excellent evening meals and bar facilities.
We are only 3 miles from Carbost, where the famous Talisker Distillery offers tours (bookable) and usual tourist facilities. There is also a Post Office and village shop in Carbost, as well as a Doctors Surgery.
The Old Inn in Carbost also offers meals and entertainment and is a popular location with tourists and locals alike.
Although we hope it is not required, there is a public use Defibrillator at the nearby Minginish Community Hall.
"Excellent B&B. Great, friendly service. Very comfortable and clean rooms. Attention to detail by owners excellent - good quality furnishings, towels, toiletries, coffee machine, etc. Especially liked the homebaking left in room every day. Breakfast choices perfect. Probably one of the best B&Bs we've stayed in. Thank you Davey and Linda."
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News for April 2016
Archive of news articles from April 2016.
St Ninian's top footy league to win Scottish Shield
Congratulations to St Ninian's for scooping up the SSFA Scottish Shield.
Announced: 29 April 2016
Have your say on 5 May
The Scottish Parliament election is only days away.
Announced: 27 April 2016
£8M Crookfur upgrade and extension work starts
Nursery places will be increased from 50 to 90 for the August 2016 term
Announced: 22 April 2016
Council housing 'Right to Buy' scheme closing
The 'Right to Buy' scheme will close on 31 July 2016.
Announced: 21 April 2016
Giffnock Primary growing seeds from space
Pupils take part in out-of-this-world, nationwide science experiment
Announced: 21 April 2016
A very special birthday
Isa Waddell, a resident of Abbeyfield House in Giffnock celebrated a milestone birthday as she turned 100 last week.
Announced: 15 April 2016
Banking scam targets local residents
Residents in East Renfrewshire are being targeted by cruel telephone banking scams resulting in the loss of eye watering sums of money. Two elderly locals together lost a six figure sum in one week.
Announced: 8 April 2016
New windfarm fund to enable East Ren wide community led projects
A new fund is being set up to enable vital investment in community-led projects throughout the whole of East Renfrewshire.
Announced: 8 April 2016
Your vote matters don't lose it
With the deadline fast approaching, residents across East Ren are being urged to register to vote and get set for polling day.
Announced: 8 April 2016
Communities invited to come together to mark The Queen's 90th birthday
Communities across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Commonwealth are being invited to come together to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday later this month.
Announced: 6 April 2016


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Unique bridal shower/wedding gifts $25 -$35
A beautiful gift for a bridal shower or a wedding
I make one-of-a-kind miniature altered book dresses with their own custom hangers. They are made from poems or books specifically focused on love, unions and marriage. The bodices are made from altered book pages and the skirts are made from silk petals tulle and bling. Then, the back of the corset is stitched up with pink thread. Each measures approximately an inch and a half by six inches.
Each dress is a unique art piece and sells for $25 -$35, depending on materials.
They can be found at Beyond The Sea bookshop in Lincolnville or my Etsy page. Or I can also make you a custom dress and ship it to you in a week.
Take a look at the various styles here and contact me for more info.
Tonic of the Woods is my creative side gig. FMI: www.tonicofthewoods.com


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Global Automotive Telematics Market: Snapshot
Recent innovations in automotive telematics have greatly pumped up their demand. Considering this, technological applications of telematics solutions in vehicles have completely transitioned over the years. Various factors are steering this paradigm shift. For instance, the present generation of automobile buyers give preference to value-added features in their vehicles besides driving. Infotainment has emerged as a basic requirement in vehicles to woo customers. Moreover, the demand for telematics features such as satellite navigation, automatic driving assistance systems, emergency warning, integrated hand-free calling facilities, the internet, and WiFi is surging. Spurred by these factors, the global automotive telematics market is forecast to exhibit an impressive 22.1% CAGR between 2017 and 2025.
Transparency Market Research (TMR) forecasts the global automotive telematics market to reach US$75.79 bn by the end of 2025, from its valuation of US$10.15 bn in 2016. In the last five years the market has witnessed robust growth in response to the expansion of the automotive industry. The market is expected to gain increased traction with the increasing demand for high-performing passenger vehicles worldwide.
On the downside, stringent regulations implemented across various countries in the world and corporate average fuel economy standard regulations set up by various developed nations are inhibiting the market. Nevertheless, with companies focusing on product innovation and differentiation, the pace of gains is projected to accelerate for the market in the coming years.
Demand for Vehicle Tracking to Scale Higher
Based on application, the global automotive telematics market can be segmented into vehicle tracking, fleet management, satellite navigation, vehicle safety communication, and others. Of these, the vehicle tracking segment emerged dominant in the overall market in 2016. In the given year, the segment held over 30% of the overall market. In addition, it is expected to remain at the market's helm exhibiting the maximum CAGR during the course of the forecast period. The vehicle tracking segment, which encompasses trailer and container tracking, finds high application in the transportation sector. The technology helps to track the vehicle location across the world.
In terms of vehicle type, the global automotive telematics market can be segmented into light commercial vehicle, passenger vehicle, and heavy commercial vehicle. Of these, the passenger vehicle segment held the dominant share of 55.3% in the overall market in 2017. Exhibiting the highest CAGR, the segment is forecast to remain dominant in the market through the course of the forecast period. The demand for technologies such as satellite navigation, intelligent driver assistance, safety communication, and other advanced features in passenger vehicles is driving the segment.
Asia Pacific to Remain Dominant Regional Market through Forecast Period
Regionally, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa constitute the key market segments. Among these, Asia Pacific led the overall market with a share of 33.5% in 2016. North America emerged as the second-leading market for automotive telematics, followed by Europe. Besides the increasing demand from emerging nations such as China and India, Russia has proven to be a major market for automotive telematics in Asia Pacific. In addition, the region is home to a booming automotive industry, which invariably creates the demand for advanced technologies for better driving experience.
While China is the leading market for automotive telematics in Asia Pacific, India will exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period. In Europe, France held the largest market share while in North America, the U.S. will continue exhibiting lucrative opportunities.
Some of the leading players forecast to gain from the aforementioned trends are Trimble, Inc., Masternaut Limited, TomTom International B.V., Telogis, Visteon Corporation, Continental AG, Airbiquity, Inc. and Agero, Inc.
Global Automotive Telematics Market: Overview
This market research study analyzes the automotive telematics market on global basis and provides estimates in terms of revenue (US$Bn) from 2016 to 2025. It describes the market dynamics affecting the industry and analyzes their impact through the forecast period. Moreover, it highlights the significant opportunities for market growth in the next eight years. The market is segmented on the basis of geography into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America. Thesesegments have been estimated in terms of revenue (US$Bn). In addition, the report has been segmented based on application, which includes, vehicle tracking, fleet management, satellite navigation, vehicle safety communication and others. By vehicle type the market is categorized into passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. For better understanding of the automotive telematicsmarket, the study comprises market attractiveness analysis, where vehicle types are benchmarked based on their market scope, growth rate and market attractiveness. Competitive rivalry is projected to be high among key players to acquire higher share of the market in the coming years.
Global Automotive Telematics Market: Trends and Opportunities
Telematics in vehicles involves the receiving, sending and storing information with the help of telecommunication devices ensuring effective control on remote objects. In addition, vehicular telematics is the combination of applications of telecommunication and informatics in vehicles. Telematics is a versatile field, which includes vehicular technologies, telecommunications, road safety and transportation, instrumentation, wireless communications, sensors, internet and multimedia services in automobiles.In telematics, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), which is an integral part of automotive navigation systems offers integrated services with the help of computers and mobile communications.
The growing demand for advanced telematics components in automobiles is driving the automotive telematics market currently. Navigation technology, telematics, audio-video solutions, WiFi, Bluetooth, safety and security and intelligent driving solutions are few of the advanced telematics solution largely being demanded by the consumers. In addition, tracking of vehicles, trailer and container tracking, wireless safety communications, satellite navigation, mobile data, emergency warning system for vehicles and auto insurance are the major applications of telematics, which is driving the demand for the usage of telematics in vehicles, globally.
Global Automotive Telematics Market: Key Segments
The global automotive telematics market is fragmented with few medium and large companies. Entry into this market is not restricted as there is no monopoly of business and the market has huge scope and opportunity. However, setting up of manufacturing units for automotive telematics require huge capital and resource, which is not feasible for most of the small and medium sized companies. Increasing private equity investments and merger and acquisitions of companies in the automotive sector has been of great influence to the automotive telematics market. Significant growth in the automotive sector coupled with economic reforms in major developing countries has been able to bolster the growth of this market. Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America are key markets for the future and are expected to provide huge opportunities to the global automotive telematics manufacturers because of the growth in the automotive sector and increasing demand for infotainment and wireless vehicle safety communication in vehicles.
Global Automotive Telematics Market: Competitive Landscape
The report also provides company market share analysis of the various industry participants. Acquisition is the main strategy being widely followed by leading market players. In case of an acquisition, the acquirer takes advantage of existing synergies. As a result, both companies are expected to emerge more profitable and stronger than before. Key players in the global automotive telematics market have been profiled and their company overview, financial overview, business strategies and recent developments have been covered in the report. Major market participants profiled in this report include: Trimble, Inc., Masternaut Limited, TomTom International B.V., Telogis, Visteon Corporation, Continental AG, Airbiquity, Inc. and Agero, Inc.
The global automotive telematics market is segmented as below:
Global Automotive Telematics Market: By Application
- Vehicle Tracking
- Fleet Management
- Satellite Navigation
- Vehicle Safety Communication
- Others
Global Automotive Telematics Market: By Vehicle Type
- Passenger Vehicles
- Light Commercial Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Global Automotive Telematics Market: By Geography
- North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Iran
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
The report provides a cross-sectional analysis of by application segment and by vehicle type segment with respect to the above mentioned regions.


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Shaun J – Takover (Produced by Refuuj & Q.B. Smith)
As a lead up to Shaun J's upcoming mixtape " The Process", we just dropped a new record titled "Takeover". This was originally supposed to be a part of a future project, but it felt right to come out now. The song was produced me & Q.B. Smith and has a guest appearance by Minnesota female artist, Lexii Alijai on the hook. Check out the record below! The Process drops on October 16th!