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Day wins Bay Hill to leapfrog McIlroy as world No 2; Rory talks anger management
Jason Day snatched the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill to take over from Rory McIlroy as world No 2 and underline his credentials as a major contender for Masters glory.
As Rory McIlroy closed with a spectacular 65 to prove his game is not far away as Augusta National approaches, Day brilliantly birdied the 17th to take the lead and then got up and down from sand at the last, holing a clutch four footer for a 70 and a one shot win over Kevin Chappell on 17 under par.
"This is a really rewarding win for me," Day said. "To be able to get in the house and make the par on the last was very satisfying."
It was the eighth PGA Tour win of Day's career, the fifth in his last 12 starts and his third since he captured the US PGA at Whistling Straits last year.
It also ended all doubts about his form.
"It does a lot of confidence for me knowing that everyone was asking what's wrong, what's going on, why aren't you playing well? I just kept on saying to myself, kept on saying to the people, the fans, the media, just be patient, I'm just going through the process and I'm going to keep working hard. Things take time. It happened this week. I'm just happy that I won."
Two ahead of Chappell, Henrik Stenson and Troy Merritt starting the day, he made three birdies and two bogeys in his first six holes before a tap in birdie after a towering approach to the ninth gave him a share of the lead heading into the back nine.
Merritt the birdied the first five holes coming home to get within one of Day, Chappell and Stenson with four to play. But playing alongside Day and convinced he needed a birdie, he ended up finding water and taking six at the last for a 71 to finish fourth on 14 under alongside the Swede, who bogeyed the 14th and 16th for a 71.
Seeking his maiden win, Chappell had birdied the 13th and 16th to lead by one from Day and Merritt on 17 under.
But he drove into the right rough at the 18th and bogeyed for a 69 that left him to settle for solo second on 16 under.
Day was far from his best but he hit a towering, 222-yard tee shot to 12 feet at the par-three 17th and poured in the putt to snatch the lead and then got up and down from the left green side trap at the last to take victory.
As for McIlroy, he rebounded from a third round 75 by firing two eagles and five birdies in a closing 65 to finish tied 27th on six under par.
But admitted that he needed to go easier on himself mentally and improve his course management after racking up six double bogeys over the four days — the worst tally of his PGA Tour career
After signing off by holing 59 footer for his 16th birdie of the week at the 18th, he assessed his rollercoaster start to the season and concluded that it's not his swing but his decision making and his attitude that's causing him to make big mistakes.
What was that about anger?
"I think the first day it was more of a shock element more than anything because I was -- I played so well in practice and I practiced well at home and I get here on the first tee on Thursday and hit one OB left. Don't know, where does that come from?
"I just told myself to keep trusting my swing and obviously there's a lot of trouble left and water left on this golf course. I find out a couple times after that. So, yeah, more mentally than anything else. Just need to try to get over it quicker and rebound and not -- just not be so hard on myself or sort of get so angry, I guess."
Asked where his double bogeys were coming from, McIlroy said: "Missing it on the wrong side, not being smart. When I do miss it, not take my medicine, trying to be too cute with it, trying to make up for the bad shot I hit instead of maybe giving myself that 12, 15-foot putt for par.
"And I hit a lot of balls in the water here this week which doesn't help. Just trying to make my bad shots a little bit better."
Assessing his year — he's shot under par in 15 of 22 rounds with all six of his over par rounds coming in recent weeks — he said: "It's been the story of the week and sort of been the story of my year as well. I've played some great golf and not great golf. I've made a lot of mistakes as well."
Big moment. Big putt. Never a doubt.#QuickHits https://t.co/y4o6stw0re— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 20, 2016
Jason Day will have this for the win ... #QuickHits https://t.co/T8Wbn1iTHF— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 20, 2016
Congratulations Jason Day on winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational! 🏆— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 20, 2016
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His opening 75, which began with a tee shot out of bounds at the first, caused him to lose confidence quickly and while he appeared to be back to form after a second round 67, he had three double bogeys in a 75 in difficult conditions on Saturday and another yesterday when try to be too cute with a bunker shot at the 14th.
He's still confident his good golf is good enough to win anywhere and feels good about his chances as he heads to San Antonio in Texas this week to defend his WGC-Dell Match Play title.
"It's a nice way to round off the week," he said of the 3-3-3 or eagle-par-birdie finish that made up for the double bogey five at the par-three 14th where he took two to escape from sand after short-siding himself.
"I was really disappointed coming off the course yesterday after feeling like my game was in really good shape coming here — you've seen glimpses of that this week with a 67 which could have been a lot better on Friday and then a 65 today. I just need to eradicate my mistakes."
McIlroy's form has been up and down all season and while he has broken par in 15 of his 22 rounds this year, six over his over par scores have come in his last 11 rounds.
"It's all about Augusta," he said of his thoughts heading to San Antonio for the WGC-Dell Match Play. "Next week is a bit of a weird week for my final competitive week going into Augusta but it will be great to get some matches under my belt."


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They volitionally said farewell to each other. It was unhoped-for and afflictive. Yet it's the kind of goodbye that made her whole again. Least she desired so. Even so it was peculiar having to conclude this way. As earlier that moment they were actually spilling each other's admirable personalities humorously. He even set it out with a long list. Stating she is bright, motivated, diligent, cunning, and so on. She smiled at the memory. Her mind wandered relentlessly as she reminisced those times when they were still having their almost all-day talks.
"Good morning. Sleepy bear", he'd say.
"Good morning" she answered back enthusiastically.
And their chat goes on. Every hour just all seemed late for the both of them. The need to catch up was extremely potent. She would even procrastinate at work on certain occasions. Or by chance he did too. She was happy. Particularly when he remembers little things about her.
"Do you cook?", she asked.
"Yes. Not very good though. I know you cook already", he replied.
"How'd you know?", she asked again.
"You entertained your co-workers the other night", he recalled.
Or when he'd shown interest on her personal life spontaneously asking out like on what province was she from.
"I will look it up tonight. Learn about your home province", he stated.
Gag comes right after though as if he didn't really mean it. Nonetheless they were constantly with each other from dawn to dusk. Tirelessly. Not all days are fine however. Not all conversations ended up okay. This was when one hales the other to remove the mask and cross the line. Yes they eventually have put their cloaks on and drawn their boundaries. They appear to be both broken, she guessed.
Reservations. It has long been there. Even though they admitted to like each other very much. She clung to the idea of "MAYBE" that he himself fed her. Because he once told her, "Sometimes maybe is the right answer". But he believed she wanted more. More that he has yet to give. Invariant doubts were on her except that her faith on him was never feeble. She then continued despite the uncertainties. He had been reliable too. He was her refuge in the middle of chaos on either work or family. Shortly, for a few days, he was her life. She breathed and lived for him. Those were inexplicable. She couldn't understand as well. She felt amazing on how he made an impact that big on her just by merely talking. Granted that he was very sensible and fun to talk to.
Until all of a sudden it was all finished. Almost. He barely talk for some time. More than anything else it's the silence that actually kills her. In her mind, he has probably waken up while she was left still dreaming about their tomorrow. All she could think of was what should be the next move be, the fact that they agreed on having no rules, no labels and no do's and don'ts? There isn't cure on this but to wait, she cogitated.
He eventually broke the silence.
"Hello", he said.
"Yeah?", she responded trying hard not to be frantic
They spoke like nothing happened. In the beginning it was normal. They're back to how they were till his revelation.
"I am not looking to get into a relationship" he confessed
Devastated as she was, she said unkind words to him. It is better to minimize hurt and stop right now, he explained.
"I will one day come to you. I'll leave it to you to decide if you want to meet", he told her
He might only be saying this to make me feel better or just so he could save some of his guilt, she cerebrated. But it came to all her senses that maybe he was right. Since they were both busted, maybe (just maybe), goodbye was the last good thing they can do for each other.
"Goodbye Rob", she finally said.


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Holiday for Tibet 'liberation'
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
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BEIJING - CHINA is likely to establish a holiday to mark what it calls the 'liberation' of Tibetan serfs, 50 years after the Dalai Lama fled into exile and China quashed a Tibetan uprising, state media said on Monday.
A meeting of the Regional People's Congress in Lhasa this week will discuss the draft resolution to establish the holiday, the China's official Xinhua news agency said on Monday. It did not give a date for the commemoration.
March is a politically significant month for Tibetans.
Exiled Tibetans claim March 10, 1959, as the day of a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. That year also marks the exile of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from Tibet.
The Chinese government says 'democratic reform' in Tibet dates from March 1959, with the end of the theocracy of the Buddist lamas.
'The Central government ... quickly suppressed the rebellion, carried out democratic reform, brought down the theocratic feudal serf system, abolished feudal hierarchy, personal bondage and brutal penalties to liberate millions of serfs and slaves,' Pang Boyong, the deputy director of the standing committee of the people's congress, told a press conference in Lhasa this weekend.
Demonstrations by monks in Lhasa on March 10 last year escalated into deadly protests on March 14, when a Tibetan crowd attacked Han Chinese and Hui Muslim shops. That in turn triggered an uprising against Chinese rule by Tibetans across the plateau.
This March is also the 20th anniversary of a bloody crackdown on demonstrations in Lhasa in 1989.
A possible date for the commemoration would be March 28, the anniversary of the day in 1959 when the former Tibetan local government was formally dissolved and the Tibet Autonomous Region Preparatory Committee took power.
About 150,000 Tibetans now reside in India, many joining the Dalai Lama and a Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharmsala, India.
The regional people's congress meeting will be attended by journalists from four neighbouring countries, Xinhua said separately, without giving further details. -- REUTERS
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Korean cult leaders - Here comes again
Hey! It's Korean cult again! I was so stunned to see the newspaper yesterday because Korean cult leaders have been revealed one after another. Japanese Police has placed Jung Myung Suk (鄭 明析(61)) on the wanted list 2006 who founded a religious group called "Setsuri" or "Morning star" in 1980s. (I wrote 'he was arrested' last week, but I had someone who pointed out that was a mistake. I appreciate it and erased the wrong part.) Indicted for rapes by Seoul, he has been on the lam to Japan since 1999. The action of police in Japan was after his over 100 cases of repeated rapes on his believers. The news also reported that he commited a number of rapes also in Taiwan and Italy against Taiwanese and Western women.
This incident reminded me of a similar incident by a clergyman, Kim Tamotsu (金 保(62)) because they are Korean although Kim is zainichi(Korean born in Japan). This news of his arrest was brought last year, causing over 30 victims including female children until 2005. Starting from raping adult women since 1991, he gradually shifted his sexual interest to children. After raping, he imposed silence on the young casualties with a simple threat, "open mouth and you deceive god." He even lures children into his house for atopy curing with his "god hands" at times.
I want to remind you that the leader of SGI (Soka Gakkai International with a zainichi leader) was accused of a rape at court in 1996. I'm not sure what was the verdict, but ordinarily speaking, Korean religions are somewhat dangerous.
A funny thing is that no mass media directly tells that Korean cults are dangerous. TV programs or newspapers are very talkative and aggressive to other foreigners' crimes such as a rape a men from Peru committing on a child last year. If you'd suspect this is because of zainichi's power on mass media, I'd say you are now very acquainted.


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My Perfect Roasted Chicken
There are a lot of recipes out there for roasted chicken. When done well, roasted chicken is the juicy and nourishing ultimate simple Sunday supper. When overcooked its everything that is not craveable. Everyone has a spin on roasted chicken. My traditional bird has a bit of herbed goat cheese slipped under the skin before roasting. This one gets a wee bit fancier as it is stuffed with tarragon and black trumpet mushrooms, finished with sweet of-the-season muscat grapes.
Oh yes, this is a delicious meal.
I like to cook my roasted chicken breast side down. Personally, I think the bird stays juicier. I have also always been inclined to cook my bird at 475F but now opt for 460F as to not smoke out my house from the sizzling drippings.
What else? Buy a good bird. Pasture raised, local, fresh. When it comes to poultry and any other meat or fish for that matter, if you are going to eat it then buy it consciously. Enjoy it as it will taste that much better than the chopped chicken in your lunchtime salad bowl!
Roasted Chicken
1 Each Pasture Raised CHcien ** a great weight is between 3.25 and just under 4 pounds.
2 Cups Black Trumpet Mushrooms
1 bunch Tarragon
1 Cup Muscat Grapes.
Garlic Cloves (optional)
1 large carrot
Salt/Pepper/Olive Oil
1. Wash the mushrooms by placing them in a water bath to let the dirt fall to the bottom. Skim off the mushrooms and dry them on a towel.
2. Cut the carrot into small sticks to act as an oven rack on the bottom of the roasting pan.
3. Drizzle carrots with a small amount of olive oil and place in the bottom of your roasting pan.
4. On your board, place the chicken breast side up. Loosen the skin on the bird and place mushrooms under the skin. Season the skin with salt and pepper and rub with olive oil, flip over.
5. Loosen the skin on the back side of the bird and stuff with remaining mushrooms. Season with olive oil (rub) and salt and pepper.
6. Place bunch of tarragon inside the cavity of the bird (* I hope you removed the giblets!) and add garlic cloves if you desire.
7. Place bird breast side down on top of the carrot sticks.
8. Place in 460F oven and set a timer for 45 minutes.
9. At 45 minutes, quickly place the grapes on top of the bird. (They will all fall over to the side. and that is okay)
10. Allow to roast for 10 minutes more.
*If my chicken is 3.25 pounds I roast it for 50 minutes. If it is just under 4 pounds it definitely goes for the total 55 minutes.
11. Remove the bird from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
12. Remove the chicken breasts and slices to serve. Remove the legs and thighs and serve whole.
13. Spoon any fallen mushrooms and grapes over the cut chicken breast to serve.


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The capital of the island of Majorca is located in the bay with the same name, as it has the reputation of being one of Spain's favorite crown jewels. This popular tourist destination is famous for its beautiful beaches and resorts, for its Mediterranean climate, sunny and warm, but also for its prestigious historic quarter, full of antique vestiges which surely worth visiting.
Visiting Palma is like a romantic journey through art and history. Initially coveted by the Romans, the Arabs and the Berber pirates, this magnificent place, Palma breaths history through 18th century buildings, cathedrals and palaces. With five beaches, eight bathing areas and nine yacht clubs and marinas, Palma invites its visitor to enjoy all the open-air activities, mostly golf and nautical sports.
Windsurfing and kite-surfing are also popular here, and so are cycle-touring and hiking. There's no more pleasant way to discover this beautiful island than exploring it along its bike lanes.
Palma, like any other tourist attraction, speaks through its food. The traditional cuisine remains faithful to the Mediterranean one.
Many traditional Palma culinary offers are designated with their own Designation of Origin, the highest quality seal in food. Palma is renowned for its "sobrasada", a traditional meal make of spicy pork spread, "tumbet", a local vegetable stew, made from potatoes, peppers, aubergine ad tomato sauce, but also for its cheese, made in Mahon, and wines, which definitely add regional flavor to any kind of meal.
The visitor really interested in discovering the Spanish cuisine can enjoy all the traditional bakeries in this island, as well as the hundreds restaurants in the city. If you are planning to cook yourself a nice traditional meal, you can purchase all necessary ingredients form El Olivar Market, a charming market where it's most likely you'll find everything you desire.
Internationally famous for its nightlife, Palma is the place to go when looking to have real fun. On the seafront promenade, you can find lots of bars, restaurants, cafes, clubs and casinos. Palma is the place of many cultural events, festivals, concerts and dance performances, including the Winter Festival, a classical music festival, or Jazz Voyeur Festival, Alternatilla Multidisciplinary festival and the Waiting for Waits festival.
So what to visit in Palma? This almost rhetorical question has, though, lots of answers, as this small island is actually rich in many attractive possibilities of spending time.
Es BaluardBesides all the other cultural activities, so various and so numerous, Palma is the proud owner of a major museum, called Es Baluard. This is the place where modern and contemporary art exhibitions took place.
Visitors can enjoy artist as Cezanne, Gauguin, Picasso, Miró, but also a large collection of Mediterranean landscapes created by local artists.
La SeuBegan building in 1229 over a former mosque, La Seu is a huge and very impressive cathedral which dominates the city. It has been finished only in 1601 and since then, this Gothic cathedral has attired lots of visitors.
Probably the features which attracts the largest number of visitors is a rose window, created by famous and visionary architect Antonio Gaudi, and a unique wrought iron baldachin, also signed by him.
The Old CityThe Old City is spread behind the cathedral and it's composed by a very chic, ancestral and fascinating maze of streets.
With quiet, narrow streets, this is definitely a place to visit in Palma, just to enjoy some old private houses, the Town Hall or the Convent of the Cathedral.
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Mathematics education is an integral part of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University.
The main objective of mathematics education is to develop educators with an understanding of mathematics and its teaching and learning, and with the capabilities for research and professional practice in the field.
Master's Programs
Our Master of Education and Master of Science Secondary Mathematics Education program is designed to help teachers develop insights into the nature of mathematics and its place in the school curriculum.
The program stresses the human aspects of mathematics. We emphasize the role of mathematics in society and the natural development of mathematics as a growing, changing, entity. Developments in the school mathematics curriculum, and in pedagogy, will be related to historical, cultural, and psychological forces operating within society. The goal is to produce teachers who have a broad understanding of mathematics and mathematics education, and who will be qualified to deal with rapid curriculum change in the next several decades. To this end, the Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics have collaborated to develop six courses specifically for secondary mathematics teachers.
Our Curriculum & Instruction: Numeracy (MEd) program is a two year program designed for elementary and middle school teachers who wish to: examine multiple perspectives on teaching and learning of mathematics, explore interconnection between mathematic and numeracy, and to enhance their own personal problem solving skills.
This MEd program is designed around the definition of numeracy as 'mathematics in action.' As such, the program is designed on the principle that mathematics is best learned, and hence, best taught through an emphasis on 'doing' mathematics.
This cohort-based program extends over six terms. The Master of Education degree in Numeracy is awarded following the successful completion of a series of six courses and a culminating Comprehensive Examination.
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Our Mathematics Education (PhD) program is for those interested in becoming scholars and leaders in Mathematics Education. Prior knowledge of Mathematics and issues relating to teaching and learning Mathematics is required.
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Fresh ADK has something for everyone. We offer standard cafe' fare as well as options for all dietary restrictions, including nut free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegetarian and vegan. Our food is fresh, clean and healthy — not to mention delicious!
We are located in the heart of Downtown Glens Falls, and open for breakfast, lunch and soon dinner. . Swing by on your way to work, to the Farmer's Market, or the gym. We are here for anyone who wants to eat right — or who just enjoys eating good, tasty food.
In addition to breakfast and lunch options, coffee and tea as well as on-the-go meals that work for all times of the day including dinner, we also offer gluten free and vegan baked goods and daily specials.
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"Painting with fibers and fabric."
This is how the labor-intensive and meticulously crafted quilts made by Lois Stelzer have been described.
Mrs. Stelzer began her art career in 1993 after she retired from elementary teaching in Garvey Unified School District. She had been a photographer, but did not care for the chemicals involved. Her first piece (of quilting) was a small abstract, which Stelzer created shortly after her husband passed away. "It helped me get through the grieving process," she says.
Stelzer has displayed at Road to California in Ontario, and her work is frequently found at the Glendale Quilt Guild's shows. She has won seven first places, and holds a Master Quilter designation by the Glendale Quilt Guild.
On May 16, Pasadena Village invites the public to an opening reception showcasing the work of Village member Lois Stelzer. Come enjoy and admire some artistry—in fibers and fabric.
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Kefir is a probiotic beverage made with either kefir grains or a powdered kefir starter culture. Most likely originated from the Caucasus Mountains, "kefir" is said to stem from the Turkish word "keif" or "good feeling".
There are two types of grains, milk kefir grains and water kefir grains. They both contain beneficial bacteria and yeast existing in a symbiotic relationship. Kefir grains are not actual "grains" like wheat and rye, they are a gelatinous mass and are called grains because they are small and numerous, like grains of sand.
I was given a bunch of water kefir grains by my fermentation teacher Cheryl a couple of weeks ago. I left them in the fridge and sort of got busy and had totally forgotten about their existence, and the fact that they are actually living organisms and need food to survive. I was so sure that I killed them all until Cheryl reassured me that all I needed to do was to feed them lots of sugar. So I put the grains in a covered jar of water with 3-4 tsp of melted sugar and let the them feast in it for two days.
At the end of the two days, I rinsed them out and strained them. They came back alive and looked pretty healthy to me again!
Time to crack open a young coconut!
I put the juice from two young Thai coconuts in a quart-sized mason jar, added in the kefir grains, covered the jar with a cloth and let it sit for two days.
Once the culturing process was complete, I removed the kefir grains and fed them back in a jar of sugar water so they could replenish in between batches. (And I promised not to starve them again!)
I pour myself a glass of my experimental ferment - honestly I still don't quite know what it is supposed to taste like - mine is a little sour like yogurt, slightly thick but it's good enough for now!
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An apple was a popular fruit which looked like this:
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There is an annual film festival in Gent, displaying old classics and new to-be classics. My girlfriend, studying to be a translator, does her internship there, translating and dubbing a movie called "Wristcutters: A Love Story". Black comedy, great movie. Go see it.
Thanks to that, she was given a number of free tickets, to pass around to anyone who wants to see "her" movie. She got quite a few and since not every friend can make the time to see it, we can use them to see other movies shown. So, since it had such good reviews and interesting trailer, we went to see "The Fountain".
If you haven't seen The Fountain yet, you are committing a deadly sin. This movie is without a single doubt the best A movie I've seen in my life. Anyone who has lost someone dear to him, anyone who is losing someone dear to him, and anyone who will lose someone dear to him, will find answers and even comfort in this film. That means you, bitch. Don't sit around here while you could be watching it.
The Fountain is about a couple, a biology professor and his wife. She is sick and he is on the brink of finding the cure, discovering the most amazing things, but not the serum he is looking for. It frustrates him, and he must make choices between standing by her and searching for her cure.
The movie actually consists of 3 entwined stories, the previously mentioned one being the central axis around which the other two take shape. The sick woman is writing a story, about a war in Spain that drives a "conquistador" to central America, looking for the second tree of Eden. Those who did their homework will know there were 2 trees in Eden: the tree of wisdom, of which Adam and Eve ate and was destroyed by God's "flaming sword", and the tree of life, which should still be standing around in the garden of Eden. It is this tree that the spaniard is looking for, to wield its power and win the war.
The third story is about the same professor as before (actually all 3 male characters are one and the same), shooting through space in a soap bubble-like spaceship with a tree in the middle, headed for a nebula believed by the Mayans to be the underworld, in an attempt to make past things right again.
The fountain is a tribute to life, death and rebirth, western and eastern filosophy, and mental and emotional enlightenment. The main character is played by the same guy who plays Wolverine in the X-Men trilogy, who puts down some acting that will make your jaw drop, although perhaps I don't really know all that much about good acting. The three stories aren't incoherent as I feared, but flow into eachother like water, leaving you with very little annoying unanswered questions like many films that want to give you this "You didn't see that one coming, did ya"-effect.
Some time ago I was musing to a friend, that with all the stunning graphics available these days, no one ever took the task on himself to create something beyond displaying material things. Even the most shocking CGI (computer generated… stuff) only show a series of known things, that hardly give you the feeling you've never seen it before. With modern day graphics, it is possible to go far beyond that, and try to grasp emotions and concepts in a visual interface, generating amazement without actually using known elements that stir an impression.
If The Fountain failed to reach that standard (I haven't quite gotten my head around it yet), it came the closest I've seen thus far. The way the spaceship and surrounding nebula are put down, will make you wipe a tear away. It would be an absolute disgrace not to see this movie in theaters, high definition, all that fancy stuff.
In short, simply a breathtaking movie. Anyone should see it, I was simply amazed.
There is a certain friend I have that has a remarkable talent for photography and photoshop editing. She is modest enough to deny everything, but in a generous mood (I am full of compliments today) she is now giving out things she worked on to the first few that ask for it.
I tried, now you!
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So there. Shameless promotion of personal connections. Also, I won't get mine until I mention her here. It's against my principles (It's sacrilige, I tell you!) but I guess that just shows how much I want it.
This week my girlfriend and myself went to see Lacuna Coil. Think Evanescence with an anatomically even-more correct singer with a stunning voice, and a much more mature audience and you're close enough. Supporting acts were Goth Minister and Poisonblack.
In the goth scene, in my humble opinion, there is always a gigantic difference between "trying" and "being". Many feel chosen, few are. I've seen countless people, in black and with studs and make-up all over, talking about shopping and boy/girlfriends. If you're going to act superior and enlightened, please, be exactly that. Claiming to be so while being no different from others makes you hypocrit, sorry to burst your bubble.
I had the same impression with Goth Minister. The band name alone made me raise an eyebrow, and the show was little more than posing with mechanical bats and climbing up and down a step ladder with black cloth wrapped around it. Black leather, white crosses, seen it all.
Now, Poisonblack, however! Fuck that black shit, this guy was wearing a bright red shirt with a black celtic cross on it, rocking it up in true Axl Rose style. These guys just fucking ruled. Except for the drummer. He didn't seem to know what he was doing, no power in him. But oh my god, was the music yummy. Buy this album. "Poisonblack – Lust, Stained, Despair."
Lacuna Coil itself, rocked about just as hard. Both singers – Christina Scabbia, a hauntingly beautiful woman (contralto) and Andrea Ferro, a okay but strange looking guy (tenor) – were wearing casual jeans and a white button shirt, in Christina's case hardly buttoned up, unlike 99% of the fanbase who were all in black top to bottom.
One of the things that struck me most, is just how hard pretty little Christina kicked our asses. I'm betting she had a bigger dick than most of us under there. She was all over the stage, bullying us like a kid beating us up for lunch money.
One of the people that was affected by the "inexplicable wave of monthly deaths that passed by me" earlier this year, who lost his newborn child, is now blessed with a son. The daughter who didn't make it was named Rune, and on the birthcard of young Jasper, it said
Somewhere on a small cloud
Our little Rune is floating
Watching our happiness with a smile.
I was very moved by this card, I'm not sure why that is. But if there is anyone I want to see happy, it is these two young parents.
Congratulations, you guys who will never read this.
And rest in peace.
Pain and Pleasure
I finally, after promising all around, subscribed to capoeira lessons. Every thursday for two hours, which is exceptionally long. I don't mind, though, it cost me enough and I intend to really work on this.
Capoeira, for the illiterate, is a mixture of dance and martial art, that originates from Brazil, where it was practiced by African slaves instead of a "real" martial art, which was forbidden by their owners. That's about it, in a nutshell and one sentence.
Our "Capoedo" (he calls himself that but I doubt it's an actual term) is a huge black guy from around Brazil, and only speaks french. It's quite confusing, all this french with portugese terms mixed together. But, he's a great teacher.
Before this, I've been to two "try-outs" to see how I liked it. Even though one of them was with this teacher, neither came remotely close to the real thing. This guy is a slave driver, all he needs is a whip. Not that he doesn't know how to hurt us. I don't mind, though. Pain is good. "You haven't made an effort until yout taste blood." I was worried I'd end up on the same boat as many karate and other martial art students, in a "black belt factory" dojo, where all you need to do is kick right to get a shiny new color belt. I'd find it a real shame to waste my money on becoming the laughing stock of those who actually make an effort to learn their moves right.
But luckily, that's not the case. Our teacher is thorough, and doesn't stop hurting you until you got it down to perfection. As a result, you're so stiff the next few days you can hardly walk upright.
I get the feeling I'm doing well. Let's hope that trend continues, because some of the moves we're supposed to learn in the future, I'm not too sure about.
Ring of Power is a bdsm themed MUD. Now, before anyone starts: This does not mean that you plunge into a cyber orgy the moment you log in. There are players who cyber on the MUD, but those who are not interested, are not dragged into it.
That said, let me note I'm not looking for masturbation material. I just so happen to be rather open-minded and very interested in the subject.
I play a character named James. Friendly, polite and probably a bit formal at times. The two things he does are exploring the area, and sitting at Lucky's bar, the main hang-out for both masters and slaves.
RoP is a MUD based purely and entirely on role playing. Out-Of-Character chatting, even with the proper command, is not very welcome. Also, you will immediately see that RoP is poor quality compared to DartMUD. Items in a room description can't be examined individually, or even manipulated. There are few items in the game, and 99% of those are sm toys that only the owner can pick up.
Instead, RoP is focused on role playing. You can have items created for you, you can alter your description at will (with 5 states of clothing, hee hee), and after a while you get a house that you design and describe, sadly with all the same characteristics mentioned before.
Still, I like to play it. Unlike DartMUD, where emotes can only be 80 characters long and only used for practical purposes, people make a real effort to write full, colorful sentences. I need my translating program regularly, but the MUD still reads like a book. But mostly, I play because I'm very interested in the kind of relationship. Of course, plenty of couples do some dominance role playing in their bedroom, but not much take it out of the bedroom, and this far. There is nothing sexual about the things the "slaves" have to do. Fetch a beer, amuse us, shut the hell up. Some slaves will intentionally start a scene to get punished.
Even though the slave-master relationship theoretically originates from sex, neither the slave or the master are constantly on a sexual high when role playing (on the MUD as well as in real life) this way. Especially for the slave, it's often just a kind of relationship they feel comfortable in. There's of course always a sexual undertone, but occasionaly even that is forgotten.
My girlfriend finds these people (especially the slaves) "sad and despicable, and without self respect". She surprises me, I thought she was more open to that. Not that I intended to go and take off my belt for her any time, but still.
I don't. Not only am I intrigued by the concept, I enjoy discussing it with the players/characters. Of course there's things I don't agree with and certainly stuff that I wouldn't want any fucking where near me, but I far from despise the people that do.
irony of sympathy
Local council elections are coming soon, the hysteria has already started. Will the "Vlaams Blok", those extreme right-wing fuckwads, have gained more votes? Those idiots seem to multiply like rabbits. Not too surprising, since they're the only party bothering to spread pamphlets and propaganda filled with lies.
Back in July, at Rock Werchter, Tom Barman, the lead singer of dEUS, announced something unseen in Belgium. On October first, shortly before elections, he would organise a concert "Against the 'Vlaams Blok'. Against intolerance. Because some things have to come to an end." He made a big mistake there: he included his political opinion. He later took those words back, as this concert, with the help of other artists, became a festival with stages in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Charleroi. It became a festival for tolerance.
At first, I was very sceptic. Let's be honest, will dancing and singing about tolerance actually change anything? It reminded me of Bono's spewings and the Live Aid concerts. God were these a waste of time and money, they didn't change Jack Shit. If a president has Bono over for tea, it's not because he's willing to let Bono pursuade him, but because he wants to make it look that way to gain popularity. Why the fuck am I even telling this? It's so obvious, it makes my ass itch.
But there's a big difference. It's not a matter of trying to change the opinion of anyone. We're not trying to get the government to realize "oh no! There's aggression between our citizens! We must act!" like Bono hurled at us. Both initiatives were for charity, but that doesn't mean they have the same purpose.
01/10 is, as its name would lead you to think, about tolerance. Now tell me, what better way to encourage tolerance, is to bring people together and do stuff? Since this is an anti-racism event, you could find all colors skin there. All four concerts were entirely free, and the turn-up was beyond any expectations, even of the organizers.
I remember very clearly why I love music festivals. You have a large, peaceful-anarchistic group of people together, like-minded, there for the same purpose. You join conversations you have no business with, you help others out, you'are all bonded by the same love, in this case music. Personally, I don't think any other event could have been so successful as this.
With no ticket price, and astronomic costs (those stages don't pay for themselves, mind you), organizers had to cut down on expenses as much as possible. One of the most drastic decisions was to work with volunteers as stagehands only. But it's still a big-ass stage, so they needed for them to have Some experience at all. You can see this coming half the States away: "Hello Maarten, mind working for free this weekend?" After some concideration, I agreed to it, despite some colleagues of mine declaring me crazy. I didn't care, the thought of being able to contribute to the cause with something I'm good at, made up my mind.
There were a surprisingly lot of co-workers present. I think there was about 8 of us in total, not counting other companies. That is quite a few. The concert was sponsored by Holiday Inn, so even though it was in Ghent, a 20 minute drive away by bike, we all crashed at a 4-star hotel, inviting our girlfriends over. Yay for "raped by a stranger in a hotel room" fantasies. Don't say you wouldn't.
We could have used more sleep though, because the next day we had change-overs all day long (good side is, you get to watch all bands up close) with the load-out taking until 3 in the morning. After everyone left, both paid crew and volunteers, the only ones left were the RoadRunners, stacking Hexatiles and heavy ass crash barriers. Once in a while, I'm damn proud to be one of them. Not at the time, of course. I just wanted to fucking go home.


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Sort of pursuant to this, I was watching Carl Sagan's COSMOS series again a little while ago, and at a certain point he noted that because of relativity, if you left the earth (which is near the rim of the galaxy) on a ship which travelled near (but obviously not at) the speed of light intending to cross the galaxy, this would take hundreds of millions of years earth time because the galaxy is hundreds millions of light-years across.
But, because of relativity, the amount of time that passed on the ship (whose independent mass is infinitisimal) could be as little as 57 years!!! To the other side of the galaxy!!!
They are already here for chrissakes!!! Haha -- seriously tho, only a machine could travel that fast, I think the biology inside will suffer.
ps. I actually saw an article somewhere about God's 3D game engine and it wasn't DirectX...having voted all 16 times now, I think everyone should just give up and acknowledge this chaos.


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There is doubt that China is rising. The first phase is as an export center of the world. The next step is to take it's internal nation to new heights the way the USA did from the 1910 period to the 1960s ( our highest standard of living). This rise will come with responsibilites however. As we see, old Europe has already gone hat in hand to ask China to pay for their burdened economies. And it is no secret that the USA now depends largely on the generosity of mainland China when it comes to our borrowing needs. Without China giving us money, our interest rates would sky rocket and at this current level of debit and unfunded liablities we will sink hard. And there isn't enough tax money in the country to cover a 147 trillion dollar debit that doubles ever eight years should the rates rise to 7%.
Make no mistake, a country that has been around for 5000 years, has observed a lot. And it well knows the damage associated with quick sand involvments in places like Vietnam and Afghanistan.
It will be interesting to see if the great dragon will take on the roll of policeman of the world? In truth, no one asks for that role. It becomes their role by natural means as leadership is heaped upon a world power. You can see it in the Great British empire, the Prussian empire, the Neoplean empire, ect.
In one sense, they might be better policemen? Certainly when the Talban kill their soldiers there will be consequences. The Chinese, a most civilized people, can get barbaric on your arse pretty quickly. I certainly would not want to be in a towel head wrap wearing, black and white robed clothed taliban soldier when the chinese shock troops arrive-- in very large numbers. In past history ( from Tibet to Korea ) they tend to swarm over the enemy. My wager would be the species known as Taliban would go the way of the Dinosaur.
Yep, we might all be gone by the time the Chinese are the Policemen of the world. And so no one will be around to appreciate just how judicial the USA armed forces were in their policemen roles. It will be an interesting world. And somewhere in the middle east , the great satan will surely be missed. JR


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We're very sad to see the Lawrence Yang / Leontine Greenberg show come to a close, but we have a really fun show opening this Friday with artist Netherland!
The show is called "Raised on Hi-Fi" and features over 30 original works, most of which are priced less than $250.00! Netherland will be attending the opening this Friday, so stop by and say hello. It's going to be a great show and we hope to see you here!
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EMORY, Va. – Emory & Henry College junior guard Malcolm Green (Marshville, N.C.) electrified the crowd at Bob Johnson Court Wednesday night, putting up a career-high 31 points to lead the Wasps (10-12, 4-9 ODAC) to an 88-81 victory over the Maroons of Roanoke College (6-16, 2-11 ODAC) in Old Dominion Athletic Conference Action.
Emory & Henry surged out to a 9-0 lead, two three's coming from Green with 18:09 on the clock. Roanoke was able to close the gap to six (13-7), but the Maroons stirred the Wasps' nest. Over the next 7:10, E&H scored 24 unanswered points for a 37-7 lead at the 7:52 mark.
RC was able to chip into the seemingly insurmountable lead and got within 12 (44-32 with 1:18 remaining) late in the first half. Four straight points by sophomore forward Jorel Terrell (Port Saint Lucie, Fla.) closed the opening frame for the Wasps, who took a 48-32 lead into the locker room.
Emory & Henry pushed its lead back to 20 (54-34) with a 6-2 run to start the second half. The Maroons once again began their journey to cut into the Wasps' advantage. An 18-8 spurt by Roanoke trimmed the margin to 10 (62-52 at 10:23) but E&H once again was able to extend the gap to 19.
Down by 14 with 2:54 remaining, the Maroons scored six straight points to cut the Wasps lead to single digits for the first time since 13:48 in the first half. Roanoke got within seven points on three occasions down the stretch, but would get no closer as Emory & Henry came away with the 88-81 win.
Green finished the night with 31 points on 10-for-12 shooting with two three-pointers made. He also hit 9-of-11 from the free throw line on his career night. It was the most points scored by an Emory & Henry player since Terrance Grigg netted 33 against Hiwassee College on January 2, 2011.
E&H junior guard Kyle Sensabaugh (Columbus, Ohio) tallied 14 points on the night, hitting four treys and pulling down eight rebounds. Junior forward Armando Murrell (Brooklyn, N.Y.) had 13 points on five-for-five shooting and added four rebounds while Terrell finished the game with 11 points.
The Wasps shot 50.9 percent (29-for-57) from the field and hit 6-of-15 (40.0 percent) of their attempts from beyond the arc. E&H was 24-for-35 (68.6 percent) from the charity stripe and held a 41-35 advantage on the boards.
Roanoke was paced by Kwasi Amponsah, who tallied 23 points before fouling out. Barrett Hunter chipped in 14 points on the night while Stefan Vulevic added 11 points. Logan Singleton recorded the only double-double in the contest with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Emory & Henry will remain at home on Saturday when it welcomes Eastern Mennonite University in an ODAC showdown. The contest, which is scheduled to tip at 2:00 p.m., will also serve as Senior Day for the Wasps.


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Kuroko no Basuke 2 episode 14
I knew it. I knew that this would happen eventually. In fact, I'm glad it happened so early in the Winter Cup. It would be better to get this over with right away than to have to endure it during the last few episodes.
So yeah, all of Kuroko's abilities were completely destroyed by Daiki. The kicker is that he actually did it with his eyes closed, which, to be very honest, put quite a big smile on my face. I dare say that it's actually worthwhile to watch Seirin play against the same team twice, again. I was getting tired of seeing Kuroko and his ridiculous, yet cool moves. They have all been defeated and now he's left with nothing. All that he can do now is rely on his misdirection until he finds a new move that might help him for a few more matches until that one gets defeated, too.
I'm actually a bit anxious to see Taiga's abilities. I don't think I've ever seen him shout during this episode. He stayed calm even when he stood face to face with Daiki. That's quite unusual. I don't buy that "he's grown mentally" crap. He must be hiding something. He probably has a new move too or something. I need to know!
I don't think I need to guess what's about to happen next. Kuroko is out of the game because he just became completely useless and now it's up to the remaining players to carry the team to victory. There's no doubt in my mind that Taiga is going to raise hell and dunk a few times after beating Daiki at his own game. That's just how these types of stories work.


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Temple Institute moves to new headquarters, and takes giant laver with it.
by Gil Ronen
The Temple Institute moved a giant copper laver, or wash basin, to the new home of its exhibit of Temple articles on Monday.
A statement by the Temple Institute said the basin, which is 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) tall and 2.8 meters (9.1 foot) in diameter is kosher for use in the Third Temple and can be used to purify 12 priests at once.
The statement also said the new basin has advanced systems that make it possible to overcome certain problems in Jewish law, as was done at the time of the Second Temple.
The Temple Organizations HQ congratulated the Temple Institute for its new headquarters and wished its employees "to see their vessels being moved again soon, this time to their appointed place, the Temple..."
The laver, a large vessel which appears like a kettle, was the first vessel which the priests had contact with every day, for they had to sanctify their hands and feet with its waters before commencing any sacred task in the Holy Temple.
The original laver which was constructed for the desert tabernacle in Moses' time included two spigots for releasing the water. In the era of the Second Temple, the High Priest Ben Katin fashioned 12 faucets for the laver, so that the entire shift who participate in the offering of the daily sacrifice may sanctify themselves at once.
The Midrash (Bamidbar Rabbah 9:14) relates that the original laver was made from the contributions of the righteous women of Israel, who donated their shiny mirrors towards this cause. These mirrors, made of highly polished copper, were melted down and it was from these that the laver was created.
This act of sacrifice - the fact that the women cared more about fulfilling G-d's word than about their own appearance was precious in the eyes of G-d. He declared that the laver must be of copper throughout the ages, to invoke the merit of these righteous women.
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The first is a wooden tag that I decorated with metal, and Ferro and Terra texture paints that I stamped into. I applied metallic paints over the stamped areas and alcohol ink onto the embossed metal letters. The flowers are also metal - I stamped them in StazOn, cut them out and sprayed them with Glimmer Mists.
For the second piece, I painted the frame with acrylic paint and Glimmer Mist. I used similar techniques on the canvas as I used on the tag.
The third item is a photo frame. I embossed metal and stuck it onto the frame. I lightly sanded the raised areas to expose some of the silver and, once again, I used Glimmer Mists to take away some of the shine and give some depth. The flower is made of Grungepaper, also coloured with Glimmer Mists and edged with a gold Krylon pen.


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Redevelopment Update
Conceptual Rendering of Expanded NJ Transit Terminal with Residential Units above.
HACKENSACK, NJ, August 28, 2015 - The City of Hackensack is moving forward with ambitious revitalization efforts throughout Hackensack's downtown. The Main Street Business Alliance continues to fully support the city's leadership as the work progresses. Below is a project-by-project update.
Cultural Arts Initiatives
• Performing Arts Center: In July, the City Council approved a $1.5 Million bond to fund a new Performing Arts Center at 102 State Street adjacent to the newly-completed Atlantic Street Park. The Center will eventually replace the smaller performance space at 39 Broadway and expand the existing programming currently limited to the first floor at 102 State Street. The City is now seeking to establish a Cultural Arts Board that will oversee the expansion of artistic and cultural programming throughout the city.
• Atlantic Street Park: In July, the City and Alliance held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Atlantic Street Park. The park will be the focal point of a contemplated Cultural Arts District encompassing the surrounding area. The City is now actively pursuing funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to fully explore an arts district designation. The Alliance is supporting this effort.
• Creative Placemaking: Working with the National Consortium for Creative Placemaking, ArtsBergen and the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, the City and the Alliance assembled a Creative Team in February 2015 to help identify cultural assets and develop long-term strategies for creative expression in the downtown. The Team (community artists, performers and educations) is finalizing a report of this work which will be available soon in the coming weeks.
Redevelopment Projects:
• 100 State Street: The 222-unit Metro Meridia project is nearing completion. Leasing offices will be open soon.
• 150-170 Main Street: Demolition of the site is now complete. Construction of the 382-unit, mixed-used development project will commence in the coming weeks.
• 240 Main Street: In August, the City adopted a Redevelopment Plan for 240 Main Street to allow for up to 110 residential units and 3,000 sf of retail on Main Street.
• 133 River Street: In August, the City adopted a Redevelopment Plan for the former Probation Site to permit the expansion of the NJ Transit Regional Bus Terminal on the lower level, public parking and between 90 and 148 residential units.
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Elegant to the core, this luxurious residence by Judy Goodger is more than a treasure house. And just to make our point, who wouldn't want their very own private pool with a spiral staircase or a floating wall at the head of the stairs in the living room? A spectacular design that gives the house a totally exotic and unique look, Judy managed to attach the kitchen and the dinning area with sleek sliding glass doors. All clean and modern with amazing lighting, the whole thing exudes style and charms with its lavish motifs.


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Success is as much about the journey as the end result. So we've formed a team of experts backed by over 30 years of experience. With diverse backgrounds, they bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to every project. And we follow proven processes and frameworks – because the best time to solve an issue is before it happens. It's how we minimise risk and help your project achieve the successful outcomes that live up to your reputation.
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Camilla Versus Queen Elizabeth To Define The Royal Future
It was the secret affair that took the world by storm. Although it's been over two decades, and Prince Charles seems to be truly happy with the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, things would've turned out differently if it was up to Her Majesty. Charles ended up marrying Camilla in 2005 after all the drama more or less died down. However, according to royal biographer Penny Junor, Queen Elizabeth wouldn't have allowed Bowles to become a member of the royal family, if she had the choice.
Junor revealed in her book 'The Duchess: The Untold Story' about what really happened behind the scenes following the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. Apparently, it was no secret that the monarch wanted Camilla gone from the prince's life - but Charles stood his ground, and told his mother that the duchess was "non-negotiable." Read on to find out how the events unfolded.
It was 'nothing personal' against Camilla
Junor wrote in her book that Queen Elizabeth wanted Bowles gone before Princess Diana died, and she didn't feel differently after the untimely tragedy.
Penny shared in her book that Her Majesty wanted Camilla out of the picture for a while, long before Princess Diana passed away. Even so, the princesses tragic passing didn't end up changing her mind. Junor explained to the UK Express:
"It was nothing personal. She had been very fond of Camilla in all the years she had been married to Andrew, but it was Camilla who had been responsible, wittingly or not, for all the disasters that had befallen the prince since his marriage."
However, this was a battle that Queen Elizabeth ultimately lost to her son. Junor wrote that Prince Charles made it "perfectly clear" to everybody around him that "Camilla was a non-negotiable part of his life." According to Penny, the real issue in this situation was that Queen Elizabeth chose to take the stance of a monarch, rather than a mother. Instead, Bowles gave Prince Charles the support that he was looking for.
When the Duchess of Cornwall entered Prince Charles life again, she supposedly pulled him out of the depths of depression. She showered the prince with the comfort, love, approval, and tenderness that he was seeking - and wasn't receiving from anyone else in his life.
Diana went behind the royals' backs and broke protocol
In 1995, Princess Diana had her breaking point. The princess broke royal protocol and went behind the backs of everybody within the royal family, after giving an interview to Martin Bashir. In the infamous interview, Diana revealed all the details of her marriage that was clearly falling apart and confirmed that Prince Charles was having an affair with Bowles. Obviously, the interview left not only the world but the royal family in shock.
A report by the International Business Times revealed that Queen Elizabeth had no clue that the interview was taking place. Apparently, the Queen found out about it at the same moment the rest of the world did - when it was finally broadcast on television. What's even more shocking, is that the Princess had to put in a crazy amount of effort and break some royal rules to make the interview happen. And that's not even the best part. Diana supposedly snuck Bashir in, by hiding him in the trunk of her butler's car! In the documentary 'Scandals at the Palace', royal commentator Daisy McAndrew explained,
"At the time, for her press secretary and for Queen Elizabeth not to know that this explosive interview was being planned and then filmed and then broadcast without her knowledge was an extraordinary breach of protocol."
Diana's intentions weren't negative ones. The princess was just looking for a chance to tell her side of the story - and we can understand why, when we look at all the horrible press talk that was happening during that time. But instead, this resulted in Queen Elizabeth telling her son and Diana to divorce. At this point, the monarch was becoming worried about how the bitter relationship between Charles and Diana might negatively affect the young princes, Prince William, and Prince Harry. And, in 1996, the couple ended up finalizing their divorce.
Life was rough after Diana's passing
In 1998, Queen Elizabeth didn't extend an invitation to Camilla for the Prince of Wales 50th birthday party - which, of course, "infuriated" Charles, according to Junor. The Queen knew her son was in love with this woman, but she continued to be hostile towards her, angering him even more.
In fact, Charles became so sick of it that he decided to confront his mother one day, asking her to warm up to his then-girlfriend. And even though he expected a peaceful conversation, the Queen reportedly refused. She even went so far to say that she wanted nothing to do with Camilla, calling her a "wicked woman."
Queen Elizabeth wasn't the only one having a hard time accepting Charles' romance with Camilla, though. Prince William and Prince Harry arguably had the more difficult time adjusting to the changes - and Camilla, specifically - after their mother had passed away. An insider shared with Junor,
"I think the relationship between them all is warm now, but if I'm honest, it wasn't then. I think they found it very hard when they were little."
The relationship between Her Majesty and Bowles has gotten better
Queen Elizabeth Apparently Called Camilla a 'Wicked Woman' Following Affair With Charles https://t.co/qnz97GClvj pic.twitter.com/IvZm0HQpSm— Marie Claire (@marieclaire) March 21, 2018
Read more: Queen Elizabeth is not happy about Meghan Markle modernizing royal tradition.
Queen Elizabeth and Camilla's relationship was off to a very rough start. From the beginning, the Queen apparently banned Camilla from the palace, once she found out about her affair with Prince Charles. Charles and Diana ended up splitting in 1992, allowing the pair to continue their relationship privately. And, by 1997, the two were ready to go public with their relationship - but this is when Diana passed away in a tragedy.
Of course, with time, the relationship between the Queen and the duchess had improved. Even so, the monarch encouraged the pair to go public in 1999. And eventually, she gave the couple permission to marry. At the reception, Her Majesty memorably stated, "My son is home and dry with the woman he loves."
Read more: It turns out that Meghan and Harry might not have custody of their first child.
After a decade of being part of the royal family, it seems like the Queen has finally approved Camilla as a good match for the prince. Her Majesty had asked Bowles to sit with her in her carriage at the Diamond Jubilee. She also gave Camilla two important honors: The Grand Cross of the Victorian Order, as well as The Royal Family Order. And, probably the most notable move of them all is what Queen Elizabeth said at last year's birthday party for Prince Charles - stating that Camilla has a positive influence in her son's life.
Maybe what they say is true, that time heals all wounds. At least, that's what seemingly happened in Prince Charles' case. What do you guys think about the Queen's reaction? Warranted or uncalled for? Comment your thoughts below! And make sure to check out our related articles about the royals for the latest updates.
Sources: UK Express, IB Times
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Whether defending clients in high-profile product liability cases or setting precedent in employment law matters, Mr. Blum is sought after for his litigation experience in complicated tort and commercial cases in both state and federal courts. He counsels clients in response to government investigations and subpoenas, and has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients in national and international matters. Mr. Blum is also experienced in real estate-based matters including, leases, acquisition and development, easements and real estate-based lending.
Mr. Blum was selected as one of Pennsylvania's Top Rated Lawyers for his excellence in employment, commercial litigation, and tort litigation, having achieved AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings on Martindale-Hubbell. For his work in commercial litigation, labor and employment, and personal injury, Mr. Blum was also recognized as one of New Jersey's Top Rated Lawyers.
A graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law, Mr. Blum's passion for trial work began during his early years as a police officer and lieutenant in the suburbs of Philadelphia. With first-hand experience in investigations, interrogations and courtroom presentation and more than 25 years of civil litigation experience, he is particularly well equipped to evaluate and present strong cases on his clients' behalf.
Attuned to client needs at a time of stress, Mr. Blum listens closely to his clients to determine their ultimate goal, whether it is a quick resolution or trying a case to verdict. He excels at discovering and organizing information, and cutting through the clutter to identify and present the key testimony, documents and evidence that will be effective at trial.
A strong advocate for the National Kidney Foundation, Mr. Blum was recently named chair of the board of directors for the organization's chapter serving the Delaware Valley for the 2014-2016 term. The National Kidney Foundation serving the Delaware Valley supports kidney disease and transplant patients through research, patient support groups, educational programs and transportation reimbursement funds for low-income patients.
Representative Matters
Mr. Blum served as defense liaison counsel in a products liability matter in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Mass Tort Program.
A case in which Mr. Blum won enforcement of the arbitration provision of a contract on behalf of his client, an international furniture manufacturer and distributor, in a dispute with a former executive. Mr. Blum convinced a federal district court judge to set aside state law in favor of the Federal Arbitration Act, avoiding a court trial. Nicholas L. Zammer v. Herman Miller, Inc., Civ. No. 10-922, 201 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62220 (E.D. Pa. June 22, 2010).
Mr. Blum secured a $1.85-million verdict on behalf of his client in the widely-reported case of Joseph and Terry Dwek v. Sun National Bank, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey, Adv No. 07-1697.
Mr. Blum successfully prosecuted and settled a matter on behalf of a New Jersey manufacturer against a Hong Kong-based receiver for breach of contract and tort claims. This included successfully conducting depositions and discovery in Southeast Asia.
Mr. Blum represented banks and leasing companies in lender liability, deepening insolvency, and fraud claims prosecuted by bankruptcy trustees. The U.S. District Court of New Jersey ruled that neither the legislature nor the state courts recognize an independent cause of action known as "deepening insolvency," dismissing the case. Blum and his co-counsel subsequently published articles on the ruling in The New Jersey Law Journal and The Secured Lender. Stanziale v. Sun National Bank (In re Dwek) Civ. Div. 39:09-cv-5046 2010 U.S. Dist. Lexis 3203 (D.N.J. Jan. 15, 2010) and Popular Leasing USA, Inc. v. Forman, et al., Civ. No. 09-2788, Civ. No. 09-2964, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 84138 (D.N.J. Sept. 14, 2009).
Mr. Blum also has experience advising and representing business owners and individuals in employment law matters. He successfully prosecuted and settled a case involving the interaction of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the Family Medical Leave Act, which resulted in a published opinion at Brown v. Dunbar Armored, Inc., Civ. No. 08-3286, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 115572 (D.N.J. Dec. 10, 2009).
Joseph Blum, John Lyons & Sean Wajert, Corporations: Are You Voluntarily Consenting to General Jurisdiction in Pennsylvania?, Westlaw Journal: Corporate Officers & Directors Liability, July 10, 2017.
Joseph Blum & John Lyons, Court Rejects 'Res Ipsa Loquitur Dressed Up as Expert Opinion,' The Legal Intelligencer, February 9, 2017.
Joseph H. Blum & Erin Loucks, Legal Implications of the N.J. Trade Secrets Act, New Jersey Law Journal, April 15, 2013.
Joseph H. Blum, Non-Competes Losing Favor as the Economy Continues to Stumble, Pennsylvania Law Weekly, December 20, 2011.
Joseph H. Blum & Erin Loucks, The Risk of Retaliation: Local Businesses and New Jersey Civilian Criminal Citations, New Jersey Law Journal, August 8, 2011.
Joseph H. Blum & Christine C. McGuigan, Employee Substance Abuse: A Disability Under New Version of the ADA?, The Legal Intelligencer, June 20, 2011.
Joseph H. Blum & Inez M. Markovich, Foreclosure Rescue Transactions: Advice For the Commercial Lender In a Consumer-Focused Environment, The Legal Intelligencer, February 8, 2011.
Joseph H. Blum, Inez M. Markovich & Arthur R. Armstrong, Deepening Insolvency: Losing Its Luster As A Theory of Lender Liability, The Secured Lender, September, 2010.
Joseph H. Blum, Inez M. Markovich & Arthur R. Armstrong, District Court Refuses To Recognize Deepening Insolvency Cause of Action, New Jersey Law Journal, June 28, 2010.
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Joseph Blum, Erin Leffler and Kate Mowll, Personal Jurisdiction Post-Daimler: Recent Developments and Looking to the Future, Jenkins Law Library, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 29, 2017.


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Now that health care reform legislation has had some time to digest let's talk about what we can do. There will be massive changes in the way you think about your health care and you can start now. Some people will form membership groups and hire physicians directly. It is a good idea. We already have medical tourism and as odd as it may sound to some, the results have been great. Some US physicians fly with their patients to locations where there are hospitals and the patients bring their families and undergo medical treatment while on holiday in great island locations. This will become more familiar as people realize they are not going to be approved for some procedures they want as they age. It already happens that people are told they cannot have procedure they want because they are too old and it isn't covered.
Apart from those dire scenes there are active interesting things you can do now so you never need heroic medical care. Bypass surgeries and stents and all that stainless steel will be unnecessary, unneeded if you start taking care of yourself. Actually it really takes three major actions to insure healthy aging. All reducing the reasons people are ill in the first place. Look to these basics, these fundamentals and you will thrive in your later years while avoiding government health care solutions.
Find a doctor who will help you determine your heavy metal load. Tiny bits of lead contribute to high blood pressure and heart problems. Get on a preventive chelation therapy program. That is, a comprehensive intravenous chelation program. Make sure any doctor you go replenishes the nutrient minerals taken out with the chelation treatment. Sadly, some doctors do not recommend the minerals and other nutrients that are essential in a proper program. When you reduce heavy metals you eliminate the reason most heart problems are heart problems; you can visit our website to request more data.
Make sure you lower the levels of past street drugs or medical drugs you may have taken and environmental chemicals like pesticides, food additives and artificial ingredients because these can really mess you up. A comprehensive sauna detoxification program markedly lowers the levels of these substances and prevents neurological problems like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches and a host of other ailments.
Improve your digestion and detoxify your innards. Make sure you eliminate any intestinal candidiasis infections. There are many cleanses you can do, colonics, herbal cleanses, and just plain good eating habits will restore a faulty digestive system. You take in the things you need for health and a good immune system through your gut so you better be in good shape. A good digestive system protects you from bacterial infections and viruses and many other problems. There are interesting diagnostic tests that determine the condition of your digestion and they do not involve scopes!
If you are lowering your heavy metals, reducing the chemical contaminates you carry around, and rebuilding your digestive system you just need a few more things to keep you in good shape. High grade fresh and organic foods with no additives. Fresh foods eaten raw or prepared properly in a smart restaurant or at home. You need to enjoy your food and enjoy the simple things like walks in fresh air and then add the many self-help modalities you are interested in. There are many that contribute to a very happy life indeed. You may need bio-identical hormone replacement as you age.
Happy lives are lived by healthy people who do not need to look to some government-run program to tell them what to do with their health concerns. I cannot wait to look around in ten years to all my friends who are well and happy and escaping the dire ends predicted by the country's "experts" with new ways to deliver disease care.