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Their professional partnership began when Ozeki's manuscript for what became the acclaimed novel My Year of Meats (1998) landed on DeSanti's desk at Viking Penguin. Their third book together, the multilayered A Tale for the Time Being, was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; it won the LA Times Book Award and the Dos Passos Prize.
Through it all, their friendship, which began at Smith in Ann Jones' comparative literature class in 1980, has been the bedrock of their working relationship. "[It's] the shared understanding that our friendship comes first, before anything else," Ozeki says. "Over the years, it has become the testing ground for everything else."
In April, Ozeki, who is teaching at Smith this fall, visited Aspen, Colorado, as the featured guest of literary arts organization Aspen Words, a program of the Aspen Institute. She appeared onstage with her longtime friend and editor. Following are some of Ozeki's comments, excerpted from the conversation with DeSanti.
Follow that voice
"I like to read aloud because novels first come to me as a voice. It's something that I hear, and it's usually the voice of a character, though sometimes it's also the voice of the book itself. Until I actually hear that voice—I can have ideas for plots and things like that—but I can't actually start writing. So in December of 2006, this voice came to me, the voice of this young Japanese schoolgirl … [saying], 'Hi, my name is Nao, and I'm a time being….'"
The Zen of writing
"I've been practicing Zen Buddhism since 2001, when I met my teacher, Norman Fischer, who ordained me in 2010. Zen practice has helped me become a person I can live with. It's the ground for my life and for everything I do, including writing and teaching. Being a priest allows me to share the Zen practice."
Bringing words to life
"I really wanted to read for the audiobook, but I knew that publishers usually use professionals. And so I figured out that if you just put enough Japanese in the book, then they would have to let you do it, right? So that was my strategy. … It was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had in publication. It was literally bringing every single word up through my body again and out into the world. And it was a beautiful, very intimate and wonderful experience."
Inspiration for a character
"In a way, old Jiko [from A Tale for the Time Being] is a strong character because we all have our own inner old Jiko. She's an archetype, the wise elder that we all know. Old Jiko has my mother's sense of humor. You never quite know whether she's joking or whether she's being straight. And my mom was like that right up until the day she died."
Returning to Smith
"As a student, I worked well at Smith and wrote well, too. I'm excited about working with the students in the advanced fiction writing class, and I'm hoping, too, that being on campus will trigger a kind of Pavlovian response in me, and I'll dig in and get serious and get to work on my new novel, so I can set a good example!"
Full transcript at aspenwords.org
SAQ, Fall 2015
A Shared Vision
Carole DeSanti '81, now an executive editor and vice president at Viking Penguin, is known for championing writers like Dorothy Allison, Terry McMillan, and, of course, longtime friend Ruth Ozeki '80. In 2012, she revealed her own writing talents when her novel, The Unruly Passions of Eugénie R., hit the shelves.
In part, Ozeki credits DeSanti's writing skills as a key to their successful working relationship. "What I value most is that Carole is a fellow writer and a fellow novelist, so she understands the creative process from the inside," Ozeki says. "It's the keen, astute quality of her reader's mind, which inspires me to write."
For her part, DeSanti speaks of entering a shared vision as she edits Ozeki's work. "The author/editor relationship is the first connection of writer and reader, which is why it's so important. The only way to go about it is intuitively, and with a genuine connection to the material," DeSanti says. "The 'method,' such as it is, comes out of a shared vision of how to present the world in a way that is beautiful, complicated and full of stories."


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Your Roadmap to Fluency
A proven + tailored French learning system, made by me for you 🙂
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A proven + tailored French learning system, made by me for you 🙂
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Maybe you can relate to some of these:
You've got a lot on your plate and little time, let alone energy, left to study French, once you're done with your day.
You don't have a lot of opportunities to speak French, and when you do, you feel shy or embarrassed. You have to "Frenglish your way" out of situations, or to make a friend speak French for you.
You have a collection of French learning material that's gathering dust, because they're no fun and/or they don't teach anything relevant to your life.
You've tried courses or tutoring before but ugh! Let's just say it didn't have much of a positive impact on your French skills - or your confidence.
It hurts to admit it, but this whole French learning story makes you, a smart and successful person, kinda feel like a failure.
Picture this: you are at a dinner party in Paris with your new French friends, and, over their delicious French food, they are speaking about politics, culture and the state of the world. You participate fully in the conversation, with light and witty comments. Everybody listens to what you say, because you can express your great ideas in perfect French with complete ease. They even laugh at your jokes!
You take a sip of your French wine and realize that you have accomplished what is only a dream for many people like you: being able to speak a foreign language fluently.
Now, when when a cop pulls you over, and asks for license and registration, it's the most routine thing ever for you. You walk in and out of French shops and can run any errand like it was never a big deal.
Are you right now fighting to piece a sentence together, and by the time you have it, the conversation has moved on? Are you scared, not just of cops but of any French speaker?
Do you have the nagging feeling that your "French learning" books and apps just aren't able to get you much closer to this goal? Well, sadly, you're right.
After working 10+ years in the language learning industry, I realised that there is a deep disconnect between how people try to learn French (i.e. with any "tool" that's sold to them through efficient marketing) and what they should really be doing to learn French for real, in real life.
Nobody has ever learned French thanks to an app. Best case scenario, an app can help you, if you know how to use it, as part of a well-thought plan. There is a world of difference between how polyglots use apps and tools to help them learn more languages and how a person learning French as their first language tries to use them, left to their own devices.
Its purpose is to bring you the insider methods that polyglots (like myself) use to learn languages, in a concise and actionable learning plan, created just for you.
Here is how it works from start to finish:
When you click the red buttons on this page, you will be taken to a check out page. After you check out, you will receive a gift code. You can use this code yourself, or gift it to a loved one. It is valid for one year.
The gift code can be redeemed right away by booking an appointment directly in my calendar. You'll get the link to my calendar alongside your code. Choose a time slot for our call that's convenient for you.
Once our call is scheduled, you'll receive a link to a questionnaire. Please fill it out thoroughly, at least 24 hours before our call. This helps me prepare our conversation so we can make the most of our time together.
It's the big day! We have an hour together. I will ask you a few questions and listen attentively to all you will say about your current situation, your French study and your goals. The call is recorded so I can listen again when I prepare Your Roadmap to Fluency, if needed. This recording will never be shared with anyone else.
During our conversation, I will start making suggestions about how you could make your study more efficient. You can also ask me any question you have.
Within 24 hours, you receive Your Personal Roadmap to Fluency, and all its bonuses You're gonna love it!
Being able to implement and stick to your learning plan is the key to your success. To help you with this, I will email you the steps you need to take everyday for a week and then every week for a month. This way, you'll always know what to do and when - and of course I'm only one reply away if you have any question.
You can book it at any time by redeeming your code. In this session you can ask me any question you have, and practice French with me. It's also a great way to get a taste of how working with me on a 6-months package feels.
Just how much work do you have to put in daily or weekly, to make visible progress? You'll be surprised: it's much less than you think. On this page, I tell you exactly what you need to do, how often, and how it can fit smoothly in your existing schedule. We will exploit your commute, your Netflix time (don't worry, you'll still keep watching Netflix during that time) and many other things that you already do.
This section is the real deal. Did you know that the majority of what you could study is completely irrelevant? Even natives only ever use a tiny fraction of their language (of course this fraction is different for everyone, depending on their age, profession, gender, social class, etc.). Because of this, you could literally be stuffing your head with useless words and structures for your whole life without seeing any visible progress. Now, that explains things, doesn't it?
The good news is, in Your Roadmap to Fluency, you will get a list of all you need to study on just one page. And you can say au revoir to all the rest.
That's where all the fun is!
Ok, sometimes I put a grammar book in there. But I swear it's the best grammar book in the world ever and I only give it to people who feel the need to learn grammar. Ergo, if you hate grammar, you won't get it. It's all personalized, remember?
So, on this page you will find real French resources, such as videos and podcasts that have been created for natives who have the same interests as you do. The goal is for you to start using French as a language to do things you like. It's ok if you don't understand much at first. Just think of it as a little French bath for your brain - that also has to do with your tastes and hobbies. Here are some of the interests of my previous students that have been included in their Roadmap to Fluency:
Art - Baseball - Beauty - Books - Biology - Business - Children - Cinema - Comedy - Conscious living - Cooking - Culture - Economics - Entrepreneurship - Expat life - Family - Feminism - Fiction - Fishing & fly fishing - Fitness - Food - France & French culture - French for beginners - Gender - Golf - Health - History - Humour - Language learning - Leadership - LGBTQ+ - Lifestyle - Linguistics -Literature - Make up - Marketing - Minimalism - Mom life - Motivation talks - News - Philosophy - Quebec - Science - Science-fiction - Self-help & self development - Series - Slow living - Stand up comedy - Theater - Travels - Trivia - Veganism - Wine - Woodworking - Yoga
Do you have an exotic hobby or profession that's not in this list? Go ahead and book your session. You know I love a challenge. I have yet to find a topic I couldn't find a French YouTube channel or podcast about.
To help you make the most of Your Roadmap to Fluency and learn French even faster, you will receive the following bonuses:
Because consistency is key, this study tracker will help you make sure that you complete your French learning tasks every day. You'll be amazed at what results you get when you study for 5-10 minutes each and every day.
Your vocabulary notebook is your brain's best friend. It's the place where your new French words live when you haven't assimilated them yet. This guide will help you make the most of this amazing tool. Use the cheatsheet for fast reference.
When you learn a French word, how can you be sure that you learn all there is to know about it? You know, with the article, feminine and plural forms, conjugation types for verbs, etc. You use this guide, that's how. This visual guide shows you everything you need to learn about a word (whether it's a noun, verb, adjective etc.) and what details you need to write down to learn vocabulary the right way. To use on sticky notes, in your notebook, in your flashcard app or wherever you store new vocabulary.
Language exchanges are the best way to have regular French conversation for free: you just exchange this conversation for one in English with your French native partner. There are only two problems:
It's hard to find a partner who is a good fit & is serious and committed
How can you make sure that what you practice with your partner is actually relevant to your real life?
This guide will help you navigate these challenges like a champ. For the most part, it also applies to working with a tutor on platforms like italki, if you prefer this to a language exchange. Use the cheatsheet for a quickstart or future reference.
Created with busy adults like you in mind, this e-course helps you analyze your schedule and reclaim your time. You will learn how to identify and take advantage of 3 different types of moments.
This is the exact same system that I use during our Roadmap to Fluency call to create your personal study plan. Thanks to this e-course, you will be able to upgrade and adapt your study plan by yourself whenever you feel the need to change it up.
This ebook will teach you my personal goal setting process.
Using the SMARTER goal framework, you will be able to set study goals for yourself that feel good and pull you forward
With your Roadmap to Fluency, you can learn French entirely on your own. But you don't have to. Some students rock it with just the Roadmap. Others benefit from weekly or monthly guidance from me. If that's your case, you'll now have a $450 voucher that you can redeem when you purchase you follow-up package. This voucher will be valid until the end of 2019. Plenty of time to decide!
A 60-minute session with me would normally cost at least $150, and they now only come in packages.With your Roadmap, you get one session included. During that session, we can work out the last details that you need sorted to really learn French successfully, on your own with the Roadmap. Or we can kick off your regular study, before you commit to a follow-up package (and then you can apply your $450 voucher towards that package).
This includes Your Roadmap to Fluency + Time for language learning + 6 more bonuses + one 60-min follow up session + 5 weeks email support + $450 off your follow up package
Born and raised in France, I have learned five languages to fluency, which makes me officially a 6-languages polyglot. I also have a master's degree in French language didactics. I have been teaching and helping people learn French since 2004. Since 2016, I have been focusing on developing online French coaching services. This life-long dedication led me to create Your Roadmap to Fluency and its unique French learning process.
Here is the life cycle of the average French learning resource you've bought before:
Brilliant packaging convinces you that it's the best thing since sliced bread, so you buy it.
You open it, try it for a while, find out that it's hard to use/ overwhelming/ not applicable/ why am I learning this?/ boring and not fun.
So you put it on a shelf where it will gather dust. If you're very organised, you put it on the shelf that already collects all your French learning stuff.
Later, you buy something else, hoping that it finally clicks. And the cycle starts again.
Contrary to the tools in your existing collection, Your Roadmap to Fluency is designed for you to use it everyday from the moment you receive it until you are finally fluent (and most likely afterwards too). It is meant to be your companion for your entire journey, and to be updated if it starts losing relevance.
Your Roadmap to Fluency would be very sad if you'd leave it to gather dust, because it has the potential to help you become fluent faster than you can imagine.
Have you ever wondered how polyglots manage to fit many languages in their life along with an often very demanding job, a family, a social life and other hobbies besides languages? Well they've mastered the techniques in Your Roadmap to Fluency. I know this first hand, because I'm one of them.
You travel to French speaking countries and you want to get the real thing, not a watered-down-for-tourists experience.
You live in a French speaking country and you need to speak the language that surrounds you.
Your partner or spouse is a French speaker and you want to connect with their family and culture.
You are raising bilingual children and you don't want to be the only one left out of French conversations.
You need to speak French in your current or future job.
When you follow the advice in Your Roadmap to Fluency, you will:
Start making visible progress immediately.
Feel that what you learn is applicable in your life.
Gain confidence and become able to interact with natives without being shy or embarrassed.
Get used to the regular speed of natives and be able to understand them.
Start thinking in French and become able to participate in conversations without searching for your words.
Enjoy your study and love the resources you use.
Be super proud of your new French skills.
You might be thinking "of course, he thinks French is easy. Easy for him! He's French".
Yes, I am French. That's actually the very reason why I got shipped to the middle of the Alps, where I had the most incredible language learning adventure of my life (so far).
When I was 25, I got my first job abroad, as a French teaching assistant. In Europe, we like to ship young natives to high schools of other countries, so that students can get in touch with actual speakers of the language they learn. We call these natives "language assistants".
I had always wanted to learn German (you should see the collection of dust gathering German resources I had back then!) so I thought it would be a good idea to be a French assistant in Austria.
I was assigned a position in this adorable town named Gmunden, and my life promptly turned into a linguistic nightmare. I knew some German (not much) but 99% of what I heard was local gibberish. They speak a dialect there. I didn't know.
I had to learn to understand the local gibberish AND also learn to speak German (which the locals understood but rarely spoke) to survive there as an expat for a whole school year.
All this to say, I've been in your shoes. It took me a lot of efforts to get through whichever situation I would have to face daily, as an expat in a tiny town. You know, like find a flat, get any weird paper I happen to need, acquire edible food so I don't starve, etc. I had to learn fast and it wasn't easy. Because, you see, nobody told me how to do that. And even with my great track record of learning and teaching languages, I still had a steep learning curve.
As you can see, I survived. Later, I even passed by German B2 certificate.
And the best news? You don't have to suffer like I did. Your Roadmap to Fluency's sole purpose is to make your French learning journey smooth and enjoyable - with a compassionate French learning coach who understands what you're going through. As opposed to, you know, a bunch of villagers who make it clear that you must be really dumb not to naturally understand their gibberish.
Do not get Your Roadmap to Fluency if you are merely curious about French and not committed to learning it. Learning a language is a commitment. Your Roadmap to Fluency will make it easier for you. It will remove all the barriers that you will face in Your French Learning journey, but you still have to do the work. I can make the perfect plan for you, I can show you how and when you have time to learn French and what you should be doing. I can even put you back on track if you fall off. But if you aren't committed, there's nothing I can do for you. There are only ten spots available every month and these should go to students who will do the work and benefit from my expertise.
When you invest in Your Roadmap to Fluency, you're not only getting an amazing, highly personalized French learning plan for yourself. You're also providing me with the resources and informations I need to keep innovating, developing better products and services, and especially better free content that can be used by anyone, no matter if they can afford to spend money on it or not.
I truly believe that learning a second language makes us all more tolerant and more human. I am so proud that I can give people from more than 175 countries access to better French learning methods via my website FrenchFluency.net.
When you choose to work with me personally as a student, you're not only investing in your French skills. As a side effect, you are also helping everyone else improve theirs.
It's very simple: you need a VoIP software, like Skype (free for Windows, Mac and Linus) or FaceTime (Free - mac users only). The Roadmap will be delivered to you per email. All the files I will send you can be opened in your browser (= the software you use to access the internet). Can't get any simpler!
Monday to Saturday, between 1PM and 8PM CET (Paris), which corresponds to GMT (London) 12PM-7PM / ET (US East Coast) 7AM-2PM / PT (US West Coast) 4AM-11AM. Please make sure some of these time slots work for you before booking your spot.
Your Roadmap to Fluency is tailored to fit in your existing schedule. If you are very busy, your study can take as little as 5-10 minutes per day + 1 hour once a week.
Yes! I have some great news for you. To learn French, you don't need to be focused. One of my favourite strategies, which I use often to practice languages, is to zone out in front of a Netflix serie in the language as a way to relax. It's entertaining and amazingly efficient. It's a great way to use the time when your brain has already given up on doing stuff for the day. And if you think of it, it makes total sense: nobodyhas ever seen a baby trying hard to learn a language. And yet they all learn.
Yes! Your Roadmap to Fluency contains super simple and quick daily and weekly activities, as well as a tracker (Bonus #1) to make sure you get them done. Studying consistently has never been this easy.
Yes. Your Bonus#1 "Study tracker" is meant to track your learning activities. Also, in part 2 of Your Roadmap to Fluency, "Content", there is an easy-to-use chart that lets you reevaluate your level as you go. You can use it to track the actual progress of your French skills.
Yes! Your Roadmap to Fluency is designed to fit nicely in your current life, but of course if your circumstances change, it might become less adapted. Whenever this happens, you can (and should) come back to me for a follow up session. Together, we will take into account what has changed and find out which tweaks we need to make, so Your Roadmap to Fluency becomes efficient again. Investing in Your Roadmap to Fluency is the guarantee that you will always have a compassionate coach to turn to when things don't go as planned.
Absolutely! Your Roadmap to Fluency is designed for you to learn real life French, and that also means real life speed. In part 3 of Your Roadmap to Fluency, "Recommended resources", you will find a list of real French resources. I hand pick those for you to make sure that you love what they speak about. And your mission is to get used to their speed, one "French bath for your brain" at a time. Don't worry, I'll give you all the explanations.
Yes! Your Roadmap to Fluency comes with the strategies you need to create these opportunities. Also, the bonus#4 "Ultimate guide to language exchange" is a great resource to find ways to have as many conversations as you want.
Your Roadmap to Fluency is custom-made to be your companion during your French learning journey. It brings you the very techniques and tools that polyglots use to learn several languages and keep them alive, in an easily actionable plan. Your Roadmap to Fluency is nothing like what you've tried before. It is the real deal. Just check out the many testimonials on this page.
Welcome, fellow introvert! Did you know that some experts say that being an introvert is actually an advantage when it comes to learning a language? Our love for books and sitting in solitude leads us to mastering a language very thoroughly and accurately. While it's true that the speaking part isn't as easy for us as for our extroverted peers, when we get over it, we tend to speak way better and more fluently than they do. Many of my polyglot friends are introverts just like myself and we can all confirm that learning French "the introvert way" is a winning strategy. Also, I can assure you that your Roadmap to Fluency will contain a lot of activities that you can do alone, and comparatively few "social" activities.
Trust is at the heart of the coaching relationship. You should never hire a coach that you don't trust. As you can see in the testimonials, my students vouch for me, but if you don't trust me just yet, please take your time to think, and to enjoy more of my free content and email advice. If you have any doubt or question, please email me and we'll take it from there.
If you don't have time to learn French, it means one of two things: Either learning French isn't that important for you. In which case that's cool, you can leave this page and go back to pursuing your actual priorities. Or you just don't know how to manage your time, which is something I take very seriously and address systematically during our Roadmap to Fluency call. So, book this call right now.
Yes. Even though this service wasn't specifically designed for people who have never studied French, I have created Roadmaps to Fluency for complete beginners before and it works.
Yes! Your Roadmap to Fluency will focus on what you need to do to become fluent for good, to enrich your vocabulary, be able to speak with more nuances and know the French culture better. And you'll have a blast doing it. I love working with advanced students! So, by all means, get yourself booked into my calendar.
Yes. After you've received your Roadmap to Fluency, you have two ways to study with me one on one on a regular basis (typically during six months): monthly coaching or weekly coaching. You even have a $450 voucher to apply towards your next package. We will have the opportunity to discuss this together during one our calls.
Absolutely! Your Roadmap to Fluency takes into account your environment. A French speaking spouse (and/or child!) is a great advantage! Your Roadmap to Fluency will include activities to do with your spouse, and even challenges for you and your spouse to complete together.
Learning with a study buddy is one of the best ways to learn French. Congratulations on being on this journey together! Your Roadmap to Fluency is a personal learning plan. This means that it is designed for just one person, but I can make one for each of you, with different recommendations depending on your particularities, and it will feature tasks and challenges for both of you to do together. Plus, I have a referral program, and you'll get a free follow up session if you refer your friend.
No. But I recommend you start with a language and study it seriously before you move on to the next one, in order to avoid confusion. Once you have a good level in a language, it becomes much easier to learn other languages (that's how I became a polyglot!). If you choose to start with French, Your Roadmap to Fluency will teach you efficient language learning strategies that you can later apply to learn other languages faster.
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Remove .xyz File Extension virus (Free Instructions)
.xyz File Extension ransomware is yet another version of Teslacrypt virus. This malicious software is also known as .ecc File Extension virus, .ttt File Extension virus, .vvv File Extension virus, .xxx File Extension virus, or .micro File Extension virus.
.xyz File Extension virus – what happens when it infects the computer?
When this malicious Teslacrypt variation enters the computer, it goes through your system, scanning files and folders, and finds your personal records. It aims to find images, music files, videos, text documents, and other file types. Once it detects such files, it immediately encrypts them. You cannot open an encrypted file. This virus usually makes the victim panic – it is scary to turn the computer on and not be able to access necessary files. Moreover, when this ransomware locks the data, it alters the file names by adding a .xyz extension to them. For example, a file named picture.jpg will be renamed as picture.jpg.xyz.
This virus leaves a message from the cyber criminals after it finishes to encrypt the data. The message looks like this:
Questions about .xyz File Extension virus
To shorten the long story, we want to say that the Teslacrypt criminals demand you to pay a ransom via Bitcoin system in order to get a decryption key. This key is supposed to help you to decrypt the files. Computer security experts advise NOT to pay the ransom. You should not trust cyber criminals; it is very unlikely that they are going to spend any time or put any efforts to help you get your files back.
What to do if this virus attacks a computer?
If you have noticed that some of your files have become inaccessible, you should immediately search for particular components of this virus on your computer and get rid of them as soon as possible. The fastest and safest way to remove this virus is to use an anti-malware program; you can use Reimage Reimage Cleaner (Windows) or Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus (Mac) for that. If you want to uninstall this virus manually, you can find a manual removal guide on the second page of this article.
How to restore the files?
First of all, you should always keep backup copies of your files stored on an external drive. If you have such drive, you can fully recover your system. Before plugging the drive in, make sure you completely remove .xyz File Extension ransomware first.
If you do not keep copies of your files stored on the external drive, it might be very hard or nearly impossible to recover your files, or at least now. Computer specialists are working every day to create decryption tools to retrieve the files locked by ransomware viruses. There are several tools that you can try to get your files back – R-Studio, Kaspersky virus-fighting utilities or Photorec.
How to avoid .xyz File Extension ransomware attack?
- Malicious viruses work like Trojan horses. These viruses are usually masqueraded as simple files, for example, .txt or .doc files. Such malicious files are spread via e-mails. To avoid installing .xyz File Extension malware, you should never open e-mail letters that come from unknown sources.
- Moreover, stay away from suspicious and insecure web domains. You should never try to explore links on high-risk pages (various pornographic, gambling websites, and so on).
- Avoid suspicious proposals to update software, especially the ones that appear in pop-up windows or banners that are inserted to the websites that you visit. These suggestions are usually fake.
How to remove this virus?
We highly recommend deleting malware with a professional removal program, because you are dealing with a RUINOUS virus. You can use one of the anti-malware programs that we recommend. If you still prefer removing this virus manually, follow the steps below:
To remove .xyz File Extension virus, follow these steps:
Remove .xyz File Extension using Safe Mode with Networking
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Remove .xyz File Extension
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete .xyz File Extension removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove .xyz File Extension using System Restore
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
- Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
- Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
- When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of .xyz File Extension. After doing that, click Next.
- Now click Yes to start system restore.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from .xyz File Extension and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner , SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes
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January 22nd, 2016 at 8:23 am
jesus. I gotta backup my files. just in case!
January 22nd, 2016 at 8:24 am
so does having an anti-virus program stop the infection if user opens such e-mail??
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In Memory's Lap
Ideas storm my tiny brain
you won't rest, will you ?
another nudge to the cells
eye should not miss the scene
a twitch in the heightened sense
no whisper even must miss the ear.
I know this scene,
I know this voice…
It beckons me now,
the time is to rise…
Images flash in my heart
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another memory passes through
mind should not miss the details
few muscles move in the face soon
as the smiley tears mark their trail.
I know this memory
I know these tears
It reminds me again
to shed my fears…
Fabrics caress my finger tips
you won't stay still,will you ?
the texture gets crushed by hands
nose should not miss the smell
hairs fall on the nostalgic arms
as they steady the love filled chest.
I know these clothes
I know this aroma
It tells me of ways
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What a fun day!!
The boys were still a little puny from the stomach bug but it didn't stop them from soaking in all the fun toys Santa brought them.
They slept until 9:30!!
He is Paw Patrol Crazy!!
When you're 3....you really do get excited over the small things....
Like a Ninja Turtle Toothbrush!
More Paw Patrol
And this little guy is obsessed with Band-Aid's! He got 2 boxes....I told him he needs to make them last because he won't get anymore until next Christmas if Santa brings him some. He uses 2-3 a day on his make believe boo boos.
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Magical morning!
It was on the top of his list too!
The gator...Maddox is about too big for it but we will squeeze another year or two in! I'm not ready for him to have a real 4 wheeler just yet.
I'm a little late on the North Face trend but I hear they are really warm and thats what I am going for so I am so excited to get one.
Nana and Papaw hooked them up with Panther's sleeping bags....they love them!!
and ornaments that represent them!
We ended up staying home all day. We didn't want to go to our extended family get together and chance spreading the stomach bug germ to the rest of the family. So we finished out the night with some Connect Four!
It was a great day and I loved spending it with my people. These are the best days! Thank you God for blessing us!


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In this solo episode, Laura shares how to travel safely with chemical sensitivity and mold illness. In this episode you'll learn:
- How to scout for a hotel or AirBNB that will be safe for you. I forgot to verbally mentioned the pros and cons of an AirBNB / VRBO/ HomeAway type rental in the podcast. I've only stayed in these type of rentals twice - both times they were beyond amazing and accommodating to my needs. I think if you can find a host who is willing to divulge all the information you want, is sensitive to your needs (and is sensitive themselves is even better) then you might be able to find an awesome place. Many hosts are very invested in their rentals and know a lot about the buildings, so you may be able to get even more information out of them. The risk to these types of rentals is that you're typically locked in for the full fee if it ends up not working out for you.
- Tips for what to bring along to decrease chances of having a reaction.
Please remember to consult your own doctor regarding your healthcare. This podcast is not intended as medical advice.
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Unfortunately, due to the inevitable exams (and I am sure many would empathise), my aim of a post each day will not be possible for the next few weeks. After that, it would be books as usual. Till then, happy reading to one and all!
Also, a link to an interesting discussion I entered on another blog:
Albert Camus, KSR, and the Myth of Sisyphus


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On Saturday October 8, MSC 2016 winners Laura King (soprano) and Jonathan Wilson (piano) will perform Mietta in Focus at the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival. We are excited to facilitate this recital with the support of the Williamson Foundation.
The recital of Art Song will take place from 10am at the Port Fairy Lecture Hall. Laura and Jonathan will be performing an hour-long program of varied pieces. For more information and to book tickets, please visit http://portfairyspringfest.com.au/event/mietta-in-focus/


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Three months ago my husband moved out. Two months ago, I filed papers for a divorce. One month ago, I spent any spare time in bed trying to wrap my head around the failure of my marriage. And last week, I dragged myself up, put a smile on a my face and started to refocus. And now that smile has become real.
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Our next stop is One Utama shopping mall in Petaling Jaya. Know what? I have been to this place for umpteen times already and still I don't know the way till today! My sense of direction is really hopeless when it comes to recognizing roads. Thank goodness for my good friends, we managed to come and join in the Halloween atmosphere here...…Continue
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Magnificent Monday - it is magnificent to not to sweat a major purchase.
Each Monday throughout the month of October, will be dealing with the topic - "Never let them see you sweat." We have already dealt with industry conferences, job interviews, …Continue
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Zaffron was telling me about a girl at school. She's been confused, unsure if the girl likes her or not. This conversation, of course, took place in the bathroom. (The second most popular conversation venue next to the car.)
Zaffy: Mom, Mary was mean to me 2 days ago. She was mean to me ysterday. But today she was nice.
Me: Maybe she…Continue
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Printcopia Review and Giveaway
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I must have done something good in a past life (I am far too cynical and selfish for it to be due to anything I've done in this one) because, THANK THE LORD, The Poop slept for around three hours of the four we were in flight. Now, before I get stuck into today's moan, hear this - I'm glad she slept. I'm grateful she slept. I understand that it could have been a damned sight worse. But.
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Arlette Gaffrey's Behind the Columns is a well-written, compelling historical novel about the romance between a young Creole belle and a handsome, charismatic New Yorker.
New Orleans, 1847.
Having lost both her parents at an early age, Désirée Bordeaux lives with her grandfather, a man with a weakness for drink and gambling. When he suddenly…Continue
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Serene Sunday - you can find serenity by knowing when to encourage.
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Serene Sunday - you can find serenity by knowing when to encourage.
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Work-at-home mothers do not equate to being isolated. Well, slightly yes
But being able to connect with people is still very possible. There are the various social networking sites and messengers providing voice, chat and video connections. All of these, I have utilized when I started working from home.
So aside from my current friends, I have been able to gain…Continue
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I had a bad day. It started first thing. I misjudged while backing my car into a parking spot at work. Actually, to be more accurate,
I slammed my husband's brand-new electric vehicle into a wall.
The day kinda went downhill from there.…
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This post is to all my bloggers located within this area Type 1 Hurricane Sandy!!!
I currently reside in the Philadelphia metropolitan area not to far from center city. I am a part of a small nit community of parents... which we are stacking up enough…Continue
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I hope to find some new friends here. I have a few questions I have a new book out, and wondered if it is ok to share here on the blog?
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Sensational Saturday – it is sensational to escape your family at Starbucks.
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I guess my way of preparing for an emergency is to blog about it – sort of like, as I've previously noted, my friend Cyndi's way of coping with a crisis is to throw a party. (See "The Norsemen Cometh.") In fact, I hope to row over to Cyndi's house tomorrow afternoon for one of her bashes in my Hawaiian shirt and toss back a couple of stiff Hurricanes. In the meantime, I thought I'd better post an entry…Continue
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I am humbly grateful to the wonderful bloggers out there who have given my latest YA thriller, SHELTERED, tremendous support by posting interviews, promo's, excerpts, links, and reviews this month. So far about 40 YA book review websites have participated in my "virtual book tour" with another 100 scheduled to post through the first of the year. Wow, I am awed by their enthusiasm.
I have…Continue
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Read Review Here: http://www.thepiggytoes.com/2012/10/27/personal-creations-canvas-bookcase/
I had good intentions to get crafty with Roman's old bookcase for his new construction room (<– Check it out!) until I got a hold of a can of spray paint (which didn't go as planned)… and…Continue
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It's Saturday
morning afternoon. And because I haven't actually made it outside of the house or gotten a lot of work done today, I feel like a total slacker. But when I look at things in all reality, I've been an uber productive domestic diva. I've done two loads of laundry, picked up our entire house (minus my office, that's a monster to tackle another day…), gotten an hour long barre workout in, showered, gone through half my emails, fully made the bed (for the second time…
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These anti-aging tips for women will work for men, too! Here's how to look younger and feel young again from, Cheryl Forberg, the nutritionist for NBC's The Biggest Loser. Her anti aging tips are simple and effective…
"The body is a sacred garment. It's your first and last garment; it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honor." ~ Martha Graham.
Treating your body with respect, love, and acceptance increases your mind-body connection, and will help you look and feel young! If you're serious about turning back the clock, read The Official Anti-Aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You.
Here are Forberg's three anti-aging tips for women that will help you look and feel like a young teenager again…
1. Drink lots of water to keep your skin healthy. Staying well hydrated keeps your skin's cells plump and firm. When you don't drink enough water, your skin will get dry and wrinkled. Think of a bunch of grapes: firm and smooth and fresh. Leave them in a hot, dry environment so they lose their fluid, and what do you get? Raisins . . . soft, deeply wrinkled raisins. This image probably oversimplifies what happens to your skin's cells when you don't drink enough water, but the point is that your body is filled with fluid. You need to be constantly replacing it.
Plus, water washes toxins out of your body, helps bring nutrients to your cells, and keeps all your processes working properly — on the inside and the outside of your body. You've probably heard this anti aging tip for women before — because it works.
2. Eat foods rich in antioxidants, to fight free radicals. Your skin has a natural antioxidant system to neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage. However, as you get older, your antioxidant protection drops, particularly in sun-damaged skin. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help protect your skin and keep you looking and feeling younger. Antioxidants are one of the best anti aging tips for women because they help keep your skin looking and feeling young.
According to a paper in a 2006 issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers around the world are searching for ways to prevent the skin damage — particularly skin cancer — resulting from free radicals. Laboratory work indicates that antioxidants such as green and black tea, resveratrol (found in grapes), the spice curcumin (also known as turmeric), and vitamin C may prove to be helpful in protecting your skin and reducing wrinkles and rashes. It's easy to forget about protecting the health of your insides because you can't see them. Let your skin be a constant reminder to make healthy choices to reduce signs of aging.
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Southern Living includes Martin's in Top 50 Southern Barbecue Joints
If there's any publication on all things Southern, y'all know it's Southern Living. They've been sharing the good Southern word since 1966 and they know a thing or two when it comes to the flavors of the Southeast. We've been big fans for as long as we can remember and it still revs our engines up when they take the time to notice little ol' us!
Robert Moss has been a contributing writer for SL since 2014 and way back then he began eating his way through the South, focusing on the quintessential southern feast: Bar-B-Que. Moss published a list of the best barbecue joints after 1 year of eating, and now following his 2nd year of bingeing on smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, and spicy chicken wings...he's published an extended version: The South's Top 50 Barbecues in 2016.
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When you concentrate your energy purposely on the future possibility that you aspire to realize, your energy is passed on to it and makes it attracted to you with a force stronger than the one you directed towards it.
Pastor's Message
First Congregational Church of Naples is an exciting church. In so many ways it exemplifies what a church should be in terms of the feeling of welcome, affirmation, and love that are so much a part of the church. The profile of our congregation is a wide and inclusive one, but everyone feels at home and a part of this dynamic and growing congregation.
The motto of our church is "A Positive Church with a Positive Message." Anyone who enters our doors will feel the positive vibes even before they enter as they will be warmly greeted at the door and immediately feel a sense of warmth, love, and joy once inside the church. So often churches spend too much time talking about negative issues and even making people feel bad and unworthy. We believe the most positive person who ever lives was Christ himself. He always saw the good in people and even when they failed, he tried to lift them up again.
Every service is geared around some positive theme that is applicable to life. For me it is most important that when people leave the church they can feel in their heart, "It was good to have been in the house of the Lord."
I hope you will visit us soon and allow the experience of positive worship to fill your cup with love and joy.
Rev. Les Wicker, Pastor


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Eagle River has a rich history and a bright future because it is "home" to so many. Home always has and always will have a special place in people's hearts. Dorothy, toward the end of her adventures in Oz, came to the conclusion, "There's no place like home." Those acquainted with Eagle River would heartily agree!
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Dr. Schwebel joined BioView in 2002 as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing and was appointed as President and CEO in 2009. Dr. Schwebel has more than 20 years of experience in senior management positions in leading Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic Companies. Prior to joining BioView he served as President of Mennen Medical Ltd., a medical device Company with yearly sales of 30M$.
Dr. Schwebel received his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from City University of New York and his B. Sc. in Chemistry from Brooklyn College.
Mr. Harari is one of BioView's founders. Previously he was the Software Engineering Manager at Neuromedical Systems Israel (NSIL), where he led a team of software engineer experts in the development of advanced algorithms for image processing. Prior to NSIL, Mr. Harari was a Research Fellow at the IBM Research Lab, Israel, and developed efficient sort and merge algorithms for use in the development of a high performance, cross-platform sort application.
Mr. Harari received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, both with honors, from The Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
Mr. Kutas joined BioView in 2007 and has more than 25 years of experience in multinational Medical Device companies. David served in senior management positions in Research and Development, Marketing and Sales and also served as President of Mennen Medical Inc. in the United States. Prior to joining BioView, he was the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Life Care Systems Division at Analogic Corporation.
David received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Mrs. Marina Wolfson joined BioView in 2010. Mrs. Wolfson's experience includes working with large pharmaceutical and hi-tech companies, as well as venture capital funds. Prior to joining BioView, Mrs. Wolfson worked as a senior auditor at Ernst & Young, an international auditing and business advisory firm.
Mrs. Wolfson, a C.P.A, holds a B.A in economics and accounting (with honors) and an MBA (with honors, specialty – finance) from Ben-Gurion University.
Mr. Kfir joined BioView in 2004 as a Research Associate. He was soon promoted to Senior After-Sales Support Engineer, and over the past decade has filled various managerial positions including After-Sales Support Manager, Marketing Manager for the North America region as well as World Wide Product and Application Manager. Mr. Kfir was appointed to the position of VP Marketing at BioView in 2014, and has since been developing the company's marketing strategy to support new business collaborations and establish new distribution partnerships.
Mr. Kfir received his B.Sc. degree in Biotechnology Engineering, from The Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva.
Mrs. Inbal Shmula Hillel joined Bio View in 2011. Mrs. Hillel's experience includes managerial positions in Operations, Purchasing and Logistics in both Medical Device organizations and Low-Tech industry.
Mrs. Hillel was appointed to the position of VP Operations and QA Manager is responsible for the leading the Supply Chain, QA and IT activities in Bio View.
Mrs. Hillel holds a BA degree from Ruppin Academic Center with honors and an MA degree in Industrial Management from Bar Ilan University.


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Spicy Salmon Tartare Salad
February 11, 2015 by Emily
It's not easy these days to find a recipe that doesn't make me sigh with exhaustion. By the time I've gotten home from work, made it to the gym, showered, and hit the grocery, the back of my eyelids sound much more appealing than anything my kitchen.
When I stumbled upon this recipe, I got out of my slump. You've probably heard me talk (or write) before about my love for Quinciple, an un-traditional grocery delivery that brings farm fresh produce and unique products to your doorstep. This week, I opened my box to discover a massive package of Sitka Salmon meat. I felt overwhelmed at first until I saw how easy this salmon tartare recipe really was. It involved little to no prep and was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend you make this and doctor it up on a bed of greens for a top notch salad.
- 1/2 Avocado
- 12 ounces Wild Keta Salmon
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise, preferably asian-style like kewpie
- 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- Mixed greens for serving
- Drain salmon burger meat on a paper towel lined plate, pressing to absorb any excess moisture.
- Use a chef's knife to mince the salmon finely or briefly pulse in a food processor to desired texture. A mixture of textures can be nice, with half of the salmon chopped finely and the remaining half left relatively coarse.
- Combine sriracha, mayonnaise, soy sauce and in a bowl with the salmon.
- Serve with avocado slices and extra sriracha drizzled over top, if you like. Make this into a simple salad, serving with mixed greens.


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Welcome to the first edition of our newly launched Keys Kids Digi News! Here we'll keep you updated on upcoming events and activities taking place in centre that we think your kids will LOVE!
Join us on Monday 12 March for our monthly Tiny Tots Storytime and Craft Session, held by our friends from Clarkson Library in the Food Court! This fun and interactive storytime and themed craft session is oodles of fun for the little ones and is great opportunity for them to make new friends!
When: 10:30am, Monday 12 March
Where: The Food Court
Cost: FREE!
Be rewarded for bringing your little ones along to our monthly Tiny Tots Story Time and Craft Session! Simply pick up your Keys Kids Club Card from the Information Desk and present it at the next Tiny Tots Storytime and Craft Session to receive a stamp. Once you've been to 5 Tiny Tots Storytime and Craft sessions you'll receive a FREE gift for your little one PLUS a hot drink/coffee voucher for you to enjoy as well!
Eat out, chill out and entertain the kids at Thursday Dine Time. Taking place every Thursday through March, April and May, Thursday Dine Time is the perfect outing for the whole family!
For the chance to WIN a $50 Ocean Keys Gift Card, simply click the link below to download and print off your colouring in page, then hand in your finished creation to the Information Desk before Tuesday 20 March to go in the draw to win a $50 Ocean Keys Gift Card!
Don't forget to include your contact details on the back so we can let you know if you've won! The winner will be contacted on Wednesday 21 March.
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Living On The Road: Showering Outside
Something we recently discovered was showering outside our rig. Like most RVs, ours came with an outside shower. But we never used it except to wash the dogs or rinse something off. We kept waiting for the right combination of circumstances to be able to shower outside: weather and privacy. It wasn't until we arrived in Hurricane, UT that the stars aligned. The weather warmed up and our boondocking site positioned the outside shower side of the Toaster away from traffic. Our slide also acts like a wall and sheltered us from curious eyes and chilly wind.
Why Shower Outside?
I love standing outside in the sunlight showering. Showering indoors is a chore, but when I shower outside it's freeing and invigorating. And the views are usually amazing! It also happens to be more practical to shower outside because our hot water heater tank in the kitchen (which supplies the outside shower water) is a 3 gallon tank and heating that up takes around 20 minutes rather than our 7 gallon tank in the bathroom that takes around 40 minutes to heat. As I mentioned in my previous shower post, we don't use anywhere close to 7 gallons to shower. So, from an electricity usage standpoint it makes more sense to heat up the smaller hot water heater to shower with. Any hot water that's left will then be used to wash dishes.
What's Our Outside Shower Setup?
Jerud and I are still debating if we want to get a folding table so in the meantime we're using what we've got for our outside shower setup. In place of a table to put our soap and shampoo, we use the blue bins that we have in the back of the truck that hold tools, recycling, and whatnot. We stack two up so it's high enough to reach our shower stuff. Sure it's not pretty, and yes I'd love to have a pretty setup, but it gets the job done. We place our camp chair next to our "table" to hold our towels and clothes. The most important question is what do we stand on? We didn't want to stand directly on the ground because our feet would get muddy/sandy and the water would splash back up covering our legs with dirt. We also didn't want to buy something to stand on but rather use what we already have. A tarp was the best solution we came up with (for now). We place one of our tarps on the ground to stand on while we shower. The tarp collects the water and after we've showered we pick it up by the corners and scatter the water across the ground away from the Toaster.
Leave No Trace
One of the things we keep in mind when it comes to showering outside is minimizing our impact on the public lands that we stay on. We practice Leave No Trace all the time, whether it's boondocking with the Toaster, hiking, or cycling - and showering outside is no exception. In general we like to use shampoos and soaps that are made of natural ingredients. Between the two of us we use: Dr. Bonners (soap); diluted vinegar (conditioner); baking soda and water (shampoo); C & Co. All Natural Body Goods (soap); and Lush (shampoo bar). But keep in mind that just because it's a natural ingredient and biodegradable, it doesn't automatically mean it's safe to be discarded straight onto the dirt ground. For example, soaps or shampoos that contain a lot of salt aren't good for soil, especially in arid areas where the salt level is already high. Also, a big misconception is that biodegradable soaps/shampoos are safe to use in lakes, rivers, creeks, etc. NOT TRUE. Biodegradable ingredients need soil to properly break down and some of those ingredients are harmful to the water, aquatic plants and animals (check out the links below for more info).
We don't shower outside if we're less than 200 ft. from a body of water (creek, river, lake, etc.) – luckily in this case it's rare that we park the Toaster anywhere near that close to water. We scatter our shower water on hard ground vs. on plants. And we don't shower outside regularly, because having anything but plain water dumped onto the soil can be harmful when done too frequently. We also never toss any of our kitchen gray water outside because of the food particles and grease that is in the water.
Do you shower outside? If not, what do you use your outside shower for?
Here are some interesting links for additional reading:
Ask Umbra: Is it OK to Lather Up in the Lake with Biodegradable Soap?
10 Natural Soaps That Are Good For Animals, the Environment and You


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Photos by Torrey Bailey except where noted
There's one word often used to describe Hillcrest: fabulous. It's proudly flaunted by residents and written in rainbow across advertisements. This neighborhood is known for its personalities and pours, both of which are strong. Here, boozy brunches take place every day of the week at a slew of favorite stops such as Hash House a Go Go, Snooze or Fig Tree Cafe. Regardless of the time of day, locals are clinking glasses and bobbing heads to Top 40 remixes. An inviting energy attracts people of all shapes, colors and preferences to this noted LGBTQ community. Although now vibrant, Hillcrest was once home to a low-socio-economic, high-age demographic. As the '60s came and went, so did that generation, creating a platform for change and sparking the onset of a movement. Aside from its affordability, Hillcrest was attractive because the mature population hadn't generated much foot traffic, meaning there were fewer chances for anti-LGBTQ confrontations on the streets in a time of discrimination, according to the San Diego History Center. While northern Balboa Park popularized as a meeting ground for gay men, bars and restaurants started popping up nearby to cater to them. Each step contributed to Hillcrest's role as an LGBTQ safe haven. Since 1993, it's been the focal point of San Diego Pride week and, today, remains a year-round hub of acceptance.
Despite fuss over its 2011 makeover from pink neon tubing to LED luminosity, the red-and-white landmark neighborhood sign hanging above University and Fifth avenues marks the neighborhood's core. Beneath it, couples stroll hand in hand, men jog shirtless and pride stands strong.
Grant Foreman — Go-Go Dancer at Rich's
Monday through Friday, he's a personal trainer for his company Grant Foreman Fitness. But several Saturdays a month, he's onstage, rocking his scarcely covered hips to the thumping bass line at Rich's (1051 University Ave.), one of Hillcrest's gay nightclubs. He's been hanging there since he was just 16 years old, living in a studio behind the club and flashing his fake ID to get in. Now 34, he's been working the crowd professionally for seven years. "I'm the same person when I'm dancing on a box as I am dancing on the floor," he says. "There are other dancers who have names, but this is just Grant in his underwear." Although he says he moves his hips a lot, his go-to move is bending over and giving a little shake when he needs to catch a quick breath. "There's nothing worse than a bored stripper face," he says. His mastered moves aren't an invitation to cross boundaries though. He's talking to you, bachelorette parties. "At least once a night, I have to give the educational go-go speech, saying, 'All right girls, this is how it works.'" The dancers just want a dose of R-E-S-P-E-C-T to complement their hard-earned tips.
Chris Shaw — MO's Universe Owner
Anyone who's been to Hillcrest would recognize at least one of Shaw's restaurants. Urban MO's, Baja Betty's, Gossip Grill and Hillcrest Brewing Company are all a part of MO's Universe, which was named after slang used in a famous TV show. "Everyone in Will and Grace would go, 'Look at that mo,' and we just kind of picked up with the 2000s kitschy word of 'mo.'" But this restaurant group is more than the sum of its parts. "We can't have a strong business unless we have a strong community," he says. "We kind of practice what we preach, so we're all involved in boards and committees and anything that we can do to better Hillcrest." This includes fundraising for the permanent Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Avenue and Normal Street, which was erected in 2012. "It was great to see one of our managers take it on and create something like that," he says. "You look at the flag and you feel proud that we have that symbol for Hillcrest, and it keeps our community our community. It has become a social gathering point." Moving forward, Shaw hopes to see the neighborhood with cleaner streets and shuttles that go between bars in Hillcrest and downtown.
Carolina Ramos — Chief Diversity Officer, The San Diego LGBT Community Center
"One of the things we've always said here at The Center is embrace all of who you are," she says. "That includes your culture, your religion, your sexual orientation, your spirituality." Ramos describes a one-stop shop of acceptance, where counseling, direct client services, education and support groups are at the ready. She specializes in Latino services, which she says is a family affair. "It's not like we just have José as our client. We have José and his mother and his siblings and las abuelas. That's the way we work." Whether the client is in the hospital, in hospice care or going to court, she's there, all the while being respectful of culture. "We never start a meeting without food because for us, food is important," she says. "That's where you break bread, that's where you talk about stuff that's very intimate and personal." Ramos also works to eliminate racism and promote equal human rights throughout the entire community. "We don't have the luxury of leaving our brown skin at the door, or our accent, or the language that we speak, or our spiritual beliefs."
Jolene LaSalle
Even with Revivals closing back in December, Hillcrest has a rep for upcycled fashion. Lost and Found, Flashbacks and Buffalo Exchange are known for their marked-down, gently used goods. But, there are also traditional, ultra-affordable thrift shops such as Goodwill or the Baras Foundation Thrift Shop (1455 University Ave.), which is where Jolene LaSalle was flipping through the racks on a Friday afternoon. "The only things I don't buy at thrift stores are underwear and shoes," she says. She holds an $8.99 purple evening gown from David's Bridal against her patterned blouse that she also got at Baras. "Even if I don't buy anything, I'm usually in at least one thrift store every day." But it's not only about getting a good deal for LaSalle. She's budgeting for her newly established womanhood and finds that the thrift store's $1.49 bras are a bargain. "Right now, with being in transition, the girls are still growing," she says. She's been shape shifting through multiple sizes in months, and the discounts allow her to expand her own wardrobe inexpensively. "I also am stocking up on grungies because there are days when you are working around the house, and you don't want to wear your Joan Collins," she laughs. LaSalle plans to donate and sell back the clothes she's outgrown since starting her transition in December, and hoping to help other shoppers feel fabulous and frugal.
With a slogan like "home of the three-fingered pour," Gossip Grill (1220 University Ave.) takes the cake as having the wildest, tounge-in-cheek-(or wherever)-iest drink menu in the 'hood. Staff writer Torrey Bailey and web editor Ryan Bradford tried some of their cocktails, and here are their thoughts:
First round: Ménage-à-Twat (piña colada) and Pussy Punch (vodka with lots of fruit juices)
RB: The Ménage-à-Twat is super sweet, super boozy. It feels like I could drink one of these every day this summer, despite it being my eventual cause of death.
TB: This Pussy Punch is very juicy.
TB: No, I mean, like, POG juice.
RB: Pogs??
TB: Passionfruit, orange and guava.
RB: Oh.
Second round: Ginger Snatch (ginger-infused whiskey, bitters and ginger ale) and Clam Slammer (spiced rum and ginger ale).
RB: Ginger Snatch is really good! *hic*
TB: The Clam Slammer is strong. Maybe the name means it's gonna make you sloppier? Like, balls-slapping-type shit.
RB: Haha!
TB: Haha!
RB: *accidentally knocks over water cup*
—Ryan Bradford
"Dougie the Gnome"
Bartender and musician Andrew Barajas certainly didn't expect the "Before I Die I Want to..." chalkboard art installation on the side of Alibi (1403 University Ave.) to become as iconic as it has. "Seriously, I only thought it would last six months," admits Barajas. Resembling Bart Simpson's ever-changing punishment scene from The Simpsons opening credits, the mural celebrates its fourth anniversary this month. The chalkboard was inspired by a Candy Chang art piece that was originally installed on an abandoned house in New Orleans (the artist gave permission to others to duplicate the piece in other cities). Just as famous is Alibi employee "Dougie the Gnome," who dons a handmade gnome outfit and cleans the board daily. Barajas has seen a wide variety of wishful writings over the years, but his favorite will always be the first one. "My little daughter Emma was the first one to write on it," Barajas says. Her hope? To swim with dolphins. Awwww .
Some of the best, worst and downright entertaining musings from the "Before I Die I want to.." chalkboard wall:
Photo by Candice Eley
Record City
If you're a vinyl collector, and you happen to find yourself on Sixth Avenue in Hillcrestóor, let's be honest, if you're just in San Diego County—rummaging through the endless rows of new and used LPs in Record City's (3757 Sixth Ave.) crates is a necessary addition to your itinerary. And if you're a crate digger from the old school, then I likely can't teach you anything; may you be on your record-hunting journey. But considering the recent resurgence in interest in vinyl, here are a few tips worth imparting for those looking to expand their collection. First things first: Save the new releases for last. Unless you're specifically seeking something out or it's a new release Friday, put that off. Go directly to the "Just In" bins, where the shop keeps its newly purchased acquisitions. This is where you'll find the sought-after rare jazz, funk, punk and other gems that get nabbed quickly. I recently found a copy of A Charlie Brown Christmas on vinyl—you're jealous. Next, look by genre—R&B, classic rock, metal, indie—it'll take some time to find the real gems, but they're in there. Only then, once you've exhausted your search, can you look through the new items. Chances are you won't be leaving empty handed.


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"Not wanting to intrude is my biggest challenge. To be able to communicate honestly what I want 'to take' from my protagonists so that they will feel safe enough to want to give it to me."
Dalia Castel is an Israeli filmmaker based in Berlin. She grew up in Jerusalem and studied film editing in Tel Aviv. In 1998, her work on the award winning movie "Urban Feel" (dir: Jonathan Sagall) was rewarded with a nomination for the Israeli Oscar – as the youngest editor ever. One year later she moved to Rome where she lived for 7 years working as an editor, and starting her directing career before finally settling down in Berlin in 2005.
From 2002 until 2007 she worked in collaboration with the Italian filmmaker Alessandro Cassigoli. Under the name "gotandafilm" they made various documentaries among them "Good Times" (2005) which won awards in more than 15 film festivals around the world, including Full Frame (US) and Dok Festival, Leipzig.
From 2007 until now she is working in Berlin for various productions, among them GEO 360 of arte. At the same time she independently produced and directed the film "jerusalem for cowards" that won the "Preis der Autoren" of the Autorenstiftung in Frankfurt am Main 2014 and Best Feature Film in Boddinale festival 2015 and was screened as part of the exhibition "Welcome to Jerusalem" at the Jewish museum in Berlin.
Her approach to story telling is deeply influenced by her experience as an editor. Dalia is less interested in linear narratives than in the possible connections and analogies between different materials, she is curious to explore new ways of expression, that can go beyond the rigid format of conventional documentary making.
In 2017 together with Corrine Kitzis, Dalia founded "Mull and Kiez" a company for mixed media - animation for social media.
Creating video campaigns ready for marketing.


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Prediction for People Born on November 2, 11, 20 and 29
Zodiacal Influence on People Born on November 2, 11, 20 and 29
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The basic foundation of the character and disposition of persons born on the 2nd, 11th or 20th of November is described in preceding pages for persons born in November. The Moon being in its "Fall" in this Sign of Scorpio in the House of Mars negative brings about a very peculiar combination and one full of the most contradictory conditions.
This is by no means a good position for the Moon to occupy; in consequence, persons born on the above dates in November should very carefully examine their tendencies in order to make the best out of their lives. They should, above all, make every effort to be decisive in their decisions, and more self-reliant.
One of their marked peculiarities in that they find it almost impossible in their early years to decide what career they ought to follow. They have plenty of talent for artistic or imaginative work, but they are too much inclined to live in a dreamland all their own, and not make a practical use of what might be genius if it got a chance of cultivation.
They are disposed to trust to the help of others to get them through, and consequently have many bitter disappointments and find life a very hard battlefield for which, as a rule, they are totally unprepared.
Women born on the dates mentioned, as a rule, suffer more than men. They are so highly emotional and sentimental they generally many the wrong man and go on unwittingly to their own doom. Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, born November 2nd, is an example of this type. She married the king, but every action of her life paved the way to the guillotine.
Both sexes born on the dates quoted are inclined to' lose themselves in a maze of romance and pay too high a price for so-called love. They are easily attracted to there opposite sex, but the ties of affection rarely last. The sharp rocks of the Divorce Court may bruise their flesh for the time being, but as a rule they make the same mistakes of judgment over and over again.
And yet what successes such persons could be if they would make the effort to control the sentimental side of their nature and allow anyone of their hidden talents to come to the surface. Think of the poets, painters, writers or musicians that these dates in the Sign of Scorpio conceal. If you were born on one of them, I most earnestly advise you to concentrate your mind on some one object. First win success in some one thing, then you can play with the butterfly of romance as much as you like.
You will be inclined not to be robust or physically very strong. You should husband your strength as much as possible and not overstrain your nervous system, which you will be inclined to do. You will be disposed to suffer from internal debility, and weakness or inflammation of the sex organs. The passages of the nose, throat and ears are likely to cause trouble, restlessness at night and insomnia are also prone to occur. You will be so over-sensitive that unhappy surroundings will have a bad effect on your health.
You will be liable to have extreme fits of mental depression that you should make every effort to overcome. If born on November 29th, at the commencement of the incoming Sign of Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, you will be much more positive in your character and more fortunate in carrying out your plans to a successful issue.
Important numbers and dates
are those that come under the "twos" and "sevens" and all their series such as the 2nd, 7th, 11th, 16th, 20th, 25th and 29th, of any month of the year.
To increase your magnetic vibrations you should wear in some part of your clothing the colors belonging to your planets, which are: All shades of green, creams and white, All shades of dove-grays, pastel or electric colors. Your "lucky" jewels are green jade, pearls and moon stones and rubies.
The most important or climacteric years in your life are the 2nd, 7th, 11th, 16th, 20th, 25th, 29th, 34th, 38th, 43rd, 47th, 52nd, 56th, 61st, 65th and 70th. You are likely to be much attracted to persons born in the series of your own numbers, the two hyphen seven (27), together with its inter-changeable numbers, the one hyphen four (1-4) in any month of the year.
Unless you are extremely prudent and careful, you will have much anxiety over money matters. You may gain at times wealth and property by your own efforts or by marriage, but such good fortune is not likely to last. You could make money by developing your own talents, and not by relying on the promises of others.


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