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Rise of the Supermarket Wedding Cake
Wendy Bounds talks with Alyssa Abkowitz on how supermarkets are diving into wedding cakes, and Tony Olivera looks at current dominance of New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey.
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Posted by Brian from Shawnee on October 04, 2004
In Reply to: On the margins posted by David FG on October 04, 2004
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: On the periphery - the minor details, not central to the deal, will change.
If I may say so, I believe an American would use the word "marginally" instead of "on the margins". The latter sounds distinctly British to me.


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Today, I am going to share with you one of my FAVORITE fun recipes. I feel like A Little Glitter has turned into a health blog lately, and that is not a totally accurate view of my life. I do exercise regularly and eat good for you foods a lot of the time, but I am also a huge believer in moderation and enjoying life. I have a child. She doesn't want to eat kale for every meal, and frankly, neither do I. I think that if you watch what you eat most of the time, there is definitely room in there for treating yourself. Enter…the Twice Baked Bacon Cheddar Potato. Continue reading


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Johnson's Notes on the New Testament
By B.W. Johnson
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Incongruous Self Love
June 18, 2017
Be a whistle blower on yourself! Many live in their skins incompatible with their higher self or self love of the inner. Not being harmonious in behavior with yourself and others is always a good time to stop, and take a deep look at yourself.
It's a good thing to ask others what they would 'correct' about you! Of course, the 'real you' needs no correction. All corrections are to better steer you to that perfect you. Corrections? Corrections of bad habits that you don't acknowledge or if you do, one's that follow you around every day. 'Accept me as I am' is just a selfish excuse to demand that you are censuring another from selective communication, and a refusal to grow in self love or give that love to others, and/or receive it without conditions.
Many put a 'fear shield' around themselves to protect from anyone questioning their bad habits, or offering suggestions on improving connections with others. Often it stems from child abuse, poor parenting, and/or traumas that haven't been dealt with. Being blind to ignoring the use of developmental skills has karmic implications, often without being seen as a consequence. Life is a bumpy road if you assume nothing personal needs improving. It's the 'spiritual thing to do' to self examine, or have others help you see how self improvement could clear your life path. Some have abilities like allowing monetary survival skills to over shadow escaping so called demons that cling to their personal lives. As former New York City Mayor Ed Koch use to say to people of the city, 'How am I doing so far'?
As you go through life, certainly you buy new clothes to replace the ones that no longer serve you in the way they once did. More important than the outer clothes you wear, are the inner clothes of attitudes and habits that don't make you feel as well as you could imagine. Are you happy, excited, grateful, and often feeling love from within? If not, it's time to 'reboot' and renew the old that doesn't give that shine and healthy feeling. Shower or bath time cleans the body. It makes sense that a 'brain wash', or a clearing-cleaning of the mind and heart deserves the same attention, for that is not the real you unless it's free of all the lingering smells of the negative.
Time to really think of yourself first and foremost. Giving to yourself in positive conscious ways will extend to all others you encounter especially those closest to you. Spend less time on frivolous entertainment and more on 'innertainment'. Be the best example to yourself, and it will ricochet to those you encounter. For all to be able to resonate in harmony with the highest place is to reach the divine. Toss in a good portion of daily humor and life becomes a blessing!


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Hedi Slimane visits Phoenix in the studio
Published on June 30, 2011 12:41 Berlin Time
Hedi Slimane, maybe the most 'rock' photographer of his generation, introduces us into the recording studio of Phoenix. It was last May in New York that the photographer took pictures of the recording of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix's successor.
Check out all the pictures of this recording session here, and other bands' pictures here.


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Sharks & Hammers
As soon as I hit Vancouver I'm chasing a squirrel around Stanley Park for about 3-4 days followed closely by seeing how much maple syrup I can drink. After that I'm heading straight to Sharks & Hammers.
For those of you that live in Intraweb Land and not in Vancouver I suggest that you check out their blog and grab some fresh gems like the tees below at their online store.
Say what?!
"This one wasn't made of gummy wines, it was just a giant gorilla."
-Lu Lu
Triple word score
I was fortunate enough to witness a trifector of bum bags on the streets of Melbourne. The "bum bag" or "fanny pack" will always be at the front-line in the fashion vs. practicality war.
More fanny pack photos can be found at FANNY PACK ANTICS and FANNY PACK PHOTOS.
Old mate
I thought old mate was doing the crossword as we ate breakfast at 2pm. On closer inspection he was filling out a betting slip for the trots.
This is the black and white version with the shadows darkened to give the old man a glum feeling of loneliness. You can view the original image HERE.
Bacon explosion!
Probably the best thing anyone could ever bring to a BBQ. People were a bit skeptical at first but almost everyone was hooked after one nibble. It took 1.2kg of bacon, 2 packets of Italian sausage and a lot of love to make. I can't describe how delicious it was.
For more information on how to make your own 'Bacon Explosion' at home click HERE.
Say what?!
"I'm not a builder, I never want to build anything in my life… unless it's a sandwich."
– Lisa (Beauty and the Geek Australia)
Twilight sailing
The sun goes down at about 9pm in Melbourne these days so it's a good opportunity to hit the beach… or go sailing if you're into that type of thing. It was my first trip out on a sailboat. There wasn't much wind around so we did more bobbing up and down than sailing but I managed to get some rather nice silhouette shots of the sunset.
Coast with the most
Here are a few images I shot on my recent holiday (from not working) that show some key elements of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Police. Lots of them with not much to do besides fine motorists. I wonder if they found Danial Morcombe's abductor or any of the drugs or money that went missing from Maroochydore Police Station… probably not. However, they do a great job of handing out fines for such dangerous crimes as having your stereo too loud.
Australia Zoo. Sure it's run like a business but it should definitely be on your to do list if you're visiting from out of town.
Old people. Far too many of them. The one's who retire there to lay in the sun all day and turn into human handbags are cool. At least they're using the coast to it's full potential. It's the one's that get around in those whisper quiet scooters who shit me when they run you over.


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New York, NY, January 25, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The IEEE International Communications Conference (ICC), the premier venue dedicated to the advancement of wireless and wireline communications worldwide, has begun the registration process for its annual event to be held June 10 – 15 at the Ottawa Convention Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Themed "CONNECT – COMMUNICATE – COLLABORATE," IEEE ICC 2012 is expected to host more than 2,000 industry professionals, scientists, academics and government officials attending nearly 1,500 presentations highlighting the latest research, innovations and business policies surrounding the entire range of global voice, data, image and multimedia technologies.
"Ottawa is the ideal location for stimulating the scientific exchange of ideas, identifying future trends and illuminating new business opportunities," says the IEEE ICC 2012 General Chair Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO, Telus. "As the hub of Canadian government and the national centre of high technology commonly referred to as Silicon Valley North, Ottawa represents the highest level of scientific achievement with more than 1,800 separate corporations focused on the advance of the latest software, telecommunications, photonics, semiconductors, defence and wireless communications technologies," adds IEEE ICC 2012 Executive Chair Wahab Almuhtadi, Algonquin College professor.
IEEE ICC 2012 will commence on Monday, June 10 with the first of two full days of tutorials and workshops covering topics ranging from "Advances in Mobile Networking," "Vehicular Networking," Mobile Consumer Health Care," and "Energy Harvesting" to "Green Communications & Networking," "Optical Networks Survivability" and "Disaster Recovery Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake."
On Tuesday through Thursday, the conference will then proceed with the presentation of hundreds of keynotes, business panels and technical symposia highlighting the areas of wireless networking & communications, communications theory, signal processing, optical systems, next-generation networking, information systems security, cognitive radio and ad hoc sensor networking, multimedia applications and selected topics related to E-Health, powerline, satellite, space, Smart Grid and tactical communications. Special events will also include the:
- Keynote addresses of noted industry experts like Eros Spadotto, Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy at TELUS; Matt Bross, CTO & Vice Chairman at Huawei; and Marcus Weldon, CTO at Alcatel-Lucent
-Industry Plenary presentations of Lucy Hood, Executive Director at Communication Technology Management (CTM) and Lauren States, Vice President, Cloud Computing at IBM
-Technical Plenary presentations of Ian Akyildiz, Professor at Georgia Tech; Victor Bahl, Director MCRC at Microsoft; Vincent Poor, Professor at Princeton University; Raj Jain, Professor at Washington University, St-Louis; and P. R. Kumar, Professor at Texas A&M University
-Industry Forum addresses of Basil Alwan, CTO & President of Alcatel-Lucent's IP Division; Phil Winterbottom, CTO, Ericsson; Craig Farrell, CTO, Global Telecom Industry, IBM; James Segil, President of EdgeCast Networks; Vadim Lander, Chief Identity Architect, Oracle; and Scott Stevens, Vice President, Systems Engineering, Juniper Networks
In addition, the conference will highlight the newest research and innovations during 16 Industry Forums specifically designed to address:
· Wireless Evolution
· Wired Broadband
· Cloud Computing
· Policy
· Device Ecosystems
· Network Convergence
· On-Line Charging
· Identity Management
· Applications
· HealthCare
· Content
· Government & Defence
· Service Management
· Hospitality
· Energy Management
Other key events will entail the Exhibition of Innovation, which will display the products and services of more than 20 leading international corporations. This includes the latest research and development efforts of companies such as Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco, LG, Juniper, NEC, RIM, Fujitsu, Oracle, Qualcomm, Comcast, SAP, Sigma, TELUS, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, Ciena and IBM.
For additional registration information or conference updates contact Heather Ann Sweeney of IEEE ComSoc at email@example.com or visit http://www.ieee-icc.org/2012. All website visitors are also invited to reach out to colleagues and peers, share their professional experiences or address IEEE ICC 2012 issues through the conference's Facebook and Twitter pages.
The IEEE ICC conference is a flagship event of the IEEE Communications Society, which has over 40,000 members and is the second largest of IEEE's 38 technical societies. Founded in 1952, it has become the major international forum for the exchange of ideas on communications and information networking.
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Stacey came into our studio and filled it with laughter and love whilst sharing with us all her beauty tips and tricks!
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The NARS x Andy Warhol collection was without any doubt one of the most awaited makeup collections. Now, we finally get to satisfy our curiosity as the first images of the collection have been revealed. Check them out and find out more details about the line.
One of the most exciting beauty news of the moment is definitely
the interesting collaboration between NARS and Andy Warhol
foundation. The announcement of the news sure stirred a lot of
excitement among beauty junkies. Now, we are ready to judge whether
we want to have our 15 minutes of fame with the newest offerings
from the label. The artist sure managed to be inspired by François
Nars from an early age, which is why the new line manages to be
such an important one for the makeup expert.
He told WWD.com that: "I have always surrounded myself with Andy's work and even paid tribute to him in my past collections — Edie Eyeshadow, Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer, etcetera. "This just seemed like the right time to do [a bigger effort]." He tried its best to encompass the artist's vision into his products and one statement made by the artist has been particularly important in creating the current line:
"Even more than 20 years after his death, Andy continues to be one of the most influential figures in both contemporary art and pop culture. Andy said, 'If everybody's not a beauty, then nobody is.' This is the same sentiment I wanted to bring to life with Nars — a forward-thinking attitude toward beauty, and the encouragement to inspire self-expression, creativity, and artistry in the women who wear it. It seemed like a natural fit to create a collection that Andy himself might have a hand in if he were alive today."
With such strong ideals it becomes fairly understandable why,
instead of realeasing the entire collection in one go, the brand
decided to split it into two stages: the first offerings will debut
on October 1st at Sephora. The second set of offerings will only
hit the department and specialty stores on November 1st. The first
offerings include: the three eyeshadow palettes shown (Flowers 1,
Flowers, 2, Flowers 3, each $55), the Lip Gloss Coffret featuring
five new lip glosses ($55) and the Debbie Harry Palette ($65) also
The holiday collection will offer five trendy nail polishes ($18 each), five Larger Than Life glosses ($26 each), four Soft Touch Shadow Pencils ($24 each), a 47th Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner ($23) and a Satellite of Love Highlighting Blush ($28). For those who like sets, a Siver Factory set($200) containing a Silver Factory Multiple, new Eyeshadow Trios, Chelsea Girls Pure Matte Lipstick, Desire Blush, Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Blush Brush. Alternatively, the Eddie Set(75) will feature Film Star Pure Matte Lipstick, Edie Eyeshadow, Carpates Eyeliner Stylo, Deep Throat/Amour Blush DuoShadow.
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Many of us start out with an excitement about our new found minimalism quest. We have an energy that's fueled by cleaning out closets, donating to the needy, and simply needing less. We brag about being able to walk away from a sale and we stay away from those blatant advertising gimmicks that suck people into buying.
Then we stumble.
Maybe it's when the seasons change and everyone else is out buying a new outfit.
Sometimes we feel the need to boost our spirit with something new and shiny.
Whatever the case, there are times when we as self-declared minimalists fail.
We put those expectations on ourselves. No one else does.
When we buy something we don't need or fail to reach our goals it starts a whole cycle of emotions and actions. We don't have to torture ourselves.
* Turn off the advertising.
Advertising is down to a science. In order not to get caught in the veritable web
we need to stay away from visual marketing such as TV, magazine, and newspaper
ads. This can be done by using an online streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon, watching DVD or Google Play movies, or by simply turning off the TV and
reading a good book. It's next to impossible to escape advertising all together
but we can certainly lessen the impact it has on our lives by closing the gap.
* Be Unique.
Becoming a Minimalist isn't for sissies. Those that got into minimalism because it seemed like everyone else was doing it are the ones that won't be able to stay for long. Minimalism is about doing your own thing and being unique, choosy, and standing out not because you are like all the rest.
* Space is good.
The next time you are tempted to buy something remember how good all that empty space feels or how great it is to have that tiny living space that's cosy and saves you all that money.
*Think of the environment.
Buying mindfully helps us preserve the environment. Stay close to nature by avoiding convenience items or extra packaging that comes with processed foods etc. Be a responsible consumer by only buying what you need and not wasting helps all of us.
*Don't keep up with the Jones.
Sometimes we think we need something because it's the newest trend or because the neighbor has it. Buy something because you need it not to keep up with others. It speaks of your character.
*Join a tribe.
Be a part of online groups or find a buddy that will help you accept the challenge of not spending. There are groups online that go for as long as a year without buying anything new.
The real trick is to surround yourself with the right people that share your minimalism interests and to turn away from marketing. There is nothing like the feeling when you walk out of a store realizing that you truly didn't need or want a thing.


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Same Sex Marriage Also Allows Relief to Same Sex Couples Wanting a Divorce
As soon as gay marriage became legal in Florida, divorce did too, and being able to legally dissolve a union was almost as freeing to some same sex couples as was the freedom to finally get married. Indeed, on the first day same sex marriage was legal in January of 2015, a Florida judge also granted a divorce. There were many couples who had been married in other states and moved to Florida. Since same sex marriage was not recognized by that state, it could also not legally grant a divorce.
That left a lot of couples in limbo and with complicated legal issues that were a burden financially as well as emotionally. Separated same sex couples faced difficulties in simple things like filing income tax returns. The IRS does not allow married people to file as single adults, so even though their marriage was not recognized in Florida, they still had to file as married and that caused a penalty in some cases. In other cases, they were not able to write wills because Florida law requires that spouses have certain rights. It was very murky legal ground for couples in this situation and put them in a bind.
People in this situation could not add or remove beneficiaries from insurance policies or from IRA's. They were trapped by the marriage from another state. Some couples started calling that situation "wed-lock."
Another issue for couples is that if they had been married in another state and separated in Florida, they would not be able to get married to even a heterosexual partner if another state recognized the legal marriage still in effect of one of the people involved. It is not clear if, as Florida residents, they could have gone back to the state that issued the marriage and got a divorce there.
The 2010 census estimated there were 50,000 same sex couples in Florida, but it was not known how many were married from other states. The Williams Institute at UCLA studies issues involving states legalizing same sex marriage. They estimate there will be 25,000 same sex marriages over the next three years. For some couples being allowed to get a divorce is another step they will have to take before they can get married.
But with the legalization of same sex marriage, the issue is put to rest to some degree. An article in the Tampa Bay Times said there is little legal precedence for handling same sex divorces. So far they are being treated the same as opposite sex couples as far as legalities involving property and child custody issues. While there were many couples rejoicing that they could finally tie the knot, there were also many who were happy that they could finally untie theirs.


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Grand County federal workers return to work
After more than two weeks of furlough, federal agencies returned to work on Thursday morning, Oct. 17.
In Grand County, it meant offices like the U.S. Forest Service Sulphur Ranger District in Granby and Bureau of Land Management field office in Kremmling turned on their lights and re-opened their doors.
"We're definitely happy to be back to work," said public information officer Reid Armstrong at the Sulphur Ranger District.
Local U.S. Forest Service workers were able to keep up with hazardous tree removal contracts and winterizing reservoir docks and equipment. But according to Armstrong, they still have plenty of catch-up work to do. Among their top priorities is moving forward with over 20,000 burn piles throughout the county. Many of those piles are visible on Tunnel Hill near Winter Park.
"There's sort of a small window with pile burning when we have enough snow, but not too much, and good wind dispersal for air quality," she said.
The Sulphur Ranger District also hopes to wrap up burning before the Winter Park ski area opens for business.
"We'd hoped for that to already be under way, so that's our number-one priority," Armstrong said.
Foresters are also moving forward with closing campgrounds for the season, completing hazardous tree removal and finalizing timber sales. Those sales, recently put up for bid, were eagerly anticipated and received a big response from local lumber businesses and mills. But a final decision was left in limbo when the government shutdown forced federal workers into furlough.
"There's a process to go through before it's announced," Armstrong said. "We're looking forward to finishing that."
The BLM field office in Kremmling declined to comment on their re-opening, referring the Sky-Hi News to the national office in Washington, D.C. Representatives with the National Resources Conservation field office in Kremmling were not available for comment at the time of press.
Although also managed by a federal agency, Rocky Mountain National Park re-opened for five days during the furlough after the State of Colorado kicked in funding. The re-opening came in time to capture tourism generated by the Park's fall colors and Elk rut. The state will be reimbursed by the federal government for operating the park, according to a statement from Gov. Hickenlooper's office.
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Demi Lovato is leaving 'The X Factor' judge table after two seasons. The singer is planning to spend her time and effort exclusively on music in 2014, according to a source, who told People magazine that: "She plans to spend next year completely focused on her music."
The news was also confirmed by the series creator, Simon Cowell, who was aware of the star's demanding schedule: "I always knew she wasn't coming back because she's touring, so I knew that," he stated. Indeed, she is preparing for her first Neon Lights tour which starts in February, so she will definitely have her hands full until March, at least.
However, until then, the singer is reportedly getting ready for a month-long vacation to be able to do things she hadn't done in a while, especially since she's also had a few short appearances on 'Glee': "I will take the month of January completely off! I want to vacation! I want to watch crime shows on my DVR on my couch ... I need to do some exercising and I don't really have time to do it. I love horseback riding and never get to do that stuff, but January is my time to do all of that," she stated.
Sounds like the perfect strategy to recharge one's batteries, doesn't it? As for the star who could potentially take the hitmaker's place as a judge on the show, there are no speculations at the moment. However, the singer has the door open in case she wants to return when things get a little less hectic and her schedule clears up, reports say.
It will be interesting to see which strategy 'The X Factor' producers will use to boost the low ratings the show had for the past three seasons. It seems that a first change will be the role Cowell will have in the new series: "As to my role on it, I might have a different kind of role, we haven't discussed that yet." There are also some rumors saying the format might chance, however, no specific details have been disclosed up until now.
Who do you think should replace Demi Lovato on 'The X Factor'?
See also:
Demi Lovato Debuts Blue Hair Color and Talks Nail Polish Line
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Seated Row
Strengthens spine, upper back muscles, shoulders and arms
- Sit up straight and tall with knees slightly bent, exercise tubing looped around your feet.
- Tighten abs, squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Pull on the tubing as you bring your elbows back slowly, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat.
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Enrichment Activities
It is vitally important to us that our students have more to offer than just their A Levels when applying to university. Our enrichment programme ensures that all students develop new skills and provides them with a balanced education and an impressive curriculum vitae.
All students have a timetabled enrichment session every Wednesday afternoon. Activities are regularly updated to reflect student demand, with the choice currently including debating, community service, football, netball, rugby, cricket, chess, Mandarin, yoga, Duke of Edinburgh, swimming and cycling.
A range of extra-curricular clubs also take place every day after school. These include Cooking on a Budget, Mock Bar Trial, Maths Society and the Sixth Form Musical. We currently have more than a dozen clubs running and will give you all the support you need to set up your own if you want to.


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The District of Batticaloa takes its name from the Principal town of the same name, which was originally known as Batticaloa or Puliyanduwa. The name Batticaloa or Maticaloa is derived from "Madu Kalappu" Which Signifies "Muddy Swamp". The district extends for a distance of 130Km along the east cost of the Island, from Periya Kallar in the south to the Verugal aaru in the North.
Dr.C.A.Kricken beck, Colonial Surgeon has an interesting note on Batticaloa, Which is worth quoting. The Island of Batticaloa he says "Called" Puliyantivu – Tamarind Island Situated in the middle of the Lake about four miles from where it opens in to the Sea, has been called with propriety. A narrow start separates it on the west and south from mainland and from another Island Called "Batticaloa Island" Friesland are the most important and the Largest in the District. It is immense tract of paddy field, about ten miles in circumstance and only a few feet above the level of the lake by which it is sour rounded.
There are in addition, Several small island of no great importance, one is called Bone Island from the circumstance that an Asst. Govt. Agent Mr.Bone built a small bungalow upon it. Strange musical sounds are Supposed to be heard issuing from the bottom of the lake a several places, both above and below ferry opposite the old Dutch fort.
The musical Sounds are heard at night and most distinctly when the moon is nearest the fall and when there is not much wind. About the eight century Arab traders came and settled in the district and founded the Muham maden community. Batticaloa was taken by the Portuguese in 1622 and retained till 1639, when the Dutch made themselves masters of the place. The first visit of the Dutch was in 1602 and the second in 1603. The Dutch Admiral Spilbergan entered the river of Batticaloa on May 29,1603.
In may 1870, Batticaloa was made the head quarters of the Government Agent and Trincomalee was made in turn the Asst. Agency.
The first Government Agent was R.W.T.Morris.
Source : Manograph of the Batticaloa District.
1921: S.O.kanaharetnam, Chief Mudaliyar.


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British Royals Attend Christmas Service
The Royal family attends a church service in Norfolk. Video courtesy of Reuters.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... a crowd outside a church in Norfolk England await the arrival of the royal family ... Britain's Queen Elizabeth the second is the first to arrive for the service ... she is joined by Prince Philip Prince Harry Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall ... no sign of brain swelling and ... plans to marry Kate Middleton next April ... I think it's quite nice cemented aging something is going to minus one to since I was told each with a smile to someone else and I think it's nice that it not least Netia ... and because of a lot to me ... yet ... when the Queen emerges from church a child hands her flower ... there were no sweat on ... Queen expects more flowers and well wishes firm children ... Morgan thousand people came to greet the monarch and her family ... DeVore later back ... corridors ...


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Hi everyone Monica here with another Clear Scraps project and today I have the Acrylic Recipe Stand album.. I must say this is one of my faves from Clear Scraps. I love the clear in combination with the chipboard as well.
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A close look at how awesome the acrylic looks when its decorated
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Private Censorship in the Marijuana Industry Tech entrepreneurs are no strangers to the marijuana industry: just ask the teams behind Leafly or Weedmaps, two websites making millions off of their presence in the App Store and Google Play. With limited options to market and advertise, marijuana businesses often take to these types of apps and social media outlets to advertise their products and services.
Take Instagram, for example. Now owned by Facebook, Instagram is a popular photo editing and sharing app that can be found on the App Store and Google Play. With over 300 million users, Instagram is one of the largest worldwide social networks. To gain popularity on Instagram, people use hashtags (#) to categorize photos so that others can easily search and browse through different photo collections. In recent years, large and small companies of many different industries, including marijuana, have allocated thousands of dollars to market their brands and products to the masses on Instagram.
If you wanted to check out some photos of marijuana on Instagram, the first thing you might do is search by the hashtag "weed" (#weed).
You'll notice in the screenshot above that #weed doesn't even exist on Instagram. What is the reason for this?
One theory is that Instagram is doing this to protect its users. Part of posting a photo on Instagram is geo-tagging the photo so that other users can see where the photo was taken. Recently, police across the country have been using this Instagram feature to pinpoint the whereabouts of lawbreakers and bring them to justice. Because posting photos of marijuana to social media sites is considered "reasonable suspicion," police are using Instagram as a resource to supplement their more traditional efforts of law enforcement.
Another theory is that by allowing its users to freely post pictures of marijuana, Instagram executives, along with Instagram users, could be held criminally liable. A quick scan of Instagram's Terms of Use reveals that:
"6. You may not use the Instagram service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
14. You must not, in the use of Instagram, violate any laws in your jurisdiction"
Because marijuana is still federally illegal, Instagram can find a violation of terms #6 and #14 in just about any picture of or relating to marijuana. A possible justification for these broad terms is that, legally, allowing any picture that solicits the sale or promotes the use of marijuana – activities that still remain felonies under federal law – could put Instagram affiliates in harm's way.
From Instagram's perspective, censoring marijuana related photos might be in the company's best interest. In 2011, Google executives faced potential incarceration for allowing Canadian pharmaceutical companies to advertise illegal prescription drugs via AdWords to consumers in the U.S. Since then, companies that rely on their own large ad platforms to generate revenue, such as Facebook and Google, strictly prohibit marijuana and related paraphernalia from their ad programs.
Although Instagram isn't technically an advertising platform, their business model makes them responsible for controlling the content that is posted to their servers. Perhaps it is just not worth it for a company as reputable as Instagram to test the boundaries and risk their livelihood.
But one man's ash is another man's soil.
Just ask Massroots – the marijuana tech start-up that is building an online community of cannabis consumers. From an objective view, Massroots is literally an Instagram clone. The only real difference is that Massroots is exclusively for marijuana related pictures and videos. Growing from 20,000 to almost 300,000 users in just over a year, Massroots recently filed for an initial public offering, and as of April 9th, is trading publically under the ticker MSRT.
In this instance, private censorship gave rise to a new (but hardly unique) business that was willing to take risks that others wouldn't. This is yet another example of the marijuana industry beating the odds and finding a way to grow.
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Autumn is already here in full colour. I am happy and sad about it. Happy because I really enjoy the nature in this season, especially when it's sunny and still warm. Sad because I am anticipating the hell of January and February. These are the months I hate with passion due to the snow and the cold and the lack of sunshine.
But we are still in October and it is quite nice this year. So it is a perfect time to cook a nice dessert with some of the fruits of the season: apples & walnuts.
The current recipe was inspired by this one.
The truth is that the final result was not exactly the expected (that's what usually happens with my experiments). Initially I was quite disappointed, but after the cake stayed 2-3 days in the fridge, I liked it more (not sure if the staying made it more delicious or just I changed my expectations).
If you try it and you like it, feel free to share with me your own experience 😉
200g biscuits (I used mostly cinnamon and a few cocoa biscuits)
50g butter, softened
100g peeled almonds
100g raisins
100g walnuts
3 small or 2 big apples
100g white chocolate
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 spoon sugar (if the apples are sweet it is not needed)
350g condensed milk
Preparation method:
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Break the biscuits in pieces and crush them in a blender or food processor. Add the melted butter and continue processing until the biscuits are completely crashed.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a rectangular pan covered with baking paper.
Crush the walnuts and the almonds in the blender for around 30 seconds.
Peel and grind the apples and mix them with the sugar (if needed) and the cinnamon. Add the crushed nuts and whisk until well dispersed through the apples. Spread on top of the biscuits.
Break the white chocolate into pieces and put it in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water (make sure the base of the bowl doesn't touch the water). When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and pour the condensed milk. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous. Spread over the apple mixture.
Bake the cake for around 40 minutes, or until golden brown and without liquid parts.
Let cool on a rack.
Cut the cake into pieces and enjoy it!


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Rihanna Goes Academic for Her Fenty x Puma Fall/Winter 2017-18 RTW Collection
For her Fenty x Puma fall/winter 2017-18 ready-to-wear line, Rihanna created an activewear escape in the middle of Paris Fashion Week. We all know the Barbadian pop star as a rebel, and she knows exactly how to translate that into a workable collection for the masses. For this season, she went academic, creating riffs on Varsity stripes, letter jackets and jerseys.
Now, most of these looks would be too hot for high school " but not for Rihanna, who was often sent home from her school for breaking its dress codes. To keep things right on the collegiate path, the designer showed her lineup in the National Library of France on a book-lined runway; a set of blue lockers acted as the barrier between the "runway" (the desk tabletops of the library, complete with book lamps) and the backstage area.
Rihanna started the show big right out of the gate by sending model Slick Woods down with nothing but a plaid active skirt and a billowing-open, floor-length quilted puff jacket. The designer kept true to her design inspiration " complete with cliques.
The punk kids came in wearing plenty of plaid. A high-waisted plaid miniskirt featured lace-up sides and was paired with an off-the-shoulder ribbed top with her "FS" logo acting like it would on a letter jacket. This group, the first to walk down, was identified by the models' strong demeanors and makeup, which consisted of burnt orange shadow around their eyes and bold black triangles underneath.
Next came the nerds, which is where the collegiate stripes came into play around necklines. A mustard jumpsuit hung loose at the hem and sleeves; between the color and silhouette, this isn't a look many people will be able to pull off. The varsity-striped jumpsuit later made a reappearance in wine red.
More of these nerdy looks came later in the lineup, like an oversized, off-the-shoulder sweater that looked just as cozy as it did academic " the model even walked with two books in her hand.
The jocks walked in athletics, like sports jackets that had the same vibe as classic Puma-wear, but instead featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and cropped length. A hooded, skin-tight romper was sexy with a nearly full body zipper down the front so the wearer can bear as much cleavage and skin as they so choose.
Later on the Goth clique was a sudden shift from the flow of the Fenty x Puma by Rihanna fall 2017 collection. Colored hair and dark-to-black makeup were the key identifying features of the group. The Goth lineup started with a model in lime green hair in baggy black clothes; this was followed by others of the same sort, with models in pink and black hair.
Transitioning directly from all-black to all-white made for a nice surprise, and a nice way to end the lineup.
Rihanna opted for trendy footwear " over-the-knee boots were super hot, especially the pair that came with the romper. In general, boots were the key footwear; '60s-esque boots in orange were cute under the knee, and calf-high boots made an appearance unlaced. It's a great season for boots, and Rihanna was able to jump right on and make it even better.
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Red squirrels normally set up their nests far away from humans and other predators. But an oddball squirrel in Pennsylvania decided to make use of a Ford Explorer while the owners were away, reports the Centre Daily newspaper.
The article states "Under the hood, every nook and cranny of the engine compartment was filled with black walnuts, grasses, rope and even cotton as the squirrel built its nest there."
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Wow, is it that time already?
There's not been a huge amount of boat floating this year, but there's still been enough corking releases for me to struggle to pick a Top 5 (which is why there are 6).
So, without further ado, here's my pick of my picks of pics of 2011.
1. Stella Vine – JK Rowling
Original painting SOLD OUT.
Print available here: http://bit.ly/2t5tZW.
2. Faile – Fashion Chimps NYC
Print SOLD OUT.
3. Tracey Emin – The Kiss
Print available here: http://bit.ly/mHw0cI.
4. Stella Vine – Diana
Original painting SOLD OUT.
5. Paul Insect – Bardot 3
Available here: http://bit.ly/tBFEyQ.
6. STIK – Single Mum
Print SOLD OUT.
And that's your lot.
Looking forward to oodles of great art in 2012.
Until next YEAR.
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Guard Your Heart is a 4-week series that reminds students that God has a lot to say about the condition of our hearts and why that matters.
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Bible: Proverbs 4:20-23, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Jeremiah 17:9
Bottom Line: We guard our hearts because it is the control center of our lives.
Week 2: What You Say is What You Are
Bible: Proverbs 4:20-27, Luke 6:45, Matthew 12:34
Bottom Line: Our mouths speak what our hearts believe.
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Bible: Proverbs 4:20-27, Genesis 3:6, Matthew 6:21-23, Luke 11:33, Psalm 119:37
Bottom Line: We can guard our hearts by guiding what we see.
Week 4: The Importance of God's Word
Bible: Proverbs 4:20-27, Psalm 119:105, Ps. 119:25, Ps. 119:37, Ps. 119:165
Bottom Line: God's Word guides our steps and guards our hearts.


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Yup, first post in a long while is a 2NE1 song title! Nothing like a little bit of K-Pop to introduce a post. Anyway...
Google Reader is retiring today, and you guys need another way to stay updated with my blog (and it's highly infrequent updates, apologies!). I suggest Bloglovin, but you can also follow me on twitter (@SeptemberLena) and stay updated that way.
Ironically, I've finally reached 500 followers on Google Friend Connect (thank you all so much!) so I can tie in that long promised giveaway into the changeover.
Exams are finally over and my gap summer/year has begun, so expect more frequent posts!
The Student's Guide To Nail Polish
So much makeup. Such little student finance. A fight against the draconian makeup policies of a Catholic school. (2013)
Archive for 2013
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Yup, first post in a long while is a 2NE1 song title! Nothing like a little bit of K-Pop to introduce a post. Anyway...
Why MUA are the Worst New Company of 2012.
Harsh words? Maybe. If you've come here thinking this post will be a rant soley on their 50% off sale fiasco, you're wrong. MUA began irritating me long before then.
Why am I unhappy with the way I've been treated by MUA, then?
Unsanitary Products
We'll start here. MUA had a 35% off sale (free postage) sometime in November or early December. Naturally, I ordered. I wanted to get my hands on the (relatively) newly released Nail Constellations and various basic bits and bobs.
I don't recall recieving any confirmation that my order went through, but it arrived after about four, five days of waiting. I opened it up, everything was fine. Except the fact that my 'Sugar Lips' lipbalm had a hair in it.
The hair was only partially embedded in the lip balm, so I'm guessing it fell in while the lids were being put on (so at the last stage of production) as opposed to being present while the lip balm was actually being created. Even so, I'm fairly grossed out. I don't know if MUA do their own production (unlikely) so I'm not placing the fault for the contaminated lip balm with them. What I AM blaming them for is their complete inaction over my complaint.
I emailed their Enquiry address (firstname.lastname@example.com) on the 21st of December, 2012. My email:
Hi,Attached were the pictures of the lipbalm in this post.
I recieved my order from you a week or so ago (order number: #1********)
One of my ordered items was a Love Hearts lip balm in 'Sugar Lips'. The outer packaging was sealed as usual, but upon opening I noticed a hair in the lip balm that must have got there during manufacture. Please could you send me a replacement lipbalm? I've attached a photo of the item in this email. Lena.
I opened a PayPal dispute two days ago in order to sort the mess. Funnily enough, they responded to that. I've now regained my £1.30. It's not like I requested a replacement in my emails, or anything.
Social Media
I've had a problem with the way that MUA conduct themselves on Facebook (mainly) and Twitter (less so) for some time now. They've always struck me as...incredibly informal. This is entirely a personal preference, but all the other brands I follow on Facebook seem to respect that boundary and MUA seem different, especially with this whole 'Mr MUA' thing. E.L.F, Revlon and Sleek don't try and convince me that they're a charity working for my benefit as opposed to a money-making business.
When I read posts like, "Another massive effort from the MUA Team today." "...the BIGGEST Facebook REWARD to Make Up FANS!" (you're lying anyway, plenty of brands can manage a 50% off sale, don't try and make me feel guilty because yours went wrong)
"Wow...Thankyou to all of you for your support and patience. This remained a Facebook Offer to our friends that supported us...a thanksgiving and reward..not a commercial exercise. Anyone who know our brand, our products, and what we stand for in passion, innovation and attitude to customer service..will kow that was the case. Clearly this offer has grown out of all proportion..." I'm not filled with confidence that this is a business that knows what they are doing. The terrible written communication doesn't help, either. Call me picky all you like - I expect standard English from a commercial enterprise. It's rude to expect me to decipher yURcrayzeiiie misssspeliiiings if you're trying to take my money. Can't spell? That's absolutely fine. But your business consists of more than one person, so leave the Facebook postings to that person that can spell. OK? OK.
THAT 50% off Sale
Where to begin?
I did experience this a few years back, with Sleek (and a lot more profanity). I think everyone did. For those of you that weren't into beauty blogging back then, Sleek MakeUP held a 50% sale to celebrate reaching 21,000 Facebook fans and the website crashed. It crashed bad. I personally spent the best part of a day trying to order, taking it in tandem with my Mum, and I wasn't the only one. Sound familiar?
Fast forward three years, and MUA are trying to do the same thing. This time, they're trying with MORE THAN DOUBLE the numbers of fans (50,000 versus 21,000) and what appeared to be a quarter of the server space. The MUA website is not particularly high tech or fancy. But unlike Sleek, who annoyed us greatly with their actions but not much with their words (excepting the pizza tweet)
MUA took to the Internet to slag us all off. Apparantly it was our fault as customers that the website wasn't working. How dare you guys try and shop? Off the page, NOW. We TOLD you this would happen!
Unfortunately, MUA appear to have deleted the original, pretty damn offensive posts. Wish I had the presence of mind to screenshot them at the time, but I was so shocked by their angry response that I didn't do so. If anyone out there does have screenshots, I'd love to borrow them!
I've never had a company outright post so rudely to its customers, who had done nothing wrong. The blame for the fiasco lies squarely with MUA. If you're going to try and host a sale of this magnitude, look to the good (Models Own, E.L.F) and not to the terrible (Sleek) examples of how. Upgrade your server space. If you openly acknowlege that you're low on stock in some products, for goodness sake order more stock! Don't be surprised and moan at customers when things sell out quickly. And buy some more bloody server space. Apparantly no one at 'MUA Towers' had the presence of mind to go 'Oh, we've advertised this thing for x months and we're very popular on Facebook. Might be an idea to invest in a little more server space and a little extra stock for this sale?'
This post is too long already, so I'll cut it short here. I ordered on the 22nd of January, and as of the 12th of February, I've not recieved my order. And this is why I believe that MUA are the worst new company of 2012.
Did anyone else make an order during the sale?
Presents to Myself
In the run up to the Christmas period, Superdrug were having their (apparantly annual) 3 for 2 on all cosmetics. Naturally, with the help of my NUS card (and 10% student discount), I indulged.
I bought two of the pressed powder compacts as it's currently the only pressed powder I use. The rectangular palette closest to you is the new Concealer palette in the darkest shade. And although I have far too many eyeshadow palettes now, I basically collect Sleek ones so picked up their three newest releases - Snapshots, Respect, and Supreme.
MUA were doing a sale on their website - 30% off, I believe, with free delivery? So I got some of their new Pro items - namely the nail constellations and the lip glosses - as well as the Love Hearts lipbalms that I've blogged about before and their felt eyeliners. I did have some issues with this order though. Firstly:
I ordered from Models Own, Superdrug Online and E.L.F during the same period, and all three companies shipped me my order in a box, however small. Yes, I know postage was free (for that promotional time) but I found it slightly strange recieving the order in a jiffy bag. This may well be unreasonable, but I just don't feel it a) looks very professional and b) is necessarily the best way to keep items intact. The most breakable things, the Nail Constellations, were wrapped up in bubble wrap seperately from everything else, but still.
I opened up my (completely and utterly sealed, by the way) Sugar Lips Love Hearts lipbalm to find a very visible hair staring back at me.
Yeah. I won't be using that.
Emailed MUA on two different email addresses to inform them of the situation back long before Christmas - haven't recieved a reply since. Tweeted a reminder a few days ago - again, no reply. Unimpressed.
I also made a small E.L.F order, which I was pleased with. An eyebrow pencil was way too light for me, but other than that it was fine.
Did anyone else pick anything up in the run up to Christmas or in the January Sales?
Normal Service will resume shortly.
Exams and a laptop break down mean I haven't been able to post! Many of my photos are on the laptop and I'm having trouble retrieving them from the corrupted hard drive.
Hopefully I'll be able to have some content for you guys shortly :)
Post 2012 Round Up/Analysis - Mascaras
I sampled a few more mascaras this year. Some good, most bad. Mascaras are the one makeup item I'm more than content to be unadventurous with, seeing as about three work for me and no other do, so why not stick with what works?
Maybelline "The Colossal" Volume Express Waterproof
This was good! It's a sufficiently wet-but-dry formula that it doesn't end up all over my eyes, and it certainly is waterproof. The brush is chunky style, which I don't usually get on with, but it works perfectly with this formula.
Thumbs up from me.
Benefit BadGal Lash Mascara
This was a sample sized picked up from when Glamour magazine were giving away free Benefit bits and bobs, so perhaps not completely comparable with the real deal as it were, but I found this sample to be fairly bad.
It seeks out my eyelids and glues itself to them, ruining any eyeshadow/primer there. It doesn't really have any lengthening or curling effect, and doesn't even really do much in the way of volume. The only thing I can see it doing well is making my lashes darker, but I'd much prefer it did what it was meant to do first.
No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara
Seeing as I've repurchased this three, maybe four times (in fact, it was featured in one of my most recent posts) this mascara is clearly doing something right. It doesn't flake, is reasonably easy to apply, and the brush is in segments which means you can use different parts for different areas of the eye (i.e, shorter bristles on the lower eyelashes). I do think it's a triumph of mascara design. I hope Boots don't discontinue it any time soon.
Am I the only one with this problem of getting mascara all over my eyelid? Feeling rather clumsy!
Post 2012 Round-Up/Analysis - Eyeliners
Good morning and welcome to my blog in 2013! It feels so strange to be entering yet another year...
I focused a lot on lip products and brushes in 2012, but there was a product family that I was continually hitting pan on, repurchasing, and then just never blogging about. Yep, you guessed it: Eyeliners! Admittedly, the clue was in the title ;)
Maybelline 'Master Drama' Kohl Liner
I actually own this in black and brown. I bought the brown first on a whim, as during the Summer Maybelline released a load of new products and these were included in the line up. As I was going swimming later and was fully aware that a certain rugby player male type of eye-candy would be there, I decided to invest in some waterproof cosmetics. You know, just completely coincidentally.
Anyway, after a long discussion between myself and a friendly sales assistant in Boots who told me she owned this very pencil and used it on her eyebrows, I walked home with this. And it is incredible - so, so robust and waterproof. It lasted me two hours of swimming, which I was more than impressed with. On the hand, it persists for about a day with just casual handwashing.
I haven't actually tested out the black on the waterline yet, but I'm hoping it'll be more of the same story. Best part? This liner was about a fiver, and as Maybelline was 3 for 2, it worked out to be considerably cheaper.
The only downside for me is just how soft they are - it's easy to overapply if you're a little heavy handed (as I often am). I end up having to sharpen these fairly frequently, maybe every four or so uses. I'd still recommend them to anyone looking for a budget, waterproof kohl liner.
MUA Extreme Felt Eyeliner
This was my first felt liner (yes, I am always late to the game, and what?) so I have a little soft spot in my heart for it. It doesn't last too long, usage wise. Perhaps three weeks to a month of use before it dries out and the ink gets grey. But at only £2, it fits squarely into that "cheap and cheerful staple" category.
MUA swatch
Maybelline Swatch (closest brown to camera)
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - Black
This Maybelline offering is my second gel eyeliner (the first being Sleek's InkPot) and it has left a much better impression on me than my first.
It looks like the sort of thing that will stay moist for a long time - the lid is sturdy and seals tightly each time, and the frosted glass looks quite classy and evokes ideas of higher end brands such as Bobbi Brown. So I'm more than happy leaving the pot on my makeshift vanity.
For me, this is not a 24 hour liner, though. Out of all the liners I've posted, this gel liner actually survives the least amount of time before running; about six, seven hours. By the end of my college day, I end up with visible smudges by the corners of my eyes. It's quite disappointing. I've tried to remedy the problem by extending my eye primer over the parameters where it'd usually be, but it doesn't always stop the smudging. Boo.
Honorary mention: Sleek InkPot
Runs faster than Usain Bolt. No thank you.
Looking back at this post, I've almost exclusively purchased Maybelline eye products :/ I promise you, I'm not sponsored!
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Month: June 2017
Moon Maiyya: A Poem
Verse written on the eve of Moon's birthday by the wordsmith Aditya Choudary.
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Birthday Testimonials for Moon Arun
Assailed daily by the Dusty Djinn.
Fantastic worlds, with wild flowers bloom:
As he banishes the Dilli din
Silent- hunched over his mighty Cintiq,
His strokes are bold, his touch is just perfect
His focus total save one silly tick-
Those 'likes' and 'shares'- how we pay our respect!
Sparked by his genius; the Muses croon and fawn.
The Heavens show him vivid visions of beyond.
From late, at night, till he meets the pink sun at dawn.
He draws the scenes of our dreams with his Wacom wand.
From his seat in the clouds, where he surveys us all;
This elusive titan can be hard to fathom.
Phasing in-and-out, lest in the dark we should fall,
Moon illuminates the darkest of his kingdom.
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Testimonials for Aayushi on her Birthday
"There is inherent movement in all things. The study of this movement and the depiction of the same is animation."; she said during her interview with Baba Toon.
Happy Birthday, Aayushi. You are much loved by the team. Here are their words.
"One man army. She is persistent and hardworking. She carries a lot of potential with team leading capabilities" –Aditya Singh, CEO
"She is talented and has command. In coming times, she will be in the position to lead production. Smart artist who knows her art." –Moon Arun, COO
"Bold and daring and yet humble. She is supernova that will give to many worlds." –Komil Singh Sharma, HR
"Batti, be as you are and light everyone's life." –Aditya Choudary (AC)
"She's an all rounder. She can do graphics, story-boarding, animation. A complete package. Juicer, mixer, grinder; all in one. She is also tough and bold." –Jatin Agarwal
"Happy Birthday, Ayu Chi. Hope you become an animator who can challenge but not surpass me (couldn't help it :P). Have an epic year ahead." –Himanshu
"Shine on. Your attitude and aptitude is inspirational. Carry on." –Baba Toon
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Age of Innocence: Character Four
Project: Age of Innocence
Category: Character Design
Insight: Orphel is yet to utter his first human word. Yet he talks to the insects. He talks about dew drops and rainbow spots and those evil bluejays. He likes to listen to the clouds and wait for the rain.
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Thunder & Lightning, Very Very Exciting
Yoga in the Times of Deadline
Yoga on radio. Yoga from mantri. Yoga on television. Yoga to sell Patanjali. Yoga for health. Yoga for harmony. Turning and twisting, arguing and insisting. And here we are caught in a strange knot. Yoga for you and yoga for me.
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text: Morocco's overall solid economic performance has been challenged by the deterioration of the situation in Europe, high oil and food prices and, in 2012, lower-than-average agriculture production, heightening pressures on the public and external accounts. Looking ahead, external pressures are not expected to abate and risks are tilted to the downside. In this context, sustained implementation of the authorities' economic agenda will be crucial to preserving Morocco's performance and making further progress toward higher and more inclusive growth.


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By now you may have heard that Dr. Moreno has released his expanded and updated version of the 17 Day Diet in his newly published The 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition.
The 17 Day Diet is pretty much the same, but with a few additions. Aside from the addition of more recipes, a recipe index in the back of the book, and a few minor changes to the food lists, here's a break down of the major items that have been added to the diet for 2014 and beyond:
1. Contour Foods for body spot reduction.
In the Breakthrough Edition, Dr. Moreno points out that certain foods on Cycles 1, 2, and 3 help reduce fat in certain areas of your body.
For instance, in Cycle 1, fish is a contouring food that blasts belly fat while in Cycle 2, legumes reduce fat in the thigh area. Check out the complete list of the 17 Day Diet approved Contour Foods.
2. Optional Transitional Fast Day.
Very new to the Breakthrough Edition of the 17 Day Diet are optional fast days that can be used in between each cycle or during a period of weight gain from overeating.
The new Optional Transitional Fast Day is a day in between each cycle that you drink a vitamin and protein-rich smoothie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You continue to drink your water and green tea for the day, but rely on the fat-burning smoothies to give you a boost for the entire day.
Dr. Moreno cautions that this fast day is not for everyone and only you know your body and if you are able to participate in such a fast.
Visit the Overview of the Optional Transitional Fast Day for the 17 Day Diet for the details and smoothie recipe and ingredients.
3. Supplements for the 17 Day Diet.
Dr. Moreno has broken down the best health supplements to achieve optimal weight loss while on the 17 Day Diet. His list ranges from Vitamin D for belly fat burning properties to fish oil for fat cell shrinkage to CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) for weight loss.
4. 17 Minute Spot Reduction Workout.
In the 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition, Dr. Moreno talks about a much controversial "myth" of spot reduction — meaning, certain exercises will allow you to lose fat in certain areas of the body.
While many health care professionals will disagree that spot reduction does work, Dr. Moreno presents a lot of scientific studies and evidence to prove otherwise.
In the 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition book, Dr. Moreno gives 17 Day Dieters a full 7 day 17-Minute Spot Reduction Workout schedule.
You can purchase the 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition book to get the full workout.
Overall, the 17 Day Diet is exactly as it has been. With the additions of these new weight loss techniques, your weight loss is sure to be a success.